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MONROE CAPITAL Corp - Quarter Report: 2021 September (Form 10-Q)

 

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

(Mark One)

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

 

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2021

 

OR

 

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

 

Commission file number: 814-00866

 

MONROE CAPITAL CORPORATION

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

 

Maryland   27-4895840
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation or Organization)
  (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
     
311 South Wacker Drive, Suite 6400
Chicago, Illinois
  60606
(Address of Principal Executive Office)   (Zip Code)

 

(312) 258-8300

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

 

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

 

Title of Each Class   Trading Symbol(s)   Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share   MRCC   The Nasdaq Global Select Market

 

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

 

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

 

Large accelerated filer ¨ Accelerated filer ¨
       
Non-accelerated filer x Smaller reporting company ¨
       
Emerging growth company ¨    

 

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

 

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

 

As of November 1, 2021, the registrant had 21,543,540 shares of common stock, $0.001 par value, outstanding.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION 3
     
Item 1. Consolidated Financial Statements 3
     
  Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities as of September 30, 2021 (unaudited) and December 31, 2020 3
     
  Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 (unaudited) 4
     
  Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 (unaudited) 5
     
  Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 (unaudited) 6
     
  Consolidated Schedules of Investments as of September 30, 2021 (unaudited) and December 31, 2020 7
     
  Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) 20
     
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 53
     
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 77
     
Item 4. Controls and Procedures 78
     
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION 79
     
Item 1. Legal Proceedings 79
     
Item 1A. Risk Factors 79
     
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds 82
     
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities 82
     
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures 82
     
Item 5. Other Information 82
     
Item 6. Exhibits 83
     
Signatures   84

 

 

 

 

Part I. Financial Information

Item 1. Consolidated Financial Statements

 

MONROE CAPITAL CORPORATION
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
(in thousands, except per share data)

 

   September 30, 2021   December 31, 2020 
   (unaudited)     
ASSETS          
Investments, at fair value:          
Non-controlled/non-affiliate company investments  $416,667   $398,040 
Non-controlled affiliate company investments   95,746    109,715 
Controlled affiliate company investments   41,331    39,284 
Total investments, at fair value (amortized cost of: $582,828 and $596,103, respectively)   553,744    547,039 
Cash   7,031    6,769 
Restricted cash   8,045    25,657 
Unrealized gain on foreign currency forward contracts   863     
Interest receivable   9,389    4,606 
Other assets   379    1,052 
Total assets   579,451    585,123 
           
LIABILITIES          
Debt:          
Revolving credit facility   144,425    126,559 
2023 Notes       109,000 
2026 Notes   130,000     
SBA debentures payable   56,900    115,000 
Total debt   331,325    350,559 
Less: Unamortized deferred financing costs   (6,318)   (7,052)
Total debt, less unamortized deferred financing costs   325,007    343,507 
Interest payable   1,334    2,764 
Unrealized loss on foreign currency forward contracts       113 
Management fees payable   2,399    1,978 
Incentive fees payable   1,578     
Accounts payable and accrued expenses   2,448    2,327 
Directors' fees payable   35     
Total liabilities   332,801    350,689 
Net assets  $246,650   $234,434 
           
Commitments and contingencies (See Note 11)          
           
ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS          
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 100,000 shares authorized, 21,544 and 21,304 shares issued and outstanding, respectively  $22   $21 
Capital in excess of par value   297,586    294,897 
Accumulated undistributed (overdistributed) earnings   (50,958)   (60,484)
Total net assets  $246,650   $234,434 
           
Net asset value per share  $11.45   $11.00 

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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MONROE CAPITAL CORPORATION

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(unaudited)

(in thousands, except per share data)

 

   Three months ended
September 30,
   Nine months ended
September 30,
 
   2021   2020   2021   2020 
Investment income:                    
Non-controlled/non-affiliate company investments:                    
Interest income  $8,495   $9,992   $24,807   $36,800 
Payment-in-kind interest income   405    553    1,286    1,479 
Dividend income   234    5    284    (71)
Fee income   288    26    1,065    3,047 
Total investment income from non-controlled/non-affiliate company investments   9,422    10,576    27,442    41,255 
Non-controlled affiliate company investments:                    
Interest income   1,561    659    4,225    894 
Payment-in-kind interest income   2,508    1,010    5,040    3,624 
Dividend income   698    40    784    106 
Total investment income from non-controlled affiliate company investments   4,767    1,709    10,049    4,624 
Controlled affiliate company investments:                    
Dividend income   1,025    1,100    3,300    3,150 
Total investment income from controlled affiliate company investments   1,025    1,100    3,300    3,150 
Total investment income   15,214    13,385    40,791    49,029 
                     
Operating expenses:                    
Interest and other debt financing expenses   3,924    4,358    12,219    13,743 
Base management fees   2,399    2,414    7,060    7,399 
Incentive fees   1,578        2,828     
Professional fees   264    201    730    738 
Administrative service fees   327    321    1,020    973 
General and administrative expenses   304    284    833    729 
Directors' fees   35    38    109    113 
Expenses before incentive fee waivers   8,831    7,616    24,799    23,695 
Incentive fee waivers           (1,057)    
Total expenses, net of incentive fee waivers   8,831    7,616    23,742    23,695 
Net investment income before income taxes   6,383    5,769    17,049    25,334 
Income taxes, including excise taxes   71    125    254    272 
Net investment income   6,312    5,644    16,795    25,062 
                     
Net gain (loss):                    
Net realized gain (loss):                    
Non-controlled/non-affiliate company investments   (9,435)   (10)   (8,468)   2,545 
Non-controlled affiliate company investments           (250)    
Extinguishment of debt   (336)       (3,110)    
Foreign currency forward contracts   20    (15)   (55)   3 
Foreign currency and other transactions   (880)   3    (894)   (13)
Net realized gain (loss)   (10,631)   (22)   (12,777)   2,535 
                     
Net change in unrealized gain (loss):                    
Non-controlled/non-affiliate company investments   11,222    3,048    20,106    (22,527)
Non-controlled affiliate company investments   (1,076)   5,456    (2,173)   (8,153)
Controlled affiliate company investments   (54)   1,969    2,047    (4,888)
Foreign currency forward contracts   530    (55)   976    19 
Foreign currency and other transactions   936    (855)   650    521 
Net change in unrealized gain (loss)   11,558    9,563    21,606    (35,028)
                     
Net gain (loss)   927    9,541    8,829    (32,493)
                     
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations  $7,239   $15,185   $25,624   $(7,431)
                     
Per common share data:                    
Net investment income per share - basic and diluted  $0.29   $0.26   $0.78   $1.21 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations per share - basic and diluted  $0.34   $0.71   $1.20   $(0.36)
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic and diluted   21,544    21,303    21,404    20,797 

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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MONROE CAPITAL CORPORATION
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
(unaudited)
(in thousands)

 

    Common Stock        Accumulated
undistributed
      
    Number of
shares
    Par
value
    Capital in excess
of par value
     (overdistributed)
earnings
    Total
net assets
 
Balances at June 30, 2020   21,270   $21   $295,116   $(74,541)  $220,596 
Net investment income               5,644    5,644 
Net realized gain (loss)               (22)   (22)
Net change in unrealized gain (loss)               9,563    9,563 
Issuance of common stock, net of offering and underwriting costs   34        228        228 
Distributions to stockholders               (5,326)   (5,326)
Balances at September 30, 2020   21,304   $21   $295,344   $(64,682)  $230,683 
                          
Balances at June 30, 2021   21,544   $22   $297,586   $(52,811)  $244,797 
Net investment income               6,312    6,312 
Net realized gain (loss)               (10,631)   (10,631)
Net change in unrealized gain (loss)               11,558    11,558 
Issuance of common stock, net of offering and underwriting costs                    
Distributions to stockholders               (5,386)   (5,386)
Balances at September 30, 2021   21,544   $22   $297,586   $(50,958)  $246,650 

 

    Common Stock         Accumulated
undistributed
      
    Number of
shares
    Par
value
    Capital in excess
of par value
    (overdistributed)
earnings
    Total
net assets
 
Balances at December 31, 2019   20,445   $20   $288,850   $(39,513)  $249,357 
Net investment income               25,062    25,062 
Net realized gain (loss)               2,535    2,535 
Net change in unrealized gain (loss)               (35,028)   (35,028)
Issuance of common stock, net of offering and underwriting costs   859    1    6,494        6,495 
Distributions to stockholders               (17,738)   (17,738)
Balances at September 30, 2020   21,304   $21   $295,344   $(64,682)  $230,683 
                          
Balances at December 31, 2020   21,304   $21   $294,897   $(60,484)  $234,434 
Net investment income               16,795    16,795 
Net realized gain (loss)               (12,777)   (12,777)
Net change in unrealized gain (loss)               21,606    21,606 
Issuance of common stock, net of offering and underwriting costs   240    1    2,689        2,690 
Distributions to stockholders               (16,098)   (16,098)
Balances at September 30, 2021   21,544   $22   $297,586   $(50,958)  $246,650 

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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MONROE CAPITAL CORPORATION
             
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(unaudited)
(in thousands)

 

   Nine months ended September 30, 
   2021   2020 
Cash flows from operating activities:          
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations  $25,624   $(7,431)
Adjustments to reconcile net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:          
Net realized (gain) loss on investments   8,718    (2,545)
Net realized (gain) loss on extinguishment of debt   3,110     
Net realized (gain) loss on foreign currency forward contracts   55    (3)
Net realized (gain) loss on foreign currency and other transactions   894    13 
Net change in unrealized (gain) loss on investments   (19,980)   35,568 
Net change in unrealized (gain) loss on foreign currency forward contracts   (976)   (19)
Net change in unrealized (gain) loss on foreign currency and other transactions   (650)   (521)
Payment-in-kind interest income   (6,326)   (5,103)
Net accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums   (857)   (960)
Purchases of investments   (181,821)   (96,451)
Proceeds from principal payments, sales of investments and settlement of forward contracts   193,506    163,458 
Amortization of deferred financing costs   1,677    1,586 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:          
Interest receivable   (4,783)   2,867 
Other assets   673    (664)
Interest payable   (1,430)   (1,072)
Management fees payable   421    (337)
Incentive fees payable   1,578    (1,374)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses   121    (438)
Directors' fees payable   35    38 
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities   19,589    86,612 
           
Cash flows from financing activities:          
Borrowings on revolving credit facility   272,400    56,700 
Repayments of revolving credit facility   (253,854)   (137,100)
Repayment of 2023 Notes   (109,000)    
Proceeds from 2026 Notes   130,000     
Repayment of SBA debentures   (58,100)    
Payments of deferred financing costs   (4,053)   (1,099)
Proceeds from shares sold, net of offering and underwriting costs   2,690    6,495 
Stockholder distributions paid, net of stock issued under the dividend reinvestment plan of $0 and $0, respectively   (16,098)   (17,738)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities   (36,015)   (92,742)
           
Net increase (decrease) in Cash and Restricted cash   (16,426)   (6,130)
Effect of foreign currency exchange rates   (924)   (35)
Cash and Restricted cash, beginning of period   32,426    29,643 
Cash and Restricted cash, end of period  $15,076   $23,478 
           
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:          
Cash interest paid during the period  $11,889   $13,171 
Cash paid (refund received) for income taxes, including excise taxes during the period  $400   $85 

 

 

The following tables provide a reconciliation of cash and restricted cash reported on the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities that sum to the total of the same such amounts on the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows:

 

   September 30, 2021   December 31, 2020 
Cash  $7,031   $6,769 
Restricted cash   8,045    25,657 
Total cash and restricted cash shown on the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows  $15,076   $32,426 

 

   September 30, 2020   December 31, 2019 
Cash  $4,405   $2,234 
Restricted cash   19,073    27,409 
Total cash and restricted cash shown on the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows  $23,478   $29,643 

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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MONROE CAPITAL CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(unaudited)

September 30, 2021

(in thousands, except for shares and units)

 

Portfolio Company (a)   Spread Above 
Index (b)
  Interest Rate     Acquisition Date (c)   Maturity   Principal   Amortized Cost   Fair Value (d)   % of
Net Assets (e)
 
Non-Controlled/Non-Affiliate Company Investments                                                
Senior Secured Loans                                                
Aerospace & Defense                                                
Cassavant Holdings, LLC    L+6.50%     7.50 %   9/8/2021     9/8/2026      8,000   7,842   7,840     3.2 %
                            8,000     7,842     7,840     3.2 %
Automotive                                                
Born To Run, LLC    L+6.00%     7.00 %   4/1/2021     4/1/2027     3,492     3,426     3,553     1.4 %
Born To Run, LLC (Delayed Draw) (f) (g)    L+6.00%     7.00 %   4/1/2021     4/1/2027     569             0.0 %
Hastings Manufacturing Company    L+7.25%     8.25 %   4/24/2018     4/24/2023     2,581     2,561     2,581     1.1 %
Lifted Trucks Holdings, LLC    L+5.75%     6.75 %   8/2/2021     8/2/2027     7,000     6,862     6,979     2.8 %
Lifted Trucks Holdings, LLC (Delayed Draw) (f) (g)    L+5.75%     6.75 %   8/2/2021     8/2/2027     1,400             0.0 %
Lifted Trucks Holdings, LLC (Revolver) (f)    L+5.75%     6.75 %   8/2/2021     8/2/2027     1,667     444     443     0.2 %
Magneto & Diesel Acquisition, Inc.    L+6.05%     7.10 %   12/18/2018     12/18/2023     4,863     4,820     4,863     2.0 %
Magneto & Diesel Acquisition, Inc.    L+6.05%     7.10 %   7/6/2020     12/18/2023     1,913     1,887     1,952     0.8 %
Magneto & Diesel Acquisition, Inc.    L+6.05%     7.10 %   8/4/2021     12/18/2023     831     816     848     0.3 %
Magneto & Diesel Acquisition, Inc. (Revolver) (f)    L+5.50%     6.55 %   12/18/2018     12/18/2023     500             0.0 %
                            24,816     20,816     21,219     8.6 %
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate                                                
Florida East Coast Industries, LLC (h)    n/a     10.50 %   8/9/2021     6/28/2024     3,572     3,469     3,576     1.5 %
J2 BWA Funding LLC (Delayed Draw) (f) (g) (h)    n/a     9.00 %   12/24/2020     12/24/2026     2,722     482     481     0.2 %
Liftforward SPV II, LLC (h)    L+10.75%     11.25 %   11/10/2016     12/31/2021     1,006     1,006     957     0.4 %
MV Realty Holdings, LLC (Delayed Draw) (f) (g) (h)    L+9.75%     11.25 %   7/29/2021     7/29/2026     8,000     441     745     0.3 %
NCBP Property, LLC (h)    L+9.50%     10.50 %   12/18/2020     12/16/2022     1,950     1,938     1,955     0.8 %
Oceana Australian Fixed Income Trust (h) (i) (j)    n/a     10.75 %   6/29/2021     6/29/2026     3,271     3,400     3,268     1.3 %
Oceana Australian Fixed Income Trust (h) (i) (j)    n/a     11.50 %   2/25/2021     2/25/2026     7,766     8,460     7,766     3.2 %
StarCompliance MidCo, LLC    L+6.75%     7.75 %   1/12/2021     1/11/2027     2,000     1,964     2,000     0.8 %
StarCompliance MidCo, LLC (Revolver) (f)    L+6.75%     7.75 %   1/12/2021     1/11/2027     322             0.0 %
US Claims Litigation Funding, LLC (Revolver) (f) (h)    L+8.75%     9.75 %   11/30/2020     11/29/2024     1,500     1,495     1,520     0.6 %
W3 Monroe RE Debt LLC (h)   n/a     10.00% PIK   2/5/2021     2/4/2028     2,835     2,835     2,835     1.1 %
                            34,944     25,490     25,103     10.2 %
Beverage, Food & Tobacco                                                
LVF Holdings, Inc.    L+6.25%     7.25 %   6/10/2021     6/10/2027     1,500     1,471     1,500     0.6 %
LVF Holdings, Inc.    L+6.25%     7.25 %   6/10/2021     6/10/2027     1,436     1,436     1,436     0.6 %
LVF Holdings, Inc. (Delayed Draw) (f) (g)    L+6.25%     7.25 %   6/10/2021     6/10/2027     344             0.0 %
LVF Holdings, Inc. (Revolver) (f)    L+6.25%     7.25 %   6/10/2021     6/10/2027     238     28     28     0.0 %
LX/JT Intermediate Holdings, Inc. (k)    L+6.00%     7.50 %   3/11/2020     3/11/2025     9,464     9,326     9,431     3.8 %
LX/JT Intermediate Holdings, Inc. (Revolver) (f)    L+6.00%     7.50 %   3/11/2020     3/11/2025     833             0.0 %
Toojay's Management LLC (l)    n/a     n/a (m)   10/26/2018     10/26/2022     1,448     1,407         0.0 %
Toojay's Management LLC (l)    n/a     n/a (m)   10/26/2018     10/26/2022     199     199         0.0 %
Toojay's Management LLC (Revolver) (l)    n/a     n/a (m)   10/26/2018     10/26/2022     66     66         0.0 %
                            15,528     13,933     12,395     5.0 %
Capital Equipment                                                
MCP Shaw Acquisitionco, LLC (k)    L+6.50%     7.50 %   2/28/2020     11/28/2025     9,733     9,588     9,699     3.9 %
MCP Shaw Acquisitionco, LLC (Revolver) (f)    L+6.50%     7.50 %   2/28/2020     11/28/2025     1,784             0.0 %
                            11,517     9,588     9,699     3.9 %
Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber                                                
Valudor Products LLC    L+7.50%     7.00% Cash/
1.50% PIK
    6/18/2018     6/19/2023     1,579     1,566     1,842     0.8 %
Valudor Products LLC (n)    L+7.50%     8.50% PIK     6/18/2018     6/19/2023     232     229     223     0.1 %
Valudor Products LLC (Revolver) (f)    L+9.50%     10.50 %   6/18/2018     6/19/2023     1,095     1,055     1,049     0.4 %
                            2,906     2,850     3,114     1.3 %
Construction & Building                                                
Dude Solutions Holdings, Inc.    L+7.25%     8.25 %   6/14/2019     6/13/2025     9,925     9,770     9,910     4.0 %
Dude Solutions Holdings, Inc. (Revolver) (f)    L+7.25%     8.25 %   6/14/2019     6/13/2025     1,304             0.0 %
TCFIII OWL Buyer LLC    L+6.00%     7.00 %   4/19/2021     4/17/2026     2,045     2,012     2,045     0.8 %
TCFIII OWL Buyer LLC (Delayed Draw) (f) (g)    L+6.00%     7.00 %   4/19/2021     4/17/2026     2,495     1,876     1,876     0.8 %
                            15,769     13,658     13,831     5.6 %
Consumer Goods: Durable                                                
Independence Buyer, Inc.    L+5.75%     6.75 %   8/3/2021     8/3/2026     6,000     5,883     6,000     2.4 %
Independence Buyer, Inc. (Revolver) (f)    L+5.75%     6.75 %   8/3/2021     8/3/2026     1,423             0.0 %
Parterre Flooring & Surface Systems LLC (k)    L+9.00%     10.00 %(m)   8/22/2017     8/22/2022     6,936     5,881     151     0.1 %
Recycled Plastics Industries, LLC    L+6.75%     7.75 %   8/4/2021     8/4/2026     3,500     3,431     3,500     1.4 %
Recycled Plastics Industries, LLC (Revolver) (f)    L+6.75%     7.75 %   8/4/2021     8/4/2026     473             0.0 %
                            18,332     15,195     9,651     3.9 %
Consumer Goods: Non-Durable                                                
The Kyjen Company, LLC    L+6.50%     7.50 %   5/14/2021     4/3/2026     995     986     1,000     0.4 %
The Kyjen Company, LLC (Revolver) (f)    L+6.50%     7.50 %   5/14/2021     4/3/2026     105     43     43     0.0 %
Thrasio, LLC    L+7.00%     8.00 %   12/18/2020     12/18/2026     1,489     1,456     1,489     0.6 %
Thrasio, LLC    L+7.00%     8.00 %   12/18/2020     12/18/2026     988     988     988     0.4 %
                            3,577     3,473     3,520     1.4 %
Environmental Industries                                                
Quest Resource Management Group, LLC    L+7.50%     8.75 %   10/19/2020     10/20/2025     993     926     1,017     0.4 %
Quest Resource Management Group, LLC (Delayed Draw) (f) (g)    L+7.50%     8.75 %   10/19/2020     10/20/2025     1,087             0.0 %
StormTrap, LLC    L+5.50%     6.50 %   12/10/2018     12/8/2023     7,170     7,108     7,170     2.9 %
StormTrap, LLC (Revolver) (f)    L+5.50%     6.50 %   12/10/2018     12/8/2023     432             0.0 %
Synergy Environmental Corporation (k)    L+6.00%     7.00 %   4/29/2016     9/29/2023     2,861     2,853     2,861     1.2 %
Synergy Environmental Corporation (k)    L+6.00%     7.00 %   4/29/2016     9/29/2023     478     477     478     0.2 %
Synergy Environmental Corporation    L+6.00%     7.00 %   4/29/2016     9/29/2023     813     813     813     0.3 %
Synergy Environmental Corporation (Revolver) (f)    L+6.00%     7.00 %   4/29/2016     9/29/2023     671             0.0 %
                            14,505     12,177     12,339     5.0 %
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals                                                
Apotheco, LLC    L+8.50%     6.50% Cash/
3.00% PIK
    4/8/2019     4/8/2024     3,614     3,575     3,432     1.4 %
Apotheco, LLC (Revolver)    L+8.50%     6.50% Cash/
3.00% PIK
    4/8/2019     4/8/2024     948     948     900     0.4 %
Brickell Bay Acquisition Corp.    L+6.50%     7.50 %   2/12/2021     2/12/2026     1,904     1,869     1,904     0.8 %
Brickell Bay Acquisition Corp. (Delayed Draw) (f) (g)    L+6.50%     7.50 %   2/12/2021     2/12/2026     382             0.0 %
Caravel Autism Health, LLC    L+5.75%     6.75 %   6/30/2021     6/30/2027     5,000     4,903     5,000     2.0 %
Caravel Autism Health, LLC (Delayed Draw) (f) (g)    L+5.75%     6.75 %   6/30/2021     6/30/2027     3,750     188     188     0.1 %
Caravel Autism Health, LLC (Revolver) (f)    L+5.75%     6.75 %   6/30/2021     6/30/2027     1,250     125     125     0.1 %
Dorado Acquisition, Inc.    L+6.75%     7.75 %   6/30/2021     6/30/2026     5,000     4,903     4,992     2.0 %
Dorado Acquisition, Inc. (Delayed Draw) (f) (g)    L+6.75%     7.75 %   6/30/2021     6/30/2026     216             0.0 %
Dorado Acquisition, Inc. (Revolver) (f)    L+6.75%     7.75 %   6/30/2021     6/30/2026     596             0.0 %
INH Buyer, Inc.    L+6.00%     7.00 %   6/30/2021     6/28/2028     2,946     2,918     2,945     1.2 %
NationsBenefits, LLC    L+7.00%     8.00 %   8/20/2021     8/20/2026     4,000     3,921     4,002     1.6 %
NationsBenefits, LLC (Revolver) (f)    L+7.00%     8.00 %   8/20/2021     8/20/2026     445             0.0 %
Rockdale Blackhawk, LLC    n/a     n/a (o)    3/31/2015     n/a (p)           1,592     0.6 %
Seran BioScience, LLC    L+6.25%     7.25 %   12/31/2020     12/31/2025     2,488     2,445     2,497     1.0 %
Seran BioScience, LLC (Revolver) (f)    L+6.25%     7.25 %   12/31/2020     12/31/2025     444             0.0 %
                            32,983     25,795     27,577     11.2 %
High Tech Industries                                                
Arcstor Midco, LLC    L+7.00%     8.00 %   3/16/2021     3/16/2027     4,478     4,393     4,469     1.8 %
MarkLogic Corporation    L+6.00%     7.00 %   10/20/2020     10/20/2025     3,474     3,401     3,526     1.4 %
MarkLogic Corporation (Revolver) (f)    L+6.00%     7.00 %   10/20/2020     10/20/2025     269             0.0 %
Mindbody, Inc.    L+8.50%     8.00% Cash/
1.50% PIK
    2/15/2019     2/14/2025     6,462     6,386     6,427     2.6 %
Mindbody, Inc. (Delayed Draw) (f) (g)    L+8.50%     8.00% Cash/
1.50% PIK
    9/22/2021     2/14/2025     667             0.0 %
Mindbody, Inc. (Revolver) (f)    L+8.00%     9.00 %   2/15/2019     2/14/2025     667             0.0 %
Newforma, Inc. (k)    L+5.50%     6.50 %   6/30/2017     6/30/2022     4,077     4,067     4,077     1.7 %
Newforma, Inc. (Revolver) (f)    L+5.50%     6.50 %   6/30/2017     6/30/2022     1,250             0.0 %
Planful, Inc.    L+6.50%     7.50 %   12/28/2018     12/30/2024     9,500     9,404     9,462     3.8 %
Planful, Inc.    L+6.50%     7.50 %   1/11/2021     12/30/2024     1,325     1,325     1,320     0.6 %
Planful, Inc. (Revolver) (f)    L+6.50%     7.50 %   12/28/2018     12/30/2024     442     88     88     0.0 %
                            32,611     29,064     29,369     11.9 %

 

7 

 

 

 

 

MONROE CAPITAL CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS - (continued)

(unaudited)

September 30, 2021

(in thousands, except for shares and units)

 

Portfolio Company (a)   Spread Above 
Index (b)
  Interest Rate     Acquisition Date (c)   Maturity   Principal   Amortized Cost   Fair Value (d)   % of
Net Assets (e)
 
Hotels, Gaming & Leisure                                                
Equine Network, LLC    L+8.00%     9.00 %   12/31/2020     12/31/2025     1,741   1,707   1,743     0.7 %
Equine Network, LLC    L+8.00%     9.00 %   1/29/2021     12/31/2025     790     776     790     0.3 %
Equine Network, LLC (Delayed Draw) (f) (g)    L+8.00%     9.00 %   12/31/2020     12/31/2025     427             0.0 %
Equine Network, LLC (Revolver) (f)    L+8.00%     9.00 %   12/31/2020     12/31/2025     171             0.0 %
                            3,129     2,483     2,533     1.0 %
Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing                                                
AdTheorent, Inc.    L+8.50%     9.00 %   12/22/2016     12/22/2021     2,512     2,509     2,512     1.0 %
Destination Media, Inc. (k)    L+5.50%     6.50 %   4/7/2017     4/7/2022     2,593     2,587     2,593     1.1 %
Destination Media, Inc. (Revolver) (f)    L+5.50%     6.50 %   4/7/2017     4/7/2022     542             0.0 %
North Haven USHC Acquisition, Inc.    L+6.00%     7.00 %   10/30/2020     10/30/2025     2,481     2,439     2,481     1.0 %
North Haven USHC Acquisition, Inc.    L+6.00%     7.00 %   3/12/2021     10/30/2025     719     719     726     0.3 %
North Haven USHC Acquisition, Inc. (Delayed Draw) (f) (g)    L+6.00%     7.00 %   9/3/2021     10/30/2025     1,442     483     488     0.2 %
North Haven USHC Acquisition, Inc. (Revolver) (f)    L+6.00%     7.00 %   10/30/2020     10/30/2025     240             0.0 %
Relevate Health Group, LLC    L+6.00%     7.00 %   11/20/2020     11/20/2025     1,493     1,467     1,507     0.6 %
Relevate Health Group, LLC (Delayed Draw) (f) (g)    L+6.00%     7.00 %   11/20/2020     11/20/2025     786     668     674     0.3 %
Relevate Health Group, LLC (Revolver) (f)    L+6.00%     7.00 %   11/20/2020     11/20/2025     316             0.0 %
XanEdu Publishing, Inc.    L+6.00%     7.00 %   1/28/2020     1/28/2025     4,642     4,561     4,654     1.9 %
XanEdu Publishing, Inc. (Revolver) (f)    L+6.00%     7.00 %   1/28/2020     1/28/2025     742     99     99     0.0 %
                            18,508     15,532     15,734     6.4 %
Media: Broadcasting & Subscription                                                
Vice Group Holding Inc.    L+12.00%     5.50% Cash/
8.00% PIK
    5/2/2019     11/2/2022     1,496     1,491     1,496     0.6 %
Vice Group Holding Inc.    L+12.00%     5.50% Cash/
8.00% PIK
    11/4/2019     11/2/2022     287     285     287     0.1 %
Vice Group Holding Inc.    L+12.00%     5.50% Cash/
8.00% PIK
    5/2/2019     11/2/2022     469     469     469     0.2 %
Vice Group Holding Inc.    L+12.00%     5.50% Cash/
8.00% PIK
    5/2/2019     11/2/2022     177     177     177     0.1 %
                            2,429     2,422     2,429     1.0 %
Media: Diversified & Production                                                
Attom Intermediate Holdco, LLC    L+6.15%     7.15 %   1/4/2019     1/4/2024     1,945     1,926     1,945     0.8 %
Attom Intermediate Holdco, LLC    L+6.15%     7.15 %   6/25/2020     1/4/2024     474     468     474     0.2 %
Attom Intermediate Holdco, LLC    L+6.15%     7.15 %   7/1/2021     1/4/2024     279     274     279     0.1 %
Attom Intermediate Holdco, LLC (Revolver) (f)    L+5.75%     6.75 %   1/4/2019     1/4/2024     320             0.0 %
Crownpeak Technology, Inc.    L+5.75%     6.75 %   2/28/2019     2/28/2024     4,000     3,958     4,000     1.6 %
Crownpeak Technology, Inc.    L+5.75%     6.75 %   2/28/2019     2/28/2024     60     60     60     0.0 %
Crownpeak Technology, Inc. (Revolver) (f)    L+5.75%     6.75 %   2/28/2019     2/28/2024     167             0.0 %
CyberGrants Holdings, LLC    L+6.50%     7.25 %   9/8/2021     9/8/2027     10,900     10,738     10,737     4.4 %
CyberGrants Holdings, LLC (Delayed Draw) (f) (g)    L+6.50%     7.25 %   9/8/2021     9/8/2027     1,069             0.0 %
CyberGrants Holdings, LLC (Revolver) (f)    L+6.50%     7.25 %   9/8/2021     9/8/2027     1,069             0.0 %
                            20,283     17,424     17,495     7.1 %
Retail                                                
BLST Operating Company, LLC    L+8.50%     1.00% Cash/
9.00% PIK
(m)   8/28/2020     8/28/2025     1,147     1,054     1,142     0.5 %
Forman Mills, Inc. (k)    L+9.50%     8.50% Cash/
2.00% PIK
    1/14/2020     12/30/2022     1,336     1,336     1,329     0.5 %
Forman Mills, Inc. (k)    L+9.50%     8.50% Cash/
2.00% PIK
    10/4/2016     12/30/2022     441     441     439     0.2 %
Forman Mills, Inc. (k)    L+9.50%     8.50% Cash/
2.00% PIK
    10/4/2016     12/30/2022     7,623     7,623     7,497     3.0 %
LuLu's Fashion Lounge, LLC    L+9.50%     8.00% Cash/
2.50% PIK
    8/21/2017     8/29/2022     3,919     3,893     3,351     1.4 %
                            14,466     14,347     13,758     5.6 %
Services: Business                                                
Aras Corporation    L+7.00%     4.25% Cash/
3.75% PIK
    4/13/2021     4/13/2027     1,514     1,486     1,544     0.6 %
Aras Corporation (Delayed Draw) (f) (g)    L+7.00%     4.25% Cash/
3.75% PIK
    4/13/2021     4/13/2027     200             0.0 %
Aras Corporation (Revolver) (f)    L+7.00%     4.25% Cash/
3.75% PIK
    4/13/2021     4/13/2027     150             0.0 %
Atlas Sign Industries of FLA, LLC (k)    L+11.50%     11.50% Cash/
1.00% PIK
    5/14/2018     5/15/2023     3,590     3,395     3,590     1.5 %
Burroughs, Inc. (k)    L+6.50%     7.50 %   12/22/2017     12/22/2022     5,576     5,550     5,576     2.3 %
Burroughs, Inc. (Revolver) (f)    L+6.50%     7.50 %   12/22/2017     12/22/2022     1,220             0.0 %
Certify, Inc.    L+5.50%     6.50 %   2/28/2019     2/28/2024     9,000     8,928     9,000     3.6 %
Certify, Inc.    L+5.50%     6.50 %   2/28/2019     2/28/2024     1,227     1,227     1,227     0.5 %
Certify, Inc. (Revolver) (f)    L+5.50%     6.50 %   2/28/2019     2/28/2024     409     102     102     0.0 %
HS4 Acquisitionco, Inc.    L+6.75%     7.75 %   7/9/2019     7/9/2025     10,025     9,887     9,919     4.0 %
HS4 Acquisitionco, Inc. (Revolver) (f)    L+6.75%     7.75 %   7/9/2019     7/9/2025     817             0.0 %
IT Global Holding LLC (h)    L+9.00%     10.00 %   11/15/2018     11/10/2023     7,101     7,030     7,677     3.1 %
IT Global Holding LLC (h)    L+9.00%     10.00 %   7/19/2019     11/10/2023     2,648     2,614     2,863     1.2 %
IT Global Holding LLC (Revolver) (h)    L+9.00%     10.00 %   11/15/2018     11/10/2023     875     875     946     0.4 %
RedZone Robotics, Inc.    L+6.75%     7.75 %   6/1/2018     6/5/2023     215     213     215     0.1 %
RedZone Robotics, Inc. (Revolver) (f)    L+6.75%     7.75 %   6/1/2018     6/5/2023     158             0.0 %
Relativity ODA LLC    L+7.50%     8.50% PIK     5/12/2021     5/12/2027     1,855     1,811     1,854     0.8 %
Relativity ODA LLC (Revolver) (f)    L+7.50%     8.50% PIK     5/12/2021     5/12/2027     180             0.0 %
Security Services Acquisition Sub Corp.    L+6.00%     7.00 %   9/30/2021     2/15/2024     8,000     7,880     8,000     3.2 %
Security Services Acquisition Sub Corp. (k)    L+6.00%     7.00 %   2/15/2019     2/15/2024     3,421     3,387     3,421     1.4 %
Security Services Acquisition Sub Corp. (k)    L+6.00%     7.00 %   2/15/2019     2/15/2024     2,461     2,461     2,461     1.0 %
Security Services Acquisition Sub Corp. (k)    L+6.00%     7.00 %   2/15/2019     2/15/2024     2,162     2,162     2,162     0.9 %
Security Services Acquisition Sub Corp.    L+6.00%     7.00 %   2/15/2019     2/15/2024     1,555     1,555     1,555     0.6 %
VPS Holdings, LLC    L+9.00%     8.00% Cash/
2.00% PIK
    10/5/2018     10/4/2024     3,492     3,452     3,201     1.3 %
VPS Holdings, LLC    L+9.00%     8.00% Cash/
2.00% PIK
    10/5/2018     10/4/2024     2,852     2,852     2,614     1.1 %
VPS Holdings, LLC (Revolver) (f)    L+9.00%     8.00% Cash/
2.00% PIK
    10/5/2018     10/4/2024     1,000     100     92     0.0 %
                            71,703     66,967     68,019     27.6 %
Services: Consumer                                                
Express Wash Acquisition Company, LLC    L+6.50%     7.50 %   12/28/2020     12/26/2025     3,211     3,161     3,211     1.3 %
Express Wash Acquisition Company, LLC    L+6.50%     7.50 %   9/3/2021     12/26/2025     7,275     7,149     7,275     2.9 %
Express Wash Acquisition Company, LLC (Delayed Draw) (f) (g)    L+6.50%     7.50 %   9/3/2021     12/26/2025     3,500             0.0 %
Express Wash Acquisition Company, LLC (Delayed Draw) (f) (g)    L+6.50%     7.50 %   9/3/2021     12/26/2025     2,500     450     450     0.2 %
Express Wash Acquisition Company, LLC (Revolver) (f)    L+6.50%     7.50 %   12/28/2020     12/26/2025     750     400     400     0.2 %
IDIG Parent, LLC    L+6.00%     7.00 %   12/15/2020     12/15/2026     5,530     5,432     5,537     2.2 %
IDIG Parent, LLC    L+6.00%     7.00 %   12/15/2020     12/15/2026     918     918     919     0.4 %
IDIG Parent, LLC (Revolver) (f)    L+6.00%     7.00 %   12/15/2020     12/15/2026     429             0.0 %
Mammoth Holdings, LLC    L+6.00%     7.00 %   10/16/2018     10/16/2023     1,945     1,927     1,947     0.8 %
Mammoth Holdings, LLC    L+6.00%     7.00 %   10/16/2018     10/16/2023     4,083     4,083     4,087     1.7 %
Mammoth Holdings, LLC (Delayed Draw) (f) (g)    L+6.00%     7.00 %   3/12/2021     10/16/2023     6,371     6,060     6,066     2.4 %
Mammoth Holdings, LLC (Delayed Draw) (f) (g)    L+6.00%     7.00 %   6/15/2021     10/16/2023     1,646             0.0 %
Mammoth Holdings, LLC (Revolver) (f)    L+6.00%     7.00 %   10/16/2018     10/16/2023     657             0.0 %
                            38,815     29,580     29,892     12.1 %
Telecommunications                                                
Calabrio, Inc.    L+7.00%     8.00 %   4/16/2021     4/16/2027     3,400     3,320     3,400     1.4 %
Calabrio, Inc. (Revolver) (f)    L+7.00%     8.00 %   4/16/2021     4/16/2027     409             0.0 %
                            3,809     3,320     3,400     1.4 %
Wholesale                                                
Nearly Natural, Inc. (k)    L+11.50%     8.50% Cash/
4.00% PIK
    12/15/2017     12/15/2022     6,535     6,498     6,535     2.6 %
Nearly Natural, Inc.    L+11.50%     8.50% Cash/
4.00% PIK
    2/16/2021     12/15/2022     3,068     3,027     3,068     1.2 %
Nearly Natural, Inc. (k)    L+11.50%     8.50% Cash/
4.00% PIK
    9/22/2020     12/15/2022     1,689     1,670     1,689     0.7 %
Nearly Natural, Inc. (k)    L+11.50%     8.50% Cash/
4.00% PIK
    8/28/2019     12/15/2022     1,840     1,840     1,840     0.8 %
Nearly Natural, Inc. (Revolver)    L+11.50%     8.50% Cash/
4.00% PIK
    12/15/2017     12/15/2022     2,406     2,406     2,406     1.0 %
                            15,538     15,441     15,538     6.3 %
Total Non-Controlled/Non-Affiliate Senior Secured Loans                           404,168     347,397     344,455     139.7 %

 

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MONROE CAPITAL CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS - (continued)

(unaudited)

September 30, 2021

(in thousands, except for shares and units)

 

Portfolio Company (a)   Spread Above 
Index (b)
  Interest Rate     Acquisition Date (c)   Maturity   Principal   Amortized Cost   Fair Value (d)   % of
Net Assets (e)
 
Unitranche Secured Loans (q)                                                
Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber                                                
MFG Chemical, LLC (k)    L+8.00%     9.00 %   6/23/2017     6/23/2022     6,441   $ 6,424   $ 6,441     2.6 %
MFG Chemical, LLC    L+8.00%     9.00 %   3/15/2018     6/23/2022     630     630     630     0.3 %
                            7,071     7,054     7,071     2.9 %
Consumer Goods: Non-Durable                                                
Vinci Brands LLC (fka Incipio, LLC)    n/a      2.00% PIK (m)   7/6/2018     2/6/2024     7,026     7,026     6,141     2.5 %
Vinci Brands LLC (fka Incipio, LLC) (ac)    n/a      2.00% PIK (m)   3/9/2018     2/6/2024     3,065     3,065         0.0 %
Vinci Brands LLC (fka Incipio, LLC) (ad)    n/a      2.00% PIK (m)   12/26/2014     2/6/2024     13,552     13,528         0.0 %
Vinci Brands LLC (fka Incipio, LLC) (ae)    n/a      2.00% PIK (m)   12/26/2014     2/6/2024     1,149     1,149         0.0 %
                            24,792     24,768     6,141     2.5 %
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals                                                
Priority Ambulance, LLC (r)    L+6.50%     7.50 %   7/18/2018     4/12/2022     10,015     10,015     10,010     4.0 %
Priority Ambulance, LLC (s)    L+6.50%     7.50 %   4/12/2017     4/12/2022     1,253     1,248     1,253     0.5 %
Priority Ambulance, LLC    L+6.50%     7.50 %   12/13/2018     4/12/2022     659     659     659     0.3 %
Priority Ambulance, LLC    L+6.50%     7.50 %   10/22/2020     4/12/2022     996     996     995     0.4 %
                            12,923     12,918     12,917     5.2 %
High Tech Industries                                                
Energy Services Group, LLC    L+8.42%     9.42 %   5/4/2017     5/4/2022     3,781     3,773     3,781     1.5 %
Energy Services Group, LLC (h) (t)    L+8.42%     9.42 %   5/4/2017     5/4/2022     4,588     4,517     4,588     1.9 %
Energy Services Group, LLC    L+8.42%     9.42 %   5/4/2017     5/4/2022     1,076     1,063     1,076     0.4 %
WillowTree, LLC    L+5.00%     6.00 %   10/9/2018     10/9/2023     7,689     7,627     7,732     3.1 %
                            17,134     16,980     17,177     6.9 %
Telecommunications                                                
VB E1, LLC (Delayed Draw) (f) (g)    L+8.50%     9.00 %   11/18/2020     11/18/2026     2,250     1,100     1,114     0.5 %
                            2,250     1,100     1,114     0.5 %
Total Non-Controlled/Non-Affiliate Unitranche Secured Loans                           64,170     62,820     44,420     18.0 %
                                                 
