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Franklin BSP Lending Corp - Quarter Report: 2016 September (Form 10-Q)


UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 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 September 30, 2016
OR
o
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Commission file number: 814-00821
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF AMERICA
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Maryland
 
27-2614444
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation or Organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
 
 
 
9 West 57th Street, 49th Floor, Suite 4920
New York, New York
 
10019
(Address of Principal Executive Office)
 
(Zip Code)

(212) 588-6770
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
 
Not applicable
(Former Name, Former Address: 405 Park Avenue, 14th Floor, New York, New York 10022, and Former Fiscal Year, if Changed Since Last Report)

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

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T(§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).   Yes o No o

    Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company.  See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.  (check one):
Large accelerated filer o
 
Accelerated filer o
 
 
 
Non-accelerated filer x
 
Smaller reporting company o
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).   Yes o No x
    The number of shares of the registrant's common stock, $0.001 par value, outstanding as of November 8, 2016 was 183,246,531.



BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF AMERICA
FORM 10-Q FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
 
 
 
Page
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
  
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
 




PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF AMERICA
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
(in thousands except share and per share data)
 
September 30,
 
December 31,
 
2016
 
2015
ASSETS
(Unaudited)
 
 
Investments, at fair value:
 
 
 
Control investments, at fair value (amortized cost of $271,820 and $282,567, respectively)
$
274,163

 
$
306,382

Affiliate investments, at fair value (amortized cost of $389,078 and $439,141, respectively)
335,030

 
362,984

Non-affiliate investments, at fair value (amortized cost of $1,701,618 and $1,707,195, respectively)
1,587,344

 
1,641,915

Investments, at fair value (amortized cost of $2,362,516 and $2,428,903, respectively)
2,196,537

 
2,311,281

Cash and cash equivalents
216,676

 
150,412

Interest and dividends receivable
29,062

 
22,772

Receivable for unsettled trades
16,476

 
1,404

Prepaid expenses and other assets
1,956

 
4,886

Total assets
$
2,460,707

 
$
2,490,755

 
 
 
 
LIABILITIES
 

 
 

Debt (net of deferred financing costs of $5,528 and $7,530, respectively)
$
849,890

 
$
834,708

Stockholder distributions payable
12,872

 
13,213

Management fees payable
9,414

 
9,532

Subordinated income incentive fees payable
7,890

 

Payable for unsettled trades
9,900

 
6,683

Accounts payable and accrued expenses
9,361

 
8,486

Interest and credit facility fees payable
5,082

 
6,507

Payable for common stock repurchases

 
924

Directors fees payable
209

 
20

Due to affiliate, net
204

 
197

Total liabilities
$
904,822

 
$
880,270

Commitments and contingencies (Note 6)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NET ASSETS
 
 
 
Preferred stock, $.001 par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized, none issued and outstanding
$

 
$

Common stock, $.001 par value, 450,000,000 shares authorized, 180,904,847 and 179,142,028 shares issued and outstanding, respectively
181

 
179

Additional paid in capital
1,736,619

 
1,737,893

Accumulated under/(over) distributed net investment income
(15,436
)
 
(7,656
)
Accumulated under/(over) distributed net realized gains
288

 
(3,405
)
Net unrealized depreciation, net of deferred taxes
(168,603
)
 
(120,645
)
Total net assets attributable to Business Development Corporation of America
1,553,049

 
1,606,366

Net assets attributable to non-controlling interest
2,836

 
4,119

Total net assets
1,555,885

 
1,610,485

 
 
 
 
Total liabilities and net assets
$
2,460,707

 
$
2,490,755

 
 
 
 
Net asset value per share attributable to Business Development Corporation of America
$
8.58

 
$
8.97


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

1


BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF AMERICA
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(dollars in thousands except share and per share data)
(Unaudited)


 
 
For the Three Months Ended September 30,
 
For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
Investment income:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest from investments
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Control investments
 
$
6,250

 
$
5,230

 
$
20,853

 
$
10,053

Affiliate investments
 
14,299

 
10,448

 
31,704

 
48,109

Non-control/non-affiliate investments
 
37,303

 
32,761

 
115,086

 
91,099

Total interest from investments
 
57,852

 
48,439

 
167,643

 
149,261

Interest from cash and cash equivalents
 
75

 
16

 
174

 
42

Total interest income
 
57,927

 
48,455

 
167,817

 
149,303

Other income
 
4,312

 
3,519

 
8,912

 
8,227

Total investment income
 
62,239

 
51,974

 
176,729

 
157,530

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating expenses:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Management fees
 
9,544

 
9,425

 
28,549

 
26,462

Subordinated income incentive fees
 
7,890

 

 
14,769

 
10,144

Interest and credit facility financing expenses
 
9,168

 
7,565

 
27,944

 
17,422

Professional fees
 
1,745

 
1,972

 
4,978

 
5,310

Other general and administrative
 
627

 
1,177

 
5,188

 
4,229

Administrative services
 
203

 
270

 
656

 
679

Insurance
 
55

 
51

 
165

 
156

Directors fees
 
302

 
19

 
575

 
56

Expenses before expense waivers
 
29,534

 
20,479

 
82,824

 
64,458

Waiver of management and incentive fees
 

 

 

 
(3,534
)
Total expenses net of expense waivers
 
29,534

 
20,479

 
82,824

 
60,924

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income tax expense, including excise tax
 
1,140

 

 
1,140

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net investment (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interests
 
5

 
5

 
15

 
(6
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net investment income
 
31,560

 
31,490

 
92,750

 
96,612

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net realized gain (loss) from investments
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   Control investments
 

 

 

 
(65
)
   Affiliate investments
 

 
27

 
180

 
227

   Non-control/non-affiliate investments
 
1,289

 
1,322

 
3,513

 
3,146

Total net realized gain from investments
 
1,289

 
1,349

 
3,693

 
3,308

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, net of deferred taxes
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   Control investments
 
(20,373
)
 
1,049

 
(22,369
)
 
1,898

   Affiliate investments
 
6,231

 
(28,245
)
 
22,109

 
(58,063
)
   Non-control/non-affiliate investments
 
(26,066
)
 
(25,013
)
 
(48,994
)
 
(30,836
)
Total net change in unrealized depreciation on investments, net of deferred taxes
 
(40,208
)
 
(52,209
)
 
(49,254
)
 
(87,001
)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) attributable to non-controlling interests
 
612

 
53

 
1,296

 
(46
)
Net realized and unrealized loss on investments
 
(38,307
)
 
(50,807
)
 
(44,265
)
 
(83,739
)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations
 
$
(6,747
)
 
$
(19,317
)
 
$
48,485

 
$
12,873

Per share information - basic and diluted
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net investment income
 
$
0.18

 
$
0.18

 
$
0.52

 
$
0.57

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations
 
$
(0.04
)
 
$
(0.11
)
 
$
0.27

 
$
0.08

Weighted average shares outstanding
 
180,277,765

 
177,618,986

 
179,345,395

 
170,007,622


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

2



BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF AMERICA
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
(dollars in thousands except share and per share data)
(Unaudited)

 
For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2016
 
2015
Operations:
 
 
 
Net investment income
$
92,750

 
$
96,612

Net realized gain from investments
3,693

 
3,308

Net change in unrealized depreciation on investments, net of deferred taxes
(49,254
)
 
(87,001
)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) attributable to non-controlling interests
1,296

 
(46
)
Net increase in net assets from operations
48,485

 
12,873

Stockholder distributions:
 

 
 

Distributions from net investment income
(92,750
)
 
(110,467
)
Return of capital
(23,808
)
 

Net decrease in net assets from stockholder distributions
(116,558
)
 
(110,467
)
Capital share transactions:
 

 
 

Issuance of common stock, net of issuance costs

 
165,577

Reinvestment of stockholder distributions
42,951

 
52,328

Repurchases of common stock
(28,195
)
 
(13,639
)
Net increase in net assets from capital share transactions
14,756

 
204,266

Total increase (decrease) in net assets, before non-controlling interest
(53,317
)
 
106,672

Increase (decrease) in non-controlling interest
(1,283
)
 
40

Total increase (decrease) in net assets
(54,600
)
 
106,712

Net assets at beginning of period
1,610,485

 
1,535,423

Net assets at end of period
$
1,555,885

 
$
1,642,135

 
 
 
 
Net asset value per common share attributable to Business Development Corporation of America
$
8.58

 
$
9.22

Common shares outstanding at end of period
180,904,847

 
177,992,416

 
 
 
 
Accumulated under/(over) distributed net investment income
$
(15,436
)
 
$
(6,145
)
Accumulated under/(over) distributed realized gains
$
288

 
$
2,769


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

3


BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF AMERICA
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)

 
For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2016
 
2015
Operating activities:
 
 
 
Net increase in net assets from operations
$
48,485

 
$
12,873

Adjustments to reconcile net increase in net assets from operations to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
 
 
 

Paid-in-kind interest income
(10,883
)
 
(10,846
)
Net accretion of discount on investments
(5,158
)
 
(3,642
)
Amortization of deferred financing costs
2,267

 
1,676

Sales and repayments of investments
462,359

 
578,010

Purchases of investments
(376,238
)
 
(917,022
)
Net realized gain from investments
(3,693
)
 
(3,308
)
Net unrealized depreciation on investments, gross of deferred taxes
48,357

 
87,330

(Increase) decrease in operating assets:
 
 
 

Interest and dividends receivable
(6,290
)
 
(7,346
)
Prepaid expenses and other assets
2,930

 
(1,685
)
Receivable for unsettled trades
(15,072
)
 
29,726

Increase (decrease) in operating liabilities:
 
 
 

Payable for unsettled trades
3,217

 
24,156

Management and incentive fees payable
7,772

 
(1,328
)
Interest and credit facility fees payable
(1,425
)
 
1,168

Accounts payable and accrued expenses
875

 
(231
)
Directors fees payable
189

 
1

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
157,692

 
(210,468
)
 
 
 
 
Financing activities:
 

 
 

Proceeds from issuance of shares of common stock, net

 
165,577

Repurchases of common stock
(28,195
)
 
(13,639
)
Increase in deferred offering costs receivable

 
3,274

Proceeds from debt
135,750

 
456,277

Payments on debt
(122,570
)
 
(232,830
)
Payable for common stock repurchases
(924
)
 
202

Payments of financing cost
(265
)
 
(4,616
)
Payments to affiliate
7

 
(806
)
Stockholder distributions
(73,948
)
 
(57,021
)
Increase (decrease) in non-controlling interest
(1,283
)
 
40

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
(91,428
)
 
316,458

 
 
 
 
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
66,264

 
105,990

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
150,412

 
206,872

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
$
216,676

 
$
312,862

Supplemental information:
 

 
 

Interest paid during the period
$
26,704

 
$
14,633

Taxes, including excise tax, paid during the period
$
1,294

 
$
255

Distributions reinvested
$
42,951

 
$
52,328



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

4


BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF AMERICA
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULES OF INVESTMENTS
(dollars in thousands)



September 30, 2016
(Unaudited)

Portfolio Company (q)
 
Industry
 
Investment Coupon Rate / Maturity (n)
 
Principal / Number of Shares
 
Amortized Cost
 
Fair Value (c)
 
% of Net Assets (b)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Senior Secured First Lien Debt - 91.5% (b)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ability Networks Inc. (j)
 
Health Care Providers & Services
 
L+5.00% (6.00%), 5/14/2021
 
$
13,747

 
$
13,662

 
$
13,610

 
0.9
%
Adams Publishing Group, LLC (i)
 
Media
 
L+7.00% (8.00%), 11/3/2020
 
15,909

 
15,648

 
15,909

 
1.0
%
Amports, Inc. (m)
 
Transportation Infrastructure
 
L+8.45% (9.45%), 5/19/2020
 
15,000

 
14,932

 
14,550

 
0.9
%
Amteck, LLC (f) (i)
 
Commercial Services & Supplies
 
L+8.50% (9.50%), 7/2/2020
 
23,750

 
23,437

 
23,156

 
1.5
%
Answers Corporation (i) (j) (t)
 
Internet Software & Services
 
P+6.25% (9.75%), 10/3/2021
 
34,475

 
33,589

 
18,142

 
1.2
%
AP Gaming I, LLC (i) (j)
 
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure
 
L+8.25% (9.25%), 12/20/2020
 
30,431

 
30,213

 
28,966

 
1.9
%
APCO Holdings (i)
 
Diversified Consumer Services
 
L+6.00% (7.00%), 1/29/2022
 
8,950

 
8,701

 
8,726

 
0.6
%
Applied Merchant Systems West Coast, Inc. (m)
 
Diversified Financial Services
 
L+11.50% (12.50%), 10/26/2020
 
26,122

 
25,687

 
25,599

 
1.6
%
Ascensus, Inc. (j)
 
IT Services
 
L+4.50% (5.50%), 12/3/2022
 
17,873

 
16,916

 
17,717

 
1.1
%
Avaya, Inc. Term Loan B-3 (j)
 
Communications Equipment
 
L+4.50% (5.24%), 10/26/2017
 
9,685

 
8,527

 
7,625

 
0.5
%
Avaya, Inc. Term Loan B-6 (j)
 
Communications Equipment
 
L+5.50% (6.50%), 3/31/2018
 
8,457

 
8,462

 
6,396

 
0.4
%
Avaya, Inc. Term Loan B-7 (i) (j)
 
Communications Equipment
 
L+5.25% (6.25%), 5/29/2020
 
9,822

 
9,749

 
7,236

 
0.5
%
AxleTech International, LLC (i)
 
Machinery
 
L+6.50% (7.50%), 1/5/2021
 
19,650

 
19,508

 
18,962

 
1.2
%
Basho Technologies, Inc. (d) (l)
 
Software
 
17.00%, 3/9/2018
 
10,023

 
9,803

 
6,716

 
0.4
%
Basho Technologies, Inc. (d) (f)
 
Software
 
17.00%, 11/15/2016
 
1,420

 
1,420

 
951

 
0.1
%
BDS Solutions Group, LLC (f) (i) (m)
 
Business Services
 
L+8.75% (9.38%), 6/1/2021
 
38,900

 
38,078

 
38,316

 
2.5
%
Blount International, Inc. (j)
 
Machinery
 
L+6.25% (7.25%), 4/12/2023
 
12,500

 
12,145

 
12,662

 
0.8
%
Broder Bros, Co. (m)
 
Distributors
 
L+5.75% (7.00%), 6/3/2021
 
7,320

 
7,195

 
7,320

 
0.4
%
Broder Bros, Co. (m)
 
Distributors
 
L+12.25% (13.50%), 6/3/2021
 
7,380

 
7,254

 
7,380

 
0.5
%
Capstone Nutrition (fka Integrity Nutraceuticals, Inc.) (l) (o) (t)
 
Food Products
 
L+12.50% (13.50%), 4/28/2019
 
56,470

 
50,053

 
28,941

 
1.9
%
Catapult Learning, LLC (i) (m)
 
Diversified Investment Vehicles
 
L+8.01% (9.01%), 7/16/2020
 
27,500

 
27,082

 
26,675

 
1.7
%
CCW, LLC (f) (i)
 
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure
 
L+7.00% (8.00%), 3/21/2021
 
24,750

 
24,418

 
24,503

 
1.6
%
Central Security Group, Inc. (i) (j)
 
Commercial Services & Supplies
 
L+5.63% (6.63%), 10/6/2020
 
25,619

 
25,241

 
24,979

 
1.6
%
CH Hold Corp. (f) (i)
 
Diversified Consumer Services
 
L+5.25% (6.25%), 11/20/2019
 
16,178

 
16,040

 
16,137

 
1.0
%
Chicken Soup for the Soul Publishing, LLC (i)
 
Media
 
L+6.25% (7.50%), 1/8/2019
 
28,543

 
28,380

 
27,116

 
1.7
%
Clover Technologies Group, LLC (j)
 
Commercial Services & Supplies
 
L+4.50% (5.50%), 5/8/2020
 
14,048

 
13,965

 
12,995

 
0.8
%
ConvergeOne Holdings Corp. (j)
 
Diversified Consumer Services
 
L+5.00% (6.00%), 6/17/2020
 
16,643

 
16,547

 
16,519

 
1.1
%

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

5


BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF AMERICA
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULES OF INVESTMENTS
(dollars in thousands)



September 30, 2016
(Unaudited)
Portfolio Company (q)
 
Industry
 
Investment Coupon Rate / Maturity (n)
 
Principal / Number of Shares
 
Amortized Cost
 
Fair Value (c)
 
% of Net Assets (b)
Cvent, Inc. (j)
 
Internet Software & Services
 
L+5.00% (6.00%), 7/31/2023
 
$
10,000

 
$
9,900

 
$
10,050

 
0.6
%
Danish CRJ LTD. (a) (p)
 
Aerospace & Defense
 
13.50%
 
20

 
7

 

 
%
DigiCert, Inc (j)
 
Internet Software & Services
 
L+5.00% (6.00%), 10/21/2021
 
10,918

 
10,640

 
10,836

 
0.7
%
Doskocil Manufacturing Company, Inc. (m)
 
Household Durables
 
L+8.43% (9.43%), 11/10/2020
 
15,000

 
14,784

 
15,000

 
1.0
%
Eagle Rx, LLC (i)
 
Health Care Providers & Services
 
L+6.00% (7.00%), 8/15/2019
 
14,575

 
14,532

 
14,575

 
0.9
%
ECI Acquisition Holdings, Inc. (i)
 
Internet Software & Services
 
L+6.25% (7.25%), 3/11/2019
 
12,808

 
12,777

 
12,615

 
0.8
%
Emergency Communications Network, LLC (m)
 
Internet Software & Services
 
L+10.08% (11.33%), 6/12/2021
 
19,783

 
19,551

 
19,190

 
1.2
%
ERG Holding Company (i) (m)
 
Health Care Providers & Services
 
L+6.75% (8.00%), 4/4/2019
 
34,825

 
34,316

 
34,303

 
2.2
%
Excelitas Technologies Corp. (j)
 
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
 
L+5.00% (6.00%), 11/2/2020
 
13,797

 
13,746

 
13,521

 
0.9
%
Greenwave Holdings, Inc. (l)
 
Internet Software & Services
 
13.00%, 7/8/2019
 
15,535

 
15,385

 
15,535

 
1.0
%
GTCR Valor Companies, Inc. (j)
 
Software
 
L+6.00% (7.00%), 6/16/2023
 
24,938

 
23,980

 
23,722

 
1.5
%
Icynene US Acquisition Corp. (f) (i) (m)
 
Building Products
 
L+6.25% (7.25%), 11/4/2020
 
21,346

 
21,054

 
21,346

 
1.3
%
Icynene US Acquisition Corp. (f)
 
Building Products
 
L+6.25% (7.25%), 11/4/2019
 
1,000

 
1,000

 
1,000

 
0.1
%
ILC Dover LP (i) (l)
 
Aerospace & Defense
 
P+8.00% (11.50%), 3/20/2020
 
14,123

 
14,083

 
12,005

 
0.8
%
InMotion Entertainment Group, LLC (f) (i)
 
Specialty Retail
 
L+7.75% (9.00%), 10/1/2018
 
14,644

 
14,507

 
14,644

 
0.9
%
IPC Corp. (j)
 
Diversified Telecommunication Services
 
L+4.50% (5.50%), 8/6/2021
 
9,210

 
9,055

 
8,611

 
0.6
%
Jackson Hewitt, Inc. (j)
 
Diversified Consumer Services
 
L+7.00% (8.00%), 7/30/2020
 
6,860

 
6,793

 
6,654

 
0.4
%
K&N Engineering, Inc. (i)
 
Specialty Retail
 
L+4.25% (5.25%), 7/11/2019
 
4,880

 
4,863

 
4,856

 
0.3
%
K2 Pure Solutions NoCal, L.P. (i)
 
Chemicals
 
L+6.00% (7.00%), 8/19/2019
 
6,500

 
6,436

 
6,500

 
0.4
%
Kahala Ireland OpCo Designated Activity Company (a) (d) (l) (o)
 
Aerospace & Defense
 
L+8.00% (13.00%), 12/23/2028
 
149,350

 
149,350

 
149,350

 
10.0
%
Kahala US OpCo LLC (d) (l) (o)
 
Aerospace & Defense
 
L+8.00% (13.00%), 12/23/2028
 
2,690

 
2,690

 
2,690

 
0.2
%
Land Holdings I, LLC (m)
 
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure
 
12.00%, 6/26/2019
 
15,000

 
14,835

 
15,000

 
1.0
%
LenderLive Services, LLC
 
Business Services
 
L+12.00% (12.52%), 8/11/2020
 
10,000

 
9,807

 
9,800

 
0.6
%
Liquidnet Holdings, Inc. (a) (j)
 
Capital Markets
 
L+6.75% (7.75%), 5/22/2019
 
5,939

 
5,915

 
5,850

 
0.4
%
MCS AMS Sub-Holdings LLC (j)
 
Real Estate Management & Development
 
L+6.50% (7.50%), 10/15/2019
 
12,188

 
11,959

 
10,924

 
0.7
%
Metal Services LLC (j)
 
Metals & Mining
 
L+7.50% (8.50%), 6/30/2019
 
10,945

 
10,797

 
10,753

 
0.7
%
Motion Recruitment Partners, LLC (f) (i)
 
Professional Services
 
L+6.00% (7.00%), 2/13/2020
 
18,250

 
17,958

 
18,250

 
1.2
%

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

6


BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF AMERICA
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULES OF INVESTMENTS
(dollars in thousands)



September 30, 2016
(Unaudited)
Portfolio Company (q)
 
Industry
 
Investment Coupon Rate / Maturity (n)
 
Principal / Number of Shares
 
Amortized Cost
 
Fair Value (c)
 
% of Net Assets (b)
Motorsports Aftermarket Group, Inc. (i) (j)
 
Auto Components
 
L+4.00% (5.00%), 5/14/2021
 
$
26,377

 
$
24,902

 
$
14,156

 
0.9
%
MWI Holdings, Inc. (j)
 
Machinery
 
L+5.50% (6.50%), 6/28/2020
 
9,975

 
9,880

 
9,950

 
0.6
%
National Technical Systems, Inc. (f) (i)
 
Professional Services
 
L+6.25% (7.25%), 6/12/2021
 
19,726

 
19,572

 
18,739

 
1.2
%
NexSteppe Inc. (l)
 
Chemicals
 
15.00%, 3/30/2018
 
10,605

 
10,249

 
7,954

 
0.5
%
Noosa Acquirer, Inc. (i) (m)
 
Food Products
 
L+5.25% (6.25%), 11/21/2020
 
25,000

 
24,741

 
25,000

 
1.6
%
North Atlantic Trading Company, Inc. (i) (j)
 
Food Products
 
P+5.50% (9.00%), 1/13/2020
 
17,379

 
17,350

 
17,184

 
1.1
%
NTM Acquisition Corp. (i)
 
Media
 
L+6.25% (7.25%), 6/7/2022
 
12,591

 
12,409

 
12,402

 
0.8
%
Orchid Underwriters Agency, LLC (f) (m)
 
Insurance Broker
 
10.00%, 11/6/2019
 
14,768

 
14,631

 
14,547

 
0.9
%
Otter Box Holdings, Inc. (j)
 
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
 
L+4.75% (5.75%), 6/3/2020
 
14,797

 
14,576

 
13,095

 
0.8
%
PeopLease Holdings, LLC (i)
 
Commercial Services & Supplies
 
L+9.00% (10.00%), 2/26/2021
 
20,000

 
19,822

 
20,000

 
1.3
%
PGX Holdings, Inc. (j)
 
Transportation Infrastructure
 
L+4.75% (5.75%), 9/29/2020
 
13,263

 
13,190

 
13,230

 
0.9
%
Plaskolite, LLC (j)
 
Chemicals
 
L+4.75% (5.75%), 11/3/2022
 
8,693

 
8,628

 
8,686

 
0.6
%
Premier Dental Services, Inc. (i) (j)
 
Health Care Providers & Services
 
L+6.50% (7.50%), 11/1/2018
 
22,488

 
22,432

 
22,375

 
1.4
%
Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc. (j)
 
Diversified Consumer Services
 
L+5.25% (6.50%), 7/1/2019
 
11,259

 
11,292

 
11,231

 
0.7
%
Pride Plating, Inc. (i)
 
Aerospace & Defense
 
L+5.50% (6.50%), 6/13/2019
 
9,369

 
9,321

 
8,947

 
0.6
%
PSKW, LLC (i)
 
Health Care Providers & Services
 
L+4.25% (5.25%), 11/25/2021
 
2,081

 
2,063

 
2,060

 
0.1
%
PSKW, LLC (m)
 
Health Care Providers & Services
 
L+8.40% (9.40%), 11/25/2021
 
17,750

 
17,445

 
17,217

 
1.1
%
Pure Barre, LLC (f) (i) (m)
 
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure
 
L+7.00% (8.00%), 6/11/2020
 
28,183

 
27,817

 
27,901

 
1.8
%
RedPrairie Corp. (j)
 
Software
 
L+5.00% (6.00%), 12/21/2018
 
17,809

 
17,487

 
17,784

 
1.1
%
Resco Products, Inc. (i)
 
Metals & Mining
 
P+4.75% (8.25%), 11/30/2016
 
10,000

 
10,000

 
9,900

 
0.6
%
RVNB Holdings, Inc. (dba All My Sons Moving & Storage) (f) (i)
 
Diversified Consumer Services
 
L+6.50% (7.50%), 2/25/2020
 
21,914

 
21,615

 
21,914

 
1.4
%
Sage Automotive Holdings, Inc. (j)
 
Auto Components
 
L+5.00% (6.00%), 10/8/2020
 
7,257

 
7,196

 
7,184

 
0.5
%
SHO Holding II Corporation (j)
 
Specialty Retail
 
L+5.00% (6.00%), 10/27/2022
 
11,910

 
11,805

 
11,850

 
0.8
%
Squan Holding Corp. (i) (l) (t)
 
Diversified Telecommunication Services
 
L+11.75% (12.75%), 10/10/2019
 
21,665

 
20,871

 
6,933

 
0.4
%
STG-Fairway Acquisitions, Inc. (j)
 
Professional Services
 
L+5.25% (6.25%), 6/30/2022
 
13,359

 
13,192

 
13,092

 
0.8
%
Stratose Intermediate Holdings II, LLC (j)
 
Health Care Providers & Services
 
L+5.00% (6.00%), 1/26/2022
 
9,925

 
9,836

 
9,950

 
0.6
%
SunGard Availability Services Capital, Inc. (j)
 
IT Services
 
L+5.00% (6.00%), 3/31/2019
 
8,741

 
8,695

 
8,195

 
0.5
%

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

7


BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF AMERICA
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULES OF INVESTMENTS
(dollars in thousands)



September 30, 2016
(Unaudited)
Portfolio Company (q)
 
Industry
 
Investment Coupon Rate / Maturity (n)
 
Principal / Number of Shares
 
Amortized Cost
 
Fair Value (c)
 
% of Net Assets (b)
Tax Defense Network, LLC (f) (i) (m)
 
Diversified Consumer Services
 
L+10.50% (11.50%), 8/28/2019
 
$
26,766

 
$
26,442

 
$
21,145

 
1.4
%
Total Outdoor Holdings Corp.
 
Media
 
L+10.00% (11.00%), 8/28/2019
 
13,000

 
12,848

 
13,163

 
0.8
%
Trojan Battery Company, LLC (j)
 
Auto Components
 
L+4.75% (5.75%), 6/12/2021
 
10,613

 
10,540

 
10,534

 
0.7
%
Turning Tech LLC (f) (i)
 
Software
 
L+8.75% (9.38%), 6/30/2020
 
25,351

 
25,016

 
24,591

 
1.6
%
Twenty Eighty, Inc. (j) (m)
 
Media
 
L+6.00% (7.00%), 9/30/2019
 
21,926

 
20,909

 
13,704

 
0.9
%
United Central Industrial Supply Company, LLC (i) (j)
 
Commercial Services & Supplies
 
L+7.25% (8.50%), 10/9/2018
 
8,663

 
8,606

 
5,804

 
0.4
%
VCVH Holding Corp. (j)
 
Health care
 
L+5.00% (6.00%), 6/1/2023
 
12,969

 
12,843

 
12,878

 
0.8
%
VetCor Professional Practices LLC (f) (i)
 
Diversified Consumer Services
 
L+6.25% (7.25%), 4/20/2021
 
14,846

 
14,726

 
14,550

 
0.9
%
Xplornet Communications, Inc. (a) (j)
 
Diversified Telecommunication Services
 
L+6.00% (7.00%), 7/25/2020
 
10,000

 
9,901

 
9,900

 
0.6
%
Sub Total Senior Secured First Lien Debt
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
1,520,220

 
$
1,423,129

 
91.5
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Senior Secured Second Lien Debt - 17.5% (b)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Appriss Holdings, Inc. (m)
 
IT Services
 
L+9.25% (10.25%), 5/21/2021
 
$
13,985

 
$
13,831

 
$
13,775

 
0.9
%
Asurion LLC (j)
 
IT Services
 
L+7.50% (8.50%), 3/3/2021
 
10,000

 
9,279

 
9,933

 
0.6
%
Boston Market Corporation (m)
 
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure
 
L+8.25% (9.25%), 12/16/2018
 
24,413

 
24,238

 
24,169

 
1.6
%
BrandMuscle Holdings Inc. (m)
 
Internet Software & Services
 
L+8.50% (9.50%), 6/1/2022
 
24,500

 
24,072

 
24,500

 
1.6
%
Cayan Holdings (m)
 
IT Services
 
L+8.50% (9.50%), 3/24/2022
 
20,000

 
19,563

 
19,600

 
1.3
%
CIG Financial, LLC (a) (f) (m)
 
Consumer Finance
 
11.00%, 6/30/2019
 
15,000

 
14,917

 
14,325

 
0.9
%
CPX Interactive Holdings, LP (l)
 
Media
 
L+12.00% (13.00%), 3/26/2018
 
20,933

 
20,354

 
16,223

 
1.0
%
CREDITCORP
 
Consumer Finance
 
12.00%, 7/15/2018
 
13,250

 
13,213

 
6,294

 
0.4
%
Epic Health Services, Inc. (m)
 
Health Care Providers & Services
 
L+8.25% (9.25%), 8/17/2021
 
12,333

 
12,195

 
12,148

 
0.8
%
J. C. Bromac Corporation (dba EagleRider, Inc.) (f) (m)
 
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure
 
L+8.75% (9.50%), 2/10/2021
 
7,000

 
6,930

 
6,965

 
0.4
%
K&N Engineering, Inc. (m)
 
Specialty Retail
 
L+8.63% (9.63%), 7/11/2020
 
13,000

 
12,815

 
13,000

 
0.8
%
Linc Energy Finance USA, Inc. (t)
 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
 
12.50%, 10/31/2017
 
9,000

 
8,914

 

 
%
NCP Finance Limited Partnership (j)
 
Consumer Finance
 
L+9.75% (11.00%), 10/1/2018
 
12,181

 
12,140

 
11,450

 
0.7
%
Rx30 HoldCo, Inc. (m)
 
HealthCare Technology
 
L+9.00% (10.00%), 6/15/2022
 
11,500

 
11,312

 
11,328

 
0.7
%
Sage Automotive Holdings, Inc. (m)
 
Auto Components
 
L+8.00% (9.00%), 10/8/2021
 
13,000

 
12,906

 
12,805

 
0.8
%
Schulman Associates Institutional Review Board, Inc. (m)
 
Life Sciences Tools & Services
 
L+8.00% (9.00%), 6/3/2021
 
17,000

 
16,755

 
16,575

 
1.1
%
Stratose Intermediate Holdings II, LLC (m)
 
HealthCare Providers & Services
 
L+9.50% (10.50%), 12/30/2021
 
30,000

 
29,570

 
30,000

 
2.0
%

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

8


BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF AMERICA
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULES OF INVESTMENTS
(dollars in thousands)



September 30, 2016
(Unaudited)
Portfolio Company (q)
 
Industry
 
Investment Coupon Rate / Maturity (n)
 
Principal / Number of Shares
 
Amortized Cost
 
Fair Value (c)
 
% of Net Assets (b)
U.S. Auto (m)
 
Diversified Consumer Services
 
L+10.50% (11.50%), 6/8/2020
 
$
30,000

 
$
29,608

 
$
29,250

 
1.9
%
Sub Total Senior Secured Second Lien Debt
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
292,612

 
$
272,340

 
17.5
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Subordinated Debt - 5.2% (b)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gold, Inc. (m)
 
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods
 
10.00%, 6/30/2019
 
$
7,003

 
$
6,919

 
$
7,003

 
0.5
%
Park Ave RE Holdings, LLC (d) (l) (o)
 
Real Estate Management & Development
 
L+8.00% (13.00%), 12/29/2017
 
37,192

 
37,192

 
37,192

 
2.4
%
Steel City Media (l)
 
Media
 
16.00%, 3/29/2020
 
21,204

 
20,913

 
20,356

 
1.3
%
Visionary Integration Professionals, LLC (l) (t)
 
