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Oxford Square Capital Corp. - Quarter Report: 2007 June (Form 10-Q)

Form 10-Q
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 


FORM 10-Q

 


(Mark One)

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

FOR THE QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 2007.

 

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

COMMISSION FILE NUMBER: 0-50398

 


TECHNOLOGY INVESTMENT CAPITAL CORP.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 


 

MARYLAND   20-0188736

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

8 SOUND SHORE DRIVE, SUITE 255 GREENWICH, CONNECTICUT 06830

(Address of principal executive office)

(203) 983-5275

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 


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

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

Large accelerated filer  ¨.     Accelerated filer  x.     Non-accelerated filer  ¨.

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

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date. The number of shares of the issuer’s Common Stock, $0.01 par value, outstanding as of August 7, 2007 was 21,344,586.

 



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TECHNOLOGY INVESTMENT CAPITAL CORP.

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

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Item 1.

  Financial Statements (Unaudited)    3
  Statements of Assets and Liabilities as of June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006    3
  Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2007    4
  Schedule of Investments as of December 31, 2006    7
  Statements of Operations for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006    10
  Statements of Changes in Net Assets as of June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006    11
  Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006    12
  Notes to Financial Statements    13

Item 2.

  Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations    17
  Overview    18
  Critical Accounting Policies    23
  Results of Operations    24
  Liquidity and Capital Resources    27
  Recent Developments    30

Item 3.

  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk    31

Item 4.

  Controls and Procedures    31

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

   31

Item 1.

  Legal Proceedings    31

Item 1A.

  Risk Factors    32

Item 2.

  Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds    40

Item 3.

  Defaults Upon Senior Securities    40

Item 4.

  Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders    40

Item 5.

  Other Information    40

Item 6.

  Exhibits    41

SIGNATURES

   42

 

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PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

TECHNOLOGY INVESTMENT CAPITAL CORP.

STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

 

     June 30, 2007
(unaudited)
    December 31,
2006

ASSETS

    

Investments, at fair value (cost: $340,052,715 @ 6/30/07; $325,660,997 @ 12/31/06)

    

Non-affiliated/non-control investments (cost: $317,627,576 @ 6/30/07; $303,409,875 @ 12/31/06)

   $ 305,303,515     $ 303,933,738

Control investments (cost: $22,425,139 @ 6/30/07; $22,251,122 @ 12/31/06)

     25,425,139       22,251,122
              

Total investments at fair value

     330,728,654       326,184,860
              

Cash and cash equivalents

     4,564,607       5,181,512

Interest receivable

     2,946,059       3,216,305

Prepaid expenses and other assets

     411,743       237,069
              

Total assets

   $ 338,651,063     $ 334,819,746
              

LIABILITIES

    

Investment advisory fee payable to affiliate

   $ 1,780,900     $ 1,995,517

Dividends payable

     0       2,364,699

Accrued interest payable

     380,670       458,507

Accrued expenses

     282,232       165,678

Loans payable

     72,000,000       58,500,000
              

Total liabilities

     74,443,802       63,484,401
              

NET ASSETS

    

Common stock, $0.01 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized, and 19,907,086 and 19,705,824 issued and outstanding, respectively

     199,071       197,058

Capital in excess of par value

     273,185,426       269,909,732

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

     (9,324,061 )     523,863

Accumulated net realized gains on investments

     413,904       320,139

Distributions less than (in excess of) investment income

     (267,079 )     384,553
              

Total net assets

     264,207,261       271,335,345
              

Total liabilities and net assets

   $ 338,651,063     $ 334,819,746
              

Net asset value per common share

   $ 13.27     $ 13.77

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TECHNOLOGY INVESTMENT CAPITAL CORP.

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

JUNE 30, 2007

(unaudited)

 

COMPANY(1)

  

INDUSTRY

  

INVESTMENT

   PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
   COST    FAIR VALUE(2)
Questia Media, Inc.    digital media   

senior secured notes(3)(11)

(11.00%, due Jan. 28, 2009)

   $ 14,358,127    $ 14,358,127    $ 14,358,127
TrueYou.com Inc.    medical services    preferred stock series E(9)         1,297,115      0
The Endurance International Group, Inc.    Web hosting    convertible preferred stock(9)         423,750      746,300
Avue Technologies Corp.    software    warrants to purchase common units(9)         13,000      13,000
TrenStar Inc.    logistics technology   

senior secured notes(3)(5)(11)

(10.72%, due Sept. 1, 2009)

warrants to purchase convertible

     15,000,000      15,000,000      15,000,000
      preferred stock(9)         0      0
3001, Inc.    geospatial imaging   

senior unsecured notes(5)(11)

(11.00%, due Oct. 1, 2010)

     10,000,000      10,000,000      10,000,000
      preferred stock(8)(9)         2,000,000      2,000,000
      common stock(8)(9)         1,000,000      1,000,000
Segovia, Inc.    satellite communications   

senior secured notes(5)(6)(11)

(12.96%, due Feb. 8, 2010)

     15,000,000      14,863,998      14,863,998
      warrants to purchase common stock(9)         600,000      680,000
WHITTMANHART, Inc.    IT consulting   

senior secured notes(4)(5)(11)

(11.58%, due March 23, 2010)

     11,000,000      11,000,000      11,000,000
      warrants to purchase common stock(9)         0      0
     

convertible preferred stock(9)

warrants to purchase convertible

        476,000      476,000
      preferred stock(9)         24,000      24,000
CrystalTech Web Hosting, Inc.    Web hosting   

senior secured notes(5)(7)(11)

(12.85%, due March 28, 2008)

     1,000,000      1,000,000      1,000,000
Falcon Communications, Inc.    satellite communications   

senior unsecured notes(5)(11)

(10.00%, due March 31, 2011)

     10,500,000      10,500,000      8,000,000

Arise Virtual Solutions, Inc.

(f/k/a “Willow CSN Incorporated”)

   virtual workforce services   

senior secured notes(5)(6)(11)

(11.92%, due June 30, 2010)

warrants to purchase convertible

     10,500,000      10,380,252      10,380,252
      preferred stock (9)         200,000      125,000
NetQuote, Inc.    web-based services   

senior secured notes(5)(11)

(14.00%, due August 16, 2010)

     15,000,000      15,000,000      15,000,000
GenuTec Business Solutions, Inc.    interactive voice messaging services   

senior secured notes(3)(5)(6)(9)

(10.46%, due September 16, 2010)

     17,910,539      17,409,179      8,000,000
Aviel Services, Inc.    IT consulting   

senior unsecured notes(5)(6)(11)

(14.57%, due September 23, 2010)

     14,500,000      14,293,536      14,293,536
      warrants to purchase common stock         300,000      1,200,000

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TECHNOLOGY INVESTMENT CAPITAL CORP.

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

JUNE 30, 2007

(unaudited)

 

COMPANY(1)

  

INDUSTRY

  

INVESTMENT

   PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
   COST    FAIR VALUE(2)

Group 329, LLC

(d/b/a “The CAPS Group”)

   digital imaging   

senior secured term A notes(5)(6)(11)

(11.89%, due February 28, 2011)

   10,750,000      10,691,207      10,691,207
      warrants to purchase common stock(9)         110,000      0
      senior secured term B notes(5)(6)(11)    12,750,000      12,680,823      12,680,823
      (12.39%, due February 28, 2012)         
      warrants to purchase common stock(9)         90,000      0
American Integration Technologies, LLC.    semiconductor capital equipment   

senior secured notes(5)(11)

(11.00%, due April 29, 2011)

   26,250,000      26,250,000      26,250,000
Power Tools, Inc.    software   

senior secured notes(5)(6)(11)

(14.27%, due May 16, 2011)

   11,000,000      10,747,633      10,747,633
      warrants to purchase common stock(9)         350,000      0
Iridium Satellite LLC    satellite equipment   

senior secured first lien notes (5)(6)(7)(11)

(9.61%, due June 30, 2010)

   2,505,336      2,485,098      2,507,898
     

senior secured first lien tranche B notes(5)(6)(11)

(9.61%, due July 27, 2011)

   2,926,256      2,877,992      2,948,203
      senior secured second lien notes (5)(6)(11)    2,000,000      1,948,851      2,020,000
      (13.61%, due July 27, 2012)         

Algorithmic Implementations, Inc.

(d/b/a “Ai Squared”)

   software   

senior secured notes(5)(6)(11)

(11.40%, due September 11, 2010)

   21,750,000      19,425,139      19,425,139
      common stock(9)         3,000,000      6,000,000
NameMedia, Inc.    Internet business services   

senior secured notes(5)(6)(11)

(11.33%, due September 7, 2008)

   12,000,000      11,963,625      11,955,000
Fusionstorm, Inc.    IT value-added reseller   

senior subordinated unsecured notes(5)(6)(7)

(15.50%, due October 2, 2011)

   14,250,000      13,658,157      13,658,157
      warrants to purchase common stock(9)         725,000      725,000
Punch Software LLC    software   

senior secured notes(5)(6)(11)

(11.36%, due October 30, 2011)

   9,000,000      8,832,619      8,832,619
      warrants to purchase Class A-1 units(9)         200,000      200,000
SCS Holdings II, Inc.    IT value-added reseller   

second lien senior secured notes(5)(11)

(11.35%, due May 30, 2013)

   14,500,000      14,518,272      14,536,248
AKQA, Inc.    advertising   

senior secured notes(5)(11)

(9.86%, due March 20, 2013)

   24,937,500      24,937,500      24,968,672
PrePak Systems, Inc.    repackaging   

senior secured notes(5)(11)

(10.50%, due April 30, 2012)

   10,000,000      10,000,000      10,000,000
Box Services, LLC    digital imaging   

senior secured notes(5)(11)

(10.61%, due April 30, 2012)

   13,421,842      13,421,842      13,421,842
Pulvermedia, LLC    media productions   

senior secured notes(5)(11)

(11.50%, due June 27, 2012)

   11,000,000      10,700,000      10,700,000
      warrants to purchase common stock(9)         300,000      300,000
                      
Total Investments             $ 340,052,715    $ 330,728,654
                      

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TECHNOLOGY INVESTMENT CAPITAL CORP.

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

JUNE 30, 2007

(unaudited)

 


(1) Other than Algorithmic Implementation, Inc. (d/b/a AiSquared), which we may be deemed to control, we do not “control” and are not an “affiliate” of any of our portfolio companies, each as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”). In general, under the 1940 Act, we would be presumed to “control” a portfolio company if we owned 25% or more of its voting securities and would be an “affiliate” of a portfolio company if we owned 5% or more of its voting securities.
(2) Fair value is determined in good faith by the Board of Directors of the Company.
(3) Investment includes payment-in-kind interest.
(4) Transaction also includes a commitment for additional notes and warrants upon satisfaction of certain specific conditions.
(5) Notes bear interest at variable rates.
(6) Cost reflects accretion of original issue discount.
(7) Cost reflects repayment of principal.
(8) Preferred stock and common stock indirectly held by limited liability company, in which we own membership interests.
(9) Non-income producing at the relevant period end.
(10) As a percentage of net assets at June 30, 2007, investments at fair value are categorized as follows: senior secured notes (102.7%), senior unsecured notes (12.2%), senior subordinated unsecured notes (5.2%), preferred stock (1.2%), common stock (2.6%), and warrants to purchase equity securities (1.2%).
(11) Debt investment pledged as collateral under the Company’s revolving credit agreement, with the following credit limits noted: Questia Media, Inc. ($10.7 million) and American Integration Technologies, LLC ($25 million).
(12) Aggregate gross unrealized capital appreciation for federal income tax purposes is $4,515,858; aggregate gross unrealized capital depreciation for federal income tax purposes is $13,839,919. Net unrealized capital depreciation is $9,324,061 based upon a tax cost basis of $340,052,715.

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TECHNOLOGY INVESTMENT CAPITAL CORP.

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2006

 

COMPANY(1)

  

INDUSTRY

  

INVESTMENT

  

PRINCIPAL

AMOUNT

   COST   

FAIR

VALUE(2)

Questia Media, Inc.    digital media    senior secured notes(3)(11) (11.00%, due Jan. 28, 2009)    $ 13,608,127    $ 13,608,127    $ 13,608,127
TrueYou.com Inc.    medical services   

subordinated promissory notes(3)(6)

(12.00%, due July 1, 2010)

     1,849,535      1,168,695      1,168,695
The Endurance International Group, Inc.    Web hosting   

senior secured notes (4)(5)(6)(11)

(10.99%, due July 23, 2009)

     24,000,000      23,741,320      23,741,320
      convertible preferred stock(9)         392,450      392,450
      warrants to purchase convertible         
      preferred stock(9)         31,000      31,000
Avue Technologies Corp.    software    warrants to purchase common units(9)         13,000      13,000
TrenStar Inc.   

logistics

technology

  

senior secured notes(3)(5)(11)

(10.72%, due Sept. 1, 2009)

warrants to purchase convertible

     17,451,267      17,451,267      17,451,267
      preferred stock(9)         0      0
3001, Inc.    geospatial imaging   

senior unsecured notes(5)(11)

(11.00%, due Oct. 1, 2010)

     10,000,000      10,000,000      10,000,000
      preferred stock(8)(9)         2,000,000      2,000,000
      common stock(8)(9)         1,000,000      1,000,000
Segovia, Inc.    satellite communications   

senior secured notes(5)(6)(11)

(12.96%, due Feb. 8, 2010)

     16,750,000      16,588,018      16,588,018
      warrants to purchase common stock(9)         600,000      680,000
WHITTMANHART, Inc.    IT consulting   

senior secured notes(4)(5)(11)

(11.58%, due March 23, 2010)

     11,000,000      11,000,000      11,000,000
      warrants to purchase common stock(9)         0      0
      convertible preferred stock(9)         476,000      476,000
      warrants to purchase convertible         
      preferred stock(9)         24,000      24,000
CrystalTech Web Hosting, Inc.    Web hosting   

senior secured notes(5)(7)(11)

(13.00%, due March 28, 2008)

     1,000,000      1,000,000      1,000,000
Falcon Communications, Inc.    satellite communications   

senior unsecured notes(5)(11)

(10.00%, due March 31, 2011)

     10,500,000      10,500,000      10,500,000
Climax Group, Inc.    software    warrants to purchase common stock(9)         229,000      229,000
Willow CSN Incorporated    virtual workforce services   

senior secured notes(5)(6)(11)

(11.92%, due June 30, 2010)

warrants to purchase

     10,500,000      10,360,263      10,360,263
      convertible preferred stock (9)         200,000      125,000

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TECHNOLOGY INVESTMENT CAPITAL CORP.

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2006

 

COMPANY(1)

  

INDUSTRY

  

INVESTMENT

   PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
   COST    FAIR
VALUE(2)

NetQuote, Inc.

   web-based services    senior secured notes(5)(11)    15,000,000    15,000,000    15,000,000
      (14.50%, due August 16, 2010)         

StayOnline, Inc.

   Internet    senior secured notes(5)(6)(11)    15,000,000    14,734,329    14,734,329
  

service provider

   (11.50%, due September 2, 2010)         
      convertible preferred stock(9)       360,588    0

GenuTec Business Solutions, Inc.

   interactive    senior secured notes(5)(6)(11)    15,000,000    14,944,206    14,944,206
  

voice

   (12.20%, due September 16, 2010)         
   messaging services    warrants to purchase common stock(9)       91,337    0

Aviel Services, Inc.