Junior Secured Loans                                                
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate                                                
Florida East Coast Industries, LLC (h)    n/a     16.00% PIK     8/9/2021     6/28/2024     1,461     1,420     1,470     0.6 %
MoneyLion, Inc. (h)    n/a     12.00 %   8/27/2021     5/1/2023     1,500     1,486     1,500     0.6 %
Witkoff/Monroe 700 JV LLC (Delayed Draw) (f) (g) (h)    n/a     8.00% Cash/
4.00% PIK
    7/2/2021     7/2/2026     5,500     4,472     4,534     1.8 %
                            8,461     7,378     7,504     3.0 %
Services: Consumer                                                
Education Corporation of America    L+11.00%     5.63% Cash/
5.50% PIK
(m)   9/3/2015     n/a (p)   833     831     576     0.2 %
                            833     831     576     0.2 %
Total Non-Controlled/Non-Affiliate Junior Secured Loans                           9,294     8,209     8,080     3.2 %
                                                 
Equity Securities (u) (v)                                                
Automotive                                                
Born To Run, LLC (269,438 Class A units)       (w)   4/1/2021             269     283     0.1 %
Lifted Trucks Holdings, LLC (111,111 Class A units) (x)       (w)   8/2/2021             111     110     0.1 %
                                  380     393     0.2 %
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate                                                
J2 BWA Funding LLC (0.7% profit sharing) (h) (x)       (w)   12/24/2020                     0.0 %
MV Realty Holdings, LLC (729 common units) (h) (x)       (w)   7/29/2021             300     295     0.2 %
MV Realty Holdings, LLC (warrant to purchase up to 0.8% of the equity) (h) (x)       (w)   7/28/2021     7/28/2031         363     532     0.2 %
PKS Holdings, LLC (5,680 preferred units) (h)    n/a     12.00% PIK     11/30/2017             58     229     0.1 %
PKS Holdings, LLC (5,714 preferred units) (h)    n/a     12.00% PIK     11/30/2017             9     35     0.0 %
PKS Holdings, LLC (132 preferred units) (h)    n/a     12.00% PIK     11/30/2017             1     5     0.0 %
PKS Holdings, LLC (916 preferred units) (h)    n/a     12.00% PIK     11/30/2017             9     35     0.0 %
Witkoff/Monroe 700 JV LLC (2,141 preferred units) (h) (x)    n/a      8.00% Cash/
4.00% PIK
    7/2/2021             2     2     0.0 %
                                  742     1,133     0.5 %
Beverage, Food & Tobacco                                                
California Pizza Kitchen, Inc. (78,699 common units)       (w)   8/19/2016             5,468     4,643     1.9 %
                                  5,468     4,643     1.9 %
Capital Equipment                                                
MCP Shaw Acquisitionco, LLC (118,906 Class A-2 units) (x)       (w)   2/28/2020             119     168     0.1 %
                                  119     168     0.1 %
Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber                                                
Valudor Products LLC (501,014 Class A-1 units) (x)    n/a     10.00% PIK     6/18/2018             501     169     0.1 %
                                  501     169     0.1 %
Consumer Goods: Durable                                                
Independence Buyer, Inc. (81 Class A units)       (w)   8/3/2021             81     92     0.0 %
                                  81     92     0.0 %
Environmental Industries                                                
Quest Resource Management Group, LLC (warrant to purchase up to 0.2% of the equity)       (w)   10/19/2020     3/19/2028         67     204     0.1 %
                                  67     204     0.1 %
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals                                                
Dorado Acquisition, Inc. (178,891 Class A-1 units)       (w)   6/30/2021             179     179     0.1 %
Dorado Acquisition, Inc. (178,891 Class A-2 units)       (w)   6/30/2021                 14     0.0 %
NationsBenefits, LLC (888,889 Series A units)  (x)    n/a      9.00% PIK     8/20/2021             736     729     0.3 %
NationsBenefits, LLC (106,667 common units) (x)       (w)   8/20/2021             153     151     0.1 %
Seran BioScience, LLC (33,333 common units) (x)       (w)   12/31/2020             334     665     0.2 %
                                  1,402     1,738     0.7 %
High Tech Industries                                                
Answers Finance, LLC (76,539 shares of common stock)       (w)   4/14/2017             2,284     11     0.0 %
MarkLogic Corporation (290,239 Class A units)       (w)   10/20/2020             290     408     0.2 %
Planful, Inc. (473,082 Class A units)    n/a     8.00% PIK     12/28/2018             473     565     0.2 %
Recorded Future, Inc. (80,486 Class A units) (y)       (w)   7/3/2019             81     192     0.1 %
                                  3,128     1,176     0.5 %
Hotels, Gaming & Leisure                                                
Equine Network, LLC (99 Class A units)  (x)       (w)   12/31/2020             99     96     0.0 %
                                  99     96     0.0 %
Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing                                                
AdTheorent, Inc. (128,866 Class A voting units)       (w)   12/22/2016             129     1,763     0.7 %
InMobi Pte, Ltd. (warrant to purchase up to 2.8% of the equity) (h) (j)       (w)   9/18/2015     9/18/2025             1,963     0.8 %
Relevate Health Group, LLC (40 preferred units)    n/a     12.00% PIK     11/20/2020             40     40     0.0 %
Relevate Health Group, LLC (40 Class B common units)       (w)   11/20/2020                 1     0.0 %
XanEdu Publishing, Inc. (49,479 Class A units)    n/a     8.00% PIK     1/28/2020             49     102     0.0 %
                                  218     3,869     1.5 %
Media: Diversified & Production                                                
Attom Intermediate Holdco, LLC (297,197 Class A units)  (x)       (w)   1/4/2019             297     490     0.2 %
                                  297     490     0.2 %
Retail                                                
BLST Operating Company, LLC (139,883 Class A units)  (x)       (w)   8/28/2020             712     350     0.1 %
Forman Mills, Inc. (warrant to purchase up to 2.6% of the equity) (k)       (w)   1/14/2020     1/14/2029             518     0.2 %
                                  712     868     0.3 %
Services: Business                                                
APCO Worldwide, Inc. (100 Class A voting common stock)       (w)   11/1/2017             395     433     0.2 %
Atlas Sign Industries of FLA, LLC (warrant to purchase up to 3.0% of the equity) (k)       (w)   5/14/2018     5/14/2026         125     239     0.1 %
                                  520     672     0.3 %

 

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MONROE CAPITAL CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS - (continued)

(unaudited)

September 30, 2021

(in thousands, except for shares and units)

 

Portfolio Company (a)   Spread Above 
Index (b)
  Interest Rate     Acquisition Date (c)   Maturity   Principal   Amortized Cost   Fair Value (d)   % of
Net Assets (e)
 
Services: Consumer                                                 
Education Corporation of America - Series G Preferred Stock (8,333 shares)    n/a     12.00% PIK (m)   9/3/2015           $ 7,492   $ 3,272     1.3 %
Express Wash Acquisition Company, LLC (120,492 Class A units)  (x)    n/a     8.00% PIK     12/28/2020             120     208     0.1 %
IDIG Parent, LLC (245,958 shares of common stock)  (x) (z)       (w)   1/4/2021             248     399     0.2 %
                                  7,860     3,879     1.6 %
Wholesale                                                
Nearly Natural, Inc. (152,174 Class A units)       (w)   12/15/2017             153     109     0.0 %
Nearly Natural, Inc. (17,585 Class AA units)       (w)   8/27/2021             18     13     0.0 %
                                  171     122     0.0 %
Total Non-Controlled/Non-Affiliate Equity Securities                                 21,765     19,712     8.0 %
Total Non-Controlled/Non-Affiliate Company Investments                               $ 440,191   $ 416,667     168.9 %
                                                 
Non-Controlled Affiliate Company Investments (aa)                                                
Senior Secured Loans                                                
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate                                                
American Community Homes, Inc.    L+10.00%     11.50% PIK     7/22/2014     12/31/2021     10,159   $ 10,159   $ 10,159     4.1 %
American Community Homes, Inc.    L+14.50%     16.00% PIK     7/22/2014     12/31/2021     4,566     4,566     4,566     1.9 %
American Community Homes, Inc.    L+10.00%     11.50% PIK     5/24/2017     12/31/2021     616     616     616     0.2 %
American Community Homes, Inc.    L+10.00%     11.50% PIK     8/10/2018     12/31/2021     2,264     2,264     3,098     1.3 %
American Community Homes, Inc.    L+10.00%     11.50% PIK     3/29/2019     12/31/2021     4,192     4,192     4,234     1.7 %
American Community Homes, Inc.    L+10.00%     11.50% PIK     9/30/2019     12/31/2021     20     20     20     0.0 %
American Community Homes, Inc.    L+10.00%     11.50% PIK     12/30/2019     12/31/2021     96     96     96     0.0 %
HFZ Capital Group LLC (h) (ab)    L+12.50%     14.00% PIK     10/20/2017     n/a (p)   13,242     13,242     14,814     6.0 %
HFZ Capital Group LLC (h) (ab)    L+12.50%     14.00% PIK     10/20/2017     n/a (p)   4,758     4,758     5,322     2.2 %
MC Asset Management (Corporate), LLC (h)    L+15.00%     16.00% PIK     1/26/2021     1/26/2024     6,873     6,873     6,873     2.8 %
MC Asset Management (Corporate), LLC (Delayed Draw) (f) (g) (h)    L+15.00%     16.00% PIK     4/26/2021     1/26/2024     1,586     816     816     0.3 %
MC Asset Management (Industrial), LLC (h) (ab)    L+17.00%     18.00% PIK     6/11/2019     10/30/2024     501     501     501     0.2 %
Second Avenue SFR Holdings II LLC (Revolver) (f) (h)    L+7.00%     7.50 %   8/11/2021     8/9/2024     4,875     642     642     0.3 %
                            53,748     48,745     51,757     21.0 %
Beverage, Food & Tobacco                                                
TJ Management HoldCo LLC (Revolver) (f) (l)    L+5.50%     6.50 %   9/9/2020     6/28/2024     477             0.0 %
                            477             0.0 %
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals                                                
Ascent Midco, LLC (k)    L+5.50%     6.50 %   2/5/2020     2/5/2025     6,409     6,320     6,473     2.6 %
Ascent Midco, LLC (Revolver) (f)    L+5.50%     6.50 %   2/5/2020     2/5/2025     1,129             0.0 %
SHI Holdings, Inc. (k)    L+10.75%     10.84% PIK (m)   7/10/2014     n/a (p)   2,899     2,897     131     0.1 %
SHI Holdings, Inc. (Revolver) (f)    L+10.75%     10.84% PIK (m)   7/10/2014     n/a (p)   4,667     4,585     208     0.1 %
                            15,104     13,802     6,812     2.8 %
High Tech Industries                                                
Mnine Holdings, Inc.    L+8.00%     4.00% Cash/
5.00% PIK
    11/2/2018     12/30/2022     12,026     11,950     12,595     5.1 %
                            12,026     11,950     12,595     5.1 %
Retail                                                
Luxury Optical Holdings Co.    L+8.00%     9.00% PIK     9/12/2014     12/15/2021     1,615     1,615     1,602     0.6 %
Luxury Optical Holdings Co. (Delayed Draw) (f) (g)    L+11.50%     12.50 %   9/29/2017     12/15/2021     3,565     2,260     2,353     1.0 %
Luxury Optical Holdings Co. (Revolver)    L+8.00%     9.00% PIK     9/12/2014     12/15/2021     74     74     74     0.0 %
                            5,254     3,949     4,029     1.6 %
Services: Business                                                
Curion Holdings, LLC (k)    n/a     14.00% PIK (m)   5/2/2017     5/2/2022     4,226     4,189     3,890     1.6 %
Curion Holdings, LLC (Revolver) (f)    n/a     14.00% PIK (m)   5/2/2017     5/2/2022     871     836     830     0.3 %
                            5,097     5,025     4,720     1.9 %
Services: Consumer                                                
NECB Collections, LLC (Revolver) (f)    L+11.00%     12.00% PIK (m)   6/25/2019     n/a (p)   1,356     1,312     687     0.3 %
                            1,356     1,312     687     0.3 %
Total Non-Controlled Affiliate Senior Secured Loans                           93,062     84,783     80,600     32.7 %
                                                 
Junior Secured Loans                                                
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate                                                
Second Avenue SFR Holdings II LLC (Delayed Draw) (f) (g) (h)    n/a     8.00 %   8/6/2021     7/28/2028     5,850     1,101     1,101     0.5 %
                            5,850     1,101     1,101     0.5 %
Services: Business                                                
Curion Holdings, LLC (k)    n/a     15.00% PIK (m)   8/17/2018     1/2/2023     1,720     1         0.0 %
Curion Holdings, LLC (k)    n/a     15.00% PIK (m)   8/17/2018     1/2/2023     44             0.0 %
                            1,764     1         0.0 %
Total Non-Controlled Affiliate Company Junior Secured Loans                           7,614     1,102     1,101     0.5 %
                                                 
Equity Securities (v) (aa)                                                
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate                                                
American Community Homes, Inc. (warrant to purchase up to 22.3% of the equity)       (w)   10/9/2014     12/18/2024             350     0.1 %
MC Asset Management (Corporate), LLC (15.9% of interests) (h) (x) (ab)       (w)   6/11/2019             793     720     0.3 %
Second Avenue SFR Holdings II LLC (24.4% of interests) (h) (af)       (w)   8/6/2021             734     734     0.3 %
                                  1,527     1,804     0.7 %
Beverage, Food & Tobacco                                                
TJ Management HoldCo LLC (16 shares of common stock) (l) (x)       (w)   9/9/2020             1,631     3,085     1.2 %
                                  1,631     3,085     1.2 %
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals                                                
Ascent Midco, LLC (2,032,258 Class A units) (x)    n/a     8.00% PIK     2/5/2020             2,032     3,111     1.2 %
Familia Dental Group Holdings, LLC (1,052 Class A units) (x) (ag)       (w)   4/8/2016             3,602     2,441     1.0 %
SHI Holdings, Inc. (24 shares of common stock)       (w)   12/14/2016             27         0.0 %
                                  5,661     5,552     2.2 %
High Tech Industries                                                
 Mnine Holdings, Inc. (6,400 Class B units)       (w)   6/30/2020                     0.0 %
                                          0.0 %
Retail                                                
Luxury Optical Holdings Co. (91 preferred units)    n/a     15.00% PIK     9/12/2014             4,325     3,604     1.5 %
Luxury Optical Holdings Co. (86 shares of common stock)       (w)   9/29/2017                     0.0 %
                                  4,325     3,604     1.5 %
Services: Business                                                
Curion Holdings, LLC (58,779 shares of common stock) (k)       (w)   8/17/2018                     0.0 %
                                          0.0 %
Services: Consumer                                                
NECB Collections, LLC (20.8% of units) (x)       (w)   6/21/2019             1,458         0.0 %
                                  1,458         0.0 %
Total Non-Controlled Affiliate Equity Securities                                 14,602     14,045     5.6 %
Total Non-Controlled Affiliate Company Investments                               $ 100,487   $ 95,746     38.8 %
                                                 
Controlled Affiliate Company Investments (ah)                                                
Equity Securities                                                
Investment Funds & Vehicles                                                
MRCC Senior Loan Fund I, LLC (50.0% of the equity interests) (h)           10/31/2017           $ 42,150   $ 41,331     16.8 %
Total Controlled Affiliate Equity Securities                                 42,150     41,331     16.8 %
Total Controlled Affiliate Company Investments                               $ 42,150   $ 41,331     16.8 %
                                                 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS                               $ 582,828   $ 553,744     224.5 %

 

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MONROE CAPITAL CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS - (continued)

(unaudited)

September 30, 2021

(in thousands, except for shares and units)

 

Derivative Instruments

 

Foreign currency forward contracts

 

Description  Notional Amount
to be Purchased
   Notional Amount
to be Sold
   Counterparty  Settlement Date  Unrealized Gain
(Loss)
 
Foreign currency forward contract   102   £83   Bannockburn Global Forex, LLC  10/4/2021  $(10)
Foreign currency forward contract   101   £82   Bannockburn Global Forex, LLC  1/3/2022   (10)
Foreign currency forward contract   97   £79   Bannockburn Global Forex, LLC  4/4/2022   (9)
Foreign currency forward contract   36   £29   Bannockburn Global Forex, LLC  5/6/2022   (3)
Foreign currency forward contract   113   AUD145   Bannockburn Global Forex, LLC  10/19/2021   8 
Foreign currency forward contract   105   AUD136   Bannockburn Global Forex, LLC  11/16/2021   7 
Foreign currency forward contract   115   AUD148   Bannockburn Global Forex, LLC  12/16/2021   8 
Foreign currency forward contract   121   AUD156   Bannockburn Global Forex, LLC  1/19/2022   8 
Foreign currency forward contract   105   AUD136   Bannockburn Global Forex, LLC  2/16/2022   7 
Foreign currency forward contract   102   AUD132   Bannockburn Global Forex, LLC  3/16/2022   7 
Foreign currency forward contract   113   AUD146   Bannockburn Global Forex, LLC  4/19/2022   7 
Foreign currency forward contract   107   AUD138   Bannockburn Global Forex, LLC  5/17/2022   7 
Foreign currency forward contract   119   AUD153   Bannockburn Global Forex, LLC  6/17/2022   8 
Foreign currency forward contract   107   AUD138   Bannockburn Global Forex, LLC  7/18/2022   7 
Foreign currency forward contract   108   AUD140   Bannockburn Global Forex, LLC  8/16/2022   7 
Foreign currency forward contract   118   AUD153   Bannockburn Global Forex, LLC  9/16/2022   8 
Foreign currency forward contract   117   AUD152   Bannockburn Global Forex, LLC  10/19/2022   8 
Foreign currency forward contract   105   AUD136   Bannockburn Global Forex, LLC  11/16/2022   7 
Foreign currency forward contract   109   AUD142   Bannockburn Global Forex, LLC  12/16/2022   7 
Foreign currency forward contract   118   AUD153   Bannockburn Global Forex, LLC  1/18/2023   7 
Foreign currency forward contract   108   AUD140   Bannockburn Global Forex, LLC  2/16/2023   7 
Foreign currency forward contract   102   AUD132   Bannockburn Global Forex, LLC  3/16/2023   6 
Foreign currency forward contract   123   AUD160   Bannockburn Global Forex, LLC  4/20/2023   8 
Foreign currency forward contract   93   AUD121   Bannockburn Global Forex, LLC  5/16/2023   6 
Foreign currency forward contract   121   AUD157   Bannockburn Global Forex, LLC  6/19/2023   7 
Foreign currency forward contract   107   AUD138   Bannockburn Global Forex, LLC  7/18/2023   6 
Foreign currency forward contract   113   AUD146   Bannockburn Global Forex, LLC  8/16/2023   7 
Foreign currency forward contract   113   AUD146   Bannockburn Global Forex, LLC  9/18/2023   7 
Foreign currency forward contract   114   AUD148   Bannockburn Global Forex, LLC  10/18/2023   7 
Foreign currency forward contract   107   AUD140   Bannockburn Global Forex, LLC  11/16/2023   6 
Foreign currency forward contract   109   AUD142   Bannockburn Global Forex, LLC  12/18/2023   6 
Foreign currency forward contract   115   AUD150   Bannockburn Global Forex, LLC  1/17/2024   7 
Foreign currency forward contract   110   AUD143   Bannockburn Global Forex, LLC  2/16/2024   6 
Foreign currency forward contract   11,827   AUD15,410   Bannockburn Global Forex, LLC  3/18/2024   691 
                   $863 

 

 

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MONROE CAPITAL CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS - (continued)

(unaudited)

September 30, 2021

(in thousands, except for shares and units)

 

 

(a) All of the Company's investments are issued by eligible portfolio companies, as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”), unless otherwise noted. All of the Company's investments are issued by U.S. portfolio companies unless otherwise noted.
(b) The majority of the investments bear interest at a rate that may be determined by reference to the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR” or “L”) or Prime Rate (“Prime” or “P”) which reset daily, monthly, quarterly, or semiannually. For each such investment, the Company has provided the spread over LIBOR or Prime and the current contractual interest rate in effect at September 30, 2021. Certain investments are subject to a LIBOR or Prime interest rate floor, or rate cap. Certain investments contain a Payment-in-Kind (“PIK”) provision.
(c) Except as otherwise noted, all of the Company’s portfolio company investments, which as of September 30, 2021 represented 224.5% of the Company’s net assets or 95.6% of the Company’s total assets, are subject to legal restrictions on sales.
(d) Because there is no readily available market value for these investments, the fair value of these investments is determined in good faith using significant unobservable inputs by the Company's board of directors as required by the 1940 Act. (See Note 4 in the accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.)
(e) Percentages are based on net assets of $246,650 as of September 30, 2021.
(f) All or a portion of this commitment was unfunded at September 30, 2021. As such, interest is earned only on the funded portion of this commitment.
(g) This delayed draw loan requires that certain financial covenants be met by the portfolio company prior to any fundings.
(h) This investment is treated as a non-qualifying investment under Section 55(a) of the 1940 Act. Under the 1940 Act, the Company may not acquire any non-qualifying asset unless, at the time the acquisition is made, qualifying assets represent at least 70% of the Company’s total assets. As of September 30, 2021, non-qualifying assets totaled 21.2% of the Company’s total assets.
(i) This loan is denominated in Australian dollars and is translated into U.S. dollars as of the valuation date.
(j) This is an international company.
(k) All of this loan is held in the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Monroe Capital Corporation SBIC, LP, and is therefore not collateral to the Company’s revolving credit facility.
(l) During the three months ended September 30, 2020, the senior secured lender group of Toojay’s Management, LLC (“Toojay’s OldCo”) established TJ Management HoldCo, LLC (“Toojay’s NewCo”) in order to acquire certain of the assets of Toojay’s OldCo as part of a bankruptcy restructuring. The Company owns 15.9% of the equity in Toojay’s NewCo. Toojay’s NewCo credit bid a portion of the senior secured debt in Toojay’s OldCo to acquire certain assets of Toojay’s OldCo which constitute the ongoing operations of the portfolio company. The Company’s portion of this credit bid was $2,386, and as such the Company's outstanding senior secured debt investment in Toojay’s OldCo was reduced by the amount of the credit bid and the Company’s cost basis of its new equity investment in Toojay’s NewCo was increased by the amount of the credit bid. While the Company still has loans outstanding at Toojay’s OldCo, the Company has valued these positions at zero as of September 30, 2021.
(m) This position was on non-accrual status as of September 30, 2021, meaning that the Company has ceased accruing interest income on the position. See Note 2 in the accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements for additional information on the Company’s accounting policies.
(n) This investment represents a note convertible to preferred shares of the borrower.
(o) In May 2020, an arbitrator issued a final award in favor of the estate of Rockdale Blackhawk, LLC (the “Estate”) in the legal proceeding between the Estate and a national insurance carrier. The Company's share of the net proceeds from the award exceeded the contractual obligations due to the Company as a result of the Company’s right to receive excess proceeds pursuant to the terms of a sharing agreement between the lenders and the Estate investment is a non-income producing security.
(p) This is a demand note with no stated maturity.
(q) The Company structures its unitranche secured loans as senior secured loans. The Company obtains security interests in the assets of these portfolio companies that serve as collateral in support of the repayment of these loans. This collateral may take the form of first-priority liens on the assets of a portfolio company. Generally, the Company syndicates a “first out” portion of the loan to an investor and retains a "last out” portion of the loan, in which case the “first out” portion of the loan will generally receive priority with respect to payments of principal, interest and any other amounts due thereunder. Unitranche structures combine characteristics of traditional first lien senior secured as well as second lien and subordinated loans and the Company’s unitranche secured loans will expose the Company to the risks associated with second lien and subordinated loans and may limit the Company’s recourse or ability to recover collateral upon a portfolio company’s bankruptcy. Unitranche secured loans typically provide for moderate loan amortization in the initial years of the facility, with the majority of the amortization deferred until loan maturity. Unitranche secured loans generally allow the borrower to make a large lump sum payment of principal at the end of the loan term, and there is a risk of loss if the borrower is unable to pay the lump sum or refinance the amount owed at maturity. In many cases the Company, together with its affiliates, are the sole or majority lender of these unitranche secured loans, which can afford the Company additional influence with a borrower in terms of monitoring and, if necessary, remediation in the event of underperformance.
(r) A portion of this loan (principal of $9,258) is held in the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Monroe Capital Corporation SBIC, LP, and is therefore not collateral to the Company’s revolving credit facility.
(s) A portion of this loan (principal of $525) is held in the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Monroe Capital Corporation SBIC, LP, and is therefore not collateral to the Company’s revolving credit facility.
(t) This loan is denominated in Great Britain pounds and is translated into U.S. dollars as of the valuation date.
(u) Represents less than 5% ownership of the portfolio company’s voting securities.
(v) Ownership of certain equity investments may occur through a holding company or partnership.
(w) Represents a non-income producing security.
(x) Investment is held by a taxable subsidiary of the Company. See Note 2 in the accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements for additional information on the Company’s wholly-owned taxable subsidiaries.
(y) As of September 30, 2021, the Company was party to a subscription agreement with a commitment to fund an additional equity investment of $16.
(z) As of September 30, 2021, the Company was party to a subscription agreement with a commitment to fund an equity investment of $43.
(aa) As defined in the 1940 Act, the Company is deemed to be an “Affiliated Person” of the portfolio company as it owns 5% or more of the portfolio company’s voting securities. See Note 5 in the accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements for additional information on transactions in which the issuer was an Affiliated Person (but not a portfolio company that the Company is deemed to control).
(ab) The Company restructured its investments in HFZ Capital Group LLC (“HFZ”) and HFZ Member RB portfolio, LLC (“Member RB”) during the three months ended December 31, 2020. As part of the restructuring of HFZ, the Company obtained a 15.9% equity interest in MC Asset Management (Corporate), LLC (“Corporate”). As part of the Member RB restructuring, the Company exchanged its loan in Member RB for a promissory note in MC Asset Management (Industrial), LLC (“Industrial”). Corporate owns 100% of the equity of Industrial. In conjunction with these restructurings, the Company participated $4,758 of principal of its loan to HFZ as an equity  contribution to Industrial. This participation did not qualify for sale accounting under ASC Topic 860–Transfers and Servicing because the sale did not meet the definition of a “participating interest”, as defined in the guidance, in order for sale treatment to be allowed. As a result, the Company continues to reflect its full investment in HFZ but has split the loan into two investments.
(ac) A portion of this loan (principal of $54) is held in the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Monroe Capital Corporation SBIC, LP, and is therefore not collateral to the Company’s revolving credit facility.
(ad) A portion of this loan (principal of $4,969) is held in the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Monroe Capital Corporation SBIC, LP, and is therefore not collateral to the Company’s revolving credit facility.
(ae) A portion of this loan (principal of $421) is held in the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Monroe Capital Corporation SBIC, LP, and is therefore not collateral to the Company’s revolving credit facility.
(af) As of September 30, 2021, the Company was party to a subscription agreement with a commitment to fund an additional equity investment of $3,166.
(ag) As of September 30, 2021, the Company was party to a subscription agreement with a commitment to fund an additional equity investment of $611.
(ah) As defined in the 1940 Act, the Company is deemed to be both an “Affiliated Person” of and to “Control” this portfolio company as it owns more than 25% of the portfolio company’s voting securities. See Note 5 in the accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements for additional information on transactions in which the issuer was both an Affiliated Person and a portfolio company that the Company is deemed to Control.
   
n/a - not applicable

  

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MONROE CAPITAL CORPORATION 

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS 

December 31, 2020 

(in thousands, except for shares and units)

 

Portfolio Company (a)  Spread Above
 Index (b)
  Interest
Rate
   Acquisition
Date (c)
  Maturity   Principal   Amortized Cost   Fair Value (d)   % of
Net Assets (e)
 
Non-Controlled/Non-Affiliate Company Investments                                
Senior Secured Loans                                 
Automotive                                 
Hastings Manufacturing Company   L+8.25%  9.25%  4/24/2018  4/24/2023   2,820   $2,790   $2,829   1.2%
Magneto & Diesel Acquisition, Inc.   L+6.05%  7.10%  12/18/2018  12/18/2023   4,876    4,820    4,876   2.1%
Magneto & Diesel Acquisition, Inc.   L+6.05%  7.10%  7/6/2020  12/18/2023   1,918    1,885    1,932   0.8%
Magneto & Diesel Acquisition, Inc. (Revolver) (f)   L+6.05%  7.10%  12/18/2018  12/18/2023   500           0.0%
                 10,114    9,495    9,637   4.1%
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate                                 
777 SPV I, LLC (g)    L+8.50%  10.25%  4/15/2019  4/14/2023   4,665    4,628    4,760   2.0%
J2 BWA Funding, LLC (Delayed Draw) (f) (g) (h)   n/a  10.00%  12/24/2020  12/24/2026   2,750           0.0%
Liftforward SPV II, LLC (g)   L+10.75%  11.25%  11/10/2016  6/30/2021   2,057    2,057    1,929   0.8%
NCBP Property, LLC (g)   L+9.50%  10.50%  12/18/2020  12/16/2022   1,950    1,931    1,931   0.8%
US Claims Litigation Funding, LLC (Revolver) (f) (g)   L+8.75%  9.75%  11/30/2020  11/29/2024   1,500    850    850   0.4%
                 12,922    9,466    9,470   4.0%
Beverage, Food & Tobacco                                 
LX/JT Intermediate Holdings, Inc. (j)   L+6.00%  7.50%  3/11/2020  3/11/2025   9,732    9,564    9,567   4.1%
LX/JT Intermediate Holdings, Inc. (Revolver) (f)   L+6.00%  7.50%  3/11/2020  3/11/2025   833           0.0%
Toojay’s Management, LLC (k)   n/a  n/a(l)  10/26/2018  10/26/2022   1,448    1,407       0.0%
Toojay’s Management, LLC (k)   n/a  n/a(l)  10/26/2018  10/26/2022   199    199       0.0%
Toojay’s Management, LLC (Revolver) (k)   n/a  n/a(l)  10/26/2018  10/26/2022   66    66       0.0%
                 12,278    11,236    9,567   4.1%
Capital Equipment                                 
MCP Shaw Acquisitionco, LLC (j)   L+6.50%  7.50%  2/28/2020  11/28/2025   9,924    9,752    9,721   4.2%
MCP Shaw Acquisitionco, LLC (Revolver) (f)   L+6.50%  7.50%  2/28/2020  11/28/2025   1,784           0.0%
                 11,708    9,752    9,721   4.2%
Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber                                 
Midwest Composite Technologies, LLC (j)   L+6.75%  7.75%  12/2/2019  8/31/2023   14,925    14,701    14,926   6.4%
Midwest Composite Technologies, LLC   L+6.75%  7.75%  8/31/2018  8/31/2023   887    876    887   0.4%
Midwest Composite Technologies, LLC (Delayed Draw) (f) (h)   L+6.75%  7.75%  8/31/2018  8/31/2023   509    179    179   0.1%
Midwest Composite Technologies, LLC (Revolver) (f)   L+6.75%  7.75%  8/31/2018  8/31/2023   90           0.0%
Valudor Products, LLC   L+7.50%  7.00% Cash/
1.50% PIK
   6/18/2018  6/19/2023   1,561    1,543    1,702   0.7%
Valudor Products, LLC (m)   L+7.50%  8.50% PIK   6/18/2018  6/19/2023   217    214       0.0%
Valudor Products, LLC (Revolver) (f)   L+9.50%  10.50%  6/18/2018  6/19/2023   818    549    521   0.2%
                 19,007    18,062    18,215   7.8%
Construction & Building                                 
Cali Bamboo, LLC   L+9.50%  8.00% Cash/
2.50% PIK
   7/10/2015  3/31/2022   6,859    6,857    6,859   2.9%
Cali Bamboo, LLC (Revolver) (f)   L+9.50%  8.00% Cash/
2.50% PIK
   7/10/2015  3/31/2022   2,165           0.0%
Dude Solutions Holdings, Inc.   L+7.50%  8.50%  6/14/2019  6/13/2025   9,975    9,794    9,950   4.3%
Dude Solutions Holdings, Inc. (Revolver) (f)   L+7.50%  8.50%  6/14/2019  6/13/2025   1,304           0.0%
                 20,303    16,651    16,809   7.2%
Consumer Goods: Durable                                 
Franchise Group Intermediate Holdco, LLC   L+8.00%  9.50%  2/24/2020  2/14/2025   3,425    3,366    3,382   1.4%
Nova Wildcat Amerock, LLC   L+5.25%  6.25%  10/12/2018  10/12/2023   9,009    8,897    9,009   3.9%
Nova Wildcat Amerock, LLC (Revolver) (f)   L+5.25%  6.25%  10/12/2018  10/12/2023   931           0.0%
Parterre Flooring & Surface Systems, LLC (j)   L+9.00%  10.00%(l)  8/22/2017  8/22/2022   7,613    7,533    2,351   1.0%
Parterre Flooring & Surface Systems, LLC (Revolver)   L+9.00%  10.00%(l)  8/22/2017  8/22/2022   696    696    215   0.1%
                 21,674    20,492    14,957   6.4%
Consumer Goods: Non-Durable                                
Thrasio, LLC   L+7.00%  8.00%  12/18/2020  12/18/2026   1,500    1,463    1,463   0.6%
Thrasio, LLC (Delayed Draw) (f) (h)   L+7.00%  8.00%  12/18/2020  12/18/2026   990           0.0%
                 2,490    1,463    1,463   0.6%
Environmental Industries                                
Quest Resource Management Group, LLC   L+8.50%  9.75%  10/19/2020  10/20/2025   1,000    933    979   0.4%
Quest Resource Management Group, LLC (Delayed Draw) (f) (h)   L+8.50%  9.75%  10/19/2020  10/20/2025   1,087           0.0%
StormTrap, LLC   L+5.50%  6.50%  12/10/2018  12/8/2023   7,840    7,751    7,840   3.4%
StormTrap, LLC (Revolver) (f)   L+5.50%  6.50%  12/10/2018  12/8/2023   432           0.0%
Synergy Environmental Corporation (j)   L+6.00%  7.00%  4/29/2016  9/29/2023   2,885    2,874    2,888   1.2%
Synergy Environmental Corporation (j)   L+6.00%  7.00%  4/29/2016  9/29/2023   482    481    483   0.2%
Synergy Environmental Corporation   L+6.00%  7.00%  4/29/2016  9/29/2023   823    823    824   0.4%
Synergy Environmental Corporation (Revolver) (f)   L+6.00%  7.00%  4/29/2016  9/29/2023   671    67    67   0.0%
                 15,220    12,929    13,081   5.6%

  

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MONROE CAPITAL CORPORATION 

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS – (continued) 

December 31, 2020 

(in thousands, except for shares and units)

 

Portfolio Company (a)  Spread Above
 Index (b)
  Interest
Rate
   Acquisition
Date (c)
  Maturity   Principal   Amortized
Cost
   Fair
Value (d)
   % of
Net Assets (e)
 
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals                               
American Optics Holdco, Inc. (g) (n)   L+6.50%   7.50%  9/13/2017  9/13/2022   2,165   2,148   2,165   0.9%
American Optics Holdco, Inc. (g) (n)   L+6.50%   7.50%  9/13/2017  9/13/2022   1,637    1,622    1,637   0.7%
American Optics Holdco, Inc. (Revolver) (f) (g) (n)   L+6.50%   7.50%  9/13/2017  9/13/2022   220           0.0%
American Optics Holdco, Inc. (Revolver) (f) (g) (n)   L+6.50%   7.50%  9/13/2017  9/13/2022   440           0.0%
Apotheco, LLC   L+8.50%   6.50% Cash /
3.00% PIK
   4/8/2019  4/8/2024   3,541    3,491    3,315   1.4%
Apotheco, LLC (Revolver)   L+8.50%   6.50% Cash /
3.00% PIK
   4/8/2019  4/8/2024   927    927    868   0.4%
Rockdale Blackhawk, LLC   n/a  n/a(o)  3/31/2015  n/a(i)          1,592   0.7%
Seran BioScience, LLC   L+7.25%   8.25%  12/31/2020  12/31/2025   2,500    2,450    2,450   1.0%
Seran BioScience, LLC (Revolver) (f)   L+7.25%   8.25%  12/31/2020  12/31/2025   444           0.0%
                 11,874    10,638    12,027   5.1%
High Tech Industries                                 
MarkLogic Corporation   L+8.00%   9.00%  10/20/2020  10/20/2025   3,500    3,415    3,544   1.5%
MarkLogic Corporation (Revolver) (f)   L+8.00%   9.00%  10/20/2020  10/20/2025   269           0.0%
Mindbody, Inc.   L+8.50%   8.00% Cash /
1.50% PIK
   2/15/2019  2/14/2025   6,389    6,297    6,143   2.6%
Mindbody, Inc. (Revolver) (f)   L+8.00%   9.00%  2/15/2019  2/14/2025   667           0.0%
Newforma, Inc. (j)   L+5.00%   6.00%  6/30/2017  6/30/2022   11,899    11,836    11,899   5.1%
Newforma, Inc. (Revolver) (f)   L+5.00%   6.00%  6/30/2017  6/30/2022   1,250           0.0%
Planful, Inc. (fka Host Analytics, Inc.)   L+6.00%   7.00%  12/28/2018  12/28/2023   9,500    9,375    9,443   4.0%
Planful, Inc. (fka Host Analytics, Inc.) (Revolver) (f)   L+6.00%   7.00%  12/28/2018  12/28/2023   442    88    88   0.0%
RPL Bidco Limited (g) (n) (p)   L+7.50%   8.00%  11/9/2017  11/9/2023   14,429    13,867    14,429   6.2%
RPL Bidco Limited (g) (n) (p)   L+7.50%   8.00%  5/22/2018  11/9/2023   1,777    1,639    1,777   0.8%
RPL Bidco Limited (Revolver) (f) (g) (n) (p)   L+7.50%   8.00%  11/9/2017  11/9/2023   547           0.0%
                 50,669    46,517    47,323   20.2%
Hotels, Gaming & Leisure                                 
Equine Network, LLC   L+8.00%   9.00%  12/31/2020  12/31/2025   1,750    1,711    1,711   0.7%
Equine Network, LLC (Delayed Draw) (f) (h)   L+8.00%   9.00%  12/31/2020  12/31/2025   427           0.0%
Equine Network, LLC (Revolver) (f)   L+8.00%   9.00%  12/31/2020  12/31/2025   171           0.0%
                 2,348    1,711    1,711   0.7%
Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing                                 
AdTheorent Holding Company, LLC   L+8.50%   9.00%  12/22/2016  12/22/2021   2,700    2,687    2,683   1.2%
Destination Media, Inc. (j)   L+5.50%   6.50%  4/7/2017  4/7/2022   4,324    4,304    4,315   1.8%
Destination Media, Inc. (Revolver)   L+5.50%   6.50%  4/7/2017  4/7/2022   542    542    542   0.2%
North Haven USHC Acquisition, Inc.   L+6.50%   7.50%  10/30/2020  10/30/2025   2,500    2,451    2,525   1.1%
North Haven USHC Acquisition, Inc. (Revolver) (f)   L+6.50%   7.50%  10/30/2020  10/30/2025   240           0.0%
Relevate Health Group, LLC   L+6.25%   7.25%  11/20/2020  11/20/2025   1,500    1,470    1,506   0.6%
Relevate Health Group, LLC (Delayed Draw) (f) (h)   L+6.25%   7.25%  11/20/2020  11/20/2025   789    671    674   0.3%
Relevate Health Group, LLC (Revolver) (f)   L+6.25%   7.25%  11/20/2020  11/20/2025   316           0.0%
Stratus Unlimited, LLC (fka MC Sign Lessor Corp.)   L+7.00%   8.00%  12/22/2017  8/30/2024   15,563    15,498    15,465   6.6%
Stratus Unlimited, LLC (fka MC Sign Lessor Corp.) (Revolver) (f)   L+7.00%   8.00%  12/22/2017  8/30/2024   3,490           0.0%
XanEdu Publishing, Inc.   L+6.50%   7.50%  1/28/2020  1/28/2025   1,886    1,854    1,890   0.8%
XanEdu Publishing, Inc. (Revolver) (f)   L+6.50%   7.50%  1/28/2020  1/28/2025   495    197    197   0.1%
                 34,345    29,674    29,797   12.7%
Media: Broadcasting & Subscription                                 
Vice Group Holding, Inc.   L+12.00%   5.50% Cash/ 8.00% PIK   5/2/2019  11/2/2022   1,355    1,348    1,372   0.6%
Vice Group Holding, Inc.   L+12.00%   5.50% Cash/ 8.00% PIK   11/4/2019  11/2/2022   260    257    263   0.1%
Vice Group Holding, Inc.   L+12.00%   5.50% Cash/ 8.00% PIK   5/2/2019  11/2/2022   425    425    430   0.2%
Vice Group Holding, Inc.   L+12.00%   5.50% Cash/ 8.00% PIK   5/2/2019  11/2/2022   160    160    162   0.1%
                 2,200    2,190    2,227   1.0%
Media: Diversified & Production                                 
Attom Intermediate Holdco, LLC   L+5.75%   6.75%  1/4/2019  1/4/2024   1,960    1,935    1,927   0.8%
Attom Intermediate Holdco, LLC   L+7.50%   8.75%  6/25/2020  1/4/2024   478    469    492   0.2%
Attom Intermediate Holdco, LLC (Revolver) (f)   L+5.75%   6.75%  1/4/2019  1/4/2024   320           0.0%
Crownpeak Technology, Inc.   L+6.25%   7.25%  2/28/2019  2/28/2024   4,000    3,946    3,962   1.7%
Crownpeak Technology, Inc.   L+6.25%   7.25%  2/28/2019  2/28/2024   60    60    59   0.0%
Crownpeak Technology, Inc. (Revolver) (f)   L+6.25%   7.25%  2/28/2019  2/28/2024   167           0.0%
                 6,985    6,410    6,440   2.7%
Retail                                 
BLST Operating Company, LLC (fka Bluestem Brands, Inc.)   L+8.50%   1.00% Cash/ 9.00% PIK(l)  8/28/2020  8/28/2025   1,259    1,254    1,039   0.4%
Forman Mills, Inc. (j)   L+9.50%   8.50% Cash/ 2.00% PIK   1/14/2020  12/30/2022   1,308    1,308    1,292   0.5%
Forman Mills, Inc. (j)   L+9.50%   8.50% Cash/ 2.00% PIK   10/4/2016  12/30/2022   744    741    735   0.3%
Forman Mills, Inc. (j)   L+9.50%   8.50% Cash/ 2.00% PIK   10/4/2016  12/30/2022   7,459    7,429    6,944   3.0%
LuLu’s Fashion Lounge, LLC   L+9.50%   8.00% Cash/ 2.50% PIK   8/21/2017  8/29/2022   4,123    4,074    3,525   1.5%
The Worth Collection, Ltd. (j)   L+8.50%   9.00%(l)  9/29/2016  9/29/2021   10,587    10,248    120   0.1%
                 25,480    25,054    13,655   5.8%

