UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

ý      Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the Quarter Ended September 30, 2017

o         Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Commission File Number		Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter, address of principal executive offices, telephone numbers and states or other jurisdictions of incorporation or organization		I.R.S. Employer Identification Number
814-00832		New Mountain Finance Corporation		27-2978010
		787 Seventh Avenue, 48th Floor New York, New York 10019 Telephone: (212) 720-0300 State of Incorporation: Delaware

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 (the "Exchange Act") during the preceding 12 months and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ý No o

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

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See 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 ý		Accelerated filer o
	Non-accelerated filer o (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)		Smaller reporting company o
	Emerging growth company o

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. o

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

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock.

Description		Shares as of November 7, 2017
Common stock, par value $0.01 per share		75,805,019

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FORM 10-Q FOR THE QUARTER ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2017

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION		3
Item 1.	Financial Statements	3
	New Mountain Finance Corporation
	Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities as of September 30, 2017 (unaudited) and December 31, 2016 (unaudited)	3
	Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 (unaudited) and September 30, 2016 (unaudited)	4
	Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 (unaudited) and September 30, 2016 (unaudited)	5
	Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 (unaudited) and September 30, 2016 (unaudited)	6
	Consolidated Schedule of Investments as of September 30, 2017 (unaudited)	7
	Consolidated Schedule of Investments as of December 31, 2016	19
	Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements of New Mountain Finance Corporation	30
	Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm	63
Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	64
Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	91
Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	92
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION		93
Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	93
Item 1A.	Risk Factors	93
Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	93
Item 3.	Defaults Upon Senior Securities	93
Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures	94
Item 5.	Other Information	94
Item 6.	Exhibits	95
	Signatures	96

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.	Financial Statements

New Mountain Finance Corporation

 

Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities

(in thousands, except shares and per share data)

(unaudited)

	September 30, 2017				December 31, 2016
Assets
Investments at fair value
Non-controlled/non-affiliated investments (cost of $1,480,226 and $1,379,603, respectively)	$	1,501,544			$	1,346,556
Non-controlled/affiliated investments (cost of $175,576 and $54,996, respectively)	173,619				57,440
Controlled investments (cost of $157,902 and $140,579, respectively)	170,880				154,821
Total investments at fair value (cost of $1,813,704 and $1,575,178, respectively)	1,846,043				1,558,817
Securities purchased under collateralized agreements to resell (cost of $30,000 and $30,000 respectively)	26,836				29,218
Cash and cash equivalents	39,646				45,928
Interest and dividend receivable	27,800				17,833
Receivable from unsettled securities sold	3,496				990
Receivable from affiliates	339				346
Other assets	6,455				2,886
Total assets	$	1,950,615			$	1,656,018
Liabilities
Borrowings
Holdings Credit Facility	$	376,163			$	333,513
Convertible Notes	155,440				155,523
Unsecured Notes	145,000				90,000
SBA-guaranteed debentures	144,000				121,745
NMFC Credit Facility	19,000				10,000
Deferred financing costs (net of accumulated amortization of $15,333 and $12,279, respectively)	(12,502		)		(14,041		)
Net borrowings	827,101				696,740
Payable for unsettled securities purchased	67,499				2,740
Management fee payable	6,939				5,852
Incentive fee payable	6,573				5,745
Interest payable	6,098				3,172
Payable to affiliates	786				136
Deferred tax liability	509				1,034
Other liabilities	3,027				2,037
Total liabilities	918,532				717,456
Commitments and contingencies (See Note 9)
Net assets
Preferred stock, par value $0.01 per share, 2,000,000 shares authorized, none issued	—				—
Common stock, par value $0.01 per share, 100,000,000 shares authorized, 75,805,019 and 69,755,387 shares issued, respectively, and 75,805,019 and 69,717,814 shares outstanding, respectively	758				698
Paid in capital in excess of par	1,087,474				1,001,862
Treasury stock at cost, 0 and 37,573 shares held, respectively	—				(460		)
Accumulated undistributed net investment income	2,462				2,073
Accumulated undistributed net realized losses on investments	(76,790		)		(36,947		)
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) (net of provision for taxes of $509 and $1,034, respectively)	18,179				(28,664		)
Total net assets	$	1,032,083			$	938,562
Total liabilities and net assets	$	1,950,615			$	1,656,018
Number of shares outstanding	75,805,019				69,717,814
Net asset value per share	$	13.61			$	13.46

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

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New Mountain Finance Corporation

 

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(in thousands, except shares and per share data)

(unaudited)

	Three Months Ended								Nine Months Ended
	September 30, 2017				September 30, 2016				September 30, 2017				September 30, 2016
Investment income
From non-controlled/non-affiliated investments:
Interest income	$	38,511			$	34,735			$	107,905			$	106,743
Dividend income	—				83				159				175
Non-cash dividend income	59				—				72				—
Other income	1,196				2,557				5,545				4,776
From non-controlled/affiliated investments:
Interest income	718				720				2,077				3,929
Dividend income	816				1,061				2,662				2,868
Non-cash dividend income	3,994				—				8,625				—
Other income	294				284				888				902
From controlled investments:
Interest income	409				462				1,293				1,447
Dividend income	3,659				1,151				11,739				1,151
Non-cash dividend income	1,342				768				3,016				2,229
Other income	238				13				581				80
Total investment income	51,236				41,834				144,562				124,300
Expenses
Incentive fee	6,573				5,432				18,430				16,266
Management fee	8,422				6,883				24,311				20,537
Interest and other financing expenses	9,509				7,171				26,930				20,544
Professional fees	819				723				2,391				2,461
Administrative expenses	652				586				2,022				2,054
Other general and administrative expenses	346				390				1,214				1,206
Total expenses	26,321				21,185				75,298				63,068
Less: management and incentive fees waived (See Note 5)	(1,483		)		(1,102		)		(6,124		)		(3,662		)
Less: expenses waived and reimbursed (See Note 5)	—				—				(474		)		(347		)
Net expenses	24,838				20,083				68,700				59,059
Net investment income before income taxes	26,398				21,751				75,862				65,241
Income tax expense	106				22				341				113
Net investment income	26,292				21,729				75,521				65,128
Net realized (losses) gains:
Non-controlled/non-affiliated investments	(14,216		)		1,150				(39,843		)		2,191
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation):
Non-controlled/non-affiliated investments	19,755				3,837				54,365				2,955
Non-controlled/affiliated investments	(3,807		)		109				(4,401		)		84
Controlled investments	(1,305		)		(800		)		(1,264		)		7,677
Securities purchased under collateralized agreements to resell	(1,549		)		(957		)		(2,382		)		(1,031		)
(Provision) benefit for taxes	(394		)		11				525				819
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)	(1,516		)		3,350				7,000				12,695
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations	$	24,776			$	25,079			$	82,521			$	77,823
Basic earnings per share	$	0.33			$	0.39			$	1.12			$	1.22
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding - basic (See Note 11)	75,688,429				63,758,062				73,618,794				63,843,730
Diluted earnings per share	$	0.31			$	0.37			$	1.04			$	1.14
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding - diluted (See Note 11)	85,512,556				71,145,932				83,442,921				71,158,044
Distributions declared and paid per share	$	0.34			$	0.34			$	1.02			$	1.02

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

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New Mountain Finance Corporation

 

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets

(in thousands, except shares and per share data)

(unaudited)

	Nine Months Ended
	September 30, 2017				September 30, 2016
Increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations:
Net investment income	$	75,521			$	65,128
Net realized (losses) gains on investments	(39,843		)		2,191
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments	48,700				10,716
Net change in unrealized (depreciation) appreciation of securities purchased under collateralized agreements to resell	(2,382		)		(1,031		)
Benefit for taxes	525				819
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations	82,521				77,823
Capital transactions
Net proceeds from shares sold	81,478				—
Deferred offering costs	(172		)		38
Distributions declared to stockholders from net investment income	(75,132		)		(65,095		)
Reinvestment of distributions	4,907				1,486
Repurchase of shares under repurchase program	—				(2,948		)
Other	(81		)		—
Total net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital transactions	11,000				(66,519		)
Net increase in net assets	93,521				11,304
Net assets at the beginning of the period	938,562				836,908
Net assets at the end of the period	$	1,032,083			$	848,212
Capital share activity
Shares sold	5,750,000				—
Shares issued from the reinvestment of distributions	299,632				—
Shares reissued from repurchase program in connection with the reinvestment of distributions	37,573				107,970
Shares repurchased under repurchase program	—				(248,499		)
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding	6,087,205				(140,529		)

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

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New Mountain Finance Corporation

 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(in thousands)

(unaudited)

	Nine Months Ended
	September 30, 2017				September 30, 2016
Cash flows from operating activities
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations	$	82,521			$	77,823
Adjustments to reconcile net (increase) decrease in net assets resulting from operations to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Net realized losses (gains) on investments	39,843				(2,191		)
Net change in unrealized (appreciation) depreciation of investments	(48,700		)		(10,716		)
Net change in unrealized depreciation (appreciation) of securities purchased under collateralized agreements to resell	2,382				1,031
Amortization of purchase discount	(6,458		)		(2,342		)
Amortization of deferred financing costs	3,054				2,446
Amortization of premium on Convertible Notes	(83		)		—
Non-cash investment income	(6,236		)		(5,101		)
(Increase) decrease in operating assets:
Purchase of investments and delayed draw facilities	(810,119		)		(336,310		)
Proceeds from sales and paydowns of investments	542,563				352,607
Cash received for purchase of undrawn portion of revolving credit or delayed draw facilities	339				86
Cash paid on drawn revolvers	(11,387		)		(10,899		)
Cash repayments on drawn revolvers	12,929				8,111
Interest and dividend receivable	(9,967		)		(2,822		)
Receivable from unsettled securities sold	(2,506		)		—
Receivable from affiliates	7				(485		)
Other assets	(2,954		)		(299		)
Increase (decrease) in operating liabilities:
Payable for unsettled securities purchased	64,759				40,249
Management fee payable	1,087				315
Incentive fee payable	828				(190		)
Interest payable	2,926				2,027
Payable to affiliates	650				3
Deferred tax liability	(525		)		(819		)
Other liabilities	585				311
Net cash flows (used in) provided by operating activities	(144,462		)		112,835
Cash flows from financing activities
Net proceeds from shares sold	81,478				—
Distributions paid	(70,225		)		(63,609		)
Offering costs paid	(441		)		(155		)
Proceeds from Holdings Credit Facility	435,750				128,500
Repayment of Holdings Credit Facility	(393,100		)		(238,900		)
Proceeds from Convertible Notes	—				40,552
Proceeds from Unsecured Notes	55,000				90,000
Proceeds from SBA-guaranteed debentures	22,255				4,000
Proceeds from NMFC Credit Facility	251,100				156,500
Repayment of NMFC Credit Facility	(242,100		)		(204,000		)
Other	(81		)		—
Deferred financing costs paid	(1,456		)		(3,083		)
Repurchase of shares under repurchase program	—				(2,948		)
Net cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities	138,180				(93,143		)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	(6,282		)		19,692
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period	45,928				30,102
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period	$	39,646			$	49,794
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information
Cash interest paid	$	20,064			$	15,975
Income taxes paid	175				11
Non-cash operating activities:
Non-cash activity on investments	$	12,858			$	167
Non-cash financing activities:
Value of shares issued in connection with the distribution reinvestment plan	$	4,347			$	—
Value of shares reissued from repurchase program in connection with the distribution reinvestment plan	560				1,486
Accrual for offering costs	944				576
Accrual for deferred financing costs	158				371

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

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New Mountain Finance Corporation

 

Consolidated Schedule of Investments

September 30, 2017

(in thousands, except shares)

(unaudited)

Portfolio Company, Location and Industry (1)		Type of Investment		Interest Rate(9)		Maturity / Expiration Date		Principal  Amount,  Par Value  or Shares				Cost				Fair  Value				Percent of Net Assets
Non-Controlled/Non-Affiliated Investments
Funded Debt Investments - Luxembourg
Pinnacle Holdco S.à.r.l. / Pinnacle (US) Acquisition Co Limited**
Software		First lien (2)		6.84% (L + 3.50% + 2.00% PIK/Q)*		7/30/2019		$	2,984			$	2,616			$	2,955
		First lien (3)		6.84% (L + 3.50% + 2.00% PIK/Q)*		7/30/2019		1,719				1,515				1,702
		Second lien (2)		10.58% (L + 9.25%/Q)		7/30/2020		24,630				24,381				23,275
		Second lien (3)		10.58% (L + 9.25%/Q)		7/30/2020		8,204				8,338				7,753
								37,537				36,850				35,685				3.46	%
Total Funded Debt Investments - Luxembourg								$	37,537			$	36,850			$	35,685			3.46	%
Funded Debt Investments - Netherlands
Eiger Acquisition B.V. (Eiger Co-Borrower, LLC)**
Software		First lien (2)		6.52% (L + 5.25%/Q)		2/18/2022		$	14,274			$	14,282			$	14,372
		Second lien (3)		10.40% (L + 9.13%/Q)		2/17/2023		29,227				28,689				29,080
								43,501				42,971				43,452				4.21	%
Total Funded Debt Investments - Netherlands								$	43,501			$	42,971			$	43,452			4.21	%
Funded Debt Investments - United Kingdom
Air Newco LLC**
Software		Second lien (3)		10.81% (L + 9.50%/Q)		1/31/2023		$	40,000			$	38,998			$	39,000			3.78	%
Shine Acquisition Co. S.à.r.l. / Boing US Holdco Inc.**
Consumer Services		Second lien (3)		8.73% (L+7.50%/M)		10/3/2025		40,353				40,050				40,050				3.88	%
Total Funded Debt Investments - United Kingdom								$	80,353			$	79,048			$	79,050			7.66	%
Funded Debt Investments - United States
AmWINS Group, Inc.
Business Services		Second lien (3)		7.99% (L + 6.75%/M)		1/25/2025		$	57,000			$	56,800			$	58,378			5.66	%
DigiCert Holdings, Inc.
Business Services		First lien (2)		6.24% (L + 5.00%/M)		10/21/2021		34,374				33,873				34,589
		Second lien (3)		9.24% (L + 8.00%/M)		10/31/2025		20,176				20,076				20,403
								54,550				53,949				54,992				5.33	%
Alegeus Technologies, LLC
Healthcare Services		Second lien (3)(10)		9.83% (L + 8.50%/Q)		10/30/2023		23,500				23,500				23,500
		Second lien (4)(10)		9.83% (L + 8.50%/Q)		10/30/2023		22,500				22,500				22,500
								46,000				46,000				46,000				4.46	%
Salient CRGT Inc.
Federal Services		First lien (2)		6.99% (L + 5.75%/M)		2/28/2022		41,766				41,258				41,662				4.04	%
Severin Acquisition, LLC
Software		Second lien (4)(10)		9.99% (L + 8.75%/M)		7/29/2022		15,000				14,887				15,000
		Second lien (3)(10)		9.99% (L + 8.75%/M)		7/29/2022		14,518				14,354				14,518
		Second lien (4)(10)		9.99% (L + 8.75%/M)		7/29/2022		4,154				4,122				4,154
		Second lien (4)(10)		10.49% (L + 9.25%/M)		7/29/2022		3,273				3,246				3,273
		Second lien (3)(10)		10.24% (L + 9.00%/M)		7/29/2022		2,361				2,340				2,361
		Second lien (3)(10)		10.49% (L + 9.25%/M)		7/29/2022		1,825				1,809				1,825
		Second lien (4)(10)		10.49% (L + 9.25%/M)		7/29/2022		300				297				300
								41,431				41,055				41,431				4.01	%

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

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New Mountain Finance Corporation

 

Consolidated Schedule of Investments (Continued)

September 30, 2017

(in thousands, except shares)

(unaudited)

Portfolio Company, Location and Industry (1)		Type of Investment		Interest Rate(9)		Maturity / Expiration Date		Principal  Amount,  Par Value  or Shares				Cost				Fair  Value				Percent of Net Assets
PetVet Care Centers LLC
Consumer Services		First lien (2)(10)		7.33% (L + 6.00%/Q)		6/8/2023		$	34,613			$	34,491			$	34,486
		First lien (3)(10)(11) - Drawn		7.32% (L + 6.00%/Q)		6/8/2023		5,813				5,792				5,792
		First lien (3)(10)(11) - Drawn		7.27% (L + 6.00%/Q)		6/8/2023		605				603				603
								41,031				40,886				40,881				3.96	%
Tenawa Resource Holdings LLC (13)
Tenawa Resource Management LLC
Energy		First lien (3)(10)		10.50% (Base + 8.00%/Q)		5/12/2019		39,900				39,831				39,900				3.87	%
Frontline Technologies Group Holdings, LLC
Education		First lien (2)		7.82% (L+ 6.50%Q)		9/18/2023		16,792				16,667				16,666
		First lien (4)		7.82% (L+ 6.50%Q)		9/18/2023		22,670				22,501				22,500
								39,462				39,168				39,166				3.79	%
Kronos Incorporated
Software		Second lien (2)		9.56% (L + 8.25%/Q)		11/1/2024		36,000				35,495				37,233				3.61	%
VetCor Professional Practices LLC
Consumer Services		First lien (4)(10)		7.33% (L + 6.00%/Q)		4/20/2021		19,160				19,036				19,160
		First lien (2)(10)		7.33% (L + 6.00%/Q)		4/20/2021		7,734				7,615				7,733
		First lien (3)(10)(11) - Drawn		7.33% (L + 6.00%/Q)		4/20/2021		2,721				2,669				2,721
		First lien (4)(10)		7.33% (L + 6.00%/Q)		4/20/2021		2,657				2,638				2,657
		First lien (2)(10)		7.33% (L + 6.00%/Q)		4/20/2021		1,636				1,608				1,636
		First lien (4)(10)		7.33% (L + 6.00%/Q)		4/20/2021		496				488				496
		First lien (3)(10)(11) - Drawn		7.33% (L + 6.00%/Q)		4/20/2021		180				178				180
								34,584				34,232				34,583				3.35	%
Weston Solutions, Inc.
Business Services		First lien (2)(10)		10.74% (L + 9.50%/M)		12/31/2020		33,214				33,214				34,211				3.31	%
Valet Waste Holdings, Inc.
Business Services		First lien (2)(10)		8.24% (L + 7.00%/M)		9/24/2021		29,400				29,138				29,400
		First lien (2)(10)		8.24% (L + 7.00%/M)		9/24/2021		3,741				3,705				3,741
								33,141				32,843				33,141				3.21	%
Evo Payments International, LLC
Business Services		Second lien (2)		10.24% (L + 9.00%/M)		12/23/2024		25,000				24,821				25,218
		Second lien (3)		10.24% (L + 9.00%/M)		12/23/2024		5,000				5,052				5,044
								30,000				29,873				30,262				2.93	%
Redbox Automated Retail, LLC
Consumer Services		First lien (2)		8.74% (L + 7.50%/M)		9/27/2021		29,258				28,963				29,441				2.85	%
Integro Parent Inc.
Business Services		First lien (2)		7.06% (L + 5.75%/Q)		10/31/2022		19,656				19,353				19,607
		Second lien (3)		10.56% (L + 9.25%/Q)		10/30/2023		10,000				9,917				9,800
								29,656				29,270				29,407				2.85	%
Ansira Holdings, Inc.
Business Services		First lien (2)		7.83% (L + 6.50%/Q)		12/20/2022		25,985				25,869				25,920
		First lien (3)(11) - Drawn		7.82% (L + 6.50%/Q)		12/20/2022		2,113				2,102				2,107
								28,098				27,971				28,027				2.72	%
Wirepath LLC
Distribution & Logistics		First lien (2)		6.56% (L + 5.25%/Q)		8/5/2024		27,800				27,663				27,948				2.71	%

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

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Consolidated Schedule of Investments (Continued)

September 30, 2017

(in thousands, except shares)

(unaudited)

Portfolio Company, Location and Industry (1)		Type of Investment		Interest Rate(9)		Maturity / Expiration Date		Principal  Amount,  Par Value  or Shares				Cost				Fair  Value				Percent of Net Assets
TW-NHME Holdings Corp. (20)
National HME, Inc.
Healthcare Services		Second lien (4)(10)		10.59% (L + 9.25%/Q)		7/14/2022		$	21,500			$	21,292			$	21,690
		Second lien (3)(10)		10.59% (L + 9.25%/Q)		7/14/2022		5,800				5,734				5,852
								27,300				27,026				27,542				2.67	%
Trader Interactive, LLC
Business Services		First lien (2)(10)		7.48% (L + 6.25%/M)		6/17/2024		27,259				27,061				27,054				2.62	%
Marketo, Inc.
Software		First lien (3)(10)		10.83% (L + 9.50%/Q)		8/16/2021		26,820				26,491				26,820				2.60	%
nThrive, Inc. (fka Precyse Acquisition Corp.)
Healthcare Services		Second lien (2)(10)		10.99% (L + 9.75%/M)		4/20/2023		25,000				24,628				24,808				2.40	%
Keystone Acquisition Corp.
Healthcare Services		First lien (2)		6.58% (L + 5.25%/Q)		5/1/2024		20,000				19,808				20,017
		Second lien (3)		10.58% (L + 9.25%/Q)		5/1/2025		4,500				4,456				4,469
								24,500				24,264				24,486				2.37	%
iPipeline, Inc. (Internet Pipeline, Inc.)
Software		First lien (4)(10)		8.49% (L + 7.25%/M)		8/4/2022		17,589				17,458				17,589
		First lien (4)(10)		7.48% (L + 6.25%/M)		8/4/2022		4,589				4,567				4,566
		First lien (2)(10)		7.48% (L + 6.25%/M)		8/4/2022		1,164				1,158				1,158
		First lien (4)(10)		7.48% (L + 6.25%/M)		8/4/2022		512				510				509
								23,854				23,693				23,822				2.31	%
AAC Holding Corp.
Education		First lien (2)(10)		9.49% (L + 8.25%/M)		9/30/2020		23,350				23,123				23,350				2.26	%
TWDiamondback Holdings Corp. (15)
Diamondback Drugs of Delaware, L.L.C. (TWDiamondback II Holdings LLC)
Distribution & Logistics		First lien (4)(10)		10.30% (L + 8.75%/Q)		11/19/2019		19,895				19,895				20,094
		First lien (3)(10)		10.09% (L + 8.75%/Q)		11/19/2019		2,158				2,158				2,180
		First lien (4)(10)		10.09% (L + 8.75%/Q)		11/19/2019		605				605				611
								22,658				22,658				22,885				2.22	%
BackOffice Associates Holdings, L.L.C.
Business Services		First lien (2)(10)		7.74% (L + 6.50%/M)		8/25/2023		22,927				22,729				22,726				2.20	%
EN Engineering, LLC
Business Services		First lien (2)(10)		7.33% (L + 6.00%/Q)		6/30/2021		20,946				20,805				20,946
		First lien (2)(10)		7.33% (L + 6.00%/Q)		6/30/2021		1,211				1,202				1,211
								22,157				22,007				22,157				2.15	%
DiversiTech Holdings, Inc.
Distribution & Logistics		Second lien (3)		8.84% (L + 7.50%/Q)		6/2/2025		19,500				19,310				19,817				1.92	%
DCA Investment Holding, LLC
Healthcare Services		First lien (2)(10)		6.58% (L + 5.25%/Q)		7/2/2021		17,498				17,381				17,498
		First lien (3)(10)(11) - Drawn		8.50% (P + 4.25%/Q)		7/2/2021		1,025				1,015				1,025
								18,523				18,396				18,523				1.79	%
KeyPoint Government Solutions, Inc.
Federal Services		First lien (2)(10)		7.30% (L + 6.00%/Q)		4/18/2024		18,652				18,475				18,465				1.79	%
AgKnowledge Holdings Company, Inc.
Business Services		Second lien (2)(10)		9.49% (L + 8.25%/M)		7/23/2020		18,500				18,401				18,315				1.77	%
VF Holding Corp.
Software		Second lien (3)(10)		10.24% (L + 9.00%/M)		6/28/2024		17,086				17,404				17,598				1.71	%

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

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Consolidated Schedule of Investments (Continued)

September 30, 2017

(in thousands, except shares)

(unaudited)

Portfolio Company, Location and Industry (1)		Type of Investment		Interest Rate(9)		Maturity / Expiration Date		Principal  Amount,  Par Value  or Shares				Cost				Fair  Value				Percent of Net Assets
ProQuest LLC
Business Services		Second lien (3)		10.24% (L + 9.00%/M)		12/15/2022		$	17,220			$	16,942			$	17,220			1.67	%
TIBCO Software Inc.
Software		Subordinated (3)		11.38%/S		12/1/2021		15,000				14,700				16,463				1.60	%
American Tire Distributors, Inc.
Distribution & Logistics		Subordinated (3)		10.25%/S		3/1/2022		15,520				15,257				16,261				1.58	%
Hill International, Inc.**
Business Services		First lien (2)(10)		6.99% (L + 5.75%/M)		6/21/2023		15,761				15,685				15,682				1.52	%
Netsmart Inc. / Netsmart Technologies, Inc.
Healthcare Information Technology		Second lien (2)		10.82% (L + 9.50%/Q)		10/19/2023		15,000				14,676				15,075				1.46	%
Transcendia Holdings, Inc.
Packaging		Second lien (3)		9.24% (L + 8.00%/M)		5/30/2025		14,500				14,304				14,391				1.39	%
SW Holdings, LLC
Business Services		Second lien (4)(10)		10.08% (L + 8.75%/Q)		12/30/2021		14,265				14,162				14,368				1.39	%
Amerijet Holdings, Inc.
Distribution & Logistics		First lien (4)(10)		9.24% (L + 8.00%/M)		7/15/2021		12,054				11,982				12,120
		First lien (4)(10)		9.24% (L + 8.00%/M)		7/15/2021		2,009				1,997				2,020
								14,063				13,979				14,140				1.37	%
Poseidon Intermediate, LLC
Software		Second lien (2)(10)		9.81% (L + 8.50%/Q)		8/15/2023		13,000				12,844				13,130				1.27	%
Ministry Brands, LLC
Software		First lien (3)(10)		6.24% (L + 5.00%/M)		12/2/2022		3,000				2,987				3,028
		Second lien (3)(10)		10.49% (L + 9.25%/M)		6/2/2023		7,840				7,787				7,841
		Second lien (3)(10)		10.49% (L + 9.25%/M)		6/2/2023		2,160				2,145				2,160
								13,000				12,919				13,029				1.26	%
Peraton Holding Corp. (fka MHVC Acquisition Corp.)
Federal Services		First lien (2)		6.49% (L + 5.25%/M)		4/29/2024		12,569				12,509				12,662				1.23	%
FR Arsenal Holdings II Corp.
Business Services		First lien (2)(10)		8.63% (L + 7.25%/Q)		9/8/2022		12,388				12,279				12,388				1.20	%
Xactly Corporation
Software		First lien (4)(10)		8.49% (L + 7.25%/M)		7/29/2022		11,600				11,487				11,484				1.11	%
Zywave, Inc.
Software		Second lien (4)(10)		10.31% (L + 9.00%/Q)		11/17/2023		11,000				10,925				11,026				1.07	%
QC McKissock Investment, LLC (14)
McKissock, LLC
Education		First lien (2)(10)		7.58% (L + 6.25%/Q)		8/5/2021		6,431				6,401				6,431
		First lien (2)(10)		7.58% (L + 6.25%/Q)		8/5/2021		3,066				3,053				3,066
		First lien (2)(10)		7.58% (L + 6.25%/Q)		8/5/2021		989				985				989
								10,486				10,439				10,486				1.02	%
Masergy Holdings, Inc.
Business Services		Second lien (2)		9.83% (L + 8.50%/Q)		12/16/2024		10,000				9,942				10,125				0.98	%
Quest Software US Holdings Inc.
Software		First lien (2)		7.24% (L + 6.00%/M)		10/31/2022		9,924				9,794				10,069				0.98	%
PowerPlan Holdings, Inc.
Software		Second lien (2)(10)		10.24% (L + 9.00%/M)		2/23/2023		10,000				9,924				10,000				0.97	%
Cvent, Inc.
Software		Second lien (3)(10)		11.24% (L + 10.00%/M)		5/29/2024		10,000				9,861				9,953				0.96	%

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

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Consolidated Schedule of Investments (Continued)

September 30, 2017

(in thousands, except shares)

(unaudited)

Portfolio Company, Location and Industry (1)		Type of Investment		Interest Rate(9)		Maturity / Expiration Date		Principal  Amount,  Par Value  or Shares				Cost				Fair  Value				Percent of Net Assets
Idera, Inc.
Software		Second lien (4)		10.24% (L + 9.00%/M)		6/27/2025		$	10,000			$	9,853			$	9,913			0.96	%
Pelican Products, Inc.
Business Products		Second lien (2)		9.58% (L + 8.25%/Q)		4/9/2021		9,500				9,535				9,500				0.92	%
WD Wolverine Holdings, LLC
Healthcare Services		First lien (2)		6.83% (L + 5.50%/Q)		8/16/2022		9,875				9,582				9,474				0.92	%
J.D. Power and Associates
Business Services		Second lien (3)		9.83% (L + 8.50%/Q)		9/7/2024		9,333				9,227				9,473				0.92	%
Harley Marine Services, Inc.
Distribution & Logistics		Second lien (2)		10.50% (L + 9.25%/M)		12/20/2019		9,000				8,920				8,955				0.87	%
MH Sub I, LLC (Micro Holding Corp.)
Software		Second lien (3)		8.82% (L + 7.50%/Q)		9/15/2025		7,000				6,930				6,987				0.67	%
First American Payment Systems, L.P.
Business Services		First lien (2)		6.98% (L + 5.75%/M)		1/5/2024		6,906				6,843				6,912				0.67	%
Solera LLC / Solera Finance, Inc.
Software		Subordinated (3)		10.50%/S		3/1/2024		5,000				4,785				5,717				0.55	%
Applied Systems, Inc.
Software		Second lien (3)		8.32% (L + 7.00%/Q)		9/19/2025		4,923				4,923				5,065				0.49	%
ADG, LLC
Healthcare Services		Second lien (3)(10)		10.25% (L + 9.00%/M)		3/28/2024		5,000				4,932				5,047				0.49	%
Vencore, Inc. (fka The SI Organization Inc.)
Federal Services		Second lien (3)		10.08% (L + 8.75%/Q)		5/23/2020		4,400				4,345				4,450				0.43	%
Affinity Dental Management, Inc.
Healthcare Services		First lien (2)		7.32% (L + 6.00%/Q)		9/15/2023		4,344				4,301				4,301				0.41	%
York Risk Services Holding Corp.
Business Services		Subordinated (3)		8.50%/S		10/1/2022		3,000				3,000				2,970				0.29	%
Ensemble S Merger Sub, Inc.
Software		Subordinated (3)		9.00%/S		9/30/2023		2,000				1,944				2,083				0.20	%
Education Management Corporation (12)
Education Management II LLC
Education		First lien (2)		5.80% (L + 4.50%/Q)		7/2/2020		250				242				106
		First lien (3)		5.80% (L + 4.50%/Q)		7/2/2020		141				137				60
		First lien (2)		8.80% (L + 7.50%/Q)		7/2/2020		475				433				10
		First lien (3)		8.80% (L + 7.50%/Q)		7/2/2020		268				245				6
								1,134				1,057				182				0.02	%
Total Funded Debt Investments - United States								$	1,317,688			$	1,306,942			$	1,324,012			128.28	%
Total Funded Debt Investments								$	1,479,079			$	1,465,811			$	1,482,199			143.61	%
Equity - Hong Kong
Bach Special Limited (Bach Preference Limited)**
Education		Preferred shares (3)(22)		—		—		58,000				$	5,720			$	5,720			0.56	%
Total Shares - Hong Kong												$	5,720			$	5,720			0.56	%
Equity - United States
Tenawa Resource Holdings LLC (13)
QID NGL LLC
Energy		Ordinary shares (7)(10)		—		—		5,290,997				$	5,291			$	7,759			0.75	%

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

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Consolidated Schedule of Investments (Continued)

September 30, 2017

(in thousands, except shares)

(unaudited)

Portfolio Company, Location and Industry (1)		Type of Investment		Interest Rate(9)		Maturity / Expiration Date		Principal  Amount,  Par Value  or Shares				Cost				Fair  Value				Percent of Net Assets
TWDiamondback Holdings Corp. (15)
Distribution & Logistics		Preferred shares (4)(10)		—		—		200				$	2,000			$	3,142			0.30	%
TW-NHME Holdings Corp. (20)
Healthcare Services		Preferred shares (4)(10)		—		—		100				1,000				1,336
		Preferred shares (4)(10)		—		—		16				158				211
		Preferred shares (4)(10)		—		—		6				68				81
												1,226				1,628				0.16	%
Ancora Acquisition LLC
Education		Preferred shares (6)(10)		—		—		372				83				393				0.04	%
Education Management Corporation (12)
Education		Preferred shares (2)		—		—		3,331				200
		Preferred shares (3)		—		—		1,879				113
		Ordinary shares (2)		—		—		2,994,065				100				15
		Ordinary shares (3)		—		—		1,688,976				56				8
												469				23				—	%
Total Shares - United States												$	9,069			$	12,945			1.25	%
Total Shares												$	14,789			$	18,665			1.81	%
Warrants - United States
ASP LCG Holdings, Inc.
Education		Warrants (3)(10)		—		5/5/2026		622				$	37			$	895			0.09	%
Ancora Acquisition LLC
Education		Warrants (6)(10)		—		8/12/2020		20				—				—				—	%
YP Equity Investors, LLC
Media		Warrants (5)(10)		—		5/8/2022		5				—				—				—	%
Total Warrants - United States												$	37			$	895			0.09	%
Total Funded Investments												$	1,480,637			$	1,501,759			145.51	%
Unfunded Debt Investments - United States
VetCor Professional Practices LLC
Consumer Services		First lien (3)(10)(11) - Undrawn		—		4/20/2021		$	2,520			$	(25	)		$	—
		First lien (3)(10)(11) - Undrawn		—		2/24/2019		3,291				(66		)		—
								5,811				(91		)		—				—	%
DCA Investment Holding, LLC
Healthcare Services		First lien (3)(10)(11) - Undrawn		—		7/2/2021		1,075				(11		)		—				—	%
iPipeline, Inc. (Internet Pipeline, Inc.)
Software		First lien (3)(10)(11) - Undrawn		—		8/4/2021		1,000				(10		)		—				—	%
Valet Waste Holdings, Inc.
Business Services		First lien (3)(10)(11) - Undrawn		—		9/24/2021		3,750				(47		)		—				—	%
Marketo, Inc.
Software		First lien (3)(10)(11) - Undrawn		—		8/16/2021		1,788				(27		)		—				—	%
Ministry Brands, LLC
Software		First lien (3)(10)(11) - Undrawn		—		12/2/2022		1,000				(5		)		—				—	%

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

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Consolidated Schedule of Investments (Continued)

September 30, 2017

(in thousands, except shares)

(unaudited)

Portfolio Company, Location and Industry (1)		Type of Investment		Interest Rate(9)		Maturity / Expiration Date		Principal  Amount,  Par Value  or Shares				Cost				Fair  Value				Percent of Net Assets
Weston Solutions, Inc.
Business Services		First lien (3)(10)(11) - Undrawn		—		12/31/2020		$	10,000			$	—			$	—			—	%
Ansira Holdings, Inc.
Business Services		First lien (3)(11) - Undrawn		—		12/20/2018		1,700				(9		)		(4		)		—	%
Xactly Corporation
Software		First lien (3)(10)(11) - Undrawn		—		7/29/2022		992				(10		)		(10		)		—	%
Trader Interactive, LLC
Business Services		First lien (3)(10)(11) - Undrawn		—		6/15/2023		1,673				(13		)		(13		)		—	%
Zywave, Inc.
Software		First lien (3)(10)(11) - Undrawn		—		11/17/2022		2,000				(15		)		(15		)		—	%
PetVet Care Centers LLC
Consumer Services		First lien (3)(10)(11) - Undrawn		—		6/8/2019		7,287				(27		)		(27		)
		First lien (3)(10)(11) - Undrawn		—		6/8/2023		1,595				(6		)		(6		)
								8,882				(33		)		(33		)		—	%
BackOffice Associates Holdings, LLC
Business Services		First lien (3)(10)(11) - Undrawn		—		8/24/2018		3,447				(13		)		(13		)
		First lien (3)(10)(11) - Undrawn		—		8/25/2023		2,586				(23		)		(23		)
								6,033				(36		)		(36		)		—	%
Affinity Dental Management, Inc.
Healthcare Services		First lien (3)(11) - Undrawn		—		3/15/2019		11,584				(29		)		(29		)
		First lien (3)(11) - Undrawn		—		3/15/2023		1,737				(17		)		(17		)
								13,321				(46		)		(46		)		(0.01	)%
Frontline Technologies Group Holdings, LLC
Education		First lien (3)(11) - Undrawn		—		9/18/2019		7,738				(58		)		(58		)		(0.01	)%
Total Unfunded Debt Investments - United States								$	66,763			$	(411	)		$	(215	)		(0.02	)%
Total Non-Controlled/Non-Affiliated Investments												$	1,480,226			$	1,501,544			145.49	%
Non-Controlled/Affiliated Investments (23)
Funded Debt Investments - United States
Edmentum Ultimate Holdings, LLC (16)
Education		Subordinated (3)(10)		8.50% PIK/Q*		6/9/2020		$	4,395			$	4,390			$	4,395
		Subordinated (2)(10)		10.00% PIK/Q*		6/9/2020		16,342				16,342				13,075
		Subordinated (3)(10)		10.00% PIK/Q*		6/9/2020		4,020				4,020				3,216
								24,757				24,752				20,686				2.00	%
Permian Holdco 1, Inc.
Permian Holdco 2, Inc.
Energy		Subordinated (3)(10)		14.00% PIK/Q*		10/15/2021		1,939				1,939				1,939				0.19	%
Total Funded Debt Investments - United States								$	26,696			$	26,691			$	22,625			2.19	%

