GLADSTONE CAPITAL CORP - Quarter Report: 2010 June (Form 10-Q)
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
þ | QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
FOR THE QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 2010
o | TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
COMMISSION FILE NUMBER: 814-00237
GLADSTONE CAPITAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
MARYLAND | 54-2040781 | |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
1521 WESTBRANCH DRIVE, SUITE 200
MCLEAN, VIRGINIA 22102
(Address of principal executive office)
MCLEAN, VIRGINIA 22102
(Address of principal executive office)
(703) 287-5800
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
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 þ 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 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 þ | Non-accelerated filer o (Do not check if a smaller reporting company) |
Smaller reporting company o |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the
Exchange Act). Yes o No þ .
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuers classes of common stock, as of
the latest practicable date. The number of shares of the issuers common stock, $0.001 par value,
outstanding as of August 9, 2010 was 21,039,242.
GLADSTONE CAPITAL CORPORATION
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION |
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Item 1. Financial Statements (Unaudited) |
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Overview |
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Results of Operations |
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Liquidity and Capital Resources |
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GLADSTONE CAPITAL CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
(DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
(UNAUDITED)
(DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
(UNAUDITED)
June 30, | September 30, | |||||||
2010 | 2009 | |||||||
ASSETS |
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Non-Control/Non-Affiliate investments (Cost of $257,333 and $312,043, respectively) |
$ | 238,882 | $ | 286,997 | ||||
Control investments (Cost of $52,533 and $52,350, respectively) |
31,084 | 33,972 | ||||||
Total investments at fair value (Cost of $309,866 and $364,393, respectively) |
269,966 | 320,969 | ||||||
Cash |
6,468 | 5,276 | ||||||
Interest receivable investments in debt securities |
2,566 | 3,048 | ||||||
Interest receivable employees (Refer to Note 4) |
95 | 85 | ||||||
Due from Custodian |
1,787 | 3,059 | ||||||
Due from Adviser (Refer to Note 4) |
| 69 | ||||||
Deferred financing fees |
1,489 | 1,230 | ||||||
Prepaid assets |
588 | 341 | ||||||
Receivable from portfolio companies, less allowance for uncollectible receivables
of $138 and $0 at June 30, 2010 and September 30, 2009, respectively |
320 | 1,528 | ||||||
Other assets |
307 | 305 | ||||||
TOTAL ASSETS |
$ | 283,586 | $ | 335,910 | ||||
LIABILITIES |
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Accounts payable |
$ | | $ | 67 | ||||
Interest payable |
385 | 378 | ||||||
Fee due to Administrator (Refer to Note 4) |
186 | 216 | ||||||
Fees due to Adviser (Refer to Note 4) |
2,331 | 834 | ||||||
Borrowings under line of credit at fair value (Cost of $28,900 and $83,000,
respectively) |
30,656 | 83,350 | ||||||
Accrued expenses and deferred liabilities |
1,344 | 1,800 | ||||||
Funds held in escrow |
255 | 189 | ||||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES |
35,157 | 86,834 | ||||||
NET ASSETS |
$ | 248,429 | $ | 249,076 | ||||
ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS |
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Common stock, $0.001 par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized and 21,039,242 and
21,087,574 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2010 and September 30, 2009,
respectively |
$ | 21 | $ | 21 | ||||
Capital in excess of par value |
327,755 | 328,203 | ||||||
Notes receivable employees (Refer to Note 4) |
(8,503 | ) | (9,019 | ) | ||||
Net unrealized depreciation on investments |
(39,899 | ) | (43,425 | ) | ||||
Net unrealized appreciation on borrowings under line of credit |
(1,756 | ) | (350 | ) | ||||
Accumulated Net Realized Losses |
(29,189 | ) | (26,354 | ) | ||||
TOTAL NET ASSETS |
$ | 248,429 | $ | 249,076 | ||||
NET ASSETS PER SHARE |
$ | 11.81 | $ | 11.81 | ||||
THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THESE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS.
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GLADSTONE CAPITAL CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
(UNAUDITED)
(DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
(UNAUDITED)
Three Months Ended June 30, | Nine Months Ended June 30, | |||||||||||||||
2010 | 2009 | 2010 | 2009 | |||||||||||||
INVESTMENT INCOME |
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Interest income Non-Control/Non-Affiliate investments |
$ | 7,342 | $ | 9,889 | $ | 24,772 | $ | 31,869 | ||||||||
Interest income Control investments |
375 | 591 | 1,852 | 1,103 | ||||||||||||
Interest income Cash |
| | 1 | 11 | ||||||||||||
Interest income Notes receivable from employees (Refer to Note 4) |
108 | 118 | 330 | 352 | ||||||||||||
Prepayment fees and other income |
144 | | 632 | | ||||||||||||
Total investment income |
7,969 | 10,598 | 27,587 | 33,335 | ||||||||||||
EXPENSES |
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Loan servicing fee (Refer to Note 4) |
819 | 1,410 | 2,600 | 4,559 | ||||||||||||
Base management fee (Refer to Note 4) |
658 | 457 | 2,118 | 1,374 | ||||||||||||
Incentive fee (Refer to Note 4) |
153 | 1,060 | 1,601 | 3,326 | ||||||||||||
Administration fee (Refer to Note 4) |
186 | 218 | 540 | 656 | ||||||||||||
Interest expense |
891 | 1,811 | 3,562 | 6,288 | ||||||||||||
Amortization of deferred financing fees |
240 | 808 | 1,182 | 2,253 | ||||||||||||
Professional fees |
501 | 266 | 1,632 | 784 | ||||||||||||
Compensation expense (Refer to Note 4) |
| | 245 | | ||||||||||||
Other expenses |
178 | 246 | 897 | 890 | ||||||||||||
Expenses before credits from Adviser |
3,626 | 6,276 | 14,377 | 20,130 | ||||||||||||
Credits to fees from Adviser (Refer to Note 4) |
(86 | ) | (1,113 | ) | (120 | ) | (3,667 | ) | ||||||||
Total expenses net of credits to fees |
3,540 | 5,163 | 14,257 | 16,463 | ||||||||||||
NET INVESTMENT INCOME |
4,429 | 5,435 | 13,330 | 16,872 | ||||||||||||
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON: |
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Net realized loss on investments |
(2,865 | ) | (10,594 | ) | (2,893 | ) | (14,325 | ) | ||||||||
Realized loss on settlement of derivative |
| | | (304 | ) | |||||||||||
Unrealized appreciation on derivative |
| | | 304 | ||||||||||||
Net unrealized (depreciation) appreciation on investments |
(1,556 | ) | 4,371 | 3,525 | (2,158 | ) | ||||||||||
Net unrealized appreciation on borrowings under line of credit |
(1,756 | ) | | (1,405 | ) | | ||||||||||
Net loss on investments, derivative and borrowings under line of credit |
(6,177 | ) | (6,223 | ) | (773 | ) | (16,483 | ) | ||||||||
NET (DECREASE) INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS |
$ | (1,748 | ) | $ | (788 | ) | $ | 12,557 | $ | 389 | ||||||
NET (DECREASE) INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS PER COMMON SHARE: |
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Basic and Diluted |
$ | (0.08 | ) | $ | (0.04 | ) | $ | 0.60 | $ | 0.02 | ||||||
WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OF COMMON STOCK OUTSTANDING: |
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Basic and Diluted |
21,039,242 | 21,087,574 | 21,067,465 | 21,087,574 |
THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THESE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS.
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GLADSTONE CAPITAL CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
(DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)
(UNAUDITED)
(DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)
(UNAUDITED)
Nine Months Ended June 30, | ||||||||
2010 | 2009 | |||||||
Operations: |
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Net investment income |
$ | 13,330 | $ | 16,872 | ||||
Net realized loss on investments |
(2,893 | ) | (14,325 | ) | ||||
Realized loss on settlement of derivative |
| (304 | ) | |||||
Unrealized appreciation on derivative |
| 304 | ||||||
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments |
3,525 | (2,158 | ) | |||||
Net unrealized appreciation on borrowings under line of credit |
(1,405 | ) | | |||||
Net increase in net assets from operations |
12,557 | 389 | ||||||
Capital transactions: |
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Shelf offering costs |
(28 | ) | (3 | ) | ||||
Distributions to stockholders |
(13,271 | ) | (22,142 | ) | ||||
Repayment of principal on employee notes |
| 4 | ||||||
Conversion of former employee stock option loans from recourse to non-recourse |
(420 | ) | | |||||
Reclassification of principal on employee note |
515 | | ||||||
Net decrease in net assets from capital transactions |
(13,204 | ) | (22,141 | ) | ||||
Total decrease in net assets |
(647 | ) | (21,752 | ) | ||||
Net assets at beginning of year |
249,076 | 271,748 | ||||||
Net assets at end of period |
$ | 248,429 | $ | 249,996 | ||||
THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THESE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS.
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GLADSTONE CAPITAL CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)
(UNAUDITED)
(DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)
(UNAUDITED)
Nine Months Ended June 30, | ||||||||
2010 | 2009 | |||||||
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES |
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Net increase in net assets resulting from operations |
$ | 12,557 | $ | 389 | ||||
Adjustments to reconcile net increase in net assets resulting from operations to net cash
provided by operating activities: |
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Purchase of investments |
(9,565 | ) | (24,711 | ) | ||||
Principal repayments on investments |
56,900 | 43,419 | ||||||
Proceeds from sale of investments |
3,119 | 41,962 | ||||||
Repayment of paid in kind interest |
51 | | ||||||
Increase in investment balance due to paid in kind interest |
(64 | ) | (48 | ) | ||||
Net amortization of premiums and discounts |
479 | (205 | ) | |||||
Loan impairment / contra-investment |
715 | | ||||||
Net realized loss on investments |
2,893 | 14,325 | ||||||
Amortization of deferred financing fees |
1,182 | 2,253 | ||||||
Realized loss on settlement of derivative |
| 304 | ||||||
Unrealized appreciation on derivative |
| (304 | ) | |||||
Change in net unrealized (depreciation) appreciation on investments |
(3,525 | ) | 2,158 | |||||
Change in net unrealized appreciation on borrowings under line of credit |
1,405 | | ||||||
Change in compensation expense from non-recourse notes |
245 | | ||||||
Decrease (increase) in interest receivable |
472 | (107 | ) | |||||
Increase in funds due from custodian |
1,272 | 2,913 | ||||||
(Increase) decrease in prepaid assets |
(246 | ) | 90 | |||||
Decrease in due from affiliate |
69 | | ||||||
Decrease in receivables from portfolio companies |
1,208 | | ||||||
Decrease (increase) in other assets |
4 | (501 | ) | |||||
Decrease in accounts payable |
(67 | ) | (2 | ) | ||||
Increase (decrease) in interest payable |
7 | (218 | ) | |||||
Decrease in accrued expenses and deferred liabilities |
(612 | ) | (226 | ) | ||||
Increase in fees due to affiliate (Refer to Note 4) |
1,497 | 260 | ||||||
Decrease in administration fee due to Gladstone Administration (Refer to Note 4) |
(30 | ) | (29 | ) | ||||
Increase (decrease) in funds held in escrow |
66 | (69 | ) | |||||
Net cash provided by operating activities |
70,032 | 81,653 | ||||||
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: |
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Shelf offering costs |
(28 | ) | (3 | ) | ||||
Borrowings from the line of credit |
8,400 | 46,800 | ||||||
Repayments on the line of credit |
(62,500 | ) | (106,130 | ) | ||||
Distributions paid |
(13,271 | ) | (22,142 | ) | ||||
Receipt of principal on notes receivable employees (Refer to Note 4) |
| 4 | ||||||
Deferred financing fees |
(1,441 | ) | (2,109 | ) | ||||
Net cash used in financing activities |
(68,840 | ) | (83,580 | ) | ||||
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH |
1,192 | (1,927 | ) | |||||
CASH, BEGINNING OF PERIOD |
5,276 | 6,493 | ||||||
CASH, END OF PERIOD |
$ | 6,468 | $ | 4,566 | ||||
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Nine Months Ended June 30, | ||||||||
2010 | 2009 | |||||||
NON-CASH FINANCING ACTIVITIES |
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Portfolio company payoff proceeds held in escrow (included in other assets and other liabilities) |
$ | 155 | $ | | ||||
Reclassification of principal on employee note (Refer to Note 4) |
$ | 515 | $ | | ||||
Conversion of former employee stock option loans from recourse to non-recourse (Refer to Note 6) |
$ | 420 | $ | |
THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THESE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS.
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GLADSTONE CAPITAL CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
AS OF JUNE 30, 2010
(DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)
(UNAUDITED)
AS OF JUNE 30, 2010
(DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)
(UNAUDITED)
Company (1) | Industry | Investment (2) | Cost | Fair Value | ||||||||
NON-CONTROL/NON-AFFILIATE
INVESTMENTS |
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Non-syndicated Loans: |
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Access Television Network, Inc. |
Service-cable airtime (infomercials) | Senior Term Debt (14.5%, Due 12/2009) (5) (11) | $ | 963 | $ | 807 | ||||||
Allison Publications, LLC |
Service-publisher of consumer oriented magazines | Senior Term Debt (10.5%, Due 9/2012) (5) | 9,248 | 8,661 | ||||||||
Senior Term Debt (13.0%, Due 12/2010) (5) | 130 | 127 | ||||||||||
Anitox Acquisition Company |
Manufacturing-preservatives for animal feed | Line of Credit, $3,000 available (4.6%, Due 1/2011) (13) | 1,950 | 1,950 | ||||||||
Senior Term Debt (8.5%, Due 1/2012) (13) | 2,466 | 2,466 | ||||||||||
Senior Term Debt (10.5%, Due 1/2012) (3) (13) | 3,688 | 3,691 | ||||||||||
BAS Broadcasting |
Service-radio station operator | Senior Term Debt (11.5%, Due 7/2013) (5) | 7,435 | 6,729 | ||||||||
Chinese Yellow Pages |
Service-publisher of Chinese language directories | Line of Credit, $700 available (7.3%, Due 9/2010) (5) | 450 | 432 | ||||||||
Company |
Senior Term Debt (7.3%, Due 9/2010) (5) | 379 | 363 | |||||||||
CMI Acquisition, LLC |
Service-recycling | Senior Subordinated Term Debt (10.3%, Due 11/2012) (5) | 5,968 | 5,819 | ||||||||
Doe & Ingalls |
Distributor-specialty chemicals | Senior Term Debt (8.0%, Due 11/2010) (14) | 1,700 | 1,700 | ||||||||
Management LLC |
Senior Term Debt (9.0%, Due 11/2010) (3) (14) | 4,331 | 4,331 | |||||||||
FedCap Partners, LLC |
Private equity fund | Class A Membership Units (8) | 400 | 400 | ||||||||
Finn Corporation |
Manufacturing-landscape equipment | Common Stock Warrants (7) (8) | 37 | 468 | ||||||||
GFRC Holdings LLC |
Manufacturing-glass-fiber reinforced concrete | Senior Term Debt (11.5%, Due 12/2012) (5) | 6,211 | 6,133 | ||||||||
Senior Subordinated Term Debt (14.0%, Due 12/2012) (3) (5) | 6,632 | 6,491 | ||||||||||
Global Materials |
Manufacturing-steel wool products and metal fibers | Senior Term Debt (13.0%, Due 6/2012) (3) (5) | 3,760 | 2,933 | ||||||||
Technologies, Inc. |
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Heartland Communications |
Service-radio station operator | Senior Term Debt (8.5%, Due 3/2013) (5) | 4,296 | 2,497 | ||||||||
Group |
Common Stock Warrants (7) (8) | 66 | 66 | |||||||||
Interfilm Holdings, Inc. |
Service-slitter and distributor of plastic films | Senior Term Debt (12.3%, Due 10/2012) (5) | 4,912 | 4,790 | ||||||||
International Junior Golf |
Service-golf training | Line of Credit, $1,500 available (9.0%, Due 5/2011) (5) | 300 | 298 | ||||||||
Training Acquisition |
Senior Term Debt (8.5%, Due 5/2012) (5) | 1,722 | 1,697 | |||||||||
Company |
Senior Term Debt (10.5%, Due 5/2012) (3) (5) | 2,500 | 2,450 | |||||||||
KMBQ Corporation |
Service-AM/FM radio broadcaster | Line of Credit, $200 available (non-accrual, Due 7/2010) (5) (10) | 162 | 31 | ||||||||
Senior Term Debt (non-accrual, Due 7/2010) (5) (10) | 1,921 | 375 | ||||||||||
Legend Communications of |
Service-operator of radio stations | Senior Term Debt (12.0%, Due 6/2013) (5) | 9,870 | 7,649 | ||||||||
Wyoming LLC |
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Newhall Holdings, Inc. |
Service-distributor of personal care products and supplements | Line of Credit, $1,350 available (5.0%, Due 12/2012) (5) | 1,000 | 935 | ||||||||
Senior Term Debt (5) (5.0%, Due 12/2012) (5) | 3,870 | 3,618 | ||||||||||
Senior Term Debt (5.0%, Due 12/2012) (3) (5) | 4,648 | 4,300 | ||||||||||
Preferred Equity (7) (8) | | | ||||||||||
Common Stock (7) (8) | | | ||||||||||
Northern Contours, Inc. |
Manufacturing-veneer and laminate components | Senior Subordinated Term Debt (13.0%, Due 9/2012) (5) | 6,344 | 5,757 | ||||||||
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
AS OF JUNE 30, 2010
(DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)
(UNAUDITED)
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
AS OF JUNE 30, 2010
(DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)
(UNAUDITED)
Company (1) | Industry | Investment (2) | Cost | Fair Value | ||||||||
Northstar Broadband, LLC |
Service-cable TV franchise owner | Senior Term Debt (0.7%, Due 12/2012) (5) | $ | 130 | $ | 111 | ||||||
Pinnacle Treatment Centers, |
Service-Addiction treatment centers | Line of Credit, $500 available (12.0%, Due 10/2010) | 150 | 149 | ||||||||
Inc. |
Senior Term Debt (10.5%, Due 12/2011) (5) | 2,150 | 2,139 | |||||||||
Senior Term Debt (10.5%, Due 12/2011) (3) (5) | 7,500 | 7,387 | ||||||||||
Precision Acquisition Group |
Manufacturing-consumable components for the | Equipment Note (13.0%, Due 10/2010) (5) | 1,000 | 978 | ||||||||
Holdings, Inc. |
aluminum industry | Senior Term Debt (13.0%, Due 10/2010) (5) | 4,125 | 4,032 | ||||||||
Senior Term Debt (13.0%, Due 10/2010) (3) (5) | 4,053 | 3,962 | ||||||||||
PROFITSystems |
Service-design and develop ERP software | Line of Credit, $350 available (4.6%, Due 7/2011) | | | ||||||||
Acquisition Co. |
Senior Term Debt (8.5%, Due 7/2011) (5) | 1,150 | 1,072 | |||||||||
Senior Term Debt (10.5%, Due 7/2011) (3) (5) | 2,900 | 2,683 | ||||||||||
RCS Management Holding |
Service-healthcare supplies | Senior Term Debt (9.5%, Due 1/2011) (3) (5) | 2,062 | 2,037 | ||||||||
Co. |
Senior Term Debt (11.5%, Due 1/2011) (4) (5) | 3,060 | 3,022 | |||||||||
Reliable Biopharmaceutical |
Manufacturing-pharmaceutical and biochemical | Line of Credit, $5,000 available (9.0%, Due 10/2010) (5) | 700 | 696 | ||||||||
Holdings, Inc. |
intermediates | Mortgage Note (9.5%, Due 10/2014) (5) | 7,275 | 7,256 | ||||||||
Senior Term Debt (9.0%, Due 10/2012) (5) | 1,193 | 1,187 | ||||||||||
Senior Term Debt (11.0%, Due 10/2012) (3) (5) | 11,723 | 11,547 | ||||||||||
Senior Subordinated Term Debt (12.0%, Due 10/2013) (5) | 6,000 | 5,835 | ||||||||||
Common Stock Warrants (7) (8) | 209 | | ||||||||||
Saunders & Associates |
Manufacturing-equipment provider for frequency control | |||||||||||
devices | Senior Term Debt (9.8%, Due 5/2013) (5) | 8,947 | 8,913 | |||||||||
SCI Cable, Inc. |
Service-cable, internet, voice provider | Senior Term Debt (non-accrual, Due 10/2012) (5) | 351 | 136 | ||||||||
Senior Term Debt (non-accrual, Due 10/2012) (5) | 2,931 | 374 | ||||||||||
Sunburst Media Louisiana, LLC |
Service-radio station operator | Senior Term Debt (10.5%, Due 6/2011) (5) | 6,396 | 5,945 | ||||||||
Sunshine Media Holdings |
Service-publisher regional B2B trade magazines | Line of credit, $2,000 available (10.5%, Due 2/2011) (5) | 999 | 934 | ||||||||
Senior Term Debt (10.5%, Due 5/2012) (5) | 16,948 | 15,846 | ||||||||||
Senior Term Debt (13.3%, Due 5/2012) (3) (5) | 10,700 | 9,844 | ||||||||||
Thibaut Acquisition Co. |
Service-design and distribute wall covering | Line of Credit, $1,000 available (9.0%, Due 1/2011) (5) | 1,000 | 960 | ||||||||
Senior Term Debt (8.5%, Due 1/2011) (5) | 1,338 | 1,284 | ||||||||||
Senior Term Debt (12.0%, Due 1/2011) (3) (5) | 3,000 | 2,843 | ||||||||||
Viapack, Inc. |
Manufacturing-polyethylene film | Senior Real Estate Term Debt (10.0%, Due 3/2011) (5) | 675 | 671 | ||||||||
Senior Term Debt (13.0%, Due 3/2011) (3) (5) | 4,005 | 3,980 | ||||||||||
Westlake Hardware, Inc. |
Retail-hardware and variety | Senior Subordinated Term Debt (9.5%, Due 1/2011) (5) (15) | 15,000 | 14,738 | ||||||||
Senior Subordinated Term Debt (10.8%, Due 1/2011) (5) (15) | 10,000 | 9,725 | ||||||||||
Winchester Electronics |
Manufacturing-high bandwidth connectors and cables | Senior Term Debt (5.4%, Due 5/2012) (5) | 1,250 | 1,247 | ||||||||
Senior Term Debt (5.8%, Due 5/2013) (5) | 1,686 | 1,652 | ||||||||||
Senior Subordinated Term Debt (14.0%, Due 6/2013) (5) | 9,875 | 9,554 | ||||||||||
Subtotal Non-syndicated loans |
247,840 | 230,703 |
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
AS OF JUNE 30, 2010
(DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)
(UNAUDITED)
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
AS OF JUNE 30, 2010
(DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)
(UNAUDITED)
Company (1) | Industry | Investment (2) | Cost | Fair Value | ||||||||
Syndicated Loans: |
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Puerto Rico Cable |
Service-telecommunications | Senior Subordinated Term Debt (7.9%, Due 1/2012) (6) | $ | 7,163 | $ | 6,284 | ||||||
Acquisition Company, Inc. |
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WP Evenflo Group |
Manufacturing-infant and juvenile products | Senior Term Debt (8.0%, Due 2/2013) (6) | 1,886 | 1,660 | ||||||||
Holdings Inc. |
Senior Preferred Equity (7) (8) | 333 | 235 | |||||||||
Junior Preferred Equity (7) (8) | 111 | | ||||||||||
Common Stock (7) (8) | | | ||||||||||
Subtotal Syndicated loans |
9,493 | 8,179 | ||||||||||
Total Non-Control/Non-
Affiliate Investments |
$ | 257,333 | $ | 238,882 | ||||||||
CONTROL INVESTMENTS |
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BERTL, Inc. |
Service-web-based evaluator of digital imaging products | Line of Credit, $1,397 available (non-accrual, Due 10/2010) (7) (10) (12) | $ | 1,071 | $ | | ||||||
Common Stock (7) (8) | 423 | | ||||||||||
Clinton Holdings, LLC |
Distribution-aluminum sheets and stainless steel | Senior Subordinated Term Debt (12.0%, Due 1/2013) (5) | 17,140 | 13,369 | ||||||||
Common Stock Warrants (7) (8) | 109 | | ||||||||||
Defiance Integrated |
Manufacturing-trucking parts | Senior Term Debt (11.0%, Due 4/2013) (3) (5) | 8,324 | 8,325 | ||||||||
Technologies, Inc. |
Common Stock (7) (8) | 1 | | |||||||||
Guaranty ($250) | ||||||||||||
Lindmark Acquisition, LLC |
Service-advertising | Senior Subordinated Term Debt (non-accrual, Due 10/2012) (5) (9) (10) | 10,000 | 6,000 | ||||||||
Senior Subordinated Term Debt (non-accrual, Due 12/2010) (5) (9) (10) | 2,000 | 1,200 | ||||||||||
Senior Subordinated Term Debt (non-accrual, Due Upon Demand) (5)(9)(10) | 1,644 | 986 | ||||||||||
Common Stock (7) (8) | 1 | | ||||||||||
LYP Holdings Corp. |
Service-yellow pages publishing | Line of credit, $1,850 available (non-accrual, Due 12/2010) (7) (10) | 1,698 | 1,033 | ||||||||
Senior Term Debt (non-accrual, Due 2/2012) (7) (10) | 325 | | ||||||||||
Line of Credit, $3,000 available (non-accrual, Due 6/2011) (7) (10) | 1,170 | | ||||||||||
Senior Term Debt (non-accrual, Due 6/2011) (7) (10) | 2,688 | | ||||||||||
Senior Term Debt (non-accrual, Due 6/2011) (3) (7) (10) | 2,750 | | ||||||||||
Common Stock Warrants (7) (8) | | | ||||||||||
U.S.
