UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

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

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2024

OR

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

For the transition period from _____ to _____         

Commission File No. 814-00663 

ARES CAPITAL CORPORATION

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) 

Maryland	33-1089684
(State or other jurisdiction of	(I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)	Identification Number)

245 Park Avenue, 44th Floor, New York, NY 10167

(Address of principal executive office)   (Zip Code)

(212) 750-7300

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

____________________________________________________________________

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

Title of each class	Trading symbol	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, par value $0.001 per share	ARCC	NASDAQ Global Select Market

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

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 ý No o

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

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

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

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

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

Class	Outstanding at October 25, 2024
Common stock, $0.001 par value	646,076,139

ARES CAPITAL CORPORATION

INDEX

Part I.	Financial Information
Item 1.	Financial Statements
	Consolidated Balance Sheet as of September 30, 2024 (unaudited) and December 31, 2023	3
	Consolidated Statement of Operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 (unaudited)	4
	Consolidated Schedule of Investments as of September 30, 2024 (unaudited) and December 31, 2023	5
	Consolidated Statement of Stockholders’ Equity for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 (unaudited) and the year ended December 31, 2023	141
	Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 (unaudited)	142
	Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)	143
Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	187
Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	223
Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	224
Part II.	Other Information
Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	224
Item 1A.	Risk Factors	225
Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	225
Item 3.	Defaults Upon Senior Securities	225
Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures	225
Item 5.	Other Information	225
Item 6.	Exhibits	226
	Signatures	227

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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

ARES CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

(in millions, except per share data)

	As of
	September 30, 2024		December 31, 2023
	(unaudited)
ASSETS
Investments at fair value
Non-controlled/non-affiliate company investments	$	21,458	$	18,283
Non-controlled affiliate company investments	717		424
Controlled affiliate company investments	3,743		4,167
Total investments at fair value (amortized cost of $25,573 and $22,668, respectively)	25,918		22,874
Cash and cash equivalents	486		535
Restricted cash	138		29
Interest receivable	269		245
Receivable for open trades	113		16
Other assets	169		91
Operating lease right-of-use asset	7		10
Total assets	$	27,100	$	23,800
LIABILITIES
Debt	$	13,500	$	11,884
Base management fee payable	96		84
Income based fee payable	92		90
Capital gains incentive fee payable	106		88
Interest and facility fees payable	119		132
Payable to participants	38		29
Payable for open trades	45		7
Accounts payable and other liabilities	284		234
Secured borrowings	34		34
Operating lease liabilities	13		17
Total liabilities	14,327		12,599
Commitments and contingencies (Note 7)
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Common stock, par value $0.001 per share, 1,000 common shares authorized; 646 and 582 common shares issued and outstanding, respectively	1		1
Capital in excess of par value	12,044		10,738
Accumulated undistributed earnings	728		462
Total stockholders’ equity	12,773		11,201
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	27,100	$	23,800
NET ASSETS PER SHARE	$	19.77	$	19.24

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

(in millions, except per share data)

(unaudited)

	For the Three Months Ended September 30,				For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2024		2023		2024		2023
INVESTMENT INCOME:
From non-controlled/non-affiliate company investments:
Interest income (excluding payment-in-kind (“PIK”) interest income)	$	465	$	401	$	1,312	$	1,144
PIK interest income	43		32		128		104
Capital structuring service fees	33		20		115		46
Dividend income	80		64		232		178
Other income	16		11		40		40
Total investment income from non-controlled/non-affiliate company investments	637		528		1,827		1,512
From non-controlled affiliate company investments:
Interest income (excluding PIK interest income)	6		3		14		9
PIK interest income	3		1		9		3
Capital structuring service fees	1		—		3		—
Dividend income	—		1		1		7
Other income	1		—		2		—
Total investment income from non-controlled affiliate company investments	11		5		29		19
From controlled affiliate company investments:
Interest income (excluding PIK interest income)	46		53		144		169
PIK interest income	5		5		13		12
Capital structuring service fees	4		—		6		5
Dividend income	71		63		208		187
Other income	1		1		4		3
Total investment income from controlled affiliate company investments	127		122		375		376
Total investment income	775		655		2,231		1,907
EXPENSES:
Interest and credit facility fees	195		145		528		425
Base management fee	96		81		274		239
Income based fee	92		83		273		238
Capital gains incentive fee	7		42		19		40
Administrative and other fees	3		4		9		10
Other general and administrative	9		8		24		23
Total expenses	402		363		1,127		975
NET INVESTMENT INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES	373		292		1,104		932
Income tax expense, including excise tax	12		3		60		11
NET INVESTMENT INCOME	361		289		1,044		921
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES) ON INVESTMENTS, FOREIGN CURRENCY AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS:
Net realized gains (losses):
Non-controlled/non-affiliate company investments	(15)		(72)		(43)		(160)
Non-controlled affiliate company investments	—		—		(6)		—
Controlled affiliate company investments	(4)		—		24		—
Foreign currency and other transactions	(5)		(4)		(5)		(47)
Net realized losses	(24)		(76)		(30)		(207)
Net unrealized gains (losses):
Non-controlled/non-affiliate company investments	65		255		150		324
Non-controlled affiliate company investments	21		5		34		19
Controlled affiliate company investments	(12)		—		(22)		(1)
Foreign currency and other transactions	(17)		27		3		53
Net unrealized gains	57		287		165		395
Net realized and unrealized gains on investments, foreign currency and other transactions	33		211		135		188
REALIZED LOSS ON EXTINGUISHMENT OF DEBT	—		—		(14)		—
NET INCREASE IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS	$	394	$	500	$	1,165	$	1,109
NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE (see Note 10)
Basic	$	0.62	$	0.89	$	1.90	$	2.03
Diluted	$	0.62	$	0.87	$	1.90	$	1.98
WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OF COMMON STOCK OUTSTANDING (see Note 10)
Basic	635		562		614		548
Diluted	635		582		614		568

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

As of September 30, 2024

(dollar amounts in millions)

(unaudited)

Company (1)	Business Description	Investment	Coupon (3)	Reference (7)	Spread (3)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Shares/Units	Principal		Amortized Cost		Fair Value			% of Net Assets
Software and Services
Actfy Buyer, Inc. (15)	Software provider of end to end fraud management workflow solutions	First lien senior secured loan	9.85%	SOFR (M)	5.00%	05/2024	05/2031		$	57.2	$	57.2	$	56.0	(2)(11)
Activate Holdings (US) Corp. and CrossPoint Capital AS SPV, LP (15)	Provider of software services that support the management and security of computing devices, applications, data, and networks	First lien senior secured loan	9.85%	SOFR (Q)	5.25%	07/2023	07/2030		42.6		42.6		42.6		(2)(6)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	9.85%	SOFR (Q)	5.25%	09/2024	07/2030		6.9		6.9		6.9		(2)(6)(11)
		Limited partnership interest	8.00% PIK			10/2023		9,249,000			9.5		13.9		(2)(6)
											59.0		63.4
AI Titan Parent, Inc. (15)	Provider of plant maintenance / scheduling software	First lien senior secured loan	9.81%	SOFR (Q)	4.75%	08/2024	08/2031		61.5		61.5		60.9		(2)(11)
Anaplan, Inc. (15)	Provider of cloud-based connected planning platforms for business analytics	First lien senior secured loan	9.85%	SOFR (Q)	5.25%	06/2022	06/2029		1.8		1.8		1.8		(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	9.85%	SOFR (Q)	5.25%	05/2024	06/2029		4.1		4.1		4.1		(2)(11)
											5.9		5.9
Anaqua Parent Holdings, Inc. & Astorg VII Co-Invest Anaqua (15)	Provider of intellectual property management lifecycle software	First lien senior secured loan	8.10%	Euribor (Q)	4.75%	04/2019	08/2031		8.1		8.2		8.1		(2)
		First lien senior secured loan	9.45%	SOFR (S)	4.75%	06/2021	04/2026		3.7		3.7		3.7		(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.06%	SOFR (Q)	4.75%	01/2024	04/2026		5.4		5.4		5.4		(2)(11)
		Limited partnership units				06/2019		4,898,740			4.2		12.0		(2)(6)
											21.5		29.2
APG Intermediate Holdings Corporation and APG Holdings, LLC (4)(15)	Aircraft performance software provider	First lien senior secured loan	9.80%	SOFR (S)	5.25%	01/2020	01/2025		13.1		13.1		13.1		(2)(11)
		Class A membership units				01/2020		9,750,000			9.8		5.5		(2)
											22.9		18.6
Appriss Health, LLC and Appriss Health Intermediate Holdings, Inc. (15)	Software platform for identification, prevention and management of substance use disorder	First lien senior secured loan	12.08%	SOFR (Q)	7.00%	05/2021	05/2027		5.6		5.6		5.6		(2)(11)
		Series A preferred shares	11.00% PIK			05/2021		32,236			46.9		45.0		(2)
											52.5		50.6
Aptean, Inc. and Aptean Acquiror Inc. (15)	Provider of CRM, ERP and supply chain software application	First lien senior secured loan	9.85%	SOFR (M)	5.00%	01/2024	01/2031		17.1		17.0		17.1		(2)(11)
Artifact Bidco, Inc. (15)	Supply chain risk management SaaS platform for global enterprise clients	First lien senior secured loan	9.10%	SOFR (Q)	4.50%	05/2024	07/2031		18.9		18.9		18.7		(2)(11)
Auctane, Inc.	Provider of mailing and shipping solutions	First lien senior secured loan	10.94%	SOFR (S)	5.75%	10/2021	10/2028		144.2		144.2		137.0		(2)(11)
Avalara, Inc. (15)	Provider of cloud-based solutions for transaction tax compliance worldwide	First lien senior secured loan	10.85%	SOFR (Q)	6.25%	10/2022	10/2028		72.2		72.2		72.2		(2)(11)

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS    

As of September 30, 2024

(dollar amounts in millions)

(unaudited)

Company (1)	Business Description	Investment	Coupon (3)	Reference (7)	Spread (3)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Shares/Units	Principal	Amortized Cost	Fair Value		% of Net Assets
Banyan Software Holdings, LLC and Banyan Software, LP (15)	Vertical software businesses holding company	First lien senior secured revolving loan	10.35%	SOFR (M)	5.50%	01/2023	10/2026		1.0	1.0	1.0	(2)(6)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.95%	SOFR (M)	7.00%	10/2020	10/2026		1.0	1.0	1.0	(2)(6)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.95%	SOFR (M)	7.00%	12/2021	10/2026		0.2	0.2	0.2	(2)(6)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	12.20%	SOFR (M)	7.25%	01/2023	10/2026		10.5	10.5	10.5	(2)(6)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.12%	SOFR (M)	6.25%	01/2024	10/2026		17.4	17.4	17.4	(2)(6)(11)
		Preferred units				01/2022		120,999		4.1	11.5	(2)(6)
										34.2	41.6
BCTO Ignition Purchaser, Inc.	Enterprise software provider	First lien senior secured loan	14.28% PIK	SOFR (Q)	9.00%	04/2023	10/2030		3.9	3.9	3.9	(2)(6)(11)
Bobcat Purchaser, LLC and Bobcat Topco, L.P. (15)	Healthcare software provider	First lien senior secured loan	9.39%	SOFR (Q)	4.75%	06/2023	06/2030		15.7	15.7	15.7	(2)(11)
		Class A-1 units				06/2023		1,729,228		1.7	1.9
										17.4	17.6
Borrower R365 Holdings LLC (15)	Provider of restaurant enterprise resource planning systems	First lien senior secured loan	10.75%	SOFR (Q)	6.00%	06/2021	06/2027		15.9	15.8	15.9	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.75%	SOFR (Q)	6.00%	01/2022	06/2027		1.9	1.9	1.9	(2)(11)
										17.7	17.8
Bottomline Technologies, Inc. and Legal Spend Holdings, LLC (15)	Provider of payment automation solutions	First lien senior secured loan	10.10%	SOFR (M)	5.25%	05/2022	05/2029		8.0	8.0	8.0	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.60%	SOFR (M)	5.75%	10/2023	05/2029		4.2	4.2	4.2	(2)(11)
										12.2	12.2
Businessolver.com, Inc. (15)	Provider of SaaS-based benefits solutions for employers and employees	First lien senior secured loan	10.20%	SOFR (Q)	5.50%	12/2021	12/2027		0.6	0.6	0.6	(2)(11)
Cardinal Parent, Inc. and Packers Software Intermediate Holdings, Inc. (15)	Provider of software and technology-enabled content and analytical solutions to insurance brokers	First lien senior secured loan	9.25%	SOFR (Q)	4.50%	04/2024	11/2027		11.1	10.6	10.3	(2)(11)(18)
		Second lien senior secured loan	12.52%	SOFR (Q)	7.75%	11/2020	11/2028		64.3	64.3	61.0	(2)(11)
		Series A preferred shares	11.00% PIK			11/2020		24,898		38.2	32.8	(2)
		Series A-2 preferred shares	11.00% PIK			12/2020		8,963		13.6	11.7	(2)
		Series A-3 preferred shares	11.00% PIK			11/2021		11,952		16.4	13.7	(2)
										143.1	129.5
Centralsquare Technologies, LLC and Supermoose Newco, Inc. (15)	Provider of mission-critical software solutions for the public sector	First lien senior secured revolving loan				04/2024	04/2030		—	—	—	(2)(13)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.60% (3.50% PIK)	SOFR (M)	6.50%	04/2024	04/2030		141.0	141.0	137.5	(2)(11)
		Series A preferred stock	15.00% PIK			04/2024		83,332		89.3	89.3	(2)
										230.3	226.8

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS    

As of September 30, 2024

(dollar amounts in millions)

(unaudited)

Company (1)	Business Description	Investment	Coupon (3)	Reference (7)	Spread (3)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Shares/Units	Principal	Amortized Cost	Fair Value		% of Net Assets
Cloud Software Group, Inc., Picard Parent, Inc., Cloud Software Group Holdings, Inc., Picard HoldCo, LLC and Elliott Alto Co-Investor Aggregator L.P. (15)	Provider of server, application and desktop virtualization, networking, software as a service, and cloud computing technologies	First lien senior secured notes	6.50%			09/2022	03/2029		88.9	87.1	88.3	(2)(18)
		First lien senior secured loan	9.10%	SOFR (Q)	4.50%	03/2024	03/2031		8.6	8.5	8.6	(2)(11)(18)
		First lien senior secured loan	8.60%	SOFR (M)	4.00%	05/2024	03/2029		15.6	15.1	15.5	(2)(11)(18)
		Second lien senior secured notes	9.00%			04/2023	09/2029		121.0	113.3	123.0	(2)(18)
		Limited partnership interests				09/2022		12,250,000		12.3	32.3	(2)
										236.3	267.7
Community Brands ParentCo, LLC	Software and payment services provider to non-profit institutions	Class A units				12/2016		500,000		5.0	3.0	(2)
Computer Services, Inc. (15)	Infrastructure software provider to community banks	First lien senior secured loan	10.27%	SOFR (Q)	5.25%	11/2022	11/2029		33.6	33.6	33.6	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.27%	SOFR (Q)	5.25%	02/2024	11/2029		5.4	5.4	5.4	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	9.69%	SOFR (Q)	4.75%	09/2024	11/2029		19.0	19.0	19.0	(2)(11)
										58.0	58.0
Conservice Midco, LLC	Provider of outsourced utility management software and billing solutions	Second lien senior secured loan	10.10%	SOFR (M)	5.25%	05/2022	05/2028		15.5	15.5	15.5	(2)
Consilio Midco Limited, Compusoft US LLC, and Consilio Investment Holdings, L.P. (15)	Provider of sales software for the interior design industry	First lien senior secured revolving loan	10.50%	SOFR (Q)	5.75%	05/2021	05/2028		7.3	7.3	7.3	(2)(6)(11)
		First lien senior secured revolving loan	9.61%	Euribor (S)	6.25%	11/2021	05/2028		1.3	1.3	1.3	(2)(6)(11)
		First lien senior secured revolving loan	10.10%	SOFR (Q)	5.50%	04/2024	05/2028		1.8	1.8	1.8	(2)(6)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.50%	SOFR (Q)	5.75%	05/2021	05/2028		73.5	73.5	73.5	(2)(6)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	9.61%	Euribor (Q)	6.25%	11/2021	05/2028		0.5	0.4	0.5	(2)(6)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	9.61%	Euribor (Q)	6.25%	11/2021	05/2028		30.2	30.2	30.2	(2)(6)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.50%	SOFR (Q)	5.75%	06/2022	05/2028		11.5	11.5	11.5	(2)(6)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.10%	SOFR (Q)	5.50%	04/2024	05/2028		0.3	0.3	0.3	(2)(6)(11)
		Common units				05/2021		483,584		4.8	8.0	(2)(6)
		Series A common units				09/2022		23,340		0.2	0.4	(2)(6)
										131.3	134.8
CoreLogic, Inc. and T-VIII Celestial Co-Invest LP (15)	Provider of information, insight, analytics, software and other outsourced services primarily to the mortgage, real estate and insurance sectors	Second lien senior secured loan	11.46%	SOFR (M)	6.50%	06/2021	06/2029		155.7	155.7	151.0	(2)(11)
		Limited partnership units				04/2021		59,665,989		59.7	38.1	(2)
										215.4	189.1

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS    

As of September 30, 2024

(dollar amounts in millions)

(unaudited)

Company (1)	Business Description	Investment	Coupon (3)	Reference (7)	Spread (3)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Shares/Units	Principal	Amortized Cost	Fair Value		% of Net Assets
Cority Software Inc., Cority Software (USA) Inc., and Cority Parent, Inc. (15)	Provider of environmental, health and safety software to track compliance data	First lien senior secured loan	10.33%	SOFR (Q)	5.00%	07/2019	07/2026		6.2	6.2	6.2	(2)(6)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.33%	SOFR (Q)	5.00%	10/2019	07/2026		4.3	4.3	4.3	(2)(6)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	12.33%	SOFR (Q)	7.00%	09/2020	07/2026		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(6)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.83%	SOFR (Q)	5.50%	09/2022	07/2026		0.2	0.2	0.2	(2)(6)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.08%	SOFR (Q)	5.75%	04/2023	07/2026		7.6	7.6	7.6	(2)(6)(11)
		Preferred equity	9.00% PIK			07/2019		198		0.3	1.0	(2)(6)
		Common equity				07/2019		190,143		—	—	(2)(6)
										18.7	19.4
Cornerstone OnDemand, Inc. and Sunshine Software Holdings, Inc. (15)	Provider of a cloud-based, SaaS platform for talent management	First lien senior secured revolving loan	8.41%	SOFR (M)	3.25%	10/2021	10/2026		7.1	7.1	6.6	(2)(14)
		First lien senior secured loan	8.71%	SOFR (M)	3.75%	06/2024	10/2028		1.4	1.3	1.3	(2)(11)(18)
		Second lien senior secured loan	11.46%	SOFR (M)	6.50%	10/2021	10/2029		137.5	137.5	129.2	(2)(11)
		Series A preferred shares	10.50% PIK			10/2021		116,413		153.6	130.6	(2)
		Class A-1 common stock				10/2021		1,360,100		13.6	15.8	(2)
										313.1	283.5
Coupa Holdings, LLC and Coupa Software Incorporated (15)	Provider of Business Spend Management software	First lien senior secured loan	10.75%	SOFR (Q)	5.50%	03/2023	02/2030		9.0	9.0	9.0	(2)(11)
Datix Bidco Limited and RL Datix Holdings (USA), Inc. (15)	Global healthcare software company that provides software solutions for patient safety and risk management	First lien senior secured loan	10.81%	SOFR (S)	5.50%	04/2024	04/2031		104.6	104.6	102.5	(2)(6)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.56%	SONIA (S)	5.50%	04/2024	04/2031		56.7	53.1	55.6	(2)(6)(11)
										157.7	158.1
Dcert Buyer, Inc., DCert Preferred Holdings, Inc. and Destiny Digital Holdings, L.P.	Provider of internet security tools and solutions	Second lien senior secured loan	11.85%	SOFR (M)	7.00%	05/2022	02/2029		11.0	10.5	10.7	(2)
		Series A preferred shares	10.50% PIK			05/2021		129,822		178.3	155.1	(2)
		Series A units				05/2021		817,194		13.3	9.9	(2)
										202.1	175.7
Denali Holdco LLC and Denali Apexco LP (15)	Provider of cybersecurity audit and assessment services	First lien senior secured loan	9.85%	SOFR (M)	4.75%	07/2024	09/2028		33.3	33.3	33.2	(2)(11)
		Class A units				02/2022		2,549,000		2.5	3.3	(2)
										35.8	36.5
Diligent Corporation and Diligent Preferred Issuer, Inc. (15)	Provider of secure SaaS solutions for board and leadership team documents	First lien senior secured loan	10.09%	SOFR (Q)	5.00%	04/2024	08/2030		23.5	23.3	23.5	(2)(11)
		Preferred stock	10.50% PIK			04/2021		13,140		18.5	17.6	(2)
										41.8	41.1
DriveCentric Holdings, LLC (15)	Provider of CRM software to the automotive dealership industry	First lien senior secured loan	9.87%	SOFR (Q)	4.75%	08/2024	08/2031		12.1	12.1	12.0	(2)(11)

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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ARES CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS    

As of September 30, 2024

(dollar amounts in millions)

(unaudited)

Company (1)	Business Description	Investment	Coupon (3)	Reference (7)	Spread (3)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Shares/Units	Principal	Amortized Cost	Fair Value		% of Net Assets
Echo Purchaser, Inc. (15)	Software provider of mission critical security, supply chain, and collaboration solutions for highly regulated end markets	First lien senior secured revolving loan	12.50%	Base Rate (Q)	4.50%	11/2023	11/2029		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.35%	SOFR (M)	5.50%	11/2023	11/2029		10.6	10.6	10.6	(2)(11)
										10.7	10.7
Eclipse Topco, Inc., Eclipse Investor Parent, L.P. and Eclipse Buyer, Inc. (15)	Payment processing solution provider	First lien senior secured loan	9.74%	SOFR (S)	4.75%	09/2024	09/2031		196.1	196.1	194.1	(2)(11)
		Preferred units	12.50% PIK			09/2024		656		6.6	6.4	(2)
		Class A common units				09/2024		563		0.6	0.6	(2)
										203.3	201.1
Edmunds Govtech, Inc. (15)	Provider of ERP software solutions for local governments	First lien senior secured revolving loan	8.60%	SOFR (Q)	4.00%	02/2024	02/2030		1.7	1.7	1.7	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	9.60%	SOFR (Q)	5.00%	02/2024	02/2031		18.5	18.5	18.5	(2)(11)
										20.2	20.2
Elemica Parent, Inc. & EZ Elemica Holdings, Inc. (15)	SaaS based supply chain management software provider focused on chemical markets	First lien senior secured revolving loan	10.67%	SOFR (Q)	5.50%	05/2024	09/2026		6.6	6.6	6.5	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.94%	SOFR (Q)	5.50%	09/2019	09/2026		60.1	60.1	59.5	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.95%	SOFR (Q)	5.50%	12/2020	09/2026		5.6	5.6	5.6	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.75%	SOFR (Q)	5.50%	05/2024	09/2026		4.9	4.9	4.9	(2)(11)
		Preferred equity				09/2019		4,599		4.6	5.9	(2)
										81.8	82.4
Enverus Holdings, Inc. and Titan DI Preferred Holdings, Inc. (15)	SaaS based business analytics company focused on oil and gas industry	First lien senior secured revolving loan	10.35%	SOFR (M)	5.50%	12/2023	12/2029		0.6	0.5	0.6	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.35%	SOFR (M)	5.50%	12/2023	12/2029		134.2	134.2	134.2	(2)(11)
		Preferred stock	13.50% PIK			02/2020		30		53.7	54.5	(2)
										188.4	189.3
EP Purchaser, LLC and TPG VIII EP Co-Invest II, L.P.	Provider of entertainment workforce and production management solutions	First lien senior secured loan	9.37%	SOFR (Q)	4.50%	06/2023	11/2028		8.4	8.1	8.4	(2)(11)
		Second lien senior secured loan	11.37%	SOFR (Q)	6.50%	11/2021	11/2029		177.9	177.9	177.9	(2)(11)
		Partnership units				05/2019		5,034,483		3.1	12.2	(2)(6)
										189.1	198.5
EpiServer Inc. and Episerver Sweden Holdings AB (15)	Provider of web content management and digital commerce solutions	First lien senior secured loan	10.00%	SOFR (Q)	5.25%	10/2018	04/2026		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(6)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	8.85%	Euribor (Q)	5.50%	03/2019	04/2026		5.7	5.8	5.7	(2)(6)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.00%	SOFR (Q)	5.25%	12/2021	04/2026		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(6)(11)
										6.0	5.9

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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ARES CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS    

As of September 30, 2024

(dollar amounts in millions)

(unaudited)

Company (1)	Business Description	Investment	Coupon (3)	Reference (7)	Spread (3)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Shares/Units	Principal	Amortized Cost	Fair Value		% of Net Assets
eResearch Technology, Inc. and Astorg VII Co-Invest ERT (15)	Provider of mission-critical, software-enabled clinical research solutions	First lien senior secured revolving loan	11.25%	Base Rate (Q)	3.25%	01/2024	08/2026		0.7	0.7	0.7	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	8.85%	SOFR (M)	4.00%	11/2023	02/2027		1.0	1.0	1.0	(2)(11)(18)
		Second lien senior secured loan	12.95%	SOFR (M)	8.00%	02/2020	02/2028		27.2	26.5	27.2	(2)
		Second lien senior secured loan	12.95%	SOFR (M)	8.00%	04/2021	02/2028		30.6	30.0	30.6	(2)
		Limited partnership interest				01/2020		4,440,040		4.5	7.3	(2)(6)
										62.7	66.8
ESHA Research, LLC and RMCF VI CIV XLVIII, L.P. (15)	Provider of nutritional information and software as a services (SaaS) compliance solutions	First lien senior secured revolving loan	10.90%	SOFR (Q)	5.50%	06/2022	06/2028		0.9	0.9	0.9	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.90%	SOFR (Q)	5.50%	06/2022	06/2028		6.7	6.7	6.7	(2)(11)
		Limited partner interests				06/2022		6,246,801		6.2	8.3
										13.8	15.9
Extrahop Networks, Inc. (15)	Provider of real-time wire data analytics solutions for application and infrastructure monitoring	First lien senior secured loan	12.45%	SOFR (M)	7.50%	07/2021	07/2027		25.1	25.1	25.1	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	12.45%	SOFR (M)	7.50%	03/2023	07/2027		3.9	3.9	3.9	(2)(11)
										29.0	29.0
Finastra USA, Inc., DH Corporation/Societe DH, and Finastra Europe S.A R.L. (15)	Provider of back-office software services for the banking sector	First lien senior secured loan	12.18%	SOFR (Q)	7.25%	09/2023	09/2029		189.5	186.5	189.5	(2)(6)(11)
Forescout Technologies, Inc. (15)	Network access control solutions provider	First lien senior secured loan	10.07%	SOFR (Q)	5.00%	05/2024	05/2031		13.6	13.6	13.5	(2)(11)
GI Ranger Intermediate LLC (15)	Provider of payment processing services and software to healthcare providers	First lien senior secured loan	10.75%	SOFR (Q)	6.00%	10/2021	10/2028		10.0	10.0	9.8	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.75%	SOFR (Q)	6.00%	03/2022	10/2028		3.1	3.1	3.0	(2)(11)
										13.1	12.8
GraphPAD Software, LLC, Insightful Science Intermediate I, LLC and Insightful Science Holdings, LLC (15)	Provider of data analysis, statistics, and visualization software solutions for scientific research applications	First lien senior secured loan	9.71%	SOFR (Q)	4.75%	06/2024	06/2031		71.7	71.7	71.3	(2)(11)
		Senior subordinated loan	10.50% PIK			04/2021	04/2032		53.6	53.6	52.0	(2)
		Preferred units	14.00% PIK			04/2021		1,828,645		74.8	74.8
										200.1	198.1
Guidepoint Security Holdings, LLC (15)	Cybersecurity solutions provider	First lien senior secured loan	10.85%	SOFR (M)	6.00%	10/2023	10/2029		6.7	6.7	6.7	(2)(11)
Heavy Construction Systems Specialists, LLC (15)	Provider of construction software	First lien senior secured loan	10.10%	SOFR (Q)	5.50%	11/2021	11/2028		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	9.85%	SOFR (Q)	5.25%	03/2024	11/2028		13.9	13.9	13.9	(2)(11)
										14.0	14.0

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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ARES CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS    

As of September 30, 2024

(dollar amounts in millions)

(unaudited)

Company (1)	Business Description	Investment	Coupon (3)	Reference (7)	Spread (3)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Shares/Units	Principal	Amortized Cost	Fair Value		% of Net Assets
Help/Systems Holdings, Inc. (15)	Provider of IT operations management and cybersecurity software	First lien senior secured revolving loan	9.27%	SOFR (M)	4.00%	11/2019	08/2026		6.7	6.7	6.3	(2)
		First lien senior secured revolving loan	11.00%	Base Rate (Q)	3.00%	11/2019	08/2026		4.5	4.5	4.3	(2)(11)
										11.2	10.6
Huskies Parent, Inc., GI Insurity Parent LLC and GI Insurity TopCo LP (15)	Insurance software provider	First lien senior secured revolving loan	10.45%	SOFR (M)	5.50%	11/2021	11/2027		6.3	6.3	6.1	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.45%	SOFR (M)	5.50%	11/2021	11/2028		59.3	59.3	58.1	(2)(11)
		Senior subordinated loan	10.00% PIK			11/2021	11/2031		118.3	118.3	105.3	(2)
		Company units				11/2021		4,246,457		8.8	6.7	(2)
										192.7	176.2
Hyland Software, Inc. (15)	Enterprise content management software provider	First lien senior secured revolving loan				09/2023	09/2029		—	—	—	(2)(13)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.85%	SOFR (M)	6.00%	09/2023	09/2030		96.8	95.6	96.8	(2)(11)
										95.6	96.8
Icefall Parent, Inc. (15)	Provider of customer engagement software and integrated payments solutions	First lien senior secured loan	11.35%	SOFR (M)	6.50%	01/2024	01/2030		16.7	16.7	16.7	(2)(11)
Inmar, Inc.	Technology-driven solutions provider for retailers, wholesalers and manufacturers	First lien senior secured loan	10.23%	SOFR (M)	5.50%	06/2023	05/2026		13.3	13.0	13.3	(2)(11)(18)
Internet Truckstop Group LLC (15)	Provider of freight-moving lifecycle software	First lien senior secured loan	10.25%	SOFR (Q)	5.50%	06/2024	04/2027		39.5	39.1	39.1	(2)(11)
IQN Holding Corp. (15)	Provider of extended workforce management software	First lien senior secured revolving loan	10.31%	SOFR (Q)	5.25%	05/2022	05/2028		0.5	0.5	0.5	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.31%	SOFR (Q)	5.25%	05/2022	05/2029		1.4	1.4	1.4	(2)(11)
										1.9	1.9
IV Rollover Holdings, LLC	Provider of cloud based IT solutions, infrastructure and services	Class B units				05/2017		170,490		—	—	(2)
		Class X units				05/2017		5,000,000		1.9	2.1	(2)
										1.9	2.1
Kaseya Inc. and Knockout Intermediate Holdings I Inc. (15)	Provider of cloud-based software and technology solutions for small and medium sized businesses	First lien senior secured revolving loan	10.10%	SOFR (Q)	5.50%	06/2022	06/2029		4.9	4.9	4.9	(2)(11)(14)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.75%	SOFR (Q)	5.50%	06/2022	06/2029		173.2	173.0	173.2	(2)(11)
		Preferred stock	16.01% PIK	SOFR (S)	10.75%	06/2022		38,798		49.8	49.8	(2)(11)
										227.7	227.9
LeanTaaS Holdings, Inc. (15)	Provider of SaaS tools to optimize healthcare asset utilization	First lien senior secured loan	12.10%	SOFR (Q)	7.50%	07/2022	07/2028		32.3	32.3	32.3	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	13.92%	SOFR (Q)	9.25%	07/2022	07/2028		29.6	29.6	29.6	(2)(11)
										61.9	61.9
Majesco and Magic Topco, L.P. (15)	Insurance software provider	First lien senior secured loan	9.35%	SOFR (Q)	4.75%	09/2020	09/2028		18.1	18.1	18.1	(2)(11)

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS    

As of September 30, 2024

(dollar amounts in millions)

(unaudited)

Company (1)	Business Description	Investment	Coupon (3)	Reference (7)	Spread (3)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Shares/Units	Principal	Amortized Cost	Fair Value		% of Net Assets
		Class A units	9.00% PIK			09/2020		2,539		3.6	6.4	(2)
		Class B units				09/2020		570,625		—	—	(2)
										21.7	24.5
Mimecast Borrowerco, Inc. and Magnesium Co- Invest SCSp	Cybersecurity solutions provider	First lien senior secured loan	9.85%	SOFR (M)	5.00%	05/2022	05/2029		93.7	93.7	93.7	(2)(6)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	9.95%	SONIA (Q)	5.00%	05/2022	05/2029		37.9	34.9	37.9	(2)(6)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	9.85%	SOFR (M)	5.00%	03/2024	05/2029		5.2	5.2	5.2	(2)(6)(11)
		Limited partnership interest				05/2022		3,975		39.8	45.2	(2)(6)
										173.6	182.0
Ministry Brands Holdings, LLC and RCP MB Investments B, L.P. (15)	Software and payment services provider to faith-based institutions	First lien senior secured loan	10.45%	SOFR (M)	5.50%	12/2021	12/2028		39.1	39.1	38.3	(2)(11)
		Limited partner interests				12/2021		9,574,000		9.6	6.8	(2)
										48.7	45.1
Moonraker AcquisitionCo LLC and Moonraker HoldCo LLC (15)	Leading technology solution provider for casing and auditioning to the entertainment industry	First lien senior secured revolving loan	10.85%	SOFR (M)	6.00%	08/2022	08/2028		0.4	0.4	0.4	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.85%	SOFR (M)	6.00%	08/2022	08/2028		24.7	24.7	24.7	(2)(11)
		Class A units	8.00% PIK			08/2022		45,320		5.3	3.5
										30.4	28.6
MRI Software LLC (15)	Provider of real estate and investment management software	First lien senior secured loan	9.35%	SOFR (Q)	4.75%	02/2020	02/2027		12.1	12.1	12.1	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	9.35%	SOFR (Q)	4.75%	08/2020	02/2027		24.0	24.0	24.0	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	9.35%	SOFR (Q)	4.75%	12/2023	02/2027		2.3	2.3	2.3	(2)(11)
										38.4	38.4
Netsmart, Inc. and Netsmart Technologies, Inc. (15)	Developer and operator of health care software and technology solutions	First lien senior secured loan	10.05% (3.00% PIK)	SOFR (M)	5.20%	08/2024	08/2031		140.0	140.0	138.6	(2)(11)
North Star Acquisitionco, LLC and Toucan Bidco Limited (15)	Literacy solution software provider for grades k-12	First lien senior secured revolving loan	9.95%	SONIA (Q)	5.00%	04/2024	05/2029		0.4	0.4	0.4	(2)(6)
		First lien senior secured loan	9.75%	NIBOR (Q)	5.00%	04/2024	05/2029		6.0	5.8	6.0	(2)(6)
		First lien senior secured loan	9.95%	SONIA (Q)	5.00%	04/2024	05/2029		3.9	3.6	3.8	(2)(6)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	9.60%	SOFR (Q)	5.00%	04/2024	05/2029		25.6	25.6	25.5	(2)(6)(11)
										35.4	35.7
OpenMarket Inc.	Provider of cloud-based mobile engagement platform	First lien senior secured loan	11.12%	SOFR (Q)	6.25%	09/2021	09/2026		16.1	16.1	16.1	(2)(6)(11)
PDDS HoldCo, Inc. (15)	Provider of cloud-based dental practice management software	First lien senior secured revolving loan	12.25%	SOFR (Q)	7.50%	07/2022	07/2028		0.2	0.2	0.2	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	12.40%	SOFR (Q)	7.50%	07/2022	07/2028		12.1	12.1	12.1	(2)(11)
										12.3	12.3

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS    

As of September 30, 2024

(dollar amounts in millions)

(unaudited)

Company (1)	Business Description	Investment	Coupon (3)	Reference (7)	Spread (3)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Shares/Units	Principal	Amortized Cost	Fair Value		% of Net Assets
PDI TA Holdings, Inc., Peachtree Parent, Inc. and Insight PDI Holdings, LLC (15)	Provider of enterprise management software for the convenience retail and petroleum wholesale market	First lien senior secured loan	10.46%	SOFR (Q)	5.25%	01/2024	02/2031		51.3	51.3	51.3	(2)(11)
		Series A preferred stock	13.25% PIK			03/2019		13,656		28.1	28.4	(2)
		Class A units				03/2019		2,062,493		2.1	4.4	(2)
										81.5	84.1
Petvisor Holdings, LLC (15)	Provider of veterinarian-focused SaaS solutions	First lien senior secured loan	10.78%	SOFR (S)	5.50%	06/2022	11/2029		5.9	5.9	5.9	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.53% PIK	SOFR (S)	6.25%	06/2022	11/2029		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.78%	SOFR (S)	5.50%	11/2023	11/2029		3.7	3.7	3.7	(2)(11)
										9.7	9.7
Ping Identity Holding Corp. (15)	Provider of identity and access management solutions	First lien senior secured loan	9.35%	SOFR (Q)	4.75%	10/2022	10/2029		11.3	11.3	11.3	(2)(11)
Pluralsight, LLC and Pluralsight Holdings, LLC and Paradigmatic Holdco LLC (4)(15)	Online education learning platform	First lien senior secured loan	9.62% (1.50% PIK)	SOFR (Q)	4.50%	08/2024	08/2029		21.4	21.4	21.4	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	12.62% (7.50% PIK)	SOFR (Q)	7.50%	08/2024	08/2029		19.0	19.0	19.0	(2)(11)
		Common units				08/2024		6,356,812		14.3	14.3	(2)
										54.7	54.7
Poplicus Incorporated	Business intelligence and market analytics platform for companies that sell to the public sector	Warrant to purchase shares of Series C preferred stock				06/2015	06/2025	2,402,991		0.1	—
PracticeTek Purchaser, LLC, PracticeTek MidCo, LLC and GSV PracticeTek Holdings, LLC (15)	Software provider for medical practitioners	First lien senior secured revolving loan	9.35%	SOFR (M)	4.50%	08/2023	08/2029		0.5	0.5	0.5	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.60%	SOFR (M)	5.75%	08/2023	08/2029		36.7	36.7	36.7	(2)(11)
		Senior subordinated loan	14.00% PIK			08/2023	08/2030		45.1	45.1	45.1	(2)
		Class A units	8.00% PIK			03/2021		33,220,282		25.4	37.4	(2)
										107.7	119.7
ProfitSolv Purchaser, Inc. and PS Co-Invest, L.P. (15)	Provider of practice management software to law firms	First lien senior secured revolving loan	10.35%	SOFR (M)	5.50%	03/2021	03/2027		0.7	0.7	0.7	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.35%	SOFR (M)	5.50%	03/2021	03/2027		5.4	5.4	5.4	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.35%	SOFR (M)	5.50%	06/2024	03/2027		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(11)
		Limited partnership units				03/2021		1,624,000		0.9	2.6	(2)
										7.1	8.8
Project Alpha Intermediate Holding, Inc. and Qlik Parent, Inc.	Provider of data visualization software for data analytics	Class A common stock				08/2016		7,445		7.4	19.0	(2)
		Class B common stock				08/2016		1,841,609		0.1	0.2	(2)
										7.5	19.2

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS    

As of September 30, 2024

(dollar amounts in millions)

(unaudited)

Company (1)	Business Description	Investment	Coupon (3)	Reference (7)	Spread (3)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Shares/Units	Principal	Amortized Cost	Fair Value		% of Net Assets
Project Essential Bidco, Inc. and Project Essential Super Parent, Inc. (15)	Saas provider of automated crew callout and scheduling software for the utility industry	First lien senior secured loan	11.46% (3.25% PIK)	SOFR (Q)	6.25%	04/2021	04/2028		37.5	37.5	34.5	(2)(11)
		Preferred shares	14.24% PIK	SOFR (Q)	9.50%	04/2021		26,436		41.3	38.0	(2)(11)
										78.8	72.5
Project Potter Buyer, LLC and Project Potter Parent, L.P. (15)	Software solutions provider to the ready-mix concrete industry	First lien senior secured loan	10.60%	SOFR (Q)	6.00%	04/2020	04/2027		42.9	42.9	42.9	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.60%	SOFR (Q)	6.00%	10/2020	04/2027		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.60%	SOFR (Q)	6.00%	11/2020	04/2027		11.8	11.8	11.8	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.60%	SOFR (Q)	6.00%	07/2024	04/2027		17.9	17.9	17.9	(2)(11)
		Class B units				04/2020		588,636		—	3.1	(2)
										72.7	75.8
Proofpoint, Inc. (15)	Cybersecurity solutions provider	First lien senior secured loan	7.85%	SOFR (M)	3.00%	06/2021	08/2028		1.0	0.9	1.0	(2)(11)(18)
QF Holdings, Inc. (15)	SaaS based electronic health record software provider	First lien senior secured revolving loan	10.22%	SOFR (Q)	5.00%	09/2019	12/2027		0.6	0.6	0.6	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.35%	SOFR (Q)	5.00%	09/2019	12/2027		6.8	6.8	6.8	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.30%	SOFR (Q)	5.00%	08/2020	12/2027		4.9	4.9	4.9	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.35%	SOFR (Q)	5.00%	12/2021	12/2027		8.1	8.1	8.1	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.06%	SOFR (Q)	5.00%	12/2023	12/2027		5.1	5.1	5.1	(2)(11)
										25.5	25.5
Raptor Technologies, LLC, Sycamore Bidco LTD and Rocket Parent, LLC (15)	Provider of SaaS-based safety and security software to the K-12 school market	First lien senior secured loan	9.35%	SOFR (Q)	4.75%	10/2021	10/2028		8.4	8.4	8.4	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	9.35%	SOFR (Q)	4.75%	04/2023	10/2028		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	9.35%	SOFR (Q)	4.75%	05/2024	10/2028		8.1	8.1	8.1	(2)(11)
		Class A common units				12/2018		2,880,582		3.5	7.0
										20.1	23.6
RealPage, Inc.	Provider of enterprise software solutions to the residential real estate industry	Second lien senior secured loan	11.46%	SOFR (M)	6.50%	04/2021	04/2029		84.1	83.3	80.5	(2)(11)(18)
Regent Education, Inc.	Provider of software solutions designed to optimize the financial aid and enrollment processes	Warrant to purchase shares of common stock				12/2016	12/2026	5,394,181		—	—
Relativity ODA LLC (15)	Electronic discovery document review software platform for use in litigations and investigations	First lien senior secured loan	9.46%	SOFR (M)	4.50%	07/2024	05/2029		41.8	41.7	41.8	(2)(11)
Revalize, Inc. (15)	Developer and operator of software providing configuration, price and quote capabilities	First lien senior secured revolving loan	10.80%	SOFR (Q)	5.75%	05/2022	04/2027		0.5	0.5	0.5	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.15%	SOFR (Q)	5.75%	05/2022	04/2027		0.7	0.7	0.6	(2)(11)
										1.2	1.1

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS    

As of September 30, 2024

(dollar amounts in millions)

(unaudited)

Company (1)	Business Description	Investment	Coupon (3)	Reference (7)	Spread (3)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Shares/Units	Principal	Amortized Cost	Fair Value		% of Net Assets
RMS HoldCo II, LLC & RMS Group Holdings, Inc. (15)	Developer of revenue cycle management solutions, process automation, analytics and integration for the healthcare industry	First lien senior secured loan	9.60%	SOFR (Q)	5.00%	12/2021	12/2028		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	9.25%	SOFR (S)	5.00%	08/2022	12/2028		0.2	0.2	0.2	(2)(11)
		Class A common stock				12/2021		566		5.5	4.6	(2)
										5.8	4.9
Sapphire Software Buyer, Inc. (15)	Provider of application security testing solutions	First lien senior secured loan	9.25%	SOFR (S)	5.00%	09/2024	09/2031		70.9	70.9	70.2	(2)(11)
Severin Acquisition, LLC (15)	Provider of student information system software solutions to the K-12 education market in North America	First lien senior secured loan	9.59%	SOFR (S)	4.75%	09/2024	10/2031		227.4	227.4	225.1	(2)(11)
Smarsh Inc. and Skywalker TopCo, LLC (15)	SaaS based communication archival service provider	First lien senior secured loan	10.35%	SOFR (Q)	5.75%	02/2022	02/2029		1.4	1.4	1.4	(2)(11)
		Common units				11/2020		1,742,623		6.3	11.1	(2)
										7.7	12.5
SocialFlow, Inc.	Social media optimization platform provider	Warrant to purchase shares of Series C preferred stock				01/2016	01/2026	215,331		—	—
Sophia, L.P.	Provider of ERP software and services for higher education institutions	Second lien senior secured loan	12.95%	SOFR (M)	8.00%	10/2020	10/2028		66.1	66.1	66.1	(2)(11)
SoundCloud Limited	Platform for receiving, sending, and distributing music	Common stock				08/2017		73,422		0.4	0.7	(2)(6)
Spark Purchaser, Inc. (15)	Software platform for Medicare application process	First lien senior secured loan	10.10%	SOFR (Q)	5.50%	04/2024	04/2031		30.8	30.8	30.2	(2)(11)
Spirit RR Holdings, Inc. and Winterfell Co-Invest SCSp (15)	Provider of data, analytics, news, and workflow tools to customers in the counter-cyclical distressed debt space	First lien senior secured loan	9.70%	SOFR (Q)	5.00%	09/2022	09/2028		2.5	2.5	2.5	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.41%	SOFR (Q)	5.00%	12/2023	09/2028		0.8	0.8	0.8	(2)(11)
		Limited partner interests				09/2022		1,010		10.2	14.1	(2)
										13.5	17.4
Storable, Inc. and EQT IX Co-Investment (E) SCSP	Payment management system solutions and web services for the self-storage industry	Second lien senior secured loan	11.60%	SOFR (M)	6.75%	04/2021	04/2029		42.8	42.8	42.8	(2)(11)
		Second lien senior secured loan	11.60%	SOFR (M)	6.75%	03/2022	04/2029		10.3	10.3	10.3	(2)(11)
		Limited partnership interests				04/2021		614,950		6.4	10.9	(2)(6)
										59.5	64.0
Sundance Group Holdings, Inc. (15)	Provider of cloud-based document management and collaboration solutions	First lien senior secured revolving loan	9.32%	SOFR (S)	4.75%	09/2024	07/2029		2.0	2.0	2.0	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	9.32%	SOFR (S)	4.75%	09/2024	07/2029		26.4	26.3	26.4	(2)(11)
										28.3	28.4

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS    

As of September 30, 2024

(dollar amounts in millions)

(unaudited)

Company (1)	Business Description	Investment	Coupon (3)	Reference (7)	Spread (3)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Shares/Units	Principal	Amortized Cost	Fair Value		% of Net Assets
Superman Holdings, LLC (15)	Provider of ERP software for the construction industry	First lien senior secured loan	9.56%	SOFR (Q)	4.50%	08/2024	08/2031		35.5	35.5	35.4	(2)(11)
Tamarack Intermediate, L.L.C. and Tamarack Parent, L.L.C. (15)	Provider of environment, health, safety, and sustainability software	First lien senior secured loan	10.83%	SOFR (Q)	5.75%	03/2022	03/2028		34.5	34.5	34.5	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.00%	SOFR (Q)	5.75%	10/2023	03/2028		10.9	10.9	10.9	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.84%	SOFR (Q)	5.75%	06/2024	03/2028		5.8	5.8	5.8	(2)(11)
		Class A-2 units				03/2022		5,057		5.1	6.2
										56.3	57.4
TCP Hawker Intermediate LLC (15)	Workforce management solutions provider	First lien senior secured loan	10.25%	SOFR (Q)	5.50%	08/2019	08/2026		33.8	33.8	33.8	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.25%	SOFR (Q)	5.50%	12/2020	08/2026		6.4	6.4	6.4	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.25%	SOFR (Q)	5.50%	10/2021	08/2026		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.75%	SOFR (Q)	6.00%	10/2023	08/2026		10.4	10.4	10.4	(2)(11)
										50.7	50.7
Transit Technologies LLC (15)	Provider of transportation management software and specialty telematics solutions	First lien senior secured loan	9.71%	SOFR (M)	4.75%	08/2024	08/2031		10.8	10.8	10.7	(2)(11)
UKG Inc. and H&F Unite Partners, L.P.	Provider of cloud based HCM solutions for businesses	Limited partnership interests				05/2019		12,583,556		12.6	27.4	(2)(6)
UserZoom Technologies, Inc.	User experience research automation software	First lien senior secured loan	12.75%	SOFR (S)	7.50%	02/2023	04/2029		5.8	5.7	5.8	(2)(11)
Victors Purchaser, LLC and WP Victors Co-Investment, L.P. (15)	Third-party maintenance provider for hardware and data center infrastructure	First lien senior secured loan	9.35%	SOFR (Q)	4.75%	08/2024	08/2031		70.1	70.1	69.4	(2)(11)
		Partnership units				08/2024		2,482,000		2.5	2.5	(2)
										72.6	71.9
WebPT, Inc. and WPT Intermediate Holdco, Inc. (15)	Electronic medical record software provider	First lien senior secured revolving loan	11.92%	SOFR (Q)	6.75%	08/2019	01/2028		0.2	0.2	0.2	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.91%	SOFR (Q)	6.75%	08/2019	01/2028		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(11)
		Senior subordinated loan	13.25% PIK			05/2024	05/2029		63.2	63.2	61.6	(2)
										63.5	61.9
Wellington Bidco Inc. and Wellington TopCo LP (15)	Provider of ERP and payments software for local governments	First lien senior secured revolving loan	9.60%	SOFR (Q)	5.00%	06/2024	06/2030		0.6	0.6	0.6	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	9.60%	SOFR (Q)	5.00%	06/2024	06/2030		61.1	61.1	60.5	(2)(11)
		Class A-2 preferred units	8.00% PIK			06/2024		2,323,000		2.4	2.6	(2)
										64.1	63.7
Wellness AcquisitionCo, Inc. (15)	Provider of retail consumer insights and analytics for manufacturers and retailers in the natural, organic and specialty products industry	First lien senior secured loan	10.66%	SOFR (Q)	5.50%	01/2021	01/2027		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.66%	SOFR (Q)	5.50%	02/2022	01/2027		1.7	1.7	1.7	(2)(11)
										1.8	1.8

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS    

As of September 30, 2024

(dollar amounts in millions)

(unaudited)

Company (1)	Business Description	Investment	Coupon (3)	Reference (7)	Spread (3)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Shares/Units	Principal	Amortized Cost	Fair Value		% of Net Assets
WorkWave Intermediate II, LLC (15)	Provider of cloud-based field services and fleet management solutions	First lien senior secured loan	11.70% (3.50% PIK)	SOFR (Q)	7.00%	06/2021	06/2027		52.5	52.5	52.5	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.70% (3.50% PIK)	SOFR (Q)	7.00%	02/2022	06/2027		19.1	19.1	19.1	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.70% (3.50% PIK)	SOFR (Q)	7.00%	03/2024	06/2027		6.4	6.4	6.4	(2)(11)
										78.0	78.0
ZenDesk, Inc., Zoro TopCo, Inc. and Zoro TopCo, LP (15)	Provider of cloud-based customer support solutions	First lien senior secured loan	9.69%	SOFR (S)	5.00%	12/2022	11/2028		43.5	43.5	43.5	(2)(11)
		Series A preferred stock	12.50% PIK			11/2022		27,226		34.2	34.2	(2)
		Class A common units				11/2022		269,100		2.7	2.5	(2)
										80.4	80.2
ZocDoc, Inc.	Healthcare marketplace connecting patients and providers	First lien senior secured loan	11.63%	SOFR (Q)	6.50%	05/2024	05/2029		74.1	71.6	73.1	(2)(11)
										6,579.1	6,572.0		51.46%
Health Care Services
Absolute Dental Group LLC and Absolute Dental Equity, LLC (5)(15)	Dental services provider	First lien senior secured revolving loan	13.00% PIK	Base Rate (Q)	5.00%	06/2021	06/2026		0.3	0.3	0.3	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured revolving loan	9.87% PIK	SOFR (Q)	5.00%	06/2021	06/2026		11.1	11.0	11.1	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	9.87% PIK	SOFR (Q)	5.00%	09/2024	06/2026		40.3	40.3	40.3	(2)(11)
		Class A preferred units				09/2024		20,000,000		16.2	16.2	(2)
		Class A common units				06/2021		6,553,553		4.7	—	(2)
										72.5	67.9
ADG, LLC, GEDC Equity, LLC and RC IV GEDC Investor LLC (5)(15)	Dental services provider	First lien senior secured loan	11.85% (3.00% PIK)	SOFR (Q)	7.00%	09/2016	09/2026		15.4	15.4	15.4	(2)(11)
		Second lien senior secured loan	10.00% PIK			06/2023	03/2027		38.7	38.7	38.7	(2)
		Membership units				09/2016		3,000,000		—	—	(2)
		Class A common units				06/2023		7,703,692		29.4	2.4	(2)
										83.5	56.5
Advarra Holdings, Inc. (15)	Provider of central institutional review boards over clinical trials	First lien senior secured loan	9.35%	SOFR (M)	4.50%	08/2022	09/2031		4.0	4.0	4.0	(2)(11)
AHR Funding Holdings, Inc. and AHR Parent Holdings, LP	Provider of revenue cycle management solutions to hospitals	Series A preferred shares	12.75% PIK			07/2022	07/2028	35,000		46.2	46.2	(2)
		Preferred units	8.00% PIK			07/2022		9,900		11.8	12.0	(2)
		Class B common units				07/2022		100,000		0.1	0.1	(2)
										58.1	58.3
Amerivet Partners Management, Inc. and AVE Holdings LP (15)	Veterinary practice management platform	Subordinated loan	16.50% PIK			11/2023	12/2030		63.5	62.3	63.5	(2)

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS    

As of September 30, 2024

(dollar amounts in millions)

(unaudited)

Company (1)	Business Description	Investment	Coupon (3)	Reference (7)	Spread (3)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Shares/Units	Principal	Amortized Cost	Fair Value		% of Net Assets
		Class A units				03/2024		2,922		2.9	1.1	(2)
		Class C units				11/2023		7,144		1.4	0.6	(2)
										66.6	65.2
Artivion, Inc. (15)	Manufacturer, processor and distributor of medical devices and implantable human tissues	First lien senior secured revolving loan	9.28%	SOFR (Q)	4.00%	01/2024	01/2030		0.9	0.9	0.9	(2)(6)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.78%	SOFR (Q)	6.50%	01/2024	01/2030		11.5	11.5	11.5	(2)(6)(11)
										12.4	12.4
AthenaHealth Group Inc., Minerva Holdco, Inc. and BCPE Co-Invest (A), LP (15)(16)	Revenue cycle management provider to the physician practices and acute care hospitals	First lien senior secured loan	8.10%	SOFR (M)	3.25%	07/2023	02/2029		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(11)(18)
		Series A preferred stock	10.75% PIK			02/2022		198,505		263.3	252.8	(2)
		Class A units				02/2022		10,487,951		10.5	12.5	(2)
										273.9	265.4
Avalign Holdings, Inc. and Avalign Technologies, Inc. (15)	Full-service contract manufacturer of medical device components for the orthopedic OEM industry	First lien senior secured loan	12.31% (3.63% PIK)	SOFR (Q)	7.25%	03/2024	12/2028		38.6	38.6	37.1	(2)(11)
BAART Programs, Inc., MedMark Services, Inc., and Canadian Addiction Treatment Centres LP	Opioid treatment provider	First lien senior secured loan	9.72%	SOFR (Q)	5.00%	05/2022	06/2027		5.9	5.9	5.6	(2)(11)
Bambino Group Holdings, LLC	Dental services provider	Class A preferred units				12/2016		1,000,000		1.0	0.8	(2)
Center for Autism and Related Disorders, LLC (15)	Autism treatment and services provider specializing in applied behavior analysis therapy	First lien senior secured revolving loan				11/2018	11/2023		6.8	—	—	(2)(10)(14)
		First lien senior secured revolving loan				01/2022	11/2023		1.0	—	—	(2)(10)(14)
		First lien senior secured loan				06/2023	08/2023		1.4	—	—	(2)(10)
										—	—
Color Intermediate, LLC	Provider of pre-payment integrity software solution	First lien senior secured loan	9.45%	SOFR (Q)	4.75%	10/2022	10/2029		20.0	20.0	20.0	(2)(11)
Comprehensive EyeCare Partners, LLC (15)	Vision care practice management company	First lien senior secured revolving loan	11.37% (2.50% PIK)	SOFR (Q)	6.50%	02/2018	02/2025		2.0	2.0	1.9	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.36% (2.50% PIK)	SOFR (Q)	6.50%	02/2018	02/2025		0.3	0.3	0.3	(2)(11)
										2.3	2.2
Convey Health Solutions, Inc.	Healthcare workforce management software provider	First lien senior secured loan	9.95% (1.00% PIK)	SOFR (Q)	5.25%	09/2019	07/2029		1.8	1.8	1.5	(2)(6)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	9.95% (1.00% PIK)	SOFR (Q)	5.25%	02/2022	07/2029		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(6)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	9.95% (1.00% PIK)	SOFR (Q)	5.25%	10/2022	06/2029		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(6)(11)
										2.0	1.7
Crown CT Parent Inc., Crown CT HoldCo Inc. and Crown CT Management LLC (15)	Provider of medical devices and services for the treatment of positional plagiocephaly	First lien senior secured loan	10.25%	SOFR (Q)	5.50%	03/2022	03/2029		24.1	24.1	24.1	(2)(11)
		Class A shares				03/2022		192		1.9	2.2	(2)

