MEDALLION FINANCIAL CORP - Quarter Report: 2012 March (Form 10-Q)

Form 10-Q

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

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

For the Quarterly Period Ended March 31, 2012

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

For the transition period from to

Commission file number 814-00188

MEDALLION FINANCIAL CORP.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

DELAWARE 04-3291176

(State of Incorporation)(IRS Employer Identification No.)

437 MADISON AVENUE, 38^th Floor, NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10022

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(212) 328-2100

(Registrant’s 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 x NO ¨

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

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


Large Accelerated Filer	¨	Accelerated Filer	x

Non Accelerated Filer	¨	Smaller Reporting Company	¨

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). YES ¨ NO x

The number of outstanding shares of registrant’s Common Stock, par value $0.01, as of May 4, 2012 was 17,950,843.

MEDALLION FINANCIAL CORP.

FORM 10-Q

TABLE OF CONTENTS


PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION			3

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS			3

ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS			38

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK			56

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES			56

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION			57

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS			57

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS			57

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS			67

SIGNATURES			68

CERTIFICATIONS			69

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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

BASIS OF PREPARATION

We, Medallion Financial Corp. or the Company, are a closed-end. non-diversified management investment company organized as a Delaware corporation. We have elected to be treated as a business development company (BDC) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, or the 1940 Act. We are a specialty finance company that has a leading position in originating, acquiring, and servicing loans that finance taxicab medallions and various types of commercial businesses. A wholly-owned portfolio company of ours, Medallion Bank, also originates consumer loans for the purchase of recreational vehicles, boats, motorcycles, and trailers. Since 1996, the year in which we became a public company, we have increased our taxicab medallion loan portfolio at a compound annual growth rate of 5%, and our commercial loan portfolio at a compound annual growth rate of 2% (10% and 8% on a managed basis when combined with Medallion Bank). Since Medallion Bank acquired a consumer loan portfolio and began originating consumer loans in 2004, it has increased its consumer loan portfolio at a compound annual growth rate of 11%. Total assets under our management and the management of our unconsolidated wholly-owned subsidiaries, which includes assets serviced for third party investors, were $1,134,348,000 as of March 31, 2012, and $1,141,806,000 and $1,118,773,000 as of December 31, 2011 and March 31, 2011, and have grown at a compound annual growth rate of 12% from $215,000,000 at the end of 1996. Since our initial public offering in 1996, we have paid dividends in excess of $171,714,000 or $10.81 per share.

We conduct our business through various wholly-owned investment company subsidiaries including:

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Medallion Funding LLC, or Medallion Funding, a Small Business Investment Company, or SBIC, our primary taxicab medallion lending company;

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Medallion Capital, Inc., or Medallion Capital, an SBIC and a regulated investment company, or RIC, which conducts a mezzanine financing business; and

•

Freshstart Venture Capital Corp., or Freshstart, an SBIC and a RIC, which originates and services taxicab medallion and commercial loans.

In December 2010, we formed a wholly-owned portfolio company, Medallion Servicing Corporation (MSC), to provide loan services to Medallion Bank, also a portfolio company wholly-owned by us. We have assigned all of our loan servicing rights for Medallion Bank, which consists of servicing taxi medallion and commercial loans originated by Medallion Bank, to MSC, which bills and collects the related service fee income from Medallion Bank, and is allocated and charged by the Company for MSC’s share of these servicing costs.

We also conduct business through our asset-based lending division, Medallion Business Credit, an originator of loans to small businesses for the purpose of financing inventory and receivables, which prior to December 31, 2007, was a wholly-owned investment company subsidiary. On December 31, 2007, Medallion Business Credit was merged into us and ceased to exist as a separate legal entity.

In addition, we conduct business through a wholly-owned portfolio company, Medallion Bank, a bank regulated by the FDIC and the Utah Department of Financial Institutions which originates taxicab medallion, commercial, and consumer loans, raises deposits, and conducts other banking activities. Medallion Bank generally provides us with our lowest cost of funds which it raises through bank certificates of deposit issued to its customers. To take advantage of this low cost of funds, we refer a portion of our taxicab medallion and commercial loans to Medallion Bank, which then originates these loans, which are then serviced by MSC. However, the FDIC restricts the amount of taxicab medallion loans that Medallion Bank may finance up to three times Tier 1 capital, or $327,339 at March 31, 2012. MSC earns referral and servicing fees for these activities. As a non-investment company, Medallion Bank is not consolidated with the Company, which is an investment company under the 1940 Act.

The financial information is divided into two sections. The first section, Item 1, includes our unaudited consolidated financial statements including related footnotes. The second section, Item 2, consists of Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations for the three months ended March 31, 2012.

Our consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2012, and the related consolidated statements of operations, changes in net assets, and cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011 included in Item 1 have been prepared by us, without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the SEC. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the US have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. In the opinion of management, the accompanying consolidated financial statements include all adjustments, which are of a normal and recurring nature, necessary to present fairly our consolidated financial position and results of operations. The results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, or for any other interim period, may not be indicative of future performance. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011.

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MEDALLION FINANCIAL CORP.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(UNAUDITED)


	Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)	2012			2011
Interest income on investments	$	5,488		$	8,237
Dividends and interest income on short-term investments⁽¹⁾		2,018			1,023
Medallion lease income		357			337

Total investment income		7,863			9,597



Total interest expense⁽²⁾		3,247			3,502

Net interest income		4,616			6,095

Total noninterest income		335			409

Salaries and benefits		2,050			2,207
Professional fees		313			331
Occupancy expense		211			227
Other operating expenses		766			898

Total operating expenses		3,340			3,663

Net investment income before income taxes^{(1) (3)}		1,611			2,841
Income tax (provision) benefit		—			—

Net investment income after income taxes		1,611			2,841

Net realized gains (losses) on investments		(58	)		9

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments		2,013			(216	)
Net change in unrealized appreciation on Medallion Bank and other controlled subsidiaries		1,900			1,646

Net unrealized appreciation on investments		3,913			1,430

Net realized/unrealized gains on investments		3,855			1,439

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations	$	5,466		$	4,280

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations per common share
Basic	$	0.31		$	0.25
Diluted		0.30			0.24

Dividends declared per share	$	0.21		$	0.17

Weighted average common shares outstanding
Basic		17,657,222			17,400,233
Diluted		17,936,958			17,548,036

(1)	Includes $2,000 and $1,000 of dividend income for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011 from Medallion Bank.

(2)	Average borrowings outstanding were $346,931 and $371,299, and the related average borrowing costs were 3.76% and 3.83% for the 2012 and 2011 first quarters.

(3)	Includes $191 and $321 of net revenues received from Medallion Bank for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, primarily for servicing fees, loan origination fees, and expense reimbursements. See Notes 3 and 10 for additional information.

The accompanying notes should be read in conjunction with these consolidated financial statements.

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MEDALLION FINANCIAL CORP.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS


(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)	UNAUDITED March 31, 2012			December 31, 2011
Assets
Medallion loans, at fair value	$	291,025		$	307,167
Commercial loans, at fair value ⁽¹⁾		56,111			54,159
Investment in Medallion Bank and other controlled subsidiaries, at fair value		88,207			85,932
Equity investments, at fair value		5,524			4,577
Investment securities, at fair value		—			—

Net investments ($240,155 at March 31, 2012 and $252,660 at December 31, 2011 pledged as collateral under borrowing arrangements)		440,867			451,835

Cash and cash equivalents ($0 at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 restricted as to use by lender)		24,566			29,352
Accrued interest receivable		1,089			1,120
Fixed assets, net		527			466
Goodwill, net		5,069			5,069
Other assets, net		50,529			49,189

Total assets	$	522,647		$	537,031

Liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	$	4,104		$	6,040
Accrued interest payable		764			1,708
Funds borrowed		343,520			357,779

Total liabilities		348,388			365,527

Commitments and contingencies		—			—

Shareholders’ equity (net assets)
Preferred stock (1,000,000 shares of $0.01 par value stock authorized - none outstanding)		—			—
Common stock (50,000,000 shares of $0.01 par value stock authorized – 19,543,243 shares at March 31, 2012 and 19,320,303 shares at December 31, 2011 issued)		194			192
Treasury stock at cost (1,600,733 shares at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011)		(14,304	)		(14,304	)
Capital in excess of par value		181,858			180,982
Accumulated undistributed net investment loss		(6,873	)		(6,737	)
Accumulated undistributed net realized gains on investments		—			—
Net unrealized appreciation on investments		13,384			11,371

Total shareholders’ equity (net assets)		174,259			171,504

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	522,647		$	537,031

Number of common shares outstanding		17,942,510			17,719,570
Net asset value per share	$	9.71		$	9.68

(1)	Includes a $3,097 loan to an entity which is majority owned by one of our controlled subsidiaries.

The accompanying notes should be read in conjunction with these consolidated financial statements.

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MEDALLION FINANCIAL CORP.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

(UNAUDITED)


	Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)	2012			2011
Net investment income after income taxes	$	1,611		$	2,841
Net realized gains (losses) on investments		(58	)		9
Net unrealized appreciation on investments		3,913			1,430

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations		5,466			4,280

Investment income, net		(3,212	)		(2,795	)
Return of capital		(377	)		—
Realized gain from investment transactions, net		—			—

Dividends and distributions to shareholders⁽¹⁾		(3,589	)		(2,795	)

Stock-based compensation expense		172			59
Exercise of stock options		706			—
Treasury stock acquired		—			—

Capital share transactions		878			59

Total increase in net assets		2,755			1,544
Net assets at the beginning of the period		171,504			162,765

Net assets at the end of the period⁽²⁾	$	174,259		$	164,309

Capital share activity

Common stock issued, beginning of period		19,320,303			18,992,319
Exercise of stock options		130,000			—
Issuance of restricted stock, net		92,940			68,740

Common stock issued, end of period		19,543,243			19,061,059

Treasury stock, beginning of period		(1,600,733	)		(1,592,086	)
Treasury stock acquired		—			—

Treasury stock, end of period		(1,600,733	)		(1,592,086	)



Common stock outstanding		17,942,510			17,468,973

(1)	Dividends declared were $0.21 and $0.17 per share for the quarters ended March 31, 2012 and 2011.

(2)	Includes $0 and $4,455 of undistributed net investment income and $0 and $0 of undistributed net realized gains on investments at March 31, 2012 and 2011.

The accompanying notes should be read in conjunction with these consolidated financial statements.

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MEDALLION FINANCIAL CORP.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(UNAUDITED)


	Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in thousands)	2012			2011
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations	$	5,466		$	4,280
Adjustments to reconcile net increase in net assets resulting from operations to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		440			346
Amortization (accretion) of origination costs (fees)		61			(32	)
Increase (decrease) in net unrealized depreciation on investments		(2,013	)		216
Increase in unrealized appreciation on Medallion Bank and other controlled subsidiaries		(1,900	)		(1,646	)
Net realized (gains) losses on investments		58			(9	)
Stock-based compensation expense		172			59
Decrease in accrued interest receivable		31			94
(Increase) decrease in other assets, net		670			(1,132	)
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accrued expenses		(1,937	)		806
Decrease in accrued interest payable		(943	)		(1,148	)

Net cash provided by operating activities		105			1,834

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Investments originated		(33,780	)		(67,464	)
Proceeds from principal receipts, sales, and maturities of investments		46,506			82,190
Investments in Medallion Bank and other controlled subsidiaries, net		(375	)		450
Capital expenditures		(101	)		23

Net cash provided by investing activities		12,250			15,199

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from funds borrowed		19,279			59,801
Repayments of funds borrowed		(22,287	)		(75,026	)
Issuance of SBA debentures		—			7,485
Repayments of SBA debentures		(11,250	)		(7,485	)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options		706			—
Payments of declared dividends		(3,589	)		(2,795	)

Net cash used for financing activities		(17,141	)		(18,020	)

NET DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS		(4,786	)		(987	)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period		29,352			17,303

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	24,566		$	16,316

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Cash paid during the period for interest	$	3,790		$	4,345
Cash paid during the period for income taxes		—			—
Non-cash investing activities – net transfer to (from) other assets		—			—

The accompanying notes should be read in conjunction with these consolidated financial statements.

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MEDALLION FINANCIAL CORP.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

MARCH 31, 2012

(1) ORGANIZATION OF MEDALLION FINANCIAL CORP. AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

We, Medallion Financial Corp. (the Company), are a closed-end management investment company organized as a Delaware corporation. The Company has elected to be regulated as a business development company (BDC) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act). The Company conducts its business through various wholly-owned subsidiaries including its primary operating company, Medallion Funding LLC (MFC), a Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) which originates and services taxicab medallion and commercial loans.

In December 2010, we formed a wholly-owned portfolio company, Medallion Servicing Corporation (MSC), to provide loan services to Medallion Bank, also a portfolio company wholly-owned by us. We have assigned all of our loan servicing rights for Medallion Bank, which consists of servicing taxi medallion and commercial loans originated by Medallion Bank, to MSC, who bills and collects the related service fee income from Medallion Bank, and is allocated and charged by the Company for MSC’s share of these servicing costs.

On March 26, 2009, the Company formed a new wholly-owned New York limited liability company subsidiary, Medallion Funding LLC. On February 26, 2010, Medallion Funding Corp. merged into Medallion Funding LLC and following the merger, Medallion Funding LLC was the surviving entity and the successor-in-interest to Medallion Funding Corp.’s business. There was no business or operational change resulting from this corporate restructuring. For federal and most state tax purposes, Medallion Funding LLC is treated as a disregarded entity, and is subsumed in the tax return of the Company. Medallion Funding LLC maintains its status as an SBIC.

The Company also conducts business through Medallion Capital, Inc. (MCI), an SBIC which conducts a mezzanine financing business, and Freshstart Venture Capital Corp. (FSVC), an SBIC which originates and services taxicab medallion and commercial loans. MFC, MCI, and FSVC, as SBICs, are regulated by the Small Business Administration (SBA). MCI and FSVC are financed in part by the SBA. The Company also conducts business through our asset-based lending division, Medallion Business Credit (MBC), an originator of loans to small businesses for the purpose of financing inventory and receivables.

In December 2008, MFC established a wholly-owned subsidiary, Taxi Medallion Loan Trust III (Trust III), for the purpose of owning medallion loans originated by MFC or others. Trust III is a separate legal and corporate entity with its own creditors who, in any liquidation of Trust III, will be entitled to be satisfied out of Trust III’s assets prior to any value in Trust III becoming available to Trust III’s equity holders. The assets of Trust III, aggregating $207,583,000 at March 31, 2012, are not available to pay obligations of its affiliates or any other party, and the assets of affiliates or any other party are not available to pay obligations of Trust III. Trust III’s loans are serviced by MFC.

In June 2007, the Company established a wholly-owned subsidiary, Medallion Financing Trust I (Fin Trust) for the purpose of issuing unsecured preferred securities to investors. Fin Trust is a separate legal and corporate entity with its own creditors who, in any liquidation of Fin Trust, will be entitled to be satisfied out of Fin Trust’s assets prior to any value in Fin Trust becoming available to Fin Trust’s equity holders. The assets of Fin Trust, aggregating $36,163,000 at March 31, 2012, are not available to pay obligations of its affiliates or any other party, and the assets of affiliates or any other party are not available to pay obligations of Fin Trust.

In December 2006, MFC established a wholly-owned subsidiary, Taxi Medallion Loan Trust II (Trust II), for the purpose of owning medallion loans originated by MFC or others. Trust II was a separate legal and corporate entity with its own creditors who, in any liquidation of Trust II, would have been entitled to be satisfied out of Trust II’s assets prior to any value in Trust II becoming available to Trust II’s equity holders. In 2010, Trust II ceased operations and its assets were reduced to $0.

In December 2006, September 2006, and previously in June 2003, MFC through several wholly-owned and newly formed subsidiaries which, along with an existing subsidiary (together, Medallion Chicago), purchased certain City of Chicago taxicab medallions out of foreclosure which are leased to fleet operators while being held for sale.

A wholly-owned portfolio investment, Medallion Bank, a Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) insured industrial bank, originates medallion loans, commercial loans, and consumer loans, raises deposits, and conducts other banking activities (see Note 3). Medallion Bank is subject to competition from other financial institutions and to the regulations of certain federal and state agencies, and undergoes examinations by those agencies.

Medallion Bank is not an investment company, and therefore, is not consolidated with the Company, but instead is treated as a portfolio investment. It was initially formed for the primary purpose of originating commercial loans in three categories: 1) loans to finance the purchase of taxicab medallions (licenses), 2) asset-based commercial loans, and 3) SBA 7(a) loans. The loans are marketed and serviced by Medallion Bank’s affiliates who have extensive prior experience in these asset groups. Additionally, Medallion Bank began issuing brokered certificates of deposit in January 2004, and purchased over $84,150,000 of taxicab medallion and asset-based loans from affiliates of the Company. On April 1, 2004, Medallion Bank purchased a consumer loan portfolio from an unrelated financial institution for consideration of $86,309,000. In the 2004 third quarter, Medallion Bank began originating consumer loans similar to the acquired portfolio, which are serviced by a third party.

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(2) SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Use of Estimates

The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the US requires management to make estimates that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes. Accounting estimates and assumptions are those that management considers to be the most critical to an understanding of the consolidated financial statements because they inherently involve significant judgments and uncertainties. All of these estimates reflect management’s best judgment about current economic and market conditions and their effects based on information available as of the date of these consolidated financial statements. If such conditions persist longer or deteriorate further than expected, it is reasonably possible that the judgments and estimates could change, which may result in future impairments of loans receivable, loans held for sale, and investments, among other effects.

Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, except for Medallion Bank and other portfolio investments. All significant intercompany transactions, balances, and profits have been eliminated in consolidation. As a non-investment company, Medallion Bank is not consolidated with the Company, which is an investment company under the 1940 Act. See Note 3 for the presentation of financial information for Medallion Bank and other controlled subsidiaries.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

The Company considers all highly liquid instruments with an original purchased maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Cash balances are generally held in accounts at large national or regional banking organizations in amounts that frequently exceed the federally insured limits, and includes $1,000,000 related to a compensating balance requirement of a regional banking organization.

Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities

The Company follows FASB Accounting Standards Codification Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, (FASB ASC 820), which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. FASB ASC 820 defines fair value as an exit price (i.e. a price that would be received to sell, as opposed to acquire, an asset or transfer a liability), and emphasizes that fair value is a market-based measurement. It establishes a fair value hierarchy that distinguishes between assumptions developed based on market data obtained from independent external sources and the reporting entities own assumptions. Further, it specifies that fair value measurement should consider adjustment for risk, such as the risk inherent in the valuation technique or its inputs. See also Notes 2, 11, and 12 to the consolidated financial statements.

Investment Valuation

The Company’s loans, net of participations and any unearned discount, are considered investment securities under the 1940 Act and are recorded at fair value. As part of the fair value methodology, loans are valued at cost adjusted for any unrealized appreciation (depreciation). Since no ready market exists for these loans, the fair value is determined in good faith by the Board of Directors. In determining the fair value, the Board of Directors consider factors such as the financial condition of the borrower, the adequacy of the collateral, individual credit risks, historical loss experience, and the relationships between current and projected market rates and portfolio rates of interest and maturities. Foreclosed properties, which represent collateral received from defaulted borrowers, and which are carried in other assets on the consolidated balance sheet, are valued similarly.

Equity investments (common stock and stock warrants, including certain controlled subsidiary portfolio investments) and investment securities (US Treasuries and mortgage backed bonds), in total representing 21% and 20% of the investment portfolio at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, are recorded at fair value, represented as cost, plus or minus unrealized appreciation or depreciation. The fair value of investments that have no ready market are determined in good faith by the Board of Directors, based upon the financial condition and operating performance of the underlying investee companies as well as general market trends for businesses in the same industry. Included in equity investments were marketable securities of $2,294,000 and $2,456,000 at March

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31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, and non-marketable securities of $3,230,000 and $2,121,000 in the comparable periods. The $88,207,000 and $85,932,000 related to portfolio investments in controlled subsidiaries at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 were all non-marketable in each period. Because of the inherent uncertainty of valuations, the Board’s estimates of the values of the investments may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market for the investments existed, and the differences could be material.

Our investment in Medallion Bank, as a wholly-owned portfolio investment, is also subject to quarterly assessments of fair value. We conduct a thorough valuation analysis as described previously, and determine whether any factors give rise to a valuation different than recorded book value, including various regulatory restrictions that were established at Medallion Bank’s inception, by the FDIC and State of Utah, and also by additional regulatory restrictions, such as on the current moratorium imposed by the Dodd-Frank Act on the acquisition of control of an industrial bank by a “commercial firm” (a company whose gross revenues are primarily derived from non-financial activities) before July 2013. Because of these restrictions and other factors, our Board of Directors has determined that Medallion Bank has little value beyond its recorded book value. As a result of this valuation process, we used Medallion Bank’s actual results of operations as the best estimate of changes in fair value, and recorded the results as a component of unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, although changes in these restrictions and other applicable factors could change these conclusions in the future. See Note 3 for additional information about Medallion Bank.

A majority of the Company’s investments consist of long-term loans to persons defined by SBA regulations as socially or economically disadvantaged, or to entities that are at least 50% owned by such persons. Approximately 66% and 68% of the Company’s investment portfolio at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 had arisen in connection with the financing of taxicab medallions, taxicabs, and related assets, of which 74% were in New York City at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011. These loans are secured by the medallions, taxicabs, and related assets, and are personally guaranteed by the borrowers, or in the case of corporations, are generally guaranteed personally by the owners. A portion of the Company’s portfolio (13% and 12% at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011) represents loans to various commercial enterprises, in a wide variety of industries, including manufacturing, wholesaling, administrative and support services, accommodation and food services, and various other industries. More than 20% of these loans are made primarily in the metropolitan New York City area, with the balance widely scattered across the United States. Investments in controlled unconsolidated subsidiaries, equity investments, and investment securities were 20%, 1%, and 0% at March 31, 2012 and 19%, 1%, and 0% at December 31, 2011.

On a managed basis, which includes the investments of Medallion Bank after eliminating the Company’s investment in Medallion Bank, medallion loans were 62% and 63% at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 (79% and 78% in New York City), commercial loans were 14% and 13%, and 21% and 20% were consumer loans in all 50 states collateralized by recreational vehicles, boats, motorcycles, and trailers. Investment securities were 3% at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, and equity investments (including investments in controlled subsidiaries) were less than 1% and 1%.

Investment Transactions and Income Recognition

Loan origination fees and certain direct origination costs are deferred and recognized as an adjustment to the yield of the related loans. At March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, net loan origination costs (fees) were $273,000 and $304,000. Net amortization income (expense) for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011 was ($61,000) and $32,000.

Investment securities are purchased from time-to-time in the open market at prices that are greater or lesser than the par value of the investment. The resulting premium or discount is deferred and recognized as an adjustment to the yield of the related investment. At March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, there were no premiums or discounts on investment securities, and their related income accretion or amortization was immaterial for 2012 and 2011.

Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis. Taxicab medallion and commercial loans are placed on nonaccrual status, and all uncollected accrued interest is reversed, when there is doubt as to the collectability of interest or principal, or if loans are 90 days or more past due, unless management has determined that they are both well-secured and in the process of collection. Interest income on nonaccrual loans is generally recognized when cash is received, unless a determination has been made to apply all cash receipts to principal. At March 31, 2012, December 31, 2011, and March 31, 2011, total nonaccrual loans were $27,707,000, $25,795,000, and $25,866,000, and represented 8%, 7%, and 6% of the gross medallion and commercial loan portfolio at each period end, and were primarily concentrated in the secured mezzanine portfolio. The amount of interest income on nonaccrual loans that would have been recognized if the loans had been paying in accordance with their original terms was $13,570,000, $12,311,000, and $11,663,000 as of March 31, 2012, December 31, 2011, and March 31, 2011, of which $1,272,000 and $1,072,000 would have been recognized in the quarters ended March 31, 2012 and 2011.

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Loan Sales and Servicing Fee Receivable

The Company accounts for its sales of loans in accordance with FASB Accounting Standards Codification Topic 860, Transfers and Servicing (FASB ASC 860). FASB ASC 860 provides accounting and reporting standards for transfers and servicing of financial assets and extinguishments of liabilities. In accordance with FASB ASC 860, we have elected the fair value measurement method for our servicing assets and liabilities. The principal portion of loans serviced for others by the Company and its affiliates was $448,597,000 and $432,385,000 at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, and included $376,425,000 and $370,068,000 of loans serviced for Medallion Bank. The Company has evaluated the servicing aspect of its business in accordance with FASB ASC 860, most of which relates to servicing assets held by Medallion Bank, and determined that no material servicing asset or liability exists as of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011. In December 2010, the Company assigned its servicing rights to the Medallion Bank portfolio to MSC, a wholly-owned unconsolidated portfolio investment. The costs of servicing are allocated to MSC by the Company, and the servicing fee income is billed and collected from Medallion Bank by MSC.

Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) and Realized Gains (Losses) on Investments

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments is the amount by which the fair value estimated by the Company is greater (less) than the cost basis of the investment portfolio. Realized gains or losses on investments are generated through sales of investments, foreclosure on specific collateral, and writeoffs of loans or assets acquired in satisfaction of loans, net of recoveries. Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on net investments was $13,384,000, $11,371,000, and $9,876,000 as of March 31, 2012, December 31, 2011, and March 31, 2011. Our investment in Medallion Bank, a wholly owned portfolio investment, is also subject to quarterly assessments of fair value. We conduct a thorough valuation analysis as described previously, and determine whether any factors give rise to valuation different than recorded book value, including various regulatory restrictions that were established at Medallion Bank’s inception, by the FDIC and State of Utah, and also by additional marketplace restrictions, such as on the ability to transfer industrial bank charters. As a result of this valuation process, we used Medallion Bank’s actual results of operations as the best estimate of changes in fair value, and recorded the results as a component of unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, although changes in these restrictions and other applicable factors could change these conclusions in the future. See Note 3 for the presentation of financial information for Medallion Bank.

The following tables set forth the changes in our unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, other than investments in controlled subsidiaries, for the quarters ended March 31, 2012 and 2011.


(Dollars in thousands)	Medallion Loans		Commercial Loans			Equity Investments			Foreclosed Properties		Total
Balance December 31, 2011	$	—	($	14,298	)	$	1,105		$	24,564	$	11,371
Net change in unrealized
Appreciation on investments		—		—			(213	)		2,377		2,164
Depreciation on investments		—		(659	)		51			33		(575	)
Reversal of unrealized appreciation (depreciation) related to realized
Gains on investments		—		—			—			—		—
Losses on investments		—		424			—			—		424

Balance March 31, 2012	$	—	($	14,533	)	$	943		$	26,974	$	13,384


(Dollars in thousands)	Medallion Loans		Commercial Loans			Equity Investments			Foreclosed Properties		Total
Balance December 31, 2010	$	—	($	11,217	)	$	201		$	21,109	$	10,093
Net change in unrealized
Appreciation on investments		—		—			310			—		310
Depreciation on investments		—		(533	)		6			—		(527	)
Reversal of unrealized appreciation (depreciation) related to realized
Gains on investments		—		—			—			—		—
Losses on investments		—		—			—			—		—

Balance March 31, 2011	$	—	($	11,750	)	$	517		$	21,109	$	9,876

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The table below summarizes components of unrealized and realized gains and losses in the investment portfolio for the quarters ended March 31, 2012 and 2011.


	Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in thousands)	2012			2011
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments
Unrealized appreciation	($	213	)	$	310
Unrealized depreciation		(608	)		(526	)
Net unrealized appreciation on investment in Medallion Bank and other controlled subsidiaries		1,900			1,646
Realized gains		—			—
Realized losses		424			—
Unrealized gains on foreclosed properties and other assets		2,410			—

Total	$	3,913		$	1,430

Net realized gains (losses) on investments
Realized gains	$	—		$	—
Realized losses		(424	)		—
Other gains		359			—
Direct recoveries		7			9
Realized gains on foreclosed properties and other assets		—			—

Total	$	(58	)	$	9

The following table provides additional information on attributes of the nonperforming loan portfolio as of March 31, 2012.