Healthcare Communications, Inc. |
Service-magazine publisher/ operator | Line of credit, $400 available (non-accrual, Due 12/2010) (7) (10) | 269 | 171 | ||||||||
Line of credit, $450 available (non-accrual, Due 12/2010) (7) (10) | 450 | | ||||||||||
Common Stock (7) (8) | 2,470 | | ||||||||||
Total Control Investments |
$ | 52,533 | $ | 31,084 | ||||||||
Total Investments |
$ | 309,866 | $ | 269,966 | ||||||||
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
AS OF JUNE 30, 2010
(DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)
(UNAUDITED)
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
AS OF JUNE 30, 2010
(DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)
(UNAUDITED)
(1) | Certain of the listed securities are issued by affiliate(s) of the indicated portfolio company. | |
(2) | Percentage represents interest rates in effect at June 30, 2010 and due date represents the contractual maturity date. | |
(3) | Last Out Tranche of senior debt, meaning if the portfolio company is liquidated, the holder of the Last Out Tranche is paid after the senior debt. | |
(4) | Last Out Tranche of senior debt, meaning if the portfolio company is liquidated, the holder of the Last Out Tranche is paid after the senior debt, however, the debt is also junior to another Last Out Tranche. | |
(5) | Fair value was based on opinions of value submitted by Standard & Poors Securities Evaluations, Inc. | |
(6) | Security valued based on the indicative bid price on or near June 30, 2010, offered by the respective syndication agents trading desk or secondary desk. | |
(7) | Fair value was based on the total enterprise value of the portfolio company using a liquidity waterfall approach. The Company also considered discounted cash flow methodologies. | |
(8) | Security is non-income producing. | |
(9) | Lindmarks loan agreement was amended in March 2009 such that any unpaid current interest accrues at a success fee rate. The success fee is to be paid upon certain conditions being met and is not recorded until paid. Please refer to Note 2, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Interest Income Recognition. For the three and nine months ended June 30, 2010, the Company recorded $0 of interest income. | |
(10) | BERTL, KMBQ, Lindmark, LYP Holdings, SCI Cable and U.S. Healthcare are currently past due on interest payments and are on non-accrual. | |
(11) | Access TVs loan matured in December 2009. The Company is actively working to recover amounts due under this loan, however, there is no assurance that there will be any recovery of amounts past due. | |
(12) | BERTLs interest includes paid in kind interest. Please refer to Note 2, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies. | |
(13) | Anitoxs fair value was based on the expected full repayment subsequent to June 30, 2010. In addition, Anitoxs Last Out Tranche of senior term debt includes a success fee with a fair value of $3. | |
(14) | Doe & Ingalls fair value was based on the expected full repayment subsequent to June 30, 2010. | |
(15) | Subsequent to June 30, 2010, Westlakes senior subordinated term loans were amended with revised interest rates of 12.3% and 13.5%, respectively, and the maturity date was extended to January 2014. |
THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THESE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS.
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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2009
(DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2009
(DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)
Company (1) | Industry | Investment (2) | Cost | Fair Value | ||||||||
NON-CONTROL/NON-AFFILIATE
INVESTMENTS |
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Non-syndicated Loans: |
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Access Television Network, Inc. |
Service-cable airtime (infomercials) | Senior Term Debt (14.5%, Due 12/2009) (5) (9) | $ | 963 | $ | 868 | ||||||
ACE Expediters, Inc |
Service-over-the-ground logistics | Senior Term Debt (13.5%, Due 9/2014) (5) (13) | 5,106 | 4,864 | ||||||||
Common Stock Warrants (8) | 200 | 564 | ||||||||||
ActivStyle Acquisition Co. |
Service-medical products distribution | Senior Term Debt (13.0%, Due 4/2014) (3) (5) | 4,000 | 3,940 | ||||||||
Allison Publications, |
Service-publisher of consumer | Senior Term Debt (10.0%, Due 9/2012) (5) | 9,709 | 8,746 | ||||||||
LLC |
oriented magazines | Senior Term Debt (13.0%, Due 12/2010) (5) | 260 | 246 | ||||||||
Anitox Acquisition Company |
Manufacturing-preservatives for animal feed | Line of Credit, $3,000 available (4.5%, Due 1/2010) (5) | 1,700 | 1,681 | ||||||||
Senior Term Debt (8.5%, Due 1/2012) (5) | 2,877 | 2,823 | ||||||||||
Senior Term Debt (10.5%, Due 1/2012) (3) (5) | 3,688 | 3,582 | ||||||||||
BAS Broadcasting |
Service-radio station operator | Senior Term Debt (11.5%, Due 7/2013) (5) | 7,300 | 5,840 | ||||||||
Senior Term Debt (12.0%, Due 7/2009) (3) (5) (12) | 950 | 475 | ||||||||||
CCS, LLC |
Service-cable TV franchise owner | Senior Term Debt (non-accrual, Due 8/2008) (5) (10) (12) | 631 | 126 | ||||||||
Chinese Yellow Pages |
Service-publisher of Chinese | Line of Credit, $700 available (7.3%, Due 9/2010) (5) | 450 | 427 | ||||||||
Company |
language directories | Senior Term Debt (7.3%, Due 9/2010) (5) | 518 | 488 | ||||||||
CMI Acquisition, LLC |
Service-recycling | Senior Subordinated Term Debt (10.3%, Due 11/2012) (5) | 6,233 | 5,890 | ||||||||
Doe & Ingalls |
Distributor-specialty chemicals | Senior Term Debt (6.8%, Due 11/2010) (5) | 2,300 | 2,266 | ||||||||
Management LLC |
Senior Term Debt (7.8%, Due 11/2010) (3) (5) | 4,365 | 4,267 | |||||||||
Finn Corporation |
Manufacturing-landscape equipment | Common Stock Warrants (8) | 37 | 1,223 | ||||||||
GFRC Holdings LLC |
Manufacturing-glass-fiber reinforced | Line of Credit, $2,000 available (4.5%, Due 12/2010) | | | ||||||||
concrete | Senior Term Debt (9.0%, Due 12/2012) (5) | 6,599 | 6,450 | |||||||||
Senior Subordinated Term Debt (11.5%, Due 12/2012) (3) (5) | 6,665 | 6,432 | ||||||||||
Global Materials |
Manufacturing-steel wool | Senior Term Debt (13.0%, Due 6/2010) (3) (5) | 4,410 | 3,528 | ||||||||
Technologies, Inc. |
products and metal fibers | |||||||||||
Heartland Communications Group |
Service-radio station operator | Senior Term Debt (10.0%, Due 5/2011) (5) | 4,567 | 2,726 | ||||||||
Interfilm Holdings, Inc. |
Service-slitter and distributor of plastic films | Senior Term Debt (12.3%, Due 10/2012) (5) | 4,950 | 4,715 | ||||||||
International Junior Golf |
Service-golf training | Line of Credit, $1,500 available (9.0%, Due 5/2010) (5) | 700 | 690 | ||||||||
Training Acquisition |
Senior Term Debt (8.5%, Due 5/2012) (5) | 2,120 | 2,036 | |||||||||
Company |
Senior Term Debt (10.5%, Due 5/2012) (3) (5) | 2,500 | 2,366 | |||||||||
KMBQ Corporation |
Service-AM/FM radio broadcaster | Line of Credit, $200 available (11.0%, Due 3/2010) (5) | 153 | 69 | ||||||||
Senior Term Debt (11.0%, Due 3/2010) (5) | 1,785 | 801 | ||||||||||
Legend Communications |
Service-operator of radio stations | Line of Credit, $500 available (12.0%, Due 6/2011) (5) | 497 | 450 | ||||||||
of Wyoming LLC |
Senior Term Debt (12.0%, Due 6/2013) (5) | 9,373 | 8,482 | |||||||||
Newhall Holdings, Inc. |
Service-distributor of personal | Line of Credit, $3,000 available (11.3%, Due 5/2010) (5) | 1,000 | 945 | ||||||||
care products and supplements | Senior Term Debt (5) (11.3%, Due 5/2012) (5) | 3,870 | 3,657 | |||||||||
Senior Term Debt (14.3%, Due 5/2012) (3) (5) | 4,410 | 4,112 |
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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
SEPTEMBER 30, 2009
(DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
SEPTEMBER 30, 2009
(DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)
Company (1) | Industry | Investment (2) | Cost | Fair Value | ||||||||
Northern Contours, Inc. |
Manufacturing-veneer and | |||||||||||
laminate components | Senior Subordinated Term Debt (10.0%, Due 5/2010) (5) | $ | 6,562 | $ | 5,414 | |||||||
Pinnacle Treatment Centers, Inc. |
Service-Addiction treatment centers | Line of Credit, $500 available (4.5%, Due 12/2009) | | | ||||||||
Senior Term Debt (10.5%, Due 12/2011) (5) | 2,750 | 2,633 | ||||||||||
Senior Term Debt (10.5%, Due 12/2011) (3) (5) | 7,500 | 7,059 | ||||||||||
Precision Acquisition |
Manufacturing-consumable | Equipment Note (8.5%, Due 10/2011) (5) | 1,000 | 988 | ||||||||
Group Holdings, Inc. |
components for the aluminum industry | Senior Term Debt (8.5%, Due 10/2010) (5) | 4,250 | 4,192 | ||||||||
Senior Term Debt (11.5%, Due 10/2010) (3) (5) | 4,074 | 4,023 | ||||||||||
PROFITSystems |
Service-design and develop | Line of Credit, $350 available (4.5%, Due 7/2010) | | | ||||||||
Acquisition Co. |
ERP software | Senior Term Debt (8.5%, Due 7/2011) (5) | 1,600 | 1,468 | ||||||||
Senior Term Debt (10.5%, Due 7/2011) (3) (5) | 2,900 | 2,632 | ||||||||||
RCS Management Holding Co. |
Service-healthcare supplies | Senior Term Debt (8.5%, Due 1/2011) (3) (5) | 2,437 | 2,383 | ||||||||
Senior Term Debt (10.5%, Due 1/2011) (4) (5) | 3,060 | 2,949 | ||||||||||
Reliable Biopharmaceutical |
Manufacturing-pharmaceutical | Line of Credit, $5,000 available (9.0%, Due 10/2010) (5) | 800 | 788 | ||||||||
Holdings,
Inc. |
and biochemical intermediates | Mortgage Note (9.5%, Due 10/2014) (5) | 7,335 | 7,261 | ||||||||
Senior Term Debt (9.0%, Due 10/2012) (5) | 1,530 | 1,507 | ||||||||||
Senior Term Debt (11.0%, Due 10/2012) (3) (5) | 11,813 | 11,518 | ||||||||||
Senior Subordinated Term Debt (12.0%, Due 10/2013) (5) | 6,000 | 5,640 | ||||||||||
Common Stock Warrants (8) | 209 | 282 | ||||||||||
Saunders & Associates |
Manufacturing-equipment provider | |||||||||||
for frequency control devices | Senior Term Debt (9.8%, Due 5/2013) (5) | 10,780 | 10,618 | |||||||||
SCI Cable, Inc. |
Service-cable, internet, voice provider | Senior Term Debt (9.3%, Due 10/2008) (5) (12) | 2,881 | 576 | ||||||||
Sunburst Media Louisiana, LLC |
Service-radio station operator | Senior Term Debt (10.5%, Due 6/2011) (5) | 6,411 | 5,817 | ||||||||
Sunshine Media Holdings |
Service-publisher regional B2B trade magazines | Senior Term Debt (11.0%, Due 5/2012) (5) | 16,948 | 15,973 | ||||||||
Senior Term Debt (13.5%, Due 5/2012) (3) (5) | 10,700 | 9,978 | ||||||||||
Thibaut Acquisition Co. |
Service-design and disbribute wall covering | Line of Credit, $1,000 available (9.0%, Due 1/2011) (5) | 1,000 | 933 | ||||||||
Senior Term Debt (8.5%, Due 1/2011) (5) | 1,487 | 1,387 | ||||||||||
Senior Term Debt (12.0%, Due 1/2011) (3) (5) | 3,000 | 2,745 | ||||||||||
Tulsa Welding School |
Service-private welding school | Line of credit, $750 available (9.5%, Due 9/2011) | | | ||||||||
Senior Term Debt (9.5%, Due 9/2013) (5) | 4,144 | 4,144 | ||||||||||
Senior Term Debt (12.8%, Due 9/2013) (5) | 7,960 | 7,950 | ||||||||||
VantaCore |
Service-acquisition of aggregate quarries | Senior Subordinated Term Debt (12.0%, Due 8/2013) (5) | 13,726 | 13,589 | ||||||||
Viapack, Inc. |
Manufacturing-polyethylene film | Senior Real Estate Term Debt (10.0%, Due 3/2011) (5) | 775 | 743 | ||||||||
Senior Term Debt (13.0%, Due 3/2011) (3) (5) | 4,061 | 3,893 | ||||||||||
Visual Edge Technology, Inc. |
Service-office equipment distribution | Line of credit, $3,000 available (10.8%, Due 9/2011) (5) | 2,981 | 2,340 | ||||||||
Senior Subordinated Term Debt (15.5%, Due 8/2011) (5) | 5,000 | 3,925 | ||||||||||
Westlake Hardware, Inc. |
Retail-hardware and variety | Senior Subordinated Term Debt (9.0%, Due 1/2011) (5) | 15,000 | 14,269 | ||||||||
Senior Subordinated Term Debt (10.3%, Due 1/2011) (5) | 10,000 | 9,400 | ||||||||||
Winchester Electronics |
Manufacturing-high bandwidth connectors and cables | Senior Term Debt (5.3%, Due 5/2013) (5) | 1,147 | 1,136 | ||||||||
Senior Term Debt (5.7%, Due 5/2013) (5) | 1,690 | 1,642 | ||||||||||
Senior Subordinated Term Debt (14.0%, Due 6/2013) (5) | 9,925 | 9,478 | ||||||||||
Subtotal Non-syndicated loans |
298,322 | 277,048 | ||||||||||
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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
SEPTEMBER 30, 2009
(DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
SEPTEMBER 30, 2009
(DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)
Company (1) | Industry | Investment (2) | Cost | Fair Value | ||||||||
Syndicated Loans: |
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GTM Holdings, Inc. |
Manufacturing-socks | Senior Subordinated Term Debt (11.8%, Due 4/2014) (6) | $ | 500 | $ | 220 | ||||||
Kinetek Acquisition |
Manufacturing-custom | |||||||||||
Corp. |
engineered motors & controls | Senior Term Debt (3.6%, Due 11/2013) (7) | 1,438 | 925 | ||||||||
Puerto Rico Cable |
Service-telecommunications | Senior Subordinated Term Debt (7.8%, Due 1/2012) (6) | 7,174 | 5,713 | ||||||||
Acquisition Company, Inc. |
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Wesco Holdings, Inc. |
Service-aerospace parts and distribution | Senior Subordinated Term Debt (6.0%, Due 3/2014) (7) | 2,264 | 1,856 | ||||||||
WP Evenflo Group |
Manufacturing-infant and juvenile | Senior Term Debt (8.0%, Due 2/2013) (6) | 1,901 | 1,235 | ||||||||
Holdings Inc. |
products | Senior Preferred Equity (8) | 333 | | ||||||||
Junior Preferred Equity (8) | 111 | | ||||||||||
Common Stock (8) | | | ||||||||||
Subtotal Syndicated loans |
13,721 | 9,949 | ||||||||||
Total Non-Control/
Non-Affiliate Investments |
$ | 312,043 | $ | 286,997 | ||||||||
CONTROL INVESTMENTS |
||||||||||||
BERTL, Inc. |
Service-web-based evaluator | Line of Credit, $842 available (non-accrual, Due | $ | 930 | $ | | ||||||
of digital imaging products | 10/2009) (10)(13)(15) Common Stock (8) (15) | 424 | | |||||||||
Clinton Holdings, LLC |
Distribution-aluminum sheets and stainless steel | Senior Subordinated Term Debt (12.0%, Due 1/2013) (5) (14) | 15,500 | 12,013 | ||||||||
Escrow Funding Note (12.0%, Due 1/2013) (5) (14) | 640 | 496 | ||||||||||
Common Stock Warrants (8) (15) | 109 | | ||||||||||
Defiance Integrated |
Manufacturing-trucking parts | Senior Term Debt (11.0%, Due 4/2010) (3) (11) | 6,005 | 6,005 | ||||||||
Technologies, Inc. |
Senior Term Debt (11.0%, Due 4/2010) (3) (11) | 1,178 | 1,178 | |||||||||
Common Stock (8) (15) | 1 | 816 | ||||||||||
Guaranty ($250) | ||||||||||||
Lindmark Acquisition, LLC |
Service-advertising | Senior Subordinated Term Debt (11.3%, Due 10/2012) (5) (16) | 12,000 | 10,410 | ||||||||
Senior Subordinated Term Debt (13.0%, Due Upon Demand) (5) (16) | 1,553 | 1,049 | ||||||||||
Common Stock (8) (15) | 1 | | ||||||||||
LYP Holdings Corp. |
Service-yellow pages publishing | Line of credit, $1,250 available (10.0%, Due 7/2010) (15) | 1,168 | 1,168 | ||||||||
Senior Term Debt (12.5%, Due 2/2012) (15) | 325 | 325 | ||||||||||
Line of Credit, $3,000 available (non-accrual, Due 6/2010) (10) (15) | 1,170 | 421 | ||||||||||
Senior Term Debt (non-accrual, Due 6/2011) (10) (15) | 2,688 | | ||||||||||
Senior Term Debt (non-accrual, Due 6/2011) (3) (10) (15) | 2,750 | | ||||||||||
Common Stock Warrants (8) (15) | | | ||||||||||
U.S.
Healthcare Communications, Inc. |
Service-magazine publisher/ operator | Line of credit, $200 available (non-accrual, Due 3/2010) (10) (15) | 169 | 91 | ||||||||
Line of credit, $450 available (non-accrual, Due 3/2010) (10) (15) | 450 | | ||||||||||
Common Stock (8) (15) | 2,470 | | ||||||||||
Western Directories, Inc. |
Service-directory publisher | Line of credit, $1,250 available (non-accrual, Due 12/2009) (10) (15) | 1,234 | | ||||||||
Preferred Stock (8) (15) | 1,584 | | ||||||||||
Common Stock (8) (15) | 1 | | ||||||||||
Total Control Investments |
$ | 52,350 | $ | 33,972 | ||||||||
Total Investments |
$ | 364,393 | $ | 320,969 | ||||||||
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(1) | Certain of the listed securities are issued by affiliate(s) of the indicated portfolio company. | |
(2) | Percentage represents interest rates in effect at September 30, 2009 and due date represents the contractual maturity date. | |
(3) | Last Out Tranche of senior debt, meaning if the portfolio company is liquidated, the holder of the Last Out Tranche is paid after the senior debt. | |
(4) | Last Out Tranche of senior debt, meaning if the portfolio company is liquidated, the holder of the Last Out Tranche is paid after the senior debt, however, the debt is also junior to another Last Out Tranche. | |
(5) | Fair value was based on opinions of value submitted by Standard & Poors Securities Evaluations, Inc. | |
(6) | Security valued based on the indicative bid price on or near September 30, 2009, offered by the respective syndication agents trading desk or secondary desk. | |
(7) | Security valued based on the transaction sale price subsequent to September 30, 2009. | |
(8) | Security is non-income producing. | |
(9) | Access Television includes a success fee with a fair value of $1. | |
(10) | BERTL, CCS, U.S. Healthcare, Western Directories and a portion of LYP Holdings are currently past due on interest payments and are on non-accrual. BERTLs loan matured in October 2009 and the Company is actively working to recover amounts due under this loan. However, there is no assurance that there will be any recovery of amounts past due. | |
(11) | Fair value of security estimated to be equal to cost due to recent recapitalization. | |
(12) | BAS Broadcastings loan matured in July 2009, CCS loan matured in August 2008 and SCI Cables loan matured in October 2008. The Company is actively working to recover amounts due under these loans, however, there is no assurance that there will be any recovery of amounts past due. | |
(13) | ACE Expediters interest and BERTLs interest include paid in kind interest. Please refer to Note 2, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies. | |
(14) | Subsequent to September 30, 2009, Clintons senior subordinated term debt and escrow funding note were combined into one term note, with an interest rate of 12.0% and maturity date of January 2013. In addition, a term loan was entered into for $320, with an interest rate of 12.0% and a maturity date of January 2013. | |
(15) | Fair value was based on the total enterprise value of the portfolio company using a liquidity waterfall approach. The Company also considered discounted cash flow methodologies. | |
(16) | Lindmarks loan agreement was amended in March 2009 such that any unpaid current interest accrues at a success fee rate. The success fee is to be paid upon certain conditions being met and is not recorded until paid. Please refer to Note 2, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Interest Income Recognition. For the period from April 2009 through September 2009, the Company recorded $0 of interest income. |
THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THESE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS.
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GLADSTONE CAPITAL CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 2010
(DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA AND AS OTHERWISE INDICATED)
(UNAUDITED)
NOTE 1. ORGANIZATION
Gladstone Capital Corporation (the Company) was incorporated under the General Corporation Laws
of the State of Maryland on May 30, 2001. The Company is a closed-end, non-diversified management
investment company that has elected to be treated as a business development company (BDC) under
the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act). In addition, the Company has
elected to be treated for tax purposes as a regulated investment company (RIC) under the Internal
Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the Code). The Companys investment objective is to achieve a
high level of current income by investing in debt securities, consisting primarily of senior notes,
senior subordinated notes and junior subordinated notes, of established private businesses that are
substantially owned by leveraged buyout funds, individual investors or are family-owned businesses,
with a particular focus on senior notes. In addition, the Company may acquire from others existing
loans that meet this profile.
Gladstone Business Loan, LLC (Business Loan), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, was
established on February 3, 2003 for the purpose of holding the Companys portfolio of loan
investments. Gladstone Capital Advisers, Inc. is also a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company,
which was established on December 30, 2003.
Northern Virginia SBIC, LP (Northern Virginia SBIC) and Northern Virginia SBIC GP, LLC, the
general partner of Northern Virginia SBIC, were established on December 4, 2008 as wholly-owned
subsidiaries of the Company for the purpose of applying for and holding a license to enable the
Company, through Northern Virginia SBIC, to make investments in accordance with the United States
Small Business Administration guidelines for small business investment companies.
Gladstone Financial Corporation (Gladstone Financial), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company,
was established on November 21, 2006 for the purpose of holding a license to operate as a
Specialized Small Business Investment Company. Gladstone Financial (previously known as Gladstone
SSBIC Corporation) acquired this license in February 2007. This will enable the Company, through
this subsidiary, to make investments in accordance with the United States Small Business
Administration guidelines for specialized small business investment companies.
The financial statements of the subsidiaries are consolidated with those of the Company.
The Company is externally managed by Gladstone Management Corporation (the Adviser), an
unconsolidated affiliate of the Company.
NOTE 2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Unaudited Interim Financial Statements
Interim financial statements of the Company are prepared in accordance with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP) for interim financial information and
pursuant to the requirements for reporting on Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X.
Accordingly, certain disclosures accompanying annual financial statements prepared in accordance
with GAAP are omitted. In the opinion of the Companys management, all adjustments, consisting
solely of normal recurring accruals, necessary for the fair statement of financial statements for
the interim periods have been included. The results of operations for the reporting period are not
necessarily indicative of results that ultimately may be achieved for the year. The interim
financial statements and notes thereto should be read in conjunction with the financial statements
and notes thereto included in the Companys Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2009,
as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) on November 23, 2009.
The year-end condensed balance sheet data was derived from audited financial statements, but does
not include all disclosures required by GAAP.
Reclassifications
Certain amounts in the prior years financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the
current year presentation with no effect to net increase in net assets resulting from operations.
The Companys asset coverage ratio calculation was revised so the indebtedness includes interest
payable and guarantees.
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Out-of-Period Adjustment
During the three and nine months ended June 30, 2010, the Company recorded adjustments to interest
income, operating expenses and certain balance sheet accounts to reverse interest income and record
additional expenses primarily related to professional fees that were not correctly recorded in
prior periods. The net adjustments resulted in reductions of $43 and $620 in net investment income
for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2010, respectively. These adjustments reduced net
investment income per share by $0 and $0.03 for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2010,
respectively. These adjustments both individually and in the aggregate were not material to any of
the fiscal 2009 interim or full year consolidated financial statements nor are they expected to be
material to full year fiscal 2010 results.
Investment Valuation Policy
The Company carries its investments at market value to the extent that market quotations are
readily available and reliable, and otherwise at fair value, as determined in good faith by its
Board of Directors. In determining the fair value of the Companys investments, the Adviser has
established an investment valuation policy (the Policy). The Policy is approved by the Companys
Board of Directors and each quarter the Board of Directors reviews whether the Adviser has applied
the Policy consistently and votes whether or not to accept the recommended valuation of the
Companys investment portfolio.