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

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Consolidated Schedule of Investments (Continued)

September 30, 2017

(in thousands, except shares)

(unaudited)

Portfolio Company, Location and Industry (1)		Type of Investment		Interest Rate(9)		Maturity / Expiration Date		Principal  Amount,  Par Value  or Shares				Cost				Fair  Value				Percent of Net Assets
Equity - United States
HI Technology Corp.
Business Services		Preferred shares (3)(10)(21)		—		—		2,768,000				$	105,155			$	105,155			10.19	%
NMFC Senior Loan Program I LLC**
Investment Fund		Membership interest (3)(10)		—		—		—				23,000				23,000				2.23	%
Sierra Hamilton Holdings Corporation
Energy		Ordinary shares (2)(10)		—		—		25,000,000				11,501				10,911
		Ordinary shares (3)(10)		—		—		2,786,000				1,281				1,216
												12,782				12,127				1.18	%
Permian Holdco 1, Inc.
Energy		Preferred shares (3)(10)(17)		—		—		1,523,520				6,578				8,379
		Ordinary shares (3)(10)		—		—		1,366,452				1,350				1,682
												7,928				10,061				0.97	%
Edmentum Ultimate Holdings, LLC (16)
Education		Ordinary shares (3)(10)		—		—		123,968				11				349
		Ordinary shares (2)(10)		—		—		107,143				9				302
												20				651				0.06	%
Total Shares - United States												$	148,885			$	150,994			14.63	%
Total Funded Investments												$	175,576			$	173,619			16.82	%
Unfunded Debt Investments - United States
Edmentum Ultimate Holdings, LLC (16)
Edmentum, Inc. (fka Plato, Inc.) (Archipelago Learning, Inc.)
Education		Second lien (3)(10)(11) - Undrawn		—		6/9/2020		$	4,881			$	—			$	—			—	%
Permian Holdco 1, Inc.
Permian Holdco 2, Inc.
Energy		Subordinated (3)(10)(11) - Undrawn		—		10/15/2021		1,025				—				—				—	%
Total Unfunded Debt Investments - United States								$	5,906			$	—			$	—			—	%
Total Non-Controlled/Affiliated Investments												$	175,576			$	173,619			16.82	%
Controlled Investments (24)
Funded Debt Investments - United States
UniTek Global Services, Inc.
Business Services		First lien (2)(10)		9.84% (L + 8.50%/Q)		1/13/2019		$	10,846			$	10,846			$	10,846
		First lien (2)(10)		9.84% (L + 7.50% + 1.00% PIK/Q)*		1/13/2019		795				795				795
		Subordinated (2)(10)		15.00% PIK/Q*		7/13/2019		1,929				1,929				1,929
		Subordinated (3)(10)		15.00% PIK/Q*		7/13/2019		1,154				1,154				1,154
								14,724				14,724				14,724				1.43	%
Total Funded Debt Investments - United States								$	14,724			$	14,724			$	14,724			1.43	%
Equity - Canada
NM APP Canada Corp.**
Net Lease		Membership interest (8)(10)		—		—		—				$	7,345			$	7,685			0.74	%
Total Shares - Canada												$	7,345			$	7,685			0.74	%

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

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Consolidated Schedule of Investments (Continued)

September 30, 2017

(in thousands, except shares)

(unaudited)

Portfolio Company, Location and Industry (1)		Type of Investment		Interest Rate(9)		Maturity / Expiration Date		Principal  Amount,  Par Value  or Shares				Cost				Fair  Value				Percent of Net Assets
Equity - United States
NMFC Senior Loan Program II LLC**
Investment Fund		Membership interest (3)(10)		—		—		—				$	79,400			$	79,400			7.69	%
UniTek Global Services, Inc.
Business Services		Preferred shares (2)(10)(18)		—		—		21,042,904				18,663				18,228
		Preferred shares (3)(10)(18)		—		—		5,815,258				5,158				5,038
		Preferred shares (3)(10)(19)		—		—		10,370,962				10,371				10,371
		Ordinary shares (2)(10)		—		—		2,096,477				1,925				7,940
		Ordinary shares (3)(10)		—		—		1,993,749				531				7,552
												36,648				49,129				4.76	%
NM KRLN LLC
Net Lease		Membership interest (8)(10)		—		—		—				7,510				7,510				0.73	%
NM DRVT LLC
Net Lease		Membership interest (8)(10)		—		—		—				5,152				5,152				0.50	%
NM APP US LLC
Net Lease		Membership interest (8)(10)		—		—		—				5,080				5,119				0.50	%
NM JRA LLC
Net Lease		Membership interest (8)(10)		—		—		—				2,043				2,161				0.21	%
Total Shares - United States												$	135,833			$	148,471			14.39	%
Total Shares												$	143,178			$	156,156			15.13	%
Warrants - United States
UniTek Global Services, Inc.
Business Services		Warrants (3)(10)		—		12/31/2018		526,925				$	—			$	—			—	%
Total Warrants - United States												$	—			$	—			—	%
Total Funded Investments												$	157,902			$	170,880			16.56	%
Unfunded Debt Investments - United States
UniTek Global Services, Inc.
Business Services		First lien (3)(10)(11) - Undrawn		—		1/13/2019		$	2,048			$	—			$	—
		First lien (3)(10)(11) - Undrawn		—		1/13/2019		758				—				—
								2,806				—				—				—	%
Total Unfunded Debt Investments - United States								$	2,806			$	—			$	—			—	%
Total Controlled Investments												$	157,902			$	170,880			16.56	%
Total Investments												$	1,813,704			$	1,846,043			178.87	%

(1)	New Mountain Finance Corporation (the “Company”) generally acquires its investments in private transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). These investments are generally subject to certain limitations on resale, and may be deemed to be “restricted securities” under the Securities Act.

(2)	Investment is pledged as collateral for the Holdings Credit Facility, a revolving credit facility among the Company as Collateral Manager, New Mountain Finance Holdings, L.L.C. (“NMF Holdings”) as the Borrower, Wells Fargo Securities, LLC as the Administrative Agent, and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as the Lender and Collateral Custodian. See Note 7. Borrowings, for details.

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

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(unaudited)

(3)	Investment is pledged as collateral for the NMFC Credit Facility, a revolving credit facility among the Company as the Borrower and Goldman Sachs Bank USA as the Administrative Agent and the Collateral Agent and Goldman Sachs Bank USA, Morgan Stanley Bank, N.A. and Stifel Bank & Trust as Lenders. See Note 7. Borrowings, for details.

(4)	Investment is held in New Mountain Finance SBIC, L.P.

(5)	Investment is held in NMF YP Holdings, Inc.

(6)	Investment is held in NMF Ancora Holdings, Inc.

(7)	Investment is held in NMF QID NGL Holdings, Inc.

(8)	Investment is held in New Mountain Net Lease Corporation.

(9)

All interest is payable in cash unless otherwise indicated. A majority of the variable rate debt investments bear interest at a rate that may be determined by reference to the London Interbank Offered Rate (L), the Prime Rate (P) and the alternative base rate (Base) and which resets monthly (M), quarterly (Q), semi-annually (S) or annually (A). For each investment the current interest rate provided reflects the rate in effect as of September 30, 2017.

(10)	The fair value of the Company's investment is determined using unobservable inputs that are significant to the overall fair value measurement. See Note 4. Fair Value, for details.

(11)	Par Value amounts represent the drawn or undrawn (as indicated in type of investment) portion of revolving credit facilities or delayed draws. Cost amounts represent the cash received at settlement date net of the impact of paydowns and cash paid for drawn revolvers or delayed draws.

(12)

The Company holds investments in Education Management Corporation and one related entity of Education Management Corporation. The Company holds series A-1 convertible preferred stock and common stock in Education Management Corporation and holds a tranche A first lien term loan and a tranche B first lien term loan in Education Management II LLC, which is an indirect subsidiary of Education Management Corporation.

(13)	The Company holds investments in two related entities of Tenawa Resource Holdings LLC. The Company holds 4.77% of the common units in QID NGL LLC (which at closing represented 98.1% of the ownership in the common units in Tenawa Resource Holdings LLC) and holds a first lien investment in Tenawa Resource Management LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tenawa Resource Holdings LLC.

(14)

The Company holds investments in QC McKissock Investment, LLC and one related entity of QC McKissock Investment, LLC. The Company holds a first lien term loan in QC McKissock Investment, LLC (which at closing represented 71.1% of the ownership in the Series A common units of McKissock Investment Holdings, LLC) and holds a first lien term loan and a delayed draw term loan in McKissock, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of McKissock Investment Holdings, LLC.

(15)	The Company holds investments in TWDiamondback Holdings Corp. and one related entity of TWDiamondback Holdings Corp. The Company holds preferred equity in TWDiamondback Holdings Corp. and holds a first lien last out term loan and a delayed draw term loan in Diamondback Drugs of Delaware LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of TWDiamondback Holdings Corp.

(16)	The Company holds investments in Edmentum Ultimate Holdings, LLC and its related entities. The Company holds subordinated notes and ordinary equity in Edmentum Ultimate Holdings, LLC and holds a second lien revolver in Edmentum, Inc. and Archipelago Learning, Inc., which are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Edmentum Ultimate Holdings, LLC.

(17)	The Company holds preferred equity in Permian Holdco 1, Inc. that is entitled to receive cumulative preferential dividends at a rate of 12.0% per annum payable in additional shares.

(18)	The Company holds preferred equity in UniTek Global Services, Inc. that is entitled to receive cumulative preferential dividends at a rate of 13.5% per annum payable in additional shares.

(19)	The Company holds preferred equity in UniTek Global Services, Inc. that is entitled to receive cumulative preferential dividends at a rate of 19.0% per annum payable in additional shares.

(20)	The Company holds equity investments in TW-NHME Holdings Corp., and holds a second lien term loan investment in National HME, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of TW-NHME Holdings Corp.

(21)	The Company holds convertible preferred equity in HI Technology Corp that is accruing dividends at a rate of 15.0% per annum.

(22)	The Company holds preferred equity in Bach Special Limited (Bach Preference Limited) that is entitled to receive cumulative preferential dividends at a rate of 12.25% per annum payable in additional shares.

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

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September 30, 2017

(in thousands, except shares)

(unaudited)

(23)

Denotes investments in which the Company is an “Affiliated Person”, as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"), due to owning or holding the power to vote 5.0% or more of the outstanding voting securities of the investment but not controlling the company. Fair value as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, along with transactions during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 in which the issuer was a non-controlled/affiliated investment, is as follows:

Portfolio Company		Fair Value at December 31, 2016				Gross Additions (A)				Gross Redemptions (B)				Net Realized Gains (Losses)				Net Change In Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)				Fair Value at September 30, 2017				Interest Income				Dividend Income				Other Income
Edmentum Ultimate Holdings, LLC/Edmentum Inc.		$	23,247			$	7,123			$	(5,381	)		$	—			$	(3,652	)		$	21,337			$	1,887			$	—			$	—
HI Technology Corp.		—				105,155				—				—				—				105,155				—				7,917				—
NMFC Senior Loan Program I LLC		23,000				—				—				—				—				23,000				—				2,662				865
Permian Holdco 1, Inc. / Permian Holdco 2, Inc.		11,193				901				—				—				(94		)		12,000				190				708				23
Sierra Hamilton Holdings Corporation		—				12,782				—				—				(655		)		12,127				—				—				—
Total Non-Controlled/Affiliated Investments		$	57,440			$	125,961			$	(5,381	)		$	—			$	(4,401	)		$	173,619			$	2,077			$	11,287			$	888

(A)	Gross additions include increases in the cost basis of investments resulting from new portfolio investments, payment-in-kind ("PIK") interest or dividends, the amortization of discounts, reorganizations or restructurings and the movement of an existing portfolio company into this category from a different category.

(B)	Gross redemptions include decreases in the cost basis of investments resulting from principal collections related to investment repayments or sales, reorganizations or restructurings and the movement of an existing portfolio company out of this category into a different category.

(24)	Denotes investments in which the Company is in “Control”, as defined in the 1940 Act, due to owning or holding the power to vote 25.0% or more of the outstanding voting securities of the investment. Fair value as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, along with transactions during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 in which the issuer was a controlled investment, is as follows:

Portfolio Company		Fair Value at December 31, 2016				Gross Additions (A)				Gross Redemptions (B)				Net  Realized Gains (Losses)				Net Change In Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)				Fair Value at September 30, 2017				Interest Income				Dividend Income				Other Income
New Mountain Net Lease Corporation		$	27,000			$	—			$	(27,000	)		$	—			$	—			$	—			$	—			$	—			$	—
NM APP Canada Corp.		—				7,345				—				—				340				7,685				—				662				—
NM APP US LLC		—				5,080				—				—				39				5,119				—				424				—
NM DRVT LLC		—				5,152				—				—				—				5,152				—				350				—
NM JRA LLC		—				2,043				—				—				118				2,161				—				150				—
NM KRLN LLC		—				7,510				—				—				—				7,510				—				526				—
NMFC Senior Loan Program II LLC		71,460				7,940				—				—				—				79,400				—				9,627				—
UniTek Global Services, Inc.		56,361				13,259				(4,006		)		—				(1,761		)		63,853				1,293				3,016				581
Total Controlled Investments		$	154,821			$	48,329			$	(31,006	)		$	—			$	(1,264	)		$	170,880			$	1,293			$	14,755			$	581

(A)	Gross additions include increases in the cost basis of investments resulting from new portfolio investments, PIK interest or dividends, the amortization of discounts, reorganizations or restructurings and the movement of an existing portfolio company into this category from a different category.

(B)	Gross redemptions include decreases in the cost basis of investments resulting from principal collections related to investment repayments or sales, reorganizations or restructurings and the movement of an existing portfolio company out of this category into a different category.

*	All or a portion of interest contains PIK interest.

**	Indicates assets that the Company deems to be “non-qualifying assets” under Section 55(a) of the 1940 Act. Qualifying assets must represent at least 70.0% of the Company’s total assets at the time of acquisition of any additional non-qualifying assets. As of September 30, 2017, 14.9% of the Company’s total investments were non-qualifying assets.

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

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Consolidated Schedule of Investments (Continued)

September 30, 2017

(unaudited)

		September 30, 2017
Investment Type		Percent of Total Investments at Fair Value
First lien		41.72	%
Second lien		36.83	%
Subordinated		3.75	%
Equity and other		17.70	%
Total investments		100.00	%

 

		September 30, 2017
Industry Type		Percent of Total Investments at Fair Value
Business Services		33.41	%
Software		21.12	%
Healthcare Services		8.76	%
Consumer Services		7.85	%
Distribution & Logistics		6.13	%
Investment Fund		5.55	%
Education		5.50	%
Federal Services		4.18	%
Energy		3.89	%
Net Lease		1.50	%
Healthcare Information Technology		0.82	%
Packaging		0.78	%
Business Products		0.51	%
Total investments		100.00	%

 

		September 30, 2017
Interest Rate Type		Percent of Total Investments at Fair Value
Floating rates		87.97	%
Fixed rates		12.03	%
Total investments		100.00	%

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

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Consolidated Schedule of Investments

 December 31, 2016

(in thousands, except shares)

Portfolio Company, Location and Industry(1)		Type of Investment		Interest Rate(9)		Maturity/Expiration Date		Principal Amount, Par Value or Shares				Cost				Fair Value				Percent of Net Assets
Non-Controlled/Non-Affiliated Investments
Funded Debt Investments - Australia
Project Sunshine IV Pty Ltd**
Media		First lien (2)		8.00% (L + 7.00%/M)		9/23/2019		$	6,012			$	5,992			$	6,005			0.64	%
Total Funded Debt Investments - Australia								$	6,012			$	5,992			$	6,005			0.64	%
Funded Debt Investments - Luxembourg
Pinnacle Holdco S.à.r.l. / Pinnacle (US) Acquisition Co Limited**
Software		Second lien (2)		10.50% (L + 9.25%/Q)		7/30/2020		$	24,630			$	24,362			$	18,103
		Second lien (3)		10.50% (L + 9.25%/Q)		7/30/2020		8,204				8,332				6,030
								32,834				32,694				24,133				2.57	%
Total Funded Debt Investments - Luxembourg								$	32,834			$	32,694			$	24,133			2.57	%
Funded Debt Investments - Netherlands
Eiger Acquisition B.V. (Eiger Co-Borrower, LLC)**
Software		Second lien (3)		10.13% (L + 9.13%/Q)		2/17/2023		$	10,000			$	9,371			$	9,799			1.04	%
Total Funded Debt Investments - Netherlands								$	10,000			$	9,371			$	9,799			1.04	%
Funded Debt Investments - United Kingdom
Air Newco LLC**
Software		Second lien (3)		10.50% (L + 9.50%/Q)		1/31/2023		$	32,500			$	31,814			$	29,514			3.14	%
Total Funded Debt Investments - United Kingdom								$	32,500			$	31,814			$	29,514			3.14	%
Funded Debt Investments - United States
TIBCO Software Inc.
Software		First lien (2)		6.50% (L + 5.50%/M)		12/4/2020		$	29,475			$	28,444			$	29,634
		Subordinated (3)		11.38%/S		12/1/2021		15,000				14,659				15,038
								44,475				43,103				44,672				4.76	%
Navex Global, Inc.
Software		First lien (4)		5.99% (L + 4.75%/Q)		11/19/2021		4,563				4,530				4,540
		First lien (2)		5.99% (L + 4.75%/Q)		11/19/2021		2,583				2,563				2,570
		Second lien (4)		10.31% (L + 8.75%/Q)		11/18/2022		18,187				17,984				17,823
		Second lien (3)		10.31% (L + 8.75%/Q)		11/18/2022		19,813				19,282				19,417
								45,146				44,359				44,350				4.73	%
Hill International, Inc.
Business Services		First lien (2)(10)		7.75% (L + 6.75%/Q)		9/28/2020		41,544				41,150				41,543				4.43	%
AssuredPartners, Inc.
Business Services		Second lien (3)		10.00% (L + 9.00%/M)		10/20/2023		20,200				19,480				20,394
		Second lien (2)		10.00% (L + 9.00%/M)		10/20/2023		20,000				19,282				20,192
								40,200				38,762				40,586				4.32	%
Tenawa Resource Holdings LLC (13)
Tenawa Resource Management LLC
Energy		First lien (3)(10)		10.50% (Base + 8.00%/Q)		5/12/2019		40,000				39,903				39,825				4.24	%
Kronos Incorporated
Software		Second lien (2)		9.25% (L + 8.25%/Q)		11/1/2024		36,000				35,458				37,159				3.96	%

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

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 December 31, 2016

(in thousands, except shares)

Portfolio Company, Location and Industry(1)		Type of Investment		Interest Rate(9)		Maturity/Expiration Date		Principal Amount, Par Value or Shares				Cost				Fair Value				Percent of Net Assets
PetVet Care Centers LLC
Consumer Services		Second lien (3)(10)		10.25% (L + 9.25%/Q)		6/17/2021		$	24,000			$	23,820			$	24,240
		Second lien (3)(10)		10.50% (L + 9.50%/Q)		6/17/2021		6,500				6,444				6,565
		Second lien (3)(10)		9.50% (L + 8.50%/Q)		6/17/2021		6,000				5,910				5,910
								36,500				36,174				36,715				3.91	%
Ascend Learning, LLC
Education		Second lien (3)		9.50% (L + 8.50%/Q)		11/30/2020		35,227				34,895				34,963				3.73	%
Weston Solutions, Inc.
Business Services		First lien (2)(10)		10.50% (L + 9.50%/M)		12/31/2020		34,821				34,821				34,821				3.71	%
Redbox Automated Retail, LLC
Consumer Services		First lien (2)		8.50% (L + 7.50%/Q)		9/27/2021		33,469				32,987				32,601				3.47	%
Valet Waste Holdings, Inc.
Business Services		First lien (2)(10)		8.00% (L + 7.00%/Q)		9/24/2021		29,625				29,320				29,625
		First lien (3)(10)(11) - Drawn		8.00% (L + 7.00%/Q)		9/24/2021		2,250				2,222				2,250
								31,875				31,542				31,875				3.40	%
VetCor Professional Practices LLC
Consumer Services		First lien (4)(10)		7.25% (L + 6.25%/Q)		4/20/2021		19,306				19,159				19,306
		First lien (2)(10)		7.25% (L + 6.25%/Q)		4/20/2021		7,793				7,652				7,793
		First lien (4)(10)		7.25% (L + 6.25%/Q)		4/20/2021		2,677				2,655				2,677
		First lien (4)(10) (11) - Drawn		7.25% (L + 6.25%/Q)		4/20/2021		373				365				373
								30,149				29,831				30,149				3.21	%
Integro Parent Inc.
Business Services		First lien (2)		6.75% (L + 5.75%/Q)		10/31/2022		19,806				19,463				19,607
		Second lien (3)		10.25% (L + 9.25%/Q)		10/30/2023		10,000				9,910				9,750
								29,806				29,373				29,357				3.13	%
ProQuest LLC
Business Services		Second lien (3)		10.00% (L + 9.00%/M)		12/15/2022		28,700				28,188				28,700				3.06	%
CRGT Inc.
Federal Services		First lien (2)		7.50% (L + 6.50%/M)		12/19/2020		27,409				27,252				27,478				2.93	%
Evo Payments International, LLC
Business Services		First lien (2)		6.00% (L + 5.00%/M)		12/22/2023		2,500				2,487				2,515
		Second lien (2)		10.00% (L + 9.00%/M)		12/23/2024		25,000				24,813				24,813
								27,500				27,300				27,328				2.91	%
Severin Acquisition, LLC
Software		Second lien (4)(10)		9.75% (L + 8.75%/Q)		7/29/2022		15,000				14,873				15,000
		Second lien (4)(10)		9.75% (L + 8.75%/Q)		7/29/2022		4,154				4,118				4,154
		Second lien (4)(10)		10.25% (L + 9.25%/Q)		7/29/2022		3,273				3,243				3,305
		Second lien (3)(10)		10.00% (L + 9.00%/Q)		7/29/2022		2,361				2,338				2,384
		Second lien (3)(10)		10.25% (L + 9.25%/Q)		7/29/2022		1,825				1,807				1,843
		Second lien (4)(10)		10.25% (L + 9.25%/Q)		7/29/2022		300				297				303
								26,913				26,676				26,989				2.88	%
Marketo, Inc.
Software		First lien (3)(10)		10.50% (L + 9.50%/Q)		8/16/2021		26,820				26,442				26,418				2.81	%
Ansira Holdings, Inc.
Business Services		First lien (2)		7.50% (L + 6.50%/Q)		12/20/2022		26,182				26,051				26,051				2.78	%

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

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Consolidated Schedule of Investments (Continued)

 December 31, 2016

(in thousands, except shares)

Portfolio Company, Location and Industry(1)		Type of Investment		Interest Rate(9)		Maturity/Expiration Date		Principal Amount, Par Value or Shares				Cost				Fair Value				Percent of Net Assets
Pelican Products, Inc.
Business Products		Second lien (3)		9.25% (L + 8.25%/Q)		4/9/2021		$	15,500			$	15,506			$	15,170
		Second lien (2)		9.25% (L + 8.25%/Q)		4/9/2021		10,000				10,107				9,788
								25,500				25,613				24,958				2.66	%
DigiCert Holdings, Inc.
Software		First lien (2)		6.00% (L + 5.00%/Q)		10/21/2021		24,750				24,134				24,719				2.63	%
nThrive, Inc. (fka Precyse Acquisition Corp.)
Healthcare Services		Second lien (2)(10)		10.75% (L + 9.75%/M)		4/20/2023		25,000				24,593				24,711				2.63	%
AAC Holding Corp.
Education		First lien (2)(10)		8.25% (L + 7.25%/M)		9/30/2020		23,918				23,637				23,918				2.55	%
Ryan, LLC
Business Services		First lien (2)		6.75% (L + 5.75%/M)		8/7/2020		23,927				23,656				23,785				2.53	%
EN Engineering, LLC
Business Services		First lien (2)(10)		7.00% (L + 6.00%/Q)		6/30/2021		21,107				20,940				21,107
		First lien (2)(10)		7.78% (Base + 5.55%/Q)		6/30/2021		2,189				2,170				2,189
								23,296				23,110				23,296				2.48	%
TWDiamondback Holdings Corp. (15)
Diamondback Drugs of Delaware, L.L.C. (TWDiamondback II Holdings LLC)
Distribution & Logistics		First lien (4)(10)		9.75% (L + 8.75%/Q)		11/19/2019		19,895				19,895				19,895
		First lien (3)(10)		9.75% (L + 8.75%/Q)		11/19/2019		2,158				2,158				2,158
		First lien (4)(10)		9.75% (L + 8.75%/Q)		11/19/2019		605				605				605
								22,658				22,658				22,658				2.41	%
Vision Solutions, Inc.
Software		First lien (2)		7.50% (Base + 6.50%/Q)		6/16/2022		22,359				22,153				22,317				2.38	%
KeyPoint Government Solutions, Inc.
Federal Services		First lien (2)		7.75% (L + 6.50%/Q)		11/13/2017		22,411				22,312				22,299				2.38	%
TW-NHME Holdings Corp. (20)
National HME, Inc.
Healthcare Services		Second lien (4)(10)		10.25% (L + 9.25%/Q)		7/14/2022		21,500				21,268				21,500
		Second lien (3)(10)		10.25% (L + 9.25%/Q)		7/14/2022		500				494				500
								22,000				21,762				22,000				2.34	%
IT'SUGAR LLC
Retail		First lien (4)(10)		10.50% (L + 9.50%/Q)		10/23/2019		20,790				20,189				20,467				2.18	%
First American Payment Systems, L.P.
Business Services		Second lien (2)		10.75% (L + 9.50%/M)		4/12/2019		18,643				18,483				18,643				1.99	%
DCA Investment Holding, LLC
Healthcare Services		First lien (2)(10)		6.25% (L + 5.25%/Q)		7/2/2021		17,632				17,493				17,632
		First lien (3)(10)(11) - Drawn		8.00% (P + 4.25%/Q)		7/2/2021		752				744				752
								18,384				18,237				18,384				1.96	%
AgKnowledge Holdings Company, Inc.
Business Services		Second lien (2)(10)		9.25% (L + 8.25%/M)		7/23/2020		18,500				18,379				18,046				1.92	%
Project Alpha Intermediate Holding, Inc.
Software		First lien (2)(10)		9.25% (L + 8.25%/M)		8/22/2022		17,955				17,784				17,775				1.89	%
iPipeline, Inc. (Internet Pipeline, Inc.)
Software		First lien (4)(10)		8.25% (L + 7.25%/Q)		8/4/2022		17,775				17,626				17,775				1.89	%

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

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Consolidated Schedule of Investments (Continued)

 December 31, 2016

(in thousands, except shares)

Portfolio Company, Location and Industry(1)		Type of Investment		Interest Rate(9)		Maturity/Expiration Date		Principal Amount, Par Value or Shares				Cost				Fair Value				Percent of Net Assets
Sierra Hamilton LLC / Sierra Hamilton Finance, Inc.
Energy		First lien (2)(10)		12.25%/S (8)		12/15/2018		$	25,000			$	25,000			$	16,012
		First lien (3)(10)		12.25%/S (8)		12/15/2018		2,660				2,231				1,704
								27,660				27,231				17,716				1.89	%
Greenway Health, LLC (fka Vitera Healthcare Solutions, LLC)
Software		First lien (2)		6.00% (L + 5.00%/Q)		11/4/2020		1,891				1,880				1,865
		Second lien (2)		9.25% (L + 8.25%/Q)		11/4/2021		14,000				13,448				13,650
								15,891				15,328				15,515				1.65	%
YP Holdings LLC / Print Media Holdings LLC (12)
YP LLC / Print Media LLC
Media		First lien (2)		12.25% (L + 11.00%/M)		6/4/2018		15,267				15,197				15,191				1.62	%
Netsmart Inc. / Netsmart Technologies, Inc.
Healthcare Information Technology		Second lien (2)		10.50% (L + 9.50%/Q)		10/19/2023		15,000				14,648				14,944				1.59	%
Cvent, Inc.
Software		First lien (3)		6.00% (L + 5.00%/Q)		11/29/2023		5,000				4,963				5,064
		Second lien (3)(10)		11.00% (L + 10.00%/Q)		5/29/2024		10,000				9,851				9,850
								15,000				14,814				14,914				1.59	%
Amerijet Holdings, Inc.
Distribution & Logistics		First lien (4)(10)		9.00% (L + 8.00%/M)		7/15/2021		12,536				12,449				12,442
		First lien (4)(10)		9.00% (L + 8.00%/M)		7/15/2021		2,089				2,075				2,074
								14,625				14,524				14,516				1.55	%
SW Holdings, LLC
Business Services		Second lien (4)(10)		9.75% (L + 8.75%/Q)		12/30/2021		14,265				14,147				14,265				1.52	%
Poseidon Intermediate, LLC
Software		Second lien (2)(10)		9.50% (L + 8.50%/Q)		8/15/2023		13,000				12,829				13,000				1.39	%
Zywave, Inc.
Software		Second lien (4)		10.00% (L + 9.00%/Q)		11/17/2023		11,000				10,918				10,918				1.16	%
Aricent Technologies
Business Services		Second lien (2)		9.50% (L + 8.50%/Q)		4/14/2022		12,500				12,316				10,719				1.14	%
QC McKissock Investment, LLC (14)
McKissock, LLC
Education		First lien (2)(10)		7.50% (L + 6.50%/Q)		8/5/2019		6,463				6,421				6,463
		First lien (2)(10)		7.50% (L + 6.50%/Q)		8/5/2019		3,081				3,064				3,081
		First lien (2)(10)		7.50% (L + 6.50%/Q)		8/5/2019		994				988				994
								10,538				10,473				10,538				1.12	%
Quest Software US Holdings Inc.
Software		First lien (2)		7.00% (L + 6.00%/Q)		10/31/2022		10,000				9,854				10,152				1.08	%
Masergy Holdings, Inc.
Business Services		Second lien (2)		9.50% (L + 8.50%/Q)		12/16/2024		10,000				9,938				10,000				1.07	%
PowerPlan Holdings, Inc.
Software		Second lien (2)(10)		10.00% (L + 9.00%/M)		2/23/2023		10,000				9,916				10,000				1.07	%
FR Arsenal Holdings II Corp.
Business Services		First lien (2)(10)		8.25% (L + 7.25%/Q)		9/8/2022		9,975				9,879				9,875				1.05	%
American Tire Distributors, Inc.
Distribution & Logistics		Subordinated (3)		10.25%/S		3/1/2022		9,700				9,523				9,353				1.00	%
Harley Marine Services, Inc.
Distribution & Logistics		Second lien (2)		10.50% (L + 9.25%/Q)		12/20/2019		9,000				8,897				8,640				0.92	%

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

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Consolidated Schedule of Investments (Continued)

 December 31, 2016

(in thousands, except shares)

Portfolio Company, Location and Industry(1)		Type of Investment		Interest Rate(9)		Maturity/Expiration Date		Principal Amount, Par Value or Shares				Cost				Fair Value				Percent of Net Assets
Ministry Brands, LLC
Software		First lien (3)(11) - Drawn		6.00% (L + 5.00%/Q)		12/2/2022		$	350			$	348			$	348
		Second lien (3)		10.25% (L + 9.25%/Q)		6/2/2023		7,840				7,782				7,781
								8,190				8,130				8,129				0.87	%
Lonestar Intermediate Super Holdings, LLC
Business Services		Subordinated (3)		10.00% (L + 9.00%/M)		8/31/2021		7,000				6,934				7,210				0.77	%
J.D. Power and Associates
Business Services		Second lien (3)		9.50% (L + 8.50%/Q)		9/7/2024		7,000				6,898				7,035				0.75	%
Confie Seguros Holding II Co.
Consumer Services		Second lien (2)		10.25% (L + 9.00%/M)		5/8/2019		6,957				6,952				6,919				0.74	%
Sotera Defense Solutions, Inc. (Global Defense Technology & Systems, Inc.)
Federal Services		First lien (2)		9.00% (L + 7.50%/Q)		4/21/2017		6,396				6,389				6,300				0.67	%
Solera LLC / Solera Finance, Inc.
Software		Subordinated (3)		10.50%/S		3/1/2024		5,000				4,768				5,650				0.60	%
VF Holding Corp.
Software		Second lien (3)		10.00% (L + 9.00%/Q)		6/28/2024		5,000				4,952				4,950				0.53	%
ADG, LLC
Healthcare Services		Second lien (3)(10)		10.00% (L + 9.00%/Q)		3/28/2024		5,000				4,926				4,925				0.53	%
Vencore, Inc. (fka The SI Organization Inc.)
Federal Services		Second lien (3)		9.75% (L + 8.75%/Q)		5/23/2020		4,000				3,928				4,039				0.43	%
Transtar Holding Company
Distribution & Logistics		Second lien (3)		13.50% (P + 9.75%/Q) (8)		10/9/2019		36,112				3,155				2,167
		Second lien (2)		13.50% (P + 9.75%/Q) (8)		10/9/2019		28,300				28,011				1,698
								64,412				31,166				3,865				0.41	%
York Risk Services Holding Corp.
Business Services		Subordinated (3)		8.50%/S		10/1/2022		3,000				3,000				2,520				0.27	%
Ensemble S Merger Sub, Inc.
Software		Subordinated (3)		9.00%/S		9/30/2023		2,000				1,939				2,135				0.23	%
Education Management Corporation (19)
Education Management II LLC
Education		First lien (2)		5.50% (L + 4.50%/Q)		7/2/2020		250				239				61
		First lien (3)		5.50% (L + 4.50%/Q)		7/2/2020		141				136				35
		First lien (2)		8.50% (L + 1.00% + 6.50% PIK/Q)*		7/2/2020		467				416				22
		First lien (3)		8.50% (L + 1.00% + 6.50% PIK/Q)*		7/2/2020		263				235				12
								1,121				1,026				130				0.01	%
Total Funded Debt Investments - United States								$	1,339,099			$	1,290,033			$	1,261,394			134.41	%
Total Funded Debt Investments								$	1,420,445			$	1,369,904			$	1,330,845			141.80	%
Equity - United States
Tenawa Resource Holdings LLC (13)
QID NGL LLC
Energy		Ordinary shares (7)(10)		—		—		5,290,997				$	5,291			$	6,434			0.69	%
TWDiamondback Holdings Corp. (15)
Distribution & Logistics		Preferred shares (4)(10)		—		—		200				2,000				2,664				0.28	%

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

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Consolidated Schedule of Investments (Continued)

 December 31, 2016

(in thousands, except shares)