  

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MONROE CAPITAL CORPORATION 

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS – (continued) 

December 31, 2020 

(in thousands, except for shares and units)

 

Portfolio Company (a)  Spread Above
 Index (b)
  Interest
Rate
   Acquisition
Date (c)
  Maturity   Principal   Amortized
Cost
   Fair
Value (d)
   % of
Net Assets (e)
 
Services: Business                                 
Arcserve (USA), LLC   L+6.00%   7.00%  5/1/2019  5/1/2024   4,634    $4,567    $4,644   2.0%
Atlas Sign Industries of FLA, LLC (j)   L+11.50%   11.50% Cash/
1.00% PIK
   5/14/2018  5/15/2023   3,563    3,368    3,324   1.4%
Burroughs, Inc. (j)   L+7.50%   8.50%  12/22/2017  12/22/2022   5,726    5,681    5,726   2.4%
Burroughs, Inc. (Revolver) (f)   L+7.50%   8.50%  12/22/2017  12/22/2022   1,220    170    170   0.1%
Certify, Inc.   L+5.75%   6.75%  2/28/2019  2/28/2024   9,000    8,907    9,000   3.8%
Certify, Inc.   L+5.75%   6.75%  2/28/2019  2/28/2024   1,227    1,227    1,227   0.5%
Certify, Inc. (Revolver) (f)   L+5.75%   6.75%  2/28/2019  2/28/2024   409    102    102   0.0%
HS4 Acquisitionco, Inc.   L+6.75%   7.75%  7/9/2019  7/9/2025   10,050    9,887    9,929   4.2%
HS4 Acquisitionco, Inc. (Revolver) (f)   L+6.75%   7.75%  7/9/2019  7/9/2025   817           0.0%
IT Global Holding, LLC   L+9.00%   10.00%  11/15/2018  11/10/2023   9,975    9,845    9,794   4.2%
IT Global Holding, LLC   L+9.00%   10.00%  7/19/2019  11/10/2023   3,719    3,661    3,651   1.6%
IT Global Holding, LLC (Revolver)   L+9.00%   10.00%  11/15/2018  11/10/2023   875    875    875   0.4%
Madison Logic, Inc. (j)   L+7.50%   8.00%  11/30/2016  11/30/2021   9,080    9,037    9,080   3.9%
Madison Logic, Inc. (Revolver) (f)   L+7.50%   8.00%  11/30/2016  11/30/2021   988           0.0%
RedZone Robotics, Inc.   L+7.25%   7.75% Cash/
0.50% PIK
   6/1/2018  6/5/2023   591    585    556   0.2%
RedZone Robotics, Inc. (Revolver) (f)   L+6.75%   7.75%  6/1/2018  6/5/2023   158           0.0%
Security Services Acquisition Sub Corp. (j)   L+6.00%   7.00%  2/15/2019  2/15/2024   3,439    3,394    3,442   1.5%
Security Services Acquisition Sub Corp. (j)   L+6.00%   7.00%  2/15/2019  2/15/2024   2,473    2,473    2,476   1.1%
Security Services Acquisition Sub Corp. (j)   L+6.00%   7.00%  2/15/2019  2/15/2024   2,180    2,180    2,182   0.9%
Security Services Acquisition Sub Corp.   L+6.00%   7.00%  2/15/2019  2/15/2024   1,563    1,563    1,564   0.7%
VPS Holdings, LLC   L+7.00%   8.00%  10/5/2018  10/4/2024   3,663    3,611    3,469   1.5%
VPS Holdings, LLC   L+7.00%   8.00%  10/5/2018  10/4/2024   2,989    2,989    2,831   1.2%
VPS Holdings, LLC (Revolver) (f)   L+7.00%   8.00%  10/5/2018  10/4/2024   1,000    100    95   0.0%
                 79,339    74,222    74,137   31.6%
Services: Consumer                                
Express Wash Acquisition Company, LLC   L+6.50%   7.50%  12/28/2020  12/26/2025   2,500    2,456    2,456   1.0%
Express Wash Acquisition Company, LLC (Revolver) (f)   L+6.50%   7.50%  12/28/2020  12/26/2025   1,000           0.0%
IDIG Parent, LLC (q)   L+6.50%   7.50%  12/15/2020  12/15/2026   10,200    9,997    9,996   4.3%
IDIG Parent, LLC (Delayed Draw) (f) (h)   L+6.50%   7.50%  12/15/2020  12/15/2026   1,684           0.0%
IDIG Parent, LLC (Revolver) (f)   L+6.50%   7.50%  12/15/2020  12/15/2026   723           0.0%
Mammoth Holdings, LLC   L+6.00%   7.00%  10/16/2018  10/16/2023   1,960    1,936    1,949   0.8%
Mammoth Holdings, LLC   L+6.00%   7.00%  10/16/2018  10/16/2023   4,115    4,115    4,092   1.8%
Mammoth Holdings, LLC (Revolver) (f)   L+6.00%   7.00%  10/16/2018  10/16/2023   500           0.0%
                 22,682    18,504    18,493   7.9%
Wholesale                                
Nearly Natural, Inc. (j)   L+6.75%   7.75%  12/15/2017  12/15/2022   6,685    6,625    6,650   2.9%
Nearly Natural, Inc. (j)   L+6.75%   7.75%  9/22/2020  12/15/2022   1,728    1,698    1,719   0.7%
Nearly Natural, Inc. (j)   L+6.75%   7.75%  8/28/2019  12/15/2022   1,882    1,882    1,872   0.8%
Nearly Natural, Inc. (Revolver) (f)   L+6.75%   7.75%  12/15/2017  12/15/2022   2,397    959    959   0.4%
                 12,692    11,164    11,200   4.8%
Total Non-Controlled/Non-Affiliate Senior Secured Loans                374,330    335,630    319,930   136.5%
                                 
Unitranche Secured Loans (r)                                
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate                                
Kudu Investment Holdings, LLC (g)   L+5.75%   6.75%  12/23/2019  12/23/2025   7,932    7,849    7,971   3.4%
Kudu Investment Holdings, LLC (Delayed Draw) (f) (g) (h)   L+5.75%   6.75%  12/23/2019  12/23/2025   2,357    448    451   0.2%
                 10,289    8,297    8,422   3.6%
Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber                                
MFG Chemical, LLC (j)   L+6.00%   6.50%  6/23/2017  6/23/2022   9,232    9,184    8,627   3.7%
MFG Chemical, LLC   L+6.00%   6.50%  3/15/2018  6/23/2022   976    976    912   0.4%
                 10,208    10,160    9,539   4.1%
Consumer Goods: Durable                                
RugsUSA, LLC   L+6.00%   7.00%  5/2/2018  4/28/2023   3,937    3,918    3,936   1.7%
                 3,937    3,918    3,936   1.7%
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals                                
Priority Ambulance, LLC (s)   L+6.50%   7.50%  7/18/2018  4/12/2022   10,015    10,015    9,930   4.2%
Priority Ambulance, LLC (t)   L+6.50%   7.50%  4/12/2017  4/12/2022   1,253    1,242    1,243   0.5%
Priority Ambulance, LLC   L+6.50%   7.50%  12/13/2018  4/12/2022   672    672    666   0.3%
Priority Ambulance, LLC (Delayed Draw) (f) (h)   L+6.50%   7.50%  10/22/2020  4/12/2022   1,009           0.0%
                 12,949    11,929    11,839   5.0%
High Tech Industries                                
Energy Services Group, LLC   L+8.42%   9.42%  5/4/2017  5/4/2022   3,948    3,930    3,948   1.7%
Energy Services Group, LLC (g) (p)   L+8.42%   9.42%  5/4/2017  5/4/2022   4,861    4,699    4,861   2.0%
Energy Services Group, LLC   L+8.42%   9.42%  5/4/2017  5/4/2022   1,124    1,110    1,124   0.5%
WillowTree, LLC   L+5.50%   6.50%  10/9/2018  10/9/2023   7,840    7,755    7,707   3.3%
                 17,773    17,494    17,640   7.5%
Telecommunications                                
VB E1, LLC (Delayed Draw) (f) (h)   L+8.50%   9.00%  11/18/2020  11/18/2026   2,250    1,100    1,100   0.5%
                 2,250    1,100    1,100   0.5%
Total Non-Controlled/Non-Affiliate Unitranche Secured Loans                57,406    52,898    52,476   22.4%

 

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS – (continued) 

December 31, 2020 

(in thousands, except for shares and units)

 

Portfolio Company (a)  Spread
Above

Index (b)
  Interest
Rate
   Acquisition
Date (c)
  Maturity   Principal   Amortized
Cost
   Fair
Value (d)
   % of
Net Assets (e)
 
Junior Secured Loans                               
Beverage, Food & Tobacco                               
California Pizza Kitchen, Inc.   L+12.50%   1.00% Cash/
14.00% PIK
(l)    8/19/2016  5/23/2025   1,264    $1,264    $1,011   0.4%
CSM Bakery Solutions, LLC   L+7.75%  8.75%   5/23/2013  2/4/2022   5,954    5,954    5,909   2.5%
                  7,218    7,218    6,920   2.9%
Capital Equipment                                 
ALTA Enterprises, LLC (g)   L+8.00%  9.80%   2/14/2020  8/13/2025   3,850    3,732    3,886   1.7%
                  3,850    3,732    3,886   1.7%
High Tech Industries                                 
Micro Holdings Corp.   L+7.50%  7.65%   8/16/2017  8/18/2025   3,000    2,981    3,024   1.3%
                  3,000    2,981    3,024   1.3%
Services: Consumer                                 
Education Corporation of America   L+11.00%  5.75% Cash/
5.50% PIK
(l)    9/3/2015  n/a(i)  833    831    762   0.3%
                  833    831    762   0.3%
Total Non-Controlled/Non-Affiliate Junior Secured Loans                 14,901    14,762    14,592   6.2%
                                  
Equity Securities (u) (v)                                 
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate                                 
J2 BWA Funding, LLC (0.7% profit sharing) (g)    (w)   12/24/2020                0.0%
PKS Holdings, LLC (5,680 preferred units) (g)   n/a  5.00% PIK    11/30/2017         58    214   0.1%
PKS Holdings, LLC (5,714 preferred units) (g)   n/a  5.00% PIK    11/30/2017         9    33   0.0%
PKS Holdings, LLC (132 preferred units) (g)   n/a  5.00% PIK    11/30/2017         1    5   0.0%
PKS Holdings, LLC (916 preferred units) (g)   n/a  5.00% PIK    11/30/2017         9    33   0.0%
                       77    285   0.1%
Beverage, Food & Tobacco                                 
California Pizza Kitchen, Inc. (78,699 preferred units)    (w)   8/19/2016         5,468    866   0.4%
                       5,468    866   0.4%
Capital Equipment                                 
MCP Shaw Acquisitionco, LLC (118,906 Class A-2 units)    (w)   2/28/2020         119    143   0.1%
                       119    143   0.1%
Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber                                 
Valudor Products, LLC (501,014 Class A-1 units)   n/a  10.00% PIK(l)    6/18/2018         501       0.0%
                       501       0.0%
Environmental Industries                                 
Quest Resource Holding Corporation (warrant to purchase up to 0.2% of the equity)    (w)   10/19/2020  3/19/2028       67    87   0.0%
                       67    87   0.0%
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals                                 
Seran BioScience, LLC (33,333 common units)    (w)   12/31/2020         333    333   0.1%
                       333    333   0.1%
High Tech Industries                                 
Answers Finance, LLC (76,539 shares of common stock)    (w)   4/14/2017         2,344    54   0.0%
MarkLogic Corporation (289,941 Class A units)    (w)   10/20/2020         290    286   0.1%
Planful, Inc. (fka Host Analytics, Inc.) (473,082 Class A units)   n/a   8.00% PIK    12/28/2018         473    603   0.3%
Recorded Future, Inc. (80,486 Class A units) (x)    (w)   7/3/2019         81    131   0.1%
                       3,188    1,074   0.5%
Hotels, Gaming & Leisure                                 
Equine Network, LLC (60 Class A units)   n/a   10.00% PIK    12/31/2020         60    60   0.0%
                       60    60   0.0%
Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing                                 
AdTheorent Holding Company, LLC (128,866 Class A voting units)    (w)   12/22/2016         129    445   0.2%
InMobi Pte, Ltd. (warrant to purchase up to 2.8% of the equity) (g) (n)    (w)   9/18/2015  9/18/2025           203   0.1%

Relevate Health Group, LLC (40 preferred units) 

   n/a   12.00% PIK    11/20/2020         40    40   0.0%
Relevate Health Group, LLC (40 Class B common units)    (w)   11/20/2020             1   0.0%
Stratus Unlimited, LLC (fka MC Sign Lessor Corp.) (686 shares of common units)    (w)   8/30/2019         872    996   0.4%
XanEdu Publishing, Inc. (49,479 Class A units)   n/a  8.00% PIK    1/28/2020         49    71   0.0%
                       1,090    1,756   0.7%
Media: Diversified & Production                                 
Attom Intermediate Holdco, LLC (297,197 Class A units)    (w)   1/4/2019         297    371   0.2%
                       297    371   0.2%
Retail                                 
BLST Operating Company, LLC (fka Bluestem Brands, Inc.) (139,883 Class A units)    (w)   8/28/2020  —        1,072    140   0.1%
Forman Mills, Inc. (warrant to purchase up to 2.6% of the equity)    (w)   1/14/2020  1/14/2029           48   0.0%
The Tie Bar Operating Company, LLC - Class A preferred units (1,275 units)    (w)   6/25/2013         87    4   0.0%
The Tie Bar Operating Company, LLC - Class B preferred units (1,275 units)    (w)   6/25/2013                0.0%
                       1,159    192   0.1%
Services: Business                                 
APCO Worldwide, Inc. (100 Class A voting common stock)    (w)   11/1/2017         395    433   0.2%
Atlas Sign Industries of FLA, LLC (warrant to purchase up to 0.8% of the equity)    (w)   5/14/2018  5/14/2026       125    35   0.0%
                       520    468   0.2%
Services: Consumer                                 
Education Corporation of America - Series G preferred stock (8,333 shares)   n/a  12.00% PIK(l)    9/3/2015         7,492    5,117   2.2%
Express Wash Acquisition Company, LLC (100,000 Class A units)   n/a   8.00% PIK   12/28/2020         100    100   0.0%
                      7,592    5,217   2.2%

  

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS – (continued) 

December 31, 2020 

(in thousands, except for shares and units)

 

Portfolio Company (a)  Spread Above
 Index (b)
  Interest
Rate
   Acquisition
Date (c)
  Maturity  Principal   Amortized Cost   Fair Value (d) 
% of
Net Assets (e)
 
Wholesale                                
Nearly Natural, Inc. (152,174 Class A units)    (w)  12/15/2017         $152    $190   0.1%
                      152    190   0.1%
Total Non-Controlled/Non-Affiliate Equity Securities                     20,623    11,042   4.7%
Total Non-Controlled/Non-Affiliate Company Investments                    $423,913   $398,040   169.8%
                                 
Non-Controlled Affiliate Company Investments (y)                                
Senior Secured Loans                                
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate                                
American Community Homes, Inc.   L+10.00%   11.50% PIK   7/22/2014  2/26/2021   9,401   $9,401   $9,401   4.0%
American Community Homes, Inc.   L+14.50%   16.00% PIK   7/22/2014  2/26/2021   6,239    6,239    6,239   2.7%
American Community Homes, Inc.   L+14.50%   16.00% PIK   3/17/2016  2/26/2021   825    825    825   0.4%
American Community Homes, Inc.   L+10.00%   11.50% PIK   5/24/2017  2/26/2021   570    570    570   0.2%
American Community Homes, Inc.   L+14.50%   16.00% PIK   5/24/2017  2/26/2021   335    335    335   0.2%
American Community Homes, Inc.   L+10.00%   11.50% PIK   8/10/2018  2/26/2021   2,095    2,095    2,915   1.2%
American Community Homes, Inc.   L+10.00%   11.50% PIK   3/29/2019  2/26/2021   3,879    3,879    3,879   1.7%
American Community Homes, Inc.   L+10.00%   11.50% PIK   9/30/2019  2/26/2021   18    18    18   0.0%
American Community Homes, Inc.   L+10.00%   11.50% PIK   12/30/2019  2/26/2021   89    89    89   0.0%
HFZ Capital Group, LLC (g) (af)   L+12.50%   14.00% PIK  10/20/2017  n/a(i)  13,242    13,242    13,106   5.6%
HFZ Capital Group, LLC (g) (af)   L+12.50%   14.00% PIK  10/20/2017  n/a(i)  4,758    4,758    4,709   2.0%
MC Asset Management (Industrial), LLC (g) (af)   L+17.00%   18.00% PIK  6/11/2019  10/30/2024   10,702    10,695    11,579   4.9%
                 52,153    52,146    53,665   22.9%
Beverage, Food & Tobacco                                
TJ Management HoldCo, LLC (Revolver) (f) (k)   L+5.50%   6.50%  9/9/2020  9/8/2023   795           0.0%
                 795           0.0%
Containers, Packaging & Glass                                
Summit Container Corporation   L+8.00%   9.00%  12/5/2013  3/31/2021   3,259    3,269    3,204   1.4%
Summit Container Corporation (Revolver) (f)    L+8.00%   9.00%  6/15/2018  3/31/2021   6,015    1,657    1,654   0.7%
                 9,274    4,926    4,858   2.1%
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals                                
Ascent Midco, LLC (j)   L+5.50%   6.50%  2/5/2020  2/5/2025   6,930    6,814    6,997   3.0%
Ascent Midco, LLC (Delayed Draw) (f) (h) (j)   L+5.50%   6.50%  2/5/2020  2/5/2025   2,838           0.0%
Ascent Midco, LLC (Revolver) (f)   L+5.50%   6.50%  2/5/2020  2/5/2025   1,129           0.0%
SHI Holdings, Inc. (j)   L+10.75%   10.90% PIK(l)  7/10/2014  n/a(i)  2,899    2,897    188   0.1%
SHI Holdings, Inc. (Revolver) (f)    L+10.75%   10.90% PIK(l)  7/10/2014  n/a(i)  4,667    4,585    297   0.1%
                 18,463    14,296    7,482   3.2%
High Tech Industries                                
Mnine Holdings, Inc.   L+8.00%   4.00% Cash/ 5.00% PIK   11/2/2018  12/30/2022   11,768    11,665    12,356   5.3%
                 11,768    11,665    12,356   5.3%
Retail                                
Luxury Optical Holdings Co.   L+8.00%   9.00% PIK(l)  9/12/2014  12/15/2021   1,481    1,481    1,430   0.6%
Luxury Optical Holdings Co. (Delayed Draw) (f) (h)   L+11.50%   12.50%(l)  9/29/2017  12/15/2021   3,565    624    624   0.3%
Luxury Optical Holdings Co. (Revolver)   L+8.00%   9.00% PIK(l)  9/12/2014  12/15/2021   68    68    66   0.0%
                 5,114    2,173    2,120   0.9%
Services: Business                                
Curion Holdings, LLC (j)   n/a  14.00% PIK(l)  5/2/2017  5/2/2022   4,226    4,189    3,159   1.4%
Curion Holdings, LLC (Revolver) (f)   n/a  14.00% PIK(l)  5/2/2017  5/2/2022   871    836    820   0.3%
                 5,097    5,025    3,979   1.7%
Services: Consumer                                
NECB Collections, LLC (Revolver) (f)   L+11.00%   12.00% PIK(l)  6/25/2019  6/30/2021   1,356    1,312    834   0.3%
                 1,356    1,312    834   0.3%
Total Non-Controlled Affiliate Senior Secured Loans                104,020    91,543    85,294   36.4%
                                 
Unitranche Secured Loans (r)                                
Consumer Goods: Non-Durable                                
Incipio, LLC (z)   L+8.50%   9.50% PIK(l)  12/26/2014  8/22/2022   14,701    14,677    1,764   0.8%
Incipio, LLC (aa)   L+8.50%   9.50% PIK   3/9/2018  8/22/2022   4,278    4,278    4,227   1.8%
Incipio, LLC   L+8.50%   9.50% PIK   7/6/2018  8/22/2022   1,818    1,818    1,805   0.8%
Incipio, LLC   L+8.50%   9.50% PIK   1/15/2020  8/22/2022   1,530    1,530    1,519   0.6%
Incipio, LLC   L+8.50%   9.50% PIK   4/17/2019  8/22/2022   766    766    761   0.3%
Incipio, LLC (Delayed Draw) (f) (h)   L+8.50%   9.50% PIK   7/8/2020  8/22/2022   2,525    1,498    1,488   0.6%
                 25,618    24,567    11,564   4.9%
Total Non-Controlled Affiliate Unitranche Secured Loans                25,618    24,567    11,564   4.9%
                                 
Junior Secured Loans                                
Consumer Goods: Non-Durable                                
Incipio, LLC (ab)   n/a  10.70% PIK(l)  6/18/2018  8/22/2022   3,766           0.0%
Incipio, LLC (ac)   n/a  10.70% PIK(l)  6/18/2018  8/22/2022   7,194           0.0%
                 10,960           0.0%

  

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MONROE CAPITAL CORPORATION 

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS – (continued) 

December 31, 2020 

(in thousands, except for shares and units)

 

Portfolio Company (a)  Spread
Above

 Index (b)
  Interest
Rate
   Acquisition
Date (c)
  Maturity   Principal   Amortized
Cost
   Fair
Value (d)
   % of
Net Assets (e)
 
Services: Business                                
Curion Holdings, LLC (j)   n/a  15.00% PIK(l)   8/17/2018  1/2/2023   1,720    $1    $   0.0%
Curion Holdings, LLC (j)   n/a  15.00% PIK(l)   8/17/2018  1/2/2023   44           0.0%
                 1,764    1       0.0%
Total Non-Controlled Affiliate Company Junior Secured Loans                12,724    1       0.0%
                                 
Equity Securities (v) (y)                                
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate                                
American Community Homes, Inc. (warrant to purchase up to 22.3% of the equity)    (w)  10/9/2014  12/18/2024              0.0%
MC Asset Management (Corporate), LLC (15.9% of interests) (g) (af)    (w)  6/11/2019         793    785   0.3%
                      793    785   0.3%
Beverage, Food & Tobacco                                
TJ Management HoldCo, LLC (16 shares of common stock) (k)    (w)  9/9/2020         2,386    3,323   1.4%
                      2,386    3,323   1.4%
Consumer Goods: Non-Durable                                
Incipio, LLC (1,774 shares of Series C common units)    (w)  7/6/2018                0.0%
                             0.0%
Containers, Packaging & Glass                                
Summit Container Corporation (warrant to purchase up to 19.5% of the equity)    (w)  1/6/2014  1/6/2024           139   0.1%
                          139   0.1%
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals                                
Ascent Midco, LLC (2,032,258 Class A units)   n/a  8.00% PIK   2/5/2020         2,032    3,016   1.3%
Familia Dental Group Holdings, LLC (1,052 Class A units) (ad)    (w)  4/8/2016         3,602    3,118   1.3%
SHI Holdings, Inc. (24 shares of common stock)    (w)  12/14/2016         27       0.0%
                      5,661    6,134   2.6%
High Tech Industries                                
 Mnine Holdings, Inc. (6,400 Class B units)    (w)  6/30/2020                0.0%
                             0.0%
Retail                                
Luxury Optical Holdings Co. (91 preferred units)   n/a  15.00% PIK(l)   9/12/2014         3,631    2,476   1.1%
Luxury Optical Holdings Co. (86 shares of common stock)    (w)  9/29/2017                0.0%
                      3,631    2,476   1.1%
Services: Business                                
Curion Holdings, LLC (58,779 shares of common stock)    (w)  8/17/2018                0.0%
                             0.0%
Services: Consumer                                
NECB Collections, LLC (20.8% of units)    (w)  6/21/2019         1,458       0.0%
                      1,458       0.0%
Total Non-Controlled Affiliate Equity Securities                     13,929    12,857   5.5%
Total Non-Controlled Affiliate Company Investments                    $130,040   $109,715   46.8%
                                 
Controlled Affiliate Company Investments (ae)                                
Equity Securities                                
Investment Funds & Vehicles                                
MRCC Senior Loan Fund I, LLC (50.0% of the equity interests) (g)        10/31/2017        $42,150   $39,284   16.7%
Total Controlled Affiliate Equity Securities                     42,150    39,284   16.7%
Total Controlled Affiliate Company Investments                    $42,150   $39,284   16.7%
                                 
TOTAL INVESTMENTS                    $596,103   $547,039   233.3%

  

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MONROE CAPITAL CORPORATION 

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS – (continued) 

December 31, 2020 

(in thousands, except for shares and units)

 

Derivative Instruments

 

Foreign currency forward contracts

 

   Notional Amount   Notional Amount         Unrealized Gain 
Description  to be Purchased   to be Sold   Counterparty  Settlement Date  (Loss) 
Foreign currency forward contract  $107   £87   Bannockburn Global Forex, LLC  1/4/2021  $(12)
Foreign currency forward contract  $264   £206   Bannockburn Global Forex, LLC  3/3/2021   (18)
Foreign currency forward contract  $33   £26   Bannockburn Global Forex, LLC  3/3/2021   (2)
Foreign currency forward contract  $103   £84   Bannockburn Global Forex, LLC  4/2/2021   (12)
Foreign currency forward contract  $271   £212   Bannockburn Global Forex, LLC  6/1/2021   (19)
Foreign currency forward contract  $33   £26   Bannockburn Global Forex, LLC  6/1/2021   (2)
Foreign currency forward contract  $103   £83   Bannockburn Global Forex, LLC  7/2/2021   (11)
Foreign currency forward contract  $102   £83   Bannockburn Global Forex, LLC  10/4/2021   (11)
Foreign currency forward contract  $101   £82   Bannockburn Global Forex, LLC  1/3/2022   (11)
Foreign currency forward contract  $97   £79   Bannockburn Global Forex, LLC  4/4/2022   (11)
Foreign currency forward contract  $36   £29   Bannockburn Global Forex, LLC  5/6/2022   (4)
                   $(113)

 

 
(a)All of the Company’s investments are issued by eligible portfolio companies, as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”), unless otherwise noted. All of the Company’s investments are issued by U.S. portfolio companies unless otherwise noted.
(b)The majority of the investments bear interest at a rate that may be determined by reference to the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR” or “L”) or Prime Rate (“Prime” or “P”) which reset daily, monthly, quarterly, or semiannually. For each such investment, the Company has provided the spread over LIBOR or Prime and the current contractual interest rate in effect at December 31, 2020. Certain investments are subject to a LIBOR or Prime interest rate floor, or rate cap. Certain investments contain a payment-in-kind (“PIK”) provision.
(c)Except as otherwise noted, all of the Company’s portfolio company investments, which as of December 31, 2020 represented 233.3% of the Company’s net assets or 93.5% of the Company’s total assets, are subject to legal restrictions on sales.
(d)Because there is no readily available market value for these investments, the fair value of these investments is determined in good faith using significant unobservable inputs by the Company’s board of directors as required by the 1940 Act. (See Note 4 in the accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.)
(e)Percentages are based on net assets of $234,434 as of December 31, 2020.
(f)All or a portion of this commitment was unfunded at December 31, 2020. As such, interest is earned only on the funded portion of this commitment.
(g)This investment is treated as a non-qualifying investment under Section 55(a) of the 1940 Act. Under the 1940 Act, the Company may not acquire any non-qualifying asset unless, at the time the acquisition is made, qualifying assets represent at least 70% of the Company’s total assets. As of December 31, 2020, non-qualifying assets totaled 19.9% of the Company’s total assets.
(h)This delayed draw loan requires that certain financial covenants be met by the portfolio company prior to any fundings.
(i)This is a demand note with no stated maturity.
(j)All of this loan is held in the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Monroe Capital Corporation SBIC, LP, and is therefore not collateral to the Company’s revolving credit facility.
(k)During the three months ended September 30, 2020, the senior secured lender group of Toojay’s Management, LLC (“Toojay’s OldCo”) established TJ Management HoldCo, LLC (“Toojay’s NewCo”) in order to acquire certain of the assets of Toojay’s OldCo as part of a bankruptcy restructuring. The Company owns 15.9% of the equity in Toojay’s NewCo. Toojay’s NewCo credit bid a portion of the senior secured debt in Toojay’s OldCo to acquire certain assets of Toojay’s OldCo which constitute the ongoing operations of the portfolio company. The Company’s portion of this credit bid was $2,386, and as such the Company’s outstanding senior secured debt investment in Toojay’s OldCo was reduced by the amount of the credit bid and the Company’s cost basis of its new equity investment in Toojay’s NewCo was increased by the amount of the credit bid. While the Company still has loans outstanding at Toojay’s OldCo, the Company has valued these positions at zero as of December 31, 2020.
(l)This position was on non-accrual status as of December 31, 2020, meaning that the Company has ceased accruing interest income on the position. See Note 2 in the accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements for additional information on the Company’s accounting policies.

(m)This investment represents a note convertible to preferred shares of the borrower.
(n)This is an international company.
(o)In May 2020, an arbitrator issued a final award in favor of the estate of Rockdale Blackhawk, LLC (the “Estate”) in the legal proceeding between the Estate and a national insurance carrier. The Company’s share of the net proceeds from the award exceeded the contractual obligations due to the Company as a result of the Company’s right to receive excess proceeds pursuant to the terms of a sharing agreement between the lenders and the Estate. In June 2020, the Company received $33,135 as an initial payment of proceeds from the legal proceedings from the Estate, of which $19,540 was recorded as a reduction in the cost basis of the Company’s investment in Rockdale, $3,878 was recorded as the collection of previously accrued interest, $7,378 was recorded as investment income for previously unaccrued interest and fees and $2,339 was recorded as realized gains. Additionally, as an offset, the Company recorded net change in unrealized (loss) of ($8,243) primarily as a result of the reversal associated with the collection of proceeds from the Estate. Total net income associated with the Company’s investment in Rockdale was $1,887 during the year ended December 31, 2020. As of December 31, 2020, the Company has this remaining investment in Rockdale associated with residual proceeds currently expected from the Estate. This investment is a non-income producing security.
(p)This loan is denominated in Great Britain pounds and is translated into U.S. dollars as of the valuation date.
(q)As of December 31, 2020, the Company was party to a subscription agreement with a commitment to fund an equity investment of $289.
(r)The Company structures its unitranche secured loans as senior secured loans. The Company obtains security interests in the assets of these portfolio companies that serve as collateral in support of the repayment of these loans. This collateral may take the form of first-priority liens on the assets of a portfolio company. Generally, the Company syndicates a “first out” portion of the loan to an investor and retains a “last out” portion of the loan, in which case the “first out” portion of the loan will generally receive priority with respect to payments of principal, interest and any other amounts due thereunder. Unitranche structures combine characteristics of traditional first lien senior secured as well as second lien and subordinated loans and the Company’s unitranche secured loans will expose the Company to the risks associated with second lien and subordinated loans and may limit the Company’s recourse or ability to recover collateral upon a portfolio company’s bankruptcy. Unitranche secured loans typically provide for moderate loan amortization in the initial years of the facility, with the majority of the amortization deferred until loan maturity. Unitranche secured loans generally allow the borrower to make a large lump sum payment of principal at the end of the loan term, and there is a risk of loss if the borrower is unable to pay the lump sum or refinance the amount owed at maturity. In many cases the Company, together with its affiliates, are the sole or majority lender of these unitranche secured loans, which can afford the Company additional influence with a borrower in terms of monitoring and, if necessary, remediation in the event of underperformance.
(s)A portion of this loan (principal of $9,258) is held in the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Monroe Capital Corporation SBIC, LP, and is therefore not collateral to the Company’s revolving credit facility.
(t)A portion of this loan (principal of $525) is held in the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Monroe Capital Corporation SBIC, LP, and is therefore not collateral to the Company’s revolving credit facility.
(u)Represents less than 5% ownership of the portfolio company’s voting securities.
(v)Ownership of certain equity investments may occur through a holding company or partnership.
(w)Represents a non-income producing security.
(x)As of December 31, 2020, the Company was party to a subscription agreement with a commitment to fund an additional equity investment of $16.
(y)As defined in the 1940 Act, the Company is deemed to be an “Affiliated Person” of the portfolio company as it owns 5% or more of the portfolio company’s voting securities. See Note 5 in the accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements for additional information on transactions in which the issuer was an Affiliated Person (but not a portfolio company that the Company is deemed to control).
(z)A portion of this loan (principal of $5,390) is held in the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Monroe Capital Corporation SBIC, LP, and is therefore not collateral to the Company’s revolving credit facility.
(aa)A portion of this loan (principal of $54) is held in the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Monroe Capital Corporation SBIC, LP, and is therefore not collateral to the Company’s revolving credit facility.
(ab)A portion of this loan (principal of $1,015) is held in the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Monroe Capital Corporation SBIC, LP, and is therefore not collateral to the Company’s revolving credit facility.
(ac)A portion of this loan (principal of $1,938) is held in the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Monroe Capital Corporation SBIC, LP, and is therefore not collateral to the Company’s revolving credit facility.
(ad)As of December 31, 2020, the Company was party to a subscription agreement with a commitment to fund an additional equity investment of $611.
(ae)As defined in the 1940 Act, the Company is deemed to be both an “Affiliated Person” of and to “Control” this portfolio company as it owns more than 25% of the portfolio company’s voting securities. See Note 5 in the accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements for additional information on transactions in which the issuer was both an Affiliated Person and a portfolio company that the Company is deemed to control.
(af)

The Company restructured its investments in HFZ Capital Group LLC (“HFZ”) and HFZ Member RB portfolio, LLC (“Member RB”) during the three months ended December 31, 2020. As part of the restructuring of HFZ, the Company obtained a 15.9% equity interest in MC Asset Management (Corporate), LLC (“Corporate”). As part of the Member RB restructuring, the Company exchanged its loan in Member RB for a promissory note in MC Asset Management (Industrial), LLC (“Industrial”). Corporate owns 100% of the equity of Industrial. In conjunction with these restructurings, the Company participated $4,758 of principal of its loan to HFZ as an equity contribution to Industrial. This participation did not qualify for sale accounting under ASC Topic 860 – Transfers and Servicing because the sale did not meet the definition of a “participating interest”, as defined in the guidance, in order for sale treatment to be allowed. As a result, the Company continues to reflect its full investment in HFZ but has split the loan into two investments.

 

n/a - not applicable

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

  

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MONROE CAPITAL CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

 

Note 1. Organization and Principal Business

 

Monroe Capital Corporation (together with its subsidiaries, the “Company”) is an externally managed, non-diversified, closed-end management investment company and 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’s investment objective is to maximize the total return to its stockholders in the form of current income and capital appreciation through investment in senior secured, junior secured and unitranche secured (a combination of senior secured and junior secured debt in the same facility in which the Company syndicates a “first out” portion of the loan to an investor and retains a “last out” portion of the loan) debt and, to a lesser extent, unsecured subordinated debt and equity investments. The Company is managed by Monroe Capital BDC Advisors, LLC (“MC Advisors”), a registered investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended. In addition, for U.S. federal income tax purposes, the Company has elected to be treated as a regulated investment company (“RIC”) under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”).

 

On February 28, 2014, the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Monroe Capital Corporation SBIC, LP (“MRCC SBIC”), a Delaware limited partnership, received a license from the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) to operate as a Small Business Investment Company (“SBIC”) under Section 301(c) of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, as amended. MRCC SBIC commenced operations on September 16, 2013. See Note 7 for additional information.

 

Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

 

Basis of Presentation

 

The accompanying consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”). The accompanying consolidated financial statements of the Company and related financial information have been prepared pursuant to the requirements for reporting on Form 10-Q and Articles 6 and 10 of Regulation S-X. The Company has determined it meets the definition of an investment company and follows the accounting and reporting guidance in the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 946  Financial Services – Investment Companies (“ASC Topic 946”).

 

Use of Estimates

 

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

 

Consolidation

 

As permitted under ASC Topic 946, the Company will generally not consolidate its investment in a portfolio company other than an investment company subsidiary or a controlled operating company whose business consists of providing services to the Company. Accordingly, the Company consolidated the results of the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiaries, including MRCC SBIC and its wholly-owned general partner MCC SBIC GP, LLC, and the Company’s wholly-owned taxable subsidiaries (the “Taxable Subsidies”) in its consolidated financial statements. The purpose of the Taxable Subsidiaries is to permit the Company to hold equity investments in portfolio companies that are taxed as partnerships for U.S. federal income tax purposes while complying with the “source of income” requirements contained in the RIC tax provisions. The Taxable Subsidiaries are not consolidated with the Company for U.S. federal corporate income tax purposes, and each Taxable Subsidiary is subject to U.S. federal corporate income tax on its taxable income. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated. The Company does not consolidate its non-controlling interest in MRCC Senior Loan Fund I, LLC (“SLF”). See further description of the Company’s investment in SLF in Note 3.

 

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 Fair Value of Financial Instruments

 

 The Company applies fair value to substantially all of its financial instruments in accordance with ASC Topic 820  Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC Topic 820”). ASC Topic 820 defines fair value, establishes a framework used to measure fair value, and requires disclosures for fair value measurements, including the categorization of financial instruments into a three-level hierarchy based on the transparency of valuation inputs. See Note 4 for further discussion regarding the fair value measurements and hierarchy.

 

ASC Topic 820 requires disclosure of the fair value of financial instruments for which it is practical to estimate such value. The Company believes that the carrying amounts of its other financial instruments such as cash, receivables and payables approximate the fair value of such items due to the short maturity of such instruments.

 

Revenue Recognition

 

The Company’s revenue recognition policies are as follows:

 

Investments and related investment income: Interest and dividend income is recorded on the accrual basis to the extent that the Company expects to collect such amounts. Interest income is accrued based upon the outstanding principal amount and contractual terms of debt and preferred equity investments. Interest is accrued on a daily basis. The Company records fees on loans based on the determination of whether the fee is considered a yield enhancement or payment for a service. If the fee is considered a yield enhancement associated with a funding of cash on a loan, the fee is generally deferred and recognized into interest income using the effective interest method if captured in the cost basis or using the straight-line method if the loan is unfunded and therefore there is no cost basis. If the fee is not considered a yield enhancement because a service was provided, and the fee is payment for that service, the fee is deemed earned and recognized as fee income in the period the service has been completed.

 

Dividend income on preferred equity securities is recorded as dividend income on an accrual basis to the extent that such amounts are payable by the portfolio company and are expected to be collected. Dividend income on common equity securities is recorded on the record date for private portfolio companies. Each distribution received from limited liability company (“LLC”) and limited partnership (“LP”) investments is evaluated to determine if the distribution should be recorded as dividend income or a return of capital. Generally, the Company will not record distributions from equity investments in LLCs and LPs as dividend income unless there are sufficient accumulated tax-basis earnings and profits in the LLC or LP prior to the applicable distribution. Distributions that are classified as a return of capital are recorded as a reduction in the cost basis of the investment. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, the Company received return of capital distributions from its equity investments of $0 and $1,177, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, the Company did not receive return of capital distributions from its equity investments.

 

The Company has certain investments in its portfolio that contain a payment-in-kind (“PIK”) provision, which represents contractual interest or dividends that are added to the principal balance and recorded as income. The Company stops accruing PIK interest or PIK dividends when it is determined that PIK interest or PIK dividends are no longer collectible. To maintain RIC tax treatment, and to avoid incurring corporate U.S. federal income tax, substantially all of this income must be paid out to stockholders in the form of distributions, even though the Company has not yet collected the cash.

 

Loan origination fees, original issue discount and market discount or premiums are capitalized, and the Company then amortizes such amounts using the effective interest method as interest income over the life of the investment. Unamortized discounts and loan origination fees totaled $4,646 and $4,844 as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively. Upfront loan origination and closing fees received for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 totaled $1,611 and $3,114, respectively. Upfront loan origination and closing fees received for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 totaled $94 and $1,080, respectively. Upon the prepayment of a loan or debt security, any unamortized premium or discount or loan origination fees are recorded as interest income.

 

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The components of the Company’s investment income were as follows:

 

    Three months ended September 30,  
    2021     2020  
Interest income   $ 9,444     $ 10,179  
PIK interest income     2,913       1,563  
Dividend income (1)     1,957       1,145  
Fee income     288       26  
Prepayment gain (loss)     372       192  
Accretion of discounts and amortization of premium     240       280  
Total investment income   $ 15,214     $ 13,385  

 

    Nine months ended September 30,  
    2021     2020  
Interest income   $ 26,905     $ 35,689  
PIK interest income     6,326       5,103  
Dividend income (2)     4,368       3,185  
Fee income     1,065       3,047  
Prepayment gain (loss)     1,270       1,045  
Accretion of discounts and amortization of premium     857       960  
Total investment income   $ 40,791     $ 49,029  

 

 

(1) Includes PIK dividends of $921 and $45, respectively.  
(2) Includes PIK dividends of $1,055 and $35, respectively.  