The Company uses generally accepted valuation techniques to value its portfolio unless the Company
has specific information about the value of an investment to determine otherwise. From time to time
the Company may accept an appraisal of a business in which the Company holds securities. These
appraisals are expensive and occur infrequently but provide a third-party valuation opinion that
may differ in results, techniques and scopes used to value the Companys investments. When these
specific third-party appraisals are engaged or accepted, the Company uses estimates of value
provided by such appraisals and its own assumptions including estimated remaining life, current
market yield and interest rate spreads of similar securities as of the measurement date to value
the investment the Company has in that business.
The Policy, which is summarized below, applies to publicly-traded securities, securities for which
a limited market exists and securities for which no market exists.
Publicly-traded securities: The Company determines the value of publicly-traded securities based on
the closing price for the security on the exchange or securities market on which it is listed and
primarily traded on the valuation date. To the extent that the Company owns restricted securities
that are not freely tradable, but for which a public market otherwise exists, the Company will use
the market value of that security adjusted for any decrease in value resulting from the restrictive
feature.
Securities for which a limited market exists: The Company values securities that are not traded on
an established secondary securities market, but for which a limited market for the security exists,
such as certain participations in, or assignments of, syndicated loans, at the quoted bid price.
In valuing these assets, the Company assesses trading activity in an asset class and evaluates
variances in prices and other market insights to determine if any available quote prices are
reliable. If the Company concludes that quotes based on active markets or trading activity may be
relied upon, firm bid prices are requested; however, if a firm bid price is unavailable, the
Company bases the value of the security upon the indicative bid price (IBP) offered by the
respective originating syndication agents trading desk, or secondary desk, on or near the
valuation date. To the extent that the Company uses the IBP as a basis for valuing the security,
the Adviser may take further steps to consider additional information to validate that price in
accordance with the Policy.
In the event these limited markets become illiquid such that market prices are no longer readily
available, the Company will value its syndicated loans using alternative methods, such as estimated
net present values of the future cash flows or discounted cash flows (DCF). The use of a DCF
methodology follows that prescribed by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting
Standards Codification (ASC) 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, which provides
guidance on the use of a reporting entitys own assumptions about future cash flows and
risk-adjusted discount rates when relevant observable inputs, such as quotes in active markets, are
not available. When relevant observable market data does not exist, the alternative outlined in ASC
820 is the use of valuing investments based on DCF. For the purposes of using DCF to provide fair
value estimates, the Company considers multiple inputs such as a risk-adjusted discount rate that
incorporates adjustments that market participants would make both for nonperformance and liquidity
risks. As such, the Company develops a modified discount rate approach that incorporates risk
premiums including, among others, increased probability of default, or higher loss given default or
increased liquidity risk. The DCF valuations applied to the syndicated loans provide an estimate of
what the Company believes a market participant would pay to purchase a syndicated loan in an active
market, thereby establishing a fair value. The Company will apply the DCF methodology in illiquid
markets until quoted prices are available or are deemed reliable based on trading activity.
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As of June 30, 2010, the Company assessed trading activity in its syndicated loan assets and
determined that there continued to be market liquidity and a secondary market for these assets.
Thus, firm bid prices or IBPs were used to fair value the Companys remaining syndicated loans as
of June 30, 2010.
Securities for which no market exists: The valuation methodology for securities for which no market
exists falls into three categories: (1) portfolio investments comprised solely of debt securities;
(2) portfolio investments in controlled companies comprised of a bundle of securities, which can
include debt and equity securities; and (3) portfolio investments in non-controlled companies
comprised of a bundle of investments, which can include debt and equity securities.
(1) | Portfolio investments comprised solely of debt securities: Debt securities that are not publicly-traded on an established securities market, or for which a limited market does not exist (Non-Public Debt Securities), and that are issued by portfolio companies where the Company has no equity or equity-like securities, are fair valued in accordance with the terms of the Policy, which utilizes opinions of value submitted to the Company by Standard & Poors Securities Evaluations, Inc. (SPSE). The Company may also submit paid in kind (PIK) interest to SPSE for its evaluation when it is determined that PIK interest is likely to be received. | |
(2) | Portfolio investments in controlled companies comprised of a bundle of investments, which can include debt and equity securities: The fair value of these investments is determined based on the total enterprise value (TEV) of the portfolio company, or issuer, utilizing a liquidity waterfall approach under ASC 820 for the Companys Non-Public Debt Securities and equity or equity-like securities (e.g. preferred equity, equity, or other equity-like securities) that are purchased together as part of a package, where the Company has control or could gain control through an option or warrant security; both the debt and equity securities of the portfolio investment would exit in the mergers and acquisition market as the principal market, generally through a sale or recapitalization of the portfolio company. In accordance with ASC 820, the Company applies the in-use premise of value which assumes the debt and equity securities are sold together. Under this liquidity waterfall approach, the Company first calculates the TEV of the issuer by incorporating some or all of the following factors to determine the TEV of the issuer: |
| the issuers ability to make payments; | ||
| the earnings of the issuer; | ||
| recent sales to third parties of similar securities; | ||
| the comparison to publicly traded securities; and | ||
| DCF or other pertinent factors. |
In gathering the sales to third parties of similar securities, the Company may reference industry statistics and use outside experts. Once the Company has estimated the TEV of the issuer, the Company will subtract the value of all the debt securities of the issuer, which are valued at the contractual principal balance. Fair values of these debt securities are discounted for any shortfall of TEV over the total debt outstanding for the issuer. Once the values for all outstanding senior securities (which include the debt securities) have been subtracted from the TEV of the issuer, the remaining amount, if any, is used to determine the value of the issuers equity or equity-like securities. If, in the Advisers judgment, the liquidity waterfall approach does not accurately reflect the value of the debt component, the Adviser may recommend that the Company use a valuation by SPSE, or if that is unavailable, a DCF valuation technique. | ||
(3) | Portfolio investments in non-controlled companies comprised of a bundle of investments, which can include debt and equity securities: The Company values Non-Public Debt Securities that are purchased together with equity or equity-like securities from the same portfolio company, or issuer, for which the Company does not control or cannot gain control as of the measurement date, using a hypothetical secondary market as the Companys principal market. In accordance with ASC 820, the Company determines its fair value of these debt securities of non-control investments assuming the sale of an individual debt security using the in-exchange premise of value. As such, the Company estimates the fair value of the debt component using estimates of value provided by SPSE and its own assumptions in the absence of observable market data, including synthetic credit ratings, estimated remaining life, current market yield and interest rate spreads of similar securities as of the measurement date. Subsequent to June 30, 2009, for equity or equity-like securities of investments for which the Company does not control or cannot gain control as of the measurement date, the Company estimates the fair value of the equity using the in-exchange premise of value based on factors such as the overall value of the issuer, the relative fair value of other units of account including debt, or other relative value approaches. Consideration is also given to capital structure and other contractual obligations that may impact the fair value of the equity. Further, the Company may utilize comparable values of similar companies, recent investments and indices with similar structures and risk characteristics or its own assumptions in the absence of other observable market data and may also employ DCF valuation techniques. | |
Due to the uncertainty inherent in the valuation process, such estimates of fair value may differ significantly from the values that would have been obtained had a ready market for the securities existed, and the differences could be material. Additionally, |
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changes in the market environment and other events that may occur over the life of the investments may cause the gains or losses ultimately realized on these investments to be different than the valuations currently assigned. There is no single standard for determining fair value in good faith, as fair value depends upon circumstances of each individual case. In general, fair value is the amount that the Company might reasonably expect to receive upon the current sale of the security in an arms-length transaction in the securitys principal market. |
Refer to Note 3 for additional information regarding fair value measurements and the Companys
adoption of ASC 820.
Interest Income Recognition
Interest income, adjusted for amortization of premiums and acquisition costs, the accretion of
discounts and the amortization of amendment fees, is recorded on the accrual basis to the extent
that such amounts are expected to be collected. Generally, when a loan becomes 90 days or more past
due, or if the Companys qualitative assessment indicates that the debtor is unable to service its
debt or other obligations, the Company will place the loan on non-accrual status and cease
recognizing interest income on that loan until the borrower has demonstrated the ability and intent
to pay contractual amounts due. However, the Company remains contractually entitled to this
interest. Interest payments received on non-accrual loans may be recognized as income or applied
to principal depending upon managements judgment. Non-accrual loans are restored to accrual
status when past due principal and interest are paid and, in managements judgment, are likely to
remain current, or due to a restructuring such that the interest income is deemed to be
collectible. As of June 30, 2010, two Non-Control/Non-Affiliate investments and four Control
investments were on non-accrual with an aggregate cost basis of approximately $29,430, or 9.5% of
the cost basis of all loans in the Companys portfolio. As of September 30, 2009, one
Non-Control/Non-Affiliate investment and four Control investments were on non-accrual with an
aggregate cost basis of approximately $10,022, or 2.8% of the cost basis of all loans in the
Companys portfolio. Success fees are recorded upon receipt and are contractually due upon a
change of control in a portfolio company.
Paid in Kind Interest and Original Issue Discount
The Company has one loan in its portfolio which contains a paid in kind (PIK) provision. The PIK
interest, computed at the contractual rate specified in each loan agreement, is added to the
principal balance of the loan and recorded as income. To maintain the Companys status as a RIC,
this non-cash source of income must be paid out to stockholders in the form of distributions, even
though the Company has not yet collected the cash. The Company recorded PIK income of $0 and $100
for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2010, respectively, as compared to $15 and $48 for the
three and nine months ended June 30, 2009, respectively.
The Company has two loans with original issue discount (OID). The Company recorded OID income of
$8 and $10 for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2010, respectively, as compared to $31 and
$206 for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2009, respectively.
Services Provided to Portfolio Companies
As of June 30, 2010 and September 30, 2009, the Company had gross receivables from portfolio
companies of $458 and $1,528, respectively, of reimbursements for non-recurring costs incurred on
behalf of the portfolio companies. The allowance for uncollectible receivables was $138 and $0 as
of June 30, 2010 and September 30, 2009, respectively.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In August 2009, the FASB issued Accounting Standard Update (ASU) No. 2009-05, Fair Value
Measurements and Disclosures: Measuring Liabilities at Fair Value. The update provides
clarification to ASC 820 for the valuation techniques required to measure the fair value of
liabilities. ASU No. 2009-05 also provides clarification around required inputs to the fair value
measurement of a liability and definition of a Level 1 liability. ASU No. 2009-05 is effective for
interim and annual periods beginning after August 28, 2009. The Company adopted ASU No. 2009-05
beginning with the quarter ended December 31, 2009. The adoption of this standard did not have a
material effect on the Companys financial position and results of operations.
In September 2009, the FASB issued ASU No. 2009-12, Measuring Fair Value Measurements and
Disclosures: Investments in Certain Entities That Calculate Net Asset Value per Share (or Its
Equivalent), that provides additional guidance on how companies should estimate the fair value of
certain alternative investments, such as hedge funds, private equity funds and venture capital
funds. The fair value of such investments can now be determined using net asset value (NAV) as a
practical expedient, unless it is probable that the investment will not be sold at a price equal to
NAV. In those situations, the practical expedient cannot be used and disclosure of the remaining
actions necessary to complete the sale will be required. New disclosures of the attributes of all
investments within the scope of the new guidance is required, regardless of whether an entity used
the practical expedient to measure the fair value of any
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of its investments. ASU No. 2009-12 is effective for the first annual or interim reporting period
ending after December 15, 2009, with early application permitted. The Company determined that the
adoption of this standard did not have a material effect on its financial position and results of
operations as of and for the nine months ended June 30, 2010.
In December 2009, the FASB issued ASU No. 2009-17, Consolidations: Improvements to Financial
Reporting by Enterprises Involved with Variable Interest Entities, that amends the FASB ASC for
the issuance of FASB Statement No. 167, Amendments to FASB Interpretation No. 46(R). The
amendments in this ASU replace the quantitative-based risks and rewards calculation for determining
which reporting entity, if any, has a controlling financial interest in a variable interest entity
with an approach focused on identifying which reporting entity has the power to direct the
activities of a variable interest entity that most significantly impact such entitys economic
performance and (1) the obligation to absorb losses of such entity or (2) the right to receive
benefits from such entity. An approach that is expected to be primarily qualitative will be more
effective for identifying which reporting entity has a controlling financial interest in a variable
interest entity. The amendments in ASU No. 2009-17 also require additional disclosures about a
reporting entitys involvement in variable interest entities, which will enhance the information
provided to users of financial statements. ASU No. 2009-17 is effective for annual periods
beginning after November 15, 2009. The Company does not believe the adoption of this standard will
have a material effect on its financial position and results of operations.
In January 2010, the FASB issued ASU No. 2010-06, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, that
requires reporting entities to make new disclosures about recurring or nonrecurring fair-value
measurements including significant transfers into and out of Level 1 and Level 2 fair-value
measurements and information on purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements on a gross basis in
the reconciliation of Level 3 fair-value measurements. The FASB also clarified existing fair-value
measurement disclosure guidance about the level of disaggregation, inputs, and valuation
techniques. The new and revised disclosures are required to be implemented in interim or annual
periods beginning after December 15, 2009, except for the gross presentation of the Level 3
rollforward, which is required for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2010. The
Company adopted ASU No. 2010-06 beginning with the quarter ended June 30, 2010. The adoption of
this standard did not have a material effect on the Companys financial position and results of
operations.
In February 2010, the FASB issued ASU No. 2010-09, Subsequent Events, that amended its guidance
on subsequent events. SEC filers are not required to disclose the date through which an entity has
evaluated subsequent events. The amended guidance was effective upon issuance for all entities.
In February 2010, the FASB issued ASU 2010-10, Consolidations to defer FAS 167, Amendments to
FASB Interpretation No. 46(R), for certain investment entities that have the attributes of entities
subject to ASC 946 (the investment company guide). In addition, the ASU (1) amends the
requirements for evaluating whether a decision maker or service contract is a variable interest to
clarify that a quantitative approach should not be the sole consideration in assessing the criteria
and (2) clarifies that related parties should be considered in applying all of the decision maker
and service contract criteria. The Companys adoption of this standard did not have a material
effect on its financial position and results of operations.
NOTE 3. INVESTMENTS
The Company adopted ASC 820 on October 1, 2008. In part, ASC 820 defines fair value, establishes a
framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosures about assets and liabilities measured at
fair value. ASC 820 provides a consistent definition of fair value that focuses on exit price in
the principal, or most advantageous, market and prioritizes, within a measurement of fair value,
the use of market-based inputs over entity-specific inputs. ASC 820 also establishes the following
three-level hierarchy for fair value measurements based upon the transparency of inputs to the
valuation of an asset or liability as of the measurement date.
| Level 1 inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets; | |
| Level 2 inputs to the valuation methodology include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument. Level 2 inputs are in those markets for which there are few transactions, the prices are not current, little public information exists or instances where prices vary substantially over time or among brokered market makers; and | |
| Level 3 inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to the fair value measurement. Unobservable inputs are those inputs that reflect the Companys own assumptions that market participants would use to price the asset or liability based upon the best available information. |
As of June 30, 2010, all of the Companys assets were valued using Level 3 inputs.
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The following table presents the financial instruments carried at fair value as of June 30,
2010 and September 30, 2009, by caption on the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of
assets and liabilities for each of the three levels of hierarchy established by ASC 820:
As of June 30, 2010 | ||||||||||||||||
Total Fair Value | ||||||||||||||||
Reported in Condensed | ||||||||||||||||
Consolidated Statements of | ||||||||||||||||
Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Assets and Liabilities | |||||||||||||
Non-Control/Non-Affiliate Investments |
||||||||||||||||
Senior Term Debt |
$ | | $ | | $ | 173,510 | $ | 173,510 | ||||||||
Senior Subordinated Term Debt |
| | 64,203 | 64,203 | ||||||||||||
Preferred Equity Securities |
| | 235 | 235 | ||||||||||||
Common Equity Securities |
| | 934 | 934 | ||||||||||||
Total investments at fair value |
$ | | $ | | $ | 238,882 | $ | 238,882 | ||||||||
Control Investments |
||||||||||||||||
Senior Term Debt |
$ | | $ | | $ | 9,528 | $ | 9,528 | ||||||||
Senior Subordinated Term Debt |
| | 21,556 | 21,556 | ||||||||||||
Total investments at fair value |
$ | | $ | | $ | 31,084 | $ | 31,084 | ||||||||
Total investments at fair value |
$ | | $ | | $ | 269,966 | $ | 269,966 | ||||||||
As of September 30, 2009 | ||||||||||||||||
Total Fair Value | ||||||||||||||||
Reported in Condensed | ||||||||||||||||
Consolidated Statements of | ||||||||||||||||
Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Assets and Liabilities | |||||||||||||
Non-Control/Non-Affiliate Investments |
||||||||||||||||
Senior Term Debt |
$ | | $ | | $ | 203,102 | $ | 203,102 | ||||||||
Senior Subordinated Term Debt |
| | 81,826 | 81,826 | ||||||||||||
Common Equity/Equivalents |
| | 2,069 | 2,069 | ||||||||||||
Total investments at fair value |
$ | | $ | | $ | 286,997 | $ | 286,997 | ||||||||
Control Investments |
||||||||||||||||
Senior Term Debt |
$ | | $ | | $ | 9,189 | $ | 9,189 | ||||||||
Senior Subordinated Term Debt |
| | 23,967 | 23,967 | ||||||||||||
Common Equity/Equivalents |
| | 816 | 816 | ||||||||||||
Total investments at fair value |
$ | | $ | | $ | 33,972 | $ | 33,972 | ||||||||
Total investments at fair value |
$ | | $ | | $ | 320,969 | $ | 320,969 | ||||||||
Changes in Level 3 Fair Value Measurements of Investments
The following tables provide a roll-forward in the changes in fair value during the three and nine
months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009 for all investments for which the Company determines fair value
using unobservable (Level 3) factors. When a determination is made to classify a financial
instrument within Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy, the determination is based upon the
significance of the unobservable factors to the overall fair value measurement. However, Level 3
financial instruments typically include, in addition to the unobservable or Level 3 components,
observable components (that is, components that are actively quoted and can be validated to
external sources). Accordingly, the gains and losses in the table below include changes in fair
value due in part to observable factors that are part of the valuation methodology.
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Fair value measurements using unobservable data inputs (Level 3)
Non-Control/ | ||||||||||||
Non-Affiliate | Control | |||||||||||
Investments | Investments | Total | ||||||||||
Three months ended June 30, 2010: |
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Fair value at March 31, 2010 |
$ | 256,227 | $ | 35,524 | $ | 291,751 | ||||||
Total gains or losses |
||||||||||||
Realized losses (a) |
| (2,865 | ) | (2,865 | ) | |||||||
Reversal of prior period depreciation on realization (b) |
| 2,865 | 2,865 | |||||||||
Unrealized depreciation (b) |
(48 | ) | (4,373 | ) | (4,421 | ) | ||||||
New investments, repayments and settlements (c) |
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Issuances/New investments |
1,185 | (67 | ) | 1,118 | ||||||||
Settlements/Repayments |
(18,482 | ) | | (18,482 | ) | |||||||
Transfers into/out of Level 3 |
| | | |||||||||
Fair value as of June 30, 2010 |
$ | 238,882 | $ | 31,084 | $ | 269,966 | ||||||
Nine months ended June 30, 2010: |
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Fair value at September 30, 2009 |
$ | 286,997 | $ | 33,972 | $ | 320,969 | ||||||
Total gains or losses |
||||||||||||
Realized losses (a) |
(28 | ) | (2,865 | ) | (2,893 | ) | ||||||
Reversal of prior period depreciation on realization (b) |
3,437 | 2,865 | 6,302 | |||||||||
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) (b) |
3,162 | (5,939 | ) | (2,777 | ) | |||||||
New investments, repayments and settlements, net (c) |
||||||||||||
Issuances/New investments |
5,384 | 3,051 | 8,435 | |||||||||
Settlements/Repayments |
(56,951 | ) | | (56,951 | ) | |||||||
Sales |
(3,119 | ) | | (3,119 | ) | |||||||
Transfers into/out of Level 3 |
| | | |||||||||
Fair value as of June 30, 2010 |
$ | 238,882 | $ | 31,084 | $ | 269,966 | ||||||
Senior | Senior | Common | ||||||||||||||||||
Term | Subordinated | Preferred | Equity/ | |||||||||||||||||
Debt | Term Debt | Equity | Equivalents | Total | ||||||||||||||||
Three months ended June 30, 2010: |
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Fair value at March 31, 2010 |
$ | 188,348 | $ | 102,752 | $ | | $ | 651 | $ | 291,751 | ||||||||||
Total gains or losses |
||||||||||||||||||||
Realized losses (a) |
(1,280 | ) | | (1,584 | ) | (1 | ) | (2,865 | ) | |||||||||||
Reversal of prior period depreciation on realization (b) |
1280 | | 1,584 | 1 | 2,865 | |||||||||||||||
Unrealized (depreciation) appreciation (b) |
(1,575 | ) | (2,898 | ) | 235 | (183 | ) | (4,421 | ) | |||||||||||
New investments, repayments, and settlements, net (c) |
||||||||||||||||||||
Issuances/New investments |
793 | (141 | ) | | 466 | 1,118 | ||||||||||||||
Settlements/Repayments |
(4,528 | ) | (13,954 | ) | | | (18,482 | ) | ||||||||||||
Sales |
| | | | | |||||||||||||||
Transfers into/out of Level 3 |
| | | | | |||||||||||||||
Fair value as of June 30, 2010 |
$ | 183,038 | $ | 85,759 | $ | 235 | $ | 934 | $ | 269,966 | ||||||||||
Nine months ended June 30, 2010: |
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Fair value at September 30, 2009 |
$ | 212,290 | $ | 105,794 | $ | | $ | 2,885 | $ | 320,969 | ||||||||||
Total gains or losses |
||||||||||||||||||||
Realized losses (a) |
(2,105 | ) | (570 | ) | (1,584 | ) | 1,366 | (2,893 | ) | |||||||||||
Reversal of prior period depreciation (appreciation) on
realization (b) |
3,344 | 1,620 | 1,584 | (246 | ) | 6,302 | ||||||||||||||
Unrealized (depreciation) appreciation (b) |
(364 | ) | (678 | ) | 235 | (1,970 | ) | (2,777 | ) | |||||||||||
New investments, repayments and settlements, net (c) |
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Issuances/New investments |
6,866 | 1,103 | | 466 | 8,435 | |||||||||||||||
Settlements/Repayments |
(36,068 | ) | (19,316 | ) | | (1,567 | ) | (56,951 | ) | |||||||||||
Sales |
(925 | ) | (2,194 | ) | | | (3,119 | ) | ||||||||||||
Transfers into/out of Level 3 |
| | | | | |||||||||||||||
Fair value as of June 30, 2010 |
$ | 183,038 | $ | 85,759 | $ | 235 | $ | 934 | $ | 269,966 | ||||||||||
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Non-Control/ | ||||||||||||||||
Non-Affiliate | Control | |||||||||||||||
Investments | Investments | Derivative | Total | |||||||||||||
Three months ended June 30, 2009: |
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Fair value at March 31, 2009 |
$ | 369,595 | $ | 15,502 | $ | | $ | 385,097 | ||||||||
Realized losses (a) |
(10,594 | ) | | | (10,594 | ) | ||||||||||
Reversal of prior period depreciation on realization (b) |
9,141 | | | 9,141 | ||||||||||||
Unrealized depreciation (b) |
(2,067 | ) | (2,703 | ) | | (4,770 | ) | |||||||||
New investments, repayments and settlements, net (c) |
(48,574 | ) | 733 | | (47,841 | ) | ||||||||||
Transfers in (out) of Level 3 |
| | | | ||||||||||||
Fair value as of June 30, 2009 |
$ | 317,501 | $ | 13,532 | $ | | $ | 331,033 | ||||||||
Nine months ended June 30, 2009: |
||||||||||||||||
Fair value at September 30, 2008 |
$ | 407,153 | $ | 780 | $ | | $ | 407,933 | ||||||||
Realized losses (a) |
(14,325 | ) | | (304 | ) | (14,629 | ) | |||||||||
Reversal of prior period depreciation on realization (b) |
12,286 | | 304 | 12,590 | ||||||||||||
Unrealized (depreciation) appreciation (b) |
(14,454 | ) | 10 | | (14,444 | ) | ||||||||||
New investments, repayments, and settlements, net (c) |
(73,159 | ) | 12,742 | | (60,417 | ) | ||||||||||
Transfers in (out) of Level 3 |
| | | | ||||||||||||
Fair value as of June 30, 2009 |
$ | 317,501 | $ | 13,532 | $ | | $ | 331,033 | ||||||||
(a) | Included in net realized loss on investments on the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009. | |
(b) | Included in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments on the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009. | |
(c) | Includes increases in the cost basis of investments resulting from new portfolio investments, the amortization of discounts, premiums and closing fees as well as decreases in the cost basis of investments resulting from principal repayments or sales. |
Non-Control/Non-Affiliate Investments
As of June 30, 2010 and September 30, 2009, the Company held Non-Control/Non-Affiliate investments
in the aggregate of approximately $238,882 and $286,997, at fair value, respectively.