(Dollars in thousands)	Recorded Investment ⁽¹⁾		Unpaid Principal Balance		Average Recorded Investment		Interest Income Recognized
With no related allowance recorded
Medallion	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
Commercial	$	27,707	$	33,970	$	26,751	$	90

(1)	As of March 31, 2012, $14,398 of unrealized depreciation has been recorded as a valuation allowance with regards the impaired commercial loans.

The following table shows the aging of medallion and commercial loans as of March 31, 2012.


	Days Past Due												Recorded Investment > 90 Days and Accruing
(Dollars in thousands)	31 - 60		61 - 90		90 +		Total		Current		Total		Recorded Investment > 90 Days and Accruing
Medallion loans	$	4,376	$	8	$	47	$	4,431	$	286,208	$	290,639	$	47

Commercial loans
Secured mezzanine		—		—		12,457		12,457		41,121		53,578		—
Asset-based receivable		—		—		—		—		9,024		9,024		—
Other secured commercial		416		—		—		416		7,739		8,155		—

Total commercial loans		416		—		12,457		12,873		57,884		70,757		—

Total	$	4,792	$	8	$	12,504	$	17,304	$	344,092	$	361,396	$	47

The following table shows troubled debt restructurings which the Company entered into during the quarter ended March 31, 2012.


							Troubled Debt Restructuring that Subsequently Defaulted
(Dollars in thousands)	Number of Loans		Pre-Modification Investment		Post-Modification Investment		Number of Loans		Recorded Investment
Medallion loans		—	$	—	$	—		—	$	—

Commercial loans
Secured mezzanine		1		3,384		2,831		—		—
Asset-based receivable		—		—		—		—		—
Other secured commercial		—		—		—		—		—

Total commercial loans		1		3,384		2,831		—		—

Total		1	$	3,384	$	2,831		—	$	—

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Goodwill

In accordance with ASC Topic 350, “Intangibles – Goodwill and Other,” the Company has determined that it is more likely than not the relevant reporting unit’s fair value is greater than its carrying amount for 2012 and 2011, and that the goodwill impairment testing is not required. For 2010 and prior periods, the Company tested its goodwill for impairment, and engaged a consultant to help management evaluate its carrying value. The results of this evaluation demonstrated no impairment in goodwill for any period evaluated, and management believes, and the Board of Directors concurs, that there is no impairment as of March 31, 2012. The Company conducts annual, and if necessary, more frequent, appraisals of its goodwill, and will recognize any impairment in the period any impairment is identified as a charge to operating expenses.

Fixed Assets

Fixed assets are carried at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization, and are depreciated on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives of 3 to 10 years. Leasehold improvements are amortized on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the lease term or the estimated economic useful life of the improvement. Depreciation and amortization expense was $40,000 and $41,000 for the quarters ended March 31, 2012 and 2011.

Deferred Costs

Deferred financing costs, included in other assets, represents costs associated with obtaining the Company’s borrowing facilities, and is amortized on a straight line basis over the lives of the related financing agreements. Amortization expense was $400,000 and $228,000 for the quarters ended March 31, 2012 and 2011. In addition, the Company capitalizes certain costs for transactions in the process of completion (other than business combinations), including those for potential investments, and the sourcing of other financing alternatives. Upon completion or termination of the transaction, any accumulated amounts will be amortized against income over an appropriate period, or written off. The amounts on the balance sheet for all of these purposes were $1,948,000, $2,206,000, and $2,930,000 as of March 31, 2012, December 31, 2011, and March 31, 2011.

Federal Income Taxes

The Company and each of its major subsidiaries other than Medallion Bank and Medallion Funding LLC (the RIC subsidiaries) have qualified to be treated for federal income tax purposes as regulated investment companies (RICs) under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the Code). As RICs, the Company and each of the RIC subsidiaries are not subject to US federal income tax on any gains or investment company taxable income (which includes, among other things, dividends and interest income reduced by deductible expenses) that it distributes to its shareholders, if at least 90% of its investment company taxable income for that taxable year is distributed. It is the Company’s and the RIC subsidiaries’ policy to comply with the provisions of the Code. The Company’s RIC qualification is determined on an annual basis, and it qualified and filed its federal tax returns as a RIC for 2010 and 2009, and anticipates qualifying and filing as a RIC for 2011. As a result, no provisions for income taxes have been recorded for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011. State and local tax treatment follows the federal model.

The Company has filed tax returns in many states. Federal, New York State, and New York City tax filings of the Company for the tax years 2008 through the present are the more significant filings that are open for examination.

Medallion Bank is not a RIC and is taxed as a regular corporation. Fin Trust, Medallion Funding LLC, Trust II, and Trust III are not subject to federal income taxation, instead their taxable income is treated as having been earned by the Company.

Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations per Share (EPS)

Basic earnings per share are computed by dividing net increase in net assets resulting from operations available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share reflect the potential dilution that could occur if option contracts to issue common stock were exercised, or if restricted stock vests, and has been computed after giving consideration to the weighted average dilutive effect of the Company’s stock options and restricted stock. The Company uses the treasury stock method to calculate diluted EPS, which is a method of recognizing the use of proceeds that could be obtained upon exercise of options and warrants, including unvested compensation expense related to the shares, in computing diluted EPS. It assumes that any proceeds would be used to purchase common stock at the average market price during the period.

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The table below shows the calculation of basic and diluted EPS.


	Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in thousands)	2012		2011
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations available to common shareholders	$	5,466	$	4,280

Weighted average common shares outstanding applicable to basic EPS		17,657,222		17,400,233
Effect of dilutive stock options		240,617		145,231
Effect of restricted stock grants		39,119		2,572

Adjusted weighted average common shares outstanding applicable to diluted EPS		17,936,958		17,548,036

Basic earnings per share	$	0.31	$	0.25
Diluted earnings per share		0.30		0.24

Potentially dilutive common shares excluded from the above calculations aggregated 323,472 and 988,234 shares as of March 31, 2012 and 2011.

Stock Compensation

The Company follows FASB Accounting Standard Codification Topic 718 (ASC 718), “Compensation – Stock Compensation”, for its stock option and restricted stock plans, and accordingly, the Company recognizes the expense of these grants as required. Stock-based employee compensation costs pertaining to stock options is reflected in net increase in net assets resulting from operations, for both any new grants, as well as for all unvested options outstanding at December 31, 2005, in both cases using the fair values established by usage of the Black-Scholes option pricing model, expensed over the vesting period of the underlying option. Stock-based employee compensation costs pertaining to restricted stock are reflected in net increase in net assets resulting from operations for any new grants, using the grant date fair value of the shares granted, expensed over the vesting period of the underlying stock.

The Company elected the modified prospective transition method in applying ASC 718. Under this method, the provisions of ASC 718 apply to all awards granted or modified after the date of adoption, as well as for all unvested options outstanding at December 31, 2005. During the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, the Company issued 92,957 and 68,740 restricted shares of stock-based compensation awards, and 5,000 and no shares of other stock-based compensation awards, and recognized $172,000 and $59,000, or $0.01 and $0.00 per diluted common share for each period, of non-cash stock-based compensation expense related to the grants. As of March 31, 2012, the total remaining unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock options and restricted stock was $1,419,000, which is expected to be recognized over the next twelve quarters (see Note 5).

Derivatives

The Company manages its exposure to increases in market rates of interest by periodically purchasing interest rate caps to lock in the cost of funds of its variable-rate debt in the event of a rapid run up in interest rates. Beginning in 2009, the Company entered into contracts to purchase interest rate caps on $512,000,000 of notional value of principal from various multinational banks, of which $175,000,000 are active with termination dates ranging to March 2013. The caps provide for payments to the Company if various LIBOR thresholds are exceeded during the cap terms. Total cap purchases of $407,000 were generally fully expensed when paid, including none and $77,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, and all are carried at $0 on the balance sheet at March 31, 2012.

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Reclassifications

Certain reclassifications have been made to prior year balances to conform with the current quarter’s presentation. These reclassifications have no effect on the previously reported results of operations.

(3) INVESTMENT IN MEDALLION BANK AND OTHER CONTROLLED SUBSIDIARIES

The following table presents information derived from Medallion Bank’s statement of operations and other valuation adjustments on other controlled subsidiaries for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011.


	Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in thousands)	2012			2011
Statement of operations
Investment income	$	12,926		$	12,271
Interest expense		1,191			1,806

Net interest income		11,735			10,465
Noninterest income		118			136
Operating expenses		3,659			3,436

Net investment income before income taxes		8,194			7,165
Income tax provision		(2,595	)		(1,915	)

Net investment income after income taxes		5,599			5,250
Net realized/unrealized losses of Medallion Bank		(1,474	)		(2,168	)

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations of Medallion Bank		4,125			3,082
Unrealized depreciation on Medallion Bank ⁽¹⁾		(2,066	)		(1,299	)
Net realized/unrealized losses of controlled subsidiaries other than Medallion Bank		(159	)		(137	)

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations of Medallion Bank and other controlled subsidiaries	$	1,900		$	1,646

(1)	Unrealized depreciation on Medallion Bank reflects the adjustment to the investment carrying amount to reflect the dividends declared to the Company and the US Treasury.

The following table presents Medallion Bank’s balance sheets and the net investment in other controlled subsidiaries as of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011.


(Dollars in thousands)	2012		2011
Loans	$	572,989	$	561,865
Investment securities, at fair value		25,169		26,537

Net investments ($0 pledged as collateral under borrowing arrangements at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011)⁽¹⁾		598,158		588,402
Cash ($0 at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 restricted as to use by lender)		18,527		28,626
Other assets, net		11,611		11,881

Total assets	$	628,296	$	628,909

Other liabilities	$	6,117	$	4,316
Due to affiliates		905		964
Deposits and federal funds purchased, including accrued interest payable		510,364		514,779

Total liabilities		517,386		520,059
Medallion Bank equity ⁽²⁾		110,910		108,850

Total liabilities and equity	$	628,296	$	628,909

Investment in other controlled subsidiaries	$	3,201	$	3,080
Total investment in Medallion Bank and other controlled subsidiaries	$	88,207		85,932

(1)	Included in Medallion Bank’s net investments is $157 and $183 for purchased loan premium at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011.

(2)	Includes $26,303 of preferred stock issued to the US Treasury under the Small Business Lending Fund Program (SBLF).

The following paragraphs summarize the accounting and reporting policies of Medallion Bank, and provide additional information relating to the tables presented above.

Investment securities are purchased from time-to-time in the open market at prices that are greater or lesser than the par value of the investment. The resulting premium or discount is deferred and recognized on a level yield basis as an adjustment to the yield of the related investment. At March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the net premium on investment securities totaled $356,000 and $403,000, and $47,000 and $12,000 was amortized into interest income for the quarters ended March 31, 2012 and 2011.

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Loan origination fees and certain direct origination costs are deferred and recognized as an adjustment to the yield of the related loans. At March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, net loan origination costs were $5,749,000 and $5,597,000. Net amortization expense for the quarters ended March 31, 2012 and 2011 was $515,000 and $547,000.

Medallion Bank’s policies regarding nonaccrual of medallion and commercial loans are similar to those of the Company. The consumer portfolio has different characteristics compared to commercial loans, typified by a larger number of lower dollar loans that have similar characteristics. These loans are placed on nonaccrual, when they become 90 days past due, or earlier if they enter bankruptcy, and are charged off in their entirety when deemed uncollectible, or when they become 120 days past due, whichever occurs first, at which time appropriate collection and recovery efforts against both the borrower and the underlying collateral are initiated. At March 31, 2012, $2,384,000 or 1% of consumer loans, and no commercial or medallion loans were on nonaccrual, compared to $2,264,000 or 1% of consumer loans, and no commercial and medallion loans on nonaccrual at December 31, 2011, and $2,500,000 or 1% of consumer loans, and no commercial or medallion loans on nonaccrual at March 31, 2011. The amount of interest income on nonaccrual loans that would have been recognized if the loans had been paying in accordance with their original terms was essentially zero as of March 31, 2012, December 31, 2011, and March 31, 2011.

Medallion Bank’s loan and investment portfolios are assessed for collectability on a monthly basis, and a loan loss allowance is established for any realizability concerns on specific investments, and general reserves have also been established for any unknown factors. Adjustments to the fair value of this portfolio are based on the historical loan loss data obtained from the seller, adjusted for changes in delinquency trends and other factors as described previously in Note 2.

In January 2004, Medallion Bank commenced raising deposits to fund the purchase of various affiliates’ loan portfolios. The deposits were raised through the use of investment brokerage firms who package deposits qualifying for FDIC insurance into pools that are sold to Medallion Bank. The rates paid on the deposits are highly competitive with market rates paid by other financial institutions, and include a brokerage fee of 0.15% to 0.50%, depending on the maturity of the deposit, which is capitalized and amortized to interest expense over the life of the respective pool. The total amount capitalized at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 was $1,098,000 and $1,250,000, and $261,000 and $264,000 was amortized to interest expense during the quarters ended March 31, 2012 and 2011. Interest on the deposits is accrued daily and paid monthly, quarterly, semiannually, or at maturity.

The outstanding balances of fixed rate borrowings were as follows:


	Payments Due for the Fiscal Year Ending March 31,												March 31,		December 31,		Interest
(Dollars in thousands)	2013		2014		2015		2016		2017		Thereafter		2012		2011		Rate ⁽¹⁾
Deposits	$	271,888	$	193,544	$	44,321	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	509,753	$	514,329		0.74	%

(1)	Weighted average contractual rate as of March 31, 2012.

Medallion Bank is subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by the FDIC and State of Utah Department of Financial Institutions. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain mandatory and possibly additional discretionary actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on Medallion Bank’s and our financial statements. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, Medallion Bank must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of Medallion Bank’s assets, liabilities, and certain off-balance sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. Medallion Bank’s capital amounts and classification are also subject to qualitative judgments by Medallion Bank regulators about components, risk weightings, and other factors.

FDIC-insured banks, including Medallion Bank, are subject to certain federal laws, which impose various legal limitations on the extent to which banks may finance or otherwise supply funds to certain of their affiliates. In particular, Medallion Bank is subject to certain restrictions on any extensions of credit to, or other covered transactions, such as certain purchases of assets, with the Company or its affiliates.

Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy require Medallion Bank to maintain minimum amounts and ratios as defined in the regulations (set forth in the table below). Additionally, as conditions of granting Medallion Bank’s application for federal deposit insurance, the FDIC ordered that beginning paid-in-capital funds of not less than $22,000,000 be provided, that the leverage capital ratio (Tier 1 capital to total assets) be not less than 15%, and that an adequate allowance for loan losses be maintained. As a result, to facilitate maintenance of the capital ratio requirement and to provide the necessary capital for continued growth, the Company periodically makes capital contributions to Medallion Bank. Separately, Medallion Bank declared dividends to the Company of $2,000,000 and $1,000,000 in the 2012 and 2011 first quarters.

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On February 27, 2009 and December 22, 2009, Medallion Bank issued, and the US Treasury purchased under the TARP Capital Purchase Program (the CPP) Medallion Bank’s fixed rate non-cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A, B, C, and D for an aggregate purchase price of $21,498,000 in cash. On July 21, 2011, Medallion Bank issued, and the US Treasury purchased 26,303 shares of Senior Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series E (Series E) for an aggregate purchase price of $26,303,000 under the Small Business Lending Fund Program (SBLF). The SBLF is a voluntary program intended to encourage small business lending by providing capital to qualified smaller banks at favorable rates. In connection with the issuance of the Series E, the Bank exited the CPP by redeeming the Series A, B, C, and D; and received approximately $4,000,000, net of dividends due on the repaid securities. The Bank pays a dividend rate of 1% on the Series E.

The following table represents Medallion Bank’s actual capital amounts and related ratios as of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, compared to required regulatory minimum capital ratios and the ratio required to be considered well capitalized. As of March 31, 2012, Medallion Bank meets all capital adequacy requirements to which it is subject, and is well-capitalized.


	Regulatory
(Dollars in Thousands)	Minimum			Well-capitalized			March 31, 2012			December 31, 2011
Tier 1 capital		—			—		$	109,113		$	107,009
Total capital		—			—			116,711			114,504
Average assets		—			—			621,315			604,329
Risk-weighted assets		—			—			601,011			592,528
Leverage ratio ⁽¹⁾		4	%		5	%		17.6	%		17.7	%
Tier 1 capital ratio ⁽²⁾		4			6			18.2			18.1
Total capital ratio ⁽²⁾		8			10			19.4			19.3

(1)	Calculated by dividing Tier 1 capital by average assets.

(2)	Calculated by dividing Tier 1 or total capital by risk-weighted assets.

(4) FUNDS BORROWED

The outstanding balances of funds borrowed were as follows:


	Payments Due for the Fiscal Year Ending March 31,												March 31,		December 31,		Interest
(Dollars in thousands)	2013		2014		2015		2016		2017		Thereafter		2012		2011		Rate ⁽¹⁾
Revolving lines of credit	$	—	$	171,198	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	171,198	$	180,566		1.50	%
Notes payable to banks		15,186		28,541		33,245		3,915		—		—		80,887		74,528		3.66	%
SBA debentures		16,300		9,150		10,000		4,000		—		18,985		58,435		69,685		5.30	%
Preferred securities		—		—		—		—		—		33,000		33,000		33,000		7.68	%

Total	$	31,486	$	208,889	$	43,245	$	7,915	$	—	$	51,985	$	343,520	$	357,779		3.25	%

(1)	Weighted average contractual rate as of March 31, 2012.

(A) REVOLVING LINES OF CREDIT

In December 2008, Trust III entered into a revolving line of credit agreement with DZ Bank, to provide up to $200,000,000 of financing through a commercial paper conduit to acquire medallion loans from MFC (DZ line), of which $171,198,000 was outstanding at March 31, 2012. Borrowings under Trust III’s revolving line of credit are collateralized by Trust III’s assets. MFC is the servicer of the loans owned by Trust III. The DZ line includes a borrowing base covenant and rapid amortization in certain circumstances. In addition, if certain financial tests are not met, MFC can be replaced as the servicer. The DZ line matures in December 2013. The interest rate is the lesser of a pooled short-term commercial paper rate (which approximates LIBOR), 30 day LIBOR (0.24% at March 31, 2012) plus 0.75%, or 90 day LIBOR (0.47% at March 31, 2012) plus 0.50%; plus 0.95%.

In December 2006, Trust II entered into a revolving line of credit agreement with Citibank N.A., to provide up to $250,000,000 of financing through a commercial paper conduit to acquire medallion loans from MFC (Citi line), which was paid off in March 2010, in advance of the May 2010 maturity. In November 2008, the line of credit was reduced to $225,000,000, and was further reduced to $35,000,000 in November 2009. Borrowings under Trust II’s revolving line of credit were collateralized by Trust II’s assets. MFC was the servicer of the loans owned by Trust II. The Citi line included a borrowing base covenant and rapid amortization in certain circumstances. In addition, if certain financial tests were not met, MFC could have been replaced as the servicer. The interest rate was a pooled short-term commercial paper rate, which approximated LIBOR, plus 1.07% with a facility fee of 1.50% on the aggregate Citi line.

(B) SBA DEBENTURES

In September 2010, the SBA approved a $5,000,000 commitment for MCI to issue additional debentures during a four year period upon payment of a 1% fee. The SBA also approved a $7,485,000 commitment for FSVC to issue additional debentures during a four year period upon payment of a 1% fee, for the purpose of repaying $7,485,000 of debentures which matured in September 2011, which were issued on March 1, 2011 and used to prepay the September 2011 maturing debentures. In September 2006, the SBA approved a $6,000,000 commitment for FSVC to issue additional debentures to the SBA during a four year period upon payment of a 1% fee and the infusion of $2,000,000 of additional capital. In March 2006, the SBA approved a $13,500,000 commitment for MCI to

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issue additional debentures to the SBA during a four year period upon payment of a 1% fee and the infusion of $6,750,000 of additional capital. In November 2003, the SBA approved an $8,000,000 commitment for FSVC, and during 2001, the SBA approved $36,000,000 each in commitments for FSVC and MCI. As of March 31, 2012, $106,985,000 of commitments had been fully utilized, and $5,000,000 was available for borrowing.

The notes are collateralized by substantially all the Company’s assets and are subject to the terms and conditions of agreements with the SBA which, among other things, restrict stock redemptions, disposition of assets, new indebtedness, dividends or distributions, and changes in management, ownership, investment policy, or operations. The debentures have been issued in various tranches for terms of ten years with interest payable semiannually.

(C) NOTES PAYABLE TO BANKS

The Company and its subsidiaries have entered into (i) note agreements and (ii) participation agreements with a variety of local and regional banking institutions over the years. The notes are typically secured by various assets of the underlying borrower. The Company believes the participation agreements represent legal true sales of the loans to the lender, but for accounting purposes these participations are treated as financings, and are included in funds borrowed as shown on our consolidated balance sheets. The table below summarizes the key attributes of our various borrowing arrangements with banks as of March 31, 2012.

(Dollars in thousands)

Borrower

# of

Banks /
Notes

Note Dates

Maturity
Dates

Type

Note
Amounts

Balance
Outstanding at
March 31, 2012

Monthly Payment

Average Interest
Rate at
March 31, 2012

Interest

Rate

Index ⁽¹⁾

Medallion Chicago

3/28

12/11

12/14

Term loans secured by owned Chicago medallions ⁽²⁾

26,152

25,998

$139 principal & interest

4.04%

N/A

The Company

2/3

3/11 - 9/11

6/13 - 5/14

Revolving line of credit secured by pledged loans

35,000

25,500

Interest only

3.00% + 0.25%
unused fee

LIBOR + 2%, 3% floor; Prime + 0.5% , 4% floor; LIBOR + 2% or Prime – 0.5%, 3% floor

The Company

3/6

1/09 – 7/11

7/12 - 1/16

Participated loans treated as financings

18,259

18,145

Proportionate to the payments received on the participated loans

4.15%

N/A

MFC

3/3

1/05 – 8/11

4/12 – 8/13

Revolving line of credit secured by pledged

loans ⁽³⁾

53,000

7,250

Interest only

3.04%

Prime + 0.50%; LIBOR + 2.50% or LIBOR +2.00%, 3% floor

MFC

4/7

11/09 – 9/10

7/12 - 1/15

Participated loans treated as financings

4,321

3,994

Proportionate to the payments received on the participated loans

4.26%

4.26% ⁽⁴⁾

136,732

80,887

(1)	At March 31, 2012, 30 day LIBOR was 0.24%, 360 day LIBOR was 1.05%, and the prime rate was 3.25%.

(2)	$15,992 guaranteed by the Company.

(3)	Guaranteed by the Company.

(4)

Generally, each of these notes reprice on their one year anniversary date at the greater of the current interest rate, or the prime rate plus an index, which ranges from 0.25% to 0.50%. One $538 loan remains fixed to term at 5.50%, one $670 loan remains fixed to term at 4.125%, and $1,041 loan remains fixed to term at 3.50%.

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(D) PREFERRED SECURITIES

In June 2007, the Company issued and sold $36,083,000 aggregate principal amount of unsecured junior subordinated notes to Fin Trust which, in turn, sold $35,000,000 of preferred securities to Merrill Lynch International and issued 1,083 shares of common stock to the Company. The notes bear a fixed rate of interest of 7.68% to September 2012, and thereafter a variable rate of interest of 90 day LIBOR (0.47% at March 31, 2012) plus 2.13%. The notes mature in September 2037, and are prepayable at par on or after September 6, 2012. Interest is payable quarterly in arrears. The terms of the preferred securities and the notes are substantially identical. At March 31, 2012, $33,000,000 was outstanding on the preferred securities. In December 2007, $2,000,000 of the preferred securities were repurchased from a third party investor.

(E) COVENANT COMPLIANCE

In the normal course of business, the Company and its subsidiaries enter into agreements, or are subject to regulatory requirements, that result in loan restrictions. Certain of our debt agreements contain restrictions that require the Company to maintain certain financial ratios, including debt to equity and minimum net worth. In addition, the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary Medallion Bank is subject to regulatory requirements related to the declaration of dividends (see Note 3).

(5) STOCK OPTIONS AND RESTRICTED STOCK

The Company has a stock option plan (2006 Stock Option Plan) available to grant both incentive and nonqualified stock options to employees. The 2006 Stock Option Plan, which was approved by the Board of Directors on February 15, 2006 and shareholders on June 16, 2006, provides for the issuance of a maximum of 800,000 shares of common stock of the Company. At March 31, 2012, 156,155 shares of the Company’s common stock remained available for future grants. The 2006 Stock Option Plan is administered by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors. The option price per share may not be less than the current market value of the Company’s common stock on the date the option is granted. The term and vesting periods of the options are determined by the Compensation Committee, provided that the maximum term of an option may not exceed a period of ten years.

The Company’s Board of Directors approved a new non-employee director stock option plan (the 2006 Director Plan) on February 15, 2006, which was approved by shareholders on June 16, 2006, and on which exemptive relief to implement the 2006 Director Plan was received from the SEC on August 28, 2007. The 2006 Director Plan provides for an automatic grant of options to purchase 9,000 shares of the Company’s common stock to an Eligible Director upon election to the Board, with an adjustment for directors who are elected to serve less than a full term. A total of 100,000 shares of the Company’s common stock are issuable under the 2006 Director Plan. At March 31, 2012, no shares of the Company’s common stock remained available for future grants. The option price per share may not be less than the current market value of the Company’s common stock on the date the option is granted. Options granted under the 2006 Director Plan are exercisable annually, as defined in the 2006 Director Plan. The term of the options may not exceed ten years.

The Company’s Board of Directors approved the 2009 Employee Restricted Stock Plan (the Employee Restricted Stock Plan) on April 16, 2009. The Employee Restricted Stock Plan became effective upon the Company’s receipt of exemptive relief from the SEC and approval of the Employee Restricted Stock Option Plan by the Company’s shareholders on June 11, 2010. The terms of the Employee Restricted Stock Plan provide for grants of restricted stock awards to the Company’s employees. A grant of restricted stock is a grant of shares of the Company’s common stock which, at the time of issuance, is subject to certain forfeiture provisions, and thus is restricted as to transferability until such forfeiture restrictions have lapsed. A total of 800,000 shares of the Company’s common stock are issuable under the Employee Restricted Stock Plan, and as of March 31, 2012, 627,392 shares of the Company’s common stock remained available for future grants. Awards under the 2009 Employee Plan are subject to certain limitations as set forth in the Employee Restricted Stock Plan. The Employee Restricted Stock Plan will terminate when all shares of common stock authorized for delivery under the Employee Restricted Stock Plan have been delivered and the forfeiture restrictions on all awards have lapsed, or by action of the Board of Directors pursuant to the Employee Restricted Stock Plan, whichever first occurs.

The Company’s Board of Directors approved an amendment to the 2006 Director Plan (the Amended Director Plan) on April 16, 2009, which was approved by the Company’s shareholders on June 5, 2009. The Amended Director Plan will become effective upon the Company’s receipt of exemptive relief from the SEC. The Amended Director Plan is intended to amend and restate the 2006 Director Plan by increasing the maximum number of shares of the Company’s common stock that will be available for issuance under the Amended Director Plan from 100,000 to 200,000. Under the Amended Director Plan, unless otherwise determined by a committee of the Board of Directors comprised of directors who are not eligible for grants under the Amended Director Plan, the Company will grant options to purchase 9,000 shares of the Company’s common stock to an Eligible Director upon election to the Board, with an adjustment for directors who are elected to serve less than a full term. The option price per share may not be less than the current market value of the Company’s common stock on the date the option is granted. Options granted under the 2006 Director Plan are exercisable annually, as defined in the Amended Director Plan. The term of the options may not exceed ten years.

The Company’s 1996 Stock Option Plan and 1996 Director Plan terminated on May 21, 2006 and no additional shares are available for future issuance. At March 31, 2012, 1,054,563 options on the Company’s common stock were outstanding under the 1996 and 2006 plans, of which 981,007 options were exercisable, and there were 172,233 unvested shares of the Company’s common stock outstanding under the Employee Restricted Stock Plan.

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The fair value of each restricted stock grant is determined on the date of grant by the closing market price of the Company’s common stock on the grant date. The fair value of each option grant is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. The weighted average fair value of options granted was $1.25 for the three months ended March 31, 2012, and there were no options granted during the 2011 first quarter. The following assumption categories are used to determine the value of any option grants.