IT Services
 
15.00%, 12/3/2018
 
14,235

 
13,573

 
712

 
%
Xplornet Communications, Inc. (a) (l)
 
Diversified Telecommunication Services
 
13.00%, 10/25/2020
 
13,701

 
13,701

 
13,906

 
0.9
%
Zimbra, Inc. (t)
 
Software
 
12.00%, 7/10/2018
 
1,203

 
1,203

 
1,882

 
0.1
%
Sub Total Subordinated Debt
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
93,501

 
$
81,051

 
5.2
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Collateralized Securities - 15.4% (b)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Collateralized Securities - Debt Investment
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fifth Street Senior Loan Fund I, LLC - 1A Class F (a) (p)
 
Diversified Investment Vehicles
 
L+7.50%, 1/19/2027
 
$
10,728

 
$
9,059

 
$
8,611

 
0.6
%
Collateralized Securities - Equity Investment
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
B&M CLO 2014-1, LTD. Subordinated Notes (a) (p) (v)
 
Diversified Investment Vehicles
 
8.47%, 4/16/2026
 
40,250

 
21,806

 
16,308

 
1.0
%
CVP Cascade CLO, LTD. Subordinated Notes (a) (p) (v)
 
Diversified Investment Vehicles
 
8.01%, 1/16/2026
 
31,000

 
11,856

 
7,496

 
0.5
%
CVP Cascade CLO-2, LTD. Subordinated Notes (a) (p) (v)
 
Diversified Investment Vehicles
 
11.74%, 7/18/2026
 
35,250

 
14,833

 
9,616

 
0.6
%
Fifth Street Senior Loan Fund I, LLC - 2015-1A Subordinated Notes (a) (p) (v)
 
Diversified Investment Vehicles
 
11.02%, 1/19/2027
 
31,575

 
23,128

 
21,692

 
1.4
%
Figueroa CLO 2014-1, LTD. Subordinated Notes (a) (p) (v)
 
Diversified Investment Vehicles
 
6.57%, 1/15/2027
 
35,057

 
21,156

 
15,345

 
1.0
%
MidOcean Credit CLO II, LLC (a) (p) (v)
 
Diversified Investment Vehicles
 
10.20%, 1/29/2025
 
37,600

 
24,218

 
23,195

 
1.5
%
MidOcean Credit CLO III, LLC (a) (p) (v)
 
Diversified Investment Vehicles
 
12.78%, 7/21/2026
 
40,250

 
25,236

 
24,105

 
1.5
%
MidOcean Credit CLO IV, LLC (a) (p) (v)
 
Diversified Investment Vehicles
 
14.71%, 4/15/2027
 
21,500

 
15,744

 
15,321

 
1.0
%
NewStar Arlington Senior Loan Program LLC Subordinated Notes (a) (p) (v)
 
Diversified Investment Vehicles
 
19.08%, 7/25/2025
 
31,603

 
24,315

 
24,623

 
1.6
%
Ocean Trails CLO V, LTD. (a) (p) (v)
 
Diversified Investment Vehicles
 
13.26%, 10/13/2026
 
40,518

 
28,918

 
26,719

 
1.7
%

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

9


BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF AMERICA
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULES OF INVESTMENTS
(dollars in thousands)



September 30, 2016
(Unaudited)
Portfolio Company (q)
 
Industry
 
Investment Coupon Rate / Maturity (n)
 
Principal / Number of Shares
 
Amortized Cost
 
Fair Value (c)
 
% of Net Assets (b)
OFSI Fund VI, Ltd. Subordinated Notes (a) (p) (v)
 
Diversified Investment Vehicles
 
12.05%, 3/20/2025
 
$
38,000

 
$
20,166

 
$
17,210

 
1.1
%
Related Fee Agreements (a) (s)
 
Diversified Investment Vehicles
 
 
 

 
11,977

 
10,585

 
0.7
%
Silver Spring CLO, Ltd. (a) (p) (v)
 
Diversified Investment Vehicles
 
3.90%, 10/16/2026
 
31,500

 
19,845

 
8,382

 
0.5
%
WhiteHorse VIII, Ltd. CLO Subordinated Notes (a) (p) (v)
 
Diversified Investment Vehicles
 
13.77%, 5/1/2026
 
36,000

 
17,298

 
10,778

 
0.7
%
Sub Total Collateralized Securities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
289,555

 
$
239,986

 
15.4
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity/Other - 11.6% (b)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basho Technologies, Inc. - Series G Senior Participating Preferred Stock Warrant (e)
 
Software
 
Expire 3/9/2025
 
$
306

 
$

 
$

 
%
Basho Technologies, Inc. - Series G Senior Preferred Stock (e)
 
Software
 
 
 
$
2,000

 
2,000

 
340

 
%
Capstone Nutrition Common Stock (fka Integrity Nutraceuticals, Inc.) (e) (o)
 
Food Products
 
 
 
6

 
1,630

 

 
%
Capstone Nutrition Class B and C Common Stock (fka Integrity Nutraceuticals, Inc.) (e) (o) (u)
 
Food Products
 
 
 
25

 

 

 
%
Carlyle GMS Finance, Inc. (a) (f)
 
Diversified Investment Vehicles
 
 
 
$
6,373

 
6,373

 
5,948

 
0.4
%
CPX Interactive Holdings, LP - Series A Convertible Preferred Shares (e) (u)
 
Media
 
8.00%
 
$
6,000

 
6,000

 
1,788

 
0.1
%
CPX Interactive Holdings, LP - Common Shares (e) (u)
 
Media
 
 
 
317

 
1,087

 

 
%
Danish CRJ LTD. (a) (e) (p) (r)
 
Aerospace & Defense
 
 
 
$
5

 
1

 
654

 
0.1
%
Evolution Research Group - Preferred Equity (e)
 
Health Care Providers & Services
 
8.00%
 
$
500

 
500

 
600

 
%
Greenwave Holdings, Inc. - Series C Preferred Stock Warrant (e)
 
Internet Software & Services
 
Expire 8/16/2025
 
172

 

 
69

 
%
Kahala Ireland OpCo Designated Activity Company - Common Equity (a) (e) (h) (o)
 
Aerospace & Defense
 
 
 

 

 
14,790

 
1.0
%
Kahala Ireland OpCo Designated Activity Company - Profit Participating Note (a) (e) (h) (o)
 
Aerospace & Defense
 
 
 
3,250

 
2,900

 
3,250

 
0.2
%
Kahala US OpCo LLC - Class A Preferred Units (e) (k) (o)
 
Aerospace & Defense
 
13.00%
 
4,413

 
4,193

 
6,500

 
0.4
%
MBLOX Inc. - Warrants (e)
 
Internet Software & Services
 
Expire 2/28/2023
 
1,531

 

 

 
%
NexSteppe Inc. Series C Preferred Stock Warrant (e)
 
Chemicals
 
Expire 3/9/2025
 
177

 
500

 
31

 
%
NMFC Senior Loan Program I, LLC (a) (p)
 
Diversified Investment Vehicles
 
 
 
$
50,000

 
50,000

 
46,327

 
3.1
%
Orchid Underwriters Agency, LLC - Preferred Shares (e) (u)
 
Insurance Broker
 
 
 
5

 
500

 
638

 
%
Orchid Underwriters Agency, LLC - Common Shares (e) (u)
 
Insurance Broker
 
 
 
5

 

 
257

 
%

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

10


BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF AMERICA
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULES OF INVESTMENTS
(dollars in thousands)



September 30, 2016
(Unaudited)
Portfolio Company (q)
 
Industry
 
Investment Coupon Rate / Maturity (n)
 
Principal / Number of Shares
 
Amortized Cost
 
Fair Value (c)
 
% of Net Assets (b)
Park Ave RE Holdings, LLC - Common Shares (e) (o) (w)
 
Real Estate Management & Development
 
 
 
1

 
$
167

 
$
7,805

 
0.5
%
Park Ave RE Holdings, LLC - Preferred Shares (o) (w)
 
Real Estate Management & Development
 
8.00%
 
47

 
23,645

 
23,645

 
1.5
%
PennantPark Credit Opportunities Fund II, LP (a) (f) (g) (p)
 
Diversified Investment Vehicles
 
 
 
$
7,252

 
7,252

 
7,106

 
0.5
%
SkyCross Inc. - Warrants (e)
 
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
 
Expire 9/23/2023
 
2,254

 

 

 
%
South Grand MM CLO I, LLC (a) (f) (p)
 
Diversified Investment Vehicles
 
 
 
$
29,524

 
29,095

 
28,738

 
1.8
%
Squan Holding Corp. - Class A Common Stock (e) (u)
 
Diversified Telecommunication Services
 
 
 
12

 
12

 

 
%
Squan Holding Corp. - Series A Preferred Stock (e) (u)
 
Diversified Telecommunication Services
 
 
 
1,139

 
1,139

 

 
%
Tax Defense Network, LLC (e)
 
Diversified Consumer Services
 
 
 
$
425

 
425

 

 
%
Tennenbaum Waterman Fund, L.P. (a)
 
Diversified Investment Vehicles
 
 
 
$
10,000

 
10,000

 
10,333

 
0.7
%
The SAVO Group, Ltd. - Warrants (e)
 
Internet Software & Services
 
Expire 3/23/2023
 
138

 

 

 
%
THL Credit Greenway Fund II LLC (a) (p)
 
Diversified Investment Vehicles
 
 
 
$
14,049

 
14,049

 
13,037

 
0.8
%
U.S. Auto Series A Common Units (e) (u)
 
Diversified Consumer Services
 
 
 
10

 
10

 
37

 
%
U.S. Auto Series A Preferred Units (e) (u)
 
Diversified Consumer Services
 
 
 
1

 
490

 
558

 
%
Visionary Integration Professionals, LLC - Warrants (e) (u)
 
IT Services
 
Expire 12/3/2023
 
657

 
910

 

 
%
World Business Lenders, LLC (e)
 
Consumer Finance
 
 
 
3,750

 
3,750

 
4,356

 
0.3
%
Xplornet Communications, Inc. - Warrants (a) (e)
 
Diversified Telecommunication Services
 
Expire 10/25/2023
 
10

 

 
3,007

 
0.2
%
Zimbra, Inc. - Warrants (Third Lien Bridge Note) (e)
 
Software
 
Expire 7/11/2023
 
1,000

 

 
217

 
%
Sub Total Equity/Other
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
166,628

 
$
180,031

 
11.6
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 141.2% (b)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
2,362,516

 
$
2,196,537

 
141.2
%
_____________

(a)
All of the Company's investments, except the investments noted by this footnote, are in eligible portfolio companies, as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"). Eligible assets represent 76.9% of the Company's total assets. The significant majority of all investments held are deemed to be illiquid.
(b)
Percentages are based on net assets of $1,555,885 as of September 30, 2016.
(c)
The fair value of investments with respect to securities for which market quotations are not readily available is determined in good faith by the Company's board of directors as required by the 1940 Act. (See Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements).
(d)
As of the date of election, the portfolio company elected to pay cash interest, noting the company has the option to elect a portion of the interest to be payment-in-kind ("PIK").
(e)
Non-income producing at September 30, 2016.

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

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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF AMERICA
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULES OF INVESTMENTS
(dollars in thousands)



September 30, 2016
(Unaudited)

(f)
The Company has various unfunded commitments to portfolio companies. The remaining amount of these unfunded commitments as of September 30, 2016 are comprised of the following: (dollars in thousands)
Portfolio Company Name
 
Investment Type
 
Commitment Type
 
Original Commitment
 
Remaining Commitment
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Amteck, LLC
 
Senior Secured First Lien Debt
 
Revolver term loan
 
$
5,000

 
$
5,000

Basho Technologies, Inc.
 
Senior Secured First Lien Debt
 
Incremental term loan
 
3,000

 
1,580

BDS Solutions Group, LLC
 
Senior Secured First Lien Debt
 
Delayed draw term loan
 
3,000

 

BDS Solutions Group, LLC
 
Senior Secured First Lien Debt
 
Revolver term loan
 
3,000

 
1,100

Carlyle GMS Finance, Inc.
 
Equity/Other
 
Equity capital commitment
 
10,000

 
3,627

CCW, LLC
 
Senior Secured First Lien Debt
 
Revolver term loan
 
3,000

 
3,000

CH Hold Corp.
 
Senior Secured First Lien Debt
 
Delayed draw term loan
 
2,175

 
1,141

CIG Financial, LLC
 
Senior Secured Second Lien Debt
 
Delayed draw term loan
 
5,000

 
5,000

Icynene US Acquisition Corp.
 
Senior Secured First Lien Debt
 
Delayed draw term loan
 
5,000

 
5,000

Icynene US Acquisition Corp.
 
Senior Secured First Lien Debt
 
Revolver term loan
 
5,000

 
4,000

InMotion Entertainment Group, LLC
 
Senior Secured First Lien Debt
 
Delayed draw term loan
 
2,200

 
1,843

J. C. Bromac Corporation (dba EagleRider, Inc.)
 
Senior Secured Second Lien Debt
 
Delayed draw term loan
 
5,000

 
5,000

Motion Recruitment Partners, LLC
 
Senior Secured First Lien Debt
 
Revolver term loan
 
2,000

 
2,000

National Technical Systems, Inc.
 
Senior Secured First Lien Debt
 
Delayed draw term loan
 
5,000

 
5,000

Orchid Underwriters Agency, LLC
 
Senior Secured First Lien Debt
 
Delayed draw term loan
 
5,600

 
5,600

PennantPark Credit Opportunities Fund II, LP
 
Equity/Other
 
Equity capital commitment
 
10,800

 
1,615

Pure Barre, LLC
 
Senior Secured First Lien Debt
 
Revolver term loan
 
2,500

 
2,500

RVNB Holdings, Inc. (dba All My Sons Moving & Storage)
 
Senior Secured First Lien Debt
 
Revolver term loan
 
852

 
852

South Grand MM CLO I, LLC
 
Equity/Other
 
Equity capital commitment
 
35,000

 
5,476

Tax Defense Network, LLC
 
Senior Secured First Lien Debt
 
Delayed draw term loan
 
5,000

 
1,000

Turning Tech LLC
 
Senior Secured First Lien Debt
 
Revolver term loan
 
6,000

 
3,000

VetCor Professional Practices LLC
 
Senior Secured First Lien Debt
 
Delayed draw term loan
 
5,000

 

Total
 
 
 
 
 
$
129,127

 
$
63,334


(g)
The investment is subject to a three year lock-up restriction on withdrawals in year 4.
(h)
The Company's investment is held through the consolidated subsidiaries, Kahala Aviation Holdings, LLC and Kahala LuxCo, which own 100% of the equity of the operating company, Kahala Ireland OpCo Designated Activity Company.
(i)
The Company's investment or a portion thereof is pledged as collateral under the Wells Fargo Credit Facility. Individual investments can be divided into parts which are pledged to separate credit facilities.
(j)
The Company's investment or a portion thereof is pledged as collateral under the Citi Credit Facility. Individual investments can be divided into parts which are pledged to separate credit facilities.
(k)
The Company's investment is held through the consolidated subsidiaries, Kahala Aviation Holdings, LLC and Kahala Aviation US, Inc. which own 100% of the equity of the operating company, Kahala US OpCo LLC.














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

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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF AMERICA
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULES OF INVESTMENTS
(dollars in thousands)



September 30, 2016
(Unaudited)

(l)For the three months ended September 30, 2016, the following investments paid or have the option to pay all or a portion of interest and dividends via payment-in-kind ("PIK"):
Portfolio Company
 
Investment Type
 
Cash
 
PIK
 
All-in Rate
 
PIK Earned for the three months ended September 30, 2016
Basho Technologies, Inc.
 
Senior Secured First Lien Debt
 
10.00
%
 
7.00
%
 
17.00
%
 
$
126

Greenwave Holdings, Inc.
 
Senior Secured First Lien Debt
 
10.00
%
 
3.00
%
 
13.00
%
 
118

Capstone Nutrition (fka Integrity Nutraceuticals, Inc.)
 
Senior Secured First Lien Debt
 
%
 
13.50
%
 
13.50
%
 

ILC Dover LP
 
Senior Secured First Lien Debt
 
9.50
%
 
2.00
%
 
11.50
%
 
61

Kahala Ireland OpCo Designated Activity Company
 
Senior Secured First Lien Debt
 
%
 
13.00
%
 
13.00
%
 
58

Kahala US OpCo LLC
 
Senior Secured First Lien Debt
 
13.00
%
 
%
 
13.00
%
 

NexSteppe Inc.
 
Senior Secured First Lien Debt
 
10.00
%
 
5.00
%
 
15.00
%
 
216

Squan Holding Corp.
 
Senior Secured First Lien Debt
 
%
 
12.75
%
 
12.75
%
 

CPX Interactive Holdings, LP
 
Senior Secured Second Lien Debt
 
11.00
%
 
2.00
%
 
13.00
%
 
106

Park Ave RE Holdings, LLC
 
Subordinated Debt
 
13.00
%
 
%
 
13.00
%
 

Steel City Media
 
Subordinated Debt
 
12.00
%
 
4.00
%
 
16.00
%
 
212

Visionary Integration Professionals, LLC
 
Subordinated Debt
 
%
 
15.00
%
 
15.00
%
 

Xplornet Communications, Inc.
 
Subordinated Debt
 
%
 
13.00
%
 
13.00
%
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
897

(m)
The Company's investment or a portion thereof is pledged as collateral under the UBS Credit Facility. Individual investments can be divided into parts which are pledged to separate credit facilities.
(n)
For equity investments in Collateralized Securities, the effective yield is presented in place of the investment coupon rate for each investment. Refer to footnote (v) for a further description of an equity investment in a Collateralized Security.
(o)
The Company's investments are classified in accordance with the requirements of the 1940 Act. Under the 1940 Act, “Control Investments” are defined as investments in companies in which the Company owns more than 25% of the voting securities, maintains greater than 50% of the board representation or has the power to exercise control over the management or policies of such portfolio company.
(p)
The Company's investments are classified in accordance with the requirements of the 1940 Act. Under the 1940 Act, “Affiliated Investments” are defined as those non-control investments in companies in which the Company owns between 5% and 25% of the voting securities.
(q)
The Company's investments are classified in accordance with the requirements of the 1940 Act. Under the 1940 Act, "Non-affiliated Investments" are defined as investments that are neither Control Investments nor Affiliated Investments. The Company classifies all investments within the Consolidated Schedule of Investments which are not classified as Control Investments or Affiliated Investments as Non-affiliated Investments.
(r)
The Company's investment is held through the Consolidated Holding Company, Kahala Aviation Holdings, LLC, which owns 49% of the operating company, Danish CRJ LTD.
(s)
Related Fee Agreements consist of one investment with a fair value of $0.8 million that is classified as a Non-affiliated Investment and six investments with a total fair value of $9.8 million that are classified as Affiliated Investments.
(t)
The investment is on non-accrual status as of September 30, 2016.
(u)
Investments are held in the taxable wholly-owned, consolidated subsidiary, 54th Street Equity Holdings, Inc.
(v)
The Collateralized Securities - debt investments and equity investments are considered equity positions in the Collateralized Loan Obligation funds. Equity investments are entitled to recurring distributions which are generally equal to the remaining cash flow of the payments made by the underlying fund’s securities less contractual payments to debt holders and fund expenses. The estimated yield indicated is based upon a current projection of the amount and timing of these recurring distributions and the estimated amount of repayment of principal upon termination. Such projections are periodically reviewed and adjusted, and the estimated yield may not ultimately be realized.
(w)
The Company's investment is held through the consolidated subsidiary, Park Ave RE, Inc., which owns 100% of the equity of the operating company, Park Ave RE Holdings, LLC.












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

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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF AMERICA
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULES OF INVESTMENTS
(dollars in thousands)



September 30, 2016
(Unaudited)

The following table shows the portfolio composition by industry grouping based on fair value at September 30, 2016:

 
At September 30, 2016
 
Investments at
Fair Value
 
Percentage of
Total Portfolio
Diversified Investment Vehicles
$
378,150

 
17.2
%
Aerospace & Defense
198,186

 
9.0

Health Care Providers & Services
156,838

 
7.1

Diversified Consumer Services
146,721

 
6.7

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure
127,504

 
5.8

Media
120,661

 
5.5

Internet Software & Services
110,937

 
5.0

Commercial Services & Supplies
86,934

 
4.0

Real Estate Management & Development
79,566

 
3.6

Software
76,203

 
3.5

Food Products
71,125

 
3.2

IT Services
69,932

 
3.2

Professional Services
50,081

 
2.3

Business Services
48,116

 
2.2

Auto Components
44,679

 
2.0

Specialty Retail
44,350

 
2.0

Diversified Telecommunication Services
42,357

 
1.9

Machinery
41,574

 
1.9

Consumer Finance
36,425

 
1.7

Transportation Infrastructure
27,780

 
1.3

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
26,616

 
1.2

Diversified Financial Services
25,599

 
1.2

Chemicals
23,171

 
1.0

Building Products
22,346

 
1.0

Communications Equipment
21,257

 
1.0

Metals & Mining
20,653

 
0.9

Life Sciences Tools & Services
16,575

 
0.8

Insurance Broker
15,442

 
0.7

Household Durables
15,000

 
0.7

Distributors
14,700

 
0.7

Health care
12,878

 
0.6

Health Care Technology
11,328

 
0.5

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods
7,003

 
0.3

Capital Markets
5,850

 
0.3

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

 

Total
$
2,196,537

 
100.0
%





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

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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF AMERICA
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULES OF INVESTMENTS
(dollars in thousands)



December 31, 2015

Portfolio Company (q)
 
Industry
 
Investment Coupon Rate / Maturity (ak)
 
Principal / Number of Shares
 
Amortized Cost
 
Fair Value (c)
 
% of Net Assets (b)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Senior Secured First Lien Debt - 87.3% (b)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ability Networks Inc. (aa)
 
Health Care Providers & Services
 
L+5.00% (6.00%), 5/14/2021
 
$
8,848

 
$
8,817

 
$
8,715

 
0.5
%
Adams Publishing Group, LLC
 
Media
 
L+6.75% (7.75%), 11/3/2020
 
19,013

 
18,643

 
18,640

 
1.2
%
AM General LLC (aa)
 
Aerospace & Defense
 
L+9.00% (10.25%), 3/22/2018
 
5,250

 
4,899

 
4,253

 
0.3
%
Amports, Inc. (ab)
 
Transportation Infrastructure
 
L+8.00% (9.00%), 5/19/2020
 
15,000

 
14,918

 
14,877

 
0.9
%
Amteck, LLC (z) (aj) (aq)
 
Commercial Services & Supplies
 
L+8.50% (9.50%), 7/2/2020
 
24,688

 
24,298

 
24,226

 
1.5
%
Answers Corporation (z) (aa)
 
Internet Software & Services
 
L+5.25% (6.25%), 10/3/2021
 
34,650

 
33,645

 
23,216

 
1.4
%
AP Gaming I, LLC (z) (aa)
 
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure
 
L+8.25% (9.25%), 12/21/2020
 
30,667

 
30,407

 
29,516

 
1.8
%
Aperture Group LLC (fka OH Acquisition, LLC)
 
Diversified Financial Services
 
L+6.25% (7.25%), 8/29/2019
 
7,406

 
7,379

 
7,335

 
0.5
%
Applied Merchant Systems West Coast, Inc. (aj)
 
Diversified Financial Services
 
L+11.50% (12.50%), 10/26/2020
 
20,500

 
20,297

 
20,021

 
1.2
%
Ascensus, Inc. (ar)
 
IT Services
 
L+4.50% (5.50%), 12/3/2022
 
16,941

 
15,931

 
15,755

 
1.0
%
Asurion
 
IT Services
 
L+3.75% (5.00%), 5/24/2019
 
19,449

 
18,689

 
18,179

 
1.1
%
Avaya, Inc. Term Loan B-3 (aa)
 
Communications Equipment
 
L+4.50% (4.82%), 10/26/2017
 
1,500

 
1,339

 
1,155

 
0.1
%
Avaya, Inc. Term Loan B-6 (aa)
 
Communications Equipment
 
L+5.50% (6.50%), 3/31/2018
 
8,457

 
8,465

 
6,345

 
0.4
%
Avaya, Inc. Term Loan B-7 (z) (aa)
 
Communications Equipment
 
L+5.25% (6.25%), 5/29/2020
 
9,911

 
9,822

 
6,847

 
0.4
%
AxleTech International, LLC (z)
 
Machinery
 
L+6.50% (7.50%), 1/5/2021
 
19,800

 
19,632

 
19,242

 
1.2
%
Basho Technologies, Inc. (ai)
 
Software
 
13.00%, 3/9/2018
 
10,251

 
10,065

 
10,286

 
0.6
%
Broder Bros, Co.
 
Distributors
 
L+5.75% (7.00%), 6/3/2021
 
7,455

 
7,308

 
7,296

 
0.5
%
Broder Bros, Co.
 
Distributors
 
L+12.25% (13.50%), 6/3/2021
 
7,470

 
7,323

 
7,311

 
0.5
%
Catapult Learning, LLC (z) (aj)
 
Diversified Investment Vehicles
 
L+8.10% (9.10%), 7/16/2020
 
27,500

 
27,000

 
26,959

 
1.7
%
Central Security Group, Inc. (z) (aa)
 
Commercial Services & Supplies
 
L+5.25% (6.25%), 10/6/2020
 
18,315

 
18,094

 
17,674

 
1.1
%
Chicken Soup for the Soul Publishing, LLC (z) (ab)
 
Media
 
L+6.00% (7.25%), 1/8/2019
 
29,550

 
29,326

 
29,533

 
1.8
%
Clover Technologies Group, LLC (aa)
 
Commercial Services & Supplies
 
L+4.50% (5.50%), 5/8/2020
 
14,242

 
14,140

 
13,102

 
0.8
%
ConvergeOne Holdings Corp. (aa)
 
Diversified Consumer Services
 
L+5.00% (6.00%), 6/17/2020
 
16,771

 
16,654

 
16,687

 
1.0
%
Danish CRJ LTD. (a) (p)
 
Aerospace & Defense
 
13.50%
 
20

 
20

 
20

 
%
DigiCert, Inc
 
Internet Software & Services
 
L+5.00% (6.00%), 10/21/2021
 
11,000

 
10,679

 
10,670

 
0.7
%
Doskocil Manufacturing Company, Inc.
 
Household Durables
 
L+8.70% (9.70%), 11/10/2020
 
15,000

 
14,745

 
14,738

 
0.9
%
Eagle Rx, LLC (z)
 
Health Care Providers & Services
 
L+6.00% (7.00%), 8/15/2019
 
15,519

 
15,462

 
15,613

 
1.0
%
ECI Acquisition Holdings, Inc. (k) (z)
 
Internet Software & Services
 
L+6.25% (7.25%), 3/11/2019
 
12,874

 
12,832

 
12,680

 
0.8
%

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

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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF AMERICA
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULES OF INVESTMENTS
(dollars in thousands)



December 31, 2015

Portfolio Company (q)
 
Industry
 
Investment Coupon Rate / Maturity (ak)
 
Principal / Number of Shares
 
Amortized Cost
 
Fair Value (c)
 
% of Net Assets (b)
Emergency Communications Network, LLC (aj)
 
Internet Software & Services
 
L+8.25% (9.25%), 6/12/2021
 
$
19,900

 
$
19,629

 
$
19,387

 
1.2
%
ERG Holding Company (z) (ad)
 
Health Care Providers & Services
 
L+6.75% (8.00%), 4/4/2019
 
17,177

 
16,937

 
16,808

 
1.0
%
Excelitas Technologies Corp. (aa)
 
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
 
L+5.00% (6.00%), 11/2/2020
 
13,903

 
13,843

 
12,252

 
0.8
%
GEM Holdings Group, LLC (z)
 
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure
 
L+9.00% (10.00%), 11/22/2020
 
16,004

 
15,963

 
16,158

 
1.0
%
GK Holdings, Inc. (aa)
 
Professional Services
 
L+5.50% (6.50%), 1/20/2021
 
3,960

 
3,926

 
3,881

 
0.2
%
Greenwave Holdings, Inc.
 
Internet Software & Services
 
13.00%, 7/8/2019
 
15,183

 
15,033

 
14,884

 
0.9
%
GTCR Valor Companies, Inc. (z) (aa)
 
Software
 
L+5.00% (6.00%), 5/30/2021
 
32,570

 
31,963

 
32,245

 
2.0
%
Hanna Anderson, LLC (z) (an)
 
Specialty Retail
 
L+7.25% (8.25%), 4/21/2019
 
14,824

 
14,724

 
14,720

 
0.9
%
Icynene US Acquisition Corp. (h) (z) (ac) (aj)
 
Building Products
 
L+6.25% (7.25%), 11/4/2020
 
23,820

 
23,435

 
23,620

 
1.5
%
ILC Dover LP (z)
 
Aerospace & Defense
 
L+7.00% (8.00%), 3/20/2020
 
14,344

 
14,293

 
13,142

 
0.8
%
InMotion Entertainment Group, LLC (z) (ae)
 
Specialty Retail
 
L+7.75% (9.00%), 10/1/2018
 
15,230

 
15,044

 
15,278

 
0.9
%
Integrity Nutraceuticals, Inc. (e) (o) (t) (z) (ab) (ai)
 
Food Products
 
L+12.50% (13.50%), 4/28/2019
 
41,732

 
41,120

 
29,731

 
1.8
%
IPC Corp. (aa)
 
Diversified Telecommunication Services
 
L+4.50% (5.50%), 8/6/2021
 
6,948

 
6,916

 
6,519

 
0.4
%
Jackson Hewitt, Inc. (aa)
 
Diversified Consumer Services
 
L+7.00% (8.00%), 7/30/2020
 
7,000

 
6,884

 
6,694

 
0.4
%
Jefferson Gulf Coast Energy Partners LLC (aj)
 
Transportation Infrastructure
 
L+7.50% (11.00%), 2/27/2018
 
17,775

 
17,692

 
15,998

 
1.0
%
K&N Engineering, Inc. (z)
 
Specialty Retail
 
L+4.25% (5.25%), 7/11/2019
 
4,975

 
4,953

 
4,802

 
0.3
%
K2 Pure Solutions NoCal, L.P. (z)
 
Chemicals
 
L+7.00% (8.00%), 8/19/2019
 
9,625

 
9,507

 
9,341

 
0.6
%
Kahala Ireland OpCo Limited (a) (o) (ai)
 
Aerospace & Defense
 
L+8.00% (13.00%), 12/23/2028
 
170,281

 
170,281

 
170,281

 
10.7
%
Kahala US OpCo LLC (o) (ai)
 
Aerospace & Defense
 
L+8.00% (13.00%), 12/23/2028
 
2,604

 
2,604

 
2,604

 
0.2
%
Land Holdings I, LLC (aj)
 
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure
 
12.00%, 6/26/2019
 
30,000

 
29,580

 
30,820

 
1.9
%
Liquidnet Holdings, Inc. (a) (z) (aa)
 
Capital Markets
 
L+6.75% (7.75%), 5/22/2019
 
6,190

 
6,158

 
5,973

 
0.4
%
MCS AMS Sub-Holdings LLC (aa)
 
Real Estate Management & Development
 
L+6.50% (7.50%), 10/15/2019
 
13,031

 
12,727

 
10,555

 
0.7
%
Motion Recruitment Partners, LLC (l) (z)
 
Professional Services
 
L+6.00% (7.00%), 2/13/2020
 
18,625

 
18,261

 
18,198

 
1.1
%
Motorsports Aftermarket Group, Inc. (z) (aa)
 
Auto Components
 
L+4.00% (5.00%), 5/14/2021
 
26,579

 
24,867

 
17,941

 
1.1
%
National Technical Systems, Inc. (v) (z)
 
Professional Services
 
L+6.00% (7.00%), 6/12/2021
 
19,950

 
19,769

 
19,707

 
1.2
%
NexSteppe Inc. (ai)
 
Chemicals
 
13.00%, 3/30/2018
 
10,232

 
9,704

 
9,705

 
0.6
%
Noosa Acquirer, Inc. (z) (aj)
 
Food Products
 
L+5.25% (6.25%), 11/21/2020
 
25,000

 
24,694

 
25,136

 
1.6
%

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

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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF AMERICA
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULES OF INVESTMENTS
(dollars in thousands)



December 31, 2015

Portfolio Company (q)
 
Industry
 
Investment Coupon Rate / Maturity (ak)
 
Principal / Number of Shares
 
Amortized Cost
 
Fair Value (c)
 
% of Net Assets (b)
North Atlantic Trading Company, Inc. (z) (aa)
 
Food Products
 
L+6.50% (7.75%), 1/13/2020
 
$
17,847

 
$
17,810

 
$
17,624

 
1.1
%
Orchid Underwriters Agency, LLC (af) (aj)
 
Insurance Broker
 
10.00%, 11/6/2019
 
14,768

 
14,598

 
14,538

 
0.9
%
Otter Box Holdings, Inc. (aa)
 
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
 
L+4.75% (5.75%), 6/3/2020
 
15,673

 
15,394

 
14,850

 
0.9
%
PeopLease Holdings, LLC (d) (z) (ai)
 
Commercial Services & Supplies
 
L+13.00% (14.00%), 12/26/2018
 
10,000

 
9,880

 
10,483

 
0.7
%
PGX Holdings, Inc. (z) (aa)
 
Transportation Infrastructure
 
L+4.75% (5.75%), 9/29/2020
 
13,892

 
13,801

 
13,753

 
0.9
%
Plaskolite
 
Chemicals
 
L+4.75% (5.75%), 11/3/2022
 
7,000

 
6,931

 
6,930

 
0.4
%
Premier Dental Services, Inc. (z) (aa)
 
Health Care Providers & Services
 
L+5.00% (6.00%), 11/1/2018
 
22,488

 
22,415

 
19,452

 
1.2
%
Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc. (aa)
 
Diversified Consumer Services
 
L+5.25% (6.50%), 7/1/2019
 
11,896

 
11,940

 
11,784

 
0.7
%
Pride Plating, Inc. (z)
 
Aerospace & Defense
 
L+5.50% (6.50%), 6/13/2019
 
9,619

 
9,562

 
9,375

 
0.6
%
PSKW Intermediate
 
Health Care Providers & Services
 
L+4.25% (5.25%), 11/25/2021,
 
2,250

 
2,228

 
2,227

 
0.1
%
PSKW Intermediate
 
Health Care Providers & Services
 
L+8.42% (9.42%), 11/25/2021
 
17,750

 
17,401

 
17,572

 
1.1
%
Pure Barre, LLC (z) (aj) (al)
 
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure
 
L+7.00% (8.00%), 6/11/2020
 
29,850

 
29,385

 
29,453

 
1.8
%
RedPrairie Corp. (aa)
 
Software
 
L+5.00% (6.00%), 12/21/2018
 
17,946

 
17,517

 
15,897

 
1.0
%
Resco Products, Inc. (z)
 
Metals & Mining
 
L+6.25% (6.58%), 9/7/2016
 
10,000

 
9,962

 
9,741

 
0.6
%
RVNB Holdings, Inc. (dba All My Sons Moving & Storage) (f) (z)
 
Diversified Consumer Services
 
L+7.75% (8.75%), 2/25/2020
 
23,536

 
23,145

 
22,974

 
1.4
%
Sage Automotive Holdings, Inc. (aa)
 
Auto Components
 
L+5.00% (6.00%), 10/8/2020
 
7,356

 
7,283

 
7,338

 
0.5
%
SHO Holding II Corporation
 
Specialty Retail
 
L+5.00% (6.00%), 10/27/2022
 
12,000

 
11,881

 
11,880

 
0.7
%
Squan Holding Corp. (n) (z) (aj)
 
Diversified Telecommunication Services
 
L+8.75% (9.75%), 10/10/2019
 
22,249

 
21,931

 
21,399

 
1.3
%
STG-Fairway Acquisitions, Inc. (aa)
 
Professional Services
 
L+5.25% (6.25%), 6/30/2022
 
13,359

 
13,170

 
13,009

 
0.8
%
SunGard Availability Services Capital, Inc. (aa)
 
IT Services
 
L+5.00% (6.00%), 3/31/2019
 
8,827

 
8,767

 
7,624

 
0.5
%
Taqua, LLC (ai)
 
Wireless Telecommunication Services
 
L+13.50%, 7/31/2019
 
13,300

 
13,109

 
12,933

 
0.8
%
Tax Defense Network, LLC (j) (z) (aj)
 
Diversified Consumer Services
 
L+7.50% (8.50%), 8/28/2019
 
26,117

 
25,726

 
25,886

 
1.6
%
The Tennis Channel Holdings, Inc. (ab) (ai)
 
Media
 
L+8.50% (8.88%), 5/29/2017
 
16,031

 
15,852

 
16,000

 
1.0
%
Total Outdoor Holdings Corp.
 