Control Investments
As of June 30, 2010 and September 30, 2009, the Company held Control investments in the aggregate
of approximately $31,084 and $33,972, at fair value, respectively. As of June 30, 2010, the
Control investments were comprised of BERTL, Inc. (BERTL), Clinton Holdings, LLC (Clinton),
Defiance Integrated Technologies, Inc. (Defiance), Lindmark Acquisition, LLC (Lindmark), LYP
Holdings Corp. (LYP Holdings) and U.S. Healthcare Communications, Inc. (U.S. Healthcare).
| BERTL: The Company originally purchased a past due debt instrument in MCA Communications, LLC and the Company accepted a deed in lieu of foreclosure in satisfaction of BERTLs obligations under the debt instrument in September 2007. BERTL is a web-based evaluator of digital imaging products. | ||
| Clinton: In September 2009, the Company took control of certain Clinton entities by exercising contractual rights under the investment documents. Clinton is a distributor of aluminum sheets and stainless steel. | ||
| Defiance: In July 2009, the Company acquired from the previous owner certain assets of Defiance Acquisition Corp., consisting of tangible and intangible personal property. The Company acquired these assets through a newly formed subsidiary, Defiance, and intends to continue the business under its control. Defiance is a manufacturer of trucking parts. | ||
| Lindmark: In March 2009, the Company acquired from the previous owner certain assets of Lindmark Outdoor Advertising, LLC, consisting of all tangible and intangible personal property. The Company acquired these assets through a newly formed subsidiary, Lindmark, and intends to continue the business under its control. Lindmark is a billboard advertising company. | ||
| LYP Holdings: In July 2008, the Company acquired from the previous owner certain assets of LocalTel, Inc., consisting of all tangible and intangible personal property. The Company acquired these assets through a newly formed subsidiary, LYP Holdings, and intends to continue the business under its control. LYP Holdings is a publisher of community yellow page directories. | ||
| U.S. Healthcare: The Company offered at public sale certain assets of U.S. Healthcare Communications, LLC in January 2008, consisting generally of all fixtures of tangible and intangible personal property. The Company acquired these assets in |
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the sale through a newly formed subsidiary, U.S. Healthcare, and intends to continue the business under its control. U.S. Healthcare is a trade magazine operator. |
Investment Concentrations
As of June 30, 2010, the Company had aggregate investments in 40 portfolio companies and
approximately 67.8% of the aggregate fair value of such investments was senior term debt,
approximately 31.8% was senior subordinated term debt, no investments were in junior subordinated
debt and approximately 0.4% was in equity securities. The following table outlines the Companys
investments by type at June 30, 2010 and September 30, 2009:
June 30, 2010 | September 30, 2009 | |||||||||||||||
Cost | Fair Value | Cost | Fair Value | |||||||||||||
Senior Term Debt |
$ | 207,940 | $ | 183,038 | $ | 240,172 | $ | 212,290 | ||||||||
Senior Subordinated Term Debt |
97,766 | 85,759 | 118,743 | 105,794 | ||||||||||||
Preferred Equity Securities |
445 | 235 | 2,028 | | ||||||||||||
Common Equity Securities |
3,715 | 934 | 3,450 | 2,885 | ||||||||||||
Total Investments |
$ | 309,866 | $ | 269,966 | $ | 364,393 | $ | 320,969 | ||||||||
Investments at fair value consisted of the following industry classifications as of June 30,
2010 and September 30, 2009:
June 30, 2010 | September 30, 2009 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Percentage | Percentage | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Total | Net | Total | Net | |||||||||||||||||||||
Industry Classification | Fair Value | Investments | Assets | Fair Value | Investments | Assets | ||||||||||||||||||
Healthcare, Education & Childcare |
$ | 41,256 | 15.3 | % | 16.6 | % | $ | 58,054 | 18.1 | % | 23.3 | % | ||||||||||||
Broadcast (TV & Radio) |
39,189 | 14.5 | % | 15.8 | % | 43,403 | 13.5 | % | 17.4 | % | ||||||||||||||
Printing & Publishing |
37,412 | 13.9 | % | 15.1 | % | 37,864 | 11.8 | % | 15.2 | % | ||||||||||||||
Electronics |
25,121 | 9.3 | % | 10.1 | % | 27,899 | 8.7 | % | 11.2 | % | ||||||||||||||
Retail Stores |
24,463 | 9.1 | % | 9.8 | % | 23,669 | 7.4 | % | 9.5 | % | ||||||||||||||
Mining, Steel, Iron &
Non-Precious Metals |
22,121 | 8.2 | % | 8.9 | % | 21,926 | 6.8 | % | 8.8 | % | ||||||||||||||
Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber |
15,471 | 5.7 | % | 6.2 | % | 15,884 | 4.9 | % | 6.4 | % | ||||||||||||||
Buildings & Real Estate |
12,624 | 4.7 | % | 5.1 | % | 12,882 | 4.0 | % | 5.2 | % | ||||||||||||||
Home & Office Furnishings |
10,844 | 4.0 | % | 4.4 | % | 16,744 | 5.2 | % | 6.7 | % | ||||||||||||||
Machinery |
8,971 | 3.3 | % | 3.6 | % | 9,202 | 2.9 | % | 3.7 | % | ||||||||||||||
Personal & Non-durable
Consumer Products |
8,853 | 3.3 | % | 3.6 | % | 8,714 | 2.7 | % | 3.5 | % | ||||||||||||||
Farming & Agriculture |
8,576 | 3.2 | % | 3.5 | % | 9,309 | 2.9 | % | 3.7 | % | ||||||||||||||
Automobile |
8,325 | 3.1 | % | 3.4 | % | 7,999 | 2.5 | % | 3.2 | % | ||||||||||||||
Leisure, Amusement, Movies &
Entertainment |
4,445 | 1.6 | % | 1.8 | % | 5,091 | 1.6 | % | 2.0 | % | ||||||||||||||
Diversified/Conglomerate
Manufacturing |
1,895 | 0.7 | % | 0.8 | % | 1,236 | 0.4 | % | 0.5 | % | ||||||||||||||
Aerospace & Defense |
400 | 0.1 | % | 0.2 | % | 1,857 | 0.6 | % | 0.7 | % | ||||||||||||||
Diversified Natural Resources,
Precious Metals & Minerals |
| | | 13,589 | 4.2 | % | 5.5 | % | ||||||||||||||||
Cargo Transport |
| | | 5,427 | 1.7 | % | 2.2 | % | ||||||||||||||||
Textiles & Leather |
| | | 220 | 0.1 | % | 0.1 | % | ||||||||||||||||
Total |
$ | 269,966 | 100.0 | % | $ | 320,969 | 100.0 | % | ||||||||||||||||
The investments at fair value were included in the following geographic regions of the United
States at June 30, 2010 and September 30, 2009:
June 30, 2010 | September 30, 2009 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Percentage | Percentage | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Total | Net | Total | Net | |||||||||||||||||||||
Geographic Region | Fair Value | Investments | Assets | Fair Value | Investments | Assets | ||||||||||||||||||
Midwest |
$ | 146,363 | 54.2 | % | 58.9 | % | $ | 172,263 | 53.7 | % | 69.2 | % | ||||||||||||
West |
60,477 | 22.4 | % | 24.3 | % | 65,678 | 20.5 | % | 26.4 | % | ||||||||||||||
Southeast |
28,022 | 10.4 | % | 11.3 | % | 34,708 | 10.8 | % | 13.9 | % | ||||||||||||||
Mid-Atlantic |
14,934 | 5.6 | % | 6.0 | % | 28,437 | 8.8 | % | 11.4 | % | ||||||||||||||
Northeast |
13,886 | 5.1 | % | 5.6 | % | 14,170 | 4.4 | % | 5.7 | % | ||||||||||||||
U.S. Territory |
6,284 | 2.3 | % | 2.5 | % | 5,713 | 1.8 | % | 2.3 | % | ||||||||||||||
$ | 269,966 | 100.0 | % | $ | 320,969 | 100.0 | % | |||||||||||||||||
The geographic region indicates the location of the headquarters for the Companys portfolio
companies. A portfolio company may have a number of other business locations in other geographic
regions.
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Investment Principal Repayments
The following table summarizes the contractual principal repayments and maturity of the Companys
investment portfolio by fiscal year, assuming no voluntary prepayments:
Amount | ||||||
For the remaining three months ending
September 30: |
2010 | $ | 6,394 | |||
For the fiscal year ending September 30: |
2011 | 88,360 | ||||
2012 | 75,517 | |||||
2013 | 123,173 | |||||
2014 | 6,116 | |||||
2015 | 6,851 | |||||
Total Contractual Repayments | 306,411 | |||||
Investments in equity securities | 4,159 | |||||
Adjustments to cost basis on debt securities | (704 | ) | ||||
Total | $ | 309,866 | ||||
NOTE 4. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Loans to Employees
The Company provided loans to employees of the Adviser, who at the time the loans were provided
were joint employees of the Company and either the Adviser or the Companys previous investment
adviser, Gladstone Capital Advisers, Inc., for the exercise of options under the Amended and
Restated 2001 Equity Incentive Plan, which has since been terminated. The loans require the
quarterly payment of interest at the market rate in effect at the date of issue, have varying terms
not exceeding ten years and have been recorded as a reduction of net assets. The loans are
evidenced by full recourse notes that are due upon maturity or 60 days following termination of
employment, and the shares of common stock purchased with the proceeds of the loan are posted as
collateral. No new loans were issued during the nine months ended June 30, 2010 or 2009. The
Company received $0 and $4 of principal repayments during the nine months ended June 30, 2010 and
2009, respectively. The Company recognized interest income from all employee stock option loans of
$108 and $330 for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2010, respectively, and $118 and $352
for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2009, respectively.
During the nine months ended June 30, 2010, $515 of an employee stock option loan to a former
employee of the Adviser was transferred from notes receivable employees to other assets in
connection with the termination of her employment with the Adviser and the later amendment of the
loan. The interest on the loan from the time the employee stopped working for the Adviser is
included in other income on the accompanying condensed consolidated statement of operations.
Compensation Expense
During the nine months ended June 30, 2010, the employee stock option loans of two former employees
were converted from recourse to non-recourse loans. In connection with these conversions, the
Company repurchased and retired the shares of common stock pledged as collateral for the loans,
which shares had previously been acquired upon the exercise of the stock options in consideration
for the issuance of the loans. The repurchases were accounted for as treasury stock transactions
at the fair value of the shares, based on the trading price of the Companys common stock on the
date of the transactions, totaling $420. Since the value of the stock option loans totaled $665,
the Company recorded non-cash compensation expense of $245.
Investment Advisory and Management Agreement
The Company is externally managed by the Adviser under a contractual investment advisory agreement.
On October 1, 2006, the Company entered into the investment advisory agreement (the Advisory
Agreement). Under the Advisory Agreement, the Company pays the Adviser an annual base management
fee of 2.0% of its average gross assets, which is defined as total assets less uninvested cash and
cash equivalents resulting from borrowings calculated as of the end of the two most recently
completed fiscal quarters. The Advisory Agreement also includes a two-part incentive fee.
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The following tables summarize the management fees, incentive fees and associated credits reflected
in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations:
Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
June 30, | June 30, | June 30, | June 30, | |||||||||||||
2010 | 2009 | 2010 | 2009 | |||||||||||||
Average total assets subject to base management fee (1) |
$ | 295,400 | $ | 373,400 | $ | 314,533 | $ | 395,533 | ||||||||
Multiplied by pro-rated annual base management fee of 2.0% |
0.5 | % | 0.5 | % | 1.5 | % | 1.5 | % | ||||||||
Unadjusted base management fee |
1,477 | 1,867 | 4,718 | 5,933 | ||||||||||||
Reduction for loan servicing fees (2) |
(819 | ) | (1,410 | ) | (2,600 | ) | (4,559 | ) | ||||||||
Base management fee (2) |
658 | 457 | 2,118 | 1,374 | ||||||||||||
Credit for fees received by Adviser from the portfolio companies |
| (2 | ) | | (87 | ) | ||||||||||
Fee reduction for the voluntary, irrevocable waiver of 2.0% fee
on senior syndicated loans to 0.5% per annum (3) |
(6 | ) | (51 | ) | (19 | ) | (254 | ) | ||||||||
Net base management fee |
$ | 652 | $ | 404 | $ | 2,099 | $ | 1,033 | ||||||||
Incentive fee |
$ | 153 | $ | 1,060 | $ | 1,601 | $ | 3,326 | ||||||||
Credit from voluntary, irrevocable waiver issued by Advisers
board of directors |
(80 | ) | (1,060 | ) | (101 | ) | (3,326 | ) | ||||||||
Net incentive fee |
$ | 73 | $ | | $ | 1,500 | $ | | ||||||||
Credit for fees received by Adviser from the portfolio companies |
$ | | $ | (2 | ) | $ | | $ | (87 | ) | ||||||
Fee reduction for the voluntary, irrevocable waiver of 2.0% fee
on senior syndicated loans to 0.5% per annum |
(6 | ) | (51 | ) | (19 | ) | (254 | ) | ||||||||
Incentive fee credit |
(80 | ) | (1,060 | ) | (101 | ) | (3,326 | ) | ||||||||
Credit to base management and incentive fees from Adviser |
$ | (86 | ) | $ | (1,113 | ) | $ | (120 | ) | $ | (3,667 | ) | ||||
(1) | Average total assets subject to the base management fee is defined as total assets, including investments made with proceeds of borrowings, less any uninvested cash and cash equivalents resulting from borrowings, valued at the end of the four most recently completed quarters and appropriately adjusted for any share issuances or repurchases during the current year. | |
(2) | Reflected as a line item on the condensed consolidated statement of operations located elsewhere in this report. | |
(3) | The board of our Adviser voluntarily, irrevocably and unconditionally waived, for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, the annual 2.0% base management fee to 0.5% for senior syndicated loan participations. Fees waived cannot be recouped by the Adviser in the future. |
Loan Servicing and Portfolio Company Fees
The Adviser also services the loans held by Business Loan, in return for which it receives a 1.5%
annual fee based on the monthly aggregate outstanding balance of the loans pledged under the
Companys line of credit. Since the Company owns these loans, all loan servicing fees paid to the
Adviser have been and continue to be treated as reductions directly against the 2.0% base
management fee under the Advisory Agreement. For the three and nine months ended June 30, 2010 and
2009, these loan servicing fees totaled $819 and $2,600, and $1,410 and $4,559, respectively, all
of which were deducted against the 2.0% base management fee to derive the base management fee,
which is presented as the line item Base management fee in the accompanying condensed consolidated
statements of operations.
Administration Agreement
On October 1, 2006, the Company entered into an administration agreement (the Administration
Agreement) with Gladstone Administration, LLC (the Administrator), an affiliate of the Adviser.
Under the Administration Agreement, the Company pays separately for administrative services. The
Administration Agreement provides for payments equal to the Companys allocable portion of the
Administrators overhead expenses in performing its obligations under the Administration Agreement,
including, but not limited to, rent and the allocable portion of salaries and benefits expenses of
the Companys chief financial officer, chief compliance officer, internal counsel, treasurer and
their respective staffs. For the three and nine months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, the Company
recorded administration fees of $186 and $540, and $218 and $656, respectively.
Related Party Fees Due
Amounts due to related parties in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of assets and
liabilities were as follows:
As of June 30, | As of September 30, | |||||||
2010 | 2009 | |||||||
Unpaid base management fee to Adviser |
$ | 652 | $ | 617 | ||||
Unpaid incentive fee to Adviser |
1,499 | | ||||||
Unpaid loan servicing fees to Adviser |
180 | 217 | ||||||
Total Fees due to Adviser |
$ | 2,331 | $ | 834 | ||||
Unpaid administration fee due to Administrator |
186 | 216 | ||||||
Total related party fees due |
$ | 2,517 | $ | 1,050 | ||||
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As of June 30, 2010 and September 30, 2009, Due from Adviser totaled $0 and $69, respectively,
which included reimbursements for non-recurring costs incurred on behalf of the portfolio
companies.
NOTE 5. LINE OF CREDIT
On March 15, 2010, the Company, through Business Loan, entered into a fourth amended and restated
credit agreement which currently provides for a $127,000 revolving line of credit arranged by Key
Equipment Finance Inc. as administrative agent (the Credit Facility). Branch Banking and Trust
Company (BB&T) and ING Capital LLC (ING) also joined the Credit Facility as committed lenders.
Subject to certain terms and conditions, the Credit Facility may be expanded up to $202,000 through
the addition of other committed lenders to the facility. Advances under the Credit Facility will
generally bear interest at the 30-day London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) (subject to a minimum
rate of 2.0%), plus 4.5% per annum, with a commitment fee of 0.5% per annum on undrawn amounts. As
of June 30, 2010, there was a cost basis of approximately $28,900 of borrowings outstanding under
the Credit Facility at an average interest rate of 6.5%. Available borrowings are subject to
various constraints imposed under the Credit Facility, based on the aggregate loan balance pledged
by Business Loan. Interest is payable monthly during the term of the Credit Facility. The Credit
Facility matures on March 15, 2012, and, if the facility is not renewed or extended by this date,
all unpaid principal and interest will be due and payable on March 15, 2013. In addition, if the
Credit Facility is not renewed on or before March 15, 2012, the Company will be required to use all
principal collections from its loans to pay outstanding principal on the Credit Facility.
In addition to the annual interest rate on borrowings outstanding, under the Credit Facility the
Company will be obligated to pay an annual minimum earnings shortfall fee to the committed lenders
on March 15, 2011. The minimum earnings shortfall fee will be calculated as the difference between
the weighted average of borrowings outstanding under the Credit Facility and 50.0% of the
commitment amount of the Credit Facility, multiplied by 4.5% per annum, less commitment fees paid
during the year. As of June 30, 2010, the Company had accrued approximately $243 in minimum
earnings shortfall fees.
The Credit Facility contains covenants that require Business Loan to maintain its status as a
separate entity, prohibit certain significant corporate transactions (such as mergers,
consolidations, liquidations or dissolutions), and restrict material changes to the Companys
credit and collection policies. The facility requires a minimum of 20 obligors in the borrowing
base and also limits payments of distributions. As of June 30, 2010, Business Loan had 22 obligors
and the Company was in compliance with all of the facility covenants.
Fair Value
The Company elected to apply ASC 825, Financial Instruments, specifically for the Credit
Facility, which was consistent with its application of ASC 820 to its investments. The Company
estimated the fair value of the Credit Facility using estimates of value provided by an independent
third party and its own assumptions in the absence of observable market data, including estimated
remaining life, credit party risk, current market yield and interest rate spreads of similar
securities as of the measurement date. The following table presents the Credit Facility carried at
fair value as of June 30, 2010 and September 30, 2009, by caption on the accompanying condensed
consolidated statements of assets and liabilities for each of the three levels of hierarchy
established by ASC 820:
As of June 30, 2010 | ||||||||||||||||
Total Fair Value | ||||||||||||||||
Reported in Condensed | ||||||||||||||||
Consolidated Statement of | ||||||||||||||||
Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Assets and Liabilities | |||||||||||||
Borrowings under Line of Credit |
$ | | $ | | $ | 30,656 | $ | 30,656 | ||||||||
Total |
$ | | $ | | $ | 30,656 | $ | 30,656 | ||||||||
As of September 30, 2009 | ||||||||||||||||
Total Fair Value | ||||||||||||||||
Reported in Condensed | ||||||||||||||||
Consolidated Statement of | ||||||||||||||||
Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Assets and Liabilities | |||||||||||||
Borrowings under Line of Credit |
$ | | $ | | $ | 83,350 | $ | 83,350 | ||||||||
Total |
$ | | $ | | $ | 83,350 | $ | 83,350 | ||||||||
The following table provides a roll-forward in the changes in fair value during the three and
nine months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, for the Credit Facility for which the Company determines
fair value using unobservable (Level 3) factors. When a determination is made to classify a
financial instrument within Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy, the determination is based upon the
significance of the unobservable factors to the overall fair value measurement. However, Level 3
financial instruments typically include, in addition
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to the unobservable or Level 3 components,
observable components (that is, components that are actively quoted and can be validated by
external sources). Accordingly, the losses in the table below include changes in fair value due in
part to observable factors that are part of the valuation methodology.
Fair value measurements using unobservable data inputs (Level 3)
Borrowings | ||||
under line of | ||||
credit | ||||
Three months ended June 30, 2010: |
||||
Fair value at March 31, 2010 |
$ | 53,000 | ||
Unrealized depreciation (a) |
1,756 | |||
Borrowings |
2,900 | |||
Repayments |
(27,000 | ) | ||
Transfers into/out of Level 3 |
| |||
Fair value as of June 30, 2010 |
$ | 30,656 | ||
Nine months ended June 30, 2010: |
||||
Fair value at September 30, 2009 |
$ | 83,350 | ||
Unrealized depreciation (a) |
1,406 | |||
Borrowings |
8,400 | |||
Repayments |
(62,500 | ) | ||
Transfers into/out of Level 3 |
| |||
Fair value as of June 30, 2010 |
$ | 30,656 | ||
Borrowings | ||||
under line of | ||||
credit | ||||
Three months ended June 30, 2009: |
||||
Fair value at March 31, 2009 (b) |
$ | 153,370 | ||
Unrealized depreciation |
| |||
Borrowings |
7,500 | |||
Repayments |
(69,170 | ) | ||
Transfers into/out of Level 3 |
| |||
Fair value as of June 30, 2009 |
$ | 91,700 | ||
Nine months ended June 30, 2009: |
||||
Fair value at September 30, 2008 (b) |
$ | 151,030 | ||
Unrealized depreciation |
| |||
Borrowings |
46,800 | |||
Repayments |
(106,130 | ) | ||
Transfers into/out of Level 3 |
| |||
Fair value as of June 30, 2009 |
$ | 91,700 | ||
(a) | Included in unrealized depreciation on borrowings under line of credit on the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2010. | |
(b) | ASC 825 was not adopted until the quarter ended June 30, 2009; therefore, the Credit Facility is shown at its principal balance outstanding at September 30, 2008 and March 31, 2009 in the table above. |
The fair value of the collateral under the Credit Facility was approximately $196,271 and
$228,187 at June 30, 2010 and September 30, 2009, respectively.
NOTE 6. COMMON STOCK TRANSACTIONS
On October 20, 2009, the Company filed a registration statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-162592)
that was declared effective by the SEC on January 28, 2010 and such registration statement will
permit the Company to issue, through one or more transactions, up to an aggregate of $300,000 in
securities, consisting of common stock, senior common stock, preferred stock, subscription rights,
debt securities and warrants to purchase common stock, or a combination of these securities.
On May 17, 2010, the Company and the Adviser entered into an Equity Distribution Agreement (the
Agreement) with BB&T Capital Markets, a division of Scott & Stringfellow, LLC (the Agent),
under which the Company may, from time to time, issue and sell through the Agent, as sales agent,
up to 2,000,000 shares (the Shares) of the Companys common stock, par value $0.001 per share,
based upon instructions from the Company (including, at a minimum, the number of shares to be
offered, the time period during
which sales are requested to be made, any limitation on the number of shares that may be sold in
any one day and any minimum price below which sales may not be made). Sales of
Shares through the
Agent, if any, will be executed by means of either ordinary brokers transactions on the NASDAQ
Global Select Market in accordance with Rule 153 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or
such other sales of the Shares as shall be agreed by the Company and the Agent. The compensation
payable to the Agent for sales of
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Shares with respect to which the Agent acts as sales agent shall
be equal to 2.0% of the gross sales price of the Shares for amounts of Shares sold pursuant to the
Agreement. To date, the Company has not issued any shares pursuant to this Agreement.
Transactions in common stock were as follows:
Shares | Total Value | |||||||
Balance at September 30, 2009 |
21,087,574 | $ | 328,224 | |||||
Conversion of recourse to non-recourse loans (1) |
| (420 | ) | |||||
Retirement of employee loan shares (2) |
(48,332 | ) | | |||||
Shelf offering costs |
(28 | ) | ||||||
Balance at June 30, 2010 |
21,039,242 | $ | 327,776 | |||||
(1) | During the nine months ended June 30, 2010, the employee stock option loans of two former employees of the Adviser were converted from recourse to non-recourse loans. The conversions were non-cash transactions and were accounted for as repurchases of the shares previously received by the employees of the Adviser upon exercise of the stock options in exchange for the non-recourse notes. The repurchases were accounted for as treasury stock transactions at the fair value of the shares, which totaled $420. | |
(2) | During the nine months ended June 30, 2010, subsequent to the conversion of the stock option loans of two former employees of the Adviser from recourse to non-recourse, the loans came due when the underlying market value for the collateral reached the outstanding loan amount. As such, and consistent with the loan agreements, the shares pledged as collateral were retired in March 2010. Since these shares were already accounted for during the conversion to non-recourse above, these became non-cash events that did not require journal entries to the financial statements. However, they resulted in a reduction of the number of shares of common stock outstanding. |
The following table is a summary of all outstanding notes issued to employees of the Adviser for
the exercise of stock options:
Outstanding | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Number of | Strike Price of | Amount of | Balance of | Interest | ||||||||||||||||||
Issue | Options | Options | Promissory Note | Employee Loans | Maturity | Rate | ||||||||||||||||
Date | Exercised | Exercised | Issued to Employees | at 6/30/10 | Date | on Note | ||||||||||||||||
Aug-01 |
93,334 | $ | 15.00 | $ | 1,400 | $ | 1,400 | Aug-10 | 4.90 | % | ||||||||||||
Aug-01 |
18,334 | 15.00 | 275 | 255 | Aug-10 | 4.90 | % | |||||||||||||||
Sep-04 |
13,332 | 15.00 | 200 | 198 | Sep-13 | 5.00 | % | |||||||||||||||
Aug-01 |
393,334 | 15.00 | 5,900 | 5,900 | Aug-10 | 4.90 | % | |||||||||||||||
Aug-01 |
18,334 | 15.00 | 275 | 275 | Aug-11 | 4.90 | % | |||||||||||||||
Jul-06 |
13,332 | 15.00 | 200 | 200 | Jul-15 | 8.26 | % | |||||||||||||||
Jul-06 |
18,334 | 15.00 | 275 | 275 | Jul-15 | 8.26 | % | |||||||||||||||
568,334 | $ | 8,525 | $ | 8,503 | ||||||||||||||||||
In accordance with ASC 505-10-45-2, Equity, receivables from employees for the issuance of
capital stock to employees prior to the receipt of cash payment should be reflected in the balance
sheet as a reduction to stockholders equity. Therefore, these recourse notes were recorded as
loans to employees and are included in the equity section of the accompanying condensed
consolidated statements of assets and liabilities. As of June 30, 2010, the Company determined
that these notes were still recourse.
