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PENNANTPARK INVESTMENT CORP - Quarter Report: 2020 December (Form 10-Q)

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q 

 

(Mark One)

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

 

FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020

OR

 

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

 

FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM              TO             

COMMISSION FILE NUMBER: 814-00736

 

PENNANTPARK INVESTMENT CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

 

 

 

MARYLAND

 

20-8250744

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

 

 

590 Madison Avenue, 15th Floor

New York, N.Y.

 

10022

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(Zip Code)

 

(212) 905-1000

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

 

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

 

Title of Each Class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered

Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share

PNNT

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

5.50% Notes due 2024

PNNTG

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

 

 

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    No  ☐

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

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

 

Large accelerated filer

 

  

Accelerated filer

 

 

 

 

 

Non-accelerated filer

 

☐  

  

Smaller reporting company

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Emerging growth company

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

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

The number of shares of the registrant’s common stock, $0.001 par value per share, outstanding as of February 9, 2021 was 67,045,105.

 


 

PENNANTPARK INVESTMENT CORPORATION

FORM 10-Q FOR THE QUARTER ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

 

 

PART I. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

 

 

Item 1. Consolidated Financial Statements

 

 

 

Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities as of December 31, 2020 (unaudited) and September 30, 2020

4

 

 

Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 (unaudited)

5

 

 

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets for the three months ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 (unaudited)

6

 

 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 (unaudited)

7

 

 

Consolidated Schedules of Investments as of December 31, 2020 (unaudited) and September 30, 2020

8

 

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

16

 

 

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

30

 

 

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

31

 

 

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

42

 

 

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

42

 

 

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

 

 

 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

44

 

 

Item 1A. Risk Factors

44

 

 

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

44

 

 

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

45

 

 

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

45

 

 

Item 5. Other Information

45

 

 

Item 6. Exhibits

46

 

 

SIGNATURES

47

 

 

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PART I—CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

 

We are filing this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, or the Report, in compliance with Rule 13a-13 as promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission, or the SEC, under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Exchange Act. In this Report, except where context suggest otherwise, the terms “Company,” “we,” “our” or “us” refers to PennantPark Investment Corporation and its consolidated subsidiaries; “PennantPark Investment” refers to only PennantPark Investment Corporation; “our SBIC Fund” refers collectively to our consolidated subsidiaries, PennantPark SBIC II LP, or SBIC II, and its general partner, PennantPark SBIC GP II, LLC; “Funding I” refers to PennantPark Investment Funding I, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary prior to deconsolidation on July 31, 2020; “Taxable Subsidiaries” refers to PNNT Cascade Environmental Holdings, LLC, PNNT CI (Galls) Prime Investment Holdings, LLC, PNNT ecoserve, LLC, PNNT Investment Holdings, LLC and PNNT New Gulf Resources, LLC; “PSLF” refers to PennantPark Senior Loan Fund, LLC, an unconsolidated joint venture; “PennantPark Investment Advisers” or “Investment Adviser” refers to PennantPark Investment Advisers, LLC; “PennantPark Investment Administration” or “Administrator” refers to PennantPark Investment Administration, LLC; “SBA” refers to the Small Business Administration; “SBIC” refers to a small business investment company under the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, as amended, or the “1958 Act” “BNP Credit Facility” refers to our revolving credit facility with BNP Paribas prior to deconsolidation of Funding I; “Truist Credit Facility” refers to our multi-currency, senior secured revolving credit facility with Truist Bank (formerly SunTrust Bank), as amended and restated; “Credit Facilities” refers to the BNP Credit Facility and Truist Credit Facility collectively; “2024 Notes” refers to our 5.50% Notes due 2024; “BDC” refers to a business development company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, or the “1940 Act” “SBCAA” refers to the Small Business Credit Availability Act; “Code” refers to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended; and “RIC” refers to a regulated investment company under the Code. References to our portfolio, our investments and our business include investments we make through SBIC II and other consolidated subsidiaries.

 

 

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Item 1.

Consolidated Financial Statements

 

PENNANTPARK INVESTMENT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

 

 

 

December 31, 2020

 

 

September 30, 2020

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments at fair value

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-controlled, non-affiliated investments (cost—$634,147,235 and $713,683,209, respectively)

 

$

749,948,744

 

 

$

735,674,666

 

Non-controlled, affiliated investments (cost—$104,375,033 and $77,628,920, respectively)

 

 

62,002,633

 

 

 

27,753,893

 

Controlled, affiliated investments (cost—$378,901,433 and $374,260,162, respectively)

 

 

315,139,688

 

 

 

318,342,859

 

Total of investments (cost—$1,117,423,701 and $1,165,572,291, respectively)

 

 

1,127,091,065

 

 

 

1,081,771,418

 

Cash and cash equivalents (cost—$20,114,225 and $25,801,087, respectively)

 

 

20,157,299

 

 

 

25,806,002

 

Interest receivable

 

 

5,121,432

 

 

 

5,005,715

 

Distribution receivable

 

 

1,089,000

 

 

 

1,393,716

 

Prepaid expenses and other assets

 

 

376,573

 

 

 

376,030

 

Total assets

 

 

1,153,835,369

 

 

 

1,114,352,881

 

Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Distributions payable

 

 

8,045,413

 

 

 

8,045,413

 

Payable for investments purchased

 

 

139,220

 

 

 

5,461,508

 

Truist Credit Facility payable, at fair value (cost—$355,544,900 and $388,252,000, respectively) (See Notes 5 and 10)

 

 

349,104,144

 

 

 

368,701,972

 

2024 Notes payable, net (par—$86,250,000 and $86,250,000, respectively) (See Notes 5 and 10)

 

 

84,003,935

 

 

 

83,837,560

 

SBA debentures payable, net (par—$118,500,000 and $118,500,000, respectively) (See Notes 5 and 10)

 

 

115,862,617

 

 

 

115,772,677

 

Base management fee payable, net (See Note 3)

 

 

4,114,428

 

 

 

4,369,637

 

Interest payable on debt

 

 

2,971,453

 

 

 

2,022,614

 

Accrued other expenses

 

 

796,969

 

 

 

432,648

 

Total liabilities

 

 

565,038,179

 

 

 

588,644,029

 

Commitments and contingencies (See Note 11)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock, 67,045,105 and 67,045,105 shares issued and outstanding, respectively

   Par value $0.001 per share and 100,000,000 shares authorized

 

 

67,045

 

 

 

67,045

 

Paid-in capital in excess of par value

 

 

787,625,031

 

 

 

787,625,031

 

Accumulated distributable net loss

 

 

(198,894,886

)

 

 

(261,983,224

)

Total net assets

 

$

588,797,190

 

 

$

525,708,852

 

Total liabilities and net assets

 

$

1,153,835,369

 

 

$

1,114,352,881

 

Net asset value per share

 

$

8.78

 

 

$

7.84

 

 

SEE NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

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PENNANTPARK INVESTMENT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended December 31,

 

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

Investment income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

From non-controlled, non-affiliated investments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest

 

$

11,432,511

 

 

$

20,384,914

 

Payment-in-kind

 

 

1,458,798

 

 

 

1,884,506

 

Other income

 

 

481,125

 

 

 

189,918

 

From non-controlled, affiliated investments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Payment-in-kind

 

 

76,727

 

 

 

 

From controlled, affiliated investments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest

 

 

2,276,776

 

 

 

635,615

 

Payment-in-kind

 

 

1,485,523

 

 

 

2,908,812

 

Dividend income

 

 

1,521,000

 

 

 

 

Total investment income

 

 

18,732,460

 

 

 

26,003,765

 

Expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Base management fee (See Note 3)

 

 

4,114,428

 

 

 

4,742,430

 

Performance-based incentive fee (See Note 3)

 

 

 

 

 

744,626

 

Interest and expenses on debt (See Note 10)

 

 

5,004,131

 

 

 

8,866,549

 

Administrative services expenses (See Note 3)

 

 

505,020

 

 

 

521,520

 

Other general and administrative expenses

 

 

643,483

 

 

 

643,480

 

Expenses before performance-based incentive fee waiver and provision for taxes

 

 

10,267,062

 

 

 

15,518,605

 

Performance-based incentive fee waiver (See Note 3)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Provision for taxes

 

 

150,000

 

 

 

300,000

 

Net expenses

 

 

10,417,062

 

 

 

15,818,605

 

Net investment income

 

 

8,315,398

 

 

 

10,185,160

 

Realized and unrealized gain on investments and debt:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net realized loss on investments on:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-controlled, non-affiliated investments

 

 

2,130,958

 

 

 

(12,034,153

)

Non-controlled and controlled, affiliated investments

 

 

(19,708,359

)

 

 

 

Net realized loss on investments

 

 

(17,577,401

)

 

 

(12,034,153

)

Net change in unrealized appreciation on:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-controlled, non-affiliated investments

 

 

76,405,417

 

 

 

17,052,596

 

Non-controlled and controlled, affiliated investments

 

 

17,099,609

 

 

 

6,570,228

 

Debt appreciation (See Notes 5 and 10)

 

 

(13,109,272

)

 

 

(2,571,321

)

Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments and debt

 

 

80,395,754

 

 

 

21,051,503

 

Net realized and unrealized gain from investments and debt

 

 

62,818,353

 

 

 

9,017,350

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

 

$

71,133,751

 

 

$

19,202,510

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations per common share (See Note 7)

 

$

1.06

 

 

$

0.29

 

Net investment income per common share

 

$

0.12

 

 

$

0.15

 

 

SEE NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

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PENNANTPARK INVESTMENT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended December 31,

 

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income

 

$

8,315,398

 

 

$

10,185,160

 

Net realized loss on investments

 

 

(17,577,401

)

 

 

(12,034,153

)

Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments

 

 

93,505,026

 

 

 

23,622,824

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation on debt

 

 

(13,109,272

)

 

 

(2,571,321

)

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

 

 

71,133,751

 

 

 

19,202,510

 

Distributions to stockholders

 

 

(8,045,413

)

 

 

(12,068,119

)

Net increase in net assets

 

 

63,088,338

 

 

 

7,134,391

 

Net assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning of period

 

 

525,708,852

 

 

 

581,905,668

 

End of period

 

$

588,797,190

 

 

$

589,040,059

 

 

SEE NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

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PENNANTPARK INVESTMENT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended December 31,

 

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

Cash flows used for operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

 

$

71,133,751

 

 

$

19,202,510

 

Adjustments to reconcile net increase in net assets resulting from

   operations to net cash provided (used) by operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net change in net unrealized appreciation on investments

 

 

(93,505,026

)

 

 

(23,622,824

)

Net change in unrealized appreciation on debt

 

 

13,109,272

 

 

 

2,571,321

 

Net realized loss on investments

 

 

17,577,401

 

 

 

12,034,153

 

Net accretion of discount and amortization of premium

 

 

(391,947

)

 

 

(568,692

)

Purchases of investments

 

 

(68,209,636

)

 

 

(173,691,052

)

Payment-in-kind income

 

 

(3,446,716

)

 

 

(4,792,602

)

Proceeds from dispositions of investments

 

 

102,590,824

 

 

 

31,151,013

 

Amortization of deferred financing costs

 

 

256,315

 

 

 

746,080

 

(Increase) decrease in interest receivable

 

 

(115,717

)

 

 

171,335

 

Decrease in distribution receivable

 

 

304,716

 

 

 

 

Increase in prepaid expenses and other assets

 

 

(543

)

 

 

(371,909

)

(Decrease) increase in payable for investments purchased

 

 

(5,322,288

)

 

 

62,528,206

 

Increase in interest payable on debt

 

 

948,839

 

 

 

2,392,195

 

(Decrease) increase in base management fee payable, net

 

 

(255,209

)

 

 

100,950

 

Increase in performance-based incentive fee payable, net

 

 

 

 

 

744,626

 

Increase in accrued other expenses

 

 

364,321

 

 

 

81,881

 

Net cash provided (used) by operating activities

 

 

35,038,357

 

 

 

(71,322,809

)

Cash flows from financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Distributions paid to stockholders

 

 

(8,045,413

)

 

 

(12,068,119

)

Proceeds from 2024 Notes issuance

 

 

 

 

 

10,912,500

 

Repayments of SBA debentures

 

 

 

 

 

(16,500,000

)

Borrowings under BNP Credit Facility

 

 

 

 

 

48,500,000

 

Repayments under BNP Credit Facility

 

 

 

 

 

(16,000,000

)

Borrowings under Truist Credit Facility

 

 

16,292,900

 

 

 

63,000,000

 

Repayments under Truist Credit Facility

 

 

(49,000,000

)

 

 

(34,000,000

)

Net cash (used) provided by financing activities

 

 

(40,752,513

)

 

 

43,844,381

 

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

 

 

(5,714,156

)

 

 

(27,478,428

)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

 

 

65,453

 

 

 

69,841

 

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

 

 

25,806,002

 

 

 

59,516,236

 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

 

$

20,157,299

 

 

$

32,107,649

 

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest paid

 

$

3,798,977

 

 

$

5,727,794

 

Taxes paid

 

$

3,528

 

 

$

180,700

 

Non-cash exchanges and conversions

 

$

16,515,842

 

 

$

47,919,106

 

 

SEE NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

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PENNANTPARK INVESTMENT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2020

(Unaudited)

 

Issuer Name

 

Maturity / Expiration

 

Industry

 

Current

Coupon

 

 

Basis Point

Spread Above

Index (4)

 

 

Par /

Shares

 

 

Cost

 

 

Fair Value (3)

 

Investments in Non-Controlled, Non-Affiliated Portfolio Companies—127.4 (1), (2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

First Lien Secured Debt—65.4%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

18 Freemont Street Acquisition, LLC

 

08/11/2025

 

Hotels, Motels, Inns and Gaming

 

 

9.50

%

 

1M L+800

 

 

 

8,302,303

 

 

$

7,516,678

 

 

$

8,219,280

 

Altamira Technologies, LLC (Revolver)

 

07/24/2025

 

Aerospace and Defense

 

 

7.00

%

 

3M L+600

 

 

 

50,000

 

 

 

50,000

 

 

 

47,750

 

Altamira Technologies, LLC (Revolver) (7)

 

07/24/2025

 

Aerospace and Defense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

137,500

 

 

 

 

 

 

(6,188

)

American Insulated Glass, LLC

 

12/21/2023

 

Building Materials

 

 

6.50

%

 

3M L+550

 

 

 

15,916,651

 

 

 

15,712,234

 

 

 

15,677,901

 

Apex Service Partners, LLC

 

07/31/2025

 

Personal, Food and Miscellaneous Services

 

 

6.25

%

 

1M L+525

 

 

 

1,339,750

 

 

 

1,339,750

 

 

 

1,339,750

 

Applied Technical Services, LLC

 

12/29/2026

 

Environmental Services

 

 

6.75

%

 

3M L+550

 

 

 

7,500,000

 

 

 

7,331,762

 

 

 

7,331,250

 

Applied Technical Services, LLC (7)

 

06/29/2022

 

Environmental Services

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,500,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Applied Technical Services, LLC (Revolver) (7)

 

12/29/2026

 

Environmental Services

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,000,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bottom Line Systems, LLC

 

02/13/2023

 

Healthcare, Education and Childcare

 

 

6.25

%

 

1M L+550

 

 

 

6,705,463

 

 

 

6,662,572

 

 

 

6,635,727

 

Broder Bros., Co.

 

12/02/2022

 

Consumer Products

 

 

9.75

%

 

3M L+850

 

 

 

25,763,753

 

 

 

25,763,753

 

 

 

23,702,653

 

Compex Legal Services, Inc.

 

02/09/2026

 

Business Services

 

 

6.75

%

 

3M L+575

 

 

 

3,596,834

 

 

 

3,533,256

 

 

 

3,487,490

 

Compex Legal Services, Inc. (Revolver)

 

02/07/2025

 

Business Services

 

 

6.75

%

 

3M L+575

 

 

 

458,962

 

 

 

458,962

 

 

 

445,010

 

Compex Legal Services, Inc. (Revolver) (7)

 

02/07/2025

 

Business Services

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

196,698

 

 

 

 

 

 

(5,980

)

Datalot Inc. (Revolver) (7)

 

01/24/2025

 

Insurance

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,788,165

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DermaRite Industries LLC

 

03/03/2022

 

Manufacturing / Basic Industries

 

 

8.00

%

 

1M L+700

 

 

 

8,975,884

 

 

 

8,933,952

 

 

 

8,975,884

 

DRS Holdings III, Inc. (Revolver) (7)

 

11/03/2025

 

Consumer Products

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,528,102

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,528

 

ECM Industries, LLC (Revolver)

 

12/23/2025

 

Electronics

 

 

5.50

%

 

1M L+450

 

 

 

517,594

 

 

 

517,594

 

 

 

517,594

 

GCOM Software LLC

 

11/14/2022

 

Business Services

 

 

7.75

%

 

1M L+625

 

 

 

1,103,616

 

 

 

1,083,361

 

 

 

1,103,616

 

Hancock Roofing and Construction L.L.C.

 

12/31/2026

 

Insurance

 

 

6.25

%

 

3M L+525

 

 

 

6,000,000

 

 

 

5,850,295

 

 

 

5,850,000

 

Hancock Roofing and Construction L.L.C. (7)

 

12/31/2022

 

Insurance

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,500,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hancock Roofing and Construction L.L.C. (Revolver) (7)

 

12/31/2026

 

Insurance

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

750,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HW Holdco, LLC

 

12/10/2024

 

Media

 

 

5.50

%

 

3M L+450

 

 

 

2,560,645

 

 

 

2,541,912

 

 

 

2,496,629

 

HW Holdco, LLC (Revolver) (7)

 

12/10/2024

 

Media

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,387,097

 

 

 

 

 

 

(84,677

)

IMIA Holdings, Inc.

 

10/26/2025

 

Aerospace and Defense

 

 

7.00

%

 

3M L+600

 

 

 

5,559,035

 

 

 

5,453,403

 

 

 

5,531,240

 

Impact Group, LLC

 

06/27/2023

 

Personal, Food and Miscellaneous Services

 

 

8.37

%

 

1M L+737

 

 

 

19,835,121

 

 

 

19,765,568

 

 

 

20,033,472

 

Integrity Marketing Acquisition, LLC

 

08/27/2025

 

Insurance

 

 

6.50

%

 

3M L+550

 

 

 

16,625,229

 

 

 

16,507,692

 

 

 

16,043,346

 

Juniper Landscaping of Florida, LLC

 

12/22/2021

 

Personal, Food and Miscellaneous Services

 

 

9.50

%

 

1M L+850

 

 

 

13,145,966

 

 

 

13,078,763

 

 

 

13,145,966

 

K2 Pure Solutions NoCal, L.P.

 

12/20/2023

 

Chemicals, Plastics and Rubber

 

 

8.00

%

 

1M L+700

 

 

 

11,890,667

 

 

 

11,776,037

 

 

 

11,682,580

 

K2 Pure Solutions NoCal, L.P. (Revolver)

 

12/20/2023

 

Chemicals, Plastics and Rubber

 

 

8.00

%

 

1M L+700

 

 

 

872,143

 

 

 

872,143

 

 

 

856,880

 

K2 Pure Solutions NoCal, L.P. (Revolver) (7)

 

12/20/2023

 

Chemicals, Plastics and Rubber

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,065,952

 

 

 

 

 

 

(18,654

)

Kentucky Downs, LLC (7)

 

03/07/2025

 

Hotels, Motels, Inns and Gaming

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

827,586

 

 

 

 

 

 

(10,345

)

LAV Gear Holdings, Inc.

 

10/31/2024

 

Leisure, Amusement, Motion Pictures, Entertainment

 

 

8.50

%

 

1M L+750

 

 

 

761,082

 

 

 

755,016

 

 

 

705,219

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(PIK 5.00

%)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lightspeed Buyer Inc.

 

02/03/2026

 

Healthcare, Education and Childcare

 

 

6.50

%

 

1M L+550

 

 

 

1,560,293

 

 

 

1,545,716

 

 

 

1,529,087

 

Lightspeed Buyer Inc. (7)

 

08/03/2021

 

Healthcare, Education and Childcare

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

882,075

 

 

 

 

 

 

(8,821

)

Lightspeed Buyer Inc. (Revolver)

 

02/03/2026

 

Healthcare, Education and Childcare

 

 

6.50

%

 

1M L+550

 

 

 

388,593

 

 

 

388,593

 

 

 

380,822

 

Lightspeed Buyer Inc. (Revolver) (7)

 

02/03/2026

 

Healthcare, Education and Childcare

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

777,187

 

 

 

 

 

 

(15,544

)

Lombart Brothers, Inc. (Revolver)

 

04/13/2023

 

Healthcare, Education and Childcare

 

 

9.25

%

 

1M L+825

 

 

 

1,773,894

 

 

 

1,773,894

 

 

 

1,694,069

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(PIK 1.00

%)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lombart Brothers, Inc. (Revolver) (7)

 

04/13/2023

 

Healthcare, Education and Childcare

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

493

 

 

 

 

 

 

(22

)

MeritDirect, LLC

 

05/23/2024

 

Media

 

 

6.50

%

 

3M L+550

 

 

 

2,868,309

 

 

 

2,837,507

 

 

 

2,753,576

 

MeritDirect, LLC (Revolver) (7)

 

05/23/2024

 

Media

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,518,345

 

 

 

 

 

 

(100,734

)

Ox Two, LLC

 

02/27/2023

 

Building Materials

 

 

7.25

%

 

1M L+625

 

 

 

21,243,821

 

 

 

21,027,529

 

 

 

21,243,821

 

Ox Two, LLC (Revolver)

 

02/27/2023

 

Building Materials

 

 

7.25

%

 

1M L+625

 

 

 

488,000

 

 

 

488,000

 

 

 

488,000

 

Ox Two, LLC (Revolver) (7)

 

02/27/2023

 

Building Materials

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,012,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PRA Events, Inc.

 

08/07/2025

 

Business Services

 

 

11.50

%

 

3M L+1,050

 

 

 

21,724,506

 

 

 

18,471,025

 

 

 

18,791,698

 

PRA Events, Inc. (Revolver)

 

08/07/2025

 

Business Services

 

 

11.50

%

 

3M L+1,050

 

 

 

2,258,461

 

 

 

1,920,232

 

 

 

1,953,568

 

Questex, LLC

 

09/09/2024

 

Media

 

 

6.75

%

 

3M L+575

 

 

 

21,993,750

 

 

 

21,696,449

 

 

 

20,014,313

 

Questex, LLC (Revolver)

 

09/09/2024

 

Media

 

 

6.75

%

 

3M L+575

 

 

 

2,632,979

 

 

 

2,632,979

 

 

 

2,396,011

 

Questex, LLC (Revolver) (7)

 

09/09/2024

 

Media

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

957,447

 

 

 

 

 

 

(86,170

)

Radius Aerospace, Inc. (Revolver)

 

03/31/2025

 

Aerospace and Defense

 

 

6.75

%

 

3M L+575

 

 

 

296,952

 

 

 

296,952

 

 

 

288,578

 

Radius Aerospace, Inc. (Revolver) (7)

 

03/31/2025

 

Aerospace and Defense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,930,190

 

 

 

 

 

 

(54,431

)

Rancho Health MSO, Inc.

 

12/18/2025

 

Healthcare, Education and Childcare

 

 

6.75

%

 

3M L+575

 

 

 

3,675,000

 

 

 

3,592,994

 

 

 

3,592,313

 

Rancho Health MSO, Inc. (7)

 

12/18/2022

 

Healthcare, Education and Childcare

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,050,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rancho Health MSO, Inc. (Revolver) (7)

 

12/18/2025

 

Healthcare, Education and Childcare

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

525,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Research Horizons, LLC

 

06/28/2022

 

Media

 

 

7.25

%

 

1M L+625

 

 

 

28,953,547

 

 

 

28,774,350

 

 

 

28,084,940

 

Research Now Group, Inc. and Survey

   Sampling International LLC

 

12/20/2024

 

Business Services

 

 

6.50

%

 

3M L+550

 

 

 

2,906,240

 

 

 

2,906,240

 

 

 

2,853,201

 

Riverpoint Medical, LLC (Revolver) (7)

 

06/20/2025

 

Healthcare, Education and Childcare

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

363,636

 

 

 

 

 

 

(5,782

)

Riverside Assessments, LLC

 

03/10/2025

 

Education

 

 

8.25

%

 

3M L+725

 

 

 

16,000,704

 

 

 

15,733,819

 

 

 

15,120,665

 

Sales Benchmark Index LLC (7)

 

07/07/2021

 

Business Services

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,829,268

 

 

 

 

 

 

(32,012

)

Sales Benchmark Index LLC (Revolver) (7)

 

01/03/2025

 

Business Services

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

731,707

 

 

 

 

 

 

(12,805

)

Sargent & Greenleaf Inc. (Revolver) (7)

 

12/20/2024

 

Electronics

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

597,943

 

 

 

 

 

 

(7,474

)

Schlesinger Global, Inc.

 

07/14/2025

 

Business Services

 

 

7.00

%

 

3M L+600

 

 

 

514,971

 

 

 

509,323

 

 

 

464,761

 

Schlesinger Global, Inc. (Revolver)

 

07/14/2025

 

Business Services

 

 

7.00

%

 

3M L+600

 

 

 

15,759

 

 

 

15,759

 

 

 

14,223

 

Schlesinger Global, Inc. (Revolver) (7)

 

07/14/2025

 

Business Services

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

22,281

 

 

 

 

 

 

(2,172

)

Sigma Defense Systems, LLC

 

12/18/2025

 

Telecommunications

 

 

9.75

%

 

3M L+875

 

 

 

8,505,000

 

 

 

8,294,518

 

 

 

8,292,375

 

Sigma Defense Systems, LLC (7)

 

12/18/2025

 

Telecommunications

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,215,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Signature Systems Holding Company (Revolver)

 

05/03/2024

 

Chemicals, Plastics and Rubber

 

 

7.50

%

 

3M L+650

 

 

 

2,016,129

 

 

 

2,016,129

 

 

 

1,970,766

 

Solutionreach, Inc. (Revolver)

 

01/17/2024

 

Communications

 

 

6.75

%

 

3M L+575

 

 

 

1,248,750

 

 

 

1,248,750

 

 

 

1,240,009

 

Solutionreach, Inc. (Revolver) (7)

 

01/17/2024

 

Communications

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

416,250

 

 

 

 

 

 

(2,914

)

Spear Education, LLC

 

02/26/2025

 

Education

 

 

6.50

%

 

3M L+500

 

 

 

15,011,563

 

 

 

14,874,217

 

 

 

14,636,274

 

Spear Education, LLC (7)

 

02/26/2022

 

Education

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6,875,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

(171,875

)

SEE NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

8


 

 

PENNANTPARK INVESTMENT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS(Continued)

DECEMBER 31, 2020

(Unaudited)

 

 

Issuer Name

 

Maturity / Expiration

 

 

Industry

 

Current

Coupon

 

 

Basis Point

Spread Above

Index (4)

 

 

Par /

Shares

 

 

Cost

 

 

Fair Value (3)

 

Spectacle Gary Holdings, LLC

 

12/23/2025

 

 

Hotels, Motels, Inns and Gaming

 

 

11.01

%

 

1M L+900

 

 

 

21,600,000

 

 

$

20,951,480

 

 

$

21,600,000

 

TPC Canada Parent, Inc. and TPC US Parent, LLC (8),(11)

 

11/24/2025

 

 

Food

 

 

6.25

%

 

3M L+525

 

 

 

1,784,638

 

 

 

1,784,638

 

 

 

1,731,099

 

TVC Enterprises, LLC

 

01/18/2024

 

 

Transportation

 

 

6.50

%

 

1M L+550

 

 

 

17,615,084

 

 

 

17,382,676

 

 

 

17,747,197

 

TVC Enterprises, LLC (Revolver) (7)

 

01/18/2024

 

 

Transportation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,702,151

 

 

 

 

 

 

20,266

 

TWS Acquisition Corporation

 

06/16/2025

 

 

Education

 

 

7.25

%

 

1M L+625

 

 

 

4,307,692

 

 

 

4,307,692

 

 

 

4,307,692

 

TWS Acquisition Corporation (Revolver)

 

06/16/2025

 

 

Education

 

 

7.25

%

 

1M L+625

 

 

 

1,137,857

 

 

 

1,137,857

 

 

 

1,137,857

 

TWS Acquisition Corporation (Revolver) (7)

 

06/16/2025

 

 

Education

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

505,714

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tyto Athene, LLC

 

08/27/2024

 

 

Aerospace and Defense

 

 

6.25

%

 

1M L+525

 

 

 

6,012,024

 

 

 

5,985,060

 

 

 

6,012,024

 

US Med Acquisition, Inc.

 

02/13/2023

 

 

Healthcare, Education and Childcare

 

 

9.00

%

 

1M L+800

 

 

 

8,279,688

 

 

 

8,279,688

 

 

 

8,279,688

 

Walker Edison Furniture Company LLC

 

09/26/2024

 

 

Home and Office Furnishings

 

 

7.25

%

 

3M L+625

 

 

 

21,375,000

 

 

 

21,082,636

 

 

 

21,375,000

 

Wildcat Buyerco, Inc.

 

02/27/2026

 

 

Electronics

 

 

6.25

%

 

3M L+525

 

 

 

1,641,087

 

 

 

1,622,408

 

 

 

1,624,676

 

Wildcat Buyerco, Inc. (7)

 

02/27/2022

 

 

Electronics

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,573,529

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,217

 

Wildcat Buyerco, Inc. (Revolver) (7)

 

02/27/2026

 

 

Electronics

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

551,471

 

 

 

 

 

 

(10,037

)

Total First Lien Secured Debt

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

389,083,813

 

 

 

384,835,914

 

Second Lien Secured Debt—22.3%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Confie Seguros Holding Co.

 

10/31/2025

 

 

Insurance

 

 

8.66

%

 

3M L+850

 

 

 

14,500,000

 

 

 

14,290,525

 

 

 

14,210,000

 

Data Axle, Inc.

 

04/03/2024

 

 

Other Media

 

 

10.25

%

 

3M L+925

 

 

 

20,400,000

 

 

 

20,172,871

 

 

 

20,349,000

 

DecoPac, Inc.

 

03/31/2025

 

 

Beverage, Food and Tobacco

 

 

9.25

%

 

3M L+825

 

 

 

19,627,143

 

 

 

19,394,860

 

 

 

19,627,143

 

Halo Buyer, Inc.

 

07/06/2026

 

 

Consumer Products

 

 

9.25

%

 

1M L+825

 

 

 

32,500,000

 

 

 

32,074,502

 

 

 

31,606,250

 

MBS Holdings, Inc.

 

01/02/2024

 

 

Telecommunications

 

 

9.50

%

 

3M L+850

 

 

 

19,623,649

 

 

 

19,379,369

 

 

 

19,427,413

 

VT Topco, Inc.