	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2012			2011
Risk free interest rate		1.09	%		NA
Expected dividend yield		7.53			NA
Expected life of option in years⁽¹⁾		6.00			NA
Expected volatility⁽²⁾		30.00			NA

(1)	Expected life is calculated using the simplified method.

(2)	We determine our expected volatility using the Black-Scholes option pricing model based on our historical volatility.

The following table presents the activity for the stock option program under the 1996 and 2006 Stock Option Plans and the 1996 and 2006 Director Plans for the periods ended March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011.


	Number of Options			Exercise Price Per Share		Weighted Average Exercise Price
Outstanding at December 31, 2010		1,495,968		$	3.50-14.63	$	8.75
Granted		—			—		—
Cancelled		(68,089	)		4.85-14.63		12.35
Exercised		(248,316	)		3.87-11.21		6.75

Outstanding at December 31, 2011		1,179,563			3.50-13.06		8.96
Granted		5,000			11.53		11.53
Cancelled		—			—		—
Exercised⁽¹⁾		(130,000	)		3.50-5.51		5.43

Outstanding at March 31, 2012⁽²⁾		1,054,563		$	3.50-13.06	$	9.40

Options exercisable at March 31, 2012⁽²⁾		981,007		$	3.50-13.06	$	9.51

(1)	The aggregate intrinsic value, which represents the difference between the price of the Company’s common stock at the exercise date and the related exercise price of the underlying options, was $751,000 and $0 for the 2012 and 2011 first quarters.

(2)	The aggregate intrinsic value, which represents the difference between the price of the Company’s common stock at March 31, 2012 and the related exercise price of the underlying options, was $2,142,000 for outstanding options and $1,918,000 for exercisable options as of March 31, 2012.

The following table presents the activity for the restricted stock program under the 2009 Employee Restricted Stock Plan for the periods ended March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011.

Number of Shares

Grant Price Per Share

Weighted Average
Grant Price

Outstanding at December 31, 2010

—

Granted

79,800

7.99-11.53

8.48

Cancelled

(132

)

7.99

Vested ⁽¹⁾

—

Outstanding at December 31, 2011

79,668

7.99-11.53

8.48

Granted

92,957

11.08

Cancelled

(17

)

11.53

Vested⁽¹⁾

(375

)

7.99

Outstanding at March 31, 2012⁽²⁾

172,233

7.99-11.53

9.88

(1)	The aggregate fair value of the restricted stock vested was $4,000 and $0 for the 2012 and 2011 first quarters.

(2)	The aggregate fair value of the restricted stock was $1,922,000 as of March 31, 2012.

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The following table presents the activity for the unvested options outstanding under the plan for the quarter ended March 31, 2012.


	Number of Options		Exercise Price Per Share		Weighted Average Exercise Price
Outstanding at December 31, 2011		68,556	$	7.17-8.21	$	7.89
Granted		5,000		11.53		11.53
Cancelled		—		—		—
Vested		—		—		—

Outstanding at March 31, 2012		73,556	$	7.17-11.53	$	8.14

The intrinsic value of the options vested was $0 for the 2012 first quarter.

The following table summarizes information regarding options outstanding and options exercisable at March 31, 2012 under the 1996 and 2006 Stock Option Plans and the 1996 and 2006 Director Plans.


	Options Outstanding						Options Exercisable
			Weighted average						Weighted average
Range of Exercise Prices	Shares at March 31, 2012		Remaining contractual life in years		Exercise price		Shares at March 31, 2012		Remaining contractual life in years		Exercise price
$3.50-4.85		82,947		0.76	$	3.76		82,947		0.76	$	3.76
6.89-13.06		971,616		5.38		9.89		898,060		5.17		10.03

$3.50-13.06		1,054,563		5.01		9.40		981,007		4.80		9.51

The following table summarizes information regarding restricted stock outstanding at March 31, 2012 under the 2009 Employee Restricted Stock Plan.

Restricted Stock Outstanding

Weighted average

Range of Grant Prices

Shares at
March 31,
2012

Remaining
vesting period
in years

Grant price

$7.99-11.53

172,233

2.48

9.88

(6) SEGMENT REPORTING

We have one business segment, our lending and investing operations. This segment originates and services medallion, secured commercial, and consumer loans, and invests in both marketable and nonmarketable securities.

(7) NONINTEREST INCOME AND OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES

The major components of noninterest income were as follows:


	Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in thousands)	2012		2011
Prepayment fees	$	144	$	124
Late charges		86		96
Servicing fees		71		141
Other		34		48

Total noninterest income	$	335	$	409

Prepayment fees increased in the 2012 first quarter reflecting higher prepayment activities encouraged by lower interest rates. Servicing fees decreased in 2012 first quarter due to lower servicing and other fee income received from Medallion Bank.

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The major components of other operating expenses were as follows:


	Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in thousands)	2012		2011
Travel, meals, and entertainment	$	241	$	244
Miscellaneous taxes		94		118
Office expense		50		64
Investment and referral expense		45		49
Insurance		42		40
Bank charges		41		49
Directors’ fees		41		115
Depreciation and amortization		40		41
Telephone		38		45
Other expenses		134		133

Total other operating expenses	$	766	$	898

Miscellaneous taxes were lower in the 2012 first quarter due to higher franchise and excise taxes in the prior year. Directors’ fees decreased as a result of an accrual adjustment in the 2012 first quarter.

(8) SELECTED FINANCIAL RATIOS AND OTHER DATA

The following table provides selected financial ratios and other data:


	Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)	2012			2011
Net share data
Net asset value at the beginning of the period	$	9.68		$	9.35
Net investment income		0.09			0.16
Income tax (provision) benefit		—			—
Net realized losses on investments		(0.00	)		—
Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments		0.21			0.08

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations		0.30			0.24
Issuance of common stock		(0.08	)		(0.03	)
Repurchase of common stock		—			—
Distribution of net investment income		(0.20	)		(0.16	)
Distribution of net realized gains on investments		—			—
Other		0.01			0.01

Total increase (decrease) in net asset value		0.03			0.06

Net asset value at the end of the period ⁽¹⁾	$	9.71		$	9.41

Per share market value at beginning of period	$	11.38		$	8.20
Per share market value at end of period		11.16			8.79
Total return ⁽²⁾		(1	%)		37	%

Ratios/supplemental data
Total shareholders’ equity (net assets)	$	174,259		$	171,504
Average net assets		173,031			164,164
Total expense ratio ⁽³⁾ ⁽⁴⁾		15.31	%		17.70	%
Operating expenses to average net assets ⁽⁴⁾		7.76			9.05
Net investment income after income taxes to average net assets⁽⁴⁾		3.74			7.02

(1)	Includes $0.00 and $0.26 of undistributed net investment income per share and $0.00 and $0.00 of undistributed net realized gains per share as of March 31, 2012 and 2011.

(2)	Total return is calculated by dividing the change in market value of a share of common stock during the period, assuming the reinvestment of dividends on the payment date, by the per share market value at the beginning of the period.

(3)	Total expense ratio represents total expenses (interest expense, operating expenses, and income taxes) divided by average net assets.

(4)

In December 2010, MSC assumed our servicing obligations, and as a result, servicing fee income of $1,476 and $1,356 and operating expenses of $1,518 and $1,086, which formerly were the Company’s were now MSC’s for the quarters ended March 31, 2012 and 2011. Excluding the impact of the MSC amounts, the total expense ratio, operating expense ratio, and net investment income ratio would have been 19% and 20%, 11% and 12%, and 3.65% and 7.69%, for the first quarters of 2012 and 2011.

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(9) RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

In December 2011, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2011-11, “Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities.” ASU 2011-11 adds certain additional disclosure requirements about financial instruments and derivative instruments that are subject to offsetting and related arrangements. The new disclosures are required for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013, and interim periods within those periods. As the amendment impacts disclosures only, it will not have an effect on our financial condition or results of operation.

(10) RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Certain directors, officers, and shareholders of the Company are also directors and officers of its wholly-owned subsidiaries, MFC, MCI, FSVC, and Medallion Bank, as well as of certain portfolio investment companies. Officer salaries are set by the Board of Directors of the Company.

A member of the Board of Directors of the Company since 1996 is also of counsel in the Company’s primary law firm. Amounts paid to the law firm were $39,000 and $28,000 for the 2012 and 2011 first quarters.

At March 31, 2012, December 31, 2011, and March 31, 2011, the Company or MSC serviced $376,425,000, $370,068,000, and $350,882,000 of loans for Medallion Bank. Included in net investment income were amounts as described in the table below that were received from Medallion Bank for services rendered in originating and servicing loans, and also for reimbursement of certain expenses incurred on their behalf.

In December 2010, the Company assigned its servicing rights to the Medallion Bank portfolio to MSC, a wholly-owned unconsolidated portfolio investment. The costs of servicing are allocated to MSC by the Company, and the servicing fee income is billed and collected from Medallion Bank by MSC. As a result, in the 2012 and 2011 first quarters, $1,476,000 and $1,356,000 of servicing fee income was earned by MSC.

The following table summarizes is the net revenues received from Medallion Bank.


	Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in thousands)	2012		2011
Loan origination fees	$	115	$	255
Reimbursement of operating expenses		71		61
Servicing fees		5		5
Interest income		—		—

Total other income	$	191	$	321

SPAC

Included in investments in controlled subsidiaries at December 31, 2009 was $6,961,000 of investments in and loans to a special purpose acquisition company, Sports Properties Acquisition Corp. (the SPAC), 18%-owned by the Company, which consummated its initial public offering (IPO) in January 2008. Immediately prior to the IPO, the Company purchased warrants for $5,900,000 from the SPAC in a private placement which would have allowed it to acquire 5,900,000 additional shares of common stock in the future under various conditions and restrictions. The SPAC was unable to consummate an approved business combination within 24 months of the IPO, as a result, the Company’s entire investment in the SPAC became worthless in January 2010, and was therefore fully reserved for with a $6,961,000 charge to unrealized depreciation during the year ended December 31, 2009, and was fully written off to realized losses in the 2010 first quarter. All of the assets of the SPAC have been used to repay the public stockholders.

The Company had entered into a consulting agreement with ProEminent Sports, whose principal acted as a consultant to the Company for sports related investments and, included within the scope of his duties, also provided services to the SPAC, including serving as its Chief Executive Officer, and assisting generally with the SPAC’s offering and business combination. The Company had paid ProEminent Sports a monthly fee of $20,000, which during 2009 was reduced to $10,000, and then $0. The Company had previously entered into a consulting agreement with GamePlan, LLC which was terminated as of June 1, 2008, when the SPAC entered into its own consulting agreement with GamePlan, LLC. The Company had paid GamePlan, LLC a monthly fee of $10,000.

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The Company had agreed to indemnify the SPAC in the event of the SPAC’s liquidation for all claims of any vendors, service providers, or other entities that are owed money by the SPAC for services rendered or contracted for, or for products sold to the SPAC, including claims of any prospective acquisition targets. At December 31, 2009, the SPAC’s liabilities exceeded its cash on hand by $1,581,000. The SPAC negotiated these liabilities downwards, and obtained forbearance from those associated with a failed deal, and during 2010, $1,292,000 of the expenses were paid, $310,000 were forgiven, and there were no remaining claims outstanding.

Certain of the Company’s officers and directors also served as officers and directors of the SPAC, and in that role entered into agreements with the SPAC and its underwriter(s) to present to the SPAC, prior to presentation to any other person or entity, opportunities to acquire entities, until the earlier of the SPAC’s consummation of a business combination, the SPAC’s liquidation, or until such time as they ceased to be an officer or director of the SPAC. The Company entered into a similar agreement.

SPAC 2

Included in deferred costs in other assets at December 31, 2009 was $759,000 of investments in and loans to a special purpose acquisition company, National Security Solutions, Inc. (SPAC 2), 74%-owned by the Company, which was in organization prior to registration with the SEC to register units for sale in an initial public offering. As a result of the market conditions which led to the failure of the SPAC, it was determined to cease activities related to SPAC 2, and as a result, the investment was fully reserved for with a $759,000 charge to unrealized depreciation during the year ended December 31, 2009, and was fully written off to realized losses in 2010. In addition, the Company had additional realized losses of $20,000 in 2010.

(11) FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

FASB ASC Topic 825, “Financial Instruments,” requires disclosure of fair value information about certain financial instruments, whether assets, liabilities, or off-balance-sheet commitments, if practicable. The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instrument. Fair value estimates that were derived from broker quotes cannot be substantiated by comparison to independent markets and, in many cases, could not be realized in immediate settlement of the instrument.

(a) Investments - The Company’s investments are recorded at the estimated fair value of such investments.

(b) Floating rate borrowings - Due to the short-term nature of these instruments, the carrying amount approximates fair value.

(c) Commitments to extend credit - The fair value of commitments to extend credit is estimated using the fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements, taking into account the remaining terms of the agreements and present creditworthiness of the counter parties. For fixed rate loan commitments, fair value also includes a consideration of the difference between the current levels of interest rates and the committed rates. At March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the estimated fair value of these off-balance-sheet instruments was not material.

(d) Fixed rate borrowings - The fair value of the debentures payable to the SBA is estimated based on current market interest rates for similar debt.

March 31, 2012

December 31, 2011

(Dollars in thousands)

Carrying
Amount

Fair Value

Carrying
Amount

Fair Value

Financial assets

Investments

440,867

451,835

Cash

24,566

29,352

Accrued interest receivable

1,089

1,120

Financial liabilities

Funds borrowed

343,520

357,779

Accrued interest payable

764

1,708

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(12) FAIR VALUE OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

The Company follows the provisions of FASB ASC Topic 820, which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, establishes a fair value hierarchy based on the quality of inputs used to measure fair value, and enhances disclosure requirements for fair value measurements. The Company accounts for substantially all of its financial instruments at fair value or considers fair value in its measurement, in accordance with the accounting guidance for investment companies. See Note 2 sections “Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities” and “Investment Valuation” for a description of our valuation methodology which is unchanged during 2012.

In accordance with FASB ASC Topic 820, the Company has categorized its financial instruments, based on the priority of the inputs to the valuation technique, into a three-level fair value hierarchy. The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (level 1) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (level 3). Our assessment and classification of an investment within a level can change over time based upon maturity or liquidity of the investment and would be reflected at the beginning of the quarter in which the change occurred.

As required by FASB ASC Topic 820, when the inputs used to measure fair value fall within different levels of the hierarchy, the level within which the fair value measurement is categorized is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. For example, a level 3 fair value measurement may include inputs that are observable (level 1 and 2) and unobservable (level 3). Therefore gains and losses for such assets and liabilities categorized within the level 3 table below may include changes in fair value that are attributable to both observable inputs (level 1 and 2) and unobservable inputs (level 3).

Financial assets and liabilities recorded on the consolidated balance sheets are categorized based on the inputs to the valuation techniques as follows:

Level 1. Financial assets and liabilities whose values are based on unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in an active market that the Company has the ability to access (examples include active exchange-traded equity securities, exchange-traded derivatives, most US Government and agency securities, and certain other sovereign government obligations).

Level 2. Financial assets and liabilities whose values are based on quoted prices in markets that are not active or model inputs that are observable either directly or indirectly for substantially the full term of the asset or liability. Level 2 inputs include the following:

Quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets (for example, restricted stock);

Quoted price for identical or similar assets or liabilities in non-active markets (for example, corporate and municipal bonds, which trade infrequently);

Pricing models whose inputs are observable for substantially the full term of the asset or liability (examples include most over-the-counter derivatives, including interest rate and currency swaps); and

Pricing models whose inputs are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data through correlation or other means for substantially the full term of the asset or liability (examples include certain residential and commercial mortgage-related assets, including loans, securities, and derivatives).

Level 3. Financial assets and liabilities whose values are based on prices or valuation techniques that require inputs that are both unobservable and significant to the overall fair value measurement. These inputs reflect management’s own assumptions about the assumptions a market participant would use in pricing the assets or liability (examples include certain private equity investments, certain residential and commercial mortgage-related assets (including loans, securities, and derivatives), and long-dated or complex derivatives including certain equity derivatives and long-dated options on gas and power).

A review of fair value hierarchy classification is conducted on a quarterly basis. Changes in the observability of valuation inputs may result in a reclassification for certain financial assets or liabilities. Reclassifications impacting level 3 of the fair value hierarchy are reported as transfers in/out of the level 3 category. During the quarter ended March 31, 2012, there have been no changes to the inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value ore the level in which they are classified.

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The following tables present Medallion’s fair value hierarchy for those assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011.


*March 31, 2012* (Dollars in thousands)	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Assets
Medallion loans	$	—	$	—	$	291,025	$	291,025
Commercial loans		—		—		56,111		56,111
Investment in Medallion Bank and other controlled subsidiaries		—		—		88,207		88,207
Equity investments		282		—		5,242		5,524
Other assets		—		45,679		—		45,679

*December 31, 2011* (Dollars in thousands)	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Assets
Medallion loans	$	—	$	—	$	307,167	$	307,167
Commercial loans		—		—		54,159		54,159
Investment in Medallion Bank and other controlled subsidiaries		—		—		85,932		85,932
Equity investments		231		—		4,346		4,577
Other assets		—		43,822		—		43,822

Included in level 3 investment in Medallion Bank and other controlled subsidiaries is the investment in Medallion Bank, MSC, and investments in start-up businesses engaged in media-buying consulting. Included in level 3 equity investments are unregistered shares of common stock in a publicly-held company, as well as certain private equity positions in non-marketable securities.

The following tables provide a summary of changes in fair value of Medallion’s level 3 financial assets and liabilities for the quarters ended March 31, 2012 and 2011.

(Dollars in thousands)

Medallion Loans

Commercial Loans

Investment in
Medallion Bank &
Other Controlled Subs

Equity
Investments

Other
Assets

December 31, 2011

307,167

54,159

85,932

4,346

—

Gains (losses) included in earnings

—

(652

)

3,900

146

—

Purchases, investments, and issuances

28,486

4,544

375

750

—

Sales, maturities, settlements, and distributions

(44,628

)

(1,940

)

(2,000

)

—

March 31, 2012

291,025

56,111

88,207

5,242

—

Amounts related to held assets⁽¹⁾

—

659

)

3,900

146

—

(1)	Total realized and unrealized gains (losses) included in income for the period which relate to assets held as of March 31, 2012.


(Dollars in thousands)	Medallion Loans			Commercial Loans			Investment in Medallion Bank & Other Controlled Subs			Equity Investments			Other Assets
December 31, 2010	$	323,126		$	76,866		$	78,735		$	4,509		$	—
Gains (losses) included in earnings		—			(533	)		2,646			311			—
Purchases, investments, and issuances		65,505			1,959			354			—			—
Sales, maturities, settlements, and distributions		(78,132	)		(3,886	)		(1,800	)		(135	)		—

March 31, 2011	$	310,499		$	74,406		$	79,935		$	4,685		$	—

Amounts related to held assets⁽¹⁾	$	—		($	533	)	$	2,646		$	316		$	—

(1)	Total realized and unrealized gains (losses) included in income for the period which relate to assets held as of March 31, 2011.

(13) SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

We have evaluated subsequent events that have occurred through May 7, 2012, the date of financial statement issuance.

On May 1, 2012, the Company extended the maturity of its revolving line of credit with New York Commercial Bank to May 1, 2013.

On April 26, 2012, the Company extended the maturity of its revolving line of credit with Bank Hapoalim to May 1, 2013.

On April 26, 2012, the Company’s board of directors declared a $0.21 per share common stock dividend, payable on May 25, 2012 to shareholders of record on May 15, 2012.

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Medallion Financial Corp.

Consolidated Summary Schedule of Investments

March 31, 2012


(Dollars in thousands)		Obligor Name/Interest Rate Range	Security Type (all restricted unless otherwise noted)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	# of Invest.		% of Net Assets			Interest Rate ⁽¹⁾			Original Cost of 2012 Acquisitions⁽⁵⁾		Cost ⁽⁴⁾		Fair Value
Medallion Loans
New York							484		123	%		4.52	%	$	27,387	$	214,858	$	214,985
		Lena Cab Corp ##	Term Loan	12/9/2011	12/09/15		1		2	%		3.60	%			$	3,752	$	3,745
		Sean Cab Corp ##	Term Loan	12/9/2011	12/08/15		1		2	%		3.60	%			$	3,752	$	3,745
		Real Cab Corp ##	Term Loan	7/20/2007	07/20/17		1		1	%		6.75	%			$	2,551	$	2,551
		Real Cab Corp	Term Loan	7/20/2007	07/20/17		1		*			6.75	%			$	350	$	350
		Sifnos, Van-Dim, Kitriani Incs ##	Term Loan	6/8/2010	06/07/15		1		1	%		5.25	%			$	2,577	$	2,572
		Cabbo Service Corp ##	Term Loan	9/7/2010	09/07/13		1		1	%		5.00	%			$	1,800	$	1,792
		Slo Cab Corp ##	Term Loan	7/20/2007	07/20/17		1		1	%		6.75	%			$	1,527	$	1,527
		Slo Cab Corp	Term Loan	7/20/2007	07/20/17		1		*			6.75	%			$	210	$	210
		Lety Cab Corp ##	Term Loan	10/21/2010	10/20/15		1		1	%		4.00	%			$	1,637	$	1,634
		Sandhu & Baath Inc/Note 2 Of 2 ##	Term Loan	5/10/2011	05/10/14		1		*			4.75	%			$	649	$	649
		Sandhu & Baath Inc/Note 1 Of 2 ##	Term Loan	5/10/2011	05/10/14		1		*			4.75	%			$	647	$	647
		Orys Trans Corp ##	Term Loan	9/26/2011	09/26/14		1		1	%		4.00	%			$	1,285	$	1,287
		Cafe Service Co Inc ##	Term Loan	11/9/2011	11/09/16		1		1	%		4.40	%			$	1,267	$	1,266
		Spurt Cab Corp ##	Term Loan	4/1/2011	10/01/13		1		1	%		4.75	%			$	1,255	$	1,257
		Bunty & Jyoti Inc ##	Term Loan	11/22/2011	11/22/14		1		1	%		4.25	%			$	1,256	$	1,255
		Sonu-Seema Corp ##	Term Loan	11/22/2011	11/22/14		1		1	%		4.25	%			$	1,256	$	1,255
		Januko Transit Inc ##	Term Loan	12/9/2011	12/09/15		1		1	%		3.60	%			$	1,251	$	1,250
		Nancy Transit Inc ##	Term Loan	4/6/2011	04/06/14		1		1	%		4.50	%			$	1,251	$	1,250
		Vichy Cab Corp ##	Term Loan	2/21/2012	02/21/15		1		1	%		4.50	%	$	1,250	$	1,250	$	1,249
		W Mit Trans Corp ##	Term Loan	3/22/2011	12/08/15		1		1	%		3.60	%			$	1,248	$	1,246
		Munkach Transit Inc ##	Term Loan	3/23/2011	12/08/15		1		1	%		3.60	%			$	1,248	$	1,246
		Mamkale Transit Inc ##	Term Loan	3/23/2011	12/08/15		1		1	%		3.60	%			$	1,248	$	1,246
		W. Vil Trans Corp ##	Term Loan	3/23/2011	12/08/15		1		1	%		3.60	%			$	1,248	$	1,246
		Sabrinush Transit Inc ##	Term Loan	3/23/2011	12/08/15		1		1	%		3.60	%			$	1,248	$	1,246
		Slate Cab Corp ##	Term Loan	3/23/2011	12/08/15		1		1	%		3.60	%			$	1,248	$	1,246
		Daf Cab Corp ##	Term Loan	3/23/2011	12/08/15		1		1	%		3.60	%			$	1,248	$	1,246
		Yankl Transit Inc ##	Term Loan	3/23/2011	12/08/15		1		1	%		3.60	%			$	1,248	$	1,246
		Brini Transit Inc ##	Term Loan	3/23/2011	12/08/15		1		1	%		3.60	%			$	1,248	$	1,246
		Sapphire Transit Inc ##	Term Loan	3/23/2011	12/08/15		1		1	%		3.60	%			$	1,248	$	1,246
		Fenway Cab Corp ##	Term Loan	3/23/2011	12/08/15		1		1	%		3.60	%			$	1,248	$	1,246
Various New York &&		2.36% to 14.00% ##	Term Loan	08/17/98 to 03/30/12	Matured to 09/10/23		454		99	%		4.58	%	$	26,137	$	171,607	$	171,788

Boston							54		9	%		6.49	%	$	1,516	$	15,097	$	15,131
		Chidi Trans Inc ##	Term Loan	11/17/2011	11/17/14		1		*			6.00	%			$	715	$	715
		Chidi Trans Inc ##	Term Loan	7/24/2008	07/24/13		1		*			7.00	%			$	558	$	557
Various Boston &&		3.25% to 9.66% ##	Term Loan	06/12/07 to 03/27/12	06/12/12 to 07/11/16		52		8	%		6.49	%	$	1,516	$	13,824	$	13,859

Cambridge		5.50% to 9.22% ##	Term loan	03/28/08 to 01/26/12	06/04/12 to 11/18/20		22		4	%		*6.57*	%	$	*296*	$	*6,433*	$	*6,443*

Chicago							120		19	%		5.51	%	$	15,395	$	33,217	$	33,337
		Cozy Cab Et Al ##	Term Loan	12/22/2011	12/22/14		1		2	%		5.50	%			$	3,426	$	3,421
		Sweetgrass Peach &Chadwick Cap ##	Term Loan	11/23/2011	11/23/14		1		1	%		5.75	%			$	1,515	$	1,514
Various Chicago &&		4.50% to 10.30% ##	Term loan	04/29/05 to 03/29/12	08/15/12 to 03/29/17		118		16	%		5.50	%	$	15,395	$	28,276	$	28,402

Newark &&		5.75% to 8.75% ##	Term loan	04/06/00 to 03/15/12	04/30/12 to 12/08/21		100		10	%		7.20	%	$	1,624	$	16,848	$	16,934
Other							20		2	%		6.46	%	$	224	$	4,186	$	4,195
Philadelphia		Dorit Matityahu ##	Term Loan	8/4/2011	08/04/14		1		1	%		6.25	%			$	2,175	$	2,172
Various Other &&		5.43% to 11.50% ##	Term loan	10/15/04 to 01/09/12	10/01/12 to 03/10/18		19		1	%		6.69	%	$	224	$	2,011	$	2,023


Total medallion loans ($231,655 pledged as collateral under borrowing arrangements)							800		167	%		4.97	%	$	46,442	$	290,639	$	291,025

Commercial Loans
Secured mezzanine (18% Minnesota, 16% Florida, 14% Oklahoma, 9% North Carolina, 7% Deleware, 7% California, 7% New York, 7% Wisconsin and 15% all other states) ⁽²⁾
Manufacturing (69% of the total)	+	Reel Power (capitalized interest of $86 per footnote 2)	Term loan	12/31/09	02/04/14		1		2	%		14.00	%			$	3,586	$	3,586
		Motion Tech (capitalized interest of $237 per footnote 2) (interest rate includes PIK interest of 6%)	Term loan	12/23/10	12/23/15		1		2	%		18.00	%			$	3,237	$	3,242
		Imperial Plastics (capitalized interest of $25 per footnote 2) (interest rate includes PIK interest of 3%)	Term loan	12/15/11	12/31/16		1		2	%		15.00	%			$	2,825	$	2,843
		Process Fab & (interest rate includes PIK interest of 8%)	Term loan	04/17/08	12/31/15		1		2	%		8.00	%			$	4,500	$	2,810
		Quaker Bakery (interest rate includes PIK interest of 5%)	Term loan	03/28/12	03/28/17		1		1	%		17.00	%	$	2,600	$	2,600	$	2,587
	+	PACA Foods	Term loan	12/31/10	12/31/15		1		1	%		12.00	%			$	1,500	$	1,500
	+	PACA Foods	Term loan	12/31/10	12/31/15		1		*			14.00	%			$	1,426	$	823
	+	Packaging Specialists (capitalized interest of $224 per footnote 2) (interest rate includes PIK interest of 6%)	Term loan	04/01/08	04/01/13		1		1	%		14.00	%			$	2,214	$	2,214
		Aeration & (capitalized interest of $81 per footnote 2) (interest rate includes PIK interest of 6%)	Term loan	12/31/10	06/30/16		1		1	%		18.00	%			$	2,416	$	2,190
		Dynamic Systems (capitalized interest of $92 per footnote 2) (interest rate includes PIK interest of 3.5%)	Term loan	12/23/10	12/23/17		1		1	%		15.50	%			$	2,092	$	2,092
		Orchard &	Term loan	03/10/99	Matured		1		1	%		13.00	%			$	1,390	$	1,390
	+	Various Other && (capitalized interest of $125 per footnote 2)	Term loan	12/15/04 to 03/31/06	03/31/13 to 12/15/12		2		1	%		12.37	%			$	1,737	$	1,734
Wholesale Trade (10% of the total)		Twin-Star (interest rate includes PIK interest of 1%)	Term loan	06/01/07	04/24/14		1		2	%		13.00	%			$	4,000	$	4,000
	+	Various Other &&	Term loan	03/31/08	03/31/13		1		*			14.00	%			$	2,484	$	101
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (9% of the total)		RPAC Racing (capitalized interest of $435 per footnote 2) (interest rate includes PIK interest of 10%)	Term loan	11/19/10	11/19/15		1		2	%		10.00	%			$	3,475	$	3,475
Administrative and Support Services (5% of the total)	+	Staff One & (interest rate includes PIK interest of 13%)	Term loan	06/30/08	12/31/13		1		1	%		13.00	%			$	3,306	$	1,851
	+	Staff One & (interest rate includes PIK interest of 13%)	Term loan	09/15/11	12/31/13		1		*			13.00	%			$	100	$	100
		Various Other && (capitalized interest of $275 per footnote 2) (interest rate includes PIK interest of 9%)	Term loan	01/14/05	Matured		1		*			19.00	%			$	5,070	$	0
Accommodation and Food Services (3% of the total)		Various Other &&	Term loan	6/30/00 to 11/05/10	10/01/15 to 11/05/15		3		1	%		9.86	%			$	3,419	$	1,369

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Medallion Financial Corp.