NOTE 7. NET (DECREASE) INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS PER COMMON SHARE
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net (decrease) increase in net
assets resulting from operations per common share for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2010
and 2009:
Three months ended June 30, | Nine months ended June 30, | |||||||||||||||
2010 | 2009 | 2010 | 2009 | |||||||||||||
Numerator for basic and diluted net
(decrease) increase in net assets
resulting from operations per share |
$ | (1,748 | ) | $ | (788 | ) | $ | 12,557 | $ | 389 | ||||||
Denominator for basic and diluted shares |
21,039,242 | 21,087,574 | 21,067,465 | 21,087,574 | ||||||||||||
Basic and diluted net (decrease)
increase in net assets resulting from
operations per common share |
$ | (0.08 | ) | $ | (0.04 | ) | $ | 0.60 | $ | 0.02 | ||||||
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NOTE 8. DISTRIBUTIONS
The following table lists the per share distributions paid to stockholders for the nine months
ended June 30, 2010 and 2009:
Distribution | ||||||||
Fiscal Year | Record Date | Payment Date | per Share | |||||
2010 |
October 22, 2009 | October 30, 2009 | $ | 0.07 | ||||
November 19, 2009 | November 30, 2009 | $ | 0.07 | |||||
December 22, 2009 | December 31, 2009 | $ | 0.07 | |||||
January 21, 2010 | January 29, 2010 | $ | 0.07 | |||||
February 18, 2010 | February 26, 2010 | $ | 0.07 | |||||
March 23, 2010 | March 31, 2010 | $ | 0.07 | |||||
April 22, 2010 | April 30, 2010 | $ | 0.07 | |||||
May 20, 2010 | May 28, 2010 | $ | 0.07 | |||||
June 22, 2010 | June 30, 2010 | $ | 0.07 | |||||
Total | $ | 0.63 | ||||||
2009 |
October 23, 2008 | October 31, 2008 | $ | 0.14 | ||||
November 19, 2008 | November 28, 2008 | $ | 0.14 | |||||
December 22, 2008 | December 31, 2008 | $ | 0.14 | |||||
January 22, 2009 | January 31, 2009 | $ | 0.14 | |||||
February 19, 2009 | February 27, 2009 | $ | 0.14 | |||||
March 23, 2009 | March 30, 2009 | $ | 0.14 | |||||
April 27, 2009 | May 8, 2009 | $ | 0.07 | |||||
May 29, 2009 | June 11, 2009 | $ | 0.07 | |||||
June 22, 2009 | June 30, 2009 | $ | 0.07 | |||||
Total | $ | 1.05 | ||||||
Aggregate distributions declared and paid to stockholders for the nine months ended June 30,
2010 and 2009 were approximately $13,271 and $22,142, respectively. All distributions were
declared based on estimates of net investment income for the respective fiscal years, and some of
the distributions include a return of capital.
The timing and characterization of certain income and capital gains distributions are determined
annually in accordance with federal tax regulations which may differ from GAAP. These differences
primarily relate to items recognized as income for financial statement purposes and realized gains
for tax purposes. As a result, net investment income and net realized gain (loss) on investment
transactions for a reporting period may differ significantly from distributions during such period.
Accordingly, the Company may periodically make reclassifications among certain of its capital
accounts without impacting the net asset value of the Company.
NOTE 9. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
As of June 30, 2010, the Company was not party to any signed term sheets for potential investments.
In July 2009, the Company executed a guaranty of a line of credit agreement between Comerica Bank
and Defiance , one of its Control investments. If Defiance has a payment default, the guaranty is
callable once the bank has reduced its claim by using commercially reasonable efforts to collect
through disposition of the Defiance collateral. The guaranty is limited to $250 plus interest on
that amount accrued from the date demand payment is made under the guaranty, and all costs incurred
by the bank in its collection efforts. As of June 30, 2010, the Company had not been required to
make any payments on the guaranty of the line of credit agreement and the Company considers the
credit risk to be remote. The Company reports off-balance sheet guarantees on its condensed
consolidated schedule of investments, as required by the 1940 Act.
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NOTE 10. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Three Months Ended June 30, | Nine Months Ended June 30, | |||||||||||||||
2010 | 2009 | 2010 | 2009 | |||||||||||||
Per Share Data (1) |
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Net asset value at beginning of period |
$ | 12.10 | $ | 12.10 | $ | 11.81 | $ | 12.89 | ||||||||
Income from investment operations: |
||||||||||||||||
Net investment income (2) |
0.21 | 0.26 | 0.63 | 0.80 | ||||||||||||
Net realized loss on investments (2) |
(0.14 | ) | (0.50 | ) | (0.14 | ) | (0.68 | ) | ||||||||
Realized loss on settlement of derivative (2) |
| | | (0.01 | ) | |||||||||||
Unrealized appreciation on derivative (2) |
| | | 0.01 | ||||||||||||
Net unrealized (depreciation) appreciation on investments (2) |
(0.07 | ) | 0.21 | 0.17 | (0.10 | ) | ||||||||||
Net unrealized depreciation on borrowings under line of credit (2) |
(0.08 | ) | | (0.07 | ) | | ||||||||||
Total from investment operations |
(0.08 | ) | (0.03 | ) | 0.59 | 0.02 | ||||||||||
Distributions to stockholders (3) |
(0.21 | ) | (0.21 | ) | (0.63 | ) | (1.05 | ) | ||||||||
Conversion of former employee stock option loans from recourse to non-recourse |
| | (0.02 | ) | | |||||||||||
Reclassification of principal on employee note |
| | 0.02 | | ||||||||||||
Anti-dilutive effect from retirement of employee loan shares |
| | 0.04 | | ||||||||||||
Net asset value at end of period |
$ | 11.81 | $ | 11.86 | $ | 11.81 | $ | 11.86 | ||||||||
Per share market value at beginning of period |
$ | 11.80 | $ | 6.26 | $ | 8.93 | $ | 15.24 | ||||||||
Per share market value at end of period |
10.81 | $ | 7.53 | 10.81 | $ | 7.53 | ||||||||||
Total return (4)(5) |
(6.74 | )% | 23.88 | % | 29.42 | % | (43.15 | )% | ||||||||
Shares outstanding at end of period |
21,039,242 | 21,087,574 | 21,039,242 | 21,087,574 | ||||||||||||
Statement of Assets and Liabilities Data: |
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Net assets at end of period |
$ | 248,429 | $ | 249,996 | $ | 248,429 | $ | 249,996 | ||||||||
Average net assets (6) |
$ | 251,463 | $ | 253,130 | $ | 250,483 | $ | 254,886 | ||||||||
Senior Securities Data: |
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Borrowings under line of credit |
$ | 30,656 | $ | 91,700 | $ | 30,656 | $ | 91,700 | ||||||||
Asset coverage ratio (7)(8) |
893 | % | 371 | % | 893 | % | 371 | % | ||||||||
Asset coverage per unit (8) |
$ | 8,931 | $ | 3,713 | $ | 8,931 | $ | 3,713 | ||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data: |
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Ratio of expenses to average net assets-annualized (9) |
5.77 | % | 9.92 | % | 7.65 | % | 10.53 | % | ||||||||
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets-annualized (10) |
5.63 | % | 8.16 | % | 7.59 | % | 8.61 | % | ||||||||
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets-annualized |
7.04 | % | 8.59 | % | 7.10 | % | 8.83 | % |
(1) | Based on actual shares outstanding at the end of the corresponding period. | |
(2) | Based on weighted average basic per share data. | |
(3) | Distributions are determined based on taxable income calculated in accordance with income tax regulations which may differ from amounts determined under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. | |
(4) | Total return equals the change in the ending market value of the Companys common stock from the beginning of the period taking into account distributions reinvested in accordance with the terms of the Companys dividend reinvestment plan. Total return does not take into account distributions that may be characterized as a return of capital. For further information on the estimated character of the Companys distributions please refer to Note 8. | |
(5) | Amounts were not annualized. | |
(6) | Average net assets are computed using the average of the balance of net assets at the end of each month of the reporting period. | |
(7) | As a business development company, the Company is generally required to maintain a ratio of at least 200% of total assets, less all liabilities and indebtedness not represented by senior securities, to total borrowings and guaranty commitments. | |
(8) | Asset coverage ratio is the ratio of the carrying value of the Companys total consolidated assets, less all liabilities and indebtedness not represented by senior securities, to the aggregate amount of senior securities representing indebtedness (including interest payable and guarantees). Asset coverage per unit is the asset coverage ratio expressed in terms of dollar amounts per one thousand dollars of indebtedness. | |
(9) | Ratio of expenses to average net assets is computed using expenses before credits from Adviser to the base management and incentive fees and including income tax expense. | |
(10) | Ratio of net expenses to average net assets is computed using total expenses net of credits from Adviser to the base management and incentive fees and including income tax expense. |
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NOTE 11. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Distributions
In April 2010, the Companys Board of Directors declared the following monthly cash distributions
to stockholders:
Distribution per | ||||||||
Record Date | Payment Date | Share | ||||||
July 22, 2010 |
July 30, 2010 | $ | 0.07 | |||||
August 23, 2010 |
August 31, 2010 | $ | 0.07 | |||||
September 22, 2010 |
September 30, 2010 | $ | 0.07 |
Investment Activity
Subsequent to June 30, 2010, the Company extended approximately $2,373 of revolver draws and
additional investments to existing portfolio companies. The Company also received approximately
$8,712 from scheduled and unscheduled loan repayments.
Employee loans
Subsequent to June 30, 2010, the Company received $1,181 payment from an employee on his stock
option loan.
Renewal of Advisory Agreement
On July 7, 2010, the Companys Board of Directors approved the renewal of the Advisory Agreement
with the Adviser and its Administration Agreement with the Administrator through August 31, 2011.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
(dollar amounts in thousands, except per share data or unless otherwise indicated)
All statements contained herein, other than historical facts, may constitute forward-looking
statements. These statements may relate to, among other things, future events or our future
performance or financial condition. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by
terminology such as estimate, may, might, believe, will, provided, anticipate,
future, could, growth, plan, intend, expect, should, would, if, seek,
possible, potential, likely or the negative of such terms or comparable terminology. These
forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that
may cause our actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to be materially
different from any future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or
implied by such forward-looking statements. We caution readers not to place undue reliance on any
such forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any
forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise,
after the date of this Form 10-Q.
The following analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in
conjunction with our condensed consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto contained
elsewhere in this report and our annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30,
2009.
OVERVIEW
General
We were incorporated under the General Corporation Laws of the State of Maryland on May 30, 2001.
Our investment objective is to achieve a high level of current income by investing in debt
securities, consisting primarily of senior notes, senior subordinated notes and junior subordinated
notes, of established private businesses that are substantially owned by leveraged buyout funds,
individual investors or are family-owned businesses, with a particular focus on senior notes. In
addition, we may acquire from other funds existing loans that meet this profile. We also seek to
provide our stockholders with long-term capital growth through the appreciation in the value of
warrants or other equity instruments that we may receive when we make loans. We operate as a
closed-end, non-diversified management investment company, and have elected to be treated as a
business development company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act).
In addition, for tax purposes we have elected to be treated as a regulated investment company
(RIC) under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the Code).
We seek to invest in small and medium-sized private U.S. businesses that meet certain criteria,
including some but not all of the following: the potential for growth in cash flow, adequate assets
for loan collateral, experienced management teams with a significant ownership interest in the
borrower, profitable operations based on the borrowers cash flow, reasonable capitalization of the
borrower (usually by leveraged buyout funds or venture capital funds) and the potential to realize
appreciation and gain liquidity in our equity position, if any. We anticipate that liquidity in our
equity position will be achieved through a merger or acquisition of the borrower, a public offering
of the borrowers stock or by exercising our right to require the borrower to repurchase our
warrants, though there can be no assurance that we will always have these rights. We lend to
borrowers that need funds to finance growth, restructure their balance sheets or effect a change of
control.
Business Environment
While economic conditions generally appear to be improving, we remain cautious about a long-term
economic recovery. The recent recession in general, and the disruptions in the capital markets in
particular, have decreased liquidity for us and increased our cost of debt and equity capital. The
longer these economic conditions persist, the greater the probability that these factors could
continue to increase our costs of, and significantly limit our access to, debt and equity capital
and, thus, have an adverse effect on our operations and financial results. Many of the companies in
which we have made investments are still susceptible to the economic conditions, which may affect
the ability of one or more of our portfolio companies to repay our loans or engage in a liquidity
event, such as a sale, recapitalization or initial public offering. The economic conditions could
also disproportionately impact some of the industries in which we have invested, causing us to be
more vulnerable to losses in our portfolio, which could cause the number of our non-performing
assets to increase and the fair market value of our portfolio to decrease. We do not know when
market conditions will begin to grow again or if adverse conditions will intensify and we do not
know the full extent to which the continued recession will affect us. If market instability
persists or intensifies, we may experience difficulty in raising capital.
Challenges in the current market are intensified for us by certain regulatory limitations under the
Code and the 1940 Act, as well as contractual restrictions under the agreement governing our credit
facility that further constrain our ability to access the capital markets. To maintain our
qualification as a RIC, we must satisfy, among other requirements, an annual distribution
requirement to pay out at least 90% of our ordinary income and short-term capital gains to our
stockholders on an annual basis. Because we are required to
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distribute our income in this manner, and because the illiquidity of many of our investments makes
it difficult for us to finance new investments through the sale of current investments, our ability
to make new investments is highly dependent upon external financing. Our external financing
sources include the issuance of equity securities, debt securities or other leverage such as
borrowings under our line of credit. Our ability to seek external debt financing, to the extent
that it is available under current market conditions, is further subject to the asset coverage
limitations of the 1940 Act, which require us to have at least a 200% asset coverage ratio, meaning
generally that for every dollar of debt, we must have two dollars of assets.
Market conditions have also affected the trading price of our common stock and thus our ability to
finance new investments through the issuance of equity. When our stock is trading below net asset
value (NAV), as it has consistently traded since September 30, 2008, our ability to issue equity
is constrained by provisions of the 1940 Act which generally prohibit the issuance and sale of our
common stock below NAV per share without stockholder approval other than through sales to our
then-existing stockholders pursuant to a rights offering. At our annual meeting of stockholders
held on February 18, 2010, stockholders approved a proposal which authorizes us to sell shares of
our common stock at a price below our then current NAV per share for a period of one year from the
date of approval, provided that our Board of Directors makes certain determinations prior to any
such sale. On August 6, 2010, the closing market price of our
common stock was $11.90, which price
represented a 1% premium to our June 30, 2010 NAV per share.
The unstable economic conditions may also continue to decrease the value of collateral securing
some of our loans, as well as the value of our equity investments, which has impacted and may
continue to impact our ability to borrow under our credit facility. Additionally, our credit
facility contains covenants regarding the maintenance of certain minimum loan concentrations and
net worth requirements which are affected by the decrease in value of our portfolio. Failure to
meet these requirements would result in a default which, if we are unable to obtain a waiver from
our lenders, would result in the acceleration of our repayment obligations under our credit
facility. As of June 30, 2010, we were in compliance with all of the facility covenants.
We expect that, given these regulatory and contractual constraints in combination with current
market conditions, debt and equity capital may be costly or difficult for us to access. However,
we believe that our entry into a new $127,000 credit facility with a two-year term (discussed in
detail further below in Financing Highlights) increases our ability to make new investments
consistent with our strategy of making conservative investments in businesses that we believe will
weather the current economic conditions and are likely to produce attractive long-term returns for
our stockholders.
Syndicated Loan Valuations
In monitoring the market activity during the quarter ended June 30, 2010, we noted markets
conditions indicating continued liquidity and a better functioning secondary market for syndicated
loans. Therefore, in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting
Standards Codification (ASC) 820, and following our valuation procedures which specify the use of
third-party indicative bid quotes for valuing syndicated loans where there is a liquid public
market for those loans and market pricing quotes are readily available, third-party bid quotes were
used to value the syndicated loans as of June 30, 2010. As we noted some illiquidity in the public
market, we dont believe that the third-party indicative bid quotes are representative of Level 2
inputs.
Investment Highlights
Purchases: During the nine months ended June 30, 2010, we extended $580 of investments to two new
portfolio companies and $8,985 of investments to existing portfolio companies through revolver
draws or the additions of new term notes, for total investments of $9,565.
Repayments: During the nine months ended June 30, 2010, seven borrowers made unscheduled full
payoffs of $44,596, one borrower made an unscheduled partial payoff of $950 and we experienced
contractual amortization, revolver repayments and some principal payments received ahead of
schedule for an aggregate of $11,405, for total principal repayments of $56,951.
Sales: During the nine months ended June 30, 2010, we sold three syndicated loans (which resulted
in our exit from three portfolio companies) for an aggregate of $3,119 in net proceeds. In
addition, we wrote off our investment in Western Directories, which had a cost basis of $2,865.
Since our initial public offering in August 2001, we have made 266 different loans to, or
investments in, 128 companies for a total of approximately $961,209, before giving effect to
principal repayments on investments and divestitures.
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Financing Highlights
On March 15, 2010, through our wholly-owned subsidiary, Gladstone Business Loan, LLC (Business
Loan), we entered into a fourth amended and restated credit agreement, which provides for a
$127,000 revolving line of credit arranged by Key Equipment Finance Inc. as administrative agent
(the Credit Facility). Branch Banking and Trust Company (BB&T) and ING Capital LLC (ING)
also joined the Credit Facility as committed lenders. Subject to certain terms and conditions, the
Credit Facility may be expanded up to $202 million through the addition of other committed lenders
to the facility. The Credit Facility matures on March 15, 2012, and, if the facility is not
renewed or extended by this date, all unpaid principal and interest will be due and payable one
year thereafter on March 15, 2013. Advances under the Credit Facility will generally bear interest
at the 30-day London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) (subject to a minimum rate of 2.0%), plus
4.5% per annum, with a commitment fee of 0.5% per annum on undrawn amounts.
In addition to the annual interest rate on borrowings outstanding , under the fourth amended
and restated credit agreement, we will be obligated to pay an annual minimum earnings shortfall fee
to the committed lenders on March 15, 2011. The minimum earnings shortfall fee will be calculated
as the difference between the weighted average of borrowings outstanding under the Credit Facility
and 50.0% of the commitment amount of the Credit Facility, multiplied by 4.5% per annum, less
commitment fees paid during the year. As of June 30, 2010, we had accrued approximately $243 in
minimum earnings shortfall fees.
During the nine months ended June 30, 2010, we elected to apply ASC 825, Financial Instruments,
specifically to our Credit Facility, which requires us to apply a fair value methodology to the
Credit Facility as of June 30, 2010. The Credit Facility was fair valued at $30,656 as of June 30,
2010.
Registration Statement
On October 20, 2009, we filed a registration statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-162592) that was
declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on January 28, 2010 and such
registration statement will permit us to issue, through one or more transactions, up to an
aggregate of $300,000 in securities, consisting of common stock, senior common stock, preferred
stock, subscription rights, debt securities and warrants to purchase common stock, or a combination
of these securities.
On May 17, 2010, we and the Adviser entered into an Equity Distribution Agreement (the Agreement)
with BB&T Capital Markets, a division of Scott & Stringfellow, LLC (the Agent), under which we
may, from time to time, issue and sell through the Agent, as sales agent, up to 2,000,000 shares
(the Shares) of our common stock, par value $0.001 per share. To date, we have not issued any
shares pursuant to this Agreement.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Comparison of the Three Months Ended June 30, 2010 to the Three Months Ended June 30, 2009
A comparison of our operating results for the three months ended June 30, 2010 and June 30,
2009 is shown below:
For the three months ended June 30, | ||||||||||||||||
2010 | 2009 | $ Change | % Change | |||||||||||||
INVESTMENT INCOME |
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Interest income Non-Control/Non-Affiliate investments |
$ | 7,342 | $ | 9,889 | $ | (2,547 | ) | (25.8 | )% | |||||||
Interest income Control investments |
375 | 591 | (216 | ) | (36.5 | )% | ||||||||||
Interest income notes receivable from employees |
108 | 118 | (10 | ) | (8.5 | )% | ||||||||||
Prepayment fees and other income |
144 | | 144 | | ||||||||||||
Total investment income |
7,969 | 10,598 | (2,629 | ) | (24.8 | )% | ||||||||||
EXPENSES |
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Loan servicing fee |
819 | 1,410 | (591 | ) | (41.9 | )% | ||||||||||
Base management fee |
658 | 457 | 201 | 44.0 | % | |||||||||||
Incentive fee |
153 | 1,060 | (907 | ) | (85.6 | )% | ||||||||||
Administration fee |
186 | 218 | (32 | ) | (14.7 | )% | ||||||||||
Interest expense |
891 | 1,811 | (920 | ) | (50.8 | )% | ||||||||||
Amortization of deferred financing fees |
240 | 808 | (568 | ) | (70.3 | )% | ||||||||||
Professional fees |
501 | 266 | 235 | 88.3 | % | |||||||||||
Other expenses |
178 | 246 | (68 | ) | (27.6 | )% | ||||||||||
Expenses before credit from Adviser |
3,626 | 6,276 | (2,650 | ) | (42.2 | )% | ||||||||||
Credit to base management and incentive fees from Adviser |
(86 | ) | (1,113 | ) | 1,027 | (92.3 | )% | |||||||||
Total expenses net of credit to base management and incentive fees |
3,540 | 5,163 | (1,623 | ) | (31.4 | )% | ||||||||||
NET INVESTMENT INCOME |
4,429 | 5,435 | (1,006 | ) | (18.5 | )% | ||||||||||
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS, |
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DERIVATIVE AND BORROWINGS UNDER LINE OF CREDIT: |
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Net realized loss on investments |
(2,865 | ) | (10,594 | ) | 7,729 | (73.0 | )% | |||||||||
Net unrealized (depreciation) appreciation on investments |
(1,556 | ) | 4,371 | (5,927 | ) | (135.6 | )% | |||||||||
Net unrealized appreciation on borrowings under line of credit |
(1,756 | ) | | (1,756 | ) | | ||||||||||
Net loss on investments, derivative and borrowings
under line of credit |
(6,177 | ) | (6,223 | ) | 46 | (0.7 | )% | |||||||||
NET DECREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS |
$ | (1,748 | ) | $ | (788 | ) | $ | (960 | ) | 121.8 | % | |||||
Investment Income
Investment income for the three months ended June 30, 2010 was $7,969, as compared to $10,598 for
the three months ended June 30, 2009. Interest income from our aggregate investment portfolio
decreased for the three months ended June 30, 2010, as compared to the prior year period. The
level of interest income from investments is directly related to the balance, at cost, of the
interest-bearing investment portfolio outstanding during the period multiplied by the weighted
average yield. The weighted average yield varies from period to period based on the current stated
interest rate on interest-bearing investments and the amounts of loans for which interest is not
accruing. Interest income from our investments decreased primarily due to the overall reduction in
the cost basis of our investments, resulting from the exit of loans subsequent to June 30, 2009, as
well as a decrease in the weighted average yield on our portfolio. The annualized weighted average
yield on our portfolio, excluding cash and cash equivalents, was 9.8% for the three months ended
June 30, 2010 as compared to 10.4% for the prior year period. During the three months ended June
30, 2010, six investments were on non-accrual, for an aggregate of approximately $29,430 at cost,
or 9.5% of the aggregate cost of our investment portfolio, and during the prior year period, three
investments were on non-accrual, for an aggregate of approximately $10,659 at cost, or 2.8% of the
aggregate cost of our investment portfolio. The increase in investments on non-accrual included
Lindmark. Although we did not historically report Lindmark as non-accrual, we have not recognized
interest income on this investment since April 2009.