 

08/24/2026

 

 

Business Services

 

 

7.15

%

 

3M L+700

 

 

 

10,000,000

 

 

 

9,957,230

 

 

 

9,800,000

 

Winter Park Intermediate, Inc.

 

04/06/2026

 

 

Auto Sector

 

 

10.00

%

 

1M L+900

 

 

 

16,571,800

 

 

 

16,074,821

 

 

 

16,240,363

 

Total Second Lien Secured Debt

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

131,344,178

 

 

 

131,260,169

 

Subordinated Debt/Corporate Notes—8.9%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Blackhawk Industrial Distribution, Inc.

 

03/17/2025

 

 

Distribution

 

 

12.00

%

 

 

 

 

 

14,122,679

 

 

 

13,923,379

 

 

 

13,910,839

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(PIK 2.00

%)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cascade Environmental LLC

 

12/30/2023

 

 

Environmental Services

 

 

13.00

%

 

 

 

 

 

38,592,330

 

 

 

38,190,220

 

 

 

38,688,811

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(PIK 13.00

%)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Subordinated Debt/Corporate Notes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

52,113,599

 

 

 

52,599,650

 

Preferred Equity/Partnership Interests—3.6% (6)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AH Holdings, Inc.

 

 

 

 

Healthcare, Education and Childcare

 

 

6.00

%

 

 

 

 

 

211

 

 

 

500,000

 

 

 

39,574

 

Cascade Environmental LLC

 

 

 

 

Environmental Services

 

 

16.00

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

178,304

 

 

 

17,607,478

 

 

 

18,661,355

 

MeritDirect Holdings, LP (9)

 

 

 

 

Media

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

540

 

 

 

540,000

 

 

 

504,493

 

NXOF Holdings, Inc. (Tyto Athene, LLC)

 

 

 

 

Aerospace and Defense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

107

 

 

 

106,823

 

 

 

132,956

 

Signature CR Intermediate Holdco, Inc.

 

 

 

 

Chemicals, Plastics and Rubber

 

 

12.00

%

 

 

 

 

 

1,347

 

 

 

1,346,530

 

 

 

1,544,351

 

TPC Holding Company, LP (8),(11)

 

 

 

 

Food

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

219

 

 

 

219,010

 

 

 

243,352

 

Total Preferred Equity/Partnership Interests

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

20,319,841

 

 

 

21,126,081

 

Common Equity/Partnership Interests/Warrants—27.2% (6)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Affinion Group Holdings, Inc. (Warrants)

 

04/10/2024

 

 

Consumer Products

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

77,190

 

 

 

2,126,399

 

 

 

 

AG Investco LP (9)

 

 

 

 

Business Services

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

805,164

 

 

 

805,164

 

 

 

1,090,798

 

AG Investco LP (7), (9)

 

 

 

 

Business Services

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

194,836

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AH Holdings, Inc. (Warrants)

 

03/23/2021

 

 

Healthcare, Education and Childcare

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

753

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Altamira Intermediate Company II, Inc.

 

 

 

 

Aerospace and Defense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

125,000

 

 

 

125,000

 

 

 

56,992

 

ASP LCG Holdings, Inc. (Warrants)

 

05/05/2026

 

 

Education

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

933

 

 

 

586,975

 

 

 

2,041,614

 

Cascade Environmental LLC (9)

 

 

 

 

Environmental Services

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

33,901

 

 

 

2,852,080

 

 

 

953,130

 

CI (Allied) Investment Holdings, LLC

 

 

 

 

Business Services

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

120,962

 

 

 

1,243,217

 

 

 

266,395

 

(PRA Events, Inc.) (9)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CI (Summit) Investment Holdings LLC

 

 

 

 

Buildings and Real Estate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

134,180

 

 

 

1,409,866

 

 

 

2,007,660

 

(SFP Holdings, Inc.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cowboy Parent LLC

 

 

 

 

Distribution

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

22,500

 

 

 

2,250,000

 

 

 

1,240,386

 

(Blackhawk Industrial Distribution, Inc.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DecoPac Holdings Inc.

 

 

 

 

Beverage, Food and Tobacco

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,449

 

 

 

3,448,658

 

 

 

4,753,541

 

Delta InvestCo LP (Sigma Defense Systems, LLC) (9)

 

 

 

 

Telecommunications

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

729,000

 

 

 

729,000

 

 

 

729,000

 

Delta InvestCo LP (Sigma Defense Systems, LLC) (7), (9)

 

 

 

 

Telecommunications

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

729,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ECM Investors, LLC (9)

 

 

 

 

Electronics

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

167,537

 

 

 

167,537

 

 

 

433,628

 

eCommission Holding Corporation (11)

 

 

 

 

Financial Services

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

80

 

 

 

1,004,625

 

 

 

931,879

 

Faraday Holdings, LLC

 

 

 

 

Building Materials

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,277

 

 

 

217,635

 

 

 

1,397,123

 

Gauge Lash Coinvest LLC

 

 

 

 

Consumer Products

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

889,376

 

 

 

1,053,800

 

 

 

1,565,301

 

Gauge Schlesinger Coinvest, LLC

 

 

 

 

Business Services

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9

 

 

 

8,896

 

 

 

5,258

 

Gauge TVC Coinvest, LLC

 

 

 

 

Transportation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

810,645

 

 

 

810,645

 

 

 

1,584,192

 

(TVC Enterprises, LLC)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GCOM InvestCo LP (7)

 

 

 

 

Business Services

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

111,574

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Go Dawgs Capital III, LP

 

 

 

 

Building Materials

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

675,325

 

 

 

675,325

 

 

 

749,610

 

(American Insulated Glass, LLC) (9)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Green Veracity Holdings, LP - Class A

 

 

 

 

Business Services

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15,000

 

 

 

1,500,000

 

 

 

3,496,632

 

(VT Topco, Inc.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hancock Claims Consultants Investors, LLC (9)

 

 

 

 

Insurance

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

450,000

 

 

 

450,000

 

 

 

450,000

 

Infogroup Parent Holdings, Inc. (Data Axle, Inc.)

 

 

 

 

Other Media

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

181,495

 

 

 

2,040,000

 

 

 

3,129,597

 

Ironclad Holdco, LLC (Applied Technical Services, LLC) (9)

 

 

 

 

Environmental Services

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,960

 

 

 

396,000

 

 

 

396,000

 

ITC Rumba, LLC (Cano Health, LLC) (9)

 

 

 

 

Healthcare, Education and Childcare

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

375,675

 

 

 

2,455,540

 

 

 

72,877,813

 

JWC-WE Holdings, L.P.

 

 

 

 

Home and Office Furnishings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,906,433

 

 

 

1,906,433

 

 

 

15,301,281

 

(Walker Edison Furniture Company LLC) (9)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kadmon Holdings, Inc. (5)

 

 

 

 

Healthcare, Education and Childcare

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

252,014

 

 

 

2,265,639

 

 

 

1,045,858

 

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PENNANTPARK INVESTMENT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS(Continued)

DECEMBER 31, 2020

(Unaudited)

 

Issuer Name

 

Maturity / Expiration

 

 

Industry

 

Current

Coupon

 

 

Basis Point

Spread Above

Index (4)

 

 

Par /

Shares

 

 

Cost

 

 

Fair Value (3)

 

Kentucky Racing Holdco, LLC (Warrants)

 

 

 

 

Hotels, Motels, Inns and Gaming

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

161,252

 

 

$

 

 

$

583,227

 

Lariat ecoserv Co-Invest Holdings, LLC (9)

 

 

 

 

Environmental Services

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

363,656

 

 

 

363,656

 

 

 

627,585

 

Lightspeed Investment Holdco LLC

 

 

 

 

Healthcare, Education and Childcare

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

273,143

 

 

 

273,143

 

 

 

348,558

 

MeritDirect Holdings, LP (9)

 

 

 

 

Media

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

540

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NXOF Holdings, Inc.

 

 

 

 

Aerospace and Defense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,180

 

 

 

2,180

 

 

 

33,027

 

(Tyto Athene, LLC)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OceanSound Discovery Equity, LP

 

 

 

 

Aerospace and Defense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

98,286

 

 

 

982,857

 

 

 

870,197

 

(Holdco Sands Intermediate, LLC) (9)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

QuantiTech InvestCo LP (9)

 

 

 

 

Aerospace and Defense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

70,000

 

 

 

70,000

 

 

 

148,507

 

QuantiTech InvestCo LP (7), (9)

 

 

 

 

Aerospace and Defense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

96,667

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RFMG Parent, LP (9)

 

 

 

 

Healthcare, Education and Childcare

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,050,000

 

 

 

1,050,000

 

 

 

1,050,000

 

SBI Holdings Investments LLC

 

 

 

 

Business Services

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

36,585

 

 

 

365,854

 

 

 

267,014

 

(Sales Benchmark Index LLC)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Signature CR Intermediate Holdco, Inc.

 

 

 

 

Chemicals, Plastics and Rubber

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

71

 

 

 

70,870

 

 

 

51,394

 

SSC Dominion Holdings, LLC

 

 

 

 

Electronics

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,500

 

 

 

1,500,000

 

 

 

1,749,600

 

Class A (US Dominion, Inc.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SSC Dominion Holdings, LLC

 

 

 

 

Electronics

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,500

 

 

 

 

 

 

5,640,782

 

Class B (US Dominion, Inc.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TPC Holding Company, LP (8). (11)

 

 

 

 

Food

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

11,527

 

 

 

11,527

 

 

 

60,977

 

U.S. Well Services, Inc. - Class A (5), (11)

 

 

 

 

Oil and Gas

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,261,201

 

 

 

3,021,880

 

 

 

522,516

 

WBB Equity, LLC

 

 

 

 

Aerospace and Defense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

628,571

 

 

 

628,571

 

 

 

3,318,857

 

(Whitney, Bradley & Brown, Inc.) (9)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wheel Pros Holdings, L.P.

 

 

 

 

Auto Sector

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,778,704

 

 

 

1,129,183

 

 

 

24,663,430

 

(Winter Park Intermediate, Inc.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wildcat Parent, LP (Wildcat Buyerco, Inc.)

 

 

 

 

Electronics

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,314

 

 

 

231,400

 

 

 

325,128

 

ZS Juniper L.P.

 

 

 

 

Personal, Food and Miscellaneous Services

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,056

 

 

 

1,056,249

 

 

 

3,362,443

 

(Juniper Landscaping of Florida, LLC) (9)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Common Equity/Partnership Interests/Warrants

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

41,285,804

 

 

 

160,126,930

 

Total Investments in Non-Controlled, Non-Affiliated Portfolio Companies

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

634,147,235

 

 

 

749,948,744

 

Investments in Non-Controlled, Affiliated Portfolio Companies—10.5% (1), (2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Second Lien Secured Debt—1.7%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mailsouth Inc.

 

04/23/2025

 

 

Printing and Publishing

 

 

15.00

%

 

 

 

 

 

10,230,271

 

 

 

10,230,271

 

 

 

10,230,271

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(PIK 15.00

%)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Second Lien Secured Debt

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10,230,271

 

 

 

10,230,271

 

Preferred Equity/Partnership Interests—5.2% (6)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ETX Energy, LLC (9)

 

 

 

 

Oil and Gas

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

61,732

 

 

 

6,173,200

 

 

 

 

MidOcean JF Holdings Corp.

 

 

 

 

Distribution

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

153,922

 

 

 

15,392,189

 

 

 

30,587,519

 

Total Preferred Equity/Partnership Interests

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

21,565,389

 

 

 

30,587,519

 

Common Equity/Partnership Interests/Warrants—3.6% (6)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ETX Energy, LLC (9)

 

 

 

 

Oil and Gas

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,658,389

 

 

 

29,711,576

 

 

 

 

ETX Energy Management Company, LLC

 

 

 

 

Oil and Gas

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,754,104

 

 

 

1,562,020

 

 

 

 

MidOcean JF Holdings Corp.

 

 

 

 

Distribution

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

65,933

 

 

 

24,789,935

 

 

 

4,669,001

 

MSpark, LLC

 

 

 

 

Printing and Publishing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

51,151

 

 

 

16,515,842

 

 

 

16,515,842

 

Total Common Equity/Partnership Interests/Warrants

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

72,579,373

 

 

 

21,184,843

 

Total Investments in Non-Controlled, Affiliated Portfolio Companies

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

104,375,033

 

 

 

62,002,633

 

Investments in Controlled, Affiliated Portfolio Companies—53.5% (1), (2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

First Lien Secured Debt—6.8%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AKW Holdings Limited (8), (10), (11)

 

03/13/2024

 

 

Healthcare, Education and Childcare

 

 

7.00

%

 

3M L+650

 

 

£

29,500,000

 

 

 

40,998,100

 

 

 

40,325,025

 

Total First Lien Secured Debt

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

40,998,100

 

 

 

40,325,025

 

Second Lien Secured Debt—9.2%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PT Network Intermediate Holdings, LLC

 

11/30/2024

 

 

Healthcare, Education and Childcare

 

 

11.00

%

 

3M L+1,000

 

 

 

53,954,516

 

 

 

53,593,620

 

 

 

53,954,516

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(PIK 11.00

%)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Second Lien Secured Debt

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

53,593,620

 

 

 

53,954,516

 

Subordinated Debt—10.9%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PennantPark Senior Loan Fund, LLC (11)

 

07/31/2027

 

 

Financial Services

 

 

9.00

%

 

3M L+800

 

 

 

64,154,570

 

 

 

64,154,570

 

 

 

64,154,570

 

Total Subordinated Debt

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

64,154,570

 

 

 

64,154,570

 

Preferred Equity—2.1% (6)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CI (PTN) Investment Holdings II, LLC

 

 

 

 

Healthcare, Education and Childcare

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

36,450

 

 

 

546,750

 

 

 

 

(PT Network, LLC) (9)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PT Network Intermediate Holdings, LLC (9)

 

 

 

 

 

Healthcare, Education and Childcare

 

 

11.00

%

 

3M L+1,000

 

 

 

833

 

 

 

10,725,000

 

 

 

12,517,380

 

Total Preferred Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

11,271,750

 

 

 

12,517,380

 

Common Equity—24.5% (6)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AKW Holdings Limited (8), (10), (11)

 

 

 

 

Healthcare, Education and Childcare

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

£

950

 

 

 

132,497

 

 

 

2,757,800

 

CI (PTN) Investment Holdings II, LLC

 

 

 

 

Healthcare, Education and Childcare

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

333,333

 

 

 

5,000,000

 

 

 

 

(PT Network, LLC) (9)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PennantPark Senior Loan Fund, LLC (11)

 

 

 

 

Financial Services

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

33,830,005

 

 

 

33,892,823

 

 

 

39,001,305

 

PT Network Intermediate Holdings, LLC (9)

 

 

 

 

 

Healthcare, Education and Childcare

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

621

 

 

 

7,150,000

 

 

 

29,293,501

 

RAM Energy Holdings LLC

 

 

 

 

Energy and Utilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

180,805

 

 

 

162,708,073

 

 

 

73,135,591

 

Total Common Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

208,883,393

 

 

 

144,188,197

 

Total Investments in Controlled, Affiliated Portfolio Companies

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

378,901,433

 

 

 

315,139,688

 

Total Investments—191.4%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,117,423,701

 

 

 

1,127,091,065

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents—3.4%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BlackRock Federal FD Institutional 30

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,440,224

 

 

 

4,440,224

 

BNY Mellon Cash Reserve and Cash

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15,674,001

 

 

 

15,717,075

 

Total Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

20,114,225

 

 

 

20,157,299

 

Total Investments and Cash Equivalents—194.8%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

1,137,537,926

 

 

$

1,147,248,364

 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets—(94.8%)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(558,451,174

)

Net Assets—100.0%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

588,797,190

 

 

(1)

The provisions of the 1940 Act classify investments based on the level of control that we maintain in a particular portfolio company. As defined in the 1940 Act, a company is generally presumed to be “non-controlled” when we own 25% or less of the portfolio company’s voting securities and “controlled” when we own more than 25% of the portfolio company’s voting securities.

(2)

The provisions of the 1940 Act classify investments further based on the level of ownership that we maintain in a particular portfolio company. As defined in the 1940 Act, a company is generally deemed as “non-affiliated” when we own less than 5% of a portfolio company’s voting securities and “affiliated” when we own 5% or more of a portfolio company’s voting securities (See Note 6).

(3)

Valued based on our accounting policy (See Note 2).

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(4)

Represents floating rate instruments that accrue interest at a predetermined spread relative to an index, typically the applicable London Interbank Offered Rate, or LIBOR or “L,” the Euro Interbank Offered Rate, or EURIBOR or “E,” or Prime rate, or “P.” The spread may change based on the type of rate used. The terms in the Schedule of Investments disclose the actual interest rate in effect as of the reporting period. LIBOR loans are typically indexed to a 30-day, 90-day or 180-day LIBOR rate (1M L, 3M L, or 6M L, respectively), and EURIBOR loans are typically indexed to a 90-day EURIBOR rate (3M E), at the borrower’s option. All securities are subject to a LIBOR or Prime rate floor where a spread is provided, unless noted. The spread provided includes PIK interest and other fee rates, if any.

(5)

The security was not valued using significant unobservable inputs. The value of all other securities was determined using significant unobservable inputs (See Note 5).

(6)

Non-income producing securities.

(7)

Represents the purchase of a security with delayed settlement or a revolving line of credit that is currently an unfunded investment. This security does not earn a basis point spread above an index while it is unfunded.

(8)

Non-U.S. company or principal place of business outside the United States.

(9)

Investment is held through our Taxable Subsidiaries (See Note 1).

(10)

Par / Shares amount is denominated in British Pounds (£) as denoted.

(11)

The investment is treated as a non-qualifying asset under Section 55(a) of the 1940 Act. Under the 1940 Act, we may not acquire any non-qualifying asset unless, at the time the acquisition is made, qualifying assets represent at least 70% of our total assets. As of December 31, 2020, qualifying assets represent 87% of the Company’s total assets and non-qualifying assets represent 13% of the Company’s total assets.

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PENNANTPARK INVESTMENT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

 

Issuer Name

 

Maturity / Expiration

 

Industry

 

Current

Coupon

 

 

Basis Point

Spread Above

Index (4)

 

 

Par /

Shares

 

 

Cost

 

 

Fair Value (3)

 

Investments in Non-Controlled, Non-Affiliated Portfolio Companies—139.9 (1), (2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

First Lien Secured Debt—76.5%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

18 Freemont Street Acquisition, LLC

 

08/11/2025

 

Hotels, Motels, Inns and Gaming

 

 

9.50

%

 

1M L+800

 

 

 

8,302,303

 

 

$

7,543,090

 

 

$

7,887,188

 

Altamira Technologies, LLC (Revolver)

 

07/24/2025

 

Aerospace and Defense

 

 

7.00

%

 

3M L+600

 

 

 

125,000

 

 

 

125,000

 

 

 

120,625

 

Altamira Technologies, LLC (Revolver) (7)

 

07/24/2025

 

Aerospace and Defense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

62,500

 

 

 

 

 

 

(2,188

)

American Insulated Glass, LLC

 

12/21/2023

 

Building Materials

 

 

6.50

%

 

3M L+550

 

 

 

15,957,113

 

 

 

15,736,757

 

 

 

15,637,971

 

Apex Service Partners, LLC

 

07/31/2025

 

Personal, Food and Miscellaneous Services

 

 

6.25

%

 

1M L+525

 

 

 

178,844

 

 

 

178,844

 

 

 

173,479

 

Apex Service Partners, LLC (7)

 

07/31/2021

 

Personal, Food and Miscellaneous Services

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,165,420

 

 

 

 

 

 

(34,963

)

Bottom Line Systems, LLC

 

02/13/2023

 

Healthcare, Education and Childcare

 

 

6.25

%

 

1M L+550

 

 

 

6,722,525

 

 

 

6,674,529

 

 

 

6,580,680

 

Broder Bros., Co.

 

12/02/2022

 

Consumer Products

 

 

9.75

%

 

3M L+850

 

 

 

25,907,420

 

 

 

25,907,420

 

 

 

23,510,984

 

Compex Legal Services, Inc.

 

02/09/2026

 

Business Services

 

 

6.75

%

 

3M L+575

 

 

 

3,605,894

 

 

 

3,539,582

 

 

 

3,539,906

 

Compex Legal Services, Inc. (7)

 

02/08/2021

 

Business Services

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,549,743

 

 

 

 

 

 

(12,863

)

Compex Legal Services, Inc. (Revolver)

 

02/07/2025

 

Business Services

 

 

6.75

%

 

3M L+575

 

 

 

458,962

 

 

 

458,962

 

 

 

450,563

 

Compex Legal Services, Inc. (Revolver) (7)

 

02/07/2025

 

Business Services

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

196,698

 

 

 

 

 

 

(3,600

)

Datalot Inc. (Revolver)

 

01/24/2025

 

Insurance

 

 

6.25

%

 

3M L+525

 

 

 

1,788,165

 

 

 

1,788,165

 

 

 

1,790,310

 

DermaRite Industries LLC

 

03/03/2022

 

Manufacturing / Basic Industries

 

 

8.00

%

 

1M L+700

 

 

 

8,975,884

 

 

 

8,924,948

 

 

 

8,975,884

 

DRS Holdings III, Inc. (Revolver) (7)

 

11/03/2025

 

Consumer Products

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,528,102

 

 

 

 

 

 

(27,964

)

ECM Industries, LLC (Revolver)

 

12/23/2025

 

Electronics

 

 

5.50

%

 

1M L+450

 

 

 

517,594

 

 

 

517,594

 

 

 

510,761

 

HW Holdco, LLC

 

12/10/2024

 

Media

 

 

5.50

%

 

3M L+450

 

 

 

2,567,177

 

 

 

2,547,350

 

 

 

2,490,162

 

HW Holdco, LLC (Revolver) (7)

 

12/10/2024

 

Media

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,387,097

 

 

 

 

 

 

(101,613

)

IMIA Holdings, Inc.

 

10/26/2025

 

Aerospace and Defense

 

 

7.00

%

 

3M L+600

 

 

 

5,572,968

 

 

 

5,461,508

 

 

 

5,517,238

 

Impact Group, LLC

 

06/27/2023

 

Personal, Food and Miscellaneous Services

 

 

8.37

%

 

1M L+737

 

 

 

19,888,478

 

 

 

19,811,644

 

 

 

19,987,920

 

Integrity Marketing Acquisition, LLC

 

08/27/2025

 

Insurance

 

 

6.50

%

 

3M L+550

 

 

 

23,574,241

 

 

 

23,403,071

 

 

 

23,338,498

 

Integrity Marketing Acquisition, LLC (7)

 

07/15/2021

 

Insurance

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

592,800

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1,482

)

Juniper Landscaping of Florida, LLC

 

12/22/2021

 

Personal, Food and Miscellaneous Services

 

 

9.50

%

 

1M L+850

 

 

 

13,516,275

 

 

 

13,430,024

 

 

 

13,516,275

 

K2 Pure Solutions NoCal, L.P.

 

12/20/2023

 

Chemicals, Plastics and Rubber

 

 

8.00

%

 

1M L+700

 

 

 

11,921,000

 

 

 

11,797,407

 

 

 

11,658,738

 

K2 Pure Solutions NoCal, L.P. (Revolver)

 

12/20/2023

 

Chemicals, Plastics and Rubber

 

 

8.00

%

 

1M L+700

 

 

 

1,453,571

 

 

 

1,453,571

 

 

 

1,421,593

 

K2 Pure Solutions NoCal, L.P. (Revolver) (7)

 

12/20/2023

 

Chemicals, Plastics and Rubber

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

484,524

 

 

 

 

 

 

(10,660

)

Kentucky Downs, LLC (7)

 

03/07/2025

 

Hotels, Motels, Inns and Gaming

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

827,586

 

 

 

 

 

 

(12,414

)

LAV Gear Holdings, Inc.

 

10/31/2024

 

Leisure, Amusement, Motion Pictures, Entertainment

 

 

8.50

%

 

1M L+750

 

 

 

751,480

 

 

 

744,986

 

 

 

692,188

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(PIK 5.00

%)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lightspeed Buyer Inc.

 

02/03/2026

 

Healthcare, Education and Childcare

 

 

6.25

%

 

1M L+525

 

 

 

1,564,213

 

 

 

1,548,989

 

 

 

1,544,661

 

Lightspeed Buyer Inc. (7)

 

08/03/2021

 

Healthcare, Education and Childcare

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

882,075

 

 

 

 

 

 

(2,205

)

Lightspeed Buyer Inc. (Revolver)

 

02/03/2026

 

Healthcare, Education and Childcare

 

 

6.75

%

 

1M L+575

 

 

 

1,165,780

 

 

 

1,165,780

 

 

 

1,151,208

 

Lombart Brothers, Inc. (Revolver)

 

04/13/2023

 

Healthcare, Education and Childcare

 

 

7.25

%

 

1M L+625

 

 

 

1,769,912

 

 

 

1,769,912

 

 

 

1,661,947

 

MeritDirect, LLC

 

05/23/2024

 

Media

 

 

6.50

%

 

3M L+550

 

 

 

2,901,820

 

 

 

2,868,498

 

 

 

2,763,983

 

MeritDirect, LLC (Revolver) (7)

 

05/23/2024

 

Media

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,518,345

 

 

 

 

 

 

(119,621

)

Ox Two, LLC

 

02/27/2023

 

Building Materials

 

 

7.25

%

 

1M L+625

 

 

 

21,352,147

 

 

 

21,112,545

 

 

 

21,245,386

 

Ox Two, LLC (Revolver)

 

02/27/2023

 

Building Materials

 

 

7.25

%

 

1M L+625

 

 

 

488,000

 

 

 

488,000

 

 

 

485,560

 

Ox Two, LLC (Revolver) (7)

 

02/27/2023

 

Building Materials

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,012,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

(10,060

)

Peninsula Pacific Entertainment LLC

 

11/13/2024

 

Hotels, Motels, Inns and Gaming

 

 

7.40

%

 

3M L+725

 

 

 

11,437,714

 

 

 

11,219,222

 

 

 

10,637,074

 

PRA Events, Inc.

 

08/08/2022

 

Business Services

 

 

 

(6)

 

 

 

 

19,180,820

 

 

 

18,839,885

 

 

 

16,150,251

 

PRA Events, Inc. (Revolver)

 

08/08/2022

 

Business Services

 

 

 

(6)

 

 

 

 

2,000,000

 

 

 

2,000,000

 

 

 

1,684,000

 

Provation Medical, Inc.

 

03/11/2024

 

Electronics

 

 

7.15

%

 

3M L+700

 

 

 

26,527,500

 

 

 

26,094,813

 

 

 

26,179,990

 

Questex, LLC

 

09/09/2024

 

Media

 

 

6.75

%

 

3M L+575

 

 

 

22,050,000

 

 

 

21,733,659

 

 

 

20,286,000

 

Questex, LLC (Revolver)

 

09/09/2024

 

Media

 

 

6.75

%

 

3M L+575

 

 

 

1,795,213

 

 

 

1,795,213

 

 

 

1,651,596

 

Questex, LLC (Revolver) (7)

 

09/09/2024

 

Media

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,795,213

 

 

 

 

 

 

(143,617

)

Radius Aerospace, Inc. (Revolver)

 

03/31/2025

 

Aerospace and Defense

 

 

6.75

%

 

3M L+575

 

 

 

1,336,285

 

 

 

1,336,285

 

 

 

1,298,602

 

Radius Aerospace, Inc. (Revolver) (7)

 

03/31/2025

 

Aerospace and Defense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

890,857

 

 

 

 

 

 

(25,122

)

Research Horizons, LLC

 

06/28/2022

 

Media

 

 

7.25

%

 

1M L+625

 

 

 

29,546,453

 

 

 

29,334,375

 

 

 

28,364,595

 

Research Now Group, Inc. and Survey

   Sampling International LLC

 

12/20/2024

 

Business Services

 

 

6.50

%

 

3M L+550

 

 

 

2,913,731

 

 

 

2,913,731

 

 

 

2,752,019

 

Riverpoint Medical, LLC (Revolver) (7)

 

06/20/2025

 

Healthcare, Education and Childcare

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

363,636

 

 

 

 

 

 

(12,764

)

Riverside Assessments, LLC

 

03/10/2025

 

Education

 

 

6.75

%

 

3M L+575

 

 

 

15,671,250

 

 

 

15,389,332

 

 

 

14,848,509

 

Sargent & Greenleaf Inc. (Revolver) (7)

 

12/20/2024

 

Electronics

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

597,943

 

 

 

 

 

 

(10,763

)

Sales Benchmark Index LLC (7)

 

07/07/2021

 

Business Services

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,829,268

 

 

 

 

 

 

(43,902

)

Sales Benchmark Index LLC (Revolver) (7)

 

01/03/2025

 

Business Services

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

731,707

 

 

 

 

 

 

(17,561

)

Schlesinger Global, Inc.

 

07/14/2025

 

Business Services

 

 

7.00

%

 

3M L+600

 

 

 

516,273

 

 

 

510,389

 

 

 

478,844

 

Schlesinger Global, Inc. (Revolver)

 

07/14/2025

 

Business Services

 

 

7.00

%

 

3M L+600

 

 

 

15,759

 

 

 

15,759

 

 

 

14,617

 

Schlesinger Global, Inc. (Revolver) (7)

 

07/14/2025

 

Business Services

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

22,281

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1,615

)

Signature Systems Holding Company (Revolver)

 

05/03/2024

 

Chemicals, Plastics and Rubber

 

 

7.50

%

 

3M L+650

 

 

 

1,129,032

 

 

 

1,129,032

 

 

 

1,092,339

 

Signature Systems Holding Company (Revolver) (7)

 

05/03/2024

 

Chemicals, Plastics and Rubber

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

887,097

 

 

 

 

 

 

(28,831

)

Solutionreach, Inc. (Revolver)

 

01/17/2024

 

Communications

 

 

6.75

%

 

3M L+575

 

 

 

1,248,750

 

 

 

1,248,750

 

 

 

1,235,014

 

Solutionreach, Inc. (Revolver) (7)

 

01/17/2024

 

Communications

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

416,250

 

 

 

 

 

 

(4,579

)

Spear Education, LLC

 

02/26/2025

 

Education

 

 

6.50

%

 

3M L+500

 

 

 

15,049,375

 

 

 

14,906,170

 

 

 

14,673,140

 

Spear Education, LLC (7)

 

02/26/2022

 

Education

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6,875,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

(171,875

)

SEE NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

12


 

 

PENNANTPARK INVESTMENT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS – (Continued)

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

 

Issuer Name

 

Maturity / Expiration

 

 

Industry

 

Current

Coupon

 

 

Basis Point

Spread Above

Index (4)

 

 

Par /

Shares

 

 

Cost

 

 

Fair Value (3)

 

Spectacle Gary Holdings, LLC

 

12/23/2025

 

 

Hotels, Motels, Inns and Gaming

 

 

11.00

%

 

1M L+900

 

 

 

20,478,378

 

 

$

19,804,843

 

 

$

19,864,027

 

Spectacle Gary Holdings, LLC (7)

 

12/23/2025

 

 

Hotels, Motels, Inns and Gaming

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,121,622

 

 

 

 

 

 

(33,649

)

TPC Canada Parent, Inc. and TPC US Parent, LLC (8),(11)

 

11/24/2025

 

 

Food

 

 

6.25

%

 

3M L+525

 

 

 

1,789,156

 

 

 

1,789,156

 

 

 

1,735,482

 

TVC Enterprises, LLC

 

01/18/2024

 

 

Transportation

 

 

6.50

%

 

1M L+550

 

 

 

17,660,607

 

 

 

17,410,805

 

 

 

17,528,153

 

TVC Enterprises, LLC (Revolver) (7)

 

01/18/2024

 

 

Transportation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,702,151

 

 

 

 

 

 

(20,267

)

TWS Acquisition Corporation (Revolver)

 

06/16/2025

 

 

Education

 

 

7.25

%

 

1M L+625

 

 

 

1,137,857

 

 

 

1,137,857

 

 

 

1,115,100

 

TWS Acquisition Corporation (Revolver) (7)

 

06/16/2025

 

 

Education

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

505,714

 

 

 

 

 

 

(10,114

)

Tyto Athene, LLC

 

08/27/2024

 

 

Aerospace and Defense

 

 

6.25

%

 

1M L+525

 

 

 

6,027,680

 

 

 

5,998,741

 

 

 

6,008,392

 

US Med Acquisition, Inc.