Consolidated Summary Schedule of Investments

March 31, 2012

(Dollars in thousands)

Obligor Name/Interest Rate Range

Security

Type (all

restricted

unless
otherwise

noted)

Acquisition

Date

Maturity

Date

# of
Invest.

% of
Net
Assets

Interest
Rate ⁽¹⁾

Original
Cost of 2012
Acquisitions⁽⁵⁾

Cost ⁽⁴⁾

Fair
Value

Health Care and Social Assistance (3% of the total)

Various Other &&

Termloan

06/28/07

06/30/17

7.00

1,351

1,051

Retail Trade (1% of the total)

Various Other &&

Term loan

06/30/00

10/01/15

10.00

718

342

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (0% of the total)

Various Other &&

Term loan

10/26/11

11/01/14

10.00

131

Total secured mezzanine (2)

13.61

2,600

53,577

39,431

Asset-based (64% New York, 25% New Jersey and 11% all other states)

Wholesale Trade (50% of the total)

Capitalsea, LLC ##

Revolving line of credit

11/07/05

11/07/12

4.50

2,022

1,988

Various Other

4.75% to 6.75% ##

Revolving line of credit

01/23/99

01/13/12

04/11/12 to 03/27/13

5.66

267

2,478

2,417

Transportation and Warehousing (15% of the total)

5.75% to 8.00% ##

Revolving line of credit

12/31/01

07/20/07

05/02/12 to 02/06/13

6.65

1,362

1,333

Manufacturing (10% of the total)

5.50% to 7.00% ##

Revolving line of credit

07/07/04

05/06/11

05/06/12 to 02/18/13

6.13

941

913

Retail Trade (8% of the total)

4.75% to 6.14% ##

Revolving line of credit

10/19/98

08/31/06

07/24/12 to 12/21/12

5.53

749

732

Finance and Insurance (8% of the total)

4.25% to 8.25%

Revolving line of credit

02/06/02

11/10/11

07/25/12 to 02/14/13

6.31

740

707

Construction (3% of the total)

5.75% to 6.00% ##

Revolving line of credit

06/29/99

07/20/99

06/29/12 to 07/20/12

5.84

278

274

Administrative and Support Services (3% of the total)

5.50% to 5.75%

Revolving line of credit

06/22/04

06/30/07

06/22/12 to 06/30/12

5.75

280

273

Accommodation and Food Services (2% of the total)

6.00%

Revolving line of credit

04/27/11

04/27/12

6.00

156

158

Health Care and Social Assistance (0% of the total)

5.75% ##

Revolving line of credit

10/02/07

10/02/12

5.75

Total asset-based ($5,410 pledged as collateral under borrowing arrangements)

5.65

267

9,024

8,804

Other secured commercial (75% New York, 23% New Jersey and 2% Illinois)

Accommodation and Food Services (48% of the total)

Dune Deck Owners Corp ##

Term loan

04/24/07

03/31/14

7.25

3,097

Various Other &&

8.50% to 12.50%

Term loan

05/25/05

12/23/08

06/25/12 to 07/29/14

10.22

707

706

Retail Trade (41% of the total)

0.00% to 12.00%

Term loan

09/13/06

03/15/12

09/16/12 to 03/15/17

9.38

1,035

3,480

3,197

Transportation and Warehousing (5% of the total)

5.65% to 6.50%

Term loan

06/08/09

01/20/12

05/26/12 to 11/22/13

5.84

250

385

394

Other Services (except Public Administration) (3% of the total)

5.50% to 6.50%

Term loan

01/16/04

05/02/09

01/16/14 to 05/02/14

5.95

271

272

Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (3% of the total)

4.75% to 6.00%

Term loan

04/22/99

04/01/10

04/01/15 to 09/01/15

5.21

216

211

Total other secured commercial loans ($3,097 pledged as collateral under borrowing arrangements)

8.25

1,285

8,156

7,877

Total commercial loans ($8,507 pledged as collateral under borrowing arrangements)⁽²⁾

105

11.98

4,152

70,757

56,111

Investment in Medallion Bank and other controlled subsidiaries

Commercial Banking

Medallion Bank **

100% of common stock

05/16/02

None

7.65

85,007

Real Estate

Medallion Hamptons Holding LLC

100% of membership interests

06/21/05

None

0.00

2,506

Various Other

12/20/04

1/5/11

None

0.00

694

Investment in Medallion Bank and other controlled subsidiaries, net

7.37

88,207

Equity investments

Appliance Recycler #

Appliance Recycling Centers of America, Inc. **

8.86% of common stock

09/10/98

None

0.00

2,012

Commercial Finance

Convergent Capital, Ltd

7% of limited partnership interest

07/20/07

None

0.00

1,094

1,214

NASCAR Race Team

Medallion MotorSports, LLC

75% of limited liability interest

11/24/10

None

0.00

454

Machinery Manufacturer

Reel Power International, Inc.

2% of common stock

08/04/08

None

0.00

318

Bakery

Quaker Bakery

03/28/12

None

0.00

359

Equipment Manufacturing

Aeration Industries International, LLC

5.25% of limited liability interest

12/31/10

None

0.00

365

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Medallion Financial Corp.

Consolidated Summary Schedule of Investments

March 31, 2012


(Dollars in thousands)		Obligor Name/ Interest Rate Range	Security Type (all restricted unless otherwise noted)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	# of Invest.		% of Net Assets			Interest Rate ⁽¹⁾			Original Cost of 2012 Acquisitions⁽⁵⁾		Cost ⁽⁴⁾		Fair Value
Various Other	**		*	12/5/02 to 12/30/10	None		5		1	%		3.35	%	$	1,109	$	1,991	$	1,167

Equity investments, net							11		3	%		1.46	%	$	1,109	$	4,581	$	5,524

Investment securities

Investment securities, net							0		0	%		0.00	%	$	0	$	0	$	0

Net Investments ($240,162 pledged as collateral under borrowing arrangements)⁽³⁾							921		253	%		6.49	%	$	51,703	$	454,184	$	440,867

(1)	Represents the actual or weighted average interest or dividend rate of the respective security or portfolio as of the date indicated. Investments without an interest rate or with a rate of 0.00% are considered non-income producing.

(2)	Included in secured mezzanine commercial loans was $2,158 of interest income capitalized into the outstanding investment balances, in accordance with the terms of the investment contract.

(3)	The ratio of restricted securities fair value to net assets is 252%.

(4)	Gross unrealized appreciation, gross unrealized depreciation, and net appreciation for federal income tax purposes totalled $34,119, $23,771 and $10,348, respectively . The tax cost of investments was $430,519.

(5)	For revolving lines of credit the amount shown is the cost at March 31, 2012.

*	Less than 1.0%

**	Not an eligible portfolio company as such term is defined in Section 2(a)(46) of the 1940 Act. The percentage value of all non-eligible portfolio companies to total assets of Medallion Financial on an unconsolidated basis was up to 27% and up to 16% on a consolidated basis.

&	Loan is on nonaccrual status, or past due on contractual payments, and is therefore considered non-income producing.

&&	Some or all of the securities are non-income producing as per & above.

#	Publicly traded but sales subject to applicable Rule 144 limitations.

##	Pledged as collateral under borrowing arrangements.

+	Includes various warrants, all of which have a cost and fair value of zero at March 31, 2012.

The Summary Schedule of Investments does not reflect the Company’s complete portfolio holdings. It includes the Company’s 50 largest holdings and each investment of any issuer that exceeds 1% of the Company’s net assets. “Various Other” represent all issues not required to be disclosed under the rules adopted by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Footnotes above may apply to securities that are included in “Various Other”. For further detail, the complete schedule of portfolio holdings is available (i) without charge, upon request, by calling (877) MEDALLION; and (ii) on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

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Medallion Financial Corp.

Consolidated Summary Schedule of Investments

December 31, 2011



*(Dollars in thousands)*	Obligor Name/Interest Rate Range	Security Type (all restricted unless otherwise noted)		Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	# of Invest.		% of Net Assets			Interest Rate ⁽¹⁾			Original Cost of 2011 Acquisitions⁽⁵⁾		Cost ⁽⁴⁾		Fair Value
Medallion Loans
New York							502		133	%		4.66	%	$	154,686	$	227,426	$	227,480
	Sean Cab Corp ##		Term loan	12/9/2011	12/08/15		1		2	%		3.60	%	$	3,774	$	3,775	$	3,770
	Lena Cab Corp ##		Term loan	12/9/2011	12/09/15		1		2	%		3.60	%	$	3,774	$	3,775	$	3,770
	Sifnos, Van-Dim, Kitriani Incs ##		Term loan	6/8/2010	06/07/15		1		2	%		5.25	%			$	2,611	$	2,607
	Real Cab Corp ##		Term loan	7/20/2007	07/20/17		1		1	%		6.75	%			$	2,546	$	2,541
	Cabbo Service Corp ##		Term loan	9/7/2010	09/07/13		1		1	%		5.00	%			$	1,801	$	1,792
	Lety Cab Corp ##		Term loan	10/21/2010	10/20/15		1		1	%		4.00	%			$	1,647	$	1,645
	Slo Cab Corp ##		Term loan	7/20/2007	07/20/17		1		1	%		6.75	%			$	1,528	$	1,524
	Sandhu & Baath Inc ##		Term loan	5/10/2011	05/10/14		1		1	%		4.75	%	$	1,320	$	1,303	$	1,304
	Orys Trans Corp ##		Term loan	9/26/2011	09/26/14		1		1	%		4.00	%	$	1,300	$	1,296	$	1,296
	Cafe Service Co Inc ##		Term loan	11/9/2011	11/09/16		1		1	%		4.40	%	$	1,275	$	1,274	$	1,274
	Bunty & Jyoti Inc ##		Term loan	11/22/2011	11/22/14		1		1	%		4.25	%	$	1,264	$	1,263	$	1,263
	Sonu-Seema Corp ##		Term loan	11/22/2011	11/22/14		1		1	%		4.25	%	$	1,264	$	1,263	$	1,263
	Spurt Cab Corp ##		Term loan	4/1/2011	10/01/13		1		1	%		4.75	%	$	1,275	$	1,258	$	1,261
	Januko Transit Inc ##		Term loan	12/9/2011	12/09/15		1		1	%		3.60	%	$	1,258	$	1,258	$	1,258
	Nancy Transit Inc ##		Term loan	4/6/2011	04/06/14		1		1	%		4.50	%	$	1,275	$	1,258	$	1,257
	Fenway Cab Corp ##		Term loan	3/23/2011	12/08/15		1		1	%		3.60	%	$	1,275	$	1,256	$	1,255
	Slate Cab Corp ##		Term loan	3/23/2011	12/08/15		1		1	%		3.60	%	$	1,275	$	1,256	$	1,255
	Yankl Transit Inc ##		Term loan	3/23/2011	12/08/15		1		1	%		3.60	%	$	1,275	$	1,256	$	1,255
	Munkach Transit Inc ##		Term loan	3/23/2011	12/08/15		1		1	%		3.60	%	$	1,275	$	1,256	$	1,255
	Sapphire Transit Inc ##		Term loan	3/23/2011	12/08/15		1		1	%		3.60	%	$	1,275	$	1,256	$	1,255
	W Mit Trans Corp ##		Term loan	3/23/2011	12/08/15		1		1	%		3.60	%	$	1,275	$	1,256	$	1,255
	Brini Transit Inc ##		Term loan	3/23/2011	12/08/15		1		1	%		3.60	%	$	1,275	$	1,256	$	1,255
	Daf Cab Corp ##		Term loan	3/23/2011	12/08/15		1		1	%		3.60	%	$	1,275	$	1,256	$	1,255
	W. Vil Trans Corp ##		Term loan	3/22/2011	12/08/15		1		1	%		3.60	%	$	1,275	$	1,256	$	1,255
	Sabrinush Transit Inc ##		Term loan	3/23/2011	12/08/15		1		1	%		3.60	%	$	1,275	$	1,256	$	1,255
	Mamkale Transit Inc ##		Term loan	3/23/2011	12/08/15		1		1	%		3.60	%	$	1,275	$	1,256	$	1,255
	New Direction Cab Corp ##		Term loan	11/18/2011	11/18/14		1		1	%		4.00	%	$	1,200	$	1,195	$	1,200
	Ride Yellow Llc ##		Term loan	1/14/2011	02/15/16		1		1	%		4.88	%	$	1,200	$	1,200	$	1,200
	Hoyt Cab Corp ##		Term loan	2/18/2011	02/18/14		1		1	%		4.50	%	$	1,200	$	1,200	$	1,200
Various New York &&	2.67% to 14.00% ##			8/17/98 to 12/23/2011	12/6/11 to 9/10/2023		473		106	%		4.75	%	$	119,282	$	182,159	$	182,250
Boston &&	3.25% to 9.66% ##		Term loan	6/12/07 to 11/17/2011	06/12/12 to 07/11/16		59		10	%		6.56	%	$	7,118	$	16,955	$	17,012
Cambridge	5.50% to 9.22% ##		Term loan	3/28/08 to 11/23/11	03/19/12 to 11/18/20		21		4	%		6.62	%	$	1,405	$	6,179	$	6,198
Chicago							136		20	%		5.79	%	$	35,709	$	34,200	$	34,352
	Cozy Cab et al ##		Term loan	12/22/2011	12/22/14		1		2	%		5.50	%	$	3,031	$	3,031	$	2,999
	Sweetgrass Peach & Chadwick Cap ##		Term loan	11/23/2011	11/23/14		1		1	%		5.75	%	$	1,530	$	1,525	$	1,527
Various Chicago	5.00% to 10.30% ##		Term loan	4/29/05 to 12/16/2011	03/10/12 to 12/16/16		134		17	%		5.82	%	$	31,148	$	29,644	$	29,825
Newark &&	6.00% to 9.00% ##		Term loan	4/6/00 to 12/8/2011	01/11/12 to 12/08/21		109		10	%		7.38	%	$	6,009	$	17,693	$	17,790
Other							21		3	%		6.54	%	$	2,930	$	4,318	$	4,335
Philadelphia	Dorit Matityahu ##		Term loan	8/4/2011	08/04/14		1		1	%		6.25	%	$	2,209	$	2,187	$	2,189
Various Other &&	5.43% to 11.50% ##		Term loan	10/15/04 to 9/22/11	02/15/12 to 3/10/2018		20		1	%		6.84	%	$	721	$	2,131	$	2,147

Total medallion loans ($243,057 pledged as collateral under borrowing arrangements)							848		179	%		5.11	%	$	207,858	$	306,771	$	307,167

Commercial Loans
Secured mezzanine (18% Florida, 14% Minnesota, 14% Oklahoma, 10% Indiana, 9% California, 7% Texas and 28% all other states) ⁽²⁾
Manufacturing
+	Reel Power (capitalized interest of $86 per footnote 2) (interest rate includes PIK interest of 2%)		Term loan	08/04/08	02/04/14		1		2	%		14.00	%			$	3,586	$	3,586
	Process Fab (capitalized interest of $384 per footnote 2) & (interest rate includes PIK interest of 3%)		Term loan	04/17/08	04/17/15		1		2	%		14.00	%			$	4,884	$	3,358
	Motion Tech (capitalized interest of $189 per footnote 2) (interest rate includes PIK interest of 6%)		Term loan	12/23/10	12/23/15		1		2	%		18.00	%			$	3,189	$	3,195
	Imperial (capitalized interest of $4 per footnote 2) (interest rate includes PIK interest of 3%)		Term loan	12/15/11	12/31/16		1		2	%		15.00	%	$	2,800	$	2,804	$	2,823
+	Packaging Specialists (capitalized interest of $191 per footnote 2) (interest rate includes PIK interest of 6%)		Term loan	04/01/08	04/01/13		1		1	%		14.00	%			$	2,191	$	2,191
	Aeration (capitalized interest of $81 per footnote 2) & (interest rate includes PIK interest of 6%)		Term loan	12/31/10	06/30/16		1		1	%		18.00	%			$	2,416	$	2,190
	Dynamic Systems (capitalized interest of $74 per footnote 2) (interest rate includes PIK interest of 3.5%)		Term loan	12/23/10	12/23/17		1		1	%		15.50	%			$	2,074	$	2,074
+	PACA Foods		Term loan	12/31/10	12/31/15		1		1	%		14.00	%			$	1,500	$	1,499
+	PACA Foods		Term loan	12/31/10	12/31/15		1		1	%		12.00	%			$	1,500	$	1,499
	Orchard &		Term loan	03/10/99	Matured		1		1	%		13.00	%			$	1,420	$	1,220
+	Various Other – 12% to 13% (capitalized interest of $92 per footnote 2) && (interest rate includes PIK interest of 12%)		Term loan	12/15/04 to 10/2/06	03/01/12 to 03/31/13		3		1	%		12.34	%			$	1,896	$	1,891
Administrative and Support Services
	Staff One &		Term loan	06/30/08	12/31/13		1		1	%		13.00	%			$	3,306	$	1,850

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Medallion Financial Corp.

Consolidated Summary Schedule of Investments

December 31, 2011

(Dollars in thousands)

Obligor

Name/Interest Rate

Range

Security
Type (all
restricted
unless
otherwise
noted)

Acquisition
Date

Maturity
Date

# of
Invest.

% of
Net
Assets

Interest
Rate ⁽¹⁾

Original
Cost of 2011
Acquisitions⁽⁵⁾

Cost ⁽⁴⁾

Fair
Value

Staff One &

Term loan

09/15/11

12/31/13

13.00

100

Various Other (capitalized interest of $275 per footnote 2) && (interest rate includes PIK interest of 9%)

Term loan

01/14/05

Matured

19.00

5,070

Wholesale Trade

Twin-Star (interest rate includes PIK interest of 1%)

Term loan

06/01/07

04/24/14

13.00

4,000

Various Other &&

Term loan

03/31/08

03/31/13

16.00

2,484

101

Accommodation and Food Services

(capitalized interest of $386 per footnote 2) -- 9.25% to 10.00% & (interest rate includes PIK interest of 3.5%)

Term loan

12/22/94
to
11/5/10

10/1/15-
11/5/15

9.86

3,540

1,488

Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation

RPAC Racing (capitalized interest of $340 per footnote 2) (interest rate includes PIK interest of 10%)

Term loan

11/19/10

11/19/15

10.00

3,379

Health Care and Social Assistance

Various Other &&

Term loan

12/31/98

06/30/17

7.00

1,386

986

Retail Trade

(capitalized interest of $143 per footnote 2) && (interest rate includes PIK interest of 3.5%)

Term loan

09/23/97

10/01/15

10.00

752

376

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

Various Other &&

Term loan

10/26/11

11/02/14

10.00

150

145

Total secured mezzanine ⁽²⁾

14.04

3,050

51,622

37,851

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Medallion Financial Corp.

Consolidated Summary Schedule of Investments

December 31, 2011


*(Dollars in thousands)*	Obligor Name/Interest Rate Range	Security Type (all restricted unless otherwise noted)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	# of Invest.		% of Net Assets			Interest Rate ⁽¹⁾			Original Cost of 2011 Acquisitions⁽⁵⁾		Cost ⁽⁴⁾		Fair Value
Asset-based (82% New York, 13% New Jersey and 5% all other states)
Wholesale Trade
	Newburg Egg Corp. ##	Revolving line of credit	03/16/99	03/16/12		1		1	%		6.00	%			$	1,446	$	1,425
	Capitalsea, LLC ##	Revolving line of credit	11/07/05	11/07/12		1		1	%		4.50	%			$	1,349	$	1,320
Various Other	4.75% to 6.75% ##	Revolving line of credit	1/23/99 to 11/30/11	01/14/12 to 11/30/12		10		1	%		5.51	%	$	84	$	1,593	$	1,564
Transportation and Warehousing	5.75% to 8.00% ##	Revolving line of credit	12/31/01 to 7/20/07	02/06/12 to 12/31/12		5		1	%		6.51	%			$	1,885	$	1,846
Finance and Insurance	4.25% to 8.25%	Revolving line of credit	2/6/02 to 11/10/11	02/06/12 to 11/10/12		6		*			6.28	%	$	38	$	718	$	687
Construction	5.75 % to 6.00% ##	Revolving line of credit	6/29/99 to 7/20/99	06/29/12 to 07/20/12		2		*			5.77	%			$	666	$	656
Retail Trade	4.75% to 6.11% ##	Revolving line of credit	10/19/98 to 8/31/06	07/24/12 to 12/21/12		5		*			5.45	%			$	649	$	630
Administrative and Support Services	5.50% to 5.75%	Revolving line of credit	6/22/04 to 6/30/07	06/22/12 to 06/30/12		2		*			5.59	%			$	387	$	372
Manufacturing	5.50% to 7.00% ##	Revolving line of credit	7/7/04 to 5/6/11	02/18/12 to 11/29/12		7		*			6.55	%	$	34	$	348	$	329
Health Care and Social Assistance	5.75% to 6.00% ##	Revolving line of credit	10/2/07 to 12/1/10	10/02/12 to 12/01/12		2		*			5.83	%			$	289	$	275
Accommodation and Food Services	6.00%	Revolving line of credit	04/27/11	04/27/12		1		*			6.00	%	$	51	$	57	$	60

Total asset-based ($6,506 pledged as collateral under borrowing arrangements)						42		5	%		5.77	%	$	207	$	9,388	$	9,165

Other secured commercial (83% New York, 15% New Jersey and 2% Illinois)
Accommodation and Food Services
	Dune Deck Owners Corp ##	Term loan	04/24/07	03/31/14		1		2	%		7.25	%			$	3,097	$	3,097
Various Other	8.50% to 12.50%	Term loan	5/25/2005 to 12/23/08	06/25/12 to 07/29/14		5		*			10.21	%			$	741	$	739
Retail Trade	0.00% to 12.00% &&	Term loan	9/13/06 to 8/4/11	01/13/12 to 08/09/16		12		1	%		9.31	%	$	2,045	$	2,536	$	2,263
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation	6.5% &&	Term loan	01/24/07	05/28/15		1		*			6.50	%			$	390	$	265
Other Services (except Public Administration)	5.50% to 6.50%	Term loan	1/16/04 to 5/2/09	01/16/14 to 05/02/14		2		*			5.96	%			$	282	$	283
Transportation and Warehousing	6.00% to 6.50%	Term loan	6/8/09 to 12/8/10	01/12/12 to 11/22/13		15		*			6.05	%			$	276	$	285
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing	5.50% to 6.00%	Term loan	4/22/99 to 4/1/10	04/01/15 to 09/01/15		2		*			5.68	%			$	217	$	211

Total other secured commercial loans ($3,097 pledged as collateral under borrowing arrangements)						38		4	%		8.06	%	$	2,045	$	7,539	$	7,143

Total commercial loans ($9,603 pledged as collateral under borrowing arrangements)⁽²⁾						105		32	%		12.25	%	$	5,303	$	68,549	$	54,159

Investment in Medallion Bank and other controlled subsidiaries
Commercial Banking	Medallion Bank**	100% of common stock	05/16/02	None		1		48	%		6.58	%			$	82,852	$	82,852
Real Estate	Medallion Hamptons Holding LLC	100% of membership interests	06/21/05	None		1		1	%		0.00	%			$	2,436	$	2,436
Various Other			12/20/04 to 1/5/11	None		3		*			0.00	%			$	644	$	644

Investment in Medallion Bank and other controlled subsidiaries, net						5		50	%		6.40	%			$	85,932	$	85,932

Equity investments
Appliance Recycler #	Appliance Recycling Centers of America, Inc.**	8% of common stock	09/10/98	None		1		1	%		0.00	%			$	0	$	2,225
Commercial Finance	Convergent Capital, Ltd	7% of limited partnership interest	07/20/07	None		1		1	%		0.00	%			$	1,094	$	1,214
NASCAR Race Team	RPAC Racing	30.6% of limited liability interest	11/19/10	None		1		*			0.00	%			$	454	$	454
Machinery Manufacturer +	Reel Power International, Inc.	2% of common stock	08/04/08	None		1		*			0.00	%			$	318	$	318
Equipment Manufacturing	Aeration Industries International, LLC	5.25% of limited liability interest	12/31/10	None		1		*			0.00	%			$	365	$	0
Various Other			12/5/02 to 11/1/10	None		4		*			6.65	%			$	1,241	$	366

Equity investments, net						9		3	%		2.26	%			$	3,472	$	4,577

Investment securities

Investment securities, net						0		0	%		0.00	%			$	0	$	0

Net Investments ($252,660 pledged as collateral under borrowing arrangements)⁽³⁾						967		263	%		6.36	%	$	213,159	$	464,724	$	451,835

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(1)		Represents the actual or weighted average interest or dividend rate of the respective security or portfolio as of the date indicated.
		Investments without an interest rate or with a rate of 0.00% are considered non-income producing.
(2)		Included in secured mezzanine commercial loans was $2,246 of interest income capitalized into the outstanding investment
		balances, in accordance with the terms of the investment contract.
(3)		The ratio of restricted securities fair value to net assets is 262%.
(4)		Gross unrealized appreciation, gross unrealized depreciation, and net depreciation for federal income tax purposes totaled
		$2,345, $15,538, and $13,193, respectively. The tax cost of investments was $436,120.
(5)		For revolving lines of credit the amount shown is the cost at December 31, 2011.
*		Less than 1.0%
**		Not an eligible portfolio company as such term is defined in Section 2(a)(46) of the 1940 Act. The percentage value of all non-eligible portfolio companies to total assets of Medallion Financial on an unconsolidated basis was up to 27% and up to 16% on a consolidated basis.
&		Loan is on nonaccrual status, or past due on contractual payments, and is therefore considered non-income producing.
&&		Some or all of the securities are non-income producing as per & above.
#		Publicly traded but sales subject to applicable Rule 144 limitations.
##		Pledged as collateral under borrowing arrangements.
+		Includes various warrants, all of which have a cost and fair value of zero at December 31, 2011

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Medallion Financial Corp.