 

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Investment transactions are recorded on a trade-date basis. Realized gains or losses on portfolio investments are calculated based upon the difference between the net proceeds from the disposition and the amortized cost basis of the investment, without regard to unrealized gains or losses previously recognized. Realized gains and losses are recorded within net realized gain (loss) on investments on the consolidated statements of operations. Changes in the fair value of investments from the prior period, as determined by the Company’s board of directors (the “Board”) through the application of the Company’s valuation policy, are included within net change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments on the consolidated statements of operations.

 

Non-accrual: Loans or preferred equity securities are placed on non-accrual status when principal, interest or dividend payments become materially past due, or when there is reasonable doubt that principal, interest or dividends will be collected. Additionally, any original issue discount and market discount are no longer accreted to interest income as of the date the loan is placed on non-accrual status. Interest payments received on non-accrual loans may be recognized as income or applied to principal depending upon management’s judgment. Non-accrual loans are restored to accrual status when past due principal, interest, or dividends are paid, or are expected to be paid, and, in management’s judgment are likely to remain current. The fair value of the Company’s investments on non-accrual status totaled $17,028 and $22,273 at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively.

 

Distributions

 

Distributions to common stockholders are recorded on the applicable record date. The amount, if any, to be distributed to common stockholders is determined by the Board each quarter and is generally based upon the Company’s earnings estimated by management. Net realized capital gains, if any, are generally distributed at least annually.

 

The determination of the tax attributes for the Company’s distributions is made annually, based upon its taxable income for the full year and distributions paid for the full year. Ordinary dividend distributions from a RIC do not qualify for the preferential tax rate on qualified dividend income from domestic corporations and qualified foreign corporations, except to the extent that the RIC received the income in the form of qualifying dividends from domestic corporations and qualified foreign corporations. The tax attributes for distributions will generally include both ordinary income and capital gains, but may also include qualified dividends or return of capital.

 

In October 2012, the Company adopted a dividend reinvestment plan (“DRIP”) that provides for the reinvestment of dividends on behalf of its stockholders, unless a stockholder has elected to receive dividends in cash. When the Company declares a cash dividend, the Company’s stockholders who have not “opted out” of the DRIP at least three days prior to the dividend payment date will have their cash dividend automatically reinvested into additional shares of the Company’s common stock. The Company has the option to satisfy the share requirements of the DRIP through the issuance of new shares of common stock or through open market purchases of common stock by the DRIP plan administrator. Newly issued shares are valued based upon the final closing price of the Company’s common stock on a date determined by the Board. Shares purchased in the open market to satisfy the DRIP requirements will be valued based upon the average price of the applicable shares purchased by the DRIP plan administrator, before any associated brokerage or other costs. See Note 9 for additional information on the Company’s distributions.

 

Segments

 

In accordance with ASC Topic 280 – Segment Reporting, the Company has determined that it has a single reporting segment and operating unit structure.

 

Cash

 

The Company deposits its cash in a financial institution and, at times, such balances may be in excess of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insurance limits.

 

Restricted Cash

 

Restricted cash includes amounts held within MRCC SBIC. Cash held within an SBIC is generally restricted to the originations of new loans from the SBIC and the payment of SBA debentures and related interest expense.

 

Unamortized Deferred Financing Costs

 

Deferred financing costs represent fees and other direct incremental costs incurred in connection with the Company’s borrowings. As of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the Company had unamortized deferred financing costs of $6,318 and $7,052 respectively, presented as a direct reduction of the carrying amount of debt on the consolidated statements of assets and liabilities. These amounts are amortized and included in interest and other debt financing expenses on the consolidated statements of operations over the estimated average life of the borrowings. Amortization of deferred financing costs for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 was $539 and $1,677, respectively. Amortization of deferred financing costs for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 was $582 and $1,586, respectively.

 

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Offering Costs

 

Offering costs include, among other things, fees paid in relation to legal, accounting, regulatory and printing work completed in preparation of debt and equity offerings. Offering costs from equity offerings are charged against the proceeds from the offering within the consolidated statements of changes in net assets. Offering costs from debt offerings are reclassified to unamortized deferred financing costs on the consolidated statements of assets and liabilities as noted above. As of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, other assets on the consolidated statements of assets and liabilities included $137 and $562, respectively, of deferred offering costs which will be charged against the proceeds from future debt or equity offerings when completed.

 

Investments Denominated in Foreign Currency

 

As of September 30, 2021, the Company held investments in one portfolio company that was denominated in Great Britain pounds and one portfolio company that was denominated in Australian dollars. As of December 31, 2020, the Company held investments in two portfolio companies that were denominated in Great Britain pounds.

 

At each balance sheet date, portfolio company investments denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars using the spot exchange rate on the last business day of the period. Purchases and sales of foreign portfolio company investments, and any income from such investments, are translated into U.S. dollars using the rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions.

 

Although the fair values of foreign portfolio company investments and the fluctuation in such fair values are translated into U.S. dollars using the applicable foreign exchange rates described above, the Company does not isolate the portion of the change in fair value resulting from foreign currency exchange rates fluctuations from the change in fair value of the underlying investment. All fluctuations in fair value are included in net change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments on the Company’s consolidated statements of operations.

 

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

 

Derivative Instruments

 

The Company may enter into foreign currency forward contracts to reduce the Company’s exposure to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. In a foreign currency forward contract, the Company agrees to receive or deliver a fixed quantity of one currency for another, at a pre-determined price at a future date. Foreign currency forward contracts are marked-to-market based on the difference between the forward rate and the exchange rate at the current period end. Unrealized gain (loss) on foreign currency forward contracts are recorded on the Company’s consolidated statements of assets and liabilities by counterparty on a net basis.

 

The Company does not utilize hedge accounting and as such values its foreign currency forward contracts at fair value with the change in unrealized gain or loss recorded in net change in unrealized gain (loss) on foreign currency forward contracts and the realized gain or loss recorded in net realized gain (loss) on foreign currency forward contracts on the Company’s consolidated statements of operations.

 

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Income Taxes 

 

The Company has elected to be treated as a RIC under Subchapter M of the Code and operates in a manner so as to qualify for the tax treatment available to RICs. To maintain qualification as a RIC, the Company must, among other things, meet certain source-of-income and asset diversification requirements and distribute to stockholders, for each taxable year, at least 90% of the Company’s “investment company taxable income,” which is generally the Company’s net ordinary income plus the excess, if any, of realized net short-term capital gains over realized net long-term capital losses. If the Company qualifies as a RIC and satisfies the annual distribution requirement, the Company will not have to pay corporate-level federal income taxes on any income that the Company distributes to its stockholders. The Company intends to make distributions in an amount sufficient to maintain RIC status each year and to avoid any federal income taxes on income. The Company is also subject to nondeductible federal excise taxes if the Company does not distribute at least 98% of net ordinary income, 98.2% of any capital gain net income, if any, and any recognized and undistributed income from prior years for which it paid no federal income taxes. To the extent that the Company determines that its estimated current year annual taxable income may exceed estimated current year dividend distributions, the Company accrues excise tax, calculated as 4% of the estimated excess taxable income, if any, as taxable income is earned. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, the Company recorded a net expense on the consolidated statements of operations of $68 and $251, respectively, for U.S. federal excise tax. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, the Company recorded a net expense on the consolidated statements of operations of $125 and $270, respectively, for U.S. federal excise tax. As of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the Company had payables of $156 and $306 for excise taxes, respectively, which were included in accounts payable and accrued expenses on the Company’s consolidated statements of assets and liabilities.

 

The Company’s consolidated Taxable Subsidiaries may be subject to U.S. federal and state corporate-level income taxes. For both the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, the Company recorded a net tax expense of $3 on the consolidated statements of operations for these subsidiaries. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, the Company recorded a net tax expense of zero and $2, respectively, on the consolidated statements of operations for these subsidiaries. As of both September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, no payables for corporate-level income taxes were accrued.

 

The Company accounts for income taxes in conformity with ASC Topic 740 — Income Taxes (“ASC Topic 740”). ASC Topic 740 provides guidelines for how uncertain tax positions should be recognized, measured, presented and disclosed in the consolidated financial statements. ASC Topic 740 requires the evaluation of tax positions taken in the course of preparing the Company’s tax returns to determine whether the tax positions are “more-likely-than-not” to be sustained by the applicable tax authority. Tax benefits of positions not deemed to meet the more-likely-than-not threshold would be recorded as a tax expense in the current year. It is the Company’s policy to recognize accrued interest and penalties related to uncertain tax benefits in income tax expense. The Company did not take any material uncertain income tax positions through September 30, 2021. The 2017 through 2020 tax years remain subject to examination by U.S. federal and state tax authorities.

 

Subsequent Events

 

The Company has evaluated the need for disclosures and/or adjustments resulting from subsequent events through the date the consolidated financial statements were issued. There have been no subsequent events that occurred during such period that would require disclosure in this Form 10-Q or would be required to be recognized in the consolidated financial statements as of and for the nine months ended September 30, 2021.

 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

 

In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform (“ASU 2020-04”). The amendments in ASU 2020-04 provide optional expedients and exceptions for applying GAAP to contracts, hedging relationships, and other transactions affected by reference rate reform if certain criteria are met. The standard is effective as of March 12, 2020 through December 31, 2022. Management is currently evaluating the impact of the optional guidance on the Company’s consolidated financial statements and disclosures. The Company did not utilize the optional expedients and exceptions provided by ASU 2020-04 during the nine months ended September 30, 2021.

 

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Note 3. Investments

 

The following tables show the composition of the Company’s investment portfolio, at amortized cost and fair value (with corresponding percentage of total portfolio investments):

 

   September 30, 2021   December 31, 2020 
Amortized Cost:                    
Senior secured loans  $432,180    74.2%  $427,173    71.7%
Unitranche secured loans   62,820    10.8    77,465    13.0 
Junior secured loans   9,311    1.6    14,763    2.4 
LLC equity interest in SLF   42,150    7.2    42,150    7.1 
Equity securities   36,367    6.2    34,552    5.8 
Total  $582,828    100.0%  $596,103    100.0%
                     

 

    September 30, 2021     December 31, 2020  
Fair Value:                        
Senior secured loans   $ 425,055       76.8 %   $ 405,224       74.1 %
Unitranche secured loans     44,420       8.0       64,040       11.7  
Junior secured loans     9,181       1.6       14,592       2.6  
LLC equity interest in SLF     41,331       7.5       39,284       7.2  
Equity securities     33,757       6.1       23,899       4.4  
Total   $ 553,744       100.0 %   $ 547,039       100.0 %

 

The following tables show the composition of the Company’s investment portfolio by geographic region, at amortized cost and fair value (with corresponding percentage of total portfolio investments). The geographic composition is determined by the location of the corporate headquarters of the portfolio company, which may not be indicative of the primary source of the portfolio company’s business:

 

    September 30, 2021     December 31, 2020  
Amortized Cost:                                
International   $ 11,860       2.0 %   $ 19,276       3.2 %
Midwest     133,202       22.9       149,468       25.1  
Northeast     114,791       19.7       139,553       23.4  
Southeast     167,796       28.8       142,721       24.0  
Southwest     38,745       6.6       23,857       4.0  
West     116,434       20.0       121,228       20.3  
Total   $ 582,828       100.0 %   $ 596,103       100.0 %

 

    September 30, 2021     December 31, 2020  
Fair Value:                                
International   $ 11,034        2.0 %   $ 20,008       3.7 %
Midwest     130,740       23.6       144,261       26.4  
Northeast     112,751       20.4       123,349       22.5  
Southeast     164,476       29.7       138,406       25.3  
Southwest     41,867       7.5       25,557       4.7  
West     92,876       16.8       95,458       17.4  
Total   $ 553,744       100.0 %   $ 547,039       100.0 %

 

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The following tables show the composition of the Company’s investment portfolio by industry, at amortized cost and fair value (with corresponding percentage of total portfolio investments):

 

   September 30, 2021   December 31, 2020 
Amortized Cost:                    
Aerospace & Defense  $7,842    1.4%  $    %
Automotive   21,196    3.6    9,495    1.6 
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate   84,983    14.6    70,779    11.9 
Beverage, Food & Tobacco   21,032    3.6    26,308    4.4 
Capital Equipment   9,707    1.7    13,603    2.3 
Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber   10,405    1.8    28,723    4.8 
Construction & Building   13,658    2.4    16,651    2.8 
Consumer Goods: Durable   15,276    2.6    24,410    4.1 
Consumer Goods: Non-Durable   28,241    4.9    26,030    4.3 
Containers, Packaging & Glass           4,926    0.8 
Environmental Industries   12,244    2.1    12,996    2.2 
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals   59,578    10.2    42,857    7.2 
High Tech Industries   61,122    10.5    81,845    13.7 
Hotels, Gaming & Leisure   2,582    0.4    1,771    0.3 
Investment Funds & Vehicles   42,150    7.2    42,150    7.1 
Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing   15,750    2.7    30,764    5.1 
Media: Broadcasting & Subscription   2,422    0.4    2,190    0.4 
Media: Diversified & Production   17,721    3.0    6,707    1.1 
Retail   23,333    4.0    32,017    5.4 
Services: Business   72,513    12.4    79,768    13.4 
Services: Consumer   41,041    7.0    29,697    5.0 
Telecommunications   4,420    0.8    1,100    0.2 
Wholesale   15,612    2.7    11,316    1.9 
Total  $582,828    100.0%  $596,103    100.0%
                     

  

    September 30, 2021     December 31, 2020  
Fair Value:                                
Aerospace & Defense   $ 7,840       1.4 %   $       %
Automotive     21,612       3.9       9,637       1.8  
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate     88,401       16.0       72,627       13.3  
Beverage, Food & Tobacco     20,123       3.6       20,676       3.8  
Capital Equipment     9,867       1.8       13,750       2.5  
Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber     10,354       1.9       27,754       5.1  
Construction & Building     13,831       2.5       16,809       3.0  
Consumer Goods: Durable     9,743       1.8       18,893       3.4  
Consumer Goods: Non-Durable     9,661       1.7       13,027       2.4  
Containers, Packaging & Glass                 4,997       0.9  
Environmental Industries     12,543       2.3       13,168       2.4  
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals     54,596       9.9       37,815       6.9  
High Tech Industries     60,317       10.9       81,417       14.9  
Hotels, Gaming & Leisure     2,629       0.5       1,771       0.3  
Investment Funds & Vehicles     41,332       7.5       39,284       7.2  
Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing     19,603       3.5       31,553       5.8  
Media: Broadcasting & Subscription     2,429       0.4       2,227       0.4  
Media: Diversified & Production     17,985       3.2       6,811       1.2  
Retail     22,259       4.0       18,443       3.4  
Services: Business     73,411       13.3       78,584       14.4  
Services: Consumer     35,034       6.3       25,306       4.6  
Telecommunications     4,514       0.8       1,100       0.2  
Wholesale     15,660       2.8       11,390       2.1  
Total   $  553,744       100.0 %   $ 547,039       100.0 %

 

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MRCC Senior Loan Fund I, LLC

 

The Company co-invests with Life Insurance Company of the Southwest (“LSW”) in senior secured loans through SLF, an unconsolidated Delaware LLC. SLF is capitalized as underlying investment transactions are completed, taking into account available debt and equity commitments available for funding these investments. All portfolio and investment decisions in respect to SLF must be approved by the SLF investment committee, consisting of one representative from the Company and one representative from LSW. SLF may cease making new investments upon notification of either member but operations will continue until all investments have been sold or paid-off in the normal course of business. Investments held by SLF are measured at fair value using the same valuation methodologies as described in Note 4. The Company’s investment is illiquid in nature as SLF does not allow for withdrawal from the LLC or the sale of a member’s interest unless approved by the board members of SLF. The full withdrawal of a member would result in an orderly wind-down of SLF.

 

SLF’s profits and losses are allocated to the Company and LSW in accordance with their respective ownership interests. As of both September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the Company and LSW each owned 50.0% of the LLC equity interests of SLF. As of both September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, SLF had $100,000 in equity commitments from its members (in the aggregate), of which $84,300 was funded.

 

As of both September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the Company had committed to fund $50,000 of LLC equity interest subscriptions to SLF. As of both September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, $42,150 of the Company’s LLC equity interest subscriptions to SLF had been called and contributed, net of return of capital distributions subject to recall.

 

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, the Company received $1,025 and $3,300 of dividend income from its LLC equity interest in SLF, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, the Company received $1,100 and $3,150 of dividend income from its LLC equity interest in SLF, respectively.

 

SLF has a senior secured revolving credit facility (as amended, the “SLF Credit Facility”) with Capital One, N.A., through its wholly-owned subsidiary MRCC Senior Loan Fund I Financing SPV, LLC (“SLF SPV”), which as of September 30, 2021, allowed SLF SPV to borrow up to $170,000 at any one time, subject to leverage and borrowing base restrictions. Borrowings under the SLF Credit Facility bear interest at an annual rate of LIBOR (three-month) plus 2.25%. The maturity date on the SLF Credit Facility is March 22, 2023.

 

 SLF does not pay any fees to MC Advisors or its affiliates; however, SLF has entered into an administration agreement with Monroe Capital Management Advisors, LLC (“MC Management”), pursuant to which certain loan servicing and administrative functions are delegated to MC Management. SLF may reimburse MC Management for its allocable share of overhead and other expenses incurred by MC Management. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, SLF incurred $51 and $159, respectively, of allocable expenses. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, SLF incurred $51 and $157, respectively, of allocable expenses. There are no agreements or understandings by which the Company guarantees any SLF obligations.

 

As of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, SLF had total assets at fair value of $196,632 and $209,666, respectively. As of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, SLF had one portfolio company investment on non-accrual status with a fair value of $1,054 and $1,031, respectively. The portfolio companies in SLF are in industries and geographies similar to those in which the Company may invest directly. Additionally, as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, SLF had $408 and $839, respectively, in outstanding commitments to fund investments under undrawn revolvers and delayed draw commitments.

 

Below is a summary of SLF’s portfolio, followed by a listing of the individual investments in SLF’s portfolio as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020:

 

    As of  
   

September 30, 2021

    December 31, 2020  
Senior secured loans (1)      196,230       214,389
Weighted average current interest rate on senior secured loans (2)     5.8 %     5.8 %
Number of borrowers in SLF     54       57  
Largest portfolio company investment (1)     6,737       6,790  
Total of five largest portfolio company investments (1)     28,118       27,064  

 

 

(1) Represents outstanding principal amount, excluding unfunded commitments.
(2) Computed as the (a) annual stated interest rate on accruing senior secured loans divided by (b) total senior secured loans at outstanding principal amount.

 

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MRCC SENIOR LOAN FUND I, LLC

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

(unaudited)

September 30, 2021

 

Portfolio Company (a)    Spread 
Above Index (b)
    Interest Rate (b)   Maturity   Principal   Fair Value 
Non-Controlled/Non-Affiliate Company Investments                           
Senior Secured Loans                           
Aerospace & Defense                           
Bromford Industries Limited (c)    L+5.25%     6.25%   11/5/2025   2,751   $2,695 
Bromford Industries Limited (c)    L+5.25%     6.25%   11/5/2025    1,834    1,796 
Trident Maritime SH, Inc.    L+5.50%     6.50%   2/26/2027    2,473    2,483 
Trident Maritime SH, Inc. (Revolver) (d)    L+5.50%     6.50%   2/26/2027    265    37 
                     7,323    7,011 
Automotive                           
Truck-Lite Co., LLC    L+6.25%     7.25%   12/14/2026    1,713    1,723 
Truck-Lite Co., LLC    L+6.25%     7.25%   12/14/2026    254    255 
Wheel Pros, Inc.    L+4.50%     5.25%   5/11/2028    1,957    1,957 
                     3,924    3,935 
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate                           
Avison Young (USA) Inc. (c)    L+6.00%     6.13%   1/30/2026    4,862    4,814 
Harbour Benefit Holdings, Inc.    L+5.25%     6.25%   12/13/2024    4,617    4,557 
Harbour Benefit Holdings, Inc.    L+5.25%     6.25%   12/13/2024    103    101 
Lightbox Intermediate, L.P.    L+5.00%     5.13%   5/11/2026    4,888    4,863 
Minotaur Acquisition, Inc. (g)    L+4.75%     4.83%   3/27/2026    5,925    5,903 
                     20,395    20,238 
Beverage, Food & Tobacco                           
CBC Restaurant Corp. (f)    n/a     5.00% PIK (e)    12/30/2022    1,116    1,054 
SW Ingredients Holdings, LLC    L+4.75%     5.75%   7/3/2025    3,628    3,628 
                     4,744    4,682 
Capital Equipment                           
Analogic Corporation    L+5.25%     6.25%   6/24/2024    4,764    4,582 
                     4,764    4,582 
Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber                           
Polymer Solutions Group    L+7.00%     8.00%   1/3/2023    1,187    1,172 
                     1,187    1,172 
Construction & Building                           
The Cook & Boardman Group LLC    L+5.75%     6.75%   10/20/2025    2,918    2,891 
                     2,918    2,891 
Consumer Goods: Durable                           
International Textile Group, Inc.    L+5.00%     5.13%   5/1/2024    1,723    1,664 
                     1,723    1,664 
Consumer Goods: Non-Durable                           
PH Beauty Holdings III, INC    L+5.00%     5.12%   9/26/2025    2,424    2,385 
                     2,424    2,385 
Containers, Packaging & Glass                           
Liqui-Box Holdings, Inc.    L+4.50%     5.50%   2/26/2027    4,279    4,058 
Polychem Acquisition, LLC    L+5.00%     5.50%   3/17/2025    2,925    2,925 
Port Townsend Holdings Company, Inc. and Crown Corrugated Company    L+6.75%     5.75% Cash/
2.00% PIK
    4/3/2024    4,751    4,300 
PVHC Holding Corp    L+4.75%     5.75%   8/5/2024    3,225    2,983 
                     15,180    14,266 
Energy: Oil & Gas                           
Drilling Info Holdings, Inc.    L+4.25%     4.33%   7/30/2025    4,528    4,471 
Offen, Inc.    L+5.00%     5.08%   6/22/2026    2,394    2,394 
Offen, Inc.    L+5.00%     5.08%   6/22/2026    878    878 
                     7,800    7,743 

 

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MRCC SENIOR LOAN FUND I, LLC

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS - (continued)

(unaudited)

September 30, 2021

 

Portfolio Company (a)    Spread 
Above Index (b)
    Interest Rate (b)   Maturity   Principal   Fair Value 
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals                           
Cano Health, LLC (g)    L+4.50%     5.25%   11/23/2027   2,000   $2,004 
LSCS Holdings, Inc.    L+4.25%     4.42%   3/17/2025    2,281    2,259 
LSCS Holdings, Inc.    L+4.25%     4.42%   3/17/2025    589    583 
Radiology Partners, Inc.    L+4.25%     4.33%   7/9/2025    4,760    4,762 
Team RMS, LLC (g)    L+5.00%     6.00%   12/17/2027    3,000    3,000 
                     12,630    12,608 
High Tech Industries                           
Corel Inc. (c)    L+5.00%     5.12%   7/2/2026    3,825    3,842 
LW Buyer, LLC    L+5.00%     5.08%   12/30/2024    4,888    4,863 
TGG TS Acquisition Company    L+6.50%     6.58%   12/12/2025    3,496    3,508 
                     12,209    12,213 
Hotels, Gaming & Leisure                           
Excel Fitness Holdings, Inc.    L+5.25%     6.25%   10/7/2025    4,176    4,134 
North Haven Spartan US Holdco, LLC    L+5.00%     6.00%   6/6/2025    2,303    2,003 
Tait LLC    L+5.00%     5.14%   3/28/2025    4,136    3,732 
Tait LLC (Revolver)    P+4.00%     7.25%   3/28/2025    769    725 
                     11,384    10,594 
Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing                           
Cadent, LLC    L+5.00%     6.00%   9/11/2023    4,339    4,328 
Cadent, LLC (Revolver) (d)    L+5.00%     6.00%   9/11/2023    167     
Digital Room Holdings, Inc.    L+5.00%     5.08%   5/21/2026    4,329    4,303 
Monotype Imaging Holdings Inc.    L+5.50%     6.50%   10/9/2026    4,813    4,817 
                     13,648    13,448 
Media: Diversified & Production                           
Research Now Group, Inc. and Survey Sampling International, LLC    L+5.50%     6.50%   12/20/2024    6,737    6,675 
STATS Intermediate Holdings, LLC    L+5.25%     5.37%   7/10/2026    4,913    4,909 
The Octave Music Group, Inc.    L+6.00%     6.25% Cash/
0.75% PIK
    5/29/2025    4,440    4,418 
                     16,090    16,002 
Services: Business                           
AQ Carver Buyer, Inc.    L+5.00%     6.00%   9/23/2025    4,900    4,912 
CHA Holdings, Inc    L+4.50%     5.50%   4/10/2025    1,985    1,983 
CHA Holdings, Inc    L+4.50%     5.50%   4/10/2025    419    418 
Eliassen Group LLC    L+4.25%     4.33%   11/5/2024    3,006    2,987 
Engage2Excel, Inc.    L+7.25%     7.00% Cash/
1.25% PIK
    3/7/2023    4,319    4,330 
Engage2Excel, Inc.    L+7.25%     7.00% Cash/
1.25% PIK
    3/7/2023    779    781 
Engage2Excel, Inc. (Revolver) (d)    L+7.25%     7.00% Cash/
1.25% PIK
    3/7/2023    553    539 
Legility, LLC    L+6.00%     7.00%   12/17/2025    4,800    4,747 
Orbit Purchaser LLC    L+4.50%     5.50%   10/21/2024    2,438    2,431 
Orbit Purchaser LLC    L+4.50%     5.50%   10/21/2024    1,882    1,878 
Orbit Purchaser LLC    L+4.50%     5.50%   10/21/2024    550    549 
Output Services Group, Inc.    L+4.50%     5.50%   3/27/2024    4,827    4,167 
SIRVA Worldwide Inc.    L+5.50%     5.58%   8/4/2025    1,863    1,761 
Teneo Holdings LLC    L+5.25%     6.25%   7/11/2025    4,900    4,889 
The Kleinfelder Group, Inc.    L+5.25%     6.25%   11/29/2024    2,393    2,393 
                     39,614    38,765 
Telecommunications                           
Intermedia Holdings, Inc.    L+6.00%     7.00%   7/21/2025    1,783    1,784 
Mavenir Systems, Inc.    L+4.75%     5.25%   8/18/2028    1,667    1,673 
Sandvine Corporation (g)    L+4.50%     4.58%   11/3/2025    2,000    1,999 
                     5,450    5,456 
Utilities: Oil & Gas                           
NGS US Finco, LLC    L+4.25%     5.25%   10/1/2025    1,699    1,648 
NGS US Finco, LLC    L+5.25%     6.25%   10/1/2025    248    244 
                     1,947    1,892 
Wholesale                           
BMC Acquisition, Inc.    L+5.25%     6.25%   12/30/2024    4,486    4,475 
HALO Buyer, Inc.    L+4.50%     5.50%   6/30/2025    4,837    4,542 
PT Intermediate Holdings III, LLC    L+5.50%     6.50%   10/15/2025    1,965    1,970 
                     11,288    10,987 
                            
TOTAL INVESTMENTS                        $192,534 

 

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(a) All investments are U.S. companies unless otherwise noted.
(b) The majority of investments bear interest at a rate that may be determined by reference to the London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR" or "L") or Prime ("P") which reset daily, monthly, quarterly or semiannually. The Company has provided the spread over LIBOR or Prime and the current contractual rate of interest in effect at September 30, 2021. Certain investment are subject to a LIBOR or Prime interest rate floor.
(c) This is an international company.
(d) All or a portion of this commitment was unfunded as of September 30, 2021. As such, interest is earned only on the funded portion of this commitment. Principal reflects the commitment outstanding.
(e) This position was on non-accrual status as of September 30, 2021, meaning that the Company has ceased accruing interest income on the position.
(f) A portion of this loan (principal of $115) is held at the SLF, not at the SLF SPV, and is therefore not collateral to the SLF Credit Facility.
(g) Investment position or portion thereof unsettled at September 30, 2021.

 

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MRCC SENIOR LOAN FUND I, LLC

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

December 31, 2020

 

Portfolio Company (a)   Spread Above
Index (b)
    Interest Rate (b)     Maturity     Principal     Fair Value  
Non-Controlled/Non-Affiliate Company Investments                                        
Senior Secured Loans                                        
Aerospace & Defense                                        
Bromford Industries Limited (c)     L+5.25 %     6.25 %     11/5/2025       2,772     $ 2,685  
Bromford Industries Limited (c)     L+5.25 %     6.25 %     11/5/2025       1,848       1,790  
Trident Maritime SH, Inc.     L+4.75 %     5.75 %     6/4/2024       4,401       4,363  
Trident Maritime SH, Inc. (Revolver) (d)     L+4.75 %     5.75 %     6/4/2024       340        
                              9,361       8,838  
Automotive                                        
Truck-Lite Co., LLC     L+6.25 %     7.25 %     12/14/2026       1,726       1,716  
Truck-Lite Co., LLC     L+6.25 %     7.25 %     12/14/2026       256       254  
Wheel Pros, Inc.     L+5.25 %     6.25 %     11/10/2027       3,000       2,961  
                              4,982       4,931  
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate                                        
Avison Young (USA), Inc. (c)     L+5.00 %     5.25 %     1/30/2026       4,900       4,659  
Harbour Benefit Holdings, Inc. (fka Zenith Merger Sub, Inc.)     L+5.25 %     6.25 %     12/13/2024       4,653       4,585  
Harbour Benefit Holdings, Inc. (fka Zenith Merger Sub, Inc.) (Delayed Draw) (d)     L+5.25 %     6.25 %     12/13/2024       264       102  
Lightbox Intermediate, L.P.     L+5.00 %     5.15 %     5/11/2026       4,925       4,777  
Minotaur Acquisition, Inc.     L+5.00 %     5.15 %     3/27/2026       2,947       2,900  
                              17,689       17,023  
Beverage, Food & Tobacco                                        
CBC Restaurant Corp.     n/a       5.00% PIK (e)     4/28/2022       1,117       1,031  
SW Ingredients Holdings, LLC     L+4.00 %     5.00 %     7/3/2025       3,656       3,647  
                              4,773       4,678  
Capital Equipment                                        
Analogic Corporation     L+5.25 %     6.25 %     6/24/2024       4,800       4,800  
                              4,800       4,800  
Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber                                        
Polymer Solutions Group     L+7.00 %     8.00 %     6/30/2021       1,216       1,189  
                              1,216       1,189  
Construction & Building                                        
ISC Purchaser, LLC     L+4.00 %     5.00 %     7/11/2025       4,937       4,896  
The Cook & Boardman Group, LLC     L+5.75 %     6.75 %     10/20/2025       2,940       2,811  
                              7,877       7,707  
Consumer Goods: Durable                                        
International Textile Group, Inc.     L+5.00 %     5.37 %     5/1/2024       1,758       1,597  
                              1,758       1,597  
Consumer Goods: Non-Durable                                        
PH Beauty Holdings III, Inc.     L+5.00 %     5.23 %     9/26/2025       2,442       2,149  
                              2,442       2,149  
Containers, Packaging & Glass                                        
Liqui-Box Holdings, Inc.     L+4.50 %     5.50 %     2/26/2027       4,312       3,848  
Polychem Acquisition, LLC     L+5.00 %     5.15 %     3/17/2025       2,948       2,948  
Port Townsend Holdings Company, Inc.     L+6.75 %     5.75% Cash/
2.00% PIK
      4/3/2024       4,683       4,263  
PVHC Holding Corp.     L+4.75 %     5.75 %     8/5/2024       3,250       2,844  
                              15,193       13,903  
Energy: Oil & Gas                                        
Drilling Info Holdings, Inc.     L+4.25 %     4.40 %     7/30/2025       4,563       4,429  
Offen, Inc.     L+5.00 %     5.15 %     6/22/2026       2,412       2,343  
Offen, Inc.     L+5.00 %     5.15 %     6/22/2026       885       860  
                              7,860       7,632  
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals                                        
LSCS Holdings, Inc.     L+4.25 %     4.51 %     3/17/2025       2,299       2,253  
LSCS Holdings, Inc.     L+4.25 %     4.51 %     3/17/2025       593       582  
Radiology Partners, Inc.     L+4.25 %     4.40 %     7/9/2025       4,760       4,692  
                              7,652       7,527  

 

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MRCC SENIOR LOAN FUND I, LLC

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS - (continued)

December 31, 2020

 

Portfolio Company (a)     Spread Above
Index (b) 
      Interest Rate (b)        Maturity        Principal        Fair Value   
High Tech Industries                                        
AQA Acquisition Holding, Inc.     L+4.25 %     5.25 %     5/24/2023       3,257     $ 3,257  
Corel, Inc. (c)      L+5.00 %     5.23 %     7/2/2026       3,900       3,844  
LW Buyer, LLC     L+5.00 %     5.15 %     12/30/2024       4,925       4,900  
TGG TS Acquisition Company     L+6.50 %     6.65 %     12/12/2025       3,753       3,720  
                              15,835       15,721  
Hotels, Gaming & Leisure                                        
Excel Fitness Holdings, Inc.     L+5.25 %     6.25 %     10/7/2025       4,207       3,878  
North Haven Spartan US Holdco, LLC     L+5.00 %     6.00 %     6/6/2025       2,321       1,979  
Tait, LLC     L+5.00 %     5.23 %     3/28/2025       4,167       3,669  
Tait, LLC (Revolver)     P+4.00 %     7.25 %     3/28/2025       769       711  
                              11,464       10,237  
Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing                                        
Cadent, LLC     L+5.50 %     6.50 %     9/11/2023       4,728       4,622  
Cadent, LLC (Revolver) (d)     L+5.50 %     6.50 %     9/11/2023       167        
Digital Room Holdings, Inc.     L+5.00 %     5.27 %     5/21/2026       4,362       4,133  
Monotype Imaging Holdings, Inc.     L+5.50 %     6.50 %     10/9/2026       4,906       4,653  
                              14,163       13,408  
Media: Diversified & Production                                        
Research Now Group, Inc. and Survey Sampling International, LLC     L+5.50 %     6.50 %     12/20/2024       6,790       6,708  
Stats Intermediate Holding, LLC     L+5.25 %     5.47 %     7/10/2026       4,950       4,909  
The Octave Music Group, Inc.     L+6.00 %     6.25% Cash/
0.75% PIK
      5/29/2025       4,871       4,335  
                              16,611       15,952  
Services: Business                                        
AQ Carver Buyer, Inc.     L+5.00 %     6.00 %     9/23/2025       4,937       4,888  
CHA Holdings, Inc.     L+4.50 %     5.50 %     4/10/2025       2,002       1,872  
CHA Holdings, Inc.     L+4.50 %     5.50 %     4/10/2025       422       395  
Eliassen Group, LLC     L+4.25 %     4.40 %     11/5/2024       3,017       2,922  
Engage2Excel, Inc.     L+8.00 %     7.00% Cash/
2.00% PIK
      3/7/2023       4,299       4,178  
Engage2Excel, Inc.     L+8.00 %     7.00% Cash/
2.00% PIK
      3/7/2023       776       754  
Engage2Excel, Inc. (Revolver) (d)     L+8.00 %     7.00% Cash/
2.00% PIK
      3/7/2023       548       364  
GI Revelation Acquisition, LLC     L+5.00 %     5.15 %     4/16/2025       1,365       1,344  
Legility, LLC     L+6.00 %     7.00 %     12/17/2025       4,906       4,735  
Orbit Purchaser, LLC     L+4.50 %     5.50 %     10/21/2024       2,456       2,407  
Orbit Purchaser, LLC     L+4.50 %     5.50 %     10/21/2024       1,897       1,859  
Orbit Purchaser, LLC     L+4.50 %     5.50 %     10/21/2024       555       544  
Output Services Group, Inc.     L+4.50 %     5.50 %     3/27/2024       4,865       3,648  
SIRVA Worldwide, Inc.     L+5.50 %     5.65 %     8/4/2025       1,900       1,741  
Teneo Holdings, LLC     L+5.25 %     6.25 %     7/11/2025       4,938       4,903  
The Kleinfelder Group, Inc.     L+5.25 %     6.25 %     11/29/2024       2,450       2,450  
                              41,333       39,004  
Services: Consumer                                        
Cambium Learning Group, Inc.     L+4.50 %     4.75 %     12/18/2025       4,900       4,883  
LegalZoom.com, Inc.     L+4.50 %     4.65 %     11/21/2024       2,694       2,706  
                              7,594       7,589  
Telecommunications                                        
Intermedia Holdings, Inc.     L+6.00 %     7.00 %     7/21/2025       1,797       1,795  
Mavenir Systems, Inc.     L+6.00 %     7.00 %     5/8/2025       3,900       3,893  
                              5,697       5,688  
Transportation: Cargo                                        
GlobalTranz Enterprises, LLC     L+5.00 %     5.15 %     5/15/2026       3,262       3,050  
                              3,262       3,050  
Utilities: Oil & Gas                                        
NGS US Finco, LLC     L+4.25 %     5.25 %     10/1/2025       1,712       1,640  
NGS US Finco, LLC     L+5.25 %     6.25 %     10/1/2025       250       246  
                              1,962       1,886  
Wholesale                                        
BMC Acquisition, Inc.     L+5.25 %     6.25 %     12/30/2024       4,850       4,802  
HALO Buyer, Inc.     L+4.50 %     5.50 %     6/30/2025       4,875       4,533  
PT Intermediate Holdings III, LLC     L+5.50 %     6.50 %     10/15/2025       1,980       1,851  
                              11,705       11,186  
                                         
TOTAL INVESTMENTS                                   $ 205,695  

 

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(a) All investments are U.S. companies unless otherwise noted.
(b) The majority of the investments bear interest at a rate that may be determined by reference to the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR” or “L”) or Prime Rate (“Prime” or “P”) which reset daily, monthly, quarterly, or semiannually. For each such investment, the Company has provided the spread over LIBOR or Prime and the current contractual interest rate in effect at December 31, 2020. Certain investments are subject to a LIBOR or Prime interest rate floor, or rate cap.
(c) This is an international company.
(d) All or a portion of this commitment was unfunded as of December 31, 2020. As such, interest is earned only on the funded portion of this commitment. Principal reflects the commitment outstanding.
(e) This position was on non-accrual status as of December 31, 2020, meaning that the Company has ceased accruing interest income on the position.

 

Below is certain summarized financial information for SLF as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020:

 

   September 30, 2021   December 31, 2020 
    (unaudited)      
Assets          
Investments, at fair value  $192,534   $205,695 
Cash   78    351 
Restricted cash   3,450    2,948 
Interest receivable   520    629 
Other assets   50    43 
Total assets  $196,632   $209,666 
Liabilities          
Revolving credit facility  $104,564   $131,497 
Less: Unamortized deferred financing costs   (1,173)   (969)
Total debt, less unamortized deferred financing costs   103,391    130,528 
Payable for open trades   9,964     
Interest payable   242    294 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses   372    277 
Total liabilities   113,969    131,099 
Members’ capital   82,663    78,567 
Total liabilities and members’ capital  $196,632   $209,666 

 

   Three months ended September 30,   Nine months ended September 30, 
   2021   2020   2021   2020 
                 
   (unaudited)   (unaudited) 
Investment income:                    
Interest income  $3,250   $3,726   $9,913   $11,990 
Total investment income   3,250    3,726    9,913    11,990 
Expenses:                    
Interest and other debt financing expenses   972    1,111    2,975    4,213 
Professional fees   158    169    490    517 
Total expenses   1,130    1,280    3,465    4,730 
Net investment income (loss)   2,120    2,446    6,448    7,260 
Net gain (loss):                    
Net realized gain (loss)       15        15 
Net change in unrealized gain (loss)   (177)   3,677    4,247    (10,751)
Net gain (loss)   (177)   3,692    4,247    (10,736)
Net increase (decrease) in members’ capital  $1,943   $6,138   $10,695   $(3,476)

 

Note 4. Fair Value Measurements

 

Investments

 

The Company values all investments in accordance with ASC Topic 820. ASC Topic 820 requires enhanced disclosures about assets and liabilities that are measured and reported at fair value. As defined in ASC Topic 820, fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Where available, fair value is based on observable market prices or parameters, or derived from such prices or parameters. Where observable prices or inputs are not available, valuation models are applied. These valuation models involve some level of management estimation and judgment, the degree of which is dependent on the price transparency for the assets or liabilities or market and the assets’ or liabilities’ complexity.

 

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ASC Topic 820 establishes a hierarchal disclosure framework which prioritizes and ranks the level of market price observability of inputs used in measuring investments at fair value. Market price observability is affected by a number of factors, including the type of investment and the characteristics specific to the investment. Investments with readily available active quoted prices or for which fair value can be measured from actively quoted prices generally will have a higher degree of market price observability and a lesser degree of judgment used in measuring fair value.

 

Based on the observability of the inputs used in the valuation techniques, the Company is required to provide disclosures on fair value measurements according to the fair value hierarchy. The fair value hierarchy ranks the observability of the inputs used to determine fair values. Investments carried at fair value are classified and disclosed in one of the following three categories:

 

  · Level 1  Valuations based on unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities at the measurement date.

 

  · Level 2  Valuations based on inputs other than quoted prices in active markets, including quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities, which are either directly or indirectly observable.

 

  · Level 3  Valuations based on inputs that are unobservable and significant to the overall fair value measurement. This includes situations where there is little, if any, market activity for the assets or liabilities. The inputs into the determination of fair value are based upon the best information available and may require significant management judgment or estimation.

 

In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, an asset’s or liability’s categorization within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The Company’s assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment, and considers factors specific to the asset or liability. As of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, all investments, with the exception of investments measured at fair value using net asset value (“NAV”), were categorized as Level 3 investments.