Interest income from Non-Control/Non-Affiliate investments decreased for the three months ended
June 30, 2010, as compared to the prior year period. The decrease was primarily attributable to an
overall decrease in the aggregate Non-Control/Non-Affiliate investments held at June 30, 2010
compared to the prior year period. The decrease was also attributable to the conversion of two
Non-
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Control/Non-Affiliate investments held during the prior year period (Clinton and Defiance) to
Control investments. The success fees earned during the three months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009
included in interest income were $350 and $123, respectively. Success fees earned during the
three months ended June 30, 2010 resulted from a prepayment by Northern Contours, whereas the
success fees earned during the prior year period resulted from a refinancing by ActivStyle.
Interest income from Control investments decreased for the three months ended June 30, 2010, as
compared to the prior year period due primarily to the reversal of previously recorded interest
income of approximately $377 during the three months ended June 30, 2010 due to a change in
management estimate. This was partially offset by the income of two Control investments held
during the quarter ended June 30, 2010 (Clinton and Defiance), which were converted from
Non-Control/Non-Affiliate investments subsequent to June 30, 2009.
The following table lists the interest income from investments for the five largest portfolio
company investments during the respective periods:
Three months ended June 30, 2010 | Three months ended June 30, 2009 | |||||||||||||||||
Interest | % of | Interest | % of | |||||||||||||||
Company | Income | Total | Company | Income | Total | |||||||||||||
Sunshine Media |
$ | 829 | 10.7 | % | Sunshine Media | $ | 839 | 8.0 | % | |||||||||
Reliable Biopharma |
733 | 9.5 | % | Reliable Biopharma | 768 | 7.3 | % | |||||||||||
Northern Contours |
590 | 7.7 | % | Westlake Hardware | 600 | 5.7 | % | |||||||||||
Westlake Hardware |
585 | 7.6 | % | Clinton | 470 | 4.5 | % | |||||||||||
Clinton |
520 | 6.7 | % | VantaCore | 418 | 4.0 | % | |||||||||||
Subtotal |
$ | 3,257 | 42.2 | % | Subtotal | $ | 3,095 | 29.5 | % | |||||||||
Other companies |
4,460 | 57.8 | % | Other companies | 7,385 | 70.5 | % | |||||||||||
Total interest income |
$ | 7,717 | 100.0 | % | Total interest income | $ | 10,480 | 100.0 | % | |||||||||
Interest income from loans to our employees, in connection with the exercise of employee stock
options, decreased slightly for the three months ended June 30, 2010 as compared to the prior year
period due to the reduction of employee loans during the prior year period.
Prepayment fees and other income increased for the three months ended June 30, 2010 as compared to
the prior year period. The income for the three months ended June 30, 2010 consisted of prepayment
penalty fees received upon unscheduled principal repayments as well as interest from stock option
loans of former employees.
Operating Expenses
Operating expenses, net of credits from the Adviser for fees earned and voluntary and irrevocable
waivers applied to the base management and incentive fees, decreased for the three months ended
June 30, 2010, as compared to the prior year period. This reduction was primarily due to a
decrease in interest expense and the amortization of deferred financing fees incurred in connection
with the Credit Facility, which were partially offset by an increase in professional fees.
Loan servicing fees decreased for the three months ended June 30, 2010 as compared to the prior
year period. These fees are incurred in connection with a loan servicing agreement between
Business Loan and our Adviser, which is based on the size of our investment portfolio. The
decrease was primarily due to the reduction in the size of our investment portfolio, in particular
the loans in our borrowing base. Due to voluntary, irrevocable and unconditional waivers applied
during these periods, senior syndicated loans incurred a 0.5% annual fee, whereas proprietary loans
incurred a 1.5% annual fee. All of these fees were offset against the amount of the base
management fee due to our Adviser.
Base management fee (which is net of loan servicing fees) increased for the three months ended June
30, 2010 as compared to the prior year period. However, the gross management fee (consisting of
the loan servicing fees plus the base management fee) decreased from the prior year period as shown
below:
Three months ended | ||||||||
June 30, 2010 | June 30, 2009 | |||||||
Loan servicing fee |
$ | 819 | $ | 1,410 | ||||
Base management fee |
658 | 457 | ||||||
Gross management fee |
$ | 1,477 | $ | 1,867 | ||||
Gross management fee decreased due to fewer total assets held during the three months ended
June 30, 2010. The base management fee is computed quarterly as described under Investment
Advisory and Management Agreement in Note 4 of the notes to the
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consolidated financial statements in our Annual Report on Form 10-K as filed with the SEC on
November 23, 2009, and is summarized in the table below:
Three months ended | ||||||||
June 30, 2010 | June 30, 2009 | |||||||
Base management fee (1) |
$ | 658 | $ | 457 | ||||
Credit for fees received by Adviser from the portfolio companies |
| (2 | ) | |||||
Fee reduction for the voluntary, irrevocable waiver of 2.0% fee
on senior syndicated loans to 0.5% per annum (2) |
(6 | ) | (51 | ) | ||||
Net base management fee |
$ | 652 | $ | 404 | ||||
(1) | Base management fee is net of loan servicing fees per the terms of the Advisory Agreement. | |
(2) | The board of our Adviser voluntarily and irrevocably waived, for the three months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, the annual 2.0% base management fee to 0.5% for senior syndicated loan participations. Fees waived cannot be recouped by the Adviser in the future. |
Incentive fee decreased for the three months ended June 30, 2010 as compared to the prior year
period. The board of directors of our Adviser voluntarily, irrevocably and unconditionally waived
the entire incentive fee for the three months ended June 30, 2010. The incentive fee and
associated credits are summarized in the table below:
Three months ended | ||||||||
June 30, 2010 | June 30, 2009 | |||||||
Incentive fee |
$ | 153 | $ | 1,060 | ||||
Credit from voluntary, irrevocable waiver issued by Advisers board of directors |
(80 | ) | (1,060 | ) | ||||
Net incentive fee |
$ | 73 | $ | | ||||
Administration fee decreased for the three months ended June 30, 2010 as compared to the prior
year period, due to a decrease of administration staff and related expenses, as well as a decrease
in our total assets in comparison to the total assets of all companies managed by our Adviser under
similar agreements. The calculation of the administration fee is described in detail above under
Investment Advisory and Management Agreement in Note 4 of the notes to the consolidated financial
statements in our Annual Report on Form 10-K as filed with the SEC on November 23, 2009.
Interest expense decreased for the three months ended June 30, 2010 as compared to the prior year
period due primarily to decreased borrowings under our line of credit during the three months ended
June 30, 2010. The balance for the three months ended June 30, 2010 included $243 of the minimum
earnings shortfall fee that was accrued as of June 30, 2010. The Credit Facility has a minimum
earnings shortfall fee that must be paid in March 2011 if our average annual balance falls below a
certain amount. Since the average balance as of June 30, 2010 was below the minimum threshold, we
accrued the current portion of the minimum earnings shortfall fee.
Amortization of deferred financing fees decreased for the three months ended June 30, 2010 as
compared to the prior year period due to significant one-time costs related to the termination of
our prior credit facility and transition to our Credit Facility, resulting in increased
amortization of deferred financing fees during the quarter ended June 30, 2009 when compared to the
quarter ended June 30, 2010.
Other operating expenses (including professional fees, stockholder related costs, directors fees,
insurance and other direct expenses) decreased for the three months ended June 30, 2010 as compared
to the prior year period, due primarily to legal fees incurred in connection with troubled loans
during the three months ended June 30, 2010 and the provision for uncollectible receivables from
portfolio companies.
Net Realized Loss on Investments
Net realized loss on investments for the three months ended June 30, 2010 was $2,865, which was due
to the write-off of Western Directories. Net realized loss on investments for the three months
ended June 30, 2009 was $10,594, which resulted from the sale of 15 syndicated loans and one
non-syndicated loan.
Net Unrealized (Depreciation) Appreciation on Investments
Net unrealized (depreciation) appreciation on investments is the net change in the fair value of
our investment portfolio during the reporting period, including the reversal of previously recorded
unrealized appreciation or depreciation when gains and losses are realized. The net unrealized
depreciation on investments for the three months ended June 30, 2010 consisted of the following:
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Control investments |
$ | (4,373 | ) | |
Non-Control/Non-Affiliate investments |
(48 | ) | ||
Reversal of previously recorded unrealized depreciation upon realization of losses |
2,865 | |||
Total |
$ | (1,556 | ) | |
Our investment portfolio depreciated during the three months ended June 30, 2010 and our
entire portfolio was fair valued at 87% of cost as of June 30, 2010. The cumulative unrealized
depreciation of our investments does not have an impact on our current ability to pay distributions
to stockholders; however, it may be an indication of future realized losses, which could ultimately
reduce our income available for distribution.
Net Unrealized Appreciation on Borrowings under Line of Credit
Net unrealized appreciation on borrowings under line of credit is the net change in the fair value
of our line of credit borrowings during the reporting period, including the reversal of previously
recorded unrealized appreciation or depreciation when gains and losses are realized. We elected to
apply ASC 825, Financial Instruments, which requires that we apply a fair value methodology to
the Credit Facility. We estimated the fair value of the Credit Facility using estimates of value
provided by an independent third party and our own assumptions in the absence of observable market
data, including estimated remaining life, current market yield and interest rate spreads of similar
securities as of the measurement date. The Credit Facility was fair valued at $30,656 as of June
30, 2010.
Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations
For the three months ended June 30, 2010, we realized a net decrease in net assets resulting from
operations of $1,748 as a result of the factors discussed above. For the three months ended June
30, 2009, we realized a net decrease in net assets resulting from operations of $788. Our net
decrease in net assets resulting from operations per basic and diluted weighted average common
share for the three months ended June 30, 2010 and June 30, 2009 were $0.08 and $0.04,
respectively.
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Comparison of the Nine Months Ended June 30, 2010 to the Nine Months Ended June 30, 2009
A comparison of our operating results for the nine months ended June 30, 2010 and June 30, 2009
is shown below:
For the nine months ended June 30, | ||||||||||||||||
2010 | 2009 | $ Change | % Change | |||||||||||||
INVESTMENT INCOME |
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Interest income Non-Control/Non-Affiliate investments |
$ | 24,772 | $ | 31,869 | $ | (7,097 | ) | (22.3 | )% | |||||||
Interest income Control investments |
1,852 | 1,103 | 749 | 67.9 | % | |||||||||||
Interest income cash |
1 | 11 | (10 | ) | (90.9 | )% | ||||||||||
Interest income notes receivable from employees |
330 | 352 | (22 | ) | (6.3 | )% | ||||||||||
Prepayment fees and other income |
632 | | 632 | | ||||||||||||
Total investment income |
27,587 | 33,335 | (5,748 | ) | (17.2 | %) | ||||||||||
EXPENSES |
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Loan servicing fee |
2,600 | 4,559 | (1,959 | ) | (43.0 | )% | ||||||||||
Base management fee |
2,118 | 1,374 | 744 | 54.1 | % | |||||||||||
Incentive fee |
1,601 | 3,326 | (1,725 | ) | (51.9 | )% | ||||||||||
Administration fee |
540 | 656 | (116 | ) | (17.7 | )% | ||||||||||
Interest expense |
3,562 | 6,288 | (2,726 | ) | (43.4 | )% | ||||||||||
Amortization of deferred financing fees |
1,182 | 2,253 | (1,071 | ) | (47.5 | )% | ||||||||||
Professional fees |
1,632 | 784 | 848 | 108.2 | % | |||||||||||
Compensation expense |
245 | | 245 | | ||||||||||||
Other expenses |
897 | 890 | 7 | 0.8 | % | |||||||||||
Expenses before credit from Adviser |
14,377 | 20,130 | (5,753 | ) | (28.6 | )% | ||||||||||
Credit to base management and incentive fees from Adviser |
(120 | ) | (3,667 | ) | 3,547 | (96.7 | )% | |||||||||
Total expenses net of credit to base management and incentive fees |
14,257 | 16,463 | (2,206 | ) | (13.4 | )% | ||||||||||
NET INVESTMENT INCOME |
13,330 | 16,872 | (3,542 | ) | (21.0 | )% | ||||||||||
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS, |
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DERIVATIVE AND BORROWINGS UNDER LINE OF CREDIT: |
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Net realized loss on investments |
(2,893 | ) | (14,325 | ) | 11,432 | (79.8 | )% | |||||||||
Realized loss on settlement of derivative |
| (304 | ) | 304 | (100.0 | )% | ||||||||||
Net unrealized appreciation on derivative |
| 304 | (304 | ) | (100.0 | )% | ||||||||||
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments |
3,525 | (2,158 | ) | 5,683 | (263.3 | )% | ||||||||||
Net unrealized depreciation on borrowings under line of credit |
(1,405 | ) | | (1,405 | ) | | ||||||||||
Net loss on investments, derivative and borrowings
under line of credit |
(773 | ) | (16,483 | ) | 15,710 | (95.3 | )% | |||||||||
NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS |
$ | 12,557 | $ | 389 | $ | 12,168 | 3,128.0 | % | ||||||||
Investment Income
Investment income for the nine months ended June 30, 2010 was $27,587, as compared to $33,335 for
the nine months ended June 30, 2009. Interest income from our aggregate investment portfolio
decreased for the nine months ended June 30, 2010, as compared to the prior year period. The level
of interest income from investments is directly related to the balance, at cost, of the
interest-bearing investment portfolio outstanding during the period multiplied by the weighted
average yield. The weighted average yield varies from period to period based on the current stated
interest rate on interest-bearing investments and the amounts of loans for which interest is not
accruing. Interest income from our investments decreased primarily due to the overall reduction in
the cost basis of our investments, resulting from the exit of loans subsequent to June 30, 2009,
partially offset by an increase in the weighted average yield on our portfolio. The annualized
weighted average yield on our portfolio, excluding cash and cash equivalents, was 10.5% for the
nine months ended June 30, 2010 as compared to 10.0% for the prior year period. During the nine
months ended June 30, 2010, six investments were on non-accrual, for an aggregate of approximately
$29,430 at cost, or 9.5% of the aggregate cost of our investment portfolio, and during the prior
year period, three investments were on non-accrual, for an aggregate of approximately $10,659 at
cost, or 2.8% of the aggregate cost of our investment portfolio. The increase in investments on
non-accrual included Lindmark. Although we did not historically report Lindmark as non-accrual, we
have not recognized interest income on this investment since April 2009.
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Interest income from Non-Control/Non-Affiliate investments decreased for the nine months ended
June 30, 2010, as compared to the prior year period. The decrease was primarily attributable to an
overall decrease in the aggregate Non-Control/Non-Affiliate investments held at June 30, 2010
compared to the prior year period. The decrease was also attributable to the conversion of two
Non-Control/Non-Affiliate investments held during the prior year period (Clinton and Defiance) to
Control investments. In addition, we reversed previously recorded interest of approximately $598
during the nine months ended June 30, 2010. The success fees earned during the nine months ended
June 30, 2010 and June 30, 2009, included in interest income, were $1,737 and $21, respectively.
Success fees earned during the nine months ended June 30, 2010 resulted from a prepayment by
Northern Contours, payoffs by ActivStyle, Saunders and Visual Edge, an amendment to senior term
debt issued to Doe & Ingalls and a refinancing by Tulsa Welding. Success fees earned during the
nine months ended June 30, 2009 resulted from refinancings by ActivStyle and Its Just Lunch.
Interest income from Control investments increased for the nine months ended June 30, 2010, as
compared to the prior year period. The increase was attributable to two additional Control
investments held during the nine months ended June 30, 2010 (Clinton and Defiance), which were
converted from Non-Control/Non-Affiliate investments, as compared to the prior year period. This
was offset by a reversal of previously recorded interest of approximately $452 during the nine
months ended June 30, 2010 due to a change in management estimate.
The following table lists the interest income from investments for the five largest portfolio
company investments during the respective periods:
Nine months ended June 30, 2010 | Nine months ended June 30, 2009 | |||||||||||||||||
Interest | % of | Interest | % of | |||||||||||||||
Company | Income | Total | Company | Income | Total | |||||||||||||
Sunshine Media |
$ | 2,367 | 8.9 | % | Sunshine Media | $ | 2,506 | 7.6 | % | |||||||||
Reliable Biopharma |
2,230 | 8.4 | % | Reliable Biopharma | 2,298 | 7.0 | % | |||||||||||
Westlake Hardware |
2,166 | 8.1 | % | Westlake Hardware | 1,810 | 5.4 | % | |||||||||||
Clinton |
1,556 | 5.8 | % | Clinton | 1,411 | 4.3 | % | |||||||||||
Visual Edge |
1,246 | 4.7 | % | VantaCore | 1,276 | 3.9 | % | |||||||||||
Subtotal |
9,565 | 35.9 | % | Subtotal | 9,301 | 28.2 | % | |||||||||||
Other companies |
17,059 | 64.1 | % | Other companies | 23,671 | 71.8 | % | |||||||||||
Total interest income |
$ | 26,624 | 100.0 | % | Total interest income | 32,972 | 100.0 | % | ||||||||||
Interest income from invested cash for the nine months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009 was
nominal. Interest income is based on the amount of cash held in interest bearing accounts and the
interest earned on our custodial account prior to disbursement.
Interest income from loans to our employees, in connection with the exercise of employee stock
options, decreased slightly for the nine months ended June 30, 2010 as compared to the prior year
period due to the reduction of employee loans during the prior year period.
Prepayment fees and other income increased for the nine months ended June 30, 2010 as compared to
the prior year period. The income for the nine months ended June 30, 2010 consisted of prepayment
penalty fees received upon unscheduled principal repayments as well as interest from stock option
loans of former employees.
Operating Expenses
Operating expenses, net of credits from the Adviser for fees earned and voluntary and irrevocable
waivers applied to the base management and incentive fees, decreased for the nine months ended June
30, 2010, as compared to the prior year period. This reduction was primarily due to a decrease in
interest expense and the amortization of deferred financing fees incurred in connection with the
Credit Facility, as well as a decrease in incentive fees, which were offset by a reduction in the
Advisers voluntary credit to the incentive fee and an increase in professional fees and
compensation expense.
Loan servicing fees decreased for the nine months ended June 30, 2010 as compared to the prior year
period. These fees are incurred in connection with a loan servicing agreement between Business
Loan and our Adviser, which is based on the size of our investment portfolio. The decrease was
primarily due to the reduction in the size of our investment portfolio, in particular the loans in
our borrowing base. Due to voluntary, irrevocable and unconditional waivers applied during these
periods, senior syndicated loans incurred a 0.5% annual fee, whereas proprietary loans incurred a
1.5% annual fee. All of these fees were offset against the amount of the base management fee due
to our Adviser.
Base management fee (which is net of loan servicing fees) increased for the nine months ended June
30, 2010 as compared to the prior year period. However, the gross management fee (consisting of
the loan servicing fees plus the base management fee) decreased from the prior year period as shown
below:
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Nine months ended | ||||||||
June 30, 2010 | June 30, 2009 | |||||||
Loan servicing fee |
$ | 2,600 | $ | 4,559 | ||||
Base management fee |
2,118 | 1,374 | ||||||
Gross management fee |
$ | 4,718 | $ | 5,933 | ||||
Gross management fee decreased due to fewer total assets held during the nine months ended
June 30, 2010. The base management fee is computed quarterly as described under Investment
Advisory and Management Agreement in Note 4 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements
in our Annual Report on Form 10-K as filed with the SEC on November 23, 2009, and is summarized in
the table below:
Nine months ended | ||||||||
June 30, 2010 | June 30, 2009 | |||||||
Base management fee (1) |
$ | 2,118 | $ | 1,374 | ||||
Credit for fees received by Adviser from the portfolio companies |
| (87 | ) | |||||
Fee reduction for the voluntary, irrevocable waiver of 2.0% fee
on senior syndicated loans to 0.5% per annum (2) |
(19 | ) | (254 | ) | ||||
Net base management fee |
$ | 2,099 | $ | 1,033 | ||||
(1) | Base management fee is net of loan servicing fees per the terms of the Advisory Agreement. | |
(2) | The board of our Adviser voluntarily and irrevocably waived, for the nine months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, the annual 2.0% base management fee to 0.5% for senior syndicated loan participations. Fees waived cannot be recouped by the Adviser in the future. |
Incentive fee decreased for the nine months ended June 30, 2010 as compared to the prior year
period. The board of directors of our Adviser voluntarily, irrevocably and unconditionally waived
a portion of the incentive fee for the nine months ended June 30, 2010 and the entire incentive fee
for the nine months ended June 30, 2009. The incentive fee and associated credits are summarized
in the table below:
Nine months ended | ||||||||
June 30, 2010 | June 30, 2009 | |||||||
Incentive fee |
$ | 1,601 | $ | 3,326 | ||||
Credit from voluntary, irrevocable waiver issued by Advisers board of directors |
(101 | ) | (3,326 | ) | ||||
Net incentive fee |
$ | 1,500 | $ | | ||||
Administration fee decreased for the nine months ended June 30, 2010 as compared to the prior
year period, due to a decrease of administration staff and related expenses, as well as a decrease
in our total assets in comparison to the total assets of all companies managed by our Adviser under
similar agreements. The calculation of the administration fee is described in detail above under
Investment Advisory and Management Agreement in Note 4 of the notes to the consolidated financial
statements in our Annual Report on Form 10-K as filed with the SEC on November 23, 2009.
Interest expense decreased for the nine months ended June 30, 2010 as compared to the prior year
period due primarily to decreased borrowings under our line of credit during the nine months ended
June 30, 2010. The balance for the nine months ended June 30, 2010 included $243 of the minimum
earnings shortfall fee that was accrued as of June 30, 2010. The Credit Facility has a minimum
earnings shortfall fee that must be paid in March 2011 if our average annual balance falls below a
certain amount. Since the average balance as of June 30, 2010 was below the minimum threshold, we
accrued the current portion of the minimum earnings shortfall fee.
Amortization of deferred financing fees decreased for the three months ended June 30, 2010 as
compared to the prior year period due to significant one-time costs related to the termination of
our prior credit facility and transition to our Credit Facility, resulting in increased
amortization of deferred financing fees during the nine months ended June 30, 2009 as compared to
the nine months ended June 30, 2010.
Compensation expense increased for the nine months ended June 30, 2010 as compared to the prior
year period due to the conversion of stock option loans of two former employees from recourse to
non-recourse loans. The conversions were non-cash transactions and were accounted for as
repurchases of the shares previously received by the employees upon exercise of the stock option in
exchange for the non-recourse notes. The repurchases were accounted for as treasury stock
transactions at the fair value of the shares, totaling $420. Since the value of the stock option
loans totaled $665, we recorded compensation expense of $245.
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Other operating expenses (including professional fees, stockholder related costs, directors fees,
insurance and other direct expenses) increased for the nine months ended June 30, 2010 as compared
to the prior year period, due primarily to legal fees incurred in connection with troubled loans
during the nine months ended June 30, 2010 and the provision for uncollectible receivables from
portfolio companies.
Net Realized Loss on Investments
Net realized loss on investments for the nine months ended June 30, 2010 was $2,893, which
consisted of $4,259 of losses from the Gold Toe, Kinetek and Wesco syndicated loan sales, Western
Directories write-off, and CCS payoff, offset by a $1,366 gain from ACE Expediters payoff. Net
realized loss on investments for the nine months ended June 30, 2009 was $14,325, which consisted
of $12,352 loss from the sale of 16 syndicated loans and a non-syndicated loan and $2,000 from
writing off the remaining balance of the Greatwide senior subordinated term loan, partially offset
by a $27 gain from the Country Road payoff.
Realized Loss on Settlement of Derivative
During the nine months ended June 30, 2009, we realized a loss of $304 due to the expiration of the
interest rate cap in February 2009.
Net Unrealized Appreciation on Derivative
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on derivative is the net change in the fair value of our
interest rate cap during the reporting period, including the reversal of previously recorded
unrealized appreciation or depreciation when gains and losses are realized. For the nine months
ended June 30, 2009, we recorded unrealized appreciation on derivative of $304, which resulted from
the reversal of previously recorded unrealized depreciation when the loss was realized during the
quarter ended June 30, 2009 (see discussion above).
Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments is the net change in the fair value of
our investment portfolio during the reporting period, including the reversal of previously recorded
unrealized appreciation or depreciation when gains and losses are realized. The net unrealized
appreciation on investments for the nine months ended June 30, 2010 consisted of the following:
Control investments |
$ | (5,939 | ) | |
Non-Control/Non-Affiliate investments |
3,162 | |||
Reversal of previously recorded unrealized depreciation upon realization of losses |
6,302 | |||
Total |
$ | 3,525 | ||
Although our investment portfolio appreciated during the nine months ended June 30, 2010, our
entire portfolio was fair valued at 87% of cost as of June 30, 2010. The cumulative unrealized
depreciation of our investments does not have an impact on our current ability to pay distributions
to stockholders; however, it may be an indication of future realized losses, which could ultimately
reduce our income available for distribution.
Net Unrealized Appreciation on Borrowings under Line of Credit
Net unrealized appreciation on borrowings under line of credit is the net change in the fair value
of our line of credit borrowings during the reporting period, including the reversal of previously
recorded unrealized appreciation or depreciation when gains and losses are realized. We elected to
apply ASC 825, Financial Instruments, which requires that we apply a fair value methodology to
the Credit Facility. We estimated the fair value of the Credit Facility using estimates of value
provided by an independent third party and our own assumptions in the absence of observable market
data, including estimated remaining life, current market yield and interest rate spreads of similar
securities as of the measurement date. The Credit Facility was fair valued at $30,656 as of June
30, 2010.