Consolidated Schedule of Investments In and Advances to Affiliates

As of and for the quarter ended March 31, 2012

(Dollars in thousands)


Name of issuer and title of issue⁽²⁾	Number of shares (all restricted unless otherwise noted)	Equity in net profit and (loss) for the period			Amount of dividends or interest ⁽¹⁾		Value as of 3/31/12
Medallion Bank - common stock	1,000,000 shares - 100% of common stock	$	4,059		$	2,000	$	85,006
Medallion Hamptons Holding LLC - membership interest	100% of membership interest		—			—		2,506
Medallion Servicing Corp. - common stock	1,000 shares - 100% of common stock		(71	)		—		566
Generation Outdoor, Inc. - common stock	1,000 shares - 100% of common stock		27			6		92
Medallion Sports Media, Inc. - common stock	1,000 shares - 100% of common stock		(115	)		—		37

Total investments in Medallion Bank and other controlled subsidiaries		$	3,900		$	2,006	$	88,207

Appliance Recycling Centers of America Inc - common stock	8% of common stock	$	—		$	—	$	2,012
FNBNY, Inc.	75,000 shares class A common stock		—			—		750
RPAC Racing, LLC - membership interest	30% of membership interest		—			—		454
Quaker Bakery Brands, Inc.	360 shares – preferred stock		—			—		358
Summit Medical, Inc - common stock	9.25% of common stock		—			—		135
Aeration Industries International LLC - membership interest	5.25% of membership interest		—			—		—
On Top - ownership share	12% of ownership shares		—			—		—
Equity investments other than in investments in and advances to affiliates			—			—		1,815

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Name of issuer and title of issue⁽²⁾

Number of shares (all restricted
unless otherwise noted)

Equity in net profit
and (loss) for the
period

Amount of dividends
or
interest ⁽¹⁾

Value as of 3/31/12

Total equity investments

—

5,524

Total investments in Medallion Bank and other controlled subsidiaries and equity investments

3,900

2,006

93,731

Other interest and dividend income other than from investments in and advances to affiliates

Total dividend and interest income on short term investments

2,018

Total investments in and advances to affiliates

91,916

Other equity investments other than in investments in and advances to affiliates

1,815

Total investments in Medallion Bank and other controlled subsidiaries and equity investments

93,731

(1)	Investments with an amount of 0 are considered non-income producing.

(2)	The table below provides a recap of the changes in the investment in the respective issuers for 2012.

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(Dollars in thousands)	Value as of 1/1/12		Gross Additions / Investments		Gross Reductions / Distributions		Net equity earnings in profit and loss, unrealized appreciation and depreciation			Value as of 3/31/12
Medallion Bank - common stock	$	82,852	$	95	$	2,000	$	4,059		$	85,006
Medallion Hamptons Holding LLC - membership interest		2,436		70		—		—			2,506
Medallion Servicing Corp. - common stock		577		60		—		(71	)		566
Generation Outdoor, Inc. - common stock		65		—		—		27			92
Medallion Sports Media, Inc. - common stock		2		150		—		(115	)		37
Appliance Recycling Centers of America Inc - common stock		2,225		—		—		(213	)		2,012
FNBNY, Inc.		—		750		—		—			750
Quaker Bakery Brands, Inc.		—		—		—		358			358

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Medallion Financial Corp.

Consolidated Schedule of Investments In and Advances to Affiliates

As of and for the year ended December 31, 2011

(Dollars in thousands)


Name of issuer and title of issue⁽²⁾	Number of share (all restricted unless otherwise noted)	Equity in net profit and (loss) for the period			Amount of dividends or interest ⁽¹⁾		Value as of 12/31/11
Medallion Bank - common stock	1,000,000 shares - 100% of common stock	$	14,640		$	5,500	$	82,852
Medallion Hamptons Holding LLC - membership interest	100% of membership interest		(1,389	)		0		2,436
Medallion Servicing Corp. - common stock	1,000 shares - 100% of common stock		(197	)		0		577
Generation Outdoor, Inc. - common stock	1,000 shares - 100% of common stock		545			64		65
Medallion Sports Media, Inc. - common stock	1,000 shares - 100% of common stock		(431	)		0		2

Total investments in Medallion Bank and other controlled subsidiaries		$	13,168		$	5,564	$	85,932

Appliance Recycling Centers of America Inc - common stock	8% of common stock	$	0		$	0	$	2,225
RPAC Racing, LLC - membership interest	30% of membership interest		0			0		454
Summit Medical, Inc - common stock	9.25% of common stock		0			0		135
Aeration Industries International LLC - membership interest	5.25% of membership interest		0			0		0
On Top - ownership share	12% of ownership shares		0			0		0
Equity investments other than in investments in and advances to affiliates			—			—		1,763

Total equity investments		$	0		$	0	$	4,577

Total investments in Medallion Bank and other controlled subsidiaries and equity investments		$	13,168		$	5,564	$	90,509

Other interest and dividend income other than from investments in and advances to affiliates						42

Total dividend and interest income on short term investments					$	5,606

Total investments in and advances to affiliates							$	88,746
Other equity investments other than in investments in and advances to affiliates								1,763

Total investments in Medallion Bank and other controlled subsidiaries and equity investments							$	90,509

(1)	Investments with an amount of 0 are considered non-income producing.

(2)	The table below provides a recap of the changes in the investment in the respective issuers for 2011.

Value as of 1/1/11

Gross Additions /
Investments

Gross Reductions /
Distributions

Net equity earnings
in profit and loss,
unrealized
appreciation and
depreciation

Value as of 12/31/11

(Dollars in thousands)

Medallion Bank - common stock

74,008

704

6,500

14,640

82,852

Medallion Hamptons Holding LLC - membership interest

3,650

175

(1,389

)

2,436

Medallion Servicing Corp. - common stock

741

(197

)

577

Generation Outdoor, Inc. - common stock

1,044

1,381

2,905

545

Medallion Sports Media, Inc. - common stock

433

(431

)

Appliance Recycling Centers of America Inc - common stock

1,389

836

2,225

Summit Medical, Inc - common stock

135

135

Aeration Industries International LLC - membership interest

500

—

135

(365

)

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

GENERAL

We are a specialty finance company that has a leading position in originating, acquiring, and servicing loans that finance taxicab medallions and various types of commercial businesses. A wholly-owned portfolio company of ours, Medallion Bank, also originates consumer loans for the purchase of recreational vehicles, boats, motorcycles, and trailers. Since 1996, the year in which we became a public company, we have increased our taxicab medallion loan portfolio at a compound annual growth rate of 5%, and our commercial loan portfolio at a compound annual growth rate of 2% (10% and 8% on a managed basis when combined with Medallion Bank). Since Medallion Bank acquired a consumer loan portfolio and began originating consumer loans in 2004, it has increased its consumer loan portfolio at a compound annual growth rate of 11%. Total assets under our management and the management of our unconsolidated wholly-owned subsidiaries, which includes assets serviced for third party investors, were $1,134,348,000 as of March 31, 2012, and $1,141,806,000 and $1,118,773,000 as of December 31, 2011 and March 31, 2011, and have grown at a compound annual growth rate of 12% from $215,000,000 at the end of 1996.

Our loan-related earnings depend primarily on our level of net interest income. Net interest income is the difference between the total yield on our loan portfolio and the average cost of borrowed funds. We fund our operations through a wide variety of interest-bearing sources, such as revolving bank facilities, bank certificates of deposit issued to customers, debentures issued to and guaranteed by the SBA, and bank term debt. Net interest income fluctuates with changes in the yield on our loan portfolio and changes in the cost of borrowed funds, as well as changes in the amount of interest-bearing assets and interest-bearing liabilities held by us. Net interest income is also affected by economic, regulatory, and competitive factors that influence interest rates, loan demand, and the availability of funding to finance our lending activities. We, like other financial institutions, are subject to interest rate risk to the degree that our interest-earning assets reprice on a different basis than our interest-bearing liabilities.

We also provide debt, mezzanine, and equity investment capital to companies in a variety of industries, consistent with our investment objectives. These investments may be venture capital style investments which may not be fully collateralized. Medallion Capital’s investments are typically in the form of secured debt instruments with fixed interest rates accompanied by warrants to purchase an equity interest for a nominal exercise price (such warrants are included in equity investments on the consolidated balance sheets). Interest income is earned on the debt instruments.

We are a closed-end, management investment company under the 1940 Act. We have elected to be treated as a business development company under the 1940 Act. We have also elected to be treated for federal income tax purposes as a RIC under Subchapter M of the Code. As a RIC, we generally do not have to pay corporate-level federal income taxes on any net ordinary income or capital gains that we distribute to our shareholders as dividends if we meet certain source-of-income and asset diversification requirements. Medallion Bank is not a RIC and must pay corporate-level US federal and state income taxes.

Our wholly-owned portfolio company, Medallion Bank, is a Utah industrial bank regulated by the FDIC and the Utah Department of Financial Institutions which originates taxicab medallion, commercial, and consumer loans, raises deposits, and conducts other banking activities. Medallion Bank generally provides us with our lowest cost of funds which it raises through bank certificates of deposit issued to its customers. To take advantage of this low cost of funds, we refer a portion of our taxicab medallion and commercial loans to Medallion Bank, which then originates these loans. However, the FDIC restricts the amount of taxicab medallion loans that Medallion Bank may finance to three times Tier 1 capital, or $327,339,000 as of March 31, 2012. We earn referral fees for these activities. In December 2010, all of these servicing activities were assigned to MSC. As a non-investment company, Medallion Bank is not consolidated with the Company.

Realized gains or losses on investments are recognized when the investments are sold or written off. The realized gains or losses represent the difference between the proceeds received from the disposition of portfolio assets, if any, and the cost of such portfolio assets. In addition, changes in unrealized appreciation or depreciation on investments are recorded and represent the net change in the estimated fair values of the portfolio assets at the end of the period as compared with their estimated fair values at the beginning of the period. Generally, realized gains (losses) on investments and changes in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments are inversely related. When an appreciated asset is sold to realize a gain, a decrease in the previously recorded unrealized appreciation occurs. Conversely, when a loss previously recorded as unrealized depreciation is realized by the sale or other disposition of a depreciated portfolio asset, the reclassification of the loss from unrealized to realized causes a decrease in net unrealized depreciation and an increase in realized loss.

Our investment in Medallion Bank, as a wholly-owned portfolio investment, is also subject to quarterly assessments of fair value. We conduct a thorough valuation analysis, and determine whether any factors give rise to a valuation different than recorded book value, including various regulatory restrictions that were established at Medallion Bank’s inception, by the FDIC and State of Utah, and also by additional regulatory restrictions, such as the current moratorium imposed by the Dodd-Frank Act on the acquisition of control of an industrial bank by a “commercial firm” (a company whose gross revenues are primarily derived from non-financial

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activities) before July 2013. Because of these restrictions and other factors, our Board of Directors has determined that Medallion Bank has little value beyond its recorded book value. As a result of this valuation process, we used Medallion Bank’s actual results of operations as the best estimate of changes in fair value, and recorded the results as a component of unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, although changes in these restrictions and other applicable factors could change these conclusions in the future.

The credit markets have recently experienced a crisis which has disrupted a wide range of traditional financing sources. The crisis has made it increasingly difficult and significantly more expensive through higher credit spreads for finance companies to obtain and renew financing. Continued turmoil in the credit markets could limit our access to funds and restrict us from continuing our current operating strategy or implementing new operating strategies. If funds are available to us, we anticipate that our cost of funds will increase as we obtain new financing.

The credit crisis has also caused many financial institutions to record significant write-downs, mostly on their residential mortgage related assets and structured investment vehicles, due to unsound lending practices. We are not involved in these types of transactions and always understand the importance of proper underwriting. Nonetheless, the judgments used by management in applying the critical accounting policies discussed herein may be affected by a further and prolonged deterioration in the economic environment, which may result in changes to future financial results. Subsequent evaluations of our loan portfolio and other investments, in light of the factors then prevailing, may result in changes to the fair value of the investments, including a decrease in the fair value. In addition, the fair value of investments in our portfolio may be negatively impacted by illiquidity or dislocation in marketplaces resulting in depressed market prices.

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Trends in Investment Portfolio

Our investment income is driven by the principal amount of and yields on our investment portfolio. To identify trends in the balances and yields, the following table illustrates our investments at fair value, grouped by medallion loans, commercial loans, equity investments, and investment securities, and also presents the portfolio information for Medallion Bank, at the dates indicated.


	March 31, 2012						December 31, 2011						March 31, 2011
(Dollars in thousands)	Interest Rate ⁽¹⁾			Investment Balances			Interest Rate ⁽¹⁾			Investment Balances			Interest Rate ⁽¹⁾			Investment Balances
Medallion loans
New York		4.52	%	$	214,858			4.66	%	$	227,426			5.37	%	$	228,561
Chicago		5.51			33,217			5.79			34,200			6.59			33,793
Newark		7.20			16,848			7.38			17,693			7.75			19,559
Boston		6.49			15,097			6.56			16,955			6.76			17,843
Cambridge		6.57			6,433			6.62			6,179			6.72			5,462
Other		6.46			4,186			6.54			4,318			6.86			4,927

Total medallion loans		4.97			290,639			5.11			306,771			5.78			310,145

Deferred loan acquisition costs					386						396						354
Unrealized depreciation on loans					—						—						—

Net medallion loans				$	291,025					$	307,167					$	310,499

Commercial loans
Secured mezzanine		13.61	%	$	53,577			14.04	%	$	51,622			14.41	%	$	67,771
Asset based		5.65			9,024			5.77			9,388			5.77			8,126
Other secured commercial		8.25			8,156			8.06			7,539			7.56			10,486

Total commercial loans		11.98			70,757			12.25			68,549			12.77			86,383

Deferred loan acquisition income					(113	)					(92	)					(227	)
Unrealized depreciation on loans					(14,533	)					(14,298	)					(11,750	)

Net commercial loans				$	56,111					$	54,159					$	74,406

Investment in Medallion Bank and other controlled subsidiaries, net⁽³⁾		7.37	%	$	88,207			6.40	%	$	85,932			5.00	%	$	79,935

Equity investments		1.46	%	$	4,581			2.26	%	$	3,472			1.50	%	$	4,454

Unrealized appreciation on equities					943						1,105						517

Net equity investments				$	5,524					$	4,577					$	4,971

Investments securities		—	%	$	—			—	%	$	—			—	%	$	—

Investments at cost ⁽²⁾		6.49	%	$	454,184			6.36	%	$	464,724			6.87	%	$	480,917

Deferred loan acquisition costs					273						304						127
Unrealized appreciation on equities					943						1,105						517
Unrealized depreciation on loans					(14,533	)					(14,298	)					(11,750	)

Net investments				$	440,867					$	451,835					$	469,811

Medallion Bank investments
Medallion loans		4.65	%	$	297,421			4.79	%	$	294,214			5.41	%	$	279,170
Consumer loans		17.68			204,393			17.73			199,843			17.90			192,023
Commercial loans		5.81			79,749			5.80			76,606			5.83			73,718
Investment securities		2.58			24,044			2.51			25,419			3.26			23,182

Medallion Bank investments at cost ⁽²⁾		9.12			605,607			9.16			596,082			9.60			568,093

Deferred loan acquisition costs					5,749						5,597						5,531
Unrealized appreciation on investment securities					769						714						195
Premiums paid on purchased securities					356						403						171
Unrealized depreciation on loans					(14,480	)					(14,576	)					(13,971	)

Medallion Bank net investments				$	598,001					$	588,220					$	560,019

(1)	Represents the weighted average interest or dividend rate of the respective portfolio as of the date indicated.

(2)	The weighted average interest rate for the entire managed loan portfolio (medallion, commercial, and consumer loans) was 8.22%, 8.25%, and 8.79% at March 31, 2012, December 31, 2011, and March 31, 2011.

(3)	Includes $0, $0, and $1,294 for unrealized appreciation on Medallion Hamptons Holding, as of March 31, 2012, December 31, 2011 and March 31, 2011.

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Investment Activity

The following table sets forth the components of investment activity in the investment portfolio for the periods indicated.


	Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in thousands)	2012			2011
Net investments at beginning of period	$	451,835		$	483,516
Investments originated ⁽¹⁾		34,155			67,464
Repayments of investments ⁽¹⁾		(46,507	)		(82,640	)
Net realized gains (losses) on investments		(58	)		9
Net increase in unrealized appreciation ⁽²⁾		1,503			1,430
(Amortization) accretion of origination (costs) fees		(61	)		32

Net decrease in investments		(10,968	)		(13,705	)

Net investments at end of period	$	440,867		$	469,811

(1)	Includes refinancings.

(2)	Excludes net unrealized appreciation of $2,410 for the quarter ended March 31, 2012, related to foreclosed properties, which are carried in other assets on the consolidated balance sheet.

PORTFOLIO SUMMARY

Total Portfolio Yield

The weighted average yield of the total portfolio at March 31, 2012 was 6.49% (6.34% for the loan portfolio), an increase of 13 basis points from 6.36% at December 31, 2011, and a decrease of 38 basis points from 6.87% at March 31, 2011. The weighted average yield of the total managed portfolio at March 31, 2012 was 8.03% (8.22% for the loan portfolio), a decrease of 3 basis points from 8.06% at December 31, 2011, and a decrease of 56 basis points from 8.59% at March 31, 2011. The slight changes in 2012 reflected changes in the portfolio mix.

Medallion Loan Portfolio

Our medallion loans comprised 66% of the net portfolio of $440,867,000 at March 31, 2012, compared to 68% of the net portfolio of $451,835,000 at December 31, 2011, and 66% of $469,811,000 at March 31, 2011. Our managed medallion loans of $587,657,000 comprised 62% of the net managed portfolio of $953,297,000 at March 31, 2012, compared to 63% of the net managed portfolio of $956,626,000 at December 31, 2011, and 62% of $953,725,000 at March 31, 2011. The medallion loan portfolio decreased by $16,142,000 or 5% in 2012 (a decrease of $13,010,000 or 2% on a managed basis), primarily reflecting loan participations sold and the movement of loans to Medallion Bank. Total medallion loans serviced for third parties were $86,221,000, $75,866,000, and $74,506,000 at March 31, 2012, December 31, 2011, and March 31, 2011.

The weighted average yield of the medallion loan portfolio at March 31, 2012 was 4.97%, a decrease of 14 basis points from 5.11% at December 31, 2011, and a decrease of 81 basis points from 5.78% at March 31, 2011. The weighted average yield of the managed medallion loan portfolio at March 31, 2012 was 4.81%, a decrease of 15 basis points from 4.96% at December 31, 2011, and a decrease of 80 basis points from 5.61% at March 31, 2011. The decrease in yield primarily reflected the impact of falling interest rates in the economy and the effects of borrower refinancings. At March 31, 2012, 26% of the medallion loan portfolio represented loans outside New York, compared to 26% at December 31, 2011 and March 31, 2011. At March 31, 2012, 21% of the managed medallion loan portfolio represented loans outside New York, compared to 22% at December 31, 2011 and 24% at March 31, 2011. We continue to focus our efforts on originating higher yielding medallion loans outside the New York market.

Commercial Loan Portfolio

Our commercial loans represented 13%, 12%, and 16% of the net investment portfolio as of March 31, 2012, December 31, 2011, and March 31, 2011, and were 14%, 13%, and 15% on a managed basis. Commercial loans increased by $1,952,000 or 4% during the quarter ended March 31, 2012 (increased $5,058,000 or 4% on a managed basis), primarily reflecting increases in the secured mezzanine portfolio, and on a managed basis also by increases in the asset-based portfolio. Net commercial loans serviced by third parties were $14,799,000 at March 31, 2012, $14,298,000 at December 31, 2011, and $12,840,000 at March 31, 2011.

The weighted average yield of the commercial loan portfolio at March 31, 2012 was 11.98%, a decrease of 27 basis points from 12.25% at December 31, 2011, and a decrease of 79 basis points from 12.77% at March 31, 2011. The weighted average yield of the managed commercial loan portfolio at March 31, 2012 was 8.71%, a decrease of 14 basis points from 8.85% at December 31, 2011, and a decrease of 86 basis points from 9.57% at March 31, 2011. The decreases primarily reflect changes in the portfolio mix and changes in the rates earned. We continue to originate adjustable-rate and floating-rate loans tied to the prime rate to help mitigate our interest rate risk in a rising interest rate environment. At March 31, 2012, variable-rate loans represented approximately 13% of the commercial portfolio, compared to 14% and 17% at December 31, 2011 and March 31, 2011, and were 57%, 57%, and 53% on a managed basis. Although this strategy initially produces a lower yield, we believe that this strategy mitigates interest rate risk by better matching our earning assets to their adjustable-rate funding sources.

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Consumer Loan Portfolio

Our managed consumer loans, all of which are held in the portfolio managed by Medallion Bank, represented 21%, 20%, and 19% of the managed net investment portfolio as of March 31, 2012, December 31, 2011, and March 31, 2011. Medallion Bank originates adjustable rate consumer loans secured by recreational vehicles, boats, motorcycles, and trailers located in all 50 states. The portfolio is serviced by a third party subsidiary of a major commercial bank.

The weighted average gross yield of the managed consumer loan portfolio was 17.68% at March 31, 2012, compared to 17.73% and 17.90% at December 31, 2011 and March 31, 2011. Adjustable rate loans represented 81% of the managed consumer portfolio at March 31, 2012, compared to 80% at December 31, 2011 and March 31, 2011.

Delinquency and Loan Loss Experience

We generally follow a practice of discontinuing the accrual of interest income on our loans that are in arrears as to payments for a period of 90 days or more. We deliver a default notice and begin foreclosure and liquidation proceedings when management determines that pursuit of these remedies is the most appropriate course of action under the circumstances. A loan is considered to be delinquent if the borrower fails to make a payment on time; however, during the course of discussion on delinquent status, we may agree to modify the payment terms of the loan with a borrower that cannot make payments in accordance with the original loan agreement. For loan modifications, the loan will only be returned to accrual status if all past due interest payments are brought fully current. For credit that is collateral based, we evaluate the anticipated net residual value we would receive upon foreclosure of such loans, if necessary. There can be no assurance, however, that the collateral securing these loans will be adequate in the event of foreclosure. For credit that is cash flow-based, we assess our collateral position, and evaluate most of these relationships as ongoing businesses, expecting to locate and install a new operator to run the business and reduce the debt.

For the consumer loan portfolio, the process to repossess the collateral is started at 60 days past due. If the collateral is not located and the account reaches 120 days delinquent, the account is charged off to realized losses. If the collateral is repossessed, a realized loss is recorded to write the collateral down to 75% of its net realizable value, and the collateral is sent to auction. When the collateral is sold, the net auction proceeds are applied to the account, and any remaining balance is written off as a realized loss, and any excess proceeds are recorded as a realized gain. Proceeds collected on charged off accounts are recorded as realized gains. All collection, repossession, and recovery efforts are handled on behalf of Medallion Bank by the third party servicer.

The following table shows the trend in loans 90 days or more past due.


	March 31, 2012					December 31, 2011					March 31, 2011
(Dollars in thousands)	Amount		%⁽¹⁾			Amount		% ⁽¹⁾			Amount		% ⁽¹⁾
Medallion loans	$	47		0.0	%	$	35		0.0	%	$	—		0.0	%

Commercial loans
Secured mezzanine		12,457		3.5			14,930		4.0			9,391		2.4
Asset-based receivable		—		0.0			—		0.0			—		0.0
Other secured commercial		—		0.0			390		0.1			985		0.2

Total commercial loans		12,457		3.5			15,320		4.1			10,376		2.6

Total loans 90 days or more past due	$	12,504		3.5	%	$	15,355		4.1	%	$	10,376		2.6	%

Total Medallion Bank loans	$	1,254		0.2	%	$	1,265		0.2	%	$	1,471		0.3	%

Total managed loans 90 days or more past due	$	13,758		1.5	%	$	16,620		1.8	%	$	11,847		1.3	%

(1)	Percentages are calculated against the total or managed loan portfolio, as appropriate.

In general, collection efforts since the establishment of our collection department have contributed to the reduction in overall delinquencies of medallion and other secured commercial loans. Medallion and other secured commercial loan delinquencies have continued to decline, and remain at very low levels. Secured mezzanine delinquencies improved reflecting collection and restructuring efforts. Medallion Bank experienced a slight improvement in delinquent loans as the performance of the consumer loan portfolio continued to improve. We are actively working with each delinquent borrower to bring them current, and believe that any potential loss exposure is reflected in our mark-to-market estimates on each loan. Although there can be no assurances as to changes in the trend rate and further negative changes in the economy, management believes that any loss exposures are properly reflected in reported asset values.

We monitor delinquent loans for possible exposure to loss by analyzing various factors, including the value of the collateral securing the loan and the borrower’s prior payment history. Under the 1940 Act, our loan portfolio must be recorded at fair value or “marked-to-market.” Unlike other lending institutions, we are not permitted to establish reserves for loan losses. Instead, the valuation of our portfolio is adjusted quarterly to reflect our estimate of the current realizable value of our loan portfolio. Since no ready market exists for this portfolio, fair value is subject to the good faith determination of our Board of Directors. Because of the subjectivity of these estimates, there can be no assurance that in the event of a foreclosure or the sale of portfolio loans we would be able to recover the amounts reflected on our balance sheet.

In determining the value of our portfolio, the Board of Directors may take into consideration various factors such as the financial condition of the borrower and the adequacy of the collateral. For example, in a period of sustained increases in market interest rates, the Board of Directors could decrease its valuation of the portfolio if the portfolio consists primarily of long-term, fixed-rate loans. Our valuation procedures are designed to generate values that approximate that which would have been established by

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market forces, and are therefore subject to uncertainties and variations from reported results. Based upon these factors, net unrealized appreciation or depreciation on investments is determined, based on the fluctuations of our estimate of the current realizable value of our portfolio from our cost basis.


(Dollars in thousands)	Medallion Loans		Commercial Loans			Equity Investments			Foreclosed Properties		Total
Balance December 31, 2011	$	—	($	14,298	)	$	1,105		$	24,564	$	11,371
Net change in unrealized
Appreciation on investments		—		—			(213	)		2,377		2,164
Depreciation on investments		—		(659	)		51			33		(575	)
Reversal of unrealized appreciation (depreciation) related to realized
Gains on investments		—		—			—			—		—
Losses on investments		—		424			—			—		424

Balance March 31, 2012	$	—	($	14,533	)	$	943		$	26,974	$	13,384


(Dollars in thousands)	Medallion Loans		Commercial Loans			Equity Investments			Foreclosed Properties		Total
Balance December 31, 2010	$	—	($	11,217	)	$	201		$	21,109	$	10,093
Net change in unrealized
Appreciation on investments		—		—			310			—		310
Depreciation on investments		—		(533	)		6			—		(527	)
Reversal of unrealized appreciation (depreciation) related to realized
Gains on investments		—		—			—			—		—
Losses on investments		—		—			—			—		—

Balance March 31, 2011	$	—	($	11,750	)	$	517		$	21,109	$	9,876

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The following table presents credit-related information for the investment portfolios as of the dates shown.


(Dollars in thousands)	March 31, 2012			December 31, 2011			March 31, 2011
Total loans
Medallion loans	$	291,025		$	307,167		$	310,499
Commercial loans		56,111			54,159			74,406

Total loans		347,136			361,326			384,905
Investment in Medallion Bank and other controlled subsidiaries		88,207			85,932			79,935
Equity investments ⁽¹⁾		5,524			4,577			4,971
Investment securities		—			—			—

Net investments	$	440,867		$	451,835		$	469,811

Net investments at Medallion Bank and other controlled subsidiaries	$	598,001		$	588,220		$	560,019
Managed net investments	$	953,297		$	956,626		$	953,725

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments
Medallion loans	$	—		$	—		$	—
Commercial loans		(14,533	)		(14,298	)		(11,750	)

Total loans		(14,533	)		(14,298	)		(11,750	)
Investment in Medallion Bank and other controlled subsidiaries ⁽²⁾		—			—			—
Equity investments		943			1,105			517
Investment securities		—			—			—

Total unrealized depreciation on investments ⁽²⁾	($	13,590	)	($	13,193	)	($	11,233	)

Net unrealized depreciation on investments at Medallion Bank and other controlled subsidiaries	($	13,711	)	($	13,862	)	($	13,776	)
Managed total unrealized depreciation on investments ⁽²⁾	($	27,301	)	($	27,055	)	($	25,009	)

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) as a % of balances outstanding ⁽³⁾
Medallion loans		—	%		—	%		—	%
Commercial loans		(20.54	)		(20.86	)		(13.60	)
Total loans		(4.02	)		(3.81	)		(2.96	)
Investment in Medallion Bank and other controlled subsidiaries		—			—			—
Equity investments		20.59			31.82			11.61
Investment securities		—			—			—
Net investments		(2.99	)		(2.84	)		(2.34	)

Net investments at Medallion Bank and other controlled subsidiaries		(2.26	%)		(2.33	%)		(2.42	%)
Managed net investments		(2.80	%)		(2.77	%)		(2.57	%)

(1)	Represents common stock and warrants held as investments.