   IT consulting    senior unsecured notes(5)(6)(11)    14,500,000    14,262,281    14,262,281
      (14.57%, due September 23, 2010)         
      warrants to purchase common stock(9)       300,000    1,200,000

Network Solutions, LLC

   domain name registration    senior secured notes(5)(7)(11)    9,900,000    9,867,938    9,974,250
      (10.36%, due January 9, 2012)         

Group 329, LLC

(d/b/a “The CAPS Group”)

   digital imaging    senior secured term A notes(5)(6)(11)    10,750,000    10,677,574    10,677,574
      (11.64%, due February 28, 2011)         
      warrants to purchase common stock(9)       110,000    0
      senior secured term B notes(5)(6)(11)    12,750,000    12,672,976    12,672,976
      (12.14%, due February 28, 2012)         
      warrants to purchase common stock(9)       90,000    0
Data Transmission Network Corporation    information services   

senior secured notes(5)(11)

(13.36%, due September 10, 2013)

   5,000,000    5,000,000    5,000,000
American Integration Technologies, LLC.   

semiconductor capital

equipment

  

senior secured notes(5)(11)

(10.75%, due April 29, 2011)

   12,000,000    12,000,000    12,000,000

Power Tools, Inc.

   software    senior secured notes(5)(6)(11)    11,500,000    11,205,335    11,205,335
      (12.00%, due May 16, 2011)         
      warrants to purchase common stock(9)       350,000    350,000

Attachmate Corporation

   enterprise software    senior secured notes(5)(11)    3,500,000    3,500,000    3,526,250
      (12.11%, due December 30, 2012)         

Iridium Satellite LLC

   satellite communications    senior secured first lien notes (5)(6)(7)(11)    2,724,488    2,699,025    2,717,680
      (9.63%, due June 30, 2010)         
      senior secured first lien tranche B notes(5)(6)(11)    3,000,000    2,945,134    2,925,000
      (9.63%, due July 27, 2011)         
     

senior secured second lien

notes(5)(6)(11)

   2,000,000    1,943,883    1,980,000
      (13.63%, due July 27, 2012)         

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TECHNOLOGY INVESTMENT CAPITAL CORP.

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2006

 

COMPANY(1)

  

INDUSTRY

  

INVESTMENT

   PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT
   COST    FAIR
VALUE(2)
Algorithmic Implementations, Inc.    software    senior secured notes(5)(6)(11)    22,000,000      19,251,122      19,251,122
(d/b/a “Ai Squared”)       (11.40%, due September 11, 2010)         
      common stock(9)         3,000,000      3,000,000
NameMedia, Inc.    Internet business services    senior secured notes(5)(6)(11) (11.37%, due September 7, 2008)    12,000,000      11,949,106      12,000,000
Fusionstorm, Inc.    IT value-added reseller    senior subordinated unsecured notes(5)(6)(7)    14,750,000      14,069,870      14,069,870
      (15.50%, due October 2, 2011)         
     

warrants to purchase

common stock(9)

        725,000      725,000
Punch Software LLC    software    senior secured notes(5)(6)(11)    9,000,000      8,808,347      8,808,347
      (11.37%, due October 30, 2011)         
      warrants to purchase Class A-1 units         200,000      200,000
SCS Holdings II, Inc.    IT value-added reseller   

second lien senior secured

notes(5)(11)

(11.36%, due May 30, 2013)

   14,500,000      14,519,806      14,572,500
                      
Total Investments             $ 325,660,997    $ 326,184,860
                      

(1) Other than Algorithmic Implementation, Inc. (d/b/a AiSquared), which we may be deemed to control, we do not “control” and are not an “affiliate” of any of our portfolio companies, each as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”). In general, under the 1940 Act, we would be presumed to “control” a portfolio company if we owned 25% or more of its voting securities and would be an “affiliate” of a portfolio company if we owned 5% or more of its voting securities.
(2) Fair value is determined in good faith by the Board of Directors of the Company.
(3) Investment includes payment-in-kind interest.
(4) Transaction also includes a commitment for additional notes and warrants upon satisfaction of certain specific conditions.
(5) Notes bear interest at variable rates.
(6) Cost and fair value reflect accretion of original issue discount.
(7) Cost and fair value reflect repayment of principal.
(8) Preferred stock and common stock indirectly held by limited liability company, in which we own membership interests.
(9) Non-income producing at the relevant period end.
(10) As a percentage of net assets at December 31, 2006, investments at fair value are categorized as follows: senior secured notes (97.9%), senior unsecured notes (12.8%), senior subordinated unsecured notes (5.2%), subordinated promissory notes (0.4%), preferred stock (1.1%), common stock (1.5%), and warrants to purchase equity securities (1.3%).
(11) Debt investment pledged as collateral under the Company’s revolving credit agreement, with the following credit limits noted: Questia Media, Inc. ($10 million), Ai Squared ($20 million),TrenStar, Inc. ($15 million) and Endurance International Group, Inc. ($20 million).
(13) Aggregate gross unrealized capital appreciation for federal income tax purposes is $1,270,921; aggregate gross unrealized capital depreciation for federal income tax purposes is $747,058. Net unrealized capital appreciation is $523,863 based upon a tax cost basis of $325,660,997.

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TECHNOLOGY INVESTMENT CAPITAL CORP.

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended
June 30, 2007
    Three Months Ended
June 30, 2006
    Six Months Ended
June 30, 2007
    Six Months Ended
June 30, 2006
 

INVESTMENT INCOME

        

From non-affiliated/non-control investments:

        

Interest income - debt investments

   $ 8,694,043     $ 7,302,626     $ 17,352,443     $ 13,331,058  

Interest income - cash and cash equivalents

     103,030       92,793       224,549       446,774  

Other income

     1,025,462       1,068,682       1,305,712       1,894,759  
                                

Total investment income from non-affiliated/non-control investments

     9,822,535       8,464,101       18,882,704       15,672,591  
                                

From control investments:

        

Interest income - debt investments

     848,134       0       1,684,825       0  
                                

Total investment income from control investments

     848,134       0       1,684,825       0  
                                

Total investment income

     10,670,669       8,464,101       20,567,529       15,672,591  
                                

EXPENSES

        

Compensation expense

     200,000       130,164       400,000       260,346  

Investment advisory fees

     1,781,001       1,401,281       3,422,556       2,750,074  

Professional fees

     191,512       235,070       442,697       529,645  

Interest expense

     1,233,562       232,370       2,237,788       232,370  

General and administrative

     307,606       189,568       479,347       309,423  
                                

Total expenses

     3,713,681       2,188,453       6,982,388       4,081,858  
                                

Net investment income

     6,956,988       6,275,648       13,585,141       11,590,733  
                                

Net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation on investments

     (6,822,463 )     811,000       (9,847,924 )     600,412  
                                

Net realized gains (losses) on investments

     236,972       (221,952 )     93,765       (63,612 )
                                

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

   $ 371,497     $ 6,864,696     $ 3,830,982     $ 12,127,533  
                                

Net increase in net assets resulting from net investment income per common share:

        

Basic and Diluted

   $ 0.35     $ 0.32     $ 0.69     $ 0.60  

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations per common share:

        

Basic and Diluted

   $ 0.02     $ 0.35     $ 0.19     $ 0.63  

Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding:

        

Basic and Diluted

     19,812,688       19,460,812       19,772,722       19,403,292  

SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES.

 

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TECHNOLOGY INVESTMENT CAPITAL CORP.

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

 

     SIX MONTHS ENDED
JUNE 30, 2007
(unaudited)
   

YEAR ENDED

DECEMBER 31,
2006

 

Increase in net assets from operations:

    

Net investment income

   $ 13,585,141     $ 25,400,818  

Net realized gains on investments

     93,765       586,491  

Net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation on investments

     (9,847,924 )     343,863  
                

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

     3,830,982       26,331,172  
                

Dividends from net investment income:

     (14,236,773 )     (24,924,306 )

Distributions from net realized capital gains:

     0       (2,005,367 )
                

Total dividends and distributions to shareholders

     (14,236,773 )     (26,929,673 )
                

Capital share transactions:

    

Reinvestment of dividends

     3,277,707       6,028,370  
                

Net increase in net assets from capital share transactions

     3,277,707       6,028,370  
                

Total (decrease) increase in net assets:

     (7,128,084 )     5,429,869  

Net assets at beginning of period

     271,335,345       265,905,476  
                

Net assets at end of period (including over-distributed and undistributed net investment income of $267,079 and $384,553, respectively)

   $ 264,207,261     $ 271,335,345  
                

Capital share activity:

    

Shares sold

     0       0  

Shares issued from reinvestment of dividends

     201,262       401,423  
                

Net increase in capital share activity

     201,262       401,423  
                

SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES.

 

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TECHNOLOGY INVESTMENT CAPITAL CORP.

STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(unaudited)

 

     Six Months Ended
June 30, 2007
    Six Months Ended
June 30, 2006
 

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

    

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

   $ 3,830,982     $ 12,127,533  

Adjustments to reconcile net increase in net assets resulting from operations to net cash provided by operating activities:

    

Purchases of investments

     (77,250,300 )     (86,780,300 )

Repayments of principal

     64,034,817       10,870,000  

Proceeds from the sale of investments

     258,996       931,826  

Increase in investments due to PIK

     (531,144 )     (1,445,570 )

Increase in non-cash fee income

     —         (114,500 )

Net realized (gains) losses on investments

     (93,765 )     63,612  

Net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation on investments

     9,847,924       (600,412 )

Decrease (increase) in interest receivable

     270,246       (707,404 )

Increase in prepaid expenses and other assets

     (174,674 )     (155,645 )

Amortization of discounts

     (810,320 )     (245,560 )

Decrease in investment advisory fee payable

     (214,617 )     (79,056 )

Decrease in accrued interest payable

     (77,837 )     0  

Increase (decrease) in accrued expenses

     116,554       (124,773 )
                

Net cash used by operating activities

     (793,138 )     (66,260,249 )
                

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

    

Amounts borrowed under repurchase agreement

     0       9,966,625  

Amounts borrowed under revolving credit facility

     55,500,000       27,500,000  

Amounts paid back under revolving credit facility

     (42,000,000 )     0  

Dividends paid

     (13,323,767 )     (10,550,988 )
                

Net cash provided by financing activities

     176,233       26,915,637  
                

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

     (616,905 )     (39,344,612 )

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

     5,181,512       55,811,584  
                

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

   $ 4,564,607     $ 16,466,972  
                

NON-CASH FINANCING ACTIVITIES

    

Shares issued in connection with dividend reinvestment plan

   $ 3,277,705     $ 3,409,480  

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES

    

Cash paid for interest

   $ 2,315,625     $ 392,484  

SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES.

 

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TECHNOLOGY INVESTMENT CAPITAL CORP.

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

JUNE 30, 2007

(UNAUDITED)

NOTE 1. UNAUDITED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Interim financial statements of Technology Investment Capital Corp. (“TICC” or “Company”) are prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and pursuant to the requirements for reporting on Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, certain disclosures accompanying annual financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP are omitted. In the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting solely of normal recurring accruals, necessary for the fair presentation of financial statements for the interim periods have been included. The current period’s results of operations are not necessarily indicative of results that may be achieved for the year. The interim financial statements and notes thereto should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Certain items in the financial statements for the quarter ended June 30, 2006 have been reclassified to conform to the current period’s presentation.

NOTE 2. ORGANIZATION

TICC was incorporated under the General Corporation Laws of the State of Maryland on July 21, 2003 as a closed-end management investment company. The Company has elected to be treated as a business development company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”). In addition, the Company has elected to be treated for tax purposes as a regulated investment company, or RIC, under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”). The Company’s investment objective is to maximize its total return, principally by investing in the debt and/or equity securities of technology-related companies.

TICC’s investment activities are managed by Technology Investment Management, LLC (“TIM”), a registered investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended (the “Advisers Act”). BDC Partners, LLC (“BDC Partners”) is the managing member of TIM and serves as the administrator of TICC.

NOTE 3. INVESTMENT VALUATION

The Company carries its investments at fair value, as determined in good faith by the Board of Directors. Securities that are publicly traded are valued at the reported closing price on the valuation date. Debt and equity securities that are not publicly traded are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Board of Directors. In connection with that determination, members of TIM’s portfolio management team prepare portfolio company valuations using the most recent portfolio company financial statements and forecasts. Since March 2004, the Company has engaged third-party valuation firms to assist the Board of Directors in its fair value determinations.

Under the valuation procedures approved by the Board of Directors, upon the recommendation of the Valuation Committee, a third-party valuation firm will prepare valuations for each of our portfolio securities that are not publicly traded which, when combined with all other investments in the same portfolio company, (i) have a book value as of the previous quarter of greater than or equal to 1% of the Company’s total assets as of the previous quarter, and (ii) have a book value as of the current quarter of greater than or equal to 1% of the Company’s total assets as of the previous quarter, after taking into account any repayment of principal during the current quarter. In addition, the frequency of the third-party valuations of such portfolio securities is generally based upon the grade assigned to each such security under our credit grading system as follows: Grade 1, at least annually; Grade 2, at least semi-annually; Grades 3, 4, and 5, at least quarterly. However, TIM may seek additional valuations upon request of the Valuation Committee or the Board of Directors, or as it otherwise deems appropriate.

The Board of Directors considers the valuation analyses for each of our portfolio securities that are not publicly traded, as prepared by TIM and the third-party valuation firms, respectively, as a component of the foundation for the final fair value determination. In making such determination, the Board of Directors values non-convertible debt securities at cost plus amortized original issue discount plus payment-in-kind (“PIK”) interest, if any, unless adverse factors lead to a determination of a lesser valuation. Due to the uncertainty inherent in the valuation process, such estimates of fair value may differ significantly from the values that would have resulted had a readily available market for the securities existed, and the differences could be material. Additionally, changes in the market environment and other events that may occur over the life of the investments may cause the gains or losses ultimately realized on these investments to be different than the gains or losses implied by the valuation currently assigned to such investments. The Company will record unrealized depreciation on

 

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investments when it believes that an investment has become impaired, including when collection of a loan or realization of an equity security is doubtful; if there is adequate enterprise value to support the repayment of our debt then the fair value typically corresponds to cost unless the borrower’s condition or other factors lead to a determination of fair value at a different amount. The Company will record unrealized appreciation if it believes that the underlying portfolio company has appreciated in value and its equity security has also appreciated in value. Changes in fair value are recorded in the statements of operations as the net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation on investments.