 

08/13/2021

 

 

Healthcare, Education and Childcare

 

 

9.00

%

 

1M L+800

 

 

 

8,301,563

 

 

 

8,301,563

 

 

 

8,218,547

 

Walker Edison Furniture Company LLC

 

09/26/2024

 

 

Home and Office Furnishings

 

 

7.25

%

 

3M L+625

 

 

 

21,515,625

 

 

 

21,203,376

 

 

 

21,515,625

 

Wildcat Buyerco, Inc.

 

02/27/2026

 

 

Electronics

 

 

6.50

%

 

3M L+550

 

 

 

9,145,221

 

 

 

8,970,259

 

 

 

9,053,770

 

Wildcat Buyerco, Inc. (7)

 

02/27/2022

 

 

Electronics

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,573,529

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,217

 

Wildcat Buyerco, Inc. (Revolver) (7)

 

02/27/2026

 

 

Electronics

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

551,471

 

 

 

 

 

 

(10,037

)

Total First Lien Secured Debt

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

412,081,391

 

 

 

402,168,282

 

Second Lien Secured Debt—32.0%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Confie Seguros Holding Co.

 

10/31/2025

 

 

Insurance

 

 

8.66

%

 

3M L+850

 

 

 

14,500,000

 

 

 

14,281,633

 

 

 

13,920,000

 

DecoPac, Inc.

 

03/31/2025

 

 

Beverage, Food and Tobacco

 

 

9.25

%

 

3M L+825

 

 

 

19,627,143

 

 

 

19,382,758

 

 

 

19,627,143

 

Halo Buyer, Inc.

 

07/06/2026

 

 

Consumer Products

 

 

9.25

%

 

1M L+825

 

 

 

32,500,000

 

 

 

32,062,567

 

 

 

31,460,000

 

Infogroup, Inc.

 

04/03/2024

 

 

Other Media

 

 

10.25

%

 

3M L+925

 

 

 

20,400,000

 

 

 

20,157,649

 

 

 

20,145,000

 

MailSouth, Inc.

 

10/23/2024

 

 

Printing and Publishing

 

 

 

(6)

 

 

 

 

36,828,975

 

 

 

36,224,201

 

 

 

18,782,777

 

MBS Holdings, Inc.

 

01/02/2024

 

 

Telecommunications

 

 

9.59

%

 

1M L+850

 

 

 

19,623,649

 

 

 

19,359,314

 

 

 

19,329,294

 

VT Topco, Inc.

 

08/24/2026

 

 

Business Services

 

 

7.15

%

 

3M L+700

 

 

 

10,000,000

 

 

 

9,956,408

 

 

 

9,800,000

 

Winter Park Intermediate, Inc.

 

04/06/2026

 

 

Auto Sector

 

 

8.65

%

 

1M L+850

 

 

 

35,300,000

 

 

 

34,816,687

 

 

 

35,300,000

 

Total Second Lien Secured Debt

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

186,241,217

 

 

 

168,364,214

 

Subordinated Debt/Corporate Notes—9.6%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Blackhawk Industrial Distribution, Inc.

 

03/17/2025

 

 

Distribution

 

 

12.00

%

 

 

 

 

 

14,051,843

 

 

 

13,842,572

 

 

 

13,665,417

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(PIK 2.00

%)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cascade Environmental LLC

 

12/30/2023

 

 

Environmental Services

 

 

13.00

%

 

 

 

 

 

37,371,131

 

 

 

36,938,019

 

 

 

36,903,992

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(PIK 13.00

%)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Subordinated Debt/Corporate Notes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

50,780,591

 

 

 

50,569,409

 

Preferred Equity/Partnership Interests—4.1% (6)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AH Holdings, Inc.

 

 

 

 

Healthcare, Education and Childcare

 

 

6.00

%

 

 

 

 

 

211

 

 

 

500,000

 

 

 

167,083

 

Cascade Environmental LLC

 

 

 

 

Environmental Services

 

 

16.00

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

178,304

 

 

 

17,607,478

 

 

 

17,652,053

 

Condor Holdings Limited (8), (11)

 

 

 

 

Business Services

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

556,000

 

 

 

64,277

 

 

 

71,233

 

Condor Top Holdco Limited (8), (11)

 

 

 

 

Business Services

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

556,000

 

 

 

491,723

 

 

 

1,308,363

 

MeritDirect Holdings, LP (9)

 

 

 

 

Media

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

540

 

 

 

540,000

 

 

 

357,199

 

NXOF Holdings, Inc. (Tyto Athene, LLC)

 

 

 

 

Aerospace and Defense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

107

 

 

 

106,823

 

 

 

129,098

 

Signature CR Intermediate Holdco, Inc.

 

 

 

 

Chemicals, Plastics and Rubber

 

 

12.00

%

 

 

 

 

 

1,347

 

 

 

1,346,530

 

 

 

1,409,711

 

TPC Holding Company, LP (8),(11)

 

 

 

 

Food

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

219

 

 

 

219,010

 

 

 

237,288

 

Total Preferred Equity/Partnership Interests

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

20,875,841

 

 

 

21,332,028

 

Common Equity/Partnership Interests/Warrants—17.7% (6)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Affinion Group Holdings, Inc. (Warrants)

 

04/10/2024

 

 

Consumer Products

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

77,190

 

 

 

2,126,399

 

 

 

 

AG Investco LP (9)

 

 

 

 

Business Services

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

805,164

 

 

 

805,164

 

 

 

1,002,599

 

AG Investco LP (7), (9)

 

 

 

 

Business Services

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

194,836

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AH Holdings, Inc. (Warrants)

 

03/23/2021

 

 

Healthcare, Education and Childcare

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

753

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Altamira Intermediate Company II, Inc.

 

 

 

 

Aerospace and Defense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

125,000

 

 

 

125,000

 

 

 

81,148

 

ASP LCG Holdings, Inc. (Warrants)

 

05/05/2026

 

 

Education

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

933

 

 

 

586,975

 

 

 

2,236,540

 

Cascade Environmental LLC (9)

 

 

 

 

Environmental Services

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

33,901

 

 

 

2,852,080

 

 

 

696,346

 

CI (Allied) Investment Holdings, LLC

 

 

 

 

Business Services

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

120,962

 

 

 

1,243,217

 

 

 

 

(PRA Events, Inc.) (9)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CI (Summit) Investment Holdings LLC

 

 

 

 

Buildings and Real Estate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

122,870

 

 

 

1,270,646

 

 

 

1,647,095

 

(SFP Holdings, Inc.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cowboy Parent LLC

 

 

 

 

Distribution

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

22,500

 

 

 

2,250,000

 

 

 

1,165,785

 

(Blackhawk Industrial Distribution, Inc.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DecoPac Holdings Inc.

 

 

 

 

Beverage, Food and Tobacco

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,449

 

 

 

3,448,658

 

 

 

5,072,041

 

ECM Investors, LLC (9)

 

 

 

 

Electronics

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

167,537

 

 

 

167,537

 

 

 

254,307

 

eCommission Holding Corporation (11)

 

 

 

 

Financial Services

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

80

 

 

 

1,004,625

 

 

 

1,029,685

 

Faraday Holdings, LLC

 

 

 

 

Building Materials

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,277

 

 

 

217,635

 

 

 

1,408,259

 

Gauge Lash Coinvest LLC

 

 

 

 

Consumer Products

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

889,376

 

 

 

1,053,800

 

 

 

1,565,301

 

Gauge Schlesinger Coinvest, LLC

 

 

 

 

Business Services

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9

 

 

 

8,896

 

 

 

8,662

 

Gauge TVC Coinvest, LLC

 

 

 

 

Transportation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

810,645

 

 

 

810,645

 

 

 

999,520

 

(TVC Enterprises, LLC)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GCOM InvestCo LP (7)

 

 

 

 

Business Services

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

111,574

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Go Dawgs Capital III, LP

 

 

 

 

Building Materials

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

675,325

 

 

 

675,325

 

 

 

675,325

 

(American Insulated Glass, LLC) (9)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Green Veracity Holdings, LP - Class A

 

 

 

 

Business Services

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15,000

 

 

 

1,500,000

 

 

 

2,886,104

 

(VT Topco, Inc.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Infogroup Parent Holdings, Inc.

 

 

 

 

Other Media

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

181,495

 

 

 

2,040,000

 

 

 

2,522,594

 

ITC Rumba, LLC (Cano Health, LLC) (9)

 

 

 

 

Healthcare, Education and Childcare

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

375,675

 

 

 

4,317,307

 

 

 

18,761,506

 

JWC-WE Holdings, L.P.

 

 

 

 

Home and Office Furnishings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,906,433

 

 

 

1,906,433

 

 

 

12,010,531

 

(Walker Edison Furniture Company LLC) (9)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kadmon Holdings, Inc. (5)

 

 

 

 

Healthcare, Education and Childcare

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

252,014

 

 

 

2,265,639

 

 

 

987,895

 

SEE NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

13


 

 

PENNANTPARK INVESTMENT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS – (Continued)

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

 

Issuer Name

 

Maturity / Expiration

 

 

Industry

 

Current

Coupon

 

 

Basis Point

Spread Above

Index (4)

 

 

Par /

Shares

 

 

Cost

 

 

Fair Value (3)

 

Kentucky Racing Holdco, LLC (Warrants)

 

 

 

 

Hotels, Motels, Inns and Gaming

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

161,252

 

 

$

 

 

$

417,910

 

Lariat ecoserv Co-Invest Holdings, LLC (9)

 

 

 

 

Environmental Services

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

363,656

 

 

 

363,656

 

 

 

593,924

 

Lightspeed Investment Holdco LLC

 

 

 

 

Healthcare, Education and Childcare

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

273,143

 

 

 

273,143

 

 

 

313,596

 

MeritDirect Holdings, LP (9)

 

 

 

 

Media

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

540

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NXOF Holdings, Inc.

 

 

 

 

Aerospace and Defense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,180

 

 

 

2,180

 

 

 

5,432

 

(Tyto Athene, LLC)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OceanSound Discovery Equity, LP

 

 

 

 

Aerospace and Defense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

98,286

 

 

 

982,857

 

 

 

987,611

 

(Holdco Sands Intermediate, LLC) (9)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

QuantiTech InvestCo LP (9)

 

 

 

 

Aerospace and Defense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

70,000

 

 

 

70,000

 

 

 

103,995

 

QuantiTech InvestCo LP (7), (9)

 

 

 

 

Aerospace and Defense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

96,667

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SBI Holdings Investments LLC

 

 

 

 

Business Services

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

36,585

 

 

 

365,854

 

 

 

259,298

 

(Sales Benchmark Index LLC)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Signature CR Intermediate Holdco, Inc.

 

 

 

 

Chemicals, Plastics and Rubber

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

71

 

 

 

70,870

 

 

 

 

SSC Dominion Holdings, LLC

 

 

 

 

Electronics

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,500

 

 

 

1,500,000

 

 

 

1,749,600

 

Class A (US Dominion, Inc.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SSC Dominion Holdings, LLC

 

 

 

 

Electronics

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,500

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,756,165

 

Class B (US Dominion, Inc.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TPC Holding Company, LP (8). (11)

 

 

 

 

Food

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

11,527

 

 

 

11,527

 

 

 

56,482

 

U.S. Well Services, Inc. - Class A (5), (11)

 

 

 

 

Oil and Gas

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,261,201

 

 

 

3,021,880

 

 

 

341,029

 

WBB Equity, LLC

 

 

 

 

Aerospace and Defense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

628,571

 

 

 

628,571

 

 

 

2,753,143

 

(Whitney, Bradley & Brown, Inc.) (9)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wheel Pros Holdings, L.P.

 

 

 

 

Auto Sector

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,778,704

 

 

 

4,450,000

 

 

 

23,022,380

 

(Winter Park Intermediate, Inc.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wildcat Parent, LP (Wildcat Buyerco, Inc.)

 

 

 

 

Electronics

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,314

 

 

 

231,400

 

 

 

254,847

 

ZS Juniper L.P.

 

 

 

 

Personal, Food and Miscellaneous Services

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,056

 

 

 

1,056,250

 

 

 

2,614,078

 

(Juniper Landscaping of Florida, LLC) (9)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Common Equity/Partnership Interests/Warrants

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

43,704,169

 

 

 

93,240,733

 

Total Investments in Non-Controlled, Non-Affiliated Portfolio Companies

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

713,683,209

 

 

 

735,674,666

 

Investments in Non-Controlled, Affiliated Portfolio Companies—5.3% (1), (2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred Equity/Partnership Interests—5.1% (6)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ETX Energy, LLC (9)

 

 

 

 

Oil and Gas

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

61,732

 

 

 

6,173,200

 

 

 

5,055,851

 

MidOcean JF Holdings Corp.

 

 

 

 

Distribution

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

153,922

 

 

 

15,392,189

 

 

 

21,795,244

 

Total Preferred Equity/Partnership Interests

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

21,565,389

 

 

 

26,851,095

 

Common Equity/Partnership Interests/Warrants—0.2% (6)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ETX Energy, LLC (9)

 

 

 

 

Oil and Gas

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,658,389

 

 

 

29,711,576

 

 

 

 

ETX Energy Management Company, LLC

 

 

 

 

Oil and Gas

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,754,104

 

 

 

1,562,020

 

 

 

 

MidOcean JF Holdings Corp.

 

 

 

 

Distribution

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

65,933

 

 

 

24,789,935

 

 

 

902,798

 

Total Common Equity/Partnership Interests/Warrants

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

56,063,531

 

 

 

902,798

 

Total Investments in Non-Controlled, Affiliated Portfolio Companies

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

77,628,920

 

 

 

27,753,893

 

Investments in Controlled, Affiliated Portfolio Companies—60.6% (1), (2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

First Lien Secured Debt—7.0%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AKW Holdings Limited (8), (10), (11)

 

03/13/2024

 

 

Healthcare, Education and Childcare

 

 

6.50

%

 

3M L+600

 

 

£

28,500,000

 

 

 

39,682,375

 

 

 

36,844,800

 

Total First Lien Secured Debt

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

39,682,375

 

 

 

36,844,800

 

Second Lien Secured Debt—10.0%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PT Network Intermediate Holdings, LLC

 

11/30/2024

 

 

Healthcare, Education and Childcare

 

 

11.00

%

 

3M L+1,000

 

 

 

52,479,266

 

 

 

52,094,291

 

 

 

52,479,266

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(PIK 11.00

%)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Second Lien Secured Debt

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

52,094,291

 

 

 

52,479,266

 

Subordinated Debt—12.0%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PennantPark Senior Loan Fund, LLC (11)

 

07/31/2027

 

 

Financial Services

 

 

9.00

%

 

3M L+800

 

 

 

63,000,000

 

 

 

63,000,000

 

 

 

63,000,000

 

Total Subordinated Debt

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

63,000,000

 

 

 

63,000,000

 

Preferred Equity—2.3% (6)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CI (PTN) Investment Holdings II, LLC

 

 

 

 

Healthcare, Education and Childcare

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

36,450

 

 

 

546,750

 

 

 

 

(PT Network, LLC) (9)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PT Network Intermediate Holdings, LLC (9)

 

 

 

 

 

Healthcare, Education and Childcare

 

 

11.00

%

 

3M L+1,000

 

 

 

833

 

 

 

10,725,000

 

 

 

12,215,888

 

Total Preferred Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

11,271,750

 

 

 

12,215,888

 

Common Equity—29.3% (6)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AKW Holdings Limited (8), (10), (11)

 

 

 

 

Healthcare, Education and Childcare

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

£

950

 

 

 

132,497

 

 

 

927,315

 

CI (PTN) Investment Holdings II, LLC

 

 

 

 

Healthcare, Education and Childcare

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

333,333

 

 

 

5,000,000

 

 

 

 

(PT Network, LLC) (9)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PennantPark Senior Loan Fund, LLC (11)

 

 

 

 

Financial Services

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

33,221,176

 

 

 

33,221,176

 

 

 

36,262,577

 

PT Network Intermediate Holdings, LLC (9)

 

 

 

 

 

Healthcare, Education and Childcare

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

621

 

 

 

7,150,000

 

 

 

26,689,495

 

RAM Energy Holdings LLC

 

 

 

 

Energy and Utilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

180,805

 

 

 

162,708,073

 

 

 

89,923,518

 

Total Common Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

208,211,746

 

 

 

153,802,905

 

Total Investments in Controlled, Affiliated Portfolio Companies

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

374,260,162

 

 

 

318,342,859

 

Total Investments—205.8%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,165,572,291

 

 

 

1,081,771,418

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents—4.9%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BlackRock Federal FD Institutional 30

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,277,244

 

 

 

2,277,244

 

BNY Mellon Cash Reserve and Cash

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

23,523,843

 

 

 

23,528,758

 

Total Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

25,801,087

 

 

 

25,806,002

 

Total Investments and Cash Equivalents—210.7%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

1,191,373,378

 

 

$

1,107,577,420

 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets—(110.7%)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(581,868,568

)

Net Assets—100.0%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

525,708,852

 

 

 

(1)

The provisions of the 1940 Act classify investments based on the level of control that we maintain in a particular portfolio company. As defined in the 1940 Act, a company is generally presumed to be “non-controlled” when we own 25% or less of the portfolio company’s voting securities and “controlled” when we own more than 25% of the portfolio company’s voting securities.

(2)

The provisions of the 1940 Act classify investments further based on the level of ownership that we maintain in a particular portfolio company. As defined in the 1940 Act, a company is generally deemed as “non-affiliated” when we own less than 5% of a portfolio company’s voting securities and “affiliated” when we own 5% or more of a portfolio company’s voting securities (See Note 6).

(3)

Valued based on our accounting policy (See Note 2).

(4)

Represents floating rate instruments that accrue interest at a predetermined spread relative to an index, typically the applicable London Interbank Offered Rate, or LIBOR or “L,” the Euro Interbank Offered Rate, or EURIBOR or “E,” or Prime rate, or “P.” The spread may change based on the type of rate used. The terms in the Schedule of Investments disclose the actual interest rate in effect as of the reporting period. LIBOR loans are typically indexed to a 30-day, 90-day or 180-day LIBOR rate (1M L, 3M L, or 6M L, respectively), and EURIBOR loans are typically indexed to a 90-day EURIBOR rate (3M E), at the borrower’s option. All securities are subject to a LIBOR or Prime rate floor where a spread is provided, unless noted. The spread provided includes PIK interest and other fee rates, if any.

(5)

The security was not valued using significant unobservable inputs. The value of all other securities was determined using significant unobservable inputs (See Note 5).

(6)

Non-income producing securities.

SEE NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

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(7)

Represents the purchase of a security with delayed settlement or a revolving line of credit that is currently an unfunded investment. This security does not earn a basis point spread above an index while it is unfunded.

(8)

Non-U.S. company or principal place of business outside the United States.

(9)

Investment is held through our Taxable Subsidiaries (See Note 1).

(10)

Par / Shares amount is denominated in British Pounds (£) as denoted.

(11)

The investment is treated as a non-qualifying asset under Section 55(a) of the 1940 Act. Under the 1940 Act, we may not acquire any non-qualifying asset unless, at the time the acquisition is made, qualifying assets represent at least 70% of our total assets. As of September 30, 2020, qualifying assets represent 87% of the Company’s total assets and non-qualifying assets represent 13% of the Company’s total assets.

 

 

SEE NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

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PENNANTPARK INVESTMENT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2020

(Unaudited)

 

1. ORGANIZATION

 

PennantPark Investment Corporation was organized as a Maryland corporation in January 2007. We are a closed-end, externally managed, non-diversified investment company that has elected to be treated as a BDC under the 1940 Act. Our investment objectives are to generate both current income and capital appreciation while seeking to preserve capital through debt and equity investments. We invest primarily in U.S. middle-market companies in the form of first lien secured debt, second lien secured debt, subordinated debt and, to a lesser extent, equity investments. On April 24, 2007, we closed our initial public offering and our common stock trades on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol “PNNT.”

 

We have entered into an investment management agreement, or the Investment Management Agreement, with the Investment Adviser, an external adviser that manages our day-to-day operations. PennantPark Investment, through the Investment Adviser, manages the day-to-day operations of, and provides investment advisory services to, SBIC II under a separate investment management agreement. We have also entered into an administration agreement, or the Administration Agreement, with the Administrator, which provides the administrative services necessary for us to operate. PennantPark Investment, through the Administrator, also provides similar services to SBIC II under a separate administration agreement. See Note 3.

SBIC II, our wholly owned subsidiary, was organized as a Delaware limited partnership in 2012. SBIC II received a license from the SBA to operate as a SBIC under Section 301(c) of the 1958 Act. SBIC II’s objectives are to generate both current income and capital appreciation through debt and equity investments generally by investing with us in SBA eligible businesses that meet the investment selection criteria used by PennantPark Investment.

 

Funding I, a wholly-owned subsidiary and a special purpose entity of the Company prior to July 31, 2020, was organized in Delaware as a limited liability company in February 2019. We formed Funding I in order to establish the BNP Credit Facility. The Investment Adviser serves as the servicer to Funding I and, prior to deconsolidation, had irrevocably directed that the management fee owed to it with respect to such services be paid to us so long as the Investment Adviser remains the servicer. This arrangement did not increase our consolidated management fee. The BNP Credit Facility allows Funding I to borrow up to $275 million at LIBOR (or an alternative risk-free floating interest rate index) plus 260 basis points during the reinvestment period. The BNP Credit Facility is secured by all of the assets held by Funding I. Funding I is no longer a subsidiary of PennantPark Investment as result of the joint venture described below.

 

On July 31, 2020, we and certain entities and managed accounts of the private credit investment manager of Pantheon Ventures (UK) LLP (“Pantheon”) entered into a limited liability company agreement to co-manage PSLF, a newly-formed unconsolidated joint venture. In connection with this transaction, we contributed in-kind our formerly wholly-owned subsidiary, Funding I. As a result of this transaction, Funding I became a wholly-owned subsidiary of PSLF and has been deconsolidated from our financial statements. PSLF invests primarily in middle-market and other corporate debt securities consistent with our strategy. PSLF was formed as a Delaware limited liability company. See Note 4.

 

We have formed and expect to continue to form certain Taxable Subsidiaries, which are subject to tax as corporations. These Taxable Subsidiaries allow us to hold equity securities of certain portfolio companies treated as pass-through entities for U.S. federal income tax purposes while facilitating our ability to qualify as a RIC under the Code.

 

We are operated by a person who has claimed an exclusion from the definition of the term “commodity pool operator” under the Commodity Exchange Act and, therefore, is not subject to registration or regulation as a commodity pool operator under the Commodity Exchange Act.

 

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

The preparation of our Consolidated Financial Statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP, requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of our assets and liabilities at the date of the Consolidated Financial Statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reported periods. In the opinion of management, all adjustments, which are of a normal recurring nature, considered necessary for the fair presentation of financial statements have been included. Changes in the economic and regulatory environment, financial markets, the credit worthiness of our portfolio companies, the global outbreak of the novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”), and any other parameters used in determining these estimates and assumptions could cause actual results to differ from these estimates and assumptions. We may reclassify certain prior period amounts to conform to the current period presentation. We have eliminated all intercompany balances and transactions. References to the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s, or FASB’s, Accounting Standards Codification, as amended, or ASC, serve as a single source of accounting literature. Subsequent events are evaluated and disclosed as appropriate for events occurring through the date the Consolidated Financial Statements are issued.

 

Our Consolidated Financial Statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP, consistent with ASC Topic 946, Financial Services – Investment Companies, and pursuant to the requirements for reporting on Form 10-K/Q and Articles 6, 10 and 12 of Regulation S-X, as appropriate. In accordance with Article 6-09 of Regulation S-X, we have provided a Consolidated Statement of Changes in Net Assets in lieu of a Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity.

 

Our significant accounting policies consistently applied are as follows:

 

(a)Investment Valuations

 

We expect that there may not be readily available market values for many of the investments which are or will be in our portfolio, and we value such investments at fair value as determined in good faith by or under the direction of our board of directors using a documented valuation policy and a consistently applied valuation process, as described in this Report. With respect to investments for which there is no readily available market value, the factors that our board of directors may take into account in pricing our investments at fair value include, as relevant, the nature and realizable value of any collateral, the portfolio company’s ability to make payments and its earnings and discounted cash flow, the markets in which the portfolio company does business, comparison to publicly traded securities and other relevant factors. When an external event such as a purchase transaction, public offering or subsequent equity sale occurs, we consider the pricing indicated by the external event to corroborate or revise our valuation. Due to the inherent uncertainty of determining the fair value of investments that do not have a readily available market value, the price used in an actual transaction may be different than our valuation and the difference may be material. See Note 5.

 

Our portfolio generally consists of illiquid securities, including debt and equity investments. With respect to investments for which market quotations are not readily available, or for which market quotations are deemed not reflective of the fair value, our board of directors undertakes a multi-step valuation process each quarter, as described below:

 

 

(1)

Our quarterly valuation process begins with each portfolio company or investment being initially valued by the investment professionals of the Investment Adviser responsible for the portfolio investment;

 

 

(2)

Preliminary valuation conclusions are then documented and discussed with the management of the Investment Adviser;

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

DECEMBER 31, 2020

(Unaudited)

 

 

(3)

Our board of directors also engages independent valuation firms to conduct independent appraisals of our investments for which market quotations are not readily available or are readily available but deemed not reflective of the fair value of the investment. The independent valuation firms review management’s preliminary valuations in light of their own independent assessment and also in light of any market quotations obtained from an independent pricing service, broker, dealer or market maker;

 

 

(4)

The audit committee of our board of directors reviews the preliminary valuations of the Investment Adviser and those of the independent valuation firms on a quarterly basis, periodically assesses the valuation methodologies of the independent valuation firms, and responds to and supplements the valuation recommendations of the independent valuation firms to reflect any comments; and

 

 

(5)

Our board of directors discusses these valuations and determines the fair value of each investment in our portfolio in good faith, based on the input of our Investment Adviser, the respective independent valuation firms and the audit committee.

 

Our board of directors generally uses market quotations to assess the value of our investments for which market quotations are readily available. We obtain these market values from independent pricing services or at the bid prices obtained from at least two brokers or dealers, if available, or otherwise from a principal market maker or a primary market dealer. The Investment Adviser assesses the source and reliability of bids from brokers or dealers. If our board of directors has a bona fide reason to believe any such market quote does not reflect the fair value of an investment, it may independently value such investments by using the valuation procedure that it uses with respect to assets for which market quotations are not readily available.

 

(b)Security Transactions, Revenue Recognition, and Realized/Unrealized Gains or Losses

 

Security transactions are recorded on a trade-date basis. We measure realized gains or losses by the difference between the net proceeds from the repayment or sale and the amortized cost basis of the investment, using the specific identification method, without regard to unrealized appreciation or depreciation previously recognized, but considering prepayment penalties. Net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation reflects, as applicable, the change in the fair values of our portfolio investments and the Credit Facilities during the reporting period, including the reversal of previously recorded unrealized appreciation or depreciation, when gains or losses are realized.

 

We record interest income on an accrual basis to the extent that we expect to collect such amounts. For loans and debt investments with contractual PIK interest, which represents interest accrued and added to the loan balance that generally becomes due at maturity, we will generally not accrue PIK interest when the portfolio company valuation indicates that such PIK interest is not collectable. We do not accrue as a receivable interest on loans and debt investments if we have reason to doubt our ability to collect such interest. Loan origination fees, original issue discount, or OID, market discount or premium and deferred financing costs on liabilities, which we do not fair value, are capitalized and then accreted or amortized using the effective interest method as interest income or, in the case of deferred financing costs, as interest expense. We record prepayment penalties earned on loans and debt investments as income. Dividend income, if any, is recognized on an accrual basis on the ex-dividend date to the extent that we expect to collect such amounts. From time to time, the Company receives certain fees from portfolio companies, which are non-recurring in nature. Such fees include loan prepayment penalties, structuring fees and amendment fees, and are recorded as other investment income when earned.

 

Loans are placed on non-accrual status when principal or interest payments are past due 30 days or more and/or if there is reasonable doubt that principal or interest will be collected. Accrued interest is generally reversed when a loan is placed on non-accrual status. Interest payments received on non-accrual loans may be recognized as income or applied to principal depending upon management’s judgment. Non-accrual loans are restored to accrual status when past due principal and interest is paid and, in management’s judgment, are likely to remain current. As of December 31, 2020, we did not have any portfolio companies on non-accrual. As of September 30, 2020, we had two portfolio companies on non-accrual, representing 4.9% and 3.4% of our overall portfolio on a cost and fair value basis, respectively.

 

(c)Income Taxes

 

We have complied with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Code and have qualified to be treated as a RIC for federal income tax purposes. In this regard, we account for income taxes using the asset and liability method prescribed by ASC Topic 740, Income Taxes, or ASC 740. Under this method, income taxes are provided for amounts currently payable and for amounts deferred as tax assets and liabilities based on differences between the financial statement carrying amounts and the tax basis of existing assets and liabilities. Based upon our qualification and election to be treated as a RIC for U.S. federal income tax purposes, we typically do not incur material U.S. federal income taxes. However, we may choose to retain a portion of our calendar year income, which may result in the imposition of a U.S. federal excise tax. Additionally, certain of the Company’s consolidated subsidiaries are subject to U.S. federal and state income taxes. For the three months ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, we recorded a provision for taxes of $0.2 million and $0.3 million (approximately one-half of which was for U.S. federal excise tax and the remainder for U.S. federal and state income taxes and franchise taxes related to the Taxable Subsidiaries), respectively.