Portfolio Company, Location and Industry(1)		Type of Investment		Interest Rate(9)		Maturity/Expiration Date		Principal Amount, Par Value or Shares				Cost				Fair Value				Percent of Net Assets
TW-NHME Holdings Corp. (20)
Healthcare Services		Preferred shares (4)(10)		—		—		100				$	1,000			$	1,497
		Preferred shares (4)(10)		—		—		16				158				236
		Preferred shares (4)(10)		—		—		6				68				91
												1,226				1,824				0.19	%
Ancora Acquisition LLC
Education		Preferred shares (6)(10)		—		—		372				83				393				0.04	%
Education Management Corporation (19)
Education		Preferred shares (2)		—		—		3,331				200				1
		Preferred shares (3)		—		—		1,879				113				1
		Ordinary shares (2)		—		—		2,994,065				100				18
		Ordinary shares (3)		—		—		1,688,976				56				10
												469				30				—	%
Total Shares - United States												$	9,069			$	11,345			1.20	%
Warrants - United States
YP Holdings LLC / Print Media Holdings LLC (12)
YP Equity Investors LLC
Media		Warrants (5)(10)		—		5/8/2022		5				$	—			$	2,966			0.32	%
IT'SUGAR LLC
Retail		Warrants (3)(10)		—		10/23/2025		94,672				817				549				0.06	%
ASP LCG Holdings, Inc.
Education		Warrants (3)(10)		—		5/5/2026		622				37				949				0.10	%
Ancora Acquisition LLC
Education		Warrants (6)(10)		—		8/12/2020		20				—				—				—	%
Total Warrants - United States												$	854			$	4,464			0.48	%
Total Funded Investments												$	1,379,827			$	1,346,654			143.48	%
Unfunded Debt Investments - United States
Mister Car Wash Holdings, Inc.
Consumer Services		First lien (3)(11) - Undrawn		—		12/14/2017		$	1,667			$	(13	)		$	8			—	%
DCA Investment Holding, LLC
Healthcare Services		First lien (3)(10)(11) - Undrawn		—		7/2/2021		1,348				(13		)		—				—	%
iPipeline, Inc. (Internet Pipeline, Inc.)
Software		First lien (3)(10)(11) - Undrawn		—		8/4/2021		1,000				(10		)		—				—	%
Valet Waste Holdings, Inc.
Business Services		First lien (3)(10)(11) - Undrawn		—		9/24/2021		1,500				(19		)		—				—	%
VetCor Professional Practices LLC
Consumer Services		First lien (3)(10)(11) - Undrawn		—		4/20/2021		2,700				(27		)		—
		First lien (4)(10)(11) - Undrawn		—		3/30/2018		127				(3		)		—
		First lien (2)(10)(11) - Undrawn		—		6/22/2018		1,644				(33		)		—
								4,471				(63		)		—				—	%
Weston Solutions, Inc.
Business Services		First lien (3)(10)(11) - Undrawn		—		12/31/2020		10,000				—				—				—	%

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

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Consolidated Schedule of Investments (Continued)

 December 31, 2016

(in thousands, except shares)

Portfolio Company, Location and Industry(1)		Type of Investment		Interest Rate(9)		Maturity/Expiration Date		Principal Amount, Par Value or Shares				Cost				Fair Value				Percent of Net Assets
Zywave, Inc.
Software		First lien (3)(11) - Undrawn		—		11/17/2022		$	2,000			$	(15	)		$	(15	)		—	%
Ansira Holdings, Inc.
Business Services		First lien (3)(11) - Undrawn		—		12/20/2018		3,818				(19		)		(19		)		—	%
Marketo, Inc.
Software		First lien (3)(10)(11) - Undrawn		—		8/16/2021		1,788				(27		)		(27		)		—	%
Ministry Brands, LLC
Software		First lien (3)(11) - Undrawn		—		12/2/2022		650				(3		)		(3		)
		First lien (3)(11) - Undrawn		—		12/2/2017		5,169				(26		)		(26		)
		Second lien (3)(11) - Undrawn		—		12/2/2017		2,160				(16		)		(16		)
								7,979				(45		)		(45		)		(0.01	)%
Total Unfunded Debt Investments - United States								$	35,571			(224		)		$	(98	)		(0.01	)%
Total Non-Controlled/Non-Affiliated Investments												$	1,379,603			$	1,346,556			143.47	%
Non-Controlled/Affiliated Investments(22)
Funded Debt Investments - United States
Edmentum Ultimate Holdings, LLC (16)
Education		Subordinated (3)(10)		8.50% PIK/Q*		6/9/2020		$	4,124			$	4,118			$	4,124
		Subordinated (2)(10)		10.00% PIK/Q*		6/9/2020		15,163				15,163				12,814
		Subordinated (3)(10)		10.00% PIK/Q*		6/9/2020		3,730				3,730				3,152
								23,017				23,011				20,090				2.14	%
Permian Holdco 1, Inc. (21)
Permian Holdco 2, Inc.
Energy		Subordinated (3)(10)		14.00% PIK/Q*		10/15/2021		1,749				1,749				1,749				0.19	%
Total Funded Debt Investments - United States								$	24,766			$	24,760			$	21,839			2.33	%
Equity - United States
NMFC Senior Loan Program I LLC**
Investment Fund		Membership interest (3)(10)		—		—		—				$	23,000			$	23,000			2.45	%
Permian Holdco 1, Inc. (21)
Energy		Preferred shares (3)(10)(17)		—		—		1,394,237				5,866				7,668
		Ordinary shares (3)(10)		—		—		1,366,452				1,350				1,776
												7,216				9,444				1.00	%
Edmentum Ultimate Holdings, LLC (16)
Education		Ordinary shares (3)(10)		—		—		123,968				11				1,693
		Ordinary shares (2)(10)		—		—		107,143				9				1,464
												20				3,157				0.34	%
Total Shares - United States												$	30,236			$	35,601			3.79	%

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

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Consolidated Schedule of Investments (Continued)

 December 31, 2016

(in thousands, except shares)

Portfolio Company, Location and Industry(1)		Type of Investment		Interest Rate(9)		Maturity/Expiration Date		Principal Amount, Par Value or Shares				Cost				Fair Value				Percent of Net Assets
Unfunded Debt Investments - United States
Edmentum Ultimate Holdings, LLC (16)
Edmentum, Inc. (fka Plato, Inc.) (Archipelago Learning, Inc.)
Education		Second lien (3)(10)(11) - Undrawn		—		6/9/2020		$	4,881			$	—			$	—			—	%
Permian Holdco 1, Inc. (21)
Permian Holdco 2, Inc.
Energy		Subordinated (3)(10)(11) - Undrawn		—		10/15/2021		1,025				—				—				—	%
Total Unfunded Debt Investments - United States								$	5,906			$	—			$	—			—	%
Total Non-Controlled/Affiliated Investments												$	54,996			$	57,440			6.12	%
Controlled Investments(23)
Funded Debt Investments - United States
UniTek Global Services, Inc.
Business Services		First lien (2)(10)		8.50% (L + 7.50%/Q)		1/13/2019		$	10,846			$	10,846			$	11,063
		First lien (2)(10)		9.50% (L + 7.50% + 1.00% PIK/Q)*		1/13/2019		4,784				4,784				4,879
		Subordinated (2)(10)		15.00% PIK/Q*		7/13/2019		1,726				1,726				1,760
		Subordinated (3)(10)		15.00% PIK/Q*		7/13/2019		1,032				1,032				1,054
								18,388				18,388				18,756				2.00	%
Total Funded Debt Investments - United States								$	18,388			$	18,388			$	18,756			2.00	%
Equity - United States
NMFC Senior Loan Program II LLC**
Investment Fund		Membership interest (3)(10)		—		—		—				$	71,460			$	71,460			7.61	%
UniTek Global Services, Inc.
Business Services		Preferred shares (2)(10)(18)		—		—		19,048,426				16,668				17,207
		Preferred shares (3)(10)(18)		—		—		5,264,079				4,606				4,755
		Ordinary shares (2)(10)		—		—		2,096,477				1,925				12,256
		Ordinary shares (3)(10)		—		—		579,366				532				3,387
												23,731				37,605				4.01	%
New Mountain Net Lease Corporation
Net Lease		Ordinary shares (3)(10)		—		—		270,000				27,000				27,000				2.88	%
Total Shares - United States												$	122,191			$	136,065			14.50	%
Total Funded Investments												$	140,579			$	154,821			16.50	%
Unfunded Debt Investments - United States
UniTek Global Services, Inc.
Business Services		First lien (3)(10)(11) - Undrawn		—		1/13/2019		$	2,048			$	—			$	—
		First lien (3)(10)(11) - Undrawn		—		1/13/2019		758				—				—
								2,806				—				—				—	%
Total Unfunded Debt Investments - United States								$	2,806			$	—			$	—			—	%
Total Controlled Investments												$	140,579			$	154,821			16.50	%
Total Investments												$	1,575,178			$	1,558,817			166.09	%

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

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New Mountain Finance Corporation

 

Consolidated Schedule of Investments (Continued)

 December 31, 2016

(in thousands, except shares)

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(1)	New Mountain Finance Corporation (the "Company") generally acquires its investments in private transactions exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"). These investments are generally subject to certain limitations on resale, and may be deemed to be "restricted securities" under the Securities Act.

(2)	Investment is pledged as collateral for the Holdings Credit Facility, a revolving credit facility among the Company as Collateral Manager, New Mountain Finance Holdings, L.L.C. ("NMF Holdings") as the Borrower, Wells Fargo Securities, LLC as the Administrative Agent, and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as the Lender and Collateral Custodian. See Note 7. Borrowings, for details.

(3)	Investment is pledged as collateral for the NMFC Credit Facility, a revolving credit facility among the Company as the Borrower and Goldman Sachs Bank USA as the Administrative Agent and the Collateral Agent and Goldman Sachs Bank USA, Morgan Stanley Bank, N.A. and Stifel Bank & Trust as Lenders. See Note 7. Borrowings, for details.

(4)	Investment is held in New Mountain Finance SBIC, L.P.

(5)	Investment is held in NMF YP Holdings, Inc.

(6)	Investment is held in NMF Ancora Holdings, Inc.

(7)	Investment is held in NMF QID NGL Holdings, Inc.

(8)	Investment or a portion of the investment is on non-accrual status. See Note 3. Investments, for details.

(9)

All interest is payable in cash unless otherwise indicated. A majority of the variable rate debt investments bear interest at a rate that may be determined by reference to the London Interbank Offered Rate (L), the Prime Rate (P) and the alternative base rate (Base) and which resets monthly (M), quarterly (Q), semi-annually (S) or annually (A). For each investment the current interest rate provided reflects the rate in effect as of December 31, 2016.

(10)	The fair value of the Company's investment is determined using unobservable inputs that are significant to the overall fair value measurement. See Note 4. Fair Value, for details.

(11)	Par Value amounts represent the drawn or undrawn (as indicated in type of investment) portion of revolving credit facilities or delayed draws. Cost amounts represent the cash received at settlement date net the impact of paydowns and cash paid for drawn revolvers or delayed draws.

(12)

The Company holds investments in three related entities of YP Holdings LLC/Print Media Holdings LLC. The Company directly holds warrants to purchase a 4.96% membership interest of YP Equity Investors, LLC (which at closing represented an indirect 1.0% equity interest in YP Holdings LLC) and holds an investment in the Term Loan B loans issued by YP LLC and Print Media LLC, wholly-owned subsidiaries of YP Holdings LLC and Print Media Holdings LLC, respectively.

(13)	The Company holds investments in two related entities of Tenawa Resource Holdings LLC. The Company holds 4.77% of the common units in QID NGL LLC (which at closing represented 98.1% of the ownership in the common units in Tenawa Resource Holdings LLC) and holds a first lien investment in Tenawa Resource Management LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tenawa Resource Holdings LLC.

(14)

The Company holds investments in QC McKissock Investment, LLC and one related entity of QC McKissock Investment, LLC. The Company holds a first lien term loan in QC McKissock Investment, LLC (which at closing represented 71.1% of the ownership in the Series A common units of McKissock Investment Holdings, LLC) and holds a first lien term loan and a delayed draw term loan in McKissock, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of McKissock Investment Holdings, LLC.

(15)	The Company holds investments in TWDiamondback Holdings Corp. and one related entity of TWDiamondback Holdings Corp. The Company holds preferred equity in TWDiamondback Holdings Corp. and holds a first lien last out term loan and a delayed draw term loan in Diamondback Drugs of Delaware LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of TWDiamondback Holdings Corp.

(16)	The Company holds investments in Edmentum Ultimate Holdings, LLC and its related entities. The Company holds subordinated notes and ordinary equity in Edmentum Ultimate Holdings, LLC and holds a second lien revolver in Edmentum, Inc. and Archipelago Learning, Inc., which are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Edmentum Ultimate Holdings, LLC.

(17)	The Company holds preferred equity in Permian Holdco 1, Inc. that is entitled to receive cumulative preferential dividends at a rate of 12.0% per annum payable in additional shares.

(18)	The Company holds preferred equity in UniTek Global Services, Inc. that is entitled to receive cumulative preferential dividends at a rate of 13.5% per annum payable in additional shares.

(19)

The Company holds investments in Education Management Corporation and one related entity of Education Management Corporation. The Company holds series A-1 convertible preferred stock and common stock in Education Management Corporation and holds a tranche A first lien term loan and a tranche B first lien term loan in Education Management II LLC, which is an indirect subsidiary of Education Management Corporation.

(20)	The Company holds an equity investment in TW-NHME Holdings Corp., and holds a second lien term loan investment in National HME, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of TW-NHME Holdings Corp.

(21)	The Company holds preferred and common equity in Permian Holdco 1, Inc., as well as subordinated notes in Permian Holdco 2, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Permian Holdco 1, Inc.

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

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New Mountain Finance Corporation

 

Consolidated Schedule of Investments (Continued)

 December 31, 2016

(in thousands, except shares)

(22)

Denotes investments in which the Company is an “Affiliated Person”, as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"), due to owning or holding the power to vote 5.0% or more of the outstanding voting securities of the investment but not controlling the company. Fair value as of December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2016, along with transactions during the year ended December 31, 2016 in which the issuer was a non-controlled/affiliated investment, is as follows:

Portfolio Company		Fair Value at December 31, 2015				Gross Additions(A)				Gross Redemptions (B)				Net Realized Gains (Losses)				Net Change In Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)				Fair Value at December 31, 2016				Interest Income				Dividend Income				Other Income
Edmentum Ultimate Holdings, LLC/Edmentum Inc.		$	22,782			$	6,147			$	(4,002	)		$	—			$	(1,680	)		$	23,247			$	2,254			$	—			$	—
NMFC Senior Loan Program I LLC		21,914				—				—				—				1,086				23,000				—				3,728				1,163
Permian Holdco 1, Inc. / Permian Holdco 2, Inc.		—				8,965				—				—				2,228				11,193				41				156				5
Tenawa Resource Holdings LLC		42,591				16				(42,288		)		—				(319		)		—				2,243				—				25
Total Non-Controlled/Affiliated Investments		$	87,287			$	15,128			$	(46,290	)		$	—			$	1,315			$	57,440			$	4,538			$	3,884			$	1,193

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(A)	Gross additions include increases in the cost basis of investments resulting from new portfolio investments, payment-in-kind (“PIK”) interest or dividends, the amortization of discounts, reorganizations or restructurings and the movement at fair value of an existing portfolio company into this category from a different category.

(B)	Gross redemptions include decreases in the cost basis of investments resulting from principal collections related to investment repayments or sales, reorganizations or restructurings and the movement of an existing portfolio company out of this category into a different category.

(23)	Denotes investments in which the Company is in “Control”, as defined in the 1940 Act, due to owning or holding the power to vote 25.0% or more of the outstanding voting securities of the investment. Fair value as of December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2016, along with transactions during the year ended December 31, 2016 in which the issuer was a controlled investment, is as follows:

Portfolio Company		Fair Value at December 31, 2015				Gross Additions (A)				Gross Redemptions (B)				Net  Realized Gains (Losses)				Net Change In Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)				Fair Value at December 31, 2016				Interest Income				Dividend Income				Other Income
New Mountain Net Lease Corporation		$	—			$	27,000			$	—			$	—			$	—			$	27,000			$	—			$	540			$	—
NMFC Senior Loan Program II LLC		—				71,460				—				—				—				71,460				—				3,533				—
UniTek Global Services, Inc.		47,422				3,464				(2,599		)		—				8,074				56,361				1,904				3,023				558
Total Controlled Investments		$	47,422			$	101,924			$	(2,599	)		$	—			$	8,074			$	154,821			$	1,904			$	7,096			$	558

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(A)	Gross additions include increases in the cost basis of investments resulting from new portfolio investments, PIK interest or dividends, the amortization of discounts, reorganizations or restructurings and the movement at fair value of an existing portfolio company into this category from a different category.

(B)	Gross redemptions include decreases in the cost basis of investments resulting from principal collections related to investment repayments or sales, reorganizations or restructurings and the movement of an existing portfolio company out of this category into a different category.

*	All or a portion of interest contains PIK interest.

**	Indicates assets that the Company deems to be “non-qualifying assets” under Section 55(a) of the 1940 Act. Qualifying assets must represent at least 70.0% of the Company’s total assets at the time of acquisition of any additional non-qualifying assets. As of December 31, 2016, 9.9% of the Company’s total investments were non-qualifying assets.

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

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New Mountain Finance Corporation

 

Consolidated Schedule of Investments (Continued)

 December 31, 2016

		December 31, 2016
Investment Type		Percent of Total Investments at Fair Value
First lien		44.94	%
Second lien		38.76	%
Subordinated		4.27	%
Equity and other		12.03	%
Total investments		100.00	%

 

		December 31, 2016
Industry Type		Percent of Total Investments at Fair Value
Business Services		29.64	%
Software		27.00	%
Consumer Services		6.82	%
Investment Fund		6.06	%
Education		6.04	%
Energy		4.82	%
Healthcare Services		4.61	%
Distribution & Logistics		3.96	%
Federal Services		3.86	%
Net Lease		1.73	%
Business Products		1.60	%
Media		1.55	%
Retail		1.35	%
Healthcare Information Technology		0.96	%
Total investments		100.00	%

 

		December 31, 2016
Interest Rate Type		Percent of Total Investments at Fair Value
Floating rates		93.16	%
Fixed rates		6.84	%
Total investments		100.00	%

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

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements of

New Mountain Finance Corporation

 

September 30, 2017

(in thousands, except share data)

(unaudited)

Note 1. Formation and Business Purpose

New Mountain Finance Corporation (“NMFC” or the “Company”) is a Delaware corporation that was originally incorporated on June 29, 2010 and completed its initial public offering ("IPO") on May 19, 2011. NMFC is a 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”). As such, NMFC is obligated to comply with certain regulatory requirements. NMFC has elected to be treated, and intends to comply with the requirements to continue to qualify annually, as a regulated investment company (“RIC”) under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”). NMFC is also registered as an investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended (the “Advisers Act”). Since NMFC’s IPO, and through September 30, 2017, NMFC raised approximately $614,581 in net proceeds from additional offerings of its common stock.

New Mountain Finance Advisers BDC, L.L.C. (the “Investment Adviser”) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of New Mountain Capital, L.L.C. ("New Mountain Capital", defined as New Mountain Capital Group, L.L.C. and its affiliates). New Mountain Capital is a firm with a track record of investing in the middle market. New Mountain Capital focuses on investing in defensive growth companies across its private equity, public equity and credit investment vehicles. The Investment Adviser manages the Company's day-to-day operations and provides it with investment advisory and management services. New Mountain Finance Administration, L.L.C. (the "Administrator”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of New Mountain Capital, provides the administrative services necessary to conduct the Company's day-to-day operations.

The Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, New Mountain Finance Holdings, L.L.C. (“NMF Holdings” or the "Predecessor Operating Company"), is a Delaware limited liability company whose assets are used to secure NMF Holdings’ credit facility. NMF Ancora Holdings Inc. (“NMF Ancora”), NMF QID NGL Holdings, Inc. (“NMF QID”) and NMF YP Holdings Inc. (“NMF YP”), the Company's wholly-owned subsidiaries, are structured as Delaware entities that serve as tax blocker corporations which hold equity or equity-like investments in portfolio companies organized as limited liability companies (or other forms of pass-through entities). The Company consolidates its tax blocker corporations for accounting purposes. The tax blocker corporations are not consolidated for income tax purposes and may incur income tax expense as a result of their ownership of portfolio companies. Additionally, the Company has a wholly-owned subsidiary, New Mountain Finance Servicing, L.L.C. (“NMF Servicing”), that serves as the administrative agent on certain investment transactions. New Mountain Finance SBIC, L.P. (“SBIC I”) and its general partner, New Mountain Finance SBIC G.P., L.L.C. (“SBIC I GP”), were organized in Delaware as a limited partnership and limited liability company, respectively. During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, New Mountain Finance SBIC II, L.P. (“SBIC II”) and its general partner, New Mountain Finance SBIC II G.P., L.L.C. (“SBIC II GP”), were organized in Delaware as a limited partnership and limited liability company, respectively. SBIC I, SBIC I GP, SBIC II and SBIC II GP are consolidated wholly-owned direct and indirect subsidiaries of the Company. SBIC I received a license from the United States ("U.S.") Small Business Administration (the “SBA”) to operate as a small business investment company (“SBIC”) under Section 301(c) of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, as amended (the “1958 Act”). The Company's wholly-owned subsidiary, New Mountain Net Lease Corporation ("NMNLC"), a Maryland corporation, was formed to acquire commercial real properties that are subject to "triple net" leases and intends to qualify as a real estate investment trust, or REIT, within the meaning of Section 856(a) of the Code.

The Company’s investment objective is to generate current income and capital appreciation through the sourcing and origination of debt securities at all levels of the capital structure, including first and second lien debt, notes, bonds and mezzanine securities. The first lien debt may include traditional first lien senior secured loans or unitranche loans. Unitranche loans combine characteristics of traditional first lien senior secured loans as well as second lien and subordinated loans. Unitranche loans will expose the Company to the risks associated with second lien and subordinated loans to the extent it invests in the “last out” tranche. In some cases, the Company’s investments may also include equity interests. The primary focus is in the debt of defensive growth companies, which are defined as generally exhibiting the following characteristics: (i) sustainable secular growth drivers, (ii) high barriers to competitive entry, (iii) high free cash flow after capital expenditure and working capital needs, (iv) high returns on assets and (v) niche market dominance. Similar to the Company, SBIC I and SBIC II's investment objective is to generate current income and capital appreciation under the investment criteria used by the Company. However, SBIC I and SBIC II investments must be in SBA eligible companies. The Company’s portfolio may be concentrated in a limited number of industries. As of September 30, 2017, the Company’s top five industry concentrations were business services, software, healthcare services, consumer services and distribution & logistics.

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Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of accounting—The Company’s consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP"). The Company is an investment company following accounting and reporting guidance in Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services—Investment Companies, (“ASC 946”). NMFC consolidates its wholly-owned direct and indirect subsidiaries: NMF Holdings, NMF Servicing, NMNLC, SBIC I, SBIC I GP, SBIC II, SBIC II GP, NMF Ancora, NMF QID and NMF YP.

The Company’s consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments and reclassifications which, in the opinion of management, are necessary for the fair presentation of the results of operations and financial condition for all periods presented. All intercompany transactions have been eliminated. Revenues are recognized when earned and expenses when incurred. The financial results of the Company’s portfolio investments are not consolidated in the financial statements.

The Company’s interim consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP and pursuant to the requirements for reporting on Form 10-Q and Article 6 or 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, the Company’s interim consolidated financial statements do not include all of the information and notes required by GAAP for annual financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting solely of normal recurring accruals considered necessary for the fair presentation of financial statements for the interim period, have been included. The current period’s results of operations will not necessarily be indicative of results that ultimately may be achieved for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2017.

Investments—The Company applies fair value accounting in accordance with GAAP. Fair value is the amount 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. Investments are reflected on the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities at fair value, with changes in unrealized gains and losses resulting from changes in fair value reflected in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations as “Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments” and realizations on portfolio investments reflected in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations as “Net realized gains (losses) on investments”.

The Company values its assets on a quarterly basis, or more frequently if required under the 1940 Act. In all cases, the Company’s board of directors is ultimately and solely responsible for determining the fair value of the portfolio investments on a quarterly basis in good faith, including investments that are not publicly traded, those whose market prices are not readily available and any other situation where its portfolio investments require a fair value determination. Security transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. The Company’s quarterly valuation procedures are set forth in more detail below:

(1)	Investments for which market quotations are readily available on an exchange are valued at such market quotations based on the closing price indicated from independent pricing services.

(2)	Investments for which indicative prices are obtained from various pricing services and/or brokers or dealers are valued through a multi-step valuation process, as described below, to determine whether the quote(s) obtained is representative of fair value in accordance with GAAP.

a.

Bond quotes are obtained through independent pricing services. Internal reviews are performed by the investment professionals of the Investment Adviser to ensure that the quote obtained is representative of fair value in accordance with GAAP and, if so, the quote is used. If the Investment Adviser is unable to sufficiently validate the quote(s) internally and if the investment’s par value or its fair value exceeds the materiality threshold, the investment is valued similarly to those assets with no readily available quotes (see (3) below); and

b.	For investments other than bonds, the Company looks at the number of quotes readily available and performs the following procedures:

i.	Investments for which two or more quotes are received from a pricing service are valued using the mean of the mean of the bid and ask of the quotes obtained.

ii.

Investments for which one quote is received from a pricing service are validated internally. The investment professionals of the Investment Adviser analyze the market quotes obtained using an array of valuation methods (further described below) to validate the fair value. If the Investment Adviser is unable to sufficiently validate the quote internally and if the investment’s par value or its fair value exceeds the materiality threshold, the investment is valued similarly to those assets with no readily available quotes (see (3) below).

(3)	Investments for which quotations are not readily available through exchanges, pricing services, brokers, or dealers are valued through a multi-step valuation process:

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a.	Each portfolio company or investment is initially valued by the investment professionals of the Investment Adviser responsible for the credit monitoring;

b.	Preliminary valuation conclusions will then be documented and discussed with the Company’s senior management;

c.

If an investment falls into (3) above for four consecutive quarters and if the investment’s par value or its fair value exceeds the materiality threshold, then at least once each fiscal year, the valuation for each portfolio investment for which the Company does not have a readily available market quotation will be reviewed by an independent valuation firm engaged by the Company’s board of directors; and

d.	When deemed appropriate by the Company’s management, an independent valuation firm may be engaged to review and value investment(s) of a portfolio company, without any preliminary valuation being performed by the Investment Adviser. The investment professionals of the Investment Adviser will review and validate the value provided.

For investments in revolving credit facilities and delayed draw commitments, the cost basis of the funded investments purchased is offset by any costs/netbacks received for any unfunded portion on the total balance committed. The fair value is also adjusted for the price appreciation or depreciation on the unfunded portion. As a result, the purchase of a commitment not completely funded may result in a negative fair value until it is called and funded.

The values assigned to investments are based upon available information and do not necessarily represent amounts which might ultimately be realized, since such amounts depend on future circumstances and cannot be reasonably determined until the individual positions are liquidated. Due to the inherent uncertainty of determining the fair value of investments that do not have a readily available market value, the fair value of the Company’s investments may fluctuate from period to period and the fluctuations could be material.

See Note 3. Investments, for further discussion relating to investments.

New Mountain Net Lease Corporation

NMNLC was formed to acquire commercial real properties that are subject to "triple net" leases. NMNLC's investments are disclosed on the Company's Consolidated Schedule of Investments as of September 30, 2017.

Below is certain summarized property information for NMNLC as of September 30, 2017:

Lease

Total

Fair Value as of

Portfolio Company

Tenant

Expiration Date

Location

Square Feet

September 30, 2017

NM APP Canada Corp.

A.P. Plasman, Inc.

9/30/2031

Ontario, Canada

436

$

7,685

NM APP US LLC

Plasman Corp, LLC / A-Brite LP

9/30/2033

Fort Payne, AL

261

5,119

Cleveland, OH

NM DRVT LLC

FMH Conveyors, LLC

10/31/2031

Jonesboro, AR

195

5,152

NM JRA LLC

J.R. Automation Technologies, LLC

1/31/2031

Holland, MI

88

2,161

NM KRLN LLC

Kirlin Group, LLC

6/30/2029

Rockville, MD

95

7,510

$

27,627

Collateralized agreements or repurchase financings—The Company follows the guidance in Accounting Standards Codification Topic 860, Transfers and Servicing—Secured Borrowing and Collateral, (“ASC 860”) when accounting for transactions involving the purchases of securities under collateralized agreements to resell (resale agreements). These transactions are treated as collateralized financing transactions and are recorded at their contracted resale or repurchase amounts, as specified in the respective agreements. Interest on collateralized agreements is accrued and recognized over the life of the transaction and included in interest income. As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the Company held one collateralized agreement to resell with a cost basis of $30,000 and $30,000, respectively, and a carrying value of $26,836 and $29,218, respectively. The collateralized agreement to resell is guaranteed by a private hedge fund. The private hedge fund is currently in liquidation under the laws of the Cayman Islands. Pursuant to the terms of the collateralized agreement, the private hedge fund was obligated to repurchase the collateral from the Company at the par value of the collateralized agreement. The private hedge fund has breached its agreement to repurchase the collateral under the collateralized agreement. A claim has been filed with the Cayman Islands joint official liquidators to resolve this matter.

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Cash and cash equivalents—Cash and cash equivalents include cash and short-term, highly liquid investments. The Company defines cash equivalents as securities that are readily convertible into known amounts of cash and so near maturity that there is insignificant risk of changes in value. These securities have original maturities of three months or less. The Company did not hold any cash equivalents as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016.

Revenue recognition

Sales and paydowns of investments:  Realized gains and losses on investments are determined on the specific identification method.

Interest and dividend income:  Interest income, including amortization of premium and discount using the effective interest method, is recorded on the accrual basis and periodically assessed for collectability. Interest income also includes interest earned from cash on hand. Upon the prepayment of a loan or debt security, any prepayment penalties are recorded as part of interest income. The Company has loans and certain preferred equity investments in the portfolio that contain a payment-in-kind (“PIK”) interest or dividend provision. PIK interest and dividends are accrued and recorded as income at the contractual rates, if deemed collectible.  The PIK interest and dividends are added to the principal or share balances on the capitalization dates and are generally due at maturity or when redeemed by the issuer.

Dividend income on common equity is recorded on the record date for private portfolio companies or on the ex-dividend date for publicly traded portfolio companies. Dividend income on preferred securities is recorded as dividend income on an accrual basis to the extent that such amounts are deemed collectible.

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

Other income:  Other income represents delayed compensation, consent or amendment fees, revolver fees, structuring fees, upfront fees, management fees from a non-controlled/affiliated investment and other miscellaneous fees received and are typically non-recurring in nature. Delayed compensation is income earned from counterparties on trades that do not settle within a set number of business days after trade date. Other income may also include fees from bridge loans. The Company may from time to time enter into bridge financing commitments, an obligation to provide interim financing to a counterparty until permanent credit can be obtained. These commitments are short-term in nature and may expire unfunded. A fee is received by the Company for providing such commitments. Structuring fees and upfront fees are recognized as income when earned, usually when paid at the closing of the investment, and are non-refundable.

Interest and other financing expenses—Interest and other financing fees are recorded on an accrual basis by the Company. See Note 7. Borrowings, for details.

Deferred financing costs—The deferred financing costs of the Company consist of capitalized expenses related to the origination and amending of the Company’s borrowings. The Company amortizes these costs into expense over the stated life of the related borrowing. See Note 7. Borrowings, for details.

Deferred offering costs—The Company's deferred offering costs consist of fees and expenses incurred in connection with equity offerings and the filing of shelf registration statements. Upon the issuance of shares, offering costs are charged as a direct reduction to net assets. Deferred offering costs are included in other assets on the Company's Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

Income taxes—The Company has elected to be treated, and intends to comply with the requirements to qualify annually, as a RIC under Subchapter M of the Code. As a RIC, the Company is not subject to U.S. federal income tax on the portion of taxable income and gains timely distributed to its stockholders.

To continue to qualify and be subject to tax as a RIC, the Company is required to meet certain income and asset diversification tests in addition to distributing at least 90.0% of its investment company taxable income, as defined by the Code. Since U.S. federal income tax regulations differ from GAAP, distributions in accordance with tax regulations may differ from net investment income and realized gains recognized for financial reporting purposes.

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Differences between taxable income and the results of operations for financial reporting purposes may be permanent or temporary in nature. Permanent differences are reclassified among capital accounts in the financial statements to reflect their tax character. Differences in classification may also result from the treatment of short-term gains as ordinary income for tax purposes.

For U.S. federal income tax purposes, distributions paid to stockholders of the Company are reported as ordinary income, return of capital, long term capital gains or a combination thereof.

The Company will be subject to a 4.0% nondeductible federal excise tax on certain undistributed income unless the Company distributes, in a timely manner as required by the Code, an amount at least equal to the sum of (1) 98.0% of its respective net ordinary income earned for the calendar year and (2) 98.2% of its respective capital gain net income for the one-year period ending October 31 in the calendar year.

Certain consolidated subsidiaries of the Company are subject to U.S. federal and state income taxes. These taxable entities are not consolidated for income tax purposes and may generate income tax liabilities or assets from permanent and temporary differences in the recognition of items for financial reporting and income tax purposes.

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, the Company recognized a total income tax (provision) benefit of approximately $(500) and $184, respectively, for the Company’s consolidated subsidiaries. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, the Company recorded current income tax expense of approximately $106 and $341, respectively, and deferred income tax (provision) benefit of approximately $(394) and $525, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company recognized a total income tax (provision) benefit of approximately $(11) and $706, respectively, for the Company’s consolidated subsidiaries.  For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company recorded current income tax expense of approximately $22 and $113, respectively, and deferred income tax benefit of approximately $11 and $819, respectively, which excluded a deferred tax (provision) benefit of $(818) and $34, respectively, attributable to one of the Company's consolidated subsidiaries.

As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the Company had $509 and $1,034, respectively, of deferred tax liabilities primarily relating to deferred taxes attributable to certain differences between the computation of income for U.S. federal income tax purposes as compared to GAAP.

The Company has adopted the Income Taxes topic of the Accounting Standards Codification Topic 740 (“ASC 740”). ASC 740 provides guidance for income taxes, including how uncertain income tax positions should be recognized, measured, and disclosed in the financial statements. Based on its analysis, the Company has determined that there were no uncertain income tax positions that do not meet the more likely than not threshold through December 31, 2016. The 2013 through 2016 tax years remain subject to examination by the U.S. federal, state, and local tax authorities.

Distributions—Distributions to common stockholders of the Company are recorded on the record date as set by the board of directors. The Company intends to make distributions to its stockholders that will be sufficient to enable the Company to maintain its status as a RIC. The Company intends to distribute approximately all of its adjusted net investment income (see Note 5. Agreements) on a quarterly basis and substantially all of its taxable income on an annual basis, except that the Company may retain certain net capital gains for reinvestment.

The Company has adopted a dividend reinvestment plan that provides for reinvestment of any distributions declared on behalf of its stockholders, unless a stockholder elects to receive cash.

The Company applies the following in implementing the dividend reinvestment plan. If the price at which newly issued shares are to be credited to stockholders’ accounts is equal to or greater than 110.0% of the last determined net asset value of the shares, the Company will use only newly issued shares to implement its dividend reinvestment plan. Under such circumstances, the number of shares to be issued to a stockholder is determined by dividing the total dollar amount of the distribution payable to such stockholder by the market price per share of the Company’s common stock on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) on the distribution payment date. Market price per share on that date will be the closing price for such shares on the NYSE or, if no sale is reported for such day, the average of their electronically reported bid and ask prices.

If the price at which newly issued shares are to be credited to stockholders’ accounts is less than 110.0% of the last determined net asset value of the shares, the Company will either issue new shares or instruct the plan administrator to purchase shares in the open market to satisfy the additional shares required. Shares purchased in open market transactions by the plan administrator will be allocated to a stockholder based on the average purchase price, excluding any brokerage charges or other charges, of all shares of common stock purchased in the open market. The number of shares of the Company’s common stock to be outstanding after giving effect to payment of the distribution cannot be established until the value per share at which additional shares will be issued has been determined and elections of the Company’s stockholders have been tabulated.

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Share repurchase program—On February 4, 2016, the Company's board of directors authorized a program for the purpose of repurchasing up to $50,000 worth of the Company's common stock. Under the repurchase program, the Company was permitted, but was not obligated, to repurchase its outstanding common stock in the open market from time to time provided that it complied with the Company's code of ethics and the guidelines specified in Rule 10b-18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act), including certain price, market volume and timing constraints. In addition, any repurchases were conducted in accordance with the 1940 Act. On December 23, 2016, the Company's board of directors extended the Company's repurchase program and the Company expects the repurchase program to be in place until the earlier of December 31, 2017 or until $50,000 of its outstanding shares of common stock have been repurchased. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, the Company did not repurchase any shares of the Company's common stock. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company repurchased a total of 0 and 248,499 shares, respectively, of the Company's common stock in the open market for $0 and $2,948, respectively, including commissions paid.

Earnings per share—The Company’s earnings per share (“EPS”) amounts have been computed based on the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding for the period. Basic EPS is computed by dividing net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period of computation. Diluted EPS is computed by dividing net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations by the weighted average number of shares of common stock assuming all potential shares had been issued, and its related net impact to net assets accounted for, and the additional shares of common stock were dilutive. Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution, using the as-if-converted method for convertible debt, which could occur if all potentially dilutive securities were exercised.