Media
 
L+11.00% (12.00%), 8/28/2019
 
13,000

 
12,809

 
13,271

 
0.8
%
Transportation Insight, LLC (z) (aj)
 
Air Freight & Logistics
 
L+5.50% (6.50%), 9/30/2019
 
21,049

 
20,801

 
20,495

 
1.3
%
Trojan Battery Company, LLC
 
Auto Components
 
L+4.75% (5.75%), 6/12/2021
 
10,093

 
10,013

 
9,941

 
0.6
%

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

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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF AMERICA
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULES OF INVESTMENTS
(dollars in thousands)



December 31, 2015

Portfolio Company (q)
 
Industry
 
Investment Coupon Rate / Maturity (ak)
 
Principal / Number of Shares
 
Amortized Cost
 
Fair Value (c)
 
% of Net Assets (b)
Turning Tech LLC (z) (aj) (am)
 
Software
 
L+8.75% (9.08%), 6/30/2020
 
$
26,250

 
$
25,814

 
$
25,772

 
1.6
%
Twenty Eighty, Inc. (fka Miller Heiman, Inc.)
 
Media
 
L+5.75% (6.75%), 9/30/2019
 
19,645

 
19,153

 
17,287

 
1.1
%
United Central Industrial Supply Company, LLC (z) (aa)
 
Commercial Services & Supplies
 
L+6.25% (7.50%), 10/9/2018
 
8,730

 
8,651

 
6,111

 
0.4
%
VetCor Professional Practices LLC (m) (z)
 
Diversified Consumer Services
 
L+6.00% (7.00%), 4/20/2021
 
13,197

 
13,078

 
12,998

 
0.8
%
Sub Total Senior Secured First Lien Debt
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
1,461,343

 
$
1,405,868

 
87.3
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Senior Secured Second Lien Debt - 21.7% (b)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ability Networks Inc. (ab)
 
Health Care Providers & Services
 
L+8.25% (9.25%), 5/16/2022
 
$
12,050

 
$
11,954

 
$
11,809

 
0.7
%
Appriss Holdings, Inc. (aj)
 
IT Services
 
L+8.25% (9.25%), 5/21/2021
 
19,650

 
19,398

 
19,337

 
1.2
%
Asurion LLC
 
IT Services
 
L+7.50% (8.50%), 3/3/2021
 
10,000

 
9,156

 
8,475

 
0.5
%
Boston Market Corporation (ab) (aj)
 
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure
 
L+7.63% (8.63%), 12/16/2018
 
24,601

 
24,365

 
24,599

 
1.5
%
BrandMuscle Holdings Inc.
 
Internet Software & Services
 
L+8.50% (9.50%), 6/1/2022
 
32,000

 
31,368

 
31,360

 
1.9
%
Cayan Holdings (aj)
 
IT Services
 
L+8.50% (9.50%), 3/24/2022
 
20,000

 
19,517

 
19,550

 
1.2
%
CIG Financial, LLC (a) (ah) (aj)
 
Consumer Finance
 
10.50%, 6/30/2019
 
15,000

 
14,895

 
14,321

 
0.9
%
CPX Interactive Holdings, LP (ai)
 
Media
 
L+10.00% (13.00%), 3/26/2018
 
20,618

 
19,785

 
17,660

 
1.1
%
CREDITCORP (ab)
 
Consumer Finance
 
12.00%, 7/15/2018
 
13,250

 
13,199

 
8,596

 
0.5
%
Epic Health Services, Inc. (aj)
 
Health Care Providers & Services
 
L+8.25% (9.25%), 8/17/2021
 
12,333

 
12,172

 
12,137

 
0.8
%
High Ridge Brands Co. (ab) (aj)
 
Personal Products
 
L+8.50% (9.50%), 4/11/2020
 
22,500

 
22,259

 
22,434

 
1.5
%
Interblock USA L.C. (ab) (aj)
 
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
 
L+8.75% (9.75%), 3/28/2018
 
23,000

 
22,741

 
22,351

 
1.5
%
J. C. Bromac Corporation (dba EagleRider, Inc.) (aj) (ap)
 
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure
 
L+9.00% (10.00%), 8/11/2019
 
14,975

 
14,817

 
14,958

 
0.9
%
K&N Engineering, Inc. (ab)
 
Specialty Retail
 
L+8.63% (9.63%), 7/11/2020
 
13,000

 
12,779

 
12,417

 
0.8
%
Linc Energy Finance USA, Inc. (e) (t) (ab)
 
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
 
12.50%, 10/31/2017
 
9,000

 
8,914

 
1,475

 
0.1
%
NCP Finance Limited Partnership (aa) (ab)
 
Consumer Finance
 
L+9.75% (11.00%), 10/1/2018
 
17,599

 
17,485

 
16,367

 
1.0
%
Prime Security Services Borrower, LLC (aa)
 
Commercial Services & Supplies
 
L+8.75% (9.75%), 7/1/2022
 
12,500

 
12,325

 
11,813

 
0.7
%
Rx30 HoldCo, Inc. (aj)
 
HealthCare Technology
 
L+8.25% (9.25%), 6/15/2022
 
11,500

 
11,288

 
11,242

 
0.7
%
Sage Automotive Holdings, Inc. (aj)
 
Auto Components
 
L+8.00% (9.00%), 10/8/2021
 
13,000

 
12,892

 
12,740

 
0.8
%
Schulman Associates Institutional Review Board, Inc. (aj)
 
Life Sciences Tools & Services
 
L+8.00% (9.00%), 6/3/2021
 
17,000

 
16,716

 
16,292

 
1.0
%
Stratose Intermediate Holdings II, LLC (aj)
 
HealthCare Providers & Services
 
L+9.50% (10.50%), 12/30/2021
 
10,000

 
9,908

 
9,900

 
0.6
%

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

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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF AMERICA
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULES OF INVESTMENTS
(dollars in thousands)



December 31, 2015

Portfolio Company (q)
 
Industry
 
Investment Coupon Rate / Maturity (ak)
 
Principal / Number of Shares
 
Amortized Cost
 
Fair Value (c)
 
% of Net Assets (b)
U.S. Auto (aj)
 
Diversified Consumer Services
 
L+10.50% (11.50%), 6/8/2020
 
$
30,000

 
$
29,532

 
$
29,205

 
1.8
%
Sub Total Senior Secured Second Lien Debt
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
367,465

 
$
349,038

 
21.7
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Subordinated Debt - 5.7% (b)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gold, Inc. (ab)
 
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods
 
11.00%, 6/30/2019
 
$
12,163

 
$
12,028

 
$
11,730

 
0.7
%
Park Ave RE Holdings, LLC (d) (o) (ai)
 
Real Estate Management & Development
 
L+8.00% (13.00%), 12/29/2017
 
35,192

 
35,192

 
35,192

 
2.2
%
Steel City Media (ai) (aj)
 
Media
 
14.00%, 3/29/2020
 
20,577

 
20,236

 
19,878

 
1.2
%
Visionary Integration Professionals, LLC (ab) (ai)
 
IT Services
 
17.00%, 12/3/2018
 
13,148

 
12,386

 
10,663

 
0.7
%
Xplornet Communications, Inc. (a) (ai)
 
Diversified Telecommunication Services
 
13.00%, 10/25/2020
 
12,864

 
12,864

 
12,974

 
0.8
%
Zimbra, Inc. (e) (t)
 
Software
 
12.00%, 7/10/2018
 
1,203

 
1,203

 
1,835

 
0.1
%
Sub Total Subordinated Debt
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
93,909

 
$
92,272

 
5.7
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Collateralized Securities - 16.4% (b)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Collateralized Securities - Debt Investment
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fifth Street Senior Loan Fund I, LLC - 1A Class F (a) (p)
 
Diversified Investment Vehicles
 
L+7.50%, 1/19/2027
 
$
10,728

 
$
8,938

 
$
8,523

 
0.5
%
Collateralized Securities - Equity Investment
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
B&M CLO 2014-1, LTD. Subordinated Notes (a) (p) (ao)
 
Diversified Investment Vehicles
 
8.05%, 4/16/2026
 
40,250

 
25,816

 
19,169

 
1.1
%
CVP Cascade CLO, LTD. Subordinated Notes (a) (p) (ao)
 
Diversified Investment Vehicles
 
3.38%, 1/16/2026
 
31,000

 
15,193

 
11,114

 
0.7
%
CVP Cascade CLO-2, LTD. Subordinated Notes (a) (e) (p) (ao)
 
Diversified Investment Vehicles
 
7/18/2026
 
35,250

 
19,014

 
12,216

 
0.8
%
Fifth Street Senior Loan Fund I, LLC - 2015-1A Subordinated Notes (a) (p) (ao)
 
Diversified Investment Vehicles
 
11.30%, 1/19/2027
 
31,575

 
26,739

 
23,566

 
1.5
%
Figueroa CLO 2014-1, LTD. Subordinated Notes (a) (p) (ao)
 
Diversified Investment Vehicles
 
3.77%, 1/15/2027
 
35,057

 
24,459

 
16,112

 
1.0
%
MidOcean Credit CLO II, LLC (a) (p) (ao)
 
Diversified Investment Vehicles
 
11.87%, 1/29/2025
 
37,600

 
27,719

 
23,603

 
1.5
%
MidOcean Credit CLO III, LLC (a) (p) (ao)
 
Diversified Investment Vehicles
 
11.96%, 7/21/2026
 
40,250

 
29,131

 
23,748

 
1.5
%
MidOcean Credit CLO IV, LLC (a) (p) (ao)
 
Diversified Investment Vehicles
 
16.51%, 4/15/2027
 
21,500

 
17,649

 
14,212

 
0.9
%
NewStar Arlington Senior Loan Program LLC Subordinated Notes (a) (p) (ao)
 
Diversified Investment Vehicles
 
14.77%, 7/25/2025
 
31,603

 
27,200

 
24,461

 
1.5
%
Ocean Trails CLO V, LTD. (a) (p) (ao)
 
Diversified Investment Vehicles
 
11.64%, 10/13/2026
 
40,518

 
31,488

 
25,957

 
1.6
%

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

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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF AMERICA
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULES OF INVESTMENTS
(dollars in thousands)



December 31, 2015

Portfolio Company (q)
 
Industry
 
Investment Coupon Rate / Maturity (ak)
 
Principal / Number of Shares
 
Amortized Cost
 
Fair Value (c)
 
% of Net Assets (b)
OFSI Fund VI, Ltd. Subordinated Notes (a) (p) (ao)
 
Diversified Investment Vehicles
 
7.63%, 3/20/2025
 
$
38,000

 
$
24,510

 
$
20,205

 
1.3
%
Related Fee Agreements (a) (s)
 
Diversified Investment Vehicles
 
 
 

 
13,805

 
12,674

 
0.8
%
Silver Spring CLO, Ltd. (a) (e) (p) (ao)
 
Diversified Investment Vehicles
 
10/16/2026
 
31,500

 
22,286

 
12,269

 
0.8
%
WhiteHorse VIII, Ltd. CLO Subordinated Notes (a) (p) (ao)
 
Diversified Investment Vehicles
 
8.28%, 5/1/2026
 
36,000

 
21,587

 
13,955

 
0.9
%
Sub Total Collateralized Securities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
335,534

 
$
261,784

 
16.4
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Equity/Other - 12.6% (b)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basho Technologies, Inc. - Series G Senior Participating Preferred Stock Warrant (e)
 
Software
 
 
 
306

 
$

 
$
16

 
%
Basho Technologies, Inc. - Series G Senior Preferred Stock (e)
 
Software
 
 
 
$
2,000

 
2,000

 
2,322

 
0.1
%
Carlyle GMS Finance, Inc. (a) (i)
 
Diversified Investment Vehicles
 
 
 
$
5,274

 
5,274

 
4,883

 
0.3
%
CPX Interactive Holdings, LP - Series A Convertible Preferred Shares (e) (u)
 
Media
 
8.00%
 
$
6,000

 
6,000

 
5,370

 
0.3
%
CPX Interactive Holdings, LP - Warrants (e) (u)
 
Media
 
 
 
317

 
1,087

 

 
%
Danish CRJ LTD. (a) (e) (p) (r)
 
Aerospace & Defense
 
 
 
$
5

 
1

 
1,034

 
0.1
%
Evolution Research Group - Preferred Equity (e)
 
Health Care Providers & Services
 
8.00%
 
$
500

 
500

 
409

 
%
Greenwave Holdings, Inc. - Series C Preferred Stock Warrant (e)
 
Internet Software & Services
 
 
 
172

 

 

 
%
HIG Integrity Nutraceuticals (e) (o) (u)
 
Food Products
 
 
 
2

 
1,630

 

 
%
Integrity Nutraceuticals (e) (o)
 
Food Products
 
 
 
25

 

 

 
%
Kahala Ireland OpCo Limited - Common Equity (a) (e) (o) (y)
 
Aerospace & Defense
 
 
 

 

 
29,428

 
1.8
%
Kahala Ireland OpCo Limited - Profit Participating Note (a) (e) (o) (y)
 
Aerospace & Defense
 
 
 
3,250

 
3,065

 
3,250

 
0.2
%
Kahala US OpCo LLC (e) (o) (x)
 
Aerospace & Defense
 
13.00%
 
4,413

 
4,444

 
4,136

 
0.3
%
MBLOX Inc. - Warrants (e)
 
Internet Software & Services
 
 
 
1,531

 

 

 
%
NexSteppe Inc. Series C Preferred Stock Warrant (e)
 
Chemicals
 
 
 
177

 
500

 
447

 
%
NMFC Senior Loan Program I, LLC (a) (p)
 
Diversified Investment Vehicles
 
 
 
$
50,000

 
50,000

 
45,994

 
3.0
%
Orchid Underwriters Agency, LLC - Preferred Shares (e) (u)
 
Insurance Broker
 
 
 
5

 
500

 
684

 
%
Orchid Underwriters Agency, LLC - Common Shares (e) (u)
 
Insurance Broker
 
 
 
5

 

 

 
%

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

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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF AMERICA
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULES OF INVESTMENTS
(dollars in thousands)



December 31, 2015

Portfolio Company (q)
 
Industry
 
Investment Coupon Rate / Maturity (ak)
 
Principal / Number of Shares
 
Amortized Cost
 
Fair Value (c)
 
% of Net Assets (b)
Park Ave RE Holdings, LLC - Common Shares (e) (o) (w)
 
Real Estate Management & Development
 
 
 
1

 
$
587

 
$
8,115

 
0.5
%
Park Ave RE Holdings, LLC - Preferred Shares (o) (w)
 
Real Estate Management & Development
 
8.00%
 
47

 
23,645

 
23,645

 
1.5
%
PennantPark Credit Opportunities Fund II, LP (a) (g) (p)
 
Diversified Investment Vehicles
 
 
 
$
8,686

 
8,686

 
9,082

 
0.6
%
SkyCross Inc. - Warrants (e)
 
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
 
 
 
2,254

 

 

 
%
South Grand MM CLO I, LLC (a) (p) (ag)
 
Diversified Investment Vehicles
 
 
 
$
29,524

 
29,095

 
29,155

 
1.9
%
Squan Holding Corp. - Class A Common Stock (e) (u)
 
Diversified Telecommunication Services
 
 
 
1,150

 
12

 

 
%
Squan Holding Corp. - Series A Preferred Stock (e) (u)
 
Diversified Telecommunication Services
 
 
 
1

 
1,139

 

 
%
Tax Defense Network, LLC (e) (u)
 
Diversified Consumer Services
 
 
 
$
425

 
425

 
888

 
0.1
%
Tennenbaum Waterman Fund, L.P. (a)
 
Diversified Investment Vehicles
 
 
 
$
10,000

 
10,000

 
10,338

 
0.6
%
The SAVO Group, Ltd. - Warrants (e)
 
Internet Software & Services
 
 
 
138

 

 

 
%
THL Credit Greenway Fund II LLC (a) (p)
 
Diversified Investment Vehicles
 
 
 
$
16,902

 
16,902

 
16,910

 
1.0
%
U.S. Auto Series A Common Units (e)
 
Diversified Consumer Services
 
 
 
10

 
10

 
237

 
%
U.S. Auto Series A Preferred Units (e)
 
Diversified Consumer Services
 
 
 
1

 
490

 
403

 
%
Visionary Integration Professionals, LLC - Warrants (e) (u)
 
IT Services
 
 
 
657

 
910

 

 
%
World Business Lenders, LLC (e)
 
Consumer Finance
 
 
 
923

 
3,750

 
4,733

 
0.3
%
Xplornet Communications, Inc. - Warrants (a) (e)
 
Diversified Telecommunication Services
 
 
 
10

 

 
759

 
%
Zimbra, Inc. - Warrants (Third Lien Bridge Note) (e)
 
Software
 
 
 
1,000

 

 
81

 
%
Sub Total Equity/Other
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
170,652

 
$
202,319

 
12.6
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 143.7% (b)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
2,428,903

 
$
2,311,281

 
143.7
%
_____________

(a)
All of the Company's investments, except the investments noted by this footnote, are in eligible portfolio companies, as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"). Eligible assets represent 74.9% of the Company's total assets. The significant majority of all investments held are deemed to be illiquid.
(b)
Percentages are based on net assets of $1,610,485 as of December 31, 2015.
(c)
The fair value of investments with respect to securities for which market quotations are not readily available is determined in good faith by the Company's board of directors as required by the 1940 Act. (See Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements).
(d)
As of December 31, 2015, the company elected to pay cash interest, noting the company has the option to elect a portion of the interest to be PIK.
(e)
Non-income producing at December 31, 2015.


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

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULES OF INVESTMENTS
(dollars in thousands)



December 31, 2015

(f)
The Company has committed to fund a revolver term loan of $0.9 million in RVNB Holdings, Inc. The remaining commitment as of December 31, 2015 was $0.4 million.
(g)
The investment is subject to a three year lock-up restriction on withdrawals in year 4.
(h)
The Company has committed to fund a revolver term loan of $5.0 million in Icynene US Acquisition Corp. The remaining commitment as of December 31, 2015 was $5.0 million.
(i)
The Company has committed to fund $10.0 million in Carlyle GMS Finance, Inc. The remaining commitment as of December 31, 2015 was $4.7 million.
(j)
The Company has committed to fund a delayed draw term loan of $5.0 million in Tax Defense Network, LLC. The remaining commitment as of December 31, 2015 was $2.0 million.
(k)
The Company has committed to fund a delayed draw term loan of $2.6 million in ECI Acquisition Holdings, Inc. The remaining commitment as of December 31, 2015 was $1.8 million.
(l)
The Company has committed to fund a revolver term loan of $2.0 million in Motion Recruitment Partners, LLC. The remaining commitment as of December 31, 2015 was $2.0 million.
(m)
The Company has committed to fund a delayed draw term loan of $5.0 million in VetCor Professional Practices LLC. The remaining commitment as of December 31, 2015 was $1.8 million.
(n)
The Company has committed to fund a delayed draw term loan of $1.4 million in Squan Holding Corp. The remaining commitment as of December 31, 2015 was $0.3 million.
(o)
The Company's investments are classified in accordance with the requirements of the 1940 Act. Under the 1940 Act, “Control Investments” are defined as investments in companies in which the Company owns more than 25% of the voting securities, maintains greater than 50% of the board representation or has the power to exercise control over the management or policies of such portfolio company.
(p)
The Company's investments are classified in accordance with the requirements of the 1940 Act. Under the 1940 Act, “Affiliated Investments” are defined as those non-control investments in companies in which the Company owns between 5% and 25% of the voting securities.
(q)
The Company's investments are classified in accordance with the requirements of the 1940 Act. Under the 1940 Act, "Non-affiliated Investments" are defined as investments that are neither Control Investments nor Affiliated Investments. The Company classifies all investments within the Consolidated Schedule of Investments which are not classified as Control Investments or Affiliated Investments as Non-affiliated Investments.
(r)
The Company's investment is held through the Consolidated Holding Company, Kahala Aviation Holdings, LLC, which owns 49% of the operating company, Danish CRJ LTD.
(s)
Related Fee Agreements consists of one investment with a fair value of $1.0 million that is classified as a Non-affiliated Investment and six investments with a total fair value of $11.7 million that are classified as Affiliated Investments.
(t)
The investment is on non-accrual status as of December 31, 2015.
(u)
Investments are held in the taxable wholly-owned, consolidated subsidiary, 54th Street Equity Holdings, Inc.
(v)
The Company has committed to fund a delayed draw term loan of $5.0 million in National Technical Systems, Inc. The remaining commitment as of December 31, 2015 was $5.0 million.
(w)
The Company's investment is held through the consolidated subsidiary, Park Ave RE, Inc., which owns 100% of the equity of the operating company, Park Ave RE Holdings, LLC.
(x)
The Company's investment is held through the consolidated subsidiaries, Kahala Aviation Holdings, LLC and Kahala Aviation US, Inc. which own 100% of the equity of the operating company, Kahala US OpCo LLC.
(y)
The Company's investment is held through the consolidated subsidiaries, Kahala Aviation Holdings, LLC and Kahala LuxCo, which own 100% of the equity of the operating company, Kahala Ireland OpCo LLC.
(z)
The Company's investment or a portion thereof is pledged as collateral under the Wells Fargo Credit Facility. Individual investments can be divided into parts which are pledged to separate credit facilities.
(aa)
The Company's investment or a portion thereof is pledged as collateral under the Citi Credit Facility. Individual investments can be divided into parts which are pledged to separate credit facilities.
(ab)
The Company's investment or a portion thereof is pledged as collateral under the Deutsche Bank Credit Facility. Individual investments can be divided into parts which are pledged to separate credit facilities.
(ac)
The Company has committed to fund a delayed draw term loan of $5.0 million in Icynene US Acquisition Corp. The remaining commitment as of September 30, 2016 was $5.0 million.
(ad)
The Company has committed to fund a delayed draw term loan of $20.2 million in ERG Holding Company. The remaining commitment as of December 31, 2015 was $16.4 million.
(ae)
The Company has committed to fund a delayed draw term loan of $2.2 million in InMotion Entertainment Group, LLC. The remaining commitment as of December 31, 2015 was $1.8 million.
(af)
The Company has committed to fund a delayed draw term loan of $5.6 million in Orchid Underwriters Agency, LLC. The remaining commitment as of December 31, 2015 was $5.6 million.
(ag)
The Company has committed to fund $35.0 million in South Grand MM CLO I, LLC. The remaining commitment as of December 31, 2015 was $5.5 million.
(ah)
The Company has committed to fund a delayed draw term loan of $5.0 million in CIG Financial, LLC. The remaining commitment as of December 31, 2015 was $5.0 million.











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

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULES OF INVESTMENTS
(dollars in thousands)



December 31, 2015

(ai)For year ended December 31, 2015, the following investments paid or have the option to pay all or a portion of interest and dividends via PIK:
Portfolio Company
 
Investment Type
 
Cash
 
PIK
 
All-in Rate
Basho Technologies, Inc.
 
Senior Secured First Lien Debt
 
10.00
%
 
3.00
%
 
13.00
%
Greenwave Holdings, Inc.
 
Senior Secured First Lien Debt
 
10.00
%
 
3.00
%
 
13.00
%
Integrity Nutraceuticals, Inc.
 
Senior Secured First Lien Debt
 
10.50
%
 
1.00
%
 
11.50
%
Kahala Ireland OpCo LLC
 
Senior Secured First Lien Debt
 
%
 
13.00
%
 
13.00
%
Kahala US OpCo LLC
 
Senior Secured First Lien Debt
 
%
 
13.00
%
 
13.00
%
NexSteppe Inc.
 
Senior Secured First Lien Debt
 
10.00
%
 
3.00
%
 
13.00
%
PeopLease Holdings, LLC
 
Senior Secured First Lien Debt
 
14.00
%
 
%
 
14.00
%
The Tennis Channel Holdings, Inc.
 
Senior Secured First Lien Debt
 
6.88
%
 
2.00
%
 
8.88
%
Taqua, LLC
 
Senior Secured First Lien Debt
 
10.50
%
 
3.00
%
 
13.50
%
CPX Interactive Holdings, LP
 
Senior Secured Second Lien Debt
 
11.00
%
 
2.00
%
 
13.00
%
Park Ave RE Holdings, LLC
 
Subordinated Debt
 
13.00
%
 
%
 
13.00
%
Steel City Media
 
Subordinated Debt
 
12.00
%
 
2.00
%
 
14.00
%
Visionary Integration Professionals, LLC
 
Subordinated Debt
 
%
 
17.00
%
 
17.00
%
Xplornet Communications, Inc.
 
Subordinated Debt
 
%
 
13.00
%
 
13.00
%

(aj)
The Company's investment or a portion thereof is pledged as collateral under the UBS Credit Facility. Individual investments can be divided into parts which are pledged to separate credit facilities.
(ak)
For equity investments in Collateralized Securities, the effective yield is presented in place of the investment coupon rate for each investment. Refer to footnote (ao) for a further description of an equity investment in a Collateralized Security.
(al)
The Company has committed to fund a revolver term loan of $2.5 million in Pure Barre, LLC. The remaining commitment as of December 31, 2015 was $2.5 million.
(am)
The Company has committed to fund a revolver term loan of $6.0 million in Turning Tech LLC. The remaining commitment as of December 31, 2015 was $4.0 million.
(an)
The Company has committed to fund a delayed draw term loan of $3.5 million in Hanna Anderson, LLC. The remaining commitment as of December 31, 2015 was $2.9 million.
(ao)
The Company’s investment is considered an equity investment in a Collateralized Security. Equity investments represent the Collateralized Security’s tranche that is entitled to recurring distributions which are generally equal to the residual cash flow of the payments made by the investment’s underlying securities less contractual payments to debt holders and expenses.
(ap)
The Company has committed to fund a $10.8 million in PennantPark Credit Opportunities Fund II, LP. The remaining commitment as of December 31, 2015 was $1.6 million.
(aq)
The Company has committed to fund a revolver term loan of $5.0 million in Amteck, LLC. The remaining commitment as of December 31, 2015 was $5.0 million.
(ar)
The Company has committed to fund a delayed draw term loan of $1.1 million in Ascensus, Inc. The remaining commitment as of December 31, 2015 was $1.1 million.




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

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULES OF INVESTMENTS
(dollars in thousands)



December 31, 2015

The following table shows the portfolio composition by industry grouping based on fair value at December 31, 2015:

 
At December 31, 2015
 
Investments at
Fair Value
 
Percentage of
Total Portfolio
Diversified Investment Vehicles
$
405,105

 
17.4
%
Aerospace & Defense
237,523

 
10.3

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure
145,504

 
6.3

Media
137,639

 
6.0

Diversified Consumer Services
127,756

 
5.5

Health Care Providers & Services
114,642

 
5.0

Internet Software & Services
112,197

 
4.9

IT Services
99,583

 
4.3

Software
88,454

 
3.8

Commercial Services & Supplies
83,409

 
3.6

Real Estate Management & Development
77,507

 
3.4

Food Products
72,491

 
3.1

Specialty Retail
59,097

 
2.6

Professional Services
54,795

 
2.4

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
49,453

 
2.1

Auto Components
47,960

 
2.1

Transportation Infrastructure
44,628

 
1.9

Consumer Finance
44,017

 
1.9

Diversified Telecommunication Services
41,651

 
1.8

Diversified Financial Services
27,356

 
1.2

Chemicals
26,423

 
1.1

Building Products
23,620

 
1.0

Personal Products
22,434

 
1.0

Air Freight & Logistics
20,495

 
0.9

Machinery
19,242

 
0.8

Life Sciences Tools & Services
16,292

 
0.7

Insurance Broker
15,222

 
0.7

Household Durables
14,738

 
0.6

Distributors
14,607

 
0.6

Communications Equipment
14,347

 
0.6

Wireless Telecommunication Services
12,933

 
0.6

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods
11,730

 
0.5

Health Care Technology
11,242

 
0.5

Metals & Mining
9,741

 
0.4

Capital Markets
5,973

 
0.3

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
1,475

 
0.1

Total
$
2,311,281

 
100.0
%



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

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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF AMERICA
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts, percentages and as otherwise indicated)
For the period ended September 30, 2016
(Unaudited)


Note 1 — Organization and Basis of Presentation

Business Development Corporation of America (the “Company”), incorporated in Maryland on May 5, 2010, is an externally managed, non-diversified closed-end investment company that elected to be treated as a regulated investment company (“RIC”) for U.S. federal income tax purposes beginning with the taxable year ended December 31, 2011 and has elected to be treated as a business development company (“BDC”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”) and is applying the guidance of Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standard Codification ("ASC") Topic 946, "Financial Services - Investment Companies" ("ASC 946"). The Company is, therefore, required to comply with certain regulatory requirements as promulgated under the 1940 Act. The Company is managed by BDCA Adviser, LLC (the “Adviser”) pursuant to the terms of the Investment Advisory and Management Services Agreement, as amended (the “Investment Advisory Agreement”). The Adviser was formed in Delaware as a private investment management firm and is registered as an investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended (the “Advisers Act”). The Adviser oversees the management of the Company's activities and is responsible for making investment decisions for its portfolio. Through the period ended September 30, 2016, the Adviser was indirectly, wholly-owned by the sponsor, AR Global Investments, LLC (the successor business to AR Capital, LLC, "AR Global" or the "Sponsor").