NOTE 4. NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net increase in net assets resulting from operations per share for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively:

 

     Three Months Ended
June 30, 2007
   Three Months Ended
June 30, 2006
   Six Months Ended
June 30, 2007
   Six Months Ended
June 30, 2006
     (Unaudited)    (Unaudited)    (Unaudited)    (Unaudited)

Numerator for basic and diluted income per share - net increase in net investment income

   $ 6,956,988    $ 6,275,648    $ 13,585,141    $ 11,590,733

Numerator for basic and diluted income per share - net increase in net assets resulting from operations

   $ 371,497    $ 6,864,696    $ 3,830,982    $ 12,127,533

Denominator for basic and diluted income per share - weighted average shares

     19,812,688      19,460,812      19,772,722      19,403,292

Basic and diluted net investment income per common share

   $ 0.35    $ 0.32    $ 0.69    $ 0.60

Basic and diluted net increase in net assets resulting from operations per common share

   $ 0.02    $ 0.35    $ 0.19    $ 0.63

NOTE 5. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

The Company has entered into an investment advisory agreement with TIM. TIM is controlled by BDC Partners, its managing member. In addition to BDC Partners, TIM is owned by Royce & Associates, LLC (“Royce & Associates”) as the non-managing member. BDC Partners, as the managing member of TIM, manages the business and internal affairs of TIM. In addition, BDC Partners provides TICC with office facilities and administrative services pursuant to an administration agreement. Jonathan H. Cohen, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, as well as a Director, is the managing member of BDC Partners. Saul B. Rosenthal, the Company’s President and Chief Operating Officer, is also the President and Chief Operating Officer of TIM and a member of BDC Partners. Messrs. Cohen and Rosenthal have an equal equity interest in BDC Partners. Mr. Royce is also President and Chief Investment Officer of Royce & Associates. Royce & Associates, as the non-managing member of TIM, does not take part in the management or participate in the operations of TIM; however, Royce & Associates has agreed to make Mr. Royce or certain other portfolio managers available to TIM to provide certain consulting services without compensation. Royce & Associates is a wholly owned subsidiary of Legg Mason, Inc.

The Company has also entered into an Administration Agreement with BDC Partners under which BDC Partners provides administrative services for TICC. The Company pays BDC Partners our allocable portion of overhead and other expenses incurred by BDC Partners in performing its obligations under the administration agreement, including a portion of the rent and the compensation of our chief financial officer, chief compliance officer, controller and other administrative support personnel, which creates conflicts of interest that our Board of Directors must monitor.

For the quarters ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, TICC incurred investment advisory fees of $1,781,001 and $1,401,281; for the six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively, TICC incurred investment advisory fees of $3,422,556 and $2,750,074, of which $1,780,900 and $1,419,757 remained payable to TIM at the end of each respective quarter. Pursuant to the terms of its administration agreement with BDC Partners, for the quarters ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively, TICC incurred $200,000 and $130,164 in compensation expenses for employees allocated to the administrative activities of TICC; for the six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively, TICC incurred $400,000 and $260,346 in such expenses, of which $146,249 and $60,018 remained payable at the end of the respective quarter. TICC also incurred $17,732 and $11,337 for reimbursement of facility costs for the three months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively; for the six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively, TICC incurred $35,732 and $22,206 in such expenses, of which amounts $0 and $8,094, respectively, remained payable at the end of each period.

 

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NOTE 6. DIVIDENDS

The Company intends to continue to operate so as to qualify to be taxed as a RIC under the Code and, as such, the Company would not be subject to federal income tax on the portion of its taxable income and gains distributed to stockholders. To qualify as a RIC, the Company is required, among other requirements, to distribute at least 90% of its annual investment company taxable income, as defined by the Code. The amount to be paid out as a dividend is determined by the Board of Directors each quarter and is based upon the annual earnings estimated by the management of the Company. To the extent that the Company’s earnings fall below the amount of dividends declared, however, a portion of the total amount of the Company’s dividends for the fiscal year may be deemed a return of capital for tax purposes to the Company’s stockholders.

On June 29, 2007, the Company paid a dividend of $0.36 per share. For tax purposes, the Company expects that dividends for the six months of 2007 will be funded from undistributed net investment income and realized capital gains from 2006, as well as net investment income for the six months ended June 30, 2007. Management monitors available taxable earnings, including net investment income and realized capital gains, to determine if a tax return of capital may occur for the year. To the extent the Company’s taxable earnings fall below the total amount of the Company’s distributions for that fiscal year, a portion of those distributions may be deemed a tax return of capital to the Company’s stockholders. The tax character of distributions will be determined at the end of the fiscal year.

The Company has a dividend reinvestment plan under which all distributions are paid to stockholders in the form of additional shares, unless a stockholder elects to receive cash.

NOTE 7. NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE

The Company’s net asset value per share at June 30, 2007 was $13.27, and at December 31, 2006 was $13.77. In determining the Company’s net asset value per share, the Board of Directors determined in good faith the fair value of the Company’s portfolio investments for which reliable market quotations are not readily available.

NOTE 8. PAYMENT-IN-KIND INTEREST

The Company has investments in its portfolio which contain a PIK provision. The PIK interest is added to the cost basis of the investment and recorded as income. To maintain the Company’s status as a RIC (as discussed in Note 6 above), this non-cash source of income must be paid out to stockholders in the form of dividends, even though the Company has not yet collected the cash. Amounts necessary to pay these dividends may come from available cash or the liquidation of certain investments. For the three months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, the Company received PIK interest of $21,863 and $687,923, respectively, and recorded a corresponding increase in the cost of the investment. For the six month periods ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, the Company recorded PIK interest of $531,144 and $1,445,570, respectively. One of the debt investments which has a provision for PIK interest, GenuTec Business Solutions, Inc., was placed on non-accrual status as of March 31, 2007.

In addition, the Company recorded original issue discount income (“OID”) of approximately $384,798 and $810,320 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2007, respectively, representing the amortization of the discounted cost attributed to certain debt securities purchased by the Company in connection with the concurrent purchase of warrants or stock. The Company had approximately $136,004 and $245,560 in OID income for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2006.

NOTE 9. OTHER INCOME

Other income includes primarily closing fees, or origination fees, associated with investments in portfolio companies. Such fees are normally paid at closing of the Company’s investments, are fully earned and non-refundable, and are generally non-recurring.

The 1940 Act requires that a business development company make available managerial assistance to its portfolio companies. The Company may receive fee income for managerial assistance it renders to portfolio companies in connection with its investments. For the three and six months ended months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively, the Company received no fee income for managerial assistance.

 

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NOTE 10. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Financial highlights for the three months and six months ending June 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively, are as follows:

 

     Three Months
Ended
June 30, 2007
    Three Months
Ended
June 30, 2006
    Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2007
    Six Months
Ended
June 30, 2006
 
     (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)  

Per Share Data

        

Net asset value at beginning of period

   $ 13.60     $ 13.75     $ 13.77     $ 13.77  
                                

Net investment income(1)

     0.35       0.32       0.69       0.60  

Net realized and unrealized capital gains (losses)(2)

     (0.33 )     0.04       (0.50 )     0.04  

Effect of shares issued, net of offering expenses

     0.01       0.00       0.03       0.00  
                                

Total from investment operations

     0.03       0.36       0.22       0.64  
                                

Dividends from net investment income(3)

     (0.36 )     (0.30 )     (0.72 )     (0.60 )
                                

Net asset value at end of period

   $ 13.27     $ 13.81     $ 13.27     $ 13.81  
                                

Per share market value at beginning of period

   $ 16.91     $ 14.54     $ 16.14     $ 15.10  

Per share market value at end of period

   $ 15.79     $ 14.65     $ 15.79     $ 14.65  

Total return(4)

     (4.49 )%     2.80 %     2.19 %     1.00 %

Shares outstanding at end of period

     19,907,086       19,536,070       19,907,086       19,536,070  

Ratios/Supplemental Data

        

Net assets at end of period (000’s)

   $ 264,207     $ 269,798     $ 264,207     $ 269,798  

Average net assets (000’s)

   $ 272,266     $ 269,421     $ 272,908     $ 268,424  

Ratio of expenses to average net assets(5)

     5.46 %     3.25 %     5.12 %     3.04 %

Ratio of expenses, excluding interest expense, to average net assets(5)

     3.64 %     2.90 %     3.48 %     2.87 %

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets(5)

     10.22 %     9.32 %     9.96 %     8.64 %

(1) Represents per share net investment income for the period, based upon average shares outstanding.
(2) Includes rounding adjustment to reconcile change in net asset value per share.
(3) For tax purposes, we expect that dividends for the six months of 2007 will be funded from undistributed net investment income and realized capital gains from 2006, as well as net investment income for the six months ended June 30, 2007. Management monitors available taxable earnings, including net investment income and realized capital gains, to determine if a tax return of capital may occur for the year. To the extent the Company’s taxable earnings fall below the total amount of the Company’s distributions for that fiscal year, a portion of those distributions may be deemed a tax return of capital to the Company’s stockholders. The tax character of distributions will be determined at the end of the fiscal year.
(4) Total return equals the increase or decrease of ending market value over beginning market value, plus distributions, divided by the beginning market value, assuming dividend reinvestment prices obtained under the Company’s dividend reinvestment plan. Total return is not annualized.
(5) Annualized.

NOTE 11. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

At June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively, cash and cash equivalents consisted of:

 

     June 30, 2007    December 31, 2006

Eurodollar Time Deposit (due 7/2/07 and 1/2/07)

   $ 4,564,607    $ 5,181,512
             

Cash and Cash Equivalents

   $ 4,564,607    $ 5,181,512
             

NOTE 12. COMMITMENTS

As of June 30, 2007, the Company had issued commitments to purchase additional debt investments and/or warrants from certain portfolio companies, contingent upon their meeting agreed-upon financial milestones. Total commitments of $3.9 million were outstanding as of June 30, 2007 to WHITTMANHART, Inc. ($1 million), PrePak Systems, Inc. ($1.5 million) and Box Services, LLC ($1.4 million).

 

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NOTE 13. REVOLVING CREDIT AGREEMENT

The Company has a Credit Facility, with Royal Bank of Canada (“RBC”) as an agent and a lender, and Branch Banking and Trust Company (“BB&T”) and Commerzbank A.G. as additional lenders. The amount of the Credit Facility is $180 million, with RBC and BB&T each providing $75 million and Commerzbank A.G. providing $30 million under the facility. The Credit Facility supplements the Company’s equity capital and provides funding for additional portfolio investments, as well as general corporate matters. All amounts borrowed under the Credit Facility will mature, and all accrued and unpaid interest thereunder will be due and payable within one year of the date of the borrowing; the Credit Facility has a termination date of April 11, 2008.

Under the Credit Facility agreement the Company must satisfy monthly several portfolio covenant requirements including minimum market value, weighted average maturity, and average weighted coupon rate on all secured transaction assets, as well as limitations on the principal amounts of eligible transaction assets. In addition, the Company must comply with other general covenants including indebtedness, liens and pledges, restricted payments, mergers and consolidations and transactions with affiliates.

The Company had outstanding borrowings of $72.0 million under the facility as of June 30, 2007 and related accrued interest payable of approximately $0.4 million; the Company had borrowings of approximately $58.5 million as of December 31, 2006 and related interest payable of approximately $0.5 million.

NOTE 14. RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In July 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued interpretation No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes — an Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109” (the “Interpretation”). The Interpretation establishes for all entities, including pass-through entities such as the Company, a minimum threshold for financial statement recognition of the benefit of positions taken in filing tax returns (including whether an entity is taxable in a particular jurisdiction), and requires certain expanded tax disclosure. The Interpretation is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006, and is to be applied to all open tax years as of the date of effectiveness. Management has evaluated the application of the Interpretation to the Company, and has determined that it does not have any effect on the Company’s financial statements.

In September 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) 157, Fair Value Measurements, which clarifies the definition of fair value and requires companies to expand their disclosure about the use of fair value to measure assets and liabilities in interim and annual periods subsequent to initial recognition. Adoption of SFAS 157 requires the use of the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. SFAS 157 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007, and interim periods within those fiscal years. At this time, the Company is in the process of reviewing SFAS 157 against the Company’s current valuation policies to determine its impact on the financial statements, if any.

NOTE 15. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

On July 13, 2007, the Company closed on a public offering of common stock. In connection with the closing, the underwriters exercised their over-allotment option and purchased an additional 187,500 shares, resulting in a total sale of 1,437,500 shares of the Company’s common stock. The Company raised approximately $21.6 million in net proceeds in this offering, after deducting underwriting discounts and offering expenses. Subsequently, the Company used the net proceeds received by it in this offering to repay indebtedness owed under the Company’s current revolving credit facility.

On July 26, 2007, the Board of Directors declared a dividend of $0.36 per share for the third quarter, payable on September 28, 2007 to shareholders of record as of September 7, 2007.

 

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

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

The information contained in this section should be read in conjunction with our financial statements and related notes and schedules thereto appearing elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, as well as the sections entitled “Selected Financial Data” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and the financial statements and related notes and schedules thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006.

 

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This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, including the Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, contains forward-looking statements that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements are not historical facts, but rather are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about our industry, our beliefs, and our assumptions. Words such as “anticipates,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” and “estimates” and variations of these words and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors, some of which are beyond our control and difficult to predict and could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or forecasted in the forward-looking statements including without limitation:

 

   

an economic downturn could impair our customers’ ability to repay our loans and increase our non-performing assets,

 

   

an economic downturn could disproportionately impact the technology-related industry in which we concentrate causing us to suffer losses in our portfolio and experience diminished demand for capital in this industry sector,

 

   

a contraction of available credit and/or an inability to access the equity markets could impair our lending and investment activities,

 

   

interest rate volatility could adversely affect our results, and

 

   

the risks, uncertainties and other factors we identify in “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and in our filings with the SEC.

Although we believe that the assumptions on which these forward-looking statements are based are reasonable, any of those assumptions could prove to be inaccurate, and as a result, the forward-looking statements based on those assumptions also could be inaccurate. Important assumptions include our ability to originate new loans and investments, certain margins and levels of profitability and the availability of additional capital. In light of these and other uncertainties, the inclusion of a projection or forward-looking statement in this annual report should not be regarded as a representation by us that our plans and objectives will be achieved. These risks and uncertainties include those described or identified in “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which apply only as of the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Except as otherwise specified, references to “TICC,” “the Company,” “we,” “us” and “our” refer to Technology Investment Capital Corp.

The following analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our financial statements and the related notes thereto contained elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

OVERVIEW

Our investment objective is to maximize our portfolio’s total return, principally by investing in the debt and/or equity securities of technology-related companies. Our primary focus is seeking current income through investments in non-public debt and long-term capital appreciation by acquiring accompanying warrants or other equity securities. We operate as a closed-end, non-diversified management investment company, and have elected to be treated as a business development company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”). We have elected to be treated for tax purposes as a regulated investment company (“RIC”), under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”).

Our investment activities are managed by Technology Investment Management, LLC (“TIM”), a registered investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended (the “Advisers Act”). TIM is owned by BDC Partners, LLC (“BDC Partners”), its managing member, and Royce & Associates, LLC (“Royce & Associates”). Jonathan H. Cohen, our Chief Executive Officer, and Saul B. Rosenthal, our President and Chief Operating Officer, are the members of BDC Partners, and Charles M. Royce, our non-executive Chairman, is the President of Royce & Associates. Under the investment advisory agreement, we have agreed to pay TIM an annual base fee calculated on gross assets, and an incentive fee based upon our performance. Under an administration agreement, we have agreed to pay or reimburse BDC Partners, as administrator, for certain expenses incurred in operating the Company. Our executive officers and directors, and the executive officers of TIM and BDC Partners, serve or may serve as officers and directors of entities that operate in a line of business similar to our own. Accordingly, they may have obligations to investors in those entities, the fulfillment of which might not be in the best interests of us or our stockholders. For more information, see Part II—Item 1A—”Risk Factors—Risks Relating to Our Business and Structure—There are significant potential conflicts of interest, which could impact our investment returns.”