Foreign securities—The accounting records of the Company are maintained in U.S. dollars. Investment securities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars based on the rate of exchange of such currencies on the date of valuation. Purchases and sales of investment securities and income and expense items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars based on the rate of exchange of such currencies on the respective dates of the transactions. The Company does not isolate that portion of the results of operations resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates on investments from the fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of securities held. Such fluctuations are included with “Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments” and “Net realized gains (losses) on investments” in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Investments denominated in foreign currencies may be negatively affected by movements in the rate of exchange between the U.S. dollar and such foreign currencies. This movement is beyond the control of the Company and cannot be predicted.

Use of estimates—The preparation of the Company’s consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the Company’s consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Changes in the economic environment, financial markets, and other metrics used in determining these estimates could cause actual results to differ from the estimates used, and the differences could be material.

Dividend income recorded related to distributions received from flow-through investments is an accounting estimate based on the most recent estimate of the tax treatment of the distribution.

Note 3. Investments

At September 30, 2017, the Company’s investments consisted of the following:

Investment Cost and Fair Value by Type

	Cost				Fair Value
First lien	$	764,281			$	770,238
Second lien	673,074				679,893
Subordinated	69,460				69,202
Equity and other	306,889				326,710
Total investments	$	1,813,704			$	1,846,043

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Investment Cost and Fair Value by Industry

	Cost				Fair Value
Business Services	$	598,620			$	616,763
Software	383,779				389,935
Healthcare Services	160,298				161,763
Consumer Services	144,007				144,922
Distribution & Logistics	109,787				113,148
Investment Fund	102,400				102,400
Education	104,810				101,494
Federal Services	76,587				77,239
Energy	67,771				71,786
Net Lease	27,130				27,627
Healthcare Information Technology	14,676				15,075
Packaging	14,304				14,391
Business Products	9,535				9,500
Total investments	$	1,813,704			$	1,846,043

At December 31, 2016, the Company’s investments consisted of the following:

Investment Cost and Fair Value by Type

	Cost				Fair Value
First lien	$	706,140			$	700,580
Second lien	638,347				604,203
Subordinated	68,341				66,559
Equity and other	162,350				187,475
Total investments	$	1,575,178			$	1,558,817

Investment Cost and Fair Value by Industry

	Cost				Fair Value
Business Services	$	446,008			$	461,997
Software	424,965				420,896
Consumer Services	105,868				106,392
Investment Fund	94,460				94,460
Education	93,651				94,168
Energy	81,390				75,168
Healthcare Services	70,731				71,844
Distribution & Logistics	88,768				61,696
Federal Services	59,881				60,116
Net Lease	27,000				27,000
Business Products	25,613				24,958
Media	21,189				24,162
Retail	21,006				21,016
Healthcare Information Technology	14,648				14,944
Total investments	$	1,575,178			$	1,558,817

    

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During the first quarter of 2017, the Company placed its entire first lien notes position in Sierra Hamilton LLC / Sierra Hamilton Finance, Inc. ("Sierra") on non-accrual status due to its ongoing restructuring. As of June 30, 2017, the Company's investment in Sierra placed on non-accrual status represented an aggregate cost basis of $27,231, an aggregate fair value of $12,725 and total unearned interest income of $1,388 for the six months then ended. In July 2017, Sierra completed a restructuring which resulted in a material modification of the original terms and an extinguishment of the Company’s original investment in Sierra. Prior to the extinguishment in July 2017, the Company’s original investment in Sierra had an aggregate cost of $27,307, an aggregate fair value of $12,858 and total unearned interest income of $1,687. The extinguishment resulted in a realized loss of $14,449. As a result of the restructuring, the Company received common shares in Sierra Hamilton Holding Corporation. As of September 30, 2017, the Company’s investment has an aggregate cost basis of $12,782 and an aggregate fair value of $12,127.

During the third quarter of 2016, the Company placed its entire second lien position in Transtar Holding Company (“Transtar”) on non-accrual status due to its ongoing restructuring. As of March 31, 2017, the Company's investment in Transtar had an aggregate cost basis of $31,166, an aggregate fair value of $3,621 and total unearned interest income of approximately $1,809 for the three months then ended. In April 2017, Transtar completed a restructuring which resulted in a $3,606 million repayment of the Company's second lien position. The Company recognized a realized loss of $27,560 during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 related to Transtar.

During the second quarter of 2016, the Company placed a portion of its first lien position in Permian Tank & Manufacturing, Inc. (“Permian”) on non-accrual status due to its ongoing restructuring. As of September 30, 2016, the Company’s investment in Permian had an aggregate cost basis of $24,444, an aggregate fair value of $7,064 and total unearned interest income of $1,273 for the nine months then ended. In October 2016, Permian completed a restructuring which resulted in a material modification of the original terms and an extinguishment of the Company’s original investment in Permian. Prior to the extinguishment in October 2016, the Company’s original investment in Permian had an aggregate cost of $25,047, an aggregate fair value of $7,064 and total unearned interest income of $1,422 for the year ended December 31, 2016. The extinguishment resulted in a realized loss of $17,983.  Post restructuring, the Company’s investments in Permian have been restored to full accrual status. As of September 30, 2017, the Company’s investments in Permian have an aggregate cost basis of $9,867 and an aggregate fair value of $12,000.

During the third quarter of 2016, the Company received notice that there would be no recovery of the outstanding principal and interest owed on its two super priority first lien positions in ATI Acquisition Company ("ATI"). As of June 30, 2016, the Company’s first lien positions in ATI had an aggregate cost of $1,528 and an aggregate fair value of $0 and no unearned interest income for the period then ended. The Company wrote off its first lien positions in ATI and recognized an aggregate realized loss of $1,528 during the three months ended September 30, 2016. As of September 30, 2017, the Company's preferred shares and warrants in Ancora Acquisition LLC, which were received as a result of the Company's first lien positions in ATI, had an aggregate cost basis of $83 and an aggregate fair value of $393.

As of September 30, 2017, the Company had unfunded commitments on revolving credit facilities and bridge facilities of $38,645 and $0, respectively. As of September 30, 2017, the Company had unfunded commitments in the form of delayed draws or other future funding commitments of $36,830. The unfunded commitments on revolving credit facilities and delayed draws are disclosed on the Company’s Consolidated Schedule of Investments as of September 30, 2017.

As of December 31, 2016, the Company had unfunded commitments on revolving credit facilities and bridge facilities of $27,915 and $0, respectively. As of December 31, 2016, the Company had unfunded commitments in the form of delayed draws or other future funding commitments of $16,368. The unfunded commitments on revolving credit facilities and delayed draws are disclosed on the Company’s Consolidated Schedule of Investments as of December 31, 2016.

NMFC Senior Loan Program I LLC

NMFC Senior Loan Program I LLC (“SLP I”) was formed as a Delaware limited liability company on May 27, 2014 and commenced operations on June 10, 2014. SLP I is a portfolio company held by the Company. SLP I is structured as a private investment fund, in which all of the investors are qualified purchasers, as such term is defined under the 1940 Act. Transfer of interests in SLP I is subject to restrictions and, as a result, such interests are not readily marketable. SLP I operates under a limited liability company agreement (the “SLP I Agreement”) and will continue in existence until June 10, 2019, subject to earlier termination pursuant to certain terms of the SLP I Agreement. The term may be extended for up to one year pursuant to certain terms of the SLP I Agreement. SLP I had a three year re-investment period. In June 2017, the re-investment period was extended for one additional year. SLP I invests in senior secured loans issued by companies within the Company’s core industry verticals. These investments are typically broadly syndicated first lien loans.

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SLP I is capitalized with $93,000 of capital commitments and $265,000 of debt from a revolving credit facility and is managed by the Company. The Company’s capital commitment is $23,000, representing less than 25.0% ownership, with third party investors representing the remaining capital commitments. As of September 30, 2017, SLP I had total investments with an aggregate fair value of approximately $336,725, debt outstanding of $244,167 and capital that had been called and funded of $93,000. As of December 31, 2016, SLP I had total investments with an aggregate fair value of approximately $348,672, debt outstanding of $256,517 and capital that had been called and funded of $93,000. The Company’s investment in SLP I is disclosed on the Company’s Consolidated Schedule of Investments as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016.

The Company, as an investment adviser registered under the Advisers Act, acts as the collateral manager to SLP I and is entitled to receive a management fee for its investment management services provided to SLP I. As a result, SLP I is classified as an affiliate of the Company. No management fee is charged on the Company's investment in SLP I in connection with the administrative services provided to SLP I. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, the Company earned approximately $286 and $865, respectively, in management fees related to SLP I, which is included in other income. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company earned approximately $284 and $877, respectively, in management fees related to SLP I, which is included in other income. As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, approximately $286 and $286, respectively, of management fees related to SLP I was included in receivable from affiliates. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, the Company earned approximately $816 and $2,662, respectively, of dividend income related to SLP I, which is included in dividend income. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company earned approximately $1,061 and $2,868, respectively, of dividend income related to SLP I, which is included in dividend income. As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, approximately $816 and $861, respectively, of dividend income related to SLP I was included in interest and dividend receivable.

NMFC Senior Loan Program II LLC

NMFC Senior Loan Program II LLC ("SLP II") was formed as a Delaware limited liability company on March 9, 2016 and commenced operations on April 12, 2016. SLP II is structured as a private joint venture investment fund between the Company and SkyKnight Income, LLC (“SkyKnight”) and operates under a limited liability company agreement (the "SLP II Agreement"). The purpose of the joint venture is to invest primarily in senior secured loans issued by portfolio companies within the Company's core industry verticals. These investments are typically broadly syndicated first lien loans. All investment decisions must be unanimously approved by the board of managers of SLP II, which has equal representation from the Company and SkyKnight. SLP II has a three year investment period and will continue in existence until April 12, 2021. The term may be extended for up to one year pursuant to certain terms of the SLP II Agreement.

SLP II is capitalized with equity contributions which were called from its members, on a pro-rata basis based on their equity commitments, as transactions were completed. Any decision by SLP II to call down on capital commitments required approval by the board of managers of SLP II. As of September 30, 2017, the Company and SkyKnight have committed and contributed $79,400 and $20,600, respectively, of equity to SLP II. The Company’s investment in SLP II is disclosed on the Company’s Consolidated Schedule of Investments as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016.

On April 12, 2016, SLP II closed its $275,000 revolving credit facility with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, which matures on April 12, 2021 and bears interest at a rate of the London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") plus 1.75% per annum. As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, SLP II had total investments with an aggregate fair value of approximately $359,265 and $361,719, respectively, and debt outstanding under its credit facility of $229,460 and $249,960, respectively.

    

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The following table is a listing of the individual loans in SLP II's portfolio as of September 30, 2017:

Portfolio Company and Type of Investment		Industry		Interest Rate (1)		Maturity Date		Principal Amount or Par Value				Cost				Fair Value (2)
Funded Investments - First lien:
ADG, LLC		Healthcare Services		6.00% (L + 4.75%)		9/28/2023		$	17,077			$	16,927			$	16,992
ASG Technologies Group, Inc.		Software		6.06% (L + 4.75%)		7/31/2024		7,500				7,463				7,594
Beaver-Visitec International Holdings, Inc.		Healthcare Products		6.33% (L + 5.00%)		8/21/2023		14,850				14,721				14,850
Cvent, Inc.		Software		5.24% (L + 4.00%)		11/29/2023		9,950				9,860				10,037
DigiCert Holdings, Inc.		Business Services		6.24% (L + 5.00%)		10/21/2021		14,739				14,666				14,831
DigiCert Holdings, Inc.		Business Services		5.98% (L + 4.75%)		10/31/2024		10,000				9,950				10,109
Eiger Acquisition B.V. (Eiger Co-Borrower, LLC)		Software		6.52% (L + 5.25%)		2/18/2022		14,886				14,753				14,988
Emerald 2 Limited		Business Services		5.33% (L + 4.00%)		5/14/2021		1,266				1,207				1,241
Evo Payments International, LLC		Business Services		6.24% (L + 5.00%)		12/22/2023		17,413				17,333				17,649
Explorer Holdings, Inc.		Healthcare Services		5.06% (L + 3.75%)		5/2/2023		2,948				2,923				2,968
Globallogic Holdings Inc.		Business Services		5.83% (L + 4.50%)		6/20/2022		9,701				9,632				9,780
Greenway Health, LLC		Software		5.58% (L + 4.25%)		2/16/2024		14,963				14,893				15,025
Hyperion Insurance Group Limited		Business Services		5.25% (L + 4.00%)		4/29/2022		10,694				10,550				10,834
Idera, Inc.		Software		6.24% (L + 5.00%)		6/28/2024		12,650				12,526				12,655
J.D. Power and Associates		Business Services		5.58% (L + 4.25%)		9/7/2023		13,391				13,340				13,466
Keystone Acquisition Corp.		Healthcare Services		6.58% (L + 5.25%)		5/1/2024		5,400				5,348				5,404
Market Track, LLC		Business Services		5.58% (L + 4.25%)		6/5/2024		11,970				11,912				11,970
McGraw-Hill Global Education Holdings, LLC		Education		5.24% (L + 4.00%)		5/4/2022		9,875				9,836				9,716
Medical Solutions Holdings, Inc.		Healthcare Services		5.58% (L + 4.25%)		6/14/2024		6,983				6,949				7,044
Ministry Brands, LLC		Software		6.24% (L + 5.00%)		12/2/2022		2,143				2,133				2,163
Ministry Brands, LLC		Software		6.24% (L + 5.00%)		12/2/2022		7,787				7,753				7,859
Navex Global, Inc.		Software		5.49% (L + 4.25%)		11/19/2021		14,935				14,751				14,991
Peraton Corp. (fka MHVC Acquisition Corp.)		Federal Services		6.49% (L + 5.25%)		4/29/2024		10,474				10,424				10,552
Poseidon Intermediate, LLC		Software		5.49% (L + 4.25%)		8/15/2022		14,909				14,906				14,984
Quest Software US Holdings Inc.		Software		7.24% (L + 6.00%)		10/31/2022		9,924				9,794				10,069
Salient CRGT Inc.		Federal Services		6.99% (L + 5.75%)		2/28/2022		14,741				14,608				14,704
Severin Acquisition, LLC		Software		5.99% (L + 4.75%)		7/30/2021		14,925				14,860				14,850
Shine Acquisitoin Co. S.à.r.l / Boing US Holdco Inc.		Consumer Services		4.73% (L + 3.50%)		10/3/2024		15,000				14,963				15,061
TMK Hawk Parent, Corp.		Distribution & Logistics		4.77% (L + 3.50%)		8/28/2024		1,675				1,671				1,689
University Support Services LLC (St. George's University Scholastic Services LLC)		Education		5.49% (L + 4.25%)		7/6/2022		1,928				1,928				1,936
Vencore, Inc. (fka SI Organization, Inc., The)		Federal Services		6.08% (L + 4.75%)		11/23/2019		10,715				10,700				10,877
WP CityMD Bidco LLC		Healthcare Services		5.33% (L + 4.00%)		6/7/2024		15,000				14,964				15,094
Zywave, Inc.		Software		6.32% (L + 5.00%)		11/17/2022		17,369				17,293				17,282
Total Funded Investments								$	357,781			$	355,537			$	359,264
Unfunded Investments - First lien:
TMK Hawk Parent, Corp.		Distribution & Logistics		—		3/28/2018		$	75			$	—			$	1
Total Unfunded Investments								$	75			$	—			$	1
Total Investments								$	357,856			$	355,537			$	359,265

(1)	All interest is payable in cash unless otherwise indicated. A majority of the variable rate debt investments bear interest at a rate that may be determined by reference to the LIBOR (L), the Prime Rate (P) and the alternative base rate (Base). For each investment, the current interest rate provided reflects the rate in effect as of September 30, 2017.

(2)	Represents the fair value in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC 820”). The Company's board of directors does not determine the fair value of the investments held by SLP II.

    

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The following table is a listing of the individual loans in SLP II's portfolio as of December 31, 2016:

Portfolio Company and Type of Investment		Industry		Interest Rate (1)		Maturity Date		Principal Amount or Par Value				Cost				Fair Value (2)
Funded Investments - First lien:
ADG, LLC		Healthcare Services		5.75% (L + 4.75%)		9/28/2023		$	17,207			$	17,040			$	17,121
AssuredPartners, Inc.		Business Services		5.25% (L + 4.25%)		10/21/2022		11,862				11,847				12,058
Beaver-Visitec International Holdings, Inc.		Healthcare Products		6.00% (L + 5.00%)		8/21/2023		14,962				14,819				14,963
Coinstar, LLC		Consumer Services		5.25% (L + 4.25%)		9/27/2023		4,987				4,963				5,054
Cvent, Inc.		Software		6.00% (L + 5.00%)		11/29/2023		10,000				9,901				10,125
DigiCert Holdings, Inc.		Software		6.00% (L + 5.00%)		10/21/2021		14,900				14,814				14,881
Eiger Acquisition B.V. (Eiger Co-Borrower, LLC)		Software		6.25% (L + 5.25%)		2/18/2022		10,507				10,350				10,402
Emerald 2 Limited		Business Services		5.00% (L + 4.00%)		5/14/2021		1,277				1,206				1,174
Engility Corporation (fka TASC, Inc.)		Federal Services		5.81% (Base + 4.72%)		8/14/2023		13,860				13,793				14,080
Evo Payments International, LLC		Business Services		6.00% (L + 5.00%)		12/22/2023		17,500				17,413				17,602
Explorer Holdings, Inc.		Healthcare Services		6.00% (L + 5.00%)		5/2/2023		4,975				4,929				5,028
Globallogic Holdings Inc.		Business Services		5.50% (L + 4.50%)		6/20/2022		10,000				9,900				10,013
GOBP Holdings Inc.		Retail		5.00% (L + 4.00%)		10/21/2021		14,955				14,816				14,985
Hyperion Insurance Group Limited		Business Services		5.50% (L + 4.50%)		4/29/2022		14,401				14,179				14,476
J.D. Power and Associates		Business Services		5.25% (L + 4.25%)		9/7/2023		9,975				9,927				10,075
Kronos Incorporated		Software		5.00% (L + 4.00%)		11/1/2023		10,000				9,951				10,105
Masergy Holdings, Inc.		Business Services		5.50% (L + 4.50%)		12/15/2023		7,500				7,463				7,563
McGraw-Hill Global Education Holdings, LLC		Education		5.00% (L + 4.00%)		5/4/2022		9,950				9,905				9,971
Ministry Brands, LLC		Software		6.00% (L + 5.00%)		12/2/2022		7,846				7,807				7,807
Mister Car Wash Holdings, Inc.		Consumer Services		5.25% (L + 4.25%)		8/20/2021		8,312				8,250				8,354
Navex Global, Inc.		Software		5.99% (L + 4.75%)		11/19/2021		14,933				14,718				14,858
nThrive, Inc. (fka Precyse Acquisition Corp.)		Healthcare Services		6.50% (L + 5.50%)		10/20/2022		9,950				9,813				10,083
Poseidon Intermediate, LLC		Software		5.25% (L + 4.25%)		8/15/2022		14,962				14,962				15,055
Quest Software US Holdings Inc.		Software		7.00% (L + 6.00%)		10/31/2022		10,000				9,853				10,153
Rocket Software, Inc.		Software		5.25% (L + 4.25%)		10/14/2023		14,962				14,817				15,129
SolarWinds Holdings, Inc.		Software		5.50% (L + 4.50%)		2/3/2023		14,688				14,697				14,852
TTM Technologies, Inc.		Business Products		5.25% (L + 4.25%)		5/31/2021		13,548				13,444				13,599
Vencore, Inc. (fka SI Organization, Inc., The)		Federal Services		5.75% (L + 4.75%)		11/23/2019		10,801				10,780				10,942
Vision Solutions, Inc.		Software		7.50% (Base + 6.50%)		6/16/2022		9,938				9,845				9,919
Vivid Seats LLC		Business Services		6.75% (L + 5.75%)		10/12/2022		4,000				3,922				3,985
WD Wolverine Holdings, LLC		Healthcare Services		6.50% (L + 5.50%)		10/17/2023		10,200				9,900				9,894
Zywave, Inc.		Software		6.00% (L + 5.00%)		11/17/2022		17,500				17,414				17,413
Total Investments								$	360,458			$	357,438			$	361,719

(1)	All interest is payable in cash unless otherwise indicated. A majority of the variable rate debt investments bear interest at a rate that may be determined by reference to the LIBOR (L), the Prime Rate (P) and the alternative base rate (Base). For each investment, the current interest rate provided reflects the rate in effect as of December 31, 2016.

(2)	Represents the fair value in accordance with ASC 820. The Company's board of directors does not determine the fair value of the investments held by SLP II.

    

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Below is certain summarized financial information for SLP II as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and September 30, 2016:

Selected Balance Sheet Information:	September 30, 2017				December 31, 2016
Investments at fair value (cost of $355,537 and $357,438, respectively)	$	359,265			$	361,719
Receivable from unsettled securities sold	—				1,007
Cash and other assets	6,838				10,138
Total assets	$	366,103			$	372,864
Credit facility	$	229,460			$	249,960
Deferred financing costs	(2,117		)		(2,565		)
Payable for unsettled securities purchased	28,080				24,862
Distribution payable	3,800				3,000
Other liabilities	2,792				3,350
Total liabilities	262,015				278,607
Members' capital	$	104,088			$	94,257
Total liabilities and members' capital	$	366,103			$	372,864

Selected Statement of	Three Months Ended								Nine Months Ended
Operations Information:	September 30, 2017				September 30, 2016				September 30, 2017				September 30, 2016(1)
Interest income	$	5,858			$	2,698			$	16,661			$	3,326
Other income	27				114				343				163
Total investment income	5,885				2,812				17,004				3,489
Interest and other financing expenses	2,185				1,398				6,108				1,931
Other expenses	159				134				533				463
Total expenses	2,344				1,532				6,641				2,394
Net investment income	3,541				1,280				10,363				1,095
Net realized gains on investments	223				229				2,145				263
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments	88				1,863				(553		)		1,978
Net increase in members' capital	$	3,852			$	3,372			$	11,955			$	3,336

(1)	SLP II commenced operations on April 12, 2016.

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, the Company earned approximately $3,017 and $9,627, respectively, of dividend income related to SLP II, which is included in dividend income. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company earned approximately $1,151 and $1,151, respectively, of dividend income related to SLP II, which is included in dividend income. As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, approximately $3,017 and $2,382, respectively, of dividend income related to SLP II was included in interest and dividend receivable.

The Company has determined that SLP II is an investment company under ASC 946; however, in accordance with such guidance the Company will generally not consolidate its investment in a company other than a wholly-owned investment company subsidiary. Furthermore, Accounting Standards Codification Topic 810, Consolidation, concludes that in a joint venture where both members have equal decision making authority, it is not appropriate for one member to consolidate the joint venture since neither has control. Accordingly, the Company does not consolidate SLP II.

Unconsolidated Significant Subsidiaries

In accordance with Regulation S-X Rule 10-01(b)(1), the Company evaluates its unconsolidated controlled portfolio companies as significant subsidiaries under this rule. As of September 30, 2017, the Company did not have any significant unconsolidated subsidiaries under Regulation S-X Rule 10-01(b)(1).

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Investment Risk Factors

First and second lien debt that the Company invests in is entirely, or almost entirely, rated below investment grade or may be unrated. Debt investments rated below investment grade are often referred to as “leveraged loans”, “high yield” or “junk” debt investments, and may be considered “high risk” compared to debt investments that are rated investment grade. These debt investments are considered speculative because of the credit risk of the issuers. Such issuers are considered more likely than investment grade issuers to default on their payments of interest and principal, and such risk of default could reduce the net asset value and income distributions of the Company. In addition, some of the Company’s debt investments will not fully amortize during their lifetime, which could result in a loss or a substantial amount of unpaid principal and interest due upon maturity. First and second lien debt may also lose significant market value before a default occurs. Furthermore, an active trading market may not exist for these first and second lien debt investments. This illiquidity may make it more difficult to value the debt.

Subordinated debt is generally subject to similar risks as those associated with first and second lien debt, except that such debt is subordinated in payment and/or lower in lien priority. Subordinated debt is subject to the additional risk that the cash flow of the borrower and the property securing the debt, if any, may be insufficient to meet scheduled payments after giving effect to the senior secured and unsecured obligations of the borrower.

The Company may directly invest in the equity of private companies or, in some cases, equity investments could be made in connection with a debt investment. Equity investments may or may not fluctuate in value, resulting in recognized realized gains or losses upon disposition.

Note 4. Fair Value

Fair value is the amount 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. ASC 820 establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes and ranks the inputs to valuation techniques used in measuring investments at fair value. The hierarchy classifies the inputs used in measuring fair value into three levels as follows:

Level I—Quoted prices (unadjusted) are available in active markets for identical investments and the Company has the ability to access such quotes as of the reporting date. The type of investments which would generally be included in Level I include active exchange-traded equity securities and exchange-traded derivatives. As required by ASC 820, the Company, to the extent that it holds such investments, does not adjust the quoted price for these investments, even in situations where the Company holds a large position and a sale could reasonably impact the quoted price.

Level II—Pricing inputs are observable for the investments, either directly or indirectly, as of the reporting date, but are not the same as those used in Level I. Level II inputs include the following:

•	Quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets;

•	Quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in non-active markets (examples include corporate and municipal bonds, which trade infrequently);

•	Pricing models whose inputs are observable for substantially the full term of the asset or liability (examples include most over-the-counter derivatives, including foreign exchange forward contracts); and

•	Pricing models whose inputs are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data through correlation or other means for substantially the full term of the asset or liability.

Level III—Pricing inputs are unobservable for the investment and include situations where there is little, if any, market activity for the investment.

The inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels. In all instances when the inputs fall within different levels of the hierarchy, the level within which the fair value measurement is categorized is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. As such, a Level III fair value measurement may include inputs that are both observable and unobservable. Gains and losses for such assets categorized within the Level III table below may include changes in fair value that are attributable to both observable inputs and unobservable inputs.

The inputs into the determination of fair value require significant judgment or estimation by management and consideration of factors specific to each investment. A review of the fair value hierarchy classifications is conducted on a quarterly basis. Changes in the observability of valuation inputs may result in the transfer of certain investments within the fair value hierarchy from period to period. Reclassifications impacting the fair value hierarchy are reported as transfers in/out of the respective leveling categories as of the beginning of the period in which the reclassifications occur.

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The following table summarizes the levels in the fair value hierarchy that the Company’s portfolio investments fall into as of September 30, 2017:

	Total				Level I				Level II				Level III
First lien	$	770,238			$	—			$	235,351			$	534,887
Second lien	679,893				—				305,125				374,768
Subordinated	69,202				—				43,494				25,708
Equity and other	326,710				23				—				326,687
Total investments	$	1,846,043			$	23			$	583,970			$	1,262,050

The following table summarizes the levels in the fair value hierarchy that the Company’s portfolio investments fall into as of December 31, 2016:

	Total				Level I				Level II				Level III
First lien	$	700,580			$	—			$	169,979			$	530,601
Second lien	604,203				—				280,026				324,177
Subordinated	66,559				—				41,906				24,653
Equity and other	187,475				28				—				187,447
Total investments	$	1,558,817			$	28			$	491,911			$	1,066,878

The following table summarizes the changes in fair value of Level III portfolio investments for the three months ended September 30, 2017, as well as the portion of appreciation (depreciation) included in income attributable to unrealized appreciation (depreciation) related to those assets and liabilities still held by the Company at September 30, 2017:

	Total				First Lien				Second Lien				Subordinated				Equity and other
Fair value, June 30, 2017	$	1,240,023			$	502,263			$	402,565			$	26,677			$	308,518
Total gains or losses included in earnings:
Net realized (losses) gains on investments	(14,273		)		(14,433		)		160				—				—
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)	17,054				15,910				4,825				(1,749		)		(1,932		)
Purchases, including capitalized PIK and revolver fundings (1)	114,959				94,085				—				780				20,094
Proceeds from sales and paydowns of investments (1)	(65,229		)		(26,505		)		(38,724		)		—				—
Transfers into Level III(2)	49,805				23,942				25,856				—				7
Transfers out of Level III(2)	(80,289		)		(60,375		)		(19,914		)		—				—
Fair Value, September 30, 2017	$	1,262,050			$	534,887			$	374,768			$	25,708			$	326,687
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) for the period relating to those Level III assets that were still held by the Company at the end of the period:	$	2,394			$	1,370			$	4,705			$	(1,749	)		$	(1,932	)

(1)	Includes reorganizations and restructurings.

(2)	As of September 30, 2017, portfolio investments were transferred into Level III from Level II and out of Level III into Level II at fair value as of the beginning of the period in which the reclassification occurred.

    

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The following table summarizes the changes in fair value of Level III portfolio investments for the three months ended September 30, 2016, as well as the portion of appreciation (depreciation) included in income attributable to unrealized appreciation (depreciation) related to those assets and liabilities still held by the Company at September 30, 2016:

	Total				First Lien				Second Lien				Subordinated				Equity and other
Fair value, June 30, 2016	$	820,742			$	331,531			$	288,137			$	41,734			$	159,340
Total gains or losses included in earnings:
Net realized gains (losses) on investments	888				(1,122		)		42				—				1,968
Net change in unrealized (depreciation) appreciation	(7,697		)		(246		)		(5,245		)		171				(2,377		)
Purchases, including capitalized PIK and revolver fundings	124,859				73,280				13,556				643				37,380
Proceeds from sales and paydowns of investments	(45,409		)		(33,861		)		(9,002		)		—				(2,546		)
Transfers into Level III(1)	87,768				87,768				—				—				—
Fair Value, September 30, 2016	$	981,151			$	457,350			$	287,488			$	42,548			$	193,765
Unrealized (depreciation) appreciation for the period relating to those Level III assets that were still held by the Company at the end of the period:	$	(7,020	)		$	(1,562	)		$	(5,203	)		$	171			$	(426	)

(1)	As of September 30, 2016, portfolio investments were transferred into Level III from Level II at fair value as of the beginning of the period in which the reclassification occurred.

The following table summarizes the changes in fair value of Level III portfolio investments for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, as well as the portion of appreciation (depreciation) included in income attributable to unrealized appreciation (depreciation) related to those assets and liabilities still held by the Company at September 30, 2017:

	Total				First Lien				Second Lien				Subordinated				Equity and other
Fair value, December 31, 2016	$	1,066,878			$	530,601			$	324,177			$	24,653			$	187,447
Total gains or losses included in earnings:
Net realized (losses) gains on investments	(40,577		)		(13,877		)		(27,108		)		—				408
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)	42,375				12,352				36,523				(1,201		)		(5,299		)
Purchases, including capitalized PIK and revolver fundings(1)	484,630				217,592				118,614				2,756				145,668
Proceeds from sales and paydowns of investments(1)	(243,879		)		(147,376		)		(94,466		)		(500		)		(1,537		)
Transfers into Level III(2)	68,484				19,608				48,876				—				—
Transfers out of Level III(2)	(115,861		)		(84,013		)		(31,848		)		—				—
Fair Value, September 30, 2017	$	1,262,050			$	534,887			$	374,768			$	25,708			$	326,687
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) for the period relating to those Level III assets that were still held by the Company at the end of the period:	$	5,019			$	2,847			$	8,939			$	(1,201	)		$	(5,566	)

(1)	Includes reorganizations and restructurings.

(2)	As of September 30, 2017, portfolio investments were transferred into Level III from Level II and out of Level III into Level II at fair value as of the beginning of the period in which the reclassification occurred.

    

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The following table summarizes the changes in fair value of Level III portfolio investments for the nine months ended September 30, 2016, as well as the portion of appreciation (depreciation) included in income attributable to unrealized appreciation (depreciation) related to those assets and liabilities still held by the Company at September 30, 2016:

	Total				First Lien				Second Lien				Subordinated				Equity and other
Fair value, December 31, 2015	$	699,987			$	340,890			$	182,758			$	53,459			$	122,880
Total gains or losses included in earnings:
Net realized gains (losses) on investments	2,396				(582		)		891				119				1,968
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)	1,808				6,433				(10,813		)		2,104				4,084
Purchases, including capitalized PIK and revolver fundings	266,509				112,351				84,913				1,866				67,379
Proceeds from sales and paydowns of investments	(145,166		)		(84,451		)		(43,169		)		(15,000		)		(2,546		)
Transfers into Level III(1)	179,931				107,023				72,908				—				—
Transfers out of Level III(1)	(24,314		)		(24,314		)		—				—				—
Fair Value, September 30, 2016	$	981,151			$	457,350			$	287,488			$	42,548			$	193,765
Unrealized (depreciation) appreciation for the period relating to those Level III assets that were still held by the Company at the end of the period:	$	(1,923	)		$	3,621			$	(12,887	)		$	2,224			$	5,119

(1)	As of September 30, 2016, portfolio investments were transferred into Level III from Level II and out of Level III into Level II at fair value as of the beginning of the period in which the reclassification occurred.

Except as noted in the tables above, there were no other transfers in or out of Level I, II, or III during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and September 30, 2016. Transfers into Level III occur as quotations obtained through pricing services are not deemed representative of fair value as of the balance sheet date and such assets are internally valued. As quotations obtained through pricing services are substantiated through additional market sources, investments are transferred out of Level III. In addition, transfers out of Level III and transfers into Level III occur based on the increase or decrease in the availability of certain observable inputs.

The Company invests in revolving credit facilities. These investments are categorized as Level III investments as these assets are not actively traded and their fair values are often implied by the term loans of the respective portfolio companies.

The Company generally uses the following framework when determining the fair value of investments where there are little, if any, market activity or observable pricing inputs. The Company typically determines the fair value of its performing debt investments utilizing an income approach. Additional consideration is given using a market based approach, as well as reviewing the overall underlying portfolio company’s performance and associated financial risks. The following outlines additional details on the approaches considered:

Company Performance, Financial Review, and Analysis:  Prior to investment, as part of its due diligence process, the Company evaluates the overall performance and financial stability of the portfolio company. Post investment, the Company analyzes each portfolio company’s current operating performance and relevant financial trends versus prior year and budgeted results, including, but not limited to, factors affecting its revenue and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (“EBITDA”) growth, margin trends, liquidity position, covenant compliance and changes to its capital structure. The Company also attempts to identify and subsequently track any developments at the portfolio company, within its customer or vendor base or within the industry or the macroeconomic environment, generally, that may alter any material element of its original investment thesis. This analysis is specific to each portfolio company. The Company leverages the knowledge gained from its original due diligence process, augmented by this subsequent monitoring, to continually refine its outlook for each of its portfolio companies and ultimately form the valuation of its investment in each portfolio company. When an external event such as a purchase transaction, public offering or subsequent sale occurs, the Company will consider the pricing indicated by the external event to corroborate the private valuation.

For debt investments, the Company may employ the Market Based Approach (as described below) to assess the total enterprise value of the portfolio company, in order to evaluate the enterprise value coverage of the Company’s debt investment. For equity investments or in cases where the Market Based Approach implies a lack of enterprise value coverage for the debt investment, the Company may additionally employ a discounted cash flow analysis based on the free cash flows of the portfolio company to assess the total enterprise value.

After enterprise value coverage is demonstrated for the Company’s debt investments through the method(s) above, the Income Based Approach (as described below) may be employed to estimate the fair value of the investment.

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Market Based Approach:  The Company may estimate the total enterprise value of each portfolio company by utilizing market value cash flow (EBITDA) multiples of publicly traded comparable companies and comparable transactions. The Company considers numerous factors when selecting the appropriate companies whose trading multiples are used to value its portfolio companies. These factors include, but are not limited to, the type of organization, similarity to the business being valued, and relevant risk factors, as well as size, profitability and growth expectations. The Company may apply an average of various relevant comparable company EBITDA multiples to the portfolio company’s latest twelve month (“LTM”) EBITDA or projected EBITDA to calculate the enterprise value of the portfolio company. Significant increases or decreases in the EBITDA multiple will result in an increase or decrease in enterprise value, which may result in an increase or decrease in the fair value estimate of the investment. In applying the market based approach as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the Company used the relevant EBITDA multiple ranges set forth in the table below to determine the enterprise value of its portfolio companies. The Company believes these were reasonable ranges in light of current comparable company trading levels and the specific portfolio companies involved.