The Company's investment objective is to generate both current income and to a lesser extent long-term capital appreciation through debt and equity investments. The Company invests primarily in first and second lien senior secured loans and mezzanine debt issued by middle market companies. The Company defines middle market companies as those with annual revenues between $10 million and $1 billion. The Company may also purchase interests in loans through secondary market transactions in the "over-the-counter" market for institutional loans. First and second lien secured loans generally are senior debt instruments that rank ahead of subordinated debt and equity in bankruptcy priority and are generally secured by liens on the operating assets of a borrower which may include inventory, receivables, plant, property and equipment. Mezzanine debt is subordinated to senior loans and is generally unsecured. The Company may invest in the equity and junior debt tranches of collateralized loan obligation investment vehicles (“Collateralized Securities”). Structurally, Collateralized Securities are entities that are formed to manage a portfolio of senior secured loans made to companies whose debt is rated below investment grade or, in limited circumstances, unrated. The senior secured loans within these Collateralized Securities meet specified credit and diversity criteria and are subject to concentration limitations in order to create a diverse investment portfolio. The Company expects that each investment generally will range between approximately 0.5% to 3.0% of its total assets. In most cases, companies to whom the Company provides customized financing solutions will be privately held at the time it invests in them.

On January 25, 2011, the Company commenced its initial public offering (the “IPO”) on a “reasonable best efforts basis” of up to 150.0 million shares of common stock, $0.001 par value per share, at an initial offering price of $10.00 per share, subject to certain volume and other discounts, pursuant to a registration statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-166636) (the “Registration Statement”) filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The Company sold 22,222 shares of common stock to its Adviser on July 8, 2010 at $9.00 per share, which represented the initial public offering price of $10.00 per share minus selling commissions of $0.70 per share and dealer manager fees of $0.30 per share.  On August 25, 2011, the Company had raised sufficient funds to break escrow on its IPO and commenced operations as of that date. On February 1, 2012, the Adviser contributed an additional $1.3 million to purchase 140,784 shares of our common stock at $9.234 per share so that the aggregate contribution by the Adviser was $1.5 million. The Adviser will not tender any amount of its shares for repurchase as long it continues to serve as our investment adviser. On July 1, 2014, the Company's registration statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-193241) for its follow-on offering (the "Follow-on") was declared effective by the SEC. Simultaneously with the effectiveness of the registration statement of the Follow-on, the Company's IPO terminated. Under the Follow-on, the Company offered up to 101,100,000 shares of its common stock. As of September 30, 2016, the Company had issued 180.9 million shares of common stock for gross proceeds of $2.0 billion including the shares purchased by the Sponsor and shares issued under the Company's distribution reinvestment plan ("DRIP"). Following the time the Company's updated registration statement was declared effective on June 30, 2015, the Company issued shares for subscription agreements that had been accepted through that date. Other than shares issued pursuant to the DRIP, the Company has not issued any new shares of common stock since July 1, 2015.
    
In addition, the Company is only allowed to borrow money such that the asset coverage, which, as defined in the 1940 Act, measures the ratio of total assets less total liabilities (excluding borrowings) to total borrowings, equals at least 200% after such borrowing, with certain limited exceptions. The Company may use borrowed funds, known as “leverage,” to make investments and to attempt to increase returns to stockholders by reducing the overall cost of capital. The Company currently

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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF AMERICA
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts, percentages and as otherwise indicated)
For the period ended September 30, 2016
(Unaudited)

has credit facilities with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association ("Wells Fargo"), Citibank, N.A. (“Citi”), and UBS AG, London Branch ("UBS") and has sold $100.0 million in aggregate principal of senior notes. The Company previously had a credit facility with Deutsche Bank AG, New York Branch ("Deutsche Bank") which was terminated in June 2016.
    
The Company has formed and expects to continue to form consolidated subsidiaries (the "Consolidated Holding Companies") to hold equity securities of portfolio companies. These Consolidated Holding Companies enable the Company to hold equity securities of portfolio companies organized as pass-through entities while continuing to satisfy the requirements of a RIC under the Code. Any tax payable by the Consolidated Holding Companies are included as an expense in the Company's consolidated statements of operations. As of September 30, 2016, 54th Street Equity Holdings, Inc., Kahala Aviation Holdings, LLC, Kahala Aviation US, Inc., Kahala LuxCo, and Park Ave RE, Inc. were the only Consolidated Holding Companies.

On February 10, 2016, AR Global received written notice from American National Stock Transfer, LLC ("ANST"), the Company's transfer agent and an affiliate of Realty Capital Securities, LLC (the "Former Dealer Manager"), that it would wind down operations by the end of the month. ANST withdrew as the transfer agent effective February 29, 2016. Subsequently, effective February 26, 2016, the Company entered into a definitive agreement with its previous third party provider of sub-transfer agency services to provide the Company directly with transfer agency services (including broker and stockholder servicing, transaction processing, year-end IRS reporting and other services).

American Realty Capital II Advisors, LLC (the “Seller”), a Delaware limited liability company and a wholly owned subsidiary of AR Global, the Sponsor of the Company, informed the Company that on July 19, 2016, the Seller entered into a membership interest purchase agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with BSP Acquisition I, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Purchaser”), a subsidiary of Benefit Street Partners L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company and the credit investment arm of Providence Equity Partners L.L.C. (“Benefit Street”). The Purchase Agreement provides, among other things, that the Seller would sell 100% of the issued and outstanding membership interests in the Adviser, a Delaware limited liability company and wholly owned subsidiary of the Seller, to the Purchaser.
 
If the transaction contemplated by the Purchase Agreement (the “Transaction”) is consummated, then it is expected to constitute an “assignment” (within the meaning of the 1940 Act) of the Third Amended and Restated Advisory and Management Services Agreement (the "Existing Advisory Agreement"). An assignment of the Existing Advisory Agreement would result in the termination of the Existing Advisory Agreement in accordance with its terms. A special committee comprised solely of the Company’s independent directors (the “Special Committee”) is responsible for the review and approval of the new investment advisory agreement with the Adviser (the "New Advisory Agreement") that would go into effect if the Transaction is completed, subject to approval by the Company’s stockholders as required by the 1940 Act (the “Stockholder Approval”). On August 12, 2016, the board of directors, including the members of the Special Committee, met in person and heard a further presentation from Benefit Street, discussed the Transaction and its possible effects on the Company, and evaluated the New Advisory Agreement. Senior officers of the Adviser and Benefit Street were present to answer questions from the board of directors. The board of directors, including all the members of the Special Committee, unanimously approved the New Advisory Agreement on August 12, 2016. See “Note 15 - Subsequent Events” for additional information regarding the closing of the Transaction, which occurred on November 1, 2016.

Note 2 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("U.S. GAAP").

The Company consolidates the following subsidiaries for accounting purposes: BDCA Funding I, LLC ("Funding I"), BDCA 2L Funding I, LLC ("2L Funding I"), BDCA-CB Funding, LLC ("CB Funding"), BDCA Helvetica Funding, Ltd. ("Helvetica Funding"), and the Consolidated Holding Companies. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. In conjunction with the consolidation of subsidiaries, the Company recognizes non-controlling interests attributable to third party ownership in the following Consolidated Holding Companies: Kahala Aviation Holdings, LLC, Kahala Aviation US, Inc., and Kahala LuxCo.


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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF AMERICA
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts, percentages and as otherwise indicated)
For the period ended September 30, 2016
(Unaudited)

Interim financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP for interim financial information and pursuant to the requirements for reporting on Form 10-Q and Regulation S-X, as appropriate. Accordingly, the consolidated financial statements may not include all of the information and notes required by U.S. GAAP for annual consolidated financial statements. U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reported periods. Changes in the economic environment, financial markets and any other parameters used in determining these estimates could cause actual results to differ materially. The current period’s results of operations will not necessarily be indicative of results that ultimately may be achieved for the fiscal year ending on December 31, 2016.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Consolidation

As provided under Regulation S-X and ASC Topic 946, the Company will generally not consolidate its investment in a company other than a wholly-owned investment company or controlled operating company whose business consists of providing services to the Company. Accordingly, the Company consolidated the accounts of the Company's wholly-owned subsidiaries in its consolidated financial statements.

Valuation of Portfolio Investments

Portfolio investments are reported on the consolidated statements of assets and liabilities at fair value. On a quarterly basis the Company performs an analysis of each investment to determine fair value as follows:

Securities for which market quotations are readily available on an exchange are valued at the reported closing price on the valuation date. The Company may also obtain quotes with respect to certain of the Company's investments from pricing services or brokers or dealers in order to value assets. When doing so, the Company determines whether the quote obtained is readily available according to U.S. GAAP to determine the fair value of the security. If determined readily available, the Company uses the quote obtained.

Investments without a readily determined market value are primarily valued using a market approach, an income approach, or both approaches, as appropriate. The market approach uses prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets or liabilities (including a business). The income approach uses valuation techniques to convert future amounts (for example, cash flows or earnings) to a single present amount (discounted). The measurement is based on the value indicated by current market expectations about those future amounts. In following these approaches, the types of factors that the Company may take into account in fair value pricing the Company's investments include, as relevant: available current market data, including relevant and applicable market trading and transaction comparables, applicable market yields and multiples, security covenants, call protection provisions, information rights, the nature and realizable value of any collateral, the portfolio company's ability to make payments, its earnings and discounted cash flows, the markets in which the portfolio company does business, comparisons of financial ratios of peer companies that are public, M&A comparables, and enterprise values, among other factors. When available, broker quotations and/or quotations provided by pricing services are considered as an input in the valuation process.

For an investment in an investment fund that does not have a readily determinable fair value, the Company measures the fair value of the investment predominately based on the net asset value per share of the investment fund if the net asset value of the investment fund is calculated in a manner consistent with the measurement principles of ASC 946, as of the Company's measurement date.

For investments in Collateralized Securities, both the assets and liabilities of each Collateralized Securities' capital structure are modeled. The model uses a waterfall engine to store the collateral data, generate collateral cash flows from the assets, and distribute the cash flows to the liability structure based on the priority of payments. The waterfall cash flows are

27

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF AMERICA
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts, percentages and as otherwise indicated)
For the period ended September 30, 2016
(Unaudited)

discounted using rates that incorporate risk factors such as default risk, interest rate risk, downgrade risk, and credit spread risk, among others. In addition, broker quotations and/or comparable trade activity is considered as an input to determining fair value when available. 

As part of the Company's quarterly valuation process the Adviser may be assisted by one or more independent valuation firms engaged by the Company. The board of directors determines the fair value of each investment, in good faith, based on the input of the Adviser and the the independent valuation firm(s) (to the extent applicable).

With respect to investments for which market quotations are not readily available, the Adviser undertakes a multi-step valuation process each quarter, as described below:

Each portfolio company or investment will be valued by the Adviser, potentially with assistance from one or more independent valuation firms engaged by the board of directors;
 
The independent valuation firm(s), if involved, will conduct independent appraisals and make an independent assessment of the value of each investment; and

The board of directors determines the fair value of each investment, in good faith, based on the input of the Adviser, independent valuation firm (to the extent applicable) and the audit committee of the board of directors.

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

The Company classifies its investments in accordance with the requirements of the 1940 Act. Under the 1940 Act, "control" is defined as the power to exercise a controlling influence over the management or policies of a company, unless such power is solely the result of an official position with such company. In addition, any person "who owns beneficially, either directly or through one or more controlled companies, more than 25 per centum of the voting securities of a company shall be presumed to control such company. Any person who does not so own more than 25 per centum of the voting securities of any company shall be presumed not to control such company". Using this definition, the Company has determined to treat “Control Investments” as investments in companies in which the Company owns more than 25% of the voting securities, maintains greater than 50% of the board representation or has the power to exercise control over the management or policies of such portfolio company. Consistent with the 1940 Act, “Affiliated Investments” are defined as those non-control investments in companies in which the Company owns between 5% and 25% of the voting securities. Consistent with the 1940 Act, “Non-affiliated Investments” are defined as investments that are neither Control Investments nor Affiliated Investments.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include short-term, liquid investments in a money market deposit account. Cash and cash equivalents are carried at cost which approximates fair value.

Offering Costs

The Company incurs certain costs in connection with the registration of shares of its common stock. Offering costs principally relate to professional fees, printing costs, direct marketing expenses, due diligence costs, fees paid to regulators and other expenses, including the expenses of the Adviser and its affiliates engaged in registering and marketing the Company’s

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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF AMERICA
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts, percentages and as otherwise indicated)
For the period ended September 30, 2016
(Unaudited)

common stock. Such allocated expenses of the Adviser and its affiliates may include the development of marketing materials and presentations, training and educational meetings, and generally coordinating the marketing process for the Company.

Pursuant to the Investment Advisory Agreement, the Company and the Adviser have agreed that the Company will not be liable for organization and offering costs, including transfer agent fees, in excess of 1.5% of the aggregate gross proceeds from the Company’s on-going offering. Should the Company resume continually offering its shares, any offering costs incurred will be capitalized and amortized as an expense on a straight-line basis over a 12 month period. As of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, offering costs have not been incurred in excess of the 1.5% limit.

Deferred Financing Costs

Financing costs incurred in connection with the Company’s unsecured notes and revolving credit facilities with Wells Fargo, Citi, and UBS are capitalized and amortized into expense using the straight-line method over the life of the respective facility. See Note 5 - Borrowings - for details on the Credit Facilities and unsecured notes.

Distributions

The Company’s board of directors has authorized, and the Company has declared cash distributions payable on a monthly basis to stockholders of record on each day since it commenced operations. Since November 2013, the distribution rate has been $0.002378082 per day, which is equivalent to $0.868 per annum, per share of common stock. In March 2016, the Company’s board of directors ratified the existing distribution amount equivalent to $0.868 per annum, and, for calendar year 2016, affirmed a change to the daily distribution amount to $0.002371585 per day per share of common stock, effective January 1, 2016, to accurately reflect that 2016 is a leap year. 

The amount of each such distribution will be subject to the discretion of the board of directors and applicable legal restrictions related to the payment of distributions. The Company will calculate each stockholder’s specific distribution amount for the month using record and declaration dates and accrue distributions on the date the Company accepts a subscription for shares of the Company’s common stock. The distributions are payable by the fifth day following each month end to stockholders of record at the close of business each day during the prior month. From time to time, the Company may also pay interim distributions, including capital gains distributions, at the discretion of the Company’s board of directors. The Company’s distributions may exceed earnings, especially during the period before it has substantially invested the proceeds from the offering. As a result, a portion of the distributions made by the Company may represent a return of capital for U.S. federal income tax purposes. A return of capital is a return of each stockholder’s investment rather than earnings or gains derived from the Company’s investment activities.

The Company may fund cash distributions to stockholders from any sources of funds available to the Company, including expense payments from the Adviser that are subject to reimbursement, as well as offering proceeds, borrowings, net investment income from operations, capital gain proceeds from the sale of assets, and non-capital gain proceeds from the sale of assets. The Company has not established limits on the amount of funds it may use from available sources to make distributions. See Note 12 - Income Tax Information and Distributions to Stockholders for additional information.

Revenue Recognition

Interest Income

Investment transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Interest income, adjusted for amortization of premium and accretion of discount, is recorded on an accrual basis. Discounts and premiums on investments purchased are accreted/amortized over the expected life of the respective investment using the effective yield method. The amortized cost of investments represents the original cost adjusted for the accretion of discounts and amortizations of premiums on investments.

The Company has a number of investments in Collateralized Securities. Interest income from investments in the "equity" class of these Collateralized Securities (in the Company's case, preferred shares or subordinated notes) is recorded based upon an estimation of an effective yield to expected maturity utilizing assumed cash flows in accordance with ASC Topic 325-40-35, Beneficial Interests in Securitized Financial Assets. The Company monitors the expected cash inflows from its

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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF AMERICA
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts, percentages and as otherwise indicated)
For the period ended September 30, 2016
(Unaudited)

equity investments in Collateralized Securities, including the expected principal repayments. The effective yield is determined and updated quarterly.
Fee Income
Fee income, such as structuring fees, origination, closing, amendment fees, commitment and other upfront fees are generally non-recurring and are recognized as revenue when earned, either upfront or amortized into income. Upon the payment of a loan or debt security, any prepayment penalties and unamortized loan origination, structuring, closing, commitment and other upfront fees are recorded as income.
Payment-in-Kind Interest/Dividends

The Company holds debt and equity investments in its portfolio that contain payment-in-kind (“PIK”) interest and dividend provisions. The PIK interest and PIK dividend, which represent contractually deferred interest or dividends that add to the investment balance that is generally due at maturity, are generally recorded on the accrual basis.

Non-accrual income

Investments are placed on non-accrual status when principal or interest/dividend payments are past due 30 days and/or more and/or when there is reasonable doubt that principal or interest will be collected. Accrued cash and un-capitalized PIK interest is generally reversed when an investment is placed on non-accrual status. Previously capitalized PIK interest is not reversed when an investment is placed on non-accrual status. Interest payments received on non-accrual investments may be recognized as income or applied to principal depending upon management's judgment of the ultimate outcome. Non-accrual investments are restored to accrual status when past due principal and interest is paid and, in management's judgment, are likely to remain current.

Net Realized Gains or Losses and Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation or Depreciation

Gains or losses on the sale of investments are calculated using the specific identification method. 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, without regard to unrealized appreciation or depreciation previously recognized. Net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation will reflect the change in portfolio investment values during the reporting period, including any reversal of previously recorded unrealized appreciation or depreciation, when gains or losses are realized.

Income Taxes

The Company has elected to be treated for federal income tax purposes as a RIC under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"). Generally, a RIC is exempt from federal income taxes if it distributes to its stockholders at least 90% of ‘‘investment company taxable income,’’ as defined in the Code, each year. Distributions declared prior to the filing of the previous year's tax return and paid up to one year after the current tax year can be carried back to the prior tax year for determining the distributions paid in such tax year. The Company intends to make sufficient distributions to maintain its RIC status each year. The Company may be subject to federal excise taxes of 4%. See Note 12 - Income Tax Information and Distributions to Stockholders for additional information.

New Accounting Pronouncements

In January 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2016-01, Financial Instruments - Overall (Subtopic 825-10): Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities (“ASU 2016-01”). ASU 2016-01 retains many current requirements for the classification and measurement of financial instruments; however, it significantly revises an entity’s accounting related to (1) the classification and measurement of investments in equity securities and (2) the presentation of certain fair value changes for financial liabilities measured at fair value. ASU 2016-01 also amends certain disclosure requirements associated with the fair value of financial instruments. This guidance is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2017, and early adoption is not permitted for public business entities. The Company is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of this standard has on its consolidated financial statements and disclosures.


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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF AMERICA
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts, percentages and as otherwise indicated)
For the period ended September 30, 2016
(Unaudited)

In May 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-07, Disclosures for Investments in Certain Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value per Share (or its Equivalent). The guidance removes the requirement to categorize within the fair value hierarchy all investments for which fair value is measured using the NAV per share practical expedient. Sufficient information must be provided to permit reconciliation of the fair value of assets categorized within the fair value hierarchy to the amounts presented in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. The guidance is required to be presented for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2015, and for interim periods within those fiscal years. Accordingly, the Company adopted ASU 2015-07, during the quarter ended March 31, 2016, which removes investments measured using the net asset value per share practical expedient from the fair value hierarchy in all periods presented. The adoption of ASU 2015-07 did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

On April 7, 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-03, Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs.  The ASU requires debt issuance costs to be presented on the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the debt liability.  The ASU is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 14, 2015.  The Company adopted this guidance during the quarter ended March 31, 2016 and adjusted prior period balance sheets to reflect the change. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

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 variable interest entity ("VIE") guidance. The ASU is effective for fiscal periods beginning after December 15, 2015. ASU 2015-02 changes the manner in which a reporting entity assesses one of the five characteristics that determine if an entity is a VIE. Accordingly, the Company adopted this guidance during the quarter ended March 31, 2016 and has evaluated the impact of ASU 2015-02 on its consolidated financial statements and determined that the adoption of ASU 2015-02 did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
    
Management does not believe that any other recently issued, but not yet effective, accounting pronouncements, if currently adopted, would have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

 Note 3 — Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Accounting guidance establishes a hierarchal disclosure framework which prioritizes and ranks the level of market price observability of inputs used in measuring investments at fair value. Market price observability is affected by a number of factors, including the type of investment and the characteristics specific to the investment. Investments with readily available active quoted prices or for which fair value can be measured from actively quoted prices generally will have a higher degree of market price observability and a lesser degree of judgment used in measuring fair value.

The Company determines fair value based on quoted prices when available or through the use of alternative approaches, such as discounting the expected cash flows using market interest rates commensurate with the credit quality and duration of the investment. This alternative approach also reflects the contractual terms of the derivatives, if any, including the period to maturity, and uses observable market-based inputs, including interest rate curves and implied volatilities. The guidance defines three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:

Level 1—Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities that the reporting entity has the ability to access at the measurement date.

Level 2—Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset and liability or can be corroborated with observable market data for substantially the entire contractual term of the asset or liability.

Level 3—Unobservable inputs that reflect the entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in the pricing of the asset or liability and are consequently not based on market activity, but rather through particular valuation techniques.

The determination of where an asset or liability falls in the above hierarchy requires significant judgment and factors specific to the asset or liability. In instances where the determination of the fair value measurement is based on inputs from different levels of the fair value hierarchy, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the entire fair value measurement

31

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF AMERICA
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts, percentages and as otherwise indicated)
For the period ended September 30, 2016
(Unaudited)

falls is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. The Company evaluates its hierarchy disclosures each quarter and depending on various factors, it is possible that an asset or liability may be classified differently from quarter to quarter.

All of the Company’s investment portfolio at September 30, 2016 was comprised of debt and equity instruments for which Level 1 inputs, such as quoted prices, were not available. Therefore, at September 30, 2016, the investments were valued at fair value as determined in good faith using the valuation policy approved by the board of directors using Level 2 and Level 3 inputs. The Company evaluates the source of inputs, including any markets in which the Company's investments are trading, in determining fair value. Due to the inherent uncertainty in the valuation process, the estimate of fair value of the Company’s investment portfolio at September 30, 2016 may differ materially from values that would have been used had a ready market for the securities existed.

In addition to using the above inputs in investment valuations, the Company continues to employ the valuation policy approved by the board of directors. Portfolio investments are reported on the consolidated statements of assets and liabilities at fair value. On a quarterly basis the Company performs an analysis of each investment to determine fair value as described below.

Securities for which market quotations are readily available on an exchange are valued at the reported closing price on the valuation date. The Company may also obtain quotes with respect to certain of the Company's investments from pricing services or brokers or dealers in order to value assets. When doing so, the Company determines whether the quote obtained is readily available according to U.S. GAAP to determine the fair value of the security. If determined reliable and readily available, the Company uses the quote obtained.

Investments without a readily determined market value are primarily valued using a market approach, an income approach, or both approaches, as appropriate. The market approach uses prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets or liabilities (including a business). The income approach uses valuation techniques to convert future amounts (for example, cash flows or earnings) to a single present amount (discounted). The measurement is based on the value indicated by current market expectations about those future amounts. In following these approaches, the types of factors that the Company may take into account in fair value pricing the Company's investments include, as relevant: available current market data, including relevant and applicable market trading and transaction comparables, applicable market yields and multiples, security covenants, call protection provisions, information rights, the nature and realizable value of any collateral, the portfolio company's ability to make payments, its earnings and discounted cash flows, the markets in which the portfolio company does business, comparisons of financial ratios of peer companies that are public, M&A comparables, and enterprise values, among other factors. When available, broker quotations and/or quotations provided by pricing services are considered as an input in the valuation process.

For an investment in an investment fund that does not have a readily determinable fair value, the Company measures the fair value of the investment predominately based on the net asset value per share of the investment fund if the net asset value of the investment fund is calculated in a manner consistent with the measurement principles of ASC Topic 946, as of the Company's measurement date.

For investments in Collateralized Securities, the Adviser models both the assets and liabilities of each Collateralized Securities' capital structure. The model uses a waterfall engine to store the collateral data, generate collateral cash flows from the assets, and distribute the cash flows to the liability structure based on priority of payments. The waterfall cash flows are discounted using rates that incorporate risk factors such as default risk, interest rate risk, downgrade risk, and credit spread risk, among others. In addition, the Adviser considers broker quotations and/or comparable trade activity as an input to determining fair value when available. 

As part of the Company's quarterly valuation process, the Adviser may be assisted by one or more independent valuation firms engaged by the Company. The board of directors determines the fair value of each investment, in good faith, based on the input of the Adviser and the independent valuation firm(s) (to the extent applicable).

Determination of fair values involves subjective judgments and estimates. Accordingly, the notes to the consolidated financial statements refer to the uncertainty with respect to the possible effect of such valuations, and any change in such valuations on the consolidated financial statements.

32

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF AMERICA
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts, percentages and as otherwise indicated)
For the period ended September 30, 2016
(Unaudited)


For discussion of the fair value measurement of the Company's borrowings, refer to Note 5 - Borrowings - in the consolidated financial statements included in this report.

The following table presents fair value measurements of investments, by major class, as of September 30, 2016, according to the fair value hierarchy:
 
Fair Value Measurements
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total
Senior Secured First Lien Debt
$

 
$
363,003

 
$
1,060,126

 
$
1,423,129

Senior Secured Second Lien Debt

 
9,933

 
262,407

 
272,340

Subordinated Debt

 

 
81,051

 
81,051

Collateralized Securities

 

 
239,986

 
239,986

Equity/Other

 

 
68,542

 
68,542

Other investments measured at net asset value (1)

 

 

 
111,489

Total
$

 
$
372,936

 
$
1,712,112

 
$
2,196,537


(1) In accordance with Subtopic 820-10, certain investments that are measured at fair value using the net asset value per share (or its equivalent) practical expedient have not been classified in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value amounts presented in this table are intended to permit reconciliation of the fair value hierarchy to the amounts presented in the consolidated statements of assets and liabilities.

The following table presents fair value measurements of investments, by major class, as of December 31, 2015, according to the fair value hierarchy:        
 
Fair Value Measurements
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total
Senior Secured First Lien Debt
$

 
$
310,828

 
$
1,095,040

 
$
1,405,868

Senior Secured Second Lien Debt

 
8,475

 
340,563

 
349,038

Subordinated Debt

 

 
92,272

 
92,272

Collateralized Securities

 

 
261,784

 
261,784

Equity/Other

 

 
115,112

 
115,112

Other investments measured at net asset value (1)

 

 

 
87,207

Total
$

 
$
319,303

 
$
1,904,771

 
$
2,311,281


(1) In accordance with Subtopic 820-10, certain investments that are measured at fair value using the net asset value per share (or its equivalent) practical expedient have not been classified in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value amounts presented in this table are intended to permit reconciliation of the fair value hierarchy to the amounts presented in the consolidated statements of assets and liabilities.
    

33

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF AMERICA
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts, percentages and as otherwise indicated)
For the period ended September 30, 2016
(Unaudited)

The following table provides a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances for investments that use Level 3 inputs for the nine months ended September 30, 2016:

 
Senior Secured First Lien Debt
 
Senior Secured Second Lien Debt
 
Subordinated Debt
 
Collateralized Securities
 
Equity/Other
 
Total
Balance as of December 31, 2015
$
1,095,040

 
$
340,563

 
$
92,272

 
$
261,784

 
$
115,112

 
$
1,904,771

Net change in unrealized gains (losses)
(32,160
)
 
(3,839
)
 
(10,814
)
 
24,182

 
(16,581
)
 
(39,212
)
Purchases and other adjustments to cost
275,435

 
23,741

 
4,685

 
120

 

 
303,981

Sales and redemptions
(225,856
)
 
(74,918
)
 
(5,160
)
 
(46,100
)
 
(834
)
 
(352,868
)
Net realized gains
1,463

 
482

 
68

 

 

 
2,013

Transfers in
54,480

 

 

 

 

 
54,480

Transfers out
(108,276
)
 
(23,622
)
 

 

 
(29,155
)
 
(161,053
)
Balance as of September 30, 2016
$
1,060,126

 
$
262,407

 
$
81,051

 
$
239,986

 
$
68,542

 
$
1,712,112

Unrealized gains (losses) for the
     period relating to those Level 3
     assets that were still held by
     the Company at the end of the
     period:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

          Net change in unrealized
             gains (losses):
$
(34,686
)
 
$
(4,054
)
 
$
(10,814
)
 
$
24,182

 
$
(16,581
)
 
$
(41,953
)

Purchases represent the acquisition of new investments at cost. Redemptions represent principal payments received during the period.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2016, there were no transfers out of Level 1 to Level 2. For the nine months ended September 30, 2016, three companies were transferred from Level 2 to Level 3 as the number of observable market quotes available for these investments decreased. For the nine months ended September 30, 2016, eight companies were transferred from Level 3 to Level 2 as the number of observable market quotes increased.
 
Transfers between levels, if any, are recognized at the beginning of the period in which transfers occur.

34

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF AMERICA
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts, percentages and as otherwise indicated)
For the period ended September 30, 2016
(Unaudited)


The following table provides a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances for investments that use Level 3 inputs for the year ended December 31, 2015:

 
Senior Secured First Lien Debt
 
Senior Secured Second Lien Debt
 
Subordinated Debt
 
Collateralized Securities
 
Equity/Other
 
Total
Balance as of December 31, 2014
$
672,244

 
$
225,695

 
$
60,930

 
$
364,897

 
$
134,101

 
$
1,457,867

Net change in unrealized gains (losses)
(25,796
)
 
(15,964
)
 
2,932

 
(65,713
)
 
21,966

 
(82,575
)
Purchases and other adjustments to cost
674,884

 
160,542

 
33,268

 
56,144

 
47,346

 
972,184

Sales and redemptions
(293,559
)
 
(38,472
)
 
(797
)
 
(93,744
)
 
(88,505
)
 
(515,077
)
Net realized gains (losses)
2,075

 
349

 
(4,061
)
 
200

 
(296
)
 
(1,733
)
Transfers in
256,421

 
42,663

 

 

 
500

 
299,584

Transfers out
(191,229
)
 
(34,250
)
 

 

 

 
(225,479
)
Balance as of December 31, 2015
$
1,095,040

 
$
340,563

 
$
92,272

 
$
261,784

 
$
115,112

 
$
1,904,771

Unrealized gains (losses) for the
     period relating to those Level 3
     assets that were still held by
     the Company at the end of the
     year:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
          Net change in unrealized
             gains (losses):
$
(25,745
)
 
$
(15,874
)
 
$
(1,129
)
 
$
(65,713
)
 
$
22,030

 
$
(86,431
)

Purchases represent the acquisition of new investments at cost. Redemptions represent principal payments received during the period.

For the year ended December 31, 2015, there were no transfers out of Level 1 to Level 2. For the year ended December 31, 2015, nine companies were transferred from Level 2 to Level 3 as the number of observable market quotes available for these investments decreased. For the year ended December 31, 2015, six companies were transferred from Level 3 to Level 2 as the number of observable market quotes increased.

The composition of the Company’s investments as of September 30, 2016, at amortized cost and fair value, were as follows:

 
Investments at
Amortized Cost
 
Investments at
Fair Value
 
Fair Value
Percentage of
Total Portfolio
Senior Secured First Lien Debt
$
1,520,220

 
$
1,423,129

 
64.8
%
Senior Secured Second Lien Debt
292,612

 
272,340

 
12.4

Subordinated Debt
93,501

 
81,051

 
3.7

Collateralized Securities
289,555

 
239,986

 
10.9

Equity/Other
166,628

 
180,031

 
8.2

Total
$
2,362,516

 
$
2,196,537

 
100.0
%

    




35

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF AMERICA
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts, percentages and as otherwise indicated)
For the period ended September 30, 2016
(Unaudited)


The composition of the Company’s investments as of December 31, 2015, at amortized cost and fair value, were as follows:

 
Investments at
Amortized Cost
 
Investments at
Fair Value
 
Fair Value
Percentage of
Total Portfolio
Senior Secured First Lien Debt
$
1,461,343

 
$
1,405,868

 
60.8
%
Senior Secured Second Lien Debt
367,465

 
349,038

 
15.1

Subordinated Debt
93,909

 
92,272

 
4.0

Collateralized Securities
335,534

 
261,784

 
11.3

Equity/Other
170,652

 
202,319

 
8.8

Total
$
2,428,903

 
$
2,311,281

 
100.0
%
    
Significant Unobservable Inputs

The following table summarizes the significant unobservable inputs used to value the majority of the Level 3 investments as of September 30, 2016. The table is not intended to be all-inclusive, but instead identifies the significant unobservable inputs relevant to the determination of fair values.