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations
For the nine months ended June 30, 2010, we realized a net increase in net assets resulting from
operations of $12,557 as a result of the factors discussed above. For the nine months ended June
30, 2009, we realized a net increase in net assets resulting from operations of $389. Our net
increase in net assets resulting from operations per basic and diluted weighted average common
share for the nine months ended June 30, 2010 and June 30, 2009 were $0.60 and $0.02, respectively.
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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES (dollar amounts in thousands, unless otherwise indicated)
Operating Activities
Net cash provided by operating activities for the nine months ended June 30, 2010, consisting
primarily of the items described in Results of Operations and the investment activity
described above, was $70,032 as compared to net cash provided by operating activities of $81,653
for the nine months ended June 30, 2009.
As of June 30, 2010, we had investments in debt and equity securities of, or loans to, 40 private
companies with a cost basis totaling approximately $309,866. During the nine months ended June 30,
2010 and 2009, the following investment activity occurred:
Quarter | New | Principal | Proceeds from | Net Gain (Loss) on | ||||||||||||
Ended | Investments (1) | Repayments (2) | Sales/Exits (3) | Sale/Exit | ||||||||||||
June 30, 2010 |
$ | 2,245 | $ | 18,482 | $ | | $ | (2,865 | ) | |||||||
March 31, 2010 |
5,153 | 23,065 | 337 | 892 | ||||||||||||
December 31, 2009 |
2,167 | 15,404 | 2,782 | (920 | ) | |||||||||||
$ | 9,565 | $ | 56,951 | $ | 3,119 | $ | (2,893 | ) | ||||||||
June 30, 2009 |
$ | 7,582 | $ | 15,439 | $ | 39,750 | $ | (10,594 | ) | |||||||
March 31, 2009 |
8,427 | 13,053 | | (2,000 | ) | |||||||||||
December 31, 2008 |
8,702 | 14,927 | 2,212 | (1,731 | ) | |||||||||||
$ | 24,711 | $ | 43,419 | $ | 41,962 | $ | (14,325 | ) | ||||||||
(1) New Investments:
Disbursements to | ||||||||||||||||
New Investments | Existing Portfolio | |||||||||||||||
Quarter Ended | Companies | Investments | Companies | Total Disbursements | ||||||||||||
June 30, 2010 |
1 | (a) | $ | 400 | $ | 1,845 | $ | 2,245 | ||||||||
March 31, 2010 |
| | 5,153 | 5,153 | ||||||||||||
December 31, 2009 |
1 | (b) | 180 | 1,987 | 2,167 | |||||||||||
2 | $ | 580 | $ | 8,985 | $ | 9,565 | ||||||||||
June 30, 2009 |
| $ | | $ | 7,582 | $ | 7,582 | |||||||||
March 31, 2009 |
| | 8,427 | 8,427 | ||||||||||||
December 31, 2008 |
| | 8,702 | 8,702 | ||||||||||||
| $ | | $ | 24,711 | $ | 24,711 | ||||||||||
(a) | FedCap Partners | |
(b) | Northstar Broadband |
(2) Principal Repayments (including repayment of paid in kind interest previously applied to
principal balance):
Number of | Unscheduled | Scheduled | ||||||||||||||||||
Companies Fully | Principal | Principal | Total Principal | Net Gain on | ||||||||||||||||
Quarter Ended | Exited | Repayments (*) | Repayments | Repayments | Sale/Exit (#) | |||||||||||||||
June 30, 2010 |
1 | (a) | $ | 13,590 | $ | 4,892 | $ | 18,482 | $ | | ||||||||||
March 31, 2010 |
4 | (b) | 18,902 | 4,163 | 23,065 | 1,055 | ||||||||||||||
December 31, 2009 |
1 | (c) | 13,054 | 2,350 | 15,404 | | ||||||||||||||
6 | $ | 45,546 | $ | 11,405 | $ | 56,951 | $ | 1,055 | ||||||||||||
June 30, 2009 |
1 | (d) | $ | 10,449 | $ | 4,990 | $ | 15,439 | $ | | ||||||||||
March 31, 2009 |
| (e) | 7,813 | 5,240 | 13,053 | | ||||||||||||||
December 31, 2008 |
2 | (f) | 6,966 | 7,961 | 14,927 | | ||||||||||||||
3 | $ | 25,228 | $ | 18,191 | $ | 43,419 | $ | | ||||||||||||
(*) | Includes principal repayments due to excess cash flows, covenant violations, exits, refinancings, etc. | |
(#) | Net gain on principal repayments of $1,055 plus the net loss on sales/exits of $1,083 (per footnote 3 below) equals net loss of $28, which is included on the condensed consolidated statement of operations for the nine months ended June 30, 2010. | |
(a) | Full payoff from VantaCore. | |
(b) | Full payoff from ACE Expediters (which resulted in a gain on the warrants), ActivStyle, CCS and Visual Edge. | |
(c) | Full payoff from Tulsa Welding and partial payoff from BAS Broadcasting senior term debt (last out tranche). | |
(d) | Full payoff from Multi-Ag media ($1,687), partial payoff from Saunders line of credit ($2,500) and refinancing from ActivStyle ($6,262). | |
(e) | Refinancing from ACE Expediters and Sunburst Media. | |
(f) | Full payoff from Community Media and Country Road. |
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(3) Proceeds from Sales/Exits:
Number of | Position | |||||||||||||||||||
Companies Fully | Proceeds | (Principal) | Unamortized | Net Loss on Exit | ||||||||||||||||
Quarter Ended | Exited | Received | Exited | Loan Costs (*) | (#) | |||||||||||||||
June 30, 2010 |
1 | (a) | $ | | $ | (2,865 | ) | $ | | $ | (2,865 | ) | ||||||||
March 31, 2010 |
1 | (b) | 337 | (500 | ) | | (163 | ) | ||||||||||||
December 31, 2009 |
2 | (c) | 2,782 | (3,685 | ) | (17 | ) | (920 | ) | |||||||||||
4 | $ | 3,119 | $ | (7,050 | ) | $ | (17 | ) | $ | (3,948 | ) | |||||||||
June 30, 2009 |
8 | (d) | $ | 39,750 | $ | (52,295 | ) | $ | 1,951 | $ | (10,594 | ) | ||||||||
March 31, 2009 |
1 | (e) | | (2,000 | ) | | (2,000 | ) | ||||||||||||
December 31, 2008 |
| (f) | 2,212 | (3,950 | ) | 7 | (1,731 | ) | ||||||||||||
9 | $ | 41,962 | $ | (58,245 | ) | $ | 1,958 | $ | (14,325 | ) | ||||||||||
(*) | Includes balance of premiums, discounts and acquisition cost at time of exit. | |
(#) | Net gain on principal repayments of $1,055 (per footnote 2 above) plus the net loss on sales/exits of $3,948 equals net loss of $2,893, which is included on the condensed consolidated statement of operations for the nine months ended June 30, 2010. | |
(a) | Write-off of Western Directories line of credit, preferred stock and common stock. | |
(b) | Complete sale of Gold Toe senior subordinated syndicated loan. | |
(c) | Complete sale of Kinetek senior term syndicated loan and Wesco Holdings senior subordinated syndicated loan. | |
(d) | Full sale of 8 loans (7 syndicated and 1 non-syndicated) and partial sale of CHG, GTM and Wesco senior syndicated loans. | |
(e) | Write-off of Greatwide Logistics senior subordinated syndicated loan. | |
(f) | Partial sale of Greatwide Logistics senior term syndicated loan. |
The following table summarizes the contractual principal repayments and maturity of our
investment portfolio by fiscal year, assuming no voluntary prepayments:
Amount | ||||||
For the remaining three months ending
September 30: |
2010 | $ | 6,394 | |||
For the fiscal year ending September 30: |
2011 | 88,360 | ||||
2012 | 75,517 | |||||
2013 | 123,173 | |||||
2014 | 6,116 | |||||
2015 | 6,851 | |||||
Total Contractual Repayments | 306,411 | |||||
Investments in equity securities | 4,159 | |||||
Adjustments to cost basis on debt securities | (704 | ) | ||||
Total | $ | 309,866 | ||||
Financing Activities
Net cash used in financing activities for the nine months ended June 30, 2010 was $68,840 and
mainly consisted of net payments on the Credit Facility of $54,100, distributions to stockholders
of $13,271 and $1,441 in financing fees for the Credit Facility. On March 15, 2010, we entered
into the Credit Facility. BB&T and ING also joined the Credit Facility as committed lenders. Net
cash used in financing activities for the nine months ended June 30, 2009 was $83,580 and primarily
consisted of net payments on our line of credit of $59,330 and distributions to stockholders of
$22,142.
Distributions
In order to qualify as a RIC and to avoid corporate level tax on the income we distribute to our
stockholders, we are required, under Subchapter M of the Code, to distribute at least 90% of our
ordinary income and short-term capital gains to our stockholders on an annual basis. Further, our
Credit Facility requires us to pay distributions only from estimated net investment income. In
accordance with these requirements, we declared and paid monthly cash distributions of $0.07 per
common share for January, February and March 2010. In April 2010, our Board of Directors declared
a monthly distribution of $0.07 per common share for each of April, May and June 2010.
Section 19(a) Disclosure
Our Board of Directors estimates the source of the distributions at the time of its declaration as
required by Section 19(a) of the 1940 Act. On a monthly basis, if required under Section 19(a), we
post a Section 19(a) notice through the Depository Trust Companys Legal Notice System (LENS) and
also send to our registered stockholders a written Section 19(a) notice along with the payment of
distributions for any payment which includes a distribution estimated to be paid from any other
source other than net investment income. The estimates of the source of the distribution are
interim estimates based on accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP)
that are subject to revision, and the exact character of the distributions for tax purposes cannot
be determined
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until our books and records are finalized for the calendar year. Following the calendar year end,
after we have determined definitive information, if we have made distributions of taxable income
(or return of capital), we will deliver a Form 1099-DIV to our stockholders specifying such amount
and the tax characterization of such amount. Therefore, these estimates are made solely in order
to comply with the requirements of Section 19(a) of the 1940 Act and should not be relied upon for
tax reporting or any other purposes and could differ significantly from the actual character of
distributions for tax purposes.
The following GAAP estimates were made by our Board of Directors during the quarter ended June 30,
2010:
Month Ended | Ordinary Income | Return of Capital * | Total Distribution | |||||||||
April 30, 2010 |
$ | 0.119 | $ | (0.049 | ) | $ | 0.070 | |||||
May 31, 2010 |
0.086 | (0.016 | ) | 0.070 | ||||||||
June 30, 2010 |
0.028 | 0.042 | 0.070 | |||||||||
Because our Board of Directors
declares distributions at the beginning of a quarter, it is
difficult to estimate how much of our monthly distributions, based on GAAP, will come from ordinary
income, capital gains and returns of capital. Subsequent to the quarter ended June 30, 2010, the
following corrections were made to the above listed estimates for that quarter: |
||||||||||||
Month Ended | Ordinary Income | Return of Capital * | Total Distribution | |||||||||
April 30, 2010 |
$ | 0.099 | $ | (0.029 | ) | $ | 0.070 | |||||
May 31, 2010 |
0.074 | (0.004 | ) | 0.070 | ||||||||
June 30, 2010 |
0.038 | 0.032 | 0.070 | |||||||||
For distributions declared subsequent to quarter end,
the following estimates, based on GAAP, have been made by our Board of Directors pursuant to Section 19(a) of the 1940 Act: |
||||||||||||
Month Ended | Ordinary Income | Return of Capital * | Total Distribution | |||||||||
July 31, 2010 |
$ | 0.068 | $ | 0.002 | $ | 0.070 | ||||||
August 31, 2010 |
0.069 | 0.001 | 0.070 | |||||||||
September 30, 2010 |
0.069 | 0.001 | 0.070 |
* | A positive number under Return of Capital indicates a return of capital was estimated whereas a negative number indicates that a surplus of income above the distribution was estimated. |
Issuance of Equity
On October 20, 2009, we filed a registration statement on Form N-2 with the SEC, which was declared
effective on January 28, 2010. The registration statement permits us to issue, through one or more
transactions, up to an aggregate of $300 million in securities, consisting of common stock, senior
common stock, preferred stock, subscription rights, debt securities and warrants to purchase common
stock, or a combination of these securities.
On May 17, 2010, we and the Adviser entered into the Agreement with the Agent under which we may,
from time to time, issue and sell through the Agent up to 2,000,000 Shares based upon instructions
from us (including, at a minimum, the number of Shares to be offered, the time period during which
sales are requested to be made, any limitation on the number of Shares that may be sold in any one
day and any minimum price below which sales may not be made). Sales of Shares through the Agent, if
any, will be executed by means of either ordinary brokers transactions on the NASDAQ Global Select
Market in accordance with Rule 153 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or such other
sales of the Shares as shall be agreed by us and the Agent. The compensation payable to the Agent
for sales of Shares with respect to which the Agent acts as sales agent shall be equal to 2.0% of
the gross sales price of the Shares for amounts of Shares sold pursuant to the Agreement. To date,
we have not issued any shares pursuant to this Agreement.
We anticipate issuing equity securities to obtain additional capital in the future. However, we
cannot determine the terms of any future equity issuances or whether we will be able to issue
equity on terms favorable to us, or at all. Additionally, when our common stock is trading below
NAV, as it has consistently traded for most of the last 18 months, we will have regulatory
constraints under the 1940 Act on our ability to obtain additional capital in this manner.
Generally, the 1940 Act provides that we may not issue and sell our common stock at a price below
our NAV per share, other than to our then existing stockholders pursuant to a rights offering,
without first obtaining approval from our stockholders and our independent directors. As of June
30, 2010, our NAV per share was $11.81 and as of August 6, 2010
our closing market price was $11.90
per share. To the extent that our common stock trades at a market price below our NAV per share,
we will generally be precluded from raising equity capital through public offerings of our common
stock, other than pursuant to stockholder approval or a rights offering. The asset coverage
requirement of a business development company under the 1940 Act effectively limits our ratio of
debt to equity to 1:1. To the extent that we are unable to raise capital through the issuance of
equity, our ability to raise capital through the issuance of debt may also be inhibited to the
extent of our regulatory debt to equity ratio limits.
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At our Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on February 18, 2010, our stockholders approved a
proposal that authorizes us to sell shares of our common stock at a price below our then current
NAV per share for a period of one year, provided that our Board of Directors makes certain
determinations prior to any such sale. This fiscal year to date, we have not issued any common
stock.
Revolving Credit Facility
On March 15, 2010, we entered into a fourth amended and restated credit agreement which currently
provides for a $127,000 revolving line of credit. Advances under the Credit Facility will
generally bear interest at the 30-day LIBOR (subject to a minimum rate of 2.0%), plus 4.5% per
annum, with a commitment fee of 0.5% per annum on undrawn amounts. Subject to certain terms and
conditions, the Credit Facility may be expanded up to $202,000 through the addition of other
committed lenders to the facility. As of June 30, 2010, there was a cost basis of approximately
$28,900 of borrowings outstanding under the Credit Facility at an average interest rate of 6.5%.
As of August 9, 2010, there was a cost basis of approximately $18,200 of borrowings outstanding.
We expect that the Credit Facility will allow us to increase the rate of our investment activity
and grow the size of our investment portfolio. Available borrowings are subject to various
constraints imposed under the Credit Facility, based on the aggregate loan balance pledged by us.
Interest is payable monthly during the term of the Credit Facility. The Credit Facility matures on
March 15, 2012, and, if the facility is not renewed or extended by this date, all unpaid principal
and interest will be due and payable on March 15, 2013. In addition, if the Credit Facility is not
renewed on or before March 15, 2012, we will be required to use all principal collections from our
loans to pay outstanding principal on the Credit Facility.
In addition to the annual interest rate on borrowings outstanding, under the Credit Facility we
will be obligated to pay an annual minimum earnings shortfall fee to the committed lenders on March
15, 2011. The minimum earnings shortfall fee will be calculated as the difference between the
weighted average of borrowings outstanding under the Credit Facility and 50% of the commitment
amount of the Credit Facility, multiplied by 4.5% per annum, less commitment fees paid during the
year. As of June 30, 2010, we had accrued approximately $243 in minimum earnings shortfall fees.
The Credit Facility contains covenants that require Business Loan to maintain its status as a
separate entity, prohibit certain significant corporate transactions (such as mergers,
consolidations, liquidations or dissolutions) and restrict material changes to our credit and
collection policies. The facility requires a minimum of 20 obligors in the borrowing base and also
limits payments of distributions. As of June 30, 2010, we had 22 obligors and we were in
compliance with all of the facility covenants.
Fair Value
We elected to apply ASC 825, Financial Instruments, specifically for the Credit Facility, which
was consistent with our application of ASC 820 to our investments. We estimated the fair value of
the Credit Facility using estimates of value provided by an independent third party and our own
assumptions in the absence of observable market data, including estimated remaining life, credit
party risk, current market yield and interest rate spreads of similar securities as of the
measurement date. The following table presents the Credit Facility carried at fair value as of
June 30, 2010 and September 30, 2009, by caption on the accompanying condensed consolidated
statements of assets and liabilities for each of the three levels of hierarchy established by ASC
820:
As of June 30, 2010 | ||||||||||||||||
Total Fair Value | ||||||||||||||||
Reported in Condensed | ||||||||||||||||
Consolidated Statement of | ||||||||||||||||
Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Assets and Liabilities | |||||||||||||
Borrowings under Line of Credit |
$ | | $ | | $ | 30,656 | $ | 30,656 | ||||||||
Total |
$ | | $ | | $ | 30,656 | $ | 30,656 | ||||||||
As of September 30, 2009 | ||||||||||||||||
Total Fair Value | ||||||||||||||||
Reported in Condensed | ||||||||||||||||
Consolidated Statement of | ||||||||||||||||
Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Assets and Liabilities | |||||||||||||
Borrowings under Line of Credit |
$ | | $ | | $ | 83,350 | $ | 83,350 | ||||||||
Total |
$ | | $ | | $ | 83,350 | $ | 83,350 | ||||||||
The following table provides a roll-forward in the changes in fair value during the three and
nine months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, for the Credit Facility for which we determine fair value
using unobservable (Level 3) factors. When a determination is made to classify a financial
instrument within Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy, the determination is based upon the
significance of the unobservable factors to the overall fair value measurement. However, Level 3
financial instruments typically include, in addition to the unobservable or Level 3 components,
observable components (that is, components that are actively quoted and can be validated by
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external sources). Accordingly, the losses in the table below include changes in fair value due in
part to observable factors that are part of the valuation methodology.
Fair value measurements using unobservable data inputs (Level 3)
Borrowings | ||||
under line of | ||||
credit | ||||
Three months ended June 30, 2010: |
||||
Fair value at March 31, 2010 |
$ | 53,000 | ||
Unrealized appreciation (a) |
1,756 | |||
Borrowings |
2,900 | |||
Repayments |
(27,000 | ) | ||
Transfers into/out of Level 3 |
| |||
Fair value as of June 30, 2010 |
$ | 30,656 | ||
Nine months ended June 30, 2010: |
||||
Fair value at September 30, 2009 |
$ | 83,350 | ||
Unrealized appreciation (a) |
1,406 | |||
Borrowings |
8,400 | |||
Repayments |
(62,500 | ) | ||
Transfers into/out of Level 3 |
| |||
Fair value as of June 30, 2010 |
$ | 30,656 | ||
Borrowings | ||||
under line of | ||||
credit | ||||
Three months ended June 30, 2009: |
||||
Fair value at March 31, 2009 (b) |
$ | 153,370 | ||
Unrealized depreciation |
| |||
Borrowings |
7,500 | |||
Repayments |
(69,170 | ) | ||
Transfers into/out of Level 3 |
| |||
Fair value as of June 30, 2009 |
$ | 91,700 | ||
Nine months ended June 30, 2009: |
||||
Fair value at September 30, 2008 (b) |
$ | 151,030 | ||
Unrealized depreciation |
| |||
Borrowings |
46,800 | |||
Repayments |
(106,130 | ) | ||
Transfers into/out of Level 3 |
| |||
Fair value
as of June 30, 2009 |
$ | 91,700 | ||
(a) | Included in unrealized depreciation on borrowings under line of credit on the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2010. | |
(b) | ASC 825 was not adopted until the June 30, 2009 quarter; therefore, the Credit Facility is shown at its principal balance outstanding at September 30, 2008 and March 31, 2009 in the table above. |
The fair
value of the collateral under the Credit Facility was approximately
$196,271 and $228,187 at June 30, 2010 and September 30, 2009, respectively.
Contractual Obligations and Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
As of June 30, 2010, we were not party to any signed term sheets for potential investments.
However, we have certain lines of credit with our portfolio companies that have not been fully
drawn. Since these lines of credit have expiration dates and we expect many will never be fully
drawn, the total line of credit commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash
requirements. We estimate the fair value of these unused lines of credit commitments as of June
30, 2010 and March 31, 2010 to be nominal.
In July 2009, we executed a guaranty of a line of credit agreement between Comerica Bank and
Defiance Integrated Technologies, Inc., one of our Control investments. If Defiance has a payment
default, the guaranty is callable once the bank has reduced its claim by using commercially
reasonable efforts to collect through disposition of the Defiance collateral. The guaranty is
limited to $250 plus interest on that amount accrued from the date demand payment is made under the
guaranty, and all costs incurred by the bank in its collection efforts. As of June 30, 2010, we
had not been required to make any payments on the guaranty of the line of credit agreement and we
consider the credit risk to be remote.
In accordance with GAAP, the unused portions of these commitments are not recorded on the
accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. The following table summarizes the nominal
dollar balance of unused line of credit commitments and guarantees as of
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June 30, 2010 and
September 30, 2009:
As of June 30, | As of September 30, | |||||||
2010 | 2009 | |||||||
Unused lines of credit |
$ | 11,331 | $ | 14,055 | ||||
Guarantees |
250 | 250 |
The following table shows our contractual obligations as of June 30, 2010:
Payments Due by Period | ||||||||||||||||||||
Less than | ||||||||||||||||||||
Contractual Obligations (1) | 1 Year | 1-3 Years | 4-5 Years | After 5 Years | Total | |||||||||||||||
Line of credit (2) |
| $ | 30,656 | | | $ | 30,656 | |||||||||||||
(1) | Excludes the unused commitments to extend credit to our portfolio companies of $11,331, as discussed above. | |
(2) | Borrowings under the Credit Facility are listed, at fair value, based on the contractual maturity due to the revolving nature of the facility. |
Critical Accounting Policies
The preparation of financial statements and related disclosures in conformity with GAAP requires
management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported consolidated amounts of
assets and liabilities, including disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of
the financial statements, and revenues and expenses during the period reported. Actual results
could differ materially from those estimates. We have identified our investment valuation process,
which was modified during the quarter ended March 31, 2010, as our most critical accounting policy.
Investment Valuation
The most significant estimate inherent in the preparation of our condensed consolidated financial
statements is the valuation of investments and the related amounts of unrealized appreciation and
depreciation of investments recorded.
General Valuation Policy: We value our investments in accordance with the requirements of the 1940
Act. As discussed more fully below, we value securities for which market quotations are readily
available and reliable at their market value. We value all other securities and assets at fair
value as determined in good faith by our Board of Directors.
We adopted ASC 820 on October 1, 2008. In part, ASC 820 defines fair value, establishes a framework
for measuring fair value and expands disclosures about assets and liabilities measured at fair
value. ASC 820 provides a consistent definition of fair value that focuses on exit price in the
principal, or most advantageous, market and prioritizes, within a measurement of fair value, the
use of market-based inputs over entity-specific inputs. ASC 820 also establishes the following
three-level hierarchy for fair value measurements based upon the transparency of inputs to the
valuation of an asset or liability as of the measurement date.
| Level 1 inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets; | ||
| Level 2 inputs to the valuation methodology include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument. Level 2 inputs are in those markets for which there are few transactions, the prices are not current, little public information exists or instances where prices vary substantially over time or among brokered market makers; and | ||
| Level 3 inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to the fair value measurement. Unobservable inputs are those inputs that reflect our own assumptions that market participants would use to price the asset or liability based upon the best available information. |
See Note 3, Investments in the accompanying notes to our condensed consolidated financial
statements included elsewhere in this report for additional information regarding fair value
measurements and our adoption of ASC 820.
We use generally accepted valuation techniques to value our portfolio unless we have specific
information about the value of an investment to determine otherwise. From time to time we may
accept an appraisal of a business in which we hold securities. These appraisals are expensive and
occur infrequently but provide a third-party valuation opinion that may differ in results,
techniques and scopes used to value our investments. When these specific third-party appraisals
are engaged or accepted, we would use estimates of value provided by such appraisals and our own
assumptions including estimated remaining life, current market yield and interest rate spreads of
similar securities as of the measurement date to value the investment we have in that business.
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In determining the value of our investments, our Adviser has established an investment valuation
policy (the Policy). The Policy has been approved by our Board of Directors, and each quarter
our Board of Directors reviews whether our Adviser has applied the
Policy consistently and votes whether or not to accept the recommended valuation of our investment
portfolio.