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS    

As of September 30, 2024

(dollar amounts in millions)

(unaudited)

Company (1)	Business Description	Investment	Coupon (3)	Reference (7)	Spread (3)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Shares/Units	Principal	Amortized Cost	Fair Value		% of Net Assets
		Common units				03/2022		31		0.3	0.4	(2)
										26.3	26.7
CVP Holdco, Inc. and OMERS Wildcats Investment Holdings LLC (15)	Veterinary hospital operator	First lien senior secured loan	9.85%	SOFR (M)	5.00%	06/2024	06/2031		159.2	159.2	157.6	(2)(11)
		Class A preferred units	15.00% PIK			08/2023		3,678		2.4	1.9	(2)
		Common stock				10/2019		41,443		14.5	21.8	(2)
										176.1	181.3
Empower Payments Investor, LLC (15)	Financial communication and payment solutions provider	First lien senior secured loan	9.60%	SOFR (M)	4.75%	03/2024	03/2031		36.0	35.3	36.0	(2)(11)
Evolent Health LLC and Evolent Health, Inc.	Medical technology company focused on value based care services and payment solutions	Series A preferred shares	10.74%	SOFR (Q)	6.00%	01/2023	01/2029	3,834		3.8	4.4	(2)(6)(11)
GHX Ultimate Parent Corporation, Commerce Parent, Inc. and Commerce Topco, LLC	On-demand supply chain automation solutions provider to the healthcare industry	Second lien senior secured loan	11.70%	SOFR (M)	6.75%	05/2021	05/2029		114.0	114.0	114.0	(2)(11)
		Class A units				06/2017		15,706,534		17.4	42.8	(2)
										131.4	156.8
Global Medical Response, Inc. and GMR Buyer Corp.	Emergency air medical services provider	First lien senior secured loan	10.46% (1.25% PIK)	SOFR (M)	5.50%	06/2022	10/2028		41.3	39.2	41.0	(2)(11)(18)
		Series B preferred shares	15.00% PIK			05/2024		126,377		133.5	132.1	(2)
		Warrant to purchase units of common stock				03/2018	03/2028	115,733		0.9	2.6	(2)
		Warrant to purchase units of common stock				12/2021	12/2031	1,927		0.1	—	(2)
		Warrants to purchase shares of common stock				05/2024	05/2031	3,116,642		—	—	(2)
										173.7	175.7
Hanger, Inc. (15)	Provider of orthotic and prosthetic equipment and services	First lien senior secured revolving loan	9.17%	SOFR (M)	4.25%	10/2022	10/2027		6.1	6.1	6.1	(2)(11)(14)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.17%	SOFR (M)	6.25%	10/2022	10/2028		53.4	53.4	54.0	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.17%	SOFR (M)	6.25%	07/2023	10/2028		25.3	25.3	25.5	(2)(11)
		Second lien senior secured loan	14.67%	SOFR (M)	9.75%	10/2022	10/2029		110.6	110.6	111.7	(2)(11)
		Second lien senior secured loan	14.67%	SOFR (M)	9.75%	07/2023	10/2029		15.4	15.4	15.6	(2)(11)
										210.8	212.9
HealthEdge Software, Inc. (15)	Provider of financial, administrative and clinical software platforms to the healthcare industry	First lien senior secured loan	9.85%	SOFR (M)	4.75%	07/2024	07/2031		18.4	18.4	18.3	(2)(11)
Honor Technology, Inc.	Nursing and home care provider	Warrant to purchase shares of Series D-2 preferred stock				08/2021	08/2031	133,333		0.1	—	(2)
HuFriedy Group Acquisition LLC (15)	Manufacturer of surgical dental equipment and sterile instruments	First lien senior secured loan	10.56%	SOFR (Q)	5.50%	05/2024	05/2031		63.2	63.2	62.0	(2)(11)
KBHS Acquisition, LLC (d/b/a Alita Care, LLC) (15)	Provider of behavioral health services	First lien senior secured revolving loan	11.09%	SOFR (Q)	6.50%	03/2017	03/2027		2.0	2.0	1.6	(2)(11)

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS    

As of September 30, 2024

(dollar amounts in millions)

(unaudited)

Company (1)	Business Description	Investment	Coupon (3)	Reference (7)	Spread (3)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Shares/Units	Principal	Amortized Cost	Fair Value		% of Net Assets
		First lien senior secured revolving loan	13.50%	Base Rate (Q)	5.50%	03/2017	03/2027		0.4	0.4	0.3	(2)(11)
										2.4	1.9
Lifescan Global Corporation	Provider of blood glucose monitoring systems for home and hospital use	First lien senior secured loan				05/2022	12/2026		11.7	10.1	4.7	(2)(10)(18)
		Second lien senior secured loan				05/2022	03/2027		0.2	0.2	—	(2)(10)
										10.3	4.7
Napa Management Services Corporation and ASP NAPA Holdings, LLC	Anesthesia management services provider	Preferred units	15.00% PIK			06/2020		1,842		0.2	0.2	(2)
		Senior preferred units	8.00% PIK			06/2020		5,320		0.4	0.4	(2)
		Class A units				04/2016		25,277		2.5	3.0	(2)
										3.1	3.6
Next Holdco, LLC (15)	Provider of electronic medical record and practice management software	First lien senior secured loan	11.06%	SOFR (Q)	6.00%	11/2023	11/2030		6.5	6.5	6.5	(2)(11)
NMN Holdings III Corp. and NMN Holdings LP (15)	Provider of complex rehabilitation technology solutions for patients with mobility loss	First lien senior secured loan	9.35%	SOFR (M)	4.50%	07/2024	07/2031		247.6	247.6	245.1	(2)(11)
		Partnership units				11/2018		30,000		3.0	8.4	(2)
										250.6	253.5
Nomi Health, Inc.	Provider of software payment services for healthcare industry	First lien senior secured loan	13.57%	SOFR (Q)	8.25%	07/2023	07/2028		11.4	11.4	11.3	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	13.58%	SOFR (Q)	8.25%	06/2024	07/2028		6.8	6.8	6.8	(2)(11)
		Warrant to purchase shares of Series B preferred stock				07/2023	07/2033	9,941		—	—	(2)
		Warrant to purchase units of Class A common stock				06/2024	06/2034	22,211		—	0.1	(2)
										18.2	18.2
NSPC Intermediate Corp. and NSPC Holdings, LLC	Acute and chronic pain treatment provider	Common units				02/2023		1,182		—	—	(2)
Olympia Acquisition, Inc., Olympia TopCo, L.P., and Asclepius Holdings LLC (5)(15)	Behavioral health and special education platform provider	First lien senior secured loan				09/2019	02/2027		62.7	49.3	30.7	(2)(10)
		First lien senior secured loan				02/2022	02/2027		12.8	10.2	6.3	(2)(10)
		First lien senior secured loan	14.56% PIK	SOFR (Q)	9.50%	01/2023	02/2027		3.5	3.5	3.5	(2)(11)
		Preferred units				07/2021	04/2024	417,189		—	—	(2)
		Preferred stock				02/2022		7,983		3.1	—	(2)
		Class A common units				09/2019		9,549,000		9.5	—	(2)
		Common units				02/2022		7,584		—	—	(2)
										75.6	40.5
OMH-HealthEdge Holdings, LLC (15)	Revenue cycle management provider to the healthcare industry	First lien senior secured loan	10.25%	SOFR (S)	6.00%	10/2023	10/2029		97.1	97.1	97.1	(2)(11)

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS    

As of September 30, 2024

(dollar amounts in millions)

(unaudited)

Company (1)	Business Description	Investment	Coupon (3)	Reference (7)	Spread (3)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Shares/Units	Principal	Amortized Cost	Fair Value		% of Net Assets
Paragon 28, Inc. and Paragon Advanced Technologies, Inc. (15)	Medical device company	First lien senior secured revolving loan	9.30%	SOFR (Q)	4.00%	11/2023	11/2028		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(6)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	12.08%	SOFR (Q)	6.75%	11/2023	11/2028		24.0	24.0	23.5	(2)(6)(11)
										24.1	23.6
Pathway Vet Alliance LLC and Jedi Group Holdings LLC (15)	Veterinary hospital operator	First lien senior secured revolving loan				03/2020	03/2025		—	—	—	(2)(13)
		Second lien senior secured loan	12.71%	SOFR (M)	7.75%	03/2020	03/2028		76.3	76.3	60.3	(2)(11)
		Class R common units				03/2020		6,004,768		6.0	0.5	(2)
										82.3	60.8
PetVet Care Centers, LLC (15)	Veterinary hospital operator	First lien senior secured loan	10.85%	SOFR (M)	6.00%	11/2023	11/2030		131.8	131.8	123.9	(2)(11)
Premise Health Holding Corp. and OMERS Bluejay Investment Holdings LP (15)	Provider of employer-sponsored onsite health and wellness clinics and pharmacies	First lien senior secured revolving loan				02/2024	03/2030		—	—	—	(2)(13)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.76%	SOFR (Q)	5.50%	02/2024	03/2031		54.3	54.3	54.3	(2)(11)
		Class A units				07/2018		9,775		9.8	17.6	(2)
										64.1	71.9
Project Ruby Ultimate Parent Corp.	Provider of care coordination and transition management software solutions	Second lien senior secured loan	11.46%	SOFR (M)	6.50%	03/2021	03/2029		193.1	193.1	193.1	(2)(11)
RTI Surgical, Inc. and Pioneer Surgical Technology, Inc. (15)	Manufacturer of biologic, metal and synthetic implants/devices	First lien senior secured revolving loan	11.70%	SOFR (M)	6.75%	07/2020	07/2026		8.1	8.1	8.1	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	12.09%	SOFR (S)	6.75%	07/2020	07/2026		22.1	22.1	22.1	(2)(11)
										30.2	30.2
SiroMed Physician Services, Inc. and SiroMed Equity Holdings, LLC (15)	Outsourced anesthesia provider	First lien senior secured loan	10.00%	SOFR (Q)	5.25%	03/2018	03/2025		7.0	7.0	7.0	(2)(11)
		Common units				03/2018		684,854		4.8	1.8	(2)
										11.8	8.8
SM Wellness Holdings, Inc. and SM Holdco, LLC (15)	Breast cancer screening provider	Series D units	8.00% PIK			03/2023		1,127		1.2	1.7	(2)
		Series A units				08/2018		8,041		8.0	11.1	(2)
		Series B units				08/2018		916,795		—	—	(2)
										9.2	12.8
SOC Telemed, Inc. and PSC Spark Holdings, LP	Provider of acute care telemedicine	First lien senior secured loan	12.21%	SOFR (Q)	7.50%	08/2022	08/2027		106.5	103.8	99.1	(2)(11)
		Class A-2 units				08/2022		4,812		4.9	1.7	(2)
		Warrant to purchase units of common stock				08/2022	08/2029	6,118		4.7	3.4	(2)
										113.4	104.2
Symplr Software Inc. and Symplr Software Intermediate Holdings, Inc. (15)	SaaS based healthcare compliance platform provider	First lien senior secured revolving loan	9.01%	SOFR (M)	3.75%	12/2020	12/2027		0.4	0.4	0.4	(2)
		First lien senior secured loan	9.85%	SOFR (Q)	4.50%	02/2022	12/2027		28.8	27.9	26.3	(2)(11)(18)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.60%	SOFR (Q)	5.25%	04/2024	12/2027		17.4	17.4	16.1	(2)(11)
		Second lien senior secured loan	13.23%	SOFR (Q)	7.88%	12/2020	12/2028		76.2	76.2	70.1	(2)(11)

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS    

As of September 30, 2024

(dollar amounts in millions)

(unaudited)

Company (1)	Business Description	Investment	Coupon (3)	Reference (7)	Spread (3)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Shares/Units	Principal	Amortized Cost	Fair Value		% of Net Assets
		Second lien senior secured loan	15.35% (4.00% PIK)	SOFR (Q)	10.00%	04/2024	12/2028		52.4	52.4	50.8	(2)(11)
		Series C-1 preferred shares	11.00% PIK			06/2021		75,939		115.0	96.6	(2)
		Series C-2 preferred shares	11.00% PIK			06/2021		40,115		57.6	48.4	(2)
		Series C-3 preferred shares	11.00% PIK			10/2021		16,201		22.5	18.9	(2)
										369.4	327.6
Synergy HomeCare Franchising, LLC and NP/Synergy Holdings, LLC (15)	Franchisor of private-pay home care for the elderly	First lien senior secured loan	10.50%	SOFR (Q)	5.75%	04/2018	04/2026		10.9	10.9	10.9	(2)(11)
		Common units				04/2018		550		0.5	1.4
										11.4	12.3
Tempus AI, Inc.	Provider of technology enabled precision medicine solutions	First lien senior secured loan	13.57% (3.25% PIK)	SOFR (Q)	8.25%	09/2022	09/2027		74.4	74.4	74.4	(2)(6)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	13.57% (3.25% PIK)	SOFR (Q)	8.25%	04/2023	09/2027		21.6	21.6	21.6	(2)(6)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	13.57% (3.25% PIK)	SOFR (Q)	8.25%	10/2023	09/2027		9.2	9.2	9.2	(2)(6)(11)
		Common units				10/2023		60,821		1.9	3.4	(2)(6)(18)
										107.1	108.6
Therapy Brands Holdings LLC	Provider of software solutions for the mental and behavioral health market segments	Second lien senior secured loan	11.71%	SOFR (M)	6.75%	06/2021	05/2029		29.1	29.0	27.3	(2)(11)
Touchstone Acquisition, Inc. and Touchstone Holding, L.P.	Manufacturer of consumable products in the dental, medical, cosmetic and consumer/industrial end-markets	Class A preferred units	8.00% PIK			11/2018		2,149		3.4	4.2	(2)
U.S. Anesthesia Partners, Inc. & U.S. Anesthesia Partners Holdings, Inc.	Anesthesiology service provider	Second lien senior secured loan	12.82%	SOFR (M)	7.50%	10/2021	10/2029		147.8	147.8	144.8	(2)(11)
		Common stock				12/2021		3,671,429		12.9	8.6	(2)
										160.7	153.4
United Digestive MSO Parent, LLC and Koln Co-Invest Unblocked, LP (15)	Gastroenterology physician group	First lien senior secured revolving loan	11.45%	SOFR (Q)	6.50%	03/2023	03/2029		0.4	0.4	0.4	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.25%	SOFR (Q)	6.50%	03/2023	03/2029		10.3	10.3	10.3	(2)(11)
		Class A interests				03/2023		4,623		4.6	5.4
										15.3	16.1
Viant Medical Holdings, Inc.	Manufacturer of plastic and rubber components for health care equipment	First lien senior secured loan	8.71%	SOFR (M)	3.75%	05/2022	07/2025		0.4	0.4	0.4	(2)(18)
		Second lien senior secured loan	12.71%	SOFR (M)	7.75%	05/2022	07/2026		0.2	0.2	0.2	(2)(18)
										0.6	0.6
VPP Intermediate Holdings, LLC and VPP Group Holdings, L.P. (15)	Veterinary hospital operator	First lien senior secured loan	10.45%	SOFR (M)	5.50%	12/2021	12/2027		6.1	6.1	6.1	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.49%	SOFR (M)	5.50%	08/2022	12/2027		9.1	9.1	9.1	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.48%	SOFR (M)	5.50%	08/2023	12/2027		8.2	8.2	8.2	(2)(11)
		Class A-2 units				12/2021		7,524		7.5	10.3	(2)
		Class A-2 units				03/2023		45		0.1	0.1	(2)

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS    

As of September 30, 2024

(dollar amounts in millions)

(unaudited)

Company (1)	Business Description	Investment	Coupon (3)	Reference (7)	Spread (3)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Shares/Units	Principal	Amortized Cost	Fair Value		% of Net Assets
										31.0	33.8
Wellpath Holdings, Inc. (15)	Correctional facility healthcare operator	First lien senior secured revolving loan				10/2018	10/2024		11.4	11.4	7.1	(2)(10)(14)
		First lien senior secured loan				09/2018	10/2025		12.2	12.1	7.5	(2)(10)(18)
										23.5	14.6
WSHP FC Acquisition LLC and WSHP FC Holdings LLC (15)	Provider of biospecimen products for pharma research	First lien senior secured revolving loan	12.25% (4.00% PIK)	SOFR (Q)	7.50%	03/2018	03/2028		15.3	15.3	14.2	(2)(11)(14)
		First lien senior secured loan	12.25% (4.00% PIK)	SOFR (Q)	7.50%	03/2018	03/2028		32.9	32.9	30.6	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	12.25% (4.00% PIK)	SOFR (Q)	7.50%	02/2019	03/2028		4.5	4.5	4.2	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	12.25% (4.00% PIK)	SOFR (Q)	7.50%	08/2019	03/2028		13.8	13.8	12.8	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	12.25% (4.00% PIK)	SOFR (Q)	7.50%	10/2019	03/2028		10.7	10.7	9.9	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	12.25% (4.00% PIK)	SOFR (Q)	7.50%	10/2021	03/2028		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	12.25% (4.00% PIK)	SOFR (Q)	7.50%	11/2021	03/2028		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	12.25% (4.00% PIK)	SOFR (Q)	7.50%	07/2022	03/2028		30.9	30.9	28.8	(2)(11)
		Common units				07/2022		35,299		5.0	3.6
										113.3	104.3
										3,468.4	3,329.3		26.07%
Commercial and Professional Services
Accommodations Plus Technologies LLC and Accommodations Plus Technologies Holdings LLC (15)	Provider of outsourced crew accommodations and logistics management solutions to the airline industry	Class A common units				05/2018		236,358		4.3	38.7
Aero Operating LLC	Provider of snow removal and melting service for airports and marine terminals	First lien senior secured loan	14.48% (2.25% PIK)	SOFR (Q)	9.00%	02/2020	02/2026		36.3	36.3	30.9	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	13.74% (2.25% PIK)	SOFR (Q)	9.00%	12/2021	02/2026		1.2	1.2	1.0	(2)(11)
										37.5	31.9
AI Fire Buyer, Inc. and AI Fire Parent LLC (15)	Provider of fire safety and life safety services	First lien senior secured revolving loan	12.50%	Base Rate (Q)	4.50%	03/2021	03/2027		1.1	1.1	1.1	(2)(11)(14)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.46%	SOFR (S)	5.50%	03/2021	03/2027		3.9	3.9	3.9	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.39%	SOFR (S)	5.50%	06/2022	03/2027		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.83%	SOFR (S)	5.75%	11/2023	03/2027		5.9	5.9	5.9	(2)(11)
		Second lien senior secured loan	15.25% PIK	SOFR (Q)	10.75%	03/2021	09/2027		60.4	60.4	60.4	(2)(11)
		Second lien senior secured loan	15.25% PIK	SOFR (Q)	10.75%	05/2022	09/2027		13.6	13.6	13.6	(2)(11)
		Second lien senior secured loan	15.25% PIK	SOFR (S)	10.75%	06/2022	09/2027		13.2	13.2	13.2	(2)(11)
		Common units				03/2021		46,990		4.7	14.6	(2)

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS    

As of September 30, 2024

(dollar amounts in millions)

(unaudited)

Company (1)	Business Description	Investment	Coupon (3)	Reference (7)	Spread (3)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Shares/Units	Principal	Amortized Cost	Fair Value		% of Net Assets
										102.9	112.8
Aldinger Company Inc (15)	Provider of outsourced calibration and repair services	First lien senior secured loan	10.10%	SOFR (M)	5.25%	07/2024	07/2027		31.2	31.2	30.9	(2)(11)
AMCP Clean Acquisition Company, LLC	Provider of commercial laundry services	First lien senior secured loan	10.06%	SOFR (Q)	5.00%	02/2024	06/2028		10.4	10.2	10.4	(2)(11)
Applied Technical Services, LLC (15)	Provider engineering, testing, and inspection services to various industrial, commercial and consumer customers	First lien senior secured revolving loan	12.75%	Base Rate (Q)	4.75%	05/2022	12/2026		4.7	4.6	4.6	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.50%	SOFR (Q)	5.75%	05/2022	12/2026		1.0	1.0	1.0	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.75%	SOFR (Q)	6.00%	09/2023	12/2026		2.8	2.7	2.7	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.50%	SOFR (Q)	5.75%	01/2024	12/2026		2.6	2.5	2.5	(2)(11)
										10.8	10.8
Argenbright Holdings V, LLC, Amberstone Security Group Limited, Unifi Aviation North America LLC and Unifi Aviation Canada, Inc. (15)	Provider of outsourced security guard services, outsourced facilities management and outsourced aviation services	First lien senior secured loan	10.70%	SOFR (Q)	5.25%	04/2024	09/2028		53.5	53.5	52.6	(2)(6)(11)
		Senior subordinated loan	14.65% (7.00% PIK)	SOFR (Q)	9.25%	11/2021	11/2028		0.7	0.7	0.7	(2)(6)(11)
		Senior subordinated loan	14.62% (7.00% PIK)	SOFR (Q)	9.25%	08/2022	11/2028		6.7	6.2	6.7	(2)(6)(11)
										60.4	60.0
Capstone Acquisition Holdings, Inc., Capstone Logistics Holdings, Inc. and Capstone Parent Holdings, LP (15)	Outsourced supply chain solutions provider to operators of distribution centers	First lien senior secured revolving loan				08/2024	05/2029		—	—	—	(2)(13)
		First lien senior secured loan	9.45%	SOFR (M)	4.50%	08/2024	11/2029		21.2	21.2	21.2	(2)(11)
		Second lien senior secured loan	13.45%	SOFR (M)	8.50%	08/2024	11/2030		87.5	87.5	87.5	(2)(11)
		Class A units				11/2020		10,581		7.3	17.3	(2)
										116.0	126.0
Compex Legal Services, Inc. (15)	Provider of outsourced litigated and non-litigated medical records retrieval services	First lien senior secured revolving loan	10.64%	SOFR (Q)	5.45%	05/2022	02/2025		1.8	1.8	1.8	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.38%	SOFR (Q)	6.00%	07/2023	02/2026		1.9	1.9	1.9	(2)(11)
										3.7	3.7
Dorado Bidco, Inc. (15)	Provider of consumer and market insights for the food and beverage industry	First lien senior secured loan	9.08%	SOFR (S)	4.50%	09/2024	09/2031		6.8	6.8	6.7	(2)(11)
DP Flores Holdings, LLC (15)	Benefits administrator of tax-advantaged reimbursement plans	First lien senior secured loan	11.36%	SOFR (S)	6.50%	09/2024	09/2030		27.1	27.1	26.5	(2)(11)
Drogon Bidco Inc. & Drogon Aggregator LP (15)	Provider of fire safety and life safety services	First lien senior secured loan	9.85%	SOFR (M)	5.00%	08/2024	08/2031		15.1	15.1	14.9	(2)(11)
		Class A-2 common units				08/2024		1,850,000		1.9	1.9	(2)
										17.0	16.8

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS    

As of September 30, 2024

(dollar amounts in millions)

(unaudited)

Company (1)	Business Description	Investment	Coupon (3)	Reference (7)	Spread (3)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Shares/Units	Principal	Amortized Cost	Fair Value		% of Net Assets
DTI Holdco, Inc. and OPE DTI Holdings, Inc.	Provider of legal process outsourcing and managed services	Class A common stock				08/2014		7,500		7.5	16.0	(2)
		Class B common stock				08/2014		7,500		—	—	(2)
										7.5	16.0
Duraserv LLC (15)	Provider of commercial loading dock maintenance and remodeling services	First lien senior secured loan	9.86%	SOFR (M)	4.75%	06/2024	06/2031		22.0	22.0	21.7	(2)(11)
Elevation Services Parent Holdings, LLC (15)	Elevator service platform	First lien senior secured revolving loan	11.27%	SOFR (Q)	6.00%	12/2020	12/2026		1.7	1.7	1.6	(2)(11)(14)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.46%	SOFR (Q)	6.00%	12/2020	12/2026		10.0	10.0	9.8	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.32%	SOFR (Q)	6.00%	05/2022	12/2026		14.0	14.0	13.7	(2)(11)
										25.7	25.1
FlyWheel Acquireco, Inc. (15)	Professional employer organization offering human resources, compliance and risk management services	First lien senior secured revolving loan	11.35%	SOFR (M)	6.50%	05/2023	05/2028		5.5	5.5	5.5	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.35%	SOFR (M)	6.50%	05/2023	05/2030		52.1	52.1	52.1	(2)(11)
										57.6	57.6
HH-Stella, Inc. and Bedrock Parent Holdings, LP (15)	Provider of municipal solid waste transfer management services	First lien senior secured revolving loan	10.25%	SOFR (Q)	5.50%	04/2021	04/2027		1.3	1.3	1.3	(2)(11)(14)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.25%	SOFR (Q)	5.50%	04/2021	04/2028		8.8	8.8	8.8	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.28%	SOFR (Q)	5.50%	09/2023	04/2028		21.8	21.8	21.8	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.29%	SOFR (Q)	5.50%	04/2024	04/2028		0.9	0.9	0.9	(2)(11)
		Class A units				04/2021		32,982		3.3	2.6	(2)
										36.1	35.4
HP RSS Buyer, Inc. (15)	Provider of road striping, and road safety related services	First lien senior secured loan	9.60%	SOFR (Q)	5.00%	12/2023	12/2029		17.0	17.0	17.0	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	9.35%	SOFR (Q)	4.75%	03/2024	12/2029		0.6	0.6	0.6	(2)(11)
										17.6	17.6
IRI Group Holdings, Inc., Circana, LLC and IRI-NPD Co-Invest Aggregator, L.P. (15)	Market research company focused on the consumer packaged goods industry	First lien senior secured revolving loan	12.00%	Base Rate (Q)	4.00%	08/2022	12/2027		0.6	0.6	0.6	(2)(11)(14)
		First lien senior secured revolving loan	9.85%	SOFR (M)	5.00%	08/2022	12/2027		7.5	7.5	7.5	(2)(11)(14)
		First lien senior secured loan	9.85%	SOFR (M)	5.00%	08/2022	12/2028		219.3	219.3	219.3	(2)(11)
										227.4	227.4
ISQ Hawkeye Holdco, Inc. and ISQ Hawkeye Holdings, L.P. (15)	Provider of commercial and industrial waste processing and disposal services	First lien senior secured revolving loan	11.75%	Base Rate (Q)	3.75%	08/2022	08/2030		0.7	0.7	0.7	(2)(11)(14)
		First lien senior secured loan	9.63%	SOFR (M)	4.75%	08/2022	08/2031		5.0	5.0	5.0	(2)(11)
		Class A units				09/2022		12,501		12.5	19.0	(2)
										18.2	24.7

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS    

As of September 30, 2024

(dollar amounts in millions)

(unaudited)

Company (1)	Business Description	Investment	Coupon (3)	Reference (7)	Spread (3)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Shares/Units	Principal	Amortized Cost	Fair Value		% of Net Assets
Kellermeyer Bergensons Services, LLC and KBS TopCo, LLC (15)	Provider of janitorial and facilities management services	First lien senior secured loan	10.65% (3.50% PIK)	SOFR (S)	5.25%	11/2019	11/2028		40.9	40.9	40.9	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	13.40% (7.50% PIK)	SOFR (Q)	8.00%	12/2023	11/2028		13.4	12.5	13.4	(2)(11)
		Preferred units				03/2024		4,042,767		7.7	4.3	(2)
		Class A common units				03/2024		4,042,767		—	—	(2)
										61.1	58.6
Kings Buyer, LLC (15)	Provider of comprehensive outsourced waste management consolidation services	First lien senior secured revolving loan	12.00%	Base Rate (Q)	4.00%	09/2023	10/2027		0.7	0.7	0.7	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	9.85%	SOFR (Q)	5.25%	09/2023	10/2027		16.3	16.3	16.3	(2)(11)
										17.0	17.0
KPS Global LLC and Cool Group LLC (15)	Manufacturer of walk-in cooler and freezer systems	First lien senior secured loan	9.60%	SOFR (S)	4.75%	09/2024	09/2030		5.3	5.3	5.1	(2)(11)
Laboratories Bidco LLC and Laboratories Topco LLC (15)	Lab testing services for nicotine containing products	First lien senior secured revolving loan	10.50% (4.00% PIK)	SOFR (Q)	5.75%	07/2021	07/2029		0.6	0.6	0.5	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured revolving loan	12.75% (4.00% PIK)	Base Rate (Q)	4.75%	07/2021	07/2029		7.2	7.2	5.8	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.13% (4.00% PIK)	SOFR (S)	5.75%	10/2019	07/2029		40.7	41.1	33.0	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.50% (4.00% PIK)	SOFR (Q)	5.75%	10/2020	07/2029		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.50% (4.00% PIK)	SOFR (Q)	5.75%	07/2021	07/2029		4.5	4.5	3.6	(2)(11)
		Class A units				07/2021		3,099,335		4.6	—	(2)
										58.1	43.0
LBC Woodlands Purchaser LLC and LBC Woodlands Holdings LP (15)	Provider of human resources and workforce management solutions	First lien senior secured loan	10.14%	SOFR (Q)	5.00%	07/2024	07/2031		17.9	17.9	17.7	(2)(11)
		Class A common units				07/2024		1,205,000		1.2	1.2	(2)
										19.1	18.9
Lightbeam Bidco, Inc. (15)	Provider of yard management services	First lien senior secured revolving loan				05/2023	05/2029		—	—	—	(2)(13)
		First lien senior secured loan	9.60%	SOFR (Q)	5.00%	05/2023	05/2030		5.3	5.3	5.3	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	9.76%	SOFR (Q)	5.00%	11/2023	05/2030		3.4	3.4	3.4	(2)(11)
										8.7	8.7
LJP Purchaser, Inc. and LJP Topco, LP (15)	Provider of non-hazardous solid waste and recycling services	First lien senior secured loan	11.00%	SOFR (Q)	6.25%	09/2022	09/2028		9.6	9.6	9.6	(2)(11)
		Class A units	8.00% PIK			09/2022		5,098,000		6.0	7.1	(2)
										15.6	16.7
Microstar Logistics LLC, Microstar Global Asset Management LLC, MStar Holding Corporation and Kegstar USA Inc.	Keg management solutions provider	Second lien senior secured loan	13.60%	SOFR (Q)	9.00%	08/2020	07/2025		168.3	168.3	168.3	(2)(11)
		Second lien senior secured loan	13.60%	SOFR (Q)	9.00%	08/2023	07/2025		20.4	20.4	20.4	(2)(11)

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS    

As of September 30, 2024

(dollar amounts in millions)

(unaudited)

Company (1)	Business Description	Investment	Coupon (3)	Reference (7)	Spread (3)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Shares/Units	Principal	Amortized Cost	Fair Value		% of Net Assets
		Series A preferred stock	20.00% PIK			08/2020		1,507		2.1	3.5	(2)
		Series B preferred stock	19.00% PIK			09/2023		12,000		15.2	16.8	(2)
		Common stock				12/2012		54,710		4.9	8.5	(2)
										210.9	217.5
Mustang Prospects Holdco, LLC, Mustang Prospects Purchaser, LLC and Senske Acquisition, Inc. (15)	Provider of lawn care, tree care and pest control services	First lien senior secured loan	9.60%	SOFR (Q)	5.00%	06/2024	06/2031		23.0	23.0	22.8	(2)(11)
		Class A preferred units				09/2024		591		0.6	0.6
		Class B common units				09/2024		590,845		0.2	0.2
										23.8	23.6
NAS, LLC and Nationwide Marketing Group, LLC (15)	Buying and marketing services organization for appliance, furniture and consumer electronics dealers	First lien senior secured revolving loan	11.86%	SOFR (Q)	6.50%	11/2020	06/2025		1.5	1.5	1.5	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.90%	SOFR (Q)	6.50%	11/2020	06/2025		6.1	6.1	6.1	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.90%	SOFR (Q)	6.50%	12/2021	06/2025		2.3	2.3	2.3	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.90%	SOFR (Q)	6.50%	05/2022	06/2025		1.3	1.3	1.3	(2)(11)
										11.2	11.2
Neptune Bidco US Inc. and Elliott Metron Co-Investor Aggregator L.P. (15)	Provider of audience insights, data and analytics to entertainment industry	First lien senior secured loan	10.15%	SOFR (Q)	4.75%	10/2022	10/2028		80.9	76.1	75.4	(2)(11)(18)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.40%	SOFR (Q)	5.00%	10/2022	04/2029		98.1	91.7	91.9	(2)(11)(18)
		First lien senior secured note	9.29%			11/2022	04/2029		52.8	51.7	51.8	(2)(18)
		Second lien senior secured loan	15.15%	SOFR (Q)	9.75%	10/2022	10/2029		227.5	227.4	225.2	(2)(11)
		Limited partnership interests				10/2022		4,040,000		4.1	5.9	(2)
										451.0	450.2
Nest Topco Borrower Inc., KKR Nest Co-Invest L.P., and NBLY 2021-1	Operator of multiple franchise concepts primarily related to home maintenance or repairs	Senior subordinated loan	15.50%	Base Rate (Q)	7.50%	09/2021	08/2029		119.1	119.1	119.1	(2)(11)
		Limited partner interest				09/2021		9,725,000		9.7	12.0	(2)
										128.8	131.1
North Haven Fairway Buyer, LLC, Fairway Lawns, LLC and Command Pest Control, LLC (15)	Provider of lawncare services	First lien senior secured revolving loan	11.27%	SOFR (Q)	6.50%	12/2022	05/2028		3.0	3.0	3.0	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.37%	SOFR (Q)	6.50%	12/2022	05/2028		17.8	17.7	17.8	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.21%	SOFR (Q)	5.25%	06/2024	05/2028		0.8	0.8	0.8	(2)(11)
										21.5	21.6
North Haven Stack Buyer, LLC (15)	Provider of environmental testing services	First lien senior secured revolving loan	10.34%	SOFR (Q)	5.25%	07/2021	07/2027		0.5	0.5	0.5	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.37%	SOFR (Q)	5.25%	07/2021	07/2027		9.7	9.7	9.7	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.14%	SOFR (Q)	5.25%	08/2023	07/2027		4.1	4.0	4.1	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.34%	SOFR (S)	5.25%	06/2024	07/2027		2.2	2.2	2.2	(2)(11)

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS    

As of September 30, 2024

(dollar amounts in millions)

(unaudited)

Company (1)	Business Description	Investment	Coupon (3)	Reference (7)	Spread (3)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Shares/Units	Principal	Amortized Cost	Fair Value		% of Net Assets
		First lien senior secured loan	9.63%	SOFR (Q)	5.00%	06/2024	07/2027		3.0	2.9	3.0	(2)(11)
										19.3	19.5
Priority Waste Holdings LLC, Priority Waste Holdings Indiana LLC and Priority Waste Super Holdings, LLC	Solid waste services provider	First lien senior secured loan	13.33% (2.00% PIK)	SOFR (Q)	8.00%	08/2023	08/2029		34.3	33.8	31.5	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	13.33% (2.00% PIK)	SOFR (S)	8.00%	06/2024	08/2029		10.9	10.1	10.1	(2)(11)
		Warrant to purchase units of Class A common units				08/2023	08/2036	38,235		0.6	6.0	(2)
		Warrant to purchase units of Class A common units				06/2024	06/2036	6,400		0.9	1.0	(2)
										45.4	48.6
Pritchard Industries, LLC and LJ Pritchard TopCo Holdings, LLC (15)	Provider of janitorial and facilities management services	First lien senior secured loan	10.81%	SOFR (S)	5.75%	10/2021	10/2027		67.2	67.2	65.8	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.51%	SOFR (S)	6.00%	11/2023	10/2027		12.2	12.2	12.1	(2)(11)
		Class A units				10/2021		8,749,201		9.0	5.5	(2)
										88.4	83.4
PS Operating Company LLC and PS Op Holdings LLC (5)(15)	Specialty distributor and solutions provider to the swine and poultry markets	First lien senior secured revolving loan				12/2021	12/2026		5.1	4.7	2.4	(2)(10)
		First lien senior secured loan				12/2021	12/2026		16.7	15.5	7.8	(2)(10)
		Common unit				12/2021		279,200		7.4	—	(2)
										27.6	10.2
PSC Parent, Inc. (15)	Provider of operational services for US petrochemical and refining companies	First lien senior secured revolving loan	10.22%	SOFR (M)	5.25%	04/2024	04/2030		2.5	2.5	2.5	(2)(11)(14)
		First lien senior secured revolving loan	12.25%	Base Rate (Q)	4.25%	04/2024	04/2030		0.2	0.2	0.2	(2)(11)(14)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.38%	SOFR (M)	5.25%	04/2024	04/2031		49.5	49.5	49.0	(2)(11)
										52.2	51.7
PYE-Barker Fire & Safety, LLC (15)	Provider of fire protection services and products	First lien senior secured revolving loan	9.10%	SOFR (Q)	4.50%	05/2024	05/2030		0.5	0.5	0.5	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	9.10%	SOFR (Q)	4.50%	05/2024	05/2031		15.8	15.8	15.8	(2)(11)
										16.3	16.3
R2 Acquisition Corp.	Marketing services	Common stock				05/2007		250,000		0.2	0.2	(2)
RC V Tecmo Investor LLC	Technology based aggregator for facility maintenance services	Common member units				08/2020		9,624,000		8.3	15.5	(2)
RE Community Holdings GP, LLC and RE Community Holdings, LP	Operator of municipal recycling facilities	Limited partnership interest				03/2011		2.49%		—	—	(2)
		Limited partnership interest				03/2011		2.86%		—	—	(2)
										—	—

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS    

As of September 30, 2024

(dollar amounts in millions)

(unaudited)

Company (1)	Business Description	Investment	Coupon (3)	Reference (7)	Spread (3)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Shares/Units	Principal	Amortized Cost	Fair Value		% of Net Assets
Registrar Intermediate, LLC and PSP Registrar Co-Investment Fund, L.P. (15)	Provider of FDA registration and consulting services	First lien senior secured revolving loan	10.34%	SOFR (Q)	5.00%	08/2021	08/2027		6.6	6.6	6.6	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.57%	SOFR (S)	5.00%	08/2021	08/2027		2.7	2.7	2.7	(2)(11)
		Limited partner interests				08/2021		1.13%		2.7	2.4	(2)
										12.0	11.7
Research Now Group, LLC and Dynata, LLC and New Insight Holdings, Inc.	Provider of outsourced data collection to the market research industry	Common units				07/2024		49		—	—	(2)
		Warrants to purchase shares of common stock				07/2024	07/2028	142		—	—	(2)
										—	—
Rodeo AcquisitionCo LLC (15)	Provider of food inspection and recovery services	First lien senior secured revolving loan	10.97%	SOFR (Q)	5.75%	07/2021	07/2027		1.4	1.4	1.4	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.96%	SOFR (Q)	5.75%	07/2021	07/2027		16.6	16.6	16.6	(2)(11)
										18.0	18.0
Saturn Purchaser Corp.	Private aviation management company	First lien senior secured loan	10.48%	SOFR (Q)	5.25%	07/2023	07/2029		1.8	1.7	1.8	(2)(11)
Schill Landscaping and Lawn Care Services LLC, Tender Lawn Care ULC and Landscape Parallel Partners, L.P. (15)(16)	Provider of landscape design and planning, and snow removal services	First lien senior secured revolving loan	10.70%	SOFR (M)	5.75%	12/2021	12/2027		0.5	0.5	0.5	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.70%	SOFR (M)	5.75%	12/2021	12/2027		3.4	3.4	3.4	(2)(11)
		Class A units				12/2021		8,464		21.5	31.2	(2)
										25.4	35.1
Shermco Intermediate Holdings, Inc. (15)	Provider of electrician services	First lien senior secured revolving loan	10.59%	SOFR (Q)	5.50%	05/2022	06/2026		2.4	2.4	2.4	(2)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.59%	SOFR (Q)	5.50%	05/2022	06/2026		5.1	5.1	5.1	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.50%	SOFR (Q)	5.50%	09/2023	06/2026		0.6	0.6	0.6	(2)(11)
										8.1	8.1
SSE Buyer, Inc., Supply Source Enterprises, Inc., Impact Products LLC, The Safety Zone, LLC and SSE Parent, LP	Manufacturer and distributor of personal protection equipment, commercial cleaning, maintenance and safety products	Limited partnership class A-1 units				06/2020		2,173		1.1	—	(2)
		Limited partnership class A-2 units				06/2020		2,173		1.1	—	(2)
										2.2	—
Startec Equity, LLC (5)	Communication services	Member interest				04/2010		190,581		—	—
Stealth Holding LLC and UCIT Online Security Inc.	Live video monitoring solutions provider	First lien senior secured loan	11.54%	SOFR (Q)	6.75%	03/2021	03/2026		52.0	52.0	52.0	(2)(6)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	13.75%	Base Rate (Q)	5.75%	03/2021	03/2026		0.8	0.8	0.8	(2)(6)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.82%	SOFR (Q)	6.75%	03/2022	03/2026		5.1	5.1	5.1	(2)(6)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.54%	SOFR (Q)	6.75%	06/2023	03/2026		12.3	12.3	12.3	(2)(6)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	12.20%	SOFR (Q)	6.75%	06/2024	03/2026		3.1	3.1	3.1	(2)(6)(11)
										73.3	73.3

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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ARES CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS    

As of September 30, 2024

(dollar amounts in millions)

(unaudited)

Company (1)	Business Description	Investment	Coupon (3)	Reference (7)	Spread (3)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Shares/Units	Principal	Amortized Cost	Fair Value		% of Net Assets
SV Newco 2, Inc. and Site 2020 Incorporated (15)	Provider of outsourced traffic control safety services	First lien senior secured loan	9.81%	SOFR (Q)	4.75%	05/2024	06/2031		22.6	22.6	22.3	(2)(6)(11)
Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (15)	Provider of systems engineering and technical assistance to the US DoD	First lien senior secured revolving loan	8.59%	SOFR (Q)	4.00%	05/2022	08/2027		0.8	0.7	0.8	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.26%	SOFR (Q)	5.00%	05/2022	08/2027		1.0	1.0	1.0	(2)(11)
										1.7	1.8
The Hiller Companies, LLC (15)	Provider of fire protection and life safety products	First lien senior secured loan	10.15%	SOFR (Q)	5.00%	06/2024	06/2030		41.0	41.0	40.6	(2)(11)
Thermostat Purchaser III, Inc. (15)	Provider of commercial HVAC equipment maintenance and repair services	First lien senior secured revolving loan				08/2021	08/2028		—	—	—	(2)(13)
		Second lien senior secured loan	12.46%	SOFR (Q)	7.25%	08/2021	08/2029		23.0	23.0	23.0	(2)(11)
										23.0	23.0
UP Intermediate II LLC and UPBW Blocker LLC (15)	Provider of essential mechanical, electrical and plumbing services to commercial customers	First lien senior secured revolving loan	10.10%	SOFR (M)	5.25%	03/2024	03/2030		1.7	1.7	1.7	(2)(11)(14)
		First lien senior secured loan	9.85%	SOFR (Q)	5.25%	03/2024	03/2031		4.8	4.8	4.8	(2)(11)
		Common units				03/2024		60,470		6.0	5.9	(2)
		Common units				09/2024		3,918		0.3	0.4	(2)
										12.8	12.8
Valcourt Holdings II, LLC and Jobs Holdings, Inc. (15)	Provider of window cleaning and building facade maintenance and restoration services	First lien senior secured loan	11.04%	SOFR (Q)	5.75%	11/2023	11/2029		53.9	53.9	53.9	(2)(11)
Visual Edge Technology, Inc. (5)(15)	Provider of outsourced office solutions with a focus on printer and copier equipment and other parts and supplies	First lien senior secured loan	12.27% (1.25% PIK)	SOFR (Q)	7.00%	07/2023	12/2025		33.6	33.3	33.6	(2)(11)
		Senior preferred stock	10.00% PIK			07/2023		4,737		45.9	45.2	(2)
		Junior preferred stock				07/2023		6,600		—	—	(2)
		Warrant to purchase shares of common stock				08/2017	08/2030	10,358,572		3.9	—	(2)
										83.1	78.8
VRC Companies, LLC (15)	Provider of records and information management services	Senior subordinated loan	12.00% (2.00% PIK)			05/2022	06/2028		5.2	5.3	5.1	(2)
W.S. Connelly & Co., LLC and WSC Ultimate Holdings, LLC (15)	Provider of agronomics products for landscapers, contractors and golf course end users	First lien senior secured loan	9.85%	SOFR (Q)	5.25%	05/2024	05/2030		17.3	17.3	17.0	(2)(11)
		Class A preferred units	10.00% PIK			05/2024		9,260		1.0	1.0
		Class A common units				05/2024		862		—	0.1
										18.3	18.1
Wash Encore Holdings, LLC	Provider of outsourced healthcare linen management solutions	First lien senior secured loan	11.45%	SOFR (M)	6.50%	07/2021	07/2027		96.8	96.8	96.8	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.56%	SOFR (M)	6.50%	07/2024	07/2027		16.7	16.4	16.7	(2)(11)
										113.2	113.5

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS    

As of September 30, 2024

(dollar amounts in millions)

(unaudited)

Company (1)	Business Description	Investment	Coupon (3)	Reference (7)	Spread (3)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Shares/Units	Principal	Amortized Cost	Fair Value		% of Net Assets
XIFIN, Inc. and ACP Charger Co-Invest LLC (15)	Revenue cycle management provider to labs	First lien senior secured revolving loan	11.50% (4.25% PIK)	SOFR (Q)	6.75%	02/2020	02/2026		5.7	5.7	5.4	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.50% (4.25% PIK)	SOFR (Q)	6.75%	07/2021	02/2026		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.50% (4.25% PIK)	SOFR (Q)	6.75%	12/2021	02/2026		37.3	37.0	35.4	(2)(11)
		Class A units				02/2020		180,000		1.8	2.0	(2)
		Class B units				12/2021		46,363		0.9	0.5	(2)
		Class C units				06/2024		238		0.2	0.2	(2)
										45.7	43.6
Zinc Buyer Corporation (15)	Provider of recurring fire protection services	First lien senior secured revolving loan				07/2024	07/2031		—	—	—	(2)(13)
		First lien senior secured loan	9.35%	SOFR (Q)	4.75%	07/2024	07/2031		31.4	31.4	31.1	(2)(11)
										31.4	31.1
										2,722.5	2,761.9		21.63%
Financial Services
Aduro Advisors, LLC (15)	Provider of fund administration services	First lien senior secured loan	9.60%	SOFR (Q)	5.00%	07/2024	07/2030		8.3	8.3	8.2	(2)(11)
AQ Sage Buyer, LLC (15)	Provider of actuarial consulting and comprehensive wealth management services	First lien senior secured revolving loan	10.81%	SOFR (Q)	6.00%	05/2022	01/2026		0.2	0.2	0.2	(2)(6)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.51%	SOFR (S)	6.00%	05/2022	01/2027		3.6	3.6	3.4	(2)(6)(11)
										3.8	3.6
BCC Blueprint Holdings I, LLC and BCC Blueprint Investments, LLC	Provider of comprehensive suite of investment management and wealth planning solutions	First lien senior secured loan	11.84%	SOFR (Q)	6.75%	09/2021	09/2027		0.2	0.2	0.2	(2)(11)
		Senior subordinated loan	9.30% PIK			09/2021	09/2026		5.9	5.9	5.9	(2)
		Common units				09/2021		6,291,539		6.3	5.5	(2)
										12.4	11.6
Beacon Pointe Harmony, LLC (15)	Provider of comprehensive wealth management services	First lien senior secured loan	9.49%	SOFR (Q)	4.75%	12/2021	12/2028		9.2	9.2	9.2	(2)(6)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	9.60%	SOFR (M)	4.75%	12/2021	12/2028		10.5	10.5	10.5	(2)(6)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	9.49%	SOFR (Q)	4.75%	07/2023	12/2028		3.9	3.9	3.9	(2)(6)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	9.04%	SOFR (S)	4.75%	06/2024	12/2028		0.3	0.3	0.3	(2)(6)(11)
										23.9	23.9
Cliffwater LLC (15)	Provider of alternative investment advisory services	First lien senior secured loan	9.35%	SOFR (M)	4.50%	10/2023	10/2030		4.0	4.0	4.0	(2)(6)(11)
Convera International Holdings Limited and Convera International Financial S.A R.L. (15)	Provider of B2B international payment and FX risk management solutions	First lien senior secured loan	10.75%	SOFR (Q)	6.00%	03/2022	03/2028		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(6)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.75%	SOFR (Q)	6.00%	06/2023	03/2028		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(6)(11)
										0.2	0.2
Corient Holdings, Inc.	Global wealth management firm	Series A preferred stock				05/2023		41,427		41.4	50.5	(2)

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS    

As of September 30, 2024

(dollar amounts in millions)

(unaudited)

Company (1)	Business Description	Investment	Coupon (3)	Reference (7)	Spread (3)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Shares/Units	Principal	Amortized Cost	Fair Value		% of Net Assets
CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC and CrossCountry Holdco, LLC	Mortgage company originating loans in the retail and consumer direct channels	Series D preferred units				11/2023		90,577		24.9	28.1
DFC Global Facility Borrower III LLC (15)	Non-bank provider of alternative financial services	First lien senior secured revolving loan	12.80%	SOFR (M)	7.50%	04/2023	04/2028		97.2	98.3	97.2	(2)(6)(9)(11)
eCapital Finance Corp.	Consolidator of commercial finance businesses	Senior subordinated loan	13.05%	SOFR (M)	7.75%	01/2020	12/2025		56.0	56.0	56.0	(2)(11)
		Senior subordinated loan	13.05%	SOFR (M)	7.75%	11/2020	12/2025		5.4	5.4	5.4	(2)(11)
		Senior subordinated loan	13.05%	SOFR (M)	7.75%	01/2022	12/2025		24.3	24.3	24.3	(2)(11)
		Senior subordinated loan	13.05%	SOFR (M)	7.75%	04/2022	12/2025		55.8	55.8	55.8	(2)(11)
		Senior subordinated loan	13.05%	SOFR (M)	7.75%	10/2023	12/2025		12.3	12.3	12.3	(2)(11)
										153.8	153.8
Endeavor Bidco LLC and Endeavor TopCo, Inc.	Global securities finance trading platform	First lien senior secured loan	9.38%	SOFR (Q)	4.25%	08/2024	08/2029		6.1	6.1	6.0	(2)(11)
	Trading platform for securities finance	Class A common units				08/2024		1,859		1.9	1.9
										8.0	7.9
Envestnet, Inc.	Provider of comprehensive wealth management software, services, and solutions	First lien senior secured loan	8.10%	SOFR (Q)	3.50%	09/2024	09/2031		1.0	1.0	1.0	(2)(18)
EP Wealth Advisors, LLC	Wealth management and financial planning firm	First lien senior secured loan	9.10%	SOFR (Q)	4.50%	09/2020	09/2029		0.6	0.6	0.6	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	9.10%	SOFR (Q)	4.50%	11/2022	09/2029		0.2	0.2	0.2	(2)(11)
										0.8	0.8
GTCR F Buyer Corp. and GTCR (D) Investors LP (15)(16)	Provider of end-to-end tech-enabled administrative services to private foundations	First lien senior secured loan	10.60%	SOFR (Q)	6.00%	09/2023	09/2030		4.9	4.9	4.9	(2)(11)
		Limited partnership interests				09/2023		4,588,148		4.6	5.3	(2)
										9.5	10.2
HighTower Holding, LLC	Provider of investment, financial and retirement planning services	Senior subordinated loan	6.75%			06/2022	04/2029		8.1	7.0	7.7	(2)(6)(18)
Ivy Hill Asset Management, L.P. (5)	Asset management services	Subordinated revolving loan	11.32%	SOFR (Q)	6.50%	02/2018	01/2030		28.0	28.0	28.0	(6)(11)
		Member interest				06/2009		100.00%		1,700.5	1,926.2	(6)
										1,728.5	1,954.2
Lido Advisors, LLC (15)	Wealth management and financial planning firm	First lien senior secured revolving loan	9.86%	SOFR (M)	5.00%	06/2021	06/2029		0.8	0.8	0.8	(2)(11)(14)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.25%	SOFR (Q)	5.00%	06/2021	06/2029		5.1	5.1	5.1	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.04%	SOFR (Q)	5.00%	06/2023	06/2029		2.2	2.2	2.2	(2)(11)
										8.1	8.1
LS DE LLC and LM LSQ Investors LLC	Asset based lender	Senior subordinated loan	12.00% (1.50% PIK)			06/2015	03/2025		37.9	37.9	37.9	(2)(6)
		Senior subordinated loan	12.00% (1.50% PIK)			06/2017	03/2025		3.1	3.1	3.1	(2)(6)
		Membership units				06/2015		3,275,000		3.3	1.6	(6)
										44.3	42.6

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS    

As of September 30, 2024

(dollar amounts in millions)

(unaudited)

Company (1)	Business Description	Investment	Coupon (3)	Reference (7)	Spread (3)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Shares/Units	Principal	Amortized Cost	Fair Value		% of Net Assets
Mai Capital Management Intermediate LLC (15)	Provider of comprehensive wealth management services and registered investment advisor	First lien senior secured loan	9.35%	SOFR (Q)	4.75%	08/2024	08/2031		8.3	8.3	8.2	(2)(6)(11)
Monica Holdco (US) Inc. (15)	Investment technology and advisory firm	First lien senior secured loan	11.00%	SOFR (Q)	6.25%	01/2021	01/2028		2.5	2.5	2.5	(2)(6)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.82%	SOFR (Q)	5.75%	08/2024	01/2028		2.7	2.7	2.7	(2)(6)(11)
										5.2	5.2
Pathstone Family Office LLC and Kelso XI Tailwind Co-Investment, L.P. (15)(16)	Provider of comprehensive wealth management services and registered investment advisor	First lien senior secured revolving loan	10.19%	SOFR (M)	5.00%	05/2023	05/2028		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(6)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.34%	SOFR (M)	5.00%	05/2023	05/2029		4.9	4.9	4.9	(2)(6)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	9.95%	SOFR (M)	5.00%	09/2023	05/2029		8.0	8.0	8.0	(2)(6)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	9.95%	SOFR (M)	5.00%	06/2024	05/2029		0.3	0.3	0.3	(2)(6)(11)
		Limited partnership interests				09/2023		1,783,935		1.8	1.9	(6)
										15.1	15.2
PCIA SPV-3, LLC and ASE Royal Aggregator, LLC (15)	Provider of comprehensive wealth management services	First lien senior secured loan	10.35%	SOFR (Q)	5.25%	08/2023	08/2029		6.9	6.9	6.9	(2)(6)(11)
		Preferred units				07/2023		6,431,667		6.5	7.3	(6)
										13.4	14.2
PCS MidCo, Inc. and PCS Parent, L.P. (15)	Provider of 401K recordkeeping software solutions	First lien senior secured revolving loan	10.81%	SOFR (Q)	5.75%	03/2024	03/2030		0.8	0.8	0.8	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.81%	SOFR (Q)	5.75%	03/2024	03/2030		7.6	7.6	7.6	(2)(11)
		Class A units				03/2024		785,000		0.8	0.8	(2)
										9.2	9.2
Perigon Wealth Management, LLC, Perigon Wealth Advisors Holdings Company, LLC and CWC Fund I Co-Invest (Prism) LP (15)	Wealth management and financial planning firm	First lien senior secured loan	10.60%	SOFR (M)	5.75%	03/2024	03/2031		2.3	2.3	2.3	(2)(6)(11)
		Limited partnership interest				03/2024		2,374,000		2.4	2.4	(6)
										4.7	4.7
Petrus Buyer, Inc. (15)	Provider of REIT research data and analytics	First lien senior secured loan	10.50%	SOFR (Q)	5.25%	11/2022	10/2029		5.9	5.9	5.9	(2)(11)
Priority Holdings, LLC and Priority Technology Holdings, Inc.	Provider of merchant acquiring and payment processing solutions	Senior preferred stock	16.59% (7.00% PIK)	SOFR (Q)	12.00%	04/2021		25,739		31.8	32.3	(2)(6)(11)
		Warrant to purchase shares of common stock				04/2021	04/2031	527,226		4.0	3.6	(2)(6)(18)
										35.8	35.9
RFS Opco LLC	Provider of wealth management services	First lien senior secured loan	9.60%	SOFR (Q)	5.00%	04/2024	04/2031		29.6	29.6	29.6	(2)(6)(11)
Rialto Management Group, LLC (15)	Investment and asset management platform focused on real estate	First lien senior secured revolving loan				11/2018	12/2025		—	—	—	(2)(6)(13)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.45%	SOFR (M)	5.50%	11/2018	12/2025		0.3	0.3	0.3	(2)(6)(11)