 

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

 

  · the quarterly valuation process begins with each portfolio company or investment being initially evaluated and rated by the investment professionals of MC Advisors responsible for the credit monitoring of the portfolio investment;
     
  · the Board engages one or more independent valuation firm(s) to conduct independent appraisals of a selection of investments for which market quotations are not readily available. The Company will consult with independent valuation firm(s) relative to each portfolio company at least once in every calendar year, but the independent appraisals are generally received quarterly for each investment;

 

  · to the extent an independent valuation firm is not engaged to conduct an investment appraisal on an investment for which market quotations are not readily available, the investment will be valued by the MC Advisors investment professional responsible for the credit monitoring;
     
  · preliminary valuation conclusions are then documented and discussed with the investment committee of MC Advisors;
     
  · the audit committee of the Board reviews the preliminary valuations of MC Advisors and of the independent valuation firm(s) and MC Advisors adjusts or further supplements the valuation recommendations to reflect any comments provided by the audit committee; and
     
  · the Board discusses these valuations and determines the fair value of each investment in the portfolio in good faith, based on the input of MC Advisors, the independent valuation firm(s) and the audit committee.

 

The accompanying consolidated schedules of investments held by the Company consist primarily of private debt instruments (“Level 3 debt”). The Company generally uses the income approach to determine fair value for Level 3 debt where market quotations are not readily available, as long as it is appropriate. If there is deterioration in credit quality or a debt investment is in workout status, the Company may consider other factors in determining the fair value, including the value attributable to the debt investment from the enterprise value of the portfolio company or the proceeds that would be received in a liquidation analysis. This liquidation analysis may include probability weighting of alternative outcomes. The Company generally considers its Level 3 debt to be performing if the borrower is not in default, the borrower is remitting payments in a timely manner; the loan is in covenant compliance or is otherwise not deemed to be impaired. In determining the fair value of the performing Level 3 debt, the Company considers fluctuations in current interest rates, the trends in yields of debt instruments with similar credit ratings, financial condition of the borrower, economic conditions and other relevant factors, both qualitative and quantitative. In the event that a Level 3 debt instrument is not performing, as defined above, the Company will evaluate the value of the collateral utilizing the same framework described above for a performing loan to determine the value of the Level 3 debt instrument.

 

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Under the income approach, discounted cash flow models are utilized to determine the present value of the future cash flow streams of its debt investments, based on future interest and principal payments as set forth in the associated loan agreements. In determining fair value under the income approach, the Company also considers the following factors: applicable market yields and leverage levels, credit quality, prepayment penalties, the nature and realizable value of any collateral, the portfolio company’s ability to make payments, and changes in the interest rate environment and the credit markets that generally may affect the price at which similar investments may be made.

 

Under the market approach, the enterprise value methodology is typically utilized to determine the fair value of an investment. There is no one methodology to estimate enterprise value and, in fact, for any one portfolio company, enterprise value is generally best expressed as a range of values, from which the Company derives a single estimate of enterprise value. In estimating the enterprise value of a portfolio company, the Company analyzes various factors consistent with industry practice, including but not limited to original transaction multiples, the portfolio company’s historical and projected financial results, applicable market trading and transaction comparables, applicable market yields and leverage levels, the nature and realizable value of any collateral, the markets in which the portfolio company does business, and comparisons of financial ratios of peer companies that are public. Typically, the enterprise values of private companies are based on multiples of earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”), cash flows, net income, revenues, or in limited cases, book value.

 

In addition, for certain debt investments, the Company may base its valuation on indicative bid and ask prices provided by an independent third-party pricing service. Bid prices reflect the highest price that the Company and others may be willing to pay. Ask prices represent the lowest price that the Company and others may be willing to accept. The Company generally uses the midpoint of the bid/ask range as its best estimate of fair value of such investment.

 

As of September 30, 2021, the Board determined, in good faith, the fair value of the Company’s portfolio investments in accordance with GAAP and the Company’s valuation procedures based on the facts and circumstances known by the Company at that time, or reasonably expected to be known at that time. Due to the overall volatility that the COVID-19 pandemic has caused, any valuations conducted in the future in conformity with GAAP could result in a lower fair value of the Company’s portfolio. The potential impact of COVID-19 on the Company’s results going forward will depend to a large extent on future developments or new information that may emerge regarding the full duration and severity of COVID-19, including the actions taken by governments and other entities to contain COVID-19 or treat its impact, all of which are beyond the Company’s control. Accordingly, the Company cannot predict the extent to which its financial condition and results of operations will be affected at this time.

 

Foreign Currency Forward Contracts

 

The valuation for the Company’s foreign currency forward contracts is based on the difference between the exchange rate associated with the forward contract and the exchange rate at the current period end. Foreign currency forward contracts are categorized as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.

 

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Fair Value Disclosures

 

The following tables present fair value measurements of investments and foreign currency forward contracts, by major class according to the fair value hierarchy:

 

   Fair Value Measurements 
September 30, 2021  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total 
Investments:                
Senior secured loans  $   $   $425,055   $425,055 
Unitranche secured loans           44,420    44,420 
Junior secured loans           9,181    9,181 
Equity securities           33,757    33,757 
Investments measured at NAV (1) (2)               41,331 
Total investments  $   $   $512,413   $553,744 
Foreign currency forward contracts asset (liability)  $   $863   $   $863 

 

   Fair Value Measurements 
December 31, 2020  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total 
Investments:                
Senior secured loans  $   $   $405,224   $405,224 
Unitranche secured loans           64,040    64,040 
Junior secured loans           14,592    14,592 
Equity securities           23,899    23,899 
Investments measured at NAV (1) (2)               39,284 
Total investments  $   $   $507,755   $547,039 
Foreign currency forward contracts asset (liability)  $   $(113)  $   $(113)

 

 

(1) Certain investments that are measured at fair value using the NAV have not been categorized in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value amounts presented in this table are intended to permit reconciliation of the fair value hierarchy to the amounts presented on the consolidated statements of assets and liabilities.
(2) Represents the Company’s investment in LLC equity interests in SLF. The fair value of this investment has been determined using the NAV of the Company’s ownership interest in SLF’s members’ capital.

 

Senior secured loans, unitranche secured loans and junior secured loans are collateralized by tangible and intangible assets of the borrowers. These investments include loans to entities that have some level of challenge in obtaining financing from other, more conventional institutions, such as a bank. Interest rates on these loans are either fixed or floating, and are based on current market conditions and credit ratings of the borrower. Excluding loans on non-accrual, the contractual interest rates on the loans ranged from 6.00% to 18.00% at September 30, 2021 and 6.00% to 18.00% at December 31, 2020. The maturity dates on the loans outstanding at September 30, 2021 range between December 2021 and July 2028.

 

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The following tables provide a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances for investments at fair value that use Level 3 inputs for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021:

 

    Investments  
    Senior
secured loans
    Unitranche
secured loans
    Junior
secured loans
    Equity
securities
    Total
investments
 
Balance as of June 30, 2021   $ 404,322     $ 45,500     $ 8,125     $ 30,657     $ 488,604  
Net realized gain (loss) on investments     (9,435 )                       (9,435
Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments     11,209       (904 )     (47     (112     10,146  
Purchases of investments and other adjustments to cost (1)     73,696       20       8,479       3,212       85,407  
Proceeds from principal payments and sales of investments (2)     (54,737 )     (196 )     (7,376 )           (62,309 )
Reclassifications (3)                              
Balance as of September 30, 2021   $ 425,055     $ 44,420     $ 9,181     $ 33,757     $ 512,413  

 

    Investments  
    Senior
secured loans
    Unitranche
secured loans
    Junior
secured loans
    Equity
securities
    Total
investments
 
Balance as of December 31, 2020   $ 405,224     $ 64,040     $ 14,592     $ 23,899     $ 507,755  
Net realized gain (loss) on investments     (9,610 )                 892       (8,718
Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments      14,820       (4,975 )     40       8,048       17,933  
Purchases of investments and other adjustments to cost (1)     174,934       1,475       8,647       3,948       189,004  
Proceeds from principal payments and sales of investments (2)     (160,313 )     (16,120 )     (14,098 )     (3,030     (193,561 )
Reclassifications (3)                              
Balance as of September 30, 2021   $ 425,055     $ 44,420     $ 9,181     $ 33,757     $ 512,413  

 

 

(1) Includes purchases of new investments, effects of refinancing and restructurings, premium and discount accretion and amortization and PIK interest.
(2) Represents net proceeds from investments sold and principal paydowns received.
(3) Represents non-cash reclassification of investment type due to a restructuring.

 

The following tables provide a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances for investments at fair value that use Level 3 inputs for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020:

 

    Investments  
    Senior
secured loans
    Unitranche
secured loans
    Junior
secured loans
    Equity
securities
    Total
investments
 
Balance as of June 30, 2020   $ 449,815     $ 54,015     $ 12,376     $ 11,535     $ 527,741  
Net realized gain (loss) on investments     (10 )                       (10
Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments     6,727       170       271       1,336       8,504  
Purchases of investments and other adjustments to cost (1)     15,456       1,262       166             16,884  
Proceeds from principal payments and sales of investments (2)     (68,157 )     (171 )     (48 )           (68,376 )
Reclassifications (3)     (2,750 )                 2,750        
Balance as of September 30, 2020   $ 401,081     $ 55,276     $ 12,765     $ 15,621     $ 484,743  

 

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   Investments 
   Senior
secured loans
   Unitranche
secured loans
   Junior
secured loans
   Equity
securities
   Total
investments
 
Balance as of December 31, 2019  $475,157   $76,247   $13,676   $8,739   $573,819 
Net realized gain (loss) on investments   2,335    89        121    2,545 
Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments   (21,775)   (10,277)   (529)   1,901    (30,680)
Purchases of investments and other adjustments to cost (1)   92,888    3,315    4,041    2,270    102,514 
Proceeds from principal payments and sales of investments (2)   (144,777)   (14,095)   (4,423)   (160)   (163,455)
Reclassifications (3)   (2,747)   (3)       2,750     
Balance as of September 30, 2020  $401,081   $55,276   $12,765   $15,621   $484,743 

 

 

(1) Includes purchases of new investments, effects of refinancing and restructurings, premium and discount accretion and amortization and PIK interest.
(2) Represents net proceeds from investments sold and principal paydowns received.
(3) Represents non-cash reclassification of investment type due to the restructuring.

 

The total net change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments included on the consolidated statements of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, attributable to Level 3 investments still held at September 30, 2021, was $973 and $8,791, respectively. The total net change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments included on the consolidated statements of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, attributable to Level 3 investments still held at September 30, 2020, was $8,579 and ($19,939), respectively. Reclassifications impacting Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy are reported as transfers in or out of Level 3 as of the beginning of the period in which the reclassifications occur. There were no transfers among Levels 1, 2 and 3 during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020.

 

Significant Unobservable Inputs

 

ASC Topic 820 requires disclosure of quantitative information about the significant unobservable inputs used in the valuation of assets and liabilities classified as Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy. Disclosure of this information is not required in circumstances where a valuation (unadjusted) is obtained from a third-party pricing service and the information regarding the unobservable inputs is not reasonably available to the Company and as such, the disclosures provided below exclude those investments valued in that manner. The tables below are not intended to be all-inclusive, but rather to provide information on significant unobservable inputs and valuation techniques used by the Company.

 

The valuation techniques and significant unobservable inputs used in recurring Level 3 fair value measurements of assets and liabilities as of September 30, 2021 were as follows:

 

             Weighted         
          Unobservable  Average   Range 
   Fair Value   Valuation Technique  Input  Mean   Minimum   Maximum 
Senior secured loans  $294,098   Discounted cash flow  EBITDA multiples   7.3x   4.3x   19.5x
           Market yields   9.4%   5.3%   20.0%
Senior secured loans   83,464   Discounted cash flow  Revenue multiples   6.4x   0.5x   18.5x
           Market yields   8.3%   5.3%   16.8%
Senior secured loans   22,789   Enterprise value  Book value multiples   1.5x   1.5x   1.5x
Senior secured loans   16,485   Enterprise value  Revenue multiples   2.4x   0.7x   2.9x
Senior secured loans   3,727   Liquidation  Probability weighting of alternative outcomes   77.3%   2.2%   100.0%
Unitranche secured loans   38,279   Discounted cash flow  EBITDA multiples   8.9x   5.8x   11.0x
           Market yields   8.8%   7.5%   13.3%
Unitranche secured loans   6,141   Enterprise value  Revenue multiples   0.6x   0.6x   0.6x
Junior secured loans   7,105   Discounted cash flow  Market yields   19.2%   13.8%   25.6%
Junior secured loans   1,500   Discounted cash flow  Revenue multiples   16.3x   16.3x   16.3x
           Market yields   12.0%   12.0%   12.0%
Junior secured loans   576   Liquidation  Probability weighting of alternative outcomes   69.1%   69.1%   69.1%
Equity securities   20,651   Enterprise value  EBITDA multiples   8.4x   4.8x   16.5x
Equity securities   3,546   Enterprise value  Revenue multiples   5.1x   4.4x   12.3x
Equity securities   3,272   Liquidation  Probability weighting of alternative outcomes   34.9%   34.9%   34.9%
Equity securities   729   Discounted cash flow  EBITDA multiples   13.3x   13.3x   13.3x
           Market yields   12.3%   12.3%   12.3%
Equity securities   350   Enterprise value  Tangible book value multiples   1.5x   1.5x   1.5x
Equity securities   204   Option pricing model  Volatility   42.5%   42.5%   42.5%
Total Level 3 Assets  $502,916 (1)                     

 

 

(1) Excludes loans of $9,497 at fair value where valuation (unadjusted) is obtained from a third-party pricing service for which such disclosure is not required.

 

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The valuation techniques and significant unobservable inputs used in recurring Level 3 fair value measurements of assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2020 were as follows:

 

    Fair     Valuation       Weighted
Average
    Range  
    Value     Technique   Unobservable Input   Mean     Minimum     Maximum  
Assets:                                
Senior secured loans   $ 271,926     Discounted cash flow   EBITDA multiples     7.5 x     2.8 x     16.6 x
                Market yields     9.5 %     6.2 %     18.8 %
Senior secured loans     74,479     Discounted cash flow   Revenue multiples     4.8 x     0.5 x     10.5 x
                Market yields     9.2 %     6.1 %     18.5 %
Senior secured loans     24,271     Enterprise value   Book value multiples     2.0 x     2.0 x     2.0 x
Senior secured loans     15,515     Enterprise value   Revenue multiples     2.0 x     0.7 x     2.4 x
Senior secured loans     7,525     Liquidation   Probability weighting of alternative outcomes     63.2 %     1.1 %     100.0 %
Senior secured loans     6,944     Enterprise value   EBITDA multiples     8.0 x     8.0 x     8.0 x
Unitranche secured loans     52,476     Discounted cash flow   EBITDA multiples     9.7 x     8.0 x     12.5 x
                Market yields     9.3 %     7.5 %     12.8 %
Unitranche secured loans     9,800     Discounted cash flow   Revenue multiples     0.7 x     0.7 x     0.7 x
                Market yields     10.7 %     10.5 %     11.0 %
Unitranche secured loans     1,764     Enterprise value   Revenue multiples     0.7 x     0.7 x     0.7 x
Junior secured loans     3,886     Discounted cash flow   Market yields     10.0 %     10.0 %     10.0 %
Junior secured loans     762     Liquidation   Probability weighting of alternative outcomes     91.5 %     91.5 %     91.5 %
Equity securities     10,865     Enterprise value   EBITDA multiples     7.6 x     2.8 x     15.3 x
Equity securities     6,771     Enterprise value   Revenue multiples     1.3 x     0.5 x     11.0 x
Equity securities     5,117     Liquidation   Probability weighting of alternative outcomes     54.6 %     54.6 %     54.6 %
Equity securities     87     Option pricing model   Volatility     70.0 %     70.0 %     70.0
Total Level 3 Assets   $ 492,188  (1)                                

 

 

(1) Excludes loans of $15,567 at fair value where valuation (unadjusted) is obtained from a third-party pricing service for which such disclosure is not required.

 

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

 

The significant unobservable inputs used in the market approach of fair value measurement of the Company’s investments are the market multiples of EBITDA or revenue of the comparable guideline public companies. The Company selects a population of public companies for each investment with similar operations and attributes of the portfolio company. Using these guideline public companies’ data, a range of multiples of enterprise value to EBITDA or revenue is calculated. The Company selects percentages from the range of multiples for purposes of determining the portfolio company’s estimated enterprise value based on said multiple and generally the latest twelve months EBITDA or revenue of the portfolio company (or other meaningful measure). Increases (decreases) in the multiple will result in an increase (decrease) in enterprise value, resulting in an increase (decrease) in the fair value estimate of the investment.

 

Other Financial Assets and Liabilities

 

ASC Topic 820 requires disclosure of the fair value of financial instruments for which it is practical to estimate such value. The Company believes that the carrying amounts of its other financial instruments such as cash, receivables and payables approximate the fair value of such items due to the short maturity of such instruments. Fair value of the Company’s revolving credit facility is estimated by discounting remaining payments using applicable market rates or market quotes for similar instruments at the measurement date, if applicable. As of both September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the Company believes that the carrying value of its revolving credit facility approximates fair value. The 2026 Notes are carried at cost and with their longer maturity dates, fair value is estimated by discounting remaining payments using current market rates for similar instruments and considering such factors as the legal maturity date and the ability of market participants to prepay the notes. As of September 30, 2021, the Company believes that the carrying value of the 2026 Notes approximates fair value. SBA debentures are carried at cost and with their longer maturity dates, fair value is estimated by discounting remaining payments using current market rates for similar instruments and considering such factors as the legal maturity date and the ability of market participants to prepay the SBA debentures. As of both September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the Company believes that the carrying value of the SBA debentures approximates fair value.

 

Note 5. Transactions with Affiliated Companies

 

An affiliated company is a company in which the Company has an ownership interest of 5% or more of its voting securities. A controlled affiliate company is a company in which the Company has an ownership interest of more than 25% of its voting securities. Please see the Company’s consolidated schedule of investments for the type of investment, principal amount, interest rate including the spread, and the maturity date. Transactions related to the Company’s investments with affiliates for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 were as follows:

 

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Portfolio Company  Fair value at December 31, 2020   Transfers in (out)   Purchases (cost)   Sales and paydowns (cost)   PIK interest (cost)   Discount accretion   Net realized gain (loss)   Net unrealized gain (loss)   Fair value at September 30, 2021 
Non-controlled affiliate company investment:                                        
American Community Homes, Inc.  $9,401   $   $   $(90)  $848   $   $   $   $10,159 
American Community Homes, Inc.   6,239            (2,229)   556                4,566 
American Community Homes, Inc.   825            (838)   13                 
American Community Homes, Inc.   570            (5)   51                616 
American Community Homes, Inc.   335            (341)   6                 
American Community Homes, Inc.   2,915            (20)   189            14    3,098 
American Community Homes, Inc.   3,879            (37)   350            42    4,234 
American Community Homes, Inc.   18                2                20 
American Community Homes, Inc.   89            (1)   8                96 
American Community Homes, Inc. (Revolver)                                    
American Community Homes, Inc. (warrant to purchase up to 22.3% of the equity)                               350    350 
    24,271            (3,561)   2,023            406    23,139 
                                              
Ascent Midco, LLC   6,997            (513)       19        (30)   6,473 
Ascent Midco, LLC (Delayed Draw)                                    
Ascent Midco, LLC (Revolver)                                    
Ascent Midco, LLC (2,032,258 Class A units)   3,016                            95    3,111 
    10,013            (513)       19        65    9,584 
                                              
Curion Holdings, LLC   3,159                            731    3,890 
Curion Holdings, LLC (Revolver)   820                            10    830 
Curion Holdings, LLC (Junior secured loan)                                    
Curion Holdings, LLC (Junior secured loan)                                    
Curion Holdings, LLC (58,779 shares of common stock)                                    
    3,979                            741    4,720 
                                              
Familia Dental Group Holdings, LLC (1,052 Class A units)   3,118                            (677)   2,441 
    3,118                            (677)   2,441 
                                              
HFZ Capital Group, LLC   13,106                            1,708    14,814 
HFZ Capital Group, LLC   4,709                            613    5,322 
MC Asset Management (Corporate), LLC           6,423        450                6,873 
MC Asset Management (Corporate), LLC (Delayed Draw)           793        23                816 
MC Asset Management (Corporate), LLC (15.9% interests)   785                            (65)   720 
MC Asset Management (Industrial), LLC   11,579            (11,365)   1,170    1        (884)   501 
    30,179        7,216    (11,365)   1,643    1        1,372    29,046 
                                              
Incipio, LLC (1)   1,764                            (1,764)    
Incipio, LLC (1)   4,227    (1,562)           48            (2,713)    
Incipio, LLC (1)   1,805    (1,732)           15            (88)    
Incipio, LLC (1)   761    (730)           6            (37)    
Incipio, LLC (1)   1,519    (1,458)           13            (74)    
Incipio, LLC (1)   1,488    (1,527)   108        9            (78)    
Incipio, LLC (Junior secured loan) (1)                                    
Incipio, LLC (Junior secured loan) (1)                                    
Incipio, LLC (1,774 shares of Series C common units) (1)                                    
    11,564    (7,009)   108        91            (4,754)    
                                              
Luxury Optical Holdings Co.   1,430                134            38    1,602 
Luxury Optical Holdings Co. (Delayed Draw)   624        1,729    (93)               93    2,353 
Luxury Optical Holdings Co. (Revolver)   66                6            2    74 
Luxury Optical Holdings Co. (91 preferred units)   2,476                694            434    3,604 
Luxury Optical Holdings Co. (86 shares of common stock)                                    
    4,596        1,729    (93)   834            567    7,633 
                                              
Mnine Holdings, Inc.   12,356            (191)   449    27        (46)   12,595 
Mnine Holdings, Inc. (6,400 Class B units)                                    
    12,356            (191)   449    27        (46)   12,595 
                                              
NECB Collections, LLC (Revolver)   834                            (147)   687 
NECB Collections, LLC (20.8% of units)                                    
    834                            (147)   687 
                                              
SHI Holdings, Inc.   188                            (57)   131 
SHI Holdings, Inc. (Revolver)   297                            (89)   208 
SHI Holdings, Inc. (24 shares of common stock)                                    
    485                            (146)   339 
                                              
Second Avenue SFR Holdings II LLC (Revolver)           642                        642 
Second Avenue SFR Holdings II LLC (Delayed Draw)           1,101                        1,101 
Second Avenue SFR Holdings II LLC (24.4 % of interests)           734                        734 
            2,477                        2,477 
                                              
Summit Container Corporation   3,204            (3,019)           (250)   65     
Summit Container Corporation (Revolver)   1,654        5,402    (7,059)               3     
Summit Container Corporation (warrant to purchase up to 19.5% of the equity)   139                            (139)    
    4,997        5,402    (10,078)           (250)   (71)    
                                              
TJ Management HoldCo, LLC (Revolver)                                    
TJ Management HoldCo, LLC (16 shares of common stock)    3,323            (755)               517    3,085 
    3,323            (755)               517    3,085 
                                              
Total non-controlled affiliate company investments  $109,715   $(7,009)  $16,932   $(26,556)  $5,040   $47   $(250)  $(2,173)  $95,746 
                                              
Controlled affiliate company investments:                                             
MRCC Senior Loan Fund I, LLC  $39,284   $   $   $   $   $   $   $2,047   $41,331 
    39,284                            2,047    41,331 
Total controlled affiliate company investments  $39,284   $   $   $   $   $   $   $2,047   $41,331 

 

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Portfolio Company  Fair value at
December 31, 2019
  Transfers
in (out)
  Purchases
(cost)
  Sales and
paydowns
(cost)
 

PIK
interest

(cost)

  Discount
accretion
  Net
realized
gain (loss)
  Net
unrealized
gain (loss)
  Fair value at
September 30, 2020
 
Non-controlled affiliate company investment:                                     
American Community Homes, Inc.  $6,764  $  $  $  $812  $6  $  $1,601  $9,183 
American Community Homes, Inc.   4,289            726   3      1,006   6,024 
American Community Homes, Inc.   512            168   1      115   796 
American Community Homes, Inc.   410            48   2      96   556 
American Community Homes, Inc.   230            40         54   324 
American Community Homes, Inc.   1,472            236         450   2,158 
American Community Homes, Inc.   2,760            391         653   3,804 
American Community Homes, Inc.   11            5         2   18 
American Community Homes, Inc.   1,168         (1,111)  17         13   87 
American Community Homes, Inc. (Revolver)         2,500      25         (120)  2,405 
American Community Homes, Inc. (warrant to purchase up to 22.3% of the equity)                            
    17,616      2,500   (1,111)  2,468   12      3,870   25,355 
                                      
Ascent Midco, LLC         6,860   (52)     17      47   6,872 
Ascent Midco, LLC (Delayed Draw)                            
Ascent Midco, LLC (Revolver)         734   (734)               
Ascent Midco, LLC (2,032,258 Class A units)         2,032               807   2,839 
          9,626   (786)     17      854   9,711 
                                      
Curion Holdings, LLC   3,279                     (158)  3,121 
Curion Holdings, LLC (Revolver)   441                        441 
Curion Holdings, LLC (Junior secured loan)                            
Curion Holdings, LLC (Junior secured loan)                            
Curion Holdings, LLC (58,779 shares of common stock)                            
    3,720                     (158)  3,562 
                                      
Incipio, LLC   12,343            128         (9,053)  3,418 
Incipio, LLC   3,750            362         (7)  4,105 
Incipio, LLC   1,606            154         (6)  1,754 
Incipio, LLC   686            56         (3)  739 
Incipio, LLC         1,404      90         (18)  1,476 
Incipio, LLC (Delayed Draw)         1,026      15         (12)  1,029 
Incipio, LLC (Junior secured loan)                            
Incipio, LLC (Junior secured loan)                            
Incipio, LLC (1,774 shares of Series C common units)                            
    18,385      2,430      805         (9,099)  12,521 
                                      
Luxury Optical Holdings Co.   3,457                     (75)  3,382 
Luxury Optical Holdings Co. (Delayed Draw)   620                     (4)  616 
Luxury Optical Holdings Co. (Revolver)   159                     (3)  156 
Luxury Optical Holdings Co. (86 shares of common stock)                            
    4,236                     (82)  4,154 
                                      
Mnine Holdings, Inc. (2)      10,321         964   14      850   12,149 
Mnine Holdings, Inc. (6,400 Class B units) (2)                            
       10,321         964   14      850   12,149 
                                      
NECB Collections, LLC (Revolver)   1,148      112      52            1,312 
NECB Collections, LLC (20.8% of units)   318                     (304)  14 
    1,466      112      52         (304)  1,326 
                                      
SHI Holdings, Inc.   2,459                     (2,314)  145 
SHI Holdings, Inc. (Revolver)   3,601      345               (3,716)  230 
SHI Holdings, Inc. (24 shares of common stock)                            
    6,060      345               (6,030)  375 
                                      
Summit Container Corporation   2,971                     174   3,145 
Summit Container Corporation (Revolver)   5,406      24,103   (27,760)           56   1,805 
Summit Container Corporation (warrant to purchase up to 19.5% of the equity)                        188   188 
    8,377      24,103   (27,760)           418   5,138 
                                      
TJ Management HoldCo, LLC (Revolver) (3)                            
TJ Management HoldCo, LLC (16 shares of common stock) (3)      2,222                  1,528   3,750 
       2,222                  1,528   3,750 
Total non-controlled affiliate company investments  $59,860  $12,543  $39,116  $(29,657) $4,289  $43  $  $(8,153) $78,041 
                                      
Controlled affiliate company investments:                                     
MRCC Senior Loan Fund I, LLC  $42,412  $  $  $  $  $  $  $(4,888) $37,524 
    42,412                     (4,888)  37,524 
Total controlled affiliate company investments  $42,412  $  $  $  $  $  $  $(4,888) $37,524 

 

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(1)During the three months ended September 30, 2021, Incipio, LLC (“Incipio”) underwent a restructuring whereby substantially all of the assets of Incipio were acquired by a new entity, Vinci Brands LLC (“Vinci”). The senior lenders at Incipio, including the Company, were part of the new financing at Vinci. The Company’s investments in Vinci are not categorized as affiliate company investments as the Company does not have an equity interest in Vinci. For the purpose of this schedule, transfers out represents the fair value at June 30, 2021.

 

(2)The Company restructured its investment in Mnine Holdings, Inc. (“Mnine”) during the three months ended June 30, 2020. As a part of the restructuring, the Company also received 5.3% of the equity of Mnine. For the purpose of this schedule, transfers in represents the fair value at March 31, 2020.

 

(3)During the three months ended September 30, 2020, the senior secured lender group of Toojay’s Management, LLC (“Toojay’s OldCo”) established TJ Management HoldCo, LLC (“Toojay’s NewCo”) in order to acquire certain of the assets of Toojay’s OldCo as part of a bankruptcy restructuring. The Company owns 15.9% of the equity in Toojay’s NewCo. Toojay’s NewCo credit bid a portion of the senior secured debt in Toojay’s OldCo to acquire certain assets of Toojay’s OldCo which constitute the ongoing operations of the portfolio company. The Company’s portion of this credit bit was $2,386, and as such the Company’s outstanding senior secured debt investment in Toojay’s OldCo was reduced by the amount of the credit bid and the Company’s cost basis of its new equity investment in Toojay’s NewCo was increased by the amount of the credit bid. For the purpose of this schedule, transfers in represents the fair value at June 30, 2020 of the senior secured debt investment that was exchanged in the credit bid. The Company also provided a follow-on revolver commitment to Toojay’s NewCo.

 

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    Nine months ended September 30,  
    2021     2020  
Portfolio Company     Interest Income       Dividend Income       Fee Income       Interest Income       Dividend Income       Fee Income  
Non-controlled affiliate company investments:                                                
      American Community Homes, Inc.   $ 846     $     $     $ 815     $     $  
      American Community Homes, Inc.     553                   727              
      American Community Homes, Inc.     13                   168              
      American Community Homes, Inc.     51                   50              
      American Community Homes, Inc.     5                   40              
      American Community Homes, Inc.     188                   235              
      American Community Homes, Inc.     349                   426              
      American Community Homes, Inc.     27                   5              
      American Community Homes, Inc.     9                   16              
      American Community Homes, Inc. (Revolver)                       146              
      American Community Homes, Inc. (Warrant)                                    
      2,041                   2,628              
                                                 
      Ascent Midco, LLC     359                   334              
      Ascent Midco, LLC (Delayed Draw)     9                   10              
      Ascent Midco, LLC (Revolver)     3                   19              
      Ascent Midco, LLC (Class A units)           130                   106        
      371       130             363       106        
                                                 
     Curion Holdings, LLC                                    
     Curion Holdings, LLC (Revolver)                                    
     Curion Holdings, LLC (Junior secured loan)                                    
     Curion Holdings, LLC (Junior secured loan)                                    
     Curion Holdings, LLC (Common units)                                    
                                     
                                                 
     Familia Dental Group Holdings, LLC (Class A units)                        n/a         n/a         n/a   
                         n/a         n/a         n/a   
                                                 
     HFZ Capital Group, LLC     1,406                    n/a         n/a         n/a   
     HFZ Capital Group, LLC     505                    n/a         n/a         n/a   
     MC Asset Management (Corporate), LLC     731                    n/a         n/a         n/a   
     MC Asset Management (Corporate), LLC (Delayed Draw)     56                    n/a         n/a         n/a   
     MC Asset Management (Corporate), LLC (LLC interest)                        n/a         n/a         n/a   
     MC Asset Management (Industrial), LLC     2,113                    n/a         n/a         n/a   
      4,811                    n/a         n/a         n/a   
                                                 
     Incipio, LLC                       (309 )            
     Incipio, LLC                       299              
     Incipio, LLC                       126              
     Incipio, LLC                       53              
     Incipio, LLC                       101              
     Incipio, LLC                       23              
     Incipio, LLC (Junior secured loan)                                    
     Incipio, LLC (Junior secured loan)                                    
     Incipio, LLC (Common units)                                    
                        293              
                                                 
     Luxury Optical Holdings Co.     135                                
     Luxury Optical Holdings Co. (Delayed Draw)     74                   61              
     Luxury Optical Holdings Co. (Revolver)     6                                
     Luxury Optical Holdings Co. (Preferred units)     694       654              n/a         n/a         n/a   
     Luxury Optical Holdings Co. (Common stock)                                    
      909       654             61              
                                                 
     Mnine Holdings, Inc.     1,019                   602              
     Mnine Holdings, Inc. (Common units)                                    
      1,019                   602              
                                                 
     NECB Collections, LLC (Revolver)                       77              
     NECB Collections, LLC (LLC units)                                    
                        77              
                                                 
     Second Avenue SFR Holdings II LLC (Revolver)     5                    n/a         n/a         n/a   
     Second Avenue SFR Holdings II LLC (Delayed Draw)     8                    n/a         n/a         n/a   
     Second Avenue SFR Holdings II LLC (LLC interest)                        n/a         n/a         n/a   
      13                    n/a         n/a         n/a   
                                                 
     SHI Holdings, Inc.                       (2 )            
     SHI Holdings, Inc. (Revolver)                       (3 )            
     SHI Holdings, Inc. (Common stock)                                    
                        (5 )            
                                                 
     Summit Container Corporation     57                   229              
     Summit Container Corporation (Revolver)     35                   269              
     Summit Container Corporation (Warrant)                                    
      92                   498              
                                                 
     TJ Management HoldCo, LLC (Revolver)     9                   1              
     TJ Management HoldCo, LLC (Common stock)                                    
      9                   1              
                                                 
Total non-controlled affiliate company investments   $ 9,265     $ 784     $     $ 4,518     $ 106     $  
                                                 
Controlled affiliate company investments:                                                
     MRCC Senior Loan Fund I, LLC   $     $ 3,300     $     $     $ 3,150     $  
            3,300                   3,150        
Total controlled affiliate company investments   $     $ 3,300     $     $     $ 3,150     $  

 

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Note 6. Transactions with Related Parties

 

The Company has entered into an investment advisory agreement with MC Advisors (the “Investment Advisory Agreement”), under which MC Advisors, subject to the overall supervision of the Board, provides investment advisory services to the Company. The Company pays MC Advisors a fee for its services under the Investment Advisory Agreement consisting of two components - a base management fee and an incentive fee. The cost of both the base management fee and the incentive fee are borne by the Company’s stockholders, unless such fees are waived by MC Advisors.

 

The base management fee is calculated initially at an annual rate equal to 1.75% of average invested assets (calculated as total assets excluding cash, which includes assets financed using leverage); provided, however, the base management fee is calculated at an annual rate equal to 1.00% of the Company’s average invested assets (calculated as total assets excluding cash, which includes assets financed using leverage) that exceeds the product of (i) 200% and (ii) the Company’s average net assets. For the avoidance of doubt, the 200% is calculated in accordance with the asset coverage limitation as defined in the 1940 Act to give effect to the Company’s exemptive relief with respect to MRCC SBIC’s SBA debentures. This has the effect of reducing the Company’s base management fee rate on assets in excess of regulatory leverage of 1:1 debt to equity to 1.00% per annum. The base management fee is payable quarterly in arrears.

 

Base management fees for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 were $2,399 and $7,060, respectively. Base management fees for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 were $2,414 and $7,399, respectively.

 

The incentive fee consists of two parts. The first part is calculated and payable quarterly in arrears and equals 20% of “pre-incentive fee net investment income” for the immediately preceding quarter, subject to a 2% (8% annualized) preferred return, or “hurdle,” and a “catch up” feature. The foregoing incentive fee is subject to a total return requirement, which provides that no incentive fee in respect of pre-incentive fee net investment income will be payable except to the extent that 20% of the cumulative net increase in net assets resulting from operations over the then current and 11 preceding calendar quarters exceeds the cumulative incentive fees accrued and/or paid for the 11 preceding calendar quarters (the “Incentive Fee Limitation”). Therefore, any ordinary income incentive fee that is payable in a calendar quarter will be limited to the lesser of (1) 20% of the amount by which pre-incentive fee net investment income for such calendar quarter exceeds the 2% hurdle, subject to the “catch-up” provision, and (2) (x) 20% of the cumulative net increase in net assets resulting from operations for the then current and 11 preceding calendar quarters minus (y) the cumulative incentive fees accrued and/or paid for the 11 preceding calendar quarters. For the foregoing purpose, the “cumulative net increase in net assets resulting from operations” is the sum of pre-incentive fee net investment income, realized gains and losses and unrealized gains and losses for the then current and 11 preceding calendar quarters. The second part of the incentive fee is determined and payable in arrears as of the end of each fiscal year in an amount equal to 20% of realized capital gains, if any, on a cumulative basis from inception through the end of the year, computed net of all realized capital losses on a cumulative basis and unrealized depreciation, less the aggregate amount of any previously paid capital gain incentive fees.

 

The composition of the Company’s incentive fees was as follows:

 

   Three months ended
September 30,
   Nine months ended
September 30,
 
   2021   2020   2021   2020 
Part one incentive fees (1)  $1,578   $1,129   $2,828   $5,012 
Part two incentive fees (2)                
Incentive Fee Limitation       (1,129)       (5,012)
Incentive fees, excluding the impact of incentive fee waivers   1,578        2,828     
Incentive fee waivers (3)           (1,057)    
Total incentive fees, net of incentive fee waivers  $1,578   $   $1,771   $ 

 

 

(1) Based on pre-incentive fee net investment income.
(2) Based upon net realized and unrealized gains and losses, or capital gains. The Company accrues, but does not pay, a capital gains incentive fee in connection with any unrealized capital appreciation, as appropriate. If, on a cumulative basis, the sum of net realized gain (loss) plus net unrealized gain (loss) decreases during a period, the Company will reverse any excess capital gains incentive fee previously accrued such that the amount of capital gains incentive fee accrued is no more than 20% of the sum of net realized gain (loss) plus net unrealized gain (loss).
(3) Represents part one incentive fees waived by MC Advisors.

 

The Company has entered into an administration agreement with MC Management (the “Administration Agreement”), under which the Company reimburses MC Management, subject to the review and approval of the Board, for its allocable portion of overhead and other expenses, including the costs of furnishing the Company with office facilities and equipment and providing clerical, bookkeeping, record-keeping and other administrative services at such facilities, and the Company’s allocable portion of the cost of the chief financial officer and chief compliance officer and their respective staffs. To the extent that MC Management outsources any of its functions, the Company will pay the fees associated with such functions on a direct basis, without incremental profit to MC Management. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, the Company incurred $895 and $2,583, respectively, in administrative expenses (included within Professional fees, Administrative service fees and General and administrative expenses on the consolidated statements of operations) under the Administration Agreement, of which $327 and $1,020, respectively, was related to MC Management overhead and salary allocation and paid directly to MC Management. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, the Company incurred $806 and $2,440, respectively, in administrative expenses (included within Professional fees, Administrative service fees and General and administrative expenses on the consolidated statements of operations) under the Administration Agreement, of which $321 and $973, respectively, was related to MC Management overhead and salary allocation and paid directly to MC Management. As of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, $327 and $327, respectively, of expenses were due to MC Management under this agreement and are included in accounts payable and accrued expenses on the consolidated statements of assets and liabilities.

 

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The Company has entered into a license agreement with Monroe Capital LLC under which Monroe Capital LLC has agreed to grant the Company a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use the name “Monroe Capital” for specified purposes in its business. Under this agreement, the Company has the right to use the “Monroe Capital” name at no cost, subject to certain conditions, for so long as MC Advisors or one of its affiliates remains its investment adviser. Other than with respect to this limited license, the Company has no legal right to the “Monroe Capital” name or logo.

 

As of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the Company had accounts payable to members of the Board of $35 and zero, respectively, representing accrued and unpaid fees for their services.

 

Note 7. Borrowings

 

In accordance with the 1940 Act, the Company is permitted to borrow amounts such that its asset coverage ratio, as defined in the 1940 Act, is at least 150% after such borrowing. As of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the Company’s asset coverage ratio based on aggregate borrowings outstanding was 190% and 200%, respectively.

 

Revolving Credit Facility: The Company has a $255,000 revolving credit facility with ING Capital LLC, as agent. The revolving credit facility has an accordion feature which permits the Company, under certain circumstances to increase the size of the facility up to $400,000 (subject to maintaining 150% asset coverage, as defined by the 1940 Act). The revolving credit facility is secured by a lien on all of the Company’s assets, including cash on hand, but excluding the assets of the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, MRCC SBIC. The Company may make draws under the revolving credit facility to make or purchase additional investments through March 1, 2023 and for general working capital purposes until March 1, 2024, the maturity date of the revolving credit facility.

 

The Company’s ability to borrow under the revolving credit facility is subject to availability under the borrowing base, which permits the Company to borrow up to 72.5% of the fair market value of its portfolio company investments depending on the type of investment the Company holds and whether the investment is quoted. The Company’s ability to borrow is also subject to certain concentration limits, and continued compliance with the representations, warranties and covenants given by the Company under the facility. The revolving credit facility contains certain financial and restrictive covenants, including, but not limited to, the Company’s maintenance of: (1) minimum consolidated total net assets at least equal to $150,000 plus 65% of the net proceeds to the Company from sales of its equity securities after March 1, 2019; (2) a ratio of total assets (less total liabilities other than indebtedness) to total indebtedness of not less than 1.5 to 1; and (3) a senior debt coverage ratio of at least 2 to 1. The revolving credit facility also requires the Company to undertake customary indemnification obligations with respect to ING Capital LLC and other members of the lending group and to reimburse the lenders for expenses associated with entering into the credit facility. The revolving credit facility also has customary provisions regarding events of default, including events of default for nonpayment, change in control transactions at both Monroe Capital Corporation and MC Advisors, failure to comply with financial and negative covenants, and failure to maintain the Company’s relationship with MC Advisors. If the Company incurs an event of default under the revolving credit facility and fails to remedy such default under any applicable grace period, if any, then the entire revolving credit facility could become immediately due and payable, which would materially and adversely affect the Company’s liquidity, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

 

The Company’s revolving credit facility also imposes certain conditions that may limit the amount of the Company’s distributions to stockholders. Distributions payable in the Company’s common stock under the DRIP are not limited by the revolving credit facility. Distributions in cash or property other than common stock are generally limited to 115% of the amount of distributions required to maintain the Company’s status as a RIC.