The Policy, which is summarized below, applies to the following categories of securities:
| Publicly-traded securities; | ||
| Securities for which a limited market exists; and | ||
| Securities for which no market exists. |
Valuation Methods:
Publicly-traded securities: We determine the value of publicly-traded securities based on the
closing price for the security on the exchange or securities market on which it is listed and
primarily traded on the valuation date. To the extent that we own restricted securities that are
not freely tradable, but for which a public market otherwise exists, we will use the market value
of that security adjusted for any decrease in value resulting from the restrictive feature.
Securities for which a limited market exists: We value securities that are not traded on an
established secondary securities market, but for which a limited market for the security exists,
such as certain participations in, or assignments of, syndicated loans, at the quoted bid price.
In valuing these assets, we assess trading activity in an asset class, evaluate variances in prices
and other market insights to determine if any available quote prices are reliable. If we conclude
that quotes based on active markets or trading activity may be relied upon, firm bid prices are
requested; however, if a firm bid price is unavailable, we base the value of the security upon the
indicative bid price (IBP) offered by the respective originating syndication agents trading
desk, or secondary desk, on or near the valuation date. To the extent that we use the IBP as a
basis for valuing the security, our Adviser may take further steps to consider additional
information to validate that price in accordance with the Policy.
In the event these limited markets become illiquid such that market prices are no longer readily
available, we will value our syndicated loans using alternative methods, such as estimated net
present values of the future cash flows or discounted cash flows (DCF). The use of a DCF
methodology follows that prescribed by ASC 820, which provides guidance on the use of a reporting
entitys own assumptions about future cash flows and risk-adjusted discount rates when relevant
observable inputs, such as quotes in active markets, are not available. When relevant observable
market data does not exist, the alternative outlined in ASC 820 is the use of valuing investments
based on DCF. For the purposes of using DCF to provide fair value estimates, we consider multiple
inputs such as a risk-adjusted discount rate that incorporates adjustments that market participants
would make both for nonperformance and liquidity risks. As such, we developed a modified discount
rate approach that incorporates risk premiums including, among others, increased probability of
default, or higher loss given default, or increased liquidity risk. The DCF valuations applied to
the syndicated loans provide an estimate of what we believe a market participant would pay to
purchase a syndicated loan in an active market, thereby establishing a fair value. We apply the
DCF methodology in illiquid markets until quoted prices are available or are deemed reliable based
on trading activity.
As of June 30, 2010, we assessed trading activity in syndicated loan assets and determined that
there continued to be market liquidity and a secondary market for these assets. Thus, firm bid
prices or IBPs were used to fair value our remaining unsold syndicated loans at June 30, 2010.
Securities for which no market exists: The valuation methodology for securities for which no market
exists falls into three categories: (1) portfolio investments comprised solely of debt securities;
(2) portfolio investments in controlled companies comprised of a bundle of securities, which can
include debt and equity securities; and (3) portfolio investments in non-controlled companies
comprised of a bundle of investments, which can include debt and equity securities.
(1) | Portfolio investments comprised solely of debt securities: Debt securities that are not publicly traded on an established securities market, or for which a limited market does not exist (Non-Public Debt Securities), and that are issued by portfolio companies where we have no equity or equity-like securities, are fair valued in accordance with the terms of the policy, which utilizes opinions of value submitted to us by Standard & Poors Securities Evaluations, Inc. (SPSE). We may also submit paid in kind (PIK) interest to SPSE for its evaluation when it is determined that PIK interest is likely to be received. |
In the case of Non-Public Debt Securities, we have engaged SPSE to submit opinions of value for our debt securities that are issued by portfolio companies in which we own no equity, or equity-like securities. SPSEs opinions of value are based on the valuations prepared by our portfolio management team as described below. We request that SPSE also evaluate and assign values to success fees when we determine that there is reasonable probability of receiving a success fee on a given loan. SPSE will only evaluate the debt portion of our investments for which we specifically request evaluation, and may decline to make requested |
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evaluations for any reason at its sole discretion. Upon completing our collection of data with respect to the investments (which may include the information described below under Credit Information, the risk ratings of the loans described below under Loan Grading and Risk Rating and the factors described hereunder), this valuation data is forwarded to SPSE for review and analysis. SPSE makes its independent assessment of the data that we have assembled and assesses its independent data to form an opinion as to what they consider to be the market values for the securities. With regard to its work, SPSE has issued the following paragraph: |
SPSE provides evaluated price opinions which are reflective of what SPSE believes the bid side of the market would be for each loan after careful review and analysis of descriptive, market and credit information. Each price reflects SPSEs best judgment based upon careful examination of a variety of market factors. Because of fluctuation in the market and in other factors beyond its control, SPSE cannot guarantee these evaluations. The evaluations reflect the market prices, or estimates thereof, on the date specified. The prices are based on comparable market prices for similar securities. Market information has been obtained from reputable secondary market sources. Although these sources are considered reliable, SPSE cannot guarantee their accuracy. |
SPSE opinions of value of our debt securities that are issued by portfolio companies where we have no equity or equity-like securities are submitted to our Board of Directors along with our Advisers supplemental assessment and recommendation regarding valuation of each of these investments. Our Adviser generally accepts the opinion of value given by SPSE, however, in certain limited circumstances, such as when our Adviser may learn new information regarding an investment between the time of submission to SPSE and the date of our Board of Directors assessment our Advisers conclusions as to value may differ from the opinion of value delivered by SPSE. Our Board of Directors then reviews whether our Adviser has followed its established procedures for determinations of fair value, and votes to accept or reject the recommended valuation of our investment portfolio. Our Adviser and our management recommended, and our Board of Directors voted to accept, the opinions of value delivered by SPSE on the loans in our portfolio as denoted on the Schedule of Investments included in our accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements. |
Because there is a delay between when we close an investment and when the investment can be evaluated by SPSE, new loans are not valued immediately by SPSE; rather, management makes its own determination about the value of these investments in accordance with our valuation policy using the methods described herein. |
(2) | Portfolio investments in controlled companies comprised of a bundle of investments, which can include debt and equity securities: The fair value of these investments is determined based on the total enterprise value (TEV) of the portfolio company, or issuer, utilizing a liquidity waterfall approach under ASC 820. For Non-Public Debt Securities and equity or equity-like securities (e.g. preferred equity, equity, or other equity-like securities) that are purchased together as part of a package, where we have control or could gain control through an option or warrant security; both the debt and equity securities of the portfolio investment would exit in the mergers and acquisitions market as the principal market, generally through a sale or recapitalization of the portfolio company. In accordance with ASC 820, we apply the in-use premise of value which assumes the debt and equity securities are sold together. Under this liquidity waterfall approach, we continue to use the enterprise value methodology utilizing a liquidity waterfall approach to determine the fair value of these investments under ASC 820 if we have the ability to initiate a sale of a portfolio company as of the measurement date. Under this approach, we first calculate the TEV of the issuer by incorporating some or all of the following factors: |
| the issuers ability to make payments; | ||
| the earnings of the issuer; | ||
| recent sales to third parties of similar securities; | ||
| the comparison to publicly traded securities; and | ||
| DCF or other pertinent factors. |
In gathering the sales to third parties of similar securities, we may reference industry statistics and use outside experts. Once we have estimated the TEV of the issuer, we subtract the value of all the debt securities of the issuer; which are valued at the contractual principal balance. Fair values of these debt securities are discounted for any shortfall of TEV over the total debt outstanding for the issuer. Once the values for all outstanding senior securities (which include the debt securities) have been subtracted from the TEV of the issuer, the remaining amount, if any, is used to determine the value of the issuers equity or equity-like securities. If, in our Advisers judgment, the liquidity waterfall approach does not accurately reflect the value of the debt component, our Adviser may recommend that we use a valuation by SPSE or, if that is unavailable, a DCF valuation technique. |
(3) | Portfolio investments in non-controlled companies comprised of a bundle of investments, which can include debt and equity securities: We value Non-Public Debt Securities that are purchased together with equity or equity-like securities from the |
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same portfolio company, or issuer, for which we do not control or cannot gain control as of the measurement date, using a hypothetical secondary market as our principal market. In accordance with ASC 820, we determine the fair value of these debt securities of non-control investments assuming the sale of an individual debt security using the in-exchange premise of value (as defined in ASC 820). As such, we estimate the fair value of the debt component using estimates of value provided by SPSE and our own assumptions in the absence of observable market data, including synthetic credit ratings, estimated remaining life, current market yield and interest rate spreads of similar securities as of the measurement date. Subsequent to June 30, 2009, for equity or equity-like securities of investments for which we do not control or cannot gain control as of the measurement date, we estimate the fair value of the equity using the in-exchange premise of value based on factors such as the overall value of the issuer, the relative fair value of other units of account including debt, or other relative value approaches. Consideration also is given to capital structure and other contractual obligations that may impact the fair value of the equity. Further, we may utilize comparable values of similar companies, recent investments and indices with similar structures and risk characteristics or our own assumptions in the absence of other observable market data, and may also employ DCF valuation techniques. |
Due to the uncertainty inherent in the valuation process, such estimates of fair value may differ significantly from the values that would have been obtained had a ready market for the securities existed, and the differences could be material. Additionally, changes in the market environment and other events that may occur over the life of the investments may cause the gains or losses ultimately realized on these investments to be different than the valuations currently assigned. There is no single standard for determining fair value in good faith, as fair value depends upon circumstances of each individual case. In general, fair value is the amount that we might reasonably expect to receive upon the current sale of the security in an arms-length transaction in the securitys principal market. |
Valuation Considerations: From time to time, depending on certain circumstances, the Adviser may
use the following valuation considerations, including but not limited to:
| the nature and realizable value of the collateral; | ||
| the portfolio companys earnings and cash flows and its ability to make payments on its obligations; | ||
| the markets in which the portfolio company does business; | ||
| the comparison to publicly traded companies; and | ||
| DCF and other relevant factors. |
Because such valuations, particularly valuations of private securities and private companies, are
not susceptible to precise determination, may fluctuate over short periods of time, and may be
based on estimates, our determinations of fair value may differ from the values that might have
actually resulted had a readily available market for these securities been available.
Credit Information: Our Adviser monitors a wide variety of key credit statistics that provide
information regarding our portfolio companies to help us assess credit quality and portfolio
performance. We and our Adviser participate in the periodic board meetings of our portfolio
companies in which we hold Control and Affiliate investments and also require them to provide
annual audited and monthly unaudited financial statements. Using these statements or comparable
information and board discussions, our Adviser calculates and evaluates the credit statistics.
Loan Grading and Risk Rating: As part of our valuation procedures above, we risk rate all of our
investments in debt securities. For syndicated loans that have been rated by an NRSRO (as defined
in Rule 2a-7 under the 1940 Act), we use the NRSROs risk rating for such security. For all other
debt securities, we use a proprietary risk rating system. Our risk rating system uses a scale of 0
to 10, with 10 being the lowest probability of default. This system is used to estimate the
probability of default on debt securities and the probability of loss if there is a default. These
types of systems are referred to as risk rating systems and are used by banks and rating agencies.
The risk rating system covers both qualitative and quantitative aspects of the business and the
securities we hold. During the three months ended March 31, 2010, we modified our risk rating
model to incorporate additional factors in our qualitative and quantitative analysis. While the
overall process did not change, we believe the additional factors enhance the quality of the risk
ratings of our investments. No adjustments were made to prior periods as a result of this
modification.
For the debt securities for which we do not use a third-party NRSRO risk rating, we seek to have
our risk rating system mirror the risk rating systems of major risk rating organizations, such as
those provided by an NRSRO. While we seek to mirror the NRSRO systems, we cannot provide any
assurance that our risk rating system will provide the same risk rating as an NRSRO for these
securities. The following chart is an estimate of the relationship of our risk rating system to the
designations used by two NRSROs as they risk rate debt securities of major companies. Because our
system rates debt securities of companies that are unrated by any NRSRO, there can be no assurance
that the correlation to the NRSRO set out below is accurate. We believe our risk rating would be
significantly higher than a typical NRSRO risk rating because the risk rating of the typical NRSRO
is designed for larger businesses. However, our risk rating has been designed to risk rate the
securities of smaller businesses that are not rated by a typical NRSRO. Therefore, when we use our
risk rating on larger business securities, the risk rating is higher than a typical NRSRO rating.
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our risk rating and the rating of a typical NRSRO is that our risk rating uses more
quantitative determinants and includes qualitative determinants that we believe are not used in the
NRSRO rating. It is our understanding that most debt securities of medium-
sized companies do not exceed the grade of BBB on an NRSRO scale, so there would be no debt
securities in the middle market that would meet the definition of AAA, AA or A. Therefore, our
scale begins with the designation 10 as the best risk rating which may be equivalent to a BBB from
an NRSRO, however, no assurance can be given that a 10 on our scale is equal to a BBB on an NRSRO
scale.
Companys | First | Second | ||||
System | NRSRO | NRSRO | Gladstone Capitals Description(a) | |||
>10 |
Baa2 | BBB | Probability of Default (PD) during the next ten years is 4% and the Expected Loss (EL) is 1% or less | |||
10 |
Baa3 | BBB- | PD is 5% and the EL is 1% to 2% | |||
9 |
Ba1 | BB+ | PD is 10% and the EL is 2% to 3% | |||
8 |
Ba2 | BB | PD is 16% and the EL is 3% to 4% | |||
7 |
Ba3 | BB- | PD is 17.8% and the EL is 4% to 5% | |||
6 |
B1 | B+ | PD is 22% and the EL is 5% to 6.5% | |||
5 |
B2 | B | PD is 25% and the EL is 6.5% to 8% | |||
4 |
B3 | B- | PD is 27% and the EL is 8% to 10% | |||
3 |
Caa1 | CCC+ | PD is 30% and the EL is 10% to 13.3% | |||
2 |
Caa2 | CCC | PD is 35% and the EL is 13.3% to 16.7% | |||
1 |
Caa3 | CC | PD is 65% and the EL is 16.7% to 20% | |||
0 |
N/A | D | PD is 85% or there is a payment default and the EL is greater than 20% |
(a) | The default rates set forth are for a ten year term debt security. If a debt security is less than ten years, then the probability of default is adjusted to a lower percentage for the shorter period, which may move the security higher on our risk rating scale. |
The above scale gives an indication of the probability of default and the magnitude of the loss if
there is a default. Our policy is to stop accruing interest on an investment if we determine that
interest is no longer collectible. As of June 30, 2010 two Non-Control/Non-Affiliate investments
and four Control investments were on non-accrual. As of September 30, 2009, one
Non-Control/Non-Affiliate investment and four Control investments were on non-accrual.
Additionally, we do not risk rate our equity securities.
The following table lists the risk ratings for all non-syndicated loans in our portfolio at June
30, 2010 and September 30, 2009, representing approximately 97% and 96%, respectively, of all loans
in our portfolio at the end of each period:
Rating | Jun. 30, 2010 | Sept. 30, 2009 | ||||||
Highest |
10.0 | 9.0 | ||||||
Average |
6.5 | 7.1 | ||||||
Weighted Average |
6.0 | 7.2 | ||||||
Lowest |
2.0 | 3.0 |
The following table lists the risk ratings for all syndicated loans in our portfolio that were
not rated by an NRSRO at June 30, 2010 and September 30, 2009, representing approximately 2% of all
loans in our portfolio at the end of each period:
Rating | Jun. 30, 2010 | Sept. 30, 2009 | ||||||
Highest |
7.0 | 7.0 | ||||||
Average |
7.0 | 7.0 | ||||||
Weighted Average |
7.0 | 7.0 | ||||||
Lowest |
7.0 | 7.0 |
For syndicated loans that are currently rated by an NRSRO, we risk rate such loans in
accordance with the risk rating systems of major risk rating organizations, such as those provided
by an NRSRO. The following table lists the risk ratings for all syndicated loans in our portfolio
that were rated by an NRSRO at June 30, 2010 and September 30, 2009, representing approximately 1%
and 2%, respectively, of all loans in our portfolio at the end of each period:
Rating | Jun. 30, 2010 | Sept. 30, 2009 | ||||||
Highest |
B2 | B-/B3 | ||||||
Average |
B2 | CCC+/Caa1 | ||||||
Weighted Average |
B2 | CCC+/Caa1 | ||||||
Lowest |
B2 | D/C |
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Tax Status
We intend to continue to qualify for treatment as a RIC under Subtitle A, Chapter 1 of Subchapter M
of the Code. As a RIC, we are not subject to federal income tax on the portion of our taxable
income and gains distributed to stockholders. To qualify as a RIC, we must meet certain
source-of-income, asset diversification, and annual distribution requirements. Under the annual
distribution requirements, we are required to distribute to stockholders at least 90% of our
investment company taxable income, as defined by the Code. Our policy is to pay out as
distributions up to 100% of that amount.
In an effort to avoid certain excise taxes imposed on RICs, we currently intend to distribute
during each calendar year, an amount at least equal to the sum of (1) 98% of our ordinary income
for the calendar year, (2) 98% of our capital gains in excess of capital losses for the one-year
period ending on October 31 of the calendar year and (3) any ordinary income and net capital gains
from preceding years that were not distributed during such years.
Revenue Recognition
Interest Income Recognition
Interest income, adjusted for amortization of premiums and acquisition costs, the accretion of
discounts and the amortization of amendment fees, is recorded on the accrual basis to the extent
that such amounts are expected to be collected. Generally, when a loan becomes 90 days or more
past due or if our qualitative assessment indicates that the debtor is unable to service its debt
or other obligations, we will place the loan on non-accrual status and cease recognizing interest
income on that loan until the borrower has demonstrated the ability and intent to pay contractual
amounts due. However, we remain contractually entitled to this interest. Interest payments
received on non-accrual loans may be recognized as income or applied to principal depending upon
managements judgment. Non-accrual loans are restored to accrual status when past due principal
and interest are paid and, in managements judgment, are likely to remain current, or due to a
restructuring such that the interest income is deemed to be collectible. As of June 30, 2010, two
Non-Control/Non-Affiliate investments and four Control investments were on non-accrual with an
aggregate cost basis of approximately $29,430 or 9.5% of the cost basis of all investments in our
portfolio. As of September 30, 2009, one Non-Control/Non-Affiliate investment and four Control
investments were on non-accrual with an aggregate cost basis of approximately $10,022 or 2.8% of
the cost basis of all investments in our portfolio. Success fees are recorded upon receipt and are
contractually due upon a change of control in a portfolio company.
Paid in Kind Interest and Original Issue Discount
One loan in our portfolio contains a PIK provision. The PIK interest, computed at the contractual
rate specified in each loan agreement, is added to the principal balance of the loan and recorded
as interest income. To maintain our status as a RIC, this non-cash source of income must be paid
out to stockholders in the form of distributions, even though we have not yet collected the cash.
For the three and nine months ended June 30, 2010 we recorded PIK income of $0 and $100,
respectively. For the three and nine months ended June 30, 2009, we recorded PIK income of $15 and
$48, respectively. In addition, we have two loans with original issue discount (OID). For the
three and nine months ended June 30, 2010, we recorded OID income of $8 and $10, respectively, as
compared to $31 and $206 for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2009, respectively.
Services Provided to Portfolio Companies
As a business development company under the 1940 Act, we are required to make available significant
managerial assistance to our portfolio companies. We provide these services through our Adviser,
who provides these services on our behalf through its officers who are also our officers.
Currently, neither we nor our Adviser charges a fee for managerial assistance; however, if our
Adviser does receive fees for such managerial assistance, our Adviser will credit the managerial
assistance fees to the base management fee due from us to our Adviser.
Our Adviser receives fees for the other services it provides to our portfolio companies. These
other fees are typically non-recurring, are recognized as revenue when earned and are generally
paid directly to our Adviser by the borrower or potential borrower upon the closing of the
investment. The services our Adviser provides to our portfolio companies vary by investment, but
generally include a broad array of services such as investment banking services, arranging bank and
equity financing, structuring financing from multiple lenders and investors, reviewing existing
credit facilities, restructuring existing investments, raising equity and debt capital, turnaround
management, merger and acquisition services and recruiting new management personnel. When our
Adviser receives fees for these services, 50% of certain of those fees are voluntarily and
irrevocably credited against the base management fee that we pay to our Adviser, whereas prior to
such date fees were 100% credited. Any services of this nature subsequent to the closing would
typically generate a separate fee at the time of completion.
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Our Adviser also receives fees for monitoring and reviewing portfolio company investments. These
fees are recurring and are generally paid annually or quarterly in advance to our Adviser
throughout the life of the investment. Fees of this nature are recorded as revenue by our Adviser
when earned and are not credited against the base management fee.
We may receive fees for the origination and closing services we provide to portfolio companies
through our Adviser. These fees are paid directly to us and are recognized as revenue upon closing
of the originated investment and are reported as fee income in the accompanying condensed
consolidated statements of operations.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
See Note 2, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies in the accompanying notes to our condensed
consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this report for a description and our
application of recent accounting pronouncements. Our adoption of these recent accounting
pronouncements did not have a material effect on our financial position and results of operations.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.
We are subject to financial market risks, including changes in interest rates. We estimate that
ultimately approximately 20% of the loans in our portfolio will be made at fixed rates and
approximately 80% will be made at variable rates. As of June 30, 2010, our portfolio consisted of
the following:
83 | % | variable rates with a floor |
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8 | % | variable rates without a floor or ceiling |
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9 | % | fixed rate |
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100 | % | total |
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There have been no material changes in the quantitative and qualitative market risk disclosures for
the nine months ended June 30, 2010 from that disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the
fiscal year ended September 30, 2009, as filed with the SEC on November 23, 2009.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.
a) Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
As of June 30, 2010, we, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer,
evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures
(as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)). Based on that evaluation, our
management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, concluded that our
disclosure controls and procedures were effective in timely alerting management, including the
Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of material information about us required to
be included in periodic Securities and Exchange Commission filings. However, in evaluating the
disclosure controls and procedures, management recognized that any controls and procedures, no
matter how well designed and operated can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the
desired control objectives, and management necessarily was required to apply its judgment in
evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures.
b) Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during
the quarter ended June 30, 2010 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to
materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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PART IIOTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
Neither we nor any of our subsidiaries are currently subject to any material legal proceeding, nor,
to our knowledge, is any material legal proceeding threatened against us or any of our
subsidiaries.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS.
Our business is subject to certain risks and events that, if they occur, could adversely affect our
financial condition and results of operations and the trading price of our common stock. For a
discussion of these risks, please refer to the Risk Factors section of our Annual Report on Form
10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2009, filed by us with the SEC on November 23, 2009,
and our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2010, as filed by us with the
SEC on May 4, 2010. In connection with our preparation of this quarterly report, management has
reviewed and considered these risk factors and has determined that the following risk factors
should be read in conjunction with the existing risk factors disclosed the September 30, 2009 Form
10-K and March 31, 2010 Form 10-Q.
Our portfolio is concentrated in a limited number of companies and industries, which subjects us to
an increased risk of significant loss if any one of these companies does not repay us or if the
industries experience downturns.
As of June 30, 2010 we had loans outstanding to 40 portfolio companies. A consequence of a limited
number of investments is that the aggregate returns we realize may be substantially adversely
affected by the unfavorable performance of a small number of such loans or a substantial write-down
of any one investment. Beyond our regulatory and income tax diversification requirements, we do not
have fixed guidelines for industry concentration and our investments could potentially be
concentrated in relatively few industries. In addition, while we do not intend to invest 25.0% or
more of our total assets in a particular industry or group of industries at the time of investment,
it is possible that as the values of our portfolio companies change, one industry or a group of
industries may comprise in excess of 25.0% of the value of our total assets. As of June 30, 2010,
15.3% of our total assets were invested in healthcare, education and childcare companies, 14.5%
were invested in broadcast companies and 13.9% were invested in printing and publishing companies.
As a result, a downturn in an industry in which we have invested a significant portion of our total
assets could have a materially adverse effect on us.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS.
Not applicable.
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES.
Not applicable.
ITEM 4. (REMOVED AND RESERVED).
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION.
Not applicable
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
See the exhibit index.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused
this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
GLADSTONE CAPITAL CORPORATION | ||||||
By: | /s/ GRESFORD GRAY
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Gresford Gray | ||||||
Chief Financial Officer |
Date: August 9, 2010
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit | Description | |
3.1
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Articles of Amendment and Restatement of the Articles of Incorporation, incorporated by reference to Exhibit a.2 to Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to the Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-63700), filed July 27, 2001. | |
3.2
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By-laws, incorporated by reference to Exhibit b to Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to the Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-63700), filed July 27, 2001. | |
3.3
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Amendment to By-laws, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.3 to the Companys Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31, 2003 (File No. 814-00237), filed February 17, 2004. | |
3.4
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Second amendment to By-laws, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the Companys Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 814-00237), filed July 10, 2007. | |
10.1
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Equity Distribution Agreement, dated as of May 17, 2010, by and among Gladstone Capital Corporation, Gladstone Management Corporation and BB&T Capital Markets, a division of Scott & Stringfellow, LLC, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.h.1 to Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 to the Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-162592), filed on May 17, 2010. | |
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Computation of Per Share Earnings (included in the notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements contained in this report). | |
31.1
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Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to section 302 of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. | |
31.2
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Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to section 302 of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. | |
32.1
|
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to section 906 of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. | |
32.2
|
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to section 906 of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
All other exhibits for which provision is made in the applicable regulations of the Securities and
Exchange Commission are not required under the related instruction or are inapplicable and
therefore have been omitted.
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