(2)	Excludes $0, $0, and $1,294 for unrealized appreciation on Medallion Hamptons Holding, a wholly owned subsidiary, at March 31, 2012, December 31, 2011, and March 31, 2011.

(3)

Unlike other lending institutions, we are not permitted to establish reserves for loan losses. Instead, the valuation of our portfolio is adjusted quarterly to reflect estimates of the current realizable value of the loan portfolio. These percentages represent the discount or premium that investments are carried on the books at, relative to their par or gross value.

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The following table presents the gain/loss experience on the investment portfolios for the quarters ended March 31, 2012 and 2011.


	Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in thousands)	2012			2011
Realized gains (losses) on loans and equity investments
Medallion loans	$	—		$	—
Commercial loans		(417	)		6

Total loans		(417	)		6
Investment in Medallion Bank and other controlled subsidiaries		—			—
Equity investments		359			3
Investment securities		—			—

Total realized gains (losses) on loans and equity investments	($	58	)	$	9

Net realized gains (losses) on investments at Medallion Bank and other controlled subsidiaries	($	1,588	)	($	1,870	)

Total managed realized gains (losses) on loans and equity investments	($	1,646	)	($	1,861	)

Realized gains (losses) as a % of average balances outstanding
Medallion loans		—	%		—	%
Commercial loans		(2.44	)		0.03
Total loans		(0.46	)		0.01
Investment in Medallion Bank and other controlled subsidiaries		—			—
Equity investments		38.48			0.28
Investment securities		—			—
Net investments		(0.05	)		0.01

Net investments at Medallion Bank and other controlled subsidiaries		(1.06	%)		(1.37	%)
Managed net investments		(0.68	%)		(0.78	%)

The table below summarizes components of unrealized and realized gains and losses in the investment portfolio for the quarters ended March 31, 2012 and 2011.


	Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in thousands)	2012			2011
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments
Unrealized appreciation	($	213	)	$	310
Unrealized depreciation		(608	)		(526	)
Net unrealized appreciation on investment in Medallion Bank and other controlled subsidiaries		1,900			1,646
Realized gains		—			—
Realized losses		424			—
Unrealized gains on foreclosed properties and other assets		2,410			—

Total	$	3,913		$	1,430

Net realized gains (losses) on investments
Realized gains	$	—		$	—
Realized losses		(424	)		—
Other gains		359			—
Direct recoveries		7			9
Realized gains on foreclosed properties and other assets		—			—

Total	($	58	)	$	9

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Investment in Medallion Bank and Other Controlled Subsidiaries

Investment in Medallion Bank and other controlled subsidiaries represented 20%, 19%, and 17% of our total portfolio at March 31, 2012, December 31, 2011, and March 31, 2011. The portfolio company investments primarily represent the wholly-owned unconsolidated subsidiaries of ours, substantially all of which is represented by our investment in Medallion Bank, a non-pass-through, taxpaying entity. We have held discussions with the IRS to obtain LLC tax treatment for Medallion Bank, which would provide “pass-through” taxation for our shareholders, and which has already been agreed to by the State of Utah. We cannot assure you that we will be successful in our efforts, but if we are successful, this treatment would reduce taxes and increase the reported net income of Medallion Bank. In addition, to facilitate maintenance of Medallion Bank’s capital ratio requirement and to provide the necessary capital for continued growth, we periodically make capital contributions to Medallion Bank. Separately, Medallion Bank declared dividends to us of $2,000,000 and $1,000,000 in the 2012 and 2011 first quarters. See Note 3 of the consolidated financial statements for additional information about these investments.

Equity Investments

Equity investments were 1% of our total portfolio at March 31, 2012, December 31, 2011, and March 31, 2011. Equity investments were less than 1%, 1%, and less than 1% of our total managed portfolio at March 31, 2012, December 31, 2011, and March 31, 2011. Equity investments are comprised of common stock, partnership interests, and warrants.

Investment Securities

Investment securities were 0%, 0% and 0% of our total portfolio at March 31, 2012, December 31, 2011, and March 31, 2011. Investment securities were 3%, 3%, and 3% of our total managed portfolio at March 31, 2012, December 31, 2011, and March 31, 2011. The investment securities are primarily adjustable-rate mortgage-backed securities purchased by Medallion Bank to better utilize required cash liquidity.

Trend in Interest Expense

Our interest expense is driven by the interest rates payable on our short-term credit facilities with banks, bank certificates of deposit, fixed-rate, long-term debentures issued to the SBA, and other short-term notes payable. We established a medallion lending relationship with DZ Bank in December 2008, that provides for growth in the portfolio at generally lower rates than under prior facilities, all of which have been fully paid off. In addition, Medallion Bank began raising brokered bank certificates of deposit during 2004, which were at our lowest borrowing costs. As a result of Medallion Bank raising funds through certificates of deposit as previously noted, we were able to realign the ownership of some of our medallion loans and related assets to Medallion Bank allowing us and our subsidiaries to use cash generated through these transactions to retire debt with higher interest rates. In addition, Medallion Bank is able to bid on these deposits at a wide variety of maturity levels which allows for improved interest rate management strategies.

Our cost of funds is primarily driven by the rates paid on our various debt instruments and their relative mix, and changes in the levels of average borrowings outstanding. See Note 4 to the consolidated financial statements for details on the terms of all outstanding debt. Our debentures issued to the SBA typically have terms of ten years.

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We measure our borrowing costs as our aggregate interest expense for all of our interest-bearing liabilities divided by the average amount of such liabilities outstanding during the period. The following table shows the average borrowings and related borrowing costs for the quarters ended March 31, 2012 and 2011. Our average balances declined and Medallion Bank’s average balances increased, reflecting the sourcing of more business to Medallion Bank, and an increase in loan participations sold. The decrease in borrowing costs reflected the trend of decreasing interest rates in the economy, particularly as Medallion Bank deposits matured and were repriced.


	Three Months Ended
(Dollars in thousands)	Interest Expense		Average Balance		Average Borrowing Costs
March 31, 2012
Revolving lines of credit	$	772	$	174,948		1.78	%
Notes payable to banks		787		73,130		4.33
SBA debentures		1,053		65,853		6.43
Preferred securities		635		33,000		7.74

Total	$	3,247	$	346,931		3.76

Medallion Bank borrowings		1,191		507,378		0.94

Total managed borrowings	$	4,438	$	854,309		2.09

March 31, 2011
Revolving lines of credit	$	792	$	172,610		1.86	%
Notes payable to banks		958		85,439		4.55
SBA debentures		1,118		80,250		5.65
Preferred securities		634		33,000		7.79

Total	$	3,502	$	371,299		3.83

Medallion Bank borrowings		1,806		474,055		1.55

Total managed borrowings	$	5,308	$	845,354		2.55

We will continue to seek SBA funding to the extent it offers attractive rates. SBA financing subjects its recipients to limits on the amount of secured bank debt they may incur. We use SBA funding to fund loans that qualify under Small Business Investment Act (SBIA) and SBA regulations. We believe that financing operations primarily with short-term floating rate secured bank debt has generally decreased our interest expense, but has also increased our exposure to the risk of increases in market interest rates, which we mitigate with certain interest rate strategies. At March 31, 2012 and 2011, short-term adjustable rate debt constituted 69% and 67% of total debt, and was 28% on a fully managed basis including the borrowings of Medallion Bank.

Factors Affecting Net Assets

Factors that affect our net assets include net realized gain or loss on investments and change in net unrealized appreciation or depreciation on investments. Net realized gain or loss on investments is the difference between the proceeds derived upon sale or foreclosure of a loan or an equity investment and the cost basis of such loan or equity investment. Change in net unrealized appreciation or depreciation on investments is the amount, if any, by which our estimate of the fair value of our investment portfolio is above or below the previously established fair value or the cost basis of the portfolio. Under the 1940 Act and the SBIA, our loan portfolio and other investments must be recorded at fair value.

Unlike certain lending institutions, we are not permitted to establish reserves for loan losses, but adjust quarterly the valuation of the loan portfolio to reflect our estimate of the current value of the total loan portfolio. Since no ready market exists for our loans, fair value is subject to our Board of Directors’ good faith determination. In determining such fair value, our Board of Directors considers factors such as the financial condition of our borrowers and the adequacy of their collateral. Any change in the fair value of portfolio loans or other investments as determined by our Board of Directors is reflected in net unrealized depreciation or appreciation of investments and affects net increase in net assets resulting from operations, but has no impact on net investment income or distributable income.

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that Medallion Bank has little value beyond its recorded book value. As a result of this valuation process, we used Medallion Bank’s actual results of operations as the best estimate of changes in fair value, and recorded the results as a component of unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, although changes in these restrictions and other applicable factors could change these conclusions in the future.

SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

Summary Consolidated Financial Data

You should read the consolidated financial information below with the Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto for the quarters ended March 31, 2012 and 2011.


	Three Months Ended March 31,
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)	2012			2011
Statement of operations
Investment income	$	7,863		$	9,597
Interest expense		3,247			3,502

Net interest income		4,616			6,095
Noninterest income		335			409
Operating expenses		3,340			3,663

Net investment income before income taxes		1,611			2,841
Income tax (provision) benefit		—			—

Net investment income after income taxes		1,611			2,841
Net realized gains (losses) on investments		(58	)		9
Net change in unrealized appreciation on Medallion Bank and other controlled subsidiaries ⁽¹⁾		1,900			1,646
Net change in unrealized depreciation on investments ⁽¹⁾		2,013			(216	)

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations	$	5,466		$	4,280

Per share data
Net investment income	$	0.09		$	0.16
Income tax (provision) benefit		—			—
Net realized losses on investments		—			—
Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments ⁽¹⁾		0.21			0.08

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations	$	0.30		$	0.24

Dividends declared per share	$	0.21		$	0.17

Weighted average common shares outstanding
Basic		17,657,222			17,400,233
Diluted		17,936,958			17,548,036


Balance sheet data	March 31, 2012			December 31, 2011
Net investments	$	440,867		$	451,835
Total assets		522,647			537,031
Total funds borrowed		343,520			357,779
Total liabilities		348,388			365,527
Total shareholders’ equity		174,259			171,504

Managed balance sheet data ⁽²⁾
Net investments	$	953,297		$	956,626
Total assets		1,063,937			1,080,239
Total funds borrowed		853,273			872,108
Total liabilities		889,678			908,735

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	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2012			2011
Selected financial ratios and other data
Return on average assets (ROA) ⁽³⁾
Net investment income after taxes		1.22	%		2.12	%
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations		4.14			3.19
Return on average equity (ROE) ⁽⁴⁾
Net investment income after taxes		3.74			7.02
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations		12.70			10.57

Weighted average yield		7.12	%		8.14	%
Weighted average cost of funds		2.94			2.97

Net interest margin ⁽⁵⁾		4.18			5.17

Noninterest income ratio ⁽⁶⁾		0.30	%		0.35	%
Total expense ratio ⁽⁷⁾		5.96			6.08
Operating expense ratio ⁽⁸⁾		3.02			3.11


As a percentage of net investment portfolio	March 31, 2012			December 31, 2011
Medallion loans		66	%		68	%
Commercial loans		13			12
Investment in Medallion Bank and other controlled subsidiaries		20			19
Equity investments		1			1
Investment securities		—			—

Investments to assets⁽⁹⁾		84	%		84	%
Equity to assets ⁽¹⁰⁾		33			32
Debt to equity ⁽¹¹⁾		197			209

(1)	Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments represents the increase (decrease) for the period in the fair value of our investments, including the results of operations for Medallion Bank and other controlled subsidiaries, where applicable.

(2)	Includes the balances of wholly-owned, unconsolidated portfolio companies, primarily Medallion Bank.

(3)	ROA represents the net investment income after taxes or net increase in net assets resulting from operations, divided by average total assets.

(4)	ROE represents the net investment income after taxes or net increase in net assets resulting from operations, divided by average shareholders’ equity.

(5)

Net interest margin represents net interest income for the period divided by average interest earning assets, and included interest recoveries and bonuses of $206 and $1,050 in the quarters ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, and also included dividends from Medallion Bank of $2,000 and $1,000 in the respective periods. On a managed basis, combined with Medallion Bank, the net interest margin was 5.84% and 6.65% for the quarters ended March 31, 2012 and 2011.

(6)	Noninterest income ratio represents noninterest income divided by average interest earning assets.

(7)	Total expense ratio represents total expenses (interest expense, operating expenses, and income taxes) divided by average interest earning assets.

(8)	Operating expense ratio represents operating expenses divided by average interest earning assets.

(9)	Represents net investments divided by total assets as of the period indicated.

(10)	Represents total shareholders’ equity divided by total assets as of the period indicated.

(11)	Represents total funds borrowed divided by total shareholders’ equity as of the period indicated.

Consolidated Results of Operations

2012 First Quarter compared to the 2011 First Quarter

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations was $5,466,000 or $0.30 per diluted common share in the 2012 first quarter, up $1,186,000 or 28% from $4,280,000 or $0.24 per share in the 2011 first quarter, primarily reflecting higher net realized/unrealized gains and lower operating expenses, partially offset by lower net interest and noninterest income. Net investment income after income taxes was $1,611,000 or $0.09 per share in the 2012 quarter, down $1,230,000 or 43% from $2,841,000 or $0.16 per share in the 2011 quarter.

Investment income was $7,863,000 in the 2012 first quarter, down $1,734,000 or 18% from $9,597,000 a year ago, and included $206,000 from bonuses on certain investments in 2012, compared to $1,050,000 in 2011. Also included in the 2012 and 2011 quarters was $2,000,000 and $1,000,000 in dividends from Medallion Bank. Excluding those items, investment income decreased $1,890,000 or 25%, primarily reflecting changes in the yields earned and the sourcing of a greater proportion of our business to Medallion Bank. The yield on the investment portfolio was 7.12% in the 2012 quarter, down 13% from 8.14% in the 2011 quarter. Excluding the extra interest and dividends, the 2012 yield was down 20% to 5.12% from 6.41% in 2011, reflecting the general decrease in market interest rates and changes in the portfolio mix. Average investments outstanding were $444,392,000 in 2012, down 7% from $477,828,000 a year ago, primarily reflecting portfolio growth, more than offset by loan participations sold and loan payments received.

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Medallion loans were $291,025,000 at quarter end, down $19,474,000 or 6% from $310,499,000 a year ago, representing 66% of the investment portfolio at both quarter ends, and were yielding 4.97% compared to 5.78% a year ago, a decrease of 14%, reflecting the repricing of the portfolio to lower current market interest rates. The decrease in outstandings primarily reflected sold participations, the sourcing of more business to Medallion Bank, and repayments, partially offset by portfolio growth. The managed medallion portfolio, which includes loans at Medallion Bank and those serviced for third parties, was $673,878,000 at quarter end, up $10,068,000 or 2% from $663,810,000 a year ago, reflecting the above. The commercial loan portfolio was $56,111,000 at quarter end, compared to $74,406,000 a year ago, a decrease of $18,295,000 or 25%, and represented 13% of the investment portfolio compared to 16% a year ago. The decrease primarily reflected repayments and valuation adjustments on the high-yield mezzanine loan portfolio. Commercial loans yielded 11.98% at quarter end, down 6% from 12.77% a year ago, reflecting the change in portfolio mix. The net managed commercial loan portfolio, which includes loans at Medallion Bank and those serviced for or by third parties, was $119,930,000 at quarter end, down $14,421,000 or 11% from $134,351,000 a year ago, primarily reflecting the changes described above, partially offset by increases in Medallion Bank’s asset-based portfolio. Investments in Medallion Bank and other controlled subsidiaries were $88,207,000 at quarter end, up $8,272,000 or 10% from $79,935,000 a year ago, primarily reflecting our equity in the earnings of Medallion Bank, and which represented 20% of the investment portfolio, compared to 17% a year ago, and which yielded 7.37% at quarter end, compared to 5.00% a year ago, reflecting the increased dividends from the Bank over the last two quarters. See Notes 3 and 10 of the consolidated financial statements for additional information about Medallion Bank and the other controlled subsidiaries. Equity investments were $5,524,000 at quarter end, up $553,000 or 11% from $4,971,000 a year ago, primarily reflecting increased equity purchases and portfolio depreciation, and represented 1% of the investment portfolio at both quarter ends, and had a dividend yield of 1.46%, compared to 1.50% a year ago. Investment securities were zero at both quarter ends. See page 29 for a table that shows balances and yields by type of investment.

Interest expense was $3,247,000 in the 2012 first quarter, down $255,000 or 7% from $3,502,000 in the 2011 first quarter. The decrease in interest expense was primarily due to decreased borrowing levels. The cost of borrowed funds was 3.76% in 2012, compared to 3.83% a year ago, a decrease of 2%, reflecting the stabilization of interest rates, the adjustable rate nature of much of our borrowings, and changes in our funding mix. Average debt outstanding was $346,931,000 for the 2012 quarter, compared to $371,299,000 a year ago, a decrease of 7%, primarily reflecting decreased borrowings as much of our portfolio growth has been in Medallion Bank. See page 37 for a table which shows average balances and cost of funds for our funding sources.

Net interest income was $4,616,000 and the net interest margin was 4.18% for the 2012 quarter, down $1,479,000 or 24% from $6,095,000 a year ago, which represented a net interest margin of 5.17%, all reflecting the items discussed above.

Noninterest income, which is comprised of prepayment fees, servicing fee income, late charges, and other miscellaneous income was $335,000 in the 2012 quarter, down $74,000 or 18% from $409,000 a year ago, primarily reflecting lower servicing and other fees generated from the portfolio base at Medallion Bank.

Operating expenses were $3,340,000 in the 2012 first quarter, down $323,000 or 9% from $3,663,000 in the 2011 first quarter. Salaries and benefits expense was $2,050,000 in the 2012 quarter, down $157,000 or 7% from $2,207,000 in the 2011 quarter, primarily reflecting lower bonus accruals and health insurance costs, partially offset by higher stock-based compensation expense. Professional fees were $313,000 in 2012, down $18,000 or 5% from $331,000 a year ago, primarily reflecting lower consultant and accounting-related costs, partially offset by higher legal fees. Occupancy expense was $211,000 in the quarter, down $16,000 or 7% from $227,000 in 2011, primarily reflecting lower rent reimbursements received from an unconsolidated portfolio company. Other operating expenses of $766,000 in 2012 were down $132,000 or 15% from $898,000 a year ago, primarily reflecting lower director’s fees and franchise taxes.

Income tax expense was $0 in both the 2012 and 2011 first quarters.

Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments was $3,913,000 in the 2012 first quarter, compared to $1,430,000 in the 2011 first quarter, an increase in appreciation of $2,483,000. Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation), net of the net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation on Medallion Bank and the other controlled subsidiaries, was appreciation of $2,013,000 in 2012, compared to depreciation of $216,000 in 2011, resulting in increased appreciation of $2,229,000 in 2012. Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) arises when we make valuation adjustments to the investment portfolio. When investments are sold or written off, any resulting realized gain (loss) is grossed up to reflect previously recorded unrealized components. As a result, movement between periods can appear distorted. The 2012 activity resulted from net appreciation on foreclosed property of $2,410,000, net appreciation on Medallion Bank and other controlled subsidiaries of $1,900,000, and reversals of unrealized depreciation associated with fully depreciated loans which were charged off of $424,000, partially offset by net unrealized depreciation on loans of $659,000 and net unrealized depreciation on equity investments of $162,000. The 2011 activity resulted from net appreciation on Medallion Bank and other controlled subsidiaries of $1,646,000 and net unrealized appreciation on equity investments of $310,000, partially offset by net unrealized depreciation on loans of $526,000. The net appreciation or depreciation on Medallion Bank and other controlled subsidiaries described above is net of the dividends declared by them to us of $2,000,000 in the 2012 first quarter and $1,000,000 in the 2011 first quarter.

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Our net realized losses on investments were $58,000 in the 2012 quarter, compared to gains of $9,000 in the 2011 quarter, an increase in realized losses of $67,000 in the quarter. The 2012 activity reflected the reversals described in the unrealized paragraph above, partially offset by gains on the sale of equity investments of $359,000 and net direct recoveries of $7,000. The 2011 activity reflected net direct recoveries of $9,000.

Our net realized/unrealized gains on investments were $3,855,000 in the 2012 first quarter, compared to $1,439,000 in the 2011 first quarter, an increase of $2,416,000 in net gains in 2012, reflecting the above.

ASSET/LIABILITY MANAGEMENT

Interest Rate Sensitivity

We, like other financial institutions, are subject to interest rate risk to the extent that our interest-earning assets (consisting of medallion, commercial, and consumer loans; and investment securities) reprice on a different basis over time in comparison to our interest-bearing liabilities (consisting primarily of credit facilities with banks and other lenders, bank certificates of deposit, and SBA debentures).

Having interest-bearing liabilities that mature or reprice more frequently on average than assets may be beneficial in times of declining interest rates, although such an asset/liability structure may result in declining net earnings during periods of rising interest rates. Abrupt increases in market rates of interest may have an adverse impact on our earnings until we are able to originate new loans at the higher prevailing interest rates. Conversely, having interest-earning assets that mature or reprice more frequently on average than liabilities may be beneficial in times of rising interest rates, although this asset/liability structure may result in declining net earnings during periods of falling interest rates. This mismatch between maturities and interest rate sensitivities of our interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities results in interest rate risk.

The effect of changes in interest rates is mitigated by regular turnover of the portfolio. Based on past experience, we anticipate that approximately 40% of the taxicab medallion portfolio will mature or be prepaid each year. We believe that the average life of our loan portfolio varies to some extent as a function of changes in interest rates. Borrowers are more likely to exercise prepayment rights in a decreasing interest rate environment because the interest rate payable on the borrower’s loan is high relative to prevailing interest rates. Conversely, borrowers are less likely to prepay in a rising interest rate environment. However, borrowers may prepay for a variety of other reasons, such as to monetize increases in the underlying collateral values, particularly in the medallion loan portfolio.

In addition, we manage our exposure to increases in market rates of interest by incurring fixed-rate indebtedness, such as ten year subordinated SBA debentures, and by setting repricing intervals or the maturities of tranches drawn under the revolving lines of credit or issued as certificates of deposit, for terms of up to five years. We had outstanding SBA debentures of $58,435,000 with a weighted average interest rate of 5.30%, constituting 17% of our total indebtedness as of March 31, 2012. Also, as of March 31, 2012, portions of the adjustable rate debt with banks repriced at intervals of as long as 9 months, and certain of the certificates of deposit were for terms of up to 32 months, further mitigating the immediate impact of changes in market interest rates.

A relative measure of interest rate risk can be derived from our interest rate sensitivity gap. The interest rate sensitivity gap represents the difference between interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities, which mature and/or reprice within specified intervals of time. The gap is considered to be positive when repriceable assets exceed repriceable liabilities, and negative when repriceable liabilities exceed repriceable assets. A relative measure of interest rate sensitivity is provided by the cumulative difference between interest sensitive assets and interest sensitive liabilities for a given time interval expressed as a percentage of total assets.

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The following table presents our interest rate sensitivity gap at March 31, 2012, compared to the respective positions at the end of 2011 and 2010. The principal amounts of interest earning assets are assigned to the time frames in which such principal amounts are contractually obligated to be repriced. We have not reflected an assumed annual prepayment rate for such assets in this table.


March 31, 2012 Cumulative Rate Gap ⁽¹⁾
(Dollars in thousands)	Less Than 1 Year			More Than 1 and Less Than 2 Years			More Than 2 and Less Than 3 Years			More Than 3 and Less Than 4 Years		More Than 4 and Less Than 5 Years		More Than 5 and Less Than 6 Years		Thereafter			Total
Earning assets
Floating-rate	$	9,023		$	—		$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—		$	9,023
Adjustable rate		13,336			61			—			559		—		—		—			13,956
Fixed-rate		30,694			63,943			124,563			77,658		36,882		3,639		1,038			338,417
Cash		24,566			—			—			—		—		—		—			24,566

Total earning assets	$	77,619		$	64,004		$	124,563		$	78,217	$	36,882	$	3,639	$	1,038		$	385,962

Interest bearing liabilities
Revolving lines of credit	$	171,198		$	—		$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—		$	171,198
Notes payable to banks		40,885			9,048			27,039			3,915		—		—		—			80,887
SBA debentures		16,300			9,150			10,000			4,000		—		—		18,985			58,435
Preferred securities		33,000			—			—			—		—		—		—			33,000

Total liabilities	$	261,383		$	18,198		$	37,039		$	7,915	$	—	$	—	$	18,985		$	343,520

Interest rate gap	($	183,764	)	$	45,806		$	87,524		$	70,302	$	36,882	$	3,639	($	17,947	)	$	42,442

Cumulative interest rate gap ⁽²⁾	($	183,764	)	($	137,958	)	($	50,434	)	$	19,868	$	56,750	$	60,389	$	42,442			—

December 31, 2011 ⁽²⁾	($	163,313	)	($	124,585	)	($	29,456	)	$	30,710	$	63,680	$	70,283	$	46,894			—
December 31, 2010 ⁽²⁾	($	121,343	)	($	85,323	)	$	33,820		$	39,954	$	62,579	$	62,709	$	48,006			—

(1)	The ratio of the cumulative one year gap to total interest rate sensitive assets was (48%), (40%), and (28%), as of March 31, 2012, and December 31, 2011 and 2010, and was (31%), (26%), and (29%) on a combined basis with Medallion Bank.

(2)

Adjusted for the medallion loan 40% prepayment assumption results in a cumulative one year negative interest rate gap and related ratio of ($80,471) or (21%) for March 31, 2012, compared to ($57,386) or (14%) and ($30,928) or (7%) for December 31, 2011 and 2010, and was ($98,541) or (10%), ($60,584) or (6%), and ($114,994) or (12%) on a combined basis with Medallion Bank.

Our interest rate sensitive assets were $385,962,000 and interest rate sensitive liabilities were $343,520,000 at March 31, 2012. The one-year cumulative interest rate gap was a negative $183,764,000 or 48% of interest rate sensitive assets, compared to a negative $163,313,000 or 40% at December 31, 2011 and $121,343,000 or 28% at December 31, 2010. However, using our estimated 40% prepayment/refinancing rate for medallion loans to adjust the interest rate gap resulted in a negative gap of $80,471,000 or 21% at March 31, 2012. We seek to manage interest rate risk by originating adjustable-rate loans, by incurring fixed-rate indebtedness, by evaluating appropriate derivatives, pursuing securitization opportunities, and by other options consistent with managing interest rate risk.

On a combined basis with Medallion Bank, our interest rate sensitive assets were $1,010,096,000 and interest rate sensitive liabilities were $853,273,000 at March 31, 2012. The one year cumulative interest rate gap was a negative $311,681,000 or 31% of interest rate sensitive assets, compared to a negative $272,395,000 or 26% and $289,178,000 or 29% at December 31, 2011 and 2010. Using our estimated 40% prepayment/refinancing rate for medallion loans to adjust the interest rate gap resulted in a negative gap of $98,541,000 or 10% at March 31, 2012.

Interest Rate Cap Agreements

We manage our exposure to increases in market rates of interest by periodically purchasing interest rate caps to lock in the cost of funds of its variable-rate debt in the event of a rapid run up in interest rates. Beginning in 2009, we entered into contracts to purchase interest rate caps on $512,000,000 of notional value of principal from various multinational banks, of which $175,000,000 are active with termination dates ranging to March 2013. The caps provide for payments to us if various LIBOR thresholds are exceeded during the cap terms. Total cap purchases of $407,000 were generally fully expensed when paid, including $0 and $77,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, and all are carried at $0 on the balance sheet at March 31, 2012.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Our sources of liquidity are the revolving lines of credit with DZ Bank and with a variety of local and regional banking institutions, unfunded commitments to purchase debentures from the SBA, loan amortization and prepayments, private issuances of debt securities, and participations or sales of loans to third parties. As a RIC, we are required to distribute at least 90% of our investment company taxable income; consequently, we have primarily relied upon external sources of funds to finance growth. Trust III’s $200,000,000 revolving line of credit with DZ Bank had $28,802,000 of availability. Lastly, $55,250,000 was available under revolving credit agreements with commercial banks, and unfunded commitments from the SBA were $5,000,000.