 

As of September 30, 2021, the Company had U.S. dollar borrowings of $139,800 and non-U.S. dollar borrowings denominated in Great Britain pounds of £3,433 ($4,625 in U.S. dollars) under the revolving credit facility. As of December 31, 2020, the Company had U.S. dollar borrowings of $104,550 and non-U.S. dollar borrowings denominated in Great Britain pounds of £16,100 ($22,009 in U.S. dollars) under the revolving credit facility. The borrowings denominated in Great Britain pounds may be positively or negatively affected by movements in the rate of exchange between the U.S. dollar and the Great Britain pound. These movements are beyond the control of the Company and cannot be predicted. The borrowings denominated in Great Britain pounds are translated into U.S. dollars based on the spot rate at each balance sheet date. The impact resulting from changes in foreign currency borrowings is included in net change in unrealized gain (loss) on foreign currency and other transactions on the Company’s consolidated statements of operations and totaled $939 and $680 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, and ($835) and $543 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively. During both the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, the Company repaid borrowings denominated in Great Britain pounds of £12,667. As a result of this repayment, the Company recognized a realized gain (loss) on foreign currency and other transactions on the Company’s consolidated statements of operations of ($866) for both the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021. There were no repayments of foreign currency borrowings for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020.

 

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Borrowings under the revolving credit facility bear interest, at the Company’s election, at an annual rate of LIBOR (one-month, three-month or six-month at the Company’s discretion based on the term of the borrowing) plus 2.625% or at a daily rate equal to 1.625% per annum plus the greater of the prime interest rate, the federal funds rate plus 0.5% or LIBOR plus 1.0%, with a LIBOR floor of 0.5%. In addition to the stated interest rate on borrowings under the revolving credit facility, the Company is required to pay a commitment fee and certain conditional fees based on usage of the expanded borrowing base and usage of the asset coverage ratio flexibility. A commitment fee of 0.5% per annum on any unused portion of the revolving credit facility if the unused portion of the facility is less than 35% of the then available maximum borrowing or a commitment fee of 1.0% per annum on any unused portion of the revolving credit facility if the unused portion of the facility is greater than or equal to 35% of the then available maximum borrowing. As of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the outstanding borrowings were accruing at a weighted average interest rate of 3.3% and 3.2%, respectively.

 

2023 Notes: On February 18, 2021, the Company redeemed $109,000 in aggregate principal amount of the 2023 Notes. The redemption was accounted for as a debt extinguishment in accordance with ASC Subtopic 470-50, Debt – Modifications and Extinguishments (“ASC 470-50”), which resulted in a realized loss of $2,335 (primarily comprised of the unamortized deferred financing costs at the time of the redemption) recorded in net gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt on the Company’s consolidated statements of operations. The 2023 Notes were delisted from the Nasdaq Global Select Market in conjunction with the redemption.

 

2026 Notes: On January 25, 2021, the Company closed a private offering of $130,000 in aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes (the “2026 Notes”). Aggregate underwriting commissions were $3,325 and other issuance costs were $683, resulting in net proceeds of approximately $125,992. The 2026 Notes mature on February 15, 2026 and may be redeemed in whole or in part at any time or from time to time at the Company’s option at par plus a “make-whole” premium, if applicable. The 2026 Notes bear interest at an annual rate of 4.75% payable semi-annually on February 15 and August 15 of each year, commencing on August 15, 2021. The 2026 Notes are general, unsecured obligations and rank equal in right of payment with all of the Company’s existing and future unsecured indebtedness.

 

SBA Debentures: On February 28, 2014, the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, MRCC SBIC received a license from the SBA to operate as a SBIC under Section 301(c) of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, as amended. MRCC SBIC commenced operations on September 16, 2013.

 

The SBIC license allows MRCC SBIC to obtain leverage by issuing SBA debentures, subject to the issuance of a leverage commitment by the SBA and other customary procedures. SBA debentures are non-recourse, interest only debentures with interest payable semi-annually and have a 10-year maturity. The principal amount of SBA debentures is not required to be paid prior to maturity but may be prepaid at any time without penalty. The interest rate of SBA debentures is fixed on a semi-annual basis (pooling date) at a market-driven spread over U.S. Treasury Notes with 10-year maturities. The SBA, as a creditor, has a superior claim to MRCC SBIC’s assets over the Company’s stockholders in the event the Company liquidates MRCC SBIC, or the SBA exercises its remedies upon an event of default.

 

On March 1, 2021, the Company repaid $28,100 in aggregate principal amount of the SBA debentures. The repayment was accounted for as a debt extinguishment in accordance with ASC 470-50 which resulted in a realized loss of $439 (primarily comprised of the unamortized deferred financing costs at the time of the repayment) recorded in net gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt on the Company’s consolidated statements of operations. On September 1, 2021, the Company repaid an additional $30,000 in aggregate principal amount of the SBA debentures. The repayment was accounted for as a debt extinguishment in accordance with ASC 470-50 which resulted in a realized loss of $336 (primarily comprised of the unamortized deferred financing costs at the time of the repayment) recorded in net gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt on the Company’s consolidated statements of operations. As of September 30, 2021, MRCC SBIC had $8,045 in cash and $93,301 in investments at fair value. As of December 31, 2020, MRCC SBIC had $25,657 in cash and $131,167 in investments at fair value.

 

As of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, MRCC SBIC had $57,624 in leverageable capital and the following SBA-guaranteed debentures outstanding:

 

Maturity Date   Interest Rate     September 30,
2021
    December 31,
2020
 
September 2024     3.4 %   $ 2,920     $ 12,920  
March 2025     3.3 %     14,800       14,800  
March 2025     2.9 %     7,080       7,080  
September 2025     3.6 %           5,200  
March 2027     3.5 %           20,000  
September 2027     3.2 %     32,100       32,100  
March 2028     3.9 %           18,520  
September 2028     4.2 %           4,380  
Total           $ 56,900     $ 115,000  

 

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The Company has been granted exemptive relief from the SEC for permission to exclude the debt of MRCC SBIC guaranteed by the SBA from the asset coverage test under the 1940 Act. The receipt of this exemption for this SBA debt increases flexibility under the asset coverage test.

 

Components of interest expense: The components of the Company’s interest expense and other debt financing expenses, average outstanding balances and average stated interest rates (i.e. the rate in effect plus spread) were as follows:

 

   Three months ended September 30, 
   2021   2020 
Interest expense - revolving credit facility  $1,209   $1,218 
Interest expense - 2023 Notes       1,567 
Interest expense - 2026 Notes   1,544     
Interest expense - SBA debentures   632    991 
Amortization of deferred financing costs   539    582 
Total interest and other debt financing expenses  $3,924   $4,358 
Average debt outstanding  $329,542   $350,992 
Average stated interest rate   4.0%   4.3%

 

   Nine months ended September 30, 
   2021   2020 
Interest expense - revolving credit facility  $3,265   $4,504 
Interest expense - 2023 Notes   837    4,701 
Interest expense - 2026 Notes   4,220     
Interest expense - SBA debentures   2,220    2,952 
Amortization of deferred financing costs   1,677    1,586 
Total interest and other debt financing expenses  $12,219   $13,743 
Average debt outstanding  $332,028   $384,452 
Average stated interest rate   4.2%   4.2%

 

Note 8. Derivative Instruments

 

The Company enters into foreign currency forward contracts from time to time to help mitigate the impact that an adverse change in foreign exchange rates would have on future interest cash flows from the Company’s investments denominated in foreign currencies. As of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the counterparty to these foreign currency forward contracts was Bannockburn Global Forex, LLC. Net unrealized gain or loss on foreign currency forward contracts are included in net change in unrealized gain (loss) on foreign currency forward contracts and net realized gain or loss on forward currency forward contracts are included in net realized gain (loss) on foreign currency forward contracts on the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.

 

Certain information related to the Company’s foreign currency forward contracts is presented below as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020.

 

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   As of September 30, 2021
Description  Notional
Amount to be
Sold
   Settlement
Date
   Gross
Amount
of
Unrealized
Gain
    Gross
Amount
of
Unrealized
Loss
   Balance Sheet location of Net Amounts
Foreign currency forward contract  £ 83    10/4/2021  $-   $(10)  Unrealized gain on foreign currency forward contracts
Foreign currency forward contract  £ 82    1/3/2022   -    (10)  Unrealized gain on foreign currency forward contracts
Foreign currency forward contract  £ 79    4/4/2022   -    (9)  Unrealized gain on foreign currency forward contracts
Foreign currency forward contract  £ 29    5/6/2022   -    (3)  Unrealized gain on foreign currency forward contracts
Foreign currency forward contract  AUD 145    10/19/2021   8    -   Unrealized gain on foreign currency forward contracts
Foreign currency forward contract  AUD 136    11/16/2021   7    -   Unrealized gain on foreign currency forward contracts
Foreign currency forward contract  AUD 148    12/16/2021   8    -   Unrealized gain on foreign currency forward contracts
Foreign currency forward contract  AUD 156    1/19/2022   8    -   Unrealized gain on foreign currency forward contracts
Foreign currency forward contract  AUD 136    2/16/2022   7    -   Unrealized gain on foreign currency forward contracts
Foreign currency forward contract  AUD 132    3/16/2022   7    -   Unrealized gain on foreign currency forward contracts
Foreign currency forward contract  AUD 146    4/19/2022   7    -   Unrealized gain on foreign currency forward contracts
Foreign currency forward contract  AUD 138    5/17/2022   7    -   Unrealized gain on foreign currency forward contracts
Foreign currency forward contract  AUD 153    6/17/2022   8    -   Unrealized gain on foreign currency forward contracts
Foreign currency forward contract  AUD 138    7/18/2022   7    -   Unrealized gain on foreign currency forward contracts
Foreign currency forward contract  AUD 140    8/16/2022   7    -   Unrealized gain on foreign currency forward contracts
Foreign currency forward contract  AUD 153    9/16/2022   8    -   Unrealized gain on foreign currency forward contracts
Foreign currency forward contract  AUD 152    10/19/2022   8    -   Unrealized gain on foreign currency forward contracts
Foreign currency forward contract  AUD 136    11/16/2022   7    -   Unrealized gain on foreign currency forward contracts
Foreign currency forward contract  AUD 142    12/16/2022   7    -   Unrealized gain on foreign currency forward contracts
Foreign currency forward contract  AUD 153    1/18/2023   7    -   Unrealized gain on foreign currency forward contracts
Foreign currency forward contract  AUD 140    2/16/2023   7    -   Unrealized gain on foreign currency forward contracts
Foreign currency forward contract  AUD 132    3/16/2023   6    -   Unrealized gain on foreign currency forward contracts
Foreign currency forward contract  AUD 160    4/20/2023   8    -   Unrealized gain on foreign currency forward contracts
Foreign currency forward contract  AUD 121    5/16/2023   6    -   Unrealized gain on foreign currency forward contracts
Foreign currency forward contract  AUD 157    6/19/2023   7    -   Unrealized gain on foreign currency forward contracts
Foreign currency forward contract  AUD 138    7/18/2023   6    -   Unrealized gain on foreign currency forward contracts
Foreign currency forward contract  AUD 146    8/16/2023   7    -   Unrealized gain on foreign currency forward contracts
Foreign currency forward contract  AUD 146    9/18/2023   7    -   Unrealized gain on foreign currency forward contracts
Foreign currency forward contract  AUD 148    10/18/2023   7    -   Unrealized gain on foreign currency forward contracts
Foreign currency forward contract  AUD 140    11/16/2023   6    -   Unrealized gain on foreign currency forward contracts
Foreign currency forward contract  AUD 142    12/18/2023   6    -   Unrealized gain on foreign currency forward contracts
Foreign currency forward contract  AUD 150    1/17/2024   7    -   Unrealized gain on foreign currency forward contracts
Foreign currency forward contract  AUD 143    2/16/2024   6    -   Unrealized gain on foreign currency forward contracts
Foreign currency forward contract  AUD 15,410    3/18/2024   691    -   Unrealized gain on foreign currency forward contracts
             $895   $(32)   

 

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   As of December 31, 2020
   Notional
Amount to be
Sold
  Settlement
Date
  Gross
Amount
of
Unrealized
Gain
  Gross
Amount
of
Unrealized
Loss
   Balance Sheet location of Net Amounts
Foreign currency forward contract  £87  1/4/2021  $  $(12)  Unrealized loss on foreign currency forward contracts
Foreign currency forward contract  £206  3/3/2021      (18)  Unrealized loss on foreign currency forward contracts
Foreign currency forward contract  £26  3/3/2021      (2)  Unrealized loss on foreign currency forward contracts
Foreign currency forward contract  £84  4/2/2021      (12)  Unrealized loss on foreign currency forward contracts
Foreign currency forward contract  £212  6/1/2021      (19)  Unrealized loss on foreign currency forward contracts
Foreign currency forward contract  £26  6/1/2021      (2)  Unrealized loss on foreign currency forward contracts
Foreign currency forward contract  £83  7/2/2021      (11)  Unrealized loss on foreign currency forward contracts
Foreign currency forward contract  £83  10/4/2021      (11)  Unrealized loss on foreign currency forward contracts
Foreign currency forward contract  £82  1/3/2022      (11)  Unrealized loss on foreign currency forward contracts
Foreign currency forward contract  £79  4/4/2022      (11)  Unrealized loss on foreign currency forward contracts
Foreign currency forward contract  £29  5/6/2022      (4)  Unrealized loss on foreign currency forward contracts
Total         $  $(113)   

 

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, the Company recognized net change in unrealized gain (loss) on foreign currency forward contracts of $530 and $976, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, the Company recognized net realized gain (loss) on foreign currency forward contracts of $20 and ($55), respectively.

 

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, the Company recognized net change in unrealized gain (loss) on foreign currency forward contracts of ($55) and $19, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, the Company recognized net realized gain (loss) on foreign currency forward contracts of ($15) and $3, respectively.

 

Note 9. Distributions

 

The Company’s distributions are recorded on the record date. The following table summarizes distributions declared during the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020:

 

Date
Declared
  Record
Date
  Payment
Date
  Amount
Per
Share
    Cash
Distribution
    DRIP
Shares
Issued
    DRIP
Shares
Value
    DRIP
Shares
Repurchased
in the Open
Market
    Cost of
DRIP
Shares
Repurchased
 
Nine months ended September 30, 2021:                                                    
March 2, 2021   March 16, 2021   March 31, 2021   $ 0.25     $ 5,326       —     $     35,611     $ 364  
June 2, 2021   June 16, 2021   June 30, 2021     0.25       5,386               31,277       343  
September 2, 2021   September 16, 2021   September 30, 2021     0.25       5,386               35,623       369  
Total distributions declared           $ 0.75     $ 16,098         $     102,511     $ 1,076  
                                                     
Nine months ended September 30, 2020:                                                    
March 3, 2020   March 16, 2020   March 31, 2020   $ 0.35     $ 7,155         $     55,938     $ 374  
May 8, 2020   June 15, 2020   June 30, 2020     0.25       5,257               40,612       283  
September 4, 2020   September 16, 2020   September 30, 2020     0.25       5,326               44,246       305  
Total distributions declared           $ 0.85     $ 17,738         $     140,796     $ 962  

 

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Note 10. Stock Issuances and Repurchases

 

Stock Issuances: On May 12, 2017, the Company entered into at-the-market (“ATM”) equity distribution agreements with each of JMP Securities LLC (“JMP”) and FBR Capital Markets & Co. (“FBR”) (the “ATM Program”) through which the Company could sell, by means of ATM offerings, from time to time, up to $50,000 of the Company’s common stock. On May 8, 2020, the Company entered into an amendment to the ATM Program to extend its term. All other material terms of the ATM Program remain unchanged. During the nine months ended September 30, 2021, the Company sold 240,000 shares at an average price of $11.43 per share for gross proceeds of $2,743 under the ATM program. Aggregate underwriter’s discounts and commissions were $41 and offering costs were $12, resulting in net proceeds of approximately $2,690. During the nine months ended September 30, 2020, the Company sold 858,976 shares at an average price of $7.78 per share for gross proceeds of $6,684 under the ATM program. Aggregate underwriter’s discounts and commissions were $100 and offering costs were $89, resulting in net proceeds of approximately $6,495.

 

Note 11. Commitments and Contingencies

 

Commitments: As of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the Company had $70,780 and $52,252, respectively, in outstanding commitments to fund investments under undrawn revolvers, capital expenditure loans, delayed draw commitments and subscription agreements (excluding SLF). As described in Note 3, the Company had unfunded commitments of $7,850 to SLF as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 that may be contributed primarily for the purpose of funding new investments approved by the SLF investment committee. Drawdowns of the commitments to SLF require authorization from one of the Company’s representatives on SLF’s board of managers. Management believes that the Company’s available cash balances and/or ability to draw on the revolving credit facility provide sufficient funds to cover its unfunded commitments as of September 30, 2021.

 

Indemnifications: In the normal course of business, the Company enters into contracts and agreements that contain a variety of representations and warranties that provide general indemnifications. The Company’s maximum exposure under these agreements is unknown, as these involve future claims that may be made against the Company but that have not occurred. The Company expects the risk of any future obligations under these indemnifications to be remote.

 

Concentration of credit and counterparty risk: Credit risk arises primarily from the potential inability of counterparties to perform in accordance with the terms of the contract. In the event that the counterparties do not fulfill their obligations, the Company may be exposed to risk. The risk of default depends on the creditworthiness of the counterparties or issuers of the instruments. It is the Company’s policy to review, as necessary, the credit standing of each counterparty.

 

Market risk: The Company’s investments and borrowings are subject to market risk. Market risk is the potential for changes in the value due to market changes. Market risk is directly impacted by the volatility and liquidity in the markets in which the investments and borrowings are traded.

 

Legal proceedings: In the normal course of business, the Company may be subject to legal and regulatory proceedings that are generally incidental to its ongoing operations. While there can be no assurance of the ultimate disposition of any such proceedings, the Company is not currently aware of any such proceedings or disposition that would have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

 

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Note 12. Financial Highlights

 

The following is a schedule of financial highlights for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020:

 

   September 30, 2021   September 30, 2020 
Per share data:          
Net asset value at beginning of period  $11.00   $12.20 
Net investment income (1)   0.78    1.21 
Net gain (loss) (1)   0.42    (1.57)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations (1)   1.20    (0.36)
Stockholder distributions - income (2)   (0.75)   (0.85)
Effect of share issuances below NAV (3)       (0.16)
Net asset value at end of period  $11.45   $10.83 
Net assets at end of period  $246,650   $230,683 
Shares outstanding at end of period   21,543,540    21,303,540 
Per share market value at end of period  $10.39   $6.84 
Total return based on market value (4)   38.85%   (28.85)%
Total return based on average net asset value (5)   10.65%   (3.28)%
Ratio/Supplemental data:          
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (6)   9.58%   14.78%
Ratio of total expenses, net of incentive fee waivers, to average net assets (6) (7)   13.09%   14.13%
Portfolio turnover (8)   33.79%   16.83%

 

 

(1)   Calculated using the weighted average shares outstanding during the periods presented.
(2) Management monitors available taxable earnings, including net investment income and realized capital gains, to determine if a tax return of capital may occur for the year. To the extent the Company’s taxable earnings fall below the total amount of the Company’s distributions for that fiscal year, a portion of those distributions may be deemed a tax return of capital to the Company’s stockholders. The tax character of distributions will be determined at the end of the fiscal year. However, if the character of such distributions were determined as of September 30, 2021 and 2020, none of the distributions would have been characterized as a tax return of capital to the Company’s stockholders; this tax return of capital may differ from the return of capital calculated with reference to net investment income for financial reporting purposes.
(3) Includes the effect of share issuances above (below) net asset value and the impact of different share amounts used in calculating per share data as a result of calculating certain per share data based on weighted average shares outstanding during the period and certain per share data based on shares outstanding as of a period end or transaction date.
(4) Total return based on market value is calculated assuming a purchase of common shares at the market value on the first day and a sale at the market value on the last day of the periods reported. Distributions, if any, are assumed for purposes of this calculation to be reinvested at prices obtained under the Company’s DRIP. Total return based on market value does not reflect brokerage commissions. Return calculations are not annualized.
(5) Total return based on average net asset value is calculated by dividing the net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations by the average net asset value. Return calculations are not annualized.
(6) Ratios are annualized. Incentive fees included within the ratio are not annualized.
(7) The following is a schedule of supplemental ratios for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020. These ratios have been annualized unless otherwise noted.

 

   September 30, 2021   September 30, 2020 
Ratio of total investment income to average net assets   22.68%   28.91%
Ratio of interest and other debt financing expenses to average net assets   6.79%   8.10%
Ratio of total expenses (without incentive fees) to average net assets   12.35%   14.13%
Ratio of incentive fees, net of incentive fee waivers, to average net assets (8) (9)     0.74%   0.00%

 

 

(8) Ratios are not annualized.
(9) The ratio of waived incentive fees to average net assets was 0.44% and zero for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

  

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

 

Except as otherwise specified, references to “we,” “us” and “our” refer to Monroe Capital Corporation and its consolidated subsidiaries; MC Advisors refers to Monroe Capital BDC Advisors, LLC, our investment adviser and a Delaware limited liability company; MC Management refers to Monroe Capital Management Advisors, LLC, our administrator and a Delaware limited liability company; Monroe Capital refers to Monroe Capital LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and its subsidiaries and affiliates; and SLF refers to MRCC Senior Loan Fund I, LLC, an unconsolidated Delaware limited liability company, in which we co-invest with Life Insurance Company of the Southwest (“LSW”) primarily in senior secured loans. The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and related notes appearing in our annual report on Form 10-K (the “Annual Report”) for the year ended December 31, 2020, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on March 2, 2021. The information contained in this section should also be read in conjunction with our unaudited consolidated financial statements and related notes and other financial information appearing elsewhere in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q (the “Quarterly Report”).

 

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

This Quarterly Report, including Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, contains statements that constitute forward-looking statements, which relate to future events or our future performance or future financial condition. These forward-looking statements are not historical facts, but rather are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about our company, our industry, our beliefs and our assumptions. The forward-looking statements contained in this Quarterly Report involve risks and uncertainties, including statements as to:

 

  our future operating results;

 

  our business prospects and the prospects of our portfolio companies;

 

  the dependence of our future success on the general economy and its impact on the industries in which we invest;

 

  the impact of global health epidemics, such as the current novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) pandemic, on our or our portfolio companies’ business and the global economy;
     
  the impact of a protracted decline in the liquidity of credit markets on our business;
     
  the impact of changes in London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) on our operating results;

 

  the impact of increased competition;

 

  the impact of fluctuations in interest rates on our business and our portfolio companies;

 

  our contractual arrangements and relationships with third parties;

 

  the valuation of our investments in portfolio companies, particularly those having no liquid trading market;

 

  actual and potential conflicts of interest with MC Advisors, MC Management and other affiliates of Monroe Capital;

 

  the ability of our portfolio companies to achieve their objectives;

 

  the use of borrowed money to finance a portion of our investments;

 

  the adequacy of our financing sources and working capital;

 

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

 

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

 

  the ability of MC Advisors or its affiliates to attract and retain highly talented professionals;

 

  our ability to qualify and maintain our qualification as a regulated investment company and as a business development company; and

 

  the impact of future legislation and regulation on our business and our portfolio companies.

 

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We use words such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “expects,” “intends,” “seeks,” “plans,” “estimates,” “targets” and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements contained in this Quarterly Report involve risks and uncertainties. Our actual results could differ materially from those implied or expressed in the forward-looking statements for any reason, including the factors set forth in “Part I-Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report and “Part II-Item 1A. Risk Factors” in this Quarterly Report.

 

Although we believe that the assumptions on which these forward-looking statements are based are reasonable, any of those assumptions could prove to be inaccurate, and as a result, the forward-looking statements based on those assumptions also could be inaccurate. Important assumptions include our ability to originate new loans and investments, certain margins and levels of profitability and the availability of additional capital. In light of these and other uncertainties, the inclusion of a projection or forward-looking statements in this Quarterly Report should not be regarded as a representation by us that our plans and objectives will be achieved.

 

We have based the forward-looking statements included in this Quarterly Report on information available to us on the date of this Quarterly Report, and we assume no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. Although we undertake no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements in this Quarterly Report, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, you are advised to consult any additional disclosures that we may make directly to you or through reports that we may file in the future with the SEC, including Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K.

 

 Overview

 

Monroe Capital Corporation is an externally managed, closed-end, non-diversified management investment company that has elected to be regulated as a business development company (“BDC”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”). In addition, for U.S. federal income tax purposes, we have elected to be treated as a regulated investment company (“RIC”) under the subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”). We are a specialty finance company focused on providing financing solutions primarily to lower middle-market companies in the United States and Canada. We provide customized financing solutions focused primarily on senior secured, junior secured and unitranche secured (a combination of senior secured and junior secured debt in the same facility in which we syndicate a “first out” portion of the loan to an investor and retain a “last out” portion of the loan) debt and, to a lesser extent, unsecured subordinated debt and equity, including equity co-investments in preferred and common stock, and warrants.

 

Our shares are currently listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol “MRCC”.

 

Our investment objective is to maximize the total return to our stockholders in the form of current income and capital appreciation through investment in senior secured, unitranche secured and junior secured debt and, to a lesser extent, unsecured subordinated debt and equity investments. We seek to use our extensive leveraged finance origination infrastructure and broad expertise in sourcing loans to invest in primarily senior secured, unitranche secured and junior secured debt of middle-market companies. Our investments will generally range between $2.0 million and $25.0 million each, although this investment size may vary proportionately with the size of our capital base. As of September 30, 2021, our portfolio included approximately 76.8% senior secured loans, 8.0% unitranche secured loans, 1.6% junior secured loans and 13.6% equity securities, compared to December 31, 2020, when our portfolio included approximately 74.1% senior secured loans, 11.7% unitranche secured loans, 2.6% junior secured loans and 11.6% equity securities. We expect that the companies in which we invest may be leveraged, often as a result of leveraged buy-outs or other recapitalization transactions, and, in certain cases, will not be rated by national ratings agencies. If such companies were rated, we believe that they would typically receive a rating below investment grade (between BB and CCC under the Standard & Poor’s system) from the national rating agencies.

 

While our primary focus is to maximize current income and capital appreciation through debt investments in thinly traded or private U.S. companies, we may invest a portion of the portfolio in opportunistic investments in order to seek to enhance returns to stockholders. Such investments may include investments in high-yield bonds, distressed debt, private equity or securities of public companies that are not thinly traded and securities of middle-market companies located outside of the United States. We expect that these public companies generally will have debt securities that are non-investment grade.

 

On February 28, 2014, our wholly-owned subsidiary, Monroe Capital Corporation SBIC, LP (“MRCC SBIC”), a Delaware limited partnership, received a license from the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) to operate as a Small Business Investment Company (“SBIC”) under Section 301(c) of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958. MRCC SBIC commenced operations on September 16, 2013. See “SBA Debentures” below for more information.

 

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Investment income

 

We generate interest income on the debt investments in portfolio company investments that we originate or acquire. Our debt investments, whether in the form of senior secured, unitranche secured or junior secured debt, typically have an initial term of three to seven years and bear interest at a fixed or floating rate. In some instances, we receive payments on our debt investments based on scheduled amortization of the outstanding balances. In addition, we receive repayments of some of our debt investments prior to their scheduled maturity date. In some cases, our investments provide for deferred interest of payment-in-kind (“PIK”) interest. In addition, we may generate revenue in the form of commitment, origination, amendment, structuring or due diligence fees, fees for providing managerial assistance and consulting fees. Loan origination fees, original issue discount and market discount or premium are capitalized, and we accrete or amortize such amounts as interest income. We record prepayment premiums and prepayment gains (losses) on loans as interest income. As the frequency or volume of the repayments which trigger these prepayment premiums and prepayment gains (losses) may fluctuate significantly from period to period, the associated interest income recorded may also fluctuate significantly from period to period. Interest and fee income are recorded on the accrual basis to the extent we expect to collect such amounts. Interest income is accrued based upon the outstanding principal amount and contractual terms of debt and preferred equity investments. Interest is accrued on a daily basis. We record fees on loans based on the determination of whether the fee is considered a yield enhancement or payment for a service. If the fee is considered a yield enhancement associated with a funding of cash on a loan, the fee is generally deferred and recognized into interest income using the effective interest method if captured in the cost basis or using the straight-line method if the loan is unfunded and therefore there is no cost basis. If the fee is not considered a yield enhancement because a service was provided, and the fee is payment for that service, the fee is deemed earned and recognized as fee income in the period the service has been completed.

 

Dividend income on preferred equity securities is recorded as dividend income on an accrual basis to the extent that such amounts are payable by the portfolio company and are expected to be collected. Dividend income on common equity securities is recorded on the record date for private portfolio companies. Each distribution received from limited liability company (“LLC”) and limited partnership (“LP”) investments is evaluated to determine if the distribution should be recorded as dividend income or a return of capital. Generally, we will not record distributions from equity investments in LLCs and LPs as dividend income unless there are sufficient accumulated tax-basis earnings and profits in the LLC or LP prior to the distribution. Distributions that are classified as a return of capital are recorded as a reduction in the cost basis of the investment. The frequency and volume of the distributions on common equity securities and LLC and LP investments may fluctuate significantly from period to period.

 

Expenses

 

Our primary operating expenses include the payment of base management and incentive fees to MC Advisors, under the investment advisory and management agreement (the “Investment Advisory Agreement”), the payment of fees to MC Management for our allocable portion of overhead and other expenses under the administration agreement (the “Administration Agreement”) and other operating costs. See Note 6 to our consolidated financial statements and “Related Party Transactions” below for additional information on our Investment Advisory Agreement and Administration Agreement. Our expenses also include interest expense on our various forms of indebtedness. We bear all other out-of-pocket costs and expenses of our operations and transactions.

 

Net gain (loss)

 

We recognize realized gains or losses on investments, foreign currency forward contracts and foreign currency and other transactions based on the difference between the net proceeds from the disposition and the cost basis without regard to unrealized gains or losses previously recognized within net realized gain (loss) on the consolidated statements of operations. We record current period changes in fair value of investments, foreign currency forward contracts, foreign currency and other transactions within net change in unrealized gain (loss) on the consolidated statements of operations.

 

Portfolio and Investment Activity

 

During the three months ended September 30, 2021, we invested $54.7 million in 11 new portfolio companies and $27.5 million in 17 existing portfolio companies and had $62.3 million in aggregate amount of sales and principal repayments, resulting in net investments of $19.9 million for the period.

 

During the nine months ended September 30, 2021, we invested $118.6 million in 27 new portfolio companies and $63.2 million in 26 existing portfolio companies and had $193.6 million in aggregate amount of sales and principal repayments, resulting in net sales and repayments of $11.8 million for the period.

 

During the three months ended September 30, 2020, we did not invest in any new portfolio companies. During the three months ended September 30, 2020, we invested $15.0 million in eight existing portfolio companies and had $68.4 million in aggregate amount of sales and principal repayments, resulting in net sales and repayments of $53.4 million for the period.

 

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During the nine months ended September 30, 2020, we invested $41.3 million in six new portfolio companies and $55.1 million in 37 existing portfolio companies and had $163.5 million in aggregate amount of sales and principal repayments, resulting in net sales and repayments of $67.1 million for the period.

 

The following table shows portfolio yield by security type:

 

   September 30, 2021   December 31, 2020 
   Weighted Average
Annualized
Contractual
Coupon
Yield (1)
   Weighted
Average
Annualized
Effective
Yield (2)
   Weighted Average
Annualized
Contractual
Coupon
Yield (1)
   Weighted
Average
Annualized
Effective
Yield (2)
 
Senior secured loans   8.4%   8.4%   8.1%   8.1%
Unitranche secured loans   4.8    5.0    6.3    6.5 
Junior secured loans   11.1    11.1    7.6    7.6 
Preferred equity securities   5.3    5.3    1.4    1.4 
Total   7.9%   7.9%   7.7%   7.7%

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(1) The weighted average annualized contractual coupon yield at period end is computed by dividing (a) the interest income on our debt investments and preferred equity investments (with a stated coupon rate) at the period end contractual coupon rate for each investment by (b) the par value of our debt investments (excluding debt investments acquired for no cost in a restructuring on non-accrual status) and the cost basis of our preferred equity investments. We exclude loans acquired for no cost in a restructuring on non-accrual status within this metric as management believes this disclosure provides a better indication of return on invested capital. This exclusion impacts only the junior secured loans and total disclosed above. The weighted average contractual coupon yield including debt investments acquired for no cost in a restructuring on non-accrual status was 9.3% for junior secured loans and 7.9% in total as of September 30, 2021. The weighted average contractual coupon yield including debt investments acquired for no cost in a restructuring on non-accrual status was 4.1% for junior secured loans and 7.5% in total as of December 31, 2020.
(2) The weighted average annualized effective yield on portfolio investments at period end is computed by dividing (a) interest income on our debt investments and preferred equity investments (with a stated coupon rate) at the period end effective rate for each investment by (b) the par value of our debt investments (excluding debt investments acquired for no cost in a restructuring on non-accrual status) and the cost basis of our preferred equity investments. We exclude loans acquired for no cost in a restructuring on non-accrual status within this metric as management believes this disclosure provides a better indication of return on invested capital. This exclusion impacts only the junior secured loans and total disclosed above. The weighted average effective yield including debt investments acquired for no cost in a restructuring on non-accrual status was 9.3% for junior secured loans and 7.9% in total as of September 30, 2021. The weighted average effective yield including debt investments acquired for no cost in a restructuring on non-accrual status was 4.1% for junior secured loans and 7.5% in total as of December 31, 2020. The weighted average annualized effective yield on portfolio investments is a metric on the investment portfolio alone and does not represent a return to stockholders. This metric is not inclusive of our fees and expenses, the impact of leverage on the portfolio or sales load that may be paid by stockholders.

 

The following table shows the composition of our investment portfolio (in thousands):

 

   September 30, 2021   December 31, 2020 
Fair Value:                
Senior secured loans  $425,055    76.8%  $405,224    74.1%
Unitranche secured loans   44,420    8.0    64,040    11.7 
Junior secured loans   9,181    1.6    14,592    2.6 
LLC equity interest in SLF   41,331    7.5    39,284    7.2 
Equity securities   33,757    6.1    23,899    4.4 
Total  $553,744    100.0%  $547,039    100.0%

 

Our portfolio composition remained relatively consistent with December 31, 2020. The increase in the effective yield on our portfolio included the benefit of returning certain investments to accrual status during the three months ended September 30, 2021.

 

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The following table shows our portfolio composition by industry (in thousands):

 

   September 30, 2021   December 31, 2020 
Fair Value:                
Aerospace & Defense  $7,840    1.4%  $    %
Automotive   21,612    3.9    9,637    1.8 
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate   88,401    16.0    72,627    13.3 
Beverage, Food & Tobacco   20,123    3.6    20,676    3.8 
Capital Equipment   9,867    1.8    13,750    2.5 
Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber   10,354    1.9    27,754    5.1 
Construction & Building   13,831    2.5    16,809    3.0 
Consumer Goods: Durable   9,743    1.8    18,893    3.4 
Consumer Goods: Non-Durable   9,661    1.7    13,027    2.4 
Containers, Packaging & Glass           4,997    0.9 
Environmental Industries   12,543    2.3    13,168    2.4 
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals   54,596    9.9    37,815    6.9 
High Tech Industries   60,317    10.9    81,417    14.9 
Hotels, Gaming & Leisure   2,629    0.5    1,771    0.3 
Investment Funds & Vehicles   41,332    7.5    39,284    7.2 
Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing   19,603    3.5    31,553    5.8 
Media: Broadcasting & Subscription   2,429    0.4    2,227    0.4 
Media: Diversified & Production   17,985    3.2    6,811    1.2 
Retail   22,259    4.0    18,443    3.4 
Services: Business   73,411    13.3    78,584    14.4 
Services: Consumer   35,034    6.3    25,306    4.6 
Telecommunications   4,514    0.8    1,100    0.2 
Wholesale   15,660    2.8    11,390    2.1 
Total  $553,744    100.0%  $547,039    100.0%

 

Portfolio Asset Quality

 

MC Advisors’ portfolio management staff closely monitors all credits, with senior portfolio managers covering agented and more complex investments. MC Advisors segregates our capital markets investments by industry. The MC Advisors’ monitoring process and projections developed by Monroe Capital both have daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly components and related reports, each to evaluate performance against historical, budget and underwriting expectations. MC Advisors’ analysts will monitor performance using standard industry software tools to provide consistent disclosure of performance. When necessary, MC Advisors will update our internal risk ratings, borrowing base criteria and covenant compliance reports.

 

As part of the monitoring process, MC Advisors regularly assesses the risk profile of each of our investments and rates each of them based on an internal proprietary system that uses the categories listed below, which we refer to as MC Advisors’ investment performance rating. For any investment rated in grades 3, 4 or 5, MC Advisors, through its internal Portfolio Management Group (“PMG”), will increase its monitoring intensity and prepare regular updates for the investment committee, summarizing current operating results and material impending events and suggesting recommended actions. The PMG is responsible for oversight and management of any investments rated in grades 3, 4, or 5. MC Advisors monitors and, when appropriate, changes the investment ratings assigned to each investment in our portfolio. In connection with our valuation process, MC Advisors reviews these investment ratings on a quarterly basis. The investment performance rating system is described as follows:

 

Investment
Performance
Risk Rating
  Summary Description
Grade 1   Includes investments exhibiting the least amount of risk in our portfolio. The issuer is performing above expectations or the issuer’s operating trends and risk factors are generally positive.
     
Grade 2   Includes investments exhibiting an acceptable level of risk that is similar to the risk at the time of origination. The issuer is generally performing as expected or the risk factors are neutral to positive.
     
Grade 3   Includes investments performing below expectations and indicates that the investment’s risk has increased somewhat since origination. The issuer may be out of compliance with debt covenants; however, scheduled loan payments are generally not past due.
     
Grade 4   Includes an issuer performing materially below expectations and indicates that the issuer’s risk has increased materially since origination. In addition to the issuer being generally out of compliance with debt covenants, scheduled loan payments may be past due (but generally not more than six months past due).
     
Grade 5   Indicates that the issuer is performing substantially below expectations and the investment risk has substantially increased since origination. Most or all of the debt covenants are out of compliance or payments are substantially delinquent. Investments graded 5 are not anticipated to be repaid in full.

 

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Our investment performance risk ratings do not constitute any rating of investments by a nationally recognized statistical rating organization or reflect or represent any third-party assessment of any of our investments.

 

In the event of a delinquency or a decision to rate an investment grade 4 or grade 5, the PMG, in consultation with the investment committee, will develop an action plan. Such a plan may require a meeting with the borrower’s management or the lender group to discuss reasons for the default and the steps management is undertaking to address the under-performance, as well as amendments and waivers that may be required. In the event of a dramatic deterioration of a credit, MC Advisors and the PMG will form a team or engage outside advisors to analyze, evaluate and take further steps to preserve our value in the credit. In this regard, we would expect to explore all options, including in a private equity sponsored investment, assuming certain responsibilities for the private equity sponsor or a formal sale of the business with oversight of the sale process by us. The PMG and the investment committee have extensive experience in running debt work-out transactions and bankruptcies.

 

The following table shows the distribution of our investments on the 1 to 5 investment performance risk rating scale as of September 30, 2021 (in thousands):

 

Investment Performance Risk Rating  Investments at
Fair Value
   Percentage of
Total Investments
 
1  $1,592    0.3%
2   439,086    79.3 
3   85,508    15.4 
4   21,738    3.9 
5   5,820    1.1 
Total  $553,744    100.0%

 

The following table shows the distribution of our investments on the 1 to 5 investment performance risk rating scale as of December 31, 2020 (in thousands):

 

Investment Performance Risk Rating  Investments at
Fair Value
   Percentage of
Total Investments
 
1  $1,592    0.3%
2   428,554    78.4 
3   92,001    16.8 
4   19,844    3.6 
5   5,048    0.9 
Total  $547,039    100.0%

 

As of September 30, 2021, we had eight borrowers with loans or preferred equity securities on non-accrual status (BLST Operating Company, LLC (“BLST”), Curion Holdings, LLC (“Curion”), Education Corporation of America (“ECA”), NECB Collections, LLC (“NECB”), Parterre Flooring & Surface Systems, LLC (“Parterre”), SHI Holdings, Inc. (“SHI”), Toojay’s Management, LLC (“Toojay’s OldCo”) and Vinci Brands LLC), and these investments totaled $17.0 million in fair value, or 3.1% of our total investments at fair value. As of December 31, 2020, we had 12 borrowers with loans or preferred equity securities on non-accrual status (BLST, California Pizza Kitchen, Inc., Curion, ECA, Incipio, LLC (“Incipio”) last out term loan and third lien tranches, Luxury Optical Holdings Co., NECB, Parterre, SHI, The Worth Collection, Ltd. (“Worth”), Toojay’s OldCo and Valudor Products, LLC preferred equity), and these investments totaled $22.3 million in fair value, or 4.1% of our total investments at fair value. The Curion promissory notes and the Incipio third lien tranches were obtained in restructurings for no cost. Loans or preferred equity securities are placed on non-accrual status when principal, interest or dividend payments become materially past due, or when there is reasonable doubt that principal, interest or dividends will be collected. Non-accrual loans are restored to accrual status when past due principal, interest, or dividends are paid, or are expected to be paid, and, in management’s judgment are likely to remain current.