Income Based Approach: The Company also may use a discounted cash flow analysis to estimate the fair value of the investment. Projected cash flows represent the relevant security’s contractual interest, fee and principal payments plus the assumption of full principal recovery at the investment’s expected maturity date. These cash flows are discounted at a rate established utilizing a yield calibration approach, which incorporates changes in the credit quality (as measured by relevant statistics) of the portfolio company, as compared to changes in the yield associated with comparable credit quality market indices, between the date of origination and the valuation date. Significant increases or decreases in the discount rate would result in a decrease or increase in the fair value measurement. In applying the income based approach as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the Company used the discount ranges set forth in the table below to value investments in its portfolio companies.

The unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the Company's Level III investments as of September 30, 2017 were as follows:

									Range
Type	Fair Value as of September 30, 2017				Approach		Unobservable Input		Low			High			Weighted Average
First lien	$	467,260			Market & income approach		EBITDA multiple		2.0x			17.0x			10.8x
							Revenue multiple		0.8x			8.0x			3.9x
							Discount rate		6.0	%		11.9	%		8.7	%
	24,264				Market quote		Broker quote		N/A			N/A			N/A
	43,363				Other		N/A(1)		N/A			N/A			N/A
Second lien	249,219				Market & income approach		EBITDA multiple		8.5x			17.0x			11.6x
							Revenue multiple		5.3x			6.2x			5.8x
							Discount rate		9.4	%		12.5	%		10.4	%
	125,549				Market quote		Broker quote		N/A			N/A			N/A
Subordinated	25,708				Market & income approach		EBITDA multiple		4.0x			10.5x			8.7x
							Revenue multiple		0.5x			1.0x			0.8x
							Discount rate		9.1	%		15.0	%		12.1	%
Equity and other	320,072				Market & income approach		EBITDA multiple		2.5x			15.0x			10.4x
							Revenue multiple		0.5x			1.0x			0.7x
							Discount rate		7.3	%		23.9	%		12.8	%
	895				Black Scholes analysis		Expected life in years		8.5			8.5			8.5
							Volatility		39.4	%		39.4	%		39.4	%
							Discount rate		2.1	%		2.1	%		2.1	%
	5,720				Other		N/A(1)		N/A			N/A			N/A
	$	1,262,050

 

(1)	Fair value was determined based on transaction pricing or recent acquisition or sale as the best measure of fair value with no material changes in operations of the related portfolio company since the transaction date.

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The unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the Company's Level III investments as of December 31, 2016 were as follows:

Range

Type

Fair Value as of December 31, 2016

Approach

Unobservable Input

Low

High

Weighted Average

First lien

$

417,464

Market & income approach

EBITDA multiple

2.0x

15.0x

10.2x

Revenue multiple

0.5x

8.0x

3.0x

Discount rate

7.2

%

12.3

%

9.7

%

86,801

Market quote

Broker quote

N/A

N/A

N/A

26,336

Other

N/A(1)

N/A

N/A

N/A

Second lien

191,419

Market & income approach

EBITDA multiple

5.3x

16.0x

11.7x

Discount rate

8.7

%

13.0

%

11.3

%

96,315

Market quote

Broker quote

N/A

N/A

N/A

36,443

Other

N/A(1)

N/A

N/A

N/A

Subordinated

24,653

Market & income approach

EBITDA multiple

4.5x

8.5x

7.1x

Revenue multiple

0.5x

1.0x

0.8x

Discount rate

8.7

%

15.8

%

13.6

%

Equity and other

158,947

Market & income approach

EBITDA multiple

2.5x

13.0x

5.9x

Revenue multiple

0.5x

1.0x

0.8x

Discount rate

8.0

%

18.9

%

14.5

%

1,498

Black Scholes analysis

Expected life in years

8.8

9.3

9.1

Volatility

32.2

%

43.8

%

36.4

%

Discount rate

2.5

%

2.5

%

2.5

%

2

Market quote

Broker quote

N/A

N/A

N/A

27,000

Other

N/A(1)

N/A

N/A

N/A

$

1,066,878

 

(1)	Fair value was determined based on transaction pricing or recent acquisition or sale as the best measure of fair value with no material changes in operations of the related portfolio company since the transaction date.

Based on a comparison to similar BDC credit facilities, the terms and conditions of the Holdings Credit Facility and the NMFC Credit Facility (as defined in Note 7. Borrowings) are representative of market. The carrying values of the Holdings Credit Facility and NMFC Credit Facility approximate fair value as of September 30, 2017, as the facilities are continually monitored and examined by both the borrower and the lender. The carrying value of the SBA-guaranteed debentures and Unsecured Notes (as defined in Note 7. Borrowings) approximate fair value as of September 30, 2017 based on a comparison of market interest rates for the Company’s borrowings and similar entities. The fair value of the Holdings Credit Facility, NMFC Credit Facility, SBA-guaranteed debentures and Unsecured Notes are considered Level III. The fair value of the Convertible Notes (as defined in Note 7. Borrowings) as of September 30, 2017 was $160,684, which was based on quoted prices and considered Level II. See Note 7. Borrowings, for details. The carrying value of the collateralized agreement approximates fair value as of September 30, 2017 and is considered Level III. The fair value of other financial assets and liabilities approximates their carrying value based on the short-term nature of these items.

Fair value risk factors—The Company seeks investment opportunities that offer the possibility of attaining substantial capital appreciation. Certain events particular to each industry in which the Company’s portfolio companies conduct their operations, as well as general economic and political conditions, may have a significant negative impact on the operations and profitability of the Company’s investments and/or on the fair value of the Company’s investments. The Company’s investments are subject to the risk of non-payment of scheduled interest or principal, resulting in a reduction in income to the Company and their corresponding fair valuations. Also, there may be risk associated with the concentration of investments in one geographic region or in certain industries. These events are beyond the control of the Company and cannot be predicted. Furthermore, the ability to liquidate investments and realize value is subject to uncertainties.

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Note 5. Agreements

The Company entered into an investment advisory and management agreement (the “Investment Management Agreement”) with the Investment Adviser which was most recently re-approved by the Company's board of directors on February 8, 2017. Under the Investment Management Agreement, the Investment Adviser manages the day-to-day operations of, and provides investment advisory services to, the Company. For providing these services, the Investment Adviser receives a fee from the Company, consisting of two components—a base management fee and an incentive fee.

Pursuant to the Investment Management Agreement, the base management fee is calculated at an annual rate of 1.75% of the Company’s gross assets, which equals the Company’s total assets on the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities, less (i) the borrowings under the SLF Credit Facility (as defined below) and (ii) cash and cash equivalents. The base management fee is payable quarterly in arrears, and is calculated based on the average value of the Company’s gross assets, which equals the Company’s total assets, as determined in accordance with GAAP, less the borrowings under the SLF Credit Facility and cash and cash equivalents at the end of each of the two most recently completed calendar quarters, and appropriately adjusted on a pro rata basis for any equity capital raises or repurchases during the current calendar quarter. The Company has not invested, and currently is not invested, in derivatives. To the extent the Company invests in derivatives in the future, the Company will use the actual value of the derivatives, as reported on the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities, for purposes of calculating its base management fee.

Since the IPO, the base management fee calculation has deducted the borrowings under the New Mountain Finance SPV Funding, L.L.C. Loan and Security Agreement, as amended and restated, dated October 27, 2010 (the "SLF Credit Facility"). The SLF Credit Facility had historically consisted of primarily lower yielding assets at higher advance rates. As part of an amendment to the Company’s existing credit facilities with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, the SLF Credit Facility merged with the NMF Holdings Loan and Security Agreement, as amended and restated, dated May 19, 2011, and into the Holdings Credit Facility on December 18, 2014 (as defined in Note 7. Borrowings). The amendment merged the credit facilities and combined the amount of borrowings previously available. Post credit facility merger and to be consistent with the methodology since the IPO, the Investment Adviser will continue to waive management fees on the leverage associated with those assets that share the same underlying yield characteristics with investments leveraged under the legacy SLF Credit Facility, which as of September 30, 2017 and September 30, 2016 approximated $321,390 and $234,048, respectively. The Investment Adviser cannot recoup management fees that the Investment Adviser has previously waived. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, management fees waived were approximately $1,483 and $4,324, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, management fees waived were approximately $1,102 and $3,662, respectively.

The incentive fee consists of two parts. The first part is calculated and payable quarterly in arrears and equals 20.0% of the Company’s “Pre-Incentive Fee Adjusted Net Investment Income” for the immediately preceding quarter, subject to a “preferred return”, or “hurdle”, and a “catch-up” feature. “Pre-Incentive Fee Net Investment Income” means interest income, dividend income and any other income (including any other fees (other than fees for providing managerial assistance), such as commitment, origination, structuring, upfront, diligence and consulting fees or other fees that the Company receives from portfolio companies) accrued during the calendar quarter, minus the Company’s operating expenses for the quarter (including the base management fee, expenses payable under an administration agreement, as amended and restated (the “Administration Agreement”), with the Administrator, and any interest expense and distributions paid on any issued and outstanding preferred stock (of which there are none as of September 30, 2017), but excluding the incentive fee). Pre-Incentive Fee Net Investment Income includes, in the case of investments with a deferred interest feature (such as original issue discount, debt instruments with PIK interest and zero coupon securities), accrued income that the Company has not yet received in cash. Pre-Incentive Fee Net Investment Income does not include any realized capital gains, realized capital losses or unrealized capital appreciation or depreciation.

Under GAAP, NMFC’s IPO did not step-up the cost basis of the Predecessor Operating Company’s existing investments to fair market value at the IPO date. Since the total value of the Predecessor Operating Company’s investments at the time of the IPO was greater than the investments’ cost basis, a larger amount of amortization of purchase or original issue discount, as well as different amounts in realized gain and unrealized appreciation, may be recognized under GAAP in each period than if the step-up had occurred. This will remain until such predecessor investments are sold, repaid or mature in the future. The Company tracks the transferred (or fair market) value of each of its investments as of the time of the IPO and, for purposes of the incentive fee calculation, adjusts Pre-Incentive Fee Net Investment Income to reflect the amortization of purchase or original issue discount on the Company’s investments as if each investment was purchased at the date of the IPO, or stepped up to fair market value. This is defined as “Pre-Incentive Fee Adjusted Net Investment Income”. The Company also uses the transferred (or fair market) value of each of its investments as of the time of the IPO to adjust capital gains (“Adjusted Realized Capital Gains”) or losses (“Adjusted Realized Capital Losses”) and unrealized capital appreciation (“Adjusted Unrealized Capital Appreciation”) and unrealized capital depreciation (“Adjusted Unrealized Capital Depreciation”).

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Pre-Incentive Fee Adjusted Net Investment Income, expressed as a rate of return on the value of the Company’s net assets at the end of the immediately preceding calendar quarter, will be compared to a “hurdle rate” of 2.0% per quarter (8.0% annualized), subject to a “catch-up” provision measured as of the end of each calendar quarter. The hurdle rate is appropriately pro-rated for any partial periods. The calculation of the Company’s incentive fee with respect to the Pre-Incentive Fee Adjusted Net Investment Income for each quarter is as follows:

•	No incentive fee is payable to the Investment Adviser in any calendar quarter in which the Company’s Pre-Incentive Fee Adjusted Net Investment Income does not exceed the hurdle rate of 2.0% (the “preferred return” or “hurdle”).

•

100.0% of the Company’s Pre-Incentive Fee Adjusted Net Investment Income with respect to that portion of such Pre-Incentive Fee Adjusted Net Investment Income, if any, that exceeds the hurdle rate but is less than or equal to 2.5% in any calendar quarter (10.0% annualized) is payable to the Investment Adviser. This portion of the Company’s Pre-Incentive Fee Adjusted Net Investment Income (which exceeds the hurdle rate but is less than or equal to 2.5%) is referred to as the “catch-up”. The catch-up provision is intended to provide the Investment Adviser with an incentive fee of 20.0% on all of the Company’s Pre-Incentive Fee Adjusted Net Investment Income as if a hurdle rate did not apply when the Company’s Pre-Incentive Fee Adjusted Net Investment Income exceeds 2.5% in any calendar quarter.

•	20.0% of the amount of the Company’s Pre-Incentive Fee Adjusted Net Investment Income, if any, that exceeds 2.5% in any calendar quarter (10.0% annualized) is payable to the Investment Adviser once the hurdle is reached and the catch-up is achieved.

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, incentive fees waived were approximately $0 and $1,800, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, no incentive fees were waived by the Investment Adviser. The Investment Adviser cannot recoup incentive fees that the Investment Adviser has previously waived.

The second part of the incentive fee is determined and payable in arrears as of the end of each calendar year (or upon termination of the Investment Management Agreement) and will equal 20.0% of the Company’s Adjusted Realized Capital Gains, if any, on a cumulative basis from inception through the end of each calendar year, computed net of all Adjusted Realized Capital Losses and Adjusted Unrealized Capital Depreciation on a cumulative basis, less the aggregate amount of any previously paid capital gain incentive fee.

In accordance with GAAP, the Company accrues a hypothetical capital gains incentive fee based upon the cumulative net Adjusted Realized Capital Gains and Adjusted Realized Capital Losses and the cumulative net Adjusted Unrealized Capital Appreciation and Adjusted Unrealized Capital Depreciation on investments held at the end of each period. Actual amounts paid to the Investment Adviser are consistent with the Investment Management Agreement and are based only on actual Adjusted Realized Capital Gains computed net of all Adjusted Realized Capital Losses and Adjusted Unrealized Capital Depreciation on a cumulative basis from inception through the end of each calendar year as if the entire portfolio was sold at fair value.

The following table summarizes the management fees and incentive fees incurred by the Company for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and September 30, 2016.

	Three Months Ended								Nine Months Ended
	September 30, 2017				September 30, 2016				September 30, 2017				September 30, 2016
Management fee	$	8,422			$	6,883			$	24,311			$	20,537
Less: management fee waiver	(1,483		)		(1,102		)		(4,324		)		(3,662		)
Total management fee	6,939				5,781				19,987				16,875
Incentive fee, excluding accrued capital gains incentive fees	$	6,573			$	5,432			$	18,430			$	16,266
Less: incentive fee waiver	—				—				(1,800		)		—
Total incentive fee	6,573				5,432				16,630				16,266
Accrued capital gains incentive fees(1)	$	—			$	—			$	—			$	—

(1)	As of September 30, 2017 and September 30, 2016, no actual capital gains incentive fee was owed under the Investment Management Agreement by the Company, as cumulative net Adjusted Realized Capital Gains did not exceed cumulative Adjusted Unrealized Capital Depreciation.

    

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The Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations below are adjusted as if the step-up in cost basis to fair market value had occurred at the IPO date, May 19, 2011.

The following Consolidated Statement of Operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 is adjusted to reflect this step-up to fair market value.

	Three Months Ended September 30, 2017				Stepped-up Cost Basis Adjustments				Adjusted Three Months Ended September 30, 2017
Investment income
Interest income(1)	$	39,638			$	—			$	39,638
Total dividend income(2)	9,870				—				9,870
Other income	1,728				—				1,728
Total investment income(3)	51,236				—				51,236
Total expenses pre-incentive fee(4)	18,371				—				18,371
Pre-Incentive Fee Net Investment Income	32,865				—				32,865
Incentive fee(5)	6,573				—				6,573
Post-Incentive Fee Net Investment Income	26,292				—				26,292
Net realized losses on investments(6)	(14,216		)		—				(14,216		)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments(6)	14,643				—				14,643
Net change in unrealized (depreciation) appreciation of securities purchased under collateralized agreements to resell	(1,549		)		—				(1,549		)
Provision for taxes	(394		)		—				(394		)
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations	$	24,776							$	24,776

(1)	Includes $1,552 in PIK and non-cash interest from investments.

(2)	Includes $5,395 in PIK and non-cash dividends from investments.

(3)	Includes income from non-controlled/non-affiliated investments, non-controlled/affiliated investments and controlled investments.

(4)	Includes management fee waivers of $1,483. There were no expense waivers and reimbursements for the three months ended September 30, 2017.

(5)	For the three months ended September 30, 2017, the Company incurred total incentive fees of $6,573, of which none was related to the capital gains incentive fee accrual on a hypothetical liquidation basis.

(6)	Includes net realized gains and losses on investments and net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments from non-controlled/non-affiliated investments, non-controlled/affiliated investments and controlled investments.

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	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017				Stepped-up Cost Basis Adjustments				Adjusted Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017
Investment income
Interest income(1)	$	111,275			$	—		(7)	$	111,275
Total dividend income(2)	26,273				—				26,273
Other income	7,014				—				7,014
Total investment income(3)	144,562				—				144,562
Total expenses pre-incentive fee(4)	52,411				—				52,411
Pre-Incentive Fee Net Investment Income	92,151				—				92,151
Incentive fee(5)	16,630				—				16,630
Post-Incentive Fee Net Investment Income	75,521				—				75,521
Net realized losses on investments(6)	(39,843		)		—				(39,843		)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments(6)	48,700				—			(7)	48,700
Net change in unrealized (depreciation) appreciation of securities purchased under collateralized agreements to resell	(2,382		)		—				(2,382		)
Benefit for taxes	525				—				525
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations	$	82,521							$	82,521

(1)	Includes $4,747 in PIK and non-cash interest from investments.

(2)	Includes $11,713 in PIK and non-cash dividends from investments.

(3)	Includes income from non-controlled/non-affiliated investments, non-controlled/affiliated investments and controlled investments.

(4)	Includes expense waivers and reimbursements of $474 and management fee waivers of $4,324.

(5)	For the nine months ended September 30, 2017, the Company incurred total incentive fees of $16,630, net of the incentive fee waiver of $1,800, of which none was related to the capital gains incentive fee accrual on a hypothetical liquidation basis.

(6)	Includes net realized gains and losses on investments and net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments from non-controlled/non-affiliated investments, non-controlled/affiliated investments and controlled investments.

(7)	For the nine months ended September 30, 2017, the adjustment was less than $1.

    

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The following Consolidated Statement of Operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 is adjusted to reflect this step-up to fair market value.

	Three Months Ended September 30, 2016				Stepped-up Cost Basis Adjustments				Adjusted Three Months Ended September 30, 2016
Investment income
Interest income(1)	$	35,917			$	(1	)		$	35,916
Total dividend income(2)	3,063				—				3,063
Other income	2,854				—				2,854
Total investment income(3)	41,834				(1		)		41,833
Total expenses pre-incentive fee(4)	14,673				—				14,673
Pre-Incentive Fee Net Investment Income	27,161				(1		)		27,160
Incentive fee(5)	5,432				—				5,432
Post-Incentive Fee Net Investment Income	21,729				(1		)		21,728
Net realized gains (losses) on investments(6)	1,150				(27		)		1,123
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments(6)	3,146				28				3,174
Net change in unrealized (depreciation) appreciation of securities purchased under collateralized agreements to resell	(957		)		—				(957		)
Benefit for taxes	11				—				11
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations	$	25,079							$	25,079

(1)	Includes $947 in PIK interest from investments.

(2)	Includes $768 in PIK dividends from investments.

(3)	Includes income from non-controlled/non-affiliated investments, non-controlled/affiliated investments and controlled investments.

(4)	Includes management fee waivers of $1,102. There were no expense waivers and reimbursements for the three months ended September 30, 2016.

(5)	For the three months ended September 30, 2016, the Company incurred total incentive fees of $5,432, of which none was related to the capital gains incentive fee accrual on a hypothetical liquidation basis.

(6)	Includes net realized gains and losses on investments and net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments from non-controlled/non-affiliated investments, non-controlled/affiliated investments and controlled investments.

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	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016				Stepped-up Cost Basis Adjustments				Adjusted Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016
Investment income
Interest income(1)	$	112,119			$	(65	)		$	112,054
Total dividend income(2)	6,423				—				6,423
Other income	5,758				—				5,758
Total investment income(3)	124,300				(65		)		124,235
Total expenses pre-incentive fee(4)	42,906				—				42,906
Pre-Incentive Fee Net Investment Income	81,394				(65		)		81,329
Incentive fee(5)	16,266				—				16,266
Post-Incentive Fee Net Investment Income	65,128				(65		)		65,063
Net realized gains (losses) on investments(6)	2,191				(151		)		2,040
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments(6)	10,716				216				10,932
Net change in unrealized (depreciation) appreciation of securities purchased under collateralized agreements to resell	(1,031		)		—				(1,031		)
Benefit for taxes	819				—				819
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations	$	77,823							$	77,823

(1)	Includes $2,850 in PIK interest from investments.

(2)	Includes $2,229 in PIK dividends from investments.

(3)	Includes income from non-controlled/non-affiliated investments, non-controlled/affiliated investments and controlled investments.

(4)	Includes expense waivers and reimbursements of $347 and management fee waivers of $3,662.

(5)	For the nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company incurred total incentive fees of $16,266, of which none was related to the capital gains incentive fee accrual on a hypothetical liquidation basis.

(6)	Includes net realized gains and losses on investments and net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments from non-controlled/non-affiliated investments, non-controlled/affiliated investments and controlled investments.

The Company has entered into the Administration Agreement with the Administrator under which the Administrator provides administrative services. The Administrator maintains, or oversees the maintenance of, the Company’s consolidated financial records, prepares reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), generally monitors the payment of the Company’s expenses and watches the performance of administrative and professional services rendered by others. The Company will reimburse the Administrator for the Company’s allocable portion of overhead and other expenses incurred by the Administrator in performing its obligations to the Company under the Administration Agreement. Pursuant to the Administration Agreement and further restricted by the Company, the Administrator may, in its own discretion, submit to the Company for reimbursement some or all of the expenses that the Administrator has incurred on behalf of the Company during any quarterly period. As a result, the amount of expenses for which the Company will have to reimburse the Administrator may fluctuate in future quarterly periods and there can be no assurance given as to when, or if, the Administrator may determine to limit the expenses that the Administrator submits to the Company for reimbursement in the future. However, it is expected that the Administrator will continue to support part of the expense burden of the Company in the near future and may decide to not calculate and charge through certain overhead related amounts as well as continue to cover some of the indirect costs. The Administrator cannot recoup any expenses that the Administrator has previously waived. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, approximately $361 and $1,144, respectively, of indirect administrative expenses were included in administrative expenses of which $0 and $416, respectively, of indirect administrative expenses were waived by the Administrator. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, approximately $332 and $1,263, respectively, of indirect administrative expenses were included in administrative expenses of which $0 and $347, respectively, of indirect administrative expenses were waived by the Administrator. As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, approximately $361 and $0, respectively, of indirect administrative expenses were included in payable to affiliates.

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The Company, the Investment Adviser and the Administrator have also entered into a Trademark License Agreement, as amended, with New Mountain Capital, pursuant to which New Mountain Capital has agreed to grant the Company, the Investment Adviser and the Administrator a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use the “New Mountain” and the “New Mountain Finance” names. Under the Trademark License Agreement, as amended, subject to certain conditions, the Company, the Investment Adviser and the Administrator will have a right to use the “New Mountain” and “New Mountain Finance” names, for so long as the Investment Adviser or one of its affiliates remains the investment adviser of the Company. Other than with respect to this limited license, the Company, the Investment Adviser and the Administrator will have no legal right to the “New Mountain” or the “New Mountain Finance” names.

Note 6. Related Parties

The Company has entered into a number of business relationships with affiliated or related parties.

The Company has entered into the Investment Management Agreement with the Investment Adviser, a wholly-owned subsidiary of New Mountain Capital. Therefore, New Mountain Capital is entitled to any profits earned by the Investment Adviser, which includes any fees payable to the Investment Adviser under the terms of the Investment Management Agreement, less expenses incurred by the Investment Adviser in performing its services under the Investment Management Agreement.

The Company has entered into the Administration Agreement with the Administrator, a wholly-owned subsidiary of New Mountain Capital. The Administrator arranges office space for the Company and provides office equipment and administrative services necessary to conduct their respective day-to-day operations pursuant to the Administration Agreement. The Company reimburses the Administrator for the allocable portion of overhead and other expenses incurred by it in performing its obligations to the Company under the Administration Agreement, which includes the fees and expenses associated with performing administrative, finance and compliance functions, and the compensation of the Company’s chief financial officer and chief compliance officer and their respective staffs.

The Company, the Investment Adviser and the Administrator have entered into a royalty-free Trademark License Agreement, as amended, with New Mountain Capital, pursuant to which New Mountain Capital has agreed to grant the Company, the Investment Adviser and the Administrator a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use the name “New Mountain” and “New Mountain Finance”.

The Company has adopted a formal code of ethics that governs the conduct of its officers and directors. These officers and directors also remain subject to the duties imposed by the 1940 Act, the Delaware General Corporation Law and the Delaware Limited Liability Company Act.

The Investment Adviser and its affiliates may also manage other funds in the future that may have investment mandates that are similar, in whole or in part, to the Company’s investment mandates. The Investment Adviser and its affiliates may determine that an investment is appropriate for the Company or for one or more of those other funds. In such event, depending on the availability of such investment and other appropriate factors, the Investment Adviser or its affiliates may determine that the Company should invest side-by-side with one or more other funds. Any such investments will be made only to the extent permitted by applicable law and interpretive positions of the SEC and its staff and consistent with the Investment Adviser’s allocation procedures. On June 5, 2017, the SEC issued an exemptive order (the “Exemptive Order”) which permits the Company to co-invest in portfolio companies with certain funds or entities managed by the Investment Adviser or its affiliates in certain negotiated transactions where co-investing would otherwise be prohibited under the 1940 Act, subject to the conditions of the Exemptive Order. Pursuant to the Exemptive Order, the Company is permitted to co-invest with its affiliates if a “required majority” (as defined in Section 57(o) of the 1940 Act) of the Company's independent directors make certain conclusions in connection with a co-investment transaction, including, but not limited to, that (1) the terms of the potential co-investment transaction, including the consideration to be paid, are reasonable and fair to the Company and its stockholders and do not involve overreaching in respect of the Company or its stockholders on the part of any person concerned, and (2) the potential co-investment transaction is consistent with the interests of the Company's stockholders and is consistent with its then-current investment objective and strategies.

Note 7. Borrowings

Holdings Credit Facility—On December 18, 2014, the Company entered into the Second Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement (the “Holdings Credit Facility”), among the Company, as the Collateral Manager, NMF Holdings, as the Borrower, Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, as the Administrative Agent and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as the Lender and Collateral Custodian, which is structured as a revolving credit facility and matures on December 18, 2019.

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The maximum amount of revolving borrowings available under the Holdings Credit Facility is $495,000. Under the Holdings Credit Facility, NMF Holdings is permitted to borrow up to 25.0%, 45.0% or 70.0% of the purchase price of pledged assets, subject to approval by Wells Fargo Securities, LLC. The Holdings Credit Facility is non-recourse to the Company and is collateralized by all of the investments of NMF Holdings on an investment by investment basis. All fees associated with the origination or upsizing of the Holdings Credit Facility are capitalized on the Company’s Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities and charged against income as other financing expenses over the life of the Holdings Credit Facility. The Holdings Credit Facility contains certain customary affirmative and negative covenants and events of default. In addition, the Holdings Credit Facility requires the Company to maintain a minimum asset coverage ratio. The covenants are generally not tied to mark to market fluctuations in the prices of NMF Holdings investments, but rather to the performance of the underlying portfolio companies.

Effective January 1, 2016, the Holdings Credit Facility bears interest at a rate of LIBOR plus 1.75% per annum for Broadly Syndicated Loans (as defined in the Loan and Security Agreement) and LIBOR plus 2.50% per annum for all other investments. The Holdings Credit Facility also charges a non-usage fee, based on the unused facility amount multiplied by the Non-Usage Fee Rate (as defined in the Loan and Security Agreement).

The following table summarizes the interest expense, non-usage fees and amortization of financing costs incurred on the Holdings Credit Facility for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and September 30, 2016.

	Three Months Ended								Nine Months Ended
	September 30, 2017				September 30, 2016				September 30, 2017				September 30, 2016
Interest expense	$	3,081			$	2,243			$	8,684			$	7,237
Non-usage fee	$	179			$	223			$	536			$	531
Amortization of financing costs	$	406			$	406			$	1,204			$	1,209
Weighted average interest rate	3.4		%		2.8		%		3.3		%		2.7		%
Effective interest rate	4.1		%		3.6		%		4.0		%		3.4		%
Average debt outstanding	$	352,372			$	318,368			$	351,594			$	353,577

As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the outstanding balance on the Holdings Credit Facility was $376,163 and $333,513, respectively, and NMF Holdings was in compliance with the applicable covenants in the Holdings Credit Facility on such dates.

NMFC Credit Facility—The Senior Secured Revolving Credit Agreement, as amended, dated June 4, 2014 (together with the related guarantee and security agreement, the “NMFC Credit Facility”), among the Company, as the Borrower, Goldman Sachs Bank USA, as the Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent, and Goldman Sachs Bank USA, Morgan Stanley Bank, N.A. and Stifel Bank & Trust, as Lenders, is structured as a senior secured revolving credit facility and matures on June 4, 2019. The NMFC Credit Facility is guaranteed by certain domestic subsidiaries of the Company and proceeds from the NMFC Credit Facility may be used for general corporate purposes, including the funding of portfolio investments.

As of September 30, 2017, the maximum amount of revolving borrowings available under the NMFC Credit Facility was $122,500. The Company is permitted to borrow at various advance rates depending on the type of portfolio investment, as outlined in the Senior Secured Revolving Credit Agreement. All fees associated with the origination of the NMFC Credit Facility are capitalized on the Company’s Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities and charged against income as other financing expenses over the life of the NMFC Credit Facility. The NMFC Credit Facility contains certain customary affirmative and negative covenants and events of default, including certain financial covenants related to asset coverage and liquidity and other maintenance covenants.

The NMFC Credit Facility generally bears interest at a rate of LIBOR plus 2.50% per annum or the prime rate plus 1.50% per annum, and charges a commitment fee, based on the unused facility amount multiplied by 0.375% per annum (as defined in the Senior Secured Revolving Credit Agreement).

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The following table summarizes the interest expense, non-usage fees and amortization of financing costs incurred on the NMFC Credit Facility for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and September 30, 2016.

	Three Months Ended								Nine Months Ended
	September 30, 2017				September 30, 2016				September 30, 2017				September 30, 2016
Interest expense	$	205			$	684			$	1,278			$	1,911
Non-usage fee	$	97			$	32			$	212			$	78
Amortization of financing costs	$	99			$	98			$	293			$	279
Weighted average interest rate	3.6		%		3.0		%		3.5		%		3.0		%
Effective interest rate	7.3		%		3.6		%		5.0		%		3.6		%
Average debt outstanding	$	21,670			$	89,375			$	48,030			$	84,996

As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the outstanding balance on the NMFC Credit Facility was $19,000 and $10,000, respectively, and NMFC was in compliance with the applicable covenants in the NMFC Credit Facility on such dates.

Convertible Notes—On June 3, 2014, the Company closed a private offering of $115,000 aggregate principal amount of unsecured convertible notes (the “Convertible Notes”), pursuant to an indenture, dated June 3, 2014 (the “Indenture”). The Convertible Notes were issued in a private placement only to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"). As of June 3, 2015, the restrictions under Rule 144A under the Securities Act were removed, allowing the Convertible Notes to be eligible and freely tradable without restrictions for resale pursuant to Rule 144(b)(1) under the Securities Act. On September 30, 2016, the Company closed a public offering of an additional $40,250 aggregate principal amount of the Convertible Notes. These additional Convertible Notes constitute a further issuance of, rank equally in right of payment with, and form a single series with the $115,000 aggregate principal amount of Convertible Notes that the Company issued on June 3, 2014.

The Convertible Notes bear interest at an annual rate of 5.0%, payable semi-annually in arrears on June 15 and December 15 of each year, which commenced on December 15, 2014. The Convertible Notes will mature on June 15, 2019 unless earlier converted or repurchased at the holder’s option.

The following table summarizes certain key terms related to the convertible features of the Company’s Convertible Notes as of September 30, 2017.

	September 30, 2017
Initial conversion premium	12.5		%
Initial conversion rate(1)	62.7746
Initial conversion price	$	15.93
Conversion premium at September 30, 2017	11.7		%
Conversion rate at September 30, 2017(1)(2)	63.2794
Conversion price at September 30, 2017(2)(3)	$	15.80
Last conversion price calculation date	June 3, 2017

(1)	Conversion rates denominated in shares of common stock per $1 principal amount of the Convertible Notes converted.

(2)	Represents conversion rate and conversion price, as applicable, taking into account certain de minimis adjustments that will be made on the conversion date.

(3)	The conversion price in effect at September 30, 2017 was calculated on the last anniversary of the issuance and will be calculated again on the next anniversary, unless the exercise price shall have changed by more than 1.0% before the anniversary.

The conversion rate will be subject to adjustment upon certain events, such as stock splits and combinations, mergers, spin-offs, increases in distributions in excess of $0.34 per share per quarter and certain changes in control. Certain of these adjustments, including adjustments for increases in distributions, are subject to a conversion price floor of $14.05 per share. In no event will the total number of shares of common stock issuable upon conversion exceed 71.1893 per $1 principal amount of the Convertible Notes. The Company has determined that the embedded conversion option in the Convertible Notes is not required to be separately accounted for as a derivative under GAAP.

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The Convertible Notes are unsecured obligations and rank senior in right of payment to the Company’s existing and future indebtedness that is expressly subordinated in right of payment to the Convertible Notes; equal in right of payment to the Company’s existing and future unsecured indebtedness that is not so subordinated; effectively junior in right of payment to any of the Company’s secured indebtedness (including existing unsecured indebtedness that the Company later secures) to the extent of the value of the assets securing such indebtedness; and structurally junior to all existing and future indebtedness (including trade payables) incurred by the Company’s subsidiaries and financing vehicles. As reflected in Note 11. Earnings Per Share, the issuance is considered part of the if-converted method for calculation of diluted earnings per share.

The Company may not redeem the Convertible Notes prior to maturity. No sinking fund is provided for the Convertible Notes. In addition, if certain corporate events occur, holders of the Convertible Notes may require the Company to repurchase for cash all or part of their Convertible Notes at a repurchase price equal to 100.0% of the principal amount of the Convertible Notes to be repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest through, but excluding, the repurchase date.

The Indenture contains certain covenants, including covenants requiring the Company to provide financial information to the holders of the Convertible Note and the Trustee if the Company ceases to be subject to the reporting requirements of the Exchange Act. These covenants are subject to limitations and exceptions that are described in the Indenture.

The following table summarizes the interest expense, amortization of financing costs and amortization of premium incurred on the Convertible Notes for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and September 30, 2016.

	Three Months Ended								Nine Months Ended
	September 30, 2017				September 30, 2016				September 30, 2017				September 30, 2016
Interest expense	$	1,941			$	1,443			$	5,822			$	4,318
Amortization of financing costs	$	300			$	188			$	890			$	559
Amortization of premium	$	(28	)		$	—			$	(83	)		$	—
Effective interest rate	5.7		%		5.6		%		5.7		%		5.7		%
Average debt outstanding	$	155,250			$	155,438			$	155,250			$	115,147

As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the outstanding balance on the Convertible Notes was $155,250 and $155,250, respectively, and NMFC was in compliance with the terms of the Indenture on such dates.

Unsecured Notes—On May 6, 2016, the Company issued $50,000 in aggregate principal amount of five-year unsecured notes that mature on May 15, 2021 (the “2016 Unsecured Notes”), pursuant to a note purchase agreement, dated May 4, 2016, to an institutional investor in a private placement. On September 30, 2016, the Company entered into an amended and restated note purchase agreement (the "NPA") and issued an additional $40,000 in aggregate principal amount of 2016 Unsecured Notes to institutional investors in a private placement. On June 30, 2017, the Company issued $55.0 million in aggregate principal amount of five-year unsecured notes that mature on July 15, 2022 (the "2017A Unsecured Notes" and together with the 2016 Unsecured Notes, the "Unsecured Notes"), pursuant to the NPA and a supplement to the NPA. The NPA provides for future issuances of Unsecured Notes in separate series or tranches. The Unsecured Notes are equal in priority with the Company’s other unsecured indebtedness, including the Company’s Convertible Notes.

The 2016 Unsecured Notes bear interest at an annual rate of 5.313%, payable semi-annually on May 15 and November 15 of each year, which commenced on November 15, 2016. The 2017A Unsecured Notes bear interest at an annual rate of 4.760%, payable semi-annually on January 15 and July 15 of each year, which commences on January 15, 2018. These interest rates are subject to increase in the event that: (i) subject to certain exceptions, the Unsecured Notes or the Company cease to have an investment grade rating or (ii) the aggregate amount of the Company’s unsecured debt falls below $150,000.  In each such event, the Company has the option to offer to prepay the Unsecured Notes at par, in which case holders of the Unsecured Notes who accept the offer would not receive the increased interest rate. In addition, the Company is obligated to offer to prepay the Unsecured Notes at par if the Investment Adviser, or an affiliate thereof, ceases to be the Company’s investment adviser or if certain change in control events occur with respect to the Investment Adviser. 