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS    

As of September 30, 2024

(dollar amounts in millions)

(unaudited)

Company (1)	Business Description	Investment	Coupon (3)	Reference (7)	Spread (3)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Shares/Units	Principal	Amortized Cost	Fair Value		% of Net Assets
		First lien senior secured loan	10.45%	SOFR (M)	5.50%	04/2021	12/2025		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(6)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.45%	SOFR (M)	5.50%	12/2021	12/2025		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(6)(11)
										0.5	0.5
Steward Partners Global Advisory, LLC and Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC (15)	Wealth management platform	First lien senior secured loan	10.36%	SOFR (Q)	5.50%	12/2023	10/2028		2.4	2.3	2.4	(2)(6)(11)
The Edelman Financial Center, LLC	Provider of investment, financial and retirement planning services	Second lien senior secured loan	10.10%	SOFR (M)	5.25%	05/2024	10/2028		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(6)(18)
The Mather Group, LLC, TVG-TMG Topco, Inc., and TVG-TMG Holdings, LLC (15)	Provider of comprehensive wealth management services	First lien senior secured revolving loan	13.00%	Base Rate (Q)	5.00%	03/2022	03/2028		0.3	0.3	0.3	(2)(6)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.37%	SOFR (S)	6.00%	03/2022	03/2028		3.9	3.9	3.8	(2)(6)(11)
		Senior subordinated loan	12.00% PIK			03/2022	03/2029		3.7	3.7	3.6	(2)(6)
		Series A preferred units				03/2022		7,199		7.2	4.1	(2)(6)
		Common units				03/2022		7,199		—	—	(2)(6)
										15.1	11.8
The Ultimus Group Midco, LLC, The Ultimus Group, LLC, and The Ultimus Group Aggregator, LP (15)	Provider of asset-servicing capabilities for fund managers	First lien senior secured loan	9.95%	SOFR (Q)	5.25%	03/2024	03/2031		20.7	20.7	20.7	(2)(11)
		Class A preferred units	8.00% PIK			09/2019		1,443		2.2	2.2
		Class A common units				02/2019		245		0.2	2.6
		Class B common units				02/2019		2,167,424		—	—
		Class B common units				02/2019		245,194		—	—
										23.1	25.5
Waverly Advisors, LLC and WAAM Topco, LLC (15)	Wealth management and financial planning firm	First lien senior secured loan	10.50%	SOFR (Q)	5.75%	03/2022	03/2028		0.7	0.7	0.7	(2)(6)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.27%	SOFR (Q)	5.50%	03/2024	03/2028		1.4	1.4	1.4	(2)(6)(11)
		Class A units				06/2023		1,432,867		1.7	2.5	(6)
										3.8	4.6
Wealth Enhancement Group, LLC (15)	Wealth management and financial planning firm	First lien senior secured loan	10.75%	SOFR (Q)	5.50%	10/2019	10/2027		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.52%	SOFR (Q)	5.50%	11/2020	10/2027		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.70%	SOFR (Q)	5.50%	06/2021	10/2027		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.68%	SOFR (Q)	5.50%	08/2021	10/2027		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.32%	SOFR (Q)	5.50%	02/2024	10/2027		4.8	4.8	4.8	(2)(11)
										5.2	5.2
Wellington-Altus Financial Inc. (15)(16)	Wealth management and advisory firm	First lien senior secured loan	9.58%	CORRA (S)	5.00%	08/2024	08/2030		0.8	0.8	0.8	(2)(6)(11)
		Common stock				08/2024		26,269		1.2	1.2	(2)(6)
										2.0	2.0
										2,357.5	2,593.8		20.31%
Insurance Services

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS    

As of September 30, 2024

(dollar amounts in millions)

(unaudited)

Company (1)	Business Description	Investment	Coupon (3)	Reference (7)	Spread (3)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Shares/Units	Principal	Amortized Cost	Fair Value		% of Net Assets
Accession Risk Management Group, Inc. and RSC Insurance Brokerage, Inc. (15)	Insurance broker	First lien senior secured loan	10.09%	SOFR (Q)	4.75%	11/2019	11/2029		37.7	37.6	37.7	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	9.79%	SOFR (Q)	4.75%	08/2023	11/2029		9.5	10.0	9.5	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	9.53%	SOFR (Q)	4.75%	11/2023	11/2029		0.3	0.3	0.3	(2)(11)
										47.9	47.5
Acrisure, LLC	Independent property and casualty insurance brokerage	First lien senior secured loan	8.21%	SOFR (M)	3.25%	10/2023	11/2030		0.2	0.2	0.2	(2)(18)
Alera Group, Inc. (15)	Insurance service provider	First lien senior secured loan	10.10%	SOFR (M)	5.25%	09/2021	10/2028		46.1	46.1	46.1	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.60%	SOFR (M)	5.75%	11/2023	10/2028		3.7	3.7	3.7	(2)(11)
										49.8	49.8
Amynta Agency Borrower Inc. and Amynta Warranty Borrower Inc.	Insurance service provider	First lien senior secured loan	9.00%	SOFR (Q)	3.75%	02/2023	02/2028		1.0	1.0	1.0	(2)(18)
AQ Sunshine, Inc. (15)	Specialized insurance broker	First lien senior secured revolving loan	10.00%	SOFR (Q)	5.25%	07/2024	07/2030		0.5	0.5	0.5	(2)(11)(14)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.32%	SOFR (S)	5.25%	07/2024	07/2031		99.4	99.4	98.5	(2)(11)
										99.9	99.0
Ardonagh Midco 2 plc and Ardonagh Midco 3 plc	Insurance broker and underwriting servicer	First lien senior secured loan	8.39%	Euribor (S)	4.75%	02/2024	02/2031		27.1	26.3	27.1	(2)(6)
		First lien senior secured loan	9.90%	SOFR (S)	4.75%	02/2024	02/2031		109.4	109.4	109.4	(2)(6)(11)
										135.7	136.5
Benecon Midco II LLC and Benecon Holdings, LLC (15)	Employee benefits provider for small and mid-size employers	First lien senior secured revolving loan	10.36%	SOFR (M)	5.50%	01/2024	01/2031		1.1	1.1	1.1	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.84%	SOFR (Q)	5.50%	01/2024	01/2031		83.3	83.3	83.3	(2)(11)
		Class A units				01/2024		7,796,550		27.1	29.0
										111.5	113.4
Captive Resources Midco, LLC (15)	Provider of independent consulting services to member-owned group captives	First lien senior secured loan	10.60% (2.88% PIK)	SOFR (M)	5.75%	07/2022	07/2029		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(11)
Daylight Beta Parent LLC and CFCo, LLC (4)	Health insurance sales platform provider	First lien senior secured loan				09/2023	09/2033		12.9	12.0	2.5	(2)(10)
		First lien senior secured loan				09/2023	09/2038		20.8	0.5	—	(2)
		Class B units				09/2023		32,391,330		—	—	(2)
										12.5	2.5
DOXA Insurance Holdings LLC and Rocket Co-Invest, SLP (15)(16)	Managing general agent insurance distribution platform	First lien senior secured loan	10.09%	SOFR (Q)	5.25%	12/2023	12/2030		12.9	12.9	12.9	(2)(6)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.56%	SOFR (Q)	5.50%	12/2023	12/2030		3.5	3.5	3.5	(2)(6)(11)
		Limited partnership interest				03/2024		1,348,309		1.3	1.9	(2)(6)
										17.7	18.3
Foundation Risk Partners, Corp. (15)	Full service independent insurance agency	First lien senior secured loan	9.85%	SOFR (Q)	5.25%	10/2021	10/2030		78.8	78.8	78.8	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	9.85%	SOFR (Q)	5.25%	04/2022	10/2030		49.3	49.3	49.3	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	9.85%	SOFR (Q)	5.25%	11/2023	10/2030		16.0	16.0	16.0	(2)(11)
										144.1	144.1

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS    

As of September 30, 2024

(dollar amounts in millions)

(unaudited)

Company (1)	Business Description	Investment	Coupon (3)	Reference (7)	Spread (3)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Shares/Units	Principal	Amortized Cost	Fair Value		% of Net Assets
Galway Borrower LLC (15)	Insurance service provider	First lien senior secured revolving loan	9.14%	SOFR (Q)	4.50%	09/2021	09/2028		2.9	2.9	2.9	(2)(11)(14)
		First lien senior secured loan	9.10%	SOFR (S)	4.50%	09/2021	09/2028		31.1	31.1	31.1	(2)(11)
										34.0	34.0
Gestion ABS Bidco Inc. / ABS Bidco Holdings Inc. (15)	Insurance broker	First lien senior secured loan	9.54%	CORRA (Q)	5.25%	03/2024	03/2031		9.9	9.9	9.8	(2)(6)(11)
Higginbotham Insurance Agency, Inc. (15)	Independent retail insurance broker	First lien senior secured loan	9.35%	SOFR (M)	4.50%	08/2023	11/2028		5.3	5.3	5.3	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	9.60%	SOFR (M)	4.75%	03/2024	11/2028		0.9	0.9	0.9	(2)(11)
										6.2	6.2
High Street Buyer, Inc. and High Street Holdco LLC (15)(16)	Insurance brokerage platform	First lien senior secured loan	9.85%	SOFR (Q)	5.25%	04/2021	04/2028		22.4	22.4	22.4	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	9.85%	SOFR (Q)	5.25%	08/2021	04/2028		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	9.97%	SOFR (Q)	5.25%	02/2022	04/2028		23.1	23.1	23.1	(2)(11)
		Series A preferred units	10.00% PIK			04/2021		172,211,694		219.2	214.7	(2)
		Series A preferred units	10.00% PIK			12/2023		20,106,667		21.8	21.4	(2)
		Series A preferred units	10.00% PIK			04/2024		1,386,667		1.5	1.4	(2)
		Series A preferred units	10.00% PIK			07/2024		4,506,667		4.6	4.5	(2)
		Series A common units	10.00% PIK			04/2021		5,562,381		8.5	15.2	(2)
		Series C common units	10.00% PIK			04/2021		10,043,368		1.6	27.4	(2)
										302.8	330.2
Inszone Mid, LLC and INSZ Holdings, LLC (15)	Insurance brokerage firm	First lien senior secured loan	10.16%	SOFR (S)	5.75%	12/2023	11/2029		21.7	21.7	21.7	(2)(11)
		Limited partnership interests				11/2022		2,146,088		1.7	2.4
		Common units				11/2023		8,473,000		8.5	9.4
										31.9	33.5
Keystone Agency Partners LLC (15)	Insurance brokerage platform	First lien senior secured loan	9.60%	SOFR (Q)	5.00%	12/2023	05/2027		10.2	10.1	10.2	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	9.60%	SOFR (Q)	5.00%	08/2024	05/2027		6.5	6.4	6.5	(2)(11)
										16.5	16.7
OakBridge Insurance Agency LLC and Maple Acquisition Holdings, LP (15)	Insurance brokerage platform	First lien senior secured revolving loan	10.66%	SOFR (M)	5.50%	11/2023	11/2029		0.4	0.4	0.4	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.66%	SOFR (M)	5.50%	11/2023	11/2029		7.7	7.7	7.7	(2)(11)
		Class A2 units				11/2023		115,928		2.3	2.3	(2)
										10.4	10.4
OneDigital Borrower LLC (15)	Benefits broker and outsourced workflow automation platform provider for brokers	First lien senior secured revolving loan				11/2020	05/2027		—	0.1	—	(2)(13)
Patriot Growth Insurance Services, LLC (15)	National retail insurance agency	First lien senior secured revolving loan	9.95%	SOFR (M)	5.00%	10/2021	10/2028		0.4	0.3	0.4	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	9.75%	SOFR (Q)	5.00%	10/2021	10/2028		15.7	15.6	15.7	(2)(11)
										15.9	16.1

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS    

As of September 30, 2024

(dollar amounts in millions)

(unaudited)

Company (1)	Business Description	Investment	Coupon (3)	Reference (7)	Spread (3)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Shares/Units	Principal	Amortized Cost	Fair Value		% of Net Assets
People Corporation (15)	Provider of group benefits, group retirement and human resources services	First lien senior secured revolving loan	9.57%	CORRA (Q)	5.25%	02/2021	02/2027		1.2	1.2	1.2	(2)(6)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	9.83%	CORRA (Q)	5.25%	02/2021	02/2028		43.1	45.8	43.1	(2)(6)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	9.83%	CORRA (Q)	5.25%	09/2021	02/2028		25.2	25.5	25.2	(2)(6)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	9.83%	CORRA (Q)	5.25%	09/2023	02/2028		10.2	10.1	10.2	(2)(6)(11)
										82.6	79.7
Riser Topco II, LLC (15)	Insurance program administrator	First lien senior secured loan	10.95%	SONIA (Q)	6.00%	10/2023	10/2029		1.1	1.0	1.1	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.60%	SOFR (Q)	6.00%	10/2023	10/2029		7.5	7.5	7.5	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.02%	SOFR (Q)	5.00%	05/2024	10/2029		9.0	9.0	9.0	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	9.95%	SONIA (Q)	5.00%	05/2024	10/2029		3.0	3.0	3.1	(2)(11)
										20.5	20.7
SageSure Holdings, LLC and SageSure LLC (15)	Insurance service provider	First lien senior secured loan	10.21%	SOFR (Q)	5.00%	08/2024	01/2030		63.8	63.8	63.8	(2)(11)
		Series A units				02/2022		886		19.6	63.8
										83.4	127.6
SCM Insurance Services Inc. (15)	Provider of claims management, claims investigation & support and risk management solutions for the Canadian property and casualty insurance industry	First lien senior secured loan	10.37%	CDOR (Q)	6.25%	06/2022	08/2025		24.4	24.3	24.4	(2)(6)(11)
SelectQuote, Inc.	Direct to consumer insurance distribution platform	First lien senior secured loan	14.35% (3.00% PIK)	SOFR (M)	9.50%	02/2021	05/2025		21.6	21.6	19.8	(2)(11)
SG Acquisition, Inc. (15)	Provider of insurance solutions for car sales	First lien senior secured loan	10.07%	SOFR (Q)	4.75%	04/2024	04/2030		47.0	47.0	47.0	(2)(11)
SIG Parent Holdings, LLC (15)	Independent insurance brokerage	First lien senior secured loan	9.92%	SOFR (M)	5.00%	08/2024	08/2031		55.7	55.7	55.2	(2)(11)
Spring Insurance Solutions, LLC	Technology-based direct to consumer sales and marketing platform for insurance products	First lien senior secured loan	11.25%	SOFR (Q)	6.50%	11/2020	11/2025		21.9	21.6	19.9	(2)(11)
THG Acquisition, LLC (15)	Multi-line insurance broker	First lien senior secured revolving loan	10.70%	SOFR (M)	5.75%	12/2019	12/2025		2.1	2.1	2.1	(2)(11)(14)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.70%	SOFR (M)	5.75%	12/2019	12/2026		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.70%	SOFR (M)	5.75%	12/2020	12/2026		14.6	14.6	14.6	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.45%	SOFR (M)	5.50%	12/2021	12/2026		5.4	5.4	5.4	(2)(11)
										22.2	22.2
Truist Insurance Holdings, LLC and McGriff Insurance Services, LLC (15)	Insurance brokerage firm	First lien senior secured revolving loan	8.58%	SOFR (Q)	3.25%	05/2024	05/2029		0.2	0.1	0.2	(2)
		First lien senior secured loan	7.85%	SOFR (Q)	3.25%	03/2024	05/2031		0.3	0.3	0.3	(2)(18)
										0.4	0.5
World Insurance Associates, LLC and World Associates Holdings, LLC (15)	Insurance service provider	First lien senior secured loan	10.86%	SOFR (Q)	5.75%	10/2023	04/2028		4.3	4.2	4.3	(2)(11)
										1,431.6	1,490.6		11.67%
Consumer Services

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS    

As of September 30, 2024

(dollar amounts in millions)

(unaudited)

Company (1)	Business Description	Investment	Coupon (3)	Reference (7)	Spread (3)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Shares/Units	Principal	Amortized Cost	Fair Value		% of Net Assets
ADF Capital, Inc., ADF Restaurant Group, LLC, and ARG Restaurant Holdings, Inc. (5)	Restaurant owner and operator	First lien senior secured loan				12/2016	08/2022		12.6	—	—	(2)(10)
Aimbridge Acquisition Co., Inc.	Hotel operator	Second lien senior secured loan	12.70%	SOFR (M)	7.50%	02/2019	02/2027		22.5	22.4	22.3	(2)
American Residential Services L.L.C. and Aragorn Parent Holdings LP (15)	Heating, ventilation and air conditioning services provider	Second lien senior secured loan	13.37%	SOFR (Q)	8.50%	10/2020	10/2028		15.2	15.2	15.2	(2)(11)
		Series A preferred units	10.00% PIK			10/2020		2,531,500		3.4	6.0	(2)
										18.6	21.2
Apex Service Partners, LLC and Apex Service Partners Holdings, LLC (15)	Provider of residential HVAC, plumbing, and electrical maintenance and repair services	First lien senior secured revolving loan	9.86%	SOFR (M)	5.00%	10/2023	10/2029		4.1	4.1	4.1	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	9.86%	SOFR (M)	5.00%	09/2024	10/2030		185.3	185.1	185.3	(2)(11)
		Series B common units				10/2023		262,165		7.2	9.4
										196.4	198.8
ATI Restoration, LLC (15)	Provider of disaster recovery services	First lien senior secured revolving loan	10.81%	SOFR (Q)	5.50%	07/2020	07/2026		8.7	8.7	8.6	(2)(11)(14)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.71%	SOFR (Q)	5.50%	07/2020	07/2026		32.4	32.4	32.1	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.53%	SOFR (Q)	5.50%	05/2022	07/2026		48.0	48.0	47.5	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.66%	SOFR (Q)	5.50%	09/2023	07/2026		10.5	10.5	10.4	(2)(11)
										99.6	98.6
Belfor Holdings, Inc. (15)	Disaster recovery services provider	First lien senior secured revolving loan				11/2023	11/2028		—	0.2	—	(2)(13)
Clarion Home Services Group, LLC and LBC Breeze Holdings LLC (15)	Provider of HVAC and plumbing services to residential and commercial customers	First lien senior secured revolving loan	11.34%	SOFR (Q)	6.00%	12/2021	12/2027		0.4	0.4	0.4	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	13.38% (7.00% PIK)	SOFR (Q)	8.00%	12/2021	12/2027		3.2	3.2	2.9	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	13.16% (7.25% PIK)	SOFR (Q)	8.25%	03/2023	12/2027		6.3	6.3	5.8	(2)(11)
		Class A units				12/2021		4,296		4.3	0.7
										14.2	9.8
CMG HoldCo, LLC and CMG Buyer Holdings, Inc. (15)	Provider of commercial HVAC equipment maintenance and repair services	First lien senior secured revolving loan	9.70%	SOFR (Q)	4.75%	05/2022	05/2028		1.2	1.2	1.2	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	9.46%	SOFR (Q)	4.75%	05/2022	05/2028		30.7	30.7	30.7	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	9.77%	SOFR (Q)	4.75%	11/2023	05/2028		4.6	4.6	4.6	(2)(11)
		Common stock				05/2022		302		3.1	10.9	(2)
										39.6	47.4
Concert Golf Partners Holdco LLC (15)	Golf club owner and operator	First lien senior secured loan	9.63%	SOFR (M)	4.75%	04/2024	04/2030		14.1	14.1	14.1	(2)(11)
CST Holding Company (15)	Provider of ignition interlock devices	First lien senior secured loan	9.95%	SOFR (M)	5.00%	11/2022	11/2028		11.6	11.6	11.6	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	9.95%	SOFR (M)	5.00%	07/2024	11/2028		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(11)
										11.7	11.7

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS    

As of September 30, 2024

(dollar amounts in millions)

(unaudited)

Company (1)	Business Description	Investment	Coupon (3)	Reference (7)	Spread (3)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Shares/Units	Principal	Amortized Cost	Fair Value		% of Net Assets
Equinox Holdings, Inc.	Operator of luxury, full-service health fitness clubs	First lien senior secured loan	12.85% (4.13% PIK)	SOFR (Q)	8.25%	03/2024	03/2029		43.8	42.9	43.8	(2)(11)
		Second lien senior secured loan	16.00% PIK			03/2024	06/2027		3.8	3.7	3.8	(2)
										46.6	47.6
Essential Services Holding Corporation and OMERS Mahomes Investment Holdings LLC (15)	Provider of plumbing and HVAC services	First lien senior secured revolving loan				06/2024	06/2030		—	—	—	(2)(13)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.29%	SOFR (Q)	5.00%	06/2024	06/2031		151.5	151.5	150.0	(2)(11)
		Preferred units	15.00% PIK			07/2023		685		7.7	7.7	(2)
		Class A units				11/2020		6,447		22.9	35.1	(2)
										182.1	192.8
Eternal Aus Bidco Pty Ltd (15)	Operator of cemetery, crematoria and funeral services	First lien senior secured loan	10.65%	BBSY (Q)	6.25%	11/2023	11/2029		7.5	7.1	7.5	(2)(6)(11)
Excel Fitness Consolidator LLC, Health Buyer LLC and Excel Fitness Holdings, Inc. (15)	Fitness facility operator	First lien senior secured loan	10.10%	SOFR (Q)	5.50%	08/2023	04/2029		5.1	5.0	5.1	(2)(11)
Fitness Ventures Holdings, Inc. and Meaningful Partners Fitness Ventures Co-Investment LP (4)(15)	Crunch Fitness franchisee	First lien senior secured revolving loan	8.85%	SOFR (M)	4.00%	08/2024	08/2030		1.9	1.9	1.9	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.35%	SOFR (M)	5.50%	08/2024	08/2031		35.3	35.3	34.8	(2)(11)
		Common units				07/2024		11,957,000		12.0	12.0	(2)
										49.2	48.7
Flint OpCo, LLC (15)	Provider of residential HVAC and plumbing services	First lien senior secured loan	9.96%	SOFR (Q)	5.25%	08/2023	08/2030		7.0	7.0	7.0	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	9.81%	SOFR (S)	4.75%	05/2024	08/2030		0.5	0.5	0.5	(2)(11)
										7.5	7.5
GS SEER Group Borrower LLC and GS SEER Group Holdings LLC (15)	Provider of commercial and residential HVAC, electrical, and plumbing services	First lien senior secured loan	11.35%	SOFR (Q)	6.75%	04/2023	04/2030		21.4	21.4	21.4	(2)(11)
		Class A common units				04/2023		4,424		4.4	3.1	(2)
										25.8	24.5
Helios Service Partners, LLC and Astra Service Partners, LLC (15)	Critical HVAC, refrigeration, and plumbing services for commercial businesses	First lien senior secured revolving loan	10.69%	SOFR (Q)	6.00%	08/2023	03/2027		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(11)(14)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.87%	SOFR (Q)	6.00%	08/2023	03/2027		9.5	9.5	9.5	(2)(11)
										9.6	9.6
Infinity Home Services HoldCo, Inc., D&S Amalco and IHS Parent Holdings, L.P. (15)	Provider of residential roofing and exterior repair and replacement services	First lien senior secured revolving loan	13.75%	Base Rate (Q)	5.75%	12/2022	12/2028		0.8	0.8	0.8	(2)(6)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.49%	SOFR (Q)	6.75%	12/2022	12/2028		14.7	14.7	14.7	(2)(6)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.41%	SOFR (Q)	6.00%	11/2023	12/2028		1.7	1.7	1.7	(2)(6)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.35%	CORRA (Q)	6.00%	11/2023	12/2028		1.2	1.2	1.2	(2)(6)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.59%	CDOR (M)	6.00%	11/2023	12/2028		0.2	0.2	0.2	(2)(6)(11)

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS    

As of September 30, 2024

(dollar amounts in millions)

(unaudited)

Company (1)	Business Description	Investment	Coupon (3)	Reference (7)	Spread (3)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Shares/Units	Principal	Amortized Cost	Fair Value		% of Net Assets
		Class A units				12/2022		9,524,000		9.5	10.4	(2)
										28.1	29.0
Jenny C Acquisition, Inc.	Health club franchisor	Senior subordinated loan	8.00% PIK			04/2019	04/2025		1.8	1.8	1.8	(2)
Leviathan Intermediate Holdco, LLC and Leviathan Holdings, L.P. (15)	Franchising platform offering adolescent development programs	First lien senior secured loan	12.25%	SOFR (Q)	7.50%	12/2022	12/2027		30.3	30.3	30.3	(2)(11)
		Limited partnership interests				12/2022		2,149,690		2.1	2.7
										32.4	33.0
ME Equity LLC	Franchisor in the massage industry	Common stock				09/2012		3,000,000		3.0	4.4	(2)
Modigent, LLC and OMERS PMC Investment Holdings LLC (15)	Provider of commercial HVAC services	First lien senior secured revolving loan	13.50%	Base Rate (Q)	5.50%	08/2022	08/2027		2.1	2.1	2.1	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured revolving loan	11.68%	SOFR (Q)	6.50%	08/2022	08/2027		3.3	3.3	3.2	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.10%	SOFR (Q)	6.50%	08/2022	08/2028		3.5	3.5	3.5	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.82%	SOFR (Q)	6.50%	09/2023	08/2028		2.8	2.8	2.8	(2)(11)
		Class A units				08/2022		1,001		9.7	10.0	(2)
										21.4	21.6
Northwinds Holding, Inc. and Northwinds Services Group LLC (15)	Provider of HVAC and plumbing services	First lien senior secured loan	10.64%	SOFR (Q)	5.25%	05/2023	05/2029		26.3	26.3	26.3	(2)(11)
		Common units				05/2023		2,911,607		4.0	4.1	(2)
										30.3	30.4
OTG Concessions Management, LLC and Octa Parent Holdings, LLC	Airport restaurant operator	Second lien notes	10.00% PIK			02/2024	02/2031		8.0	8.0	7.2	(2)
		Participation rights				02/2024	02/2054	1		—	—	(2)
										8.0	7.2
PestCo Holdings, LLC and PestCo, LLC (15)	Provider of pest control services to the residential and commercial markets	First lien senior secured loan	11.41%	SOFR (Q)	6.00%	02/2023	02/2028		2.1	2.1	2.1	(2)(11)
		Class A units				01/2023		139		1.9	2.2
										4.0	4.3
Premiere Buyer, LLC (15)	Third-party residential property manager for multi-family residential properties in the United States	First lien senior secured loan	10.00%	SOFR (Q)	4.75%	05/2024	05/2031		38.5	38.5	37.9	(2)(11)
Pyramid-BMC IntermediateCo I, LLC and Pyramid Investors, LLC (15)	Hotel operator	First lien senior secured loan	10.53%	SOFR (Q)	5.25%	01/2023	01/2028		7.6	7.6	7.6	(2)(11)
		Preferred membership units	8.00% PIK		8.00%	07/2016		996,833		1.1	2.5
										8.7	10.1
Quick Quack Car Wash Holdings, LLC and KKR Game Changer Co-Invest Feeder II L.P. (15)	Car wash operator	First lien senior secured loan	9.60%	SOFR (M)	4.75%	05/2024	06/2031		46.3	46.3	45.6	(2)(11)
		Limited partnership interest				06/2024		11,184,000		11.2	11.7	(2)
										57.5	57.3
Radiant Intermediate Holding, LLC	Provider of HVAC, plumbing and electrical services	First lien senior secured loan	10.81%	SOFR (M)	5.75%	04/2023	11/2026		2.0	2.0	1.8	(2)(11)

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS    

As of September 30, 2024

(dollar amounts in millions)

(unaudited)

Company (1)	Business Description	Investment	Coupon (3)	Reference (7)	Spread (3)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Shares/Units	Principal	Amortized Cost	Fair Value		% of Net Assets
Redwood Services, LLC and Redwood Services Holdco, LLC (15)	Provider of residential HVAC and plumbing services	First lien senior secured revolving loan	11.25%	SOFR (Q)	6.50%	05/2024	12/2027		0.2	0.2	0.2	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.25%	SOFR (Q)	6.50%	12/2020	12/2027		0.2	0.2	0.2	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.25%	SOFR (Q)	6.50%	12/2021	12/2027		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.25%	SOFR (Q)	6.50%	09/2022	12/2027		5.0	5.0	5.0	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.25%	SOFR (Q)	6.50%	05/2023	12/2027		8.6	8.6	8.6	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.25%	SOFR (Q)	6.50%	03/2024	12/2027		7.1	7.1	7.1	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.25%	SOFR (Q)	6.50%	05/2024	12/2027		1.5	1.5	1.5	(2)(11)
		Series D units	8.00% PIK			12/2020		19,592,999		22.4	77.0
										45.1	99.7
Safe Home Security, Inc., Security Systems Inc., Safe Home Monitoring, Inc., National Protective Services, Inc., Bright Integrations LLC and Medguard Alert, Inc.	Provider of safety systems for business and residential customers	First lien senior secured loan	14.28%	SOFR (M)	9.25%	08/2020	10/2024		47.0	47.0	47.0	(2)(11)
Taymax Group, L.P., Taymax Group G.P., LLC, PF Salem Canada ULC and TCP Fit Parent, L.P. (15)	Planet Fitness franchisee	First lien senior secured revolving loan	9.96%	CORRA (M)	5.38%	07/2018	07/2026		0.2	0.2	0.2	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured revolving loan	10.31%	SOFR (M)	5.38%	07/2018	07/2026		0.2	0.2	0.2	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured revolving loan	10.20%	CORRA (M)	5.50%	01/2024	07/2026		0.2	0.2	0.2	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured revolving loan	10.85%	SOFR (M)	5.50%	01/2024	07/2026		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.28%	SOFR (M)	5.33%	03/2020	07/2026		1.4	1.4	1.4	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.45%	SOFR (M)	5.50%	01/2024	07/2026		0.2	0.2	0.2	(2)(11)
		Class A units				07/2018		37,020		3.8	8.4
										6.1	10.7
The Alaska Club Partners, LLC, Athletic Club Partners LLC and The Alaska Club, Inc. (15)	Premier health club operator	First lien senior secured loan	11.46%	SOFR (M)	6.50%	12/2019	06/2025		12.2	12.2	12.2	(2)(11)
The Arcticom Group, LLC and AMCP Mechanical Holdings, LP (15)	Refrigeration, heating, ventilation and air conditioning services provider	First lien senior secured revolving loan	12.35% (4.00% PIK)	SOFR (M)	7.50%	12/2021	12/2027		1.2	1.2	1.2	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	12.35% (4.00% PIK)	SOFR (M)	7.50%	12/2021	12/2027		0.2	0.2	0.2	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	12.35% (4.00% PIK)	SOFR (M)	7.50%	08/2022	12/2027		0.2	0.2	0.2	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	12.35% (4.00% PIK)	SOFR (M)	7.50%	04/2023	12/2027		1.6	1.6	1.6	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	12.35% (4.00% PIK)	SOFR (M)	7.50%	10/2023	12/2027		5.3	5.3	5.3	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	12.35% (4.00% PIK)	SOFR (M)	7.50%	08/2024	12/2027		8.6	8.6	8.6	(2)(11)
		Class A units				12/2021		8,493,698		8.5	11.8

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS    

As of September 30, 2024

(dollar amounts in millions)

(unaudited)

Company (1)	Business Description	Investment	Coupon (3)	Reference (7)	Spread (3)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Shares/Units	Principal	Amortized Cost	Fair Value		% of Net Assets
		Class C units				03/2023		333,510		—	0.5
										25.6	29.4
Triwizard Holdings, Inc. and Triwizard Parent, LP (15)	Parking management and hospitality services provider	Class A-2 common units				06/2023		30,000		3.0	4.2	(2)
TSS Buyer, LLC (15)	Provider of outsourced testing, inspection, certification, and compliance services to healthcare and life sciences end markets	First lien senior secured loan	10.45%	SOFR (M)	5.50%	07/2023	06/2029		2.1	2.0	2.1	(2)(11)
Vertex Service Partners, LLC and Vertex Service Partners Holdings, LLC (15)	Provider of residential roofing repair & replacement	First lien senior secured revolving loan	10.60%	SOFR (M)	5.50%	11/2023	11/2030		0.2	0.2	0.2	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.86%	SOFR (Q)	5.75%	11/2023	11/2030		12.5	12.5	12.5	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.53%	SOFR (M)	5.50%	11/2023	11/2030		2.7	2.7	2.7	(2)(11)
		Class B common units				11/2023		212		0.2	0.4
										15.6	15.8
YE Brands Holdings, LLC (15)	Sports camp operator	First lien senior secured revolving loan	9.47%	SOFR (Q)	4.75%	10/2021	10/2027		1.2	1.2	1.2	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	9.35%	SOFR (Q)	4.75%	10/2021	10/2027		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	9.35%	SOFR (Q)	4.75%	06/2022	10/2027		8.0	8.0	8.0	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	9.35%	SOFR (Q)	4.75%	09/2023	10/2027		3.7	3.7	3.7	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	9.40%	SOFR (Q)	4.75%	01/2024	10/2027		2.2	2.2	2.2	(2)(11)
										15.2	15.2
ZBS Mechanical Group Co-Invest Fund 2, LLC	Provider of residential HVAC and plumbing services	Membership interest				10/2021		2,771,000		1.4	13.5
										1,158.6	1,255.8		9.83%
Investment Funds and Vehicles
ACAS Equity Holdings Corporation (5)	Investment company	Common stock				01/2017		589		0.4	0.4	(6)
Constellation Wealth Capital Fund, L.P. (16)	Specialist alternative asset management platform	Limited partner interests				01/2024		2,901,041		2.9	2.7	(6)(18)
CREST Exeter Street Solar 2004-1	Investment vehicle	Preferred shares				01/2017	06/2039	3,500,000		—	—	(6)
CWC Fund I Co-Invest (ALTI) LP	Global wealth and alternatives manager	Limited partnership interest				03/2024		6,224,000		6.2	6.5	(2)(6)
European Capital UK SME Debt LP (4)(16)	Investment partnership	Limited partnership interest				01/2017		45.00%		8.2	16.9	(6)
HCI Equity, LLC (5)	Investment company	Member interest				04/2010		100.00%		—	—	(6)(18)
Linden Structured Capital Fund II-A LP (16)	Investment partnership	Limited partnership interest				07/2024		957,690		1.0	1.0	(2)(6)(18)
Partnership Capital Growth Investors III, L.P.	Investment partnership	Limited partnership interest				10/2011		2.50%		1.8	4.7	(2)(6)(18)
PCG-Ares Sidecar Investment II, L.P. (4)(16)	Investment partnership	Limited partnership interest				10/2014		100.00%		7.3	23.1	(2)(6)

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS    

As of September 30, 2024

(dollar amounts in millions)

(unaudited)

Company (1)	Business Description	Investment	Coupon (3)	Reference (7)	Spread (3)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Shares/Units	Principal	Amortized Cost	Fair Value		% of Net Assets
PCG-Ares Sidecar Investment, L.P. (4)(16)	Investment partnership	Limited partnership interest				05/2014		100.00%		4.4	0.7	(6)
Piper Jaffray Merchant Banking Fund I, L.P.	Investment partnership	Limited partnership interest				08/2012		2.00%		0.1	0.5	(6)(18)
Senior Direct Lending Program, LLC (5)(17)	Co-investment vehicle	Subordinated certificates	12.50%	SOFR (Q)	8.00%	07/2016	12/2036		1,273.7	1,231.4	1,159.2	(6)(12)
	Membership interest							87.50%		—	—	(6)
										1,231.4	1,159.2
										1,263.7	1,215.7		9.52%
Power Generation
Apex Clean Energy TopCo, LLC (4)	Developer, builder and owner of utility-scale wind and solar power facilities	Class A common units				11/2021		1,335,610		134.7	221.5
Ferrellgas, L.P. and Ferrellgas Partners, L.P.	Distributor of propane and related accessories	Senior preferred units	8.96%			03/2021		64,155		64.2	64.8
		Class B units				09/2022		95,354		15.4	19.7	(2)
										79.6	84.5
Opal Fuels Intermediate HoldCo LLC, and Opal Fuels Inc.	Owner of natural gas facilities	First lien senior secured loan	8.76%	SOFR (Q)	3.50%	09/2023	09/2028		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(6)
		Class A common stock				07/2022		3,059,533		23.3	11.2	(6)(18)
										23.4	11.3
PosiGen, Inc.	Seller and leaser of solar power systems for residential and commercial customers	Warrant to purchase shares of series D-1 preferred stock				06/2021	06/2028	7,616		—	—	(2)
		Warrant to purchase shares of common stock				01/2020	01/2027	5,560		—	—	(2)
										—	—
Potomac Intermediate Holdings II LLC (5)	Gas turbine power generation facilities operator	Series A units				11/2021		251,384,442		210.2	204.3
Sunrun Atlas Depositor 2019-2, LLC and Sunrun Atlas Holdings 2019-2, LLC	Residential solar energy provider	First lien senior secured loan	3.61%			10/2019	02/2055		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)
		Senior subordinated loan	12.16% (7.92% PIK)	SOFR (Q)	6.90%	11/2019	11/2025		169.8	169.8	169.8	(2)(11)
										169.9	169.9
Sunrun Luna Holdco 2021, LLC	Residential solar energy provider	Senior subordinated loan	12.00%	SOFR (Q)	6.75%	03/2022	04/2027		150.0	150.0	147.0	(2)(6)(11)
Sunrun Xanadu Issuer 2019-1, LLC and Sunrun Xanadu Holdings 2019-1, LLC	Residential solar energy provider	First lien senior secured loan	3.98%			06/2019	06/2054		0.3	0.3	0.3	(2)
		Senior subordinated loan	10.00% (6.00% PIK)	SOFR (Q)	6.90%	06/2019	07/2030		80.0	80.0	78.4	(2)(11)
										80.3	78.7
										848.1	917.2		7.18%
Retailing and Distribution
Bamboo Purchaser, Inc.	Provider of nursery, garden, and greenhouse products	First lien senior secured loan	11.25%	SOFR (Q)	6.50%	11/2021	11/2027		17.6	17.6	16.4	(2)(11)

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS    

As of September 30, 2024

(dollar amounts in millions)

(unaudited)

Company (1)	Business Description	Investment	Coupon (3)	Reference (7)	Spread (3)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Shares/Units	Principal	Amortized Cost	Fair Value		% of Net Assets
BradyPlus Holdings, LLC (15)	Distributor of foodservice disposables and janitorial sanitation products	First lien senior secured loan	11.25%	SOFR (Q)	6.00%	10/2023	10/2029		128.2	128.2	128.2	(2)(11)
Display Holding Company, Inc., Saldon Holdings, Inc. and Fastsigns Holdings Inc. (15)	Provider of visual communications solutions	First lien senior secured revolving loan	10.95%	SOFR (M)	6.00%	03/2019	03/2026		0.6	0.6	0.6	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.95%	SOFR (M)	6.00%	03/2019	03/2026		15.4	15.4	15.4	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.95%	SOFR (M)	6.00%	08/2019	03/2026		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.95%	SOFR (M)	6.00%	06/2021	03/2026		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.95%	SOFR (M)	6.00%	01/2024	03/2026		8.1	8.1	8.1	(2)(11)
		Common units				03/2019		600		0.6	1.8	(2)
										24.9	26.1
GPM Investments, LLC and ARKO Corp.	Convenience store operator	Common stock				12/2020		2,088,478		19.8	14.7	(18)
		Warrant to purchase common stock				12/2020	12/2025	1,088,780		1.6	0.6	(2)(18)
										21.4	15.3
Hills Distribution, Inc., Hills Intermediate FT Holdings, LLC and GMP Hills, LP (15)	Distributor of HVAC, plumbing, and water heater equipment, parts, supplies and fixtures	First lien senior secured revolving loan	9.61%	SOFR (M)	4.50%	11/2023	11/2029		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.11%	SOFR (M)	6.00%	11/2023	11/2029		3.5	3.5	3.5	(2)(11)
		Limited partnership interest	8.00% PIK			11/2023		5,441,000		5.4	5.1	(2)
										9.0	8.7
Marcone Yellowstone Buyer Inc. and Marcone Yellowstone Holdings, LLC	Distributor of OEM appliance aftermarket parts	First lien senior secured loan	11.73%	SOFR (Q)	6.25%	06/2021	06/2028		0.4	0.4	0.3	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.73%	SOFR (Q)	6.25%	12/2021	06/2028		0.2	0.2	0.2	(2)(11)
		Class A common units				06/2021		5,796		6.1	1.9	(2)
										6.7	2.4
Mavis Tire Express Services Topco Corp., Metis HoldCo, Inc., and Metis TopCo, LP (15)	Auto parts retailer	First lien senior secured revolving loan	8.14%	SOFR (M)	3.25%	05/2021	05/2026		13.5	13.5	13.5	(2)(14)
		Series A preferred stock	7.00% PIK			05/2021		68,601		86.9	86.9	(2)
		Class A-1 units				05/2021		24,586		24.6	34.2	(2)
										125.0	134.6
McKenzie Creative Brands, LLC (15)	Designer, manufacturer and distributor of hunting-related supplies	First lien senior secured revolving loan	11.70%	SOFR (M)	6.75%	09/2014	09/2025		1.4	1.4	1.4	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.70%	SOFR (M)	6.75%	09/2014	09/2025		84.5	84.5	84.5	(2)(8)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.70%	SOFR (M)	6.75%	09/2014	09/2025		5.5	5.5	5.5	(2)(11)
										91.4	91.4
Monolith Brands Group, Inc.	E-commerce platform focused on consolidating DTC branded businesses	Series A-1 preferred stock				04/2022		701,255		15.5	—	(2)

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS    

As of September 30, 2024

(dollar amounts in millions)

(unaudited)

Company (1)	Business Description	Investment	Coupon (3)	Reference (7)	Spread (3)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Shares/Units	Principal	Amortized Cost	Fair Value		% of Net Assets
Moon Valley Nursery of Arizona Retail, LLC, Moon Valley Nursery Farm Holdings, LLC, Moon Valley Nursery RE Holdings LLC, and Stonecourt IV Partners, LP	Operator of retail and wholesale tree and plant nurseries	Limited partnership interests				10/2021		21,939,152		20.8	32.5
North Haven Falcon Buyer, LLC and North Haven Falcon Holding Company, LLC	Manufacturer of aftermarket golf cart parts and accessories	First lien senior secured loan	8.10%	SOFR (Q)	3.00%	05/2021	05/2027		27.3	27.3	21.6	(2)(11)
		Class A units				05/2021		50,000		5.0	—
										32.3	21.6
Phoenix YW Buyer, Inc. and Phoenix YW Parent, Inc. (15)	Distributor and marketer of personal care products	First lien senior secured loan	9.85%	SOFR (M)	5.00%	05/2024	05/2030		59.7	59.7	58.5	(2)(6)(11)
		Class B common stock	8.00% PIK			05/2024		2,215		2.2	3.8	(2)(6)
										61.9	62.3
Reddy Ice LLC (15)	Packaged ice manufacturer and distributor	First lien senior secured revolving loan	12.25%	Base Rate (Q)	3.75%	04/2024	04/2029		—	—	—	(2)(13)
		First lien senior secured loan	9.99%	SOFR (Q)	4.75%	04/2024	04/2029		274.2	274.2	272.3	(2)(11)
										274.2	272.3
SCIH Salt Holdings Inc. (15)	Salt and packaged ice melt manufacturer and distributor	First lien senior secured revolving loan	12.00%	SOFR (Q)	4.00%	03/2020	12/2026		0.4	0.3	0.4	(2)(11)
Trader Corporation and Project Auto Finco Corp. (15)	Digital Automotive marketplace and software solution provider to automotive industry	First lien senior secured revolving loan				12/2022	12/2029		—	—	—	(2)(6)
		First lien senior secured loan	9.80%	CORRA (S)	5.50%	12/2022	12/2029		12.1	12.0	12.1	(2)(6)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	9.79%	CORRA (M)	5.50%	06/2024	12/2029		5.9	5.8	5.9	(2)(6)(11)
										17.8	18.0
US Salt Investors, LLC and Emerald Lake Pearl Acquisition-A, L.P. (15)	Producer and packager of compressed, household, and packaged salt	First lien senior secured loan	10.00%	SOFR (Q)	5.25%	07/2021	07/2028		25.3	25.3	25.3	(2)(11)
		Limited partner interests				07/2021		0.42%		0.8	1.1	(2)
										26.1	26.4
										873.1	856.6		6.71%
Media and Entertainment
22 HoldCo Limited	Sports and entertainment platform	Senior subordinated loan	12.63% PIK	SONIA (S)	7.50%	08/2023	08/2033		60.9	57.9	60.9	(2)(6)(11)
3 Step Sports LLC (15)	Provider of integrated youth sports solutions	First lien senior secured loan	12.64% (1.50% PIK)	SOFR (Q)	8.00%	10/2023	10/2029		12.5	12.5	11.8	(2)(11)
Aventine Intermediate LLC & Aventine Holdings II LLC	Media and production company	First lien senior secured loan	10.70% (4.00% PIK)	SOFR (Q)	6.00%	12/2021	06/2027		10.3	10.3	9.9	(2)(11)
		Senior subordinated loan	10.25% PIK			12/2021	12/2030		45.8	45.8	37.5	(2)
										56.1	47.4
Axiomatic, LLC	Premiere e-sports and video game investment platform	Class A-1 units				05/2022		500,000		5.0	5.8

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS    

As of September 30, 2024

(dollar amounts in millions)

(unaudited)

Company (1)	Business Description	Investment	Coupon (3)	Reference (7)	Spread (3)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Shares/Units	Principal	Amortized Cost	Fair Value		% of Net Assets
Broadcast Music, Inc. (15)	Music rights management company	First lien senior secured loan	10.87%	SOFR (M)	5.75%	02/2024	02/2030		21.2	21.2	21.2	(2)(11)
CFC Funding LLC	SME-related SPV	Loan instrument units	9.75% PIK			07/2023		16,680		18.3	18.3	(6)
CMW Parent LLC (fka Black Arrow, Inc.)	Multiplatform media firm	Series A units				09/2015		32		—	—
Eagle Football Holdings BidCo Limited and Eagle Football Holdings Limited	Multi-club sports platform	Senior subordinated loan	17.00% PIK			12/2022	12/2028		27.0	27.0	27.0	(2)(6)
		Senior subordinated loan	13.31% PIK	SOFR (S)	8.00%	12/2022	12/2028		50.5	50.5	49.5	(2)(6)(11)
		Ordinary shares				09/2023		661		4.4	1.9	(2)(6)
		Warrant to purchase shares of ordinary shares				12/2022	11/2028	241		—	2.2	(2)(6)
		Warrant to purchase shares of ordinary shares				12/2022	11/2028	266		—	0.8	(2)(6)
										81.9	81.4
Fever Labs, Inc. (15)	Technology led marketing and ticketing platform for live events	First lien senior secured revolving loan	11.00%			08/2024	11/2028		4.3	4.3	4.3	(2)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.00%			05/2024	11/2028		14.0	13.1	14.0	(2)
		Series E-5 Convertible Shares				08/2024		217,907		0.9	1.0	(2)
										18.3	19.3
Global Music Rights, LLC (15)	Music right management company	First lien senior secured loan	10.20%	SOFR (Q)	5.50%	08/2021	08/2030		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.10%	SOFR (Q)	5.50%	04/2024	08/2030		13.6	13.6	13.6	(2)(11)
										13.7	13.7
League One Volleyball, Inc.	Operator of youth volleyball clubs	Series B preferred stock				07/2023		194		—	—	(2)
		Series C preferred stock				09/2024		50		—	—	(2)
										—	—
Legends Hospitality Holding Company, LLC and ASM Buyer, Inc. (15)	Hospitality platform provider of premium experiential services	First lien senior secured revolving loan				08/2024	08/2030		—	—	—	(2)(13)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.13%	SOFR (Q)	5.00%	08/2024	08/2031		56.8	56.8	55.6	(2)(11)
										56.8	55.6
LiveBarn Inc.	Provider of Live & On Demand broadcasting of amateur and youth sporting events	Middle preferred shares				08/2023		4,902,988		17.3	20.5	(2)(6)
Miami Beckham United LLC	American professional soccer club	Class A preferred units	9.50% PIK			09/2021		85,000		111.1	111.1
		Class B preferred units	9.50% PIK			06/2023		42,500		47.8	47.8
										158.9	158.9
Production Resource Group, L.L.C. and PRG III, LLC (4)	Provider of rental equipment, labor, production management, scenery, and other products to various entertainment end-markets	First lien senior secured loan	17.86% (10.10% PIK)	SOFR (Q)	8.50%	08/2018	08/2029		48.3	48.3	48.3	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	12.88% (3.13% PIK)	SOFR (Q)	8.13%	07/2020	08/2029		15.6	15.5	15.6	(2)(11)

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS    

As of September 30, 2024

(dollar amounts in millions)

(unaudited)

Company (1)	Business Description	Investment	Coupon (3)	Reference (7)	Spread (3)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Shares/Units	Principal	Amortized Cost	Fair Value		% of Net Assets
		First lien senior secured loan	12.88% (3.13% PIK)	SOFR (Q)	8.13%	06/2021	08/2029		0.8	0.8	0.8	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	12.88% (3.13% PIK)	SOFR (Q)	8.13%	08/2021	08/2029		7.7	7.7	7.7	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	12.88% (3.13% PIK)	SOFR (Q)	8.13%	05/2024	08/2029		26.5	26.3	26.5	(2)(11)
		Class A units				10/2020		113,617		4.9	17.5	(2)
										103.5	116.4
Professional Fighters League, LLC and PFL MMA, Inc.	Mixed martial arts league	First lien senior secured loan	14.00% PIK			01/2021	01/2026		21.4	20.9	21.4	(2)
		Second lien senior secured loan	16.00% PIK			11/2022	01/2026		0.2	0.1	0.2	(2)
		Series E preferred stock				04/2022		219,035		0.7	0.7	(2)
		Warrant to purchase shares of common stock				01/2021	01/2027	3,223,122		1.7	0.9	(2)
		Warrant to purchase shares of common stock				11/2022	11/2029	68,787		0.2	0.2	(2)
										23.6	23.4
Sandlot Action Sports, LLC	Youth sports platform	Common units				05/2024		3,384		—	—
Storm Investment S.a.r.l. and Atletico Holdco, S.L.	Spanish futbol club	First lien senior secured loan	3.75%			06/2021	06/2029		68.7	73.6	68.7	(2)(6)
		Senior subordinated loan	10.00% PIK			07/2024	07/2026		32.4	31.7	32.2	(2)(6)
		Class A redeemable shares				06/2021		3,671,596		1.6	4.9	(2)(6)
		Class B redeemable shares				06/2021		3,671,595		1.6	4.9	(2)(6)
		Class C redeemable shares				06/2021		3,671,596		1.6	4.9	(2)(6)
		Class D redeemable shares				06/2021		3,671,596		1.6	4.9	(2)(6)
		Class E redeemable shares				06/2021		3,671,596		1.6	4.9	(2)(6)
		Class F redeemable shares				06/2021		3,671,596		1.6	4.9	(2)(6)
		Class G redeemable shares				06/2021		3,671,596		1.6	4.9	(2)(6)
		Class H redeemable shares				06/2021		3,671,596		1.6	4.9	(2)(6)
		Class I redeemable shares				06/2021		3,671,596		1.6	4.9	(2)(6)
		Ordinary shares				06/2021		4,407		—	0.2	(2)(6)
										119.7	145.2
The Teaching Company Holdings, Inc.	Education publications provider	Preferred stock				09/2006		10,663		1.1	2.5	(2)
		Common stock				09/2006		15,393		—	0.2	(2)
										1.1	2.7
WRE Sports Investments LLC (15)	Professional sports club	First lien senior secured loan	11.00% (5.50% PIK)			07/2024	07/2031		24.6	24.6	24.1	(2)

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS    

As of September 30, 2024

(dollar amounts in millions)

(unaudited)

Company (1)	Business Description	Investment	Coupon (3)	Reference (7)	Spread (3)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Shares/Units	Principal	Amortized Cost	Fair Value		% of Net Assets
										790.4	826.6		6.47%
Capital Goods
AI Aqua Merger Sub, Inc.	End to end provider of water solutions to a wide range of customer bases	First lien senior secured loan	8.70%	SOFR (M)	3.50%	06/2021	07/2028		1.0	1.0	1.0	(2)(11)(18)
Airx Climate Solutions, Inc. (15)	Provider of commercial HVAC equipment and services	First lien senior secured loan	11.03%	SOFR (Q)	5.75%	11/2023	11/2029		9.9	9.9	9.9	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.25%	SOFR (S)	5.00%	07/2024	11/2029		8.0	8.0	8.0	(2)(11)
										17.9	17.9
API Commercial Inc., API Military Inc., and API Space Intermediate, Inc.	Provider of military aircraft aftermarket parts and distribution, repair and logistics services	First lien senior secured loan				05/2022	08/2025		6.6	2.4	3.0	(2)(10 )
Arrowhead Holdco Company and Arrowhead GS Holdings, Inc.	Distributor of non-discretionary, mission-critical aftermarket replacement parts	First lien senior secured loan	10.46% (2.75% PIK)	SOFR (Q)	5.25%	08/2021	08/2028		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(11)
		Common stock				08/2021		5,054		5.1	—	(2)
										5.2	0.1
BGIF IV Fearless Utility Services, Inc. (15)	Maintenance and installation service provider for electric transmission and distribution infrastructure	First lien senior secured revolving loan				06/2024	06/2030		—	—	—	(2)(13)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.12%	SOFR (M)	5.00%	06/2024	06/2031		35.3	35.3	35.0	(2)(11)
										35.3	35.0
BlueHalo Financing Holdings, LLC, BlueHalo Global Holdings, LLC, and BlueHalo, LLC (15)	Provides products and services to the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community	First lien senior secured revolving loan	9.80%	SOFR (M)	4.75%	05/2022	10/2025		1.8	1.8	1.8	(2)(11)(14)
		First lien senior secured revolving loan	10.85%	SOFR (M)	6.00%	05/2022	10/2025		0.6	0.6	0.6	(2)(11)(14)
		First lien senior secured loan	9.81%	SOFR (Q)	4.75%	05/2022	10/2025		0.2	0.2	0.2	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.60%	SOFR (Q)	6.00%	05/2022	10/2025		0.9	0.9	0.9	(2)(11)
										3.5	3.5
Burgess Point Purchaser Corporation	Remanufacturer of mission-critical and non-discretionary aftermarket vehicle, industrial, energy storage, and solar replacement parts	First lien senior secured loan	10.20%	SOFR (M)	5.25%	07/2022	07/2029		21.9	20.7	20.6	(2)(11)(18)
CPIG Holdco Inc.	Distributor of engineered fluid power and complex machined solutions	First lien senior secured loan	12.43%	SOFR (Q)	7.00%	04/2023	04/2028		14.6	14.6	14.6	(2)(11)
Cube Industrials Buyer, Inc. and Cube A&D Buyer Inc. (15)	Manufacturer of pumps, valves, and fluid control components for industrial markets	First lien senior secured revolving loan				10/2023	10/2029		—	—	—	(2)(13)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.25%	SOFR (Q)	6.00%	10/2023	10/2030		28.6	28.6	28.6	(2)(11)
										28.6	28.6
DFS Holding Company, Inc. (15)	Distributor of maintenance, repair, and operations parts, supplies, and equipment to the foodservice industry	First lien senior secured loan	10.50%	SOFR (S)	6.25%	01/2023	01/2029		2.1	2.0	2.1	(2)(11)