We currently concentrate our investments in companies having annual revenues of less than $200 million and/or an equity capitalization of less than $300 million. We focus on companies that create products or provide services requiring advanced technology and companies that compete in industries characterized by such products or services, including

 

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companies in the following businesses: Internet, IT services, media, telecommunications, semiconductors, hardware, software and technology-enabled services.

While the structure of our investments will vary, we invest primarily in the debt and/or equity of established target technology-related companies. We seek to invest in entities that, as a general matter, have been operating for at least one year prior to the date of our investment and that will, at the time of our investment, have employees and revenues. Many of these companies will have financial backing provided by private equity or venture capital funds or other financial or strategic sponsors at the time we make an investment.

We expect that our investments will generally range between $5 million and $30 million each, although this investment size may vary proportionately as the size of our capital base changes, and will accrue interest at fixed and variable rates. As of June 30, 2007, our debt investments had stated interest rates of between 9.61% and 15.50% and maturity dates of between 9 and 71 months. In addition, our total portfolio had a weighted average yield on debt investments of approximately 11.8%.

Our loans may carry a provision for deferral of some or all of the interest payments, which will be added to the principal amount of the loan. This form of deferred interest is referred to as “payment-in-kind” or “PIK” interest and, when earned, is recorded as interest income and an increase in the principal amount of the loan. We had PIK interest of approximately $22,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2007.

We also borrow funds to make investments. As a result, we are exposed to the risks of leverage, which may be considered a speculative investment technique. Borrowings, also known as leverage, magnify the potential for gain and loss on amounts invested and therefore increase the risks associated with investing in our securities. In addition, the costs associated with our borrowings, including any increase in the management fee payable to our investment adviser, TIM, will be borne by our common stockholders.

In addition, as a business development company under the 1940 Act, we are required to make available significant managerial assistance, for which we may receive fees, to our portfolio companies. These fees would be generally non-recurring, however in some instances they may have a recurring component. We have received no fee income for managerial assistance to date.

Prior to making an investment, we typically enter into a non-binding term sheet with the potential portfolio company. These term sheets are generally subject to a number of conditions, including but not limited to the satisfactory completion of our due diligence investigations of the company’s business and legal documentation for the loan.

To the extent possible, our loans will be collateralized by a security interest in the borrower’s assets or guaranteed by a principal to the transaction. Interest payments, if not deferred, are normally payable quarterly. Our loans may or may not include amortization of principal, and in those cases where amortization of principal is included, such amortization may be deferred for several years. When we receive a warrant to purchase stock in a portfolio company, the warrant will typically have a nominal strike price, and will entitle us to purchase a modest percentage of the borrower’s stock.

During the quarter ended June 30, 2007, we closed approximately $50.8 million in portfolio investments, including additional debt investments of approximately $16.3 million in existing portfolio companies, and approximately $34.5 million in three new portfolio companies. We received a total of $31.2 million of proceeds from principal repayments in debt investments by our portfolio companies during the quarter ended June 30, 2007.

During the quarter ended June 30, 2007, we sold back to The Endurance International Group, Inc. our debt investment in that company, which generated a realized gain of approximately $226,000. However, during the quarter ended June 30, 2007, we incurred unrealized depreciation of approximately $6.8 million, largely due to write-downs of our debt investments in GenuTec Business Solutions, Inc. ($4.4 million) and Falcon Communications, Inc. ($1.0 million), as well as a write-down of our equity investment in TrueYou.com ($1.3 million), which reflected changes in operating performance and financial condition at these companies. For further discussion, please refer to “—Results of Operations—Realized and Unrealized Gains/Losses on Interests.”

PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION AND INVESTMENT ACTIVITY

The total portfolio value of our investments was approximately $330.7 million and $326.2 million at June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively. The increase in investments during the six month period was due to newly originated debt investments of approximately $59.5 million, in addition to investments in existing portfolio companies of approximately $17.7 million. This increase was partially offset by debt repayments of approximately $63.7 million, as well as net unrealized depreciation on investments of approximately $9.8 million. During the quarter ended June 30, 2007, we originated investments in six companies (three of which were new portfolio companies and three of which were existing portfolio companies). Our gross originations and advances totaled approximately $50.8 million during the quarter ended June 30, 2007.

 

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In certain instances, we receive payments in our portfolio based on scheduled amortization of the outstanding balances and sales of equity investments. In addition, we receive repayments of some of our investments prior to their scheduled maturity date. The frequency or volume of these repayments may fluctuate significantly from period to period. For the quarter ended June 30, 2007 and the year ended December 31, 2006, we had repayments of $31.2 million and $76.6 million, respectively. During the quarter ended June 30, 2007 the repayments on our investments were largely due to payments from The Endurance International Group, Inc. ($24.0 million), Attachmate Corporation ($3.5 million) and TrenStar Inc. ($2.0 million).

At June 30, 2007, we had investments in debt securities of, or loans to, twenty-four private companies, with a fair value totaling approximately $317.2 million, and equity investments with a fair value of approximately $13.5 million. At December 31, 2006, we had investments in debt securities of, or loans to, twenty-six private companies, with a fair value totaling approximately $315.8 million, and equity investments with a fair value of approximately $10.4 million.

A reconciliation of the investment portfolio for the six months ended June 30, 2007 and the year ended December 31, 2006:

 

     June 30, 2007     December 31, 2006  
     (dollars in millions)     (dollars in millions)  

Beginning Investment Portfolio

   $ 326.2     $ 211.4  

Portfolio Investments Acquired

     77.2       191.5  

Debt repayments

     (63.7 )     (76.6 )

Sales of securities

     (0.6 )     (3.5 )

Payment in Kind

     0.5       1.6  

Original Issue Discount

     0.8       0.9  

Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)

     (9.8 )     0.3  

Net Realized Gains

     0.1       0.6  
                

Ending Investment Portfolio

   $ 330.7     $ 326.2  
                

The following table indicates the quarterly portfolio investment activity for each quarter in the period ended June 30, 2007 and the year ended December 31, 2006:

 

     New
Investments
   Debt
Repayments
   Sales of
Securities
     (dollars in
millions)
   (dollars in
millions)
  

(dollars in

millions)

Quarter ended

        

June 30, 2007

   $ 50.8    $ 31.2    $ 0.2

March 31, 2007

     26.4      32.5      0.4
                    
   $ 77.2    $ 63.7    $ 0.6
                    

December 31, 2006

     57.0      25.1      2.3

September 30, 2006

     47.6      40.6      1.1

June 30, 2006

     36.9      6.3      0.0

March 31, 2006

     50.0      4.6      0.1
                    

Total

   $ 191.5    $ 76.6    $ 3.5
                    

 

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The following table shows the fair value of our portfolio of investments by asset class as of June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006:

 

     June 30, 2007     December 31, 2006  
     Investments at
Fair Value
   Percentage of
Total Portfolio
    Investments at
Fair Value
   Percentage of
Total Portfolio
 
     (dollars in
millions)
         (dollars in
millions)
      

Senior Secured Notes

   $ 271.3    82.0 %   $ 265.7    81.4 %

Senior Unsecured Notes

     32.3    9.8 %     34.8    10.7 %

Senior Subordinated Unsecured Notes

     13.6    4.1 %     14.1    4.3 %

Subordinated Promissory Notes

     0.0    0.0 %     1.2    0.4 %

Preferred Stock

     3.2    1.0 %     2.9    0.9 %

Common Stock

     7.0    2.1 %     4.0    1.2 %

Warrants

     3.3    1.0 %     3.5    1.1 %
                          

Total

   $ 330.7    100.0 %   $ 326.2    100.0 %
                          

The following table shows our portfolio of investments by industry at fair value, as of June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006:

 

     June 30, 2007     December 31, 2006  
     Investments at Fair
Value
   Percentage of Fair
Value
    Investments at Fair
Value
   Percentage of Fair
Value
 
     (dollars in millions)          (dollars in millions)       

Software

   $ 45.2    13.7 %   $ 43.1    13.3 %

Digital imaging

     36.8    11.1 %     23.4    7.2 %

Satellite communications

     31.0    9.4 %     35.4    10.8 %

IT value-added reseller

     28.9    8.8 %     29.4    9.0 %

IT consulting

     27.0    8.2 %     27.0    8.3 %

Semiconductor capital equipment

     26.2    7.9 %     12.0    3.7 %

Advertising

     25.0    7.6 %     0.0    0.0 %

Logistics technology

     15.0    4.5 %     17.4    5.3 %

Web-based services

     15.0    4.5 %     15.0    4.6 %

Digital media

     14.4    4.4 %     13.6    4.1 %

Geospatial imaging

     13.0    3.9 %     13.0    4.0 %

Internet business services

     12.0    3.6 %     12.0    3.7 %

Media Productions

     11.0    3.3 %     0.0    0.0 %

Virtual workforce services

     10.5    3.2 %     10.5    3.2 %

Repackaging

     10.0    3.0 %     0.0    0.0 %

Interactive voice messaging service

     8.0    2.4 %     14.9    4.6 %

Web hosting

     1.7    0.5 %     25.2    7.7 %

Internet service provider

     0.0    0.0 %     14.7    4.5 %

Domain name registration

     0.0    0.0 %     10.0    3.0 %

Information services

     0.0    0.0 %     5.0    1.5 %

Enterprise software

     0.0    0.0 %     3.5    1.1 %

Medical services

     0.0    0.0 %     1.1    0.4 %
                          
   $ 330.7    100.0 %   $ 326.2    100 %
                          

Since our inception in 2003, our portfolio has consisted primarily of senior loans to companies operating in the technology-related sector. We may also invest in the publicly traded debt and/or equity securities of other technology-related companies or take controlling interests in such companies in certain limited circumstances. We intend to continue to maintain a diverse portfolio; however, we have no policy with respect to the level of our diversification and we do not intend to operate as a “diversified company” within the meaning of the 1940 Act.

 

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We believe that we have a strong pipeline of potential transactions in various stages. We continue to work diligently toward the consummation of additional investments, and our management is actively involved in identifying and evaluating potential opportunities. However, there can be no assurance when or if these potential transactions will close.

PORTFOLIO GRADING

We have adopted a credit grading system to monitor the quality of our debt investment portfolio. As of June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively, our portfolio had a weighted average grade of 2.3 and 2.1, respectively, based upon the fair value of the debt investments in the portfolio. Equity securities are not graded.

At June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, our debt investment portfolio was graded as follows:

 

          June 30, 2007  

Grade

  

Summary Description

   Principal Value    Percentage of
Total
Portfolio
    Portfolio at
Fair Value
   Percentage of
Total
Portfolio
 
          (dollars in
millions)
         (dollars in
millions)
      

1

   Trending ahead of expectations    $ 1.0    0.3 %   $ 1.0    0.3 %

2

   Full repayment of principal and interest is expected      254.9    76.3 %     251.1    79.2 %

3

  

Requires closer monitoring, but full repayment

of principal and interest is expected

     60.0    18.0 %     57.1    18.0 %

4

  

Some reduction of interest income is expected,

but no loss of principal is expected

     —      0.0 %     —      0.0 %

5

   Some loss of principal is expected      17.9    5.4 %     8.0    2.5 %
                             
      $ 333.8    100.0 %   $ 317.2    100.0 %
                             
          December 31, 2006  

Grade

  

Summary Description

   Principal Value    Percentage of
Total
Portfolio
    Portfolio at
Fair Value
   Percentage of
Total
Portfolio
 
          (dollars in
millions)
         (dollars in
millions)
      

1

   Trending ahead of expectations    $ 34.9    10.9 %   $ 34.7    11.0 %

2

   Full repayment of principal and interest is expected      218.6    67.9 %     213.6    67.6 %

3

  

Requires closer monitoring, but full repayment

of principal and interest is expected

     68.3    21.2 %     67.5    21.4 %

4

  

Some reduction of interest income is expected,

but no loss of principal is expected

     —      0.0 %     —      0.0 %

5

   Some loss of principal is expected      —      0.0 %     —      0.0 %
                             
      $ 321.8    100.0 %   $ 315.8    100.0 %
                             

We expect that a portion of our investments will be in the Grades 3, 4 or 5 categories from time to time, and, as such, we will be required to work with troubled portfolio companies to improve their business and protect our investment. The number and amount of investments included in Grades 3, 4 or 5 may fluctuate from year to year.

Effective February 27, 2007, one of our portfolio companies, GenuTec Business Solutions, Inc., completed a restructuring of its capital structure, whereby $5.15 million of GenuTec Business Solutions, Inc.’s debt, including accrued interest, held by another institutional investor was converted to convertible preferred stock. As a result, we are the only remaining senior noteholder for GenuTec Business Solutions, Inc. In connection with this restructuring, we agreed to cancel our warrants to purchase common stock, to provide additional senior notes of up to $2.0 million, to reduce the interest rate on the senior secured notes to 10.46%, and to convert the cash interest payments to PIK for the next four quarters. As of April 23, 2007, the full amount of the additional senior notes had been drawn down. GenuTec Business Solutions, Inc. also made changes in its management team and its board of directors.

 

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As of December 31, 2006, the notes were assigned a “Grade 3” rating, which indicated that closer monitoring was required, but full repayment of principal and interest was expected. As of March 31, 2007, we determined that our investment in GenuTec Business Solutions, Inc. presented a risk of loss for some portion of the principal amount outstanding and downgraded our investment in GenuTec Business Solutions, Inc. from a 3 to a 5 rating, and the PIK interest on the investment has been on non-accrual status since March 31, 2007. As of June 30, 2007, a write-down of $9.9 million of the principal amount of the investment has been recorded, based primarily on the company’s failure to make significant progress on improving its financial condition, including its inability to raise additional capital.

As of March 31, 2007, we determined that our investment in another of our portfolio companies, Falcon Communications, Inc., required closer monitoring and downgraded our investment in Falcon Communications, Inc. from a 2 to a 3 rating. We recorded a write-down of $1.5 million of the principal amount of our debt investment as of March 31, 2007. These changes reflected concerns regarding the stability of the company’s revenue stream given a recent deterioration in demand for its services. As of June 30, 2007, given a continued deterioration of the company’s revenue base, we recorded an additional write-down of $1.0 million on our debt investment in Falcon Communications, Inc.

As noted above, we are monitoring these two investments closely and expect TIM to devote additional resources to such efforts going forward.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The preparation of financial statements and related disclosures in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States 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 income and expenses during the periods reported. Actual results could materially differ from those estimates. We have identified our investment valuation policy as our only critical accounting policy.

Investment Valuation

The most significant estimate inherent in the preparation of our financial statements is the valuation of investments and the related amounts of unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investments recorded.

There is no single standard for determining fair value in good faith. As a result, determining fair value requires that judgment be applied to the specific facts and circumstances of each portfolio investment while employing a consistently applied valuation process for the types of investments we make. We are required to specifically value each individual investment on a quarterly basis.