The NPA contains customary terms and conditions for unsecured notes issued in a private placement, including, without limitation, an option to offer to prepay all or a portion of the Unsecured Notes at par (plus a make-whole amount, if applicable), affirmative and negative covenants such as information reporting, maintenance of the Company’s status as a BDC under the 1940 Act and a RIC under the Code, minimum stockholders’ equity, minimum asset coverage ratio, and prohibitions on certain fundamental changes at the Company or any subsidiary guarantor, as well as customary events of default with customary cure and notice, including, without limitation, nonpayment, misrepresentation in a material respect, breach of covenant, cross-default under other indebtedness of the Company or certain significant subsidiaries, certain judgments and orders, and certain events of bankruptcy.

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The following table summarizes the interest expense and amortization of financing costs incurred on the Unsecured Notes for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and September 30, 2016.

	Three Months Ended								Nine Months Ended
	September 30, 2017				September 30, 2016				September 30, 2017				September 30, 2016(1)
Interest expense	$	1,850			$	670			$	4,248			$	1,076
Amortization of financing costs	$	145			$	62			$	349			$	99
Effective interest rate	5.5		%		5.8		%		5.7		%		5.8		%
Average debt outstanding	$	145,000			$	50,435			$	108,736			$	50,270

(1)	For the nine months ended September 30, 2016, amounts reported relate to the period from May 6, 2016 (issuance of the Unsecured Notes) to September 30, 2016.

As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the outstanding balance on the Unsecured Notes was $145,000 and $90,000, respectively, and the Company was in compliance with the terms of the NPA.

SBA-guaranteed debentures—On August 1, 2014, SBIC I received an SBIC license from the SBA.

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

The maximum amount of borrowings available under current SBA regulations for a single licensee is $150,000 as long as the licensee has at least $75,000 in regulatory capital, receives a capital commitment from the SBA and has been through an examination by the SBA subsequent to licensing.

As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, SBIC I had regulatory capital of approximately $75,000 and $75,000, respectively, and SBA-guaranteed debentures outstanding of $144,000 and $121,745, respectively. The SBA-guaranteed debentures incur upfront fees of 3.425%, which consists of a 1.00% commitment fee and a 2.425% issuance discount, which are amortized over the life of the SBA-guaranteed debentures. The following table summarizes SBIC I’s SBA-guaranteed debentures as of September 30, 2017.

Issuance Date		Maturity Date		Debenture Amount				Interest Rate			SBA Annual Charge
Fixed SBA-guaranteed debentures:
March 25, 2015		March 1, 2025		$	37,500			2.517	%		0.355	%
September 23, 2015		September 1, 2025		37,500				2.829	%		0.355	%
September 23, 2015		September 1, 2025		28,795				2.829	%		0.742	%
March 23, 2016		March 1, 2026		13,950				2.507	%		0.742	%
September 21, 2016		September 1, 2026		4,000				2.051	%		0.742	%
September 20, 2017		September 1, 2027		13,000				2.518	%		0.742	%
Interim SBA-guaranteed debentures:
		March 1, 2028(1)		9,255				1.769	%		0.742	%
Total SBA-guaranteed debentures				$	144,000

(1)	Estimated maturity date as interim SBA-guaranteed debentures are expected to pool in March 2018.

Prior to pooling, the SBA-guaranteed debentures bear interest at an interim floating rate of LIBOR plus 0.30%. Once pooled, which occurs in March and September each year, the SBA-guaranteed debentures bear interest at a fixed rate that is set to the current 10-year treasury rate plus a spread at each pooling date.

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The following table summarizes the interest expense and amortization of financing costs incurred on the SBA-guaranteed debentures for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and September 30, 2016.

	Three Months Ended								Nine Months Ended
	September 30, 2017				September 30, 2016				September 30, 2017				September 30, 2016
Interest expense	$	1,056			$	964			$	2,988			$	2,784
Amortization of financing costs	$	114			$	103			$	319			$	300
Weighted average interest rate	3.1		%		3.1		%		3.1		%		3.1		%
Effective interest rate	3.4		%		3.5		%		3.5		%		3.5		%
Average debt outstanding	$	134,890			$	121,745			$	127,028			$	119,172

The SBIC program is designed to stimulate the flow of private investor capital into eligible small businesses, as defined by the SBA. Under SBA regulations, SBIC I is subject to regulatory requirements, including making investments in SBA-eligible businesses, investing at least 25.0% of its investment capital in eligible smaller businesses, as defined under the 1958 Act, placing certain limitations on the financing terms of investments, regulating the types of financing, prohibiting investments in small businesses with certain characteristics or in certain industries and requiring capitalization thresholds that limit distributions to the Company. SBIC I is subject to an annual periodic examination by an SBA examiner to determine SBIC I’s compliance with the relevant SBA regulations and an annual financial audit of its financial statements that are prepared on a basis of accounting other than GAAP (such as ASC 820) by an independent auditor. As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, SBIC I was in compliance with SBA regulatory requirements.

Leverage risk factors—The Company utilizes and may utilize leverage to the maximum extent permitted by law for investment and other general business purposes. The Company’s lenders will have fixed dollar claims on certain assets that are superior to the claims of the Company’s common stockholders, and the Company would expect such lenders to seek recovery against these assets in the event of a default. The use of leverage also magnifies the potential for gain or loss on amounts invested. Leverage may magnify interest rate risk (particularly on the Company’s fixed-rate investments), which is the risk that the prices of portfolio investments will fall or rise if market interest rates for those types of securities rise or fall. As a result, leverage may cause greater changes in the Company’s net asset value. Similarly, leverage may cause a sharper decline in the Company’s income than if the Company had not borrowed. Such a decline could negatively affect the Company’s ability to make distributions to its stockholders. Leverage is generally considered a speculative investment technique. The Company’s ability to service any debt incurred will depend largely on financial performance and will be subject to prevailing economic conditions and competitive pressures.

Note 8. Regulation

The Company has elected to be treated, and intends to comply with the requirements to continue to qualify annually, as a RIC under Subchapter M of the Code. In order to continue to qualify and be subject to tax as a RIC, among other things, the Company is required to timely distribute to its stockholders at least 90.0% of investment company taxable income, as defined by the Code, for each year. The Company, among other things, intends to make and will continue to make the requisite distributions to its stockholders, which will generally relieve the Company from U.S. federal, state, and local income taxes (excluding excise taxes which may be imposed under the Code).

Additionally, as a BDC, the Company must not acquire any assets other than “qualifying assets” specified in the 1940 Act unless, at the time the acquisition is made, at least 70.0% of its total assets are qualifying assets (with certain limited exceptions). In addition, the Company must offer to make available to all eligible portfolio companies managerial assistance.

Note 9. Commitments and Contingencies

In the normal course of business, the Company may enter into contracts that contain a variety of representations and warranties and which provide general indemnifications. The Company may also enter into future funding commitments such as revolving credit facilities, bridge financing commitments or delayed draw commitments. As of September 30, 2017, the Company had unfunded commitments on revolving credit facilities of $38,645, no outstanding bridge financing commitments and other future funding commitments of $36,830. As of December 31, 2016, the Company had unfunded commitments on revolving credit facilities of $27,915, no outstanding bridge financing commitments and other future funding commitments of $16,368. The unfunded commitments on revolving credit facilities and delayed draws are disclosed on the Company’s respective Consolidated Schedule of Investments.

The Company also has revolving borrowings available under the Holdings Credit Facility and the NMFC Credit Facility as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016. See Note 7. Borrowings, for details.

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The Company may from time to time enter into financing commitment letters. As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the Company had commitment letters to purchase investments in the aggregate par amount of $57,200 and $14,818, respectively, which could require funding in the future.

As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the Company had unfunded commitments related to an equity investment in SLP II of $0 and $7,940, respectively, which was funded at the Company's discretion.

Note 10. Net Assets

The table below illustrates the effect of certain transactions on the net asset accounts of the Company:

	Common Stock							Treasury Stock				Paid in Capital in				Accumulated Undistributed Net Investment				Accumulated Undistributed  Net Realized				Net  Unrealized (Depreciation)				Total
	Shares			Par Amount				at Cost				Excess of Par				Income				(Losses) Gains				Appreciation				Net Assets
Balance at December 31, 2016	69,717,814			$	698			$	(460	)		$	1,001,862			$	2,073			$	(36,947	)		$	(28,664	)		$	938,562
Issuances of common stock	6,049,632			60				—				85,765				—				—				—				85,825
Reissuance of common stock	37,573			—				460				100				—				—				—				560
Deferred offering costs	—			—				—				(172		)		—				—				—				(172		)
Other	—			—				—				(81		)		—				—				—				(81		)
Distributions declared	—			—				—				—				(75,132		)		—				—				(75,132		)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations	—			—				—				—				75,521				(39,843		)		46,843				82,521
Balance at September 30, 2017	75,805,019			$	758			$	—			$	1,087,474			$	2,462			$	(76,790	)		$	18,179			$	1,032,083

Note 11. Earnings Per Share

The following information sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net increase in the Company’s net assets per share resulting from operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and September 30, 2016:

	Three Months Ended								Nine Months Ended
	September 30, 2017				September 30, 2016				September 30, 2017				September 30, 2016
Earnings per share—basic
Numerator for basic earnings per share:	$	24,776			$	25,079			$	82,521			$	77,823
Denominator for basic weighted average share:	75,688,429				63,758,062				73,618,794				63,843,730
Basic earnings per share:	$	0.33			$	0.39			$	1.12			$	1.22
Earnings per share—diluted(1)
Numerator for increase in net assets per share	$	24,776			$	25,079			$	82,521			$	77,823
Adjustment for interest on Convertible Notes and incentive fees, net	1,553				1,154				4,658				3,454
Numerator for diluted earnings per share:	$	26,329			$	26,233			$	87,179			$	81,277
Denominator for basic weighted average share	75,688,429				63,758,062				73,618,794				63,843,730
Adjustment for dilutive effect of Convertible Notes	9,824,127				7,387,870				9,824,127				7,314,314
Denominator for diluted weighted average share	85,512,556				71,145,932				83,442,921				71,158,044
Diluted earnings per share	$	0.31			$	0.37			$	1.04			$	1.14

(1)	In applying the if-converted method, conversion is not assumed for purposes of computing diluted earnings per share if the effect would be anti-dilutive.

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Note 12. Financial Highlights

The following information sets forth the Company's financial highlights for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and September 30, 2016.

	Nine Months Ended
	September 30, 2017				September 30, 2016
Per share data(1):
Net asset value, January 1, 2017 and January 1, 2016, respectively	$	13.46			$	13.08
Net investment income	1.03				1.02
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)(2)	0.14				0.20
Total net increase	1.17				1.22
Distributions declared to stockholders from net investment income	(1.02		)		(1.02		)
Net asset value, September 30, 2017 and September 30, 2016, respectively	$	13.61			$	13.28
Per share market value, September 30, 2017 and September 30, 2016, respectively	$	14.25			$	13.76
Total return based on market value(3)	8.31		%		14.07		%
Total return based on net asset value(4)	8.91		%		9.68		%
Shares outstanding at end of period	75,805,019				63,864,858
Average weighted shares outstanding for the period	73,618,794				63,843,730
Average net assets for the period	$	1,003,672			$	837,887
Ratio to average net assets:
Net investment income	10.06		%		10.38		%
Total expenses, before waivers/reimbursements	10.08		%		10.07		%
Total expenses, net of waivers/reimbursements	9.20		%		9.43		%
Average debt outstanding—Holdings Credit Facility	$	351,594			$	353,577
Average debt outstanding—Convertible Notes	155,250				115,147
Average debt outstanding—SBA-guaranteed debentures	127,028				119,172
Average debt outstanding—Unsecured Notes(5)	108,736				50,270
Average debt outstanding—NMFC Credit Facility	48,030				84,996
Asset coverage ratio(6)	248.37		%		242.09		%
Portfolio turnover	29.67		%		22.38		%

(1)	Per share data is based on weighted average shares outstanding for the respective period (except for distributions declared to stockholders, which is based on actual rate per share).

(2)	Includes the accretive effect of common stock issuances per share, which for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and September 30, 2016 were $0.05 and $0.00, respectively.

(3)	Total return is calculated assuming a purchase of common stock at the opening of the first day of the year and a sale on the closing of the last business day of the period. Dividends and distributions, if any, are assumed for purposes of this calculation, to be reinvested at prices obtained under the Company’s dividend reinvestment plan.

(4)	Total return is calculated assuming a purchase at net asset value on the opening of the first day of the year and a sale at net asset value on the last day of the period. Dividends and distributions, if any, are assumed for purposes of this calculation, to be reinvested at the net asset value on the last day of the respective quarter.

(5)	For the nine months ended September 30, 2016, average debt outstanding represents the period from May 6, 2016 (issuance of the Unsecured Notes) to September 30, 2016.

(6)	On November 5, 2014, the Company received exemptive relief from the SEC allowing the Company to modify the asset coverage requirement to exclude the SBA-guaranteed debentures from this calculation.

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Note 13. Recent Accounting Standards Updates

In January 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-01, Financial Instruments—Overall Subtopic 825-10—Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities (“ASU 2016-01”). ASU 2016-01 amends certain aspects of recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure of financial assets and liabilities. ASU 2016-01 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those fiscal years. The new guidance must be applied by means of a cumulative-effect adjustment to the balance sheet as of the beginning of the fiscal year of adoption. The amendments related to equity securities without readily determinable fair values (including disclosure requirements) should be applied prospectively to equity investments that exist as of the date of adoption of ASU 2016-01. The Company is in the process of evaluating the impact that this guidance will have on the Company’s consolidated financial statements and disclosures.

Note 14. Subsequent Events

On October 24, 2017, the Company entered into the Third Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement (together with the exhibits and schedules thereto, the “New Holdings Credit Facility”), by and among the Company, as the collateral manager, NMF Holdings, as the borrower, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as the administrative agent, the lenders party thereto, and Wells Fargo Bank, as collateral custodian. The New Holdings Credit Facility effectively amends and restates the Holdings Credit Facility. The New Holdings Credit Facility has a revolving period ending on October 24, 2020 and matures on October 24, 2022. With the closing of the New Holdings Credit Facility, the Company broadened its lender group, with Raymond James Bank, N.A., State Street Bank and Trust Company, NBH Bank, and State Bank and Trust Company joining the facility, making commitments and advances aggregating $85,000. The maximum amount of revolving borrowing available under the New Holdings Credit Facility remains $495,000.

On October 31, 2017, the Company announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, SBIC II, received approval for a license from the SBA to operate as an SBIC. This is the second SBIC license granted to the Company through its SBIC subsidiaries. As an SBIC, SBIC II will be subject to a variety of regulations and oversight by the SBA concerning, among other things, the size and nature of the companies in which it may invest as well as the structure of those investments.

On November 2, 2017, the Company’s board of directors declared a fourth quarter 2017 distribution of $0.34 per share payable on December 28, 2017 to holders of record as of December 15, 2017.

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	Deloitte & Touche LLP   30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 USA   Tel:    212 436 2000 Fax:   212 436 5000 www.deloitte.com

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Board of Directors of

New Mountain Finance Corporation

New York, New York

We have reviewed the accompanying consolidated statement of assets and liabilities of New Mountain Finance Corporation and subsidiaries (the “Company”), including the consolidated schedule of investments, as of September 30, 2017, and the related consolidated statements of operations for the three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, and changes in net assets, and cash flows for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2017 and 2016. These interim financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management.

We conducted our reviews in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). A review of interim financial information consists principally of applying analytical procedures and making inquiries of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters. It is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the objective of which is the expression of an opinion regarding the financial statements taken as a whole. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion.

Based on our reviews, we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to such consolidated interim financial statements for them to be in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

We have previously audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated statement of assets and liabilities of New Mountain Finance Corporation and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2016, and the related consolidated statements of operations, changes in net assets, and cash flows for the year then ended (not presented herein); and in our report dated February 28, 2017, we expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements. In our opinion, the information set forth in the accompanying consolidated statement of assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2016 is fairly stated, in all material respects, in relation to the consolidated statement of assets and liabilities from which it has been derived.

/s/DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

November 7, 2017

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Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The information in management's discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations relates to New Mountain Finance Corporation, including its wholly-owned direct and indirect subsidiaries (collectively, "we", "us", "our", "NMFC" or the "Company").

Forward-Looking Statements

The information contained in this section should be read in conjunction with the financial data and consolidated financial statements and notes thereto appearing elsewhere in this report. Some of the statements in this report (including in the following discussion) constitute forward-looking statements, which relate to future events or our future performance or our financial condition. The forward-looking statements contained in this section involve a number of risks and uncertainties, including:

•	statements concerning the impact of a protracted decline in the liquidity of credit markets;

•	the general economy, including interest and inflation rates, and its impact on the industries in which we invest;

•	our future operating results, our business prospects and the adequacy of our cash resources and working capital;

•	the ability of our portfolio companies to achieve their objectives;

•	our ability to make investments consistent with our investment objectives, including with respect to the size, nature and terms of our investments;

•	the ability of New Mountain Finance Advisers BDC, L.L.C. (the "Investment Adviser") or its affiliates to attract and retain highly talented professionals;

•	actual and potential conflicts of interest with the Investment Adviser and New Mountain Capital L.L.C. ("New Mountain Capital", defined as New Mountain Capital Group, L.L.C. and its affiliates); and

•	the risk factors set forth in Item 1A.—Risk Factors contained in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.

Forward-looking statements are identified by their use of such terms and phrases such as “anticipate”, “believe”, “continue”, “could”, “estimate”, “expect”, “intend”, “may”, “plan”, “potential”, “project”, “seek”, “should”, “target”, “will”, “would” or similar expressions. Actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements for any reason, including the factors set forth in Item 1A.—Risk Factors contained in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.

We have based the forward-looking statements included in this report on information available to us on the date of this report. We assume no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. Although we undertake no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements, you are advised to consult any additional disclosures that we may make directly to you or through reports that we have filed or in the future may file with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), including annual reports on Form 10-K, registration statements on Form N-2, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K.

Overview

We are a Delaware corporation that was originally incorporated on June 29, 2010 and completed our initial public offering ("IPO") on May 19, 2011. We are a 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"). As such, we are obligated to comply with certain regulatory requirements. We have elected to be treated, and intend to comply with the requirements to continue to qualify annually, as a regulated investment company ("RIC") under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"). NMFC is also registered as an investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended (the "Advisers Act"). Since our IPO, and through September 30, 2017, we raised approximately $614.6 million in net proceeds from additional offerings of common stock.

The Investment Adviser is a wholly-owned subsidiary of New Mountain Capital. New Mountain Capital is a firm with a track record of investing in the middle market. New Mountain Capital focuses on investing in defensive growth companies across its private equity, public equity and credit investment vehicles. The Investment Adviser manages our day-to-day operations and provides us with investment advisory and management services. New Mountain Finance Administration, L.L.C. (the "Administrator”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of New Mountain Capital, provides the administrative services necessary to conduct our day-to-day operations.

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Our wholly-owned subsidiary, New Mountain Finance Holdings, L.L.C. (“NMF Holdings” or the "Predecessor Operating Company"), is a Delaware limited liability company whose assets are used to secure NMF Holdings’ credit facility. NMF Ancora Holdings Inc. (“NMF Ancora”), NMF QID NGL Holdings, Inc. (“NMF QID”) and NMF YP Holdings Inc. (“NMF YP”), our wholly-owned subsidiaries, are structured as Delaware entities that serve as tax blocker corporations which hold equity or equity-like investments in portfolio companies organized as limited liability companies (or other forms of pass-through entities). We consolidate our tax blocker corporations for accounting purposes. The tax blocker corporations are not consolidated for income tax purposes and may incur income tax expense as a result of their ownership of the portfolio companies. Additionally, our wholly-owned subsidiary, New Mountain Finance Servicing, L.L.C. (“NMF Servicing”), serves as the administrative agent on certain investment transactions. New Mountain Finance SBIC, L.P. (“SBIC I”) and its general partner, New Mountain Finance SBIC G.P., L.L.C. (“SBIC I GP”), were organized in Delaware as a limited partnership and limited liability company, respectively. During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, New Mountain Finance SBIC II, L.P. (“SBIC II”) and its general partner, New Mountain Finance SBIC II G.P., L.L.C. (“SBIC II GP”), were organized in Delaware as a limited partnership and limited liability company, respectively. SBIC I, SBIC I GP, SBIC II and SBIC II GP are our consolidated wholly-owned direct and indirect subsidiaries. SBIC I received a license from the United States ("U.S.") Small Business Administration (the “SBA”) to operate as a small business investment company (“SBIC”) under Section 301(c) of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, as amended (the “1958 Act”). Our wholly-owned subsidiary, New Mountain Net Lease Corporation ("NMNLC"), a Maryland corporation, was formed to acquire commercial real properties that are subject to "triple net" leases and intends to qualify as a real estate investment trust, or REIT, within the meaning of Section 856(a) of the Code.

Our investment objective is to generate current income and capital appreciation through the sourcing and origination of debt securities at all levels of the capital structure, including first and second lien debt, notes, bonds and mezzanine securities. Our first lien debt may include traditional first lien senior secured loans or unitranche loans. Unitranche loans combine characteristics of traditional first lien senior secured loans as well as second lien and subordinated loans. Unitranche loans will expose us to the risks associated with second lien and subordinated loans to the extent we invest in the “last out” tranche. In some cases, our investments may also include equity interests. Our primary focus is in the debt of defensive growth companies, which are defined as generally exhibiting the following characteristics: (i) sustainable secular growth drivers, (ii) high barriers to competitive entry, (iii) high free cash flow after capital expenditure and working capital needs, (iv) high returns on assets and (v) niche market dominance. Similar to us, SBIC I and SBIC II's investment objective is to generate current income and capital appreciation under our investment criteria. However, SBIC I and SBIC II's investments must be in SBA eligible companies. Our portfolio may be concentrated in a limited number of industries. As of September 30, 2017, our top five industry concentrations were business services, software, healthcare services, consumer services and distribution & logistics.

As of September 30, 2017, our net asset value was $1,032.1 million and our portfolio had a fair value of approximately $1,846.0 million in 82 portfolio companies, with a weighted average yield to maturity at cost ("Yield to Maturity at Cost") of approximately 10.6%. This Yield to Maturity at Cost calculation assumes that all investments, including secured collateralized agreements, not on non-accrual are purchased at cost on the quarter end date and held until their respective maturities with no prepayments or losses and exited at par at maturity. This calculation excludes the impact of existing leverage. Yield to Maturity at Cost uses the London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") curves at each quarter's end date. The actual yield to maturity may be higher or lower due to the future selection of the LIBOR contracts by the individual companies in our portfolio or other factors.

Recent Developments

On October 24, 2017, we entered into the Third Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement (together with the exhibits and schedules thereto, the “New Holdings Credit Facility”), by and among us, as the collateral manager, NMF Holdings, as the borrower, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as the administrative agent, the lenders party thereto, and Wells Fargo Bank, as collateral custodian. The New Holdings Credit Facility effectively amends and restates the Holdings Credit Facility. The New Holdings Credit Facility has a revolving period ending on October 24, 2020 and matures on October 24, 2022. With the closing of the New Holdings Credit Facility, we broadened our lender group, with Raymond James Bank, N.A., State Street Bank and Trust Company, NBH Bank, and State Bank and Trust Company joining the facility, making commitments and advances aggregating $85.0 million. The maximum amount of revolving borrowing available under the New Holdings Credit Facility remains $495.0 million.

On October 31, 2017, we announced that our wholly owned subsidiary, SBIC II, received approval for a license from the SBA to operate as a SBIC. This is the second SBIC license granted to us through our SBIC subsidiaries. As an SBIC, SBIC II will be subject to a variety of regulations and oversight by the SBA concerning, among other things, the size and nature of the companies in which it may invest as well as the structure of those investments.

On November 2, 2017, our board of directors declared a fourth quarter 2017 distribution of $0.34 per share payable on December 28, 2017 to holders of record as of December 15, 2017.

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Critical Accounting Policies

The preparation of financial statements and related disclosures in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and revenues and expenses during the periods reported. Actual results could materially differ from those estimates. We have identified the following items as critical accounting policies.

Basis of Accounting

We consolidate our wholly-owned direct and indirect subsidiaries: NMF Holdings, NMF Servicing, NMNLC, SBIC I, SBIC I GP, SBIC II, SBIC II GP, NMF Ancora, NMF QID and NMF YP. We are an investment company following accounting and reporting guidance as described in Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services—Investment Companies, ("ASC 946").

Valuation and Leveling of Portfolio Investments

At all times consistent with GAAP and the 1940 Act, we conduct a valuation of assets, which impacts our net asset value.

We value our assets on a quarterly basis, or more frequently if required under the 1940 Act. In all cases, our board of directors is ultimately and solely responsible for determining the fair value of our portfolio investments on a quarterly basis in good faith, including investments that are not publicly traded, those whose market prices are not readily available and any other situation where our portfolio investments require a fair value determination. Security transactions are accounted for on a trade date basis. Our quarterly valuation procedures are set forth in more detail below:

(1)	Investments for which market quotations are readily available on an exchange are valued at such market quotations based on the closing price indicated from independent pricing services.

(2)	Investments for which indicative prices are obtained from various pricing services and/or brokers or dealers are valued through a multi-step valuation process, as described below, to determine whether the quote(s) obtained is representative of fair value in accordance with GAAP.

a.

Bond quotes are obtained through independent pricing services. Internal reviews are performed by the investment professionals of the Investment Adviser to ensure that the quote obtained is representative of fair value in accordance with GAAP and, if so, the quote is used. If the Investment Adviser is unable to sufficiently validate the quote(s) internally and if the investment's par value or its fair value exceeds the materiality threshold, the investment is valued similarly to those assets with no readily available quotes (see (3) below); and

b.	For investments other than bonds, we look at the number of quotes readily available and perform the following procedures:

i.	Investments for which two or more quotes are received from a pricing service are valued using the mean of the mean of the bid and ask of the quotes obtained;

ii.

Investments for which one quote is received from a pricing service are validated internally. The investment professionals of the Investment Adviser analyze the market quotes obtained using an array of valuation methods (further described below) to validate the fair value. If the Investment Adviser is unable to sufficiently validate the quote internally and if the investment's par value or its fair value exceeds the materiality threshold, the investment is valued similarly to those assets with no readily available quotes (see (3) below).

(3)	Investments for which quotations are not readily available through exchanges, pricing services, brokers, or dealers are valued through a multi-step valuation process:

a.	Each portfolio company or investment is initially valued by the investment professionals of the Investment Adviser responsible for the credit monitoring;

b.	Preliminary valuation conclusions will then be documented and discussed with our senior management;

c.	If an investment falls into (3) above for four consecutive quarters and if the investment's par value or its fair value exceeds the materiality threshold, then at least once each fiscal year, the valuation for each portfolio investment for which we do not have a readily available market quotation will be reviewed by an independent valuation firm engaged by our board of directors; and

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d.	When deemed appropriate by our management, an independent valuation firm may be engaged to review and value investment(s) of a portfolio company, without any preliminary valuation being performed by the Investment Adviser. The investment professionals of the Investment Adviser will review and validate the value provided.

For investments in revolving credit facilities and delayed draw commitments, the cost basis of the funded investments purchased is offset by any costs/netbacks received for any unfunded portion on the total balance committed. The fair value is also adjusted for the price appreciation or depreciation on the unfunded portion. As a result, the purchase of a commitment not completely funded may result in a negative fair value until it is called and funded.

The values assigned to investments are based upon available information and do not necessarily represent amounts which might ultimately be realized, since such amounts depend on future circumstances and cannot be reasonably determined until the individual positions are liquidated. Due to the inherent uncertainty of determining the fair value of investments that do not have a readily available market value, the fair value of our investments may fluctuate from period to period and the fluctuations could be material.

GAAP fair value measurement guidance classifies the inputs used in measuring fair value into three levels as follows:

Level I—Quoted prices (unadjusted) are available in active markets for identical investments and we have the ability to access such quotes as of the reporting date. The type of investments which would generally be included in Level I include active exchange-traded equity securities and exchange-traded derivatives. As required by Accounting Standards Codification Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures ("ASC 820"), we, to the extent that we hold such investments, do not adjust the quoted price for these investments, even in situations where we hold a large position and a sale could reasonably impact the quoted price.

Level II—Pricing inputs are observable for the investments, either directly or indirectly, as of the reporting date, but are not the same as those used in Level I. Level II inputs include the following:

•	Quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets;

•	Quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in non-active markets (examples include corporate and municipal bonds, which trade infrequently);

•	Pricing models whose inputs are observable for substantially the full term of the asset or liability (examples include most over-the-counter derivatives, including foreign exchange forward contracts); and

•	Pricing models whose inputs are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data through correlation or other means for substantially the full term of the asset or liability.

Level III—Pricing inputs are unobservable for the investment and include situations where there is little, if any, market activity for the investment.

The inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels. In all instances when the inputs fall within different levels of the hierarchy, the level within which the fair value measurement is categorized is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. As such, a Level III fair value measurement may include inputs that are both observable and unobservable. Gains and losses for such assets categorized within the Level III table below may include changes in fair value that are attributable to both observable inputs and unobservable inputs.

The inputs into the determination of fair value require significant judgment or estimation by management and consideration of factors specific to each investment. A review of the fair value hierarchy classifications is conducted on a quarterly basis. Changes in the observability of valuation inputs may result in the transfer of certain investments within the fair value hierarchy from period to period. Reclassifications impacting the fair value hierarchy are reported as transfers in/out of the respective leveling categories as of the beginning of the period in which the reclassifications occur.

The following table summarizes the levels in the fair value hierarchy that our portfolio investments fall into as of September 30, 2017:

(in thousands)		Total				Level I				Level II				Level III
First lien		$	770,238			$	—			$	235,351			$	534,887
Second lien		679,893				—				305,125				374,768
Subordinated		69,202				—				43,494				25,708
Equity and other		326,710				23				—				326,687
Total investments		$	1,846,043			$	23			$	583,970			$	1,262,050

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We generally use the following framework when determining the fair value of investments where there are little, if any, market activity or observable pricing inputs. We typically determine the fair value of our performing debt investments utilizing an income approach. Additional consideration is given using a market based approach, as well as reviewing the overall underlying portfolio company's performance and associated financial risks. The following outlines additional details on the approaches considered:

Company Performance, Financial Review, and Analysis:  Prior to investment, as part of our due diligence process, we evaluate the overall performance and financial stability of the portfolio company. Post investment, we analyze each portfolio company's current operating performance and relevant financial trends versus prior year and budgeted results, including, but not limited to, factors affecting its revenue and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization ("EBITDA") growth, margin trends, liquidity position, covenant compliance and changes to its capital structure. We also attempt to identify and subsequently track any developments at the portfolio company, within its customer or vendor base or within the industry or the macroeconomic environment, generally, that may alter any material element of our original investment thesis. This analysis is specific to each portfolio company. We leverage the knowledge gained from our original due diligence process, augmented by this subsequent monitoring, to continually refine our outlook for each of our portfolio companies and ultimately form the valuation of our investment in each portfolio company. When an external event such as a purchase transaction, public offering or subsequent sale occurs, we will consider the pricing indicated by the external event to corroborate the private valuation.

For debt investments, we may employ the Market Based Approach (as described below) to assess the total enterprise value of the portfolio company, in order to evaluate the enterprise value coverage of our debt investment. For equity investments or in cases where the Market Based Approach implies a lack of enterprise value coverage for the debt investment, we may additionally employ a discounted cash flow analysis based on the free cash flows of the portfolio company to assess the total enterprise value.

After enterprise value coverage is demonstrated for our debt investments through the method(s) above, the Income Based Approach (as described below) may be employed to estimate the fair value of the investment.

Market Based Approach:  We may estimate the total enterprise value of each portfolio company by utilizing market value cash flow (EBITDA) multiples of publicly traded comparable companies and comparable transactions. We consider numerous factors when selecting the appropriate companies whose trading multiples are used to value our portfolio companies. These factors include, but are not limited to, the type of organization, similarity to the business being valued, and relevant risk factors, as well as size, profitability and growth expectations. We may apply an average of various relevant comparable company EBITDA multiples to the portfolio company's latest twelve month ("LTM") EBITDA or projected EBITDA to calculate the enterprise value of the portfolio company. Significant increases or decreases in the EBITDA multiple will result in an increase or decrease in enterprise value, which may result in an increase or decrease in the fair value estimate of the investment. In applying the market based approach as of September 30, 2017, we used the relevant EBITDA multiple ranges set forth in the table below to determine the enterprise value of our portfolio companies. We believe these were reasonable ranges in light of current comparable company trading levels and the specific portfolio companies involved.

Income Based Approach:  We also may use a discounted cash flow analysis to estimate the fair value of the investment. Projected cash flows represent the relevant security's contractual interest, fee and principal payments plus the assumption of full principal recovery at the investment's expected maturity date. These cash flows are discounted at a rate established utilizing a yield calibration approach, which incorporates changes in the credit quality (as measured by relevant statistics) of the portfolio company, as compared to changes in the yield associated with comparable credit quality market indices, between the date of origination and the valuation date. Significant increases or decreases in the discount rate would result in a decrease or increase in the fair value measurement. In applying the income based approach as of September 30, 2017, we used the discount ranges set forth in the table below to value investments in our portfolio companies.

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The unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of our Level III investments as of September 30, 2017 were as follows:

(in thousands)

Range

Type

Fair Value as of September 30, 2017

Approach

Unobservable Input

Low

High

Weighted Average

First lien

$

467,260

Market & income approach

EBITDA multiple

2.0x

17.0x

10.8x

Revenue multiple

0.8x

8.0x

3.9x

Discount rate

6.0

%

11.9

%

8.7

%

24,264

Market quote

Broker quote

N/A

N/A

N/A

43,363

Other

N/A(1)

N/A

N/A

N/A

Second lien

249,219

Market & income approach

EBITDA multiple

8.5x

17.0x

11.6x

Revenue multiple

5.3x

6.2x

5.8x

Discount rate

9.4

%

12.5

%

10.4

%

125,549

Market quote

Broker quote

N/A

N/A

N/A

Subordinated

25,708

Market & income approach

EBITDA multiple

4.0x

10.5x

8.7x

Revenue multiple

0.5x

1.0x

0.8x

Discount rate

9.1

%

15.0

%

12.1

%

Equity and other

320,072

Market & income approach

EBITDA multiple

2.5x

15.0x

10.4x

Revenue multiple

0.5x

1.0x

0.7x

Discount rate

7.3

%

23.9

%

12.8

%

895

Black Scholes analysis

Expected life in years

8.5

8.5

8.5

Volatility

39.4

%

39.4

%

39.4

%

Discount rate

2.1

%

2.1

%

2.1

%

5,720

Other

N/A(1)

N/A

N/A

N/A

$

1,262,050

 

(1)	Fair value was determined based on transaction pricing or recent acquisition or sale as the best measure of fair value with no material changes in operations of the related portfolio company since the transaction date.

NMFC Senior Loan Program I LLC

NMFC Senior Loan Program I LLC ("SLP I") was formed as a Delaware limited liability company on May 27, 2014 and commenced operations on June 10, 2014. SLP I is a portfolio company held by us. SLP I is structured as a private investment fund, in which all of the investors are qualified purchasers, as such term is defined under the 1940 Act. Transfer of interests in SLP I is subject to restrictions and, as a result, such interests are not readily marketable. SLP I operates under a limited liability company agreement (the "SLP I Agreement") and will continue in existence until June 10, 2019, subject to earlier termination pursuant to certain terms of the SLP I Agreement. The term may be extended for up to one year pursuant to certain terms of the SLP I Agreement. SLP I had a three year re-investment period. In June 2017, the re-investment period was extended for one additional year. SLP I invests in senior secured loans issued by companies within our core industry verticals. These investments are typically broadly syndicated first lien loans.

SLP I is capitalized with $93.0 million of capital commitments and $265.0 million of debt from a revolving credit facility and is managed by us. Our capital commitment is $23.0 million, representing less than 25.0% ownership, with third party investors representing the remaining capital commitments. As of September 30, 2017, SLP I had total investments with an aggregate fair value of approximately $336.7 million, debt outstanding of $244.2 million and capital that had been called and funded of $93.0 million. As of December 31, 2016, SLP I had total investments with an aggregate fair value of approximately $348.7 million, debt outstanding of $256.5 million and capital that had been called and funded of $93.0 million. Our investment in SLP I is disclosed on our Consolidated Schedule of Investments as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016.