 

We recognize the effect of a tax position in our Consolidated Financial Statements in accordance with ASC 740 when it is more likely than not, based on the technical merits, that the position will be sustained upon examination by the applicable tax authority. Tax positions not considered to satisfy the “more-likely-than-not” threshold would be recorded as a tax expense or benefit. Penalties or interest, if applicable, that may be assessed relating to income taxes would be classified as other operating expenses in the financial statements. There were no tax accruals relating to uncertain tax positions and no amounts accrued for any related interest or penalties with respect to the periods presented herein. The Company’s determinations regarding ASC 740 may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based upon factors including, but not limited to, an on-going analysis of tax laws, regulations and interpretations thereof. Although the Company files both U.S. federal and state income tax returns, the Company’s major tax jurisdiction is federal.

Because U.S. federal income tax regulations differ from GAAP, distributions characterized in accordance with tax regulations may differ from net investment income and net realized gains recognized for financial reporting purposes. Differences between tax regulations and GAAP may be permanent or temporary. Permanent differences are reclassified among capital accounts in the Consolidated Financial Statements to reflect their tax character. Temporary differences arise when certain items of income, expense, gain or loss are recognized at some time in the future.

 

(d)Distributions and Capital Transactions

 

Distributions to common stockholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. The amount to be paid, if any, as a distribution is determined by our board of directors each quarter and is generally based upon the earnings estimated by management. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually. The tax attributes for distributions will generally include ordinary income and capital gains, but may also include certain tax-qualified dividends and/or a return of capital.

 

Capital transactions, in connection with our dividend reinvestment plan or through offerings of our common stock, are recorded when issued and offering costs are charged as a reduction of capital upon issuance of our common stock.

 

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

DECEMBER 31, 2020

(Unaudited)

 

(e)Foreign Currency Translation

 

Our books and records are maintained in U.S. dollars. Any foreign currency amounts are translated into U.S. dollars on the following basis:

 

 

1.

Fair value of investment securities, other assets and liabilities – at the exchange rates prevailing at the end of the applicable period; and

 

2.

Purchases and sales of investment securities, income and expenses – at the exchange rates prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions.

 

Although net assets and fair values are presented based on the applicable foreign exchange rates described above, we do not isolate that portion of the results of operations due to changes in foreign exchange rates on investments, other assets and debt from the fluctuations arising from changes in fair values of investments and liabilities held. Such fluctuations are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments and liabilities.

 

Foreign security and currency translations may involve certain considerations and risks not typically associated with investing in U.S. companies and U.S. government securities. These risks include, but are not limited to, currency fluctuations and revaluations and future adverse political, social and economic developments, which could cause investments in foreign markets to be less liquid and prices to be more volatile than those of comparable U.S. companies or U.S. government securities.

 

(f)Consolidation

As permitted under Regulation S-X and as explained by ASC paragraph 946-810-45-3, PennantPark Investment will generally not consolidate its investment in a company other than an investment company subsidiary or a controlled operating company whose business consists of providing services to us. Accordingly, we have consolidated the results of SBIC II and our Taxable Subsidiaries in our Consolidated Financial Statements. We do not consolidate our investment in PSLF. See further description of our investment in PSLF in Note 4.

 

(g)Asset Transfers and Servicing

 

Asset transfers that do not meet ASC Topic 860, Transfers and Servicing, requirements for sale accounting treatment are reflected in the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities and the Consolidated Schedules of Investments as investments. The creditors of Funding I have received a security interest in all its assets and such assets are not intended to be available to the creditors of PennantPark Investment or any of its affiliates.

 

3. AGREEMENTS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

 

The Investment Management Agreement with the Investment Adviser was reapproved by our board of directors, including a majority of our directors who are not interested persons of us or the Investment Adviser, in February 2021. Under the Investment Management Agreement, the Investment Adviser, subject to the overall supervision of our board of directors, manages the day-to-day operations of and provides investment advisory services to us. The Investment Adviser serves as the servicer to Funding I and, prior to deconsolidation, had irrevocably directed that the management fee owed to it with respect to such services be paid to the Company so long as the Investment Adviser remains the servicer. SBIC II’s investment management agreement does not affect the management or incentive fees that we pay to the Investment Adviser on a consolidated basis. For providing these services, the Investment Adviser receives a fee from us, consisting of two components— a base management fee and an incentive fee or, collectively, Management Fees.

 

The base management fee is calculated at an annual rate of 1.50% of our “average adjusted gross assets,” which equals our gross assets (exclusive of U.S. Treasury Bills, temporary draws under any credit facility, cash and cash equivalents, repurchase agreements or other balance sheet transactions undertaken at the end of a fiscal quarter for purposes of preserving investment flexibility for the next quarter and unfunded commitments, if any) and is payable quarterly in arrears. In addition, on November 13, 2018, in connection with our board of directors’ approval of the application of the modified asset coverage requirements under the 1940 Act to the Company, our board of directors also approved an amendment to the Investment Management Agreement reducing the Investment Adviser’s annual base management fee from 1.50% to 1.00% on gross assets that exceed 200% of the Company’s total net assets as of the immediately preceding quarter-end. This amendment became effective on February 5, 2019 with the amendment and restatement of the Investment Management Agreement on April 12, 2019. The base management fee is calculated based on the average adjusted gross assets at the end of the two most recently completed calendar quarters, and appropriately adjusted for any share issuances or repurchases during the current calendar quarter. For example, if we sold shares on the 45th day of a quarter and did not use the proceeds from the sale to repay outstanding indebtedness, our gross assets for such quarter would give effect to the net proceeds of the issuance for only 45 days of the quarter during which the additional shares were outstanding. For the three months ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, the Investment Adviser earned a base management fee of $4.1 million and $4.7 million, respectively, from us.

 

The incentive fee has two parts, as follows:

One part is calculated and payable quarterly in arrears based on our Pre-Incentive Fee Net Investment Income for the immediately preceding calendar quarter. For this purpose, Pre-Incentive Fee Net Investment Income means interest income, dividend income and any other income, including any other fees (other than fees for providing managerial assistance), such as amendment, commitment, origination, prepayment penalties, structuring, diligence and consulting fees or other fees received from portfolio companies, accrued during the calendar quarter, minus our operating expenses for the quarter (including the base management fee, any expenses payable under the Administration Agreement and any interest expense or amendment fees under any credit facility and distribution paid on any issued and outstanding preferred stock, but excluding the incentive fee). Pre-Incentive Fee Net Investment Income includes, in the case of investments with a deferred interest feature (such as OID, debt instruments with PIK interest and zero coupon securities), accrued income not yet received in cash. Pre-Incentive Fee Net Investment Income does not include any realized capital gains, computed net of all realized capital losses or unrealized capital appreciation or depreciation. Pre-Incentive Fee Net Investment Income, expressed as a percentage of the value of our net assets at the end of the immediately preceding calendar quarter, is compared to the hurdle rate of 1.75% per quarter (7.00% annualized). We pay the Investment Adviser an incentive fee with respect to our Pre- Incentive Fee Net Investment Income in each calendar quarter as follows: (1) no incentive fee in any calendar quarter in which our Pre-Incentive Fee Net Investment Income does not exceed the hurdle rate of 1.75%, (2) 100% of our Pre-Incentive Fee Net Investment Income with respect to that portion of such Pre-Incentive Fee Net Investment Income, if any, that exceeds the hurdle rate but is less than 2.1212% in any calendar quarter (8.4848% annualized), and (3) 17.5% of the amount of our Pre-Incentive Fee Net Investment Income, if any, that exceeds 2.1212% in any calendar quarter. These calculations are pro-rated for any share issuances or repurchases during the relevant quarter, if applicable.

Beginning April 1, 2020 and through March 31, 2021, the Investment Adviser has voluntarily agreed, in consultation with our board of directors, to irrevocably waive the performance-based incentive fees. For the three months ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, the Investment Adviser earned no incentive fee and $0.7 million in incentive fees on net investment income from us, respectively.

The second part of the incentive fee is determined and payable in arrears as of the end of each calendar year (or upon termination of the Investment Management Agreement, as of the termination date) and equals 17.5% of our realized capital gains, if any, on a cumulative basis from inception through the end of each calendar year, computed net of all realized capital losses and unrealized capital depreciation on a cumulative basis, less the aggregate amount of any previously paid capital gain incentive fees. For both the three

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

DECEMBER 31, 2020

(Unaudited)

 

months ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, the Investment Adviser did not accrue an incentive fee on capital gains, as calculated under the Investment Management Agreement (as described above).

Under GAAP, we are required to accrue a capital gains incentive fee based upon net realized capital gains and net unrealized capital appreciation and depreciation on investments held at the end of each period. In calculating the capital gains incentive fee accrual, we considered the cumulative aggregate unrealized capital appreciation in the calculation, as a capital gains incentive fee would be payable if such unrealized capital appreciation were realized, even though such unrealized capital appreciation is not permitted to be considered in calculating the fee actually payable under the Investment Management Agreement. This accrual is calculated using the aggregate cumulative realized capital gains and losses and cumulative unrealized capital appreciation or depreciation. If such amount is positive at the end of a period, then we record a capital gains incentive fee equal to 17.5% of such amount, less the aggregate amount of actual capital gains related to incentive fees paid in all prior years. If such amount is negative, then there is no accrual for such year. There can be no assurance that such unrealized capital appreciation will be realized in the future. For both the three months ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, the Investment Adviser did not accrue an incentive fee on capital gains, as calculated under GAAP.

 

The Administration Agreement with the Administrator was reapproved by our board of directors, including a majority of our directors who are not interested persons of us, in February 2021. Under the Administration Agreement, the Administrator provides administrative services and office facilities to us. The Administrator provides similar services to SBIC II under its administration agreement with PennantPark Investment. For providing these services, facilities and personnel, we have agreed to reimburse the Administrator for its allocable portion of overhead and other expenses incurred by the Administrator in performing its obligations under the Administration Agreement, including rent and our allocable portion of the costs of compensation and related expenses of our Chief Compliance Officer, Chief Financial Officer and their respective staffs. The Administrator also offers, on our behalf, significant managerial assistance to portfolio companies to which we are required to offer such assistance. Reimbursement for certain of these costs is included in administrative services expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. For the three months ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, we reimbursed the Investment Adviser approximately $0.2 million and $0.3 million, respectively, including expenses the Investment Adviser incurred on behalf of the Administrator, for services described above.

 

There were no transactions subject to Rule 17a-7 under the 1940 Act during both the three months ended December 31, 2020 and 2019.

 

For the three months ended December 31, 2020, we sold $22.3 million in investments to PSLF at fair value and recognized $0.1 million of net realized gains.

 

4. INVESTMENTS

 

Purchases of investments, including PIK interest, for the three months ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 totaled $71.7 million and $178.5 million, respectively. Sales and repayments of investments for the three months ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 totaled $102.6 million and $31.2 million, respectively.

 

Investments and cash and cash equivalents consisted of the following:

 

 

 

December 31, 2020

 

 

September 30, 2020

 

Investment Classification

 

Cost

 

 

Fair Value

 

 

Cost

 

 

Fair Value

 

First lien

 

$

430,081,913

 

 

$

425,160,939

 

 

$

451,763,766

 

 

$

439,013,082

 

Second lien

 

 

195,168,069

 

 

 

195,444,956

 

 

 

238,335,508

 

 

 

220,843,480

 

Subordinated debt / corporate notes

 

 

52,113,599

 

 

 

52,599,650

 

 

 

50,780,591

 

 

 

50,569,409

 

Subordinated notes in PSLF

 

 

64,154,570

 

 

 

64,154,570

 

 

 

63,000,000

 

 

 

63,000,000

 

Equity

 

 

342,012,727

 

 

 

350,729,645

 

 

 

328,471,250

 

 

 

272,082,870

 

Equity in PSLF

 

 

33,892,823

 

 

 

39,001,305

 

 

 

33,221,176

 

 

 

36,262,577

 

Total investments

 

 

1,117,423,701

 

 

 

1,127,091,065

 

 

 

1,165,572,291

 

 

 

1,081,771,418

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

 

20,114,225

 

 

 

20,157,299

 

 

 

25,801,087

 

 

 

25,806,002

 

Total investments and cash and cash equivalents

 

$

1,137,537,926

 

 

$

1,147,248,364

 

 

$

1,191,373,378

 

 

$

1,107,577,420

 

 

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

DECEMBER 31, 2020

(Unaudited)

 

The table below describes investments by industry classification and enumerates the percentage, by fair value, of the total portfolio assets (excluding cash and cash equivalents) in such industries:

 

Industry Classification

 

December 31, 2020 (1)

 

 

September 30, 2020 (1)

 

Healthcare, Education and Childcare

 

23

%

 

17

%

Energy and Utilities

 

7

 

 

9

 

Environmental Services

 

7

 

 

6

 

Consumer Products

 

6

 

 

6

 

Distribution

 

5

 

 

4

 

Media

 

5

 

 

6

 

Auto Sector

 

4

 

 

6

 

Building Materials

 

4

 

 

4

 

Business Services

 

4

 

 

4

 

Education

 

4

 

 

3

 

Home and Office Furnishings

 

4

 

 

3

 

Insurance

 

4

 

 

4

 

Personal, Food and Miscellaneous Services

 

4

 

 

4

 

Hotels, Motels, Inns and Gaming

 

3

 

 

4

 

Printing and Publishing

 

3

 

 

2

 

Telecommunications

 

3

 

 

2

 

Aerospace and Defense

 

2

 

 

2

 

Beverage, Food and Tobacco

 

2

 

 

3

 

Chemicals, Plastics and Rubber

 

2

 

 

2

 

Other Media

 

2

 

 

2

 

Transportation

 

2

 

 

2

 

Other

 

 

 

5

 

Total

 

100

%

 

100

%

 

 

(1)

Excludes investments in PSLF.

 

PennantPark Senior Loan Fund, LLC

 

On July 31, 2020, we and Pantheon formed PSLF, an unconsolidated joint venture. PSLF invests primarily in middle-market and other corporate debt securities consistent with our strategy. PSLF was formed as a Delaware limited liability company. PSLF invests in portfolio companies in the same industries in which we may directly invest. We provide capital to PSLF in the form of subordinated notes and equity interests. Effective October 31, 2020, Pantheon contributed an additional $27.5 million to PSLF and we invested an additional $1.8 million in PSLF. As of December 31, 2020 and September 30, 2020, we and Pantheon owned 60.5% and 39.5%, respectively, and 72.0% and 28.0%, respectively, of each of the outstanding subordinated notes and equity interests in PSLF. As of the same dates, our investment in PSLF consisted of subordinated notes of $64.2 million and $63.0 million, respectively, and equity interests of $39.0 million and $36.3 million, respectively.

 

As of December 31, 2020 and September 30, 2020, PSLF had total assets of $368.5 million and $361.8 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2020, PSLF had $89.5 million of unused borrowing capacity under the Credit Facility, subject to leverage and borrowing base restrictions, and cash and cash equivalents of $15.8 million. As of September 30, 2020, PSLF had $36.5 million of unused borrowing capacity under the Credit Facility, subject to leverage and borrowing base restrictions, and cash and cash equivalents of $7.5 million.

 

We and Pantheon each appointed two members to PSLF’s four-person Member Designees’ Committee, or the Member Designees’ Committee. All material decisions with respect to PSLF, including those involving its investment portfolio, require unanimous approval of a quorum of the Member Designees’ Committee. Quorum is defined as (i) the presence of two members of the Member Designees’ Committee; provided that at least one individual is present that was elected, designated or appointed by each of us and Pantheon; (ii) the presence of three members of the Member Designees’ Committee, provided that the individual that was elected, designated or appointed by each of us or Pantheon, as the case may be, with only one individual present shall be entitled to cast two votes on each matter; or (iii) the presence of four members of the Member Designees’ Committee, provided that two individuals are present that were elected, designated or appointed by each of us and Pantheon.

 

Additionally, PSLF has entered into a $275.0 million (increased from $250.0 million on November 6, 2020) senior secured revolving credit facility which bears interest at LIBOR (or an alternative risk-free interest rate index) plus 260 basis points, or the PSLF Credit Facility, with BNP Paribas through its wholly-owned subsidiary, or PSLF Subsidiary, subject to leverage and borrowing base restrictions.  

Below is a summary of PSLF’s portfolio at fair value:

 

 

 

December 31, 2020

 

 

September 30, 2020

 

Total investments

 

$

351,896,988

 

 

$

353,366,358

 

Weighted average yield on debt investments

 

 

7.3

%

 

 

7.3

%

Number of portfolio companies in PSLF

 

 

36

 

 

 

37

 

Largest portfolio company investment

 

$

16,146,764

 

 

$

18,411,916

 

Total of five largest portfolio company investments

 

$

74,627,783

 

 

$

77,896,431

 

 


 

20


PENNANTPARK INVESTMENT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

DECEMBER 31, 2020

(Unaudited)

 

Below is a listing of PSLF’s individual investments as of December 31, 2020:

Issuer Name

 

Maturity

 

Industry

 

Current

Coupon

 

 

Basis Point

Spread Above

Index (1)

 

 

Par

 

 

Cost

 

 

Fair Value (2)

 

First Lien Secured Debt—545.9%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Altamira Technologies, LLC

 

07/24/2025

 

Aerospace and Defense

 

 

7.00

%

 

3M L+600

 

 

 

958,731

 

 

$

947,168

 

 

$

915,588

 

American Insulated Glass, LLC

 

12/21/2023

 

Building Materials

 

 

6.50

%

 

3M L+550

 

 

 

14,737,640

 

 

 

14,548,387

 

 

 

14,516,575

 

Apex Service Partners, LLC

 

07/31/2025

 

Personal, Food and Miscellaneous Services

 

 

6.25

%

 

1M L+525

 

 

 

8,441,913

 

 

 

8,351,071

 

 

 

8,441,913

 

Apex Service Partners, LLC (3)

 

07/31/2021

 

Personal, Food and Miscellaneous Services

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,542,556

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bazaarvoice, Inc.

 

02/01/2024

 

Printing and Publishing

 

 

6.75

%

 

1M L+575

 

 

 

14,591,146

 

 

 

14,479,701

 

 

 

14,372,279

 

Bottom Line Systems, LLC

 

02/13/2023

 

Healthcare, Education and Childcare

 

 

6.25

%

 

1M L+550

 

 

 

14,961,929

 

 

 

14,868,747

 

 

 

14,806,325

 

Datalot Inc.

 

01/24/2025

 

Insurance

 

 

6.25

%

 

3M L+525

 

 

 

7,099,014

 

 

 

6,980,774

 

 

 

7,099,014

 

DRS Holdings III, Inc.

 

11/03/2025

 

Consumer Products

 

 

6.75

%

 

1M L+575

 

 

 

13,530,557

 

 

 

13,421,192

 

 

 

13,544,088

 

ECM Industries, LLC

 

12/23/2025

 

Electronics

 

 

5.50

%

 

1M L+450

 

 

 

2,865,962

 

 

 

2,840,215

 

 

 

2,865,962

 

Holdco Sands Intermediate, LLC

 

12/19/2025

 

Aerospace and Defense

 

 

7.50

%

 

3M L+600

 

 

 

12,162,857

 

 

 

12,004,848

 

 

 

11,919,600

 

HW Holdco, LLC

 

12/10/2024

 

Media

 

 

5.50

%

 

3M L+450

 

 

 

14,700,000

 

 

 

14,591,222

 

 

 

14,332,501

 

Integrity Marketing Acquisition, LLC

 

08/27/2025

 

Insurance

 

 

6.50

%

 

3M L+550

 

 

 

7,927,894

 

 

 

7,850,822

 

 

 

7,650,418

 

K2 Pure Solutions NoCal, L.P.

 

12/20/2023

 

Chemicals, Plastics and Rubber

 

 

8.00

%

 

1M L+700

 

 

 

14,700,000

 

 

 

14,557,560

 

 

 

14,442,750

 

Kentucky Downs, LLC

 

03/07/2025

 

Hotels, Motels, Inns and Gaming

 

 

10.00

%

 

1M L+900

 

 

 

10,205,877

 

 

 

10,037,924

 

 

 

10,078,304

 

LAV Gear Holdings, Inc.

 

10/31/2024

 

Leisure, Amusement, Motion Pictures, Entertainment

 

 

8.50

%

 

3M L+750

 

 

 

2,041,180

 

 

 

2,025,149

 

 

 

1,891,358

 

Lightspeed Buyer Inc.

 

02/03/2026

 

Healthcare, Education and Childcare

 

 

6.50

%

 

1M L+550

 

 

 

12,566,555

 

 

 

12,342,012

 

 

 

12,315,224

 

Lombart Brothers, Inc.

 

04/13/2023

 

Healthcare, Education and Childcare

 

 

9.25

%

 

1M L+825

 

 

 

16,907,607

 

 

 

16,777,822

 

 

 

16,146,764

 

MAG DS Corp.

 

04/01/2027

 

Aerospace and Defense

 

 

6.50

%

 

1M L+550

 

 

 

5,985,000

 

 

 

5,694,110

 

 

 

5,685,750

 

MeritDirect, LLC

 

05/23/2024

 

Media

 

 

6.50

%

 

3M L+550

 

 

 

13,914,003

 

 

 

13,764,584

 

 

 

13,357,443

 

PlayPower, Inc.

 

05/08/2026

 

Consumer Products

 

 

5.74

%

 

3M L+550

 

 

 

4,015,020

 

 

 

3,981,658

 

 

 

3,829,326

 

Radius Aerospace, Inc.

 

03/31/2025

 

Aerospace and Defense

 

 

6.75

%

 

3M L+575

 

 

 

13,744,524

 

 

 

13,581,728

 

 

 

13,469,634

 

Research Now Group, Inc. and Survey

   Sampling International LLC

 

12/20/2024

 

Business Services

 

 

6.50

%

 

3M L+550

 

 

 

14,809,160

 

 

 

14,696,977

 

 

 

14,538,893

 

Riverpoint Medical, LLC

 

06/20/2025

 

Healthcare, Education and Childcare

 

 

5.50

%

 

3M L+450

 

 

 

1,970,000

 

 

 

1,954,287

 

 

 

1,938,677

 

Sales Benchmark Index LLC

 

01/03/2025

 

Business Services

 

 

7.75

%

 

3M L+600

 

 

 

7,867,378

 

 

 

7,736,084

 

 

 

7,729,699

 

Sargent & Greenleaf Inc.

 

12/20/2024

 

Electronics

 

 

7.00

%

 

1M L+550

 

 

 

5,420,826

 

 

 

5,355,677

 

 

 

5,353,065

 

Signature Systems Holding Company

 

05/03/2024

 

Chemicals, Plastics and Rubber

 

 

7.50

%

 

3M L+650

 

 

 

14,062,500

 

 

 

13,922,678

 

 

 

13,746,094

 

Solutionreach, Inc.

 

01/17/2024

 

Communications

 

 

6.75

%

 

3M L+575

 

 

 

12,497,823

 

 

 

12,330,599

 

 

 

12,410,338

 

STV Group Incorporated

 

12/11/2026

 

Transportation

 

 

5.40

%

 

1M L+525

 

 

 

12,320,154

 

 

 

12,211,130

 

 

 

12,320,154

 

TeleGuam Holdings, LLC

 

11/20/2025

 

Telecommunications

 

 

5.50

%

 

1M L+450

 

 

 

5,006,244

 

 

 

4,962,527

 

 

 

4,956,181

 

Teneo Holdings LLC

 

07/18/2025

 

Financial Services

 

 

6.25

%

 

1M L+525

 

 

 

7,461,111

 

 

 

7,188,146

 

 

 

7,370,981

 

TPC Canada Parent, Inc. and TPC US Parent, LLC

 

11/24/2025

 

Food

 

 

6.25

%

 

3M L+525

 

 

 

5,635,844

 

 

 

5,579,485

 

 

 

5,466,768

 

TVC Enterprises, LLC

 

01/18/2024

 

Transportation

 

 

6.50

%

 

1M L+550

 

 

 

14,510,397

 

 

 

14,319,883

 

 

 

14,619,226

 

TWS Acquisition Corporation

 

06/16/2025

 

Education

 

 

7.25

%

 

1M L+625

 

 

 

10,046,691

 

 

 

9,880,493

 

 

 

10,046,691

 

UBEO, LLC

 

04/03/2024

 

Printing and Publishing

 

 

5.50

%

 

3M L+450

 

 

 

4,738,102

 

 

 

4,701,846

 

 

 

4,702,566

 

Vision Purchaser Corporation

 

06/10/2025

 

Media

 

 

7.75

%

 

1M L+675

 

 

 

14,321,880

 

 

 

14,088,756

 

 

 

13,605,786

 

Whitney, Bradley & Brown, Inc.

 

10/18/2022

 

Aerospace and Defense

 

 

8.50

%

 

1M L+750

 

 

 

14,004,711

 

 

 

13,861,591

 

 

 

14,004,711

 

Wildcat Buyerco, Inc.

 

02/27/2026

 

Electronics

 

 

6.25

%

 

3M L+525

 

 

 

7,481,156

 

 

 

7,406,933

 

 

 

7,406,342

 

Total First Lien Secured Debt

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

353,843,786

 

 

 

351,896,988

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents—24.5%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BlackRock Federal FD Institutional 30

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

14,192,122

 

 

 

14,192,122

 

US Bank Cash

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,582,100

 

 

 

1,582,100

 

Total Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15,774,222

 

 

 

15,774,222

 

Total Investments and Cash Equivalents—570.3%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

369,618,008

 

 

$

367,671,210

 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets—(470.3)%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(303,206,242

)

Members' Equity—100.0%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

64,464,968

 

 

(1)

Represents floating rate instruments that accrue interest at a predetermined spread relative to an index, typically the applicable LIBOR or “L” or Prime rate or “P”. The spread may change based on the type of rate used. The terms in the Schedule of Investments disclose the actual interest rate in effect as of the reporting period. LIBOR loans are typically indexed to a 30-day, 60-day, 90-day or 180-day LIBOR rate (1M L, 2M L, 3M L, or 6M L, respectively), at the borrower’s option. All securities are subject to a LIBOR or Prime rate floor where a spread is provided, unless noted. The spread provided includes PIK interest and other fee rates, if any.

(2)

Valued based on PSLF’s accounting policy.

(3)

Represents the purchase of a security with delayed settlement or a revolving line of credit that is currently an unfunded investment. This security does not earn a basis point spread above an index while it is unfunded.

 


 

21


PENNANTPARK INVESTMENT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

DECEMBER 31, 2020

(Unaudited)

 

Below is a listing of PSLF’s individual investments as of September 30, 2020:

 

Issuer Name

 

Maturity

 

Industry

 

Current

Coupon

 

 

Basis Point

Spread Above

Index (1)

 

Par

 

 

Cost

 

 

Fair Value (2)

 

First Lien Secured Debt—701.6%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Advantage Sales & Marketing

 

07/23/2021

 

Grocery

 

 

4.25

%

 

1M L+325

 

 

8,627,315

 

 

$

8,418,699

 

 

$

8,456,926

 

Altamira Technologies, LLC

 

07/24/2025

 

Aerospace and Defense

 

 

7.00

%

 

3M L+600

 

 

971,231

 

 

 

958,950

 

 

 

937,238

 

American Insulated Glass, LLC

 

12/21/2023

 

Building Materials

 

 

6.50

%

 

3M L+550

 

 

14,775,105

 

 

 

14,571,097

 

 

 

14,479,603

 

Apex Service Partners, LLC

 

07/31/2025

 

Personal, Food and Miscellaneous Services

 

 

6.25

%

 

1M L+525

 

 

6,607,449

 

 

 

6,546,594

 

 

 

6,409,225

 

Bazaarvoice, Inc.

 

02/01/2024

 

Printing and Publishing

 

 

6.75

%

 

1M L+575

 

 

14,628,085

 

 

 

14,509,210

 

 

 

14,408,664

 

Bottom Line Systems, LLC

 

02/13/2023

 

Healthcare, Education and Childcare

 

 

6.25

%

 

1M L+550

 

 

15,000,000

 

 

 

14,895,515

 

 

 

14,683,499

 

Cano Health, LLC

 

06/02/2025

 

Healthcare, Education and Childcare

 

 

8.50

%

 

1M L+750

 

 

18,274,854

 

 

 

18,174,687

 

 

 

18,411,916

 

Datalot Inc.

 

01/24/2025

 

Insurance

 

 

6.25

%

 

3M L+525

 

 

7,116,895

 

 

 

6,991,975

 

 

 

7,125,435

 

DRS Holdings III, Inc.

 

11/03/2025

 

Consumer Products

 

 

6.75

%

 

1M L+575

 

 

13,564,726

 

 

 

13,448,313

 

 

 

13,316,490

 

ECM Industries, LLC

 

12/23/2025

 

Electronics

 

 

5.50

%

 

1M L+450

 

 

2,873,184

 

 

 

2,846,226

 

 

 

2,858,818

 

Holdco Sands Intermediate, LLC

 

12/19/2025

 

Aerospace and Defense

 

 

7.50

%

 

3M L+600

 

 

12,193,571

 

 

 

12,028,384

 

 

 

11,888,732

 

HW Holdco, LLC

 

12/10/2024

 

Media

 

 

5.50

%

 

3M L+450

 

 

14,737,500

 

 

 

14,619,623

 

 

 

14,295,375

 

Integrity Marketing Acquisition, LLC

 

08/27/2025

 

Insurance

 

 

6.50

%

 

3M L+550

 

 

447,833

 

 

 

444,755

 

 

 

443,354

 

K2 Pure Solutions NoCal, L.P.

 

12/20/2023

 

Chemicals, Plastics and Rubber

 

 

8.00

%

 

1M L+700

 

 

14,737,500

 

 

 

14,583,983

 

 

 

14,413,275

 

Kentucky Downs, LLC

 

03/07/2025

 

Hotels, Motels, Inns and Gaming

 

 

9.50

%

 

1M L+850

 

 

10,153,350

 

 

 

9,978,792

 

 

 

10,001,050

 

LAV Gear Holdings, Inc.

 

10/31/2024

 

Leisure, Amusement, Motion Pictures, Entertainment

 

 

8.50

%

 

3M L+750

 

 

2,015,428

 

 

 

1,998,623

 

 

 

1,856,411

 

Lightspeed Buyer Inc.

 

02/03/2026

 

Healthcare, Education and Childcare

 

 

6.25

%

 

1M L+525

 

 

12,598,209

 

 

 

12,365,207

 

 

 

12,440,731

 

Lombart Brothers, Inc.

 

04/13/2023

 

Healthcare, Education and Childcare

 

 

7.25

%

 

1M L+625

 

 

16,914,403

 

 

 

16,770,520

 

 

 

15,882,625

 

MAG DS Corp.

 

04/01/2027

 

Aerospace and Defense

 

 

6.50

%

 

1M L+550

 

 

6,000,000

 

 

 

5,700,000

 

 

 

5,707,500

 

MeritDirect, LLC

 

05/23/2024

 

Media

 

 

6.50

%

 

3M L+550

 

 

14,076,563

 

 

 

13,914,921

 

 

 

13,407,926

 

PlayPower, Inc.