Our process for determining the fair value of a private investment begins with determining the enterprise value of the portfolio company. Enterprise value means the entire value of the company to a potential buyer, including the sum of the values of debt and equity securities used to capitalize the enterprise at a point in time. The fair value of our investment is based on the enterprise value at which the portfolio company could be sold in an orderly disposition over a reasonable period of time between willing parties other than in a forced or liquidation sale. The liquidity event whereby we exit a private investment is generally the sale, the recapitalization or, in some cases, the initial public offering of the portfolio company.

There is no one methodology to determine enterprise value and, in fact, for any one portfolio company, enterprise value is best expressed as a range of fair values, from which we derive a single estimate of enterprise value. To determine the enterprise value of a portfolio company, we analyze its historical and projected financial results, as well as the nature and value of any collateral. We also use industry valuation benchmarks and public market comparables. The Company also considers other events, including private mergers and acquisitions, a purchase transaction, public offering or subsequent debt or equity sale or restructuring, and includes these events in the enterprise valuation process. We generally require portfolio companies to provide annual audited and quarterly unaudited financial statements, as well as annual projections for the upcoming fiscal year.

If there is adequate enterprise value to support the repayment of our debt, the fair value of our loan or debt security normally corresponds to cost unless the borrower’s condition or other factors lead to a determination of fair value at a different amount. The fair value of equity interests in portfolio companies is determined based on various factors, including the enterprise value remaining for equity holders after the repayment of the portfolio company’s debt and other preference capital, and other pertinent factors such as recent offers to purchase a portfolio company, recent transactions involving the purchase or sale of the portfolio company’s equity securities, or other liquidity events. The determined equity values are generally discounted when we have a minority position, restrictions on resale, specific concerns about the receptivity of the capital markets to a specific company at a certain time, or other factors.

 

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We will record unrealized depreciation on investments when we believe that an investment has become impaired, including where collection of a loan or realization of an equity security is doubtful. We will record unrealized appreciation if we believe that the underlying portfolio company has appreciated in value and our equity security has also appreciated in value. Changes in fair value are recorded in the statement of operations as net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation.

Our Board of Directors determines the value of our investment portfolio each quarter. In connection with that determination, members of TIM’s our portfolio management team prepare portfolio company valuations using the most recent portfolio company financial statements and forecasts. Since March 2004, we have engaged third-party valuation firms to provide assistance in valuating our portfolio investments, although the Board of Directors ultimately determines the appropriate valuation of each such investment.

Under the valuation procedures approved by the Board of Directors, upon the recommendation of the Valuation Committee, a third-party valuation firm will prepare valuations for each of our portfolio securities that are not publicly traded which, when combined with all other investments in the same portfolio company, (i) have a book value as of the previous quarter of greater than or equal to 1% of the Company’s total assets as of the previous quarter, and (ii) have a book value as of the current quarter of greater than or equal to 1% of the Company’s total assets as of the previous quarter, after taking into account any repayment of principal during the current quarter. In addition, the frequency of those third-party valuations of our portfolio securities is based upon the grade assigned to each such security under our credit grading system as follows: Grade 1, at least annually; Grade 2, at least semi-annually; Grades 3, 4, and 5, at least quarterly. However, TIM may seek additional valuations upon request of the Valuation Committee or the Board of Directors, or as it otherwise deems appropriate.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Set forth below is a comparison of our results of operations for the three months ended June 30, 2007 to the three months ended June 30, 2006.

Investment Income

Investment income for the three months ended June 30, 2007 was approximately $10.7 million compared to approximately $8.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2006. This increase resulted primarily from our portfolio investing activities throughout 2006 and through the second quarter of 2007, as our debt investment portfolio increased from $280.9 million to $317.2 million. For the quarter ended June 30, 2007 investment income consisted of approximately $9.1 million in cash interest from portfolio investments, approximately $385,000 in amortization of original issue discount, approximately $100,000 in cash interest from cash and cash equivalents, and approximately $21,000 in PIK interest from one debt investment. During the quarter ended June 30, 2007, the debt investment in TrueYou.com, Inc., which had a PIK interest provision, was converted to a preferred stock investment, which reduced the amount of our investment income attributable to PIK.

For the quarter ended June 30, 2006, investment income consisted of approximately $6.5 million in cash interest from portfolio investments, approximately $700,000 in PIK interest from two investments, approximately $137,000 in amortization of original issue discount, and approximately $93,000 in cash interest from cash and cash equivalents.

As of June 30, 2007, our debt investments had stated interest rates of between 9.61% and 15.50% and maturity dates of between 9 and 71 months. In addition, our total portfolio had a weighted average yield on debt investments of approximately 11.8% compared to 11.2% as of June 30, 2006. In addition to cash interest, our loans may carry a provision for deferral of some or all of the interest payments, which is added to the principal amount of the loan.

For the quarter ended June 30, 2007, other income of approximately $1.0 million was recorded, consisting primarily of non-recurring amendment fees earned in connection with existing portfolio investments, compared to other income of approximately $1.1 million for the same period in 2006.

Operating Expenses

Operating expenses for the quarter ended June 30, 2007 were approximately $3.7 million. This amount consisted of investment advisory fees, interest expense, professional fees, compensation expense, and general and administrative expenses. Expenses increased approximately $1.5 million from the quarter ended June 30, 2006, attributable primarily to an increase of approximately $1.0 million in interest expense and an increase of approximately $380,000 in investment advisory fees. Operating expenses for the quarter ended June 30, 2006 were approximately $2.2 million.

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$107,000. The investment advisory fee in the comparable period in 2006 was approximately $1.4 million which consisted of the base fee for the period as well as incentive fees of approximately $5,000. The increase of approximately $380,000 is due to an increase in average gross assets and the increase in pre-incentive fee net investment income compared to the incentive fee hurdle. At each of June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively, approximately $1.8 million and $2.0 million of investment advisory fees remained payable to TIM.

Interest expense was approximately $1.2 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2007 compared to approximately $200,000 for the same quarter in the prior year, as a result of the higher level of borrowings outstanding under our credit facility during the second quarter of 2007. The average interest rate on the amounts borrowed was approximately 7.16% as of June 30, 2007 compared with 7.47% as of the comparable period in 2006. At June 30, 2007, approximately $381,000 of interest expense under our credit facility remained payable. Approximately $45.5 million was outstanding under the credit facility as of August 7, 2007.

Professional fees, consisting of legal, valuation, audit and consulting fees, were approximately $191,000 for the quarter ended June 30, 2007, compared to approximately $235,000 for the quarter ended June 30, 2006. The decrease is primarily related to lower valuation fees of approximately $28,000 and decreased legal fees of approximately $16,000 for general corporate matters.

Compensation expenses were approximately $200,000 for the quarter ended June 30, 2007, compared to approximately $130,000 for the quarter ending June 30, 2006, reflecting the allocation of compensation expenses for the services of our Chief Financial Officer, our Controller, and other administrative support personnel. The increase of approximately $70,000 from 2006 reflects a greater base salary as well as an increased year-to-date accrual of estimated bonuses. At June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively, approximately $146,000 and $60,000 of compensation expenses remained payable.

General and administrative expenses, consisting primarily of directors’ fees, insurance, transfer agent and custodian fees, office supplies, facilities costs and other expenses, were approximately $308,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2007 compared to approximately $190,000 for the same period in 2006. This increase was primarily a result of bank fees of approximately $72,000 associated with our senior secured revolving credit facility in 2007 and higher printing costs of approximately $20,000. Office supplies, facilities costs and other expenses are allocated to the Company under the terms of the administration agreement with BDC Partners.

Realized and Unrealized Gains/Losses on Investments

For the quarter ended June 30, 2007, we had net realized gains on investments of approximately $237,000. During this period we sold back to The Endurance International Group, Inc. our debt investment in that company, which generated a realized gain of approximately $226,000. We also realized a capital gain of approximately $11,000 resulting from a contingency payout relating to the prior sale of Innovation Interactive, Inc. For the three months ended June 30, 2006, we had a realized loss of approximately $222,000.

We also had net unrealized depreciation on investments of approximately $6.8 million. We recorded unrealized depreciation on our debt investments in GenuTec Business Solutions, Inc. ($4.4 million) and Falcon Communications, Inc. ($1.0 million), as well as on our equity investment in TrueYou.com ($1.3 million), based upon a review of the operating performance of these companies, as well as consideration of other factors and conditions affecting these investments. Additionally, we recorded net unrealized depreciation on other investments in the amount of approximately $116,000. For the three months ended June 30, 2006, we had net unrealized appreciation of approximately $811,000.

Please see “—Portfolio Grading” above for more information.

Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

The Company had a net increase in net assets resulting from operations of approximately $0.4 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2007 compared to a net increase of approximately $6.8 million for the comparable period in 2006. This decrease was attributable primarily to higher net unrealized depreciation on investments, which substantially offset improved net investment income performance and increased realized gains.

Based on a weighted-average of 19,812,688 shares outstanding (basic and diluted), the net increase in net assets resulting from operations per common share for the quarter ended June 30, 2007 was approximately $0.02 for basic and diluted earnings, compared to $0.35 per share for the same period in 2006.

Set forth below is a comparison of our results of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2007 to the six months ended June 30, 2006.

Investment Income

 

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Investment income for the six months ended June 30, 2007 was approximately $20.6 million compared to approximately $15.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2006. This increase resulted primarily from our portfolio investing activities throughout 2006 and through the second quarter of 2007, as our debt investment portfolio increased from $280.9 million to $317.2 million. For the six months ended June 30, 2007 investment income consisted of approximately $17.8 million in cash interest from portfolio investments, approximately $810,000 in amortization of original issue discount, approximately $372,000 in PIK interest from two debt investments, and approximately $200,000 in cash interest from cash and cash equivalents. During the quarter ended June 30, 2007, the debt investment in TrueYou.com, Inc., which had a PIK interest provision, was converted to a preferred stock investment, which reduced the amount of our investment income attributable to PIK.

For the six months ended June 30, 2006, investment income consisted of approximately $11.6 million in cash interest from portfolio investments, approximately $1.4 million in PIK interest from two investments, approximately $400,000 in cash interest from cash and cash equivalents, and approximately $246,000 in amortization of original issue discount.

As of June 30, 2007, our debt investments had stated interest rates of between 9.61% and 15.50% and maturity dates of between 9 and 71 months. In addition, our total portfolio had a weighted average yield on debt investments of approximately 11.8% compared to 11.2% as of June 30, 2006. In addition to cash interest, our loans may carry a provision for deferral of some or all of the interest payments, which is added to the principal amount of the loan.

For the six months ended June 30, 2007, other income of approximately $1.3 million was recorded, consisting primarily of non-recurring amendment fees earned in connection with existing portfolio investments, compared to other income of approximately $1.9 million for the same period in 2006. This decrease is the result of non-recurring dividend income received and greater fees earned during the six months ended June 30, 2006.

Operating Expenses

Operating expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2007 were approximately $7.0 million compared to approximately $4.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2006. This amount consisted of investment advisory fees, interest expense, professional fees, compensation expense, and general and administrative expenses. The increase of approximately $2.9 million over the same period in 2006, was attributable primarily to an increase of approximately $2.0 million in interest expense, greater investment advisory fees of approximately $670,000, higher compensation expense of approximately $140,000, and an increase of approximately $130,000 in bank fees associated with our revolving credit facility.

The investment advisory fee for six months ended 2007 was approximately $3.4 million, representing the base fee for the period as provided for in the investment advisory agreement as well as income incentive fees earned of approximately $119,000. The investment advisory fee in the comparable period in 2006 was approximately $2.7 million which consisted of the base fee for the period as well as incentive fees of approximately $5,000. The increase of approximately $670,000 is due to an increase in average gross assets and the increase in pre-incentive fee net investment income compared to the incentive fee hurdle. At each of June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively, approximately $1.8 million and $2.0 million of investment advisory fees remained payable to TIM.

Interest expense was approximately $2.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2007 compared to approximately $200,000 for the same period in the prior year, as a result of the higher level of borrowings outstanding under our credit facility. The average interest rate on the amounts borrowed was approximately 7.16% as of June 30, 2007 compared with 7.47% as of the comparable period in 2006. At June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively, approximately $381,000 and $458,000 of interest expense under our credit facility remained payable. Approximately $45.5 million was outstanding under the credit facility as of August 7, 2007.

Professional fees, consisting of legal, valuation, audit and consulting fees, were approximately $443,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2007, compared to approximately $530,000 for same period in 2006. The decrease is primarily related to decreased legal fees of approximately $40,000 for general corporate matters and lower valuation fees of approximately $28,000.

Compensation expense was approximately $400,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2007, compared to approximately $260,000 for the comparable period in 2006, reflecting the allocation of compensation expenses for the services of our Chief Financial Officer, our Controller, and other administrative support personnel. The increase of approximately $140,000 from 2006 reflects a greater base salary as well as an increased year-to-date accrual of estimated bonuses. At June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively, approximately $146,000 and $60,000 of compensation expenses remained payable.

General and administrative expenses, consisting primarily of directors’ fees, insurance, transfer agent and custodian fees, office supplies, facilities costs and other expenses, were approximately $479,000 for the six months ended June 30,

 

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2007 compared to approximately $309,000 for the same period in 2006. This increase was primarily a result of bank fees associated with our senior secured revolving credit facility in 2007 and higher printing and facility costs. Office supplies, facilities costs and other expenses are allocated to the Company under the terms of the administration agreement with BDC Partners.

Realized and Unrealized Gains/Losses on Investments

For the six months ended June 30, 2007, we had net realized gains on investments of approximately $94,000. During this period we sold back to StayOnline, Inc. our debt investment in that company, which generated a realized gain of approximately $259,000; at the same time we surrendered our warrants in the company which were previously valued at zero, which created a realized loss of approximately $361,000. Additionally, during this period we sold back to The Endurance International Group, Inc. our debt investment in that company, which generated a realized gain of approximately $226,000. We also realized a capital gain of approximately $11,000 resulting from a contingency payout relating to the prior sale of Innovation Interactive, Inc. and a gain of approximately $31,000 from the sale of the notes we held in Network Solutions, LLC. Partially offsetting these net realized gains were losses of approximately $91,000 associated with the cancellation of warrants we held in our existing portfolio company, GenuTec Business Solutions, Inc. For the six months ended June 30, 2006, we had a realized loss of approximately $64,000.

We also had net unrealized depreciation on investments of approximately $9.8 million, for the six months ended June 30, 2007. We recorded unrealized depreciation on our debt investments in GenuTec Business Solutions, Inc. ($9.4 million) and Falcon Communications, Inc. ($2.5 million), as well as on our equity investment in TrueYou.com Inc. ($1.3 million), based upon a review of the operating performance of these companies, as well as consideration of other factors and conditions affecting these investments. These decreases were partially offset by unrealized appreciation of approximately $3.0 million associated with our equity investment in Algorithmic Implementation, Inc. and net unrealized appreciation on other investments in the amount of approximately $384,000. For the six months ended June 30, 2006, we had net unrealized appreciation of approximately $600,000.

Please see “—Portfolio Grading” above for more information.

Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

The Company had a net increase in net assets resulting from operations of approximately $3.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2007 compared to a net increase of approximately $12.1 million for the comparable period in 2006. This decrease was attributable primarily to higher net unrealized depreciation on investments, which substantially offset improved net investment income performance and increased realized gains.

Based on a weighted-average of 19,772,722 shares outstanding (basic and diluted), the net increase in net assets resulting from operations per common share for six months ended June 30, 2007 was approximately $0.19 for basic and diluted earnings, compared to $0.63 per share for the same period in 2006.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

During the six months ended June 30, 2007, cash and cash equivalents decreased from approximately $5.2 million at the beginning of the period to approximately $4.6 million at the end of the period. Net cash used by operating activities for the period, consisting primarily of the items described in “—Results of Operations,” was approximately $0.8 million, largely reflecting new investments of approximately $77.2 million partially offset by principal repayments of approximately $64.0 million and net investment income of $13.6 million. During the period, net cash provided by financing activities was minimal, reflecting a net increase in cash borrowed under the credit facility, offset by approximately $13.3 million for the payment of dividends.

As a business development company, we have an ongoing need to raise additional capital for investment purposes. As a result, we expect from time to time to access the debt and/or equity markets when we believe it is necessary and appropriate to do so. On July 13, 2007, we closed on our public offering of common stock. In connection with the closing, the underwriters exercised their over-allotment option and purchased an additional 187,500 shares, resulting in a total sale of 1,437,500 shares of our common stock. We raised approximately $21.6 million in net proceeds in this offering, after deducting underwriting discounts and offering expenses. Subsequently, we used the net proceeds received in this offering to repay indebtedness owed under our current revolving credit facility. See “—Recent Developments” below.

 

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Contractual Obligations

The following table shows our significant contractual obligations for the repayment of outstanding borrowings under our senior secured revolving credit facility as of June 30, 2007.

 

     Payments Due By Year
(dollars in millions)
     Total    2007    2008

Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility (1)

   $ 72.0    $ —      $ 72.0
                    

(1)

At June 30, 2007, $108 million remained unused under our senior secured revolving credit facility.

In addition, we have certain obligations with respect to the investment advisory and administration services we receive. See “–Overview”. We incurred approximately $3.4 million for investment advisory services and $0.5 million for administrative services for the six months ended June 30, 2007.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We currently have no off-balance sheet arrangements, including any risk management of commodity pricing or other hedging practices. However, as of June 30, 2007, we had unused commitments to extend credit to our existing portfolio companies of approximately $3.9 million, which are not reflected on our balance sheet.

Borrowings

At June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively, we had outstanding borrowings of $72.0 million and $58.5, respectively, under our senior secured revolving credit facility. The following table shows the facility amounts and outstanding borrowings at June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006:

 

     June 30, 2007    December 31, 2006
     Facility
Amount
   Amount
Outstanding
   Facility
Amount
   Amount
Outstanding
     (dollars in
millions)
   (dollars in
millions)
   (dollars in
millions)
   (dollars in
millions)

Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility

   $ 180.0    $ 72.0    $ 100.0    $ 58.5
                           

The amount of our senior revolving credit facility, which we refer to as our “credit facility,” is $180 million, with Royal Bank of Canada (“RBC”) and Branch Banking and Trust Company (“BB&T”) each providing $75 million and Commerzbank AG providing $30 million under the facility. The credit facility supplements our equity capital and provides funding for additional portfolio investments, as well as general corporate matters. All amounts borrowed under the credit facility will mature, and all accrued and unpaid interest there under will be due and payable at the earlier of one year from the date of the borrowing and the termination date of the credit facility; the credit facility has a termination date of April 11, 2008. As of August 7, 2007, we had $45.5 million outstanding under the credit facility.

Under the terms of our credit facility agreement we must satisfy certain portfolio covenant requirements on a monthly basis including minimum market value, weighted average maturity, and average weighted coupon rate of all secured transaction assets, as well as limitations on the principal amounts of eligible transaction assets. In addition, we must comply with other general covenants relating to indebtedness, liens and pledges, restricted payments, mergers and consolidations and transactions with affiliates.

Distributions

In order to qualify as a regulated investment company and to avoid corporate level tax on the income we distribute to our stockholders, we are required, under Subchapter M of the Code, to distribute at least 90% of our ordinary income and short-term capital gains to our stockholders on an annual basis.

 

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The following table reflects the cash distributions, including dividends and returns of capital, if any, per share that we have declared on our common stock to date:

 

Date Declared

   Record Date    Payment Date    Amount  

Fiscal 2007

        

July 26, 2007

   September 7, 2007    September 28, 2007    $ 0.36  

April 30, 2007

   June 8, 2007    June 29, 2007      0.36 (1)

February 27, 2007

   March 9, 2007    March 30, 2007      0.36 (1)
              

Total (2007)

           1.08  
              

Fiscal 2006

        

December 20, 2006

   December 29, 2006    January 17, 2007      0.12  

October 26, 2006

   December 8, 2006    December 29, 2006      0.34  

July 26, 2006

   September 8, 2006    September 29, 2006      0.32  

April 26, 2006

   June 9, 2006    June 30, 2006      0.30  

February 9, 2006

   March 10, 2006    March 31, 2006      0.30  
              

Total (2006)

           1.38  
              

Fiscal 2005

        

December 7, 2005

   December 30, 2005    January 18, 2006      0.12  

October 27, 2005

   December 9, 2005    December 30, 2005      0.30  

July 27, 2005

   September 10, 2005    September 30, 2005      0.25  

April 27, 2005

   June 10, 2005    June 30, 2005      0.20  

February 9, 2005

   March 10, 2005    March 31, 2005      0.14  
              

Total (2005)

           1.01  
              

Fiscal 2004

        

October 27, 2004

   December 10, 2004    December 31, 2004      0.11 (2)

July 28, 2004

   September 10, 2004    September 30, 2004      0.11  

May 5, 2004

   June 10, 2004    June 30, 2004      0.11  

February 2, 2004

   March 15, 2004    April 5, 2004      0.10  
              

Total (2004)

           0.43 (2)
              

Total Distributions:

         $ 3.90 (2)(3)
              

(1)

Through June 30, 2007, the Company paid dividends of $0.72 per share. For tax purposes, we expect that dividends for the six months of 2007 will be funded from undistributed net investment income and realized capital gains from 2006 (approximately $0.03 per share), as well as net investment income for the six months ended June 30, 2007 (approximately $0.69 per share). Management monitors available taxable earnings, including net investment income and realized capital gains, to determine if a tax return of capital may occur for the year. To the extent the Company’s taxable earnings fall below the total amount of the Company’s distributions for that fiscal year, a portion of those distributions may be deemed a tax return of capital to the Company’s stockholders. The tax character of distributions will be determined at the end of the fiscal year.

(2)

Includes a return of capital of $0.10 per share for tax purposes.

(3)

We did not declare a dividend for the period ended December 31, 2003.

Related Parties

The Company has a number of business relationships with affiliated or related parties, including the following:

 

   

We have entered into an investment advisory agreement with TIM. TIM is controlled by BDC Partners, its managing member. In addition to BDC Partners, TIM is owned by Royce & Associates as the non-managing member. BDC Partners, as the managing member of TIM, manages the business and internal affairs of TIM. In addition, BDC Partners provides us with office facilities and administrative services pursuant to an administration agreement.

 

   

Messrs. Cohen and Rosenthal currently serve as Chief Executive Officer and President, respectively, for T2 Advisers, LLC, an investment adviser to T2 Income Fund Limited, a Guernsey fund, established and operated for the purpose of investing in bilateral transactions and syndicated loans across a variety of industries globally. BDC Partners is the managing member, and Royce & Associates is a non-managing member, of T2 Advisers, LLC. In addition, Mr. Conroy serves as Chief Financial Officer, Chief Compliance Officer and Treasurer for both T2 Income Fund Limited and T2 Advisers, LLC. Messrs. Rosenthal and Conroy also each serve as a non-independent director of T2 Income Fund Limited.

 

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Steven P. Novak, one of our independent directors, is the President of Palladio Capital Management, LLC, the manager of an equity-oriented hedge fund. Charles M. Royce, the non-executive Chairman of our Board of Directors, is the President and Chief Investment Officer of Royce & Associates, the non-managing member of our investment adviser.

In order to minimize the potential conflicts of interest that might arise, the Company has adopted a policy that generally prohibits it from making investments in, or otherwise knowingly doing business with, any company in which any fund or other client account managed by Royce & Associates, LLC, Palladio Capital Management or T2 Advisers, LLC holds a long or short position. The investment focus of each of these entities tends to be different from the Company’s investment objective. Nevertheless, it is possible that new investment opportunities that meet the Company’s investment objective may come to the attention of one of these entities in connection with another investment advisory client or program, and, if so, such opportunity might not be offered, or otherwise made available, to the Company. Also, our investment policy precluding the investments referenced above could cause the Company to miss out on some investment opportunities. However, our executive officers, directors and investment adviser intend to treat the Company in a fair and equitable manner over time consistent with their applicable duties under law so that we will not be disadvantaged in relation to any other particular client.

Both we and T2 Income Fund Limited have adopted a policy with respect to the allocation of investment opportunities in view of these potential conflicts of interest. In accordance with this allocation policy, all U.S.-based bilateral investment opportunities are generally allocated to us, while non-U.S.-based bilateral investment opportunities are generally allocated to T2 Income Fund Limited. Bilateral investment opportunities are those negotiated directly between us or T2 Income Fund Limited and a prospective portfolio company. In addition, any syndicated investment opportunities with a proposed value in excess of $12 million are generally allocated to us, while syndicated investment opportunities with a proposed value of $12 million or less are generally allocated to T2 Income Fund Limited. Syndicated investment opportunities are those arranged through an agent investment banking firm, rather than directly with a prospective portfolio company, and typically involve multiple investors.

In addition, the Company has adopted a formal Code of Ethics that governs the conduct of the Company’s officers and directors. The Company’s officers and directors also remain subject to the fiduciary obligations imposed by both the 1940 Act and applicable state corporate law. Finally, the Company pays BDC Partners our allocable portion of overhead and other expenses incurred by BDC Partners in performing its obligations under the administration agreement, including a portion of the rent and the compensation of our chief financial officer, chief compliance officer, controller and other administrative support personnel, which creates conflicts of interest that our Board of Directors must monitor.

RECENT DEVELOPMENTS

On July 13, 2007, we closed on our public offering of common stock. In connection with the closing, the underwriters exercised their over-allotment option and purchased an additional 187,500 shares, resulting in a total sale of 1,437,500 shares of our common stock. We raised approximately $21.6 million in net proceeds in this offering, after deducting underwriting discounts and offering expenses. Subsequently, we used the net proceeds received in this offering to repay indebtedness owed under our current revolving credit facility.

On July 26, 2007, the Board of Directors declared a dividend of $0.36 per share for the third quarter, payable on September 28, 2007 to shareholders of record as of September 7, 2007.

 

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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

We are subject to financial market risks, including changes in interest rates. As of June 30, 2007, one debt investment in our portfolio was at a fixed rate, and the remaining twenty-six debt investments were at variable rates, representing approximately $14.4 million and $319.0 million in principal debt, respectively. The variable rates are based upon the five-year Treasury note or LIBOR, and generally reset each year. We expect that future debt investments will generally be made at variable rates. In addition, we have an uncommitted revolving credit agreement which carries variable rate interest charges when drawn. Because we fund a portion of our investments with borrowings, our net increase in net assets resulting from operations is affected by the spread between the rate at which we invest and the rate at which we borrow. We attempt to match-fund our liabilities and assets by financing variable rate assets with variable rate borrowings.

To illustrate the potential impact of a change in the underlying interest rate on our net increase in net assets resulting from operations, we have assumed a 1% increase in the underlying five-year Treasury note or LIBOR, and no other change in our portfolio as of June 30, 2007. We have also assumed a borrowing of $72.0 million under the credit facility. Under this analysis, net investment income would increase approximately $2.5 million annually. Although management believes that this analysis is indicative of our existing interest rate sensitivity, it does not adjust for changes in the credit quality, size and composition of our portfolio, and other business developments, including borrowing under the credit facility, that could affect the net increase in stockholders’ equity resulting from operations. Accordingly, no assurances can be given that actual results would not differ materially from the results under this hypothetical analysis.

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

 

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.

As of June 30, 2007, 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) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934). Based on that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective in timely alerting management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of material information about us required to be included in periodic SEC filings.

There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) that occurred during the quarter ended June 30, 2007 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II—OTHER INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.

We are not currently subject to any material legal proceedings, nor, to our knowledge, is any material legal proceeding threatened against us. 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.

 

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ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

An investment in our securities involves certain risks relating to our structure and investment objectives. The risks set forth below are not the only risks we face, and we face other risks which we have not yet identified, which we do not currently deem material or which are not yet predictable. If any of the following risks occur, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be materially adversely affected. In such case, our net asset value and the trading price of our common stock could decline, and you may lose all or part of your investment.

RISKS RELATING TO OUR BUSINESS AND STRUCTURE

Any failure on our part to maintain our status as a business development company would reduce our operating flexibility.

If we do not remain a business development company, we might be regulated as a closed-end investment company under the 1940 Act, which would subject us to substantially more regulatory restrictions under the 1940 Act and correspondingly decrease our operating flexibility.

We are dependent upon TIM’s key management personnel for our future success, particularly Jonathan H. Cohen and Saul B. Rosenthal.

We depend on the diligence, skill and network of business contacts of the senior management of TIM. The senior management, together with other investment professionals, will evaluate, negotiate, structure, close, monitor and service our investments. Our future success will depend to a significant extent on the continued service and coordination of the senior management team, particularly Jonathan H. Cohen, the Chief Executive Officer of TIM, and Saul B. Rosenthal, the President and Chief Operating Officer of TIM. Neither Mr. Cohen nor Mr. Rosenthal will devote all of their business time to our operations, and both will have other demands on their time as a result of their other activities. Neither Mr. Cohen nor Mr. Rosenthal is subject to an employment contract. The departure of either of these individuals could have a material adverse effect on our ability to achieve our investment objective.

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

Our ability to achieve our investment objective will depend on our ability to grow, which will depend, in turn, on our investment adviser’s ability to identify, analyze, invest in and finance companies that meet our investment criteria. Accomplishing this result on a cost-effective basis is largely a function of our investment adviser’s structuring of the investment process, its ability to provide competent, attentive and efficient services to us and our access to financing on acceptable terms.

We and TIM, through TIM’s managing member, BDC Partners, will need to continue to hire, train, supervise and manage new employees. Failure to manage our future growth effectively could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

We operate in a highly competitive market for investment opportunities.

A large number of entities compete with us to make the types of investments that we make in technology-related companies. We compete with a large number of private equity and venture capital funds, other equity and non-equity based investment funds, investment banks and other sources of financing, including traditional financial services companies such as commercial banks and specialty finance companies. Many of our competitors are substantially larger than us and have considerably greater financial, technical and marketing resources than we do. For example, some competitors may have a lower cost of funds and access to funding sources that are not available to us. In addition, some of our competitors may have higher risk tolerances or different risk assessments, which could allow them to consider a wider variety of investments and establish more relationships than us. Furthermore, many of our competitors are not subject to the regulatory restrictions that the 1940 Act imposes on us as a business development company. There can be no assurance that the competitive pressures we face will not have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. Also, as a result of this competition, we may not be able to take advantage of attractive investment opportunities from time to time, and we can offer no assurance that we will be able to identify and make investments that are consistent with our investment objective.