 

Results of Operations

 

Operating results were as follows (in thousands):

 

   Three months ended September 30, 
   2021   2020 
Total investment income  $15,214   $13,385 
Total expenses, net of incentive fee waivers   8,831    7,616 
Net investment income before income taxes   6,383    5,769 
Income taxes, including excise taxes   71    125 
Net investment income   6,312    5,644 
Net realized gain (loss) on investments   (9,435)   (10)
Net realized gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt   (336)    
Net realized gain (loss) on foreign currency forward contracts   20    (15)
Net realized gain (loss) on foreign currency and other transactions   (880)   3 
Net realized gain (loss)   (10,631)   (22)
Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments   10,092    10,473 
Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on foreign currency forward contracts   530    (55)
Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on foreign currency and other transactions   936    (855)
Net change in unrealized gain (loss)   11,558    9,563 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations  $7,239   $15,185 

 

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   Nine months ended September 30, 
   2021   2020(1) 
Total investment income  $40,791   $49,029 
Total expenses, net of incentive fee waivers   23,742    23,695 
Net investment income before income taxes   17,049    25,334 
Income taxes, including excise taxes   254    272 
Net investment income   16,795    25,062 
Net realized gain (loss) on investments   (8,718)   2,545 
Net realized gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt   (3,110)    
Net realized gain (loss) on foreign currency forward contracts   (55)   3 
Net realized gain (loss) on foreign currency and other transactions   (894)   (13)
Net realized gain (loss)   (12,777)   2,535 
Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments   19,980    (35,568)
Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on foreign currency forward contracts   976    19 
Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on foreign currency and other transactions   650    521 
Net change in unrealized gain (loss)   21,606    (35,028)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations  $25,624   $(7,431)

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(1) In May 2020, an arbitrator issued a final award in favor of the estate of Rockdale Blackhawk, LLC (the “Estate”) in the legal proceeding between the Estate and a national insurance carrier. Our share of the net proceeds from the award exceeded the contractual obligations due to us as a result of our right to receive excess proceeds pursuant to the terms of a sharing agreement between the lenders and the Estate. In June 2020, we received $33.1 million as an initial payment of proceeds from the legal proceedings from the Estate, of which $19.5 million was recorded as a reduction in the cost basis of our investment in Rockdale Blackhawk, LLC (“Rockdale”), $3.9 million was recorded as the collection of previously accrued interest, $7.4 million was recorded as investment income for previously unaccrued interest and fees and $2.3 million was recorded as realized gains. Additionally, as an offset, we recorded net change in unrealized (loss) of ($8.2) million primarily as a result of the reversal associated with the collection of proceeds from the Estate. Total net income associated with our investment in Rockdale was $1.9 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2020. As of September 30, 2021, we have a remaining investment in Rockdale associated with residual proceeds currently expected from the Estate of $1.6 million.

 

Investment Income

 

The composition of our investment income was as follows (in thousands):

 

   Three months ended September 30, 
   2021   2020 
Interest income  $9,444   $10,179 
PIK interest income   2,913    1,563 
Dividend income (1)   1,957    1,145 
Fee income   288    26 
Prepayment gain (loss)   372    192 
Accretion of discounts and amortization of premium   240    280 
Total investment income  $15,214   $13,385 

 

   Nine months ended September 30, 
   2021   2020 
Interest income  $26,905   $35,689 
PIK interest income   6,326    5,103 
Dividend income (2)   4,368    3,185 
Fee income   1,065    3,047 
Prepayment gain (loss)   1,270    1,045 
Accretion of discounts and amortization of premium   857    960 
Total investment income  $40,791   $49,029 

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(1) Includes PIK dividends of $921 and $45, respectively.
(2) Includes PIK dividends of $1,055 and $35, respectively.

 

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The increase in investment income of $1.8 million during the three months ended September 30, 2021, as compared to three months ended September 30, 2020, is primarily the result of the inclusion of $1.7 million in additional interest and dividend income as certain investments were returned to accrual status during the three months ended September 30, 2021 due to improvements in underlying credit performance.

 

The decrease in investment income of $8.2 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2021, as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2020, is primarily the result of the inclusion of $7.4 million of previously unrecorded interest and fee income associated with our investment in Rockdale during the nine months ended September 30, 2020.

 

Operating Expenses

 

The composition of our operating expenses was as follows (in thousands):

 

   Three months ended September 30, 
   2021   2020 
Interest and other debt financing expenses  $3,924   $4,358 
Base management fees   2,399    2,414 
Incentive fees, net of incentive fee waivers (1)   1,578     
Professional fees   264    201 
Administrative service fees   327    321 
General and administrative expenses   304    284 
Directors’ fees   35    38 
Total expenses, net of incentive fee waivers  $8,831   $7,616 

 

   Nine months ended September 30, 
   2021   2020 
Interest and other debt financing expenses  $12,219   $13,743 
Base management fees   7,060    7,399 
Incentive fees, net of incentive fee waivers (1)   1,771     
Professional fees   730    738 
Administrative service fees   1,020    973 
General and administrative expenses   833    729 
Directors’ fees   109    113 
Total expenses, net of incentive fee waivers  $23,742   $23,695 

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(1) During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, MC Advisors waived part one incentive fees (based on net investment income) of zero and $1,057, respectively, and incentive fees were not subject to the Incentive Fee Limitation. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, no incentive fees were waived as incentive fees were fully limited by $1,129 and $5,012, respectively, due to the Incentive Fee Limitation. See Note 6 in our attached consolidated financial statements for additional information on the Incentive Fee Limitation.

 

The composition of our interest and other debt financing expenses, average outstanding balances and average stated interest rates (i.e. the rate in effect plus spread) were as follows (in thousands):

 

   Three months ended September 30, 
   2021   2020 
Interest expense - revolving credit facility  $1,209   $1,218 
Interest expense - 2023 Notes       1,567 
Interest expense - 2026 Notes   1,544     
Interest expense - SBA debentures   632    991 
Amortization of deferred financing costs   539    582 
Total interest and other debt financing expenses  $3,924   $4,358 
Average debt outstanding  $329,542   $350,992 
Average stated interest rate   4.0%   4.3%

 

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   Nine months ended September 30, 
   2021   2020 
Interest expense - revolving credit facility  $3,265   $4,504 
Interest expense - 2023 Notes   837    4,701 
Interest expense - 2026 Notes   4,220     
Interest expense - SBA debentures   2,220    2,952 
Amortization of deferred financing costs   1,677    1,586 
Total interest and other debt financing expenses  $12,219   $13,743 
Average debt outstanding  $332,028   $384,452 
Average stated interest rate   4.2%   4.2%

 

The increase in expenses of $1.2 million during the three months ended September 30, 2021, as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2020, is primarily the result of an increase in incentive fees partially offset by a decrease in interest expense due to lower average debt outstanding (including our repayment of $58.1 million in SBA debentures during the nine months ended September 30, 2021). Additionally, the refinance of our 5.75% 2023 Notes with the 4.75% 2026 Notes during the three months ended March 31, 2021 contributed to the decline in interest expense.

 

Total expenses remained relatively flat during the nine months ended September 30, 2021, as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2020. Increases in incentive fees were offset by decreases in base management fees and interest expense, resulting primarily from lower average debt outstanding.

 

Income Taxes, Including Excise Taxes

 

We have elected to be treated as a RIC under Subchapter M of the Code and operate in a manner so as to qualify for the tax treatment available to RICs. To maintain qualification as a RIC, we must, among other things, meet certain source-of-income and asset diversification requirements and distribute to stockholders, for each taxable year, at least 90% of our “investment company taxable income,” which is generally our net ordinary income plus the excess, if any, of realized net short-term capital gains over realized net long-term capital losses.

 

Depending on the level of taxable income earned in a tax year, we may choose to carry forward such taxable income in excess of current year dividend distributions from such current year taxable income into the next year and pay a 4% excise tax on such income, as required. To the extent that we determine that our estimated current year annual taxable income may exceed estimated current year dividend distributions, we accrue excise tax, if any, on estimated excess taxable income as such taxable income is earned. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, we recorded a net expense on the consolidated statements of operations of $0.1 million and $0.3 million for U.S. federal excise tax, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, we recorded a net expense on the consolidated statements of operations of $0.1 million and $0.3 million, respectively, for U.S. federal excise tax.

 

Certain of our consolidated subsidiaries are subject to U.S. federal and state corporate-level income taxes. For both the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, we recorded a net tax expense of $3 thousand on the consolidated statements of operations for these subsidiaries. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, we recorded a net tax expense of zero and $2 thousand, respectively, on the consolidated statements of operations for these subsidiaries.

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss)

 

During the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, we had sales or dispositions of investments resulting in ($9.4) million and ($10) thousand of net realized gain (loss) on investments, respectively. During the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, we had sales or dispositions of investments resulting in ($8.7) million and $2.5 million of net realized gain (loss) on investments, respectively. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, $10.3 million of the realized losses were attributable to the realization of the previously recorded unrealized loss on our investment in Worth. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, $2.3 million of the net realized gains were attributable to our investment in Rockdale.

 

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, we recognized net losses on extinguishment of debt of $0.3 million and $3.1 million, respectively, which were due to our $109.0 million repayment of the 2023 Notes on February 18, 2021 and repayment of the $28.1 million of SBA debentures on March 1, 2021 and $30.0 million of SBA debentures on September 1, 2021.

 

We may enter into foreign currency forward contracts to reduce our exposure to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. During the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, we had $20 thousand and ($15) thousand of net realized gain (loss) on foreign currency forward contracts, respectively. During the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, we had ($0.1) million and $3 thousand of net realized gain (loss) on foreign currency forward contracts, respectively. During the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, we had ($0.9) million and $3 thousand of net realized gain (loss) on foreign currency and other transactions, respectively. During the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, we had ($0.9) million and ($13) thousand of net realized gain (loss) on foreign currency and other transactions, respectively.

 

Net Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss)

 

For the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, our investments had $10.1 million and $10.5 million of net change in unrealized gain (loss), respectively. The net change in unrealized gain (loss) includes both unrealized gain on investments in our portfolio with mark-to-market gains during the periods and unrealized loss on investments in our portfolio with mark-to-market losses during the periods.

 

During the three months ended September 30, 2021, portfolio valuations remained relatively stable and the net change in unrealized gain (loss) was primarily comprised of the reversal of previously recognized unrealized losses on our investment in Worth as the loss on this investment was realized this period. The fair value of our portfolio investments may be further negatively impacted after September 30, 2021 by circumstances and events that are not yet known. We estimate that during the three months ended September 30, 2020, we recorded net unrealized gains of $6.3 million attributable to broad market movements and tightening of credit spreads, of which $2.0 million was attributable to our investment in the SLF, and $4.2 million in unrealized gains attributable to specific credit or fundamental performance of certain underlying portfolio companies.

 

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For the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, our investments had $20.0 million and ($35.6) million of net change in unrealized gain (loss), respectively. Excluding the $10.3 million reversal of previously recognized unrealized losses on our investment in Worth as the loss on this investment was realized this period, we estimate approximately $6.7 million of the net unrealized gain on investments during the nine months ended September 30, 2021 was attributable to broad market movements and tightening of credit spreads in the loan markets. Approximately $4.7 million of these net unrealized gains were attributable to investments held in the portfolio directly, while approximately $2.0 million of these gains were attributable to our investment in SLF. Additionally, $3.0 million in net unrealized gain on investments was attributable to portfolio companies that have underlying credit or fundamental performance concerns resulting in a risk rating of Grade 3, 4 or 5 on our investment performance risk rating scale.

 

We estimate that during the nine months ended September 30, 2020, we recorded net unrealized losses of ($9.7) million attributable to broad market movements and widening of credit spreads, of which ($4.9) million was attributable to our investment in the SLF. The SLF’s underlying investments are loans to middle-market borrowers that are generally larger than the rest of our portfolio, which is focused on lower middle-market companies. These upper middle-market loans held within the SLF experienced higher volatility in valuation than the rest of the portfolio. Additionally, we estimate approximately ($17.7) million of the net unrealized losses were attributable to specific credit or fundamental performance of the underlying portfolio companies, a significant portion of which is as a result of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on individual credit performance. We also recorded ($8.2) million of net change in unrealized (loss) as a result of the reversal of previously recorded unrealized gains associated with the collection of proceeds from Rockdale.

 

For the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, our foreign currency forward contracts had $0.5 million and ($0.1) million of net change in unrealized gain (loss), respectively. For the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, our foreign currency borrowings and cash denominated in foreign currencies had $0.9 million and ($0.9) million of net change in unrealized gain (loss), respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, our foreign currency forward contracts had $1.0 million and $19 thousand of net change in unrealized gain (loss), respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, our foreign currency borrowings and cash denominated in foreign currencies had $0.7 million and $0.5 million of net change in unrealized gain (loss), respectively.

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

For the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, the net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations was $7.2 million and $15.2 million, respectively. Based on the weighted average shares of common stock outstanding for the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, our per share net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations was $0.34 and $0.71, respectively.

 

For the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, the net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations was $25.6 million and ($7.4) million, respectively. Based on the weighted average shares of common stock outstanding for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, our per share net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations was $1.20 and ($0.36), respectively. The $33.0 million increase during the nine months ended September 30, 2021 as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2020, is primarily the result of net unrealized mark-to-market gains on investments in the portfolio during the nine months ended September 30, 2021, as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2020, where investments in the portfolio experienced significant net unrealized mark to mark-to-market losses, primarily as a result of market volatility and deterioration of fundamental performance on certain portfolio companies related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

As of September 30, 2021, we had $7.0 million in cash, $8.0 million in cash at MRCC SBIC, $144.4 million of total debt outstanding on our revolving credit facility, $130.0 million in 2026 Notes and $56.9 million in outstanding SBA debentures. We had $110.6 million available for additional borrowings on our revolving credit facility, subject to borrowing base availability. See “Borrowings” below for additional information.

 

In accordance with the 1940 Act, we are permitted to borrow amounts such that our asset coverage ratio, as defined in the 1940 Act, is at least 150% after such borrowing. As of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, our asset coverage ratio based on aggregate borrowings outstanding was 190% and 200%, respectively.

 

Cash Flows

 

For the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, we experienced a net increase (decrease) in cash and restricted cash of ($16.4) million and ($6.1) million, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, operating activities provided $19.6 million and $86.6 million, respectively, primarily as a result of principal repayments on and sales of portfolio investments, partially offset by purchases of portfolio investments. During the nine months ended September 30, 2021, we used $36.0 million in financing activities, primarily as a result of repayments on our 2023 Notes and SBA debentures and distributions to stockholders, partially offset by net proceeds from our 2026 Notes (net of deferred financing cost payments) and net borrowings on our revolving credit facility. During the nine months ended September 30, 2020, we used $92.7 million in financing activities, primarily as a result of net repayments on our revolving credit facility and distributions to stockholders, partially offset by proceeds from shares issued under the at-the-market (“ATM”) securities offering program.

 

Capital Resources

 

As a BDC, we distribute substantially all of our net income to our stockholders and have an ongoing need to raise additional capital for investment purposes. We intend to generate additional cash primarily from future offerings of securities, future borrowings and cash flows from operations, including income earned from investments in our portfolio companies. On both a short-term and long-term basis, our primary use of funds will be to invest in portfolio companies and make cash distributions to our stockholders. We may also use available funds to repay outstanding borrowings.

 

As a BDC, we are generally not permitted to issue and sell our common stock at a price below net asset value (“NAV”) per share. We may, however, sell our common stock, or warrants, options or rights to acquire our common stock, at a price below the then-current NAV per share of our common stock if our board of directors (“Board”), including our independent directors, determines that such sale is in the best interests of us and our stockholders, and if our stockholders have approved such sales. On June 16, 2021, our stockholders voted to allow us to sell or otherwise issue common stock at a price below NAV per share for a period of one year, subject to certain limitations. As of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, we had 21,543,540 and 21,303,540 shares outstanding, respectively.

 

On June 24, 2015, our stockholders approved a proposal to authorize us to issue warrants, options or rights to subscribe to, convert to, or purchase our common stock in one or more offerings. This is a standing authorization and does not require annual re-approval by our stockholders.

 

Stock Issuances: On May 12, 2017, we entered into at-the-market (“ATM”) equity distribution agreements with each of JMP Securities LLC (“JMP”) and FBR Capital Markets & Co. (“FBR”) (the “ATM Program”) through which we can sell, by means of ATM offerings, from time to time, up to $50.0 million of our common stock. On May 8, 2020, we entered into an amendment to the ATM Program to extend its term. All other material terms of the ATM Program remain unchanged. During the nine months ended September 30, 2021, we sold 240,000 shares at an average price of $11.43 per share for gross proceeds of $2.7 million under the ATM program. Aggregate underwriter’s discounts and commissions were $41 thousand and offering costs were $12 thousand, resulting in net proceeds of approximately $2.7 million. During the nine months ended September 30, 2020, we sold 858,976 shares at an average price of $7.78 per share for gross proceeds of $6.7 million under the ATM program. Aggregate underwriter’s discounts and commissions were $0.1 million and offering costs were $0.1 million, resulting in net proceeds of approximately $6.5 million.

 

Borrowings

 

Revolving Credit Facility: We have a $255.0 million revolving credit facility with ING Capital LLC, as agent. The revolving credit facility has an accordion feature which permits us, under certain circumstances to increase the size of the facility up to $400.0 million (subject to maintaining 150% asset coverage, as defined by the 1940 Act). The revolving credit facility is secured by a lien on all of our assets, including cash on hand, but excluding the assets of our wholly-owned subsidiary, MRCC SBIC. We may make draws under the revolving credit facility to make or purchase additional investments through March 1, 2023 and for general working capital purposes until March 1, 2024, the maturity date of the revolving credit facility.

 

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Our ability to borrow under the revolving credit facility is subject to availability under the borrowing base, which permits us to borrow up to 72.5% of the fair market value of our portfolio company investments depending on the type of investment we hold and whether the investment is quoted. Our ability to borrow is also subject to certain concentration limits, and continued compliance with the representations, warranties and covenants given by us under the facility. The revolving credit facility contains certain financial and restrictive covenants, including, but not limited to, our maintenance of: (1) minimum consolidated total net assets at least equal to $150.0 million plus 65% of the net proceeds to us from sales of our equity securities after March 1, 2019; (2) a ratio of total assets (less total liabilities other than indebtedness) to total indebtedness of not less than 1.5 to 1; and (3) a senior debt coverage ratio of at least 2 to 1. The revolving credit facility also requires us to undertake customary indemnification obligations with respect to ING Capital LLC and other members of the lending group and to reimburse the lenders for expenses associated with entering into the credit facility. The revolving credit facility also has customary provisions regarding events of default, including events of default for nonpayment, change in control transactions at both Monroe Capital Corporation and MC Advisors, failure to comply with financial and negative covenants, and failure to maintain our relationship with MC Advisors. If we incur an event of default under the revolving credit facility and fail to remedy such default under any applicable grace period, if any, then the entire revolving credit facility could become immediately due and payable, which would materially and adversely affect our liquidity, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

 

Our revolving credit facility also imposes certain conditions that may limit the amount of our distributions to stockholders. Distributions payable in our common stock under the DRIP are not limited by the revolving credit facility. Distributions in cash or property other than common stock are generally limited to 115% of the amount of distributions required to maintain our status as a RIC.

 

As of September 30, 2021, we had U.S. dollar borrowings of $139.8 million and non-U.S. dollar borrowings denominated in Great Britain pounds of £3.4 million ($4.6 million in U.S. dollars) under the revolving credit facility. As of December 31, 2020, we had U.S. dollar borrowings of $104.6 million and non-U.S. dollar borrowings denominated in Great Britain pounds of £16.1 million ($22.0 million in U.S. dollars) under the revolving credit facility. The borrowings denominated in Great Britain pounds may be positively or negatively affected by movements in the rate of exchange between the U.S. dollar and the Great Britain pound. These movements are beyond our control and cannot be predicted. The borrowings denominated in Great Britain pounds are translated into U.S. dollars based on the spot rate at each balance sheet date. The impact resulting from changes in foreign currency borrowings is included in net change in unrealized gain (loss) on foreign currency and other transactions on our consolidated statements of operations and totaled $1.0 million and $0.7 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, and ($0.8) million and $0.5 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 respectively. During both the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, we repaid borrowings denominated in Great Britain pounds of £12.7 million. As a result of this repayment, we recognized a realized gain (loss) on foreign currency and other transactions on our consolidated statements of operations of ($0.9) million for both the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021. There were no repayments of foreign currency borrowings for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020.

 

 Borrowings under the revolving credit facility bear interest, at our election, at an annual rate of LIBOR (one-month, three-month or six-month at our discretion based on the term of the borrowing) plus 2.625% or at a daily rate equal to 1.625% per annum plus the greater of the prime interest rate, the federal funds rate plus 0.5% or LIBOR plus 1.0%, with a LIBOR floor of 0.5%. In addition to the stated interest rate on borrowings under the revolving credit facility, we are required to pay a commitment fee and certain conditional fees based on usage of the expanded borrowing base and usage of the asset coverage ratio flexibility. A commitment fee of 0.5% per annum on any unused portion of the revolving credit facility if the unused portion of the facility is less than 35% of the then available maximum borrowing or a commitment fee of 1.0% per annum on any unused portion of the revolving credit facility if the unused portion of the facility is greater than or equal to 35% of the then available maximum borrowing. As of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the outstanding borrowings were accruing at a weighted average interest rate of 3.3% and 3.2%, respectively.

 

2023 Notes: On February 18, 2021, we redeemed $109.0 million in aggregate principal amount of the 2023 Notes. The redemption was accounted for as a debt extinguishment in accordance with ASC Subtopic 470-50, Debt – Modifications and Extinguishment (“ASC 470-50”), which resulted in a realized loss of $2.3 million (primarily comprised of the unamortized deferred financing costs at the time of the redemption) and was recorded in net gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt on our consolidated statements of operations. The 2023 Notes were delisted from the Nasdaq Global Select Market, in conjunction with the redemption.

 

2026 Notes: On January 25, 2021, we closed a private offering of $130.0 million in aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes (the “2026 Notes”). Aggregate underwriting commissions were $3.3 million and other issuance costs were $0.7 million, resulting in proceeds of approximately $126.0 million. The 2026 Notes mature on February 15, 2026 and may be redeemed in whole or in part at any time or from time to time at our option at par plus a “make-whole” premium, if applicable. The 2026 Notes bear interest at an annual rate of 4.75% payable semi-annually on February 15 and August 15 of each year, commencing on August 15, 2021. The 2026 Notes are general, unsecured obligations and rank equal in right of payment with all of our existing and future unsecured indebtedness.

 

SBA Debentures: On February 28, 2014, our wholly-owned subsidiary, MRCC SBIC, received a license from the SBA to operate as a SBIC under Section 301(c) of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, as amended. MRCC SBIC commenced operations on September 16, 2013.

 

The SBIC license allows MRCC SBIC to obtain leverage by issuing SBA debentures, subject to the issuance of a leverage commitment by the SBA and other customary procedures. SBA debentures are non-recourse, interest only debentures with interest payable semi-annually and have a ten-year maturity. The principal amount of SBA debentures is not required to be paid prior to maturity but may be prepaid at any time without penalty. The interest rate of SBA debentures is fixed on a semi-annual basis (pooling date) at a market-driven spread over U.S. Treasury Notes with 10-year maturities. The SBA, as a creditor, has a superior claim to MRCC SBIC’s assets over our stockholders in the event we liquidate MRCC SBIC, or the SBA exercises its remedies upon an event of default.

 

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On March 1, 2021, we repaid $28.1 million in aggregate principal amount of the SBA debentures. The repayment was accounted for as a debt extinguishment in accordance with ASC 470-50 which resulted in a realized loss of $0.5 million (primarily comprised of the unamortized deferred financing costs at the time of the repayment) recorded in net gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt on our consolidated statements of operations. On September 1, 2021, we repaid an additional $30.0 million in aggregate principal amount of the SBA debentures. The repayment was accounted for as a debt extinguishment in accordance with ASC 470-50 which resulted in a realized loss of $0.3 million (primarily comprised of the unamortized deferred financing costs at the time of the repayment) recorded in net gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt on our consolidated statements of operations. As of September 30, 2021, MRCC SBIC had $8.0 million in cash and $93.3 million in investments at fair value. As of December 31, 2020, MRCC SBIC had $25.7 million in cash and $131.2 million in investments at fair value.

 

As of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, MRCC SBIC had $57.6 million in leverageable capital and the following SBA-guaranteed debentures outstanding:

 

Maturity Date  Interest Rate   September 30, 2021   December 31, 2020 
September 2024   3.4%  $2,920   $12,920 
March 2025   3.3%   14,800    14,800 
March 2025   2.9%   7,080    7,080 
September 2025   3.6%       5,200 
March 2027   3.5%       20,000 
September 2027   3.2%   32,100    32,100 
March 2028   3.9%       18,520 
September 2028   4.2%       4,380 
Total       $56,900   $115,000 

 

We were granted exemptive relief from the SEC for permission to exclude the debt of MRCC SBIC guaranteed by the SBA from the asset coverage test under the 1940 Act. The receipt of this exemption for this SBA debt increases flexibility under the asset coverage test.

 

Distributions

 

Our Board will determine the timing and amount, if any, of our distributions. We intend to pay distributions on a quarterly basis. In order to avoid corporate-level tax on the income we distribute as a RIC, we must distribute to our stockholders at least 90% of our ordinary income and realized net short-term capital gains in excess of realized net long-term capital losses, if any, on an annual basis out of the assets legally available for such distributions. In addition, we also intend to distribute any realized net capital gains (i.e., realized net long-term capital gains in excess of realized net short-term capital losses) at least annually out of the assets legally available for such distributions. Distributions to stockholders for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, totaled $5.4 million ($0.25 per share) and $16.1 million ($0.75 per share), respectively. Distributions to stockholders for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, totaled $5.3 million ($0.25 per share) and $17.7 million ($0.85 per share), respectively. The tax character of such distributions is determined at the end of the fiscal year. However, if the character of such distributions were determined as of September 30, 2021 and 2020, no portion of these distributions would have been characterized as a tax return of capital to stockholders.

 

In October 2012, we adopted an “opt out” dividend reinvestment plan (“DRIP”) for our common stockholders. When we declare a distribution, our stockholders’ cash distributions will automatically be reinvested in additional shares of our common stock unless a stockholder specifically “opts out” of our DRIP. If a stockholder opts out, that stockholder will receive cash distributions. Although distributions paid in the form of additional shares of our common stock will generally be subject to U.S. federal, state and local taxes in the same manner as cash distributions, stockholders participating in our DRIP will not receive any corresponding cash distributions with which to pay any such applicable taxes.

 

MRCC Senior Loan Fund I, LLC

 

We co-invest with LSW in senior secured loans through SLF, an unconsolidated Delaware LLC. SLF is capitalized as underlying investment transactions are completed, taking into account available debt and equity commitments available for funding these investments. All portfolio and investment decisions in respect to SLF must be approved by the SLF investment committee, consisting of one representative of each of us and LSW. SLF may cease making new investments upon notification of either member but operations will continue until all investments have been sold or paid-off in the normal course of business. Investments held by SLF are measured at fair value using the same valuation methodologies as described below. Our investment is illiquid in nature as SLF does not allow for withdrawal from the LLC or the sale of a member’s interest unless approved by the board members of SLF. The full withdrawal of a member would result in an orderly wind-down of SLF.

 

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SLF’s profits and losses are allocated to us and LSW in accordance with the respective ownership interests. As of both September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, we and LSW each owned 50.0% of the LLC equity interests of SLF. As of both September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, SLF had $100.0 million in equity commitments from its members (in the aggregate), of which $84.3 million was funded.

 

As of both September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, we have committed to fund $50.0 million of LLC equity interest subscriptions to SLF. As of both September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, $42.2 million of our LLC equity interest subscriptions to SLF had been called and contributed, net of return of capital distributions subject to recall.

 

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, we received $1.0 million and $3.3 million of dividend income from our LLC equity interest in SLF, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, we received $1.1 million and $3.2 million of dividend income from our LLC equity interest in SLF, respectively.

 

SLF has a senior secured revolving credit facility (as amended, the “SLF Credit Facility”) with Capital One, N.A., through its wholly-owned subsidiary MRCC Senior Loan Fund I Financing SPV, LLC (“SLF SPV”), which as of September 30, 2021, allowed SLF SPV to borrow up to $170.0 million at any one time, subject to leverage and borrowing base restrictions. Borrowings under the SLF Credit Facility bear interest at an annual rate of LIBOR (three-month) plus 2.25%. The maturity date on the SLF Credit Facility is March 22, 2023.

 

SLF does not pay any fees to MC Advisors or its affiliates; however, SLF has entered into an administration agreement with Monroe Capital Management Advisors, LLC (“MC Management”), pursuant to which certain loan servicing and administrative functions are delegated to MC Management. SLF may reimburse MC Management for its allocable share of overhead and other expenses incurred by MC Management. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, SLF incurred $0.1 million and $0.2 million of allocable expenses, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, SLF incurred $0.1 million and $0.2 million, respectively, of allocable expenses. There are no agreements or understandings by which we guarantee any SLF obligations.

 

As of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, SLF had total assets at fair value of $196.6 million and $209.7 million, respectively. As of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, SLF had one portfolio company investment on non-accrual status with a fair value of $1.1 million and $1.0 million, respectively. The portfolio companies in SLF are in industries and geographies similar to those in which we may invest directly. Additionally, as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, SLF had $0.4 million and $0.8 million, respectively, in outstanding commitments to fund investments under undrawn revolvers and delayed draw commitments.

 

Below is a summary of SLF’s portfolio, followed by a listing of the individual investments in SLF’s portfolio as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020:

 

   As of 
   September 30, 2021   December 31, 2020 
Senior secured loans (1)   196,230    214,389 
Weighted average current interest rate on senior secured loans (2)   5.8%   5.8%
Number of borrowers in SLF   54    57 
Largest portfolio company investment (1)   6,737    6,790 
Total of five largest portfolio company investments (1)   28,118    27,064 

 

 

(1) Represents outstanding principal amount, excluding unfunded commitments. Principal amounts in thousands.
(2) Computed as the (a) annual stated interest rate on accruing senior secured loans divided by (b) total senior secured loans at outstanding principal amount.

 

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS 

(unaudited) 

September 30, 2021 

(in thousands)

 

Portfolio Company (a)  Spread Above
Index (b)
   Interest Rate (b)   Maturity   Principal   Fair Value 
Non-Controlled/Non-Affiliate Company Investments                         
Senior Secured Loans                         
Aerospace & Defense                         
Bromford Industries Limited (c)   L+5.25%    6.25%   11/5/2025   2,751   $2,695 
Bromford Industries Limited (c)   L+5.25%    6.25%   11/5/2025    1,834    1,796 
Trident Maritime SH, Inc.   L+5.50%    6.50%   2/26/2027    2,473    2,483 
Trident Maritime SH, Inc. (Revolver) (d)   L+5.50%    6.50%   2/26/2027    265    37 
                   7,323    7,011 
Automotive                         
Truck-Lite Co., LLC   L+6.25%    7.25%   12/14/2026    1,713    1,723 
Truck-Lite Co., LLC   L+6.25%    7.25%   12/14/2026    254    255 
Wheel Pros, Inc.   L+4.50%    5.25%   5/11/2028    1,957    1,957 
                   3,924    3,935 
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate                         
Avison Young (USA) Inc. (c)   L+6.00%    6.13%   1/30/2026    4,862    4,814 
Harbour Benefit Holdings, Inc.   L+5.25%    6.25%   12/13/2024    4,617    4,557 
Harbour Benefit Holdings, Inc.   L+5.25%    6.25%   12/13/2024    103    101 
Lightbox Intermediate, L.P.   L+5.00%    5.13%   5/11/2026    4,888    4,863 
Minotaur Acquisition, Inc.(g)   L+4.75%    4.83%   3/27/2026    5,925    5,903 
                   20,395    20,238 
Beverage, Food & Tobacco                         
CBC Restaurant Corp. (f)   n/a    5.00% PIK(e)    12/30/2022    1,116    1,054 
SW Ingredients Holdings, LLC   L+4.75%    5.75%   7/3/2025    3,628    3,628 
                   4,744    4,682 
Capital Equipment                         
Analogic Corporation   L+5.25%    6.25%   6/24/2024    4,764    4,582 
                   4,764    4,582 
Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber                         
Polymer Solutions Group   L+7.00%    8.00%   1/3/2023    1,187    1,172 
                   1,187    1,172 
Construction & Building                         
The Cook & Boardman Group LLC   L+5.75%    6.75%   10/20/2025    2,918    2,891 
                   2,918    2,891 
Consumer Goods: Durable                         
International Textile Group, Inc.   L+5.00%    5.13%   5/1/2024    1,723    1,664 
                   1,723    1,664 
Consumer Goods: Non-Durable                         
PH Beauty Holdings III, INC   L+5.00%    5.12%   9/26/2025    2,424    2,385 
                   2,424    2,385 
Containers, Packaging & Glass                         
Liqui-Box Holdings, Inc.   L+4.50%    5.50%   2/26/2027    4,279    4,058 
Polychem Acquisition, LLC   L+5.00%    5.50%   3/17/2025    2,925    2,925 
Port Townsend Holdings Company, Inc. and Crown Corrugated Company   L+6.75%    5.75% Cash/
2.00% PIK
    4/3/2024    4,751    4,300 
PVHC Holding Corp   L+4.75%    5.75%   8/5/2024    3,225    2,983 
                   15,180    14,266 
Energy: Oil & Gas                         
Drilling Info Holdings, Inc.   L+4.25%    4.33%   7/30/2025    4,528    4,471 
Offen, Inc.   L+5.00%    5.08%   6/22/2026    2,394    2,394 
Offen, Inc.   L+5.00%    5.08%   6/22/2026    878    878 
                   7,800    7,743 

 

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS - (continued)

(unaudited) 

September 30, 2021 

(in thousands)

 

Portfolio Company (a)  Spread Above
Index (b)
   Interest Rate (b)   Maturity   Principal   Fair Value 
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals                         
Cano Health, LLC (g)   L+4.50%    5.25%   11/23/2027   2,000   $2,004 
LSCS Holdings, Inc.   L+4.25%    4.42%   3/17/2025    2,281    2,259 
LSCS Holdings, Inc.   L+4.25%    4.42%   3/17/2025    589    583 
Radiology Partners, Inc.   L+4.25%    4.33%   7/9/2025    4,760    4,762 
Team RMS, LLC (g)   L+5.00%    6.00%   12/17/2027    3,000    3,000 
                   12,630    12,608 
High Tech Industries                         
Corel Inc. (c)   L+5.00%    5.12%   7/2/2026    3,825    3,842 
LW Buyer, LLC   L+5.00%    5.08%   12/30/2024    4,888    4,863 
TGG TS Acquisition Company   L+6.50%    6.58%   12/12/2025    3,496    3,508 
                   12,209    12,213 
Hotels, Gaming & Leisure                         
Excel Fitness Holdings, Inc.   L+5.25%    6.25%   10/7/2025    4,176    4,134 
North Haven Spartan US Holdco, LLC   L+5.00%    6.00%   6/6/2025    2,303    2,003 
Tait LLC   L+5.00%    5.14%   3/28/2025    4,136    3,732 
Tait LLC (Revolver)   P+4.00%    7.25%   3/28/2025    769    725 
                   11,384    10,594 
Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing                         
Cadent, LLC   L+5.00%    6.00%   9/11/2023    4,339    4,328 
Cadent, LLC (Revolver) (d)   L+5.00%    6.00%   9/11/2023    167     
Digital Room Holdings, Inc.   L+5.00%    5.08%   5/21/2026    4,329    4,303 
Monotype Imaging Holdings Inc.   L+5.50%    6.50%   10/9/2026    4,813    4,817 
                   13,648    13,448 
Media: Diversified & Production                         
Research Now Group, Inc. and Survey Sampling International, LLC   L+5.50%    6.50%   12/20/2024    6,737    6,675 
STATS Intermediate Holdings, LLC   L+5.25%    5.37%   7/10/2026    4,913    4,909 
The Octave Music Group, Inc.   L+6.00%    6.25% Cash/
0.75% PIK
    5/29/2025    4,440    4,418 
                   16,090    16,002 
Services: Business                         
AQ Carver Buyer, Inc.   L+5.00%    6.00%   9/23/2025    4,900    4,912 
CHA Holdings, Inc   L+4.50%    5.50%   4/10/2025    1,985    1,983 
CHA Holdings, Inc   L+4.50%    5.50%   4/10/2025    419    418 
Eliassen Group LLC   L+4.25%    4.33%   11/5/2024    3,006    2,987 
Engage2Excel, Inc.   L+7.25%    7.00% Cash/
1.25% PIK
    3/7/2023    4,319    4,330 
Engage2Excel, Inc.   L+7.25%    7.00% Cash/
1.25% PIK
    3/7/2023    779    781 
Engage2Excel, Inc. (Revolver) (d)   L+7.25%    7.00% Cash/
1.25% PIK
    3/7/2023    553    539 
Legility, LLC   L+6.00%    7.00%   12/17/2025    4,800    4,747 
Orbit Purchaser LLC   L+4.50%    5.50%   10/21/2024    2,438    2,431 
Orbit Purchaser LLC   L+4.50%    5.50%   10/21/2024    1,882    1,878 
Orbit Purchaser LLC   L+4.50%    5.50%   10/21/2024    550    549 
Output Services Group, Inc.   L+4.50%    5.50%   3/27/2024    4,827    4,167 
SIRVA Worldwide Inc.   L+5.50%    5.58%   8/4/2025    1,863    1,761 
Teneo Holdings LLC   L+5.25%    6.25%   7/11/2025    4,900    4,889 
The Kleinfelder Group, Inc.   L+5.25%    6.25%   11/29/2024    2,393    2,393 
                   39,614    38,765 
Telecommunications                         
Intermedia Holdings, Inc.   L+6.00%    7.00%   7/21/2025    1,783    1,784 
Mavenir Systems, Inc.   L+4.75%    5.25%   8/18/2028    1,667    1,673 
Sandvine Corporation (g)   L+4.50%    4.58%   11/3/2025    2,000    1,999 
                   5,450    5,456 
Utilities: Oil & Gas                         
NGS US Finco, LLC   L+4.25%    5.25%   10/1/2025    1,699    1,648 
NGS US Finco, LLC   L+5.25%    6.25%   10/1/2025    248    244 
                   1,947    1,892 
Wholesale                         
BMC Acquisition, Inc.   L+5.25%    6.25%   12/30/2024    4,486    4,475 
HALO Buyer, Inc.   L+4.50%    5.50%   6/30/2025    4,837    4,542 
PT Intermediate Holdings III, LLC   L+5.50%    6.50%   10/15/2025    1,965    1,970 
                   11,288    10,987 
                          
TOTAL INVESTMENTS                      $192,534 

 

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(a) All investments are U.S. companies unless otherwise noted.
(b) The majority of investments bear interest at a rate that may be determined by reference to the London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR" or "L") or Prime Rate (“Prime” or “P”) which reset daily, monthly, quarterly or semiannually. We have provided the spread over LIBOR or Prime and the current contractual rate of interest in effect at September 30, 2021. Certain investments are subject to a LIBOR or Prime interest rate floor.
(c) This is an international company.
(d) All or a portion of this commitment was unfunded as of September 30, 2021. As such, interest is earned only on the funded portion of this commitment. Principal reflects the commitment outstanding.
(e) This position was on non-accrual status as of September 30, 2021, meaning that we have ceased accruing interest income on the position.
(f) A portion of this loan (principal of $115) is held at the SLF, not at the SLF SPV, and is therefore not collateral to the SLF Credit Facility.
(g) Investment position or portion thereof unsettled at September 30, 2021.