 
 
 
 
Range
 
 
Asset Category
 
Fair Value
 
Primary Valuation Technique
 
Unobservable Inputs
 
Minimum
 
Maximum
 
Weighted Average (a)
Senior Secured First Lien Debt (b)
 
$
860,977

 
Yield Analysis
 
Market Yield
 
5.71
%
 
30.00
%
 
10.74
%
Senior Secured Second Lien Debt (c)
 
231,859

 
Yield Analysis
 
Market Yield
 
10.15
%
 
19.50
%
 
11.91
%
Subordinated Debt (e)
 
80,339

 
Yield Analysis
 
Market Yield
 
8.50
%
 
16.00
%
 
13.33
%
Collateralized Securities
 
239,986

 
Discounted Cash Flow
 
Discount Rate
 
9.50
%
 
65.19
%
 
23.77
%
Equity/Other (d)
 
11,310

 
Market Multiple Analysis
 
EBITDA Multiple
 
2.3x

 
10.6x

 
5.7x

 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
______________
    
(a) 
Weighted averages are calculated based on fair value of investments.
(b) 
The remaining $199.2 million of senior secured first lien debt were valued based on broker quotes, probability weighted scenario, or at their respective acquisition prices as the investments closed near year end.
(c) 
The remaining $30.5 million of senior secured second lien debt were valued based on broker quotes or at their respective acquisition prices as the investments closed near year end.
(d) 
The remaining $57.2 million of equity/other investments consisted of $56.6 million which were valued with consideration of their respective appraisal value, $0.6 million which were based on a Monte-Carlo simulation.
(e) 
The remaining $0.7 million of subordinated debt were valued based on a Monte-Carlo simulation.

Increases or decreases in any of the above unobservable inputs in isolation would result in a lower or higher fair value measurement for such assets.

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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF AMERICA
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts, percentages and as otherwise indicated)
For the period ended September 30, 2016
(Unaudited)

    
The following table summarizes the significant unobservable inputs used to value the majority of the Level 3 investments as of December 31, 2015. The table is not intended to be all-inclusive, but instead identifies the significant unobservable inputs relevant to the determination of fair values.

 
 
 
 
Range
 
 
Asset Category
 
Fair Value
 
Primary Valuation Technique
 
Unobservable Inputs
 
Minimum
 
Maximum
 
Weighted Average (a)
Senior Secured First Lien Debt (b)
 
$
880,433

 
Yield Analysis
 
Market Yield
 
6.00
%
 
24.00
%
 
10.55
%
Senior Secured Second Lien Debt (c)
 
247,878

 
Yield Analysis
 
Market Yield
 
8.50
%
 
30.00
%
 
11.51
%
Subordinated Debt (e)
 
90,437

 
Yield Analysis
 
Market Yield
 
12.25
%
 
21.00
%
 
14.51
%
Collateralized Securities
 
261,784

 
Discounted Cash Flow
 
Discount Rate
 
8.39
%
 
47.68
%
 
26.13
%
Equity/Other (d)
 
16,268

 
Market Multiple Analysis
 
EBITDA Multiple
 
0.3x

 
17.7x

 
3.5x

Equity/Other (d)
 
29,155

 
Discounted Cash Flow
 
Discount Rate
 
10.60
%
 
10.60
%
 
10.60
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
______________
    
(a) 
Weighted averages are calculated based on fair value of investments.
(b) 
The remaining $214.6 million of senior secured first lien debt were valued based on broker quotes or at their respective acquisition prices as the investments closed near year end.
(c) 
The remaining $92.7 million of senior secured second lien debt were valued based on broker quotes or at their respective acquisition prices as the investments closed near year end.
(d) 
The remaining $69.7 million of equity/other investments consisted of $69.6 million which were valued with consideration of their respective appraisal value, and $0.1 million which were based on a Monte-Carlo simulation.
(e) 
The remaining $1.8 million of subordinated debt were valued based on a Monte-Carlo simulation.
    
Increases or decreases in any of the above unobservable inputs in isolation would result in a lower or higher fair value measurement for such assets.

As of September 30, 2016, the Company had six portfolio companies, which represented six portfolio investments, on non-accrual status with a total principal amount of $137.0 million, amortized cost of $128.2 million, and fair value of $56.6 million which represented 5.4%, 5.4% and 2.6% of the investment portfolio total principal, amortized cost and fair value, respectively. As of December 31, 2015, the Company had three portfolio companies, which represented three portfolio investments, on non-accrual status with a total principal amount of $51.9 million, amortized cost of $51.2 million, and fair value of $33.0 million which represented 2.0%, 2.1% and 1.4% of the investment portfolio total principal, amortized cost and fair value, respectively. Refer to Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - in the Company's consolidated financial statements included in this report for additional details regarding the Company’s non-accrual policy.

Note 4 — Related Party Transactions and Arrangements

The Sponsor, including its indirectly wholly-owned subsidiary, the Adviser, owns 0.10 million shares of the Company’s outstanding common stock as of September 30, 2016.

The Former Dealer Manager served as the dealer manager of our IPO until May 2015, when we terminated our offering. RCS Capital Corporation ("RCAP"), the parent company of the Former Dealer Manager and certain of its affiliates that provided services to the Company, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in January 2016, prior to which it was also under common control with our Sponsor. In May 2016, RCAP and its affiliated debtors emerged from bankruptcy under the new name, Aretec Group, Inc.

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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF AMERICA
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts, percentages and as otherwise indicated)
For the period ended September 30, 2016
(Unaudited)


In January 2016, AR Global became the successor business to AR Capital, LLC and became the parent of the Company's current Sponsor.

The Company has entered into the Amended and Restated Administration Servicing Agreement and the Amended and Restated Accounting Servicing Agreement with US Bancorp Fund Services, LLC (the “Administrator”). The Administrator provides services, such as accounting, financial reporting, legal and compliance support and investor relations support, necessary for the Company to operate. On August 13, 2012, the Company entered into a custody agreement with U.S. Bank National Association (“U.S. Bank”). Under the custody agreement, U.S. Bank holds all of the portfolio securities and cash of the Company and for certain of its subsidiaries, and transfers such securities or cash pursuant to the Company’s instructions. The custody agreement is terminable by either party, without penalty, on not less than ninety days prior notice to the other party.

On February 9, 2016, the Company and ARC Advisory Services, LLC (“ARC Advisory”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company’s Sponsor, entered into an agreement for ARC Advisory to provide the Company with administrative services necessary for the Company’s operation (the “ARC Administration Agreement”). Pursuant to the ARC Administration Agreement, ARC Advisory provides the Company with, among other things, office facilities, equipment, clerical, bookkeeping and record keeping services. In addition, ARC Advisory assists the Company in determining and publishing the Company’s net asset value and the filing of the Company’s tax returns. The Company will reimburse ARC Advisory for the costs and expenses incurred by ARC Advisory in performing its obligations pursuant to the ARC Administration Agreement. See Note 15 - Subsequent Events - for a discussion of the Company's new administration agreement with Benefit Street.

Management and Incentive Fee Compensation to the Adviser
 
The Adviser receives fees for the investment and management of the Company’s assets. The Adviser is entitled to an annual base management fee calculated at an annual rate of 1.5% of the Company’s average gross assets. The management fee is payable quarterly in arrears, and shall be calculated based on the average value of the Company’s gross assets at the end of the two most recently completed calendar quarters. The management fee for any partial month or quarter will be appropriately prorated. In addition, any management fees waived by the Adviser are not subject to recoupment at a later date.
 
The incentive fee consists of two parts. The first part is referred to as the subordinated incentive fee on income.

On June 23, 2016, the Company, pursuant to an affirmative vote of stockholders at the Company’s 2016 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, entered into the Existing Advisory Agreement between the Company and its investment adviser, BDCA Adviser, LLC (the “Adviser”). The Existing Advisory Agreement amends the manner in which the income incentive fee payable by the Company to the Adviser is earned and calculated. Specifically, under the Existing Advisory Agreement, the hurdle rate required for the Adviser to earn, and be paid, the income incentive fee is expressed as a percentage of the Company’s net assets rather than “Adjusted Capital” (as defined below), as it was previously calculated under the then-existing advisory and management services agreement (the “Prior Advisory Agreement”).
    
Under the Existing Advisory Agreement, the applicable percentages related to the incentive fee on income, including the hurdle rate, remain the same as those in the Prior Advisory Agreement. Accordingly, the incentive fee on income will be calculated and payable quarterly in arrears and equal 20.0% of pre-incentive fee net investment income for the immediately preceding quarter, subject to a hurdle rate, expressed as a rate of return on the Company’s net assets, equal to 1.75% per quarter, or an annualized hurdle rate of 7.0%.

The Prior Advisory Agreement defined “Adjusted Capital” to mean the amount of money received from sales of the Company’s common stock (including reinvested dividends) minus distributions paid to stockholders and amounts paid for share repurchases pursuant to the Company’s share repurchase program.

The second part of the incentive fee, which is referred to as the incentive fee on capital gains, is an incentive fee on capital gains earned on liquidated investments from the Company’s portfolio and is determined and payable in arrears as of the end of each calendar year (or upon termination of the Existing Advisory Agreement). This fee equals 20.0% of the Company’s incentive fee capital gains, which equals the Company’s realized capital gains on a cumulative basis from inception, calculated as of the end of each calendar year, computed net of all realized capital losses and unrealized capital depreciation on a

38

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF AMERICA
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts, percentages and as otherwise indicated)
For the period ended September 30, 2016
(Unaudited)

cumulative basis, less the aggregate amount of any previously paid capital gain incentive fees. Incentive fees waived by the Adviser are not subject to recoupment at a later date.

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company incurred $9.5 million and $28.5 million, respectively, of management fees, of which the Adviser did not waive any portion of such fees. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, the Company incurred $9.4 million and $26.5 million, respectively, of management fees, of which the Adviser did not waive any portion of such fees.

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company incurred $7.9 million and $14.8 million, respectively, of subordinated incentive fees on income, of which the Adviser did not waive any portion of such fees. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, the Company incurred zero and $10.1 million, respectively, of subordinated incentive fees on income, of which the Adviser waived zero and $3.5 million, respectively.

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and September 30, 2015, the Company did not incur any capital gains incentive fees under the Investment Advisory Agreement.

For accounting purposes only, the Company is required under U.S. GAAP to also accrue a theoretical capital gains incentive fee based upon unrealized capital appreciation on investments held at the end of each period. The accrual of this theoretical capital gains incentive fee assumes all unrealized capital appreciation and depreciation is realized in order to reflect a capital gains incentive fee that would theoretically be payable to the Adviser. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company did not incur any theoretical capital gains incentive fees. For the three months ended September 30, 2015, the Company had a reduction of $0.5 million of theoretical capital gains incentive fees. For the nine months ended September 30, 2015, the Company incurred $0.9 million of theoretical capital gains incentive fees. The amounts actually paid to the Adviser will be consistent with the Advisers Act and formula reflected in the Investment Advisory Agreement which specifically excludes consideration of unrealized capital appreciation.

Expense Support Agreement

The Adviser and its affiliates may incur and pay costs and fees on behalf of the Company. The Company and its Adviser have entered into the Expense Support Agreement ("Expense Support Agreement"), whereby the Adviser may pay the Company up to 100% of all operating expenses (“Expense Support Payment”) for any period beginning November 4, 2011, the date our prior registration statement on Form N-2 was declared effective, and continuing until the Adviser and the Company mutually agree otherwise. The Expense Support Payment for any month shall be paid by the Adviser to the Company in any combination of cash or other immediately available funds and/or offsets against amounts due from the Company to the Adviser.

Operating expenses subject to this agreement include expenses as defined by U.S. GAAP, including, without limitation, advisory fees payable and interest on indebtedness for such period, if any.

Pursuant to the Expense Support Agreement, the Company will reimburse the Adviser for Expense Support Payments within three years of the date that the Expense Support Payment obligation was incurred by the Adviser, subject to the conditions described below. The amount of any reimbursement during any calendar quarter will be limited to an amount that does not cause the Company's other operating expenses to exceed 1.5% of its net assets attributable to common shares after taking such reimbursement payment into account.
     
In addition, the Company will only make reimbursement payments if its “operating expense ratio” (as described in footnote 1 to the table below) is equal to or less than its operating expense ratio at the time the corresponding expense payment was incurred and if the annualized rate of the Company's regular cash distributions to stockholders is equal to or greater than the annualized rate of its regular cash distributions to stockholders at the time the corresponding expense payment was incurred.

Below is a table that provides information regarding Expense Support Payment obligations incurred by the Adviser pursuant to the Expense Support Agreement as well as other information relating to the Company's ability to reimburse the Adviser for such payments. The amounts presented in the first column below, except as noted, are subject to reimbursement to the Adviser pursuant to the terms of the Expense Support Agreement:

39

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF AMERICA
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts, percentages and as otherwise indicated)
For the period ended September 30, 2016
(Unaudited)


Quarter Ended
 
Amount of Expense Payment Obligation
 
Operating Expense Ratio as of the Date Expense Payment Obligation Incurred(1)
 
Annualized Distribution Rate as of the Date Expense Payment Obligation Incurred (2)
 
Eligible for Reimbursement Through
March 31, 2011
 
$

 
%
 
%
 
N/A (3)
June 30, 2011
 

 

 

 
N/A (3)
September 30, 2011
 
571

 
2.88

 
8.11

 
September 30, 2014 (4)
December 31, 2011
 
131

 
1.97

 
7.90

 
December 31, 2014 (4)
March 31, 2012
 
78

 
0.90

 
7.88

 
March 31, 2015 (4)
June 30, 2012
 
189

 
0.30

 
7.75

 
June 30, 2015 (4)
______________

(1)
"Operating Expense Ratio" is expressed as a percentage of net assets and includes all expenses borne by the Company, except for organizational and offering expenses, base management and incentive fees owed to our Adviser and interest expense.
(2) 
"Annualized Distribution Rate" equals the annualized rate of distributions paid to stockholders based on the amount of the regular cash distribution paid immediately prior to the date the Expense Support Payment obligation was incurred by our Adviser. "Annualized Distribution Rate" does not include special cash or stock distributions paid to stockholders.
(3) 
"N/A"- Not Applicable
(4) 
Expense Support Payment is no longer eligible for reimbursement as of September 30, 2016.

If an Expense Support Payment has not been reimbursed within three years of the date such Expense Support Payment was incurred, the Company’s obligation to pay such Expense Support Payment shall automatically terminate and be of no further effect.
 
The Company has recorded $0.2 million and $0.2 million as due to affiliate, net on the consolidated statements of assets and liabilities as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively, which reflects the netting of amounts due from the Adviser and affiliates and amounts due from the Company. On August 24, 2012, the Adviser made a payment to the Company in the amount of $0.8 million for $1.0 million of operating expenses pursuant to the Expense Support Agreement netted against $0.2 million due from the Company to the Adviser as reimbursement for payments made by the Adviser on behalf of the Company.

Offering Costs

The Company incurs certain costs in connection with the registration of shares of its common stock. Offering costs principally relate to professional fees, printing costs, direct marketing expenses, due diligence costs, fees paid to regulators and other expenses, including the salaries and/or expenses of the Adviser and its affiliates engaged in registering and marketing the Company’s common stock. Such allocated expenses of the Adviser and its affiliates may include the development of marketing materials and presentations, training and educational meetings, and generally coordinating the marketing process for the Company.



40

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF AMERICA
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts, percentages and as otherwise indicated)
For the period ended September 30, 2016
(Unaudited)

Other Affiliates

The Company has entered into agreements with affiliates of the Sponsor, whereby it has paid and/or may in the future pay certain fees or reimbursements to the Adviser, its affiliates and entities under common ownership with the Adviser in connection with items such as acquisition and financing activities, sales and maintenance of common stock under its IPO, asset and property management services and reimbursement of operating and offering related costs. The predecessor to AR Global is a party to a services agreement with RCS Advisory Services, LLC, a subsidiary of the parent company of the Former Dealer Manager (“RCS Advisory”), pursuant to which RCS Advisory and its affiliates provided the Company and certain other companies sponsored by AR Global with services (including, without limitation, transaction management, compliance, due diligence, event coordination and marketing services among others) on a time and expenses incurred basis or at a flat rate based on services performed. The predecessor to AR Global instructed RCS Advisory to stop providing such services in November 2015 and no services have since been provided by RCS Advisory. The Company was also party to a transfer agency agreement with ANST, pursuant to which ANST provided the Company with transfer agency services (including broker and stockholder servicing, transaction processing, year-end IRS reporting and other services), and supervisory services overseeing the transfer agency services performed by a third-party transfer agent.

On February 10, 2016, AR Global received written notice from ANST that it would wind down operations by the end of the month and would withdraw as the transfer agent effective February 29, 2016. Subsequently, effective February 26, 2016, the Company entered into an agreement with DST Systems, Inc., its previous provider of sub-transfer agency services, to directly provide the Company with transfer agency services (including broker and stockholder servicing, transaction processing, year-end IRS reporting and other services).

The following table reflects the fees incurred to our Former Dealer Manager and its affiliates for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and September 30, 2015:

 
 
Incurred for the Three Months Ended
 
Incurred for the Nine Months Ended
 
 
September 30, 2016
 
September 30, 2015
 
September 30, 2016
 
September 30, 2015
Selling commissions and dealer manager fees (1)
 
$

 
$
5,699

 
$

 
$
16,569

Offering costs
 

 
(711
)
 

 
(189
)
Management and incentive fees, net
 
17,434

 
9,425

 
43,318

 
33,072

Investment banking advisory fees (2)
 

 

 

 

Transfer agent fees
 

 
491

 
5

 
2,071

Professional fees
 

 
76

 
115

 
580

Other general and administrative
 
567

 
(53
)
 
1,464

 
194

Total related party fees
 
$
18,001

 
$
14,927

 
$
44,902

 
$
52,297


The following table reflects the fees payable to our Former Dealer Manager and its affiliates as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015:

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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF AMERICA
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts, percentages and as otherwise indicated)
For the period ended September 30, 2016
(Unaudited)

 
 
Payable as of
 
 
September 30, 2016
 
December 31, 2015
Selling commissions and dealer manager fees (1)
 
$

 
$

Offering costs
 

 
205

Management and incentive fees, net
 
17,304

 
9,532

Investment banking advisory fees (2)
 

 

Transfer agent fees
 

 
582

Professional fees
 
163

 
134

Other general and administrative
 
66

 
59

Total related party fees
 
$
17,533

 
$
10,512

______________

(1)
Selling commissions and dealer manager fees are not reflected in the Company's consolidated financial statements
(2) 
Investment banking advisory fees were paid to the Former Dealer Manager for strategic advisory services provided to the Company

Due (to)/from affiliate
 
The due to affiliate primarily consists of offering expenses incurred due to the Adviser.

The following table reflects the components of due (to)/from affiliate as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015:
 
 
September 30, 2016
 
December 31, 2015
Due from affiliate - organization & offering costs in excess of 1.5% of gross proceeds
 
$

 
$

Due (to)/from affiliate - non offering costs
 
(204
)
 
7

Offering costs payable
 

 
(204
)
Total due (to)/from affiliate, net
 
$
(204
)
 
$
(197
)

As of September 30, 2016, offering costs payable no longer includes offering costs that are payable to third parties. In prior periods, offering costs payable to third parties were included in due (to)/from affiliate as they were an offset to the organization and offering costs in excess of 1.5% of the aggregate gross proceeds from the Company’s on-going offering that were the responsibility of the Adviser. Total organization and offering costs do not exceed 1.5% of the aggregate gross proceeds at September 30, 2016 so offering costs payable to third parties is no longer applicable as an offsetting balance in due (to)/from affiliate.

Note 5 — Borrowings

Wells Fargo Credit Facility

On July 24, 2012, the Company, through a wholly-owned, consolidated special purpose financing subsidiary, Funding I, entered into a revolving credit facility with Wells Fargo and U.S. Bank as collateral agent, account bank and collateral custodian (the "Wells Fargo Credit Facility"). The Wells Fargo Credit Facility, which was subsequently amended on April 26, 2013, September 9, 2013, June 30, 2014, May 29, 2015, and November 4, 2015, provides for borrowings in an aggregate principal amount of up to $400.0 million on a committed basis, with a term of 60 months.


42

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF AMERICA
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts, percentages and as otherwise indicated)
For the period ended September 30, 2016
(Unaudited)

The Company may contribute cash or loans to Funding I from time to time to retain a residual interest in any assets contributed through its ownership of Funding I or will receive fair market value for any loans sold to Funding I. Funding I may purchase additional loans from various sources. Funding I has appointed the Company as servicer to manage its portfolio of loans. Funding I's obligations under the Wells Fargo Credit Facility are secured by a first priority security interest in substantially all of the assets of Funding I, including its portfolio of loans. The obligations of Funding I under the Wells Fargo Credit Facility are non-recourse to the Company.

Borrowings under the Wells Fargo Credit Facility are subject to compliance with a borrowing base, pursuant to which the amount of funds advanced to Funding I varies depending upon the types of loans in Funding I's portfolio. The Wells Fargo Credit Facility may be prepaid in whole or in part, subject to customary breakage costs.

The Wells Fargo Credit Facility contains customary default provisions for facilities of this type pursuant to which Wells Fargo may terminate the rights, obligations, power and authority of the Company, in its capacity as servicer of the portfolio assets under the Wells Fargo Credit Facility, including, but not limited to, non-performance of Wells Fargo Credit Facility obligations, insolvency, defaults of certain financial covenants and other events with respect to the Company that may be adverse to Wells Fargo and the secured parties under the Wells Fargo Credit Facility.

In connection with the Wells Fargo Credit Facility, Funding I has made certain representations and warranties, is required to comply with various covenants, reporting requirements and other customary requirements for similar facilities and is subject to certain customary events of default. Upon the occurrence and during the continuation of an event of default, Wells Fargo may declare the outstanding advances and all other obligations under the Wells Fargo Credit Facility immediately due and payable. During the continuation of an event of default, Funding I must pay interest at a default rate.

Deutsche Bank Credit Facility

On February 21, 2014, the Company, through a wholly-owned, consolidated special purpose financing subsidiary, 2L Funding I, entered into a credit facility with Deutsche Bank (the "Deutsche Bank Credit Facility") as lender and as administrative agent and U.S. Bank as collateral agent and collateral custodian.

Borrowings under the Deutsche Bank Credit Facility are subject to compliance with a borrowing base. The Deutsche Bank Credit Facility may be prepaid in whole or in part, subject to a prepayment fee. The Deutsche Bank Credit Facility contains customary default provisions including, but not limited to, non-payment of principal, interest or other obligations under the Deutsche Bank Credit Facility, insolvency, defaults of certain financial covenants and other events with respect to us that may be adverse to Deutsche Bank and the secured parties under the facility.

In connection with the Deutsche Bank Credit Facility, 2L Funding I has made certain representations and warranties and is required to comply with various covenants, reporting requirements and other customary requirements for similar facilities. Upon the occurrence and during the continuation of an event of default, subject, in certain instances, to applicable cure periods, Deutsche Bank may declare the outstanding advances and all other obligations under the Deutsche Bank Credit Facility immediately due and payable. During the continuation of an event of default, 2L Funding I must pay interest at a default rate.

The obligations of the 2L Funding I under the Deutsche Bank Credit Facility are non-recourse to the Company.

On February 19, 2016, the Deutsche Bank Credit Facility was amended by extending the revolving period by three months. Additionally, the minimum usage was increased from 65.0% to 82.5%. On June 3, 2016, 2L Funding I repaid its $60.0 million of outstanding borrowings and subsequent interest and fees in full under the Deutsche Bank Credit Facility, and unilaterally terminated the Deutsche Bank Credit Facility in accordance with its terms.
 


43

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF AMERICA
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts, percentages and as otherwise indicated)
For the period ended September 30, 2016
(Unaudited)

Citi Credit Facility

On June 27, 2014, the Company, through a wholly-owned, special purpose financing subsidiary, CB Funding, entered into a credit facility with Citi (the "Citi Credit Facility") as administrative agent and U.S. Bank as collateral agent, account bank and collateral custodian. The Citi Credit Facility, which was subsequently amended on October 14, 2015, provides for borrowings over a twenty four month period in an aggregate principal amount of up to $400.0 million on a committed basis, subject to the administrative agent’s right to approve the assets acquired by CB Funding and pledged as collateral under the Citi Credit Facility.

The Citi Credit Facility is priced at LIBOR, with no LIBOR floor, plus a spread of 1.70% per annum for the first twenty-four months and 2.00% per annum thereafter. Interest is payable quarterly in arrears. CB Funding is subject to a non-usage fee to the extent the aggregate principal amount available under the Citi Credit Facility has not been borrowed. Any amounts borrowed under the Citi Credit Facility along with any accrued and unpaid interest thereunder will mature, and will due and payable, in three years.

UBS Credit Facility

On April 7, 2015, the Company, through a wholly-owned, special-purpose, bankruptcy-remote subsidiary, Helvetica Funding, entered into a debt financing facility with UBS AG, London Branch (“UBS”), pursuant to which $150.0 million will be made available to the Company to fund investments in new securities and for other general corporate purposes (the “UBS Credit Facility”). The UBS Credit Facility was subsequently amended on July 10, 2015 to increase the amount of debt available to the Company under the facility from $150.0 million to $210.0 million. On June 6, 2016, the USB credit facility was again amended to increase the amount of debt available from $210.0 million to $232.5 million. In addition, the amended facility increased the applicable spread over a three-month LIBOR from 3.90% to 4.05% per annum for the relevant period and increased the permissible percentage of second lien loans from 60% to 70%. Pricing under the transaction is based on three-month LIBOR plus a spread of 4.05% per annum for the relevant period.

Unsecured Notes

On August 26, 2015, the Company entered into a Purchase Agreement with the Initial Purchasers, relating to the Company’s sale of $100.0 million aggregate principal amount of its 6.00% fixed rate senior notes due 2020 to the Initial Purchasers in a private placement in reliance on Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act and for initial resale by the Initial Purchasers to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to the exemption from registration provided by Rule 144A promulgated under the Securities Act (the "Unsecured Notes"). The Company relied upon these exemptions from registration based in part on representations made by the Initial Purchasers. The Purchase Agreement includes customary representations, warranties and covenants by the Company. Under the terms of the Purchase Agreement, the Company has agreed to indemnify the Initial Purchasers against certain liabilities under the Securities Act. The Unsecured Notes have not been registered under the Securities Act and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from registration requirements. The net proceeds from the sale of the Unsecured Notes was approximately $97.9 million, after deducting Initial Purchasers’ discounts and commissions of approximately $1.6 million payable by the Company and estimated offering expenses of approximately $0.5 million payable by the Company. The Company used the net proceeds to make investments in accordance with the Company’s investment objectives and for general corporate purposes.
    
The Unsecured Notes were issued pursuant to the Indenture, dated as of August 31, 2015, between the Company and the Trustee. The Unsecured Notes will mature on September 1, 2020, and may be redeemed in whole or in part at the Company’s option at any time, or from time to time, at the redemption prices set forth in the Indenture. The Unsecured Notes bear interest at a rate of 6.00% per year payable semi-annually on March 1 and September 1 of each year, commencing on March 1, 2016. The Unsecured Notes will be general unsecured obligations of the Company that rank senior in right of payment to all of the Company’s existing and future indebtedness that is expressly subordinated in right of payment to the Unsecured Notes. The Unsecured Notes will rank equally in right of payment with all of the Company’s existing and future senior liabilities that are not so subordinated, effectively junior to any of the Company’s secured indebtedness (including unsecured indebtedness that the Company later secures) to the extent of the value of the assets securing such indebtedness, and structurally junior to all existing and future indebtedness incurred by the Company’s subsidiaries, financing vehicles or similar facilities, including credit facilities held by the Company’s wholly owned, special purpose financing subsidiaries. 


44

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF AMERICA
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts, percentages and as otherwise indicated)
For the period ended September 30, 2016
(Unaudited)

The Indenture contains certain covenants, including covenants requiring the Company to: (i) comply with the asset coverage requirements of Section 18(a)(1)(A) as modified by Section 61(a)(1) of the 1940 Act as in effect immediately prior to the issuance of the Unsecured Notes, whether or not the Company is subject to such provisions; (ii) provide financial information to the holders of the Unsecured Notes and the Trustee if the Company is no longer subject to the reporting requirements under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and (iii) maintain total unencumbered assets, as defined in the Indenture, of at least 175% of the aggregate principal amount of all of the Company and the Company’s consolidated subsidiaries’ outstanding unsecured debt determined on a consolidated basis in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The Company will maintain at all times total specified assets of not less than 100% of the aggregate principal amount of all of its consolidated subsidiaries' outstanding unsecured indebtedness determined on a consolidated basis in accordance with U.S. GAAP. These covenants are subject to important limitations and exceptions that are described in the Indenture.

The weighted average annualized interest cost for all borrowings for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and
September 30, 2015 was 3.49% and 2.72%, respectively. The average daily debt outstanding for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and September 30, 2015 was $883.6 million and $708.4 million, respectively. The maximum debt outstanding for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and September 30, 2015 was $945.0 million and $942.2 million, respectively.

The following table represents borrowings by credit facility, as of September 30, 2016:
 
Level
 
Maturity Date
 
Total Aggregate Borrowing Capacity
 
Total Principal Outstanding
 
Less Deferred Financing Costs
 
Amount per Balance Sheet
Wells Fargo Credit Facility
3
 
5/29/2020
 
$
400,000

 
$
238,152

 
$
(3,156
)
 
$
234,996

Citi Credit Facility
3
 
6/27/2018
 
400,000

 
286,003

 
(1,283
)
 
284,720

UBS Credit Facility
3
 
4/7/2018
 
232,500

 
232,500

 
(597
)
 
231,903

Subtotal
 
 
 
 
$
1,032,500

 
$
756,655

 
$
(5,036
)
 
$
751,619

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unsecured Notes
3
 
9/1/2020
 
$
100,000

 
$
98,763

 
$
(492
)
 
$
98,271

Totals
 
 
 
 
$
1,132,500

 
$
855,418

 
$
(5,528
)
 
$
849,890


The following table represents borrowings by credit facility, as of December 31, 2015:
 
Level
 
Maturity Date
 
Total Aggregate Borrowing Capacity
 
Total Principal Outstanding
 
Less Deferred Financing Costs
 
Amount per Balance Sheet
Wells Fargo Credit Facility
3
 
5/29/2020
 
$
400,000

 
$
263,087

 
$
(4,020
)
 
$
259,067

Deutsche Bank Credit Facility
3
 
2/21/2017
 
60,000

 

 
(380
)
 
(380
)
Citi Credit Facility
3
 
6/27/2016
 
400,000

 
270,625

 
(1,984
)
 
268,641

UBS Credit Facility
3
 
4/7/2018
 
210,000

 
210,000

 
(560
)
 
209,440

Subtotal
 
 
 
 
$
1,070,000

 
$
743,712

 
$
(6,944
)
 
$
736,768

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unsecured Notes
3
 
9/1/2020
 
$
100,000

 
$
98,526

 
$
(586
)
 
$
97,940

Totals
 
 
 
 
$
1,170,000

 
$
842,238

 
$
(7,530
)
 
$
834,708


    





45

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF AMERICA
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts, percentages and as otherwise indicated)
For the period ended September 30, 2016
(Unaudited)

The following table represents borrowings by credit facility for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016:
 
Three months ended September 30, 2016
 
Nine months ended September 30, 2016
 
Interest Rate
 
Non-Usage Rate
 
Interest Expense
 
Non-Usage Fees (5)
 
Interest Rate
 
Non-Usage Rate
 
Interest Expense
 
Non-Usage Fees (5)
Wells Fargo Credit Facility
(1) 
 
(2) 
 
$
2,038

 
$
340

 
(1) 
 
(2) 
 
$
5,909

 
$
926

Deutsche Bank Credit Facility
L+4.25%
 
(3) (4) 
 

 
125

 
L+4.25%
 
(3) (4) 
 
679

 
295

Citi Credit Facility
L+1.70%
 
0.50%
 
1,813

 
24

 
L+1.70%
 
0.50%
 
5,027

 
447

UBS Credit Facility
L+4.05%
 
n/a
 
2,781

 

 
L+4.05%
 
n/a
 
7,652

 
38

Subtotal
 
 
 
 
$
6,632

 
$
489

 
 
 
 
 
$
19,267

 
$
1,706

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unsecured Notes
6.00%
 
n/a
 
$
1,513

 
n/a
 
6.00%
 
n/a
 
$
4,704

 
n/a
Totals
 
 
 
 
$
8,145

 
$
489

 
 
 
 
 
$
23,971

 
$
1,706

_________________
(1) Interest rate is priced at one month's LIBOR with no LIBOR floor, plus a spread ranging between 1.75% and 2.50% per annum, depending on the composition of the portfolio of loans owned.
(2) The non-usage fee per annum for the first nine months is 0.50%; thereafter, 0.50% for the first 20% of the unused balance and 2.0% for the unused balance that exceeds 20%.
(3) The undrawn rate is 0.75%. The Facility is subject to minimum utilization of 82.5% of the loan amount measured quarterly. If the utilized portion of the loan amount is less than the foregoing, such thresholds shall bear interest at LIBOR + 4.25%.
(4) On June 30, 2016, the Deutsche Bank Credit Facility was repaid and terminated.
(5) Includes custody fees.