 

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Our business model depends upon the development and maintenance of strong referral relationships with private equity and venture capital funds and investment banking firms.

If we fail to maintain our relationships with key firms, or if we fail to establish strong referral relationships with other firms or other sources of investment opportunities, we will not be able to grow our portfolio of loans and achieve our investment objective. In addition, persons with whom we have informal relationships are not obligated to provide us with investment opportunities, and therefore there is no assurance that such relationships will lead to the origination of debt or other investments.

We may not realize gains from our equity investments.

When we invest in debt securities, we generally expect to acquire warrants or other equity securities as well. However, the equity interests we receive may not appreciate in value and, in fact, may decline in value. Accordingly, we may not be able to realize gains from our equity interests, and any gains that we do realize on the disposition of any equity interests may not be sufficient to offset any other losses we experience.

Because our investments are generally not in publicly traded securities, there is uncertainty regarding the value of our investments, which could adversely affect the determination of our net asset value.

Our portfolio investments are generally not in publicly traded securities. As a result, the fair value of these securities is not readily determinable. We value these securities at fair value as determined in good faith by our Board of Directors based upon the recommendation of the Board’s Valuation Committee. In connection with that determination, members of TIM’s portfolio management team prepare portfolio company valuations using the most recent portfolio company financial statements and forecasts. The Company also utilizes the services of third party valuation firms which prepare valuations for each of our portfolio securities that, when combined with all other investments in the same portfolio company, (i) have a book value as of the previous quarter of greater than or equal to 1% of the Company’s total assets as of the previous quarter, and (ii) have a book value as of the current quarter of greater than or equal to 1% of the Company’s total assets as of the previous quarter, after taking into account any repayment of principal during the current quarter. In addition, the frequency of the third party valuations of our portfolio securities is based upon the grade assigned to each such security under our credit grading system as follows: Grade 1, at least annually; Grade 2, at least semi-annually; Grades 3, 4, and 5, at least quarterly. However, TIM may seek additional valuations upon request of the Valuation Committee or the Board of Directors, or as it otherwise deems appropriate. The Board of Directors retains ultimate authority as to the appropriate valuation of each investment. The types of factors that the Valuation Committee takes into account in providing its fair value recommendation to the Board of Directors includes, as relevant, the nature and value of any collateral, the portfolio company’s ability to make payments and its earnings, the markets in which the portfolio company does business, comparison to valuations of publicly traded companies, comparisons to recent sales of comparable companies, the discounted value of the cash flows of the portfolio company and other relevant factors. Because such valuations are inherently uncertain and may be based on estimates, our determinations of fair value may differ materially from the values that would be assessed if a readily available market for these securities existed.

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

As stated above, our investments are generally not in publicly traded securities. Substantially all of these securities are subject to legal and other restrictions on resale or will otherwise be less liquid than publicly traded securities. The illiquidity of our investments may make it difficult for us to sell such investments if the need arises. Also, if we are required to liquidate all or a portion of our portfolio quickly, we may realize significantly less than the value at which we have previously recorded our investments.

In addition, because we generally invest in debt securities with a term of up to seven years and generally intend to hold such investments until maturity of the debt, we do not expect realization events, if any, to occur in the near-term. We expect that our holdings of equity securities may require several years to appreciate in value, and we can offer no assurance that such appreciation will occur.

We may experience fluctuations in our quarterly results.

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

 

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Even in the event the value of your investment declines, the management fee and, in certain circumstances, the incentive fee will still be payable.

The management fee is calculated as 2.0% of the value of our average gross assets on a quarterly basis. Accordingly, the management fee will be payable regardless of whether the value of our gross assets and/or your investment have decreased. Moreover, a portion of our incentive fee is payable if our net investment income for a calendar quarter exceeds a designated “hurdle rate.” This portion of the incentive fee is payable without regard to any capital gain, capital loss or unrealized depreciation that may occur during the quarter. Accordingly, this portion of our adviser’s incentive fee may also be payable notwithstanding a decline in net asset value that quarter. In addition, in the event we recognize deferred loan interest income in excess of our available capital as a result of our receipt of PIK interest, we may be required to liquidate assets in order to pay a portion of the incentive fee. TIM, however, is not required to reimburse us for the portion of any incentive fees attributable to deferred loan interest income in the event of a default of the obligor.

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

We currently have $180 million available to us under a credit facility, of which we had borrowed approximately $45.4 million as of August 7, 2007. Royal Bank of Canada, or RBC, serves as administrative agent under our credit facility, and RBC, Branch Banking and Trust Company, or BB&T and Commerzbank, AG, each serve as a lender under our credit facility. Borrowings, also known as leverage, magnify the potential for gain or loss on amounts invested and, therefore, increase the risks associated with investing in our securities. We borrow from and issue senior debt securities to banks, insurance companies, and other lenders. Lenders of these senior securities have fixed dollar claims on our assets that are superior to the claims of our common shareholders. If the value of our assets increases, then leveraging would cause the net asset value attributable to our common stock to increase more sharply than it would have had we not leveraged. Conversely, if the value of our assets decreases, leveraging would cause net asset value to decline more sharply than it otherwise would have had we not leveraged. Similarly, any increase in our income in excess of interest payable on the borrowed funds would cause our net income to increase more than it would without the leverage, while any decrease in our income would cause net income to decline more sharply than it would have had we not borrowed. Such a decline could negatively affect our ability to make common stock dividend payments. Leverage is generally considered a speculative investment technique. Our ability to service any debt that we incur will depend largely on our financial performance and will be subject to prevailing economic conditions and competitive pressures. Moreover, as the management fee payable to our investment adviser, TIM, will be payable on our gross assets, including those assets acquired through the use of leverage, TIM may have a financial incentive to incur leverage which may not be consistent with our stockholders’ interests. In addition, our common stockholders will bear the burden of any increase in our expenses as a result of leverage, including any increase in the management fee payable.

Regulations governing our operation as a business development company affect our ability to, and the way in which we raise additional capital, which may expose us to risks, including the typical risks associated with leverage.

Our business will require a substantial amount of capital, which we may acquire from the following sources:

Senior Securities and Other Indebtedness

We may issue debt securities or preferred stock and/or borrow money from banks or other financial institutions, which we refer to collectively as “senior securities,” up to the maximum amount permitted by the 1940 Act. Under the provisions of the 1940 Act, we are permitted, as a business development company, to issue senior securities in amounts such that our asset coverage ratio, as defined in the 1940 Act, of gross assets less all liabilities and indebtedness not represented by senior securities, equals at least 200% of senior securities, after each issuance of senior securities. As a result of the issuance of senior securities, including preferred stock and debt securities, we are exposed to typical risks associated with leverage, including an increased risk of loss and an increase in expenses, which are ultimately borne by our common stockholders. Because we incur leverage to make investments, a decrease in the value of our investments would have a greater negative impact on the value of our common stock. When we issue debt securities or preferred stock, it is likely that such securities will be governed by an indenture or other instrument containing covenants restricting our operating flexibility. In addition, such securities may be rated by rating agencies, and in obtaining a rating for such securities, we may be required to abide by operating and investment guidelines that could further restrict our operating flexibility. We currently have $180 million available to us under a credit facility, of which we had borrowed approximately $45.5 million as of August 7, 2007.

 

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Our ability to pay dividends or issue additional senior securities would be restricted if our asset coverage ratio was not at least 200%. If the value of our assets declines, we may be unable to satisfy this test. If that happens, we may be required to sell a portion of our investments and, depending on the nature of our leverage, repay a portion of our indebtedness at a time when such sales may be disadvantageous. Furthermore, any amounts that we use to service our indebtedness would not be available for distributions to our common stockholders.

Common Stock

We are not generally able to issue and sell our common stock at a price below net asset value per share. We may, however, sell our common stock, or warrants, options or rights to acquire our common stock, at a price below the then-current net asset value of our common stock if our Board of Directors determines that such sale is in the best interests of TICC and its stockholders, and our stockholders approve such sale. In certain limited circumstances, pursuant to an SEC staff interpretation, we may also issue shares at a price below net asset value in connection with a transferable rights offering so long as: (1) the offer does not discriminate among shareholders; (2) we use our best efforts to ensure an adequate trading market exists for the rights; and (3) the ratio of the offering does not exceed one new share for each three rights held. If we raise additional funds by issuing more common stock or senior securities convertible into, or exchangeable for, our common stock, the percentage ownership of our stockholders at that time would decrease and they may experience dilution. Moreover, we can offer no assurance that we will be able to issue and sell additional equity securities in the future, on favorable terms or at all.

Our Board of Directors is authorized to reclassify any unissued shares of stock into one or more classes of preferred stock, which could convey special rights and privileges to its owners.

Our charter permits our Board of Directors to reclassify any authorized but unissued shares of stock into one or more classes of preferred stock. We are currently authorized to issue up to 100,000,000 shares of common stock, of which 21,344,586 are currently issued and outstanding. In the event our Board of Directors opts to reclassify a portion of our unissued shares of common stock into a class of preferred stock, those preferred shares would have a preference over our common stock with respect to dividends and liquidation. The cost of any such reclassification would be borne by our existing common stockholders. The class voting rights of any preferred shares we may issue could make it more difficult for us to take some actions that may, in the future, be proposed by the Board of Directors and/or the holders of our common stock, such as a merger, exchange of securities, liquidation, or alteration of the rights of a class of our securities, if these actions were perceived by the holders of preferred shares as not in their best interests. The issuance of preferred shares convertible into shares of common stock might also reduce the net investment income and net asset value per share of our common stock upon conversion. These effects, among others, could have an adverse effect on your investment in our common stock.

A change in interest rates may adversely affect our profitability.

A portion of our income will depend upon the difference between the rate at which we borrow funds and the interest rate on the debt securities in which we invest. We anticipate using a combination of equity and long-term and short-term borrowings to finance our investment activities. We currently have $180 million available to us under a credit facility, of which we had borrowed approximately $45.5 million as of August 7, 2007. Some of our investments in debt securities are at fixed rates and others at variable rates. We may, but will not be required to, hedge against interest rate fluctuations by using standard hedging instruments such as futures, options and forward contracts, subject to applicable legal requirements. These activities may limit our ability to participate in the benefits of lower interest rates with respect to the hedged portfolio. Adverse developments resulting from changes in interest rates or hedging transactions could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. Also, we have limited experience in entering into hedging transactions, and we will initially have to purchase or develop such expertise.

We will be subject to corporate-level income tax if we are unable to qualify as a RIC.

To remain entitled to the tax benefits accorded to RICs under the Code, we must meet certain income source, asset diversification and annual distribution requirements. In order to qualify as a RIC, we must derive each taxable year at least 90% of our gross income from dividends, interest, payments with respect to certain securities loans, gains from the sale of stock or other securities, or other income derived with respect to our business of investing in such stock or securities. The annual distribution requirement for a RIC is satisfied if we distribute at least 90% of our ordinary income and realized net short-term capital gains in excess of realized net long-term capital losses, if any, to our stockholders on an annual basis. Because we currently maintain a credit facility, and we may use additional debt financing in the future, we may be subject to certain asset coverage ratio requirements under the 1940 Act and financial covenants under loan and credit agreements that could, under certain circumstances, restrict us from making distributions necessary to satisfy the annual distribution requirement. If we are unable to obtain cash from other sources, we may fail to qualify for special tax treatment as a RIC and, thus, may be subject to corporate-level income tax on all our income. To qualify as a RIC, we must also meet certain asset diversification requirements at the end of each calendar quarter. Failure to meet these tests may result in our having to

 

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dispose of certain investments quickly in order to prevent the loss of RIC status. Because most of our investments will be in private companies, any such dispositions could be made at disadvantageous prices and may result in substantial losses. If we fail to qualify as a RIC for any reason and remain or become subject to corporate income tax, the resulting corporate taxes could substantially reduce our net assets, the amount of income available for distribution and the amount of our distributions. Such a failure would have a material adverse effect on us and our stockholders.

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

For federal income tax purposes, we will include in income certain amounts that we have not yet received in cash, such as original issue discount, which may arise if we receive warrants in connection with the making of a loan or possibly in other circumstances, or contracted PIK interest, which represents contractual interest added to the loan balance and due at the end of the loan term. A significant portion of our interest income from debt investments since our inception has been attributable to PIK interest received from our debt investments that contain a PIK provision. We also may be required to include in income certain other amounts that we will not receive in cash.

Because in certain cases we may recognize income before or without receiving cash representing such income, we may have difficulty satisfying the annual distribution requirement applicable to RICs. Accordingly, we may have to sell some of our investments at times we would not consider advantageous, raise additional debt or equity capital or reduce new investments to meet these distribution requirements. If we are not able to obtain cash from other sources, we may fail to qualify for RIC tax treatment and thus be subject to corporate-level income tax.

There are significant potential conflicts of interest, which could impact our investment returns.

Our executive officers and directors, and the executive officers of our investment adviser, TIM, and its managing member, BDC Partners, serve or may serve as officers and directors of entities that operate in a line of business similar to our own. Accordingly, they may have obligations to investors in those entities, the fulfillment of which might not be in the best interests of us or our stockholders. For example, Steven P. Novak, one of our independent directors, is the President of Palladio Capital Management, LLC, the manager of an equity-oriented hedge fund, and Charles M. Royce, the non-executive Chairman of our Board of Directors, is the President and Chief Investment Officer of Royce & Associates, the non-managing member of our investment adviser.

Messrs. Cohen and Rosenthal currently serve as Chief Executive Officer, and President, respectively, for T2 Advisers, LLC, an investment adviser to T2 Income Fund Limited, a Guernsey fund, established and operated for the purpose of investing primarily in the debt and equity securities of foreign companies operating in the technology-related sector. BDC Partners is the managing member, and Royce & Associates is a non-managing member, of T2 Advisers, LLC. In addition, Patrick F. Conroy, the Chief Financial Officer, Chief Compliance Officer, Treasurer and Corporate Secretary of TIM, BDC Partners and TICC, serves as Chief Financial Officer, Chief Compliance Officer and Treasurer for both T2 Income Fund Limited and T2 Advisers, LLC. Messrs. Rosenthal and Conroy also each serve as a non-independent director of T2 Income Fund Limited. Because of these possible conflicts of interest, these individuals may direct potential business and investment opportunities to other entities rather than to us or such individuals may undertake or otherwise engage in activities or conduct on behalf of such other entities that is not in, or which may be adverse to, our best interests.

In instances where there is significant question as to a company’s primary base of operation (by virtue, for instance, of it conducting business in many countries with no clear principal center of operation or legal domicile), and where that question leads to doubt with regard to an investment in that company representing a “qualified asset” for the purpose of compliance with the “70% test” for qualifying assets for business development companies under Section 55(a) of the 1940 Act (the “Test”), that investment opportunity shall be allocated to T2 Income Fund Limited, except as follows:

 

   

any syndicated transaction opportunity which would otherwise meet the investment parameters of T2 Income Fund Limited but would represent a proposed value (the amount submitted to an agent bank for purchase) of more than $12 million, shall be allocated to TICC;

 

   

those transaction opportunities with a proposed value of $12 million or less shall be allocated to T2 Income Fund Limited; and

 

   

in those instances where either T2 Income Fund Limited or TICC is unable to make a particular investment by reason of law, regulation, statute or pre-existing contractual agreement, that investment opportunity shall be made available to the other entity.