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Additionally, Medallion Bank, our wholly-owned, unconsolidated portfolio company has access to independent sources of funds for our business originated there, primarily through brokered certificates of deposit. At the current required capital levels, it is expected, although there can be no guarantee, that deposits of approximately $107,500,000 could be raised by Medallion Bank to fund future loan origination activities, and Medallion Bank also has $30,000,000 available under Fed Funds lines with several commercial banks. In addition, Medallion Bank, as a non-RIC subsidiary of ours, is allowed to retain all earnings in the business to fund future growth.

The components of our debt were as follows at March 31, 2012. See Note 4 to the consolidated financial statements on page 17 for details of the contractual terms of our borrowings.


(Dollars in thousands)	Balance		Percentage			Rate ⁽¹⁾
Revolving lines of credit	$	171,198		50	%		1.50	%
Notes payable to banks		80,887		23			3.66
SBA debentures		58,435		17			5.30
Preferred securities		33,000		10			7.68

Total outstanding debt	$	343,520		100	%		3.25

Deposits at Medallion Bank		509,753		—			0.74	%
Total outstanding debt, including Medallion Bank	$	853,273		—			1.75

(1)	Weighted average contractual rate as of March 31, 2012.

Our contractual obligations expire on or mature at various dates through September 2037. The following table shows all contractual obligations at March 31, 2012.


	Payments due by period
(Dollars in thousands)	Less than 1 year		1 – 2 years		2 – 3 years		3 – 4 years		4 – 5 years		More than 5 years		Total
Revolving lines of credit	$	—	$	171,198	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	171,198
Notes payable to banks		15,186		28,541		33,245		3,915		—		—		80,887
SBA debentures		16,300		9,150		10,000		4,000		—		18,985		58,435
Preferred securities		—		—		—		—		—		33,000		33,000

Total	$	31,486	$	208,889	$	43,245	$	7,915	$	—	$	51,985	$	343,520

Deposits at Medallion Bank	$	271,888	$	193,544	$	44,321	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	509,753

Total, including Medallion Bank	$	303,374	$	402,433	$	87,566	$	7,915	$	—	$	51,985	$	853,273

We value our portfolio at fair value as determined in good faith by the Board of Directors in accordance with our valuation policy. Unlike certain lending institutions, we are not permitted to establish reserves for loan losses. Instead, we must value each individual investment and portfolio loan on a quarterly basis. We record unrealized depreciation on investments and loans when we believe that an asset has been impaired and full collection is unlikely. We record unrealized appreciation on equities if we have a clear indication that the underlying portfolio company has appreciated in value and, therefore, our equity investment has also appreciated in value. Without a readily ascertainable market value, the estimated value of our portfolio of investments and loans may differ significantly from the values that would be placed on the portfolio if there existed a ready market for the investments. We adjust the valuation of the portfolio quarterly to reflect our Board of Directors’ estimate of the current fair value of each investment in the portfolio. Any changes in estimated fair value are recorded in our statement of operations as net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments. Our investment in Medallion Bank, as a wholly-owned portfolio investment, is also subject to quarterly assessments of its fair value. We conduct a thorough valuation analysis, and determine whether any factors give rise to valuation different than recorded book value. As a result of this valuation process, we used Medallion Bank’s actual results of operations as the best estimate of changes in fair value, and recorded the result as a component of unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, although changes in the restrictions described previously, including the scheduled expiration in July 2013 of the current moratorium on the acquisition of control of an industrial bank such as Medallion Bank by a “commercial firm,” and other applicable factors could change these conclusions in the future and other applicable factors could change these conclusions in the future.

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significant change in market interest rates will not have a material adverse effect on our interest income. In periods of sharply rising interest rates, our cost of funds would increase, which would reduce our net operating income before net realized and unrealized gains. We use a combination of long-term and short-term borrowings and equity capital to finance our investing activities. Our long-term fixed-rate investments are financed primarily with short-term floating-rate debt, and to a lesser extent by term fixed-rate debt. We may use interest rate risk management techniques in an effort to limit our exposure to interest rate fluctuations. Such techniques may include various interest rate hedging activities to the extent permitted by the 1940 Act. We have analyzed the potential impact of changes in interest rates on net interest income. Assuming that the balance sheet were to remain constant and no actions were taken to alter the existing interest rate sensitivity, and including the impact on Medallion Bank, a hypothetical immediate 1% increase in interest rates would have positively impacted net increase in net assets resulting from operations as of March 31, 2012 by approximately $1,361,000 on an annualized basis, compared to a positive impact of $1,477,000 at December 31, 2011, and the impact of such an immediate increase of 1% over a one year period would have been ($2,158,000) at March 31, 2012, compared to ($1,665,000) at December 31, 2011. Although management believes that this measure is indicative of our sensitivity to interest rate changes, it does not adjust for potential changes in credit quality, size, and composition of the assets on the balance sheet, and other business developments that could affect net increase in net assets resulting from operations in a particular quarter or for the year taken as a whole. Accordingly, no assurances can be given that actual results would not differ materially from the potential outcome simulated by these estimates.

We continue to work with investment banking firms and other financial intermediaries to investigate the viability of a number of other financing options which include, among others, the sale or spin off certain assets or divisions, the development of a securitization conduit program, and other independent financing for certain subsidiaries or asset classes. These financing options would also provide additional sources of funds for both external expansion and continuation of internal growth.

The following table illustrates sources of available funds for us and each of our subsidiaries, and amounts outstanding under credit facilities and their respective end of period weighted average interest rates at March 31, 2012. See Note 4 to the consolidated financial statements for additional information about each credit facility.


(Dollars in thousands)	The Company			MFC			MCI			MBC		FSVC			MB			Total			12/31/2011
Cash	$	7,765		$	3,006		$	4,516		$	2,119	$	7,160		$	—		$	24,566		$	29,352
Bank loans		53,145			82,992			—			—		—			—			136,137		$	147,228
Amounts undisbursed		9,500			45,750			—			—		—			—			55,250			72,700
Amounts outstanding		43,645			37,242			—			—		—			—			80,887			74,528
Average interest rate		3.48	%		3.87	%		—			—		—			—			3.66	%		3.77	%
Maturity		7/12-1/16			4/12-1/15			—			—		—			—			4/12-1/16			3/12-2/17
Preferred securities	$	33,000			—			—			—		—			—		$	33,000		$	33,000
Average interest rate		7.68	%		—			—			—		—			—			7.68	%		7.68	%
Maturity		9/37			—			—			—		—			—			9/37			9/37
Lines of credit		—		$	200,000			—			—		—			—		$	200,000		$	200,000
Amounts undisbursed		—			28,802			—			—		—			—			28,802			19,434
Amounts outstanding		—			171,198			—			—		—			—			171,198			180,566
Average interest rate		—			1.50	%		—			—		—			—			1.50	%		1.45	%
Maturity		—			12/13			—			—		—			—			12/13			12/13
SBA debentures		—			—		$	29,000			—	$	34,435			—		$	63,435		$	74,685
Amounts undisbursed		—			—			5,000			—		—			—			5,000			5,000
Amounts outstanding		—			—			24,000			—		34,435			—			58,435			69,685
Average interest rate		—			—			5.25	%		—		5.33	%		—			5.30	%		5.44	%
Maturity		—			—			3/14-3/21			—		3/13-3/21			—			3/13-3/21			9/12-3/21

Total cash and amounts remaining undisbursed under credit facilities	$	17,265		$	77,558		$	9,516		$	2,119	$	7,160		$	—		$	113,618		$	126,486

Total debt outstanding	$	76,645		$	208,440		$	24,000		$	—	$	34,435		$	—		$	343,520		$	357,779

Including Medallion Bank
Cash		—			—			—			—		—		$	18,527		$	18,527		$	28,626
Certificates of deposit		—			—			—			—		—			509,753			509,753			514,329
Average interest rate		—			—			—			—		—			0.74	%		0.74	%		0.73	%
Maturity		—			—			—			—		—			4/12-12/14			4/12-12/14			1/12-12/14

Total cash and amounts remaining undisbursed under credit facilities	$	17,265		$	77,558		$	9,516		$	2,119	$	7,160		$	18,527		$	132,145		$	155,112

Total debt outstanding	$	76,645		$	208,440		$	24,000		$	—	$	34,435		$	509,753		$	853,273		$	872,108

Loan amortization, prepayments, and sales also provide a source of funding for us. Prepayments on loans are influenced significantly by general interest rates, medallion loan market values, economic conditions, and competition.

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We have available liquidity of $28,802,000 under our revolving credit agreement with DZ Bank as of March 31, 2012. We also generate liquidity through deposits generated at Medallion Bank, borrowing arrangements with other banks, and through the issuance of SBA debentures, as well as from cash flow from operations. In addition, we may choose to participate a greater portion of our loan portfolio to third parties. We are actively seeking additional sources of liquidity, however, given current market conditions, we cannot assure you that we will be able to secure additional liquidity on terms favorable to us or at all. If that occurs, we may decline to underwrite lower yielding loans in order to conserve capital until credit conditions in the market become more favorable; or we may be required to dispose of assets when we would not otherwise do so, and at prices which may be below the net book value of such assets in order for us to repay indebtedness on a timely basis. Also, Medallion Bank is not a RIC, and therefore is able to retain earnings to finance growth.

Recently Issued Accounting Standards

Common Stock

Our common stock is quoted on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol “TAXI.” Our common stock commenced trading on May 23, 1996. As of May 4, 2012, there were approximately 245 holders of record of the Company’s common stock.

On May 4, 2012, the last reported sale price of our common stock was $11.20 per share. Historically, our common stock has traded at a premium to net asset value per share, but there can be no assurance that our stock will trade at a premium in the future.

The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, the range of high and low closing prices for our common stock on the Nasdaq Global Select Market.


	DIVIDENDS DECLARED		HIGH		LOW
2012
First Quarter	$	0.21	$	11.45	$	10.65

2011
Fourth Quarter	$	0.20	$	12.03	$	8.91
Third Quarter		0.19		10.13		9.01
Second Quarter		0.18		9.89		8.70
First Quarter		0.17		8.79		7.82

As a RIC, we intend to distribute at least 90% of our investment company taxable income to our shareholders. Distributions of our income are generally required to be made within the calendar year the income was earned as a RIC; however, in certain circumstances distributions can be made up to a full calendar year after the income has been earned. Investment company taxable income includes, among other things, interest, dividends, and capital gains reduced by deductible expenses. Our ability to make dividend payments as a RIC is restricted by certain asset coverage requirements under the 1940 Act and has been dependent upon maintenance of our status as a RIC under the Code in the past, by SBA regulations, and under the terms of the SBA debentures. There can be no assurances, however, that we will have sufficient earnings to pay such dividends in the future.

We have adopted a dividend reinvestment plan pursuant to which shareholders may elect to have distributions reinvested in additional shares of common stock. When we declare a dividend or distribution, all participants will have credited to their plan accounts the number of full and fractional shares (computed to three decimal places) that could be obtained with the cash, net of any applicable withholding taxes that would have been paid to them if they were not participants. The number of full and fractional shares is computed at the weighted average price of all shares of common stock purchased for plan participants within the 30 days after the dividend or distribution is declared plus brokerage commissions. The automatic reinvestment of dividends and capital gains distributions will not release plan participants of any income tax that may be payable on the dividend or capital gains distribution. Shareholders may terminate their participation in the dividend reinvestment plan by providing written notice to the Plan Agent at least 10 days before any given dividend payment date. Upon termination, we will issue to a shareholder both a certificate for the number of full shares of common stock owned and a check for any fractional shares, valued at the then current market price, less any applicable brokerage commissions and any other costs of sale. There are no additional fees or expenses for participation in the dividend reinvestment plan. Shareholders may obtain additional information about the dividend reinvestment plan by contacting the American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC at 6201 15^th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11219.

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Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities⁽¹⁾


Period	Total Number of Shares Purchased		Average Price Paid per Share		Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs		Maximum Number of Shares (or Approximate Dollar Value) that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs
November 5 through December 31, 2003		10,816	$	9.20		10,816	$	9,900,492
January 1 through December 31, 2004		952,517		9.00		952,517		11,329,294
January 1 through December 31, 2005		389,900		9.26		389,900		7,720,523
January 1 through December 31, 2006		—		—		—		7,720,523
January 1 through December 31, 2007		33,200		9.84		33,200		7,393,708
January 1 through December 31, 2008		7,691		9.66		7,691		7,319,397
January 1 through December 31, 2009		—		—		—		7,319,397
January 1 through December 31, 2010		177,844		6.82		177,844		6,106,354
January 1 through December 31, 2011		8,647		9.06		8,647		6,028,027
January 1 through March 31, 2012		—		—		—		6,028,027

Total		1,580,615		8.84		1,580,615		—

(1)

We publicly announced our Stock Repurchase Program in a press release dated November 5, 2003, after the Board of Directors approved the repurchase of up to $10,000,000 of our outstanding common stock, which was increased by an additional $10,000,000 authorization on November 3, 2004. The stock repurchase program expires 180 days after the commencement of the purchases. If we have not repurchased the additional $10,000,000 of common stock by the end of such period, we are permitted to extend the stock repurchase program for additional 180-day periods until we have repurchased the total amount authorized. In April, 2012, we extended the terms of the Stock Repurchase Program. Purchases were to commence no earlier than May 2012 and are to conclude 180 days after the commencement of the purchases.

Control Statutes

Because Medallion Bank is an “insured depository institution” within the meaning of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act and the Change in Bank Control Act and we are a “financial institution holding company” within the meaning of the Utah Financial Institutions Act, federal and Utah law and regulations prohibit any person or company from acquiring control of us and, indirectly, Medallion Bank, without, in most cases, prior written approval of the FDIC or the Commissioner of Financial Institutions, as applicable. Under the Change in Bank Control Act, control is conclusively presumed if, among other things, a person or company acquires 25% or more of any class of our voting stock. A rebuttable presumption of control arises if a person or company acquires 10% or more of any class of voting stock and is subject to a number of specified “control factors” as set forth in the applicable regulations. Although Medallion Bank is an “insured depository institution” within the meaning of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act and the Change in Bank Control Act, your investment in Medallion Financial Corp. is not guaranteed by the FDIC and is subject to loss. Under the Utah Financial Institutions Act, control is defined as the power to vote 20% or more of any class of our voting securities by an individual or to vote more than 10% of any class of our voting securities by a person other than an individual. Investors are responsible for ensuring that they do not, directly or indirectly, acquire shares of our common stock in excess of the amount which can be acquired without regulatory approval.

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

There has been no material change in disclosure regarding quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk since the Company filed its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011.

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Under the direction of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, we evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting pursuant to Rules 13a - 15(e) and 15d – 15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and have concluded that they are effective as of March 31, 2012. In addition, based on our evaluation as of March 31, 2012, there have been no changes that occurred during the 2012 first quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

We and our subsidiaries are currently involved in various legal proceedings incident to the ordinary course of our business, including collection matters with respect to certain loans. We intend to vigorously defend any outstanding claims and pursue our legal rights. In the opinion of our management and based upon the advice of legal counsel, there is no proceeding pending, or to the knowledge of management threatened, which in the event of an adverse decision would result in a material adverse effect on our results of operations or financial condition.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

Risks Relating to Our Business and Structure

We have recently experienced a period of capital markets disruption and severe recession and we expect these conditions to improve very slowly.

The recent market conditions have materially and adversely affected the debt and equity capital markets in the US, which could have a negative impact on our business and operations. The US capital markets have experienced extreme volatility and disruption for more than 3 years as evidenced by a lack of liquidity in the debt capital markets, significant write-offs in the financial services sector, the repricing of credit risk in the broadly syndicated credit market, and the failure of major financial institutions. These events have contributed to worsening general economic conditions that materially and adversely impacted the broader financial and credit markets and reduced the availability of credit and equity capital for the markets as a whole and financial services firms in particular. We believe that the US economy is emerging from a prolonged recession, and forecasts for 2012 and 2013 generally call for a very slow recovery from the economic recession. As a result, we believe these conditions may continue for a prolonged period of time and possibly worsen in the future. A prolonged period of market illiquidity would continue to have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations. Unfavorable economic conditions also could increase our funding costs, limit our access to the capital markets or result in a decision by lenders not to extend credit to us. Equity capital may be difficult to raise because, subject to some limited exceptions, we generally are not able to issue and sell our common stock at a price below net asset value per share. In addition, the debt capital that will be available, if at all, may be at a higher cost and on less favorable terms and conditions.

We borrow money, which magnifies the potential for gain or loss on amounts invested, and may increase the risk of investing in us.

Borrowings, also known as leverage, magnify the potential for gain or loss on amounts invested, and therefore increase the risk associated with investing in us. We borrow from and issue senior debt securities to banks and other lenders, and through long-term subordinated SBA debentures. These creditors have fixed dollar claims on our assets that are superior to the claims of our shareholders. If the value of our assets increases, then leveraging would cause the net asset value to increase more sharply than it would have had we not leveraged. Conversely, if the value of our assets decreases, leveraging would cause net asset value to decline more sharply than it otherwise would have had we not leveraged. Similarly, any increase in our income in excess of interest payable on the borrowed funds would cause our net income to increase more than it would without the leverage, while any decrease in our income would cause net income to decline more sharply than it would have had we not borrowed. Such a decline could reduce the amount available for dividend payments.

As of March 31, 2012, we had $343,520,000 of outstanding indebtedness, which had a weighted average borrowing cost of 3.25% at March 31, 2012, and our wholly-owned unconsolidated portfolio companies, primarily Medallion Bank, had $509,753,000 of outstanding indebtedness at a weighted average borrowing cost of 0.74%.

Consumer lending by Medallion Bank carries a higher risk of loss and could be adversely affected by an economic downturn.

By its nature, lending to consumers that have blemishes on their credit reports carries with it a higher risk of loss. Although the net interest margins should be higher to compensate Medallion Bank for this increased risk, the recent economic downturn could result in higher loss rates and lower returns than expected, and could affect the profitability of Medallion Bank’s consumer loan portfolio.

We are dependent upon our key investment personnel for our future success.

We depend on the diligence, skill, and network of business contacts of the investment professionals we employ for sourcing, evaluating, negotiating, structuring, and monitoring our investments. Our future success will also depend, to a significant extent, on the continued service and coordination of our senior management team, particularly, Alvin Murstein, our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Andrew M. Murstein, our President, and Larry D. Hall, our Chief Financial Officer. The departure of Messrs. Murstein or Mr. Hall, or any member of our senior management team, could have a material adverse effect on our ability to achieve our investment objective.

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We operate in a highly regulated environment, and if we are found to be in violation of any of the federal, state, or local laws or regulations applicable to us, our business could suffer.

The 1940 Act imposes numerous constraints on the operations of BDC’s. For example, BDC’s are required to invest at least 70% of their total assets in qualifying assets, primarily securities of “eligible portfolio companies” (as defined under the 1940 Act), cash, cash equivalents, US government securities, and other high quality debt investments that mature in one year or less. Our regulatory requirements may hinder our ability to take advantage of attractive investment opportunities and, as a result, achieve our investment objective. In addition, we rely upon several exemptive orders from the SEC permitting us to consolidate our financial reporting and operate our business as presently conducted. Our failure to satisfy the conditions set forth in those exemptive orders could result in our inability to rely upon such orders or to cause the SEC to revoke the orders which could result in material changes in our financial reporting or the way in which we conduct our business. Furthermore, any failure to comply with the requirements imposed on BDC’s by the 1940 Act could have material adverse consequences to us or our investors, including possible enforcement action by the SEC and the possible loss of our ability to qualify as a RIC that is exempt from corporate-level income tax under the Code. If we do not remain a BDC, we might be regulated as a closed-end investment company under the 1940 Act, which would further significantly decrease our operating flexibility.

The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, or the Dodd-Frank Act, was signed into law on July 21, 2010. The Dodd-Frank Act significantly changes federal financial services regulation and affects, among other things, the lending, deposit, investment, trading, and operating activities of financial institutions and their holding companies. The Dodd-Frank Act requires various federal agencies to adopt a broad range of new implementing rules and regulations. The federal agencies have significant discretion in issuing these rules and regulations, and consequently, many of the details and much of the effect of the Dodd-Frank Act may not be known for many months or years. As such, we cannot predict and may not be able to anticipate all the effects of the Dodd-Frank Act on our financial condition or operations.

We are also subject to a wide range of federal, state, and local laws and regulations, such as local licensing requirements, and retail financing, debt collection, consumer protection, environmental, health and safety, creditor, wage-hour, anti-discrimination, whistleblower, and other employment practices laws and regulations, and we expect these costs to increase going forward. The violation of these or future requirements or laws and regulations, could result in administrative, civil, or criminal sanctions against us, which may include a cease and desist order against the subject operations or even revocation or suspension of our license to operate the subject business. As a result, we have incurred and will continue to incur capital and operating expenditures and other costs to comply with these requirements and laws and regulations.

Changes in laws, regulations, or policies may adversely affect our business.

The post-financial crisis era has been marked by an increase in regulation, regulatory intensity, and enforcement. We are unable to predict all of the ways in which this change in the regulatory environment could impact our business models or objectives. The laws and regulations governing our lending, servicing, and debt collection activities or the regulatory or enforcement environment at the federal level or in any of the states in which we operate may change at any time which may have an adverse effect on our business.

We expect, however, to see an increase over time in regulatory scrutiny and enforcement in the area of consumer financial products regulation, as a result of the establishment of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, or the CFPB. The CFPB became operational in certain respects in July 2011, and on January 4, 2012, President Obama appointed a Director of the CFPB in a recess appointment bypassing Senate confirmation. Although there remain doubts about the legality of this appointment and the appointment may be subject to legal challenge, the CFPB has announced that it will now exercise full regulatory, supervisory, and enforcement powers. While Medallion Bank’s size currently falls below the threshold that would give the CFPB direct authority over it, Medallion Bank’s existing bank supervisors may pursue similar policies and make similar information requests to those of the CFPB with respect to consumer financial products and other matters within the scope of the CFPB’s authority. We believe that the CFPB’s regulatory reforms, together with other provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act, and increased regulatory supervision, may increase our cost of doing business, impose new restrictions on the way in which we conduct our business, or add significant operational constraints that might impair our profitability.

We are unable to predict how these or any other future legislative proposals or programs will be administered or implemented or in what form, or whether any additional or similar changes to statutes or regulations, including the interpretation or implementation thereof, will occur in the future. Any such action could affect us in substantial and unpredictable ways and could have an adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition.

Our inability to remain in compliance with regulatory requirements in a particular jurisdiction could have a material adverse effect on our operations in that market and on our reputation generally. No assurance can be given that applicable laws or regulations will not be amended or construed differently or that new laws and regulations will not be adopted, either of which could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition, or results of operations.

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Federal and state law may discourage certain acquisitions of our common stock which could have a material adverse effect on our shareholders.

Regulations governing our operation as a BDC may affect our ability to, and the way in which we, raise additional capital.

Our business may periodically require capital. We may acquire additional capital from the following sources:

Senior Securities and Other Indebtedness. We may issue debt securities or preferred stock, and/or borrow money from banks or other financial institutions, which we refer to collectively as senior securities, up to the maximum amount permitted by the 1940 Act. If we issue senior securities, including debt or preferred stock, we will be exposed to additional risks, including the following:

•

Under the provisions of the 1940 Act, we are permitted, as a BDC, to issue senior securities only in amounts such that our asset coverage, as defined in the 1940 Act, equals at least 200% after each issuance of senior securities. If the value of our assets declines, we may be unable to satisfy this test. If that happens, we may be restricted from issuing additional debt, may be limited in making distributions on our stock, and may be required to sell a portion of our investments and, depending on the nature of our leverage, to repay a portion of our debt at a time when such sales and/or repayments may be disadvantageous. In addition to the 1940 Act, we are subject to two exemptive orders which govern how we calculate our senior securities and under which we have agreed that we will meet the applicable asset coverage ratios both individually and on a consolidated basis.

•

Any amounts that we use to service our debt or make payments on preferred stock will not be available for dividends to our common shareholders.

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It is likely that any senior securities or other indebtedness we issue will be governed by an indenture or other instrument containing covenants restricting our operating flexibility. Additionally, some of these securities or other indebtedness may be rated by rating agencies, and in obtaining a rating for such securities and other indebtedness, we may be required to abide by operating and investment guidelines that further restrict operating and financial flexibility.

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We and, indirectly, our shareholders will bear the cost of issuing and servicing such securities and other indebtedness.

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Preferred stock or any convertible or exchangeable securities that we issue in the future may have rights, preferences, and privileges more favorable than those of our common stock, including separate voting rights, and could delay or prevent a transaction or a change in control to the detriment of the holders of our common stock.

Additional Common Stock. We are not generally able to issue and sell our common stock at a price below net asset value (less any distributing commission or discount) per share. We may, however, sell our common stock, warrants, options, or rights to acquire our common stock, at a price below the current net asset value of the common stock if our Board of Directors determines that such sale is in our best interests and that of our shareholders, and our shareholders approve such sale. In any such case, the price at which our securities are to be issued and sold may not be less than a price which, in the determination of our Board of Directors, closely approximates the market value of such securities (less any distributing commission or discount). We may also make rights offerings to our shareholders at prices per share less than the net asset value per share, subject to applicable requirements of the 1940 Act. If we raise additional funds by issuing more common stock or senior securities convertible into, or exchangeable for, our common stock, the percentage ownership of our shareholders at that time would decrease and they may experience dilution. Moreover, we can offer no assurance that we will be able to issue and sell additional equity securities in the future, on favorable terms or at all.

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If our investments in assets that are not “qualifying assets” are determined to exceed 30% of our total assets, we could be deemed to be in violation of the 1940 Act, which could have a material adverse effect on our business.

As a BDC, we are not permitted to acquire any assets other than “qualifying assets” unless, at the time of such acquisition, at least 70% of our total assets are qualifying assets. Our investment in Medallion Bank may constitute a non-qualifying asset. As of March 31, 2012, up to 27% of our total assets were invested in non-qualifying assets.

At the end of each fiscal quarter, we may take proactive steps to prospectively preserve investment flexibility in the next quarter which is assessed against our total assets at our most recent quarter end. We can accomplish this in many ways including purchasing US Treasury bills or other investment-grade debt securities, and closing out our position on a net cash basis subsequent to quarter end. However, if such proactive measures are ineffective or our primary investments are deemed not to be qualifying assets, or if the fair value of our non-qualifying assets increases or is determined to be higher than previously determined, or if the fair value of our qualifying assets decreases or is determined to be lower than previously determined, we could be deemed in violation of the 1940 Act, or could be precluded from investing in what we believe are attractive investments or from making follow-on investments in existing portfolio companies that are non-qualifying assets, or could be required to dispose of non-qualifying assets at times or on terms that may be disadvantageous to us. Any of the foregoing consequences could have a material adverse effect on us. In addition, if we are found to be in violation of the requirements applicable to business development companies under the 1940 Act, we could be unable to qualify as a RIC under the Code.

We will be subject to corporate-level income tax if we are unable to qualify as a RIC under Subchapter M of the Code.

To obtain and maintain RIC tax treatment under the Code, we must meet the following annual distribution, income source, and asset diversification requirements.

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The annual distribution requirement for a RIC will be satisfied if we distribute to our shareholders on an annual basis at least 90% of our net ordinary income and realized net short-term capital gains in excess of realized net long-term capital losses, if any, and at least 90% of our net tax exempt income. Because we use debt financing, we are subject to certain asset coverage ratio requirements under the 1940 Act and financial covenants under loan and credit agreements that could, under certain circumstances, restrict us from making distributions necessary to satisfy the distribution requirement. If we are unable to obtain cash from other sources, we could fail to qualify for RIC tax treatment and thus become subject to corporate-level income tax.

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The income source requirement will be satisfied if we obtain at least 90% of our income for each year from dividends, interest, gains from the sale of stock or securities, or similar sources.