The following table represents borrowings by credit facility for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015:
 
Three months ended September 30, 2015
 
Nine months ended September 30, 2015
 
Interest Rate
 
Non-Usage Rate
 
Interest Expense
 
Non-Usage Fees (4)
 
Interest Rate
 
Non-Usage Rate
 
Interest Expense
 
Non-Usage Fees (4)
Wells Fargo Credit Facility
(1) 
 
(2) 
 
$
1,897

 
$
169

 
(1) 
 
(2) 
 
$
5,238

 
$
349

Deutsche Bank Credit Facility
L+4.25%
 
(3) 
 
431

 
48

 
L+4.25%
 
(3) 
 
1,256

 
150

Citi Credit Facility
L+1.70%
 
0.50%
 
1,372

 
180

 
L+1.70%
 
0.50%
 
3,985

 
532

UBS Credit Facility
L+3.90%
 
n/a
 
2,175

 
17

 
L+3.90%
 
n/a
 
3,652

 
48

Subtotal
 
 
 
 
$
5,875

 
$
414

 
 
 
 
 
$
14,131

 
$
1,079

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unsecured Notes
n/a
 
n/a
 
$
543

 
n/a
 
n/a
 
n/a
 
$
543

 
n/a
Totals
 
 
 
 
$
6,418

 
$
414

 
 
 
 
 
$
14,674

 
$
1,079

_________________
(1) Interest rate is priced at one month's LIBOR with no LIBOR floor, plus a spread ranging between 1.75% and 2.50% per annum, depending on the composition of the portfolio of loans owned.
(2) The non-usage fee per annum for the first nine months is 0.50%; thereafter, 0.50% for the first 20% of the unused balance and 2.0% for the unused balance that exceeds 20%.
(3) The undrawn rate is 0.75%. The Facility is subject to minimum utilization of 82.5% of the loan amount measured quarterly. If the utilized portion of the loan amount is less than the foregoing, such thresholds shall bear interest at LIBOR + 4.25%.
(4) Includes custody fees.


46

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF AMERICA
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts, percentages and as otherwise indicated)
For the period ended September 30, 2016
(Unaudited)

The Company is required to disclose the fair value of financial instruments for which it is practicable to estimate that value. The fair value of short-term financial instruments such as cash and cash equivalents, due to affiliates and accounts payable approximate their carrying value on the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities due to their short-term nature. The fair values of the Company’s remaining financial instruments that are not reported at fair value on the accompanying consolidated statements of assets and liabilities are reported below:

 
Level
 
Carrying Amount at September 30, 2016
 
Fair Value at September 30, 2016
Wells Fargo Credit Facility
3
 
$
238,152

 
$
238,152

Citi Credit Facility
3
 
286,003

 
286,003

UBS Credit Facility
3
 
232,500

 
232,500

Unsecured Notes
3
 
98,763

 
98,763

 
 
 
$
855,418

 
$
855,418


 
Level
 
Carrying Amount at December 31, 2015
 
Fair Value at December 31, 2015
Wells Fargo Credit Facility
3
 
$
263,087

 
$
263,087

Deutsche Bank Credit Facility
3
 

 

Citi Credit Facility
3
 
270,625

 
270,625

UBS Credit Facility
3
 
210,000

 
210,000

Unsecured Notes
3
 
98,526

 
98,526

 
 
 
$
842,238

 
$
842,238



Note 6 — Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments

In the ordinary course of business, the Company may enter into future funding commitments. As of September 30, 2016, the Company had unfunded commitments on delayed draw term loans of $29.5 million, unfunded commitments on revolver term loans of $21.5 million, unfunded incremental term loans of $1.6 million and unfunded equity capital commitments of $10.7 million. As of December 31, 2015, the Company had unfunded commitments on delayed draw term loans of $48.7 million, unfunded commitments on revolver term loans of $18.9 million and unfunded equity capital commitments of $11.8 million. The unfunded commitments are disclosed in the Company's Consolidated Schedule of Investments. The Company maintains sufficient cash on hand and available borrowings to fund such unfunded commitments.

Litigation and Regulatory Matters
 
In the ordinary course of business, the Company may become subject to litigation, claims and regulatory matters. The Company has no knowledge of material legal or regulatory proceedings pending or known to be contemplated against the Company at this time.
 
Indemnifications

In the ordinary course of its business, the Company may enter into contracts or agreements that contain indemnifications or warranties. Future events could occur that lead to the execution of these provisions against the Company. Based on its history and experience, management feels that the likelihood of such an event is remote.

Guarantees


47

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF AMERICA
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts, percentages and as otherwise indicated)
For the period ended September 30, 2016
(Unaudited)

The Company has provided a guarantee to its controlled portfolio company, Park Ave RE Holdings, LLC, in connection with a secured loan whereby the Company will be responsible for certain liabilities of the portfolio company upon the occurrence of certain events (such as a bankruptcy or the incurrence of additional indebtedness in violation of the terms of the loan).

Note 7 — Economic Dependency
 
Under various agreements, the Company has engaged or will engage the Adviser and its affiliates to provide certain services that are essential to the Company, including asset management services, asset acquisition and disposition decisions, the sale of shares of the Company’s common stock available for issuance, as well as other administrative responsibilities for the Company including accounting services and investor relations.
  
As a result of these relationships, the Company is dependent upon the Adviser and its affiliates. In the event that these companies were unable to provide the Company with the respective services, the Company would be required to find alternative providers of these services.

Note 8 — Common Stock

On August 25, 2011, the Company had raised sufficient funds to break escrow on its IPO. On July 1, 2014, the Company's registration statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-193241) for its Follow-on was declared effective by the SEC. Simultaneously with the effectiveness of the registration statement of the Follow-on, the Company's IPO terminated. Through September 30, 2016, the Company sold 180.9 million shares of common stock for gross proceeds of $2.0 billion, including shares purchased by the Sponsor and shares issued under the DRIP. Following the time the Company's updated registration statement was declared effective on June 30, 2015, the Company issued shares for subscription agreements that had been accepted through that date. The Company is no longer issuing new shares except for DRIP shares. As of September 30, 2016, the Company had repurchased an aggregate of 5.8 million shares of common stock for payments of $55.8 million.

The following table reflects the common stock activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2016:

 
 
Shares
 
Value
Shares Sold
 

 
$

Shares Issued through DRIP
 
4,824,224

 
42,951

Share Repurchases
 
(3,061,405
)
 
(28,195
)
 
 
1,762,819

 
$
14,756


The following table reflects the common stock activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2015:

 
 
Shares
 
Value
Shares Sold
 
16,591,016

 
$
183,612

Shares Issued through DRIP
 
5,200,543

 
52,328

Share Repurchases
 
(1,333,182
)
 
(13,639
)
 
 
20,458,377

 
$
222,301

    

48

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF AMERICA
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts, percentages and as otherwise indicated)
For the period ended September 30, 2016
(Unaudited)

Note 9 — Share Repurchase Program

The Company intends to conduct semi-annual tender offers pursuant to its share repurchase program ("SRP"). The Company’s board of directors will consider the following factors, among others, in making its determination regarding whether to cause the Company to offer to repurchase shares and under what terms:

 
the effect of such repurchases on the Company's qualification as a RIC (including the consequences of any necessary asset sales);
 
the liquidity of the Company's assets (including fees and costs associated with disposing of assets);
 
the Company's investment plans and working capital requirements;
 
the relative economies of scale with respect to the Company's size;
 
the Company's history in repurchasing shares or portions thereof; and
 
the condition of the securities markets.
    
On March 8, 2016, the Company's board of directors amended the Company's SRP. The Company will conduct tender offers on a semi-annual basis, instead of on a quarterly basis as was done previously. The Company will continue to limit the number of shares to be repurchased in any calendar year to 10% of the weighted average number of shares outstanding in the prior calendar year, or 5.0% at each semi-annual tender offer. In addition, in the event of a stockholder’s death or disability, any repurchases of shares made in connection with a stockholder’s death or disability may be included within the overall limitation imposed on tender offers during the relevant redemption period, which provides that the Company may limit the number of shares to be repurchased during any redemption period to the number of shares of common stock the Company is able to repurchase with the proceeds received from the sale of shares of common stock under the DRIP during such redemption period.
 
Quarterly Offer Date
 
Repurchase Date
 
Shares Tendered
 
Shares Repurchased
 
Repurchase Price Per Share
 
Aggregate Consideration for Repurchased Shares (in thousands)
September 12, 2012
 
October 8, 2012
 

 

 
$
9.71

 
$

December 13, 2012
 
January 15, 2013
 
46,975

 
10,732

 
$
9.90

 
$
106.22

March 27, 2013
 
April 25, 2013
 
29,625

 
29,625

 
$
10.18

 
$
301.58

July 15, 2013
 
August 13, 2013
 
30,365

 
30,365

 
$
10.18

 
$
308.97

October 22, 2013
 
November 21, 2013
 
55,255

 
55,255

 
$
10.36

 
$
572.44

February 4, 2014
 
March 6, 2014
 
68,969

 
68,969

 
$
10.36

 
$
714.52

June 6, 2014
 
July 11, 2014
 
117,425

 
117,425

 
$
10.36

 
$
1,216.38

August 7, 2014
 
September 10, 2014
 
111,854

 
111,854

 
$
10.36

 
$
1,158.80

December 19, 2014
 
January 23, 2015
 
313,101

 
313,101

 
$
10.36

 
$
3,243.73

March 16, 2015
 
April 15, 2015
 
162,688

 
162,688

 
$
10.36

 
$
1,685.45

June 26, 2015
 
July 31, 2015
 
533,527

 
533,527

 
$
9.72

 
$
5,185.88

September 18, 2015
 
October 20, 2015
 
728,874

 
728,874

 
$
9.53

 
$
6,946.17

December 23, 2015
 
January 25, 2016
 
7,375,871

 
3,053,869

 
$
9.22

 
$
28,156.67


Share amounts in the table above represent amounts filed in the tender offer.

In light of the announced proposed strategic sale of the Adviser to a subsidiary of Benefit Street, the Company announced on July 26, 2016 that it had amended and extended its previously announced tender offer to acquire up to 8,610,409 shares of the Company’s common stock at a purchase price equal to $8.86 per share, which represented the Company’s net asset

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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF AMERICA
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts, percentages and as otherwise indicated)
For the period ended September 30, 2016
(Unaudited)

value per share at March 31, 2016. The tender offer was due to expire at 11:59 pm, Eastern Time, on July 27, 2016. The Company’s board of directors approved amending the tender offer to: (i) increase the offer to purchase from up to 8,610,409 to up to 17,220,818, which represents 10.0% of the weighted average number of the Company’s shares of common stock outstanding as of December 31, 2015, at a price equal to the Company’s net asset value per share as of September 30, 2016; and (ii) extend the duration of the tender offer to December 31, 2016. In addition, the Company’s board of directors amended the Company’s share repurchase program, solely with respect to 2016, to permit an annual tender offer, instead of two semi-annual tender offers. All other provisions of the share repurchase program will continue to apply, including limiting the number of shares to be repurchased in any calendar year to 10% of the weighted average number of shares outstanding in the prior calendar year, and limiting funding for repurchases in any redemption period to proceeds received during that same period through the sale of common stock under the Company’s distribution reinvestment plan.
 
The Company’s board of directors approved the amendments and extension of the tender offer and the amendment to the share repurchase program in light of the announced proposed strategic sale of BDCA Adviser to Benefit Street and the required approval of both a special committee, which is comprised of the independent directors of the Company’s board of directors, and the Company’s stockholders. None of the shares of the Company’s common stock previously tendered under the original tender offer were purchased and, as a result of the amendment and extension of the tender offer, all of such shares will remain pending acceptance by the Company until the expiration of the offer on December 31, 2016 unless withdrawn by a stockholder prior to such date. Any stockholder who has previously tendered shares may withdraw his/her shares at any time prior to the expiration of the offer (including any extension period) by submitting a Notice of Withdrawal to the Company. The withdrawal process is outlined in Amendment No.1 to the Company’s Schedule TO filed with the SEC on July 26, 2016.

Through September 30, 2016, the Company had repurchased an aggregate of 5.8 million shares of common stock for payments of $55.8 million. As of December 31, 2015, the Company had repurchased 2.7 million shares of common stock for payments of $27.6 million. Amounts include additional shares tendered for death and disability as permitted.

Note 10 — Net Increase in Net Assets

Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing earnings available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period. Other potentially dilutive shares, and the related impact to earnings, are considered when calculating earnings per share on a diluted basis. The Company had no potentially dilutive securities as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015.

The following information sets forth the computation of the weighted average basic and diluted net increase (decrease) in net assets per share from operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and September 30, 2015:

 
 
For the Three Months Ended September 30,
 
For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
Basic and diluted
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations
 
$
(6,747
)
 
$
(19,317
)
 
$
48,485

 
$
12,873

Weighted average common shares outstanding
 
180,277,765

 
177,618,986

 
179,345,395

 
170,007,622

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations per share - basic and diluted
 
$
(0.04
)
 
$
(0.11
)
 
$
0.27

 
$
0.08

    
The table below shows changes in our offering price and distribution rates since the commencement of the Company's public offering.

50

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF AMERICA
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts, percentages and as otherwise indicated)
For the period ended September 30, 2016
(Unaudited)

Announcement Date
 
New Public Offering Price
 
Effective Date
 
Daily Distribution Amount per share
 
Annualized Distribution Rate
November 14, 2011
 
$
10.26

 
November 16, 2011
 
0.002221920
 
7.90
%
May 1, 2012
 
$
10.44

 
June 1, 2012
 
0.002215850
 
7.75
%
August 14, 2012
 
$
10.50

 
September 4, 2012
 
0.002246575
 
7.81
%
September 24, 2012
 
$
10.60

 
October 16, 2012
 
0.002246575
 
7.74
%
October 15, 2012
 
$
10.70

 
November 1, 2012
 
0.002273973
 
7.76
%
February 5, 2013
 
$
10.80

 
February 18, 2013
 
0.002293151
 
7.75
%
February 25, 2013
 
$
10.90

 
March 1, 2013
 
0.002314384
 
7.75
%
April 3, 2013
 
$
11.00

 
April 16, 2013
 
0.002335616
 
7.75
%
August 15, 2013
 
$
11.10

 
August 16, 2013
 
0.002356849
 
7.75
%
October 29, 2013
 
$
11.20

 
November 1, 2013
 
0.002378082
 
7.75
%
May 28, 2015
 
$
11.15

 
April 16, 2015
 
0.002378082
 
7.78
%

Note 11 — Distributions

The Company’s board of directors has authorized, and the Company has declared cash distributions payable on a monthly basis to stockholders of record on each day since it commenced operations. Since November 2013, the distribution rate has been $0.002378082 per day, which is equivalent to $0.868 per annum, per share of common stock. In March 2016, the Company’s board of directors ratified the existing distribution amount equivalent to $0.868 per annum, and, for calendar year 2016, affirmed a change to the daily distribution amount to $0.002371585 per day per share of common stock, effective January 1, 2016, to accurately reflect that 2016 is a leap year.

The amount of each such distribution will be subject to the discretion of the board of directors and applicable legal restrictions related to the payment of distributions. The Company will calculate each stockholder’s specific distribution amount for the month using record and declaration dates and accrue distributions on the date the Company accepts a subscription for shares of the Company’s common stock. The distributions are payable by the fifth day following each month end to stockholders of record at the close of business each day during the prior month.

From time to time, the Company may also pay interim distributions at the discretion of its board of directors. The Company may fund its cash distributions to stockholders from any sources of funds available to it, including offering proceeds, borrowings, net investment income from operations, capital gains proceeds from the sale of assets and non-capital gains proceeds from the sale of assets. The Company’s distributions may exceed its earnings, especially during the period before the Company has substantially invested the proceeds from its IPO and Follow-on. As a result, a portion of the distributions the Company will make may represent a return of capital for tax purposes. As of September 30, 2016, the Company had accrued $12.9 million in stockholder distributions that were unpaid. As of December 31, 2015, the Company had accrued $13.2 million in stockholder distributions that were unpaid.
    

51

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF AMERICA
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts, percentages and as otherwise indicated)
For the period ended September 30, 2016
(Unaudited)

The following table reflects the cash distributions per share that we have paid on our common stock since January 2015:
Record Date
 
Payment Date
 
Per share
 
Distributions Paid in Cash
 
Distributions Paid Through the DRIP
 
Total Distributions Paid
2015:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
January 31, 2015
 
February 4, 2015
 
$
0.07

 
$
5,948

 
$
5,797

 
$
11,745

February 28, 2015
 
March 2, 2015
 
0.07

 
5,520

 
5,236

 
10,756

March 31, 2015
 
April 1, 2015
 
0.07

 
6,265

 
5,898

 
12,163

April 30, 2015
 
May 1, 2015
 
0.07

 
6,242

 
5,849

 
12,091

May 29, 2015
 
June 1, 2015
 
0.07

 
6,680

 
5,905

 
12,585

June 30, 2015
 
July 1, 2015
 
0.07

 
6,485

 
5,735

 
12,220

July 31, 2015
 
August 3, 2015
 
0.07

 
6,976

 
6,126

 
13,102

August 31, 2015
 
September 1, 2015
 
0.07

 
7,053

 
6,049

 
13,102

September 30, 2015
 
October 1, 2015
 
0.07

 
6,870

 
5,835

 
12,705

October 31, 2015
 
November 2, 2015
 
0.07

 
7,140

 
6,030

 
13,170

November 30, 2015
 
December 1, 2015
 
0.07

 
6,932

 
5,835

 
12,767

December 31, 2015
 
January 4, 2016
 
0.07

 
7,224

 
5,989

 
13,213

 
 
 
 
 
 
$
79,335

 
$
70,284

 
$
149,619

2016:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
January 31, 2016
 
February 3, 2016
 
$
0.07

 
$
8,922

 
$
4,298

 
$
13,220

February 28, 2016
 
March 1, 2016
 
0.07

 
7,014

 
5,333

 
12,347

March 31, 2016
 
April 1, 2016
 
0.07

 
7,363

 
5,718

 
13,081

April 30, 2016
 
May 2, 2016
 
0.07

 
12,708

 
(2
)
 
12,706

May 31, 2016
 
June 2, 2016
 
0.07

 
7,582

 
5,539

 
13,121

June 30, 2016
 
July 1, 2016
 
0.07

 
7,438

 
5,304

 
12,742

July 31, 2016
 
August 1, 2016
 
0.07

 
7,789

 
5,421

 
13,210

August 31, 2016
 
September 1, 2016
 
0.07

 
7,908

 
5,351

 
13,259

September 30, 2016
 
October 3, 2016
 
0.07

 
7,743

 
5,129

 
12,872

 
 
 
 
 
 
$
74,467

 
$
42,091

 
$
116,558

 
 
 
 
 
 
$
153,802

 
$
112,375

 
$
266,177


The following table reflects the stock distributions per share that the Company declared on its common stock to date:
Date Declared
 
Record Date
 
Payment Date
 
Per Share
 
Distribution Percentage
 
Shares Issued
March 29, 2012
 
May 1, 2012
 
May 2, 2012
 
$
0.05

 
0.49
%
 
25,709


The Company has not established any limit on the extent to which it may use borrowings, if any, or proceeds from its IPO and Follow-on to fund distributions (which may reduce the amount of capital it ultimately invests in assets). There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to sustain distributions at any particular level.

Note 12 — Income Tax Information and Distributions to Stockholders

The Company has elected to be treated for federal income tax purposes as a RIC under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"). Generally, a RIC is exempt from federal income taxes if it meets, certain quarterly asset diversification requirements, annual income tests, and distributes to stockholders its ‘‘Investment Company Taxable Income,’’ as defined in the Code, each taxable year. Distributions declared prior to the filing of the previous year's tax return and paid up to one year after the current tax year can be carried back to the prior tax year for determining the

52

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF AMERICA
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts, percentages and as otherwise indicated)
For the period ended September 30, 2016
(Unaudited)

distributions paid in such tax year. The Company intends to make sufficient distributions to maintain its RIC status each year. The Company may also be subject to federal excise taxes of 4%.

A RIC is limited in its ability to deduct expenses in excess of its “investment company taxable income” (which is, generally, ordinary income plus net realized short-term capital gains in excess of net realized long-term capital losses). If the Company's expenses in a given taxable year exceed gross taxable income (e.g., as the result of large amounts of equity-based compensation), it would incur a net operating loss for that year. However, a RIC is not permitted to carry forward net operating losses to subsequent taxable years and such net operating losses do not pass through to the RIC’s stockholders. In addition, deductible expenses can be used only to offset investment company taxable income, not net capital gain. A RIC may not use any net capital losses (that is, realized capital losses in excess of realized capital gains) to offset the RIC’s investment company taxable income, but may carry forward such net capital losses, and use them to offset capital gains indefinitely. Due to these limits on the deductibility of expenses and net capital losses, the Company may for tax purposes have aggregate taxable income for several taxable years that it is required to distribute and that is taxable to stockholders even if such taxable income is greater than the aggregate net income the Company actually earned during those taxable years. Such required distributions may be made from the Company cash assets or by liquidation of investments, if necessary. The Company may realize gains or losses from such liquidations. In the event the Company realizes net capital gains from such transactions, the Company may receive a larger capital gain distribution than it would have received in the absence of such transactions.

The Company did not have any uncertain tax positions that met the recognition or measurement criteria of ASC 740-10-25, Income Taxes ("ASC Topic 740"), nor did the Company have any unrecognized tax benefits as of the periods presented herein. The Company's 2013, 2014 and 2015 federal tax years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service.
    
As of September 30, 2016, the Company had a deferred tax asset of $5.3 million and a deferred tax liability of $3.9 million. Given the losses generated by certain entities, deferred tax assets have been offset by valuation allowances of $5.3 million. As of December 31, 2015, the Company had a deferred asset of $2.1 million and a deferred liability of $3.0 million. Given the losses generated by certain entities, deferred tax assets have been offset by valuation allowances of $2.1 million.

The deferred tax asset valuation allowance has been determined pursuant to the provisions of ASC Topic 740, including the Company's estimation of future taxable income, if necessary, and is adequate to reduce the total deferred tax asset to an amount that will more likely than not be realized.






















53


BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF AMERICA
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts, percentages and as otherwise indicated)
For the period ended September 30, 2016
(Unaudited)

Note 13 — Financial Highlights

The following is a schedule of financial highlights for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and September 30, 2015:
 
For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2016
 
2015
Per share data:
 
 
 
Net asset value, beginning of period
$
8.97

 
$
9.74

 
 
 
 
Results of operations (1)
       Net investment income
0.52

 
0.57

Net realized and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, net of deferred taxes
(0.25
)
 
(0.49
)
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations
0.27

 
0.08

 
 
 
 
Stockholder distributions (2)
       Distributions from net investment income
(0.52
)
 
(0.65
)
Return of capital
(0.13
)
 

Net decrease in net assets resulting from stockholder distributions
(0.65
)
 
(0.65
)
 
 
 
 
Capital share transactions
       Issuance of common stock (3)
(0.01
)
 
0.14

Repurchases of common stock

 
(0.08
)
Offering costs

 
(0.01
)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions
(0.01
)
 
0.05

Net asset value, end of period
$
8.58

 
$
9.22

Shares outstanding at end of period
180,904,847

 
177,992,416

Total return (5)
3.03
%
 
1.02
%
Ratio/Supplemental data:
 
 
 
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)
$
1,555,885

 
$
1,642,135

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (4)(7)(8)
8.14
%
 
8.04
%
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets (4)(7)(8)
6.67
%
 
5.07
%
Portfolio turnover rate (6)
16.70
%
 
28.14
%
______________
(1) 
The per share data was derived by using the weighted average shares outstanding during the period. Net investment income per share excluding the expense waiver and reimbursement equals $0.55 for the nine months ended September 30, 2015.
(2) 
The per share data for distributions reflects the actual amount of distributions declared per share during the period.
(3) 
The issuance of common stock on a per share basis reflects the incremental net asset value changes as a result of the issuance of shares of common stock mainly from the Company's dividend reinvestment program.
(4) 
For the nine months ended September 30, 2015, excluding the expense waiver and reimbursement, the ratio of net investment income and total expenses to average net assets is 7.75% and 5.37%, respectively.
(5) 
Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares of common stock at the current net asset value on the first day and a sale at the current net asset value on the last day of the periods reported. Distributions, if any, are assumed for purposes of this calculation to be reinvested at prices obtained under the DRIP. The total return based on net asset value for the nine months ended September 30, 2015, includes the effect of the expense waiver and reimbursement which equaled 0.22%.
(6) 
Portfolio turnover rate is calculated using the lesser of year-to-date purchases or sales over the average of the invested assets at fair value. Not annualized.
(7) 
Ratios are annualized, except for incentive fees.
(8) 
Offering costs are not included as an expense in the calculation of this ratio.

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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF AMERICA
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts, percentages and as otherwise indicated)
For the period ended September 30, 2016
(Unaudited)


Note 14 – Schedules of Investments and Advances to Affiliates

The following table presents the Schedule of Investments and Advances to Affiliates as of September 30, 2016:

Portfolio Company (1)
 
Type of Asset
 
Amount of dividends and interest included in income
 
Beginning Fair Value at December 31, 2015
 
Gross additions
 
Gross reductions
 
Realized Gain/(Loss)
 
Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) (5)
 
Fair Value at September 30, 2016
Control Investments
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Capstone Nutrition (fka Integrity Nutraceuticals, Inc.)
 
Senior Secured First Lien Debt
 
$
719

 
$
29,731

 
$
8,933

 
$

 
$

 
$
(9,723
)
 
$
28,941

Capstone Nutrition Common Stock (fka Integrity Nutraceuticals, Inc.)
 
Equity/Other
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Capstone Nutrition Class B and C Common Stock (fka Integrity Nutraceuticals, Inc.)
 
Equity/Other
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kahala Ireland OpCo Designated Activity Company (3)
 
Senior Secured First Lien Debt
 
16,392

 
170,281

 
5,769

 
(26,700
)
 

 

 
149,350

Kahala Ireland OpCo Designated Activity Company - Common Equity (3)
 
Equity/Other
 

 
29,428

 

 

 

 
(14,638
)
 
14,790

Kahala Ireland OpCo Designated Activity Company - Profit Participating Note (3)
 
Equity/Other
 

 
3,250

 

 
(166
)
 

 
166

 
3,250

Kahala US OpCo LLC
 
Senior Secured First Lien Debt
 
265

 
2,604

 
86

 

 

 

 
2,690

Kahala US OpCo LLC - Class A Preferred Units
 
Equity/Other
 
1

 
4,136

 

 
(250
)
 

 
2,614

 
6,500

Park Ave RE Holdings, LLC (2)
 
Subordinated Debt
 
3,515

 
35,192

 
2,000

 

 

 

 
37,192

Park Ave RE Holdings, LLC (2) - Common Shares
 
Equity/Other
 

 
8,115

 

 
(420
)
 

 
110

 
7,805

Park Ave RE Holdings, LLC (2) - Preferred Shares
 
Equity/Other
 
1,537

 
23,645

 

 

 

 

 
23,645

  Total Control Investments
 
 
 
$
22,429

 
$
306,382

 
$
16,788

 
$
(27,536
)
 
$

 
$
(21,471
)
 
$
274,163

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Affiliate Investments
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
B&M CLO 2014-1, LTD. Subordinated Notes
 
Collateralized Securities
 
$
1,569

 
$
19,169

 
$

 
$
(4,010
)
 
$

 
$
1,149

 
$
16,308

CVP Cascade CLO, LTD. Subordinated Notes
 
Collateralized Securities
 
1,195

 
11,114

 

 
(3,338
)
 

 
(280
)
 
7,496

CVP Cascade CLO-2, LTD. Subordinated Notes
 
Collateralized Securities
 
918

 
12,216

 

 
(4,182
)
 

 
1,582

 
9,616

Danish CRJ LTD.
 
Senior Secured First Lien Debt
 

 
20

 

 
(13
)
 

 
(7
)
 

Danish CRJ LTD.
 
Equity/Other
 

 
1,034

 

 

 

 
(380
)
 
654

Fifth Street Senior Loan Fund LLC 2015-1A Class F
 
Collateralized Securities
 
663

 
8,523

 
121

 

 

 
(33
)
 
8,611

Fifth Street Senior Loan Fund I, LLC - 2015-1A Subordinated Notes
 
Collateralized Securities
 
2,009

 
23,566

 

 
(3,612
)
 

 
1,738

 
21,692

Figueroa CLO 2014-1, LTD. Subordinated Notes
 
Collateralized Securities
 
1,051

 
16,112

 

 
(3,302
)
 

 
2,535

 
15,345

MidOcean Credit CLO II, LLC
 
Collateralized Securities
 
2,160

 
23,603

 

 
(3,501
)
 

 
3,093

 
23,195

MidOcean Credit CLO III, LLC
 
Collateralized Securities
 
2,830

 
23,748

 

 
(3,894
)
 

 
4,251

 
24,105

MidOcean Credit CLO IV, LLC
 
Collateralized Securities
 
1,957

 
14,212

 

 
(1,905
)
 

 
3,014

 
15,321

NMFC Senior Loan Program I, LLC
 
Equity/Other
 
5,800

 
45,994

 

 

 

 
333

 
46,327

NewStar Arlington Senior Loan Program LLC Subordinated Notes
 
Collateralized Securities
 
3,485

 
24,461

 

 
(2,885
)
 

 
3,047

 
24,623

Ocean Trails CLO V, LTD.
 
Collateralized Securities
 
2,999

 
25,957

 

 
(2,570
)
 

 
3,332

 
26,719


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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF AMERICA
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts, percentages and as otherwise indicated)
For the period ended September 30, 2016
(Unaudited)

Portfolio Company (1)
 
Type of Asset
 
Amount of dividends and interest included in income
 
Beginning Fair Value at December 31, 2015
 
Gross additions
 
Gross reductions
 
Realized Gain/(Loss)
 
Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) (5)
 
Fair Value at September 30, 2016
OFSI Fund VI, Ltd. Subordinated Notes
 
Collateralized Securities
 
1,846

 
20,205

 

 
(4,344
)
 

 
1,349

 
17,210

PennantPark Credit Opportunities Fund II, LP
 
Equity/Other
 
484

 
9,082

 

 
(1,614
)
 
180

 
(542
)
 
7,106

Related Fee Agreements (4)
 
Collateralized Securities
 
1,130

 
11,679

 

 
(1,610
)
 

 
(302
)
 
9,767

South Grand MM CLO I, LLC
 
Equity/Other
 
1,618

 
29,155

 

 

 

 
(417
)
 
28,738

Silver Spring CLO, Ltd.
 
Collateralized Securities
 
(91
)
 
12,269

 

 
(2,441
)
 

 
(1,446
)
 
8,382

THL Credit Greenway Fund II LLC
 
Equity/Other
 
740

 
16,910

 

 
(2,854
)
 

 
(1,019
)
 
13,037

WhiteHorse VIII, Ltd. CLO Subordinated Notes
 
Collateralized Securities
 
1,573

 
13,955

 

 
(4,289
)
 

 
1,112

 
10,778

Total Affiliate Investments
 
 
 
$
33,936

 
$
362,984

 
$
121

 
$
(50,364
)
 
$
180

 
$
22,109

 
$
335,030

Total Control & Affiliate Investments
 
 
 
$
56,365

 
$
669,366

 
$
16,909

 
$
(77,900
)
 
$
180

 
$
638

 
$
609,193

______________________________________________________
(1) 
The principal amount and ownership detail are shown in the consolidated schedules of investments.
(2) 
This investment is deemed significant under the SEC Rule 4-08(g). As of September 30, 2016, Park Ave RE Holdings LLC had total assets and liabilities of approximately $136.8 million and $110.5 million, respectively. Total revenue and net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 were approximately $10.0 million and $1.4 million, respectively.
(3) 
This investment is deemed significant under the SEC Rules 3-09 and 4-08(g). As of September 30, 2016, Kahala Ireland OpCo Designated Activity Company had total assets and liabilities of approximately $473.8 million and $471.8 million, respectively. Total revenue and net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 were approximately $76.1 million and $4.6 million, respectively.
(4) 
Not all Related Fee Agreements shown on the Consolidated Schedules of Investments are Affiliated Investments.
(5) 
Gross of deferred taxes.
    
In addition, the Company has determined that it must include audited financial statements of Kahala Ireland OpCo Limited because it is a controlled investment and is required to do so under Rule 3-09. The audited financial statements were attached to the Company's 2015 Annual Report on Form 10-K as Exhibit 99.1.

The following table presents the Schedule of Investments and Advances to Affiliates as of December 31, 2015:
Portfolio Company (1)
 
Type of Asset
 
Amount of dividends and interest included in income
 
Beginning Fair Value at December 31, 2014
 
Gross additions
 
Gross reductions
 
Realized Gain/(Loss)
 
Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) (3)
 
Fair Value at December 31, 2015
Control Investments
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Integrity Nutraceuticals Inc.
 