 

05/08/2026

 

Consumer Products

 

 

5.72

%

 

3M L+550

 

 

4,025,520

 

 

 

3,990,631

 

 

 

3,824,244

 

Radius Aerospace, Inc.

 

03/31/2025

 

Aerospace and Defense

 

 

6.75

%

 

3M L+575

 

 

13,779,429

 

 

 

13,608,176

 

 

 

13,503,840

 

Research Now Group, Inc. and Survey

   Sampling International LLC

 

12/20/2024

 

Business Services

 

 

6.50

%

 

3M L+550

 

 

14,847,328

 

 

 

14,728,854

 

 

 

14,023,302

 

Riverpoint Medical, LLC

 

06/20/2025

 

Healthcare, Education and Childcare

 

 

5.50

%

 

3M L+450

 

 

1,975,000

 

 

 

1,958,417

 

 

 

1,905,678

 

Sales Benchmark Index LLC

 

01/03/2025

 

Business Services

 

 

7.75

%

 

3M L+600

 

 

7,887,195

 

 

 

7,748,712

 

 

 

7,697,903

 

Sargent & Greenleaf Inc.

 

12/20/2024

 

Electronics

 

 

7.00

%

 

1M L+550

 

 

5,448,483

 

 

 

5,378,893

 

 

 

5,350,411

 

Signature Systems Holding Company

 

05/03/2024

 

Chemicals, Plastics and Rubber

 

 

7.50

%

 

3M L+650

 

 

14,250,000

 

 

 

14,096,623

 

 

 

13,786,875

 

Solutionreach, Inc.

 

01/17/2024

 

Communications

 

 

6.75

%

 

3M L+575

 

 

12,531,123

 

 

 

12,351,398

 

 

 

12,393,282

 

STV Group Incorporated

 

12/11/2026

 

Transportation

 

 

5.40

%

 

1M L+525

 

 

12,351,980

 

 

 

12,238,771

 

 

 

12,228,460

 

TeleGuam Holdings, LLC

 

11/20/2025

 

Telecommunications

 

 

5.50

%

 

1M L+450

 

 

5,080,832

 

 

 

5,034,725

 

 

 

4,928,407

 

Teneo Holdings LLC

 

07/18/2025

 

Financial Services

 

 

6.25

%

 

1M L+525

 

 

1,980,000

 

 

 

1,874,970

 

 

 

1,905,750

 

TPC Canada Parent, Inc. and TPC US Parent, LLC

 

11/24/2025

 

Food

 

 

6.25

%

 

3M L+525

 

 

5,650,076

 

 

 

5,593,575

 

 

 

5,480,573

 

TVC Enterprises, LLC

 

01/18/2024

 

Transportation

 

 

6.50

%

 

1M L+550

 

 

14,547,897

 

 

 

14,343,185

 

 

 

14,438,788

 

TWS Acquisition Corporation

 

06/16/2025

 

Education

 

 

7.25

%

 

1M L+625

 

 

8,644,186

 

 

 

8,469,082

 

 

 

8,471,302

 

UBEO, LLC

 

04/03/2024

 

Printing and Publishing

 

 

5.50

%

 

3M L+450

 

 

4,738,102

 

 

 

4,700,032

 

 

 

4,453,816

 

Vision Purchaser Corporation

 

06/10/2025

 

Media

 

 

7.25

%

 

1M L+625

 

 

14,358,203

 

 

 

14,112,113

 

 

 

13,496,711

 

Whitney, Bradley & Brown, Inc.

 

10/18/2022

 

Aerospace and Defense

 

 

8.50

%

 

1M L+750

 

 

14,194,162

 

 

 

14,029,177

 

 

 

14,052,223

 

Total First Lien Secured Debt

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

358,023,408

 

 

 

353,366,358

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents—15.0%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BlackRock Federal FD Institutional 30

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7,353,307

 

 

 

7,353,307

 

US Bank Cash

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

183,412

 

 

 

183,412

 

Total Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7,536,719

 

 

 

7,536,719

 

Total Investments and Cash Equivalents—716.6%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

365,560,127

 

 

$

360,903,077

 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets—(616.6)%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(310,538,386

)

Members' Equity—100.0%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

50,364,691

 

 

(1)

Represents floating rate instruments that accrue interest at a predetermined spread relative to an index, typically the applicable LIBOR or “L” or Prime rate or “P”. The spread may change based on the type of rate used. The terms in the Schedule of Investments disclose the actual interest rate in effect as of the reporting period. LIBOR loans are typically indexed to a 30-day, 60-day, 90-day or 180-day LIBOR rate (1M L, 2M L, 3M L, or 6M L, respectively), at the borrower’s option. All securities are subject to a LIBOR or Prime rate floor where a spread is provided, unless noted. The spread provided includes PIK interest and other fee rates, if any.

(2)

Valued based on PSLF’s accounting policy.


 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

DECEMBER 31, 2020

(Unaudited)

 

 

Below is the financial information for PSLF:

 

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

 

 

 

December 31, 2020

 

 

September 30, 2020

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments at fair value (cost—$353,843,786 and $358,023,408, respectively)

 

$

351,896,988

 

 

$

353,366,358

 

Cash and cash equivalents (cost—$15,774,222 and $7,536,719, respectively)

 

 

15,774,222

 

 

 

7,536,719

 

Interest receivable

 

 

813,092

 

 

 

877,008

 

Total assets

 

 

368,484,302

 

 

 

361,780,085

 

Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Distribution payable

 

 

1,800,000

 

 

 

1,393,716

 

Payable for investments purchased

 

 

7,131,972

 

 

 

5,700,000

 

Credit facility payable

 

 

185,500,000

 

 

 

213,500,000

 

Notes payable to members

 

 

106,040,612

 

 

 

87,500,000

 

Interest payable on credit facility

 

 

1,486,100

 

 

 

1,649,852

 

Interest payable on members notes

 

 

1,643,629

 

 

 

1,356,250

 

Accrued other expenses

 

 

417,021

 

 

 

315,576

 

Total liabilities

 

 

304,019,334

 

 

 

311,415,394

 

Commitments and contingencies (1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Members' equity

 

 

64,464,968

 

 

 

50,364,691

 

Total liabilities and members' equity

 

$

368,484,302

 

 

$

361,780,085

 

 

(1)

As of December 31, 2020 and September 30, 2020, PSLF had unfunded commitments to fund investments of $1.5 million and zero, respectively.

 

Statements of Operations (1)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended December 31,

 

 

 

2020

 

Investment income:

 

 

 

 

Interest

 

$

6,561,996

 

Other income

 

 

436,957

 

Total investment income

 

 

6,998,953

 

Expenses:

 

 

 

 

Interest and expenses on credit facility

 

 

1,754,377

 

Interest expense on members notes

 

 

2,299,879

 

Administrative services expenses

 

 

292,965

 

Other general and administrative expenses (2)

 

 

111,648

 

Total expenses

 

 

4,458,869

 

Net investment income

 

 

2,540,084

 

Realized and unrealized gain on investments:

 

 

 

 

Net realized gain on investments

 

 

464,337

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments

 

 

2,710,252

 

Net realized and unrealized gain from investments

 

 

3,174,589

 

Net increase in members' equity resulting from operations

 

$

5,714,673

 

 

 

(1)

PSLF commenced operations on July 31, 2020.

(2)

No management or incentive fees are payable by PSLF. If any fees were to be charged, they would be separately disclosed in the Statement of Operations.

 

 

5. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

 

Fair value, as defined under ASC 820, is the price that we would receive upon selling an investment or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction to a market participant in the principal or most advantageous market for the investment or liability. ASC 820 emphasizes that valuation techniques maximize the use of observable market inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. Inputs refer broadly to the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability, including assumptions about risk. Inputs may be observable or unobservable. Observable inputs reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability based on market data obtained from sources independent of us. Unobservable inputs reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability based on the best information available to us on the reporting period date.

 

ASC 820 classifies the inputs used to measure these fair values into the following hierarchies:

 

 

Level 1:

Inputs that are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities, accessible by us at the measurement date.

 

 

Level 2:

Inputs that are quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, or that are quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active and inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term, if applicable, of the financial instrument.

 

 

Level 3:

Inputs that are unobservable for an asset or liability because they are based on our own assumptions about how market participants would price the asset or liability.

A financial instrument’s categorization within the valuation hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Generally, most of our investments, our Credit Facilities and our SBA debentures are classified as Level 3. Our 2024 Notes are classified as Level 1, as they were valued

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

DECEMBER 31, 2020

(Unaudited)

 

using the closing price from the primary exchange. Due to the inherent uncertainty of determining the fair value of investments that do not have a readily available market value, the price used in an actual transaction may be different than our valuation and those differences may be material.

 

The inputs into the determination of fair value may require significant management judgment or estimation. Even if observable market data is available, such information may be the result of consensus pricing information, disorderly transactions or broker quotes which include a disclaimer that the broker would not be held to such a price in an actual transaction. The non-binding nature of consensus pricing and/or quotes accompanied by disclaimer would result in classification as Level 3 information, assuming no additional corroborating evidence were available. Corroborating evidence that would result in classifying these non-binding broker/dealer bids as a Level 2 asset includes observable orderly market-based transactions for the same or similar assets or other relevant observable market-based inputs that may be used in pricing an asset.

 

Our investments are generally structured as debt and equity investments in the form of first lien secured debt, second lien secured debt, subordinated debt and equity investments. The transaction price, excluding transaction costs, is typically the best estimate of fair value at inception. Ongoing reviews by our Investment Adviser and independent valuation firms are based on an assessment of each underlying investment, incorporating valuations that consider the evaluation of financing and sale transactions with third parties, expected cash flows and market-based information including comparable transactions, performance multiples and yields, among other factors. These non-public investments valued using unobservable inputs are included in Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

 

A review of fair value hierarchy classifications is conducted on a quarterly basis. Changes in our ability to observe valuation inputs may result in a reclassification for certain financial assets or liabilities.

In addition to using the above inputs to value cash equivalents, investments, our SBA debentures, our 2024 Notes and our Credit Facilities, we employ the valuation policy approved by our board of directors that is consistent with ASC 820. Consistent with our valuation policy, we evaluate the source of inputs, including any markets in which our investments are trading, in determining fair value. See Note 2.

 

As outlined in the table below, some of our Level 3 investments using a market approach valuation technique are valued using the average of the bids from brokers or dealers. The bids include a disclaimer, may not have corroborating evidence, may be the result of a disorderly transaction and may be the result of consensus pricing. The Investment Adviser assesses the source and reliability of bids from brokers or dealers. If our board of directors has a bona fide reason to believe any such bids do not reflect the fair value of an investment, it may independently value such investment by using the valuation procedure that it uses with respect to assets for which market quotations are not readily available. In accordance with ASC 820, we do not categorize any investments for which fair value is measured using the net asset value per share within the fair value hierarchy.

 

The remainder of our investment portfolio and our long-term Credit Facilities are valued using a market comparable or an enterprise market value technique. With respect to investments for which there is no readily available market value, the factors that our board of directors may take into account in pricing our investments at fair value include, as relevant, the nature and realizable value of any collateral, the portfolio company’s ability to make payments, its earnings and discounted cash flow, the markets in which the portfolio company does business, comparison to publicly traded securities and other relevant factors. When an external event such as a purchase transaction, public offering or subsequent equity sale occurs, the pricing indicated by the external event, excluding transaction costs, is used to corroborate the valuation. When using earnings multiples to value a portfolio company, the multiple used requires the use of judgment and estimates in determining how a market participant would price such an asset. These non-public investments using unobservable inputs are included in Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. Generally, the sensitivity of unobservable inputs or combination of inputs such as industry comparable companies, market outlook, consistency, discount rates and reliability of earnings and prospects for growth, or lack thereof, affects the multiple used in pricing an investment. As a result, any change in any one of those factors may have a significant impact on the valuation of an investment. Generally, an increase in a market yield will result in a decrease in the valuation of a debt investment, while a decrease in a market yield will have the opposite effect. Generally, an increase in an earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, or EBITDA, multiple will result in an increase in the valuation of an investment, while a decrease in an EBITDA multiple will have the opposite effect.

 

Our Level 3 valuation techniques, unobservable inputs and ranges were categorized as follows:

 

Asset Category

 

Fair value at

December 31, 2020

 

 

Valuation Technique

 

Unobservable Input

 

Range of Input

(Weighted Average) (1)

First lien

 

$

52,298,929

 

 

Market Comparable

 

Broker/Dealer bids or quotes

 

N/A

First lien

 

 

372,862,010

 

 

Market Comparable

 

Market Yield

 

5.7% – 14.9% (8.9%)

Second lien

 

 

26,040,363

 

 

Market Comparable

 

Broker/Dealer bids or quotes

 

N/A

Second lien

 

 

159,174,322

 

 

Market Comparable

 

Market Yield

 

9.2% –11.0% (10.3%)

Second lien

 

 

10,230,271

 

 

Enterprise Market Value

 

EBITDA multiple

 

5.9x

Subordinated debt / corporate notes

 

 

116,754,220

 

 

Market Comparable

 

Market Yield

 

9.5% – 15.9% (12.0%)

Equity

 

 

330,499,916

 

 

Enterprise Market Value

 

EBITDA multiple

 

4.0x – 30.2x (11.2x)

Equity

 

 

18,661,355

 

 

Market Comparable

 

Market Yield

 

18.9%

Total Level 3 investments

 

$

1,086,521,386

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Truist Credit Facility

 

$

349,104,144

 

 

Market Comparable

 

Market Yield

 

3.1%

 

(1)

The weighted averages disclosed in the table above were weighted by their relative fair value.

 

Asset Category

 

Fair value at

September 30, 2020

 

 

Valuation Technique

 

Unobservable Input

 

Range of Input

(Weighted Average) (1)

First lien

 

$

38,794,224

 

 

Market Comparable

 

Broker/Dealer bids or quotes

 

N/A

First lien

 

 

400,218,858

 

 

Market Comparable

 

Market Yield

 

6.4% – 15.0% (9.0%)

Second lien

 

 

202,060,703

 

 

Market Comparable

 

Market Yield

 

8.4% – 11.0% (10.0%)

Second lien

 

 

18,782,777

 

 

Enterprise Market Value

 

EBITDA multiple

 

8.5x

Subordinated debt / corporate notes

 

 

113,569,409

 

 

Market Comparable

 

Market Yield

 

9.4% – 16.1% (12.0%)

Equity

 

 

253,101,893

 

 

Enterprise Market Value

 

EBITDA multiple

 

4.6x – 22.0x (11.4x)

Equity

 

 

17,652,053

 

 

Market Comparable

 

Market Yield

 

19.1%

Total Level 3 investments

 

$

1,044,179,917

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Truist Credit Facility

 

$

368,701,972

 

 

Market Comparable

 

Market Yield

 

3.8%

 

(1)

The weighted averages disclosed in the table above were weighted by their relative fair value.

 

 

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PENNANTPARK INVESTMENT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

DECEMBER 31, 2020

(Unaudited)

 

Our investments, cash and cash equivalents, Truist Credit Facility, SBA debentures and 2024 Notes were categorized as follows in the fair value hierarchy:

 

 

 

Fair Value at December 31, 2020

 

Description

 

Fair Value

 

 

Level 1

 

 

Level 2

 

 

Level 3

 

 

Measured at Net Asset Value (1)

 

Debt investments

 

$

737,360,115

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

737,360,115

 

 

$

 

Equity investments

 

 

389,730,950

 

 

 

1,568,374

 

 

 

 

 

 

349,161,271

 

 

 

39,001,305

 

Total investments

 

 

1,127,091,065

 

 

 

1,568,374

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,086,521,386

 

 

 

39,001,305

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

 

20,157,299

 

 

 

20,157,299

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total investments and cash and cash equivalents

 

$

1,147,248,364

 

 

$

21,725,673

 

 

$

 

 

$

1,086,521,386

 

 

$

39,001,305

 

Truist Credit Facility

 

 

349,104,144

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

349,104,144

 

 

 

 

SBA Debentures(2)

 

 

115,862,617

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

115,862,617

 

 

 

 

2024 Notes(2)

 

 

86,836,500

 

 

 

86,836,500

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total debt

 

$

551,803,261

 

 

$

86,836,500

 

 

$

 

 

$

464,966,761

 

 

$

 

 

 

 

Fair Value at September 30, 2020

 

Description

 

Fair Value

 

 

Level 1

 

 

Level 2

 

 

Level 3

 

 

Measured at Net Asset Value (1)

 

Debt investments

 

$

773,425,971

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

773,425,971

 

 

$

 

Equity investments

 

 

308,345,447

 

 

 

1,328,924

 

 

 

 

 

 

270,753,946

 

 

 

36,262,577

 

Total investments

 

 

1,081,771,418

 

 

 

1,328,924

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,044,179,917

 

 

 

36,262,577

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

 

25,806,002

 

 

 

25,806,002

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total investments and cash and cash equivalents

 

$

1,107,577,420

 

 

$

27,134,926

 

 

$

 

 

$

1,044,179,917

 

 

$

36,262,577

 

Truist Credit Facility

 

 

368,701,972

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

368,701,972

 

 

 

 

SBA Debentures(2)

 

 

115,772,677

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

115,772,677

 

 

 

 

2024 Notes(2)

 

 

83,837,560

 

 

 

 

 

 

83,837,560

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total debt

 

$

568,312,209

 

 

$

 

 

$

83,837,560

 

 

$

484,474,649

 

 

$

 

 

(1)

In accordance with ASC Subtopic 820-10, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, or ASC 820-10, our equity investment in PSLF is measured using the net asset value per share (or its equivalent) as a practical expedient for fair value, have not been classified in the fair value hierarchy.

(2)

We elected not to apply ASC 825-10 to the SBA debentures or the 2024 Notes and thus the balance reported in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities represents the carrying value. As of December 31, 2020 and September 30, 2020, the carrying value of the SBA debentures approximates the fair value. As of September 30, 2020, the carrying value of the 2024 Notes approximates the fair value.

 

The tables below show a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances for investments measured at fair value using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3):

 

 

 

For the three months ended December 31, 2020

 

Description

 

Debt

investments

 

 

Equity

investments

 

 

Totals

 

Beginning Balance

 

$

773,425,971

 

 

$

270,753,946

 

 

$

1,044,179,917

 

Net realized (loss) gain

 

 

(19,754,439

)

 

 

2,148,373

 

 

 

(17,606,066

)

Net change in unrealized appreciation

 

 

26,295,858

 

 

 

64,865,848

 

 

 

91,161,706

 

Purchases, PIK interest, net discount accretion and non-cash exchanges

 

 

52,096,591

 

 

 

19,280,062

 

 

 

71,376,653

 

Sales, repayments and non-cash exchanges

 

 

(94,703,866

)

 

 

(7,886,958

)

 

 

(102,590,824

)

Transfers in/out of Level 3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ending Balance

 

$

737,360,115

 

 

$

349,161,271

 

 

$

1,086,521,386

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation reported within the net change in unrealized

   appreciation on investments in our Consolidated Statements of Operations attributable to our

   Level 3 assets still held at the reporting date.

 

$

25,798,887

 

 

$

65,689,444

 

 

$

91,488,331

 

 

 

 

For the three months ended December 31, 2019

 

Description

 

Debt

investments

 

 

Equity

investments

 

 

Totals

 

Beginning Balance

 

$

1,025,779,134

 

 

$

192,859,082

 

 

$

1,218,638,216

 

Net realized gain (loss)

 

 

324,712

 

 

 

(12,367,930

)

 

 

(12,043,218

)

Net change in unrealized appreciation

 

 

2,723,990

 

 

 

20,400,910

 

 

 

23,124,900

 

Purchases, PIK interest, net discount accretion and non-cash exchanges

 

 

127,801,796

 

 

 

48,956,985

 

 

 

176,758,781

 

Sales, repayments and non-cash exchanges

 

 

(30,928,814

)

 

 

(222,199

)

 

 

(31,151,013

)

Transfers in/out of Level 3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ending Balance

 

$

1,125,700,818

 

 

$

249,626,848

 

 

$

1,375,327,666

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation reported within the net change in unrealized

   appreciation on investments in our Consolidated Statements of Operations attributable to our

   Level 3 assets still held at the reporting date.

 

$

2,756,254

 

 

$

8,024,114

 

 

$

10,780,368

 

 

 

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PENNANTPARK INVESTMENT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

DECEMBER 31, 2020

(Unaudited)

 

The table below shows a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances for liabilities measured at fair value using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3):

 

 

 

Three Months Ended December 31,

 

Credit Facilities

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

Beginning Balance (cost – $380,252,000 and $472,636,000, respectively) (1)

 

$

360,701,972

 

 

$

465,390,214

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation included in earnings

 

 

13,109,272

 

 

 

2,571,321

 

Borrowings (1)

 

 

15,292,900

 

 

 

81,500,000

 

Repayments (1)

 

 

(40,000,000

)

 

 

(35,000,000

)

Transfers in and/or out of Level 3

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ending Balance (cost – $355,544,900 and $519,136,000, respectively) (1)

 

$

349,104,144

 

 

$

514,461,535

 

Temporary draws outstanding, at cost

 

 

 

 

 

15,000,000

 

Ending Balance (cost – $355,544,900 and $534,136,000, respectively)

 

$

349,104,144

 

 

$

529,461,535

 

 

(1)

Excludes temporary draws.

 

As of December 31, 2020, we had outstanding non-U.S. dollar borrowings on our Truist Credit Facility. Net change in fair value on foreign currency translation on outstanding borrowings is listed below:

 

Foreign Currency

 

Amount Borrowed

 

 

Borrowing Cost

 

 

Current Value

 

 

Reset Date

 

Change in Fair Value

 

British Pound

 

£

29,000,000

 

 

$

40,044,900

 

 

$

39,641,550

 

 

March 19, 2021

 

$

(403,350

)

 

As of September 30, 2020, we had outstanding non-U.S. dollar borrowings on the Truist Credit Facility. Net change in fair value on foreign currency translation on outstanding borrowings is listed below:

 

Foreign Currency

 

Amount Borrowed

 

 

Borrowing Cost

 

 

Current Value

 

 

Reset Date

 

Change in Fair Value

 

British Pound

 

£

28,000,000

 

 

$

38,752,000

 

 

$

36,198,400

 

 

December 18, 2020

 

$

(2,553,600

)

 

Generally, the carrying value of our consolidated financial liabilities approximates fair value. We have adopted the principles under ASC 825-10, which provides companies with an option to report selected financial assets and liabilities at fair value, and made an irrevocable election to apply ASC 825-10 to our Credit Facilities. We elected to use the fair value option for the Credit Facilities to align the measurement attributes of both our assets and liabilities while mitigating volatility in earnings from using different measurement attributes. Due to that election and in accordance with GAAP, we did not incur any expenses relating to amendment costs on the Credit Facilities during the three months ended December 31, 2020 and 2019. ASC 825-10 establishes presentation and disclosure requirements designed to facilitate comparisons between companies that choose different measurement attributes for similar types of assets and liabilities and to more easily understand the effect on earnings of a company’s choice to use fair value. ASC 825-10 also requires us to display the fair value of the selected assets and liabilities on the face of the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities and changes in fair value of the Credit Facilities are reported in our Consolidated Statements of Operations. We did not elect to apply ASC 825-10 to any other financial assets or liabilities, including the 2024 Notes and the SBA debentures. 

 

 For the three months ended December 31, 2020, our Truist Credit Facility had a net change in unrealized appreciation of $13.1 million. For the three months ended December 31, 2019, our Credit Facilities had a net change in unrealized appreciation of $2.6 million. As of December 31, 2020 and September 30, 2020, the net unrealized depreciation on the Truist Credit Facility totaled $6.4 million and $19.6 million, respectively. We use a nationally recognized independent valuation service to measure the fair value of our Credit Facilities in a manner consistent with the valuation process that our board of directors uses to value our investments.

 

6. TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATED COMPANIES

 

An affiliated portfolio company is a company in which we have ownership of 5% or more of its voting securities. A portfolio company is generally presumed to be a non-controlled affiliate when we own at least 5% but 25% or less of its voting securities and a controlled affiliate when we own more than 25% of its voting securities. Transactions related to our funded investments with both controlled and non-controlled affiliates for the three months ended December 31, 2020 were as follows:

 

Name of Investment

 

Fair Value at

September 30, 2020

 

 

Gross

Additions(1)

 

 

Gross

Reductions

 

 

Net Change in

Appreciation /

(Depreciation)

 

 

Fair Value at

December 31, 2020

 

 

Interest

Income

 

 

PIK

Income

 

 

Dividend Income

 

 

Net Realized

Gains

(Losses)

 

Controlled Affiliates

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AKW Holdings Limited

 

$

37,772,115

 

 

$

1,315,725

 

 

$

 

 

$

3,994,985

 

 

$

43,082,825

 

 

$

785,802

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

PennantPark Senior Loan Fund, LLC *

 

 

99,262,577

 

 

 

1,826,217

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

2,067,081

 

 

$

103,155,875

 

 

 

1,466,896

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,521,000

 

 

 

 

PT Networks, LLC

 

 

91,384,649

 

 

 

1,499,329

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,881,419

 

 

 

95,765,397

 

 

 

24,078

 

 

 

1,485,523

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RAM Energy LLC

 

 

89,923,518

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(16,787,927

)

 

 

73,135,591

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Controlled Affiliates

 

$

318,342,859

 

 

$

4,641,271

 

 

$

 

 

$

(7,844,442

)

 

$

315,139,688

 

 

$

2,276,776

 

 

$

1,485,523

 

 

$

1,521,000

 

 

$

 

Non-Controlled Affiliates

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ETX Energy, LLC

 

$

5,055,851

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

(5,055,851

)

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

Mailsouth Inc. (2)

 

 

18,782,777

 

 

 

10,230,271

 

 

 

(19,708,359

)

 

 

17,441,424

 

 

 

26,746,113

 

 

 

 

 

 

76,727

 

 

 

 

 

 

(19,708,359

)

MidOcean JF Holdings

   Corp.

 

 

22,698,042

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12,558,478

 

 

 

35,256,520

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Non-Controlled

   Affiliates

 

$

46,536,670

 

 

$

10,230,271

 

 

$

(19,708,359

)

 

$

24,944,051

 

 

$

62,002,633

 

 

$

 

 

$

76,727

 

 

$

 

 

$

(19,708,359

)

Total Controlled and

   Non-Controlled Affiliates

 

$

364,879,529

 

 

$

14,871,542

 

 

$

(19,708,359

)

 

$

17,099,609

 

 

$

377,142,321

 

 

$

2,276,776

 

 

$

1,562,250

 

 

$

1,521,000

 

 

$

(19,708,359

)

 

(1)

Includes PIK.

(2)

Mailsouth Inc. became a non-controlled affiliate during the quarter ended December 31, 2020.

We and Pantheon are the members of PSLF, a joint venture formed as a Delaware limited liability company that is not consolidated by us for financial reporting purposes. The members of PSLF make investments in the PSLF in the form of subordinated debt and equity interests, and all portfolio and other material decisions regarding PSLF must be submitted to PSLF’s four-person Member Designees’ Committee, which is comprised of two members appointed by each of us and Pantheon. Because management of PSLF is shared equally between us and Pantheon, we do not believe we control PSLF for purposes of the 1940 Act or otherwise.

 


 

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PENNANTPARK INVESTMENT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

DECEMBER 31, 2020

(Unaudited)

 

7. CHANGE IN NET ASSETS FROM OPERATIONS PER COMMON SHARE

The following information sets forth the computation of basic and diluted per share net increase in net assets resulting from operations:

 

 

 

Three Months Ended December 31,

 

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

Numerator for net increase in net assets resulting from operations

 

$

71,133,751

 

 

$

19,202,510

 

Denominator for basic and diluted weighted average shares

 

 

67,045,105

 

 

 

67,045,105

 

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

 

$

1.06

 

 

$

0.29

 

 

8. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

 

Cash equivalents represent cash in money market funds pending investment in longer-term portfolio holdings. Our portfolio may consist of temporary investments in U.S. Treasury Bills (of varying maturities), repurchase agreements, money market funds or repurchase agreement-like treasury securities. These temporary investments with original maturities of 90 days or less are deemed cash equivalents and are included in the Consolidated Schedule of Investments. At the end of each fiscal quarter, we may take proactive steps to preserve investment flexibility for the next quarter by investing in cash equivalents, which is dependent upon the composition of our total assets at quarter-end. We may accomplish this in several ways, including purchasing U.S. Treasury Bills and closing out positions on a net cash basis after quarter-end, temporarily drawing down on the Credit Facility, or utilizing repurchase agreements or other balance sheet transactions as are deemed appropriate for this purpose. These amounts are excluded from average adjusted gross assets for purposes of computing the Investment Adviser’s management fee. U.S. Treasury Bills with maturities greater than 60 days from the time of purchase are valued consistent with our valuation policy. As of December 31, 2020 and September 30, 2020, cash and cash equivalents consisted of money market funds in the amounts of $20.2 million and $25.8 million at fair value, respectively.

 

9. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

 

Below are the financial highlights:

 

 

 

Three Months Ended December 31,

 

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

Per Share Data:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

7.84

 

 

$

8.68

 

Net investment income (1)

 

 

0.12

 

 

 

0.15

 

Net realized and change in unrealized gain (1)

 

 

0.94

 

 

 

0.14

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations (1)

 

 

1.06

 

 

 

0.29

 

Distributions to stockholders (1), (2)

 

 

(0.12

)

 

 

(0.18

)

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

8.78

 

 

$

8.79

 

Per share market value, end of period

 

$

4.61

 

 

$

6.53

 

Total return* (3)

 

 

48.38

%

 

 

7.18

%

Shares outstanding at end of period

 

 

67,045,105

 

 

 

67,045,105

 

Ratios**/ Supplemental Data:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio of operating expenses to average net assets (4)

 

 

3.97

%

(8)

 

4.75

%

Ratio of interest and expenses on debt to average net assets (5)

 

 

3.67

%

 

 

6.05

%

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets (5)

 

 

7.64

%

(8)

 

10.80

%

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

 

 

6.10

%

 

 

6.95

%

Net assets at end of period

 

$

588,797,190

 

 

$

589,040,059

 

Weighted average debt outstanding (6)

 

$

584,745,097

 

 

$

706,751,095

 

Weighted average debt per share (1), (6)

 

$

8.72

 

 

$

10.54

 

Asset coverage per unit (7)

 

$

2,320

 

 

$

1,947

 

Portfolio turnover ratio

 

 

25.25

%

 

 

9.71

%

 

*

Not annualized for periods less than one year.

**

Annualized for periods less than one year.

(1)

Based on the weighted average shares outstanding for the respective periods.

(2)

The tax status of distributions is calculated in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from amounts determined under GAAP, and reported on Form 1099-DIV each calendar year.

(3)

Based on the change in market price per share during the periods and assumes distributions, if any, are reinvested.

(4)

Excludes debt related costs.