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS    

As of September 30, 2024

(dollar amounts in millions)

(unaudited)

Company (1)	Business Description	Investment	Coupon (3)	Reference (7)	Spread (3)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Shares/Units	Principal	Amortized Cost	Fair Value		% of Net Assets
Dynamic NC Aerospace Holdings, LLC and Dynamic NC Investment Holdings, LP (15)	Provider of aerospace technology and equipment	First lien senior secured revolving loan	11.59%	SOFR (Q)	6.50%	12/2020	12/2027		5.0	5.0	5.0	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.71%	SOFR (Q)	6.50%	12/2020	12/2027		25.7	25.7	25.7	(2)(11)
		Common units				12/2020		9,773,000		9.8	10.2
										40.5	40.9
ESCP PPG Holdings, LLC (4)	Distributor of new equipment and aftermarket parts to the heavy-duty truck industry	Class A-1 units				08/2022		96,897		2.3	1.6	(2)
		Class A-2 units				12/2016		3,500		3.5	2.4	(2)
										5.8	4.0
Generator Buyer, Inc. (15)	Provider of generator-based power solutions	First lien senior secured loan	9.22%	CORRA (Q)	5.25%	07/2024	07/2030		5.2	5.1	5.1	(2)(6)(11)
GSV Purchaser, Inc. (15)	Provider of maintenance, repair, and sales services for commercial emergency power backup generators	First lien senior secured loan	10.00%	SOFR (Q)	4.75%	08/2024	08/2031		38.6	38.6	38.6	(2)(11)
Harvey Tool Company, LLC (15)	Manufacturer of cutting tools used in the metalworking industry	First lien senior secured loan	10.37%	SOFR (M)	5.50%	10/2021	10/2027		3.6	3.6	3.6	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.35%	SOFR (M)	5.50%	04/2024	10/2027		79.1	79.1	79.1	(2)(11)
										82.7	82.7
Helix Acquisition Holdings, Inc.	Manufacturer of springs, fasteners and custom components	First lien senior secured loan	11.95%	SOFR (M)	7.00%	03/2023	03/2030		11.9	11.9	11.9	(2)(11)
HPCC Parent, Inc. and Patriot Container Corp. (15)	Manufacturer of waste handling and recycling equipment	First lien senior secured loan	13.00% (7.00% PIK)			09/2024	09/2030		77.2	77.2	75.1	(2)
		Common stock				09/2024		459,208		4.4	4.4	(2)
										81.6	79.5
Imaging Business Machines, L.L.C. and Scanner Holdings Corporation (5)	Provider of high-speed intelligent document scanning hardware and software	Senior subordinated loan	14.00% (7.00% PIK)			01/2017	12/2028		18.1	17.9	18.1	(2)
		Class A common stock				01/2017		48,544		13.5	49.8
										31.4	67.9
Kene Acquisition, Inc. and Kene Holdings, L.P. (15)	National utility services firm providing engineering and consulting services to natural gas, electric power and other energy and industrial end markets	First lien senior secured loan	10.10%	SOFR (Q)	5.25%	02/2024	02/2031		16.2	16.2	16.2	(2)(11)
		Class A units				08/2019		4,549,000		0.5	8.6	(2)
										16.7	24.8
LTG Acquisition, Inc.	Designer and manufacturer of display, lighting and passenger communication systems for mass transportation markets	Class A membership units				01/2017		5,000		5.1	—
Maverick Acquisition, Inc.	Manufacturer of precision machined components for defense and high-tech industrial platforms	First lien senior secured loan	10.85%	SOFR (Q)	6.25%	06/2021	06/2027		27.1	27.1	21.1	(2)(11)

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS    

As of September 30, 2024

(dollar amounts in millions)

(unaudited)

Company (1)	Business Description	Investment	Coupon (3)	Reference (7)	Spread (3)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Shares/Units	Principal	Amortized Cost	Fair Value		% of Net Assets
NCWS Intermediate, Inc. and NCWS Holdings LP	Manufacturer and supplier of car wash equipment, parts and supplies to the conveyorized car wash market	Class A-2 common units				12/2020		12,296,000		12.9	20.9	(2)
Osmose Utilities Services, Inc. and Pine Intermediate Holding LLC	Provider of structural integrity management services to transmission and distribution infrastructure	Second lien senior secured loan	12.11%	SOFR (M)	6.75%	06/2021	06/2029		55.3	55.3	54.7	(2)(11)
Precinmac (US) Holdings Inc., Trimaster Manufacturing Inc. and Blade Group Holdings, LP.	Manufacturer of high-tolerance precision machined components and assemblies for the aerospace and defense industry	First lien senior secured loan	10.95%	SOFR (M)	6.00%	08/2021	08/2027		11.4	11.4	11.4	(2)(6)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.95%	SOFR (M)	6.00%	04/2022	08/2027		3.9	3.9	3.9	(2)(6)(11)
		Class A units				08/2021		88,420		13.4	43.0	(2)
										28.7	58.3
Prime Buyer, L.L.C. (15)	Provider of track systems, cabs, hulls, doors, and various armored components for defense/military vehicle applications	First lien senior secured revolving loan	10.33%	SOFR (M)	5.25%	05/2022	12/2026		4.3	3.9	4.3	(2)(11)
Qnnect, LLC and Connector TopCo, LP (15)	Manufacturer of highly engineered hermetic packaging products	First lien senior secured loan	11.83%	SOFR (Q)	6.75%	11/2022	11/2029		10.6	10.6	10.6	(2)(11)
		Limited partnership interests				11/2022		992,500		9.9	12.9	(2)
										20.5	23.5
Radius Aerospace, Inc. and Radius Aerospace Europe Limited (15)	Metal fabricator in the aerospace industry	First lien senior secured revolving loan	11.07%	SOFR (Q)	6.00%	03/2019	03/2027		1.3	1.3	1.3	(2)(6)(11)
		First lien senior secured revolving loan	10.95%	SONIA (M)	6.00%	11/2019	03/2027		2.1	2.0	2.1	(2)(6)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.75%	SOFR (Q)	6.00%	06/2024	03/2027		10.6	10.6	10.6	(2)(6)(11)
										13.9	14.0
Radwell Parent, LLC (15)	Distributor of maintenance, repair, and operations parts	First lien senior secured revolving loan	10.10%	SOFR (Q)	5.50%	12/2022	04/2029		0.9	0.8	0.9	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.10%	SOFR (Q)	5.50%	12/2022	04/2029		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(11)
										0.9	1.0
Sunk Rock Foundry Partners LP, Hatteras Electrical Manufacturing Holding Company and Sigma Electric Manufacturing Corporation (15)	Manufacturer of metal castings, precision machined components and sub-assemblies in the electrical products, power transmission and distribution and general industrial markets	First lien senior secured revolving loan	10.70%	SOFR (M)	5.75%	10/2017	10/2025		1.3	1.3	1.3	(2)(11)(14)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.70%	SOFR (M)	5.75%	04/2024	10/2025		3.8	3.8	3.8	(2)(11)
										5.1	5.1
Sunvair Aerospace Group, Inc. and GB Helios Holdings, L.P. (15)	Provider of aircraft component maintenance, repair, and overhaul services	First lien senior secured loan	9.74%	SOFR (Q)	5.00%	05/2024	05/2031		36.0	36.0	35.4	(2)(11)
		Series A common units				05/2024		1,042		1.0	1.2	(2)
										37.0	36.6

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS    

As of September 30, 2024

(dollar amounts in millions)

(unaudited)

Company (1)	Business Description	Investment	Coupon (3)	Reference (7)	Spread (3)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Shares/Units	Principal	Amortized Cost	Fair Value		% of Net Assets
Two Six Labs, LLC (15)	Provider of information operations, cyber, and data analytics products and services for government and defense contracts	First lien senior secured loan	10.60%	SOFR (Q)	6.00%	10/2023	08/2027		8.6	8.6	8.6	(2)(11)
										664.5	729.9		5.72%
Consumer Durables and Apparel
Bowhunter Holdings, LLC	Provider of branded archery and bowhunting accessories	Common units				04/2014		421		4.2	—
Centric Brands LLC, Centric Brands TopCo, LLC, and Centric Brands L.P. (4)	Designer, marketer and distributor of licensed and owned apparel	First lien senior secured loan	10.73%	SOFR (Q)	5.50%	02/2024	08/2029		28.4	26.6	28.4	(2)(11)
		Senior subordinated loan	13.23% PIK	SOFR (Q)	8.00%	02/2024	02/2031		25.8	24.2	25.7	(2)(11)
		Senior subordinated loan	11.73%	SOFR (Q)	6.50%	02/2024	02/2031		29.3	27.4	29.3	(2)(11)
		Class A LP interests				02/2024		6.27%		2.9	18.9	(2)
										81.1	102.3
DRS Holdings III, Inc. and DRS Holdings I, Inc. (15)	Footwear and orthopedic foot-care brand	First lien senior secured loan	11.20%	SOFR (M)	6.25%	11/2019	11/2025		26.3	26.3	25.8	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.20%	SOFR (M)	6.25%	06/2021	11/2025		24.3	24.3	23.8	(2)(11)
		Common stock				11/2019		8,549		8.5	5.6	(2)
										59.1	55.2
Implus Footcare, LLC	Provider of footwear and other accessories	First lien senior secured loan	12.50%	SOFR (Q)	7.75%	06/2016	07/2025		1.3	1.2	1.1	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	12.51%	SOFR (Q)	7.75%	06/2017	07/2025		117.1	115.2	103.1	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	12.50%	SOFR (Q)	7.75%	07/2018	07/2025		5.0	4.9	4.4	(2)(11)
										121.3	108.6
Johnnie-O Inc. and Johnnie-O Holdings Inc.	Apparel retailer	First lien senior secured loan	11.73%	SOFR (Q)	6.25%	03/2022	03/2027		18.2	17.7	18.2	(2)(11)
		Series A convertible preferred stock				03/2022		144,210		4.2	4.8	(2)
		Warrant to purchase shares of common stock				03/2022	03/2032	93,577		1.5	3.1	(2)
										23.4	26.1
Lew's Intermediate Holdings, LLC (15)	Outdoor brand holding company	First lien senior secured revolving loan	9.42%	SOFR (M)	4.50%	02/2021	02/2026		0.4	0.4	0.3	(2)(14)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.06%	SOFR (Q)	5.00%	02/2021	02/2028		1.0	1.0	0.8	(2)(11)
										1.4	1.1
Pelican Products, Inc. (15)	Flashlights manufacturer	First lien senior secured revolving loan	8.80%	SOFR (Q)	4.00%	12/2021	12/2026		1.6	1.6	1.5	(2)(11)
		Second lien senior secured loan	12.62%	SOFR (Q)	7.75%	12/2021	12/2029		60.0	60.0	55.2	(2)(11)
										61.6	56.7
Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc. and SEP Diamond Fund, L.P. (16)	Sports equipment manufacturing company	First lien senior secured loan	10.25%	SOFR (Q)	5.50%	12/2020	12/2026		48.8	48.8	48.8	(2)(11)

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS    

As of September 30, 2024

(dollar amounts in millions)

(unaudited)

Company (1)	Business Description	Investment	Coupon (3)	Reference (7)	Spread (3)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Shares/Units	Principal	Amortized Cost	Fair Value		% of Net Assets
		First lien senior secured loan	10.25%	SOFR (Q)	5.50%	11/2021	12/2026		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.25%	SOFR (Q)	5.50%	02/2024	12/2026		5.7	5.7	5.7	(2)(11)
		Limited partnership interest				06/2024		10,918,656		10.9	10.9	(2)
										65.5	65.5
Reef Lifestyle, LLC (15)	Apparel retailer	First lien senior secured revolving loan	15.14% (4.25% PIK)	SOFR (Q)	10.00%	10/2018	10/2027		25.5	25.5	24.7	(2)(11)(14)
		First lien senior secured revolving loan	15.06% (4.25% PIK)	SOFR (Q)	10.00%	07/2020	10/2027		3.6	3.6	3.5	(2)(11)(14)
		First lien senior secured loan	15.06% (4.25% PIK)	SOFR (Q)	10.00%	10/2018	10/2027		21.4	21.4	20.7	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	15.06% (4.25% PIK)	SOFR (Q)	10.00%	07/2020	10/2027		3.2	3.2	3.1	(2)(11)
										53.7	52.0
S Toys Holdings LLC (fka The Step2 Company, LLC) (5)	Toy manufacturer	Common units				04/2011		1,116,879		—	—
		Class B common units				10/2014		126,278,000		—	—
		Warrant to purchase units				04/2010	12/2050	3,157,895		—	—
										—	—
Shoes For Crews Global, LLC and Shoes For Crews Holdings, LLC (4)(15)	Manufacturer and distributor of slip resistant footwear	First lien senior secured loan	11.82%	SOFR (M)	6.50%	04/2024	07/2029		1.3	1.3	1.3	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.82%	SOFR (M)	6.50%	06/2024	07/2029		6.6	6.6	6.6	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	12.32% (5.00% PIK)	SOFR (M)	7.00%	06/2024	07/2029		3.6	3.6	3.6	(2)(11)
		Class A common units				06/2024		8,474		10.5	10.0	(2)
										22.0	21.5
St Athena Global LLC and St Athena Global Holdings Limited (15)	Designer and manufacturer of branded premium-quality tableware	First lien senior secured loan	10.43%	SOFR (Q)	5.25%	06/2024	06/2030		29.7	29.7	29.3	(2)(6)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.20%	SONIA (M)	5.25%	06/2024	06/2030		18.2	17.2	18.0	(2)(6)(11)
										46.9	47.3
SVP-Singer Holdings Inc. and SVP-Singer Holdings LP	Manufacturer of consumer sewing machines	Class A common units				07/2021		6,264,706		26.1	—	(2)
Team Acquisition Corporation (15)	Provider of team uniforms and athletic wear	First lien senior secured loan	11.46%	SOFR (M)	6.50%	01/2024	11/2029		34.7	34.0	34.0	(2)(11)
										600.3	570.3		4.47%
Consumer Staples Distribution and Retail
Balrog Acquisition, Inc., Balrog Topco, Inc. and Balrog Parent, L.P.	Manufacturer and distributor of specialty bakery ingredients	First lien senior secured loan	9.46%	SOFR (M)	4.50%	07/2023	09/2028		16.3	16.3	16.3	(2)(11)
		Second lien senior secured loan	11.96%	SOFR (M)	7.00%	09/2021	09/2029		29.5	29.5	29.5	(2)(11)
		Class A preferred units	8.00% PIK			09/2021	08/2051	5,484		7.0	11.5	(2)
		Series A preferred shares	11.00% PIK			09/2021	08/2051	21,921		30.7	30.8	(2)
										83.5	88.1

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS    

As of September 30, 2024

(dollar amounts in millions)

(unaudited)

Company (1)	Business Description	Investment	Coupon (3)	Reference (7)	Spread (3)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Shares/Units	Principal	Amortized Cost	Fair Value		% of Net Assets
BGI Purchaser, Inc. (15)	Developer and manufacturer of customized natural and clean flavorings for the food & beverage end market	First lien senior secured revolving loan	9.06%	SOFR (Q)	4.00%	05/2024	05/2030		10.5	10.5	10.3	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.06%	SOFR (Q)	5.00%	05/2024	05/2031		41.4	41.4	40.7	(2)(11)
										51.9	51.0
BR PJK Produce, LLC (15)	Specialty produce distributor	First lien senior secured loan	11.73%	SOFR (Q)	6.25%	12/2023	11/2027		1.9	1.8	1.9	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.31%	SOFR (Q)	6.25%	09/2024	11/2027		0.7	0.7	0.7	(2)(11)
										2.5	2.6
City Line Distributors LLC and City Line Investments LLC (15)	Specialty food distributor	First lien senior secured loan	11.04%	SOFR (M)	6.00%	08/2023	08/2028		4.4	4.4	4.4	(2)(11)
		Class A units	8.00% PIK			08/2023		4,172,852		4.5	4.5	(2)
										8.9	8.9
DecoPac, Inc. and KCAKE Holdings Inc. (15)	Supplier of cake decorating solutions and products to in-store bakeries	First lien senior secured revolving loan	10.35%	SOFR (M)	5.50%	05/2021	05/2030		4.6	4.6	4.6	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.10%	SOFR (Q)	5.50%	09/2024	05/2030		171.8	171.8	171.8	(2)(11)
		Common stock				05/2021		9,599		7.4	11.5	(2)
										183.8	187.9
FS Squared Holding Corp. and FS Squared, LLC (15)	Provider of on-site vending and micro market solutions	First lien senior secured revolving loan				03/2019	03/2026		—	—	—	(2)(13)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.20%	SOFR (M)	5.25%	03/2019	03/2026		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(11)
		Class A units				03/2019		113,219		11.1	35.6	(2)
										11.2	35.7
JWC/KI Holdings, LLC	Foodservice sales and marketing agency	Membership units				11/2015		5,000		5.0	12.7	(2)
LJ Perimeter Buyer, Inc. and LJ Perimeter Co-Invest, L.P. (15)(16)	Distributor of specialty foods	First lien senior secured loan	11.83%	SOFR (Q)	6.50%	10/2022	10/2028		39.6	39.6	38.5	(2)(11)
		Limited partnership interests				10/2022		9,683,991		9.7	5.5	(2)
										49.3	44.0
Mr. Greens Intermediate, LLC, Florida Veg Investments LLC, MRG Texas, LLC and Restaurant Produce and Services Blocker, LLC (15)	Produce distribution platform	First lien senior secured revolving loan				05/2023	05/2029		—	—	—	(2)(13)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.46%	SOFR (M)	6.25%	05/2023	05/2029		9.7	9.7	9.7	(2)(11)
		Class B limited liability company interest				05/2023		3.64%		9.6	7.9	(2)
										19.3	17.6
Royal Borrower, LLC and Royal Parent, LP (15)	Distributor of fresh produce and dairy products	First lien senior secured revolving loan				07/2024	07/2030		—	—	—	(2)(13)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.45%	SOFR (M)	5.25%	07/2024	07/2030		20.9	20.9	20.6	(2)(11)
		Class A preferred units	10.00% PIK			07/2024		2,255,000		2.3	2.3
										23.2	22.9

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS    

As of September 30, 2024

(dollar amounts in millions)

(unaudited)

Company (1)	Business Description	Investment	Coupon (3)	Reference (7)	Spread (3)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Shares/Units	Principal	Amortized Cost	Fair Value		% of Net Assets
SFE Intermediate Holdco LLC	Provider of outsourced foodservice to K-12 school districts	First lien senior secured loan	10.75%	SOFR (Q)	6.00%	07/2017	07/2026		6.1	6.1	6.1	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.75%	SOFR (Q)	6.00%	09/2018	07/2026		9.8	9.8	9.8	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.75%	SOFR (Q)	6.00%	03/2022	07/2026		0.4	0.4	0.4	(2)(11)
										16.3	16.3
Worldwide Produce Acquisition, LLC and REP WWP Coinvest IV, L.P. (15)(16)	Fresh and specialty food distributor	First lien senior secured revolving loan				02/2023	01/2029		—	—	—	(2)(13)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.50%	SOFR (S)	6.25%	02/2023	01/2029		8.2	8.2	8.1	(2)(11)
		Common units				01/2023		1,673,000		1.7	1.0
										9.9	9.1
ZB Holdco LLC and ZB TopCo LLC (15)	Distributor of Mediterranean food and beverages	First lien senior secured revolving loan	10.30%	SOFR (Q)	5.50%	02/2022	02/2028		4.6	4.6	4.6	(2)(11)(14)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.25%	SOFR (Q)	5.50%	02/2022	02/2028		0.2	0.2	0.2	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.30%	SOFR (Q)	5.50%	08/2023	02/2028		8.6	8.6	8.6	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.29%	SOFR (Q)	5.50%	03/2024	02/2028		1.7	1.7	1.7	(2)(11)
		Series A units				06/2023		4,699		4.0	6.6	(2)
										19.1	21.7
										483.9	518.5		4.06%
Energy
Cheyenne Petroleum Company Limited Partnership, CPC 2001 LLC and Mill Shoals LLC	Private oil exploration and production company	First lien senior secured loan	13.70%	SOFR (Q)	9.00%	11/2022	11/2026		46.9	46.9	47.8	(2)(11)
GNZ Energy Bidco Limited and Galileo Co-investment Trust I (15)	Independent fuel provider in New Zealand	First lien senior secured loan	11.51%	BKBM (Q)	6.00%	05/2022	07/2027		30.9	30.5	30.9	(2)(6)(11)
		Common units				07/2022		11,191,869		5.9	12.1	(2)(6)
										36.4	43.0
Halcon Holdings, LLC	Operator of development, exploration, and production oil company	First lien senior secured loan	12.25%	SOFR (Q)	7.50%	11/2021	11/2025		8.4	8.4	8.4	(2)
HighPeak Energy, Inc.	Oil and gas exploration and production company	First lien senior secured loan	12.25%	SOFR (Q)	7.50%	09/2023	09/2026		85.0	83.5	85.0	(2)(6)(11)
Murchison Oil and Gas, LLC and Murchison Holdings, LLC	Exploration and production company	First lien senior secured loan	13.13%	SOFR (Q)	8.25%	06/2022	06/2026		57.3	57.3	57.3	(2)(11)
		Preferred units	8.00%			06/2022		41,000		41.0	55.3
										98.3	112.6
Offen, Inc.	Distributor of fuel, lubricants, diesel exhaust fluid, and premium additives	First lien senior secured loan	9.94%	SOFR (M)	5.00%	05/2022	06/2026		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)
VPROP Operating, LLC and V SandCo, LLC (5)	Sand-based proppant producer and distributor to the oil and natural gas industry	First lien senior secured loan	14.94%	SOFR (M)	9.50%	03/2017	11/2024		27.3	27.3	27.3	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	14.94%	SOFR (M)	9.50%	06/2020	11/2024		6.0	6.0	6.0	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	14.94%	SOFR (M)	9.50%	11/2020	11/2024		5.0	4.9	5.0	(2)(11)
		Class A units				11/2020		347,900		32.8	50.3	(2)
										71.0	88.6

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS    

As of September 30, 2024

(dollar amounts in millions)

(unaudited)

Company (1)	Business Description	Investment	Coupon (3)	Reference (7)	Spread (3)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Shares/Units	Principal	Amortized Cost	Fair Value		% of Net Assets
										344.6	385.5		3.02%
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology and Life Sciences
Abzena Holdings, Inc. and Astro Group Holdings Ltd.	Organization providing discovery, development and manufacturing services to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries	A ordinary shares				05/2021		2,476,744		5.7	4.2	(2)(6)
ADMA Biologics Inc.	Biopharmaceutical company	First lien senior secured loan	11.36%	SOFR (Q)	6.50%	12/2023	12/2027		6.5	6.4	6.5	(2)(6)(11)
Alcami Corporation and ACM Note Holdings, LLC (15)	Outsourced drug development services provider	First lien senior secured loan	12.21%	SOFR (Q)	7.00%	12/2022	12/2028		10.0	10.0	10.0	(2)(11)
		Senior subordinated loan	10.00% PIK			12/2022	06/2029		21.0	21.0	21.0	(2)
										31.0	31.0
Athyrium Buffalo LP	Biotechnology company engaging in the development, manufacture, and commercialization of novel neuromodulators	Limited partnership interests				06/2022		7,628,966		7.6	7.6	(2)(6)
		Limited partnership interests				08/2023		3,756,395		3.8	3.8	(2)(6)
										11.4	11.4
Bamboo US BidCo LLC (15)	Biopharmaceutical company	First lien senior secured loan	12.00% (3.38% PIK)	SOFR (Q)	6.75%	09/2023	09/2030		31.8	31.8	31.8	(2)(11)
Cobalt Buyer Sub, Inc., Cobalt Holdings I, LP, and Cobalt Intermediate I, Inc. (15)	Provider of biological products to life science and pharmaceutical companies	First lien senior secured revolving loan	10.35%	SOFR (M)	5.50%	10/2021	10/2027		0.7	0.7	0.7	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.35%	SOFR (M)	5.50%	10/2021	10/2028		31.2	31.2	31.2	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.35%	SOFR (M)	5.50%	06/2023	10/2028		11.5	11.5	11.5	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.35%	SOFR (M)	5.50%	08/2024	10/2028		7.0	7.0	7.0	(2)(11)
		Preferred units	8.00% PIK			10/2021	10/2051	3,020		3.8	3.9	(2)
		Series A preferred shares	13.75% PIK			10/2021		60,236		90.9	93.1	(2)
		Class A common units				10/2021		30,500		—	—	(2)
										145.1	147.4
NMC Skincare Intermediate Holdings II, LLC (15)	Developer, manufacturer and marketer of skincare products	First lien senior secured revolving loan	11.24% (1.00% PIK)	SOFR (M)	6.00%	10/2018	11/2026		5.3	5.3	4.8	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured revolving loan	10.95% (1.00% PIK)	SOFR (M)	6.00%	05/2022	11/2026		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.26% (1.00% PIK)	SOFR (M)	6.00%	10/2018	11/2026		30.5	30.5	28.1	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.26% (1.00% PIK)	SOFR (M)	6.00%	05/2022	11/2026		4.5	4.5	4.1	(2)(11)
										40.4	37.1

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS    

As of September 30, 2024

(dollar amounts in millions)

(unaudited)

Company (1)	Business Description	Investment	Coupon (3)	Reference (7)	Spread (3)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Shares/Units	Principal	Amortized Cost	Fair Value		% of Net Assets
North American Science Associates, LLC, Cardinal Purchaser LLC and Cardinal Topco Holdings, L.P. (15)	Contract research organization providing research and development and testing of medical devices	First lien senior secured revolving loan	9.58%	SOFR (Q)	4.50%	09/2021	03/2027		2.5	2.5	2.4	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.84%	SOFR (Q)	5.75%	09/2020	09/2027		46.7	46.7	45.8	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.84%	SOFR (Q)	5.75%	12/2020	09/2027		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.84%	SOFR (Q)	5.75%	02/2021	09/2027		2.5	2.5	2.4	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.84%	SOFR (Q)	5.75%	09/2021	09/2027		9.3	9.3	9.1	(2)(11)
		Senior subordinated loan	11.00% PIK			03/2023	03/2025		1.6	1.6	1.6	(2)
		Class A preferred units	8.00% PIK			09/2020		13,528		18.6	28.6	(2)
										81.3	90.0
Verista, Inc. (15)	Provides systems consulting for compliance, automation, validation, and packaging solutions to the healthcare sector	First lien senior secured revolving loan	11.20%	SOFR (Q)	6.00%	05/2022	02/2027		0.7	0.5	0.6	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.58% (0.50% PIK)	SOFR (Q)	6.50%	05/2022	02/2027		0.8	0.8	0.8	(2)(11)
										1.3	1.4
Vertice Pharma UK Parent Limited	Manufacturer and distributor of generic pharmaceutical products	Preferred shares				12/2015		40,662		—	—	(6)
WCI-BXC Purchaser, LLC and WCI-BXC Investment Holdings, L.P. (15)	Manufacturer of monoclonal antibodies	First lien senior secured loan	11.48%	SOFR (Q)	6.25%	11/2023	11/2030		5.0	5.0	5.0	(2)(11)
		Limited partnership interest				11/2023		1,529,000		1.5	1.5	(2)
										6.5	6.5
										360.9	367.3		2.88%
Materials
ASP-r-pac Acquisition CO LLC and ASP-r-pac Holdings LP (15)	Manufacturer and supplier of printed packaging and trimmings	First lien senior secured revolving loan	11.16%	SOFR (M)	6.00%	12/2021	12/2027		3.6	3.6	3.6	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.52%	SOFR (Q)	6.00%	12/2021	12/2027		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(11)
		Class A units				12/2021		195,990		19.6	11.3	(2)
										23.3	15.0
Halex Holdings, Inc. (5)	Manufacturer of flooring installation products	Common stock				01/2017		51,853		—	—
H-Food Holdings, LLC and Matterhorn Parent, LLC	Food contract manufacturer	First lien senior secured loan				12/2021	05/2025		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(10)(18)
		First lien senior secured loan				06/2022	05/2025		25.9	24.9	19.3	(2)(10)(18)
		First lien senior secured loan				07/2022	05/2025		3.3	3.2	2.4	(2)(10)(18)
		Second lien senior secured loan				11/2018	03/2026		73.0	66.1	16.0	(2)(10)
		Common units				11/2018		5,827		5.8	—
										100.1	37.8

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS    

As of September 30, 2024

(dollar amounts in millions)

(unaudited)

Company (1)	Business Description	Investment	Coupon (3)	Reference (7)	Spread (3)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Shares/Units	Principal	Amortized Cost	Fair Value		% of Net Assets
Meyer Laboratory, LLC and Meyer Parent, LLC (15)	Provider of industrial and institutional cleaning chemicals and application systems	First lien senior secured loan	10.10%	SOFR (M)	5.25%	02/2024	02/2030		27.1	27.1	27.1	(2)(11)
		Common units				02/2024		440,000		0.4	0.5
										27.5	27.6
Nelipak Holding Company, Nelipak European Holdings Cooperatief U.A., KNPAK Holdings, LP and PAKNK Netherlands Treasury B.V. (15)	Manufacturer of thermoformed packaging for medical devices	First lien senior secured revolving loan	10.35%	SOFR (M)	5.50%	03/2024	03/2031		1.0	1.0	1.0	(2)(6)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.10%	SOFR (Q)	5.50%	03/2024	03/2031		16.6	16.6	16.2	(2)(6)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	9.22%	Euribor (Q)	5.50%	03/2024	03/2031		34.6	33.6	33.9	(2)(6)(11)
		Class A units				07/2019		6,762,668		6.8	7.4	(2)(6)
										58.0	58.5
Novipax Buyer, L.L.C. and Novipax Parent Holding Company, L.L.C.	Developer and manufacturer of absorbent pads for food products	First lien senior secured loan	13.20% (1.00% PIK)	SOFR (M)	8.25%	12/2020	12/2026		22.3	22.3	20.5	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	13.20% (1.00% PIK)	SOFR (M)	8.25%	12/2022	12/2026		0.3	0.3	0.2	(2)(11)
		Class A preferred units				12/2020		4,772		4.6	2.4	(2)
		Class C units				12/2020		4,772		—	—	(2)
										27.2	23.1
Plaskolite PPC Intermediate II LLC and Plaskolite PPC Blocker LLC	Manufacturer of specialized acrylic and polycarbonate sheets	First lien senior secured loan	8.96%	SOFR (M)	4.00%	12/2018	12/2025		22.2	21.7	21.8	(2)(11)(18)
		Second lien senior secured loan	12.46%	SOFR (M)	7.25%	12/2018	12/2026		55.0	55.0	53.9	(2)(11)
		Preferred units	15.00% PIK			10/2023		841		0.1	—	(2)
		Co-Invest units				12/2018		5,969		0.6	0.3	(2)
										77.4	76.0
Precision Concepts International LLC and Precision Concepts Canada Corporation (15)	Manufacturer of diversified packaging solutions and plastic injection molded products	First lien senior secured revolving loan	10.96%	SOFR (Q)	6.25%	01/2019	01/2026		3.6	3.6	3.6	(2)(6)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.95%	SOFR (Q)	6.25%	01/2019	01/2026		11.5	11.5	11.5	(2)(6)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.95%	SOFR (Q)	6.25%	06/2021	01/2026		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(6)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.95%	SOFR (Q)	6.25%	05/2022	01/2026		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(6)(11)
										15.3	15.3
Reagent Chemical & Research, LLC (15)	Supplier of liquid hydrochloric acid	First lien senior secured loan	10.10%	SOFR (M)	5.25%	04/2024	04/2031		50.8	50.8	49.8	(2)(11)
SCI PH Parent, Inc.	Industrial container manufacturer, reconditioner and servicer	Series B shares				08/2018		11		1.1	1.9	(2)
Vobev, LLC and Vobev Holdings, LLC (15)	Producer and filler of aluminum beverage cans	First lien senior secured loan				04/2023	04/2028		63.3	62.6	33.5	(2)(10)
		First lien senior secured loan				01/2024	04/2028		5.6	5.6	3.0	(2)(10)
		First lien senior secured loan				05/2024	04/2028		8.3	8.0	4.4	(2)(10)
		First lien senior secured loan				09/2024	04/2028		2.0	2.0	1.1	(2)(10)
		Warrant to purchase shares of ordinary shares				04/2023	11/2033	4,378		—	—	(2)

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS    

As of September 30, 2024

(dollar amounts in millions)

(unaudited)

Company (1)	Business Description	Investment	Coupon (3)	Reference (7)	Spread (3)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Shares/Units	Principal	Amortized Cost	Fair Value		% of Net Assets
		Warrant to purchase units of class B units				11/2023	04/2028	59,450		—	—	(2)
										78.2	42.0
										458.9	347.0		2.72%
Food and Beverage
American Seafoods Group LLC and American Seafoods Partners LLC	Harvester and processor of seafood	Class A units				08/2015		77,922		0.1	—	(2)
		Warrant to purchase units of Class A units				08/2015	08/2035	7,422,078		7.4	4.0	(2)
										7.5	4.0
Berner Food & Beverage, LLC (15)	Supplier of dairy-based food and beverage products	First lien senior secured revolving loan	10.62%	SOFR (M)	5.50%	07/2021	07/2026		1.2	1.2	1.2	(2)(11)
Bragg Live Food Products, LLC and SPC Investment Co., L.P. (4)(15)	Health food company	First lien senior secured loan	10.70%	SOFR (Q)	6.00%	12/2020	12/2025		23.5	23.5	23.5	(2)(11)
		Common units				03/2019		14,850		11.5	31.3	(2)
										35.0	54.8
CHG PPC Parent LLC & PPC CHG Blocker LLC	Diversified food products manufacturer	Common units				12/2021		59		3.0	4.2	(2)
Demakes Borrower, LLC (15)	Value-added protein manufacturer	First lien senior secured loan	11.55%	SOFR (Q)	6.25%	12/2023	12/2029		6.2	6.2	6.2	(2)(11)
Florida Food Products, LLC	Provider of plant extracts and juices	First lien senior secured loan	9.96%	SOFR (M)	5.00%	10/2021	10/2028		0.4	0.4	0.4	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	9.85%	SOFR (M)	5.00%	06/2022	10/2028		0.4	0.4	0.4	(2)(11)
		Second lien senior secured loan	12.96%	SOFR (M)	8.00%	10/2021	10/2029		71.8	71.8	62.5	(2)(11)
										72.6	63.3
Gotham Greens Holdings, PBC	Producer of vegetables and culinary herbs for restaurants and retailers	First lien senior secured loan	14.24% (2.00% PIK)	SOFR (S)	9.25%	06/2022	12/2026		37.0	37.0	37.0	(11)
		Series E-1 preferred stock	6.00% PIK			06/2022		188,605		14.2	16.1	(2)
		Warrant to purchase shares of Series E-1 preferred stock				06/2022	06/2032	78,216		—	—	(2)
										51.2	53.1
KNPC HoldCo, LLC	Producer of trail mix and mixed nut snack products	First lien senior secured loan	10.74%	SOFR (Q)	5.50%	04/2022	10/2029		5.5	5.5	5.5	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.99%	SOFR (Q)	6.75%	12/2022	10/2029		1.3	1.3	1.3	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.24%	SOFR (Q)	6.00%	11/2023	10/2029		2.7	2.7	2.7	(2)(11)
										9.5	9.5
Manna Pro Products, LLC (15)	Manufacturer and supplier of specialty nutrition and care products for animals	First lien senior secured revolving loan	10.95%	SOFR (M)	6.00%	12/2020	12/2026		5.1	5.1	4.3	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured revolving loan	13.00%	Base Rate (Q)	5.00%	12/2020	12/2026		1.7	1.7	1.4	(2)(11)
										6.8	5.7
Max US Bidco Inc.	Manufacturer of premium dry dog food	First lien senior secured loan	9.85%	SOFR (M)	5.00%	10/2023	10/2030		1.0	0.9	0.9	(2)(18)
RB Holdings InterCo, LLC (15)	Manufacturer of pet food and treats	First lien senior secured revolving loan	10.39%	SOFR (Q)	5.00%	05/2022	05/2028		1.4	1.4	1.4	(2)(11)

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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ARES CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS    

As of September 30, 2024

(dollar amounts in millions)

(unaudited)

Company (1)	Business Description	Investment	Coupon (3)	Reference (7)	Spread (3)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Shares/Units	Principal	Amortized Cost	Fair Value		% of Net Assets
		First lien senior secured loan	10.21%	SOFR (Q)	5.00%	05/2022	05/2028		11.3	11.3	10.9	(2)(11)
										12.7	12.3
Sugar PPC Buyer LLC (15)	Manufacturer and distributor of food products	First lien senior secured loan	10.37%	SOFR (M)	5.25%	10/2023	10/2030		15.8	15.8	15.8	(2)(11)
Teasdale Foods, Inc. and Familia Group Holdings Inc.	Provider of beans, sauces and hominy to the retail, foodservice and wholesale channels	First lien senior secured loan	12.65% (1.00% PIK)	SOFR (Q)	7.25%	12/2020	12/2025		75.9	75.9	72.9	(2)(11)
		Warrant to purchase shares of common stock				02/2019	02/2034	57,827		—	—	(2)
										75.9	72.9
Triton Water Holdings, Inc.	Producer and provider of bottled water brands	First lien senior secured loan	8.12%	SOFR (Q)	3.25%	03/2021	03/2028		1.0	1.0	1.0	(2)(11)(18)
		Senior subordinated loan	6.25%			03/2021	04/2029		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(18)
										1.1	1.1
Watermill Express, LLC and Watermill Express Holdings, LLC (15)	Owner and operator of self-service water and ice stations	First lien senior secured revolving loan	10.96%	SOFR (Q)	5.75%	04/2021	07/2029		0.2	0.2	0.2	(2)(11)(14)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.50%	SOFR (Q)	5.75%	04/2021	07/2029		20.7	20.7	20.7	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.53%	SOFR (Q)	5.75%	01/2024	07/2029		5.6	5.6	5.6	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	9.75%	SOFR (Q)	5.00%	08/2024	07/2029		0.9	0.9	0.9	(2)(11)
		Class A units	8.00% PIK			04/2021		282,200		3.0	5.4
										30.4	32.8
										329.8	337.8		2.65%
Automobiles and Components
Automotive Keys Group, LLC and Automotive Keys Investor, LLC	Provider of replacement wireless keys for automotive market	First lien senior secured loan	11.25%	SOFR (Q)	6.50%	12/2021	11/2025		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.25%	SOFR (Q)	6.50%	12/2022	11/2025		4.8	4.8	4.6	(2)(11)
		Preferred units				11/2020		4,113,113		5.1	1.1	(2)
		Preferred units				11/2020		1,095,046		1.1	0.3	(2)
		Class A common units				11/2020		5,208,159		—	—	(2)
										11.1	6.1
Collision SP Subco, LLC (15)	Provider of auto body collision repair services	First lien senior secured revolving loan	10.75%	SOFR (Q)	5.50%	01/2024	01/2030		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.69%	SOFR (Q)	5.50%	01/2024	01/2030		6.3	6.3	6.3	(2)(11)
										6.4	6.4
Continental Acquisition Holdings, Inc.	Distributor of aftermarket batteries to the electric utility vehicle, automotive, commercial, marine and industrial markets	First lien senior secured loan	7.68%	SOFR (Q)	2.93%	01/2021	01/2027		37.4	37.0	29.2	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	7.68%	SOFR (Q)	2.93%	12/2021	01/2027		5.6	5.5	4.3	(2)(11)
										42.5	33.5
Eckler Purchaser LLC (5)	Restoration parts and accessories provider for classic automobiles	Class A common units				07/2012		67,972		—	—	(2)

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS    

As of September 30, 2024

(dollar amounts in millions)

(unaudited)

Company (1)	Business Description	Investment	Coupon (3)	Reference (7)	Spread (3)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Shares/Units	Principal	Amortized Cost	Fair Value		% of Net Assets
Faraday Buyer, LLC (15)	Manufacturer and supplier for the power utility and automotive markets worldwide	First lien senior secured loan	10.60%	SOFR (Q)	6.00%	10/2022	10/2028		55.0	55.0	55.0	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.60%	SOFR (Q)	6.00%	11/2023	10/2028		7.8	7.8	7.8	(2)(11)
										62.8	62.8
Faraday&Future Inc., FF Inc., Faraday SPE, LLC and Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc.	Electric vehicle manufacturer	Warrant to purchase shares of Class A common stock				08/2021	08/2027	27,824,527		2.3	—	(2)
Highline Aftermarket Acquisition, LLC, Highline Aftermarket SC Acquisition, Inc. and Highline PPC Blocker LLC (15)	Manufacturer and distributor of automotive fluids	First lien senior secured revolving loan				11/2020	08/2027		—	—	—	(2)(13)
		Second lien senior secured loan	12.34%	SOFR (Q)	7.25%	11/2020	11/2028		70.4	70.4	70.4	(2)(11)
		Co-invest units				11/2020		59,230		5.9	8.6	(2)
										76.3	79.0
New ChurcHill HoldCo LLC and Victory Topco, LP (15)	Operator of collision repair centers	First lien senior secured loan	10.11%	SOFR (Q)	5.50%	11/2023	11/2029		14.0	14.0	14.0	(2)(11)
		Class A-2 common units				11/2023		20,170		2.0	3.2	(2)
										16.0	17.2
Sun Acquirer Corp. and Sun TopCo, LP (15)	Automotive parts and repair services retailer	First lien senior secured revolving loan				09/2021	09/2027		—	—	—	(2)(13)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.71%	SOFR (M)	5.75%	09/2021	09/2028		20.0	20.0	20.0	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.71%	SOFR (M)	5.75%	11/2021	09/2028		5.2	5.2	5.2	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.71%	SOFR (M)	5.75%	06/2022	09/2028		1.9	1.9	1.9	(2)(11)
		Class A units				09/2021		79,688		8.0	9.8	(2)
										35.1	36.9
Truck-Lite Co., LLC, Ecco Holdings Corp. and Clarience Technologies, LLC (15)	Provider of global transportation safety and productivity applications	First lien senior secured revolving loan	10.85%	SOFR (Q)	5.75%	02/2024	02/2030		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.86%	SOFR (Q)	5.75%	02/2024	02/2031		81.1	81.1	81.1	(2)(11)
		Class A common units				02/2024		2,501		6.2	6.2
										87.4	87.4
										339.9	329.3		2.58%
Household and Personal Products
Beacon Wellness Brands, Inc. and CDI Holdings I Corp. (15)	Provider of personal care appliances	First lien senior secured loan	11.20% (0.50% PIK)	SOFR (M)	6.25%	12/2021	12/2027		3.7	3.7	3.5	(2)(11)
		Common stock				12/2021		6,149		6.1	3.1	(2)
										9.8	6.6
Foundation Consumer Brands, LLC	Pharmaceutical holding company of over the counter brands	First lien senior secured loan	11.50%	SOFR (Q)	6.25%	02/2021	02/2027		12.9	12.8	12.9	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.50%	SOFR (Q)	6.25%	06/2023	02/2027		0.2	0.2	0.2	(2)(11)
										13.0	13.1

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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ARES CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS    

As of September 30, 2024

(dollar amounts in millions)

(unaudited)

Company (1)	Business Description	Investment	Coupon (3)	Reference (7)	Spread (3)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Shares/Units	Principal	Amortized Cost	Fair Value		% of Net Assets
LifeStyles Bidco Ltd., Lifestyles US Holdco, Inc. and LifeStyles Parent, L.P.	Provider of intimate wellness products	First lien senior secured loan	11.35%	SOFR (Q)	6.75%	11/2022	11/2028		18.3	18.3	18.3	(2)(6)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.10%	SOFR (Q)	6.50%	12/2023	11/2028		8.9	8.8	8.9	(2)(6)(11)
		Preferred units	8.00% PIK			11/2022		3,178		3.7	3.7	(2)(6)
		Class B common units				11/2022		32,105		—	0.9	(2)(6)
										30.8	31.8
Premier Specialties, Inc. and RMCF V CIV XLIV, L.P. (15)	Manufacturer and supplier of natural fragrance materials and cosmeceuticals	First lien senior secured revolving loan	11.95%	SOFR (M)	7.00%	08/2021	08/2027		1.2	1.2	1.1	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.95% (3.50% PIK)	SOFR (M)	7.00%	08/2021	08/2027		27.8	27.8	25.9	(2)(11)
		Limited partner interests				08/2021		3.61%		5.0	2.6	(2)
										34.0	29.6
RD Holdco Inc. (5)	Manufacturer and marketer of carpet cleaning machines	Senior subordinated loan				01/2017	10/2026		31.4	22.0	13.7	(2)(10)
		Senior subordinated loan				04/2023	10/2026		1.1	0.9	0.5	(2)(10)
		Common stock				01/2017		458,596		14.0	—
										36.9	14.2
Silk Holdings III Corp. and Silk Holdings I Corp. (15)	Producer of personal care products	First lien senior secured revolving loan	9.26%	SOFR (S)	4.00%	05/2023	05/2029		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.76%	SOFR (S)	5.50%	05/2023	05/2029		5.4	5.4	5.4	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.76%	SOFR (S)	5.50%	05/2024	05/2029		56.0	56.0	56.0	(2)(11)
		Common stock				05/2023		14,199		14.2	38.5	(2)
										75.7	100.0
Walnut Parent, Inc.	Manufacturer of natural solution pest and animal control products	First lien senior secured loan	10.45%	SOFR (M)	5.50%	11/2020	11/2027		14.3	14.3	13.9	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.45%	SOFR (M)	5.50%	04/2022	11/2027		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(11)
										14.4	14.0
										214.6	209.3		1.64%
Technology Hardware and Equipment
Chariot Buyer LLC (15)	Provider of smart access solutions across residential and commercial properties	First lien senior secured loan	8.35%	SOFR (M)	3.50%	01/2024	11/2028		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(11)(18)
Everspin Technologies, Inc.	Designer and manufacturer of computer memory solutions	Warrant to purchase shares of common stock				10/2016	10/2026	18,461		0.4	—
Excelitas Technologies Corp. (15)	Provider of photonic solutions	First lien senior secured loan	9.85%	SOFR (Q)	5.25%	05/2024	08/2029		27.1	27.1	27.1	(2)(11)
ITI Holdings, Inc. (15)	Provider of innovative software and equipment for motor vehicle agencies	First lien senior secured revolving loan	10.45%	SOFR (M)	5.50%	03/2022	03/2028		2.6	2.6	2.6	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured revolving loan	12.50%	Base Rate (Q)	4.50%	03/2022	03/2028		1.7	1.7	1.7	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.58%	SOFR (Q)	5.50%	03/2022	03/2028		34.4	34.4	34.4	(2)(11)

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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ARES CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS    

As of September 30, 2024

(dollar amounts in millions)

(unaudited)

Company (1)	Business Description	Investment	Coupon (3)	Reference (7)	Spread (3)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Shares/Units	Principal	Amortized Cost	Fair Value		% of Net Assets
										38.7	38.7
PerkinElmer U.S. LLC and NM Polaris Co-Invest, L.P. (15)	Provider of analytical instrumentation and testing equipment and services	First lien senior secured loan	9.92%	SOFR (M)	5.00%	03/2023	03/2029		17.3	17.3	17.3	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	9.92%	SOFR (M)	5.00%	10/2023	03/2029		2.8	2.8	2.8	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	9.85%	SOFR (M)	5.00%	05/2024	03/2029		3.2	3.2	3.2	(2)(11)
		Class A-2 units				01/2022		34,832		4.8	5.2
		Limited partnership interests				03/2023		0.55%		9.9	14.8	(2)
										38.0	43.3
Repairify, Inc. and Repairify Holdings, LLC (15)	Provider of automotive diagnostics scans and solutions	First lien senior secured revolving loan	10.31%	SOFR (S)	5.00%	06/2021	06/2027		7.3	7.3	7.3	(2)(11)
		Class A common units				06/2021		163,820		4.9	3.7	(2)
										12.2	11.0
Wildcat BuyerCo, Inc. and Wildcat Parent, LP (15)	Provider and supplier of electrical components for commercial and industrial applications	First lien senior secured revolving loan				02/2020	02/2027		—	—	—	(2)(13)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.60%	SOFR (M)	5.75%	02/2020	02/2027		18.4	18.4	18.4	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.60%	SOFR (M)	5.75%	11/2021	02/2027		2.5	2.5	2.5	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.60%	SOFR (M)	5.75%	05/2022	02/2027		0.2	0.2	0.2	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.60%	SOFR (M)	5.75%	11/2023	02/2027		5.4	5.4	5.4	(2)(11)
		Limited partnership interests				02/2020		17,655		1.5	5.6	(2)
										28.0	32.1
										144.5	152.3		1.19%
Transportation
Shur-Co Acquisition, Inc. and Shur-Co Holdco, Inc.	Provider of tarp systems and accessories for trucks, trailers, carts, and specialty equipment used in the agriculture, construction and flatbed markets	First lien senior secured loan	10.35%	SOFR (M)	5.50%	06/2021	07/2030		31.5	31.5	31.5	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.35%	SOFR (M)	5.50%	06/2022	07/2030		0.5	0.5	0.5	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.35%	SOFR (M)	5.50%	03/2023	07/2030		6.1	6.1	6.1	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.35%	SOFR (M)	5.50%	05/2024	07/2030		12.7	12.7	12.7	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.60%	SOFR (S)	5.50%	08/2024	07/2030		5.4	5.4	5.4	(2)(11)
		Common stock				06/2021		75,990		7.6	19.8	(2)
										63.8	76.0
										63.8	76.0		0.60%
Education
Flinn Scientific, Inc. and WCI-Quantum Holdings, Inc. (15)	Distributor of instructional products, services and resources	First lien senior secured revolving loan	10.46%	SOFR (M)	5.50%	08/2018	04/2026		5.5	5.5	5.5	(2)(11)(14)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.37%	SOFR (Q)	5.50%	07/2017	04/2026		29.1	29.1	29.1	(2)(11)

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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ARES CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS    

As of September 30, 2024

(dollar amounts in millions)

(unaudited)

Company (1)	Business Description	Investment	Coupon (3)	Reference (7)	Spread (3)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Shares/Units	Principal	Amortized Cost		Fair Value			% of Net Assets
		First lien senior secured loan	10.37%	SOFR (Q)	5.50%	08/2018	04/2026		1.1	1.1		1.1		(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.37%	SOFR (Q)	5.50%	06/2024	04/2026		7.5	7.5		7.5		(2)(11)
		Series A preferred stock				10/2014		1,272		0.7		1.3		(2)
										43.9		44.5
										43.9		44.5			0.35%
Real Estate Management and Development
OPH NEP Investment, LLC (4)	Provider of energy services for multi-family property owners, developers, and managers	Senior subordinated loan	10.00% (7.00% PIK)			05/2024	05/2032		29.8	28.4		29.1		(2)
		Class B common units				05/2024		7		1.5		1.9
										29.9		31.0
										29.9		31.0			0.24%
Total Investments										$	25,572.5	$	25,918.2	(19)	202.94%

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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Derivative Instruments

Foreign currency forward contracts

Description	Notional Amount to be Purchased		Notional Amount to be Sold		Counterparty	Settlement Date	Unrealized Appreciation / (Depreciation)
Foreign currency forward contract	$	170	€	156	Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce	October 25, 2024	$	(4)
Foreign currency forward contract	$	113	CAD	155	Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce	October 25, 2024	(2)
Foreign currency forward contract	$	113	CAD	153	Royal Bank of Canada	October 18, 2024	(1)
Foreign currency forward contract	$	103	€	94	Royal Bank of Canada	October 25, 2024	(2)
Foreign currency forward contract	$	76	£	59	Royal Bank of Canada	October 25, 2024	(3)
Foreign currency forward contract	$	75	£	61	Royal Bank of Canada	August 21, 2026	(3)
Foreign currency forward contract	$	74	£	57	Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce	October 25, 2024	(3)
Foreign currency forward contract	$	39	NZD	66	Royal Bank of Canada	October 25, 2024	(3)
Foreign currency forward contract	$	39	CAD	53	Royal Bank of Canada	October 25, 2024	(1)
Foreign currency forward contract	$	14	AUD	21	Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce	November 17, 2026	—
Foreign currency forward contract	$	11	£	9	Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce	August 21, 2026	—
Foreign currency forward contract	$	6	NOK	63	Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce	October 25, 2024	—
Foreign currency forward contract	$	4	£	3	Royal Bank of Canada	August 21, 2026	—
Total							$	(22)

Interest rate swaps

Description	Hedged Item	Company Receives		Company Pays	Counterparty	Maturity Date	Notional Amount		Fair Value		Upfront Payments/Receipts		Change in Unrealized Appreciation / (Depreciation)
Interest rate swap	January 2027 Notes	7.000	%	SOFR +2.581%	Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.	01/15/2027	$	900	$	18	$	—	$	18
Interest rate swap	March 2029 Notes	5.875	%	SOFR +2.023%	Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.	03/01/2029	1,000		22		—		22
Interest rate swap	July 2029 Notes	5.950	%	SOFR +1.643%	Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.	07/15/2029	850		37		—		37
Total							$	2,750	$	77	$	—	$	77

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(1)Other than the Company’s investments listed in footnote 5 below (subject to the limitations set forth therein), the Company does not “Control” any of its portfolio companies, for the purposes of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (together with the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, the “Investment Company Act”). In general, under the Investment Company Act, the Company would “Control” a portfolio company if the Company owned more than 25% of its outstanding voting securities (i.e., securities with the right to elect directors) and/or had the power to exercise control over the management or policies of such portfolio company. All of the Company’s portfolio company investments, which as of September 30, 2024 represented 203% of the Company’s net assets or 96% of the Company’s total assets, are subject to legal restrictions on sales.

(2)These assets are pledged as collateral under the Company’s or the Company’s consolidated subsidiaries’ various revolving credit facilities and debt securitization and, as a result, are not directly available to the creditors of the Company to satisfy any obligations of the Company other than the obligations under each of the respective facilities and debt securitization (see Note 5).

(3)Investments without an interest rate are non-income producing.