 

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MRCC SENIOR LOAN FUND I, LLC

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS 

December 31, 2020 

(in thousands)

 

Portfolio Company (a)    

Spread Above

Index (b)

    Interest Rate (b)     Maturity     Principal     Fair Value  
Non-Controlled/Non-Affiliate Company Investments                                        
Senior Secured Loans                                        
Aerospace & Defense                                        
Bromford Industries Limited (c)     L+5.25 %     6.25 %     11/5/2025       2,772     $ 2,685  
Bromford Industries Limited (c)     L+5.25 %     6.25 %     11/5/2025       1,848       1,790  
Trident Maritime SH, Inc.     L+4.75 %     5.75 %     6/4/2024       4,401       4,363  
Trident Maritime SH, Inc. (Revolver) (d)     L+4.75 %     5.75 %     6/4/2024       340        
                              9,361       8,838  
Automotive                                        
Truck-Lite Co., LLC     L+6.25 %     7.25 %     12/14/2026       1,726       1,716  
Truck-Lite Co., LLC     L+6.25 %     7.25 %     12/14/2026       256       254  
Wheel Pros, Inc.     L+5.25 %     6.25 %     11/10/2027       3,000       2,961  
                              4,982       4,931  
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate                                        
Avison Young (USA), Inc. (c)     L+5.00 %     5.25 %     1/30/2026       4,900       4,659  
Harbour Benefit Holdings, Inc. (fka Zenith Merger Sub, Inc.)     L+5.25 %     6.25 %     12/13/2024       4,653       4,585  
Harbour Benefit Holdings, Inc. (fka Zenith Merger Sub, Inc.) (Delayed Draw) (d)     L+5.25 %     6.25 %     12/13/2024       264       102  
Lightbox Intermediate, L.P.     L+5.00 %     5.15 %     5/11/2026       4,925       4,777  
Minotaur Acquisition, Inc.     L+5.00 %     5.15 %     3/27/2026       2,947       2,900  
                              17,689       17,023  
Beverage, Food & Tobacco                                        
CBC Restaurant Corp.     n/a       5.00% PIK (e)      4/28/2022       1,117       1,031  
SW Ingredients Holdings, LLC     L+4.00 %     5.00 %     7/3/2025       3,656       3,647  
                              4,773       4,678  
Capital Equipment                                        
Analogic Corporation     L+5.25 %     6.25 %     6/24/2024       4,800       4,800  
                              4,800       4,800  
Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber                                        
Polymer Solutions Group     L+7.00 %     8.00 %     6/30/2021       1,216       1,189  
                              1,216       1,189  
Construction & Building                                        
ISC Purchaser, LLC     L+4.00 %     5.00 %     7/11/2025       4,937       4,896  
The Cook & Boardman Group, LLC     L+5.75 %     6.75 %     10/20/2025       2,940       2,811  
                              7,877       7,707  
Consumer Goods: Durable                                        
International Textile Group, Inc.     L+5.00 %     5.37 %     5/1/2024       1,758       1,597  
                              1,758       1,597  
Consumer Goods: Non-Durable                                        
PH Beauty Holdings III, Inc.     L+5.00 %     5.23 %     9/26/2025       2,442       2,149  
                              2,442       2,149  
Containers, Packaging & Glass                                        
Liqui-Box Holdings, Inc.     L+4.50 %     5.50 %     2/26/2027       4,312       3,848  
Polychem Acquisition, LLC     L+5.00 %     5.15 %     3/17/2025       2,948       2,948  
Port Townsend Holdings Company, Inc.     L+6.75 %     5.75% Cash/
2.00% PIK
      4/3/2024       4,683       4,263  
PVHC Holding Corp.     L+4.75 %     5.75 %     8/5/2024       3,250       2,844  
                              15,193       13,903  
Energy: Oil & Gas                                        
Drilling Info Holdings, Inc.     L+4.25 %     4.40 %     7/30/2025       4,563       4,429  
Offen, Inc.     L+5.00 %     5.15 %     6/22/2026       2,412       2,343  
Offen, Inc.     L+5.00 %     5.15 %     6/22/2026       885       860  
                              7,860       7,632  
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals                                        
LSCS Holdings, Inc.     L+4.25 %     4.51 %     3/17/2025       2,299       2,253  
LSCS Holdings, Inc.     L+4.25 %     4.51 %     3/17/2025       593       582  
Radiology Partners, Inc.     L+4.25 %     4.40 %     7/9/2025       4,760       4,692  
                              7,652       7,527  
High Tech Industries                                        
AQA Acquisition Holding, Inc.     L+4.25 %     5.25 %     5/24/2023       3,257       3,257  
Corel, Inc. (c)      L+5.00 %     5.23 %     7/2/2026       3,900       3,844  
LW Buyer, LLC     L+5.00 %     5.15 %     12/30/2024       4,925       4,900  
TGG TS Acquisition Company     L+6.50 %     6.65 %     12/12/2025       3,753       3,720  
                              15,835       15,721  
Hotels, Gaming & Leisure                                        
Excel Fitness Holdings, Inc.     L+5.25 %     6.25 %     10/7/2025       4,207       3,878  
North Haven Spartan US Holdco, LLC     L+5.00 %     6.00 %     6/6/2025       2,321       1,979  
Tait, LLC     L+5.00 %     5.23 %     3/28/2025       4,167       3,669  
Tait, LLC (Revolver)     P+4.00 %     7.25 %     3/28/2025       769       711  
                              11,464       10,237  
Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing                                        
Cadent, LLC     L+5.50 %     6.50 %     9/11/2023       4,728       4,622  
Cadent, LLC (Revolver) (d)     L+5.50 %     6.50 %     9/11/2023       167        
Digital Room Holdings, Inc.     L+5.00 %     5.27 %     5/21/2026       4,362       4,133  
Monotype Imaging Holdings, Inc.     L+5.50 %     6.50 %     10/9/2026       4,906       4,653  
                              14,163       13,408  
Media: Diversified & Production                                        
Research Now Group, Inc. and Survey Sampling International, LLC     L+5.50 %     6.50 %     12/20/2024       6,790       6,708  
Stats Intermediate Holding, LLC     L+5.25 %     5.47 %     7/10/2026       4,950       4,909  
The Octave Music Group, Inc.     L+6.00 %     6.25% Cash/
0.75% PIK
      5/29/2025       4,871       4,335  
                              16,611       15,952  

 

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS - (continued) 

December 31, 2020 

(in thousands)

 

Portfolio Company (a)    

Spread Above

Index (b)

    Interest Rate (b)     Maturity     Principal     Fair Value  
Services: Business                                        
AQ Carver Buyer, Inc.     L+5.00 %     6.00 %     9/23/2025       4,937     $ 4,888  
CHA Holdings, Inc.     L+4.50 %     5.50 %     4/10/2025       2,002       1,872  
CHA Holdings, Inc.     L+4.50 %     5.50 %     4/10/2025       422       395  
Eliassen Group, LLC     L+4.25 %     4.40 %     11/5/2024       3,017       2,922  
Engage2Excel, Inc.     L+8.00 %     7.00% Cash/
2.00% PIK
      3/7/2023       4,299       4,178  
Engage2Excel, Inc.     L+8.00 %     7.00% Cash/
2.00% PIK
      3/7/2023       776       754  
Engage2Excel, Inc. (Revolver) (d)     L+8.00 %     7.00% Cash/
2.00% PIK
      3/7/2023       548       364  
GI Revelation Acquisition, LLC     L+5.00 %     5.15 %     4/16/2025       1,365       1,344  
Legility, LLC     L+6.00 %     7.00 %     12/17/2025       4,906       4,735  
Orbit Purchaser, LLC     L+4.50 %     5.50 %     10/21/2024       2,456       2,407  
Orbit Purchaser, LLC     L+4.50 %     5.50 %     10/21/2024       1,897       1,859  
Orbit Purchaser, LLC     L+4.50 %     5.50 %     10/21/2024       555       544  
Output Services Group, Inc.     L+4.50 %     5.50 %     3/27/2024       4,865       3,648  
SIRVA Worldwide, Inc.     L+5.50 %     5.65 %     8/4/2025       1,900       1,741  
Teneo Holdings, LLC     L+5.25 %     6.25 %     7/11/2025       4,938       4,903  
The Kleinfelder Group, Inc.     L+5.25 %     6.25 %     11/29/2024       2,450       2,450  
                              41,333       39,004  
Services: Consumer                                        
Cambium Learning Group, Inc.     L+4.50 %     4.75 %     12/18/2025       4,900       4,883  
LegalZoom.com, Inc.     L+4.50 %     4.65 %     11/21/2024       2,694       2,706  
                              7,594       7,589  
Telecommunications                                        
Intermedia Holdings, Inc.     L+6.00 %     7.00 %     7/21/2025       1,797       1,795  
Mavenir Systems, Inc.     L+6.00 %     7.00 %     5/8/2025       3,900       3,893  
                              5,697       5,688  
Transportation: Cargo                                        
GlobalTranz Enterprises, LLC     L+5.00 %     5.15 %     5/15/2026       3,262       3,050  
                              3,262       3,050  
Utilities: Oil & Gas                                        
NGS US Finco, LLC     L+4.25 %     5.25 %     10/1/2025       1,712       1,640  
NGS US Finco, LLC     L+5.25 %     6.25 %     10/1/2025       250       246  
                              1,962       1,886  
Wholesale                                        
BMC Acquisition, Inc.     L+5.25 %     6.25 %     12/30/2024       4,850       4,802  
HALO Buyer, Inc.     L+4.50 %     5.50 %     6/30/2025       4,875       4,533  
PT Intermediate Holdings III, LLC     L+5.50 %     6.50 %     10/15/2025       1,980       1,851  
                              11,705       11,186  
                                         
TOTAL INVESTMENTS                                   $ 205,695  

 

 

  (a) All investments are U.S. companies unless otherwise noted.
  (b) The majority of the investments bear interest at a rate that may be determined by reference to the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR” or “L”) or Prime Rate (“Prime” or “P”) which reset daily, monthly, quarterly, or semiannually. For each such investment, we have provided the spread over LIBOR or Prime and the current contractual interest rate in effect at December 31, 2020. Certain investments are subject to a LIBOR or Prime interest rate floor, or rate cap.
  (c) This is an international company.
  (d) All or a portion of this commitment was unfunded as of December 31, 2020. As such, interest is earned only on the funded portion of this commitment. Principal reflects the commitment outstanding.
  (e) This position was on non-accrual status as of December 31, 2020, meaning that we have ceased accruing interest income on the position.

 

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Below is certain summarized financial information for SLF as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 (in thousands):

 

   September 30, 2021   December 31, 2020 
   (unaudited)     
Assets          
Investments, at fair value  $192,534   $205,695 
Cash   78    351 
Restricted cash   3,450    2,948 
Interest receivable   520    629 
Other assets   50    43 
Total assets  $196,632   $209,666 
Liabilities          
Revolving credit facility  $104,564   $131,497 
Less: Unamortized deferred financing costs   (1,173)   (969)
Total debt, less unamortized deferred financing costs   103,391    130,528 
Payable for open trades   9,964     
Interest payable   242    294 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses   372    277 
Total liabilities   113,969    131,099 
Members’ capital   82,663    78,567 
Total liabilities and members’ capital  $196,632   $209,666 

 

   Three months ended September 30,   Nine months ended September 30, 
   2021   2020   2021   2020 
                 
   (unaudited)   (unaudited) 
Investment income:                    
Interest income  $3,250   $3,726   $9,913   $11,990 
Total investment income   3,250    3,726    9,913    11,990 
Expenses:                    
Interest and other debt financing expenses   972    1,111    2,975    4,213 
Professional fees   158    169    490    517 
Total expenses   1,130    1,280    3,465    4,730 
Net investment income (loss)   2,120    2,446    6,448    7,260 
Net gain (loss):                    
Net realized gain (loss)       15        15 
Net change in unrealized gain (loss)   (177)   3,677    4,247    (10,751)
Net gain (loss)   (177)   3,692    4,247    (10,736)
Net increase (decrease) in members’ capital  $1,943   $6,138   $10,695   $(3,476)

 

Related Party Transactions

 

We have a number of business relationships with affiliated or related parties, including the following:

 

  · We have an Investment Advisory Agreement with MC Advisors, an investment advisor registered with the SEC, to manage our investing activities. We pay MC Advisors a fee for its services under the Investment Advisory Agreement consisting of two components - a base management fee and an incentive fee. See Note 6 to our consolidated financial statements and “Significant Accounting Estimates and Critical Accounting Policies - Capital Gains Incentive Fee” for additional information.

 

  · We have an Administration Agreement with MC Management to provide us with the office facilities and administrative services necessary to conduct our day-to-day operations. See Note 6 to our consolidated financial statements for additional information.

 

  · SLF has an administration agreement with MC Management to provide SLF with certain loan servicing and administrative functions. SLF may reimburse MC Management for its allocable share of overhead and other expenses incurred by MC Management. See Note 3 to our consolidated financial statements and “Liquidity and Capital Resources - MRCC Senior Loan Fund I, LLC” for additional information.

 

  · Theodore L. Koenig, our Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of our Board is also a manager of MC Advisors and the President and Chief Executive Officer of MC Management. Aaron D. Peck, our Chief Financial Officer and Chief Investment Officer, serves as a director on our Board and is also a managing director of MC Management.

 

  · We have a license agreement with Monroe Capital LLC, under which Monroe Capital LLC has agreed to grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use the name “Monroe Capital” for specified purposes in our business.

 

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In addition, we have adopted a formal code of ethics that governs the conduct of MC Advisors’ officers, directors and employees. Our officers and directors also remain subject to the duties imposed by both the 1940 Act and Maryland General Corporation Law.

 

Commitments and Contingencies and Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

Commitments and Contingencies

 

As of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, we had outstanding commitments to fund investments under undrawn revolvers, capital expenditure loans, delayed draw commitments and subscription agreements, excluding unfunded commitments in SLF, totaling $70.8 million and $52.3 million, respectively. As of both September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, we had unfunded commitments to SLF of $7.8 million that may be contributed primarily for the purpose of funding new investments approved by the SLF investment committee. Drawdowns of the commitments to SLF require authorization from one of our representatives on SLF’s board of managers. Additionally, we have entered into certain contracts with other parties that contain a variety of indemnifications. Our maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, we have not experienced claims or losses pursuant to these contracts and believe the risk of loss related to such indemnifications to be remote.

 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

Other than contractual commitments and other legal contingencies incurred in the normal course of our business, we do not have any off-balance sheet financings or liabilities.

 

Market Trends

 

In late 2019 and early 2020, COVID-19 emerged in China and spread rapidly across the world, including to the United States. This outbreak has led to disruptions in local, regional, national and global markets and economies affected thereby and will continue to cause disruptions for an unknown and potentially significant amount of time. To date, cross border commercial activity and market sentiment have been negatively impacted by the outbreak and government and other measures seeking to contain its spread. The federal government and the Federal Reserve, as well as foreign governments and central banks, have implemented significant fiscal and monetary policies in response to these disruptions, and additional government and regulatory responses may be possible. It is currently impossible to determine the scope of this or any future outbreak, how long any such outbreak and market disruption, volatility or uncertainty may last, the effect any governmental actions and changes in base interest rates will have or the full potential impact on us, our industry and our portfolio companies.

 

We have also identified the following general trends that may affect our business:

 

Target Market: We believe that small and middle-market companies in the United States with annual revenues between $10.0 million and $2.5 billion represent a significant growth segment of the U.S. economy and often require substantial capital investments to grow. Middle-market companies have generated a significant number of investment opportunities for investment funds managed or advised by Monroe Capital, and we believe that this market segment will continue to produce significant investment opportunities for us.

 

Specialized Lending Requirements: We believe that several factors render many U.S. financial institutions ill-suited to lend to U.S. middle-market companies. For example, based on the experience of our management team, lending to U.S. middle-market companies (1) is generally more labor intensive than lending to larger companies due to the smaller size of each investment and the fragmented nature of information for such companies, (2) requires due diligence and underwriting practices consistent with the demands and economic limitations of the middle-market and (3) may also require more extensive ongoing monitoring by the lender.

 

Demand for Debt Capital: We believe there is a large pool of uninvested private equity capital for middle-market companies. We expect private equity firms will seek to leverage their investments by combining equity capital with senior secured loans and mezzanine debt from other sources, such as us.

 

Competition from Other Lenders: We believe that many traditional bank lenders, in recent years, de-emphasized their service and product offerings to middle-market businesses in favor of lending to large corporate clients and managing capital market transactions. In addition, many commercial banks face significant balance sheet constraints as they seek to build capital and meet future regulatory capital requirements. These factors may result in opportunities for alternative funding sources to middle-market companies and therefore drive increased new investment opportunities for us. Conversely, there has been a significant amount of capital raised over the past several years dedicated to middle market lending which has increased competitive pressure in the BDC and investment company marketplace for senior and subordinated debt, which in turn could result in lower yields and weaker financial covenants for new assets.

 

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Pricing and Deal Structures: We believe that the volatility in global markets over the last several years and current macroeconomic issues including changes in bank regulations for middle-market banks has reduced access to, and availability of, debt capital to middle-market companies, causing a reduction in competition and generally more favorable capital structures and deal terms. Recent capital raises in the BDC and investment company marketplace have created increased competition; however, we believe that current market conditions may continue to create favorable opportunities to invest at attractive risk-adjusted returns.

 

Significant Accounting Estimates and Critical Accounting Policies

 

Revenue Recognition

 

We record interest and fee income on an accrual basis to the extent that we expect to collect such amounts. For loans and debt securities with contractual PIK interest, we do not accrue PIK interest if the portfolio company valuation indicates that such PIK interest is not collectible. We do not accrue as a receivable interest on loans and debt securities if we have reason to doubt our ability to collect such interest. Loan origination fees, original issue discount and market discount or premium are capitalized, and then we amortize such amounts using the effective interest method as interest income over the life of the investment. Upon the prepayment of a loan or debt security, any unamortized premium or discount or loan origination fees are recorded as interest income. We record prepayment premiums on loans and debt securities as interest income when we receive such amounts. Interest income is accrued based upon the outstanding principal amount and contractual terms of debt and preferred equity investments. Interest is accrued on a daily basis. We record fees on loans based on the determination of whether the fee is considered a yield enhancement or payment for a service. If the fee is considered a yield enhancement associated with a funding of cash on a loan, the fee is generally deferred and recognized into interest income using the effective interest method if captured in the cost basis or using the straight-line method if the loan is unfunded and therefore there is no cost basis. If the fee is not considered a yield enhancement because a service was provided, and the fee is payment for that service, the fee is deemed earned and recognized as fee income in the period the service has been completed.

 

Dividend income on preferred equity securities is recorded as dividend income on an accrual basis to the extent that such amounts are payable by the portfolio company and are expected to be collected. Dividend income on common equity securities is recorded on the record date for private portfolio companies. Each distribution received from LLC and LP investments is evaluated to determine if the distribution should be recorded as dividend income or a return of capital. Generally, we will not record distributions from equity investments in LLCs and LPs as dividend income unless there are sufficient accumulated tax-basis earnings and profits in the LLC or LP prior to the distribution. Distributions that are classified as a return of capital are recorded as a reduction in the cost basis of the investment.

 

Valuation of Portfolio Investments

 

As a BDC, we generally invest in illiquid securities including debt and, to a lesser extent, equity securities of middle-market companies. Under procedures established by our Board, we value investments for which market quotations are readily available and within a recent date at such market quotations. When doing so, we determine whether the quote obtained is sufficient in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America to determine the fair value of the security. Debt and equity securities that are not publicly traded or whose market prices are not readily available or whose market prices are not regularly updated are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by our Board. Such determination of fair values may involve subjective judgments and estimates. Investments purchased within 60 days of maturity are valued at cost plus accreted discount, or minus amortized premium, which approximates fair value.

 

Our Board is ultimately and solely responsible for determining the fair value of the portfolio investments that are not publicly traded, whose market prices are not readily available on a quarterly basis in good faith or in any other situation where portfolio investments require a fair value determination. Because we expect that there will not be a readily available market for many of the investments in our portfolio, we expect to value many of our portfolio investments at fair value as determined in good faith by our Board using a documented valuation policy and a consistently applied valuation process. Due to the inherent uncertainty of determining the fair value of investments that do not have a readily available market value, the fair value of our investments may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a readily available market value existed for such investments, and the differences could be material.

 

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

 

  · the quarterly valuation process begins with each portfolio company or investment being initially evaluated and rated by the investment professionals of MC Advisors responsible for the credit monitoring of the portfolio investment;

 

  · our Board engages one or more independent valuation firm(s) to conduct independent appraisals of a selection of investments for which market quotations are not readily available. We will consult with independent valuation firm(s) relative to each portfolio company at least once in every calendar year, but the independent appraisals are generally received quarterly for each investment;

 

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  · to the extent an independent valuation firm is not engaged to conduct an investment appraisal on an investment for which market quotations are not readily available, the investment will be valued by the MC Advisors investment professional responsible for the credit monitoring;

 

  · preliminary valuation conclusions are then documented and discussed with the investment committee of MC Advisors;

 

  · the audit committee of our Board reviews the preliminary valuations of MC Advisors and of the independent valuation firm(s) and MC Advisors adjusts or further supplements the valuation recommendations to reflect any comments provided by the audit committee; and

 

  · our Board discusses these valuations and determines the fair value of each investment in the portfolio in good faith, based on the input of MC Advisors, the independent valuation firm(s) and the audit committee.

 

We generally use the income approach to determine fair value for loans where market quotations are not readily available, as long as it is appropriate. If there is deterioration in credit quality or a debt investment is in workout status, we may consider other factors in determining the fair value, including the value attributable to the debt investment from the enterprise value of the portfolio company or the proceeds that would be received in a liquidation analysis. This liquidation analysis may also include probability weighting of alternative outcomes. We generally consider our debt to be performing if the borrower is not in default, the borrower is remitting payments in a timely manner, the loan is in covenant compliance and the loan is otherwise not deemed to be impaired. In determining the fair value of the performing debt, we consider fluctuations in current interest rates, the trends in yields of debt instruments with similar credit ratings, financial condition of the borrower, economic conditions and other relevant factors, both qualitative and quantitative. In the event that a debt instrument is not performing, as defined above, we will evaluate the value of the collateral utilizing the same framework described above for a performing loan to determine the value of the debt instrument.

 

Under the income approach, discounted cash flow models are utilized to determine the present value of the future cash flow streams of our debt investments, based on future interest and principal payments as set forth in the associated loan agreements. In determining fair value under the income approach, we also consider the following factors: applicable market yields and leverage levels, credit quality, prepayment penalties, the nature and realizable value of any collateral, the portfolio company’s ability to make payments, and changes in the interest rate environment and the credit markets that generally may affect the price at which similar investments may be made.

 

Under the market approach, the enterprise value methodology is typically utilized to determine the fair value of an investment. There is no one methodology to estimate enterprise value and, in fact, for any one portfolio company, enterprise value is generally best expressed as a range of values, from which we derive a single estimate of enterprise value. In estimating the enterprise value of a portfolio company, we analyze various factors consistent with industry practice, including but not limited to original transaction multiples, the portfolio company’s historical and projected financial results, applicable market trading and transaction comparables, applicable market yields and leverage levels, the nature and realizable value of any collateral, the markets in which the portfolio company does business, and comparisons of financial ratios of peer companies that are public. Typically, the enterprise values of private companies are based on multiples of earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization, cash flows, net income, revenues, or in limited cases, book value.

 

In addition, for certain debt investments, we may base our valuation on indicative bid and ask prices provided by an independent third-party pricing service. Bid prices reflect the highest price that we and others may be willing to pay. Ask prices represent the lowest price that we and others may be willing to accept. We generally use the midpoint of the bid/ask range as our best estimate of fair value of such investment.

 

As of September 30, 2021, our Board determined, in good faith, the fair value of our investment portfolio in accordance with GAAP and our valuation procedures based on the facts and circumstances known by us at that time, or reasonably expected to be known at that time. Due to the overall volatility that the COVID-19 pandemic has caused, any valuations conducted in the future in conformity with GAAP could result in a lower fair value of our portfolio. The potential impact of COVID-19 on our results going forward will depend to a large extent on future developments or new information that may emerge regarding the full duration and severity of COVID-19 including the actions taken by governments and other entities to contain COVID-19 or treat its impact, all of which are beyond our control. Accordingly, we cannot predict the extent to which our financial condition and results of operations will be affected at this time.

 

Net Realized Gain or Loss and Net Change in Unrealized Gain or Loss

 

We measure realized gain or loss by the difference between the net proceeds from the sale and the amortized cost basis of the investment, without regard to unrealized gain or loss previously recognized. Net change in unrealized gain or loss reflects the change in portfolio investment values during the reporting period, including any reversal of previously recorded unrealized gain or loss, when gain or loss is realized. Additionally, we do not isolate the portion of the change in fair value resulting from foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations from the changes in fair values of the underlying investment. All fluctuations in fair value are included in net change in unrealized gain (loss) on our consolidated statements of operations. The impact resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates on the revolving credit facility borrowings is included in net change in unrealized gain (loss) on foreign currency and other transactions.

 

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Capital Gains Incentive Fee

 

Pursuant to the terms of the Investment Advisory Agreement with MC Advisors, the incentive fee on capital gains earned on liquidated investments of our portfolio is determined and payable in arrears as of the end of each calendar year (or upon termination of the Investment Advisory Agreement). This fee equals 20% of our incentive fee capital gains (i.e., our realized capital gains on a cumulative basis from inception, calculated as of the end of the applicable period, net of all realized capital losses and unrealized capital depreciation on a cumulative basis), less the aggregate amount of any previously paid capital gains incentive fees. On a quarterly basis, we accrue for the capital gains incentive fee by calculating such fee as if it were due and payable as of the end of such period.

 

While the Investment Advisory Agreement with MC Advisors neither includes nor contemplates the inclusion of unrealized gains in the calculation of the capital gains incentive fee, pursuant to an interpretation of an American Institute for Certified Public Accountants Technical Practice Aid for investment companies, we include unrealized gains in the calculation of the capital gains incentive fee expense and related accrued capital gains incentive fee. This accrual reflects the incentive fees that would be payable to MC Advisors if our entire portfolio was liquidated at its fair value as of the balance sheet date even though MC Advisors is not entitled to an incentive fee with respect to unrealized gains unless and until such gains are actually realized.

 

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, we did not have any further reductions in accrued capital gains incentive fees as they were already at zero, primarily as a result of accumulated realized and unrealized losses on the portfolio.

 

New Accounting Pronouncements

 

In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform (“ASU 2020-04”). The amendments in ASU 2020-04 provide optional expedients and exceptions for applying GAAP to contracts, hedging relationships, and other transactions affected by reference rate reform if certain criteria are met. The standard is effective as of March 12, 2020 through December 31, 2022. Management is currently evaluating the impact of the optional guidance on our consolidated financial statements and disclosures. We did not utilize the optional expedients and exceptions provided by ASU 2020-04 during the nine months ended September 30, 2021.

 

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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

 

We are subject to financial market risks, including changes in interest rates and the valuations of our investment portfolio. Uncertainty with respect to the economic effects of the COVID-19 outbreak has introduced significant volatility in the financial markets, and the effects of this volatility could materially impact our market risks. For additional information concerning the COVID-19 pandemic and its potential impact on our business and our operating results, see Part II – Other Information, Item 1A. Risk Factors, “Risk Factors – The COVID-19 pandemic has caused severe disruptions in the global economy, which has had, and may continue to have, a negative impact on our portfolio companies and our business and operations.”

 

The majority of the loans in our portfolio have floating interest rates, and we expect that our loans in the future may also have floating interest rates. These loans are usually based on a floating LIBOR and typically have interest rate re-set provisions that adjust applicable interest rates under such loans to current market rates on a monthly or quarterly basis. The majority of the loans in our current portfolio have interest rate floors which will effectively convert the loans to fixed rate loans in the event interest rates decrease. In addition, our revolving credit facility has a floating interest rate provision, whereas our SBA debentures and the 2026 Notes have fixed interest rates until maturity. We expect that other credit facilities into which we may enter in the future may also have floating interest rate provisions.

 

The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority, which regulates LIBOR, has announced that it intends to phase out LIBOR. It is unclear if at that time LIBOR will cease to exist or if new methods of calculating LIBOR will be established such that it continues to exist. At this time, it is not possible to predict the effect of any such changes, any establishment of alternative reference rates or any other reforms to LIBOR that may be enacted. The elimination of LIBOR or any other changes or reforms to the determination or supervision of LIBOR could have an adverse impact on the market for or value of any LIBOR-linked securities, loans, and other financial obligations or extensions of credit held by or due to us or on our overall financial condition or results of operations. In addition, if LIBOR ceases to exist, we may need to renegotiate agreements with our portfolio companies that utilize LIBOR as a factor in determining the interest rate, in order to replace LIBOR with the new standard that is established, which may have an adverse effect on our overall financial condition or results of operations. Following the replacement of LIBOR, some or all of these agreements may bear interest a lower interest rate, which could have an adverse impact on our results of operations. Moreover, if LIBOR ceases to exist, we may need to renegotiate certain terms of our credit facilities. If we are unable to do so, amounts drawn under our credit facilities may bear interest at a higher rate, which would increase the cost of our borrowings and, in turn, affect our results of operations.

 

Assuming that the consolidated statement of assets and liabilities as of September 30, 2021 was to remain constant and that we took no actions to alter our existing interest rate sensitivity, the following table shows the annualized impact of hypothetical base rate changes in interest rates (in thousands):

 

   Increase 
(decrease) in
   Increase 
(decrease) in
   Net increase 
(decrease) in net
 
Change in Interest Rates  interest income   interest expense   investment income 
Down 25 basis points  $   $(27)  $27 
Up 100 basis points   353    881    (528)
Up 200 basis points   4,469    2,326    2,143 
Up 300 basis points   8,808    3,770    5,038 

 

Although we believe that this analysis is indicative of our existing sensitivity to interest rate changes, it does not adjust for changes in the credit market, credit quality, the size and composition of the assets in our portfolio and other business developments, including borrowing under the credit facility or other borrowings that could affect net increase in net assets resulting from operations, or net income. Accordingly, we can offer no assurances that actual results would not differ materially from the analysis above.

 

We may in the future hedge against interest rate fluctuations by using standard hedging instruments such as futures, options and forward contracts to the extent permitted under the 1940 Act and applicable commodities laws. While hedging activities may insulate us against adverse changes in interest rates, they may also limit our ability to participate in the benefits of lower interest rates with respect to the investments in our portfolio with fixed interest rates or interest rate floors.

 

We may also have exposure to foreign currencies (currently the Great Britain pound and Australian dollar) related to certain investments. Such investments are translated into U.S. dollars based on the spot rate at each balance sheet date, exposing us to movements in the exchange rate. In order to reduce our exposure to fluctuations in exchange rates, we may borrow in foreign currency under our revolving credit facility to finance such investments or we may enter into foreign currency forward contracts. As of September 30, 2021, we have non-U.S. dollar borrowings denominated in Great Britain pounds of £3.4 million ($4.6 million U.S. dollars) outstanding under the revolving credit facility. As of September 30, 2021, we had foreign currency forward contracts in place for £0.3 million and AUD 19.6 million associated with future principal and interest payments on certain investments.

 

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ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

In accordance with Rules 13a-15(b) and 15d-15(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), we, under the supervision and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and Rule 15d-15(e) of the Exchange Act). Based on that evaluation, our management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, concluded that, at the end of the period covered by our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective and provided reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in our periodic SEC filings is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a control system, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that it will detect or uncover failures within the Company to disclose material information otherwise required to be set forth in the Company’s periodic reports.

 

No change occurred in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) of the Exchange Act) during the three months ended September 30, 2021 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

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PART II

 

OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

 

Neither we, our subsidiaries nor our investment adviser are currently subject to any material legal proceedings.

 

Item 1A. Risk Factors

 

In addition to the other information set forth in this report, you should carefully consider the risk factors disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 filed with the SEC on March 2, 2021, which could materially affect our business, financial condition and/or operating results. The risks described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K are not the only risks facing us. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition and/or operating results. Other than as set forth below, there have been no material changes during the three months ended September 30, 2021 to the risk factors discussed in Item 1A. Risk Factors in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020.

 

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused severe disruptions in the global economy, which has had, and may continue to have, a negative impact on our portfolio companies and our business and operations.

 

In late 2019 and early 2020, COVID-19 emerged in China and spread rapidly to across the world, including to the United States. This outbreak has led and for an unknown period of time will continue to lead to disruptions in local, regional, national and global markets and economies affected thereby. With respect to the U.S. credit markets (in particular for middle market loans), this outbreak has resulted in, and until fully resolved is likely to continue to result in, the following among other things: (i) government imposition of various forms of “stay at home” orders and the closing of “non-essential” businesses, resulting in significant disruption to the businesses of many middle-market loan borrowers including supply chains, demand and practical aspects of their operations, as well as in lay-offs of employees, and, while these effects are hoped to be temporary, some effects could be persistent or even permanent; (ii) increased draws by borrowers on revolving lines of credit; (iii) increased requests by borrowers for amendments and waivers of their credit agreements to avoid default, increased defaults by such borrowers and/or increased difficulty in obtaining refinancing at the maturity dates of their loans; (iv) volatility and disruption of these markets including greater volatility in pricing and spreads and difficulty in valuing loans during periods of increased volatility, and liquidity issues; and (v) rapidly evolving proposals and/or actions by state and federal governments to address problems being experienced by the markets and by businesses and the economy in general that will not necessarily adequately address the problems facing the loan market and middle market businesses. This outbreak is having, and any future outbreaks could have, an adverse impact on our portfolio companies and us and on the markets and the economy in general, and that impact could be material. Such effects will likely continue for the duration of the pandemic, which is uncertain, and for some period thereafter. It is impossible to determine the scope of the COVID-19 pandemic, or any future outbreaks, how long any such outbreak, market disruption or uncertainties may last, the effect any governmental actions will have or the full potential impact on us, MC Advisors and our portfolio companies.

 

The COVID-19 pandemic (including the preventative measures taken in response thereto) has to date (i) created significant business disruption issues for certain of our portfolio companies, and (ii) adversely impacted the value and performance of certain of our portfolio companies. The COVID-19 pandemic is continuing as of the filing date of this Quarterly Report, and its extended duration may have further adverse impacts on our portfolio companies after September 30, 2021, including for the reasons described below. As a result of this disruption and the pressures on their liquidity, certain of our portfolio companies have been, or may continue to be, incentivized to draw on most, if not all, of the unfunded portion of any revolving or delayed draw term loans made by us, subject to availability under the terms of such loans.

 

The effects described above on our portfolio companies have, for certain of our portfolio companies to date, impacted their ability to make payments on their loans on a timely basis and in some cases have required us to amend certain terms, including payment terms. In addition, an extended duration of the COVID-19 pandemic may impact the ability of our portfolio companies to continue making their loan payments on a timely basis or meeting their loan covenants. The inability of portfolio companies to make timely payments or meet loan covenants may in the future require us to undertake similar amendment actions with respect to other of our investments or to restructure our investments. The amendment or restructuring of our investments may include the need for us to make additional investments in our portfolio companies (including debt or equity investments) beyond any existing commitments, exchange debt for equity, or change the payment terms of our investments to permit a portfolio company to pay a portion of its interest through payment-in-kind, which would defer the cash collection of such interest and add it to the principal balance, which would generally be due upon repayment of the outstanding principal.

 

If the economy is unable to substantially reopen, and high levels of unemployment continue for an extended period of time, loan delinquencies, loan non-accruals, problem assets, and bankruptcies may increase. In addition, collateral for our loans may decline in value, which could cause loan losses to increase and the net worth and liquidity of loan guarantors could decline, impairing their ability to honor commitments to us. An increase in loan delinquencies and non-accruals or a decrease in loan collateral and guarantor net worth could result in increased costs and reduced income, which would have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations.

 

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The COVID-19 pandemic has adversely impacted the fair value of certain of our investments as of September 30, 2021 and the values assigned as of this date may differ materially from the values that we may ultimately realize with respect to our investments. Our Board approved the fair value of our investment portfolio as of September 30, 2021 and these valuations were determined in good faith in accordance with our valuation policy based on information known or knowable as of the valuation date. As a result, the long term impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic may not yet be fully reflected in the valuation of our investments and the fair value of our portfolio investments may be further negatively impacted after September 30, 2021 by circumstances and events that are not yet known, including the complete or continuing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting measures taken in response thereto. In addition, write downs in the value of our investments have reduced, and any additional write downs may further reduce, our net asset value (and, as a result, our asset coverage calculation). Accordingly, we may continue to incur additional net unrealized losses or may incur realized losses after September 30, 2021, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

 

The volatility and disruption to the global economy from the COVID-19 pandemic has affected, and may continue to affect, the pace of our investment activity, which may have a material adverse impact on our results of operations. Such volatility and disruption have also led to the increased credit spreads in the private debt capital markets.

 

Further, from an operational perspective, MC Advisors’ investment professionals are currently partially working remotely. An extended period of remote work arrangements could strain our business continuity plans, introduce operational risk, including but not limited to cybersecurity risks, and impair our ability to manage our business. In addition, we are highly dependent on third party service providers for certain communication and information systems. As a result, we rely upon the successful implementation and execution of the business continuity planning of such providers in the current environment. If one or more of these third parties to whom we outsource certain critical business activities experience operational failures as a result of the impacts from the spread of COVID-19, or claim that they cannot perform due to a force majeure, it may have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, liquidity and cash flows.

 

The 1940 Act allows us to incur additional leverage, which could increase the risk of investing in us.

 

The 1940 Act generally prohibits us from incurring indebtedness unless immediately after such borrowing we have an asset coverage for total borrowings of at least 200% (i.e., the amount of debt may not exceed 50% of the value of our total assets). However, under the Small Business Credit Availability Act (the “SBCAA”), which became law in March 2018, BDCs have the ability to elect to become subject to a lower asset coverage requirement of 150%, subject to the receipt of the requisite board or stockholder approvals under the SBCAA and satisfaction of certain other conditions.

 

On June 20, 2018, our stockholders approved the application of the modified asset coverage requirements, as approved by our board of directors on March 27, 2018, and we became subject to the 150% minimum asset coverage ratio, effective June 21, 2018.

 

Leverage is generally considered a speculative investment technique and may increase the risk of investing in our securities. Leverage magnifies the potential for loss on investments in our indebtedness and on invested equity capital. As we use leverage to partially finance our investments, you will experience increased risks of investing in our securities. If the value of our assets increases, then leveraging would cause the net asset value attributable to our common stock 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 our business. Similarly, any increase in our income in excess of interest payable on the borrowed funds would cause our net investment income to increase more than it would without the leverage, while any decrease in our income would cause net investment income to decline more sharply than it would have had we not borrowed. Such a decline could negatively affect our ability to pay distributions, scheduled debt payments or other payments related to our securities. The effects of leverage would cause any decrease in net asset value for any losses to be greater than any increase in net asset value for any corresponding gains. If we incur additional leverage, you will experience increased risks of investing in our common stock.

 

We maintain a revolving credit facility and use other borrowed funds to make investments or fund our business operations, which exposes us to risks typically associated with leverage and increases the risk of investing in us.

 

We maintain a revolving credit facility, have issued debt securities and may borrow money, including through the issuance of additional debt securities or preferred stock, to leverage our capital structure, which is generally considered a speculative investment technique. As a result:

 

  ·  our common stock is exposed to an increased risk of loss because a decrease in the value of our investments would have a greater negative impact on the value of our common stock than if we did not use leverage;

 

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  · if we do not appropriately match the assets and liabilities of our business, adverse changes in interest rates could reduce or eliminate the incremental income we make with the proceeds of any leverage;

 

  · our ability to pay distributions on our common stock may be restricted if our asset coverage ratio, as provided in the 1940 Act, is not at least 150% and any amounts used to service indebtedness or preferred stock would not be available for such distributions;

 

  · any credit facility is subject to periodic renewal by its lenders, whose continued participation cannot be guaranteed;

 

  · our revolving credit facility with ING Capital LLC, as agent, is, and any other credit facility we may enter into would be, subject to various financial and operating covenants, including that our portfolio of investments satisfies certain eligibility and concentration limits as well as valuation methodologies;

 

  · such securities would be governed by an indenture or other instrument containing covenants restricting our operating flexibility;

 

  · we bear the cost of issuing and paying interest or distributions on such securities, which costs are entirely borne by our common stockholders; and

 

  · any convertible or exchangeable securities that we issue may have rights, preferences and privileges more favorable than those of our common stock.

 

The following table illustrates the effect of leverage on returns from an investment in our common stock assuming various annual returns, net of expenses. The calculations in the table below are hypothetical and actual returns may be higher or lower than those appearing in the table below.

 

    Assumed Return on Our Portfolio
(Net of Expenses) (1)
 
    -10%     -5%     0%     5%     10%  
Corresponding return to common stockholder (2)(3)     -31.02 %     -18.54 %     -6.06 %     6.42 %     18.90 %

 

 

(1) The assumed return on our portfolio is required by regulation of the SEC to assist investors in understanding the effects of leverage and is not a prediction of, and does not represent, our projected or actual performance.
(2) Assumes $585.1 million in total assets, $350.7 million in debt outstanding, of which $235.6 million is senior securities outstanding, $234.4 million in net assets and an average cost of funds of 4.05%, which was the weighted average interest rate of borrowing on our revolving credit facility, SBA debentures and 2023 Notes as of December 31, 2020. The interest rate on our revolving credit facility is a variable rate. Actual interest payments may be different. 
(3) In order for us to cover our annual interest payments on indebtedness, we must achieve annual returns on our December 31, 2020 total portfolio assets of at least 2.43%.

 

We are subject to risks associated with our revolving credit facility and the terms of our revolving credit facility may contractually limit our ability to incur additional indebtedness.

 

Our revolving credit facility, as amended, imposes certain conditions that may limit the amount of our distributions to stockholders. Distributions payable in our common stock under our dividend reinvestment plan are not limited by the revolving credit facility. Distributions in cash or property other than our common stock are generally limited to 115% of the amount of distributions required to maintain our ability to be subject to taxation as a RIC. We are required under the revolving credit facility to maintain our ability to be subject to taxation as a RIC.

 

The revolving credit facility requires us to comply with certain financial and operational covenants, including asset coverage ratios and a minimum net worth. For example, the revolving credit facility requires that we maintain an asset coverage ratio of at least 1.5 to 1 and a senior debt coverage ratio of at least 2 to 1 at all times. We may divert cash to pay the lenders in amounts sufficient to cause these tests to be satisfied. Our compliance with these covenants depends on many factors, some of which, such as market conditions, are beyond our control.

 

Our ability to sell our investments is also limited under the revolving credit facility. Under the revolving credit facility, the sale of any portfolio investment may not cause our covered debt amount to exceed our borrowing base. As a result, there may be times or circumstances during which we are unable to sell investments, pay distributions or take other actions that might be in our best interests.

 

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Availability of borrowings under the revolving credit facility is linked to the valuation of the collateral pursuant to a borrowing base mechanism. As such, declines in the fair market value of our investments which are collateral to the revolving credit facility may reduce availability under our revolving credit facility.

 

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

 

None.

 

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

 

None.

 

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

 

None.

 

Item 5. Other Information

 

None.

 

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Item 6. Exhibits

 

Exhibit    
Number   Description of Document
     
3.1   Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of Monroe Capital Corporation (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit (a)(1) of the Registrant’s Pre-Effective Amendment No. 8 to the Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-172601) filed on October 18, 2012)
     
3.2   Bylaws of Monroe Capital Corporation (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit (b)(1) of the Registrant’s Pre-Effective Amendment No. 8 to the Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-172601) filed on October 18, 2012)
     
31.1   Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith)
     
31.2   Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith)
     
32.1   Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith)

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of 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.

 

Date: November 2, 2021 By /s/ Theodore L. Koenig
    Theodore L. Koenig
    Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and Director
    (Principal Executive Officer)
    Monroe Capital Corporation
     
Date: November 2, 2021 By /s/ Aaron D. Peck
    Aaron D. Peck
    Chief Financial Officer, Chief Investment Officer and Director
    (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
    Monroe Capital Corporation

 

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