(5)

Includes interest and expenses on debt (annualized) as well as Credit Facility amendment and debt issuance costs, if any, (not annualized).

(6)

Includes SBA debentures outstanding.

(7)

The asset coverage ratio for a class of senior securities representing indebtedness is calculated as our consolidated total assets, less all liabilities and indebtedness not represented by senior securities, divided by the senior securities representing indebtedness at par (changed from fair value). This asset coverage ratio is multiplied by $1,000 to determine the asset coverage per unit. These amounts exclude SBA debentures from our asset coverage per unit computation pursuant to exemptive relief received from the SEC in June 2011.

(8)

For the three months ended December 31, 2020, the ratio of operating and total expenses before the performance-based incentive fee waiver to average net assets was 3.97% and 7.64%, respectively.

 

10. DEBT

 

The annualized weighted average cost of debt for the three months ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, inclusive of the fee on the undrawn commitment under the Truist Credit Facility and amortized upfront fees on SBA debentures and 2024 Notes, was 3.4% and 5.0%, respectively. As of December 31, 2020, in accordance with the 1940 Act, with certain limited exceptions, we were only allowed to borrow amounts such that we are in compliance with a 150% asset coverage ratio requirement after such borrowing, excluding SBA debentures, pursuant to exemptive relief from the SEC received in June 2011.

 

On February 5, 2019, our stockholders approved the application of the modified asset coverage requirements set forth in Section 61(a)(2) of the 1940 Act, as amended by the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018 (which includes the SBCAA) as approved by our board of directors on November 13, 2018. As a result, the asset coverage requirement applicable to us for senior securities was reduced from 200% (i.e., $1 of debt outstanding for each $1 of equity) to 150% (i.e., $2 of debt outstanding for each $1 of equity), subject to compliance with certain disclosure requirements. As of December 31, 2020 and September 30, 2020, our asset coverage ratio, as computed in accordance with the 1940 Act, was 232% and 208%, respectively.

 

 

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PENNANTPARK INVESTMENT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

DECEMBER 31, 2020

(Unaudited)

 

BNP Credit Facility

 

On February 22, 2019, Funding I closed the BNP Credit Facility for up to $250.0 million (increased to $275.0 million as of November 6, 2020) in borrowings with certain lenders and BNP Paribas, as administrative agent, and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as collateral agent. As of July 31, 2020, Funding I is no longer a subsidiary of the Company consolidated in our financial statements and thus the BNP Credit Facility is no longer presented on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities (See Note 4). The BNP Credit Facility is secured by all of the assets of Funding I. Prior to deconsolidation on July 31, 2020, we owned 100% of the equity interest in Funding I and treated the indebtedness of Funding I as our leverage. Our Investment Adviser serves as the servicer to Funding I in connection with the BNP Credit Facility.

 

Truist Credit Facility

 

As of December 31, 2020, we had a multi-currency Truist Credit Facility for up to $475.0 million in borrowings with certain lenders and Truist Bank (formerly SunTrust Bank), acting as administrative agent, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., acting as syndication agent for the lenders. As of December 31, 2020 and September 30, 2020, we had $355.5 million and $388.3 million, respectively, in outstanding borrowings under the Truist Credit Facility. The Truist Credit Facility had a weighted average interest rate of 2.4% and 2.5%, respectively, exclusive of the fee on undrawn commitments, as of December 31, 2020 and September 30, 2020. The Truist Credit Facility is a revolving facility with a stated maturity date of September 4, 2024 ($40.0 million of the $475 million commitment will mature May 25, 2022), a one-year term-out period on September 4, 2023 ($40.0 million of the $475 million commitment has a one year term-out period on May 25, 2021) and pricing set at 225 basis points over LIBOR (or an alternative risk-free interest rate index). As of December 31, 2020 and September 30, 2020, we had $119.5 million and $86.7 million of unused borrowing capacity under the Truist Credit Facility, respectively, subject to leverage and borrowing base restrictions. The Truist Credit Facility is secured by substantially all of our assets, excluding assets held by SBIC II. As of December 31, 2020, we were in compliance with the terms of the Truist Credit Facility.

 

SBA Debentures

 

SBIC II is able to borrow funds from the SBA against regulatory capital (which approximates equity capital) that is paid-in and is subject to customary regulatory requirements including an examination by the SBA. We have funded SBIC II with $75.0 million of equity capital and it had SBA debentures outstanding of $118.5 million as of both December 31, 2020 and September 30, 2020. SBA debentures are non-recourse to us and may be prepaid at any time without penalty. The interest rate of SBA debentures is fixed at the time of issuance, often referred to as pooling, at a market-driven spread over 10-year U.S. Treasury Notes. Under current SBA regulations, a SBIC may individually borrow to a maximum of $175.0 million, which is up to twice its potential regulatory capital, and as part of a group of SBICs under common control may borrow a maximum of $350 million in the aggregate.     

 

As of both December 31, 2020 and September 30, 2020, SBIC II had $150.0 million in debt commitments all of which were drawn. During the three months ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, zero and $16.5 million in SBA debentures were repaid, respectively. As of December 31, 2020 and September 30, 2020, the unamortized fees on the SBA debentures were $2.6 million and $2.7 million, respectively. The SBA debentures’ upfront fees of 3.4% consist of a commitment fee of 1.0% and an issuance discount of 2.4%, which are being amortized.

 

Our fixed-rate SBA debentures were as follows:

 

Issuance Dates

 

Maturity

 

Fixed All-in Coupon Rate (1)

 

 

 

As of December 31, 2020

Principal Balance

 

March 23, 2016

 

March 1, 2026

 

 

2.9

%

 

 

$

22,500,000

 

September 21, 2016

 

September 1, 2026

 

 

2.4

 

 

 

 

10,000,000

 

September 20, 2017

 

September 1, 2027

 

 

2.9

 

 

 

 

27,500,000

 

March 21, 2018

 

March 1, 2028

 

 

3.5

 

 

 

 

58,500,000

 

Weighted Average Rate / Total

 

 

 

 

3.2

%

 

 

$

118,500,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issuance Dates

 

Maturity

 

Fixed All-in Coupon Rate (1)

 

 

 

As of September 30, 2020

Principal Balance

 

March 23, 2016

 

March 1, 2026

 

 

2.9

%

 

 

$

22,500,000

 

September 21, 2016

 

September 1, 2026

 

 

2.4

 

 

 

 

10,000,000

 

September 20, 2017

 

September 1, 2027

 

 

2.9

 

 

 

 

27,500,000

 

March 21, 2018

 

March 1, 2028

 

 

3.5

 

 

 

 

58,500,000

 

Weighted Average Rate / Total

 

 

 

 

3.2

%

 

 

$

118,500,000

 

 

(1)

Excluding 3.4% of upfront fees.

 

The SBIC program is designed to stimulate the flow of capital into eligible businesses. Under SBA regulations, SBIC II is subject to regulatory requirements, including making investments in SBA eligible businesses, investing at least 25% of regulatory capital in eligible smaller businesses, as defined under the 1958 Act, placing certain limitations on the financing terms of investments, prohibiting investment in certain industries and requiring capitalization thresholds that limit distributions to us, and is subject to periodic audits and examinations of its financial statements that are prepared on a basis of accounting other than GAAP (for example, fair value, as defined under ASC 820, is not required to be used for assets or liabilities for such compliance reporting). As of December 31, 2020, SBIC II was in compliance with its regulatory requirements. 

2024 Notes

As of both December 31, 2020 and September 30, 2020, we had $86.3 million in aggregate principal amount of 2024 Notes outstanding. Interest on the 2024 Notes is paid quarterly on January 15, April 15, July 15 and October 15, at a rate of 5.50% per year. The 2024 Notes mature on October 15, 2024. The 2024 Notes are general, unsecured obligations and rank equal in right of payment with all of our existing and future senior unsecured indebtedness. The 2024 Notes are structurally subordinated to our SBA debentures and the assets pledged or secured under our Credit Facilities. The 2024 Notes may be repurchased from time to time in open market purchases and privately-negotiated transactions.

 

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PENNANTPARK INVESTMENT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

DECEMBER 31, 2020

(Unaudited)

 

 

11. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

From time to time, we, the Investment Adviser or the Administrator may be a party to legal proceedings, including proceedings relating to 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 financial condition or results of operations. Unfunded debt and equity investments, if any, are disclosed in the Consolidated Schedules of Investments. Under these arrangements, we may be required to supply a letter of credit to a third party if the portfolio company were to request a letter of credit. As of December 31, 2020 and September 30, 2020, we had $44.8 million and $37.4 million, respectively, in commitments to fund investments. For the same periods, there were no letters of credit issued.

 

12. UNCONSOLIDATED SIGNIFICANT SUBSIDIARIES

We must determine which, if any, of our unconsolidated controlled portfolio companies is a "significant subsidiary" within the meaning of Regulation S-X. We have determined that, as of September 30, 2020, PennantPark Senior Loan Fund, LLC, PT Networks, LLC and RAM Energy Holdings LLC triggered at least one of the significance tests. As a result and in accordance with Rule 10-01(b) of Regulation S-X under the Securities Act, presented below is summarized unaudited financial information for PT Networks, LLC and RAM Energy Holdings LLC for the three months ended December 31, 2020 and 2019. Similarly, while PennantPark Senior Loan Fund, LLC did not trigger the requirement to present summarized financial information in accordance with Rule 10-01(b) of Regulation S-X, the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as well as the Statement of Operations for PennantPark Senior Loan Fund, LLC has been included in Note 4.

 

 

a)

PT Networks, LLC:

 

 

 

Three Months Ended December 31,

 

Income Statement (1)

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

Total revenue

 

$

59,230

 

 

$

56,887

 

Total expenses

 

 

(63,880

)

 

 

(50,386

)

Net (loss) income

 

$

(4,650

)

 

$

6,501

 

 

 

b)

RAM Energy Holdings LLC:

 

 

 

Three Months Ended December 31,

 

Income Statement (1)

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

Total revenue

 

$

5,969

 

 

$

6,929

 

Total expenses

 

 

(7,340

)

 

 

(10,455

)

Net loss

 

$

(1,371

)

 

$

(3,526

)

 

(1)

All amounts are in thousands.

 

 

 

 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

 

 

To the Stockholders and Board of Directors of PennantPark Investment Corporation and its Subsidiaries

  

Results of Review of Interim Financial Statements

 

We have reviewed the accompanying consolidated statement of assets and liabilities of PennantPark Investment Corporation and its Subsidiaries (collectively referred to as the “Company”), including the consolidated schedule of investments, as of December 31, 2020, and the related consolidated statements of operations, changes in net assets, and cash flows for the three-month periods ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, and the related notes to the consolidated financial statements (collectively, the interim financial information or financial statements). Based on our reviews, we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to the accompanying interim financial information referred to above for them to be in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

 

We have previously audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the consolidated statement of assets and liabilities of the Company, including the consolidated schedule of investments, as of September 30, 2020, and the related consolidated statements of operations, changes in net assets, and cash flows for the year then ended (not presented herein), and in our report dated November 19, 2020, we expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements. In our opinion, the information set forth in the accompanying consolidated statement of assets and liabilities as of September 30, 2020, is fairly stated, in all material respects, in relation to the consolidated statement of assets and liabilities from which it has been derived.

 

Basis for Review Results

 

These interim financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. We conducted our reviews in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. A review of interim financial information consists principally of applying analytical procedures and making inquiries of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters. It is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB, the objective of which is the expression of an opinion regarding the financial statements taken as a whole. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

 

/s/ RSM US LLP

New York, New York

February 9, 2021

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

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

 

 

our future operating results;

 

 

our business prospects and the prospects of our prospective portfolio companies, including as a result of the current pandemic caused by COVID-19;

 

 

changes in political, economic or industry conditions, the interest rate environment or conditions affecting the financial and capital markets that could result in changes to the value of our assets, including changes from the impact of the current COVID-19 pandemic;

 

 

our ability to continue to effectively manage our business due to the significant disruptions caused by the current COVID-19 pandemic;

 

 

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

 

 

the impact of a protracted decline in the liquidity of credit markets on our business;

 

 

the impact of investments that we expect to make;

 

 

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

 

 

our contractual arrangements and relationships with third parties;

 

 

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

 

 

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

 

 

our expected financings and investments;

 

 

the adequacy of our cash resources and working capital;

 

 

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

 

 

the impact of price and volume fluctuations in the stock market;

 

 

the ability of our Investment Adviser to locate suitable investments for us and to monitor and administer our investments;

 

 

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

 

 

the impact of the United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the European Union (commonly known as “Brexit”) and other world economic and political issues.

 

We use words such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “expects,” “intends,” “seeks,” “plans,” “estimates” and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. You should not place undue influence on the forward-looking statements as our actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements for any reason, including the factors in “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in this Report.

 

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

 

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

 

You should understand that under Section 27A(b)(2)(B) of the Securities Act and Section 21E(b)(2)(B) of the Exchange Act, the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 do not apply to forward-looking statements made in periodic reports we file under the Exchange Act.

 

The following analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our Consolidated Financial Statements and the related notes thereto contained elsewhere in this Report.

 

Overview

 

PennantPark Investment Corporation is a BDC whose objectives are to generate both current income and capital appreciation while seeking to preserve capital through debt and equity investments primarily made to U.S. middle-market companies in the form of first lien secured debt, second lien secured debt, subordinated debt and equity investments.

 

We believe middle-market companies offer attractive risk-reward to investors due to a limited amount of capital available for such companies. We seek to create a diversified portfolio that includes first lien secured debt, second lien secured debt, subordinated debt and equity investments by investing approximately $10 million to $50 million of capital, on average, in the securities of middle-market companies. We expect this investment size to vary proportionately with the size of our capital base. We use the term “middle-market” to refer to companies with annual revenues between $50 million and $1 billion. The companies in which we invest are typically highly leveraged, and, in most cases, are not rated by national rating agencies. If such companies were rated, we believe that they would typically receive a rating below investment grade (between BB and CCC under the Standard & Poor’s system) from the national rating agencies. Securities rated below investment grade are often referred to as “leveraged loans” or “high yield”

 

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securities or “junk bonds” and are often higher risk compared to debt instruments that are rated above investment grade and have speculative characteristics. Our debt investments may generally range in maturity from three to ten years and are made to U.S. and, to a limited extent, non-U.S. corporations, partnerships and other business entities which operate in various industries and geographical regions.

Our investment activity depends on many factors, including the amount of debt and equity capital available to middle-market companies, the level of merger and acquisition activity for such companies, the general economic environment and the competitive environment for the types of investments we make. We have used, and expect to continue to use, our debt capital, proceeds from the rotation of our portfolio and proceeds from public and private offerings of securities to finance our investment objectives.

 

Organization and Structure of PennantPark Investment Corporation

 

PennantPark Investment Corporation, a Maryland corporation organized in January 2007, is a closed-end, externally managed, non-diversified investment company that has elected to be treated as a BDC under the 1940 Act. In addition, for federal income tax purposes we have elected to be treated, and intend to qualify annually, as a RIC under the Code.

SBIC II, our wholly owned subsidiary, was organized as a Delaware limited partnership in 2012. SBIC II received a license from the SBA to operate as a SBIC under Section 301(c) of the 1958 Act. SBIC II’s objectives are to generate both current income and capital appreciation through debt and equity investments generally by investing with us in SBA eligible businesses that meet the investment selection criteria used by PennantPark Investment.

 

Our investment activities are managed by the Investment Adviser. Under our Investment Management Agreement, we have agreed to pay our Investment Adviser an annual base management fee based on our average adjusted gross assets as well as an incentive fee based on our investment performance. PennantPark Investment, through the Investment Adviser, provides similar services to SBIC II under its investment management agreement. SBIC II’s investment management agreement does not affect the management and incentive fees on a consolidated basis. We have also entered into an Administration Agreement with the Administrator. Under our Administration Agreement, we have agreed to reimburse the Administrator for our allocable portion of overhead and other expenses incurred by the Administrator in performing its obligations under our Administration Agreement, including rent and our allocable portion of the costs of compensation and related expenses of our Chief Compliance Officer, Chief Financial Officer and their respective staffs. PennantPark Investment, through the Administrator, provides similar services to SBIC II under its administration agreement with us. Our board of directors, a majority of whom are independent of us, provides overall supervision of our activities, and the Investment Adviser supervises our day-to-day activities.

 

COVID-19 Developments

 

COVID-19 was first detected in December 2019 in the city of Wuhan in China and has since been identified as a global pandemic by the World Health Organization. In response, governmental authorities of affected jurisdictions, including those in the United States, have imposed travel restrictions and required the temporary closures of many corporate offices, retail stores, manufacturing facilities, factories and other common places of public congregation. These restrictions and “stay-at-home” orders have essentially resulted in the shutdown of all non-essential businesses for a period of time, as defined by each governmental authority imposing the respective orders. The economic impact resulting from such restrictions has adversely affected the business operations of some, if not all, of our portfolio companies, as well as our own operations and the operations of our Adviser. While some jurisdictions have either lifted or started to ease certain restrictions on businesses, a resurgence of COVID-19, including the emergence of a more contagious strain of COVID-19, has resulted in additional closures. We cannot predict with any level of certainty the magnitude of the ongoing impact to our business operations or the business operations of our portfolio companies due to the business and supply-chain disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting governmental responses. However, we expect such adverse effects to continue for the duration of the pandemic, and potentially for some time thereafter.

 

Due to the nature of these governmental restrictions and their potentially long-lasting duration, some portfolio companies, especially those in vulnerable industries such as retail, food and beverage and travel, have experienced significant financial distress and may default on their financial obligations to us and their other capital providers. Moreover, certain of our portfolio companies that remain subject to prolonged and severe financial distress, have substantially curtailed their operations, deferred capital expenditures, furloughed or laid off workers and/or terminated relationships with their service providers. These developments will likely continue to impact the value of our investments in such portfolio companies.

 

The COVID-19 pandemic will likely continue to have an adverse impact on the global economy and result in a period, however long, of global economic slowdown. Particularly, COVID-19 presents material uncertainty and risk with respect to our future performance and financial results as well as the future performance and financial results of our portfolio companies. While we are unable to predict the ultimate adverse effect of COVID-19 on our results of operation, we have identified certain factors that are likely to affect market, economic and geopolitical conditions, and thereby may adversely affect our business, including:

 

U.S. and global economic slowdowns;

 

changes in interest rates, including LIBOR;

 

limited availability of credit, both in the United States and internationally;

 

disruptions to supply-chains and price volatility;

 

changes to existing laws and regulations, or the imposition of new laws and regulations; and

 

uncertainty regarding future governmental and regulatory policies.

 

The business disruption and financial harm resulting from COVID-19 experienced by our portfolio companies are likely to reduce, over time, the amount of interest and dividend income that we receive from such investments and may require us to provide an increase of capital to such companies in the form of follow on investments. In connection with the adverse effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, we may also need to restructure the capitalization of some of our portfolio companies, which could result in reduced interest payments, an increase in the amount of PIK interest we receive or a permanent reduction in the value of our investments. If our net investment income decreases, the percentage of our cash flows dedicated to debt servicing and distribution payments to stockholders would subsequently increase. This has required us to reduce the amount of our distributions to stockholders as compared to distributions in the same quarter of the prior year. The continuing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic may result in additional portfolio investments being placed on non-accrual status in the future.

 

Additionally, as of December 31, 2020 and September 30, 2020, our asset coverage ratio, as computed in accordance with the 1940 Act, was 232% and 208%, respectively. The Truist Credit Facility includes standard covenants and events of default provisions. If we fail to make payments required under such facilities or breach the covenants therein, it could result in a default under the Truist Credit Facility. Failure to cure such default or obtain a waiver from the appropriate party would result in an event of default, and the lenders may accelerate the repayment of our indebtedness under the Truist Credit Facility, such that all amounts owed are due immediately at the time of default. Such an action would negatively affect our liquidity, business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows and ability to pay distributions to our stockholders.

 

We are also subject to financial risks, including changes in market interest rates. As of December 31, 2020, our debt portfolio consisted of 92% variable-rate investments. The variable-rate loans are usually based on a floating interest rate index such as LIBOR and typically have durations of three months after which they reset to current market interest rates. Variable-rate investments subject to a floor generally reset by reference to the current market index after one to nine months only if the index exceeds the floor. In addition, the Truist Credit Facility also has floating rate interest provisions, with pricing set at 225 basis points over LIBOR (or an alternative risk-free interest rate index). In connection with the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Federal Reserve and other central banks have reduced interest rates, which has caused LIBOR to decrease. Due to such rates, our gross investment income has decreased, which could result in a decrease in our net investment income if such decreases in LIBOR are not offset by, among other things, a corresponding increase in the spread over LIBOR that we earn on such loans or a decrease in the interest rate of our floating interest rate liabilities tied to LIBOR. See “Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk” below.

 

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In addition, we activated our business continuity planning strategy. Our priority has been to safeguard the health of our employees and to ensure continuity of business operations on behalf of our investors. As a result of the execution of our business continuity planning strategy, nearly all of our employees are working remotely. Our systems and infrastructure have continued to support our business operations. We implemented a heightened level of communication across senior management, our investment team and our board of directors, and we have proactively engaged with our vendors on a regular basis to ensure they continue to meet our criteria for business continuity.

 

Revenues

 

We generate revenue in the form of interest income on the debt securities we hold and capital gains and dividends, if any, on investment securities that we may acquire in portfolio companies. Our debt investments, whether in the form of first lien secured debt, second lien secured debt or subordinated debt, typically have a term of three to ten years and bear interest at a fixed or a floating rate. Interest on debt securities is generally payable quarterly. In some cases, our investments provide for deferred interest payments and PIK interest. The principal amount of the debt securities and any accrued but unpaid interest generally becomes due at the maturity date. In addition, we may generate revenue in the form of amendment, commitment, origination, structuring or diligence fees, fees for providing significant managerial assistance and possibly consulting fees. Loan origination fees, OID and market discount or premium and deferred financing costs on liabilities, which we do not fair value, are capitalized and accreted or amortized using the effective interest method as interest income or, in the case of deferred financing costs, as interest expense. Dividend income, if any, is recognized on an accrual basis on the ex-dividend date to the extent that we expect to collect such amounts. From time to time, the Company receives certain fees from portfolio companies, which are non-recurring in nature. Such fees include loan prepayment penalties, structuring fees and amendment fees, and are recorded as other investment income when earned.

 

Expenses

 

Our primary operating expenses include the payment of a management fee and the payment of an incentive fee to our Investment Adviser, if any, our allocable portion of overhead under our Administration Agreement and other operating costs as detailed below. Our management fee compensates our Investment Adviser for its work in identifying, evaluating, negotiating, consummating and monitoring our investments. Additionally, we pay interest expense on the outstanding debt and unused commitment fees on undrawn amounts, under our various debt facilities. We bear all other direct or indirect costs and expenses of our operations and transactions, including:

 

 

the cost of calculating our net asset value, including the cost of any third-party valuation services;

 

 

the cost of effecting sales and repurchases of shares of our common stock and other securities;

 

 

fees payable to third parties relating to, or associated with, making investments, including fees and expenses associated with performing due diligence and reviews of prospective investments or complementary businesses;

 

 

expenses incurred by the Investment Adviser in performing due diligence and reviews of investments;

 

 

transfer agent and custodial fees;

 

 

fees and expenses associated with marketing efforts;

 

 

federal and state registration fees and any exchange listing fees;

 

 

federal, state, local and foreign taxes;

 

 

independent directors’ fees and expenses;

 

 

brokerage commissions;

 

 

fidelity bond, directors and officers, errors and omissions liability insurance and other insurance premiums;

 

 

direct costs such as printing, mailing, long distance telephone and staff;

 

 

fees and expenses associated with independent audits and outside legal costs;

 

 

costs associated with our reporting and compliance obligations under the 1940 Act, the 1958 Act and applicable federal and state securities laws; and

 

 

all other expenses incurred by either the Administrator or us in connection with administering our business, including payments under our Administration Agreement that will be based upon our allocable portion of overhead, and other expenses incurred by the Administrator in performing its obligations under our Administration Agreement, including rent and our allocable portion of the costs of compensation and related expenses of our Chief Compliance Officer, Chief Financial Officer and their respective staffs.

 

Generally, during periods of asset growth, we expect our general and administrative expenses to be relatively stable or to decline as a percentage of total assets and increase during periods of asset declines. Incentive fees, interest expense and costs relating to future offerings of securities would be additive to the expenses described above.

 

PORTFOLIO AND INVESTMENT ACTIVITY

 

As of December 31, 2020, our portfolio totaled $1,127.1 million, which consisted of $425.2 million of first lien secured debt, $195.4 million of second lien secured debt, $116.8 million of subordinated debt (including $64.2 million in PSLF) and $389.7 million of preferred and common equity (including $39.0 million in PSLF). Our debt portfolio consisted of 92% variable-rate investments and 8% fixed-rate investments. As of December 31, 2020, we had no portfolio companies on non-accrual. Overall, the portfolio had net unrealized appreciation of $9.7 million as of December 31, 2020. Our overall portfolio consisted of 81 companies with an average investment size of $13.9 million, had a weighted average yield on interest bearing debt investments of 9.3% and was invested 38% in first lien secured debt, 17% in second lien secured debt, 10% in subordinated debt (including 6% in PSLF) and 35% in preferred and common equity (including 3% in PSLF). As of December 31, 2020, all of the investments held by PSLF were first lien secured debt.

As of September 30, 2020, our portfolio totaled $1,081.8 million, which consisted of $439.0 million of first lien secured debt, $220.8 million of second lien secured debt, $113.6 million of subordinated debt (including $63.0 million in PSLF) and $308.3 million of preferred and common equity (including $36.3 million in PSLF). Our debt portfolio consisted of 93% variable-rate investments and 7% fixed-rate investments. As of September 30, 2020, we had two portfolio companies on non-accrual, representing 4.9% and 3.4% of our overall portfolio on a cost and fair value basis, respectively. Overall, the portfolio had net unrealized depreciation of $83.8 million as of September 30, 2020. Our overall portfolio consisted of 80 companies with an average investment size of $13.5 million, had a weighted average yield on interest bearing debt investments of 8.9% and was invested 41% in first lien secured debt, 20% in second lien secured debt, 10% in subordinated debt (including 6% in PSLF) and 29% in preferred and common equity (including 3% in PSLF). As of September 30, 2020, all of the investments held by PSLF were first lien secured debt.

 

For the three months ended December 31, 2020, we invested $68.2 million in four new and 15 existing portfolio companies with a weighted average yield on debt investments of 9.9%. Sales and repayments of investments for the three months ended December 31, 2020 totaled $102.6 million.

 

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For the three months ended December 31, 2019, we invested $173.7 million in 13 new and 15 existing portfolio companies with a weighted average yield on debt investments of 8.8%. Sales and repayments of investments for the three months ended December 31, 2019 totaled $31.2 million.

 

PennantPark Senior Loan Fund, LLC

 

As of December 31, 2020, PSLF’s portfolio totaled $ 351.9 million, consisted of 36 companies with an average investment size of $9.8 million and had a weighted average yield on debt investments of 7.3%.

 

As of September 30, 2020, PSLF’s portfolio totaled $353.4 million, consisted of 37 companies with an average investment size of $9.6 million and had a weighted average yield on debt investments of 7.3%.

 

For the three months ended December 31, 2020, PSLF invested $30.8 million (of which $22.3 million was purchased from the Company) in two new and four existing portfolio companies with a weighted average yield on debt investments of 7.0%. PSLF’s sales and repayments of investments for the same period totaled $35.8 million.

 

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

The preparation of our Consolidated Financial Statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of our assets and liabilities at the date of the Consolidated Financial Statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reported periods. In the opinion of management, all adjustments, which are of a normal recurring nature, considered necessary for the fair presentation of financial statements have been included. Actual results could differ from these estimates due to changes in the economic and regulatory environment, financial markets and any other parameters used in determining such estimates and assumptions, including the credit worthiness of our portfolio companies and the global outbreak of COVID-19. We may reclassify certain prior period amounts to conform to the current period presentation. We have eliminated all intercompany balances and transactions. References to ASC serve as a single source of accounting literature. Subsequent events are evaluated and disclosed as appropriate for events occurring through the date the Consolidated Financial Statements are issued. In addition to the discussion below, we describe our critical accounting policies in the notes to our Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

Investment Valuations

 

We expect that there may not be readily available market values for many of the investments which are or will be in our portfolio, and we value such investments at fair value as determined in good faith by or under the direction of our board of directors using a documented valuation policy and a consistently applied valuation process, as described in this Report. With respect to investments for which there is no readily available market value, the factors that our board of directors may take into account in pricing our investments at fair value include, as relevant, the nature and realizable value of any collateral, the portfolio company’s ability to make payments and its earnings and discounted cash flow, the markets in which the portfolio company does business, comparison to publicly traded securities and other relevant factors. When an external event such as a purchase transaction, public offering or subsequent equity sale occurs, we consider the pricing indicated by the external event to corroborate or revise our valuation. Due to the inherent uncertainty of determining the fair value of investments that do not have a readily available market value, the price used in an actual transaction may be different than our valuation and the difference may be material.

 

Our portfolio generally consists of illiquid securities, including debt and equity investments. With respect to investments for which market quotations are not readily available, or for which market quotations are deemed not reflective of the fair value, our board of directors undertakes a multi-step valuation process each quarter, as described below:

 

 

(1)

Our quarterly valuation process begins with each portfolio company or investment being initially valued by the investment professionals of our Investment Adviser responsible for the portfolio investment;

 

 

(2)

Preliminary valuation conclusions are then documented and discussed with the management of our Investment Adviser;

 

 

(3)

Our board of directors also engages independent valuation firms to conduct independent appraisals of our investments for which market quotations are not readily available or are readily available but deemed not reflective of the fair value of the investment. The independent valuation firms review management’s preliminary valuations in light of their own independent assessment and also in light of any market quotations obtained from an independent pricing service, broker, dealer or market maker;

 

 

(4)

The audit committee of our board of directors reviews the preliminary valuations of our Investment Adviser and those of the independent valuation firms on a quarterly basis, periodically assesses the valuation methodologies of the independent valuation firms, and responds to and supplements the valuation recommendations of the independent valuation firms to reflect any comments; and

 

 

(5)

Our board of directors discusses these valuations and determines the fair value of each investment in our portfolio in good faith, based on the input of our Investment Adviser, the respective independent valuation firms and the audit committee.

 

Our board of directors generally uses market quotations to assess the value of our investments for which market quotations are readily available. We obtain these market values from independent pricing services or at the bid prices obtained from at least two brokers or dealers, if available, or otherwise from a principal market maker or a primary market dealer. The Investment Adviser assesses the source and reliability of bids from brokers or dealers. If our board of directors has a bona fide reason to believe any such market quote does not reflect the fair value of an investment, it may independently value such investments by using the valuation procedure that it uses with respect to assets for which market quotations are not readily available.