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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(4)As defined in the Investment Company Act, the Company is deemed to be an “Affiliated Person” because it owns 5% or more of the portfolio company’s outstanding voting securities or it has the power to exercise control over the management or policies of such portfolio company (including through a management agreement). Transactions as of and during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 in which the issuer was an Affiliated Person of the Company (but not a portfolio company that the Company is deemed to Control) are as follows:

For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024																			As of September 30, 2024
(in millions) Company	Purchases (cost)		Redemptions (cost)		Sales (cost)		Interest income		Capital structuring service fees		Dividend income		Other income		Net realized gains (losses)		Net  unrealized gains (losses)		Fair Value
Apex Clean Energy TopCo, LLC	$	3.2	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	30.4	$	221.5
APG Intermediate Holdings Corporation and APG Holdings, LLC	—		0.1		—		1.0		—		—		—		—		(5.0)		18.6
Bragg Live Food Products, LLC and SPC Investment Co., L.P.	—		3.1		—		2.1		—		—		0.1		—		14.0		54.8
Centric Brands LLC, Centric Brands TopCo, LLC, and Centric Brands L.P.	—		—		—		6.5		—		—		0.1		—		21.2		102.3
Daylight Beta Parent LLC and CFCo, LLC	—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		(9.7)		2.5
ESCP PPG Holdings, LLC	—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		(0.4)		4.0
European Capital UK SME Debt LP	—		—		—		—		—		1.3		—		—		0.6		16.9
Fitness Ventures Holdings, Inc. and Meaningful Partners Fitness Ventures Co-Investment LP	49.2		—		—		0.8		0.7		—		—		—		(0.8)		48.7
OPH NEP Investment, LLC	29.0		—		—		1.3		0.8		—		—		—		1.0		31.0
PCG-Ares Sidecar Investment, L.P.	—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		(0.1)		0.7
PCG-Ares Sidecar Investment II, L.P.	—		—		—		—		—		0.1		—		—		4.9		23.1
Pluralsight, LLC and Pluralsight Holdings, LLC and Paradigmatic Holdco LLC	8.7		—		—		0.5		—		—		—		—		—		54.7
Production Resource Group, L.L.C. and PRG III, LLC	26.1		1.9		—		10.5		1.2		—		1.5		—		(28.3)		116.4
Shoes For crews Global, LLC and Shoes for crews Holdings, LLC	—		—		—		0.4		—		—		—		—		(0.4)		21.5
Totes Isotoner Corporation and Totes Ultimate Holdco, Inc.	—		3.8		6.0		0.2		—		—		—		(6.0)		6.1		—
	$	116.2	$	8.9	$	6.0	$	23.3	$	2.7	$	1.4	$	1.7	$	(6.0)	$	33.5	$	716.7

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(5)As defined in the Investment Company Act, the Company is deemed to be both an “Affiliated Person” and “Control” this portfolio company because it owns more than 25% of the portfolio company’s outstanding voting securities or it has the power to exercise control over the management or policies of such portfolio company (including through a management agreement). Transactions as of and during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 in which the issuer was both an Affiliated Person and a portfolio company that the Company is deemed to Control are as follows:

For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024																			As of September 30, 2024
(in millions) Company	Purchases (cost)		Redemptions (cost)		Sales (cost)		Interest income		Capital structuring service fees		Dividend income		Other income		Net realized gains (losses)		Net  unrealized gains (losses)		Fair Value
Absolute Dental Group LLC and Absolute Dental Equity, LLC	$	24.7	$	23.6	$	3.9	$	7.4	$	—	$	—	$	0.1	$	(3.8)	$	(7.5)	$	67.9
ACAS Equity Holdings Corporation	—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		0.4
ADF Capital, Inc., ADF Restaurant Group, LLC, and ARG Restaurant Holdings, Inc.	—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—
ADG, LLC, GEDC Equity, LLC and RC IV GEDC Investor LLC	4.0		—		—		3.8		—		—		0.1		—		(16.2)		56.5
CoLTs 2005-1 Ltd.	—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—
Eckler Industries, Inc. and Eckler Purchaser LLC	—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—
Halex Holdings, Inc.	—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—
HCI Equity, LLC	—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—
Heelstone Renewable Energy, LLC and Heelstone Renewable Energy Investors, LLC	—		91.0		80.8		3.5		—		—		—		146.3		(114.3)		—
Imaging Business Machines, L.L.C. and Scanner Holdings Corporation	—		—		—		1.9		—		—		0.3		—		1.5		67.9
Ivy Hill Asset Management, L.P.	304.2		338.2		—		1.5		—		204.0		—		—		1.6		1,954.2
Olympia Acquisition, Inc., Olympia TopCo, L.P., and Asclepius Holdings LLC	—		0.3		—		0.5		—		—		0.1		(0.3)		(2.6)		40.5
Potomac Intermediate Holdings II LLC	24.5		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		97.4		204.3
PS Operating Company LLC and PS Op Holdings LLC	2.5		2.3		—		0.2		—		—		0.1		—		(12.1)		10.2
RD Holdco Inc.	—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		0.3		14.2
S Toys Holdings LLC (fka The Step2 Company, LLC)	—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		0.6		—
Senior Direct Lending Program, LLC	152.1		236.8		—		131.4		5.5		—		3.3		—		(44.1)		1,159.2
Startec Equity, LLC	—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—
SHO Holding I Corporation, Shoes For Crews (Europe) Limited and Never Slip TopCo, Inc.	1.2		118.5		—		(1.0)		0.1		—		—		(118.7)		87.8		—
Visual Edge Technology, Inc.	—		0.2		—		3.6		—		3.8		0.1		—		(3.1)		78.7
VPROP Operating, LLC and V SandCo, LLC	—		—		—		4.4		—		—		—		—		(10.8)		88.6
	$	513.2	$	810.9	$	84.7	$	157.2	$	5.6	$	207.8	$	4.1	$	23.5	$	(21.5)	$	3,742.6

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*    Together with Varagon Capital Partners (“Varagon”) and its clients, the Company has co-invested through the Senior Direct Lending Program LLC (d/b/a the “Senior Direct Lending Program” or the “SDLP”). The SDLP has been capitalized as transactions are completed and all portfolio decisions and generally all other decisions in respect of the SDLP must be approved by an investment committee of the SDLP consisting of representatives of the Company and Varagon (with approval from a representative of each required); therefore, although the Company owns more than 25% of the voting securities of the SDLP, the Company does not believe that it has control over the SDLP (for purposes of the Investment Company Act or otherwise) because, among other things, these “voting securities” do not afford the Company the right to elect directors of the SDLP or any other special rights (see Note 4).

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(6)This portfolio company is not a qualifying asset under Section 55(a) of the Investment Company Act. Under the Investment Company Act, the Company may not acquire any non-qualifying asset unless, at the time such acquisition is made, qualifying assets represent at least 70% of the Company's total assets. Pursuant to Section 55(a) of the Investment Company Act, 23% of the Company's total assets are represented by investments at fair value and other assets that are considered “non-qualifying assets” as of September 30, 2024.

(7)Variable rate loans to the Company’s portfolio companies bear interest at a rate that may be determined by reference to the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) or an alternate base rate (commonly based on the Federal Funds Rate or the Prime Rate), at the borrower’s option, which reset annually (A), semi-annually (S), quarterly (Q), bi-monthly (B), monthly (M) or daily (D). For each such loan, the Company has provided the interest rate in effect on the date presented. SOFR based contracts may include a credit spread adjustment that is charged in addition to the base rate and the stated spread.

(8)In addition to the interest earned based on the stated interest rate of this security, the Company is entitled to receive an additional interest amount of 2.00% on $39.0 in aggregate principal amount of a “first out” tranche of the portfolio company’s senior term debt previously syndicated by the Company into “first out” and “last out” tranches, whereby the “first out” tranche will have priority as to the “last out” tranche with respect to payments of principal, interest and any other amounts due thereunder.

(9)The Company sold a participating interest of approximately $34.0 in aggregate principal amount outstanding of the portfolio company’s first lien senior secured revolving loan. As the transaction did not qualify as a “true sale” in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), the Company recorded a corresponding $34.0 secured borrowing, at fair value, included in “secured borrowings” in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet. As of September 30, 2024, the interest rate in effect for the secured borrowing was 12.80%.

(10)Loan was on non-accrual status as of September 30, 2024.

(11)Loan includes interest rate floor feature.

(12)In addition to the interest earned based on the stated contractual interest rate of this security, the certificates entitle the holders thereof to receive a portion of the excess cash flow from the SDLP’s loan portfolio, after expenses, which may result in a return to the Company greater than the contractual stated interest rate.

(13)As of September 30, 2024, no amounts were funded by the Company under this first lien senior secured revolving loan; however, there were letters of credit issued and outstanding through a financial intermediary under the loan. See Note 7 for further information on letters of credit commitments related to certain portfolio companies.

(14)As of September 30, 2024, in addition to the amounts funded by the Company under this first lien senior secured revolving loan, there were also letters of credit issued and outstanding through a financial intermediary under the loan. See Note 7 for further information on letters of credit commitments related to certain portfolio companies.

(15)As of September 30, 2024, the Company had the following commitments to fund various revolving and delayed draw senior secured and subordinated loans, including commitments to issue letters of credit through a financial intermediary on behalf of certain portfolio companies. Such commitments are subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions set forth in the documents governing these loans and letters of credit and there can be no assurance that such conditions will be satisfied. See Note 7 for further information on revolving and delayed draw loan commitments, including commitments to issue letters of credit, related to certain portfolio companies.

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(in millions) Portfolio Company	Total revolving and delayed draw loan commitments	Less: funded commitments	Total unfunded commitments	Less: commitments substantially at discretion of the Company	Less: unavailable commitments due to borrowing base or other covenant restrictions	Total net unfunded revolving and delayed draw commitments
3 Step Sports LLC	10.4	—	10.4	—	(10.0)	0.4
Absolute Dental Group LLC and Absolute Dental Equity, LLC	15.4	(11.4)	4.0	—	—	4.0
Accession Risk Management Group, Inc. and RSC Insurance Brokerage, Inc.	17.1	—	17.1	—	—	17.1
Accommodations Plus Technologies LLC and Accommodations Plus Technologies Holdings LLC	4.1	—	4.1	—	—	4.1
Actfy Buyer, Inc.	24.8	—	24.8	—	—	24.8
Activate Holdings (US) Corp. and CrossPoint Capital AS SPV, LP	3.6	—	3.6	—	—	3.6
ADG, LLC, GEDC Equity, LLC and RC IV GEDC Investor LLC	16.0	—	16.0	—	—	16.0
ADMA Biologics Inc.	—	—	—	—	—	—
Aduro Advisors, LLC	7.4	—	7.4	—	—	7.4
Advarra Holdings, Inc.	0.4	—	0.4	—	—	0.4
AI Fire Buyer, Inc. and AI Fire Parent LLC	9.9	(1.5)	8.4	—	—	8.4
AI Titan Parent, Inc.	18.5	—	18.5	—	—	18.5
Airx Climate Solutions, Inc.	11.5	—	11.5	—	—	11.5
Alcami Corporation and ACM Note Holdings, LLC	1.9	—	1.9	—	—	1.9
Aldinger Company Inc	6.0	—	6.0	—	—	6.0
Alera Group, Inc.	8.4	—	8.4	—	—	8.4
American Residential Services L.L.C. and Aragorn Parent Holdings LP	10.0	—	10.0	—	—	10.0
Amerivet Partners Management, Inc. and AVE Holdings LP	6.3	—	6.3	—	—	6.3
Anaplan, Inc.	1.4	—	1.4	—	—	1.4
Anaqua Parent Holdings, Inc. & Astorg VII Co-Invest Anaqua	55.4	—	55.4	—	—	55.4
Apex Service Partners, LLC and Apex Service Partners Holdings, LLC	75.4	(4.1)	71.3	—	—	71.3
APG Intermediate Holdings Corporation and APG Holdings, LLC	0.1	—	0.1	—	—	0.1
Applied Technical Services, LLC	9.6	(4.7)	4.9	—	—	4.9
Appriss Health, LLC and Appriss Health Intermediate Holdings, Inc.	0.1	—	0.1	—	—	0.1
Aptean, Inc. and Aptean Acquiror Inc.	2.1	—	2.1	—	—	2.1
AQ Sage Buyer, LLC	0.7	(0.2)	0.5	—	—	0.5
AQ Sunshine, Inc.	41.1	(0.5)	40.6	—	—	40.6
Argenbright Holdings V, LLC, Amberstone Security Group Limited, Unifi Aviation North America LLC and Unifi Aviation Canada, Inc.	13.0	—	13.0	—	—	13.0
Artifact Bidco, Inc.	6.9	—	6.9	—	—	6.9
Artivion, Inc.	7.8	(0.9)	6.9	—	—	6.9
ASP-r-pac Acquisition CO LLC and ASP-r-pac Holdings LP	6.2	(3.6)	2.6	—	—	2.6
AthenaHealth Group Inc., Minerva Holdco, Inc. and BCPE Co-Invest (A), LP	9.0	—	9.0	—	—	9.0
ATI Restoration, LLC	45.4	(11.5)	33.9	—	—	33.9
Avalara, Inc.	2.7	—	2.7	—	—	2.7
Avalign Holdings, Inc. and Avalign Technologies, Inc.	5.3	—	5.3	—	—	5.3
Bamboo US BidCo LLC	12.5	—	12.5	—	—	12.5
Banyan Software Holdings, LLC and Banyan Software, LP	38.2	(1.0)	37.2	—	—	37.2
Beacon Pointe Harmony, LLC	11.2	—	11.2	—	—	11.2
Beacon Wellness Brands, Inc. and CDI Holdings I Corp.	0.5	—	0.5	—	—	0.5
Belfor Holdings, Inc.	58.5	(6.2)	52.3	—	—	52.3
Benecon Midco II LLC and Benecon Holdings, LLC	8.7	(1.1)	7.6	—	—	7.6
Berner Food & Beverage, LLC	1.7	(1.2)	0.5	—	—	0.5
BGI Purchaser, Inc.	35.3	(10.5)	24.8	—	—	24.8
BGIF IV Fearless Utility Services, Inc.	15.2	(0.2)	15.0	—	—	15.0
BlueHalo Financing Holdings, LLC, BlueHalo Global Holdings, LLC, and BlueHalo, LLC	3.0	(2.7)	0.3	—	—	0.3
Bobcat Purchaser, LLC and Bobcat Topco, L.P.	2.5	—	2.5	—	—	2.5
Borrower R365 Holdings LLC	1.5	—	1.5	—	—	1.5
Bottomline Technologies, Inc. and Legal Spend Holdings, LLC	2.3	—	2.3	—	—	2.3
BR PJK Produce, LLC	2.2	—	2.2	—	—	2.2
BradyPlus Holdings, LLC	3.8	—	3.8	—	—	3.8
Bragg Live Food Products, LLC and SPC Investment Co., L.P.	4.4	—	4.4	—	—	4.4
Broadcast Music, Inc.	4.2	—	4.2	—	—	4.2
Businessolver.com, Inc.	1.5	—	1.5	—	—	1.5

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(in millions) Portfolio Company	Total revolving and delayed draw loan commitments	Less: funded commitments	Total unfunded commitments	Less: commitments substantially at discretion of the Company	Less: unavailable commitments due to borrowing base or other covenant restrictions	Total net unfunded revolving and delayed draw commitments
Capstone Acquisition Holdings, Inc., Capstone Logistics Holdings, Inc. and Capstone Parent Holdings, LP	28.1	(11.8)	16.3	—	—	16.3
Captive Resources Midco, LLC	1.2	—	1.2	—	—	1.2
Cardinal Parent, Inc. and Packers Software Intermediate Holdings, Inc.	5.0	—	5.0	—	—	5.0
Center for Autism and Related Disorders, LLC	9.5	(9.5)	—	—	—	—
Centralsquare Technologies, LLC and Supermoose Newco, Inc.	15.8	(0.1)	15.7	—	—	15.7
Chariot Buyer LLC	12.3	—	12.3	—	—	12.3
City Line Distributors LLC and City Line Investments LLC	2.7	—	2.7	—	—	2.7
Clarion Home Services Group, LLC and LBC Breeze Holdings LLC	1.4	(0.4)	1.0	—	—	1.0
Cliffwater LLC	1.0	—	1.0	—	—	1.0
Cloud Software Group, Inc., Picard Parent, Inc., Cloud Software Group Holdings, Inc., Picard HoldCo, LLC and Elliott Alto Co-Investor Aggregator L.P.	19.0	—	19.0	—	—	19.0
CMG HoldCo, LLC and CMG Buyer Holdings, Inc.	25.5	(1.2)	24.3	—	—	24.3
Cobalt Buyer Sub, Inc., Cobalt Holdings I, LP, and Cobalt Intermediate I, Inc.	21.1	(0.7)	20.4	—	—	20.4
Collision SP Subco, LLC	2.7	(0.1)	2.6	—	—	2.6
Compex Legal Services, Inc.	3.6	(1.8)	1.8	—	—	1.8
Comprehensive EyeCare Partners, LLC	2.0	(2.0)	—	—	—	—
Computer Services, Inc.	38.5	—	38.5	—	—	38.5
Concert Golf Partners Holdco LLC	57.5	—	57.5	—	—	57.5
Consilio Midco Limited, Compusoft US LLC, and Consilio Investment Holdings, L.P.	18.2	(10.4)	7.8	—	—	7.8
Convera International Holdings Limited and Convera International Financial S.A R.L.	2.3	—	2.3	—	—	2.3
CoreLogic, Inc. and T-VIII Celestial Co-Invest LP	38.9	—	38.9	—	—	38.9
Cority Software Inc., Cority Software (USA) Inc., and Cority Parent, Inc.	0.1	—	0.1	—	—	0.1
Cornerstone OnDemand, Inc. and Sunshine Software Holdings, Inc.	38.7	(7.6)	31.1	—	—	31.1
Coupa Holdings, LLC and Coupa Software Incorporated	0.9	—	0.9	—	—	0.9
Crown CT Parent Inc., Crown CT HoldCo Inc. and Crown CT Management LLC	0.1	—	0.1	—	—	0.1
CST Holding Company	1.9	—	1.9	—	—	1.9
Cube Industrials Buyer, Inc. and Cube A&D Buyer Inc.	5.1	(0.7)	4.4	—	—	4.4
CVP Holdco, Inc. and OMERS Wildcats Investment Holdings LLC	56.4	—	56.4	—	—	56.4
Datix Bidco Limited and RL Datix Holdings (USA), Inc.	47.1	—	47.1	—	—	47.1
DecoPac, Inc. and KCAKE Holdings Inc.	19.9	(4.6)	15.3	—	—	15.3
Demakes Borrower, LLC	1.8	—	1.8	—	—	1.8
Denali Holdco LLC and Denali Apexco LP	24.3	—	24.3	—	—	24.3
DFC Global Facility Borrower III LLC	74.5	(63.1)	11.4	—	—	11.4
DFS Holding Company, Inc.	0.3	—	0.3	—	—	0.3
Diligent Corporation and Diligent Preferred Issuer, Inc.	5.4	—	5.4	—	—	5.4
Display Holding Company, Inc., Saldon Holdings, Inc. and Fastsigns Holdings Inc.	9.3	(0.6)	8.7	—	—	8.7
Dorado Bidco, Inc.	8.4	—	8.4	—	—	8.4
DOXA Insurance Holdings LLC and Rocket Co-Invest, SLP	15.9	—	15.9	—	—	15.9
DP Flores Holdings, LLC	11.4	—	11.4	—	—	11.4
DriveCentric Holdings, LLC	1.7	—	1.7	—	—	1.7
Drogon Bidco Inc. & Drogon Aggregator LP	14.5	—	14.5	—	—	14.5
DRS Holdings III, Inc. and DRS Holdings I, Inc.	10.8	—	10.8	—	—	10.8
Duraserv LLC	8.7	—	8.7	—	—	8.7
Dynamic NC Aerospace Holdings, LLC and Dynamic NC Investment Holdings, LP	9.6	(5.0)	4.6	—	—	4.6
Echo Purchaser, Inc.	3.9	(0.1)	3.8	—	—	3.8
Eclipse Topco, Inc., Eclipse Investor Parent, L.P. and Eclipse Buyer, Inc.	50.4	—	50.4	—	—	50.4
Edmunds Govtech, Inc.	24.7	(1.7)	23.0	—	—	23.0
Elemica Parent, Inc. & EZ Elemica Holdings, Inc.	7.3	(6.6)	0.7	—	—	0.7
Elevation Services Parent Holdings, LLC	3.5	(1.9)	1.6	—	—	1.6
Empower Payments Investor, LLC	6.4	—	6.4	—	—	6.4
Enverus Holdings, Inc. and Titan DI Preferred Holdings, Inc.	16.7	(0.6)	16.1	—	—	16.1
EpiServer Inc. and Episerver Sweden Holdings AB	9.5	—	9.5	—	—	9.5
eResearch Technology, Inc. and Astorg VII Co-Invest ERT	15.0	(0.7)	14.3	—	—	14.3

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(in millions) Portfolio Company	Total revolving and delayed draw loan commitments	Less: funded commitments	Total unfunded commitments	Less: commitments substantially at discretion of the Company	Less: unavailable commitments due to borrowing base or other covenant restrictions	Total net unfunded revolving and delayed draw commitments
ESHA Research, LLC and RMCF VI CIV XLVIII, L.P.	1.1	(0.9)	0.2	—	—	0.2
Essential Services Holding Corporation and OMERS Mahomes Investment Holdings LLC	49.3	(3.9)	45.4	—	—	45.4
Eternal Aus Bidco Pty Ltd	1.4	—	1.4	—	—	1.4
Excel Fitness Consolidator LLC, Health Buyer LLC and Excel Fitness Holdings, Inc.	4.8	—	4.8	—	—	4.8
Excelitas Technologies Corp.	27.1	—	27.1	—	—	27.1
Extrahop Networks, Inc.	11.3	—	11.3	—	—	11.3
Faraday Buyer, LLC	5.1	—	5.1	—	—	5.1
Fever Labs, Inc.	14.2	(4.3)	9.9	—	—	9.9
Finastra USA, Inc., DH Corporation/Societe DH, and Finastra Europe S.A R.L.	17.9	—	17.9	—	—	17.9
Fitness Ventures Holdings, Inc. and Meaningful Partners Fitness Ventures Co-Investment LP	24.5	(1.9)	22.6	—	—	22.6
FL Hawk Intermediate Holdings, Inc.	0.5	—	0.5	—	—	0.5
Flinn Scientific, Inc. and WCI-Quantum Holdings, Inc.	17.5	(5.6)	11.9	—	—	11.9
Flint OpCo, LLC	5.6	—	5.6	—	—	5.6
FlyWheel Acquireco, Inc.	8.2	(5.5)	2.7	—	—	2.7
Forescout Technologies, Inc.	2.4	—	2.4	—	—	2.4
Foundation Risk Partners, Corp.	45.7	—	45.7	—	—	45.7
FS Squared Holding Corp. and FS Squared, LLC	9.6	(0.5)	9.1	—	—	9.1
Galway Borrower LLC	27.4	(3.5)	23.9	—	—	23.9
GC Waves Holdings, Inc.	0.1	—	0.1	—	—	0.1
Generator Buyer, Inc.	2.0	—	2.0	—	—	2.0
Gestion ABS Bidco Inc. / ABS Bidco Holdings Inc.	6.5	—	6.5	—	—	6.5
GI Ranger Intermediate LLC	3.6	—	3.6	—	—	3.6
Global Music Rights, LLC	5.5	—	5.5	—	—	5.5
GNZ Energy Bidco Limited and Galileo Co-investment Trust I	3.1	—	3.1	—	—	3.1
GraphPAD Software, LLC, Insightful Science Intermediate I, LLC and Insightful Science Holdings, LLC	23.0	—	23.0	—	—	23.0
GS SEER Group Borrower LLC and GS SEER Group Holdings LLC	7.5	—	7.5	—	—	7.5
GSV Purchaser, Inc.	28.4	—	28.4	—	—	28.4
GTCR Everest Borrower, LLC	1.2	—	1.2	—	—	1.2
GTCR F Buyer Corp. and GTCR (D) Investors LP	0.9	—	0.9	—	—	0.9
Guidepoint Security Holdings, LLC	3.4	—	3.4	—	—	3.4
Hanger, Inc.	18.3	(6.1)	12.2	—	—	12.2
Harvey Tool Company, LLC	66.7	—	66.7	—	—	66.7
HealthEdge Software, Inc.	9.2	—	9.2	—	—	9.2
Heavy Construction Systems Specialists, LLC	4.0	—	4.0	—	—	4.0
Helios Service Partners, LLC and Astra Service Partners, LLC	5.4	(0.1)	5.3	—	—	5.3
Help/Systems Holdings, Inc.	15.0	(11.2)	3.8	—	—	3.8
HGC Holdings, LLC	7.5	—	7.5	—	—	7.5
HH-Stella, Inc. and Bedrock Parent Holdings, LP	22.3	(1.8)	20.5	—	—	20.5
Higginbotham Insurance Agency, Inc.	4.3	—	4.3	—	—	4.3
High Street Buyer, Inc. and High Street Holdco LLC	38.2	—	38.2	—	—	38.2
Highline Aftermarket Acquisition, LLC, Highline Aftermarket SC Acquisition, Inc. and Highline PPC Blocker LLC	17.5	(0.5)	17.0	—	—	17.0
Hills Distribution, Inc., Hills Intermediate FT Holdings, LLC and GMP Hills, LP	2.2	(0.1)	2.1	—	—	2.1
HP RSS Buyer, Inc.	6.1	—	6.1	—	—	6.1
HPCC Parent, Inc. and Patriot Container Corp.	7.0	—	7.0	—	—	7.0
HuFriedy Group Acquisition LLC	20.5	—	20.5	—	—	20.5
Huskies Parent, Inc., GI Insurity Parent LLC and GI Insurity TopCo LP	13.3	(6.3)	7.0	—	—	7.0
Hyland Software, Inc.	2.0	(0.1)	1.9	—	—	1.9
Icefall Parent, Inc.	1.1	—	1.1	—	—	1.1
Infinity Home Services HoldCo, Inc., D&S Amalco and IHS Parent Holdings, L.P.	12.9	(0.8)	12.1	—	—	12.1
Inszone Mid, LLC and INSZ Holdings, LLC	75.1	—	75.1	—	—	75.1
Internet Truckstop Group LLC	1.2	—	1.2	—	—	1.2
IQN Holding Corp.	2.3	(0.5)	1.8	—	—	1.8

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(in millions) Portfolio Company	Total revolving and delayed draw loan commitments	Less: funded commitments	Total unfunded commitments	Less: commitments substantially at discretion of the Company	Less: unavailable commitments due to borrowing base or other covenant restrictions	Total net unfunded revolving and delayed draw commitments
IRI Group Holdings, Inc., Circana, LLC and IRI-NPD Co-Invest Aggregator, L.P.	14.4	(8.1)	6.3	—	—	6.3
ISQ Hawkeye Holdco, Inc. and ISQ Hawkeye Holdings, L.P.	34.1	(1.1)	33.0	—	—	33.0
ITI Holdings, Inc.	5.7	(4.3)	1.4	—	—	1.4
Kaseya Inc. and Knockout Intermediate Holdings I Inc.	28.2	(6.9)	21.3	—	—	21.3
KBHS Acquisition, LLC (d/b/a Alita Care, LLC)	5.0	(2.4)	2.6	—	—	2.6
Kellermeyer Bergensons Services, LLC and KBS TopCo, LLC	3.1	—	3.1	—	—	3.1
Kene Acquisition, Inc. and Kene Holdings, L.P.	8.0	—	8.0	—	—	8.0
Keystone Agency Partners LLC	2.9	—	2.9	—	—	2.9
Kings Buyer, LLC	1.6	(0.7)	0.9	—	—	0.9
KPS Global LLC and Cool Group LLC	3.4	—	3.4	—	—	3.4
Laboratories Bidco LLC and Laboratories Topco LLC	19.6	(7.8)	11.8	—	—	11.8
LBC Woodlands Purchaser LLC and LBC Woodlands Holdings LP	11.0	—	11.0	—	—	11.0
LeanTaaS Holdings, Inc.	19.5	—	19.5	—	—	19.5
Legends Hospitality Holding Company, LLC and ASM Buyer, Inc.	14.4	(1.7)	12.7	—	—	12.7
Leviathan Intermediate Holdco, LLC and Leviathan Holdings, L.P.	1.5	—	1.5	—	—	1.5
Lew's Intermediate Holdings, LLC	2.3	(0.4)	1.9	—	—	1.9
Lido Advisors, LLC	6.5	(0.8)	5.7	—	—	5.7
Lightbeam Bidco, Inc.	3.7	(0.2)	3.5	—	—	3.5
LJ Perimeter Buyer, Inc. and LJ Perimeter Co-Invest, L.P.	5.6	—	5.6	—	—	5.6
LJP Purchaser, Inc. and LJP Topco, LP	3.1	—	3.1	—	—	3.1
Mai Capital Management Intermediate LLC	6.7	—	6.7	—	—	6.7
Majesco and Magic Topco, L.P.	2.0	—	2.0	—	—	2.0
Manna Pro Products, LLC	7.0	(6.8)	0.2	—	—	0.2
Mavis Tire Express Services Topco Corp., Metis HoldCo, Inc., and Metis TopCo, LP	32.9	(17.1)	15.8	—	—	15.8
McKenzie Creative Brands, LLC	4.5	(1.4)	3.1	—	—	3.1
Meyer Laboratory, LLC and Meyer Parent, LLC	11.6	—	11.6	—	—	11.6
Ministry Brands Holdings, LLC and RCP MB Investments B, L.P.	8.0	—	8.0	—	—	8.0
Modigent, LLC and OMERS PMC Investment Holdings LLC	12.6	(5.4)	7.2	—	—	7.2
Monica Holdco (US) Inc.	3.6	—	3.6	—	—	3.6
Moonraker AcquisitionCo LLC and Moonraker HoldCo LLC	1.2	(0.4)	0.8	—	—	0.8
Mr. Greens Intermediate, LLC, Florida Veg Investments LLC, MRG Texas, LLC and Restaurant Produce and Services Blocker, LLC	6.3	(0.2)	6.1	—	—	6.1
MRI Software LLC	3.8	—	3.8	—	—	3.8
Mustang Prospects Holdco, LLC, Mustang Prospects Purchaser, LLC and Senske Acquisition, Inc.	6.5	—	6.5	—	—	6.5
NAS, LLC and Nationwide Marketing Group, LLC	3.0	(1.5)	1.5	—	—	1.5
Nelipak Holding Company, Nelipak European Holdings Cooperatief U.A., KNPAK Holdings, LP and PAKNK Netherlands Treasury B.V.	24.3	(1.0)	23.3	—	—	23.3
Neptune Bidco US Inc. and Elliott Metron Co-Investor Aggregator L.P.	12.6	—	12.6	—	—	12.6
Netsmart, Inc. and Netsmart Technologies, Inc.	33.8	—	33.8	—	—	33.8
New ChurcHill HoldCo LLC and Victory Topco, LP	10.2	—	10.2	—	—	10.2
Next Holdco, LLC	2.4	—	2.4	—	—	2.4
NMC Skincare Intermediate Holdings II, LLC	12.8	(5.4)	7.4	—	—	7.4
NMN Holdings III Corp. and NMN Holdings LP	65.4	—	65.4	—	—	65.4
North American Science Associates, LLC, Cardinal Purchaser LLC and Cardinal Topco Holdings, L.P.	2.5	(2.5)	—	—	—	—
North Haven Fairway Buyer, LLC, Fairway Lawns, LLC and Command Pest Control, LLC	11.2	(3.0)	8.2	—	(5.9)	2.3
North Haven Stack Buyer, LLC	10.5	(0.5)	10.0	—	—	10.0
North Star Acquisitionco, LLC and Toucan Bidco Limited	8.9	(0.4)	8.5	—	—	8.5
Northwinds Holding, Inc. and Northwinds Services Group LLC	13.8	—	13.8	—	—	13.8
OakBridge Insurance Agency LLC and Maple Acquisition Holdings, LP	4.5	(0.4)	4.1	—	—	4.1
Olympia Acquisition, Inc., Olympia TopCo, L.P., and Asclepius Holdings LLC	0.9	—	0.9	—	—	0.9
OMH-HealthEdge Holdings, LLC	7.2	—	7.2	—	—	7.2
OneDigital Borrower LLC	16.4	(0.7)	15.7	—	—	15.7
Packaging Coordinators Midco, Inc.	15.0	—	15.0	—	—	15.0
Paragon 28, Inc. and Paragon Advanced Technologies, Inc.	8.1	(0.1)	8.0	—	—	8.0

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(in millions) Portfolio Company	Total revolving and delayed draw loan commitments	Less: funded commitments	Total unfunded commitments	Less: commitments substantially at discretion of the Company	Less: unavailable commitments due to borrowing base or other covenant restrictions	Total net unfunded revolving and delayed draw commitments
Pathstone Family Office LLC and Kelso XI Tailwind Co-Investment, L.P.	2.6	(0.1)	2.5	—	—	2.5
Pathway Vet Alliance LLC and Jedi Group Holdings LLC	1.9	(0.2)	1.7	—	—	1.7
Patriot Growth Insurance Services, LLC	2.2	(0.4)	1.8	—	—	1.8
PCIA SPV-3, LLC and ASE Royal Aggregator, LLC	2.5	—	2.5	—	—	2.5
PCS MidCo, Inc. and PCS Parent, L.P.	6.7	(0.8)	5.9	—	—	5.9
PDDS HoldCo, Inc.	2.4	(0.2)	2.2	—	—	2.2
PDI TA Holdings, Inc., Peachtree Parent, Inc. and Insight PDI Holdings, LLC	14.5	—	14.5	—	—	14.5
Pelican Products, Inc.	2.3	(1.6)	0.7	—	—	0.7
People Corporation	11.1	(1.2)	9.9	—	(4.9)	5.0
Perforce Software, Inc.	7.5	—	7.5	—	—	7.5
Perigon Wealth Management, LLC, Perigon Wealth Advisors Holdings Company, LLC and CWC Fund I Co-Invest (Prism) LP	1.7	—	1.7	—	—	1.7
PerkinElmer U.S. LLC and NM Polaris Co-Invest, L.P.	1.1	—	1.1	—	—	1.1
PestCo Holdings, LLC and PestCo, LLC	0.4	—	0.4	—	—	0.4
Petrus Buyer, Inc.	1.8	—	1.8	—	—	1.8
PetVet Care Centers, LLC	49.4	—	49.4	—	—	49.4
Petvisor Holdings, LLC	30.2	—	30.2	—	—	30.2
Phoenix YW Buyer, Inc. and Phoenix YW Parent, Inc.	4.7	—	4.7	—	—	4.7
Ping Identity Holding Corp.	0.2	—	0.2	—	—	0.2
Pluralsight, LLC and Pluralsight Holdings, LLC and Paradigmatic Holdco LLC	15.2	—	15.2	—	—	15.2
PracticeTek Purchaser, LLC, PracticeTek MidCo, LLC and GSV PracticeTek Holdings, LLC	11.8	(0.5)	11.3	—	—	11.3
Precision Concepts International LLC and Precision Concepts Canada Corporation	14.4	(3.6)	10.8	—	—	10.8
Premier Specialties, Inc. and RMCF V CIV XLIV, L.P.	3.5	(1.2)	2.3	—	—	2.3
Premiere Buyer, LLC	8.5	—	8.5	—	—	8.5
Premise Health Holding Corp. and OMERS Bluejay Investment Holdings LP	5.0	(0.1)	4.9	—	—	4.9
Prime Buyer, L.L.C.	15.9	(4.3)	11.6	—	—	11.6
Pritchard Industries, LLC and LJ Pritchard TopCo Holdings, LLC	20.1	—	20.1	—	—	20.1
ProfitSolv Purchaser, Inc. and PS Co-Invest, L.P.	12.5	(0.7)	11.8	—	—	11.8
Project Essential Bidco, Inc. and Project Essential Super Parent, Inc.	1.1	—	1.1	—	—	1.1
Project Potter Buyer, LLC and Project Potter Parent, L.P.	5.5	—	5.5	—	—	5.5
Proofpoint, Inc.	3.1	—	3.1	—	—	3.1
PS Operating Company LLC and PS Op Holdings LLC	6.4	(5.1)	1.3	—	(1.4)	(0.1)
PSC Parent, Inc.	14.8	(2.8)	12.0	—	—	12.0
PYE-Barker Fire & Safety, LLC	19.7	(0.5)	19.2	—	—	19.2
Pyramid-BMC IntermediateCo I, LLC and Pyramid Investors, LLC	1.6	—	1.6	—	—	1.6
QF Holdings, Inc.	1.1	(0.6)	0.5	—	—	0.5
Qnnect, LLC and Connector TopCo, LP	2.7	—	2.7	—	—	2.7
Quick Quack Car Wash Holdings, LLC and KKR Game Changer Co-Invest Feeder II L.P.	19.1	—	19.1	—	—	19.1
Radius Aerospace, Inc. and Radius Aerospace Europe Limited	5.7	(3.4)	2.3	—	—	2.3
Radwell Parent, LLC	4.4	(0.9)	3.5	—	—	3.5
Raptor Technologies, LLC, Sycamore Bidco LTD and Rocket Parent, LLC	4.4	—	4.4	—	—	4.4
RB Holdings InterCo, LLC	2.1	(1.4)	0.7	—	—	0.7
Reagent Chemical & Research, LLC	2.7	—	2.7	—	—	2.7
Reddy Ice LLC	21.3	(0.5)	20.8	—	—	20.8
Redwood Services, LLC and Redwood Services Holdco, LLC	20.5	(0.2)	20.3	—	—	20.3
Reef Lifestyle, LLC	33.1	(30.8)	2.3	—	—	2.3
Registrar Intermediate, LLC and PSP Registrar Co-Investment Fund, L.P.	6.9	(6.6)	0.3	—	—	0.3
Relativity ODA LLC	8.8	—	8.8	—	—	8.8
Repairify, Inc. and Repairify Holdings, LLC	7.3	(7.3)	—	—	—	—
Revalize, Inc.	0.9	(0.5)	0.4	—	—	0.4
Rialto Management Group, LLC	1.3	(0.3)	1.0	—	—	1.0
Riser Topco II, LLC	3.7	—	3.7	—	—	3.7

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(in millions) Portfolio Company	Total revolving and delayed draw loan commitments	Less: funded commitments	Total unfunded commitments	Less: commitments substantially at discretion of the Company	Less: unavailable commitments due to borrowing base or other covenant restrictions	Total net unfunded revolving and delayed draw commitments
RMS HoldCo II, LLC & RMS Group Holdings, Inc.	2.9	—	2.9	—	—	2.9
Rodeo AcquisitionCo LLC	2.5	(1.4)	1.1	—	—	1.1
Royal Borrower, LLC and Royal Parent, LP	14.3	(0.2)	14.1	—	—	14.1
RTI Surgical, Inc. and Pioneer Surgical Technology, Inc.	15.9	(8.1)	7.8	—	—	7.8
SageSure Holdings, LLC and SageSure LLC	38.3	—	38.3	—	—	38.3
Sapphire Software Buyer, Inc.	5.9	—	5.9	—	—	5.9
Schill Landscaping and Lawn Care Services LLC, Tender Lawn Care ULC and Landscape Parallel Partners, L.P.	15.2	(0.5)	14.7	—	—	14.7
SCIH Salt Holdings Inc.	22.5	(0.4)	22.1	—	—	22.1
SCM Insurance Services Inc.	4.0	—	4.0	—	—	4.0
SePro Holdings, LLC	8.5	—	8.5	—	—	8.5
Severin Acquisition, LLC	76.1	—	76.1	—	—	76.1
SG Acquisition, Inc.	2.0	—	2.0	—	—	2.0
Shermco Intermediate Holdings, Inc.	6.2	(2.4)	3.8	—	—	3.8
Shoes For Crews Global, LLC and Shoes For Crews Holdings, LLC	0.7	—	0.7	—	—	0.7
SIG Parent Holdings, LLC	34.5	—	34.5	—	—	34.5
Silk Holdings III Corp. and Silk Holdings I Corp.	0.1	(0.1)	—	—	—	—
SiroMed Physician Services, Inc. and SiroMed Equity Holdings, LLC	2.1	—	2.1	—	—	2.1
SM Wellness Holdings, Inc. and SM Holdco, LLC	3.8	—	3.8	—	—	3.8
Smarsh Inc. and Skywalker TopCo, LLC	2.0	—	2.0	—	—	2.0
Spark Purchaser, Inc.	2.3	—	2.3	—	—	2.3
Spirit RR Holdings, Inc. and Winterfell Co-Invest SCSp	2.5	—	2.5	—	—	2.5
St Athena Global LLC and St Athena Global Holdings Limited	4.4	—	4.4	—	—	4.4
Star US Bidco LLC	15.5	—	15.5	—	—	15.5
Steward Partners Global Advisory, LLC and Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC	2.5	—	2.5	—	—	2.5
Sugar PPC Buyer LLC	3.9	—	3.9	—	—	3.9
Sun Acquirer Corp. and Sun TopCo, LP	17.7	(0.5)	17.2	—	—	17.2
Sundance Group Holdings, Inc.	4.4	(2.0)	2.4	—	—	2.4
Sunk Rock Foundry Partners LP, Hatteras Electrical Manufacturing Holding Company and Sigma Electric Manufacturing Corporation	7.6	(1.9)	5.7	—	—	5.7
Sunvair Aerospace Group, Inc. and GB Helios Holdings, L.P.	37.9	—	37.9	—	—	37.9
Superman Holdings, LLC	16.7	—	16.7	—	—	16.7
SV Newco 2, Inc. and Site 2020 Incorporated	17.5	—	17.5	—	—	17.5
Symplr Software Inc. and Symplr Software Intermediate Holdings, Inc.	10.0	(0.4)	9.6	—	—	9.6
Synergy HomeCare Franchising, LLC and NP/Synergy Holdings, LLC	4.2	—	4.2	—	—	4.2
Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc.	4.0	(0.8)	3.2	—	—	3.2
Tamarack Intermediate, L.L.C. and Tamarack Parent, L.L.C.	7.5	—	7.5	—	—	7.5
Taymax Group, L.P., Taymax Group G.P., LLC, PF Salem Canada ULC and TCP Fit Parent, L.P.	2.4	(0.7)	1.7	—	—	1.7
TCP Hawker Intermediate LLC	12.8	—	12.8	—	—	12.8
Team Acquisition Corporation	6.1	—	6.1	—	—	6.1
The Alaska Club Partners, LLC, Athletic Club Partners LLC and The Alaska Club, Inc.	3.0	—	3.0	—	—	3.0
The Arcticom Group, LLC and AMCP Mechanical Holdings, LP	16.0	(1.2)	14.8	—	—	14.8
The Hiller Companies, LLC	12.4	—	12.4	—	—	12.4
The Mather Group, LLC, TVG-TMG Topco, Inc., and TVG-TMG Holdings, LLC	1.0	(0.3)	0.7	—	—	0.7
The Ultimus Group Midco, LLC, The Ultimus Group, LLC, and The Ultimus Group Aggregator, LP	5.6	—	5.6	—	—	5.6
Thermostat Purchaser III, Inc.	7.7	(0.4)	7.3	—	—	7.3
THG Acquisition, LLC	6.0	(2.1)	3.9	—	—	3.9
Trader Corporation and Project Auto Finco Corp.	0.6	—	0.6	—	—	0.6
Transit Technologies LLC	6.3	—	6.3	—	—	6.3
Triwizard Holdings, Inc. and Triwizard Parent, LP	21.0	—	21.0	—	—	21.0
Truck-Lite Co., LLC, Ecco Holdings Corp. and Clarience Technologies, LLC	18.4	(0.1)	18.3	—	—	18.3
Truist Insurance Holdings, LLC and McGriff Insurance Services, LLC	5.4	(0.2)	5.2	—	—	5.2
TSS Buyer, LLC	0.5	—	0.5	—	—	0.5
Two Six Labs, LLC	36.5	—	36.5	—	—	36.5

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(in millions) Portfolio Company	Total revolving and delayed draw loan commitments		Less: funded commitments		Total unfunded commitments		Less: commitments substantially at discretion of the Company		Less: unavailable commitments due to borrowing base or other covenant restrictions		Total net unfunded revolving and delayed draw commitments
United Digestive MSO Parent, LLC and Koln Co-Invest Unblocked, LP	4.6		(0.4)		4.2		—		—		4.2
UP Intermediate II LLC and UPBW Blocker LLC	4.2		(1.8)		2.4		—		—		2.4
US Salt Investors, LLC and Emerald Lake Pearl Acquisition-A, L.P.	9.9		—		9.9		—		—		9.9
Valcourt Holdings II, LLC and Jobs Holdings, Inc.	5.6		—		5.6		—		—		5.6
Verista, Inc.	8.0		(0.7)		7.3		—		—		7.3
Vertex Service Partners, LLC and Vertex Service Partners Holdings, LLC	1.6		(0.2)		1.4		—		—		1.4
Victors Purchaser, LLC and WP Victors Co-Investment, L.P.	24.0		—		24.0		—		—		24.0
Visual Edge Technology, Inc.	18.9		—		18.9		—		—		18.9
Vobev, LLC and Vobev Holdings, LLC	2.0		—		2.0		—		(2.0)		—
VPP Intermediate Holdings, LLC and VPP Group Holdings, L.P.	9.4		—		9.4		—		—		9.4
VRC Companies, LLC	5.4		—		5.4		—		—		5.4
W.S. Connelly & Co., LLC and WSC Ultimate Holdings, LLC	9.2		—		9.2		—		—		9.2
Watermill Express, LLC and Watermill Express Holdings, LLC	4.0		(0.3)		3.7		—		—		3.7
Waverly Advisors, LLC and WAAM Topco, LLC	3.7		—		3.7		—		—		3.7
WCI-BXC Purchaser, LLC and WCI-BXC Investment Holdings, L.P.	0.7		—		0.7		—		—		0.7
Wealth Enhancement Group, LLC	14.7		—		14.7		—		—		14.7
WebPT, Inc. and WPT Intermediate Holdco, Inc.	0.9		(0.2)		0.7		—		—		0.7
Wellington Bidco Inc. and Wellington TopCo LP	16.6		(0.6)		16.0		—		—		16.0
Wellington-Altus Financial Inc.	1.2		—		1.2		—		—		1.2
Wellness AcquisitionCo, Inc.	2.2		—		2.2		—		—		2.2
Wellpath Holdings, Inc.	12.0		(12.0)		—		—		—		—
Wildcat BuyerCo, Inc. and Wildcat Parent, LP	6.3		(0.2)		6.1		—		—		6.1
WorkWave Intermediate II, LLC	5.2		—		5.2		—		—		5.2
World Insurance Associates, LLC and World Associates Holdings, LLC	9.0		—		9.0		—		—		9.0
Worldwide Produce Acquisition, LLC and REP WWP Coinvest IV, L.P.	1.8		(0.1)		1.7		—		—		1.7
WRE Sports Investments LLC	6.9		—		6.9		—		—		6.9
WSHP FC Acquisition LLC and WSHP FC Holdings LLC	16.3		(16.3)		—		—		—		—
XIFIN, Inc. and ACP Charger Co-Invest LLC	5.7		(5.7)		—		—		—		—
YE Brands Holdings, LLC	3.6		(1.2)		2.4		—		—		2.4
ZB Holdco LLC and ZB TopCo LLC	21.2		(6.0)		15.2		—		—		15.2
ZenDesk, Inc., Zoro TopCo, Inc. and Zoro TopCo, LP	12.8		—		12.8		—		—		12.8
Zinc Buyer Corporation	17.2		(0.2)		17.0		—		—		17.0
	$	4,037.2	$	(472.7)	$	3,564.5	$	—	$	(24.2)	$	3,540.3

(16)As of September 30, 2024, the Company was party to agreements to fund equity investment commitments as follows:

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(in millions) Company	Total equity commitments		Less: funded equity commitments		Total unfunded equity commitments		Less: equity commitments substantially at the discretion of the Company		Total net unfunded equity commitments
AthenaHealth Group Inc., Minerva Holdco, Inc. and BCPE Co-Invest (A), LP	$	1.2	$	—	$	1.2	$	—	$	1.2
Constellation Wealth Capital Fund, L.P.	5.5		(2.9)		2.6		—		2.6
DOXA Insurance Holdings LLC and Rocket Co-Invest, SLP	0.1		—		0.1		—		0.1
European Capital UK SME Debt LP	60.2		(54.5)		5.7		(5.7)		—
GTCR F Buyer Corp. and GTCR (D) Investors LP	1.6		—		1.6		—		1.6
HFCP XI (Parallel - A), L.P.	7.5		—		7.5		—		7.5
High Street Buyer, Inc. and High Street Holdco LLC	38.7		—		38.7		—		38.7
Linden Structured Capital Fund II-A LP	1.9		(1.0)		0.9		—		0.9
LJ Perimeter Buyer, Inc. and LJ Perimeter Co-Invest, L.P.	11.6		(9.7)		1.9		—		1.9
Pathstone Family Office LLC and Kelso XI Tailwind Co-Investment, L.P.	0.3		—		0.3		—		0.3
PCG-Ares Sidecar Investment, L.P. and PCG-Ares Sidecar Investment II, L.P.	50.0		(12.4)		37.6		(37.6)		—
Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc. and SEP Diamond Fund, L.P.	12.2		(10.9)		1.3		—		1.3
Schill Landscaping and Lawn Care Services LLC, Tender Lawn Care ULC and Landscape Parallel Partners, L.P.	2.5		—		2.5		—		2.5
Wellington-Altus Financial Inc.	2.4		—		2.4		—		2.4
Worldwide Produce Acquisition, LLC and REP WWP Coinvest IV, L.P.	0.2		—		0.2		—		0.2
	$	195.9	$	(91.4)	$	104.5	$	(43.3)	$	61.2

(17)As of September 30, 2024, the Company had commitments to co-invest in the SDLP for its portion of the SDLP’s commitment to fund delayed draw loans of up to $68. See Note 4 for more information on the SDLP.

(18)Other than the investments noted by this footnote, the fair value of the Company’s investments is determined using unobservable inputs that are significant to the overall fair value measurement. See Note 8 for more information regarding the fair value of the Company’s investments.

(19)As of September 30, 2024, the estimated net unrealized gain for federal tax purposes was $0.2 billion based on a tax cost basis of $26.0 billion. As of September 30, 2024, the estimated aggregate gross unrealized gain for federal income tax purposes was $1.6 billion and the estimated aggregate gross unrealized loss for federal income tax purposes was $1.4 billion.     