Senior Secured First Lien Debt
 
$
2,012

 
$
29,150

 
$
7,636

 
$
(932
)
 
$
14

 
$
(6,137
)
 
$
29,731

HIG Integrity Nutraceuticals
 
Equity/Other
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Integrity Nutraceuticals
 
Equity/Other
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kahala US OpCo LLC
 
Senior Secured First Lien Debt
 
354

 
7,131

 
2,114

 
(6,641
)
 

 

 
2,604

Kahala Ireland OpCo Limited
 
Senior Secured First Lien Debt
 
13,500

 
47,843

 
122,438

 

 

 

 
170,281

Kahala Ireland OpCo Limited - Common Equity
 
Equity/Other
 

 
5,275

 

 

 

 
24,153

 
29,428

Kahala Ireland OpCo Limited - Profit Participating Note
 
Equity/Other
 

 
1,625

 
1,625

 
(148
)
 

 
148

 
3,250

Kahala US OpCo LLC
 
Equity/Other
 

 
7,500

 

 
(1,770
)
 
(65
)
 
(1,529
)
 
4,136

Park Ave RE Holdings, LLC (2)
 
Subordinated Debt
 
2,585

 
6,107

 
29,085

 

 

 

 
35,192

Park Ave RE Holdings, LLC (2) - Common Shares
 
Equity/Other
 

 
5,551

 
595

 
(1,237
)
 

 
3,206

 
8,115


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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF AMERICA
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts, percentages and as otherwise indicated)
For the period ended September 30, 2016
(Unaudited)

Park Ave RE Holdings, LLC (2) - Preferred Shares
 
Equity/Other
 
885

 
7,809

 
15,836

 

 

 

 
23,645

  Total Control Investments
 
 
 
$
19,336

 
$
117,991

 
$
179,329

 
$
(10,728
)
 
$
(51
)
 
$
19,841

 
$
306,382

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Affiliate Investments
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
B&M CLO 2014-1, LTD. Subordinated Notes
 
Collateralized Securities
 
$
1,558

 
$
31,280

 
$

 
$
(7,919
)
 
$

 
$
(4,192
)
 
$
19,169

CVP Cascade CLO, LTD. Subordinated Notes
 
Collateralized Securities
 
(1,980
)
 
22,553

 

 
(8,396
)
 

 
(3,043
)
 
11,114

CVP Cascade CLO-2, LTD. Subordinated Notes
 
Collateralized Securities
 
(1,397
)
 
26,479

 

 
(8,925
)
 

 
(5,338
)
 
12,216

Danish CRJ LTD.
 
Senior Secured First Lien Debt
 
26

 
181

 

 
(161
)
 

 

 
20

Danish CRJ LTD.
 
Equity/Other
 

 
260

 

 

 

 
774

 
1,034

Fifth Street Senior Loan Fund LLC 2015-1A Class F
 
Equity/Other
 
877

 

 
8,938

 

 

 
(415
)
 
8,523

Fifth Street Senior Loan Fund I, LLC - 2015-1A Subordinated Notes
 
Collateralized Securities
 
4,005

 

 
27,486

 
(747
)
 

 
(3,173
)
 
23,566

Figueroa CLO 2014-1, LTD. Subordinated Notes
 
Collateralized Securities
 
859

 
27,128

 

 
(3,405
)
 

 
(7,611
)
 
16,112

MidOcean Credit CLO II, LLC
 
Collateralized Securities
 
2,577

 
33,712

 

 
(5,305
)
 

 
(4,804
)
 
23,603

MCF CLO V Warehouse LLC
 
Equity/Other
 
2,501

 

 
23,486

 
(23,239
)
 
(247
)
 

 

MidOcean Credit CLO III, LLC
 
Collateralized Securities
 
3,684

 
36,120

 

 
(6,290
)
 

 
(6,082
)
 
23,748

MidOcean Credit CLO IV, LLC - Warehouse
 
Collateralized Securities
 

 
18,500

 

 
(18,700
)
 
200

 

 

MidOcean Credit CLO IV, LLC
 
Collateralized Securities
 
3,549

 

 
18,500

 
(851
)
 

 
(3,437
)
 
14,212

NMFC Senior Loan Program I, LLC
 
Equity/Other
 
6,808

 
49,371

 

 

 

 
(3,377
)
 
45,994

NewStar Arlington Senior Loan Program LLC Subordinated Notes
 
Collateralized Securities
 
6,435

 
30,474

 

 
(2,314
)
 

 
(3,699
)
 
24,461

Ocean Trails CLO V, LTD.
 
Collateralized Securities
 
3,927

 
34,607

 

 
(4,352
)
 

 
(4,298
)
 
25,957

OFSI Fund VI, Ltd. Subordinated Notes
 
Collateralized Securities
 
1,318

 
32,707

 

 
(8,384
)
 

 
(4,118
)
 
20,205

PennantPark Credit Opportunities Fund II, LP
 
Equity/Other
 
834

 
10,764

 
1,615

 
(3,229
)
 
301

 
(369
)
 
9,082

Related Fee Agreements
 
Collateralized Securities
 

 
15,081

 
1,220

 
(3,514
)
 

 
(1,108
)
 
11,679

South Grand MM CLO I, LLC
 
Collateralized Securities
 
2,690

 
27,744

 
2,880

 
(1,100
)
 
22

 
(391
)
 
29,155

Silver Spring CLO, Ltd.
 
Collateralized Securities
 
(955
)
 
27,398

 

 
(7,416
)
 

 
(7,713
)
 
12,269

THL Credit Greenway Fund II LLC
 
Equity/Other
 
1,482

 
18,877

 
230

 
(2,412
)
 

 
215

 
16,910

WhiteHorse VIII, Ltd. CLO Subordinated Notes
 
Collateralized Securities
 
817

 
27,570

 

 
(7,017
)
 

 
(6,598
)
 
13,955

Total Affiliate Investments
 
 
 
$
39,615

 
$
470,806

 
$
84,355

 
$
(123,676
)
 
$
276

 
$
(68,777
)
 
$
362,984

Total Control & Affiliate Investments
 
 
 
$
58,951

 
$
588,797

 
$
263,684

 
$
(134,404
)
 
$
225

 
$
(48,936
)
 
$
669,366


______________________________________________________
(1) 
The principal amount and ownership detail are shown in the consolidated schedules of investments.
(2) 
This investment is deemed significant under the SEC Rule 4-08(g). As of December 31, 2015, Park Ave RE Holdings LLC had total assets and liabilities of approximately $104.7 million and $79.5 million, respectively. Total revenue and net income for the year ended December 31, 2015 were approximately $5.8 million and $0.7 million, respectively.
(3) 
Gross of deferred taxes.







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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF AMERICA
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts, percentages and as otherwise indicated)
For the period ended September 30, 2016
(Unaudited)

Note 15 – Subsequent Events

The Company has evaluated subsequent events through the filing of this Form 10-Q and determined that there have been no events that have occurred that would require adjustments to the Company’s disclosures in the consolidated financial statements except for the following:

DRIP Sales

From October 1, 2016 to November 1, 2016, the Company made distributions of $26.2 million. These distributions consisted of $15.8 million in cash and 1.2 million shares of common stock issued pursuant to the DRIP. Total gross proceeds from the issuance of shares pursuant to the DRIP were $10.4 million.

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement

On July 19, 2016, American Realty Capital II Advisors, LLC, the parent of the Adviser, entered into a membership interest purchase agreement with a subsidiary of Benefit Street, pursuant to which Benefit Street acquired all of the outstanding limited liability company interests of the Adviser (the “Transaction”).
 
In connection with the Transaction, the Company entered into a New Advisory Agreement with the Adviser, effective as of November 1, 2016, to allow the Adviser to serve as investment adviser to the Company following the closing of the Transaction, which occurred on November 1, 2016. The New Advisory Agreement was approved by the Company’s stockholders at a special meeting on October 28, 2016.
 
The New Advisory Agreement may be terminated by either party on 60 days’ written notice. The New Advisory Agreement will continue in effect for an initial period of two years and thereafter will continue in effect from year to year if such continuance is approved at least annually by both (a) the vote of the Company’s board of directors or the vote of a majority of the Company’s outstanding voting securities and (b) the vote of a majority of the board of directors who are not interested persons (as defined in the 1940 Act). All material terms of the New Advisory Agreement, which will have an initial term of two (2) years, are substantially similar in all material respects to the Existing Advisory Agreement.
 
A more detailed description of the terms of the New Advisory Agreement was previously reported on the Company’s Definitive Proxy Statement filed with the Securities Exchange Commission on September 16, 2016.

Pursuant to an administration agreement, ARC Advisory, a wholly-owned subsidiary of AR Global Investments, LLC, previously furnished the Company with, among other things, office facilities, equipment, clerical, bookkeeping and record keeping services (the “ARC Administration Agreement”). In addition, ARC Advisory assisted the Company in determining and publishing its net asset value and the filing of its tax returns. In connection with the closing of the Transaction, the Company terminated the ARC Administration Agreement and entered into a new administration agreement with Benefit Street on November 1, 2016 (the “New Administration Agreement”). In connection with the New Administration Agreement, Benefit Street will provide the Company with office facilities and administrative services previously provided by ARC Advisory.

In connection with the closing of the Transaction on November 1, 2016, an affiliate of Benefit Street purchased $10.0 million of the Company’s common stock based on the Company’s net asset value per share in a private placement (the “Private Placement”) in reliance on Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

On November 7, 2016, the Company issued approximately 1.2 million shares of the Company’s common stock as a result of the Private Placement.





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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the accompanying consolidated financial statements of Business Development Corporation of America and the notes thereto, and other financial information included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. We are externally managed by our adviser, BDCA Adviser, LLC (the "Adviser").

The forward-looking statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q may include statements as to:
our future operating results;
our business prospects and the prospects of our portfolio companies;
the impact of the investments that we expect to make;
the ability of our portfolio companies to achieve their objectives;
our expected financings and investments;
the adequacy of our cash resources and working capital;
the timing of cash flows, if any, from the operations of our portfolio companies;
our repurchase of shares;
actual and potential conflicts of interest with our Adviser and its affiliates;
the dependence of our future success on the general economy and its effect on the industries in which we invest;
the ability to qualify and maintain our qualification as a regulated investment company (“RIC”) and a business development company (“BDC”);
the timing, form and amount of any dividend distributions;
the impact of fluctuations in interest rates on our business;
the valuation of any investments in portfolio companies, particularly those having no liquid trading market; and
our ability to recover unrealized losses.

In addition, words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “expect” and “intend” indicate a forward-looking statement, although not all forward-looking statements include these words. The forward-looking statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q involve risks and uncertainties. Our actual results could differ materially from those implied or expressed in the forward-looking statements for any reason, including the factors discussed in Part I, Item 1A. “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K. Other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include:
changes in the economy;
risks associated with possible disruption in our operations or the economy generally due to terrorism or natural disasters; and
future changes in laws or regulations and conditions in our operating areas.

You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements made in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q relate only to events as of the date on which the statements are made. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Overview

We are a specialty finance company incorporated in Maryland in May 2010. We are an externally managed, non-diversified closed-end investment company that has elected to be treated as a BDC under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act") and is applying the guidance of Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 946, "Financial Services - Investment Companies" ("ASC 946").

Our investment objective is to generate both current income and to a lesser extent long-term capital appreciation through debt and equity investments. We invest primarily in first and second lien senior secured loans and mezzanine debt issued by middle market companies. We define middle market companies as those with annual revenues between $10 million and $1 billion. We may also purchase interests in loans through secondary market transactions in the "over-the-counter" market for institutional loans. First and second lien secured loans generally are senior debt instruments that rank ahead of subordinated

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debt and equity in bankruptcy priority and are generally secured by liens on the operating assets of a borrower which may include inventory, receivables, plant, property and equipment. Mezzanine debt is subordinated to senior loans and is generally unsecured. We may invest in the equity and junior debt tranches of collateralized loan obligation investment vehicles ("Collateralized Securities"). Structurally, Collateralized Securities are entities that are formed to manage a portfolio of senior secured loans made to companies whose debt is rated below investment grade or, in limited circumstances, unrated. The senior secured loans within these Collateralized Securities meet specified credit and diversity criteria and are subject to concentration limitations in order to create a diverse investment portfolio. We expect that each investment will generally range between approximately 0.5% to 3.0% of our total assets. In most cases, companies to whom we provide customized financing solutions will be privately held at the time we invest in them.
    
Significant Accounting Estimates and Critical Accounting Policies
 
Our consolidated financial statements are prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”), which requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Critical accounting policies are those that require the application of management’s most difficult, subjective, or complex judgments, often because of the need to make estimates about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain and that may change in subsequent periods. In preparing the consolidated financial statements, management has made estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. In preparing the consolidated financial statements, management has utilized available information, including our past history, industry standards and the current economic environment, among other factors, in forming its estimates and judgments, giving due consideration to materiality. Actual results may differ from these estimates. In addition, other companies may utilize different estimates, which may impact the comparability of our results of operations to those of companies in similar businesses. As our expected operating plans occur we will describe additional critical accounting policies in the notes to our consolidated financial statements in addition to those discussed below.

Set forth below is a summary of the significant accounting estimates and critical accounting policies that management believes are important to the preparation of our consolidated financial statements. Certain of our accounting estimates are particularly important for an understanding of our financial position and results of operations and require the application of significant judgment by our management. As a result, these estimates are subject to a degree of uncertainty. These significant accounting estimates include:

Valuation of Portfolio Investments

Portfolio investments are reported on the consolidated statements of assets and liabilities at fair value. On a quarterly basis the Adviser performs an analysis of each investment to assist the board of directors in its determination of fair value as follows:

Securities for which market quotations are readily available on an exchange are valued at the reported closing price on the valuation date. We may also obtain quotes with respect to certain of our investments from pricing services or brokers or dealers in order to value assets. When doing so, we determine whether the quote obtained is readily available according to U.S. GAAP to determine the fair value of the security. If determined readily available, we use the quote obtained.

Investments without a readily determined market value are primarily valued using a market approach, an income approach, or both approaches, as appropriate. The market approach uses prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets or liabilities (including a business). The income approach uses valuation techniques to convert future amounts (for example, cash flows or earnings) to a single present amount discounted). The measurement is based on the value indicated by current market expectations about those future amounts. In following these approaches, the types of factors that the Adviser 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, security covenants, call protection provisions, information rights, the nature and realizable value of any collateral, the portfolio company's 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, M&A comparables, and enterprise values, among other factors. When available, broker quotations and/or quotations provided by pricing services are considered as an input in the valuation process.

For an investment in an investment fund that does not have a readily determinable fair value, the Adviser measures the fair value of the investment predominately based on the net asset value per share of the investment fund if the net asset value of

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the investment fund is calculated in a manner consistent with the measurement principles of FASB ASC 946, as of our measurement date. The value of our total return swap agreement ("TRS") was primarily based on the increase or decrease in the value of the loans underlying the TRS, as determined by Citi based upon indicative pricing by an independent third-party pricing service.

For investments in Collateralized Securities, the Adviser models both the assets and liabilities of each Collateralized Securities' capital structure. The model uses a waterfall engine to store the collateral data, generate collateral cash flows from the assets, and distribute the cash flows to the liability structure based on the priority of payments. The waterfall cash flows are discounted using rates that incorporate risk factors such as default risk, recovery risk, prepayment risk, reinvestment risk, and interest rate risk, among others. In addition, the Adviser considers broker quotations and/or quotations provided by pricing services as an input to determining fair value when available.

With respect to investments for which market quotations are not readily available, the Adviser undertakes a multi-step valuation process each quarter, as described below:

Each portfolio company or investment will be valued by the Adviser, potentially with assistance from one or more independent valuation firms engaged by our board of directors;
 
The independent valuation firm(s), if involved, will conduct independent appraisals and make an independent assessment of the value of each investment; and

Our board of directors determines the fair value of each investment, in good faith, based on the input of our Adviser, independent valuation firm (to the extent applicable) and the audit committee of our board of directors.

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

Investment Advisory and Administration Agreements

Pursuant to the Investment Advisory Agreement we have with the Adviser, we pay the Adviser a fee for its services consisting of two components - a management fee and an incentive fee. The management fee is calculated at an annual rate of 1.5% of our average gross assets and is payable quarterly in arrears.

The incentive fee consists of two parts. The first part is referred to as the subordinated incentive fee on income.

On June 23, 2016, we, pursuant to an affirmative vote of stockholders at our 2016 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, entered into the Third Amended and Restated Advisory and Management Services Agreement (the “Existing Advisory Agreement”) between us and our investment adviser, BDCA Adviser, LLC (the “Adviser”). The Existing Advisory Agreement amends the manner in which the income incentive fee payable by us to the Adviser is earned and calculated. Specifically, under the Existing Advisory Agreement, the hurdle rate required for the Adviser to earn, and be paid, the income incentive fee is expressed as a percentage of our net assets rather than “Adjusted Capital” (as defined below), as it was previously calculated under the then-existing advisory and management services agreement (the “Prior Advisory Agreement”).
    
Under the Existing Advisory Agreement, the applicable percentages related to the incentive fee on income, including the hurdle rate, remain the same as those in the Prior Advisory Agreement. Accordingly, the incentive fee on income will be calculated and payable quarterly in arrears and equal 20.0% of pre-incentive fee net investment income for the immediately preceding quarter, subject to a hurdle rate, expressed as a rate of return on our net assets, equal to 1.75% per quarter, or an annualized hurdle rate of 7.0%.
    

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The Prior Advisory Agreement defined “Adjusted Capital” to mean the amount of money received from sales of our common stock (including reinvested dividends) minus distributions paid to stockholders and amounts paid for share repurchases pursuant to our share repurchase program.

The second part of the incentive fee, referred to as the incentive fee on capital gains, is an incentive fee on capital gains earned on liquidated investments from the portfolio and is determined and payable in arrears as of the end of each calendar year (or upon termination of the Existing Advisory Agreement). This fee equals 20.0% of our incentive fee capital gains, which equals our realized capital gains on a cumulative basis from inception, calculated as of the end of each calendar year, computed net of all realized capital losses and unrealized capital depreciation on a cumulative basis, less the aggregate amount of any previously paid capital gain incentive fees. Realized gains received from loans underlying the TRS we had with Citi were not included for purposes of evaluating the incentive fee on capital gains.
 
We have entered into the Amended and Restated Administration Servicing Agreement and the Amended and Restated Accounting Servicing Agreement with US Bancorp Fund Services, LLC (the “Administrator”). The Administrator provides services, such as accounting, financial reporting and compliance support, necessary to operate. On August 13, 2012, we entered into a custody agreement with U.S. Bank National Association (“U.S. Bank”). Under the custody agreement, U.S. Bank holds all of our portfolio securities and cash for certain of our subsidiaries, and transfers such securities or cash pursuant to our instructions. The custody agreement is terminable by either party, without penalty, on not less than ninety days prior notice to the other party. Realty Capital Securities, LLC (the "Former Dealer Manager") served as the dealer manager of our IPO until May 2015, when we terminated our offering. RCS Capital Corporation ("RCAP"), the parent company of the Former Dealer Manager and certain of its affiliates that provided services to us, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in January 2016, prior to which it was also under common control with our Sponsor. In May 2016, RCAP and its affiliated debtors emerged from bankruptcy under the new name, Aretec Group, Inc.

On February 9, 2016, we and ARC Advisory Services, LLC (“ARC Advisory”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of our Sponsor, entered into an agreement pursuant to which ARC Advisory provides us with administrative services necessary for our operation (the “ARC Administration Agreement”). Pursuant to the ARC Administration Agreement, ARC Advisory provides us with, among other things, office facilities, equipment, clerical, bookkeeping and record keeping services. In addition, ARC Advisory assists us in determining and publishing our net asset value and the filing of our tax returns. We will reimburse ARC Advisory for the costs and expenses incurred by ARC Advisory in performing its obligations pursuant to the ARC Administration Agreement.

American Realty Capital II Advisors, LLC (the “Seller”), a Delaware limited liability company and a wholly owned subsidiary of AR Global, our Sponsor, informed us that on July 19, 2016, the Seller entered into a membership interest purchase agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with BSP Acquisition I, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Purchaser”), a subsidiary of Benefit Street Partners L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company and the credit investment arm of Providence Equity Partners L.L.C. (“Benefit Street”). The Purchase Agreement provides, among other things, that the Seller would sell 100% of the issued and outstanding membership interests in the Adviser, a Delaware limited liability company and wholly owned subsidiary of the Seller, to the Purchaser.
 
If the transaction contemplated by the Purchase Agreement (the “Transaction”) is consummated, then it is expected to constitute an “assignment” (within the meaning of the 1940 Act) of the Existing Advisory Agreement. An assignment of the Existing Advisory Agreement would result in the termination of the Existing Advisory Agreement in accordance with its terms. A special committee comprised solely of our independent directors (the “Special Committee”) is responsible for the review and approval of the new investment advisory agreement with the Adviser (the "New Advisory Agreement") that would go into effect if the Transaction is completed, subject to approval by our stockholders as required by the 1940 Act (the “Stockholder Approval”). On August 12, 2016, our board of directors, including the members of the Special Committee, met in person and heard a further presentation from Benefit Street, discussed the Transaction and its possible effects on the Company, and evaluated the New Advisory Agreement. Senior officers of the Adviser and Benefit Street were present to answer questions from the board of directors. The board of directors, including all the members of the Special Committee, unanimously approved the New Advisory Agreement on August 12, 2016. See “Note 15 - Subsequent Events” for additional information regarding the closing of the Transaction, which occurred on November 1, 2016.

Income Taxes

We have elected to be treated for federal income tax purposes, and intend to qualify thereafter, as a RIC under Subchapter M of the Code. Generally, a RIC is exempt from federal income taxes if it distributes at least 90% of its ‘‘investment company taxable income,’’ as defined in the Code, each year. Distributions declared prior to the filing of the previous year's tax return and paid up to one year after the current tax year can be carried back to the prior tax year for

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determining the distributions paid in such tax year. We intend to distribute sufficient distributions to maintain our RIC status each year. We may also be subject to federal excise taxes of 4%.

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, without regard to unrealized appreciation or depreciation previously recognized. Net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation reflects the change in portfolio investment values during the reporting period, including any reversal of previously recorded unrealized appreciation or depreciation, when gains or losses are realized.

See Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements for a description of other accounting policies and recently issued accounting pronouncements.

Portfolio and Investment Activity

During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, we made $376.2 million of investments in new and existing portfolio companies and had $462.4 million in aggregate amount of exits and repayments, resulting in net repayments of $86.2 million for the period. The portfolio composition by loan market at fair value consisted of 77.1% Middle Market (1), 3.8% Large Corporate (2), and 19.1% Other (3) investments. In addition, the total portfolio of debt investments at fair value consisted of 93.0% bearing variable interest rates and 7.0% bearing fixed interest rates.
______________
(1) Middle market represents companies whose annual revenues are between $10 million and $1 billion.
(2) Large corporate represents companies whose annual revenues are in excess of $1 billion.
(3) Other represents collateralized securities and equity investments.

Our portfolio composition, based on fair value at September 30, 2016 was as follows:
 
September 30, 2016
 
Percentage of
Total Portfolio
 
Weighted Average Current Yield for Total Portfolio (1)
Senior Secured First Lien Debt
64.8
%
 
8.8
%
Senior Secured Second Lien Debt
12.4

 
10.8

Subordinated Debt
3.7

 
13.4

Collateralized Securities (2)
10.9

 
13.6

Equity/Other
8.2

 
N/A

Total
100.0
%
 
9.9
%
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(1) Excludes the effect of the amortization or accretion of loan premiums or discounts.
(2) Weighted average current yield for Collateralized Securities is based on the estimation of effective yield to expected maturity for each security as calculated in accordance with ASC Topic 325-40-35, Beneficial Interests in Securitized Financial Assets (see Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies).

During the year ended December 31, 2015, we made $1.2 billion of investments in new and existing portfolio companies and had $0.7 billion in aggregate amount of exits and repayments, resulting in net investments of $0.5 billion for the period. The portfolio composition by loan market consisted of 80.4% Middle Market (1), 3.7% Large Corporate (2), and 15.9% Other (3) investments. In addition, the total portfolio of debt investments consisted of 91.2% bearing variable interest rates and 8.8% bearing fixed interest rates.
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(1) Middle market represents companies whose annual revenues are between $10 million and $1 billion.
(2) Large corporate represents companies whose annual revenues are in excess of $1 billion.
(3) Other represents collateralized securities and equity investments.


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Our portfolio composition, based on fair value at December 31, 2015 was as follows:
 
December 31, 2015
 
Percentage of
Total Portfolio
 
Weighted Average Current Yield for Total Portfolio (1)
Senior Secured First Lien Debt
60.8
%
 
8.8
%
Senior Secured Second Lien Debt
15.1

 
10.4

Subordinated Debt
4.0

 
13.6

Collateralized Securities (2)
11.3

 
11.3

Equity/Other
8.8

 
N/A

Total
100.0
%
 
9.6
%
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(1) Excludes the effect of the amortization or accretion of loan premiums or discounts.
(2) Weighted average current yield for Collateralized Securities is based on the estimation of effective yield to expected maturity for each security as calculated in accordance with ASC Topic 325-40-35, Beneficial Interests in Securitized Financial Assets (see Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies).

Portfolio Asset Quality

Our Adviser employs an investment rating system to categorize our investments. In addition to various risk management and monitoring tools, our Adviser grades the credit risk of all debt investments on a scale of 1 to 5 no less frequently than quarterly. This system is intended primarily to reflect the underlying risk of a portfolio debt investment relative to the inherent risk at the time the original debt investment was made (i.e., at the time of acquisition), although it may also take into account under certain circumstances the performance of the portfolio company's business, the collateral coverage of the investment and other relevant factors.
 Loan Rating
 
Summary Description
1
  
Debt investment exceeding fundamental performance expectations and/or capital gain expected. Trends and risk factors since the time of investment are favorable.
 
 
2
  
Performing consistent with expectations and a full return of principal and interest expected. Trends and risk factors are neutral to favorable. All investments are initially rated a “2”.
 
 
3
  
Performing debt investment requiring closer monitoring. Trends and risk factors show some deterioration.
 
 
4
  
Underperforming debt investment. Some loss of interest or dividend expected, but still expecting a positive return on investment. Trends and risk factors are negative.
 
 
5
  
Underperforming debt investment with expected loss of interest and some principal.

The weighted average risk ratings of our investments based on fair value was 2.19 and 2.19 as of September 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively. As of September 30, 2016, we had six portfolio companies, which represented six portfolio investments, on non-accrual status. These investments had a total principal of $137.0 million and a total fair value of $56.6 million, which represented 5.4% and 2.6%, respectively, of our portfolio as of September 30, 2016. We are currently evaluating potential value recovery alternatives for these investments. As of December 31, 2015, we had three portfolio companies, which represented three portfolio investments, on non-accrual status. These investments had a total principal of $51.9 million and a total fair value of $33.0 million, which represented 2.0% and 1.4%, respectively, of our portfolio as of December 31, 2015.





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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Operating results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, and September 30, 2015 was as follows:
 
For the Three Months Ended September 30,
 
For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
Total investment income
$
62,239

 
$
51,974

 
$
176,729

 
$
157,530

Total expenses net of expense waivers
29,534

 
20,479

 
82,824

 
60,924

Income tax expense, including excise tax
1,140

 

 
1,140

 

Net investment (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interests
5

 
5

 
15

 
(6
)
Net investment income
$
31,560

 
$
31,490

 
$
92,750

 
$
96,612


 Investment Income

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, total investment income was $62.2 million and $176.7 million, respectively, and was primarily attributable to interest income from investments in portfolio companies with an average portfolio fair value of $2.3 billion and a weighted average current yield of 9.9%. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, total investment income was $52.0 million and $157.5 million, respectively, and was primarily attributable to interest income from investments in portfolio companies with an average portfolio fair value of $2.1 billion and a weighted average current yield of 10.2%.

Operating Expenses

The composition of our operating expenses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and September 30, 2015 was as follows:

 
For the Three Months Ended September 30,
 
For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
Management fees
$
9,544

 
$
9,425

 
$
28,549

 
$
26,462

Subordinated income incentive fees
7,890

 

 
14,769

 
10,144

Interest and credit facility financing expenses
9,168

 
7,565

 
27,944

 
17,422

Professional fees
1,745

 
1,972

 
4,978

 
5,310

Other general and administrative
627

 
1,177

 
5,188

 
4,229

Administrative services
203

 
270

 
656

 
679

Insurance
55

 
51

 
165

 
156

Directors fees
302

 
19

 
575

 
56

Operating expenses before expense waivers
29,534

 
20,479

 
82,824

 
64,458

Waiver of management and incentive fees

 

 

 
(3,534
)
Total operating expenses net of expense waivers
$
29,534

 
$
20,479

 
$
82,824

 
$
60,924


For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, we incurred $9.5 million and $28.5 million, respectively, of management fees, of which the Adviser did not waive any such fees. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, we incurred $7.9 million and $14.8 million, respectively, of incentive fees, of which the Adviser did not waive any such fees.

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, we incurred $9.4 million and $26.5 million, respectively, of management fees, of which the Adviser did not waive any such fees. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, we incurred zero and $10.1 million, respectively, of incentive fees, of which the Adviser waived zero and $3.5 million, respectively.

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For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, we incurred interest and credit facility financing expenses of $9.2 million and $27.9 million, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015, we incurred interest and credit facility financing expenses of $7.6 million and $17.4 million, respectively. Interest and credit facility financing expenses are comprised of interest expense, non-usage fees, amortization of deferred financing costs and amortization of discount if applicable related to the Wells Fargo Credit Facility, Deutsche Bank Credit Facility, Citi Credit Facility, UBS Credit Facility and Unsecured Notes. The increase in interest and credit facility financing expenses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 as compared to the same periods in 2015 is a result of an increase in the weighted average interest rate as well as an increase in the average debt outstanding.
    
We have entered into the Expense Support Agreement with our Adviser, whereby the Adviser may pay up to 100% of all of our operating expenses (“Expense Support Payment”) for any period beginning November 4, 2011, the date our prior registration statement on Form N-2 was declared effective and continuing until we and the Adviser mutually agree otherwise. The Expense Support Payments for any month shall be paid to us by the Adviser in any combination of cash or other immediately available funds, and/or offsets against amounts due from us to the Adviser. For the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, no Expense Support Payments were made by our Adviser.

Net Realized Gain and Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments (dollars in thousands):

 
For the Three Months Ended September 30,
 
For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
Net realized gain (loss) from investments
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   Control investments
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
(65
)
   Affiliate investments

 
27

 
180

 
227

   Non-control/non-affiliate investments
1,289

 
1,322

 
3,513

 
3,146

Total net realized gain from investments
1,289

 
1,349

 
3,693

 
3,308

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, net of deferred taxes
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   Control investments
(20,373
)
 
1,049

 
(22,369
)
 
1,898

   Affiliate investments
6,231

 
(28,245
)
 
22,109

 
(58,063
)
   Non-control/non-affiliate investments
(26,066
)
 
(25,013
)
 
(48,994
)
 
(30,836
)
Total net change in unrealized depreciation on investments, net of deferred taxes
(40,208
)
 
(52,209
)
 
(49,254
)
 
(87,001
)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) attributable to non-controlling interests
612

 
53

 
1,296

 
(46
)
Net realized and unrealized loss on investments
$
(38,307
)
 
$
(50,807
)
 
$
(44,265
)
 
$
(83,739
)

Net realized and unrealized loss on investments, net of deferred taxes, resulted in a net loss of $(38.3) million and $(44.3) million, respectively, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 compared to a net realized and unrealized loss of $(50.8) million and $(83.7) million, respectively for the same periods in 2015. We look at net realized gains and change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) together, as movement in unrealized appreciation or depreciation can be the result of realizations.

The net realized and unrealized loss for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 was primarily driven by the unrealized depreciation on our Senior Secured First Lien Debt and Common Equity investments. The net realized and unrealized loss for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 was primarily driven by the unrealized depreciation of $(24.0) million and $(56.8) million, respectively, across the portfolio of Collateralized Securities investments. In total, we sold or repaid $462.4 million and $578.0 million, respectively, of assets during the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and September 30, 2015.
        
Changes in Net Assets from Operations

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, we recorded a net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations of $(6.7) million and $48.5 million, respectively, versus a net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from

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operations of $(19.3) million and $12.9 million, respectively, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015. For the three months ended September 30, 2016 the decrease is primarily attributable to a net increase in unrealized depreciation in our investments, driven mostly by our Senior Secured First Lien Debt and Common Equity Investments. For the nine months ended September 30, 2016 the increase is primarily attributable to a net increase in unrealized appreciation in our investments, driven mostly by our Collateralized Securities. Based on the weighted average shares of common stock outstanding for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, our per share net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations was $(0.04) and $0.27, respectively, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, versus a net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations of $(0.11) and $0.08, respectively, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015.