 

Fair value, as defined under ASC 820, is the price that we would receive upon selling an investment or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction to a market participant in the principal or most advantageous market for the investment or liability. ASC 820 emphasizes that valuation techniques maximize the use of observable market inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. Inputs refer broadly to the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability, including assumptions about risk. Inputs may be observable or unobservable. Observable inputs reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability based on market data obtained from sources independent of us. Unobservable inputs reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability based on the best information available to us on the reporting period date.

 

ASC 820 classifies the inputs used to measure these fair values into the following hierarchies:

 

 

Level 1:

Inputs that are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities, accessible by us at the measurement date.

 

 

Level 2:

Inputs that are quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, or that are quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active and inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term, if applicable, of the financial instrument.

 

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Level 3:

Inputs that are unobservable for an asset or liability because they are based on our own assumptions about how market participants would price the asset or liability.

 

A financial instrument’s categorization within the valuation hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Generally, most of our investments, our Credit Facilities and our SBA debentures are classified as Level 3. Our 2024 Notes are classified as Level 1, as they were valued using the closing price from the primary exchange. Due to the inherent uncertainty of determining the fair value of investments that do not have a readily available market value, the price used in an actual transaction may be different than our valuation and those differences may be material.

 

In addition to using the above inputs to value cash equivalents, investments, our SBA debentures, our 2024 Notes and our Credit Facilities, we employ the valuation policy approved by our board of directors that is consistent with ASC 820. Consistent with our valuation policy, we evaluate the source of inputs, including any markets in which our investments are trading, in determining fair value.

 

Generally, the carrying value of our consolidated financial liabilities approximates fair value. We have adopted the principles under ASC 825-10, Financial Instruments, or ASC 825-10, which provides companies with an option to report selected financial assets and liabilities at fair value, and made an irrevocable election to apply ASC 825-10 to our Credit Facilities. We elected to use the fair value option for the Credit Facilities to align the measurement attributes of both our assets and liabilities while mitigating volatility in earnings from using different measurement attributes. Due to that election and in accordance with GAAP, we did not incur any expenses relating to amendment costs on the Credit Facilities during the three months ended December 31, 2020 and 2019. ASC 825-10 establishes presentation and disclosure requirements designed to facilitate comparisons between companies that choose different measurement attributes for similar types of assets and liabilities and to more easily understand the effect on earnings of a company’s choice to use fair value. ASC 825-10 also requires us to display the fair value of the selected assets and liabilities on the face of the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities and changes in fair value of the Credit Facilities are reported in our Consolidated Statements of Operations. We did not elect to apply ASC 825-10 to any other financial assets or liabilities, including the 2024 Notes and the SBA debentures.  

 

For the three months ended December 31, 2020, the Truist Credit Facility had a net change in unrealized appreciation of $13.1 million. For the three months ended December 31, 2019, our Credit Facilities had a net change in unrealized appreciation of $2.6 million. As of December 31, 2020 and September 30, 2020, the net unrealized depreciation on the Truist Credit Facility totaled $6.4 million and $19.6 million, respectively. We use a nationally recognized independent valuation service to measure the fair value of our Credit Facilities in a manner consistent with the valuation process that our board of directors uses to value our investments.

 

Revenue Recognition

We record interest income on an accrual basis to the extent that we expect to collect such amounts. For loans and debt investments with contractual PIK interest, which represents interest accrued and added to the loan balance that generally becomes due at maturity, we will generally not accrue PIK interest when the portfolio company valuation indicates that such PIK interest is not collectable. We do not accrue as a receivable interest on loans and debt investments if we have reason to doubt our ability to collect such interest. Loan origination fees, OID, market discount or premium and deferred financing costs on liabilities, which we do not fair value, are capitalized and then accreted or amortized using the effective interest method as interest income or, in the case of deferred financing costs, as interest expense. We record prepayment penalties earned on loans and debt investments as income. Dividend income, if any, is recognized on an accrual basis on the ex-dividend date to the extent that we expect to collect such amounts. From time to time, the Company receives certain fees from portfolio companies, which are non-recurring in nature. Such fees include loan prepayment penalties, structuring fees and amendment fees, and are recorded as other investment income when earned.

Net Realized Gains or Losses and Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation or Depreciation

 

We measure realized gains or losses by the difference between the net proceeds from the repayment or sale and the amortized cost basis of the investment, using the specific identification method, without regard to unrealized appreciation or depreciation previously recognized, but considering unamortized upfront fees and prepayment penalties. Net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation reflects the change in fair values of our portfolio investments and our Credit Facilities during the reporting period, including any reversal of previously recorded unrealized appreciation or depreciation, when gains or losses are realized.

 

Foreign Currency Translation

 

Our books and records are maintained in U.S. dollars. Any foreign currency amounts are translated into U.S. dollars on the following basis:

 

 

1.

Fair value of investment securities, other assets and liabilities – at the exchange rates prevailing at the end of the applicable period; and

 

 

2.

Purchases and sales of investment securities, income and expenses – at the exchange rates prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions.

 

Although net assets and fair values are presented based on the applicable foreign exchange rates described above, we do not isolate that portion of the results of operations due to changes in foreign exchange rates on investments, other assets and debt from the fluctuations arising from changes in fair values of investments and liabilities held. Such fluctuations are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments and liabilities.

 

PIK Interest

 

We have investments in our portfolio which contain a PIK interest provision. PIK interest is added to the principal balance of the investment and is recorded as income. In order for us to maintain our ability to be subject to tax as a RIC, substantially all of this income must be paid out to stockholders in the form of dividends for U.S. federal income tax purposes, even though we may not have collected any cash with respect to interest on PIK securities.

 

 

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Federal Income Taxes

 

We have elected to be treated, and intend to qualify annually to maintain our election to be treated, as a RIC under Subchapter M of the Code. To maintain our RIC tax election, we must, among other requirements, meet certain annual source-of-income and quarterly asset diversification requirements. We also must annually distribute dividends for U.S. federal income tax purposes to our stockholders out of the assets legally available for distribution of an amount generally at least equal to 90% of the sum of our net ordinary income and realized net short-term capital gains in excess of realized net long-term capital losses, or investment company taxable income, determined without regard to any deduction for dividends paid.

 

Although not required for us to maintain our RIC tax status, in order to preclude the imposition of a 4% nondeductible U.S. federal excise tax imposed on RICs, we must distribute dividends for U.S. federal income tax purposes to our stockholders in respect of each calendar year of an amount at least equal to the sum of (1) 98% of our net ordinary income (subject to certain deferrals and elections) for the calendar year, (2) 98.2% of the excess, if any, of our capital gains over our capital losses, or capital gain net income (adjusted for certain ordinary losses) for the one-year period ending on October 31 of the calendar year plus (3) the sum of any net ordinary income plus capital gain net income for preceding years that was not distributed during such years and on which we did not incur any U.S. federal income tax, or the Excise Tax Avoidance Requirement. In addition, although we may distribute realized net capital gains (i.e., net long-term capital gains in excess of net short-term capital losses), if any, at least annually, out of the assets legally available for such distributions in the manner described above, we have retained and may continue to retain such net capital gains or investment company taxable income, contingent on maintaining our ability to be subject to tax as a RIC, in order to provide us with additional liquidity.

 

Because federal income tax regulations differ from GAAP, distributions characterized in accordance with tax regulations may differ from net investment income and net realized gains recognized for financial reporting purposes. Differences between tax regulations and GAAP may be permanent or temporary. Permanent differences are reclassified among capital accounts in the Consolidated Financial Statements to reflect their tax character. Temporary differences arise when certain items of income, expense, gain or loss are recognized at some time in the future.

 

We have formed and expect to continue to form certain taxable subsidiaries, including the Taxable Subsidiaries, which are subject to tax as corporations. These taxable subsidiaries allow us to hold equity securities of certain portfolio companies treated as pass-through entities for U.S. federal income tax purposes while facilitating our ability to qualify as a RIC under the Code.

 

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

Set forth below are the results of operations for the three months ended December 31, 2020 and 2019.

 

Investment Income

 

Investment income for the three months ended December 31, 2020 was $18.7 million and was attributable to $11.2 million from first lien secured debt, $4.8 million from second lien secured debt, $1.7 million from subordinated debt and $1.0 million from preferred and common equity. This compares to investment income for the three months ended December 31, 2019 of $26.0 million and was attributable to $16.0 million from first lien secured debt, $7.7 million from second lien secured debt and $2.3 million from subordinated debt. The decrease in investment income compared to the same period in the prior year was primarily due to decreases in the size of our debt portfolio and LIBOR.

 

Expenses

 

Expenses for the three months ended December 31, 2020 totaled $10.4 million. Base management fee for the same period totaled $4.1 million, debt related interest and expenses totaled $5.0 million, general and administrative expenses totaled $1.1 million and provision for taxes totaled $0.2 million. This compares to net expenses for the three months ended December 31, 2019, which totaled $15.8 million. Base management fee for the same period totaled $4.7 million, incentive fee totaled $0.7 million, debt related interest and expenses totaled $8.9 million, general and administrative expenses totaled $1.2 million and provision for taxes totaled $0.3 million. The decrease in expenses compared to the three-month period ended in the prior year was primarily due to a decrease in LIBOR and lower leverage.

 

Net Investment Income

 

Net investment income totaled $8.3 million, or $0.12 per share, and $10.2 million, or $0.15 per share, for the three months ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. The decrease in net investment income compared to the three-month period ended in the prior year was primarily due to lower investment income, partially offset by lower expenses.

 

Net Realized Gains or Losses

 

Sales and repayments of investments for the three months ended December 31, 2020 totaled $102.6 million and net realized losses totaled $17.6 million. Sales and repayments of investments for the three months ended December 31, 2019 totaled $31.2 million and net realized losses totaled $12.0 million. The change in realized losses was primarily due to changes in the market conditions of our investments and the values at which they were realized.

 

Unrealized Appreciation or Depreciation on Investments and the Credit Facilities

 

For the, three months ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, we reported net change in unrealized appreciation on investments of $93.5 million and $23.6 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2020 and September 30, 2020, our net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments totaled $9.7 million and ($83.8) million, respectively. The net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on our investments compared to the same period in the prior year was primarily due to unrealized gains in our equity co-investment program, including ITC Rumba, LLC (Cano Health, LLC), as well as the financial performance of certain portfolio companies primarily driven by the market disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the uncertainty surrounding its continued adverse economic impact, as discussed above under “COVID-19 Developments.”

 

For the three months ended December 31, 2020, the Truist Credit Facility had a net change in unrealized appreciation of $13.1 million. For the three months ended December 31, 2019, our Credit Facilities had a net change in unrealized appreciation of $2.6 million. As of December 31, 2020 and September 30, 2020, the net unrealized depreciation on the Truist Credit Facility totaled $6.4 million and $19.6 million, respectively. The net change in net unrealized depreciation compared to the same period in the prior year was primarily due to changes in the capital markets.

 

Net Change in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

Net change in net assets resulting from operations totaled $71.1 million, or $1.06 per share, and $19.2 million, or $0.29 per share, for the three months ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. The increase in net assets from operations for the three months ended December 31, 2020 compared to the same period in the prior year was primarily due to unrealized gains in our equity co-investment program, including ITC Rumba, LLC (Cano Health, LLC), as well as the financial performance of certain portfolio companies primarily driven by the market disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the uncertainty surrounding its continued adverse economic impact, as discussed above under “COVID-19 Developments.”

 

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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

 

Our liquidity and capital resources are derived primarily from proceeds of securities offerings, debt capital and cash flows from operations, including investment sales and repayments, and income earned. Our primary use of funds from operations includes investments in portfolio companies and payments of fees and other operating expenses we incur. We have used, and expect to continue to use, our debt capital, proceeds from the rotation of our portfolio and proceeds from public and private offerings of securities to finance our investment objectives. As of December 31, 2020, in accordance with the 1940 Act, with certain limited exceptions, we were only allowed to borrow amounts such that we are in compliance with a 150% asset coverage ratio requirement after such borrowing, excluding SBA debentures pursuant to exemptive relief from the SEC received in June 2011. This “Liquidity and Capital Resources” section should be read in conjunction with the “COVID-19 Developments” section above.

 

On February 5, 2019, our stockholders approved the application of the modified asset coverage requirements set forth in Section 61(a)(2) of the 1940 Act, as amended by the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018 (which includes the SBCAA) as approved by our board of directors on November 13, 2018. As a result, the asset coverage requirement applicable to us for senior securities was reduced from 200% (i.e., $1 of debt outstanding for each $1 of equity) to 150% (i.e., $2 of debt outstanding for each $1 of equity), subject to compliance with certain disclosure requirements. As of December 31, 2020 and September 30, 2020, our asset coverage ratio, as computed in accordance with the 1940 Act, was 232% and 208%, respectively.

 

The annualized weighted average cost of debt for the three months ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, inclusive of the fee on the undrawn commitment under the Credit Facilities and amortized upfront fees on SBA debentures, was 3.4% and 5.0%, respectively.

 

On February 22, 2019, Funding I closed the BNP Credit Facility for up to $250.0 million (increased to $275.0 million as of November 6, 2020) in borrowings with certain lenders and BNP Paribas, as administrative agent, and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as collateral agent. As of July 31, 2020, Funding I is no longer a subsidiary of the Company consolidated in our financial statements and thus the BNP Credit Facility is no longer presented on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities (See Note 4). The BNP Credit Facility is secured by all of the assets of Funding I. Prior to deconsolidation on July 31, 2020, we owned 100% of the equity interest in Funding I and treat the indebtedness of Funding I as our leverage. Our Investment Adviser serves as the servicer to Funding I in connection with the BNP Credit Facility.

 

As of December 31, 2020, we had a multi-currency Truist Credit Facility for up to $475.0 million in borrowings with certain lenders and Truist Bank, acting as administrative agent, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., acting as syndication agent for the lenders. As of December 31, 2020 and September 30, 2020, we had $355.5 million and $388.3 million, respectively, in outstanding borrowings under the Truist Credit Facility. The Truist Credit Facility had a weighted average interest rate of 2.4% and 2.5%, respectively, exclusive of the fee on undrawn commitments, as of December 31, 2020 and September 30, 2020. The Truist Credit Facility is a revolving facility with a stated maturity date of September 4, 2024 ($40.0 million of the $475 million commitment will mature May 25, 2022), a one-year term-out period on September 4, 2023 ($40.0 million of the $475 million commitment has a one year term-out period on May 25, 2021) and pricing set at 225 basis points over LIBOR (or an alternative risk-free interest rate index). The Truist Credit Facility is secured by substantially all of our assets excluding assets held by SBIC II. As of December 31, 2020 and September 30, 2020, we had $119.5 million and $86.7 million of unused borrowing capacity under the Truist Credit Facility, respectively, subject to leverage and borrowing base restrictions. The Truist Credit Facility is secured by substantially all of our assets, excluding assets held by SBIC II. As of December 31, 2020, we were in compliance with the terms of the Truist Credit Facility.

As of December 31, 2020, we had $86.3 million in aggregate principal amount of 2024 Notes outstanding. Interest on the 2024 Notes is paid quarterly on January 15, April 15, July 15 and October 15, at a rate of 5.50% per year, commencing January 15, 2020. The 2024 Notes mature on October 15, 2024. The 2024 Notes are direct unsecured obligations and rank pari passu in right of payment with future unsecured unsubordinated indebtedness. The 2024 Notes are structurally subordinated to all existing and future indebtedness and other obligations of any of our subsidiaries, financing vehicles, or similar facilities. The 2024 Notes may be redeemed in whole or in part at our option on or after October 15, 2021 at a redemption price of 100% of the outstanding principal amount of the 2024 Notes plus accrued and unpaid interest.

 

We may raise additional equity or debt capital through both registered offerings off our shelf registration statement and private offerings of securities, by securitizing a portion of our investments or borrowing from the SBA, among other sources. Any future additional debt capital we incur, to the extent it is available, may be issued at a higher cost and on less favorable terms and conditions than our Truist Credit Facility and SBA debentures. Furthermore, availability under our Truist Credit Facility depends on various covenants and restrictions. The primary use of existing funds and any funds raised in the future is expected to be for repayment of indebtedness, investments in portfolio companies, cash distributions to our stockholders or for other general corporate or strategic purposes such as our stock repurchase program.

 

SBIC II is able to borrow funds from the SBA against regulatory capital (which approximates equity capital) that is paid-in and is subject to customary regulatory requirements including an examination by the SBA. We have funded SBIC II with $75.0 million of equity capital and it had SBA debentures outstanding of $118.5 million as of December 31, 2020. SBA debentures are non-recourse to us and may be prepaid at any time without penalty. The interest rate of SBA debentures is fixed at the time of issuance, often referred to as pooling, at a market-driven spread over 10-year U.S. Treasury Notes. Under current SBA regulations, a SBIC may individually borrow up to a maximum of $175.0 million, which is up to twice its potential regulatory capital, and as part of a group of SBICs under common control may borrow a maximum of $350 million in the aggregate.

 

As of both December 31, 2020 and September 30, 2020, SBIC II had initial $150.0 million in debt commitments, all of which were drawn. During the three months ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, zero and $16.5 million in SBA debentures were repaid, respectively. As of December 31, 2020 and September 30, 2020, the unamortized fees on the SBA debentures were $2.6 million and $2.7 million, respectively. The SBA debentures’ upfront fees of 3.4% consist of a commitment fee of 1.0% and an issuance discount of 2.4%, which are being amortized.

 

Our fixed-rate SBA debentures as of December 31, 2020 and September 30, 2020 were as follows:

 

Issuance Dates

 

Maturity

 

Fixed All-in Coupon Rate (1)

 

 

 

As of December 31, 2020

Principal Balance

 

March 23, 2016

 

March 1, 2026

 

 

2.9

%

 

 

$

22,500,000

 

September 21, 2016

 

September 1, 2026

 

 

2.4

 

 

 

 

10,000,000

 

September 20, 2017

 

September 1, 2027

 

 

2.9

 

 

 

 

27,500,000

 

March 21, 2018

 

March 1, 2028

 

 

3.5

 

 

 

 

58,500,000

 

Weighted Average Rate / Total

 

 

 

 

3.2

%

 

 

$

118,500,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issuance Dates

 

Maturity

 

Fixed All-in Coupon Rate (1)

 

 

 

As of September 30, 2020

Principal Balance

 

March 23, 2016

 

March 1, 2026

 

 

2.9

%

 

 

$

22,500,000

 

September 21, 2016

 

September 1, 2026

 

 

2.4

 

 

 

 

10,000,000

 

September 20, 2017

 

September 1, 2027

 

 

2.9

 

 

 

 

27,500,000

 

March 21, 2018

 

March 1, 2028

 

 

3.5

 

 

 

 

58,500,000

 

Weighted Average Rate / Total

 

 

 

 

3.2

%

 

 

$

118,500,000

 

 

(1)

Excluding 3.4% of upfront fees.

 

 

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The SBIC program is designed to stimulate the flow of capital into eligible businesses. Under SBA regulations, SBIC II is subject to regulatory requirements, including making investments in SBA eligible businesses, investing at least 25% of regulatory capital in eligible smaller businesses, as defined under the 1958 Act, placing certain limitations on the financing terms of investments, prohibiting investment in certain industries and requiring capitalization thresholds that limit distributions to us, and is subject to periodic audits and examinations of its financial statements that are prepared on a basis of accounting other than GAAP (for example, fair value, as defined under ASC 820, is not required to be used for assets or liabilities for such compliance reporting). As of December 31, 2020, SBIC II was in compliance with its regulatory requirements.

 

In accordance with the 1940 Act, with certain limited exceptions, PennantPark Investment is only allowed to borrow amounts such that our required 150% asset coverage ratio is met after such borrowing. As of December 31, 2020 and September 30, 2020, we excluded the principal amounts of our SBA debentures from our asset coverage ratio pursuant to SEC exemptive relief. In 2011, we received exemptive relief from the SEC allowing us to modify the asset coverage ratio requirement to exclude the SBA debentures from the calculation. Accordingly, our ratio of total assets on a consolidated basis to outstanding indebtedness may be less than 150% which, while providing increased investment flexibility, also increases our exposure to risks associated with leverage.

 

As of December 31, 2020 and September 30, 2020, we had cash and cash equivalents of $20.2 million and $25.8 million, respectively, available for investing and general corporate purposes. We believe our liquidity and capital resources are sufficient to take advantage of market opportunities.

 

Our operating activities provided cash of $35.0 million for the three months ended December 31, 2020, and our financing activities used cash of $40.8 million for the same period. Our operating activities provided cash primarily for our investment activities and our financing activities used cash primarily to pay down the Truist Credit Facility.

 

Our operating activities used cash of $71.3 million for the three months ended December 31, 2019 and our financing activities provided cash of $43.8 million for the same period. Our operating activities used cash primarily for our investment activities and our financing activities provided cash primarily from net borrowings under our Credit Facilities.

 

PennantPark Senior Loan Fund, LLC

On July 31, 2020, we and Pantheon formed PSLF, an unconsolidated joint venture. PSLF invests primarily in middle-market and other corporate debt securities consistent with our strategy. PSLF was formed as a Delaware limited liability company. PSLF invests in portfolio companies in the same industries in which we may directly invest. We provide capital to PSLF in the form of subordinated notes and equity interests. Effective October 31, 2020, Pantheon contributed an additional $27.5 million to PSLF and we invested an additional $1.8 million in PSLF. As of December 31, 2020 and September 30, 2020, we and Pantheon owned 60.5% and 39.5%, respectively, and 72.0% and 28.0%, respectively, of each of the outstanding subordinated notes and equity interests in PSLF. As of the same dates, our investment in PSLF consisted of subordinated notes of $64.2 million and $63.0 million, respectively, and equity interests of $39.0 million and $36.3 million, respectively.

 

As of December 31, 2020 and September 30, 2020, PSLF had total assets of $368.5 million and $361.8 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2020, PSLF had $89.5 million of unused borrowing capacity under the Credit Facility, subject to leverage and borrowing base restrictions, and cash and cash equivalents of $15.8 million. As of September 30, 2020, PSLF had $36.5 million of unused borrowing capacity under the Credit Facility, subject to leverage and borrowing base restrictions, and cash and cash equivalents of $7.5 million.

 

We and Pantheon each appointed two members to PSLF’s four-person Member Designees’ Committee, or the Member Designees’ Committee. All material decisions with respect to PSLF, including those involving its investment portfolio, require unanimous approval of a quorum of the Member Designees’ Committee. Quorum is defined as (i) the presence of two members of the Member Designees’ Committee; provided that at least one individual is present that was elected, designated or appointed by each of us and Pantheon; (ii) the presence of three members of the Member Designees’ Committee, provided that the individual that was elected, designated or appointed by each of us or Pantheon, as the case may be, with only one individual present shall be entitled to cast two votes on each matter; or  (iii) the presence of four members of the Member Designees’ Committee, provided that two individuals are present that were elected, designated or appointed by each of us and Pantheon.

 

Additionally, PSLF has entered into a $275.0 million (increased from $250.0 million on November 6, 2020) senior secured revolving credit facility which bears interest at LIBOR (or an alternative risk-free interest rate index) plus 260 basis points, or the PSLF Credit Facility, with BNP Paribas through its wholly-owned subsidiary, or PSLF Subsidiary, subject to leverage and borrowing base restrictions.  

Below is a summary of PSLF’s portfolio at fair value:

 

 

 

December 31, 2020

 

 

September 30, 2020

 

Total investments

 

$

351,896,988

 

 

$

353,366,358

 

Weighted average yield on debt investments

 

 

7.3

%

 

 

7.3

%

Number of portfolio companies in PSLF

 

 

36

 

 

 

37

 

Largest portfolio company investment

 

$

16,146,764

 

 

$

18,411,916

 

Total of five largest portfolio company investments

 

$

74,627,783

 

 

$

77,896,431

 

 


 

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Below is a listing of PSLF’s individual investments as of December 31, 2020:

 

Issuer Name

 

Maturity

 

Industry

 

Current

Coupon

 

 

Basis Point

Spread Above

Index (1)

 

 

Par

 

 

Cost

 

 

Fair Value (2)

 

First Lien Secured Debt—545.9%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Altamira Technologies, LLC

 

07/24/2025

 

Aerospace and Defense

 

 

7.00

%

 

3M L+600

 

 

 

958,731

 

 

$

947,168

 

 

$

915,588

 

American Insulated Glass, LLC

 

12/21/2023

 

Building Materials

 

 

6.50

%

 

3M L+550

 

 

 

14,737,640

 

 

 

14,548,387

 

 

 

14,516,575

 

Apex Service Partners, LLC

 

07/31/2025

 

Personal, Food and Miscellaneous Services

 

 

6.25

%

 

1M L+525

 

 

 

8,441,913

 

 

 

8,351,071

 

 

 

8,441,913

 

Apex Service Partners, LLC (3)

 

07/31/2021

 

Personal, Food and Miscellaneous Services

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,542,556

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bazaarvoice, Inc.

 

02/01/2024

 

Printing and Publishing

 

 

6.75

%

 

1M L+575

 

 

 

14,591,146

 

 

 

14,479,701

 

 

 

14,372,279

 

Bottom Line Systems, LLC

 

02/13/2023

 

Healthcare, Education and Childcare

 

 

6.25

%

 

1M L+550

 

 

 

14,961,929

 

 

 

14,868,747

 

 

 

14,806,325

 

Datalot Inc.

 

01/24/2025

 

Insurance

 

 

6.25

%

 

3M L+525

 

 

 

7,099,014

 

 

 

6,980,774

 

 

 

7,099,014

 

DRS Holdings III, Inc.

 

11/03/2025

 

Consumer Products

 

 

6.75

%

 

1M L+575

 

 

 

13,530,557

 

 

 

13,421,192

 

 

 

13,544,088

 

ECM Industries, LLC

 

12/23/2025

 

Electronics

 

 

5.50

%

 

1M L+450

 

 

 

2,865,962

 

 

 

2,840,215

 

 

 

2,865,962

 

Holdco Sands Intermediate, LLC

 

12/19/2025

 

Aerospace and Defense

 

 

7.50

%

 

3M L+600

 

 

 

12,162,857

 

 

 

12,004,848

 

 

 

11,919,600

 

HW Holdco, LLC

 

12/10/2024

 

Media

 

 

5.50

%

 

3M L+450

 

 

 

14,700,000

 

 

 

14,591,222

 

 

 

14,332,501

 

Integrity Marketing Acquisition, LLC

 

08/27/2025

 

Insurance

 

 

6.50

%

 

3M L+550

 

 

 

7,927,894

 

 

 

7,850,822

 

 

 

7,650,418

 

K2 Pure Solutions NoCal, L.P.

 

12/20/2023

 

Chemicals, Plastics and Rubber

 

 

8.00

%

 

1M L+700

 

 

 

14,700,000

 

 

 

14,557,560

 

 

 

14,442,750

 

Kentucky Downs, LLC

 

03/07/2025

 

Hotels, Motels, Inns and Gaming

 

 

10.00

%

 

1M L+900

 

 

 

10,205,877

 

 

 

10,037,924

 

 

 

10,078,304

 

LAV Gear Holdings, Inc.

 

10/31/2024

 

Leisure, Amusement, Motion Pictures, Entertainment

 

 

8.50

%

 

3M L+750

 

 

 

2,041,180

 

 

 

2,025,149

 

 

 

1,891,358

 

Lightspeed Buyer Inc.

 

02/03/2026

 

Healthcare, Education and Childcare

 

 

6.50

%

 

1M L+550

 

 

 

12,566,555

 

 

 

12,342,012

 

 

 

12,315,224

 

Lombart Brothers, Inc.

 

04/13/2023

 

Healthcare, Education and Childcare

 

 

9.25

%

 

1M L+825

 

 

 

16,907,607

 

 

 

16,777,822

 

 

 

16,146,764

 

MAG DS Corp.

 

04/01/2027

 

Aerospace and Defense

 

 

6.50

%

 

1M L+550

 

 

 

5,985,000

 

 

 

5,694,110

 

 

 

5,685,750

 

MeritDirect, LLC

 

05/23/2024

 

Media

 

 

6.50

%

 

3M L+550

 

 

 

13,914,003

 

 

 

13,764,584

 

 

 

13,357,443

 

PlayPower, Inc.

 

05/08/2026

 

Consumer Products

 

 

5.74

%

 

3M L+550

 

 

 

4,015,020

 

 

 

3,981,658

 

 

 

3,829,326

 

Radius Aerospace, Inc.

 

03/31/2025

 

Aerospace and Defense

 

 

6.75

%

 

3M L+575

 

 

 

13,744,524

 

 

 

13,581,728

 

 

 

13,469,634

 

Research Now Group, Inc. and Survey

   Sampling International LLC

 

12/20/2024

 

Business Services

 

 

6.50

%

 

3M L+550

 

 

 

14,809,160

 

 

 

14,696,977

 

 

 

14,538,893

 

Riverpoint Medical, LLC

 

06/20/2025

 

Healthcare, Education and Childcare

 

 

5.50

%

 

3M L+450

 

 

 

1,970,000

 

 

 

1,954,287

 

 

 

1,938,677

 

Sales Benchmark Index LLC

 

01/03/2025

 

Business Services

 

 

7.75

%

 

3M L+600

 

 

 

7,867,378

 

 

 

7,736,084

 

 

 

7,729,699

 

Sargent & Greenleaf Inc.

 

12/20/2024

 

Electronics

 

 

7.00

%

 

1M L+550

 

 

 

5,420,826

 

 

 

5,355,677

 

 

 

5,353,065

 

Signature Systems Holding Company

 

05/03/2024

 

Chemicals, Plastics and Rubber

 

 

7.50

%

 

3M L+650

 

 

 

14,062,500

 

 

 

13,922,678

 

 

 

13,746,094

 

Solutionreach, Inc.

 

01/17/2024

 

Communications

 

 

6.75

%

 

3M L+575

 

 

 

12,497,823

 

 

 

12,330,599

 

 

 

12,410,338

 

STV Group Incorporated

 

12/11/2026

 

Transportation

 

 

5.40

%

 

1M L+525

 

 

 

12,320,154

 

 

 

12,211,130

 

 

 

12,320,154

 

TeleGuam Holdings, LLC

 

11/20/2025

 

Telecommunications

 

 

5.50

%

 

1M L+450

 

 

 

5,006,244

 

 

 

4,962,527

 

 

 

4,956,181

 

Teneo Holdings LLC

 

07/18/2025

 

Financial Services

 

 

6.25

%

 

1M L+525

 

 

 

7,461,111

 

 

 

7,188,146

 

 

 

7,370,981

 

TPC Canada Parent, Inc. and TPC US Parent, LLC

 

11/24/2025

 

Food

 

 

6.25

%

 

3M L+525

 

 

 

5,635,844

 

 

 

5,579,485

 

 

 

5,466,768

 

TVC Enterprises, LLC

 

01/18/2024

 

Transportation

 

 

6.50

%

 

1M L+550

 

 

 

14,510,397

 

 

 

14,319,883

 

 

 

14,619,226

 

TWS Acquisition Corporation

 

06/16/2025

 

Education

 

 

7.25

%

 

1M L+625

 

 

 

10,046,691

 

 

 

9,880,493

 

 

 

10,046,691

 

UBEO, LLC

 

04/03/2024

 

Printing and Publishing

 

 

5.50

%

 

3M L+450

 

 

 

4,738,102

 

 

 

4,701,846

 

 

 

4,702,566

 

Vision Purchaser Corporation

 

06/10/2025

 

Media

 

 

7.75

%

 

1M L+675

 

 

 

14,321,880

 

 

 

14,088,756

 

 

 

13,605,786

 

Whitney, Bradley & Brown, Inc.