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ARES CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

As of December 31, 2023

(dollar amounts in millions)

Company (1)	Business Description	Investment	Coupon (3)	Reference (7)	Spread (3)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Shares/Units	Principal		Amortized Cost		Fair Value			% of Net Assets
Software and Services
AffiniPay Midco, LLC and AffiniPay Intermediate Holdings, LLC (15)	Payment processing solution provider	First lien senior secured loan	10.88%	SOFR (Q)	5.50%	02/2020	06/2028		$	62.7	$	62.7	$	62.7	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.87%	SOFR (M)	5.50%	06/2022	06/2028		99.5		98.2		99.5		(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.88%	SOFR (S)	5.50%	11/2023	06/2028		2.2		2.2		2.2		(2)(11)
		Senior subordinated loan	15.39% PIK	SOFR (Q)	10.00%	02/2020	06/2030		65.7		65.7		65.7		(2)(11)
											228.8		230.1
Anaplan, Inc. (15)	Provider of cloud-based connected planning platforms for business analytics	First lien senior secured loan	11.85%	SOFR (Q)	6.50%	06/2022	06/2029		1.8		1.8		1.8		(2)(11)
Anaqua Parent Holdings, Inc. & Astorg VII Co-Invest Anaqua (15)	Provider of intellectual property management lifecycle software	First lien senior secured loan	9.45%	Euribor (Q)	5.50%	04/2019	04/2026		4.4		4.5		4.4		(2)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.88%	SOFR (S)	5.25%	06/2021	04/2026		2.3		2.3		2.3		(2)(11)
		Limited partnership units				06/2019		4,400,000			4.2		10.6		(2)(6)
											11.0		17.3
APG Intermediate Holdings Corporation and APG Holdings, LLC (4)(15)	Aircraft performance software provider	First lien senior secured loan	10.76%	SOFR (Q)	5.25%	01/2020	01/2025		13.2		13.2		13.2		(2)(11)
		Class A membership units				01/2020		9,750,000			9.8		10.5		(2)
											23.0		23.7
Appriss Health, LLC and Appriss Health Intermediate Holdings, Inc. (15)	Software platform for identification, prevention and management of substance use disorder	First lien senior secured loan	12.32%	SOFR (Q)	6.75%	05/2021	05/2027		5.6		5.6		5.6		(2)(11)
		Series A preferred shares	11.00% PIK			05/2021		32,236			43.2		39.7		(2)
											48.8		45.3
Aptean, Inc. and Aptean Acquiror Inc.	Provider of CRM, ERP and supply chain software application	First lien senior secured loan	9.71%	SOFR (M)	4.25%	05/2022	04/2026		7.1		7.0		7.1		(2)(18)
Auctane, Inc.	Provider of mailing and shipping solutions	First lien senior secured loan	11.23%	SOFR (Q)	5.75%	10/2021	10/2028		145.3		145.3		138.0		(2)(11)
Avalara, Inc. (15)	Provider of cloud-based solutions for transaction tax compliance worldwide	First lien senior secured loan	12.60%	SOFR (Q)	7.25%	10/2022	10/2028		72.2		72.2		72.2		(2)(11)
Avetta, LLC (15)	Supply chain risk management SaaS platform for global enterprise clients	First lien senior secured loan	11.15%	SOFR (Q)	5.75%	10/2023	10/2030		33.0		33.0		32.3		(2)(11)
Banyan Software Holdings, LLC and Banyan Software, LP (15)	Vertical software businesses holding company	First lien senior secured revolving loan	10.96%	SOFR (M)	5.50%	01/2023	10/2025		1.4		1.4		1.4		(2)(6)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	12.46%	SOFR (M)	7.00%	10/2020	10/2026		1.0		1.0		1.0		(2)(6)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	12.46%	SOFR (M)	7.00%	12/2021	10/2026		0.2		0.2		0.2		(2)(6)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	12.71%	SOFR (M)	7.25%	01/2023	10/2026		5.2		5.2		5.2		(2)(6)(11)
		Preferred units				01/2022		120,999			4.1		8.7		(2)(6)
											11.9		16.5
BCTO Ignition Purchaser, Inc.	Enterprise software provider	First lien senior secured loan	14.40% PIK	SOFR (Q)	9.00%	04/2023	10/2030		3.5		3.5		3.4		(2)(6)(11)

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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As of December 31, 2023

(dollar amounts in millions)

Company (1)	Business Description	Investment	Coupon (3)	Reference (7)	Spread (3)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Shares/Units	Principal	Amortized Cost	Fair Value		% of Net Assets
Bobcat Purchaser, LLC and Bobcat Topco, L.P. (15)	Healthcare software provider	First lien senior secured loan	11.59%	SOFR (Q)	6.25%	06/2023	06/2030		15.8	15.8	15.8	(2)(11)
		Class A-1 units				06/2023		1,523,000		1.5	1.5
										17.3	17.3
Borrower R365 Holdings LLC (15)	Provider of restaurant enterprise resource planning systems	First lien senior secured loan	12.00%	SOFR (Q)	6.50%	06/2021	06/2027		16.0	15.9	16.0	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	12.00%	SOFR (Q)	6.50%	01/2022	06/2027		2.0	1.9	2.0	(2)(11)
										17.8	18.0
Bottomline Technologies, Inc. and Legal Spend Holdings, LLC (15)	Provider of payment automation solutions	First lien senior secured loan	10.61%	SOFR (M)	5.25%	05/2022	05/2029		8.1	8.1	8.1	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.11%	SOFR (M)	5.75%	10/2023	05/2029		4.2	4.2	4.2	(2)(11)
										12.3	12.3
Businessolver.com, Inc. (15)	Provider of SaaS-based benefits solutions for employers and employees	First lien senior secured loan	10.93%	SOFR (M)	5.50%	12/2021	12/2027		0.4	0.4	0.4	(2)(11)
CallMiner, Inc.	Provider of cloud-based conversational analytics solutions	Warrant to purchase shares of Series 1 preferred stock				07/2014	07/2024	2,350,636		—	—
Cardinal Parent, Inc. and Packers Software Intermediate Holdings, Inc. (15)	Provider of software and technology-enabled content and analytical solutions to insurance brokers	First lien senior secured revolving loan	12.00%	Base Rate (Q)	3.50%	11/2020	11/2025		2.6	2.6	2.6	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured revolving loan	9.96%	SOFR (M)	4.50%	11/2020	11/2025		1.4	1.4	1.4	(2)(11)
		Second lien senior secured loan	13.25%	SOFR (Q)	7.75%	11/2020	11/2028		64.3	64.3	63.0	(2)(11)
		Series A preferred shares	11.00% PIK			11/2020		24,898		35.2	30.9	(2)
		Series A-2 preferred shares	11.00% PIK			12/2020		8,963		12.5	10.7	(2)
		Series A-3 preferred shares	11.00% PIK			11/2021		11,952		15.1	13.3	(2)
										131.1	121.9
Cloud Software Group, Inc., Picard Parent, Inc., Cloud Software Group Holdings, Inc., Picard HoldCo, LLC and Elliott Alto Co-Investor Aggregator L.P. (15)	Provider of server, application and desktop virtualization, networking, software as a service, and cloud computing technologies	First lien senior secured notes	6.50%			09/2022	03/2029		88.9	86.8	84.7	(2)(18)
		First lien senior secured loan	9.99%	SOFR (Q)	4.50%	09/2022	03/2029		15.7	15.1	15.3	(2)(11)(18)
		Second lien senior secured notes	9.00%			04/2023	09/2029		121.0	112.5	115.2	(2)(18)
		Series A preferred stock	17.35% PIK	SOFR (Q)	12.00%	09/2022		117,813		123.5	127.6	(2)(11)
		Limited partnership interests				09/2022		12,250,000		12.3	18.7	(2)
										350.2	361.5
Community Brands ParentCo, LLC (15)	Software and payment services provider to non-profit institutions	First lien senior secured loan	10.96%	SOFR (M)	5.50%	02/2022	02/2028		10.5	10.5	10.3	(2)(11)
		Class A units				12/2016		500,000		5.0	6.1	(2)
										15.5	16.4
Computer Services, Inc.	Infrastructure software provider to community banks	First lien senior secured loan	12.13%	SOFR (Q)	6.75%	11/2022	11/2029		33.8	33.8	33.8	(2)(11)

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

As of December 31, 2023

(dollar amounts in millions)

Company (1)	Business Description	Investment	Coupon (3)	Reference (7)	Spread (3)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Shares/Units	Principal	Amortized Cost	Fair Value		% of Net Assets
Consilio Midco Limited, Compusoft US LLC, and Consilio Investment Holdings, L.P. (15)	Provider of sales software for the interior design industry	First lien senior secured revolving loan	11.25%	SOFR (Q)	5.75%	05/2021	05/2028		3.9	3.9	3.9	(2)(6)(11)
		First lien senior secured revolving loan	10.15%	Euribor (Q)	6.25%	11/2021	05/2028		0.9	0.9	0.9	(2)(6)(11)
		First lien senior secured revolving loan	11.25%	SOFR (Q)	5.75%	11/2021	05/2028		0.3	0.3	0.3	(2)(6)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.25%	SOFR (Q)	5.75%	05/2021	05/2028		74.1	74.1	72.6	(2)(6)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.19%	Euribor (Q)	6.25%	11/2021	05/2028		0.5	0.4	0.5	(2)(6)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.19%	Euribor (Q)	6.25%	11/2021	05/2028		30.0	30.1	29.7	(2)(6)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.25%	SOFR (Q)	5.75%	06/2022	05/2028		11.6	11.6	11.4	(2)(6)(11)
		Common units				05/2021		483,584		4.8	9.0	(2)(6)
		Series A common units				09/2022		23,340		0.2	0.4	(2)(6)
										126.3	128.7
CoreLogic, Inc. and T-VIII Celestial Co-Invest LP (15)	Provider of information, insight, analytics, software and other outsourced services primarily to the mortgage, real estate and insurance sectors	Second lien senior secured loan	11.97%	SOFR (M)	6.50%	06/2021	06/2029		155.7	155.7	143.2	(2)(11)
		Limited partnership units				04/2021		59,665,989		59.7	36.2	(2)
										215.4	179.4
Cority Software Inc., Cority Software (USA) Inc., and Cority Parent, Inc. (15)	Provider of environmental, health and safety software to track compliance data	First lien senior secured loan	10.39%	SOFR (Q)	5.00%	07/2019	07/2026		6.2	6.2	6.2	(2)(6)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.39%	SOFR (Q)	5.00%	10/2019	07/2026		4.3	4.3	4.3	(2)(6)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	12.39%	SOFR (Q)	7.00%	09/2020	07/2026		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(6)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.83%	SOFR (Q)	5.50%	09/2022	07/2026		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(6)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.39%	SOFR (Q)	6.00%	09/2022	07/2026		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(6)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.39%	SOFR (Q)	6.00%	04/2023	07/2026		7.7	7.7	7.7	(2)(6)(11)
		Preferred equity	9.00% PIK			07/2019		198		0.3	0.8	(2)(6)
		Common equity				07/2019		190,143		—	—	(2)(6)
										18.8	19.3
Cornerstone OnDemand, Inc. and Sunshine Software Holdings, Inc. (15)	Provider of a cloud-based, SaaS platform for talent management	First lien senior secured revolving loan				10/2021	10/2026		—	—	—	(2)(13)
		Second lien senior secured loan	11.97%	SOFR (M)	6.50%	10/2021	10/2029		137.5	137.5	132.0	(2)(11)
		Series A preferred shares	10.50% PIK			10/2021		116,413		146.0	127.1	(2)
		Class A-1 common stock				10/2021		1,360,100		13.6	16.2	(2)
										297.1	275.3
Coupa Holdings, LLC and Coupa Software Incorporated (15)	Provider of Business Spend Management software	First lien senior secured loan	12.86%	SOFR (M)	7.50%	03/2023	02/2030		9.0	9.0	9.0	(2)(11)

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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As of December 31, 2023

(dollar amounts in millions)

Company (1)	Business Description	Investment	Coupon (3)	Reference (7)	Spread (3)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Shares/Units	Principal	Amortized Cost	Fair Value		% of Net Assets
Crosspoint Capital AS SPV, LP (15)	Provider of software services that support the management and security of computing devices, applications, data, and networks	First lien senior secured revolving loan	12.10%	SOFR (Q)	6.75%	07/2023	07/2029		0.7	0.7	0.7	(2)(6)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	12.10%	SOFR (Q)	6.75%	07/2023	07/2030		42.9	42.9	42.5	(2)(6)(11)
		Limited partnership interest	8.00% PIK			10/2023		9,249,000		9.5	9.0	(2)(6)
										53.1	52.2
Datix Bidco Limited	Global healthcare software company that provides software solutions for patient safety and risk management	First lien senior secured loan	9.94%	SOFR (S)	4.50%	10/2019	04/2025		4.4	4.2	4.4	(2)(6)
		Second lien senior secured loan	13.19%	SOFR (S)	7.75%	11/2022	04/2026		0.7	0.7	0.7	(2)(6)
										4.9	5.1
Dcert Buyer, Inc., DCert Preferred Holdings, Inc. and Destiny Digital Holdings, L.P.	Provider of internet security tools and solutions	Second lien senior secured loan	12.36%	SOFR (M)	7.00%	05/2022	02/2029		11.0	10.4	10.9	(2)
		Series A preferred shares	10.50% PIK			05/2021		129,822		169.5	150.8	(2)
		Series A units				05/2021		817,194		13.3	9.1	(2)
										193.2	170.8
Denali Holdco LLC and Denali Apexco LP (15)	Provider of cybersecurity audit and assessment services	First lien senior secured loan	10.96%	SOFR (M)	5.50%	09/2021	09/2027		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.03%	SOFR (M)	5.50%	07/2022	09/2027		1.1	1.1	1.1	(2)(11)
		Class A units				02/2022		2,549,000		2.5	3.2	(2)
										3.7	4.4
Diligent Corporation and Diligent Preferred Issuer, Inc. (15)	Provider of secure SaaS solutions for board and leadership team documents	First lien senior secured revolving loan	11.76%	SOFR (Q)	6.25%	08/2020	08/2025		1.2	1.2	1.2	(2)(11)(14)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.78%	SOFR (Q)	6.25%	08/2020	08/2025		14.6	14.5	14.6	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.78%	SOFR (Q)	6.25%	08/2020	08/2025		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.28%	SOFR (Q)	5.75%	03/2021	08/2025		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.28%	SOFR (Q)	5.75%	04/2021	08/2025		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.78%	SOFR (Q)	6.25%	07/2021	08/2025		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(11)
		Preferred stock	10.50% PIK			04/2021		13,140		16.7	15.6	(2)
										32.8	31.8
DS Admiral Bidco, LLC (15)	Tax return software provider for government institutions	First lien senior secured loan	11.85%	SOFR (Q)	6.50%	03/2021	03/2028		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(11)
Dye & Durham Corporation (15)	Provider of cloud-based software and technology solutions for the legal industry	First lien senior secured revolving loan	11.20%	CDOR (Q)	5.75%	12/2021	12/2026		3.8	3.8	3.8	(2)(6)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.21%	CDOR (Q)	5.75%	12/2021	12/2027		8.7	8.6	8.7	(2)(6)(11)
										12.4	12.5

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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As of December 31, 2023

(dollar amounts in millions)

Company (1)	Business Description	Investment	Coupon (3)	Reference (7)	Spread (3)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Shares/Units	Principal	Amortized Cost	Fair Value		% of Net Assets
Echo Purchaser, Inc. (15)	Software provider of mission critical security, supply chain, and collaboration solutions for highly regulated end markets	First lien senior secured revolving loan	10.86%	SOFR (Q)	5.50%	11/2023	11/2029		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.87%	SOFR (S)	5.50%	11/2023	11/2029		10.7	10.7	10.4	(2)(11)
										10.8	10.5
Elemica Parent, Inc. & EZ Elemica Holdings, Inc. (15)	SaaS based supply chain management software provider focused on chemical markets	First lien senior secured revolving loan	11.02%	SOFR (Q)	5.50%	09/2019	09/2025		4.1	4.1	4.0	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.03%	SOFR (Q)	5.50%	09/2019	09/2025		60.7	60.7	58.9	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.03%	SOFR (Q)	5.50%	12/2020	09/2025		5.7	5.7	5.5	(2)(11)
		Preferred equity				09/2019		4,599		4.6	5.8	(2)
										75.1	74.2
Enverus Holdings, Inc. and Titan DI Preferred Holdings, Inc. (15)	SaaS based business analytics company focused on oil and gas industry	First lien senior secured loan	10.86%	SOFR (S)	5.50%	12/2023	12/2029		134.9	134.9	132.2	(2)(11)
		Preferred stock	13.50% PIK			02/2020		30		48.5	48.5	(2)
										183.4	180.7
EP Purchaser, LLC and TPG VIII EP Co-Invest II, L.P.	Provider of entertainment workforce and production management solutions	First lien senior secured loan	10.11%	SOFR (Q)	4.50%	06/2023	11/2028		8.4	8.1	8.4	(2)(11)
		Second lien senior secured loan	12.11%	SOFR (Q)	6.50%	11/2021	11/2029		177.9	177.9	172.6	(2)(11)
		Partnership units				05/2019		5,034,483		3.2	12.1	(2)(6)
										189.2	193.1
EpiServer Inc. and Episerver Sweden Holdings AB (15)	Provider of web content management and digital commerce solutions	First lien senior secured loan	10.75%	SOFR (Q)	5.25%	10/2018	04/2026		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(6)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	9.43%	Euribor (Q)	5.50%	03/2019	04/2026		5.7	5.8	5.7	(2)(6)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.75%	SOFR (Q)	5.25%	12/2021	04/2026		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(6)(11)
										6.0	5.9
eResearch Technology, Inc. and Astorg VII Co-Invest ERT	Provider of mission-critical, software-enabled clinical research solutions	First lien senior secured loan	9.97%	SOFR (M)	4.50%	11/2023	02/2027		1.0	1.0	1.0	(2)(11)(18)
		Second lien senior secured loan	13.46%	SOFR (M)	8.00%	02/2020	02/2028		17.2	16.9	17.2	(2)
		Second lien senior secured loan	13.46%	SOFR (M)	8.00%	04/2021	02/2028		30.6	29.9	30.6	(2)
		Limited partnership interest				01/2020		3,988,000		4.5	5.5	(2)(6)
										52.3	54.3
ESHA Research, LLC and RMCF VI CIV XLVIII, L.P. (15)	Provider of nutritional information and software as a services (SaaS) compliance solutions	First lien senior secured revolving loan	11.74%	SOFR (S)	6.25%	06/2022	06/2028		0.8	0.8	0.7	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.76%	SOFR (Q)	6.25%	06/2022	06/2028		6.8	6.8	6.6	(2)(11)
		Limited partner interests				06/2022		6,246,801		6.2	5.5

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

As of December 31, 2023

(dollar amounts in millions)

Company (1)	Business Description	Investment	Coupon (3)	Reference (7)	Spread (3)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Shares/Units	Principal	Amortized Cost	Fair Value		% of Net Assets
										13.8	12.8
Extrahop Networks, Inc. (15)	Provider of real-time wire data analytics solutions for application and infrastructure monitoring	First lien senior secured loan	12.96%	SOFR (M)	7.50%	07/2021	07/2027		22.9	22.9	22.9	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	12.96%	SOFR (M)	7.50%	03/2023	07/2027		3.9	3.9	3.9	(2)(11)
										26.8	26.8
Finastra USA, Inc., DH Corporation/Societe DH, and Finastra Europe S.A R.L. (15)	Provider of back-office software services for the banking sector	First lien senior secured loan	12.71%	SOFR (Q)	7.25%	09/2023	09/2029		190.5	186.8	188.6	(2)(6)(11)
First Insight, Inc.	Software company providing merchandising and pricing solutions to companies worldwide	Warrant to purchase shares of Series C preferred stock				03/2014	03/2024	122,827		—	—
Forescout Technologies, Inc. (15)	Network access control solutions provider	First lien senior secured loan	13.45%	SOFR (Q)	8.00%	08/2020	08/2026		9.6	9.5	9.6	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	13.45%	SOFR (Q)	8.00%	07/2022	08/2026		13.8	13.8	13.8	(2)(11)
										23.3	23.4
Genesis Acquisition Co. and Genesis Ultimate Holding Co. (15)	Child care management software and services provider	First lien senior secured revolving loan	10.39%	SOFR (Q)	5.00%	07/2018	07/2025		1.5	1.5	1.5	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.39%	SOFR (Q)	5.00%	07/2018	07/2025		0.2	0.2	0.2	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.35%	SOFR (Q)	5.00%	11/2021	07/2025		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(11)
		Second lien senior secured loan	14.47%	SOFR (Q)	9.00%	07/2018	07/2026		32.4	32.4	32.4	(2)(11)
		Second lien senior secured loan	14.47%	SOFR (Q)	9.00%	06/2021	07/2026		7.5	7.5	7.5	(2)(11)
		Second lien senior secured loan	14.47%	SOFR (Q)	9.00%	11/2021	07/2026		21.1	21.1	21.1	(2)(11)
		Class A common stock				07/2018		8		0.8	2.4	(2)
										63.6	65.2
GI Ranger Intermediate LLC (15)	Provider of payment processing services and software to healthcare providers	First lien senior secured revolving loan	11.21%	SOFR (Q)	5.75%	10/2021	10/2027		2.2	2.2	2.1	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.25%	SOFR (Q)	5.75%	10/2021	10/2028		10.1	10.1	10.0	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.25%	SOFR (Q)	5.75%	03/2022	10/2028		1.8	1.8	1.7	(2)(11)
										14.1	13.8
GraphPAD Software, LLC, Insightful Science Intermediate I, LLC and Insightful Science Holdings, LLC (15)	Provider of data analysis, statistics, and visualization software solutions for scientific research applications	First lien senior secured revolving loan	13.50%	Base Rate (Q)	5.00%	12/2017	04/2027		0.6	0.6	0.6	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.72%	SOFR (S)	6.00%	12/2017	04/2027		0.2	0.2	0.2	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.19%	SOFR (Q)	5.50%	04/2021	04/2027		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.22%	SOFR (Q)	5.50%	10/2021	04/2027		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.13%	SOFR (Q)	5.50%	11/2021	04/2027		3.9	3.9	3.9	(2)(11)
		Senior subordinated loan	10.50% PIK			04/2021	04/2032		48.3	48.3	44.9	(2)
		Preferred units	14.00% PIK			04/2021		1,828,645		65.6	65.6

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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As of December 31, 2023

(dollar amounts in millions)

Company (1)	Business Description	Investment	Coupon (3)	Reference (7)	Spread (3)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Shares/Units	Principal	Amortized Cost	Fair Value		% of Net Assets
										118.8	115.4
Guidepoint Security Holdings, LLC (15)	Cybersecurity solutions provider	First lien senior secured loan	11.38%	SOFR (Q)	6.00%	10/2023	10/2029		6.8	6.8	6.6	(2)(11)
Heavy Construction Systems Specialists, LLC (15)	Provider of construction software	First lien senior secured loan	10.86%	SOFR (M)	5.50%	11/2021	11/2028		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(11)
Huskies Parent, Inc., GI Insurity Parent LLC and GI Insurity TopCo LP (15)	Insurance software provider	First lien senior secured revolving loan	11.00%	SOFR (Q)	5.50%	11/2021	11/2027		13.3	13.3	12.1	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.00%	SOFR (Q)	5.50%	11/2021	11/2028		59.8	59.8	54.4	(2)(11)
		Senior subordinated loan	10.00% PIK			11/2021	11/2031		109.8	109.8	89.0	(2)
		Company units				11/2021		4,246,457		8.8	4.7	(2)
										191.7	160.2
Hyland Software, Inc. (15)	Enterprise content management software provider	First lien senior secured loan	11.36%	SOFR (M)	6.00%	09/2023	09/2030		97.5	96.2	96.1	(2)(11)
Imprivata, Inc.	Provider of identity and access management solutions to the healthcare industry	Second lien senior secured loan	11.60%	SOFR (Q)	6.25%	04/2022	12/2028		16.1	16.0	15.8	(2)(11)
Inmar, Inc.	Technology-driven solutions provider for retailers, wholesalers and manufacturers	First lien senior secured loan	10.85%	SOFR (M)	5.50%	06/2023	05/2026		13.4	12.9	13.2	(2)(11)(18)
IQN Holding Corp. (15)	Provider of extended workforce management software	First lien senior secured loan	10.64%	SOFR (Q)	5.25%	05/2022	05/2029		1.4	1.4	1.4	(2)(11)
IV Rollover Holdings, LLC	Provider of cloud based IT solutions, infrastructure and services	Class B units				05/2017		170,490		—	—	(2)
		Class X units				05/2017		5,000,000		1.9	2.1	(2)
										1.9	2.1
Kaseya Inc. and Knockout Intermediate Holdings I Inc. (15)	Provider of cloud-based software and technology solutions for small and medium sized businesses	First lien senior secured revolving loan	11.36% (2.50% PIK)	SOFR (M)	6.00%	06/2022	06/2029		4.9	4.9	4.9	(2)(11)(14)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.38% (2.50% PIK)	SOFR (Q)	6.00%	06/2022	06/2029		169.1	168.9	169.1	(2)(11)
		Preferred stock	11.75% PIK			06/2022		38,798		46.2	45.7	(2)
										220.0	219.7
LeanTaaS Holdings, Inc. (15)	Provider of SaaS tools to optimize healthcare asset utilization	First lien senior secured loan	12.86%	SOFR (M)	7.50%	07/2022	07/2028		42.3	42.3	42.3	(2)(11)
Majesco and Magic Topco, L.P. (15)	Insurance software provider	First lien senior secured loan	12.60%	SOFR (Q)	7.25%	09/2020	09/2027		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(11)
		Class A units	9.00% PIK			09/2020		2,539		3.4	5.9	(2)
		Class B units				09/2020		570,625		—	—	(2)
										3.5	6.0
Mimecast Borrowerco, Inc. and Magnesium Co- Invest SCSp (15)(16)	Cybersecurity solutions provider	First lien senior secured loan	10.94%	SONIA (Q)	5.75%	05/2022	05/2029		36.3	35.2	36.3	(2)(6)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.21%	SOFR (M)	5.75%	05/2022	05/2029		79.2	79.2	79.2	(2)(6)(11)
		Limited partnership interest				05/2022		3,975		38.8	43.6	(2)(6)
										153.2	159.1

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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As of December 31, 2023

(dollar amounts in millions)

Company (1)	Business Description	Investment	Coupon (3)	Reference (7)	Spread (3)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Shares/Units	Principal	Amortized Cost	Fair Value		% of Net Assets
Ministry Brands Holdings, LLC and RCP MB Investments B, L.P. (15)	Software and payment services provider to faith-based institutions	First lien senior secured revolving loan	13.00%	Base Rate (Q)	4.50%	12/2021	12/2027		0.7	0.7	0.6	(2)(11)(14)
		First lien senior secured revolving loan	10.96%	SOFR (M)	5.50%	12/2021	12/2027		3.6	3.6	3.4	(2)(11)(14)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.96%	SOFR (M)	5.50%	12/2021	12/2028		39.4	39.4	37.4	(2)(11)
		Limited partner interests				12/2021		9,574,000		9.6	7.8	(2)
										53.3	49.2
Mitchell International, Inc.	Provider of technology, connectivity, and information solutions to the property and casualty insurance industry	First lien senior secured loan	9.40%	SOFR (Q)	3.75%	06/2023	10/2028		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(11)(18)
		Second lien senior secured loan	12.15%	SOFR (Q)	6.50%	10/2021	10/2029		98.1	96.4	96.1	(2)(11)(18)
										96.5	96.2
Moonraker AcquisitionCo LLC and Moonraker HoldCo LLC (15)	Leading technology solution provider for casing and auditioning to the entertainment industry	First lien senior secured revolving loan	11.36%	SOFR (Q)	6.00%	08/2022	08/2028		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.36%	SOFR (M)	6.00%	08/2022	08/2028		24.9	24.9	24.9	(2)(11)
		Class A units	8.00% PIK			08/2022		45,320		4.9	3.9
										29.9	28.9
MRI Software LLC (15)	Provider of real estate and investment management software	First lien senior secured loan	10.95%	SOFR (Q)	5.50%	02/2020	02/2027		51.0	51.0	50.5	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.95%	SOFR (Q)	5.50%	08/2020	02/2027		24.2	24.2	23.9	(2)(11)
										75.2	74.4
Netsmart, Inc. and Netsmart Technologies, Inc.	Developer and operator of health care software and technology solutions	First lien senior secured loan	9.22%	SOFR (M)	3.75%	06/2022	10/2027		0.2	0.2	0.2	(2)(11)(18)
OpenMarket Inc.	Provider of cloud-based mobile engagement platform	First lien senior secured loan	11.86%	SOFR (Q)	6.25%	09/2021	09/2026		14.8	14.8	14.8	(2)(6)(11)
PDDS HoldCo, Inc. (15)	Provider of cloud-based dental practice management software	First lien senior secured revolving loan	13.10%	SOFR (S)	7.50%	07/2022	07/2028		0.2	0.2	0.2	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	12.96%	SOFR (S)	7.50%	07/2022	07/2028		10.8	10.8	10.8	(2)(11)
										11.0	11.0
PDI TA Holdings, Inc., Peachtree Parent, Inc. and Insight PDI Holdings, LLC (15)	Provider of enterprise management software for the convenience retail and petroleum wholesale market	First lien senior secured revolving loan	10.02%	SOFR (Q)	4.50%	03/2019	10/2024		7.6	7.6	7.5	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.07%	SOFR (Q)	4.50%	03/2019	10/2024		52.4	52.4	51.8	(2)(11)
		Second lien senior secured loan	14.02%	SOFR (Q)	8.50%	03/2019	10/2025		70.1	70.1	70.1	(2)(11)
		Second lien senior secured loan	14.02%	SOFR (Q)	8.50%	12/2020	10/2025		8.3	8.3	8.3	(2)(11)

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

As of December 31, 2023

(dollar amounts in millions)

Company (1)	Business Description	Investment	Coupon (3)	Reference (7)	Spread (3)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Shares/Units	Principal	Amortized Cost	Fair Value		% of Net Assets
		Second lien senior secured loan	14.05%	SOFR (Q)	8.53%	04/2021	10/2025		8.7	8.7	8.7	(2)(11)
		Second lien senior secured loan	14.23%	SOFR (Q)	8.71%	12/2021	10/2025		7.2	7.2	7.2	(2)(11)
		Second lien senior secured loan	14.02%	SOFR (Q)	8.50%	08/2023	10/2025		6.9	6.9	6.9	(2)(11)
		Series A preferred stock	13.25% PIK			03/2019		13,656		25.4	24.2	(2)
		Class A units				03/2019		2,062,493		2.1	3.4	(2)
										188.7	188.1
Pegasus Global Enterprise Holdings, LLC, Mekone Blocker Acquisition, Inc. and Mekone Parent, LLC (15)	Provider of plant maintenance and scheduling software	First lien senior secured loan	10.75%	SOFR (Q)	5.25%	05/2019	05/2025		0.2	0.2	0.2	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.36%	SOFR (Q)	5.75%	06/2020	05/2025		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.25%	SOFR (Q)	5.75%	10/2020	05/2025		0.3	0.3	0.3	(2)(11)
		Class A units				05/2019		5,000		5.0	12.3
										5.6	12.9
Perforce Software, Inc. (15)	Developer of software used for application development	First lien senior secured revolving loan	9.86%	SOFR (M)	4.50%	07/2019	07/2026		1.0	1.0	1.0	(2)(14)
Petvisor Holdings, LLC (15)	Provider of veterinarian-focused SaaS solutions	First lien senior secured loan	11.13%	SOFR (Q)	5.75%	06/2022	11/2029		6.0	6.0	6.0	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.02%	SOFR (M)	5.75%	11/2023	11/2029		3.7	3.7	3.7	(2)(11)
										9.7	9.7
Ping Identity Holding Corp. (15)	Provider of identity and access management solutions	First lien senior secured loan	12.36%	SOFR (M)	7.00%	10/2022	10/2029		11.3	11.3	11.3	(2)(11)
Pluralsight, Inc. (15)	Online education learning platform	First lien senior secured revolving loan	13.52%	SOFR (Q)	8.00%	04/2021	04/2027		0.2	0.2	0.2	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	13.56%	SOFR (Q)	8.00%	04/2021	04/2027		106.2	106.2	94.5	(2)(11)
										106.4	94.7
Poplicus Incorporated	Business intelligence and market analytics platform for companies that sell to the public sector	Warrant to purchase shares of Series C preferred stock				06/2015	06/2025	2,402,991		0.1	—
PracticeTek Purchaser, LLC, PracticeTek MidCo, LLC and GSV PracticeTek Holdings, LLC (15)	Software provider for medical practitioners	First lien senior secured revolving loan	9.86%	SOFR (M)	4.50%	08/2023	08/2029		0.5	0.5	0.5	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.36%	SOFR (M)	6.00%	08/2023	08/2029		36.4	36.4	35.5	(2)(11)
		Senior subordinated loan	14.00% PIK			08/2023	08/2030		40.6	40.6	39.4	(2)
		Class A units	8.00% PIK			03/2021		33,220,282		23.5	33.1	(2)
										101.0	108.5
ProfitSolv Purchaser, Inc. and PS Co-Invest, L.P. (15)	Provider of practice management software to law firms	First lien senior secured loan	10.46%	SOFR (M)	5.00%	03/2021	03/2027		9.8	9.8	9.8	(2)(11)
		Limited partnership units				03/2021		1,624,000		1.6	2.1	(2)
										11.4	11.9

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

As of December 31, 2023

(dollar amounts in millions)

Company (1)	Business Description	Investment	Coupon (3)	Reference (7)	Spread (3)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Shares/Units	Principal	Amortized Cost	Fair Value		% of Net Assets
Project Alpha Intermediate Holding, Inc. and Qlik Parent, Inc.	Provider of data visualization software for data analytics	Class A common stock				08/2016		7,445		7.4	17.5	(2)
		Class B common stock				08/2016		1,841,609		0.1	0.2	(2)
										7.5	17.7
Project Essential Bidco, Inc. and Project Essential Super Parent, Inc. (15)	Saas provider of automated crew callout and scheduling software for the utility industry	First lien senior secured loan	11.78% (3.25% PIK)	SOFR (Q)	6.25%	04/2021	04/2028		36.6	36.6	33.7	(2)(11)
		Preferred shares	14.85% PIK	SOFR (Q)	9.50%	04/2021		26,436		37.0	34.0	(2)(11)
										73.6	67.7
Project Potter Buyer, LLC and Project Potter Parent, L.P. (15)	Software solutions provider to the ready-mix concrete industry	First lien senior secured revolving loan	12.11%	SOFR (M)	6.75%	04/2020	04/2026		2.1	2.0	2.1	(2)(11)(14)
		First lien senior secured loan	12.11%	SOFR (M)	6.75%	04/2020	04/2027		43.2	43.2	43.2	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	12.11%	SOFR (M)	6.75%	10/2020	04/2027		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	12.11%	SOFR (M)	6.75%	11/2020	04/2027		11.9	11.9	11.9	(2)(11)
		Class B units				04/2020		588,636		—	3.5	(2)
										57.2	60.8
Proofpoint, Inc. (15)	Cybersecurity solutions provider	First lien senior secured loan	8.72%	SOFR (M)	3.25%	06/2021	08/2028		1.0	0.9	1.0	(2)(11)(18)
		Second lien senior secured loan	11.72%	SOFR (M)	6.25%	06/2021	08/2029		34.6	34.5	34.6	(2)(11)
										35.4	35.6
PushPay USA Inc. (15)	Provider of software and integrated payment solutions	First lien senior secured loan	12.28%	SOFR (Q)	6.75%	05/2023	05/2030		12.7	12.7	12.6	(2)(11)
QF Holdings, Inc. (15)	SaaS based electronic health record software provider	First lien senior secured loan	11.73%	SOFR (Q)	6.25%	09/2019	12/2027		6.8	6.8	6.8	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.73%	SOFR (Q)	6.25%	08/2020	12/2027		4.9	4.9	4.9	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.73%	SOFR (Q)	6.25%	12/2021	12/2027		8.1	8.1	8.1	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.73%	SOFR (Q)	6.25%	12/2023	12/2027		5.1	5.1	5.1	(2)(11)
										24.9	24.9
Raptor Technologies, LLC, Sycamore Bidco LTD and Rocket Parent, LLC (15)	Provider of SaaS-based safety and security software to the K-12 school market	First lien senior secured loan	10.97%	SOFR (Q)	5.63%	10/2021	10/2028		8.5	8.5	8.5	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.97%	SOFR (Q)	5.63%	04/2023	10/2028		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(11)
		Class A common units				12/2018		2,880,582		3.5	10.0
										12.1	18.6
RealPage, Inc.	Provider of enterprise software solutions to the residential real estate industry	Second lien senior secured loan	11.97%	SOFR (M)	6.50%	04/2021	04/2029		84.1	83.2	84.1	(2)(11)
Regent Education, Inc.	Provider of software solutions designed to optimize the financial aid and enrollment processes	Warrant to purchase shares of common stock				12/2016	12/2026	5,393,194		—	—
		Warrant to purchase shares of common stock				12/2016	12/2026	987		—	—
										—	—

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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As of December 31, 2023

(dollar amounts in millions)

Company (1)	Business Description	Investment	Coupon (3)	Reference (7)	Spread (3)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Shares/Units	Principal	Amortized Cost	Fair Value		% of Net Assets
Relativity ODA LLC (15)	Electronic discovery document review software platform for use in litigations and investigations	First lien senior secured loan	11.96%	SOFR (M)	6.50%	05/2021	05/2027		23.0	23.0	23.0	(2)(11)
Revalize, Inc. (15)	Developer and operator of software providing configuration, price and quote capabilities	First lien senior secured revolving loan	11.23%	SOFR (M)	5.75%	05/2022	04/2027		0.2	0.2	0.2	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.21%	SOFR (M)	5.75%	05/2022	04/2027		0.7	0.7	0.7	(2)(11)
										0.9	0.9
RMS HoldCo II, LLC & RMS Group Holdings, Inc. (15)	Developer of revenue cycle management solutions, process automation, analytics and integration for the healthcare industry	First lien senior secured loan	11.75%	SOFR (Q)	6.25%	12/2021	12/2027		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.60%	SOFR (Q)	6.25%	08/2022	12/2027		0.2	0.2	0.2	(2)(11)
		Class A common stock				12/2021		465		4.6	4.8	(2)
										4.9	5.1
Smarsh Inc. and Skywalker TopCo, LLC (15)	SaaS based communication archival service provider	First lien senior secured loan	11.10%	SOFR (Q)	5.75%	02/2022	02/2029		1.4	1.4	1.4	(2)(11)
		Common units				11/2020		1,742,623		6.3	10.5	(2)
										7.7	11.9
SocialFlow, Inc.	Social media optimization platform provider	Warrant to purchase shares of Series C preferred stock				01/2016	01/2026	215,331		—	—
Sophia, L.P.	Provider of ERP software and services for higher education institutions	Second lien senior secured loan	13.46%	SOFR (M)	8.00%	10/2020	10/2028		105.9	105.9	105.9	(2)(11)
SoundCloud Limited	Platform for receiving, sending, and distributing music	Common stock				08/2017		73,422		0.4	0.7	(2)(6)
Spirit RR Holdings, Inc. and Winterfell Co-Invest SCSp (15)	Provider of data, analytics, news, and workflow tools to customers in the counter-cyclical distressed debt space	First lien senior secured revolving loan	10.71%	SOFR (M)	5.25%	09/2022	09/2028		0.2	0.2	0.2	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.70%	SOFR (Q)	5.25%	09/2022	09/2028		2.5	2.5	2.5	(2)(11)
		Limited partner interests				09/2022		1,010		10.2	13.2	(2)
										12.9	15.9
Storable, Inc. and EQT IX Co-Investment (E) SCSP	Payment management system solutions and web services for the self-storage industry	Second lien senior secured loan	11.93%	SOFR (S)	6.75%	04/2021	04/2029		42.8	42.8	42.4	(2)(11)
		Second lien senior secured loan	11.93%	SOFR (S)	6.75%	03/2022	04/2029		10.3	10.3	10.2	(2)(11)
		Limited partnership interests				04/2021		614,950		6.2	9.0	(2)(6)
										59.3	61.6
Sundance Group Holdings, Inc. (15)	Provider of cloud-based document management and collaboration solutions	First lien senior secured revolving loan	11.73%	SOFR (Q)	6.25%	07/2021	07/2027		1.5	1.4	1.5	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.73%	SOFR (Q)	6.25%	07/2021	07/2027		20.1	19.9	20.1	(2)(11)

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

As of December 31, 2023

(dollar amounts in millions)

Company (1)	Business Description	Investment	Coupon (3)	Reference (7)	Spread (3)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Shares/Units	Principal	Amortized Cost	Fair Value		% of Net Assets
		First lien senior secured loan	11.74%	SOFR (Q)	6.25%	11/2022	07/2027		0.8	0.8	0.8	(2)(11)
										22.1	22.4
Tamarack Intermediate, L.L.C. and Tamarack Parent, L.L.C. (15)	Provider of environment, health, safety, and sustainability software	First lien senior secured loan	11.28%	SOFR (Q)	5.75%	03/2022	03/2028		34.8	34.8	34.4	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.27%	SOFR (Q)	5.75%	10/2023	03/2028		5.0	5.0	4.9	(2)(11)
		Class A-2 units				03/2022		5,057		5.1	4.6
										44.9	43.9
TCP Hawker Intermediate LLC (15)	Workforce management solutions provider	First lien senior secured loan	11.00%	SOFR (Q)	5.50%	08/2019	08/2026		34.1	34.1	34.1	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.00%	SOFR (Q)	5.50%	12/2020	08/2026		6.5	6.5	6.5	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.00%	SOFR (Q)	5.50%	10/2021	08/2026		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.50%	SOFR (Q)	6.00%	10/2023	08/2026		7.3	7.3	7.3	(2)(11)
										48.0	48.0
UKG Inc. and H&F Unite Partners, L.P. (15)	Provider of cloud based HCM solutions for businesses	First lien senior secured revolving loan	9.11%	SOFR (M)	3.75%	05/2019	02/2026		1.4	1.4	1.4	(2)(6)(14)
		Limited partnership interests				05/2019		12,583,556		12.6	19.3	(2)(6)
										14.0	20.7
UserZoom Technologies, Inc.	User experience research automation software	First lien senior secured loan	12.99%	SOFR (Q)	7.50%	02/2023	04/2029		5.8	5.7	5.8	(2)(11)
WebPT, Inc. (15)	Electronic medical record software provider	First lien senior secured revolving loan	12.22%	SOFR (Q)	6.75%	08/2019	01/2028		0.2	0.2	0.2	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	12.24%	SOFR (Q)	6.75%	08/2019	01/2028		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(11)
										0.3	0.3
Wellness AcquisitionCo, Inc. (15)	Provider of retail consumer insights and analytics for manufacturers and retailers in the natural, organic and specialty products industry	First lien senior secured loan	10.99%	SOFR (Q)	5.50%	01/2021	01/2027		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(11)
WorkWave Intermediate II, LLC (15)	Provider of cloud-based field services and fleet management solutions	First lien senior secured loan	11.95%	SOFR (Q)	6.50%	06/2021	06/2027		51.6	51.6	51.6	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.95%	SOFR (Q)	6.50%	02/2022	06/2027		18.8	18.8	18.8	(2)(11)
										70.4	70.4
ZenDesk, Inc., Zoro TopCo, Inc. and Zoro TopCo, LP (15)	Provider of cloud-based customer support solutions	First lien senior secured loan	11.61% (2.75% PIK)	SOFR (Q)	6.25%	12/2022	11/2028		43.6	43.6	43.6	(2)(11)
		Series A preferred stock	12.50% PIK			11/2022		27,226		31.2	30.6	(2)
		Class A common units				11/2022		269,100		2.7	2.8	(2)
										77.5	77.0
										5,362.2	5,293.6		47.26%
Health Care Services
Absolute Dental Group LLC and Absolute Dental Equity, LLC (5)(15)	Dental services provider	First lien senior secured revolving loan	16.50% (7.00% PIK)	Base Rate (Q)	8.00%	06/2021	06/2026		0.8	0.8	0.8	(2)(11)

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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As of December 31, 2023

(dollar amounts in millions)

Company (1)	Business Description	Investment	Coupon (3)	Reference (7)	Spread (3)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Shares/Units	Principal	Amortized Cost	Fair Value		% of Net Assets
		First lien senior secured revolving loan	14.61% (7.00% PIK)	SOFR (Q)	9.00%	06/2021	06/2026		8.7	8.7	8.7	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	14.61% (7.00% PIK)	SOFR (Q)	9.00%	06/2021	06/2026		54.9	54.9	54.9	(2)(11)
		Class A common units				06/2021		6,580,219		4.7	7.6	(2)
										69.1	72.0
ADG, LLC, GEDC Equity, LLC and RC IV GEDC Investor LLC (5)(15)	Dental services provider	First lien senior secured loan	9.50% (3.00% PIK)	SOFR (S)	4.00%	09/2016	09/2026		15.0	15.0	15.0	(2)(11)
		Second lien senior secured loan	10.00% PIK			06/2023	03/2027		32.0	32.0	32.0	(2)
		Membership units				09/2016		3,000,000		—	—	(2)
		Class A common units				06/2023		10,000,000		29.4	18.6	(2)
										76.4	65.6
Advarra Holdings, Inc. (15)	Provider of central institutional review boards over clinical trials	First lien senior secured loan	10.61%	SOFR (M)	5.25%	08/2022	08/2029		4.0	4.0	4.0	(2)(11)
AHR Funding Holdings, Inc. and AHR Parent Holdings, LP	Provider of revenue cycle management solutions to hospitals	Series A preferred shares	12.75% PIK			07/2022	07/2028	35,000		42.0	42.0	(2)
		Preferred units	8.00% PIK			07/2022		9,900		11.1	13.3	(2)
		Class B common units				07/2022		100,000		0.1	0.1	(2)
										53.2	55.4
Amerivet Partners Management, Inc. and AVE Holdings LP (15)	Veterinary practice management platform	Subordinated loan	16.50% PIK			11/2023	12/2030		48.4	46.9	45.5	(2)
		Class C units				11/2023		7,144		1.4	1.4	(2)
										48.3	46.9
AthenaHealth Group Inc., Minerva Holdco, Inc. and BCPE Co-Invest (A), LP (15)(16)	Revenue cycle management provider to the physician practices and acute care hospitals	First lien senior secured loan	8.61%	SOFR (M)	3.25%	07/2023	02/2029		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(11)(18)
		Series A preferred stock	10.75% PIK			02/2022		198,505		242.8	233.1	(2)
		Class A units				02/2022		10,487,951		10.5	12.8	(2)
										253.4	246.0
BAART Programs, Inc., MedMark Services, Inc., and Canadian Addiction Treatment Centres LP	Opioid treatment provider	First lien senior secured loan	10.61%	SOFR (Q)	5.00%	05/2022	06/2027		5.9	6.0	5.8	(2)(11)
Bambino Group Holdings, LLC	Dental services provider	Class A preferred units				12/2016		1,000,000		1.0	0.9	(2)
Center for Autism and Related Disorders, LLC (15)	Autism treatment and services provider specializing in applied behavior analysis therapy	First lien senior secured revolving loan				11/2018	11/2023		6.8	—	—	(2)(10)(14)
		First lien senior secured revolving loan				01/2022	11/2023		1.0	—	—	(2)(10)(14)
		First lien senior secured loan				06/2023	08/2023		2.4	—	—	(2)(10)
										—	—
Color Intermediate, LLC	Provider of pre-payment integrity software solution	First lien senior secured loan	10.95%	SOFR (Q)	5.50%	10/2022	10/2029		20.2	20.2	20.2	(2)(11)

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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As of December 31, 2023

(dollar amounts in millions)

Company (1)	Business Description	Investment	Coupon (3)	Reference (7)	Spread (3)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Shares/Units	Principal	Amortized Cost	Fair Value		% of Net Assets
Comprehensive EyeCare Partners, LLC (15)	Vision care practice management company	First lien senior secured revolving loan	12.11% (2.50% PIK)	SOFR (Q)	6.50%	02/2018	02/2025		1.9	1.9	1.7	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	12.11% (2.50% PIK)	SOFR (Q)	6.50%	02/2018	02/2025		0.3	0.3	0.3	(2)(11)
										2.2	2.0
Convey Health Solutions, Inc.	Healthcare workforce management software provider	First lien senior secured loan	10.70%	SOFR (Q)	5.25%	09/2019	09/2026		2.7	2.7	2.3	(2)(6)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.70%	SOFR (Q)	5.25%	02/2022	09/2026		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(6)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.70%	SOFR (Q)	5.25%	10/2022	09/2026		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(6)(11)
										2.9	2.5
Crown CT Parent Inc., Crown CT HoldCo Inc. and Crown CT Management LLC (15)	Provider of medical devices and services for the treatment of positional plagiocephaly	First lien senior secured loan	11.00%	SOFR (Q)	5.50%	03/2022	03/2029		24.3	24.3	23.1	(2)(11)
		Class A shares				03/2022		192		1.9	1.2	(2)
		Common units				03/2022		31		0.3	0.2	(2)
										26.5	24.5
CVP Holdco, Inc. and OMERS Wildcats Investment Holdings LLC (15)	Veterinary hospital operator	First lien senior secured loan	11.85%	SOFR (M)	6.40%	10/2019	10/2025		32.1	32.1	32.1	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.36%	SOFR (M)	5.90%	04/2021	10/2025		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.36%	SOFR (M)	5.90%	01/2022	10/2025		40.1	40.1	40.1	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.71%	SOFR (M)	6.25%	10/2022	10/2025		9.5	9.5	9.5	(2)(11)
		Class A preferred units	15.00% PIK			08/2023		1,508		0.9	0.9	(2)
		Common stock				10/2019		41,443		14.5	24.4	(2)
										97.2	107.1
Evolent Health LLC and Evolent Health, Inc.	Medical technology company focused on value based care services and payment solutions	Series A preferred shares	11.48%	SOFR (Q)	6.00%	01/2023	01/2029	3,834		3.8	4.3	(2)(6)(11)
GHX Ultimate Parent Corporation, Commerce Parent, Inc. and Commerce Topco, LLC	On-demand supply chain automation solutions provider to the healthcare industry	Second lien senior secured loan	12.25%	SOFR (Q)	6.75%	05/2021	05/2029		114.0	114.0	112.9	(2)(11)
		Class A units				06/2017		15,706,534		17.4	31.1	(2)
										131.4	144.0
Global Medical Response, Inc. and GMR Buyer Corp.	Emergency air medical services provider	First lien senior secured loan	9.93%	SOFR (Q)	4.25%	06/2022	10/2025		28.7	26.7	22.4	(2)(11)(18)
		First lien senior secured loan	9.89%	SOFR (Q)	4.25%	06/2022	03/2025		12.4	11.9	9.6	(2)(11)(18)
		Second lien senior secured loan	12.10%	SOFR (Q)	6.75%	12/2021	12/2029		95.4	95.4	74.4	(2)(11)
		Warrant to purchase units of common stock				03/2018	03/2028	115,733		0.9	1.1	(2)
		Warrant to purchase units of common stock				12/2021	12/2031	1,927		0.1	—	(2)
										135.0	107.5
Hanger, Inc. (15)	Provider of orthotic and prosthetic equipment and services	First lien senior secured loan	11.61%	SOFR (M)	6.25%	10/2022	10/2028		53.7	53.7	53.7	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.61%	SOFR (M)	6.25%	10/2022	10/2028		0.1	0.1	0.1	(11)

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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As of December 31, 2023

(dollar amounts in millions)

Company (1)	Business Description	Investment	Coupon (3)	Reference (7)	Spread (3)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Shares/Units	Principal	Amortized Cost	Fair Value		% of Net Assets
		First lien senior secured loan	11.61%	SOFR (M)	6.25%	07/2023	10/2028		16.7	16.7	16.7	(2)(11)
		Second lien senior secured loan	15.11%	SOFR (M)	9.75%	10/2022	10/2029		110.6	110.6	110.6	(2)(11)
		Second lien senior secured loan	15.11%	SOFR (M)	9.75%	07/2023	10/2029		15.4	15.4	15.4	(2)(11)
										196.5	196.5
HealthEdge Software, Inc. (15)	Provider of financial, administrative and clinical software platforms to the healthcare industry	First lien senior secured revolving loan				12/2021	04/2026		—	—	—	(2)(13)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.71%	SOFR (M)	6.25%	12/2021	04/2026		95.5	95.5	95.5	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.71%	SOFR (M)	6.25%	12/2022	04/2026		6.2	6.2	6.2	(2)(11)
										101.7	101.7
Honor Technology, Inc.	Nursing and home care provider	First lien senior secured loan	15.46%	SOFR (M)	10.00%	08/2021	08/2026		2.5	2.4	2.3	(2)(11)
		Warrant to purchase shares of Series D-2 preferred stock				08/2021	08/2031	133,333		0.1	—	(2)
										2.5	2.3
JDC Healthcare Management, LLC	Dental services provider	Senior subordinated loan				09/2023	09/2029		12.2	0.7	0.4	(2)(10)
KBHS Acquisition, LLC (d/b/a Alita Care, LLC) (15)	Provider of behavioral health services	First lien senior secured revolving loan	12.02% (1.50% PIK)	SOFR (Q)	6.50%	03/2017	03/2026		3.2	3.2	2.9	(2)(11)
Lifescan Global Corporation	Provider of blood glucose monitoring systems for home and hospital use	First lien senior secured loan	11.98%	SOFR (S)	6.50%	05/2022	12/2026		12.6	12.0	9.3	(2)(11)(18)
		Second lien senior secured loan				05/2022	03/2027		0.2	0.2	0.1	(2)(10)(18)
										12.2	9.4
Medline Borrower, LP (15)	Manufacturer and distributor of medical supplies	First lien senior secured revolving loan				10/2021	10/2026		—	—	—	(2)(13)
Napa Management Services Corporation and ASP NAPA Holdings, LLC	Anesthesia management services provider	Preferred units	15.00% PIK			06/2020		1,842		0.2	0.2	(2)
		Senior preferred units	8.00% PIK			06/2020		5,320		0.4	0.4	(2)
		Class A units				04/2016		25,277		2.5	3.5	(2)
										3.1	4.1
Next Holdco, LLC (15)	Provider of electronic medical record and practice management software	First lien senior secured loan	11.37%	SOFR (M)	6.00%	11/2023	11/2030		6.5	6.5	6.4	(2)(11)
NMN Holdings III Corp. and NMN Holdings LP (15)	Provider of complex rehabilitation technology solutions for patients with mobility loss	First lien senior secured revolving loan	11.25%	Base Rate (S)	2.75%	11/2018	08/2025		1.0	1.0	1.0	(2)(14)
		Partnership units				11/2018		30,000		3.0	5.3	(2)
										4.0	6.3
Nomi Health, Inc.	Provider of software payment services for healthcare industry	First lien senior secured loan	13.64%	SOFR (S)	8.25%	07/2023	07/2028		11.4	11.4	11.1	(2)(11)
		Warrant to purchase shares of Series B preferred stock				07/2023	07/2033	9,941		—	—	(2)
										11.4	11.1

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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(dollar amounts in millions)

Company (1)	Business Description	Investment	Coupon (3)	Reference (7)	Spread (3)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Shares/Units	Principal	Amortized Cost	Fair Value		% of Net Assets
NSPC Intermediate Corp. and NSPC Holdings, LLC	Acute and chronic pain treatment provider	Common units				02/2023		1,182		—	—	(2)
Olympia Acquisition, Inc., Olympia TopCo, L.P., and Asclepius Holdings LLC (5)(15)	Behavioral health and special education platform provider	First lien senior secured loan				09/2019	02/2027		56.9	49.3	33.0	(2)(10)
		First lien senior secured loan				02/2022	02/2027		11.6	10.2	6.7	(2)(10)
		First lien senior secured loan	15.02% PIK	SOFR (Q)	9.50%	01/2023	02/2027		3.2	3.1	3.2	(2)(11)
		Preferred units				07/2021	04/2024	417,189		0.3	—	(2)
		Preferred stock				02/2022		7,983		3.1	—	(2)
		Class A common units				09/2019		9,549,000		9.5	—	(2)
		Common units				02/2022		7,584		—	—	(2)
										75.5	42.9
OMH-HealthEdge Holdings, LLC (15)	Revenue cycle management provider to the healthcare industry	First lien senior secured loan	11.35%	SOFR (Q)	6.00%	10/2023	10/2029		97.6	97.6	95.2	(2)(11)
Paragon 28, Inc. and Paragon Advanced Technologies, Inc. (15)	Medical device company	First lien senior secured revolving loan	9.38%	SOFR (M)	4.00%	11/2023	11/2028		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(6)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	12.13% (3.38% PIK)	SOFR (Q)	6.75%	11/2023	11/2028		24.0	24.0	23.4	(2)(6)(11)
										24.1	23.5
Pathway Vet Alliance LLC and Jedi Group Holdings LLC (15)	Veterinary hospital operator	First lien senior secured revolving loan				03/2020	03/2025		—	—	—	(2)(13)
		Second lien senior secured loan	13.22%	SOFR (M)	7.75%	03/2020	03/2028		76.3	76.3	67.9	(2)(11)
		Class R common units				03/2020		6,004,768		6.0	2.7	(2)
										82.3	70.6
PetVet Care Centers, LLC (15)	Veterinary hospital operator	First lien senior secured loan	11.36%	SOFR (M)	6.00%	11/2023	11/2030		132.8	132.8	130.1	(2)(11)
Premise Health Holding Corp. and OMERS Bluejay Investment Holdings LP (15)	Provider of employer-sponsored onsite health and wellness clinics and pharmacies	First lien senior secured revolving loan				07/2018	04/2025		—	—	—	(2)(13)
		First lien senior secured loan	9.25%	SOFR (Q)	3.75%	07/2018	07/2025		8.5	8.5	8.3	(2)(11)
		Second lien senior secured loan	13.00%	SOFR (Q)	7.50%	07/2018	07/2026		67.1	66.9	65.8	(2)
		Class A units				07/2018		9,775		9.8	15.1	(2)
										85.2	89.2
Project Ruby Ultimate Parent Corp.	Provider of care coordination and transition management software solutions	First lien senior secured loan	10.22%	SOFR (M)	4.75%	10/2023	03/2028		17.2	17.2	17.2	(2)(11)
		Second lien senior secured loan	11.97%	SOFR (M)	6.50%	03/2021	03/2029		193.1	193.1	191.1	(2)(11)
										210.3	208.3
RTI Surgical, Inc. and Pioneer Surgical Technology, Inc. (15)	Manufacturer of biologic, metal and synthetic implants/devices	First lien senior secured revolving loan	12.21%	SOFR (M)	6.75%	07/2020	07/2026		12.4	12.4	12.4	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	12.40%	SOFR (Q)	6.75%	07/2020	07/2026		22.3	22.3	22.3	(2)(11)
										34.7	34.7

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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(dollar amounts in millions)

Company (1)	Business Description	Investment	Coupon (3)	Reference (7)	Spread (3)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Shares/Units	Principal	Amortized Cost	Fair Value		% of Net Assets
SiroMed Physician Services, Inc. and SiroMed Equity Holdings, LLC (15)	Outsourced anesthesia provider	First lien senior secured loan	10.75%	SOFR (Q)	5.25%	03/2018	03/2025		8.2	8.2	8.2	(2)(11)
		Common units				03/2018		684,854		4.8	1.3	(2)
										13.0	9.5
SM Wellness Holdings, Inc. and SM Holdco, LLC (15)	Breast cancer screening provider	Series D units	8.00% PIK			03/2023		1,127		1.2	1.4	(2)
		Series A units				08/2018		8,041		8.0	9.9	(2)
		Series B units				08/2018		916,795		—	—	(2)
										9.2	11.3
SOC Telemed, Inc. and PSC Spark Holdings, LP	Provider of acute care telemedicine	First lien senior secured loan	13.85% PIK	SOFR (Q)	8.50%	08/2022	08/2027		96.0	92.6	92.2	(2)(11)
		Class A-2 units				08/2022		4,812		4.9	4.6	(2)
		Warrant to purchase units of common stock				08/2022	08/2029	6,118		4.7	3.3	(2)
										102.2	100.1
Symplr Software Inc. and Symplr Software Intermediate Holdings, Inc. (15)	SaaS based healthcare compliance platform provider	First lien senior secured revolving loan	9.11%	SOFR (M)	3.75%	12/2020	12/2025		2.7	2.7	2.3	(2)
		First lien senior secured loan	9.98%	SOFR (Q)	4.50%	02/2022	12/2027		12.5	12.5	11.2	(2)(11)(18)
		Second lien senior secured loan	13.36%	SOFR (Q)	7.88%	12/2020	12/2028		76.2	76.2	67.9	(2)(11)
		Series C-1 preferred shares	11.00% PIK			06/2021		75,939		105.9	84.8	(2)
		Series C-2 preferred shares	11.00% PIK			06/2021		40,115		53.0	42.4	(2)
		Series C-3 preferred shares	11.00% PIK			10/2021		16,201		20.7	16.5	(2)
										271.0	225.1
Synergy HomeCare Franchising, LLC and NP/Synergy Holdings, LLC (15)	Franchisor of private-pay home care for the elderly	First lien senior secured loan	11.25%	SOFR (Q)	5.75%	04/2018	04/2026		13.1	13.1	13.1	(2)(11)
		Common units				04/2018		550		0.5	1.2
										13.6	14.3
Tempus Labs, Inc.	Provider of technology enabled precision medicine solutions	First lien senior secured loan	13.65% (3.25% PIK)	SOFR (Q)	8.25%	09/2022	09/2027		72.6	72.6	72.6	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	13.64% (3.25% PIK)	SOFR (Q)	8.25%	04/2023	09/2027		21.1	21.1	21.1	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	13.66% (3.25% PIK)	SOFR (S)	8.25%	10/2023	09/2027		9.0	9.0	9.0	(2)(11)
		Series G-4 preferred stock				10/2023		32,282		1.8	1.8	(2)
										104.5	104.5
Therapy Brands Holdings LLC	Provider of software solutions for the mental and behavioral health market segments	Second lien senior secured loan	12.22%	SOFR (M)	6.75%	06/2021	05/2029		29.1	28.9	27.6	(2)(11)
Touchstone Acquisition, Inc. and Touchstone Holding, L.P.	Manufacturer of consumable products in the dental, medical, cosmetic and consumer/industrial end-markets	Class A preferred units	8.00% PIK			11/2018		2,149		3.2	4.3	(2)
U.S. Anesthesia Partners, Inc. & U.S. Anesthesia Partners Holdings, Inc.	Anesthesiology service provider	Second lien senior secured loan	12.96%	SOFR (M)	7.50%	10/2021	10/2029		147.8	147.8	133.0	(2)(11)
		Common stock				12/2021		3,671,429		12.9	9.6	(2)

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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As of December 31, 2023

(dollar amounts in millions)