    

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We, as an investment adviser registered under the Advisers Act, act as the collateral manager to SLP I and are entitled to receive a management fee for our investment management services provided to SLP I. As a result, SLP I is classified as our affiliate. No management fee is charged on our investment in SLP I in connection with the administrative services provided to SLP I. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, we earned approximately $0.3 million and $0.9 million, respectively, in management fees related to SLP I, which is included in other income. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, we earned approximately $0.3 million and $0.9 million, respectively, in management fees related to SLP I, which is included in other income. As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, approximately $0.3 million and $0.3 million, respectively, of management fees related to SLP I was included in receivable from affiliates. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, we earned approximately $0.8 million and $2.7 million, respectively, of dividend income related to SLP I, which is included in dividend income. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, we earned approximately $1.1 million and $2.9 million, respectively, of dividend income related to SLP I, which is included in dividend income. As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, approximately $0.8 million and $0.9 million, respectively, of dividend income related to SLP I was included in interest and dividend receivable.

NMFC Senior Loan Program II LLC

NMFC Senior Loan Program II LLC ("SLP II") was formed as a Delaware limited liability company on March 9, 2016 and commenced operations on April 12, 2016. SLP II is structured as a private joint venture investment fund between us and SkyKnight Income, LLC (“SkyKnight”) and operates under a limited liability company agreement (the "SLP II Agreement"). The purpose of the joint venture is to invest primarily in senior secured loans issued by portfolio companies within our core industry verticals. These investments are typically broadly syndicated first lien loans. All investment decisions must be unanimously approved by the board of managers of SLP II, which has equal representation from us and SkyKnight. SLP II has a three year investment period and will continue in existence until April 12, 2021. The term may be extended for up to one year pursuant to certain terms of the SLP II Agreement.

SLP II is capitalized with equity contributions which were called from its members, on a pro-rata basis based on their equity commitments, as transactions were completed. Any decision by SLP II to call down on capital commitments required approval by the board of managers of SLP II. As of September 30, 2017, we and SkyKnight have committed and contributed $79.4 million and $20.6 million, respectively, of equity to SLP II. Our investment in SLP II is disclosed on our Consolidated Schedule of Investments as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016.

On April 12, 2016, SLP II closed its $275.0 million revolving credit facility with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, which matures on April 12, 2021 and bears interest at a rate of LIBOR plus 1.75% per annum. As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, SLP II had total investments with an aggregate fair value of approximately $359.3 million and $361.7 million, respectively, and debt outstanding under its credit facility of $229.5 million and $250.0 million, respectively.

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The following table is a listing of the individual loans in SLP II's portfolio as of September 30, 2017:

Portfolio Company and Type of Investment		Industry		Interest Rate (1)		Maturity Date		Principal Amount or Par Value				Cost				Fair Value (2)
Funded Investments - First lien:								(in thousands)				(in thousands)				(in thousands)
ADG, LLC		Healthcare Services		6.00% (L + 4.75%)		9/28/2023		$	17,077			$	16,927			$	16,992
ASG Technologies Group, Inc.		Software		6.06% (L + 4.75%)		7/31/2024		7,500				7,463				7,594
Beaver-Visitec International Holdings, Inc.		Healthcare Products		6.33% (L + 5.00%)		8/21/2023		14,850				14,721				14,850
Cvent, Inc.		Software		5.24% (L + 4.00%)		11/29/2023		9,950				9,860				10,037
DigiCert Holdings, Inc.		Business Services		6.24% (L + 5.00%)		10/21/2021		14,739				14,666				14,831
DigiCert Holdings, Inc.		Business Services		5.98% (L + 4.75%)		10/31/2024		10,000				9,950				10,109
Eiger Acquisition B.V. (Eiger Co-Borrower, LLC)		Software		6.52% (L + 5.25%)		2/18/2022		14,886				14,753				14,988
Emerald 2 Limited		Business Services		5.33% (L + 4.00%)		5/14/2021		1,266				1,207				1,241
Evo Payments International, LLC		Business Services		6.24% (L + 5.00%)		12/22/2023		17,413				17,333				17,649
Explorer Holdings, Inc.		Healthcare Services		5.06% (L + 3.75%)		5/2/2023		2,948				2,923				2,968
Globallogic Holdings Inc.		Business Services		5.83% (L + 4.50%)		6/20/2022		9,701				9,632				9,780
Greenway Health, LLC		Software		5.58% (L + 4.25%)		2/16/2024		14,963				14,893				15,025
Hyperion Insurance Group Limited		Business Services		5.25% (L + 4.00%)		4/29/2022		10,694				10,550				10,834
Idera, Inc.		Software		6.24% (L + 5.00%)		6/28/2024		12,650				12,526				12,655
J.D. Power and Associates		Business Services		5.58% (L + 4.25%)		9/7/2023		13,391				13,340				13,466
Keystone Acquisition Corp.		Healthcare Services		6.58% (L + 5.25%)		5/1/2024		5,400				5,348				5,404
Market Track, LLC		Business Services		5.58% (L + 4.25%)		6/5/2024		11,970				11,912				11,970
McGraw-Hill Global Education Holdings, LLC		Education		5.24% (L + 4.00%)		5/4/2022		9,875				9,836				9,716
Medical Solutions Holdings, Inc.		Healthcare Services		5.58% (L + 4.25%)		6/14/2024		6,983				6,949				7,044
Ministry Brands, LLC		Software		6.24% (L + 5.00%)		12/2/2022		2,143				2,133				2,163
Ministry Brands, LLC		Software		6.24% (L + 5.00%)		12/2/2022		7,787				7,753				7,859
Navex Global, Inc.		Software		5.49% (L + 4.25%)		11/19/2021		14,935				14,751				14,991
Peraton Corp. (fka MHVC Acquisition Corp.)		Federal Services		6.49% (L + 5.25%)		4/29/2024		10,474				10,424				10,552
Poseidon Intermediate, LLC		Software		5.49% (L + 4.25%)		8/15/2022		14,909				14,906				14,984
Quest Software US Holdings Inc.		Software		7.24% (L + 6.00%)		10/31/2022		9,924				9,794				10,069
Salient CRGT Inc.		Federal Services		6.99% (L + 5.75%)		2/28/2022		14,741				14,608				14,704
Severin Acquisition, LLC		Software		5.99% (L + 4.75%)		7/30/2021		14,925				14,860				14,850
Shine Acquisitoin Co. S.à.r.l / Boing US Holdco Inc.		Consumer Services		4.73% (L + 3.50%)		10/3/2024		15,000				14,963				15,061
TMK Hawk Parent, Corp.		Distribution & Logistics		4.77% (L + 3.50%)		8/28/2024		1,675				1,671				1,689
University Support Services LLC (St. George's University Scholastic Services LLC)		Education		5.49% (L + 4.25%)		7/6/2022		1,928				1,928				1,936
Vencore, Inc. (fka SI Organization, Inc., The)		Federal Services		6.08% (L + 4.75%)		11/23/2019		10,715				10,700				10,877
WP CityMD Bidco LLC		Healthcare Services		5.33% (L + 4.00%)		6/7/2024		15,000				14,964				15,094
Zywave, Inc.		Software		6.32% (L + 5.00%)		11/17/2022		17,369				17,293				17,282
Total Funded Investments								$	357,781			$	355,537			$	359,264
Unfunded Investments - First lien:
TMK Hawk Parent, Corp.		Distribution & Logistics		—		3/28/2018		$	75			$	—			$	1
Total Unfunded Investments								$	75			$	—			$	1
								$	357,856			$	355,537			$	359,265

(1)	All interest is payable in cash unless otherwise indicated. A majority of the variable rate debt investments bear interest at a rate that may be determined by reference to the LIBOR (L), the Prime Rate (P) and the alternative base rate (Base). For each investment, the current interest rate provided reflects the rate in effect as of September 30, 2017.

(2)	Represents the fair value in accordance with ASC 820. Our board of directors does not determine the fair value of the investments held by SLP II.

    

    

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The following table is a listing of the individual loans in SLP II's portfolio as of December 31, 2016:

Portfolio Company and Type of Investment		Industry		Interest Rate (1)		Maturity Date		Principal Amount or Par Value				Cost				Fair Value (2)
Funded Investments - First lien:								(in thousands)				(in thousands)				(in thousands)
ADG, LLC		Healthcare Services		5.75% (L + 4.75%)		9/28/2023		$	17,207			$	17,040			$	17,121
AssuredPartners, Inc.		Business Services		5.25% (L + 4.25%)		10/21/2022		11,862				11,847				12,058
Beaver-Visitec International Holdings, Inc.		Healthcare Products		6.00% (L + 5.00%)		8/21/2023		14,962				14,819				14,963
Coinstar, LLC		Consumer Services		5.25% (L + 4.25%)		9/27/2023		4,987				4,963				5,054
Cvent, Inc.		Software		6.00% (L + 5.00%)		11/29/2023		10,000				9,901				10,125
DigiCert Holdings, Inc.		Software		6.00% (L + 5.00%)		10/21/2021		14,900				14,814				14,881
Eiger Acquisition B.V. (Eiger Co-Borrower, LLC)		Software		6.25% (L + 5.25%)		2/18/2022		10,507				10,350				10,402
Emerald 2 Limited		Business Services		5.00% (L + 4.00%)		5/14/2021		1,277				1,206				1,174
Engility Corporation (fka TASC, Inc.)		Federal Services		5.81% (Base + 4.72%)		8/14/2023		13,860				13,793				14,080
Evo Payments International, LLC		Business Services		6.00% (L + 5.00%)		12/22/2023		17,500				17,413				17,602
Explorer Holdings, Inc.		Healthcare Services		6.00% (L + 5.00%)		5/2/2023		4,975				4,929				5,028
Globallogic Holdings Inc.		Business Services		5.50% (L + 4.50%)		6/20/2022		10,000				9,900				10,013
GOBP Holdings Inc.		Retail		5.00% (L + 4.00%)		10/21/2021		14,955				14,816				14,985
Hyperion Insurance Group Limited		Business Services		5.50% (L + 4.50%)		4/29/2022		14,401				14,179				14,476
J.D. Power and Associates		Business Services		5.25% (L + 4.25%)		9/7/2023		9,975				9,927				10,075
Kronos Incorporated		Software		5.00% (L + 4.00%)		11/1/2023		10,000				9,951				10,105
Masergy Holdings, Inc.		Business Services		5.50% (L + 4.50%)		12/15/2023		7,500				7,463				7,563
McGraw-Hill Global Education Holdings, LLC		Education		5.00% (L + 4.00%)		5/4/2022		9,950				9,905				9,971
Ministry Brands, LLC		Software		6.00% (L + 5.00%)		12/2/2022		7,846				7,807				7,807
Mister Car Wash Holdings, Inc.		Consumer Services		5.25% (L + 4.25%)		8/20/2021		8,312				8,250				8,354
Navex Global, Inc.		Software		5.99% (L + 4.75%)		11/19/2021		14,933				14,718				14,858
nThrive, Inc. (fka Precyse Acquisition Corp.)		Healthcare Services		6.50% (L + 5.50%)		10/20/2022		9,950				9,813				10,083
Poseidon Intermediate, LLC		Software		5.25% (L + 4.25%)		8/15/2022		14,962				14,962				15,055
Quest Software US Holdings Inc.		Software		7.00% (L + 6.00%)		10/31/2022		10,000				9,853				10,153
Rocket Software, Inc.		Software		5.25% (L + 4.25%)		10/14/2023		14,962				14,817				15,129
SolarWinds Holdings, Inc.		Software		5.50% (L + 4.50%)		2/3/2023		14,688				14,697				14,852
TTM Technologies, Inc.		Business Products		5.25% (L + 4.25%)		5/31/2021		13,548				13,444				13,599
Vencore, Inc. (fka SI Organization, Inc., The)		Federal Services		5.75% (L + 4.75%)		11/23/2019		10,801				10,780				10,942
Vision Solutions, Inc.		Software		7.50% (Base + 6.50%)		6/16/2022		9,938				9,845				9,919
Vivid Seats LLC		Business Services		6.75% (L + 5.75%)		10/12/2022		4,000				3,922				3,985
WD Wolverine Holdings, LLC		Healthcare Services		6.50% (L + 5.50%)		10/17/2023		10,200				9,900				9,894
Zywave, Inc.		Software		6.00% (L + 5.00%)		11/17/2022		17,500				17,414				17,413
Total Investments								$	360,458			$	357,438			$	361,719

(1)	All interest is payable in cash unless otherwise indicated. A majority of the variable rate debt investments bear interest at a rate that may be determined by reference to the LIBOR (L), the Prime Rate (P) and the alternative base rate (Base). For each investment, the current interest rate provided reflects the rate in effect as of December 31, 2016.

(2)	Represents the fair value in accordance with ASC 820. Our board of directors does not determine the fair value of the investments held by SLP II.

    

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Below is certain summarized financial information for SLP II as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and September 30, 2016:

Selected Balance Sheet Information:	September 30, 2017				December 31, 2016
	(in thousands)				(in thousands)
Investments at fair value (cost of $355,537 and $357,438, respectively)	$	359,265			$	361,719
Receivable from unsettled securities sold	—				1,007
Cash and other assets	6,838				10,138
Total assets	$	366,103			$	372,864
Credit facility	$	229,460			$	249,960
Deferred financing costs	(2,117		)		(2,565		)
Payable for unsettled securities purchased	28,080				24,862
Distribution payable	3,800				3,000
Other liabilities	2,792				3,350
Total liabilities	262,015				278,607
Members' capital	$	104,088			$	94,257
Total liabilities and members' capital	$	366,103			$	372,864

	Three Months Ended								Nine Months Ended
Selected Statement of Operations Information:	September 30, 2017				September 30, 2016				September 30, 2017				September 30, 2016(1)
	(in thousands)				(in thousands)				(in thousands)				(in thousands)
Interest income	$	5,858			$	2,698			$	16,661			$	3,326
Other income	27				114				343				163
Total investment income	5,885				2,812				17,004				3,489
Interest and other financing expenses	2,185				1,398				6,108				1,931
Other expenses	159				134				533				463
Total expenses	2,344				1,532				6,641				2,394
Net investment income	3,541				1,280				10,363				1,095
Net realized gains on investments	223				229				2,145				263
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments	88				1,863				(553		)		1,978
Net increase in members' capital	$	3,852			$	3,372			$	11,955			$	3,336

(1)	SLP II commenced operations on April 12, 2016.

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, we earned approximately $3.0 million and $9.6 million, respectively, of dividend income related to SLP II, which is included in dividend income. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, we earned approximately $1.2 million and $1.2 million, respectively, of dividend income related to SLP II, which is included in dividend income. As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, approximately $3.0 million and $2.4 million, respectively, of dividend income related to SLP II was included in interest and dividend receivable.

We have determined that SLP II is an investment company under ASC 946; however, in accordance with such guidance we will generally not consolidate our investment in a company other than a wholly-owned investment company subsidiary. Furthermore, Accounting Standards Codification Topic 810, Consolidation, concludes that in a joint venture where both members have equal decision making authority, it is not appropriate for one member to consolidate the joint venture since neither has control. Accordingly, we do not consolidate SLP II.

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New Mountain Net Lease Corporation

     NMNLC was formed to acquire commercial real properties that are subject to "triple net" leases. NMNLC's investments are disclosed on our Consolidated Schedule of Investments as of September 30, 2017.

Below is certain summarized property information for NMNLC as of September 30, 2017:

Lease

Total

Fair Value as of

Portfolio Company

Tenant

Expiration Date

Location

Square Feet

September 30, 2017

(in thousands)

(in thousands)

NM APP Canada Corp.

A.P. Plasman, Inc.

9/30/2031

Ontario, Canada

436

$

7,685

NM APP US LLC

Plasman Corp, LLC / A-Brite LP

9/30/2033

Fort Payne, AL

261

5,119

Cleveland, OH

NM DRVT LLC

FMH Conveyors, LLC

10/31/2031

Jonesboro, AR

195

5,152

NM JRA LLC

J.R. Automation Technologies, LLC

1/31/2031

Holland, MI

88

2,161

NM KRLN LLC

Kirlin Group, LLC

6/30/2029

Rockville, MD

95

7,510

$

27,627

Collateralized agreements or repurchase financings

We follow the guidance in Accounting Standards Codification Topic 860, Transfers and Servicing—Secured Borrowing and Collateral, (“ASC 860”) when accounting for transactions involving the purchases of securities under collateralized agreements to resell (resale agreements). These transactions are treated as collateralized financing transactions and are recorded at their contracted resale or repurchase amounts, as specified in the respective agreements. Interest on collateralized agreements is accrued and recognized over the life of the transaction and included in interest income. As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, we held one collateralized agreement to resell with a cost basis of $30.0 million and $30.0 million, respectively, and a carrying value of $26.8 million and $29.2 million, respectively. The collateralized agreement to resell is guaranteed by a private hedge fund. The private hedge fund is currently in liquidation under the laws of the Cayman Islands. Pursuant to the terms of the collateralized agreement, the private hedge fund was obligated to repurchase the collateral from us at the par value of the collateralized agreement. The private hedge fund has breached its agreement to repurchase the collateral under the collateralized agreement. A claim has been filed with the Cayman Islands joint official liquidators to resolve this matter.

Revenue Recognition

Sales and paydowns of investments:  Realized gains and losses on investments are determined on the specific identification method.

Interest and dividend income:  Interest income, including amortization of premium and discount using the effective interest method, is recorded on the accrual basis and periodically assessed for collectability. Interest income also includes interest earned from cash on hand. Upon the prepayment of a loan or debt security, any prepayment penalties are recorded as part of interest income. We have loans and certain preferred equity investments in the portfolio that contain a payment-in-kind (“PIK”) interest or dividend provision. PIK interest and dividends are accrued and recorded as income at the contractual rates, if deemed collectible. The PIK interest and dividends are added to the principal or share balances on the capitalization dates and generally due at maturity or when redeemed by the issuer.

Dividend income on common equity is recorded on the record date for private portfolio companies or on the ex-dividend date for publicly traded portfolio companies. Dividend income on preferred securities is recorded as dividend income on an accrual basis to the extent that such amounts are deemed collectible.

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

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typically non-recurring in nature. Delayed compensation is income earned from counterparties on trades that do not settle within a set number of business days after trade date. Other income may also include fees from bridge loans. We may from time to time enter into bridge financing commitments, an obligation to provide interim financing to a counterparty until permanent credit can be obtained. These commitments are short-term in nature and may expire unfunded. A fee is received for providing such commitments. Structuring fees and upfront fees are recognized as income when earned, usually when paid at the closing of the investment, and are non-refundable.

Monitoring of Portfolio Investments

We monitor the performance and financial trends of our portfolio companies on at least a quarterly basis. We attempt to identify any developments within the portfolio company, the industry or the macroeconomic environment that may alter any material element of our original investment strategy.

We use an investment rating system to characterize and monitor the credit profile and expected level of returns on each investment in the portfolio. We use a four-level numeric rating scale as follows:

•	Investment Rating 1—Investment is performing materially above expectations;

•	Investment Rating 2—Investment is performing materially in-line with expectations. All new loans are rated 2 at initial purchase;

•	Investment Rating 3—Investment is performing materially below expectations and while significant loss is not expected, the risk of loss has increased since the original investment; and

•	Investment Rating 4—Investment is performing substantially below expectations and risks have increased substantially since the original investment. Payments may be delinquent. There is meaningful possibility that we will not recoup our original cost basis in the investment and may realize a substantial loss upon exit.

The following table shows the distribution of our investments on the 1 to 4 investment rating scale at fair value as of September 30, 2017:

(in millions)		As of September 30, 2017
Investment Rating		Par Value(1)				Percent			Fair Value				Percent
Investment Rating 1		$	134.5			8.4	%		$	139.1			7.5	%
Investment Rating 2		1,461.5				91.6	%		1,706.5				92.5	%
Investment Rating 3		—				—	%		—				—	%
Investment Rating 4		—				—	%		0.4				—	%
		$	1,596.0			100.0	%		$	1,846.0			100.0	%

(1)	Excludes shares and warrants.

As of September 30, 2017, all investments in our portfolio had an Investment Rating of 1 or 2 with the exception of one portfolio company that had an Investment Rating of 4.

During the first quarter of 2017, we placed our entire first lien notes position in Sierra Hamilton LLC / Sierra Hamilton Finance, Inc. ("Sierra") on non-accrual status due to its ongoing restructuring. As of June 30, 2017, our investment in Sierra placed on non-accrual status represented an aggregate cost basis of $27.2 million, an aggregate fair value of $12.7 million and total unearned interest income of $1.4 million for the six months then ended. In July 2017, Sierra completed a restructuring which resulted in a material modification of the original terms and an extinguishment of our original investment in Sierra. Prior to the extinguishment in July 2017, our original investment in Sierra had an aggregate cost of $27.3 million, an aggregate fair value of $12.9 million and total unearned interest income of $1.7 million. The extinguishment resulted in a realized loss of $14.4 million. As a result of the restructuring, we received common shares in Sierra Hamilton Holding Corporation. As of September 30, 2017, our investment had an aggregate cost basis of $12.8 million and an aggregate fair value of $12.1 million.

During the third quarter of 2016, we placed our entire second lien position in Transtar Holding Company (“Transtar”) on non-accrual status due to its ongoing restructuring. As of March 31, 2017, our investment in Transtar had an aggregate cost basis of $31.2 million, an aggregate fair value of $3.6 million and total unearned interest income of approximately $1.8 million for the three months then ended. In April 2017, Transtar completed a restructuring which resulted in a $3.6 million repayment of our second lien position. We recognized a realized loss of $27.6 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 related to Transtar.

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During the second quarter of 2016, we placed a portion of our first lien position in Permian Tank & Manufacturing, Inc. (“Permian”) on non-accrual status due to its ongoing restructuring. As of September 30, 2016, our investment in Permian had an aggregate cost basis of $24.4 million, an aggregate fair value of $7.1 million and total unearned interest income of $1.3 million for the nine months then ended. In October 2016, Permian completed a restructuring which resulted in a material modification of the original terms and an extinguishment of our original investment in Permian. Prior to the extinguishment in October 2016, our original investment in Permian had an aggregate cost of $25.0 million, an aggregate fair value of $7.1 million and total unearned interest income of $1.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2016. The extinguishment resulted in a realized loss of $17.9 million. Post restructuring, our investments in Permian have been restored to full accrual status. As of September 30, 2017, our investments in Permian have an aggregate cost basis of $9.9 million and an aggregate fair value of $12.0 million.

During the third quarter of 2016, we received notice that there would be no recovery of the outstanding principal and interest owed on our two super priority first lien positions in ATI Acquisition Company ("ATI"). As of June 30, 2016, our first lien positions in ATI had an aggregate cost of $1.5 million and an aggregate fair value of $0 and no unearned interest income for the period then ended. We wrote off our first lien positions in ATI and recognized an aggregate realized loss of $1.5 million during the three months ended September 30, 2016. As of September 30, 2017, our preferred shares and warrants in Ancora Acquisition LLC, which were received as a result of our first lien positions in ATI, had an aggregate cost basis of $0.1 million and an aggregate fair value of $0.4 million.

Portfolio and Investment Activity

The fair value of our investments was approximately $1,846.0 million in 82 portfolio companies at September 30, 2017 and approximately $1,558.8 million in 78 portfolio companies at December 31, 2016.

The following table shows our portfolio and investment activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and September 30, 2016:

		Nine Months Ended
(in millions)		September 30, 2017				September 30, 2016
New investments in 51 and 32 portfolio companies, respectively		$	809.8			$	336.2
Debt repayments in existing portfolio companies		483.6				310.3
Sales of securities in 16 and 7 portfolio companies, respectively		58.9				42.3
Change in unrealized appreciation on 55 and 61 portfolio companies, respectively		61.6				50.1
Change in unrealized depreciation on 34 and 24 portfolio companies, respectively		(12.9		)		(39.4		)

At September 30, 2017 and September 30, 2016, our weighted average Yield to Maturity at Cost was approximately 10.6% and 10.4%, respectively.

Recent Accounting Standards Updates

See Item 1.—Financial Statements—Note 13. Recent Accounting Standards for details on recent accounting standards updates.

Results of Operations

Under GAAP, our IPO did not step-up the cost basis of the Predecessor Operating Company's existing investments to fair market value at the IPO date. Since the total value of the Predecessor Operating Company's investments at the time of the IPO was greater than the investments' cost basis, a larger amount of amortization of purchase or original issue discount, and different amounts in realized gain and unrealized appreciation, may be recognized under GAAP in each period than if the step-up had occurred. This will remain until such predecessor investments are sold, repaid or mature in the future. We track the transferred (or fair market) value of each of the Predecessor Operating Company's investments as of the time of the IPO and, for purposes of the incentive fee calculation, adjusts income as if each investment was purchased at the date of the IPO (or stepped up to fair market value). The respective "Adjusted Net Investment Income" (defined as net investment income adjusted to reflect income as if the cost basis of investments held at the IPO date had stepped-up to fair market value as of the IPO date) is used in calculating both the incentive fee and dividend payments. See Item 1.—Financial Statements—Note 5. Agreements for additional details.

    

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The following table for the three months ended September 30, 2017 is adjusted to reflect the step-up to fair market value and the allocation of the incentive fees related to hypothetical capital gains out of the adjusted post-incentive fee net investment income.

(in thousands)		Three Months Ended September 30, 2017				Stepped-up Cost Basis Adjustments				Incentive Fee Adjustments(1)				Adjusted Three Month Ended September 30, 2017
Investment income
Interest income		$	39,638			$	—			$	—			$	39,638
Total dividend income		9,870				—				—				9,870
Other income		1,728				—				—				1,728
Total investment income(2)		51,236				—				—				51,236
Total expenses pre-incentive fee(3)		18,371				—				—				18,371
Pre-Incentive Fee Net Investment Income		32,865				—				—				32,865
Incentive fee		6,573				—				—				6,573
Post-Incentive Fee Net Investment Income		26,292				—								26,292
Net realized losses on investments(4)		(14,216		)		—				—				(14,216		)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments(4)		14,643				—				—				14,643
Net change in unrealized (depreciation) appreciation of securities purchased under collateralized agreements to resell		(1,549		)		—				—				(1,549		)
Provision for taxes		(394		)		—				—				(394		)
Capital gains incentive fees		—				—				—				—
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations		$	24,776											$	24,776

(1)	For the three months ended September 30, 2017, we incurred total incentive fees of $6.6 million, of which none was related to the capital gains incentive fee accrual on a hypothetical liquidation basis.

(2)	Includes income from non-controlled/non-affiliated investments, non-controlled/affiliated investments and controlled investments.

(3)	Includes management fee waivers of $1.5 million. There were no expense waivers and reimbursements for the three months ended September 30, 2017.

(4)	Includes net realized gains and losses on investments and net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments from non-controlled/non-affiliated investments, non-controlled/affiliated investments and controlled investments.

For the three months ended September 30, 2017, total investment income of $51.2 million consisted of approximately $32.5 million in cash interest from investments, approximately $1.5 million in PIK and non-cash interest from investments, approximately $1.6 million in prepayment fees, net amortization of purchase premiums and discounts of approximately $4.0 million, approximately $4.5 million in cash dividends from investments, $5.4 million in PIK and non-cash dividends from investments and approximately $1.7 million in other income. Our Adjusted Net Investment Income was $26.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017.

In accordance with GAAP, for the three months ended September 30, 2017, we did not have an accrual for hypothetical capital gains incentive fee based upon the cumulative net Adjusted Realized Capital Gains and Adjusted Realized Capital Losses and the cumulative net Adjusted Unrealized Capital Appreciation and Adjusted Unrealized Capital Depreciation on investments held at the end of the period. Actual amounts paid to the Investment Adviser are consistent with the Investment Management Agreement and are based only on actual Adjusted Realized Capital Gains computed net of all Adjusted Realized Capital Losses and Adjusted Unrealized Capital Depreciation on a cumulative basis from inception through the end of each calendar year as if the entire portfolio was sold at fair value. As of September 30, 2017, no actual capital gains incentive fee was owed under the Investment Management Agreement, as cumulative net Adjusted Realized Gains did not exceed cumulative Adjusted Unrealized Depreciation.

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The following table for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 is adjusted to reflect the step-up to fair market value and the allocation of the incentive fees related to hypothetical capital gains out of the adjusted post-incentive fee net investment income.

(in thousands)		Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017				Stepped-up Cost Basis Adjustments				Incentive Fee Adjustments(1)				Adjusted Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017
Investment income
Interest income		$	111,275			$	—		(2)	$	—			$	111,275
Total dividend income		26,273				—				—				26,273
Other income		7,014				—				—				7,014
Total investment income(3)		144,562				—				—				144,562
Total expenses pre-incentive fee(4)		52,411				—				—				52,411
Pre-Incentive Fee Net Investment Income		92,151				—				—				92,151
Incentive fee		16,630				—				—				16,630
Post-Incentive Fee Net Investment Income		75,521				—				—				75,521
Net realized losses on investments(5)		(39,843		)		—				—				(39,843		)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments(5)		48,700				—			(2)	—				48,700
Net change in unrealized (depreciation) appreciation of securities purchased under collateralized agreements to resell		(2,382		)		—				—				(2,382		)
Benefit for taxes		525				—				—				525
Capital gains incentive fees		—				—				—				—
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations		$	82,521											$	82,521

(1)	For the nine months ended September 30, 2017, we incurred total incentive fees of $16.6 million, net of the incentive fee waiver of $1.8 million, of which none was related to the capital gains incentive fee accrual on a hypothetical liquidation basis.

(2)	For the nine months ended September 30, 2017, the adjustment was less than $1 thousand.

(3)	Includes income from non-controlled/non-affiliated investments, non-controlled/affiliated investments and controlled investments.

(4)	Includes expense waivers and reimbursements of $0.5 million and management fee waivers of $4.3 million.

(5)	Includes net realized gains and losses on investments and net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments from non-controlled/non-affiliated investments, non-controlled/affiliated investments and controlled investments.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2017, we had less than a $1 thousand adjustment to interest income for amortization and a less than $1 thousand adjustment to net change in unrealized appreciation to adjust for the stepped-up cost basis of the transferred investments discussed above. For the nine months ended September 30, 2017, total adjusted investment income of $144.6 million consisted of approximately $96.9 million in cash interest from investments, approximately $4.7 million in PIK and non-cash interest from investments, approximately $3.2 million in prepayment fees, net amortization of purchase premiums and discounts of approximately $6.5 million, approximately $14.6 million in cash dividends from investments, $11.7 million in PIK and non-cash dividends from investments and approximately $7.0 million in other income. Our Adjusted Net Investment Income was $75.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017.

In accordance with GAAP, for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, we did not have an accrual for hypothetical capital gains incentive fee based upon the cumulative net Adjusted Realized Capital Gains and Adjusted Realized Capital Losses and the cumulative net Adjusted Unrealized Capital Appreciation and Adjusted Unrealized Capital Depreciation on investments held at the end of the period. Actual amounts paid to the Investment Adviser are consistent with the Investment Management Agreement and are based only on actual Adjusted Realized Capital Gains computed net of all Adjusted Realized Capital Losses and Adjusted Unrealized Capital Depreciation on a cumulative basis from inception through the end of each calendar year as if the entire portfolio was sold at fair value. As of September 30, 2017, no actual capital gains incentive fee was owed under the Investment Management Agreement, as cumulative net Adjusted Realized Gains did not exceed cumulative Adjusted Unrealized Depreciation.

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Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2017 and September 30, 2016

Revenue

		Three Months Ended
(in thousands)		September 30, 2017				September 30, 2016
Interest income		$	39,638			$	35,917
Total dividend income		9,870				3,063
Other income		1,728				2,854
Total investment income		$	51,236			$	41,834

Our total investment income increased by approximately $9.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017 as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2016. The 22% increase in total investment income primarily results from an increase in interest income of approximately $3.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017 as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2016, which is attributable to larger invested balances and prepayment fees received associated with the early repayment of four different portfolio companies. Our larger invested balances were driven by the proceeds from the October 2016 and April 2017 primary offering of our common stock and June 2017 unsecured notes issuances to originate new investments. The increase was also attributable to an increase of dividend income of approximately $6.8 million during the three months ended September 30, 2017 as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2016. The increase is primarily due to distributions from our investments in SLP II and NMNLC and PIK and non-cash dividend income from four equity positions. Other income during the three months ended September 30, 2017, which represents fees that are generally non-recurring in nature, was primarily attributable to structuring, upfront, amendment, consent, bridge and commitment fees received from eleven different portfolio companies and management fees from a non-controlled affiliated portfolio company.

Operating Expenses

		Three Months Ended
(in thousands)		September 30, 2017				September 30, 2016
Management fee		$	8,422			$	6,883
Less: management fee waiver		(1,483		)		(1,102		)
Total management fee		6,939				5,781
Incentive fee		6,573				5,432
Capital gains incentive fee(1)		—				—
Interest and other financing expenses		9,509				7,171
Professional fees		819				723
Administrative expenses		652				586
Other general and administrative expenses		346				390
Total expenses		24,838				20,083
Less: expenses waived and reimbursed		—				—
Net expenses before income taxes		24,838				20,083
Income tax expense		106				22
Net expenses after income taxes		$	24,944			$	20,105

(1)	Capital gains incentive fee accrual assumes a hypothetical liquidation basis.

Our total net operating expenses increased by approximately $4.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017 as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2016. Our management fee increased by approximately $1.2 million, net of a management fee waiver, and incentive fees increased by approximately $1.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017 as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2016. The increase in management fees and incentive fees from the three months ended September 30, 2016 to the three months ended September 30, 2017 was attributable to larger invested balances, driven by the October 2016 and April 2017 primary offerings of our common stock, our September 2016 and June 2017 unsecured notes issuance and our September 2016 convertible notes issuance and our use of leverage from our revolving credit facilities and SBA-guaranteed debentures to originate new investments.

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Interest and other financing expenses increased by approximately $2.3 million during the three months ended September 30, 2017 as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2016, primarily due to our issuance of our unsecured notes and additional issuance of our convertible notes and higher drawn balances on our SBA-guaranteed debentures and Holdings Credit Facility (as defined below). Our total professional fees, total administrative expenses and total other general and administrative expenses remained relatively flat for the three months ended September 30, 2017 as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2016.

Net Realized Gains (Losses) and Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)

		Three Months Ended
(in thousands)		September 30, 2017				September 30, 2016
Net realized (losses) gains on investments		$	(14,216	)		$	1,150
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments		14,643				3,146
Net change in unrealized (depreciation) appreciation securities purchased under collateralized agreements to resell		(1,549		)		(957		)
(Provision) benefit for taxes		(394		)		11
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)		$	(1,516	)		$	3,350

Our net realized losses and unrealized gains resulted in a net loss of approximately $(1.5) million for the three months ended September 30, 2017 compared to net realized and unrealized gains resulting in a net gain of approximately $3.4 million for the same period in 2016. As movement in unrealized appreciation or depreciation can be the result of realizations, we look at net realized and unrealized gains or losses together. The net loss for the three months ended September 30, 2017 was primarily driven by unrealized depreciation on our securities purchased under collateralized agreements to resell. With the completion of the Sierra restructuring in July 2017, $14.5 million of previously recorded unrealized depreciation related to this investment was realized during the three months ended September 30, 2017. The provision for income taxes was attributable to equity investments that are held as of September 30, 2017 in three of our corporate subsidiaries. The net gain for the three months ended September 30, 2016 was primarily driven by the overall increase in the market prices of our investments during the period, but also included a further mark down of our investment in one portfolio company that was placed on non-accrual.

Results of Operations for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 and September 30, 2016

Revenue

		Nine Months Ended
(in thousands)		September 30, 2017				September 30, 2016
Interest income		$	111,275			$	112,119
Total dividend income		26,273				6,423
Other income		7,014				5,758
Total investment income		$	144,562			$	124,300

Our total investment income increased by approximately $20.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2016. The 16% increase in total investment income primarily results from an increase in dividend income of approximately $19.9 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2016. The increase is primarily due to distributions from our investments in SLP II and NMNLC and PIK and non-cash dividend income from four equity positions. Other income during the nine months ended September 30, 2017, which represents fees that are generally non-recurring in nature, was primarily attributable to structuring, upfront, amendment, consent, bridge and commitment fees received from thirty-two different portfolio companies and management fees from a non-controlled affiliated portfolio company. Interest income decreased by approximately $0.8 million from the nine months ended September 30, 2016 to the nine months ended September 30, 2017, which is attributable to lower prepayment fees received associated with the early repayment of portfolio companies held as of December 31, 2016.