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The asset diversification requirement will be satisfied if we meet certain asset diversification requirements at the end of each quarter of our taxable year. Failure to meet those requirements may result in our having to dispose of certain investments quickly in order to prevent the loss of RIC status. Because most of our investments will be in private companies, and therefore will be relatively illiquid, any such dispositions could be made at disadvantageous prices and could result in substantial losses.

If we do not qualify as a RIC for more than two consecutive years, and then seek to requalify and elect RIC status, we would be required to recognize gain to the extent of any unrealized appreciation on our assets unless we make a special election to pay corporate-level tax on any such unrealized appreciation recognized during the succeeding 10-year period.

If we fail to qualify for RIC tax treatment for any reason and are subject to corporate income tax, the resulting corporate taxes could substantially reduce our net assets, the amount of income available for distribution and the amount of our distributions. In addition, the asset coverage and distribution requirements impose significant cash flow management restrictions on us and limit our ability to retain earnings to cover periods of loss, provide for future growth, and pay for extraordinary items. Additionally, we could fail to satisfy the requirement that a RIC derive at least 90% of its gross income from qualifying sources, with the result that we would not qualify as a RIC. Qualification as a RIC is made on an annual basis and, although we and some of our subsidiaries have qualified in the past, we cannot assure you that we will qualify for such treatment in the future.

The Code’s diversification requirements may limit our ability to expand our business.

RIC qualification rules require that at the end of each quarter of our taxable year, (i) at least 50% of the market value of our assets must be represented by cash, securities of other RICs, US government securities, and other securities, with such other securities limited, in respect of any one issuer, to an amount not greater than 5% of our assets and not greater than 10% of the outstanding voting securities of such issuer and (ii) not more than 25% of the value of our assets may be invested in the securities (other than US government securities or securities of other RICs) of any one issuer, any two or more issuers of which 20% or more of the voting stock is held by us and that are determined to be engaged in the same or similar trades or businesses or related trades or businesses or in the securities of one or more qualified publicly traded partnerships. As of March 31, 2012, our largest investment subject to this test was our investment in Medallion Bank, representing 19% of our RIC assets. No other investments were more than 5% of our RIC assets. We will continue to monitor the levels of this and any other investment concentrations in conjunction with the diversification tests.

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We may have difficulty paying our required distributions if we recognize income before or without receiving cash representing such income.

For US federal income tax purposes, we will include in taxable income certain amounts that we have not yet received in cash, such as original issue discount, which may arise if we receive warrants in connection with the origination of a loan or possibly in other circumstances, or contractual payment-in-kind interest, which represents contractual interest added to the loan balance and due at the end of the loan term. Such original issue discount or increases in loan balances as a result of payment-in-kind interest will be included in income before we receive any corresponding cash payments. We also may be required to include in income certain other amounts that we will not receive in cash.

Since, in certain cases, we may recognize income before or without receiving cash representing such income, we may have difficulty meeting the annual distribution requirement necessary to achieve and maintain RIC tax treatment under the Code. Accordingly, we may have to sell some of our investments at times and/or at prices we would not consider advantageous, raise additional debt or equity capital, or reduce new investment originations for this purpose. If we are not able to obtain cash from other sources, we may fail to qualify for RIC tax treatment and thus become subject to corporate-level income tax.

Our SBIC subsidiaries may be unable to meet the investment company requirements, which could result in the imposition of an entity-level tax.

Some of our subsidiaries are subject to the SBIA. Our SBIC subsidiaries that are also RICs may be prohibited by the SBIA from making the distributions necessary to qualify as a RIC. Each year, in order to comply with the SBA regulations and the RIC distribution requirements, we must request and receive a waiver of the SBA’s restrictions. While the current policy of the SBA’s Office of SBIC Operations is to grant such waivers if the SBIC makes certain offsetting adjustments to its paid-in capital and surplus accounts, we cannot assure you that this will continue to be the SBA’s policy or that our subsidiaries will have adequate capital to make the required adjustments. If our subsidiaries are unable to obtain a waiver, compliance with the SBA regulations may result in loss of RIC status and a consequent imposition of an entity-level tax at the subsidiary level.

Our SBIC subsidiaries are licensed by the SBA, and are therefore subject to SBA regulations.

Our SBIC subsidiaries are licensed to act as SBICs and are regulated by the SBA. The SBA also places certain limitations on the financing terms of investments by SBICs in portfolio companies and prohibits SBICs from providing funds for certain purposes or to businesses in a few prohibited industries. Compliance with SBA requirements may cause the SBIC subsidiaries to forego attractive investment opportunities that are not permitted under SBA regulations.

Further, SBA regulations require that a licensed SBIC be periodically examined and audited by the SBA to determine its compliance with the relevant SBA regulations. The SBA prohibits, without prior SBA approval, a “change of control” of an SBIC or transfers that would result in any person (or a group of persons acting in concert) owning 10% or more of a class of capital stock of a licensed SBIC. If the SBIC subsidiaries fail to comply with applicable SBIC regulations, the SBA could, depending on the severity of the violation, limit or prohibit their use of debentures, declare outstanding debentures immediately due and payable, and/or limit them from making new investments. In addition, the SBA can revoke or suspend a license for willful or repeated violation of, or willful or repeated failure to observe, any provision of the SBIA or any rule or regulation promulgated thereunder. Such actions by the SBA would, in turn, negatively affect us.

We operate in a highly competitive market for investment opportunities.

We compete for investments with other BDC’s and other investment funds as well as traditional financial services companies such as commercial banks and credit unions. Many of our competitors are substantially larger and have considerably greater financial, technical, and marketing resources than we do. For example, some competitors may have a lower cost of funds and access to funding sources that are not available to us. In addition, some of our competitors may have higher risk tolerances or different risk assessments. These characteristics could allow our competitors to consider a wider variety of investments, establish more relationships, and offer better pricing and more flexible structuring than us. We may lose investment opportunities if we do not match our competitors’ pricing, terms, and structure. If we are forced to match our competitors’ pricing, terms, and structure, we may not be able to achieve acceptable returns on our investments or may bear substantial risk of capital loss. Furthermore, many of our competitors are not subject to the regulatory restrictions that the 1940 Act imposes on us as a BDC.

We cannot assure you that the competitive pressures we face will not have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations. Also, as a result of this competition, we may not be able to take advantage of attractive investment opportunities from time to time.

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Changes in interest rates may affect our cost of capital and net investment income.

Because we borrow to fund our investments, a portion of our income is dependent upon the difference between the interest rate at which we borrow funds and the interest rate at which we invest these funds. A portion of our investments, such as taxi medallion loans, will have fixed interest rates, while a portion of our borrowings will likely have floating interest rates. As a result, a significant change in market interest rates could have a material adverse effect on our net investment income. In periods of rising interest rates, our cost of funds could increase, which would reduce our net investment income. We may hedge against interest rate fluctuations by using standard hedging instruments, subject to applicable legal requirements. These activities may limit our ability to participate in the benefits of lower interest rates with respect to the hedged portfolio. Adverse developments resulting from changes in interest rates or hedging transactions could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations. Also, we will have to rely on our counterparties to perform their obligations under such hedges.

We depend on cash flow from our subsidiaries to make dividend payments and other distributions to our shareholders.

We are primarily a holding company, and we derive most of our operating income and cash flow from our subsidiaries. As a result, we rely heavily upon distributions from our subsidiaries to generate the funds necessary to make dividend payments and other distributions to our shareholders. Funds are provided to us by our subsidiaries through dividends and payments on intercompany indebtedness, but we cannot assure you that our subsidiaries will be in a position to continue to make these dividend or debt payments. Furthermore, as a condition to receipt of FDIC insurance, Medallion Bank entered into a capital maintenance agreement with the FDIC requiring it to maintain a 15% leverage ratio (Tier 1 capital to total assets). Medallion Bank may be restricted from declaring and paying dividends if doing so were to cause it to fall below a 15% leverage ratio.

Medallion Bank’s use of brokered deposit sources for its deposit-gathering activities may not be available when needed.

Medallion Bank relies on the established brokered deposit market to originate deposits to fund its operations. Medallion Bank’s brokered deposits consist of deposits raised through the brokered deposit market rather than through retail branches. While Medallion Bank has developed contractual relationships with a diversified group of investment brokers, and the brokered deposit market is well developed and utilized by many banking institutions, conditions could change that might affect the availability of deposits. If the capital levels at Medallion Bank fall below the “well-capitalized” level as defined by the FDIC or the capital level currently required by the FDIC pursuant to its capital maintenance agreement or if Medallion Bank experiences a period of sustained operating losses, the cost of attracting deposits from the brokered deposit market could increase significantly, and the ability of Medallion Bank to raise deposits from this source could be impaired. Medallion Bank’s ability to manage its growth to stay within the “well-capitalized” level, and the capital level currently required by the FDIC pursuant to its capital maintenance agreement, which is also considerably higher than the level required to be classified as “well-capitalized”, is critical to Medallion Bank’s retaining open access to this funding source.

A decrease in prevailing interest rates may lead to more loan prepayments, which could adversely affect our business.

Our borrowers generally have the right to prepay their loans upon payment of a fee ranging from 30 to 120 days interest for standard commodity loans, and for higher amounts, as negotiated, for larger more custom loan arrangements. A borrower is likely to exercise prepayment rights at a time when the interest rate payable on the borrower’s loan is high relative to prevailing interest rates. In a lower interest rate environment, we will have difficulty re-lending prepaid funds at comparable rates, which may reduce the net interest income that we receive. When this occurs, we will generally reinvest these proceeds in temporary investments, pending their future investment in new portfolio companies. These temporary investments will typically have substantially lower yields than the debt being prepaid, and we could experience significant delays in reinvesting these amounts. Any future investment in a new portfolio company may also be at lower yields than the debt that was repaid. As a result, our results of operations could be materially adversely affected if a substantial number of our portfolio companies elect to prepay amounts owed to us and we are not able to reinvest the proceeds for comparable yields in a timely fashion. Additionally, prepayments could negatively impact our return on equity, which could result in a decline in the market price of our common stock.

Our investment portfolio is, and will continue to be, recorded at fair value as determined in good faith by our Board of Directors and, as a result, there is, and will continue to be, uncertainty as to the value of our portfolio investments which could adversely affect our net asset value.

Under the 1940 Act, we are required to carry our portfolio investments at market value or, if there is no readily available market value, at fair value as determined by our Board of Directors. Unlike other lending institutions, we are not permitted to maintain a general reserve for anticipated losses. Instead, we are required by the 1940 Act to specifically value each individual investment and record an unrealized gain or loss for any asset we believe has increased or decreased in value. Typically, there is not a public market for most of the investments in which we have invested and will generally continue to invest. As a result, our Board of Directors values our investments on a quarterly basis based on a determination of their fair value made in good faith and in accordance with the written guidelines approved by our Board of Directors. Our Board of Directors regularly reviews the appropriateness and accuracy of the method used in valuing our investments, and makes any necessary adjustments. The types of factors that may be considered in determining the fair value pricing of our investments include the nature and realizable value of any collateral, the portfolio company’s earnings and its ability to make payments on its indebtedness, the markets in which the portfolio company does business, comparison to publicly traded companies, discounted cash flow, comparable sales and valuations of companies similar to the portfolio company,

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regulatory factors that may limit the value of the portfolio company, and other relevant factors. Because such valuations, and particularly valuations of private securities and private companies, are inherently uncertain, the valuations may fluctuate over short periods of time and may be based on estimates. As a result, our determinations of fair value may differ materially from the values that would have been used if a ready market for these investments existed, and may cause our net asset value on a given date to materially understate or overstate the value that we may ultimately realize upon the sale or disposition of one or more of our investments. Investors purchasing our securities in connection with an offering based on an overstated net asset value would pay a higher price than the value of our investments might warrant, and investors purchasing our securities in connection with an offering based on an understated net asset value would pay a lower price than the value of our investments might warrant. Our net asset value could be adversely affected if our determinations regarding the fair value of our investments were materially higher than the values that we ultimately realize upon the disposal of such securities. Considering these factors, we have determined that the fair value of our portfolio is below its cost basis. As of March 31, 2012, our net unrealized depreciation on investments other than in controlled subsidiaries, foreclosed properties, and other assets was $13,590,000 or 2.99% of our investment portfolio.

The lack of liquidity in our investments may adversely affect our business.

We generally make investments in private companies. Substantially all of these securities are subject to legal and other restrictions on resale or are otherwise less liquid than publicly traded securities. The illiquidity of our investments may make it difficult for us to sell such investments if the need arises. In addition, if we are required to liquidate all or a portion of our portfolio quickly, we may realize significantly less than the value at which we had previously recorded our investments. We may also face other restrictions on our ability to liquidate an investment in a portfolio company to the extent that we have material non-public information regarding such portfolio company.

In addition, the illiquidity of our loan portfolio and investments may adversely affect our ability to dispose of loans at times when it may be advantageous for us to liquidate such portfolio or investments. In addition, if we were required to liquidate some or all of the investments in the portfolio, the proceeds of such liquidation may be significantly less than the current value of such investments. Because we borrow money to make loans and investments, our net operating income is dependent upon the difference between the rate at which we borrow funds and the rate at which we invest these funds. As a result, there can be no assurance that a significant change in market interest rates will not have a material adverse effect on our interest income. In periods of sharply rising interest rates, our cost of funds would increase, which would reduce our net operating income before net realized and unrealized gains. We use a combination of long-term and short-term borrowings and equity capital to finance our investing activities. Our long-term fixed-rate investments are financed primarily with short-term floating-rate debt, and to a lesser extent by term fixed-rate debt. We may use interest rate risk management techniques in an effort to limit our exposure to interest rate fluctuations. Such techniques may include various interest rate hedging activities to the extent permitted by the 1940 Act. We have analyzed the potential impact of changes in interest rates on net interest income. Assuming that the balance sheet were to remain constant and no actions were taken to alter the existing interest rate sensitivity, and including the impact on Medallion Bank, a hypothetical immediate 1% increase in interest rates would have positively impacted net increase in net assets resulting from operations as of March 31, 2012 by approximately $1,361,000 on an annualized basis, compared to a positive impact of approximately $1,477,000 at December 31, 2011, and the impact of such an immediate increase of 1% over a one year period would have been approximately ($2,158,000) at March 31, 2012, compared to approximately ($1,665,000) at December 31, 2011. Although management believes that this measure is indicative of our sensitivity to interest rate changes, it does not adjust for potential changes in credit quality, size, and composition of the assets on the balance sheet, and other business developments that could affect net increase in net assets resulting from operations in a particular quarter or for the year taken as a whole. Accordingly, no assurances can be given that actual results would not differ materially from the potential outcome simulated by these estimates.

We may experience fluctuations in our quarterly results.

We could experience fluctuations in our quarterly operating results due to a number of factors, including our ability to make investments in companies that meet our investment criteria, the interest rate payable on the debt securities we acquire, the level of our expenses, variations in and the timing of the recognition of realized and unrealized gains or losses, the degree to which we encounter competition in our markets, and general economic conditions. As a result of these factors, results for any period should not be relied upon as being indicative of performance in future periods.

Terrorist attacks and other acts of violence or war may affect any market for our securities, impact the businesses in which we invest, and harm our operations and profitability.

Terrorist attacks may harm our results of operations and your investment. We cannot assure you that there will not be further terrorist attacks against the US or US businesses. Such attacks or armed conflicts in the US or elsewhere may impact the businesses in which we invest directly, or indirectly by undermining economic conditions in the United States. In addition, a substantial portion of our business is focused in the New York City metropolitan area, which suffered a terrorist attack in 2001. Another terrorist attack in New York City or elsewhere could severely impact our results of operations. Losses resulting from terrorist attacks are generally uninsurable.

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Our financial condition and results of operations will depend on our ability to manage growth effectively.

Our ability to achieve our investment objective will depend on our ability to grow, which will depend, in turn, on our management team’s ability to identify, evaluate, and monitor, and our ability to finance and invest in, companies that meet our investment criteria.

Accomplishing this result on a cost-effective basis will be largely a function of our management team’s handling of the investment process, its ability to provide competent, attentive, and efficient services, and our access to financing on acceptable terms. In addition to monitoring the performance of our existing investments, members of our management team and our investment professionals may also be called upon to provide managerial assistance to our portfolio companies. These demands on their time may distract them or slow the rate of investment. In order to grow, we will need to hire, train, supervise, and manage new employees. However, we cannot assure you that any such employees will contribute to the success of our business. Any failure to manage our future growth effectively could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.

Acquisitions may lead to difficulties that could adversely affect our operations.

By their nature, corporate acquisitions entail certain risks, including those relating to undisclosed liabilities, the entry into new markets, operational, and personnel matters. We may have difficulty integrating acquired operations or managing problems due to sudden increases in the size of our loan portfolio. In such instances, we might be required to modify our operating systems and procedures, hire additional staff, obtain and integrate new equipment, and complete other tasks appropriate for the assimilation of new business activities. We cannot assure you that we would be successful, if and when necessary, in minimizing these inherent risks or in establishing systems and procedures which will enable us to effectively achieve our desired results in respect of any future acquisitions.

Our ability to enter into transactions with our affiliates is restricted.

The 1940 Act restricts our ability to knowingly participate in certain transactions with our affiliates. These restrictions limit our ability to buy or sell any security from or to our affiliates, or engage in “joint” transactions with our affiliates, which could include investments in the same portfolio company (whether at the same or different times). With respect to controlling or certain closely affiliated persons, we will generally be prohibited from engaging in such transactions absent the prior approval of the SEC. With respect to other affiliated persons, we may engage in such transactions only with the prior approval of our independent directors.

The SBA restricts the ability of SBICs to lend money to their officers, directors, and employees, or invest in affiliates thereof.

Medallion Bank is subject to certain federal laws that restrict and control its ability to provide or receive services between affiliates. Sections 23A and 23B of the Federal Reserve Act and applicable regulations also impose restrictions on Medallion Bank. These restrictions limit the transfer of funds by a depository institution to certain of its affiliates, including us, in the form of loans, extensions of credit, investments, or purchases of assets. Sections 23A and 23B also require generally that the depository institution’s transactions with its affiliates be on terms no less favorable to Medallion Bank than comparable transactions with unrelated third parties.

Our Board of Directors may change our operating policies and strategies without prior notice or shareholder approval, the effects of which may be adverse.

Our Board of Directors has the authority to modify or waive our current operating policies and strategies without prior notice and without shareholder approval. We cannot predict the effect any changes to our current operating policies and strategies would have on our business, operating results, and value of our stock. However, the effects might be adverse, which could negatively impact our ability to pay you dividends and cause you to lose all or part of your investment.

Risks Relating to Our Investments

Changes in taxicab industry regulations that result in the issuance of additional medallions or increases in the expenses involved in operating a medallion could lead to a decrease in the value of our medallion loan collateral.

Every city in which we originate medallion loans, and most other major cities in the US, limits the supply of taxicab medallions. This regulation results in supply restrictions that support the value of medallions. Actions that loosen these restrictions and result in the issuance of additional medallions into a market could decrease the value of medallions in that market. If this were to occur, the value of the collateral securing our then outstanding medallion loans in that market could be adversely affected. For example, the New York State legislature enacted a law on December 21, 2011 which was amended on February 17, 2012 to permit cars for hire to pickup street hails in boroughs outside of Manhattan. If this law is implemented, income from operating medallions and the value of medallions serving as collateral for our loans could decrease by a material amount. This could increase our loan to value ratios, loan delinquencies, or loan defaults. We are unable to forecast with any degree of certainty whether any other potential increases in the supply of medallions will occur.

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In New York City, Chicago, Boston, and in other markets where we originate medallion loans, taxicab fares are generally set by government agencies. Expenses associated with operating taxicabs are largely unregulated. As a result, the ability of taxicab operators to recoup increases in expenses is limited in the short term. Escalating expenses, such as rising gas prices, can render taxicab operations less profitable, could cause borrowers to default on loans from us, and could potentially adversely affect the value of our collateral.

A significant portion of our loan revenue is derived from loans collateralized by New York City taxicab medallions. According to New York City TLC data, over the past 20 years New York City taxicab medallions have appreciated in value from under $160,000 to $1,000,000 for corporate medallions and $701,000 for individual medallions. However, for sustained periods during that time, taxicab medallions have declined in value. Since December 31, 2010, the value of New York City taxicab medallions increased by approximately 12% for individual medallions and 18% for corporate medallions.

Lending to small businesses involves a high degree of risk and is highly speculative.

Lending to small businesses involves a high degree of business and financial risk, which can result in substantial losses and should be considered speculative. Our borrower base consists primarily of small business owners that may have limited resources and that are generally unable to obtain financing from traditional sources. There is generally no publicly available information about these small business owners, and we must rely on the diligence of our employees and agents to obtain information in connection with our credit decisions. In addition, these small businesses often do not have audited financial statements. Some smaller businesses have narrower product lines and market shares than their competition. Therefore, they may be more vulnerable to customer preferences, market conditions, or economic downturns, which may adversely affect the return on, or the recovery of, our investment in these businesses.

Our portfolio is and may continue to be concentrated in a limited number of portfolio companies and industries, which will subject us to a risk of significant loss if any of these companies defaults on its obligations to us or by a downturn in the particular industry.

Our portfolio is and may continue to be concentrated in a limited number of portfolio companies and industries. In addition, taxicab companies that constitute separate issuers may have related management or guarantors and constitute larger business relationships to us. As of March 31, 2012, investments in New York City taxi medallion loans represented approximately 79% of our managed taxi medallion loans. Beyond the asset diversification requirements associated with our qualification as a RIC, we do not have fixed guidelines for diversification, and while we are not targeting any specific industries, our investments are, and could continue to be, concentrated in relatively few industries. As a result, the aggregate returns we realize may be adversely affected if a small number of investments perform poorly or if we need to write down the value of any one investment. Larger business relationships may also impede our ability to immediately foreclose on a particular defaulted portfolio company as we may not want to impair an overall business relationship with either the portfolio company management or any related funding source. Additionally, a downturn in any particular industry in which we are invested could also negatively impact the aggregate returns we realize.

If we are unable to continue to diversify geographically, our business may be adversely affected if the New York City taxicab industry experiences a sustained economic downturn.

A significant portion of our loan revenue is derived from New York City medallion loans collateralized by New York City taxicab medallions. An economic downturn in the New York City taxicab industry could lead to an increase in defaults on our medallion loans. We cannot assure you that we will be able to sufficiently diversify our operations geographically.

An economic downturn such as what we recently experienced could result in certain of our commercial and consumer loan customers experiencing declines in business activities and/or personal resources, which could lead to difficulties in their servicing of their loans with us, and increasing the level of delinquencies, defaults, and loan losses in our commercial and consumer loan portfolios.

Laws and regulations implemented in response to climate change could result in increased operating costs for our portfolio companies.

Congress and other governmental authorities have either considered or implemented various laws and regulations in response to climate change and the reduction of greenhouse gases. Existing environmental regulations could be revised or reinterpreted, new laws and regulations could be adopted, and future changes in environmental laws and regulations could occur, which could impose additional costs on the operation of our portfolio companies. For example, regulations to cut gasoline use and control greenhouse gas emissions from new cars could adversely affect our medallion portfolio companies. Our portfolio companies may have to make significant capital and other expenditures to comply with these laws and regulations. Changes in, or new, environmental restrictions may force our portfolio companies to incur significant expenses or expenses that may exceed their estimates. There can be no assurance that such companies would be able to recover all or any increased environmental costs from their customers or that their business, financial condition or results of operations would not be materially and adversely affected by such expenditures or any changes in environmental laws and regulations, in which case the value of these companies could be adversely affected.

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Our portfolio companies may incur debt that ranks equally with, or senior to, our investments in such companies.

We invest in our portfolio companies primarily through senior secured loans, junior secured loans, and subordinated debt issued by small- to mid-sized companies. Our portfolio companies may have, or may be permitted to incur, other debt that ranks equally with, or senior to, the debt in which we invest. By their terms, such debt instruments may entitle the holders to receive payment of interest or principal on or before the dates on which we are entitled to receive payments with respect to the debt instruments in which we invest. Also, in the event of insolvency, liquidation, dissolution, reorganization, or bankruptcy of a portfolio company, holders of debt instruments ranking senior to our investment in that portfolio company would typically be entitled to receive payment in full before we receive any distribution. After repaying such senior creditors, such portfolio company may not have any remaining assets to use for repaying its obligation to us. In the case of debt ranking equally with debt instruments in which we invest, we would have to share on an equal basis any distributions with other creditors holding such debt in the event of an insolvency, liquidation, dissolution, reorganization, or bankruptcy of the relevant portfolio company.

There may be circumstances where our debt investments could be subordinated to claims of other creditors or we could be subject to lender liability claims.

Even though we may have structured most of our investments as senior loans, if one of our portfolio companies were to go bankrupt, depending on the facts and circumstances, including the extent to which we actually provided managerial assistance to that portfolio company, a bankruptcy court might recharacterize our debt investment and subordinate all or a portion of our claim to that of other creditors. We may also be subject to lender liability claims for actions taken by us with respect to a borrower’s business or instances where we exercise control over the borrower. It is possible that we could become subject to a lender’s liability claim, including as a result of actions taken in rendering significant managerial assistance.

We may not control many of our portfolio companies.

We may not control many of our portfolio companies, even though we may have board representation or board observation rights, and our debt agreements may contain certain restrictive covenants. As a result, we are subject to the risk that a portfolio company in which we invest may make business decisions with which we disagree, and the management of such company may take risks or otherwise act in ways that do not serve our interests as debt investors.

We may not realize gains from our equity investments.

Certain investments that we have made in the past and may make in the future include warrants or other equity securities. In addition, we may from time to time make non-control, equity co-investments in companies in conjunction with private equity sponsors. Our goal is ultimately to realize gains upon our disposition of such equity interests. However, the equity interests we receive may not appreciate in value and, in fact, may decline in value. Accordingly, we may not be able to realize gains from our equity interests, and any gains that we do realize on the disposition of any equity interests may not be sufficient to offset any other losses we experience. We also may be unable to realize any value if a portfolio company does not have a liquidity event, such as a sale of the business, recapitalization, or public offering, which would allow us to sell the underlying equity interests.

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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

EXHIBITS


Number		Description

31.1		Certification of Alvin Murstein pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) as adopted pursuant to section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Filed herewith.

31.2		Certification of Larry D. Hall pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) as adopted pursuant to section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Filed herewith.

32.1		Certification of Alvin Murstein pursuant to 18 USC. Section 1350, as adopted, pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Filed herewith.

32.2		Certification of Larry D. Hall pursuant to 18 USC. Section 1350, as adopted, pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Filed herewith.

99.1		Consolidated Schedules of Investments as of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011. Filed herewith.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION RELATING TO FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a safe harbor for forward-looking statements so long as those statements are identified as forward-looking and are accompanied by meaningful cautionary statements identifying important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in such statements. In connection with certain forward-looking statements contained in this Form 10-Q and those that may be made in the future by or on behalf of the Company, the Company notes that there are various factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth in any such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements contained in this Form 10-Q were prepared by management and are qualified by, and subject to, significant business, economic, competitive, regulatory, and other uncertainties and contingencies, all of which are difficult or impossible to predict, and many of which are beyond the control of the Company. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that the forward-looking statements contained in this Form 10-Q will be realized or that actual results will not be significantly higher or lower. The statements have not been audited by, examined by, compiled by, or subjected to agreed-upon procedures by independent accountants, and no third-party has independently verified or reviewed such statements. Readers of this Form 10-Q should consider these facts in evaluating the information contained herein. In addition, the business and operations of the Company are subject to substantial risks which increase the uncertainty inherent in the forward-looking statements contained in this Form 10-Q. The inclusion of the forward-looking statements contained in this Form 10-Q should not be regarded as a representation by the Company or any other person that the forward-looking statements contained in this Form 10-Q will be achieved. In light of the foregoing, readers of this Form 10-Q are cautioned not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements contained herein. These risks and others that are detailed in this Form 10-Q and other documents that the Company files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, and any current reports on Form 8-K must be considered by any investor or potential investor in the Company.

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SIGNATURES

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

MEDALLION FINANCIAL CORP.


Date: May 7, 2012

By:		/s/ Alvin Murstein
Alvin Murstein
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

By:		/s/ Larry D. Hall
Larry D. Hall
Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer

Signing on behalf of the registrant

as principal financial and accounting officer.

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