Company (1)	Business Description	Investment	Coupon (3)	Reference (7)	Spread (3)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Shares/Units	Principal	Amortized Cost	Fair Value		% of Net Assets
										160.7	142.6
United Digestive MSO Parent, LLC and Koln Co-Invest Unblocked, LP (15)	Gastroenterology physician group	First lien senior secured loan	12.25%	SOFR (Q)	6.75%	03/2023	03/2029		10.3	10.3	10.3	(2)(11)
		Class A interests				03/2023		4,623		4.6	4.5
										14.9	14.8
Viant Medical Holdings, Inc.	Manufacturer of plastic and rubber components for health care equipment	First lien senior secured loan	9.22%	SOFR (M)	3.75%	05/2022	07/2025		3.9	3.8	3.9	(2)(18)
VPP Intermediate Holdings, LLC and VPP Group Holdings, L.P. (15)	Veterinary hospital operator	First lien senior secured loan	11.71%	SOFR (M)	6.25%	12/2021	12/2027		6.1	6.1	6.1	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.96%	SOFR (M)	6.50%	08/2022	12/2027		9.2	9.2	9.2	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	12.10%	SOFR (M)	6.75%	08/2023	12/2027		3.0	3.0	3.0	(2)(11)
		Class A-2 units				12/2021		7,524		7.5	10.8	(2)
		Class A-2 units				03/2023		45		0.1	0.1	(2)
										25.9	29.2
Wellpath Holdings, Inc. (15)	Correctional facility healthcare operator	First lien senior secured revolving loan	11.07%	SOFR (Q)	5.25%	10/2018	10/2024		6.2	6.2	5.2	(2)(14)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.32%	SOFR (Q)	5.50%	09/2018	10/2025		30.3	30.2	25.4	(2)(18)
										36.4	30.6
WSHP FC Acquisition LLC and WSHP FC Holdings LLC (15)	Provider of biospecimen products for pharma research	First lien senior secured revolving loan	12.00%	SOFR (Q)	6.50%	03/2018	03/2028		15.3	15.3	14.5	(2)(11)(14)
		First lien senior secured loan	12.00%	SOFR (Q)	6.50%	03/2018	03/2028		32.7	32.7	31.1	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	12.00%	SOFR (Q)	6.50%	02/2019	03/2028		4.4	4.4	4.2	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	12.00%	SOFR (Q)	6.50%	08/2019	03/2028		13.7	13.7	13.0	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	12.00%	SOFR (Q)	6.50%	10/2019	03/2028		10.6	10.6	10.1	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	12.00%	SOFR (Q)	6.50%	10/2021	03/2028		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	12.00%	SOFR (Q)	6.50%	11/2021	03/2028		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	12.00%	SOFR (Q)	6.50%	07/2022	03/2028		30.8	30.8	29.2	(2)(11)
		Common units				07/2022		34,163		4.9	4.5
										112.6	106.8
										2,914.8	2,768.9		24.72%
Financial Services
AQ Sage Buyer, LLC (15)	Provider of actuarial consulting and comprehensive wealth management services	First lien senior secured loan	11.52%	SOFR (Q)	6.00%	05/2022	01/2027		3.0	3.0	2.9	(2)(6)(11)
BCC Blueprint Holdings I, LLC and BCC Blueprint Investments, LLC	Provider of comprehensive suite of investment management and wealth planning solutions	First lien senior secured loan	12.28%	SOFR (Q)	6.75%	09/2021	09/2027		0.2	0.2	0.2	(2)(11)
		Senior subordinated loan	9.30% PIK			09/2021	09/2026		5.5	5.5	5.5	(2)
		Common units				09/2021		5,503,959		5.5	4.5	(2)
										11.2	10.2
Beacon Pointe Harmony, LLC (15)	Provider of comprehensive wealth management services	First lien senior secured loan	10.86%	SOFR (M)	5.50%	12/2021	12/2028		19.8	19.8	19.8	(2)(6)(11)

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

As of December 31, 2023

(dollar amounts in millions)

Company (1)	Business Description	Investment	Coupon (3)	Reference (7)	Spread (3)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Shares/Units	Principal	Amortized Cost	Fair Value		% of Net Assets
		First lien senior secured loan	10.86%	SOFR (M)	5.50%	07/2023	12/2028		1.0	1.0	1.0	(2)(6)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.11%	SOFR (M)	5.75%	07/2023	12/2028		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(6)(11)
										20.9	20.9
Cliffwater LLC (15)	Provider of alternative investment advisory services	First lien senior secured loan	11.36%	SOFR (M)	6.00%	10/2023	10/2030		4.1	4.1	4.0	(2)(6)(11)
Convera International Holdings Limited and Convera International Financial S.A R.L. (15)	Provider of B2B international payment and FX risk management solutions	First lien senior secured loan	11.50%	SOFR (Q)	6.00%	03/2022	03/2028		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(6)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.50%	SOFR (Q)	6.00%	06/2023	03/2028		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(6)(11)
										0.2	0.2
Corient Holdings, Inc.	Global wealth management firm	Series A preferred stock				05/2023		41,427		41.4	45.4	(2)
CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC and CrossCountry Holdco, LLC	Mortgage company originating loans in the retail and consumer direct channels	Series D preferred units				11/2023		90,577		24.9	24.9
DFC Global Facility Borrower III LLC (15)	Non-bank provider of alternative financial services	First lien senior secured revolving loan	12.94%	SOFR (M)	7.50%	04/2023	04/2028		99.2	98.3	99.2	(2)(6)(9)(11)
eCapital Finance Corp.	Consolidator of commercial finance businesses	Senior subordinated loan	13.19%	SOFR (M)	7.75%	01/2020	12/2025		56.0	56.0	56.0	(2)(11)
		Senior subordinated loan	13.19%	SOFR (M)	7.75%	11/2020	12/2025		5.4	5.4	5.4	(2)(11)
		Senior subordinated loan	13.19%	SOFR (M)	7.75%	01/2022	12/2025		24.3	24.3	24.3	(2)(11)
		Senior subordinated loan	13.19%	SOFR (M)	7.75%	04/2022	12/2025		55.8	55.8	55.8	(2)(11)
		Senior subordinated loan	13.19%	SOFR (M)	7.75%	10/2023	12/2025		12.3	12.3	12.3	(2)(11)
										153.8	153.8
EP Wealth Advisors, LLC (15)	Wealth management and financial planning firm	First lien senior secured revolving loan	10.87%	SOFR (Q)	5.38%	09/2020	09/2026		0.4	0.4	0.4	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.87%	SOFR (Q)	5.38%	09/2020	09/2026		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.00%	SOFR (Q)	5.50%	09/2020	09/2026		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.00%	SOFR (Q)	5.50%	11/2021	09/2026		0.4	0.4	0.4	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.26%	SOFR (Q)	5.75%	11/2022	09/2026		5.7	5.7	5.7	(2)(11)
										6.7	6.7
GTCR F Buyer Corp. and GTCR (D) Investors LP (15)(16)	Provider of end-to-end tech-enabled administrative services to private foundations	First lien senior secured loan	11.36%	SOFR (M)	6.00%	09/2023	09/2030		4.3	4.3	4.2	(2)(11)
		Limited partnership interests				09/2023		4,588,148		4.6	4.8	(2)
										8.9	9.0
HighTower Holding, LLC	Provider of investment, financial and retirement planning services	Senior subordinated loan	6.75%			06/2022	04/2029		8.1	6.9	7.3	(2)(6)(18)
Ivy Hill Asset Management, L.P. (5)	Asset management services	Subordinated revolving loan	12.01%	SOFR (Q)	6.50%	02/2018	01/2030		62.0	62.0	62.0	(6)(11)
		Member interest (100.00% interest)				06/2009		100.00%		1,700.5	1,924.6	(6)
										1,762.5	1,986.6

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

As of December 31, 2023

(dollar amounts in millions)

Company (1)	Business Description	Investment	Coupon (3)	Reference (7)	Spread (3)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Shares/Units	Principal	Amortized Cost	Fair Value		% of Net Assets
Lido Advisors, LLC (15)	Wealth management and financial planning firm	First lien senior secured revolving loan	11.48%	SOFR (Q)	6.00%	06/2021	06/2027		0.6	0.6	0.6	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.53%	SOFR (Q)	6.00%	06/2023	06/2027		1.6	1.6	1.6	(2)(11)
										2.2	2.2
LS DE LLC and LM LSQ Investors LLC	Asset based lender	Senior subordinated loan	12.00% (0.50% PIK)			06/2015	03/2025		37.1	37.1	36.4	(2)(6)
		Senior subordinated loan	12.00% (0.50% PIK)			06/2017	03/2025		3.0	3.0	3.0	(2)(6)
		Membership units				06/2015		3,275,000		3.3	2.0	(6)
										43.4	41.4
Monica Holdco (US) Inc. (15)	Investment technology and advisory firm	First lien senior secured revolving loan	12.28%	SOFR (Q)	6.75%	01/2021	01/2026		3.6	3.6	3.6	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	12.25%	SOFR (Q)	6.75%	01/2021	01/2028		2.5	2.5	2.5	(2)(11)
										6.1	6.1
Pathstone Family Office LLC and Kelso XI Tailwind Co-Investment, L.P. (15)(16)	Provider of comprehensive wealth management services and registered investment advisor	First lien senior secured loan	12.21%	SOFR (M)	6.75%	05/2023	05/2029		3.9	3.9	3.9	(2)(6)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	12.11%	SOFR (M)	6.75%	09/2023	05/2029		8.0	8.0	8.0	(2)(6)(11)
		Limited partnership interests				09/2023		1,644,799		1.6	1.6	(6)
										13.5	13.5
PCIA SPV-3, LLC and ASE Royal Aggregator, LLC (15)	Provider of comprehensive wealth management services	First lien senior secured loan	11.62%	SOFR (Q)	6.25%	08/2023	08/2029		6.7	6.7	6.7	(2)(6)(11)
		Preferred units				07/2023		6,431,667		6.5	6.4	(6)
										13.2	13.1
Petrus Buyer, Inc. (15)	Provider of REIT research data and analytics	First lien senior secured loan	11.99%	SOFR (Q)	6.50%	11/2022	10/2029		5.0	5.0	5.0	(2)(11)
Priority Holdings, LLC and Priority Technology Holdings, Inc.	Provider of merchant acquiring and payment processing solutions	First lien senior secured loan	11.22%	SOFR (M)	5.75%	04/2021	04/2027		9.0	9.0	9.0	(2)(6)(11)
		Senior preferred stock	17.59% (7.00% PIK)	SOFR (Q)	12.00%	04/2021		65,761		74.5	78.5	(2)(6)(11)
		Warrant to purchase shares of common stock				04/2021	04/2031	527,226		4.0	1.9	(2)(6)(18)
										87.5	89.4
Rialto Management Group, LLC (15)	Investment and asset management platform focused on real estate	First lien senior secured revolving loan				11/2018	12/2025		—	—	—	(2)(6)(13)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.96%	SOFR (M)	5.50%	11/2018	12/2025		0.3	0.3	0.3	(2)(6)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.96%	SOFR (M)	5.50%	04/2021	12/2025		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(6)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.86%	SOFR (M)	5.50%	12/2021	12/2025		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(6)(11)
										0.5	0.5
Steward Partners Global Advisory, LLC and Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC (15)	Wealth management platform	First lien senior secured loan	10.78%	SOFR (S)	5.25%	12/2023	10/2028		2.0	1.9	1.9	(2)(6)(11)
TA/WEG Holdings, LLC (15)	Wealth management and financial planning firm	First lien senior secured loan	11.23%	SOFR (Q)	5.75%	10/2019	10/2027		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.23%	SOFR (Q)	5.75%	11/2020	10/2027		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(11)

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

As of December 31, 2023

(dollar amounts in millions)

Company (1)	Business Description	Investment	Coupon (3)	Reference (7)	Spread (3)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Shares/Units	Principal	Amortized Cost	Fair Value		% of Net Assets
		First lien senior secured loan	11.23%	SOFR (Q)	5.75%	06/2021	10/2027		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.12%	SOFR (A)	5.75%	08/2021	10/2027		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(11)
										0.4	0.4
The Edelman Financial Center, LLC	Provider of investment, financial and retirement planning services	Second lien senior secured loan	12.22%	SOFR (M)	6.75%	09/2022	07/2026		19.3	17.9	19.3	(2)(6)(18)
The Mather Group, LLC, TVG-TMG Topco, Inc., and TVG-TMG Holdings, LLC (15)	Provider of comprehensive wealth management services	First lien senior secured revolving loan	13.50%	Base Rate (Q)	5.00%	03/2022	03/2028		0.2	0.2	0.2	(2)(6)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.50%	SOFR (Q)	6.00%	03/2022	03/2028		3.9	3.9	3.8	(2)(6)(11)
		Senior subordinated loan	12.00% PIK			03/2022	03/2029		3.4	3.4	3.2	(2)(6)
		Series A preferred units				03/2022		7,199		7.2	4.0	(2)(6)
		Common units				03/2022		7,199		—	—	(2)(6)
										14.7	11.2
The Ultimus Group Midco, LLC, The Ultimus Group, LLC, and The Ultimus Group Aggregator, LP (15)	Provider of asset-servicing capabilities for fund managers	First lien senior secured revolving loan	10.50%	SOFR (Q)	5.00%	02/2019	02/2026		0.8	0.8	0.8	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	9.95%	SOFR (Q)	4.50%	02/2019	02/2026		37.0	37.0	36.6	(2)(11)
		Class A units	8.00% PIK			09/2019		1,443		2.1	2.8
		Class A units				02/2019		245		0.2	—
		Class B units				02/2019		2,167,424		—	—
		Class B units				02/2019		245,194		—	—
										40.1	40.2
Waverly Advisors, LLC and WAAM Topco, LLC (15)	Wealth management and financial planning firm	First lien senior secured loan	11.25%	SOFR (Q)	5.75%	03/2022	03/2028		0.7	0.7	0.7	(2)(6)(11)
		Class A units				06/2023		1,432,867		1.7	1.8	(6)
										2.4	2.5
										2,391.6	2,617.8		23.37%
Commercial and Professional Services
Accommodations Plus Technologies LLC and Accommodations Plus Technologies Holdings LLC (15)	Provider of outsourced crew accommodations and logistics management solutions to the airline industry	First lien senior secured revolving loan	12.25%	SOFR (Q)	6.75%	05/2018	05/2025		4.1	4.1	4.1	(2)(11)
		Class A common units				05/2018		236,358		4.3	35.5
										8.4	39.6
Aero Operating LLC	Provider of snow removal and melting service for airports and marine terminals	First lien senior secured loan	14.54%	SOFR (Q)	9.00%	02/2020	02/2026		35.8	35.8	30.4	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	14.54%	SOFR (Q)	9.00%	12/2021	02/2026		1.1	1.1	1.0	(2)(11)
										36.9	31.4
AI Fire Buyer, Inc. and AI Fire Parent LLC (15)	Provider of fire safety and life safety services	First lien senior secured loan	11.15%	SOFR (S)	5.50%	03/2021	03/2027		3.9	3.9	3.9	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.10%	SOFR (Q)	5.50%	06/2022	03/2027		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.14%	SOFR (S)	5.75%	11/2023	03/2027		2.8	2.8	2.8	(2)(11)

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

As of December 31, 2023

(dollar amounts in millions)

Company (1)	Business Description	Investment	Coupon (3)	Reference (7)	Spread (3)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Shares/Units	Principal	Amortized Cost	Fair Value		% of Net Assets
		Second lien senior secured loan	16.18% PIK	SOFR (Q)	10.75%	03/2021	09/2027		53.5	53.5	53.5	(2)(11)
		Second lien senior secured loan	16.18% PIK	SOFR (Q)	10.75%	05/2022	09/2027		12.1	12.1	12.1	(2)(11)
		Second lien senior secured loan	16.18% PIK	SOFR (Q)	10.75%	06/2022	09/2027		11.7	11.7	11.7	(2)(11)
		Common units				03/2021		46,990		4.7	9.7	(2)
										88.8	93.8
Applied Technical Services, LLC (15)	Provider engineering, testing, and inspection services to various industrial, commercial and consumer customers	First lien senior secured revolving loan	13.25%	Base Rate (Q)	4.75%	05/2022	12/2026		2.1	2.0	2.1	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.25%	SOFR (Q)	5.75%	05/2022	12/2026		1.0	1.0	1.0	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.52%	SOFR (Q)	6.00%	09/2023	12/2026		2.8	2.7	2.8	(2)(11)
										5.7	5.9
Argenbright Holdings V, LLC and Amberstone Security Group Limited (15)	Provider of outsourced security guard services, outsourced facilities management and outsourced aviation services	First lien senior secured loan	12.78%	SOFR (Q)	7.25%	11/2021	11/2026		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(6)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	12.78%	SOFR (Q)	7.25%	08/2022	11/2026		6.1	5.9	6.2	(2)(6)(11)
										6.0	6.3
BH-Sharp Holdings LP	Provider of commercial knife sharpening and cutlery services in the restaurant industry	Common units				03/2017		2,950,000		3.0	4.6	(2)
Capstone Acquisition Holdings, Inc. and Capstone Parent Holdings, LP (15)	Outsourced supply chain solutions provider to operators of distribution centers	First lien senior secured revolving loan				11/2020	11/2025		—	—	—	(2)(13)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.21%	SOFR (M)	4.75%	11/2020	11/2027		0.2	0.2	0.2	(2)(11)
		Second lien senior secured loan	14.21%	SOFR (M)	8.75%	11/2020	11/2028		68.3	68.3	68.3	(2)(11)
		Class A units				11/2020		10,581		10.6	19.0	(2)
										79.1	87.5
Compex Legal Services, Inc. (15)	Provider of outsourced litgated and non-litigated medical records retrieval services	First lien senior secured revolving loan	10.94%	SOFR (Q)	5.45%	05/2022	02/2025		1.1	1.0	1.1	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.50%	SOFR (Q)	6.00%	07/2023	02/2026		2.0	2.0	2.0	(2)(11)
										3.0	3.1
DTI Holdco, Inc. and OPE DTI Holdings, Inc.	Provider of legal process outsourcing and managed services	Class A common stock				08/2014		7,500		7.5	8.6	(2)
		Class B common stock				08/2014		7,500		—	—	(2)
										7.5	8.6
Elevation Services Parent Holdings, LLC (15)	Elevator service platform	First lien senior secured revolving loan	11.54%	SOFR (Q)	6.00%	12/2020	12/2026		2.6	2.6	2.5	(2)(11)(14)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.54%	SOFR (Q)	6.00%	12/2020	12/2026		10.1	10.1	9.9	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.53%	SOFR (Q)	6.00%	05/2022	12/2026		9.1	9.1	8.9	(2)(11)
										21.8	21.3

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

As of December 31, 2023

(dollar amounts in millions)

Company (1)	Business Description	Investment	Coupon (3)	Reference (7)	Spread (3)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Shares/Units	Principal	Amortized Cost	Fair Value		% of Net Assets
FlyWheel Acquireco, Inc. (15)	Professional employer organization offering human resources, compliance and risk management services	First lien senior secured revolving loan	11.86%	SOFR (M)	6.50%	05/2023	05/2028		5.5	5.5	5.4	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.86%	SOFR (M)	6.50%	05/2023	05/2030		52.5	52.5	52.0	(2)(11)
										58.0	57.4
HH-Stella, Inc. and Bedrock Parent Holdings, LP (15)	Provider of municipal solid waste transfer management services	First lien senior secured revolving loan				04/2021	04/2028		—	—	—	(2)(13)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.50%	SOFR (Q)	6.00%	04/2021	04/2028		8.9	8.9	8.9	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.50%	SOFR (Q)	6.00%	09/2023	04/2028		13.9	13.9	13.9	(2)(11)
		Class A units				04/2021		32,982		3.3	3.2	(2)
										26.1	26.0
HP RSS Buyer, Inc. (15)	Provider of road striping, and road safety related services	First lien senior secured loan	10.37%	SOFR (M)	5.00%	12/2023	12/2029		12.0	12.0	11.7	(2)(11)
IRI Holdings, Inc., IRI Group Holdings, Inc. and IRI Parent, L.P. (15)	Market research company focused on the consumer packaged goods industry	First lien senior secured revolving loan	11.11%	SOFR (M)	5.75%	08/2022	12/2027		1.7	1.7	1.7	(2)(11)(14)
		First lien senior secured revolving loan	13.25%	Base Rate (M)	4.75%	08/2022	12/2027		0.9	0.9	0.9	(2)(11)(14)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.61% (2.75% PIK)	SOFR (M)	6.25%	08/2022	12/2028		217.6	217.6	217.6	(2)(11)
		Class A units				08/2022		11,242		11.6	18.7	(2)
										231.8	238.9
ISQ Hawkeye Holdco, Inc. and ISQ Hawkeye Holdings, L.P. (15)	Provider of commercial and industrial waste processing and disposal services	First lien senior secured revolving loan				08/2022	08/2028		—	—	—	(2)(13)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.38%	SOFR (M)	6.00%	08/2022	08/2029		4.1	4.1	4.1	(2)(11)
		Class A units				09/2022		12,501		12.5	20.6	(2)
										16.6	24.7
Kellermeyer Bergensons Services, LLC	Provider of janitorial and facilities management services	First lien senior secured loan	11.59%	SOFR (Q)	6.00%	11/2019	11/2026		25.5	25.4	25.5	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan				11/2019	11/2026		30.9	30.9	20.9	(2)(10)
										56.3	46.4
Kings Buyer, LLC (15)	Provider of comprehensive outsourced waste management consolidation services	First lien senior secured loan	11.99%	SOFR (S)	6.50%	09/2023	10/2027		16.4	16.4	16.2	(2)(11)
KPS Global LLC and Cool Group LLC	Manufacturer of walk-in cooler and freezer systems	First lien senior secured loan	11.44%	SOFR (M)	5.99%	04/2017	06/2024		5.2	5.2	5.2	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.44%	SOFR (M)	5.99%	11/2018	06/2024		1.4	1.4	1.4	(2)(11)
		Class A units				09/2018		13,292		1.1	5.7
										7.7	12.3
Laboratories Bidco LLC and Laboratories Topco LLC (15)	Lab testing services for nicotine containing products	First lien senior secured revolving loan	12.29% (2.75% PIK)	SOFR (Q)	6.75%	07/2021	07/2027		0.6	0.6	0.5	(2)(11)

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

As of December 31, 2023

(dollar amounts in millions)

Company (1)	Business Description	Investment	Coupon (3)	Reference (7)	Spread (3)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Shares/Units	Principal	Amortized Cost	Fair Value		% of Net Assets
		First lien senior secured revolving loan	14.25% (2.75% PIK)	Base Rate (Q)	5.75%	07/2021	07/2027		7.6	7.6	6.6	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	12.27% (2.75% PIK)	CDOR (Q)	6.75%	10/2019	07/2027		24.0	23.9	20.9	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	12.31% (2.75% PIK)	SOFR (Q)	6.75%	10/2019	07/2027		16.6	16.6	14.4	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	12.31% (2.75% PIK)	SOFR (Q)	6.75%	10/2020	07/2027		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	12.28% (2.75% PIK)	SOFR (Q)	6.75%	07/2021	07/2027		4.4	4.4	3.8	(2)(11)
		Class A units				07/2021		3,099,335		4.6	0.9	(2)
										57.8	47.2
Lightbeam Bidco, Inc. (15)	Provider of yard management services	First lien senior secured revolving loan				05/2023	05/2029		—	—	—	(2)(13)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.70%	SOFR (Q)	6.25%	05/2023	05/2030		5.3	5.3	5.3	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.86%	SOFR (S)	5.50%	11/2023	05/2030		1.8	1.8	1.8	(2)(11)
										7.1	7.1
LJP Purchaser, Inc. and LJP Topco, LP (15)	Provider of non-hazardous solid waste and recycling services	First lien senior secured loan	11.70%	SOFR (M)	6.25%	09/2022	09/2028		9.7	9.7	9.7	(2)(11)
		Class A units	8.00% PIK			09/2022		5,098,000		5.6	7.1	(2)
										15.3	16.8
Marmic Purchaser, LLC and Marmic Topco, L.P. (15)	Provider of recurring fire protection services	First lien senior secured loan	11.25%	SOFR (Q)	5.75%	03/2021	03/2027		0.2	0.2	0.2	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.75%	SOFR (Q)	6.25%	02/2022	03/2027		2.3	2.3	2.3	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.26%	SOFR (Q)	5.75%	02/2022	03/2027		2.5	2.5	2.5	(2)(11)
		Limited partnership units	8.00% PIK			03/2021		1,929,237		2.5	4.6	(2)
										7.5	9.6
Microstar Logistics LLC, Microstar Global Asset Management LLC, MStar Holding Corporation and Kegstar USA Inc.	Keg management solutions provider	Second lien senior secured loan	14.35%	SOFR (Q)	9.00%	08/2020	07/2025		168.3	168.3	168.3	(2)(11)
		Second lien senior secured loan	14.35%	SOFR (Q)	9.00%	08/2023	07/2025		8.6	8.6	8.6	(2)(11)
		Series A preferred stock	20.00% PIK			08/2020		1,507		1.5	3.3	(2)
		Series B preferred stock	19.00% PIK			09/2023		12,000		12.0	12.0	(2)
		Common stock				12/2012		54,710		4.9	6.3	(2)
										195.3	198.5
NAS, LLC and Nationwide Marketing Group, LLC (15)	Buying and marketing services organization for appliance, furniture and consumer electronics dealers	First lien senior secured revolving loan	12.00%	SOFR (Q)	6.50%	11/2020	06/2024		0.6	0.6	0.6	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	12.00%	SOFR (Q)	6.50%	11/2020	06/2024		6.2	6.2	6.2	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	12.00%	SOFR (Q)	6.50%	12/2021	06/2024		2.3	2.3	2.3	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	12.00%	SOFR (Q)	6.50%	05/2022	06/2024		1.3	1.3	1.3	(2)(11)
										10.4	10.4

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

As of December 31, 2023

(dollar amounts in millions)

Company (1)	Business Description	Investment	Coupon (3)	Reference (7)	Spread (3)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Shares/Units	Principal	Amortized Cost	Fair Value		% of Net Assets
Neptune Bidco US Inc. and Elliott Metron Co-Investor Aggregator L.P. (15)	Provider of audience insights, data and analytics to entertainment industry	First lien senior secured revolving loan				10/2022	10/2027		—	—	—	(2)(13)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.26%	SOFR (Q)	4.75%	10/2022	10/2028		81.5	76.0	74.1	(2)(11)(18)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.51%	SOFR (Q)	5.00%	10/2022	04/2029		98.8	91.5	90.0	(2)(11)(18)
		First lien senior secured note	9.29%			11/2022	04/2029		52.8	51.6	49.2	(2)(18)
		Second lien senior secured loan	15.26%	SOFR (Q)	9.75%	10/2022	10/2029		221.3	221.3	210.2	(2)(11)
		Limited partnership interests				10/2022		4,040,000		4.1	5.0	(2)
										444.5	428.5
Nest Topco Borrower Inc., KKR Nest Co-Invest L.P., and NBLY 2021-1	Operator of multiple franchise concepts primarily related to home maintenance or repairs	Senior subordinated loan	16.00%	Base Rate (Q)	7.50%	09/2021	08/2029		119.1	119.1	119.1	(2)(11)
		Limited partner interest				09/2021		9,725,000		9.7	10.5	(2)
										128.8	129.6
North American Fire Holdings, LLC and North American Fire Ultimate Holdings, LLC (15)	Provider of fire safety and life safety services	First lien senior secured revolving loan	11.27%	SOFR (Q)	5.75%	05/2021	05/2027		1.2	1.2	1.2	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.25%	SOFR (Q)	5.75%	05/2021	05/2027		19.8	19.8	19.8	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.27%	SOFR (Q)	5.75%	03/2022	05/2027		6.8	6.8	6.8	(2)(11)
		Common units				05/2021		884,916		0.9	3.9	(2)
										28.7	31.7
North Haven Fairway Buyer, LLC, Fairway Lawns, LLC and Command Pest Control, LLC (15)	Provider of lawncare services	First lien senior secured loan	11.86%	SOFR (Q)	6.50%	12/2022	05/2028		14.7	14.6	14.7	(2)(11)
North Haven Stack Buyer, LLC (15)	Provider of environmental testing services	First lien senior secured revolving loan	11.03%	SOFR (Q)	5.50%	07/2021	07/2027		1.3	1.2	1.3	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured revolving loan	13.00%	Base Rate (Q)	4.50%	07/2021	07/2027		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.03%	SOFR (M)	5.50%	07/2021	07/2027		9.8	9.8	9.8	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.01%	SOFR (Q)	5.50%	08/2023	07/2027		1.8	1.6	1.8	(2)(11)
										12.7	13.0
Priority Waste Holdings LLC, Priority Waste Holdings Indiana LLC and Priority Waste Super Holdings, LLC (15)	Solid waste services provider	First lien senior secured loan	13.39% (4.00% PIK)	SOFR (Q)	8.00%	08/2023	08/2029		25.6	25.1	25.1	(2)(11)
		Warrant to purchase units of Class A common units				08/2023	08/2036	35,347		0.6	1.1	(2)
										25.7	26.2
Pritchard Industries, LLC and LJ Pritchard TopCo Holdings, LLC (15)	Provider of janitorial and facilities management services	First lien senior secured loan	10.97%	SOFR (S)	5.50%	10/2021	10/2027		67.7	67.7	66.3	(2)(11)
		Class A units				10/2021		7,900,000		7.9	6.3	(2)
										75.6	72.6

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

As of December 31, 2023

(dollar amounts in millions)

Company (1)	Business Description	Investment	Coupon (3)	Reference (7)	Spread (3)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Shares/Units	Principal	Amortized Cost	Fair Value		% of Net Assets
PS Operating Company LLC and PS Op Holdings LLC (5)(15)	Specialty distributor and solutions provider to the swine and poultry markets	First lien senior secured revolving loan	11.61% PIK	SOFR (Q)	6.00%	12/2021	12/2026		4.5	4.5	4.5	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.61% PIK	SOFR (Q)	6.00%	12/2021	12/2026		15.3	15.3	15.3	(2)(11)
		Common unit				12/2021		279,200		7.4	2.1	(2)
										27.2	21.9
PSC Group LLC (15)	Provider of operational services for US petrochemical and refining companies	First lien senior secured revolving loan				07/2019	07/2025		—	—	—	(2)(13)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.53%	SOFR (Q)	6.00%	07/2019	07/2025		34.2	34.2	34.2	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.29%	SOFR (Q)	5.75%	12/2021	07/2025		0.2	0.2	0.2	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.41%	SOFR (Q)	6.00%	12/2021	07/2025		11.3	11.3	11.3	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.53%	SOFR (Q)	6.00%	04/2022	07/2025		2.4	2.4	2.4	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.54%	SOFR (Q)	6.00%	12/2023	07/2025		6.6	6.6	6.6	(2)(11)
										54.7	54.7
R2 Acquisition Corp.	Marketing services	Common stock				05/2007		250,000		0.2	0.3	(2)
RC V Tecmo Investor LLC	Technology based aggregator for facility maintenance services	Common member units				08/2020		9,624,000		8.3	19.4	(2)
RE Community Holdings GP, LLC and RE Community Holdings, LP	Operator of municipal recycling facilities	Limited partnership interest				03/2011		2.49%		—	—	(2)
		Limited partnership interest				03/2011		2.86%		—	—	(2)
										—	—
Registrar Intermediate, LLC and PSP Registrar Co-Investment Fund, L.P. (15)	Provider of FDA registration and consulting services	First lien senior secured loan	10.64%	SOFR (S)	5.00%	08/2021	08/2027		2.7	2.7	2.6	(2)(11)
		Limited partner interests				08/2021		1.13%		2.7	2.9	(2)
										5.4	5.5
Rodeo AcquisitionCo LLC (15)	Provider of food inspection and recovery services	First lien senior secured revolving loan	11.54%	SOFR (Q)	6.00%	07/2021	07/2027		1.7	1.7	1.7	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.54%	SOFR (Q)	6.00%	07/2021	07/2027		16.8	16.8	16.4	(2)(11)
										18.5	18.1
Saturn Purchaser Corp.	Private aviation management company	First lien senior secured loan	10.71%	SOFR (M)	5.25%	07/2023	07/2029		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.01%	SOFR (Q)	5.50%	07/2023	07/2029		1.7	1.7	1.7	(2)(11)
										1.8	1.8
Schill Landscaping and Lawn Care Services LLC, Tender Lawn Care ULC and Landscape Parallel Partners, L.P. (15)	Provider of landscape design and planning, and snow removal services	First lien senior secured revolving loan	11.21%	SOFR (M)	5.75%	12/2021	12/2027		0.6	0.6	0.6	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.21%	SOFR (M)	5.75%	12/2021	12/2027		3.5	3.5	3.4	(2)(11)
		Class A units				12/2021		5,868		14.8	16.8	(2)
										18.9	20.8

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

As of December 31, 2023

(dollar amounts in millions)

Company (1)	Business Description	Investment	Coupon (3)	Reference (7)	Spread (3)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Shares/Units	Principal	Amortized Cost	Fair Value		% of Net Assets
Shermco Intermediate Holdings, Inc. (15)	Provider of electrician services	First lien senior secured revolving loan	10.86%	SOFR (M)	5.50%	05/2022	06/2026		0.1	—	0.1	(2)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.86%	SOFR (M)	5.50%	05/2022	06/2026		5.2	5.2	5.2	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.95%	SOFR (Q)	5.50%	09/2023	06/2026		0.4	0.4	0.4	(2)(11)
										5.6	5.7
SSE Buyer, Inc., Supply Source Enterprises, Inc., Impact Products LLC, The Safety Zone, LLC and SSE Parent, LP	Manufacturer and distributor of personal protection equipment, commercial cleaning, maintenance and safety products	Second lien senior secured loan				06/2020	06/2026		24.3	21.0	0.7	(2)(10)
		Limited partnership class A-1 units				06/2020		2,173		1.1	—	(2)
		Limited partnership class A-2 units				06/2020		2,173		1.1	—	(2)
										23.2	0.7
Startec Equity, LLC (5)	Communication services	Member interest				04/2010		190,581		—	—
Stealth Holding LLC and UCIT Online Security Inc.	Live video monitoring solutions provider	First lien senior secured loan	12.29%	SOFR (Q)	6.75%	03/2021	03/2026		52.4	52.4	52.4	(2)(6)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	14.25%	Base Rate (Q)	5.75%	03/2021	03/2026		0.8	0.8	0.8	(2)(6)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	12.29%	SOFR (Q)	6.75%	03/2022	03/2026		5.1	5.1	5.1	(2)(6)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	12.28%	SOFR (Q)	6.75%	06/2023	03/2026		12.4	12.4	12.4	(2)(6)(11)
										70.7	70.7
Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (15)	Provider of systems engineering and technical assistance to the US DoD	First lien senior secured loan	11.33%	SOFR (Q)	6.00%	05/2022	08/2027		1.0	1.0	1.0	(2)(11)
Thermostat Purchaser III, Inc. (15)	Provider of commercial HVAC equipment maintenance and repair services	First lien senior secured revolving loan				08/2021	08/2026		—	—	—	(2)(13)
		Second lien senior secured loan	12.79%	SOFR (Q)	7.25%	08/2021	08/2029		23.0	23.0	22.3	(2)(11)
										23.0	22.3
Valcourt Holdings II, LLC and Jobs Holdings, Inc. (15)	Provider of window cleaning and building facade maintenance and restoration services	First lien senior secured revolving loan				11/2023	01/2029		—	—	—	(2)(13)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.27%	SOFR (S)	5.75%	11/2023	11/2029		45.0	45.0	44.1	(2)(11)
										45.0	44.1
Visual Edge Technology, Inc. (5)(15)	Provider of outsourced office solutions with a focus on printer and copier equipment and other parts and supplies	First lien senior secured loan	12.50% (1.25% PIK)	SOFR (Q)	7.00%	07/2023	12/2025		33.5	32.9	33.5	(2)(11)
		Senior preferred stock	10.00% PIK			07/2023		4,737		42.1	44.1	(2)
		Junior preferred stock				07/2023		6,600		—	—	(2)
		Warrant to purchase shares of common stock				08/2017	08/2030	10,358,572		3.9	—	(2)
										78.9	77.6
VRC Companies, LLC (15)	Provider of records and information management services	Senior subordinated loan	12.00% (2.00% PIK)			05/2022	06/2028		5.1	5.2	4.9	(2)

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

As of December 31, 2023

(dollar amounts in millions)

Company (1)	Business Description	Investment	Coupon (3)	Reference (7)	Spread (3)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Shares/Units	Principal	Amortized Cost	Fair Value		% of Net Assets
Wash Encore Holdings, LLC	Provider of outsourced healthcare linen management solutions	First lien senior secured loan	11.44%	SOFR (Q)	5.75%	07/2021	07/2027		97.5	97.5	97.5	(2)(11)
XIFIN, Inc. and ACP Charger Co-Invest LLC (15)	Revenue cycle management provider to labs	First lien senior secured revolving loan	11.25%	SOFR (Q)	5.75%	02/2020	02/2026		5.6	5.6	5.3	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.25%	SOFR (Q)	5.75%	07/2021	02/2026		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.25%	SOFR (Q)	5.75%	12/2021	02/2026		36.5	36.5	34.7	(2)(11)
		Class A units				02/2020		180,000		1.8	2.4	(2)
		Class B units				12/2021		46,363		0.9	0.6	(2)
										44.9	43.1
										2,239.1	2,251.7		20.10%
Investment Funds and Vehicles
ACAS Equity Holdings Corporation (5)	Investment company	Common stock				01/2017		589		0.4	0.4	(6)
ARES 2007-3R	Investment vehicle	Subordinated notes				01/2017	04/2021	20,000,000		—	0.1	(6)
Blue Wolf Capital Fund II, L.P. (4)	Investment partnership	Limited partnership interest (8.50% interest)				01/2017		8.50%		—	—	(6)(18)
CoLTs 2005-1 Ltd. (5)	Investment vehicle	Preferred shares				01/2017	03/2015	360		—	—	(6)
CREST Exeter Street Solar 2004-1	Investment vehicle	Preferred shares				01/2017	06/2039	3,500,000		—	—	(6)
European Capital UK SME Debt LP (4)(16)	Investment partnership	Limited partnership interest				01/2017		45.00%		8.2	16.4	(6)
HCI Equity, LLC (5)	Investment company	Member interest				04/2010		100.00%		—	—	(6)(18)
Partnership Capital Growth Investors III, L.P.	Investment partnership	Limited partnership interest				10/2011		2.50%		1.8	4.8	(2)(6)(18)
PCG-Ares Sidecar Investment II, L.P. (4)(16)	Investment partnership	Limited partnership interest				10/2014		100.00%		7.2	18.1	(2)(6)
PCG-Ares Sidecar Investment, L.P. (4)(16)	Investment partnership	Limited partnership interest				05/2014		100.00%		4.3	0.8	(6)
Piper Jaffray Merchant Banking Fund I, L.P.	Investment partnership	Limited partnership interest				08/2012		2.00%		0.1	0.5	(6)(18)
Senior Direct Lending Program, LLC (5)(17)	Co-investment vehicle	Subordinated certificates	13.33%	SOFR (Q)	8.00%	07/2016	12/2036		1,327.9	1,316.3	1,288.1	(6)(12)
		Membership interest						87.50%		—	—	(6)
										1,316.3	1,288.1
										1,338.3	1,329.2		11.87%
Insurance Services
Accession Risk Management Group, Inc. and RSC Insurance Brokerage, Inc. (15)	Insurance broker	First lien senior secured loan	11.03%	SOFR (Q)	5.50%	11/2019	11/2029		38.0	37.9	37.2	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.35%	SOFR (Q)	6.00%	08/2023	11/2029		0.6	0.6	0.6	(2)(11)

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

As of December 31, 2023

(dollar amounts in millions)

Company (1)	Business Description	Investment	Coupon (3)	Reference (7)	Spread (3)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Shares/Units	Principal	Amortized Cost	Fair Value		% of Net Assets
		First lien senior secured loan	11.41%	SOFR (M)	6.00%	08/2023	11/2029		1.3	1.3	1.3	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.01%	SOFR (Q)	5.50%	11/2023	11/2029		0.3	0.3	0.3	(2)(11)
										40.1	39.4
Acrisure, LLC	Independent property and casualty insurance brokerage	First lien senior secured loan	9.89%	SOFR (Q)	4.50%	10/2023	11/2030		0.2	0.2	0.2	(2)(18)
Alera Group, Inc. (15)	Insurance service provider	First lien senior secured loan	11.46%	SOFR (M)	6.00%	09/2021	10/2028		46.5	46.5	46.5	(2)(11)
Amynta Agency Borrower Inc. and Amynta Warranty Borrower Inc.	Insurance service provider	First lien senior secured loan	9.61%	SOFR (M)	4.25%	02/2023	02/2028		1.0	1.0	1.0	(2)(18)
AQ Sunshine, Inc. (15)	Specialized insurance broker	First lien senior secured loan	11.75%	SOFR (Q)	6.25%	04/2019	04/2027		8.4	8.4	8.2	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.75%	SOFR (Q)	6.25%	10/2020	04/2027		5.5	5.5	5.4	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.75%	SOFR (Q)	6.25%	06/2021	04/2027		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.75%	SOFR (Q)	6.25%	01/2022	04/2027		8.9	8.9	8.7	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.60%	SOFR (Q)	6.25%	05/2022	04/2027		1.2	1.2	1.2	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.71%	SOFR (S)	6.25%	12/2023	04/2027		6.5	6.5	6.3	(2)(11)
										30.6	29.9
Ardonagh Midco 2 plc and Ardonagh Midco 3 plc (15)	Insurance broker and underwriting servicer	First lien senior secured loan	12.81%	SONIA (S)	7.25%	06/2020	07/2026		79.2	79.5	79.2	(2)(6)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.20%	Euribor (S)	7.25%	06/2020	07/2026		7.2	7.5	7.2	(2)(6)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.90%	SOFR (S)	6.00%	08/2021	07/2026		90.0	90.0	90.0	(2)(6)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	12.57%	SOFR (S)	6.75%	08/2022	07/2026		15.6	15.6	15.6	(2)(6)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.70%	Euribor (S)	6.75%	08/2022	07/2026		68.9	64.5	68.9	(2)(6)(11)
		Senior subordinated loan	11.50%			06/2020	01/2027		1.4	1.4	1.4	(2)(6)(18)
										258.5	262.3
Benecon Midco II LLC and Locutus Holdco LLC (15)	Employee benefits provider for small and mid-size employers	Common units				12/2020		9,803,682		10.0	52.2
Captive Resources Midco, LLC (15)	Provider of independent consulting services to member-owned group captives	First lien senior secured loan	10.61% (2.63% PIK)	SOFR (M)	5.25%	07/2022	07/2029		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(11)
Daylight Beta Parent LLC and CFCo, LLC (4)	Health insurance sales platform provider	First lien senior secured loan	10.00% PIK			09/2023	09/2033		12.0	12.0	12.0	(2)
		First lien senior secured loan				09/2023	09/2038		20.8	0.5	0.1	(2)
		Class B units				09/2023		32,391,330		—	—	(2)
										12.5	12.1
DOXA Insurance Holdings LLC (15)	Managing general agent insurance distribution platform	First lien senior secured loan	10.87%	SOFR (S)	5.50%	12/2023	12/2030		9.0	9.0	8.8	(2)(6)(11)
Foundation Risk Partners, Corp. (15)	Full service independent insurance agency	First lien senior secured loan	11.45%	SOFR (Q)	6.00%	10/2021	10/2028		79.5	79.5	79.5	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.45%	SOFR (Q)	6.00%	04/2022	10/2028		42.8	42.8	42.8	(2)(11)
										122.3	122.3
Galway Borrower LLC (15)	Insurance service provider	First lien senior secured revolving loan				09/2021	09/2027		—	—	—	(2)(13)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.70%	SOFR (Q)	5.25%	09/2021	09/2028		34.8	34.8	34.2	(2)(11)

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

As of December 31, 2023

(dollar amounts in millions)

Company (1)	Business Description	Investment	Coupon (3)	Reference (7)	Spread (3)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Shares/Units	Principal	Amortized Cost	Fair Value		% of Net Assets
										34.8	34.2
Higginbotham Insurance Agency, Inc. (15)	Independent retail insurance broker	First lien senior secured loan	10.96%	SOFR (M)	5.50%	08/2023	11/2028		3.6	3.6	3.5	(2)(11)
High Street Buyer, Inc. and High Street Holdco LLC (15)(16)	Insurance brokerage platform	First lien senior secured loan	11.25%	SOFR (Q)	5.75%	04/2021	04/2028		22.6	22.6	22.6	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.25%	SOFR (Q)	5.75%	08/2021	04/2028		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.00%	SOFR (M)	5.50%	02/2022	04/2028		18.5	18.5	18.5	(2)(11)
		Series A preferred units	10.00% PIK			04/2021		172,211,694		203.7	187.3	(2)
		Series A preferred units	10.00% PIK			12/2023		20,106,667		20.3	18.7	(2)
		Series A common units	10.00% PIK			04/2021		4,649,000		6.0	11.9	(2)
		Series C common units	10.00% PIK			04/2021		9,748,701		1.6	24.9	(2)
										272.8	284.0
Inszone Mid, LLC and INSZ Holdings, LLC (15)	Insurance brokerage firm	First lien senior secured loan	11.11%	SOFR (M)	5.75%	12/2023	11/2029		14.7	14.7	14.4	(2)(11)
		Limited partnership interests				11/2022		2,146,088		1.7	2.1
		Common units				11/2023		8,473,000		8.5	8.5
										24.9	25.0
Keystone Agency Partners LLC (15)	Insurance brokerage platform	First lien senior secured loan	10.96%	SOFR (S)	5.50%	12/2023	05/2027		2.8	2.7	2.7	(2)(11)
OakBridge Insurance Agency LLC and Maple Acquisition Holdings, LP (15)	Insurance brokerage platform	First lien senior secured loan	11.09%	SOFR (M)	5.75%	11/2023	11/2029		7.5	7.5	7.3	(2)(11)
		Class A2 units				11/2023		115,928		2.3	2.3	(2)
										9.8	9.6
OneDigital Borrower LLC (15)	Benefits broker and outsourced workflow automation platform provider for brokers	First lien senior secured revolving loan				11/2020	05/2027		—	—	—	(2)(13)
Patriot Growth Insurance Services, LLC (15)	National retail insurance agency	First lien senior secured loan	11.00%	SOFR (Q)	5.50%	10/2021	10/2028		15.8	15.6	15.5	(2)(11)
People Corporation (15)	Provider of group benefits, group retirement and human resources services	First lien senior secured revolving loan	11.74%	CDOR (Q)	6.25%	02/2021	02/2027		5.2	5.0	5.2	(2)(6)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.75%	CDOR (Q)	6.25%	02/2021	02/2028		39.4	41.5	39.4	(2)(6)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.25%	CDOR (Q)	5.75%	09/2021	02/2028		22.8	22.7	22.8	(2)(6)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.50%	CDOR (Q)	6.00%	09/2023	02/2028		1.0	1.0	1.0	(2)(6)(11)
										70.2	68.4
Riser Interco, LLC (15)	Insurance program administrator	First lien senior secured loan	11.19%	SONIA (Q)	6.00%	10/2023	10/2029		1.1	1.0	1.1	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.35%	SOFR (Q)	6.00%	10/2023	10/2029		7.6	7.6	7.4	(2)(11)
										8.6	8.5
SageSure Holdings, LLC and SageSure LLC (15)	Insurance service provider	First lien senior secured loan	11.36%	SOFR (Q)	5.75%	01/2022	01/2028		0.3	0.3	0.3	(2)(11)
		Series A units				02/2022		886		19.6	34.2
										19.9	34.5

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

As of December 31, 2023

(dollar amounts in millions)

Company (1)	Business Description	Investment	Coupon (3)	Reference (7)	Spread (3)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Shares/Units	Principal	Amortized Cost	Fair Value		% of Net Assets
SCM Insurance Services Inc. (15)	Provider of claims management, claims investigation & support and risk management solutions for the Canadian property and casualty insurance industry	First lien senior secured loan	11.70%	CDOR (Q)	6.25%	06/2022	08/2025		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(6)(11)
SelectQuote, Inc.	Direct to consumer insurance distribution platform	First lien senior secured loan	14.96% (3.00% PIK)	SOFR (M)	9.50%	11/2019	11/2024		22.0	22.0	20.3	(2)(11)
SG Acquisition, Inc.	Provider of insurance solutions for car sales	First lien senior secured loan	10.98%	SOFR (Q)	5.50%	01/2020	01/2027		33.8	33.8	33.8	(2)(11)
Spring Insurance Solutions, LLC	Technology-based direct to consumer sales and marketing platform for insurance products	First lien senior secured loan	12.72%	SOFR (Q)	7.00%	11/2020	11/2025		21.8	21.8	19.4	(2)(11)
THG Acquisition, LLC (15)	Multi-line insurance broker	First lien senior secured revolving loan	11.21%	SOFR (M)	5.75%	12/2019	12/2025		1.3	1.3	1.3	(2)(11)(14)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.21%	SOFR (M)	5.75%	12/2019	12/2026		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.21%	SOFR (M)	5.75%	12/2020	12/2026		14.7	14.7	14.7	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.96%	SOFR (M)	5.50%	12/2021	12/2026		25.9	25.9	25.6	(2)(11)
										42.0	41.7
										1,113.4	1,176.0		10.50%
Consumer Services
ADF Capital, Inc., ADF Restaurant Group, LLC, and ARG Restaurant Holdings, Inc. (5)	Restaurant owner and operator	First lien senior secured loan				12/2016	08/2022		10.4	—	—	(2)(10)
Aimbridge Acquisition Co., Inc.	Hotel operator	Second lien senior secured loan	12.96%	SOFR (M)	7.50%	02/2019	02/2027		22.5	22.3	21.4	(2)
American Residential Services L.L.C. and Aragorn Parent Holdings LP (15)	Heating, ventilation and air conditioning services provider	First lien senior secured revolving loan	8.71%	SOFR (M)	3.25%	10/2020	10/2025		0.4	0.4	0.4	(2)
		First lien senior secured revolving loan	10.75%	Base Rate (Q)	2.25%	10/2020	10/2025		1.6	1.6	1.6	(2)
		Second lien senior secured loan	14.11%	SOFR (Q)	8.50%	10/2020	10/2028		56.4	56.4	56.4	(2)(11)
		Series A preferred units	10.00% PIK			10/2020		2,531,500		3.4	5.5	(2)
										61.8	63.9
Apex Service Partners, LLC and Apex Service Partners Holdings, LLC (15)	Provider of residential HVAC, plumbing, and electrical maintenance and repair services	First lien senior secured revolving loan	14.00%	Base Rate (Q)	5.50%	10/2023	10/2029		0.3	0.3	0.3	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured revolving loan	11.87%	SOFR (Q)	6.50%	10/2023	10/2029		0.4	0.4	0.4	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	12.40% (2.00% PIK)	SOFR (Q)	7.00%	10/2023	10/2030		148.5	148.5	144.8	(2)(11)
		Series B common units				10/2023		262,165		7.2	7.2
										156.4	152.7
ATI Restoration, LLC (15)	Provider of disaster recovery services	First lien senior secured revolving loan	12.50%	Base Rate (Q)	4.00%	07/2020	07/2026		2.3	2.3	2.3	(2)(11)(14)

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

As of December 31, 2023

(dollar amounts in millions)

Company (1)	Business Description	Investment	Coupon (3)	Reference (7)	Spread (3)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Shares/Units	Principal	Amortized Cost	Fair Value		% of Net Assets
		First lien senior secured revolving loan	10.52%	SOFR (Q)	5.00%	07/2020	07/2026		5.0	5.0	5.0	(2)(11)(14)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.52%	SOFR (Q)	5.00%	07/2020	07/2026		32.7	32.7	32.7	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.52%	SOFR (M)	5.00%	05/2022	07/2026		48.4	48.4	48.4	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.54%	SOFR (Q)	5.00%	09/2023	07/2026		2.3	2.3	2.3	(2)(11)
										90.7	90.7
Belfor Holdings, Inc. (15)	Disaster recovery services provider	First lien senior secured revolving loan				11/2023	11/2028		—	—	—	(2)(13)
Clarion Home Services Group, LLC and LBC Breeze Holdings LLC (15)	Provider of HVAC and plumbing services to residential and commercial customers	First lien senior secured revolving loan	11.48%	SOFR (Q)	6.00%	12/2021	12/2027		1.4	1.4	1.2	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.99%	SOFR (Q)	6.50%	12/2021	12/2027		3.1	3.1	2.9	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	12.22%	SOFR (Q)	6.75%	03/2023	12/2027		6.1	6.1	5.6	(2)(11)
		Class A units				12/2021		4,296		4.3	3.8
										14.9	13.5
CMG HoldCo, LLC and CMG Buyer Holdings, Inc. (15)	Provider of commercial HVAC equipment maintenance and repair services	First lien senior secured loan	10.37%	SOFR (Q)	5.00%	05/2022	05/2028		28.0	28.0	28.0	(2)(11)
		Common stock				05/2022		290		2.9	7.7	(2)
										30.9	35.7
CST Holding Company (15)	Provider of ignition interlock devices	First lien senior secured revolving loan	11.96%	SOFR (M)	6.50%	11/2022	11/2028		0.2	0.2	0.2	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.96%	SOFR (M)	6.50%	11/2022	11/2028		11.6	11.6	11.6	(2)(11)
										11.8	11.8
Essential Services Holding Corporation and OMERS Mahomes Investment Holdings LLC (15)	Provider of plumbing and HVAC services	First lien senior secured revolving loan	11.28%	SOFR (Q)	5.75%	11/2020	11/2025		11.2	11.2	11.2	(2)(11)(14)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.29%	SOFR (Q)	5.75%	11/2020	11/2026		47.7	47.7	47.7	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.29%	SOFR (Q)	5.75%	04/2021	11/2026		77.3	77.3	77.3	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.29%	SOFR (Q)	5.75%	11/2021	11/2026		24.9	24.9	24.9	(2)(11)
		Preferred units	15.00% PIK			07/2023		231		2.7	2.7	(2)
		Class A units				11/2020		6,447		22.9	43.0	(2)
										186.7	206.8
Eternal Aus Bidco Pty Ltd (15)	Operator of cemetery, crematoria and funeral services	First lien senior secured loan	10.70% (2.50% PIK)	BBSY (Q)	6.25%	11/2023	10/2029		7.4	7.1	7.4	(2)(6)(11)
Excel Fitness Consolidator LLC (15)	Fitness facility operator	First lien senior secured loan	11.00%	SOFR (Q)	5.50%	08/2023	04/2029		3.6	3.5	3.5	(2)(11)
Flint OpCo, LLC (15)	Provider of residential HVAC and plumbing services	First lien senior secured loan	10.60%	SOFR (Q)	5.25%	08/2023	08/2030		5.5	5.5	5.4	(2)(11)
GroundWorks, LLC (15)	Provider of residential foundation repair and water management services	First lien senior secured loan	11.90%	SOFR (Q)	6.50%	03/2023	03/2030		11.3	11.0	11.3	(2)(11)

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

As of December 31, 2023

(dollar amounts in millions)

Company (1)	Business Description	Investment	Coupon (3)	Reference (7)	Spread (3)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Shares/Units	Principal	Amortized Cost	Fair Value		% of Net Assets
GS SEER Group Borrower LLC and GS SEER Group Holdings LLC (15)	Provider of commercial and residential HVAC, electrical, and plumbing services	First lien senior secured loan	12.10%	SOFR (Q)	6.75%	04/2023	04/2030		19.4	19.4	19.4	(2)(11)
		Class A common units				04/2023		4,424		4.4	4.0	(2)
										23.8	23.4
Helios Service Partners, LLC and Astra Service Partners, LLC (15)	Critical HVAC, refrigeration, and plumbing services for commercial businesses	First lien senior secured revolving loan	11.62%	SOFR (Q)	6.00%	08/2023	03/2027		0.2	0.2	0.2	(2)(11)(14)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.87%	SOFR (Q)	6.25%	08/2023	03/2027		7.6	7.6	7.4	(2)(11)
										7.8	7.6
Infinity Home Services HoldCo, Inc., D&S Amalco and IHS Parent Holdings, L.P. (15)	Provider of residential roofing and exterior repair and replacement services	First lien senior secured loan	12.20%	SOFR (Q)	6.75%	12/2022	12/2028		13.8	13.8	13.8	(2)(6)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.50%	CDOR (Q)	6.00%	11/2023	12/2028		1.1	1.1	1.2	(2)(6)(11)
		Class A units				12/2022		9,524,000		9.5	12.4	(2)
										24.4	27.4
Jenny C Acquisition, Inc.	Health club franchisor	Senior subordinated loan	8.00% PIK			04/2019	04/2025		1.7	1.7	1.7	(2)
Leviathan Intermediate Holdco, LLC and Leviathan Holdings, L.P. (15)	Franchising platform offering adolescent development programs	First lien senior secured loan	13.00%	SOFR (Q)	7.50%	12/2022	12/2027		16.0	16.0	16.0	(2)(11)
		Limited partnership interests				12/2022		1,972,732		2.0	1.9
										18.0	17.9
ME Equity LLC	Franchisor in the massage industry	Common stock				09/2012		3,000,000		3.0	4.5	(2)
Modigent, LLC and OMERS PMC Investment Holdings LLC (15)	Provider of commercial HVAC services	First lien senior secured revolving loan	13.75%	Base Rate (Q)	5.25%	08/2022	08/2027		2.2	2.2	2.2	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.63%	SOFR (Q)	6.25%	08/2022	08/2028		3.5	3.5	3.5	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.64%	SOFR (Q)	6.25%	09/2023	08/2028		2.9	2.9	2.9	(2)(11)
		Class A units				08/2022		1,001		9.7	13.5	(2)
										18.3	22.1
Movati Athletic (Group) Inc.	Premier health club operator	First lien senior secured loan	11.51%	CDOR (Q)	6.00%	10/2017	10/2024		4.7	4.9	4.7	(2)(6)(11)
Northwinds Holding, Inc. and Northwinds Services Group LLC (15)	Provider of HVAC and plumbing services	First lien senior secured loan	12.18%	SOFR (Q)	6.50%	05/2023	05/2029		25.1	25.1	25.1	(2)(11)
		Common units				05/2023		1,845,385		2.4	2.6	(2)
										27.5	27.7
OTG Management, LLC	Airport restaurant operator	Class A preferred units				08/2016		3,000,000		25.3	2.0	(2)
		Common units				01/2011		3,000,000		3.0	—	(2)
		Warrant to purchase common units				06/2008	06/2028	7.73%		0.1	—	(2)
										28.4	2.0
PestCo Holdings, LLC and PestCo, LLC (15)	Provider of pest control services to the residential and commercial markets	First lien senior secured loan	12.03%	SOFR (Q)	6.50%	02/2023	02/2028		1.7	1.7	1.7	(2)(11)
		Class A units				01/2023		134		1.7	2.2
										3.4	3.9