Cash Flows

For the nine months ended September 30, 2016, net cash provided by operating activities was $157.7 million. The level of cash flows used in or provided by operating activities is affected by the timing of purchases, redemptions and sales of portfolio investments, among other factors. The increase in cash flows used in operating activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 was primarily due to $462.4 million in sales and repayments of investments, a net increase in unrealized depreciation of $48.4 million, a net increase in net assets of $48.5 million and an increase in unsettled purchases of $3.2 million, offset by cash used in operating activities for purchases of $376.2 million, an increase in unsettled sale proceeds of $15.1 million and payment-in-kind interest of $10.9 million.

Net cash used in financing activities of $91.4 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2016 primarily related to net proceeds from the Wells Fargo Credit Facility, Citi Credit Facility and the UBS Credit Facility of $12.9 million. These inflows were partially offset by payments of stockholder distributions of $73.9 million and repurchases of common stock of $28.2 million.
    
For the nine months ended September 30, 2015, net cash used in operating activities was $210.3 million. The level of cash flows used in or provided by operating activities is affected by the timing of purchases, redemptions and sales of portfolio investments, among other factors. The increase in cash flows used in operating activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 was primarily due to $917.0 million for purchases of investments partially offset by cash provided by operating activities of $578.0 million for sales and repayments of investments. The purchase and sales activity was driven by the increase in investment activity resulting from the equity capital raising and borrowings on our credit facilities.

Net cash provided by financing activities of $316.3 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2015 primarily related to net proceeds from the issuance of common stock of $165.6 million, net proceeds from the Wells Fargo Credit Facility, Deutsche Bank Credit Facility, Citi Credit Facility and UBS Credit Facility of $357.8 million, and net proceeds from the Unsecured Notes of $98.4 million. These inflows were partially offset by principal repayments on debt of $232.8 million and payments of stockholder distributions of $57.0 million.

Recent Developments

DRIP Sales

From October 1, 2016 to November 1, 2016, we made distributions of $26.2 million. These distributions consisted of $15.8 million in cash and 1.2 million shares of common stock issued pursuant to the DRIP. Total gross proceeds from the issuance of shares pursuant to the DRIP were $10.4 million.

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement

On July 19, 2016, American Realty Capital II Advisors, LLC, the parent of the Adviser, entered into a membership interest purchase agreement with a subsidiary of Benefit Street, pursuant to which Benefit Street acquired all of the outstanding limited liability company interests of the Adviser (the “Transaction”).
 
In connection with the Transaction, we entered into a New Advisory Agreement with the Adviser, effective as of November 1, 2016, to allow the Adviser to serve as investment adviser to us following the closing of the Transaction, which occurred on November 1, 2016. The New Advisory Agreement was approved by our stockholders at a special meeting on October 28, 2016.
 
The New Advisory Agreement may be terminated by either party on 60 days’ written notice. The New Advisory Advisory Agreement will continue in effect for an initial period of two years and thereafter will continue in effect from year to

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year if such continuance is approved at least annually by both (a) the vote of our board of directors or the vote of a majority of our outstanding voting securities and (b) the vote of a majority of the board of directors who are not interested persons (as defined in the 1940 Act). All material terms of the New Advisory Agreement, which will have an initial term of two (2) years, are substantially similar in all material respects to the Existing Advisory Agreement.
 
A more detailed description of the terms of the New Advisory Agreement was previously reported on our Definitive Proxy Statement filed with the Securities Exchange Commission on September 16, 2016.

Pursuant to an administration agreement, ARC Advisory, a wholly-owned subsidiary of AR Global Investments, LLC, previously furnished us with, among other things, office facilities, equipment, clerical, bookkeeping and record keeping services (the “ARC Administration Agreement”). In addition, ARC Advisory assisted us in determining and publishing its net asset value and the filing of its tax returns. In connection with the closing of the Transaction, we terminated the ARC Administration Agreement and entered into a new administration agreement with Benefit Street on November 1, 2016 (the “New Administration Agreement”). In connection with the New Administration Agreement, Benefit Street will provide us with office facilities and administrative services previously provided by ARC Advisory.

In connection with the closing of the Transaction on November 1, 2016, an affiliate of Benefit Street purchased $10.0 million of our common stock based on our net asset value per share in a private placement (the “Private Placement”) in reliance on Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

On November 7, 2016, we issued approximately 1.2 million shares of our common stock as a result of the Private Placement.

Liquidity and Capital Resources
 
We generate cash flows from fees, interest and dividends earned from our investments, as well as proceeds from sales of our investments and, previously, from the net proceeds of our continuous public offering. The Registration Statement offering for sale up to $1.5 billion of shares of our common stock (150.0 million shares at an initial offering price of $10.00 per share) (the "Offering"), was declared effective on January 27, 2011. On July 1, 2014, our registration statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-193241) for our follow-on offering (the "Follow-on") was declared effective by the SEC. Simultaneously with the effectiveness of the Follow-on, our IPO terminated. Under the Follow-on, we can offer up to 101,100,000 shares of its common stock. As of September 30, 2016, we had issued 180.9 million shares of our common stock for gross proceeds of $2.0 billion including shares issued to the Sponsor and shares issued under our distribution reinvestment plan ("DRIP").
 
Our principal demands for funds in both the short-term and long-term are for portfolio investments, for the payment of operating expenses, distributions to our investors, repurchases under our share repurchase program, and for the payment of principal and interest on our outstanding indebtedness. We may also from time to time enter into other agreements with third parties whereby third parties will contribute to specific investment opportunities. Items other than investment acquisitions are expected to be met from a combination of the proceeds from the sale of common stock, cash flows from operations, and, during our IPO and Follow-on, reimbursements from the Adviser. We closed the Offering to new investments on April 30, 2015. In order to allow for associated processing time needed, our transfer agent accepted subscriptions in good order dated on or before April 30, 2015 and received no later than June 30, 2015.

We have entered into the Expense Support Agreement with our Adviser, whereby the Adviser may pay the Expense Support Payment for any period beginning on the effective date of the Registration Statement, until we and the Adviser mutually agree otherwise. The purpose of the Expense Support Agreement was to reduce our offering and operating expenses to ensure that we were able to bear a reasonable level of expense in relation to our investment income. The Expense Support Payment for any month shall be paid to us by the Adviser in cash and/or offset against amounts due from us to the Adviser. Operating expenses subject to this agreement include expenses as defined by U.S. GAAP, including, without limitation, advisory fees payable and interest on indebtedness for such period, if any. As of September 30, 2016, the Adviser had made cumulative payments to us for $1.0 million of expenses pursuant to the Expense Support Agreement and none of the cumulative total is eligible for reimbursement. During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Adviser made no payments to us for expenses pursuant to the Expense Support Agreement. See Note 4 - Related Party Transactions and Arrangements - Expense Support Agreement - in our consolidated financial statements included in this report for additional information on this arrangement, including Expense Payments made by our Adviser pursuant to the terms of this agreement and the ability of the Adviser to be reimbursed for Expense Payments made to us.

Other potential future sources of capital include proceeds from secured or unsecured financings from banks or other lenders, proceeds from private offerings, proceeds from the sale of investments and undistributed funds from operations.

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However, our ability to incur additional debt will be dependent on a number of factors, including our degree of leverage, the value of our unencumbered assets and borrowing restrictions that may be imposed by lenders. Our ability to raise proceeds in our public offering will be dependent on a number of factors as well, including general market conditions for BDCs.

We intend to conduct semi-annual tender offers pursuant to our share repurchase program. Our board of directors will consider the following factors, among others, in making its determination regarding whether to cause us to offer to repurchase shares and under what terms:

the effect of such repurchases on our qualification as a RIC (including the consequences of any necessary asset sales);
the liquidity of our assets (including fees and costs associated with disposing of assets);
our investment plans and working capital requirements;
the relative economies of scale with respect to our size;
our history in repurchasing shares or portions thereof; and
the condition of the securities markets.

On March 8, 2016, our board of directors amended our share repurchase program. We will begin to make tender offers on a semi-annual basis, instead of on a quarterly basis as was done previously. We will continue to limit the number of shares to be repurchased in any calendar year to 10% of the weighted average number of shares outstanding in the prior calendar year, or 5.0% at each semi-annual tender offer. In addition, in the event of a stockholder’s death or disability, any repurchases of shares made in connection with a stockholder’s death or disability may be included within the overall limitation imposed on tender offers during the relevant redemption period, which provides that we may limit the number of shares to be repurchased during any redemption period to the number of shares of common stock we are able to repurchase with the proceeds received from the sale of shares of common stock under the DRIP during such redemption period.

In light of the announced proposed strategic sale of the Adviser to a subsidiary of Benefit Street, we announced on July 26, 2016 that it had amended and extended its previously announced tender offer to acquire up to 8,610,409 shares of our common stock at a purchase price equal to $8.86 per share, which represented our net asset value per share at March 31, 2016. The tender offer was due to expire at 11:59 pm, Eastern Time, on July 27, 2016. Our board of directors approved amending the tender offer to: (i) increase the offer to purchase from up to 8,610,409 to up to 17,220,818, which represents 10.0% of the weighted average number of our shares of common stock outstanding as of December 31, 2015, at a price equal to our net asset value per share as of September 30, 2016; and (ii) extend the duration of the tender offer to December 31, 2016. In addition, our board of directors amended our share repurchase program, solely with respect to 2016, to permit an annual tender offer, instead of two semi-annual tender offers. All other provisions of the share repurchase program will continue to apply, including limiting the number of shares to be repurchased in any calendar year to 10% of the weighted average number of shares outstanding in the prior calendar year, and limiting funding for repurchases in any redemption period to proceeds received during that same period through the sale of common stock under our distribution reinvestment plan.
 
Our board of directors approved the amendments and extension of the tender offer and the amendment to the share repurchase program in light of the announced proposed strategic sale of BDCA Adviser to Benefit Street and the required approval of both a special committee, which is comprised of the independent directors of our board of directors, and our stockholders. None of the shares of our common stock previously tendered under the original tender offer were purchased and, as a result of the amendment and extension of the tender offer, all of such shares will remain pending acceptance by us until the expiration of the offer on December 31, 2016 unless withdrawn by a stockholder prior to such date. Any stockholder who has previously tendered shares may withdraw his/her shares at any time prior to the expiration of the offer (including any extension period) by submitting a Notice of Withdrawal to us. The withdrawal process is outlined in Amendment No.1 to our Schedule TO filed with the SEC on July 26, 2016.

Distributions

Our board of directors has authorized, and we have declared, cash distributions payable on a monthly basis to stockholders of record on each day since we commenced operations. Since November 2013, the distribution rate has been $0.002378082 per day, which is equivalent to $0.868 per annum, per share of common stock. In March 2016, our board of directors ratified the existing distribution amount equivalent to $0.868 per annum, and, for calendar year 2016, affirmed a change to the daily distribution amount to $0.002371585 per day per share of common stock, effective January 1, 2016, to accurately reflect that 2016 is a leap year.

The amount of each such distribution will be subject to the discretion of our board of directors and applicable legal restrictions related to the payment of distributions. We will calculate each stockholder’s specific distribution amount for the

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month using record and declaration dates and accrue distributions on the date we accept a subscription for shares of our common stock. The distributions are payable by the fifth day following each month end to stockholders of record at the close of business each day during the prior month.

From time to time, we may also pay interim distributions at the discretion of our board of directors. Our distributions may exceed our earnings, especially during the period before we have substantially invested the proceeds from our IPO. As a result, a portion of the distributions we make may represent a return of capital for tax purposes.

The table below shows the components of the distributions we have declared and/or paid during the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and September 30, 2015. As of September 30, 2016, we had $12.9 million of distributions accrued and unpaid.

 
For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2016
 
2015
Distributions declared
$
116,558

 
$
110,467

Distributions paid
$
116,899

 
$
109,349

Portion of distributions paid in cash
$
73,948

 
$
57,021

Portion of distributions paid in DRIP shares
$
42,951

 
$
52,328


We may fund our cash distributions to stockholders from any sources of funds available to us including expense payments from our Adviser that are subject to reimbursement to it as well as offering proceeds, borrowings, net investment income from operations, capital gains proceeds from the sale of assets and non-capital gains proceeds from the sale of assets. We have not established limits on the amount of funds we may use from available sources to make distributions. Prior to June 30, 2012, a substantial portion of our distributions resulted from Expense Support Payments made by our Adviser that are subject to reimbursement by us within three years from the date such payment obligations were incurred. The purpose of this arrangement could be to avoid such distributions being characterized as returns of capital for U.S. GAAP or tax purposes. Despite this, we may still have distributions which could be characterized as a return of capital for tax purposes. You should understand that any such distributions were not based on our investment performance and can only be sustained if we achieve positive investment performance in future periods and/or our Adviser continues to make such reimbursements. You should also understand that our future reimbursements of such Expense Support Payments will reduce the distributions that you would otherwise receive. There can be no assurance that we will achieve the performance necessary to sustain our distributions or that we will be able to pay distributions at all. The Adviser has no obligation to make Expense Support Payments in future periods. No Expense Support Payments were made by our Adviser during the nine months ended September 30, 2016 or the nine months ended September 30, 2015.

The following table sets forth the distributions made during the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 (dollars in thousands):
 
For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2016
 
2015
Monthly distributions
$
116,558

 
$
110,467

Total distributions
$
116,558

 
$
110,467


Election as a RIC

We have elected to be treated as a RIC under Subchapter M of the Code commencing with our taxable year ended December, 31 2011, and intend to maintain our qualification as a RIC thereafter. As a RIC, we generally will not have to pay corporate-level U.S. federal income taxes on any income that we distribute to our stockholders from our tax earnings and profits. To maintain our qualification as a RIC, we must, among other things, meet certain source-of-income and asset diversification requirements. In addition, in order to maintain RIC tax treatment, we must distribute to our stockholders, for each taxable year, at least 90% of our “investment company taxable income,” which is generally our net ordinary income plus the excess, if any, of realized net short-term capital gain over realized net long-term capital loss, or the annual distribution requirement. Even if we qualify as a RIC, we generally will be subject to corporate-level U.S. federal income tax on our undistributed taxable income and could be subject to U.S federal excise, state, local and foreign taxes. We may be subject to a 4% U.S federal excise tax.

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Inflation

The impact of inflation on our portfolio depends on the type of securities we hold. When inflation occurs, the value of our equity securities may fall in the short term.  However in the long term, a company’s revenue and earnings and, therefore, the value of the equity investment, should at least increase at the same pace as inflation. The effect of inflation on debt securities is more immediate and direct as inflation may decrease the value of fixed rate debt securities. However, not all debt securities are affected equally, the longer the term of the debt security, the more volatile the value of the investment. The process through which we will value the investments in our portfolio on a quarterly basis, market quotations and our multi-step valuation process as described in our significant accounting policies, will take the effect of inflation into account. 

 Related-Party Transactions and Agreements
 
We have entered into agreements with affiliates of our Adviser, whereby we pay certain fees or reimbursements to our Adviser or its affiliates in connection with asset and service fees, reimbursement of operating costs and offering related costs. See Note 4 - Related Party Transactions and Arrangements - for a discussion of the various related-party transactions,
agreements and fees.

See Note 15 - Subsequent Events - for a discussion of our new administration agreement with Benefit Street.

Contractual Obligations

The following table shows our payment obligations for repayment of debt and other contractual obligations at September 30, 2016:

 
 
 
Payment Due by Period
 
Total
 
Less than 1 year
 
1 - 3 years
 
3- 5 years
 
More than 5 years
Wells Fargo Credit Facility (1)
$
238,152

 
$

 
$

 
$
238,152

 
$

Citi Credit Facility (2)
286,003

 

 
286,003

 

 

UBS Credit Facility (3)
232,500

 

 
232,500

 

 

Unsecured Notes (4)
98,763

 

 

 
98,763

 

Total contractual obligations
$
855,418

 
$

 
$
518,503

 
$
336,915

 
$

______________

(1) 
As of September 30, 2016, we had $161.8 million of unused borrowing capacity under the Wells Fargo Credit Facility, subject to borrowing base limits.
(2) 
As of September 30, 2016, we had $114.0 million of unused borrowing capacity under the Citi Credit Facility, subject to borrowing base limits.
(3) 
As of September 30, 2016, we had no unused borrowing capacity under the UBS Credit Facility.
(4) 
As of September 30, 2016, we had no unused borrowing capacity under the Unsecured Notes.


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Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We have no off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources.

Commitments

In the ordinary course of business, we may enter into future funding commitments. As of September 30, 2016, we had unfunded commitments on delayed draw term loans of $29.5 million, unfunded commitments on revolver term loans of $21.5 million, unfunded incremental term loans of $1.6 million and unfunded equity capital commitments of $10.7 million. As of December 31, 2015, we had unfunded commitments on delayed draw term loans of $48.7 million, unfunded commitments on revolver term loans of $18.9 million and unfunded equity capital commitments of $11.8 million. The unfunded commitments are disclosed in our consolidated schedule of investments. We maintain sufficient cash on hand and available borrowings to fund such unfunded commitments.

ITEM 3.   QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

The market risk associated with financial instruments and derivative financial instruments is the risk of loss from adverse changes in market prices or interest rates. Our market risk arises primarily from interest rate risk relating to interest rate fluctuations. Many factors including governmental monetary and tax policies, domestic and international economic and political considerations and other factors that are beyond our control contribute to interest rate risk. To meet our short and long-term liquidity requirements, we borrow funds at a combination of fixed and variable rates. Our interest rate risk management objectives are to limit the impact of interest rate changes in earnings and cash flows and to lower our overall borrowing costs. To achieve these objectives, from time to time, we may enter into interest rate hedge contracts such as swaps, collars and treasury lock agreements, subject to the requirements of the 1940 Act, in order to mitigate our interest rate risk with respect to various debt instruments. While hedging activities may insulate us against adverse changes in interest rates, they may also limit our ability to participate in benefits of lower interest rates with respect to our portfolio of investments with fixed interest rates. During the periods covered by this report, we did not engage in interest rate hedging activities. We would not hold or issue these derivative contracts for trading or speculative purposes. We do not have any foreign operations and thus we are not exposed to foreign currency fluctuations.

As of September 30, 2016, our debt included variable-rate debt, bearing a weighted average interest rate of LIBOR plus 3.59% and fixed rate debt, bearing an interest rate of 6.00% with a total carrying value of $855.4 million. The following table quantifies the potential changes in interest income net of interest expense should interest rates increase by 100 or 200 basis points or decrease by 25 basis points assuming that our current statement of assets and liabilities was to remain constant and no actions were taken to alter our existing interest rate sensitivity.

Change in Interest Rates
 
Estimated Percentage Change in Interest Income net of Interest Expense
(-) 25 Basis Points
 
0.98
%
Base Interest Rate
 
%
(+) 100 Basis Points
 
2.56
%
(+) 200 Basis Points
 
6.46
%

Because we may borrow money to make investments, our net investment income may be dependent on the difference between the rate at which we borrow funds and the rate at which we invest these funds. In periods of increasing interest rates, our cost of funds would increase, which may reduce our net investment income. As a result, there can be no assurance that a significant change in market interest rates will not have a material adverse effect on our net investment income.
    
ITEM 4.  CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Disclosure Controls and Procedures
 

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In accordance with Rules 13a-15(b) and 15d-15(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), we, under the supervision and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and Rule 15d-15(e) of the Exchange Act) as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Based on the foregoing, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were (a) designed to ensure that the information we are required to disclose in our reports under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed and reported in an accurate manner and on a timely basis and the information that we are required to disclose in our Exchange Act reports is accumulated and communicated to management to permit timely decisions with respect to required disclosure and (b) operating in an effective manner.

Change in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
 
No change occurred in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) of the Exchange Act) during the quarter ended September 30, 2016 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
 
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

As of September 30, 2016, neither we nor our Adviser are defendants 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. Third parties may also seek to impose liability on us in connection with the activities of our portfolio companies.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

In addition to the other information set forth in this report, you should carefully consider the factors discussed in Part I., “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015, which could materially affect our business, financial condition and/or operating results. The risks described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K are not the only risks we face. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and/or operating results. There have been no material changes from the risk factors set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015, except as described below.

Our shares will not be listed on an exchange or quoted through a quotation system for the foreseeable future, if ever. Therefore, you will have limited liquidity and may not receive a full return of your invested capital if you sell your shares.

Our shares are illiquid assets for which there is not expected to be any secondary market nor is it expected that any will develop in the future. We intend to explore a potential liquidity event for our stockholders between five and seven years following the completion of our offering stage, which may include further follow-on offerings. However, there can be no assurance that we will complete a liquidity event within such time or at all. We expect that our board of directors, in the exercise of its duties to us, will determine to pursue a liquidity event when it believes that then-current market conditions are favorable for a liquidity event, and that such an event is in our best interests. A liquidity event could include (1) the sale of all or substantially all of our assets either on a complete portfolio basis or individually followed by a liquidation, (2) a listing of our shares on a national securities exchange or (3) a merger or another transaction approved by our board in which our stockholders will receive cash or shares of a publicly traded company.

In making the decision to apply for listing of our shares, our directors will try to determine whether listing our shares or liquidating our assets will result in greater value for our stockholders. In making a determination of what type of liquidity event is in our best interests, our board of directors, including our independent directors, may consider a variety of criteria, including, but not limited to, market conditions, portfolio diversification, portfolio performance, our financial condition, potential access to capital as a listed company, market conditions for the sale of our assets or listing of our common stock, internal management requirements to become a perpetual life company and the potential for stockholder liquidity. If our shares are listed, we cannot assure you a public trading market will develop.


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You should also be aware that shares of publicly traded closed-end investment companies frequently trade at a discount to their NAV. If our shares are eventually listed on a national exchange, we would not be able to predict whether our common stock would trade above, at or below NAV. This risk is separate and distinct from the risk that our NAV may decline.

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

Not applicable.

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

Not applicable.

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

Not applicable.

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

Not applicable.

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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

The following exhibits are included, or incorporated by reference, in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 (and are numbered in accordance with Item 601 of Regulation S-K).
Exhibit No.
Description
 
 
3.1
Second Articles of Amendment and Restatement of the Registrant (previously filed as Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2013 filed on August 13, 2013 and herein incorporated by reference).
 
 
3.2
Bylaws (previously filed as Exhibit (b) to the Company’s Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to its Registration Statement on Form N-2/A (File No. 333-166636) (the "Prior Registration Statement") filed on November 24, 2010 and herein incorporated by reference).
 
 
10.1
Investment Advisory and Management Services Agreement dated November 1, 2016 by and between the Company and the Adviser (previously filed as Exhibit 99.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 2, 2016 and herein incorporated by reference).
 
 
10.2
Administration Agreement, dated as of November 1, 2016, between the Company and Benefit Street Partners L.L.C. (previously filed as Exhibit 99.2 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 2, 2016 and herein incorporated by reference).
 
 
10.3
Amended and Restated Fund Administration Servicing Agreement by and between the Company and U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC (previously filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report filed on April 17, 2015 and herein incorporated by reference).

 
 
10.4
Amended and Restated Fund Accounting Servicing Agreement by and between the Company and U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC (previously filed as Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 17, 2015 and herein incorporated by reference).
 
 
10.5
Distribution Reinvestment Plan (previously filed as Exhibit E to the Company's Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to its Prior Registration Statement filed on November 24, 2010 and herein incorporated by reference).
 
 
10.6
Custody Agreement dated August 13, 2012 by and between the Company and U.S. Bank National Association (previously filed as Exhibit 10.11 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 17, 2012 and herein incorporated by reference).
 
 
10.7
Expense Support Agreement dated November 9, 2011 by and between the Company and Adviser (previously filed as Exhibit 10.4 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2011 filed on November 14, 2011 and herein incorporated by reference).
 
 
10.8
Loan and Servicing Agreement, together with Exhibits thereto, among BDCA Funding I, LLC, the Company, Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, Lenders and Lenders Agents from time to time party hereto and U.S. Bank National Association, each dated as of July 24, 2012 (previously filed as Exhibit 10.15 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 7, 2012 and herein incorporated by reference).
 
 
10.9
Purchase and Sale Agreement by and between the Company and BDCA Funding I, LLC, dated as of July 24, 2012 (previously filed as Exhibit 10.16 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 7, 2012 and herein incorporated by reference).
 
 
10.10
Collection Account Agreement by and among U.S. Bank National Association, Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, BDCA Funding I, LLC and the Company, dated as of July 24, 2012 (previously filed as Exhibit 10.17 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 7, 2012 and herein incorporated by reference).
 
 
10.11
Amendment No. 1 to Loan and Servicing Agreement, among BDCA Funding I, LLC, the Company, Wells Fargo Securities, LLC and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, dated as of January 14, 2013 (previously filed as Exhibit 10.16 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2013 filed on May 15, 2013 and herein incorporated by reference).
 
 
10.12
Amendment No. 2 to Loan and Servicing Agreement, among BDCA Funding I, LLC, the Company, Wells Fargo Securities, LLC and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, dated as of April 26, 2013 (previously filed as Exhibit 10.17 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2013 filed on May 15, 2013 and herein incorporated by reference).
 
 
10.13
Amendment No. 1 to Purchase and Sale Agreement, entered into by and between BDCA Funding I, LLC, the Company, Wells Fargo Securities, LLC and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association and U.S. Bank National Association, dated as of April 26, 2013 (previously filed as Exhibit 10.18 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2013 filed on May 15, 2013 and herein incorporated by reference).

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Exhibit No.
Description
 
 
10.14
Amendment No. 3 to Loan and Servicing Agreement, among BDCA Funding I, LLC, the Company, Wells Fargo Securities, LLC and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, dated as of September 9, 2013 (previously filed as Exhibit 10.20 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2013 filed on November 13, 2013 and herein incorporated by reference).
 
 
10.15
Confirmation Letter Agreement by and between 405 TRS I, LLC and Citibank, N.A., amended and restated as of October 15, 2013 (previously filed as Exhibit 10.21 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2013 filed on November 13, 2013 and herein incorporated by reference).
 
 
10.16
Sale and Contribution Agreement dated February 21, 2014 between Business Development Corporation of America, as Seller and BDCA 2L Funding I, LLC, as Purchaser (previously filed as Exhibit 10.23 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 19, 2014 and herein incorporated by reference).
 
 
10.17
Securities Account Control Agreement dated February 21, 2014 between BDCA 2L Funding I, LLC, as Pledgor, U.S. Bank National Association, as Secured Party; and U.S. Bank National Association, as Securities Intermediary (previously filed as Exhibit 10.24 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 19, 2014 and herein incorporated by reference).
 
 
10.18
Confirmation Letter Agreement by and between 405 TRS I, LLC and Citibank, N.A., amended and restated as of May 6, 2014 (previously filed as Exhibit 10.25 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2014 filed on May 15, 2014 and herein incorporated by reference).
 
 
10.19
Credit and Security Agreement, dated as of June 27, 2014, by and between BDCA-CB Funding LLC, the financial institutions and other lenders from time to time party thereto, Citibank, N.A., as administrative agent, U.S. Bank National Association, as collateral agent and custodian, and Business Development Corporation of America, as collateral manager (previously filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 2, 2014 and herein incorporated by reference).
 
 
10.20
Account Control Agreement, dated as of June 27, 2014, by and between BDCA-CB Funding, LLC, as pledger, U.S. Bank National Association as collateral agent and securities intermediary(previously filed as Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 2, 2014 and herein incorporated by reference).
 
 
10.21
Collateral Administration Agreement, dated as of June 27, 2014, between BDCA-CB Funding, LLC, as borrower, Business Development Corporation of America, as collateral manager, Citibank, N.A., as administrative agent, and U.S. Bank National Association, as collateral administrator (previously filed as Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 2, 2014 and herein incorporated by reference).
 
 
10.22
Sale and Contribution Agreement, dated as of June 27, 2014, between Business Development Corporation of America, as seller, and BDCA-CB Funding, LLC, as purchaser (previously filed as Exhibit 10.4 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 2, 2014 and herein incorporated by reference).
 
 
10.23
Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of June 27, 2014, by and among BDCA-CB Funding LLC, 405 Loan Funding LLC and Citibank, N.A. (previously filed as Exhibit 10.5 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 2, 2014 and herein incorporated by reference).
 
 
10.24
Termination Acknowledgment (TRS), dated as of June 27, 2014, by and between BDCA-CB Funding LLC and Citibank, N.A., as counterparty, secured party and bank (previously filed as Exhibit 10.6 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 2, 2014 and herein incorporated by reference).
 
 
10.25
Amendment No. 4 to Loan and Servicing Agreement, dated as of June 30, 2014 (as amended), by and among BDCA Funding I, LLC, the Company, Wells Fargo Securities, LLC and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, and U.S. Bank National Association (previously filed as Exhibit 10.29 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2014, filed on August 14, 2014 and herein incorporated by reference).
 
 
10.26
Master Loan Purchase Agreement, dated as of April 7, 2015 between BDCA Helvetica Funding, Ltd. and Business Development Corporation of America (previously filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 7, 2015 and herein incorporated by reference).
 
 
10.27
Indenture, dated as of April 7, 2015, by and between BDCA Helvetica Funding, Ltd. and U.S. Bank National Association as trustee (previously filed as Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 7, 2015 and herein incorporated by reference).
 
 
10.28
Subscription Agreement, dated as of April 7, 2015, between BDCA Helvetica Funding, Ltd., Business Development Corporation of America (previously filed as Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 7, 2015 and herein incorporated by reference).
 
 

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Exhibit No.
Description
10.29
Rule 144A Global Class A Notes and Regulation S Global Class A Notes (included in Exhibit A to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K previously filed on April 7, 2015 and herein incorporated by reference).
 
 
10.30
TBMA/ISMA 2000 Global Master Repurchase Agreement (2000 version), by and between UBS AG, London Branch and Business Development Corporation of America, together with the related Annex and Confirmation thereto, each dated as of March 31, 2015 (previously filed as Exhibit 10.5 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 7, 2015 and herein incorporated by reference).
 
 
10.31
Collateral Management Agreement, dated as of April 7, 2015, between BDCA Helvetica Funding, Ltd. and Business Development Corporation of America (previously filed as Exhibit 10.6 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 7, 2015 and herein incorporated by reference).
 
 
10.32
Collateral Administration Agreement, dated as of April 7, 2015, between BDCA Helvetica Funding, Ltd., Business Development Corporation of America and U.S. Bank National Association as administrator (previously filed as Exhibit 10.7 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 7, 2015 and herein incorporated by reference).
 
 
10.33
Account Control Agreement dated as of April 7, 2015 between BDCA Helvetica Funding, Ltd. and U.S. Bank National Association as trustee and custodian (previously filed as Exhibit 10.8 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 7, 2015 and herein incorporated by reference).
 
 
10.34
Equity Contribution Agreement, dated as of April 7, 2015, between BDCA Helvetica Funding, Ltd., Business Development Corporation of America and U.S. Bank National Association as trustee (previously filed as Exhibit 10.9 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 7, 2015 and herein incorporated by reference).
 
 
10.35
Liquidation Agent Appointment Letter, dated as of April 7, 2015, between BDCA Helvetica Funding, Ltd., Business Development Corporation of America and UBS AG, London Branch (previously filed as Exhibit 10.10 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 7, 2015 and herein incorporated by reference).
 
 
10.36
Form of Indemnification Agreement (previously filed as exhibit 10.40 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 filed on May 4, 2015 and herein incorporated by reference).
 
 
10.37
Second Amended and Restated Indenture, dated as of June 6, 2016, by and between BDCA Helvetica Funding, Ltd. and U.S. Bank National Association as trustee (previously filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 9, 2016 and herein incorporated by reference).
 
 
10.38
Subscription Agreement, dated as of June 6, 2016, between BDCA Helvetica Funding, Ltd., Business Development Corporation of America (previously filed as Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 9, 2016 and herein incorporated by reference).
 
 
10.39
Confirmation in respect of Repurchase Transaction, dated as of April 7, 2015 (amended and restated as of June 6, 2016) by and between UBS AG, London Branch  and Business Development Corporation of America, relating to the TBMA/ISMA 2000 Global Master Repurchase Agreement (2000 version), together with the related annexes thereto, each dated as of March 31, 2015 (previously filed as Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 9, 2016 and herein incorporated by reference).
 
 
10.40
Termination Letter, dated as of June 3, 2016, by and among BDCA 2L Funding I, LLC, Deutsche Bank AG, New York Branch, U.S. Bank National Association and Business Development Corporation of America (previously filed as Exhibit 10.4 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 9, 2016 and herein incorporated by reference).
 
 
11
Computation of Per Share Earnings (included in the notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements contained in this report).
 
 
31.1
Certification of the Principal Executive Officer of the Company pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith).
 
 
31.2
Certification of the Principal Financial Officer of the Company pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith).
 
 
32
Written statement of the Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer of the Company pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith).



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SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized this 10th day of November 2016.
 
 
 
 
 
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF AMERICA
 
 
By:
/s/ Richard J. Byrne
Name: Richard J. Byrne
Title: Chief Executive Officer, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors
* * * * *
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated:
 
 
 
 
 
Signature
 
Title
 
Date
 
 
 
 
 
/s/ Richard J. Byrne
Richard J. Byrne
 
Chief Executive Officer, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors
(Principal Executive Officer)
 
November 10, 2016
/s/ Corinne D. Pankovcin
Corinne D. Pankovcin
 
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
 
November 10, 2016



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