In order to minimize the potential conflicts of interest that might arise, we have adopted a policy that prohibits us from making investments in, or otherwise knowingly doing business with, any company in which any fund or other client account managed by Royce & Associates, LLC, Palladio Capital Management or T2 Advisers, LLC holds a long or short position. The investment focus of each of these entities tends to be different from our investment objective. Nevertheless, it is possible that new investment opportunities that meet our investment objective may come to the attention of one of these entities in

 

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connection with another investment advisory client or program, and, if so, such opportunity might not be offered, or otherwise made available, to us. Also, our investment policy precluding the investments referenced above could cause us to miss out on some investment opportunities. However, our executive officers, directors and investment adviser intend to treat us in a fair and equitable manner over time consistent with their applicable duties under law so that we will not be disadvantaged in relation to any other particular client. In addition, we have adopted a formal Code of Ethics that governs the conduct of our officers and directors. Our officers and directors also remain subject to the fiduciary obligations imposed by both the 1940 Act and applicable state corporate law. Finally, we pay BDC Partners our allocable portion of overhead and other expenses incurred by BDC Partners in performing its obligations under the administration agreement, including a portion of the rent and the compensation of our chief financial officer, chief compliance officer, controller and other administrative support personnel, which creates conflicts of interest that our Board of Directors must monitor.

Changes in laws or regulations governing our operations may adversely affect our business.

We and our portfolio companies are subject to regulation by laws at the local, state and federal levels. These laws and regulations, as well as their interpretation, may be changed from time to time. Any change in these laws or regulations could have a material adverse effect on our business.

Provisions of the Maryland General Corporation Law and of our charter and bylaws could deter takeover attempts and have an adverse impact on the price of our common stock.

Our charter and bylaws, as well as certain statutory and regulatory requirements, contain certain provisions that may have the effect of discouraging a third party from making an acquisition proposal for us. These anti- takeover provisions may inhibit a change of control in circumstances that could give the holders of our common stock the opportunity to realize a premium over the market price for our common stock.

RISKS RELATED TO OUR INVESTMENTS

Our portfolio may be concentrated in a limited number of portfolio companies in the technology-related sector, which will subject us to a risk of significant loss if any of these companies defaults on its obligations under any of its debt securities that we hold or if the technology-related sector experiences a market downturn.

A consequence of our limited number of investments is that the aggregate returns we realize may be significantly adversely affected if a small number of investments perform poorly or if we need to write down the value of any one investment. Beyond our income tax asset diversification requirements, we do not have fixed guidelines for diversification, and our investments could be concentrated in relatively few issuers. In addition, we intend to concentrate in the technology-related sector and to invest, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of the value of our net assets (including the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes) in technology-related companies. As a result, a market downturn in the technology-related sector could materially adversely affect us.

The technology-related sector is subject to many risks, including volatility, intense competition, decreasing life cycles and periodic downturns.

We invest in companies in the technology-related sector, some of which may have relatively short operating histories. The revenues, income (or losses) and valuations of technology-related companies can and often do fluctuate suddenly and dramatically. Also, the technology-related market is generally characterized by abrupt business cycles and intense competition. Since mid-2000, there has been substantial excess capacity and a significant slowdown in many industries in the technology-related sector. In addition, this overcapacity, together with a cyclical economic downturn, resulted in substantial decreases in the market capitalization of many technology-related companies. While such valuations have recovered to some extent, we can offer no assurance that such decreases in market capitalizations will not recur, or that any future decreases in technology company valuations will be insubstantial or temporary in nature. Therefore, our portfolio companies may face considerably more risk of loss than companies in other industry sectors.

 

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In addition, because of rapid technological change, the average selling prices of products and some services provided by the technology-related sector have historically decreased over their productive lives. As a result, the average selling prices of products and services offered by our portfolio companies may decrease over time, which could adversely affect their operating results and their ability to meet their obligations under their debt securities, as well as the value of any equity securities, that we may hold. This could, in turn, materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Our investments in the technology-related companies that we are targeting may be extremely risky and we could lose all or part of our investments.

Although a prospective portfolio company’s assets are one component of our analysis when determining whether to provide debt capital, we generally do not base an investment decision primarily on the liquidation value of a company’s balance sheet assets. Instead, given the nature of the companies that TICC invests in, we also review the company’s historical and projected cash flows, equity capital and “soft” assets, including intellectual property (patented and non-patented), databases, business relationships (both contractual and non-contractual) and the like. Accordingly, considerably higher levels of overall risk will likely be associated with TICC’s portfolio compared with that of a traditional asset-based lender whose security consists primarily of receivables, inventories, equipment and other tangible assets. Interest rates payable by our portfolio companies may not compensate for these additional risks.

Specifically, investment in the technology-related companies that we are targeting involves a number of significant risks, including:

 

   

these companies may have limited financial resources and may be unable to meet their obligations under their debt securities that we hold, which may be accompanied by a deterioration in the value of any collateral and a reduction in the likelihood of us realizing any value from the liquidation of such collateral;

 

   

they typically have limited operating histories, narrower product lines and smaller market shares than larger businesses, which tend to render them more vulnerable to competitors’ actions and market conditions, as well as general economic downturns;

 

   

because they tend to be privately owned, there is generally little publicly available information about these businesses; therefore, although TIM’s agents will perform “due diligence” investigations on these portfolio companies, their operations and their prospects, we may not learn all of the material information we need to know regarding these businesses;

 

   

they are more likely to depend on the management talents and efforts of a small group of persons; therefore, the death, disability, resignation or termination of one or more of these persons could have a material adverse impact on our portfolio company and, in turn, on us; and

 

   

they generally have less predictable operating results, may from time to time be parties to litigation, may be engaged in rapidly changing businesses with products subject to a substantial risk of obsolescence, and may require substantial additional capital to support their operations, finance expansion or maintain their competitive position.

A portfolio company’s failure to satisfy financial or operating covenants imposed by us or other lenders could lead to defaults and, potentially, termination of its loans and foreclosure on its assets, which could trigger cross-defaults under other agreements and jeopardize our portfolio company’s ability to meet its obligations under the debt securities that we hold. We may incur expenses to the extent necessary to seek recovery upon default or to negotiate new terms with a defaulting portfolio company. In addition, if a portfolio company goes bankrupt, even though we may have structured our interest as senior debt, depending on the facts and circumstances, including the extent to which we actually provided significant “managerial assistance” to that portfolio company, a bankruptcy court might recharacterize our debt holding and subordinate all or a portion of our claim to that of other creditors.

Our failure to make follow-on investments in our portfolio companies could impair the value of our portfolio.

Following an initial investment in a portfolio company, we may make additional investments in that portfolio company as “follow-on” investments, in order to: (1) increase or maintain in whole or in part our equity ownership percentage; (2) exercise warrants, options or convertible securities that were acquired in the original or subsequent financing; or (3) attempt to preserve or enhance the value of our investment.

 

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We may elect not to make follow-on investments or otherwise lack sufficient funds to make those investments. We have the discretion to make any follow-on investments, subject to the availability of capital resources. The failure to make follow-on investments may, in some circumstances, jeopardize the continued viability of a portfolio company and our initial investment, or may result in a missed opportunity for us to increase our participation in a successful operation. Even if we have sufficient capital to make a desired follow-on investment, we may elect not to make a follow-on investment because we may not want to increase our concentration of risk, because we prefer other opportunities, or because we are inhibited by compliance with business development company requirements or the desire to maintain our tax status.

Our incentive fee may induce TIM to make speculative investments.

The incentive fee payable by us to TIM may create an incentive for TIM to make investments on our behalf that are risky or more speculative than would be the case in the absence of such compensation arrangement. The way in which the incentive fee payable to TIM is determined, which is calculated as a percentage of the return on invested capital, may encourage TIM to use leverage to increase the return on our investments. Under certain circumstances, the use of leverage may increase the likelihood of default, which would disfavor holders of our common stock. Similarly, because TIM will receive the incentive fee based, in part, upon the capital gains realized on our investments, the investment adviser may invest more than would otherwise be appropriate in companies whose securities are likely to yield capital gains, as compared to income producing securities. Such a practice could result in our investing in more speculative securities than would otherwise be the case, which could result in higher investment losses, particularly during cyclical economic downturns.

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

We intend to invest primarily in senior debt securities, but may also invest in subordinated debt securities, issued by our portfolio companies. In some cases portfolio companies will be permitted to have other debt that ranks equally with, or senior to, the debt securities in which we invest. By their terms, such debt instruments may provide that the holders thereof are entitled to receive payment of interest or principal on or before the dates on which we are entitled to receive payments in respect of the debt securities in which we invest. Also, in the event of insolvency, liquidation, dissolution, reorganization or bankruptcy of a portfolio company, holders of debt instruments ranking senior to our investment in that portfolio company would typically be entitled to receive payment in full before we receive any distribution in respect of our investment. After repaying such senior creditors, such portfolio company may not have any remaining assets to use for repaying its obligations to us. In the case of debt ranking equally with debt securities in which we invest, we would have to share on an equal basis any distributions with other creditors holding such debt in the event of an insolvency, liquidation, dissolution, reorganization or bankruptcy of the relevant portfolio company. In addition, we will not be in a position to control any portfolio company by investing in its debt securities. As a result, we are subject to the risk that a portfolio company in which we invest may make business decisions with which we disagree and the management of such companies, as representatives of the holders of their common equity, may take risks or otherwise act in ways that do not best serve our interests as debt investors.

Because we generally do not hold controlling equity interests in our portfolio companies, we may not be in a position to exercise control over our portfolio companies or to prevent decisions by the managements of our portfolio companies that could decrease the value of our investments.

To date we have taken controlling equity positions in only one of our portfolio companies. As a result, with respect to the remaining portfolio companies we are subject to the risk that a portfolio company may make business decisions with which we disagree, and the stockholders and management of a portfolio company may take risks or otherwise act in ways that are adverse to our interests. Due to the lack of liquidity for the debt and equity investments that we typically hold in our portfolio companies, we may not be able to dispose of our investments in the event we disagree with the actions of a portfolio company, and may therefore suffer a decrease in the value of our investments.

RISKS RELATED TO AN INVESTMENT IN OUR COMMON STOCK

Our common stock price may be volatile.

The trading price of our common stock may fluctuate substantially depending on many factors, some of which are beyond our control and may not be directly related to our operating performance. These factors include, but are not limited to, the following:

 

   

price and volume fluctuations in the overall stock market from time to time;

 

   

significant volatility in the market price and trading volume of securities of regulated investment companies, business development companies or other financial services companies;

 

   

changes in regulatory policies or tax guidelines with respect to regulated investment companies or business development companies;

 

   

actual or anticipated changes in our earnings or fluctuations in our operating results or changes in the expectations of securities analysts;

 

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general economic conditions and trends;

 

   

loss of a major funding source; or

 

   

departures of key personnel.

In the past, following periods of volatility in the market price of a company’s securities, securities class action litigation has often been brought against that company. Due to the potential volatility of our stock price, we may therefore be the target of securities litigation in the future. Securities litigation could result in substantial costs and divert management’s attention and resources from our business.

Our shares may trade at discounts from net asset value or at premiums that are unsustainable over the long term.

Shares of business development companies may trade at a market price that is less than the net asset value that is attributable to those shares. The possibility that our shares of common stock will trade at a discount from net asset value or at premiums that are unsustainable over the long term are separate and distinct from the risk that our net asset value will decrease. During the second and third quarters of 2004, during the second quarter of 2006, and during the third quarter of 2007, our shares of common stock traded at a discount to the net asset value attributable to those shares.

There is a risk that you may not receive dividends or that our dividends may not grow over time.

We cannot assure you that we will achieve investment results or maintain a tax status that will allow or require any specified level of cash distributions or year-to-year increases in cash distributions.

 

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS.

While we did not engage in unregistered sales of equity securities during the three months ended June 30, 2007, we issued a total of 96,519 shares of common stock under our dividend reinvestment plan. This issuance was not subject to the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933. The aggregate valuation price for the shares of common stock issued under the dividend reinvestment plan was approximately $1.5 million.

 

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES.

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.

On June 5, 2007, we held our Annual Meeting of Shareholders in Greenwich, Connecticut. Shareholders voted on two matters; the substance of these matters and the results of the voting of each such matter are described below.

1. Election of Directors: Shareholders elected one director of the Company, who will serve for three years, or until her successor is elected and qualified. Votes were cast as follows:

 

     FOR    WITHHELD

Tonia L. Pankopf

   18,614,689    164,460

The following directors are continuing as directors of the Company for their respective terms – Jonathan H. Cohen, Charles M. Royce, Steven P. Novak and G. Peter O’Brien.

2. Ratification of selection of independent auditors: To ratify the selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP to serve as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2007. Votes were cast as follows:

 

FOR

 

AGAINST

 

ABSTAIN

18,709,792

  34,857   34,499

 

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION.

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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 SEC:

 

  3.1    Articles of Incorporation (Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-109055), filed on September 23, 2003).
  3.2    Amended and Restated Bylaws (Incorporated by reference to Pre-Effective Amendment No. 2 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-109055), filed on November 19, 2003).
  4.1    Form of Share Certificate (Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-109055), filed on September 23, 2003).
10.1    Form of Amended and Restated Investment Advisory Agreement between Registrant and Technology Investment Management, LLC (Incorporated by reference to Appendix B to the Registrant’s Proxy Materials on Schedule 14A (File No. 000-50398) filed on May 18, 2004).
10.2    Custodian Agreement between Registrant and State Street Bank and Trust Company (Incorporated by reference to Pre-Effective Amendment No. 2 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-109055), filed on November 19, 2003).
10.3    Administration Agreement between Registrant and BDC Partners, LLC (Incorporated by reference to Pre-Effective Amendment No. 2 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-109055), filed on November 19, 2003).
10.4    Dividend Reinvestment Plan (Incorporated by reference to Pre-Effective Amendment No. 1 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-109055), filed on November 6, 2003).
10.5    Amended and Restated Credit Agreement between Registrant and Royal Bank of Canada (Incorporated by reference to Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 814-00638) filed on April 14, 2006).
10.6    First Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement between Registrant and Royal Bank of Canada (Incorporated by reference to Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 814-00638) filed May 9, 2007).
10.7    Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement between Registrant and Royal Bank of Canada (Incorporated by reference to Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 814-00638) filed June 28, 2007).
11    Computation of Per Share Earnings (included in the notes to the audited financial statements contained in this report).
31.1*    Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
31.2*    Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14 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.
32.2*    Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to section 906 of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

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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.

 

    TECHNOLOGY INVESTMENT CAPITAL CORP.

Date: August 7, 2007

  By:  

/S/ JONATHAN H. COHEN

   

Jonathan H. Cohen

Chief Executive Officer

Date: August 7, 2007

  By:  

/S/ PATRICK F. CONROY

   

Patrick F. Conroy

Chief Financial Officer

( Principal Accounting Officer)

 

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