 

10/18/2022

 

Aerospace and Defense

 

 

8.50

%

 

1M L+750

 

 

 

14,004,711

 

 

 

13,861,591

 

 

 

14,004,711

 

Wildcat Buyerco, Inc.

 

02/27/2026

 

Electronics

 

 

6.25

%

 

3M L+525

 

 

 

7,481,156

 

 

 

7,406,933

 

 

 

7,406,342

 

Total First Lien Secured Debt

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

353,843,786

 

 

 

351,896,988

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents—24.5%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BlackRock Federal FD Institutional 30

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

14,192,122

 

 

 

14,192,122

 

US Bank Cash

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,582,100

 

 

 

1,582,100

 

Total Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15,774,222

 

 

 

15,774,222

 

Total Investments and Cash Equivalents—570.3%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

369,618,008

 

 

$

367,671,210

 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets—(470.3)%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(303,206,242

)

Members' Equity—100.0%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

64,464,968

 

 

(1)

Represents floating rate instruments that accrue interest at a predetermined spread relative to an index, typically the applicable LIBOR, or “L” or Prime rate or “P”. The spread may change based on the type of rate used. The terms in the Schedule of Investments disclose the actual interest rate in effect as of the reporting period. LIBOR loans are typically indexed to a 30-day, 60-day, 90-day or 180-day LIBOR rate (1M L, 2M L, 3M L, or 6M L, respectively), at the borrower’s option. All securities are subject to a LIBOR or Prime rate floor where a spread is provided, unless noted. The spread provided includes PIK interest and other fee rates, if any.

(2)

Valued based on PSLF’s accounting policy.

(3)

Represents the purchase of a security with delayed settlement or a revolving line of credit that is currently an unfunded investment. This security does not earn a basis point spread above an index while it is unfunded.


 

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Below is a listing of PSLF’s individual investments as of September 30, 2020:

 

Issuer Name

 

Maturity

 

Industry

 

Current

Coupon

 

 

Basis Point

Spread Above

Index (1)

 

Par

 

 

Cost

 

 

Fair Value (2)

 

First Lien Secured Debt—701.6%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Advantage Sales & Marketing

 

07/23/2021

 

Grocery

 

 

4.25

%

 

1M L+325

 

 

8,627,315

 

 

$

8,418,699

 

 

$

8,456,926

 

Altamira Technologies, LLC

 

07/24/2025

 

Aerospace and Defense

 

 

7.00

%

 

3M L+600

 

 

971,231

 

 

 

958,950

 

 

 

937,238

 

American Insulated Glass, LLC

 

12/21/2023

 

Building Materials

 

 

6.50

%

 

3M L+550

 

 

14,775,105

 

 

 

14,571,097

 

 

 

14,479,603

 

Apex Service Partners, LLC

 

07/31/2025

 

Personal, Food and Miscellaneous Services

 

 

6.25

%

 

1M L+525

 

 

6,607,449

 

 

 

6,546,594

 

 

 

6,409,225

 

Bazaarvoice, Inc.

 

02/01/2024

 

Printing and Publishing

 

 

6.75

%

 

1M L+575

 

 

14,628,085

 

 

 

14,509,210

 

 

 

14,408,664

 

Bottom Line Systems, LLC

 

02/13/2023

 

Healthcare, Education and Childcare

 

 

6.25

%

 

1M L+550

 

 

15,000,000

 

 

 

14,895,515

 

 

 

14,683,499

 

Cano Health, LLC

 

06/02/2025

 

Healthcare, Education and Childcare

 

 

8.50

%

 

1M L+750

 

 

18,274,854

 

 

 

18,174,687

 

 

 

18,411,916

 

Datalot Inc.

 

01/24/2025

 

Insurance

 

 

6.25

%

 

3M L+525

 

 

7,116,895

 

 

 

6,991,975

 

 

 

7,125,435

 

DRS Holdings III, Inc.

 

11/03/2025

 

Consumer Products

 

 

6.75

%

 

1M L+575

 

 

13,564,726

 

 

 

13,448,313

 

 

 

13,316,490

 

ECM Industries, LLC

 

12/23/2025

 

Electronics

 

 

5.50

%

 

1M L+450

 

 

2,873,184

 

 

 

2,846,226

 

 

 

2,858,818

 

Holdco Sands Intermediate, LLC

 

12/19/2025

 

Aerospace and Defense

 

 

7.50

%

 

3M L+600

 

 

12,193,571

 

 

 

12,028,384

 

 

 

11,888,732

 

HW Holdco, LLC

 

12/10/2024

 

Media

 

 

5.50

%

 

3M L+450

 

 

14,737,500

 

 

 

14,619,623

 

 

 

14,295,375

 

Integrity Marketing Acquisition, LLC

 

08/27/2025

 

Insurance

 

 

6.50

%

 

3M L+550

 

 

447,833

 

 

 

444,755

 

 

 

443,354

 

K2 Pure Solutions NoCal, L.P.

 

12/20/2023

 

Chemicals, Plastics and Rubber

 

 

8.00

%

 

1M L+700

 

 

14,737,500

 

 

 

14,583,983

 

 

 

14,413,275

 

Kentucky Downs, LLC

 

03/07/2025

 

Hotels, Motels, Inns and Gaming

 

 

9.50

%

 

1M L+850

 

 

10,153,350

 

 

 

9,978,792

 

 

 

10,001,050

 

LAV Gear Holdings, Inc.

 

10/31/2024

 

Leisure, Amusement, Motion Pictures, Entertainment

 

 

8.50

%

 

3M L+750

 

 

2,015,428

 

 

 

1,998,623

 

 

 

1,856,411

 

Lightspeed Buyer Inc.

 

02/03/2026

 

Healthcare, Education and Childcare

 

 

6.25

%

 

1M L+525

 

 

12,598,209

 

 

 

12,365,207

 

 

 

12,440,731

 

Lombart Brothers, Inc.

 

04/13/2023

 

Healthcare, Education and Childcare

 

 

7.25

%

 

1M L+625

 

 

16,914,403

 

 

 

16,770,520

 

 

 

15,882,625

 

MAG DS Corp.

 

04/01/2027

 

Aerospace and Defense

 

 

6.50

%

 

1M L+550

 

 

6,000,000

 

 

 

5,700,000

 

 

 

5,707,500

 

MeritDirect, LLC

 

05/23/2024

 

Media

 

 

6.50

%

 

3M L+550

 

 

14,076,563

 

 

 

13,914,921

 

 

 

13,407,926

 

PlayPower, Inc.

 

05/08/2026

 

Consumer Products

 

 

5.72

%

 

3M L+550

 

 

4,025,520

 

 

 

3,990,631

 

 

 

3,824,244

 

Radius Aerospace, Inc.

 

03/31/2025

 

Aerospace and Defense

 

 

6.75

%

 

3M L+575

 

 

13,779,429

 

 

 

13,608,176

 

 

 

13,503,840

 

Research Now Group, Inc. and Survey

   Sampling International LLC

 

12/20/2024

 

Business Services

 

 

6.50

%

 

3M L+550

 

 

14,847,328

 

 

 

14,728,854

 

 

 

14,023,302

 

Riverpoint Medical, LLC

 

06/20/2025

 

Healthcare, Education and Childcare

 

 

5.50

%

 

3M L+450

 

 

1,975,000

 

 

 

1,958,417

 

 

 

1,905,678

 

Sales Benchmark Index LLC

 

01/03/2025

 

Business Services

 

 

7.75

%

 

3M L+600

 

 

7,887,195

 

 

 

7,748,712

 

 

 

7,697,903

 

Sargent & Greenleaf Inc.

 

12/20/2024

 

Electronics

 

 

7.00

%

 

1M L+550

 

 

5,448,483

 

 

 

5,378,893

 

 

 

5,350,411

 

Signature Systems Holding Company

 

05/03/2024

 

Chemicals, Plastics and Rubber

 

 

7.50

%

 

3M L+650

 

 

14,250,000

 

 

 

14,096,623

 

 

 

13,786,875

 

Solutionreach, Inc.

 

01/17/2024

 

Communications

 

 

6.75

%

 

3M L+575

 

 

12,531,123

 

 

 

12,351,398

 

 

 

12,393,282

 

STV Group Incorporated

 

12/11/2026

 

Transportation

 

 

5.40

%

 

1M L+525

 

 

12,351,980

 

 

 

12,238,771

 

 

 

12,228,460

 

TeleGuam Holdings, LLC

 

11/20/2025

 

Telecommunications

 

 

5.50

%

 

1M L+450

 

 

5,080,832

 

 

 

5,034,725

 

 

 

4,928,407

 

Teneo Holdings LLC

 

07/18/2025

 

Financial Services

 

 

6.25

%

 

1M L+525

 

 

1,980,000

 

 

 

1,874,970

 

 

 

1,905,750

 

TPC Canada Parent, Inc. and TPC US Parent, LLC

 

11/24/2025

 

Food

 

 

6.25

%

 

3M L+525

 

 

5,650,076

 

 

 

5,593,575

 

 

 

5,480,573

 

TVC Enterprises, LLC

 

01/18/2024

 

Transportation

 

 

6.50

%

 

1M L+550

 

 

14,547,897

 

 

 

14,343,185

 

 

 

14,438,788

 

TWS Acquisition Corporation

 

06/16/2025

 

Education

 

 

7.25

%

 

1M L+625

 

 

8,644,186

 

 

 

8,469,082

 

 

 

8,471,302

 

UBEO, LLC

 

04/03/2024

 

Printing and Publishing

 

 

5.50

%

 

3M L+450

 

 

4,738,102

 

 

 

4,700,032

 

 

 

4,453,816

 

Vision Purchaser Corporation

 

06/10/2025

 

Media

 

 

7.25

%

 

1M L+625

 

 

14,358,203

 

 

 

14,112,113

 

 

 

13,496,711

 

Whitney, Bradley & Brown, Inc.

 

10/18/2022

 

Aerospace and Defense

 

 

8.50

%

 

1M L+750

 

 

14,194,162

 

 

 

14,029,177

 

 

 

14,052,223

 

Total First Lien Secured Debt

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

358,023,408

 

 

 

353,366,358

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents—15.0%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BlackRock Federal FD Institutional 30

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7,353,307

 

 

 

7,353,307

 

US Bank Cash

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

183,412

 

 

 

183,412

 

Total Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7,536,719

 

 

 

7,536,719

 

Total Investments and Cash Equivalents—716.6%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

365,560,127

 

 

$

360,903,077

 

Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets—(616.6)%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(310,538,386

)

Members' Equity—100.0%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

50,364,691

 

 

(1)

Represents floating rate instruments that accrue interest at a predetermined spread relative to an index, typically the applicable LIBOR, or “L” or Prime rate or “P”. The spread may change based on the type of rate used. The terms in the Schedule of Investments disclose the actual interest rate in effect as of the reporting period. LIBOR loans are typically indexed to a 30-day, 60-day, 90-day or 180-day LIBOR rate (1M L, 2M L, 3M L, or 6M L, respectively), at the borrower’s option. All securities are subject to a LIBOR or Prime rate floor where a spread is provided, unless noted. The spread provided includes PIK interest and other fee rates, if any.

(2)

Valued based on PSLF’s accounting policy.


 

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Below is the financial information for PSLF:

 

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

 

 

 

December 31, 2020

 

 

September 30, 2020

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments at fair value (cost—$353,843,786 and $358,023,408, respectively)

 

$

351,896,988

 

 

$

353,366,358

 

Cash and cash equivalents (cost—$15,774,222 and $7,536,719, respectively)

 

 

15,774,222

 

 

 

7,536,719

 

Interest receivable

 

 

813,092

 

 

 

877,008

 

Total assets

 

 

368,484,302

 

 

 

361,780,085

 

Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Distribution payable

 

 

1,800,000

 

 

 

1,393,716

 

Payable for investments purchased

 

 

7,131,972

 

 

 

5,700,000

 

Credit facility payable

 

 

185,500,000

 

 

 

213,500,000

 

Notes payable to members

 

 

106,040,612

 

 

 

87,500,000

 

Interest payable on credit facility

 

 

1,486,100

 

 

 

1,649,852

 

Interest payable on members notes

 

 

1,643,629

 

 

 

1,356,250

 

Accrued other expenses

 

 

417,021

 

 

 

315,576

 

Total liabilities

 

 

304,019,334

 

 

 

311,415,394

 

Commitments and contingencies (1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Members' equity

 

 

64,464,968

 

 

 

50,364,691

 

Total liabilities and members' equity

 

$

368,484,302

 

 

$

361,780,085

 

 

(1)

As of December 31, 2020 and September 30, 2020, PSLF had unfunded commitments to fund investments of $1.5 million and zero, respectively.

 

Statements of Operations (1)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended December 31,

 

 

 

2020

 

Investment income:

 

 

 

 

Interest

 

$

6,561,996

 

Other income

 

 

436,957

 

Total investment income

 

 

6,998,953

 

Expenses:

 

 

 

 

Interest and expenses on credit facility

 

 

1,754,377

 

Interest expense on members notes

 

 

2,299,879

 

Administrative services expenses

 

 

292,965

 

Other general and administrative expenses (2)

 

 

111,648

 

Total expenses

 

 

4,458,869

 

Net investment income

 

 

2,540,084

 

Realized and unrealized gain on investments:

 

 

 

 

Net realized gain on investments

 

 

464,337

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments

 

 

2,710,252

 

Net realized and unrealized gain from investments

 

 

3,174,589

 

Net increase in members' equity resulting from operations

 

$

5,714,673

 

 

(1)

PSLF commenced operations on July 31, 2020.

(2)

No management or incentive fees are payable by PSLF. If any fees were to be charged, they would be separately disclosed in the Statement of Operations.

 

Contractual Obligations

 

A summary of our significant contractual payment obligations at cost as of December 31, 2020, including borrowings under our various debt facilities and other contractual obligations, is as follows:

 

 

 

Payments due by period (in millions)

 

 

 

Total

 

 

Less than 1 year

 

 

1-3 years

 

 

3-5 years

 

 

>5 years

 

Truist Credit Facility

 

$

355.5

 

 

$

 

 

$

29.9

 

 

$

325.6

 

 

$

 

SBA debentures

 

 

118.5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

118.5

 

2024 Notes

 

 

86.3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

86.3

 

 

 

 

Total debt outstanding (1)

 

 

560.3

 

 

 

 

 

 

29.9

 

 

 

411.9

 

 

 

118.5

 

Unfunded investments (2)

 

 

44.8

 

 

 

2.7

 

 

 

16.4

 

 

 

19.7

 

 

 

6.0

 

Total contractual obligations

 

$

605.1

 

 

$

2.7

 

 

$

46.3

 

 

$

431.6

 

 

$

124.5

 

 

(1)

The annualized weighted average cost of debt as of December 31, 2020 was 3.1%, exclusive of the fee on the undrawn commitment on the Credit Facility and upfront fees on SBA debentures.

(2)

Unfunded debt and equity investments are disclosed in the Consolidated Schedule of Investments and Note 11 of our Consolidated Financial Statements

 

We have entered into certain contracts under which we have material future commitments. Under our Investment Management Agreement, which was reapproved by our board of directors (including a majority of our directors who are not interested persons of us or the Investment Adviser), in February 2021, PennantPark Investment Advisers serves as our investment adviser. PennantPark Investment, through the Investment Adviser, provides similar services to SBIC II under its investment management agreements with us. SBIC II’s investment management agreements does not affect the management or incentive fees that we pay to the Investment Adviser on a consolidated basis. Payments under our Investment Management Agreement in each reporting period are equal to (1) a management fee equal to a percentage of the value of our average adjusted gross assets and (2) an incentive fee based on our performance.

 

Under our Administration Agreement, which was most recently reapproved by our board of directors, including a majority of our directors who are not interested persons of us, in February 2021, the Administrator furnishes us with office facilities and administrative services necessary to conduct our day-to-day operations. PennantPark Investment, through the Administrator, provides similar services to SBIC II under its administration agreement, which is intended to have no effect on the consolidated administration fee. If requested to provide significant managerial assistance to our portfolio companies, we or the Administrator will be paid an additional amount based on the services provided.

 

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Payment under our Administration Agreement is based upon our allocable portion of the Administrator’s overhead in performing its obligations under our Administration Agreement, including rent and our allocable portion of the costs of our Chief Compliance Officer, Chief Financial Officer and their respective staffs.

 

If any of our contractual obligations discussed above are terminated, our costs under new agreements that we enter into may increase. In addition, we will likely incur significant time and expense in locating alternative parties to provide the services we expect to receive under our Investment Management Agreement and our Administration Agreement. Any new investment management agreement would also be subject to approval by our stockholders.

 

Off-Balance-Sheet Arrangements

 

We currently engage in no off-balance-sheet arrangements other than our funding requirements for the unfunded investments described above.

 

Distributions

 

In order to be treated as a RIC for federal income tax purposes and to not be subject to corporate-level tax on undistributed income or gains, we are required, under Subchapter M of the Code, to annually distribute dividends for U.S. federal income tax purposes to our stockholders out of the assets legally available for distribution of an amount generally at least equal to 90% of our investment company taxable income, determined without regard to any deduction for dividends paid.

 

Although not required for us to maintain our RIC tax status, in order to preclude the imposition of a 4% nondeductible U.S. federal excise tax imposed on RICs, we must distribute dividends for U.S. federal income tax purposes to our stockholders in respect of each calendar year of an amount at least equal to the Excise Tax Avoidance Requirement. In addition, although we may distribute realized net capital gains (i.e., net long-term capital gains in excess of net short-term capital losses), if any, at least annually, out of the assets legally available for such distributions in the manner described above, we have retained and may continue to retain such net capital gains or investment company taxable income, contingent on maintaining our ability to be subject to tax as a RIC, in order to provide us with additional liquidity.

 

During the three months ended December 31, 2020, we declared distributions of $0.12 per share, for total distributions of $8.0 million. For the same period in the prior year, we declared distributions of $0.18 per share, respectively, for total distributions of $12.1 million. We monitor available net investment income to determine if a return of capital for tax purposes may occur for the fiscal year. To the extent our taxable earnings fall below the total amount of our distributions for any given fiscal year, stockholders will be notified of the portion of those distributions deemed to be a tax return of capital. Tax characteristics of all distributions will be reported to stockholders subject to information reporting on Form 1099-DIV after the end of each calendar year and in our periodic reports filed with the SEC.

 

We intend to continue to make quarterly distributions to our stockholders. Our quarterly distributions, if any, are determined by our board of directors.

 

We maintain an “opt out” dividend reinvestment plan for our common stockholders. As a result, if we declare a distribution, then stockholders’ cash distributions will be automatically reinvested in additional shares of our common stock, unless stockholders specifically “opt out” of the dividend reinvestment plan so as to receive cash distributions.

 

We may not be able to achieve operating results that will allow us to make distributions at a specific level or to increase the amount of these distributions from time to time. In addition, we may be limited in our ability to make distributions due to the asset coverage ratio for borrowings applicable to us as a BDC under the 1940 Act and/or due to provisions in future credit facilities. If we do not distribute at least a certain percentage of our income annually, we could suffer adverse tax consequences, including possible loss of our ability to be subject to tax as a RIC. We cannot assure stockholders that they will receive any distributions at a particular level.

 

Item 3.

Quantitative And Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

 

We are subject to financial market risks, including changes in interest rates. As of December 31, 2020, our debt portfolio consisted of 92% variable-rate investments. The variable-rate loans are usually based on a LIBOR rate (or an alternative risk-free floating interest rate index) and typically have durations of three months after which they reset to current market interest rates. Variable-rate investments subject to a floor generally reset by reference to the current market index after one to nine months only if the index exceeds the floor. In regards to variable-rate instruments with a floor, we do not benefit from increases in interest rates until such rates exceed the floor and thereafter benefit from market rates above any such floor. In contrast, our cost of funds, to the extent it is not fixed, will fluctuate with changes in interest rates since it has no floor.

 

Assuming that the most recent Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities was to remain constant, and no actions were taken to alter the existing interest rate sensitivity, the following table shows the annualized impact of hypothetical base rate changes in interest rates:

 

Change In Interest Rates

 

Change In Interest Income,

Net Of Interest Expense

(in thousands)

 

 

Change In Interest Income,

Net of Interest

Expense Per Share

 

Down 1%

 

$

580

 

 

$

0.01

 

Up 1%

 

 

(2,459

)

 

 

(0.04

)

Up 2%

 

 

879

 

 

 

0.01

 

Up 3%

 

 

4,217

 

 

 

0.06

 

Up 4%

 

$

7,555

 

 

$

0.11

 

 

Although management believes that this measure is indicative of our sensitivity to interest rate changes, it does not adjust for potential changes in the credit market, credit quality, size and composition of the assets on the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities and other business developments that could affect net increase in net assets resulting from operations or net investment income. Accordingly, no assurances can be given that actual results would not differ materially from those shown above.

 

Because we borrow money to make investments, our net investment income is dependent upon the difference between the rate at which we borrow funds and the rate at which we invest these funds, as well as our level of leverage. As a result, there can be no assurance that a significant change in market interest rates will not have a material adverse effect on our net investment income or net assets.

 

We may hedge against interest rate and foreign currency fluctuations by using standard hedging instruments such as futures, options and forward contracts or our Credit Facility subject to the requirements of the 1940 Act and applicable commodities laws. While hedging activities may insulate us against adverse changes in interest rates and foreign currencies, they may also limit our ability to participate in benefits of lower interest rates or higher exchange rates with respect to our portfolio of investments with fixed interest rates or investments denominated in foreign currencies. During the periods covered by this Report, we did not engage in interest rate hedging activities or foreign currency derivatives hedging activities.

 

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

 

As of the period covered by this Report, we, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Exchange Act). Based on that evaluation, our management, including the Chief Executive Officer

 

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and Chief Financial Officer, concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective and provided reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in our periodic filings with the SEC is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. However, in evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, management recognized that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and management necessarily was required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of such possible controls and procedures.

 

There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended December 31, 2020 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

 

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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings

None of us, our Investment Adviser or our Administrator, is currently subject to any material legal proceedings, nor, to our knowledge, is any material legal proceeding threatened against us, or against our Investment Adviser or Administrator. From time to time, we, our Investment Adviser or Administrator may be a party to certain legal proceedings, including proceedings relating to 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 financial condition or results of operations.

Item 1A.

Risk Factors

In addition to the other information set forth in this Report, you should consider carefully the factors discussed below, as well as in Part I “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2020 filed on November 19, 2020, which could materially affect our business, financial condition and/or operating results. The risks described below, as well as in our Annual Report on Form 10-K are not the only risks facing PennantPark Investment. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition and/or operating results.

 

Legislation enacted in 2018 allows us to incur additional leverage.

 

A BDC has historically been able to issue “senior securities,” including borrowing money from banks or other financial institutions, only in amounts such that its asset coverage, as defined in Section 61(a)(2) of the 1940 Act, equals at least 200% after such incurrence or issuance. In March 2018, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018 (which includes the SBCAA) was enacted which amended the 1940 Act to decrease this percentage from 200% (i.e., $1 of debt outstanding for each $1 of equity) to 150% (i.e., $2 of debt outstanding for each $1 of equity) for a BDC that has received either stockholder approval or approval of a “required majority” (as defined in Section 57(o) of the 1940 Act) of its board of directors of the application of such lower asset coverage ratio to the BDC. On February 5, 2019, our stockholders approved such reduction, as approved by our board of directors on November 13, 2018. As of February 5, 2019, we are able to incur additional indebtedness so long as we comply with the applicable disclosure requirements, which may increase the risk of investing in us. Under the 200% minimum asset coverage ratio, we were permitted to borrow up to one dollar for investment purposes for every one dollar of investor equity and, under the 150% minimum asset coverage ratio, we are permitted to borrow up to two dollars for investment purposes for every one dollar of investor equity. In other words, Section 61(a)(2) of the 1940 Act permits BDCs to potentially increase their debt-to-equity ratio from a maximum of 1-to-1 to a maximum of 2-to-1. In addition, since our base management fee is determined and payable based upon our average adjusted gross assets, which includes any borrowings for investment purposes, our base management fee expense may increase if we incur additional leverage. Effective February 5, 2019, base management fees were reduced from 1.50% to 1.00% on gross assets that exceed 200% of the Company’s total net assets as of the immediately preceding quarter-end.

 

Because we intend to distribute substantially all of our income to our stockholders to maintain our ability to be subject to tax as a RIC, we may need to raise additional capital to finance our growth. If funds are not available to us, we may need to curtail new investments, and our common stock value could decline.

 

In connection with satisfying the requirements to be subject to tax as a RIC for federal income tax purposes, we intend to distribute to our stockholders substantially all of our investment company taxable income and net capital gains each taxable year. However, we may retain all or a portion of our net capital gains and incur applicable income taxes with respect thereto and elect to treat such retained net capital gains as deemed dividend distributions to our stockholders.

 

As noted above, on November 13, 2018 and February 5, 2019, our board of directors, including a “required majority” (as such term is defined in Section 57(o) of the 1940 Act), and our stockholders, respectively, approved a reduction of our asset coverage ratio from 200% to 150%. As a result, as of February 6, 2019, the asset coverage requirement applicable to us for senior securities was reduced from 200% (i.e., $1 of debt outstanding for each $1 of equity) to 150% (i.e., $2 of debt outstanding for each $1 of equity). If we incur additional indebtedness under this provision, the risk of investing in us will increase. If the value of our assets declines, we may be unable to satisfy this asset coverage test. If that happens, we may be required to sell a portion of our investments or sell additional common stock and, depending on the nature of our leverage, to repay a portion of our indebtedness at a time when such sales and repayments may be disadvantageous. In addition, the issuance of additional securities could dilute the percentage ownership of our current stockholders in us.

 

We are partially dependent on our SBIC Fund for cash distributions to enable us to meet the distribution requirements in order to permit us to be subject to tax as a RIC. In this regard, our SBIC Fund is limited by the SBA regulations governing SBICs from making certain distributions to us that may be necessary to satisfy the requirements to be subject to tax as a RIC. In such a case, we would need to request a waiver of the SBA’s restrictions for our SBIC Fund to make certain distributions to enable us to be subject to tax as a RIC. We cannot assure you that the SBA will grant such waiver, and if our SBIC Fund is unable to obtain a waiver, compliance with the SBA regulations may cause us to incur a corporate-level income tax.

 

If we incur additional debt, it could increase the risk of investing in our shares.

 

We have indebtedness outstanding pursuant to our Truist Credit Facility, 2024 Notes and SBA debentures and expect in the future to borrow additional amounts under our Truist Credit Facility or other debt securities, subject to market availability, and, may increase the size of our Truist Credit Facility. We cannot assure you that our leverage will remain at current levels. The amount of leverage that we employ will depend upon our assessment of the market and other factors at the time of any proposed borrowing. Lenders have fixed dollar claims on our assets that are superior to the claims of our common stockholders or preferred stockholders, if any, and we have granted a security interest in our assets, excluding those of SBIC II, in connection with borrowings under our Truist Credit Facility. In the case of a liquidation event, those lenders would receive proceeds before our stockholders. Additionally, the SBA, as a lender and an administrative agent, has a superior claim over the assets of SBIC II in relation to our other creditors. Any future debt issuance will increase our leverage and may be subordinate to our Truist Credit Facility and SBA debentures. In addition, borrowings or debt issuances and SBA debentures, also known as leverage, magnify the potential for loss or gain on amounts invested and, therefore, increase the risks associated with investing in our securities. Leverage is generally considered a speculative investment technique. If the value of our assets decreases, then leveraging would cause the net asset value attributable to our common stock to decline more than it otherwise would have had we not utilized leverage. Similarly, any decrease in our revenue would cause our net income to decline more than it would have had we not borrowed funds and could negatively affect our ability to make distributions on our common or preferred stock. Our ability to service any debt that we incur depends largely on our financial performance and is subject to prevailing economic conditions and competitive pressures.

 

As noted above, on November 13, 2018 and February 5, 2019, our board of directors, including a “required majority” (as such term is defined in Section 57(o) of the 1940 Act), and our stockholders, respectively, approved a reduction of our asset coverage ratio. As a result, as of February 6, 2019, the asset coverage requirement applicable to us for senior securities was reduced from 200% to 150%. As of such date, we are able to incur additional indebtedness so long as we comply with the applicable disclosure requirements, which may increase the risk of investing in us.

Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

We did not engage in any sales of unregistered securities during the three months ended December 31, 2020.

 

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Item 3.

Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None.

Item 4.

Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable.

Item 5.

Other Information

None.

 

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Item 6.

Exhibits

 

Unless specifically indicated otherwise, the following exhibits are incorporated by reference to exhibits previously filed with the SEC:

 

  3.1

Articles of Incorporation (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99(a) to the Registrant’s Pre-Effective Amendment No. 3 to the Registration Statement on Form N-2/A (File No. 333-140092), filed on April 5, 2007).

 

 

  3.2

Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Registrant (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 814-00736), filed on December 2, 2015).

 

 

  4.1

Form of Share Certificate (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99(d)(1) to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-150033), filed on April 2, 2008).

 

 

10.1

First Amendment to the Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of PennantPark Senior Loan Fund, LLC, dated as of October 31, 2020, by and among PennantPark Investment Corporation, Pantheon Private Debt Program SCSp SICAV – RAIF In Respect Of Its Compartment Pantheon Senior Debt Secondaries II (USD), Pantheon Private Debt Program SCSp SICAV-RAIF In Respect Of Its Compartment Pantheon Credit Opportunities II (USD), Pantheon Private Debt Program SCSp SICAV-RAIF In Respect Of Its Compartment Tubera Credit 2020 and Solutio Premium Private Debt I SCSp. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.12 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K (File No. 814-00736), filed on November 19, 2020).

 

 

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.

 

 

99.1

Privacy Policy of the Registrant (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K (File No. 814-00736), filed on November 16, 2011).

 

*

Filed herewith.

 

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SIGNATURES

 

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this Report on Form 10-Q to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

 

 

PENNANTPARK INVESTMENT CORPORATION

 

 

 

Date: February 9, 2021

 

By:

 

/s/ Arthur H. Penn

 

 

 

 

Arthur H. Penn

 

 

 

 

Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors

(Principal Executive Officer)

 

 

 

Date: February 9, 2021

 

By:

 

/s/ Aviv Efrat

 

 

 

 

Aviv Efrat

 

 

 

 

Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

 

 

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