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Operating Expenses

		Nine Months Ended
(in thousands)		September 30, 2017				September 30, 2016
Management fee		$	24,311			$	20,537
Less: management fee waiver		(4,324		)		(3,662		)
Total management fee		19,987				16,875
Incentive fee		18,430				16,266
Less: incentive fee waiver		(1,800		)		—
Total incentive fee		16,630				16,266
Capital gains incentive fee(1)		—				—
Interest and other financing expenses		26,930				20,544
Professional fees		2,391				2,461
Administrative expenses		2,022				2,054
Other general and administrative expenses		1,214				1,206
Total expenses		69,174				59,406
Less: expenses waived and reimbursed		(474		)		(347		)
Net expenses before income taxes		68,700				59,059
Income tax expense		341				113
Net expenses after income taxes		$	69,041			$	59,172

(1)	Capital gains incentive fee accrual assumes a hypothetical liquidation basis.

Our total net operating expenses increased by approximately $9.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2016. Our management fee increased by approximately $3.1 million, net of a management fee waiver, for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2016. The increase in management fees from the nine months ended September 30, 2016 to the nine months ended September 30, 2017 was attributable to larger invested balances, driven by the October 2016 and April 2017 primary offerings of our common stock, our September 2016 and June 2017 unsecured notes issuance and our September 2016 convertible notes issuance and our use of leverage from our revolving credit facilities and SBA-guaranteed debentures to originate new investments. Our incentive fees decreased by approximately $0.4 million, net of an incentive fee waiver, for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2016, which was mainly attributable to an incentive fee waiver by the Investment Adviser for the three months ended September 30, 2017 of approximately $1.8 million.

Interest and other financing expenses increased by approximately $6.4 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2016, primarily due to our issuance of our unsecured notes and additional issuance of our convertible notes and higher drawn balances on our SBA-guaranteed debentures and Holdings Credit Facility (as defined below). Our total professional fees, total administrative expenses and total other general and administrative expenses remained relatively flat for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2016.

Net Realized Gains (Losses) and Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)

		Nine Months Ended
(in thousands)		September 30, 2017				September 30, 2016
Net realized (losses) gains on investments		$	(39,843	)		$	2,191
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments		48,700				10,716
Net change in unrealized (depreciation) appreciation securities purchased under collateralized agreements to resell		(2,382		)		(1,031		)
Benefit for taxes		525				819
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)		$	7,000			$	12,695

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Our net realized losses and unrealized gains resulted in a net gain of approximately $7.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 compared to net realized and unrealized gains resulting in a net gain of approximately $12.7 million for the same period in 2016. As movement in unrealized appreciation or depreciation can be the result of realizations, we look at net realized and unrealized gains or losses together. The net gain for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 was primarily driven by the overall increase in the market prices of our investments during the period. With the completion of the Transtar and Sierra restructurings in April 2017 and July 2017, respectively, $27.6 million and $14.5 million, respectively, of previously recorded unrealized depreciation related to these investments were realized during the nine months ended September 30, 2017. The benefit for income taxes was attributable to equity investments that are held as of September 30, 2017 in three of our corporate subsidiaries. The net gain for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 was primarily driven by the overall increase in the market prices of our investments during the period, but also included a further mark down of our investment in one portfolio company that was placed on non-accrual.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

The primary use of existing funds and any funds raised in the future is expected to be for repayment of indebtedness, investments in portfolio companies, cash distributions to our stockholders or for other general corporate purposes.

Since our IPO, and through September 30, 2017, we raised approximately $614.6 million in net proceeds from additional offerings of our common stock.

On April 7, 2017, we completed a public offering of 5,000,000 shares of our common stock at a public offering price of $14.60 per share. On April 13, 2017, in connection with the public offering, the underwriters completed a purchase of an additional 750,000 shares of our common stock with the exercise of the overallotment option to purchase up to an additional 750,000 shares of our common stock. The Company received total net proceeds of approximately $81.5 million in connection with the offering.

Our liquidity is generated and generally available through advances from the revolving credit facilities, from cash flows from operations, and, we expect, through periodic follow-on equity offerings. In addition, we may from time to time enter into additional debt facilities, increase the size of existing facilities or issue additional debt securities, including unsecured debt and/or debt securities convertible into common stock. Any such incurrence or issuance would be subject to prevailing market conditions, our liquidity requirements, contractual and regulatory restrictions and other factors. In accordance with the 1940 Act, with certain limited exceptions, we are only allowed to borrow amounts such that our asset coverage, calculated pursuant to the 1940 Act, is at least 200.0% after such borrowing.

At September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, we had cash and cash equivalents of approximately $39.6 million and $45.9 million, respectively. Our cash (used in) provided by operating activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and September 30, 2016 was approximately $(144.5) million and $112.8 million, respectively. We expect that all current liquidity needs will be met with cash flows from operations and other activities.

Borrowings

Holdings Credit Facility—On December 18, 2014, we entered into the Second Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement (the "Holdings Credit Facility"), among us, as the Collateral Manager, NMF Holdings, as the Borrower, Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, as the Administrative Agent and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as the Lender and Collateral Custodian, which is structured as a revolving credit facility and matures on December 18, 2019.

The maximum amount of revolving borrowings available under the Holdings Credit Facility is $495.0 million. Under the Holdings Credit Facility, NMF Holdings is permitted to borrow up to 25.0%, 45.0% or 70.0% of the purchase price of pledged assets, subject to approval by Wells Fargo Securities, LLC. The Holdings Credit Facility is non-recourse to us and is collateralized by all of the investments of NMF Holdings on an investment by investment basis. All fees associated with the origination or upsizing of the Holdings Credit Facility are capitalized on our Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities and charged against income as other financing expenses over the life of the Holdings Credit Facility. The Holdings Credit Facility contains certain customary affirmative and negative covenants and events of default. In addition, the Holdings Credit Facility requires us to maintain a minimum asset coverage ratio. The covenants are generally not tied to mark to market fluctuations in the prices of NMF Holdings investments, but rather to the performance of the underlying portfolio companies.

Effective January 1, 2016, the Holdings Credit Facility bears interest at a rate of LIBOR plus 1.75% per annum for Broadly Syndicated Loans (as defined in the Loan and Security Agreement) and LIBOR plus 2.50% per annum for all other investments. The Holdings Credit Facility also charges a non-usage fee, based on the unused facility amount multiplied by the Non-Usage Fee Rate (as defined in the Loan and Security Agreement).

    

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The following table summarizes the interest expense, non-usage fees and amortization of financing costs incurred on the Holdings Credit Facility for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and September 30, 2016.

		Three Months Ended								Nine Months Ended
(in millions)		September 30, 2017				September 30, 2016				September 30, 2017				September 30, 2016
Interest expense		$	3.1			$	2.2			$	8.7			$	7.2
Non-usage fee		$	0.1			$	0.2			$	0.5			$	0.5
Amortization of financing costs		$	0.4			$	0.4			$	1.2			$	1.2
Weighted average interest rate		3.4		%		2.8		%		3.3		%		2.7		%
Effective interest rate		4.1		%		3.6		%		4.0		%		3.4		%
Average debt outstanding		$	352.4			$	318.4			$	351.6			$	353.6

As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the outstanding balance on the Holdings Credit Facility was $376.2 million and $333.5 million, respectively, and NMF Holdings was in compliance with the applicable covenants in the Holdings Credit Facility on such dates.

NMFC Credit Facility—The Senior Secured Revolving Credit Agreement, as amended, dated June 4, 2014 (together with the related guarantee and security agreement, the "NMFC Credit Facility"), among us, as the Borrower, Goldman Sachs Bank USA, as the Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent, and Goldman Sachs Bank USA, Morgan Stanley Bank, N.A. and Stifel Bank & Trust, as Lenders, is structured as a senior secured revolving credit facility and matures on June 4, 2019. The NMFC Credit Facility is guaranteed by certain of our domestic subsidiaries and proceeds from the NMFC Credit Facility may be used for general corporate purposes, including the funding of portfolio investments.

As of September 30, 2017, the maximum amount of revolving borrowings available under the NMFC Credit Facility was $122.5 million. We are permitted to borrow at various advance rates depending on the type of portfolio investment as outlined in the Senior Secured Revolving Credit Agreement. All fees associated with the origination of the NMFC Credit Facility are capitalized on our Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities and charged against income as other financing expenses over the life of the NMFC Credit Facility. The NMFC Credit Facility contains certain customary affirmative and negative covenants and events of default, including certain financial covenants related to asset coverage and liquidity and other maintenance covenants.

The NMFC Credit Facility generally bears interest at a rate of LIBOR plus 2.50% per annum or the prime rate plus 1.50% per annum, and charges a commitment fee, based on the unused facility amount multiplied by 0.375% per annum (as defined in the Senior Secured Revolving Credit Agreement).

The following table summarizes the interest expense, non-usage fees and amortization of financing costs incurred on the NMFC Credit Facility for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and September 30, 2016.

		Three Months Ended								Nine Months Ended
(in millions)		September 30, 2017				September 30, 2016				September 30, 2017				September 30, 2016
Interest expense		$	0.2			$	0.7			$	1.3			$	1.9
Non-usage fee		$	0.1			$	0.1			$	0.2			$	0.1
Amortization of financing costs		$	0.1			$	0.1			$	0.3			$	0.3
Weighted average interest rate		3.6		%		3.0		%		3.5		%		3.0		%
Effective interest rate		7.3		%		3.6		%		5.0		%		3.6		%
Average debt outstanding		$	21.7			$	89.4			$	48.0			$	85.0

As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the outstanding balance on the NMFC Credit Facility was $19.0 million and $10.0 million, respectively, and NMFC was in compliance with the applicable covenants in the NMFC Credit Facility on such dates.

    

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Convertible Notes—On June 3, 2014, we closed a private offering of $115.0 million aggregate principal amount of unsecured convertible notes (the "Convertible Notes"), pursuant to an indenture, dated June 3, 2014 (the "Indenture"). The Convertible Notes were issued in a private placement only to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"). As of June 3, 2015, the restrictions under Rule 144A under the Securities Act were removed, allowing the Convertible Notes to be eligible and freely tradable without restrictions for resale pursuant to Rule 144(b)(1) under the Securities Act. On September 30, 2016, we closed a public offering of an additional $40.3 million aggregate principal amount of the Convertible Notes. These additional Convertible Notes constitute a further issuance of, rank equally in right of payment with, and form a single series with the $115.0 million aggregate principal amount of Convertible Notes that we issued on June 3, 2014.

The Convertible Notes bear interest at an annual rate of 5.0%, payable semi-annually in arrears on June 15 and December 15 of each year, which commenced on December 15, 2014. The Convertible Notes will mature on June 15, 2019 unless earlier converted or repurchased at the holder's option.

The following table summarizes certain key terms related to the convertible features of our Convertible Notes as of September 30, 2017.

	September 30, 2017
Initial conversion premium	12.5		%
Initial conversion rate(1)	62.7746
Initial conversion price	$	15.93
Conversion premium at September 30, 2017	11.7		%
Conversion rate at September 30, 2017(1)(2)	63.2794
Conversion price at September 30, 2017(2)(3)	$	15.80
Last conversion price calculation date	June 3, 2017

(1)	Conversion rates denominated in shares of common stock per $1.0 thousand principal amount of the Convertible Notes converted.

(2)	Represents conversion rate and conversion price, as applicable, taking into account certain de minimis adjustments that will be made on the conversion date.

(3)	The conversion price in effect at September 30, 2017 was calculated on the last anniversary of the issuance and will be calculated again on the next anniversary, unless the exercise price shall have changed by more than 1.0% before the anniversary.

The conversion rate will be subject to adjustment upon certain events, such as stock splits and combinations, mergers, spin-offs, increases in distributions in excess of $0.34 per share per quarter and certain changes in control. Certain of these adjustments, including adjustments for increases in distributions, are subject to a conversion price floor of $14.05 per share. In no event will the total number of shares of common stock issuable upon conversion exceed 71.1893 per $1.0 thousand principal amount of the Convertible Notes. We have determined that the embedded conversion option in the Convertible Notes is not required to be separately accounted for as a derivative under GAAP.

The Convertible Notes are unsecured obligations and rank senior in right of payment to our existing and future indebtedness that is expressly subordinated in right of payment to the Convertible Notes; equal in right of payment to our existing and future unsecured indebtedness that is not so subordinated; effectively junior in right of payment to any of our secured indebtedness (including existing unsecured indebtedness that we later secure) to the extent of the value of the assets securing such indebtedness; and structurally junior to all existing and future indebtedness (including trade payables) incurred by our subsidiaries and financing vehicles. The issuance is considered part of the if-converted method for calculation of diluted earnings per share.

We may not redeem the Convertible Notes prior to maturity. No sinking fund is provided for the Convertible Notes. In addition, if certain corporate events occur, holders of the Convertible Notes may require us to repurchase for cash all or part of their Convertible Notes at a repurchase price equal to 100.0% of the principal amount of the Convertible Notes to be repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest through, but excluding, the repurchase date.

The Indenture contains certain covenants, including covenants requiring us to provide financial information to the holders of the Convertible Note and the Trustee if we cease to be subject to the reporting requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). These covenants are subject to limitations and exceptions that are described in the Indenture.

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The following table summarizes the interest expense, amortization of financing costs and amortization of premium incurred on the Convertible Notes for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and September 30, 2016.

		Three Months Ended								Nine Months Ended
(in millions)		September 30, 2017				September 30, 2016				September 30, 2017				September 30, 2016
Interest expense		$	1.9			$	1.4			$	5.8			$	4.3
Amortization of financing costs		$	0.3			$	0.2			$	0.9			$	0.6
Amortization of premium		$	—		(1)	$	—			$	(0.1	)		$	—
Effective interest rate		5.7		%		5.6		%		5.7		%		5.7		%
Average debt outstanding		$	155.3			$	155.4			$	155.3			$	115.1

(1)	For the three months ended September 30, 2017, the total amortization of premium was less than $50 thousand.

As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the outstanding balance on the Convertible Notes was $155.3 million and $155.3 million, respectively, and NMFC was in compliance with the terms of the Indenture on such dates.

Unsecured Notes—On May 6, 2016, we issued $50.0 million in aggregate principal amount of five-year unsecured notes that mature on May 15, 2021 (the “2016 Unsecured Notes”), pursuant to a note purchase agreement, dated May 4, 2016, to an institutional investor in a private placement. On September 30, 2016, we entered into an amended and restated note purchase agreement (the "NPA") and issued an additional $40.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 2016 Unsecured Notes to institutional investors in a private placement. On June 30, 2017, we issued $55.0 million in aggregate principal amount of five-year unsecured notes that mature on July 15, 2022 (the "2017A Unsecured Notes" and together with the 2016 Unsecured Notes, the "Unsecured Notes"), pursuant to the NPA and a supplement to the NPA. The NPA provides for future issuances of Unsecured Notes in separate series or tranches. The Unsecured Notes are equal in priority with our other unsecured indebtedness, including our Convertible Notes.

The 2016 Unsecured Notes bear interest at an annual rate of 5.313%, payable semi-annually on May 15 and November 15 of each year, which commenced on November 15, 2016. The 2017A Unsecured Notes bear interest at an annual rate of 4.760%, payable semi-annually on January 15 and July 15 of each year, which commences on January 15, 2018. These interest rates are subject to increase in the event that: (i) subject to certain exceptions, the Unsecured Notes or we cease to have an investment grade rating or (ii) the aggregate amount of our unsecured debt falls below $150.0 million.  In each such event, we have the option to offer to prepay the Unsecured Notes at par, in which case holders of the Unsecured Notes who accept the offer would not receive the increased interest rate. In addition, we are obligated to offer to prepay the Unsecured Notes at par if the Investment Adviser, or an affiliate thereof, ceases to be our investment adviser or if certain change in control events occur with respect to the Investment Adviser. 

The NPA contains customary terms and conditions for unsecured notes issued in a private placement, including, without limitation, an option to offer to prepay all or a portion of the Unsecured Notes at par (plus a make-whole amount, if applicable), affirmative and negative covenants such as information reporting, maintenance of our status as a BDC under the 1940 Act and a RIC under the Internal Revenue Code, minimum stockholders’ equity, minimum asset coverage ratio, and prohibitions on certain fundamental changes or any subsidiary guarantor, as well as customary events of default with customary cure and notice, including, without limitation, nonpayment, misrepresentation in a material respect, breach of covenant, cross-default under our other indebtedness or certain significant subsidiaries, certain judgments and orders, and certain events of bankruptcy.

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The following table summarizes the interest expense and amortization of financing costs incurred on the Unsecured Notes for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and September 30, 2016.

		Three Months Ended								Nine Months Ended
(in millions)		September 30, 2017				September 30, 2016				September 30, 2017				September 30, 2016(1)
Interest expense		$	1.8			$	0.7			$	4.2			$	1.1
Amortization of financing costs		$	0.1			$	0.1			$	0.3			$	0.1
Effective interest rate		5.5		%		5.8		%		5.7		%		5.8		%
Average debt outstanding		$	145.0			$	50.4			$	108.7			$	50.3

(1)	For the nine months ended September 30, 2016, amounts reported relate to the period from May 6, 2016 (issuance of the Unsecured Notes) to September 30, 2016.

As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the outstanding balance on the Unsecured Notes was $145.0 million and $90.0 million, respectively, and we were in compliance with the terms of the NPA.

SBA-guaranteed debentures—On August 1, 2014, SBIC I received an SBIC license from the SBA.

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

The maximum amount of borrowings available under current SBA regulations for a single licensee is $150.0 million as long as the licensee has at least $75.0 million in regulatory capital, receives a capital commitment from the SBA and has been through an examination by the SBA subsequent to licensing.

As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, SBIC I had regulatory capital of $75.0 million and $75.0 million, respectively, and SBA-guaranteed debentures outstanding of $144.0 million and $121.7 million, respectively. The SBA-guaranteed debentures incur upfront fees of 3.425%, which consists of a 1.00% commitment fee and a 2.425% issuance discount, which are amortized over the life of the SBA-guaranteed debentures. The following table summarizes our SBA-guaranteed debentures as of September 30, 2017.

(in millions)
Issuance Date		Maturity Date		Debenture Amount				Interest Rate			SBA Annual Charge
Fixed SBA-guaranteed debentures:
March 25, 2015		March 1, 2025		$	37.5			2.517	%		0.355	%
September 23, 2015		September 1, 2025		37.5				2.829	%		0.355	%
September 23, 2015		September 1, 2025		28.8				2.829	%		0.742	%
March 23, 2016		March 1, 2026		13.9				2.507	%		0.742	%
September 21, 2016		September 1, 2026		4.0				2.051	%		0.742	%
September 20, 2017		September 1, 2027		13.0				2.518	%		0.742	%
Interim SBA-guaranteed debentures:
		March 1, 2028(1)		9.3				1.769	%		0.742	%
Total SBA-guaranteed debentures				$	144.0

(1)	Estimated maturity date as interim SBA-guaranteed debentures are expected to pool in March 2018.

Prior to pooling, the SBA-guaranteed debentures bear interest at an interim floating rate of LIBOR plus 0.30%. Once pooled, which occurs in March and September each year, the SBA-guaranteed debentures bear interest at a fixed rate that is set to the current 10-year treasury rate plus a spread at each pooling date.

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The following table summarizes the interest expense and amortization of financing costs incurred on the SBA-guaranteed debentures for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and September 30, 2016.

		Three Months Ended								Nine Months Ended
(in millions)		September 30, 2017				September 30, 2016				September 30, 2017				September 30, 2016
Interest expense		$	1.1			$	1.0			$	3.0			$	2.8
Amortization of financing costs		$	0.1			$	0.1			$	0.3			$	0.3
Weighted average interest rate		3.1		%		3.1		%		3.1		%		3.1		%
Effective interest rate		3.4		%		3.5		%		3.5		%		3.5		%
Average debt outstanding		$	134.9			$	121.7			$	127.0			$	119.2

The SBIC program is designed to stimulate the flow of private investor capital into eligible small businesses, as defined by the SBA. Under SBA regulations, SBIC I is subject to regulatory requirements, including making investments in SBA-eligible businesses, investing at least 25.0% of its investment capital in eligible smaller businesses, as defined under the 1958 Act, placing certain limitations on the financing terms of investments, regulating the types of financing, prohibiting investments in small businesses with certain characteristics or in certain industries and requiring capitalization thresholds that limit distributions to us. SBIC I is subject to an annual periodic examination by an SBA examiner to determine SBIC I's compliance with the relevant SBA regulations and an annual financial audit of its financial statements that are prepared on a basis of accounting other than GAAP (such as ASC 820) by an independent auditor. As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, SBIC I was in compliance with SBA regulatory requirements.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We may become a party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk in the normal course of business to meet the financial needs of our portfolio companies. These instruments may include commitments to extend credit and involve, to varying degrees, elements of liquidity and credit risk in excess of the amount recognized in the balance sheet. As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, we had outstanding commitments to third parties to fund investments totaling $75.5 million and $44.3 million, respectively, under various undrawn revolving credit facilities, delayed draw commitments or other future funding commitments.

We may from time to time enter into financing commitment letters or bridge financing commitments, which could require funding in the future. As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, we had commitment letters to purchase investments in an aggregate par amount of $57.2 million and $14.8 million, respectively. As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, we had not entered into any bridge financing commitments which could require funding in the future.

As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, we had unfunded commitments related to our equity investment in SLP II of $0 and $7.9 million, respectively, which was funded at our discretion.

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Contractual Obligations

A summary of our significant contractual payment obligations as of September 30, 2017 is as follows:

		Contractual Obligations Payments Due by Period
(in millions)		Total				Less than 1 Year				1 - 3 Years				3 - 5 Years				More than 5 Years
Holdings Credit Facility(1)		$	376.2			$	—			$	376.2			$	—			$	—
Convertible Notes(2)		155.3				—				155.3				—				—
Unsecured Notes(3)		145.0				—				—				145.0				—
SBA-guaranteed debentures(4)		144.0				—				—				—				144.0
NMFC Credit Facility(5)		19.0				—				19.0				—				—
Total Contractual Obligations		$	839.5			$	—			$	550.5			$	145.0			$	144.0

(1)	Under the terms of the $495.0 million Holdings Credit Facility, all outstanding borrowings under that facility ($376.2 million as of September 30, 2017) must be repaid on or before December 18, 2019. As of September 30, 2017, there was approximately $118.8 million of possible capacity remaining under the Holdings Credit Facility.

(2)	The $155.3 million Convertible Notes will mature on June 15, 2019 unless earlier converted or repurchased at the holder’s option.

(3)	$90.0 million 2016 Unsecured Notes will mature on May 15, 2021 unless earlier repurchased and $55.0 million of 2017A Unsecured Notes will mature on July 15, 2022 unless earlier repurchased.

(4)	Our SBA-guaranteed debentures will begin to mature on March 1, 2025.

(5)	Under the terms of the $122.5 million NMFC Credit Facility, all outstanding borrowings under that facility ($19.0 million as of September 30, 2017) must be repaid on or before June 4, 2019. As of September 30, 2017, there was approximately $103.5 million of possible capacity remaining under the NMFC Credit Facility.

We have entered into the Investment Management Agreement with the Investment Adviser in accordance with the 1940 Act. Under the Investment Management Agreement, the Investment Adviser has agreed to provide us with investment advisory and management services. We have agreed to pay for these services (1) a management fee and (2) an incentive fee based on our performance.

We have also entered into the Administration Agreement with the Administrator. Under the Administration Agreement, the Administrator has agreed to arrange office space for us and provide office equipment and clerical, bookkeeping and record keeping services and other administrative services necessary to conduct our respective day-to-day operations. The Administrator has also agreed to maintain, or oversee the maintenance of, our financial records, our reports to stockholders and reports filed with the SEC.

If any of the contractual obligations discussed above are terminated, our costs under any new agreements that are entered into may increase. In addition, we would likely incur significant time and expense in locating alternative parties to provide the services we expect to receive under the Investment Management Agreement and the Administration Agreement.

Distributions and Dividends

Distributions declared and paid to stockholders for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 totaled approximately $75.1 million.

    

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The following table reflects cash distributions, including dividends and returns of capital, if any, per share that have been declared by our board of directors for the two most recent fiscal years and the current fiscal year to date:

Fiscal Year Ended		Date Declared		Record Date		Payment Date		Per Share Amount (1)
December 31, 2017
Third Quarter		August 4, 2017		September 15, 2017		September 29, 2017		$	0.34
Second Quarter		May 4, 2017		June 16, 2017		June 30, 2017		0.34
First Quarter		February 23, 2017		March 17, 2017		March 31, 2017		0.34
								$	1.02
December 31, 2016
Fourth Quarter		November 4, 2016		December 15, 2016		December 29, 2016		$	0.34
Third Quarter		August 2, 2016		September 16, 2016		September 30, 2016		0.34
Second Quarter		May 3, 2016		June 16, 2016		June 30, 2016		0.34
First Quarter		February 22, 2016		March 17, 2016		March 31, 2016		0.34
								$	1.36
December 31, 2015
Fourth Quarter		November 3, 2015		December 16, 2015		December 30, 2015		$	0.34
Third Quarter		August 4, 2015		September 16, 2015		September 30, 2015		0.34
Second Quarter		May 5, 2015		June 16, 2015		June 30, 2015		0.34
First Quarter		February 23, 2015		March 17, 2015		March 31, 2015		0.34
								$	1.36

(1)

Tax characteristics of all distributions paid are reported to stockholders on Form 1099 after the end of the calendar year. For the years ended December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, total distributions were $88.8 million and $81.0 million, respectively, of which the distributions were comprised of approximately 89.46% and 99.96%, respectively, of ordinary income, 0.00% and 0.00%, respectively, of long-term capital gains and approximately 10.54% and 0.04%, respectively, of a return of capital. Future quarterly distributions, if any, will be determined by our board of directors.

We intend to pay quarterly distributions to our stockholders in amounts sufficient to maintain our status as a RIC. We intend to distribute approximately all of our Adjusted Net Investment Income on a quarterly basis and substantially all of our taxable income on an annual basis, except that we may retain certain net capital gains for reinvestment.

We maintain an "opt out" dividend reinvestment plan on behalf of our common stockholders, pursuant to which each of our stockholders' cash distributions will be automatically reinvested in additional shares of common stock, unless the stockholder elects to receive cash. See Item 1— Financial Statements—Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies for additional details regarding our dividend reinvestment plan.

Related Parties

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

•

We have entered into the Investment Management Agreement with the Investment Adviser, a wholly-owned subsidiary of New Mountain Capital. Therefore, New Mountain Capital is entitled to any profits earned by the Investment Adviser, which includes any fees payable to the Investment Adviser under the terms of the Investment Management Agreement, less expenses incurred by the Investment Adviser in performing its services under the Investment Management Agreement.

•

We have entered into the Administration Agreement with the Administrator, a wholly-owned subsidiary of New Mountain Capital. The Administrator arranges our office space and provides office equipment and administrative services necessary to conduct our respective day-to-day operations pursuant to the Administration Agreement. We reimburse the Administrator for the allocable portion of overhead and other expenses incurred by it in performing its obligations to us under the Administration Agreement, which includes the fees and expenses associated with performing administrative, finance, and compliance functions, and the compensation of our chief financial officer and chief compliance officer and their respective staffs. Pursuant to the Administration Agreement and further restricted by us, the Administrator may, in its own discretion, submit to us for reimbursement some or all of the expenses that the Administrator has incurred on our behalf during any quarterly period. As a result, the amount of

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expenses for which we will have to reimburse the Administrator may fluctuate in future quarterly periods and there can be no assurance given as to when, or if, the Administrator may determine to limit the expenses that the Administrator submits to us for reimbursement in the future. However, it is expected that the Administrator will continue to support part of our expense burden in the near future and may decide to not calculate and charge through certain overhead related amounts as well as continue to cover some of the indirect costs. The Administrator cannot recoup any expenses that the Administrator has previously waived. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 approximately $0.4 million and $1.1 million, respectively, of indirect administrative expenses were included in administrative expenses, of which approximately $0 and $0.4 million, respectively, of indirect administrative expenses were waived by the Administrator. As of September 30, 2017, $0.4 million of indirect administrative expenses were included in payable to affiliates.

•	We, the Investment Adviser and the Administrator have entered into a royalty-free Trademark License Agreement, as amended, with New Mountain Capital, pursuant to which New Mountain Capital has agreed to grant us, the Investment Adviser and the Administrator a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use the name "New Mountain" and "New Mountain Finance".

In addition, we have adopted a formal code of ethics that governs the conduct of our officers and directors. These officers and directors also remain subject to the duties imposed by the 1940 Act, the Delaware General Corporation Law and the Delaware Limited Liability Company Act.

The Investment Adviser and its affiliates may also manage other funds in the future that may have investment mandates that are similar, in whole or in part, to our investment mandates. The Investment Adviser and its affiliates may determine that an investment is appropriate for us and for one or more of those other funds. In such event, depending on the availability of such investment and other appropriate factors, the Investment Adviser or its affiliates may determine that we should invest side-by-side with one or more other funds. Any such investments will be made only to the extent permitted by applicable law and interpretive positions of the SEC and its staff, and consistent with the Investment Adviser's allocation procedures. On June 5, 2017, the SEC issued an exemptive order (the “Exemptive Order”) which permits us to co-invest in portfolio companies with certain funds or entities managed by the Investment Adviser or its affiliates in certain negotiated transactions where co-investing would otherwise be prohibited under the 1940 Act, subject to the conditions of the Exemptive Order. Pursuant to the Exemptive Order, we are permitted to co-invest with our affiliates if a “required majority” (as defined in Section 57(o) of the 1940 Act) of our independent directors make certain conclusions in connection with a co-investment transaction, including, but not limited to, that (1) the terms of the potential co-investment transaction, including the consideration to be paid, are reasonable and fair to us and our stockholders and do not involve overreaching in respect of us or our stockholders on the part of any person concerned, and (2) the potential co-investment transaction is consistent with the interests of our stockholders and is consistent with our then-current investment objective and strategies.

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Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

We are subject to certain financial market risks, such as interest rate fluctuations. During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, certain of the loans held in our portfolio had floating interest rates. As of September 30, 2017, approximately 86.7% of investments at fair value (excluding investments on non-accrual, unfunded debt investments and non-interest bearing equity investments) represent floating-rate investments with a LIBOR floor (includes investments bearing prime interest rate contracts) and approximately 13.3% of investments at fair value represent fixed-rate investments. Additionally, our senior secured revolving credit facilities are also subject to floating interest rates and are currently paid based on one-month floating LIBOR rates.

The following table estimates the potential changes in net cash flow generated from interest income and expenses, should interest rates increase by 100, 200 or 300 basis points, or decrease by 25 basis points. Interest income is calculated as revenue from interest generated from our portfolio of investments held on September 30, 2017. Interest expense is calculated based on the terms of our outstanding revolving credit facilities, convertible notes and unsecured notes. For our floating rate credit facilities, we use the outstanding balance as of September 30, 2017. Interest expense on our floating rate credit facilities is calculated using the interest rate as of September 30, 2017, adjusted for the hypothetical changes in rates, as shown below. The base interest rate case assumes the rates on our portfolio investments remain unchanged from the actual effective interest rates as of September 30, 2017. These hypothetical calculations are based on a model of the investments in our portfolio, held as of September 30, 2017, and are only adjusted for assumed changes in the underlying base interest rates.

Actual results could differ significantly from those estimated in the table.

Change in Interest Rates		Estimated Percentage Change in Interest Income Net of Interest Expense (unaudited)
-25 Basis Points		0.66	%		(1)
Base Interest Rate		—	%
+100 Basis Points		8.00	%
+200 Basis Points		16.10	%
+300 Basis Points		24.19	%

(1)	Limited to the lesser of the September 30, 2017 LIBOR rates or a decrease of 25 basis points.

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Item 4.	Controls and Procedures

(a)	Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

As of September 30, 2017 (the end of the period covered by this report), we, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) of the Securities Act of 1934, as amended). Based on that evaluation, our management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective and provided reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in our periodic United States Securities and Exchange Commission filings is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the United States Securities and Exchange Commission’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. However, in evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, management recognized that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and management necessarily was required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of such possible controls and procedures.

(b)	Changes in Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting

Management has not identified any change in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended September 30, 2017 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

The terms “we”, “us”, “our” and the “Company” refers to New Mountain Finance Corporation and its consolidated subsidiaries.

Item 1.	Legal Proceedings

On May 3, 2013, we entered into a collateralized securities purchase and put agreement (the “SPP Agreement”) with a private hedge fund. Under the SPP Agreement, we purchased twenty million Class E Preferred Units of Black Elk Energy Offshore Operations, LLC (“Black Elk”) for $20 million with a corresponding obligation of the private hedge fund to repurchase the preferred units for $20 million plus other amounts due under the SPP Agreement. The majority owner of Black Elk was the private hedge fund. In August 2014, we received $20.54 million, the full amount due under the SPP Agreement.

In August 2017, a trustee (the “Trustee”) for Black Elk informed us that the Trustee intends to assert a fraudulent conveyance claim (the “Claim”) against us and one of our affiliates seeking the return of $20.54 million. Black Elk filed a Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition pursuant to the United States Bankruptcy Code in August 2015. The Trustee alleges that individuals affiliated with the private hedge fund conspired with Black Elk and others to improperly use proceeds from the sale of certain Black Elk assets to repay, in August 2014, the private hedge fund’s obligation to us under the SPP Agreement. The private hedge fund is currently in liquidation under the laws of the Cayman Islands.

We are in the process of evaluating the Claim as well as our recourse against the private hedge fund and certain of its principals and agents, as well as other affiliated and nonaffiliated entities and individuals. In addition, a claim has been filed with the Cayman Islands joint official liquidators of the private hedge fund in the amount sought by the Trustee.

From time to time, we may be a party to certain legal proceedings incidental to the normal course of our business including the enforcement of our rights under contracts with our portfolio companies. While the outcome of these legal proceedings cannot be predicted with certainty, we do not expect that these proceedings will have a material effect upon our business, financial condition or results of operations.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

In addition to the other information set forth in this report, you should carefully consider the factors discussed in Item 1A. Risk Factors in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016, 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. There have been no material changes during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 to the risk factors discussed in Item 1A. Risk Factors in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.

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

We did not engage in unregistered sales of equity securities during the quarter ended September 30, 2017.

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

Dividend Reinvestment Plan

During the quarter ended September 30, 2017, we did not purchase any of our common stock in the open market in connection with our dividend reinvestment plan.

Stock Repurchase Program

On February 4, 2016, our board of directors authorized a program for the purpose of repurchasing up to $50.0 million worth of our common stock. Under the repurchase program, we were permitted, but were not obligated to, repurchase our outstanding common stock in the open market from time to time, provided that we complied with our code of ethics and the guidelines specified in Rule 10b-18 of the Exchange Act, including certain price, market volume and timing constraints. In addition, any repurchases were conducted in accordance with the 1940 Act. On December 23, 2016, our board of directors extended our repurchase program and we expect the repurchase program to be in place until the earlier of December 31, 2017 or until $50.0 million of outstanding shares of common stock have been repurchased. We did not repurchase any shares of our common stock under the repurchase program during the quarter ended September 30, 2017.

Item 3.	Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None.

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Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable.

Item 5.	Other Information

None.

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Item 6.	Exhibits

(a)	Exhibits

The following exhibits are filed as part of this report or hereby incorporated by reference to exhibits previously filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission:

Exhibit Number			Description
3.1(a)			Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of New Mountain Finance Corporation(2)
3.1(b)			Certificate of Change of Registered Agent and/or Registered Office of New Mountain Finance Corporation(3)
3.2			Amended and Restated Bylaws of New Mountain Finance Corporation(2)
4.1			Form of Stock Certificate of New Mountain Finance Corporation(1)
11.1			Computation of Per Share Earnings for New Mountain Finance Corporation (included in the notes to the financial statements contained in this report)
31.1			Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended
31.2			Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended
32.1			Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (18 U.S.C. 1350)
32.2			Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (18 U.S.C. 1350)

(1)	Previously filed in connection with New Mountain Finance Holdings, L.L.C.’s registration statement on Form N-2 Pre-Effective Amendment No. 3 (File Nos. 333-168280 and 333-172503) filed on May 9, 2011.

(2)	Previously filed in connection with New Mountain Finance Corporation’s quarterly report on Form 10-Q filed on August 11, 2011.

(3)	Previously filed in connection with New Mountain Finance Corporation and New Mountain Finance AIV Holdings Corporation report on Form 8-K filed on August 25, 2011.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized on November 7, 2017.

	NEW MOUNTAIN FINANCE CORPORATION
	By:	/s/ ROBERT A. HAMWEE
		Robert A. Hamwee
		Chief Executive Officer
		(Principal Executive Officer)
	By:	/s/ SHIRAZ Y. KAJEE
		Shiraz Y. Kajee
		Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
		(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

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