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

As of December 31, 2023

(dollar amounts in millions)

Company (1)	Business Description	Investment	Coupon (3)	Reference (7)	Spread (3)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Shares/Units	Principal	Amortized Cost	Fair Value		% of Net Assets
Pyramid-BMC IntermediateCo I, LLC and Pyramid Investors, LLC (15)	Hotel operator	First lien senior secured loan	12.41%	SOFR (Q)	7.00%	01/2023	01/2027		7.7	7.7	7.7	(2)(11)
		Preferred membership units				07/2016		996,833		1.0	1.0
										8.7	8.7
Radiant Intermediate Holding, LLC	Provider of HVAC, plumbing and electrical services	First lien senior secured loan	11.24%	SOFR (Q)	5.75%	04/2023	11/2026		2.0	2.0	2.0	(2)(11)
Redwood Services, LLC and Redwood Services Holdco, LLC (15)	Provider of residential HVAC and plumbing services	First lien senior secured loan	12.14%	SOFR (Q)	6.50%	12/2020	12/2025		0.2	0.2	0.2	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	12.14%	SOFR (S)	6.50%	12/2021	12/2025		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	12.06%	SOFR (Q)	6.50%	09/2022	12/2025		5.1	5.1	5.1	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	12.00%	SOFR (Q)	6.50%	05/2023	12/2025		2.1	2.1	2.1	(2)(11)
		Series D units	8.00% PIK			12/2020		19,592,999		22.1	52.5
										29.6	60.0
Safe Home Security, Inc., Security Systems Inc., Safe Home Monitoring, Inc., National Protective Services, Inc., Bright Integrations LLC and Medguard Alert, Inc.	Provider of safety systems for business and residential customers	First lien senior secured loan	12.72%	SOFR (M)	7.25%	08/2020	08/2024		47.0	47.4	47.4	(2)(11)
Service Logic Acquisition, Inc. and MSHC, Inc.	Provider of aftermarket maintenance, repair, and replacement services for commercial HVAC equipments	First lien senior secured loan	11.14%	SOFR (M)	5.50%	10/2022	10/1/2027		3.4	3.4	3.4	(2)(11)
Taymax Group, L.P., Taymax Group G.P., LLC, PF Salem Canada ULC and TCP Fit Parent, L.P. (15)	Planet Fitness franchisee	First lien senior secured revolving loan	10.81%	CDOR (Q)	5.38%	07/2018	7/1/2025		0.6	0.6	0.6	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured revolving loan	10.88%	SOFR (Q)	5.38%	07/2018	07/2025		0.5	0.5	0.5	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.83%	SOFR (Q)	5.33%	03/2020	07/2025		1.4	1.4	1.4	(2)(11)
		Class A units				07/2018		37,020		3.8	7.7
										6.3	10.2
The Alaska Club Partners, LLC, Athletic Club Partners LLC and The Alaska Club, Inc. (15)	Premier health club operator	First lien senior secured loan	11.97%	SOFR (M)	6.50%	12/2019	12/2024		12.3	12.3	12.3	(2)(11)
The Arcticom Group, LLC and AMCP Mechanical Holdings, LP (15)	Refrigeration, heating, ventilation and air conditioning services provider	First lien senior secured revolving loan	11.78%	SOFR (S)	6.25%	12/2021	12/2027		5.9	5.9	5.9	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.82%	SOFR (S)	6.25%	12/2021	12/2027		0.2	0.2	0.2	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.93%	SOFR (Q)	6.25%	08/2022	12/2027		0.2	0.2	0.2	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	12.31%	SOFR (Q)	6.75%	04/2023	12/2027		1.6	1.6	1.6	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.77%	SOFR (Q)	6.25%	10/2023	12/2027		5.3	5.3	5.3	(2)(11)
		Class A units				12/2021		7,765,119		7.8	13.4
		Class C units				03/2023		333,510		—	0.6
										21.0	27.2

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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As of December 31, 2023

(dollar amounts in millions)

Company (1)	Business Description	Investment	Coupon (3)	Reference (7)	Spread (3)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Shares/Units	Principal	Amortized Cost	Fair Value		% of Net Assets
Triwizard Holdings, Inc. and Triwizard Parent, LP (15)	Parking management and hospitality services provider	Class A-2 common units				06/2023		30,000		3.0	3.2	(2)
TSS Buyer, LLC (15)	Provider of outsourced testing, inspection, certification, and compliance services to healthcare and life sciences end markets	First lien senior secured loan	11.00%	SOFR (S)	5.50%	07/2023	06/2029		1.8	1.8	1.8	(2)(11)
Vertex Service Partners, LLC and Vertex Service Partners Holdings, LLC (15)	Provider of residential roofing repair & replacement	First lien senior secured loan	10.89%	SOFR (S)	5.50%	11/2023	11/2030		7.8	7.8	7.6	(2)(11)
		Class B common units				11/2023		212		0.2	0.2
										8.0	7.8
YE Brands Holdings, LLC (15)	Sports camp operator	First lien senior secured revolving loan	10.96%	SOFR (M)	5.50%	10/2021	10/2027		1.2	1.2	1.2	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.95%	SOFR (Q)	5.50%	10/2021	10/2027		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.20%	SOFR (Q)	5.75%	06/2022	10/2027		8.1	8.1	8.1	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.20%	SOFR (Q)	5.75%	09/2023	10/2027		3.7	3.7	3.7	(2)(11)
										13.1	13.1
ZBS Mechanical Group Co-Invest Fund 2, LLC	Provider of residential HVAC and plumbing services	Membership interest				10/2021		2,771,000		1.4	11.0
										921.8	975.1		8.71%
Power Generation
Apex Clean Energy TopCo, LLC (4)(16)	Developer, builder and owner of utility-scale wind and solar power facilities	Class A common units				11/2021		1,335,610		131.6	188.0
Ferrellgas, L.P. and Ferrellgas Partners, L.P.	Distributor of propane and related accessories	Senior preferred units	8.96%			03/2021		59,422		59.5	60.0
		Class B units				09/2022		59,428		12.6	12.6	(2)
										72.1	72.6
Heelstone Renewable Energy, LLC and Heelstone Renewable Energy Investors, LLC (5)	Developer of utility scale solar systems	First lien senior secured loan	11.00% PIK			04/2021	04/2024		88.5	88.5	88.5	(2)
		Class A1 units				04/2021		80,518,630		80.9	216.9
										169.4	305.4
Opal Fuels Intermediate HoldCo LLC, and Opal Fuels Inc. (15)	Owner of natural gas facilities	Class A common stock				07/2022		3,059,533		23.3	16.9	(6)(18)
PosiGen, Inc.	Seller and leaser of solar power systems for residential and commercial customers	Warrant to purchase shares of series D-1 preferred stock				06/2021	06/2028	101,555		—	—	(2)
		Warrant to purchase shares of common stock				01/2020	01/2027	1,112,022		—	—	(2)
										—	—
Potomac Intermediate Holdings II LLC (5)	Gas turbine power generation facilities operator	Series A units				11/2021		226,884,442		185.7	75.2
Riverview Power LLC	Operator of natural gas and oil fired power generation facilities	First lien senior secured loan	14.50%	SOFR (Q)	9.00%	08/2021	06/2024		32.5	32.3	32.5	(2)(11)

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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As of December 31, 2023

(dollar amounts in millions)

Company (1)	Business Description	Investment	Coupon (3)	Reference (7)	Spread (3)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Shares/Units	Principal	Amortized Cost	Fair Value		% of Net Assets
Sunrun Atlas Depositor 2019-2, LLC and Sunrun Atlas Holdings 2019-2, LLC	Residential solar energy provider	First lien senior secured loan	3.61%			10/2019	02/2055		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)
		Senior subordinated loan	12.29% (7.89% PIK)	SOFR (Q)	6.90%	11/2019	11/2025		159.2	159.2	159.2	(2)(11)
										159.3	159.3
Sunrun Luna Holdco 2021, LLC (15)	Residential solar energy provider	Senior subordinated revolving loan	8.92%	SOFR (S)	3.50%	03/2022	04/2024		30.0	30.0	28.2	(2)(6)
		Senior subordinated revolving loan	13.51%	SOFR (Q)	7.88%	03/2022	04/2024		20.0	20.0	18.8	(2)(6)
										50.0	47.0
Sunrun Xanadu Issuer 2019-1, LLC and Sunrun Xanadu Holdings 2019-1, LLC	Residential solar energy provider	First lien senior secured loan	3.98%			06/2019	06/2054		0.3	0.3	0.3	(2)
		Senior subordinated loan	10.00% (6.00% PIK)	SOFR (Q)	6.90%	06/2019	07/2030		75.4	75.4	73.2	(2)(11)
										75.7	73.5
										899.4	970.4		8.66%
Consumer Durables and Apparel
Badger Sportswear Acquisition, LLC	Provider of team uniforms and athletic wear	Second lien senior secured loan	14.54%	SOFR (Q)	9.00%	09/2016	06/2024		56.8	56.8	54.0	(2)(11)
Bowhunter Holdings, LLC	Provider of branded archery and bowhunting accessories	Common units				04/2014		421		4.2	—
Centric Brands LLC and Centric Brands GP LLC (15)	Designer, marketer and distributor of licensed and owned apparel	First lien senior secured loan	7.37%	SOFR (Q)	2.00%	10/2018	10/2025		80.6	76.6	79.0	(2)(11)
		Membership interests				10/2018		279,392		2.9	—	(2)
										79.5	79.0
DRS Holdings III, Inc. and DRS Holdings I, Inc. (15)	Footwear and orthopedic foot-care brand	First lien senior secured loan	11.75%	SOFR (Q)	6.25%	11/2019	11/2025		27.1	27.1	26.5	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.75%	SOFR (M)	6.25%	06/2021	11/2025		24.9	24.9	24.5	(2)(11)
		Common stock				11/2019		8,549		8.5	8.3	(2)
										60.5	59.3
Implus Footcare, LLC	Provider of footwear and other accessories	First lien senior secured loan	13.25%	SOFR (Q)	7.75%	06/2016	07/2024		1.3	1.3	1.2	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	13.25%	SOFR (Q)	7.75%	06/2017	07/2024		117.1	116.0	106.6	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	13.25%	SOFR (Q)	7.75%	07/2018	07/2024		5.0	5.0	4.6	(2)(11)
										122.3	112.4
Johnnie-O Inc. and Johnnie-O Holdings Inc.	Apparel retailer	First lien senior secured loan	11.79%	SOFR (Q)	6.25%	03/2022	03/2027		19.0	18.4	19.0	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.79%	SOFR (Q)	6.25%	02/2023	03/2027		4.0	3.6	4.0	(2)(11)
		Series A convertible preferred stock				03/2022		144,210		4.2	4.5	(2)
		Warrant to purchase shares of common stock				03/2022	03/2032	93,577		1.5	2.9	(2)
										27.7	30.4
Lew's Intermediate Holdings, LLC (15)	Outdoor brand holding company	First lien senior secured loan	10.39%	SOFR (Q)	5.00%	02/2021	02/2028		1.0	1.0	0.9	(2)(11)

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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As of December 31, 2023

(dollar amounts in millions)

Company (1)	Business Description	Investment	Coupon (3)	Reference (7)	Spread (3)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Shares/Units	Principal	Amortized Cost	Fair Value		% of Net Assets
Pelican Products, Inc. (15)	Flashlights manufacturer	First lien senior secured revolving loan	9.50%	SOFR (S)	4.00%	12/2021	12/2026		0.9	0.9	0.8	(2)(11)
		Second lien senior secured loan	13.36%	SOFR (Q)	7.75%	12/2021	12/2029		60.0	60.0	55.2	(2)(11)
										60.9	56.0
Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc. and Easton Diamond Sports, LLC	Sports equipment manufacturing company	First lien senior secured loan	11.75%	SOFR (Q)	6.25%	12/2020	12/2026		49.2	49.2	49.2	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.75%	SOFR (Q)	6.25%	11/2021	12/2026		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(11)
										49.3	49.3
Reef Lifestyle, LLC (15)	Apparel retailer	First lien senior secured revolving loan	15.38% (4.25% PIK)	SOFR (M)	10.00%	10/2018	10/2027		23.6	23.6	20.3	(2)(11)(14)
		First lien senior secured revolving loan	15.39% (4.25% PIK)	SOFR (Q)	10.00%	07/2020	10/2027		2.6	2.6	2.2	(2)(11)(14)
		First lien senior secured loan	15.39% (4.25% PIK)	SOFR (Q)	10.00%	10/2018	10/2027		22.4	22.4	19.2	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	15.39% (4.25% PIK)	SOFR (Q)	10.00%	07/2020	10/2027		2.4	2.4	2.1	(2)(11)
										51.0	43.8
S Toys Holdings LLC (fka The Step2 Company, LLC) (5)	Toy manufacturer	Common units				04/2011		1,116,879		—	—
		Class B common units				10/2014		126,278,000		—	—
		Warrant to purchase units				04/2010	12/2050	3,157,895		—	—
										—	—
SHO Holding I Corporation, Shoes For Crews (Europe) Limited and Never Slip TopCo, Inc. (5)	Manufacturer and distributor of slip resistant footwear	First lien senior secured loan	10.78% PIK	SOFR (Q)	5.25%	05/2023	04/2024		19.2	19.2	15.5	(2)(6)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.89% PIK	SOFR (Q)	5.25%	10/2023	04/2024		11.9	8.5	9.7	(2)(11)
		Second lien senior secured loan				10/2015	10/2024		135.5	112.5	27.1	(2)(10)
		Series A preferred stock				05/2023		9,800		—	—	(2)
		Common stock				05/2023		481,918		—	—	(2)
		Warrant to purchase shares of common stock				05/2023	04/2024	9,800		—	—	(2)
										140.2	52.3
SVP-Singer Holdings Inc. and SVP-Singer Holdings LP	Manufacturer of consumer sewing machines	First lien senior secured loan				07/2021	07/2028		44.0	39.0	27.7	(2)(10)
		Class A common units				07/2021		6,264,706		26.1	—	(2)
										65.1	27.7
Totes Isotoner Corporation and Totes Ultimate Holdco, Inc. (4)	Designer, marketer, and distributor of rain and cold weather products	First lien senior secured loan	9.47%	SOFR (M)	4.00%	12/2019	06/2024		1.6	1.6	1.6	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.47%	SOFR (M)	6.00%	12/2019	12/2024		2.2	2.2	2.1	(2)(11)
		Common stock				12/2019		861,000		6.0	—	(2)
										9.8	3.7
Varsity Brands Holding Co., Inc., Hercules Achievement, Inc. and BCPE Hercules Holdings, LP	Leading manufacturer and distributor of textiles, apparel & luxury goods	First lien senior secured loan	10.47%	SOFR (M)	5.00%	12/2017	12/2026		2.0	1.9	2.0	(2)(11)(18)

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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As of December 31, 2023

(dollar amounts in millions)

Company (1)	Business Description	Investment	Coupon (3)	Reference (7)	Spread (3)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Shares/Units	Principal	Amortized Cost	Fair Value		% of Net Assets
		Second lien senior secured loan	15.72% (2.00% PIK)	SOFR (M)	10.25%	07/2018	04/2027		146.3	146.3	146.3	(2)(11)
		Class A units				07/2018		1,400		1.4	1.5	(2)
										149.6	149.8
										877.9	718.6		6.42%
Media and Entertainment
22 HoldCo Limited (15)	Sports and entertainment platform	Senior subordinated loan	12.96% PIK	SONIA (S)	7.50%	08/2023	08/2033		38.8	38.4	37.6	(2)(6)(11)
3 Step Sports LLC and 3 Step Holdings, LLC (15)	Provider of integrated youth sports solutions	First lien senior secured revolving loan	13.33%	SOFR (Q)	8.00%	10/2023	10/2028		0.4	0.4	0.4	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	13.46% (1.50% PIK)	SOFR (S)	8.00%	10/2023	10/2029		12.4	12.4	11.9	(2)(11)
		Series D preferred units				10/2023		226,110		3.7	3.7
										16.5	16.0
Aventine Intermediate LLC & Aventine Holdings II LLC	Media and production company	First lien senior secured loan	11.47% (4.00% PIK)	SOFR (Q)	6.00%	12/2021	06/2027		10.0	10.0	9.4	(2)(11)
		Senior subordinated loan	10.25% PIK			12/2021	12/2030		43.5	43.5	34.8	(2)
										53.5	44.2
Axiomatic, LLC	Premiere e-sports and video game investment platform	Class A-1 units				05/2022		500,000		5.0	5.7
CFC Funding LLC	SME-related SPV	Loan instrument units	9.75% PIK			07/2023		16,680		16.7	16.2	(6)
CMW Parent LLC (fka Black Arrow, Inc.)	Multiplatform media firm	Series A units				09/2015		32		—	—
Eagle Football Holdings BidCo Limited and Eagle Football Holdings Limited	Multi-club sports platform	Senior subordinated loan	16.00% PIK			12/2022	12/2028		0.5	0.5	0.5	(2)(6)
		Senior subordinated loan	16.00% PIK			12/2022	12/2028		24.3	24.3	24.0	(2)(6)
		Senior subordinated loan	13.33% (8.00% PIK)	SOFR (S)	8.00%	12/2022	12/2028		47.3	47.3	45.0	(2)(6)(11)
		Ordinary shares				09/2023		494		4.4	3.3	(2)(6)
		Warrant to purchase shares of ordinary shares				12/2022	11/2028	180		—	3.9	(2)(6)
		Warrant to purchase shares of ordinary shares				12/2022	11/2028	199		—	1.4	(2)(6)
										76.5	78.1
Global Music Rights, LLC (15)	Music right management company	First lien senior secured loan	11.20%	SOFR (Q)	5.75%	08/2021	08/2028		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(11)
League One Volleyball, Inc.	Operator of youth volleyball clubs	Series B preferred stock				07/2023		194		—	—	(2)
LiveBarn Inc.	Provider of Live & On Demand broadcasting of amateur and youth sporting events	Middle preferred shares				08/2023		4,902,988		17.3	17.3	(2)(6)
MailSouth, Inc.	Provider of shared mail marketing services	First lien senior secured loan				05/2022	04/2024		8.7	5.8	1.0	(2)(10)
Miami Beckham United LLC	American professional soccer club	Class A preferred units	9.50% PIK			09/2021		85,000		103.2	103.2
		Class B preferred units	9.50% PIK			06/2023		42,500		44.6	44.6
										147.8	147.8

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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As of December 31, 2023

(dollar amounts in millions)

Company (1)	Business Description	Investment	Coupon (3)	Reference (7)	Spread (3)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Shares/Units	Principal	Amortized Cost	Fair Value		% of Net Assets
OUTFRONT Media Inc.	Provider of out-of-home advertising	Series A convertible perpetual preferred stock	7.00%			04/2020		25,000		25.0	29.6	(2)(6)
Production Resource Group, L.L.C. and PRG III, LLC (4)	Provider of rental equipment, labor, production management, scenery, and other products to various entertainment end-markets	First lien senior secured loan	13.96% (5.50% PIK)	SOFR (M)	8.50%	08/2018	08/2024		43.2	43.2	43.2	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	12.96% (2.50% PIK)	SOFR (M)	7.50%	07/2020	08/2024		15.3	15.3	15.3	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	12.96% (2.50% PIK)	SOFR (M)	7.50%	06/2021	08/2024		0.8	0.8	0.8	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	12.96% (2.50% PIK)	SOFR (M)	7.50%	08/2021	08/2024		7.5	7.5	7.5	(2)(11)
		Class A units				10/2020		113,617		4.9	46.1	(2)
										71.7	112.9
Professional Fighters League, LLC and PFL MMA, Inc.	Mixed martial arts league	First lien senior secured loan	12.00% PIK			01/2021	01/2026		19.3	18.6	19.3	(2)
		Second lien senior secured loan	14.00% PIK			11/2022	01/2026		0.2	0.1	0.2	(2)
		Series E preferred stock				04/2022		219,035		0.7	0.7	(2)
		Warrant to purchase shares of common stock				01/2021	01/2027	3,223,122		1.7	1.7	(2)
		Warrant to purchase shares of common stock				11/2022	11/2029	68,787		0.2	0.2	(2)
										21.3	22.1
Storm Investment S.a.r.l.	Spanish futbol club	First lien senior secured loan	3.75%			06/2021	06/2029		68.1	73.6	68.1	(2)(6)
		Ordinary shares				06/2021		3,958		—	0.2	(2)(6)
		Class A redeemable shares				06/2021		3,297,791		1.6	5.6	(2)(6)
		Class B redeemable shares				06/2021		3,297,791		1.6	5.6	(2)(6)
		Class C redeemable shares				06/2021		3,297,791		1.6	5.6	(2)(6)
		Class D redeemable shares				06/2021		3,297,791		1.6	5.6	(2)(6)
		Class E redeemable shares				06/2021		3,297,791		1.6	5.6	(2)(6)
		Class F redeemable shares				06/2021		3,297,791		1.6	5.6	(2)(6)
		Class G redeemable shares				06/2021		3,297,791		1.6	5.6	(2)(6)
		Class H redeemable shares				06/2021		3,297,791		1.6	5.6	(2)(6)
		Class I redeemable shares				06/2021		3,297,791		1.6	5.6	(2)(6)
										88.0	118.7
The Teaching Company Holdings, Inc.	Education publications provider	Preferred stock				09/2006		10,663		1.1	2.3	(2)
		Common stock				09/2006		15,393		—	0.1	(2)
										1.1	2.4

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

As of December 31, 2023

(dollar amounts in millions)

Company (1)	Business Description	Investment	Coupon (3)	Reference (7)	Spread (3)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Shares/Units	Principal	Amortized Cost	Fair Value		% of Net Assets
										584.7	649.7		5.80%
Retailing and Distribution
Bamboo Purchaser, Inc.	Provider of nursery, garden, and greenhouse products	First lien senior secured loan	12.00%	SOFR (Q)	6.50%	11/2021	11/2027		17.8	17.8	16.9	(2)(11)
BradyIFS Holdings, LLC (15)	Distributor of foodservice disposables and janitorial sanitation products	First lien senior secured loan	11.38%	SOFR (Q)	6.00%	10/2023	10/2029		123.0	123.0	120.5	(2)(11)
Display Holding Company, Inc., Saldon Holdings, Inc. and Fastsigns Holdings Inc. (15)	Provider of visual communications solutions	First lien senior secured loan	11.11%	SOFR (M)	5.65%	03/2019	03/2025		15.5	15.5	15.5	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.11%	SOFR (M)	5.65%	08/2019	03/2025		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.11%	SOFR (M)	5.65%	06/2021	03/2025		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(11)
		Common units				03/2019		600		0.6	1.7	(2)
										16.3	17.4
GPM Investments, LLC and ARKO Corp.	Convenience store operator	Common stock				12/2020		2,088,478		19.8	17.2	(2)(18)
		Warrant to purchase common stock				12/2020	12/2025	1,088,780		1.6	1.2	(2)(18)
										21.4	18.4
Hills Distribution, Inc., Hills Intermediate FT Holdings, LLC and GMP Hills, LP (15)	Distributor of HVAC, plumbing, and water heater equipment, parts, supplies and fixtures	First lien senior secured revolving loan	9.87%	SOFR (Q)	4.50%	11/2023	11/2029		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.37%	SOFR (S)	6.00%	11/2023	11/2029		3.5	3.5	3.4	(2)(11)
		Limited partnership interest	8.00% PIK			11/2023		5,441,000		5.4	5.4	(2)
										9.0	8.9
Marcone Yellowstone Buyer Inc. and Marcone Yellowstone Holdings, LLC	Distributor of OEM appliance aftermarket parts	First lien senior secured loan	11.75%	SOFR (Q)	6.25%	06/2021	06/2028		0.4	0.4	0.4	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.75%	SOFR (Q)	6.25%	12/2021	06/2028		0.2	0.2	0.2	(2)(11)
		Class A common units				06/2021		5,796		6.1	6.8	(2)
										6.7	7.4
Mavis Tire Express Services Topco Corp., Metis Holdco, Inc. and Metis Topco, LP (15)	Auto parts retailer	First lien senior secured revolving loan	8.87%	SOFR (M)	3.25%	05/2021	05/2026		11.2	11.2	11.2	(2)(14)
		Series A preferred stock	7.00% PIK			05/2021		68,601		82.5	82.5	(2)
		Class A-1 units				05/2021		24,586		24.6	34.3	(2)
										118.3	128.0
McKenzie Creative Brands, LLC (15)	Designer, manufacturer and distributor of hunting-related supplies	First lien senior secured revolving loan	12.21%	SOFR (M)	6.75%	09/2014	09/2025		1.6	1.6	1.6	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	12.29%	SOFR (Q)	6.75%	09/2014	09/2025		84.5	84.5	84.5	(2)(8)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	12.29%	SOFR (Q)	6.75%	09/2014	09/2025		5.5	5.5	5.5	(2)(11)
										91.6	91.6

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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(dollar amounts in millions)

Company (1)	Business Description	Investment	Coupon (3)	Reference (7)	Spread (3)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Shares/Units	Principal	Amortized Cost	Fair Value		% of Net Assets
Monolith Brands Group, Inc.	E-commerce platform focused on consolidating DTC branded businesses	Series A-1 preferred stock				04/2022		701,255		15.5	10.2	(2)
Moon Valley Nursery of Arizona Retail, LLC, Moon Valley Nursery Farm Holdings, LLC, Moon Valley Nursery RE Holdings LLC, and Stonecourt IV Partners, LP	Operator of retail and wholesale tree and plant nurseries	Limited partnership interests				10/2021		21,939,152		20.8	27.6
North Haven Falcon Buyer, LLC and North Haven Falcon Holding Company, LLC	Manufacturer of aftermarket golf cart parts and accessories	First lien senior secured loan	13.52% (3.75% PIK)	SOFR (Q)	8.00%	05/2021	05/2027		26.2	26.2	21.2	(2)(11)
		Class A units				05/2021		50,000		5.0	—
										31.2	21.2
Reddy Ice LLC (15)	Packaged ice manufacturer and distributor	First lien senior secured revolving loan				07/2019	07/2025		—	—	—	(2)(13)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.57%	SOFR (Q)	5.00%	07/2019	07/2025		60.6	60.6	60.6	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.57%	SOFR (Q)	5.00%	11/2020	07/2025		4.2	4.2	4.2	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.57%	SOFR (Q)	5.00%	10/2021	07/2025		0.9	0.9	0.9	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.46%	SOFR (M)	5.00%	12/2023	07/2025		2.5	2.5	2.5	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.46%	SOFR (S)	6.00%	12/2023	07/2025		1.5	1.5	1.5	(2)(11)
										69.7	69.7
SCIH Salt Holdings Inc. (15)	Salt and packaged ice melt manufacturer and distributor	First lien senior secured revolving loan	9.46%	SOFR (M)	4.00%	03/2020	12/2026		3.7	3.6	3.7	(2)(11)(14)
Trader Corporation and Project Auto Finco Corp. (15)	Digital automotive marketplace and software solution provider to automotive industry	First lien senior secured loan	12.19%	CDOR (M)	6.75%	12/2022	12/2029		12.4	12.1	12.4	(2)(6)(11)
US Salt Investors, LLC and Emerald Lake Pearl Acquisition-A, L.P. (15)	Producer and packager of compressed, household, and packaged salt	First lien senior secured loan	11.00%	SOFR (Q)	5.50%	07/2021	07/2028		26.1	26.1	26.1	(2)(11)
		Limited partner interests				07/2021		0.40%		0.8	0.7	(2)
										26.9	26.8
										583.9	580.7		5.18%
Capital Goods
AI Aqua Merger Sub, Inc.	End to end provider of water solutions to a wide range of customer bases	First lien senior secured loan	9.09%	SOFR (M)	3.75%	06/2021	07/2028		1.0	1.0	1.0	(2)(11)(18)
Airx Climate Solutions, Inc. (15)	Provider of commercial HVAC equipment and services	First lien senior secured loan	11.68%	SOFR (Q)	6.25%	11/2023	11/2029		9.9	9.9	9.7	(2)(11)
API Commercial Inc., API Military Inc., and API Space Intermediate, Inc.	Provider of military aircraft aftermarket parts and distribution, repair and logistics services	First lien senior secured loan				05/2022	08/2025		6.8	2.5	3.9	(2)(10)
Arrowhead Holdco Company and Arrowhead GS Holdings, Inc.	Distributor of non-discretionary, mission-critical aftermarket replacement parts	First lien senior secured loan	10.05%	SOFR (Q)	4.50%	08/2021	08/2028		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(11)
		Common stock				08/2021		5,054		5.1	—	(2)

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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As of December 31, 2023

(dollar amounts in millions)

Company (1)	Business Description	Investment	Coupon (3)	Reference (7)	Spread (3)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Shares/Units	Principal	Amortized Cost	Fair Value		% of Net Assets
										5.2	0.1
BlueHalo Financing Holdings, LLC, BlueHalo Global Holdings, LLC, and BlueHalo, LLC (15)	Provides products and services to the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community	First lien senior secured revolving loan	12.03%	SOFR (Q)	6.50%	05/2022	10/2025		1.8	1.7	1.7	(2)(11)(14)
		First lien senior secured loan	12.01%	SOFR (Q)	6.50%	05/2022	10/2025		1.0	1.0	1.0	(2)(11)
										2.7	2.7
Burgess Point Purchaser Corporation	Remanufacturer of mission-critical and non-discretionary aftermarket vehicle, industrial, energy storage, and solar replacement parts	First lien senior secured loan	10.71%	SOFR (M)	5.25%	07/2022	07/2029		22.1	20.7	20.8	(2)(11)(18)
CPIG Holdco Inc.	Distributor of engineered fluid power and complex machined solutions	First lien senior secured loan	12.49%	SOFR (Q)	7.00%	04/2023	04/2028		14.7	14.7	14.7	(2)(11)
Cube Industrials Buyer, Inc. and Cube A&D Buyer Inc. (15)	Manufacturer of pumps, valves, and fluid control components for industrial markets	First lien senior secured revolving loan				10/2023	10/2029		—	—	—	(2)(13)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.40%	SOFR (Q)	6.00%	10/2023	10/2030		38.8	38.8	37.8	(2)(11)
										38.8	37.8
DFS Holding Company, Inc. (15)	Distributor of maintenance, repair, and operations parts, supplies, and equipment to the foodservice industry	First lien senior secured loan	12.46%	SOFR (M)	7.00%	01/2023	01/2029		2.1	2.0	2.1	(2)(11)
Dynamic NC Aerospace Holdings, LLC and Dynamic NC Investment Holdings, LP (15)	Provider of aerospace technology and equipment	First lien senior secured revolving loan	12.53%	SOFR (Q)	7.00%	12/2020	12/2025		3.7	3.7	3.7	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	12.54%	SOFR (Q)	7.00%	12/2020	12/2026		21.4	21.4	21.4	(2)(11)
		Common units				12/2020		9,773,000		9.8	8.7
										34.9	33.8
EPS NASS Parent, Inc. (15)	Provider of maintenance and engineering services for electrical infrastructure	First lien senior secured revolving loan	11.25%	SOFR (Q)	5.75%	04/2021	04/2026		1.2	1.2	1.2	(2)(11)(14)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.25%	SOFR (Q)	5.75%	04/2021	04/2028		0.2	0.2	0.2	(2)(11)
										1.4	1.4
ESCP PPG Holdings, LLC (4)	Distributor of new equipment and aftermarket parts to the heavy-duty truck industry	Class A-1 units				08/2022		96,897		2.3	4.4	(2)
		Class A-2 units				12/2016		3,500		3.5	—	(2)
										5.8	4.4
Harvey Tool Company, LLC (15)	Manufacturer of cutting tools used in the metalworking industry	First lien senior secured loan	11.12%	SOFR (Q)	5.50%	10/2021	10/2027		3.6	3.6	3.6	(2)(11)
Helix Acquisition Holdings, Inc.	Manufacturer of springs, fasteners and custom components	First lien senior secured loan	12.45%	SOFR (Q)	7.00%	03/2023	03/2030		11.9	11.9	11.9	(2)(11)
Imaging Business Machines, L.L.C. and Scanner Holdings Corporation (5)	Provider of high-speed intelligent document scanning hardware and software	Senior subordinated loan	14.00% (7.00% PIK)			01/2017	12/2028		17.2	17.0	17.2	(2)
		Class A common stock				01/2017		48,544		13.5	48.2
										30.5	65.4

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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As of December 31, 2023

(dollar amounts in millions)

Company (1)	Business Description	Investment	Coupon (3)	Reference (7)	Spread (3)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Shares/Units	Principal	Amortized Cost	Fair Value		% of Net Assets
Kene Acquisition, Inc. and Kene Holdings, L.P. (15)	National utility services firm providing engineering and consulting services to natural gas, electric power and other energy and industrial end markets	First lien senior secured revolving loan				08/2019	08/2024		—	—	—	(2)(13)
		First lien senior secured loan	9.75%	SOFR (Q)	4.25%	08/2019	08/2026		40.2	40.2	40.2	(2)(11)
		Class A units				08/2019		4,549,000		0.5	8.5	(2)
										40.7	48.7
LTG Acquisition, Inc.	Designer and manufacturer of display, lighting and passenger communication systems for mass transportation markets	Class A membership units				01/2017		5,000		5.1	—
Maverick Acquisition, Inc.	Manufacturer of precision machined components for defense and high-tech industrial platforms	First lien senior secured loan	11.60%	SOFR (Q)	6.25%	06/2021	06/2027		27.3	27.3	22.1	(2)(11)
NCWS Intermediate, Inc. and NCWS Holdings LP	Manufacturer and supplier of car wash equipment, parts and supplies to the conveyorized car wash market	First lien senior secured loan	11.53%	SOFR (Q)	6.00%	12/2020	12/2026		0.2	0.2	0.2	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.53%	SOFR (Q)	6.00%	11/2021	12/2026		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	12.03%	SOFR (Q)	6.50%	11/2021	12/2026		96.3	96.3	96.3	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	12.03%	SOFR (Q)	6.50%	12/2021	12/2026		13.9	13.9	13.9	(2)(11)
		Class A-2 common units				12/2020		12,296,000		12.9	28.0	(2)
										123.4	138.5
Osmose Utilities Services, Inc. and Pine Intermediate Holding LLC	Provider of structural integrity management services to transmission and distribution infrastructure	Second lien senior secured loan	12.11%	SOFR (M)	6.75%	06/2021	06/2029		55.3	55.3	54.7	(2)(11)
Precinmac (US) Holdings Inc., Trimaster Manufacturing Inc. and Blade Group Holdings, LP.	Manufacturer of high-tolerance precision machined components and assemblies for the aerospace and defense industry	First lien senior secured loan	11.46%	SOFR (M)	6.00%	08/2021	08/2027		11.5	11.5	11.4	(2)(6)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.46%	SOFR (M)	6.00%	04/2022	08/2027		3.9	3.9	3.9	(2)(6)(11)
		Class A units				08/2021		88,420		13.4	24.8	(2)
										28.8	40.1
Qnnect, LLC and Connector TopCo, LP (15)	Manufacturer of highly engineered hermetic packaging products	First lien senior secured loan	12.38%	SOFR (Q)	7.00%	11/2022	11/2029		10.7	10.7	10.7	(2)(11)
		Limited partnership interests				11/2022		992,500		9.9	11.4	(2)
										20.6	22.1
Radius Aerospace, Inc. and Radius Aerospace Europe Limited (15)	Metal fabricator in the aerospace industry	First lien senior secured revolving loan	11.23%	SOFR (M)	5.75%	03/2019	03/2025		0.5	0.5	0.5	(2)(6)(11)
		First lien senior secured revolving loan	10.94%	SONIA (M)	5.75%	11/2019	03/2025		0.8	0.8	0.8	(2)(6)(11)
										1.3	1.3

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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As of December 31, 2023

(dollar amounts in millions)

Company (1)	Business Description	Investment	Coupon (3)	Reference (7)	Spread (3)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Shares/Units	Principal	Amortized Cost	Fair Value		% of Net Assets
	Distributor of maintenance, repair, and operations parts	First lien senior secured revolving loan	12.10%	SOFR (Q)	6.75%	12/2022	04/2028		0.9	0.8	0.9	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	12.10%	SOFR (Q)	6.75%	12/2022	04/2029		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(11)
										0.9	1.0
Sunk Rock Foundry Partners LP, Hatteras Electrical Manufacturing Holding Company and Sigma Electric Manufacturing Corporation, Diecast Beacon (15)	Manufacturer of metal castings, precision machined components and sub-assemblies in the electrical products, power transmission and distribution and general industrial markets	First lien senior secured revolving loan				10/2017	10/2024		—	—	—	(2)(11)(13)
Two Six Labs, LLC (15)	Provider of information operations, cyber, and data analytics products and services for government and defense contracts	First lien senior secured loan	11.35%	SOFR (Q)	6.00%	10/2023	08/2027		8.6	8.6	8.6	(2)(11)
										497.6	550.4		4.91%
Energy
Calyx Energy III, LLC	Oil and gas exploration company	First lien senior secured loan	13.47%	SOFR (M)	8.00%	08/2022	01/2027		43.3	43.3	43.3	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	16.47%	SOFR (M)	11.00%	06/2023	01/2027		5.0	4.9	5.0	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	16.46%	SOFR (M)	11.00%	08/2023	01/2027		10.1	9.8	10.1	(2)(11)
										58.0	58.4
Cheyenne Petroleum Company Limited Partnership, CPC 2001 LLC and Mill Shoals LLC (15)	Private oil exploration and production company	First lien senior secured loan	14.45%	SOFR (Q)	9.00%	11/2022	11/2026		49.3	49.3	49.3	(2)(11)
GNZ Energy Bidco Limited and Galileo Co-investment Trust I (15)	Independent fuel provider in New Zealand	First lien senior secured loan	11.69%	BKBM (Q)	6.00%	05/2022	07/2027		30.7	30.5	30.7	(2)(6)(11)
		Common units				07/2022		17,616,667		5.9	10.0	(2)(6)
										36.4	40.7
Halcon Holdings, LLC	Operator of development, exploration, and production oil company	First lien senior secured loan	12.94%	SOFR (Q)	7.50%	11/2021	11/2025		11.4	11.3	11.4	(2)
HighPeak Energy, Inc.	Oil and gas exploration and production company	First lien senior secured loan	13.00%	SOFR (A)	7.50%	09/2023	09/2026		91.9	89.8	91.9	(2)(6)(11)
Murchison Oil and Gas, LLC and Murchison Holdings, LLC	Exploration and production company	First lien senior secured loan	14.00%	SOFR (Q)	8.50%	06/2022	06/2026		78.3	78.3	78.3	(2)(11)
		Preferred units	8.00%			06/2022		41,000		41.0	52.0
										119.3	130.3
Offen, Inc.	Distributor of fuel, lubricants, diesel exhaust fluid, and premium additives	First lien senior secured loan	10.38%	SOFR (M)	5.00%	05/2022	06/2026		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)
SilverBow Resources, Inc.	Oil and gas producer	Common stock				06/2022		369,760		10.1	10.8	(2)(6)(18)
VPROP Operating, LLC and V SandCo, LLC (5)	Sand-based proppant producer and distributor to the oil and natural gas industry	First lien senior secured loan	15.10%	SOFR (M)	9.50%	03/2017	11/2024		27.3	27.3	27.3	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	15.10%	SOFR (M)	9.50%	06/2020	11/2024		6.0	6.0	6.0	(2)(11)	Radwell Parent, LLC (15)

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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(dollar amounts in millions)

Company (1)	Business Description	Investment	Coupon (3)	Reference (7)	Spread (3)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Shares/Units	Principal	Amortized Cost	Fair Value		% of Net Assets
		First lien senior secured loan	15.10%	SOFR (M)	9.50%	11/2020	11/2024		5.0	4.9	5.0	(2)(11)
		Class A units				11/2020		347,900		32.8	61.1	(2)
										71.0	99.4
										445.3	492.3		4.40%
Food and Beverage
American Seafoods Group LLC and American Seafoods Partners LLC	Harvester and processor of seafood	Class A units				08/2015		77,922		0.1	0.2	(2)
		Warrant to purchase units of Class A units				08/2015	08/2035	7,422,078		7.4	15.4	(2)
										7.5	15.6
Berner Food & Beverage, LLC (15)	Supplier of dairy-based food and beverage products	First lien senior secured revolving loan	13.00%	Base Rate (Q)	4.50%	07/2021	07/2026		0.5	0.5	0.5	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured revolving loan	11.03%	SOFR (Q)	5.50%	07/2021	07/2026		0.3	0.3	0.3	(2)(11)
										0.8	0.8
Bragg Live Food Products, LLC and SPC Investment Co., L.P. (4)(15)	Health food company	First lien senior secured loan	11.60%	SOFR (Q)	6.25%	12/2020	12/2025		26.6	26.6	26.6	(2)(11)
		Common units				03/2019		14,850		11.5	17.3	(2)
										38.1	43.9
CHG PPC Parent LLC & PPC CHG Blocker LLC	Diversified food products manufacturer	Second lien senior secured loan	12.22%	SOFR (M)	6.75%	12/2021	12/2029		94.6	94.6	94.6	(2)(11)
		Common units				12/2021		59		3.0	3.8	(2)
										97.6	98.4
Demakes Borrower, LLC (15)	Value-added protein manufacturer	First lien senior secured loan	11.60%	SOFR (S)	6.25%	12/2023	12/2029		6.3	6.3	6.1	(2)(11)
Florida Food Products, LLC	Provider of plant extracts and juices	First lien senior secured loan	10.47%	SOFR (M)	5.00%	10/2021	10/2028		0.5	0.4	0.4	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.36%	SOFR (M)	5.00%	06/2022	10/2028		0.4	0.4	0.4	(2)(11)
		Second lien senior secured loan	13.47%	SOFR (M)	8.00%	10/2021	10/2029		71.8	71.8	66.0	(2)(11)
										72.6	66.8
GF Parent LLC	Producer of low-acid, aseptic food and beverage products	Class A preferred units				05/2015		2,940		2.9	—	(2)
		Class A common units				05/2015		60,000		0.1	—	(2)
										3.0	—
Gotham Greens Holdings, PBC (15)	Producer of vegetables and culinary herbs for restaurants and retailers	First lien senior secured loan	14.33% (2.00% PIK)	SOFR (M)	8.88%	06/2022	12/2026		37.5	37.5	37.5	(2)(11)
		Series E-1 preferred stock	6.00% PIK			06/2022		177,332		14.2	15.2	(2)
		Series E-1 preferred stock				06/2022		11,273		—	—	(2)
		Warrant to purchase shares of Series E-1 preferred stock				06/2022	06/2032	78,216		—	—	(2)
										51.7	52.7
KNPC HoldCo, LLC	Producer of trail mix and mixed nut snack products	First lien senior secured loan	11.00%	SOFR (Q)	5.50%	04/2022	10/2029		5.6	5.6	5.6	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	12.25%	SOFR (Q)	6.75%	12/2022	10/2029		1.3	1.3	1.3	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.48%	SOFR (Q)	6.00%	11/2023	10/2029		2.8	2.8	2.8	(2)(11)

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

As of December 31, 2023

(dollar amounts in millions)

Company (1)	Business Description	Investment	Coupon (3)	Reference (7)	Spread (3)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Shares/Units	Principal	Amortized Cost	Fair Value		% of Net Assets
										9.7	9.7
Manna Pro Products, LLC (15)	Manufacturer and supplier of specialty nutrition and care products for animals	First lien senior secured revolving loan	11.46%	SOFR (M)	6.00%	12/2020	12/2026		5.1	5.1	4.8	(2)(11)
Max US Bidco Inc.	Manufacturer of premium dry dog food	First lien senior secured loan	10.35%	SOFR (Q)	5.00%	10/2023	10/2030		1.0	0.9	0.9	(2)(18)
RB Holdings InterCo, LLC (15)	Manufacturer of pet food and treats	First lien senior secured revolving loan	10.53%	SOFR (Q)	5.00%	05/2022	05/2028		1.8	1.8	1.8	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.52%	SOFR (Q)	5.00%	05/2022	05/2028		11.4	11.4	11.3	(2)(11)
										13.2	13.1
RF HP SCF Investor, LLC	Branded specialty food company	Membership interest				12/2016		10.08%		12.5	29.5	(2)(6)
Sugar PPC Buyer LLC (15)	Manufacturer and distributor of food products	First lien senior secured loan	11.34%	SOFR (M)	6.00%	10/2023	10/2030		12.4	12.4	12.1	(2)(11)
Teasdale Foods, Inc. and Familia Group Holdings Inc.	Provider of beans, sauces and hominy to the retail, foodservice and wholesale channels	First lien senior secured loan	12.68% (1.00% PIK)	SOFR (Q)	7.25%	12/2020	12/2025		76.1	76.1	69.3	(2)(11)
		Warrant to purchase shares of common stock				02/2019	02/2034	57,827		—	—	(2)
										76.1	69.3
Triton Water Holdings, Inc.	Producer and provider of bottled water brands	First lien senior secured loan	8.86%	SOFR (Q)	3.25%	03/2021	03/2028		1.0	1.0	1.0	(2)(11)(18)
		Senior subordinated loan	6.25%			03/2021	04/2029		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(18)
										1.1	1.1
Watermill Express, LLC and Watermill Express Holdings, LLC	Owner and operator of self-service water and ice stations	First lien senior secured loan	10.50%	SOFR (Q)	5.00%	04/2021	04/2027		20.9	20.9	20.9	(2)(11)
		Class A units	8.00% PIK			04/2021		282,200		3.5	4.5
										24.4	25.4
Winebow Holdings, Inc. and The Vintner Group, Inc.	Importer and distributor of wine	First lien senior secured loan	11.71%	SOFR (M)	6.25%	04/2021	07/2025		27.7	27.7	26.6	(2)(11)
										460.7	476.8		4.26%
Consumer Staples Distribution and Retail
Balrog Acquisition, Inc., Balrog Topco, Inc. and Balrog Parent, L.P.	Manufacturer and distributor of specialty bakery ingredients	First lien senior secured loan	9.97%	SOFR (M)	4.50%	07/2023	09/2028		16.4	16.4	16.4	(2)(11)
		Second lien senior secured loan	12.47%	SOFR (M)	7.00%	09/2021	09/2029		29.5	29.5	29.5	(2)(11)
		Class A preferred units	8.00% PIK			09/2021	08/2051	5,484		6.6	12.9	(2)
		Series A preferred shares	11.00% PIK			09/2021	08/2051	21,921		28.3	28.3	(2)
										80.8	87.1
BR PJK Produce, LLC (15)	Specialty produce distributor	First lien senior secured loan	11.46%	SOFR (Q)	6.00%	12/2023	11/2027		1.4	1.3	1.4	(2)(11)
City Line Distributors LLC and City Line Investments LLC (15)	Specialty food distributor	First lien senior secured loan	11.46%	SOFR (M)	6.00%	08/2023	08/2028		3.2	3.2	3.1	(2)(11)
		Class A units	8.00% PIK			08/2023		3,473,000		3.5	3.8	(2)
										6.7	6.9

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

As of December 31, 2023

(dollar amounts in millions)

Company (1)	Business Description	Investment	Coupon (3)	Reference (7)	Spread (3)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Shares/Units	Principal	Amortized Cost	Fair Value		% of Net Assets
Continental Café, LLC and Infinity Ovation Yacht Charters, LLC (15)	Diversified contract food service provider	First lien senior secured revolving loan	11.45%	SOFR (M)	6.00%	11/2021	11/2027		1.1	1.1	1.1	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.46%	SOFR (M)	6.00%	11/2021	11/2027		6.3	6.3	6.3	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.44%	SOFR (M)	6.00%	04/2023	11/2027		1.3	1.3	1.3	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.71%	SOFR (M)	6.25%	06/2023	11/2027		1.6	1.6	1.6	(2)(11)
										10.3	10.3
DecoPac, Inc. and KCAKE Holdings Inc. (15)	Supplier of cake decorating solutions and products to in-store bakeries	First lien senior secured revolving loan	11.49%	SOFR (M)	6.00%	05/2021	05/2026		4.9	4.9	4.9	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.50%	SOFR (Q)	6.00%	05/2021	05/2028		147.1	147.1	147.1	(2)(11)
		Common stock				05/2021		9,599		9.6	10.2	(2)
										161.6	162.2
FS Squared Holding Corp. and FS Squared, LLC (15)	Provider of on-site vending and micro market solutions	First lien senior secured revolving loan				03/2019	03/2024		—	—	—	(2)(13)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.71%	SOFR (M)	5.25%	03/2019	03/2025		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(11)
		Class A units				03/2019		113,219		11.1	33.1	(2)
										11.2	33.2
JWC/KI Holdings, LLC	Foodservice sales and marketing agency	Membership units				11/2015		5,000		5.0	11.4	(2)
LJ Perimeter Buyer, Inc. and LJ Perimeter Co-Invest, L.P. (15)(16)	Distributor of specialty foods	First lien senior secured loan	12.03%	SOFR (Q)	6.50%	10/2022	10/2028		39.9	39.9	39.6	(2)(11)
		Limited partnership interests				10/2022		9,683,991		9.7	9.8	(2)
										49.6	49.4
Mr. Greens Intermediate, LLC, Florida Veg Investments LLC, MRG Texas, LLC and Restaurant Produce and Services Blocker, LLC (15)	Produce distribution platform	First lien senior secured revolving loan				05/2023	05/2029		—	—	—	(2)(13)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.70%	SOFR (M)	6.25%	05/2023	05/2029		9.7	9.7	9.7	(2)(11)
		Class B limited liability company interest				05/2023		17.71%		9.6	10.0	(2)
										19.3	19.7
SFE Intermediate Holdco LLC	Provider of outsourced foodservice to K-12 school districts	First lien senior secured loan	11.50%	SOFR (Q)	6.00%	07/2017	07/2026		6.2	6.2	6.2	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.50%	SOFR (Q)	6.00%	09/2018	07/2026		9.9	9.9	9.9	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.50%	SOFR (Q)	6.00%	03/2022	07/2026		0.4	0.4	0.4	(2)(11)
										16.5	16.5
Worldwide Produce Acquisition, LLC and REP WWP Coinvest IV, L.P. (15)(16)	Fresh and specialty food distributor	First lien senior secured revolving loan	11.60%	SOFR (Q)	6.25%	02/2023	01/2029		0.8	0.8	0.8	(2)(11)(14)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.60%	SOFR (Q)	6.25%	02/2023	01/2029		7.4	7.4	7.3	(2)(11)
		Common units				01/2023		1,673,000		1.7	1.8
										9.9	9.9
ZB Holdco LLC and ZB TopCo LLC (15)	Distributor of Mediterranean food and beverages	First lien senior secured revolving loan				02/2022	02/2028		—	—	—	(2)(13)

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

As of December 31, 2023

(dollar amounts in millions)

Company (1)	Business Description	Investment	Coupon (3)	Reference (7)	Spread (3)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Shares/Units	Principal	Amortized Cost	Fair Value		% of Net Assets
		First lien senior secured loan	11.50%	SOFR (Q)	6.00%	02/2022	02/2028		0.2	0.2	0.2	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.50%	SOFR (Q)	6.00%	08/2023	02/2028		3.9	3.9	3.9	(2)(11)
		Series A units				06/2023		4,699		4.0	5.1	(2)
										8.1	9.2
										380.3	417.2		3.72%
Automobiles and Components
Automotive Keys Group, LLC and Automotive Keys Investor, LLC	Provider of replacement wireless keys for automotive market	First lien senior secured loan	11.75%	SOFR (Q)	6.25%	12/2021	11/2025		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.75%	SOFR (Q)	6.25%	12/2022	11/2025		5.1	5.1	4.9	(2)(11)
		Preferred units				11/2020		4,113,113		5.1	1.8	(2)
		Preferred units				11/2020		1,095,046		1.1	0.5	(2)
		Class A common units				11/2020		5,208,159		—	—	(2)
										11.4	7.3
Continental Acquisition Holdings, Inc.	Distributor of aftermarket batteries to the electric utility vehicle, automotive, commercial, marine and industrial markets	First lien senior secured loan	12.50% (5.50% PIK)	SOFR (Q)	7.00%	01/2021	01/2027		36.2	36.2	31.2	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	12.50% PIK	SOFR (Q)	7.00%	12/2021	01/2027		5.4	5.4	4.6	(2)(11)
										41.6	35.8
Eckler Purchaser LLC (5)	Restoration parts and accessories provider for classic automobiles	Class A common units				07/2012		67,972		—	—	(2)
Faraday Buyer, LLC (15)	Manufacturer and supplier for the power utility and automotive markets worldwide	First lien senior secured loan	11.35%	SOFR (Q)	6.00%	11/2023	10/2028		63.3	63.3	62.1	(2)(11)
Faraday&Future Inc., FF Inc., Faraday SPE, LLC and Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc.	Electric vehicle manufacturer	Warrant to purchase shares of Class A common stock				08/2021	08/2027	27,824,527		2.3	—	(2)
Highline Aftermarket Acquisition, LLC, Highline Aftermarket SC Acquisition, Inc. and Highline PPC Blocker LLC (15)	Manufacturer and distributor of automotive fluids	First lien senior secured revolving loan				11/2020	11/2025		—	—	—	(2)(13)
		Second lien senior secured loan	13.52%	SOFR (Q)	8.00%	11/2020	11/2028		70.4	70.4	70.4	(2)(11)
		Co-invest units				11/2020		59,230		5.9	5.6	(2)
										76.3	76.0
New ChurcHill HoldCo LLC and Victory Topco, LP (15)	Operator of collision repair centers	First lien senior secured revolving loan	10.87%	SOFR (Q)	5.50%	11/2023	11/2029		0.3	0.3	0.3	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.87%	SOFR (Q)	5.50%	11/2023	11/2029		9.1	9.1	8.9	(2)(11)
		Class A-2 common units				11/2023		20,170		2.0	2.0	(2)
										11.4	11.2
Sun Acquirer Corp. and Sun TopCo, LP (15)	Automotive parts and repair services retailer	First lien senior secured revolving loan	11.22%	SOFR (M)	5.75%	09/2021	09/2027		1.7	1.7	1.7	(2)(11)(14)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.22%	SOFR (M)	5.75%	09/2021	09/2028		51.8	51.8	51.3	(2)(11)

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

As of December 31, 2023

(dollar amounts in millions)

Company (1)	Business Description	Investment	Coupon (3)	Reference (7)	Spread (3)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Shares/Units	Principal	Amortized Cost	Fair Value		% of Net Assets
		First lien senior secured loan	11.22%	SOFR (M)	5.75%	11/2021	09/2028		5.3	5.3	5.2	(2)(11)
		Class A units				09/2021		79,688		8.0	9.1	(2)
										66.8	67.3
Wand Newco 3, Inc.	Collision repair company	Second lien senior secured loan	12.71%	SOFR (M)	7.25%	02/2019	02/2027		121.8	120.8	121.8	(2)
										393.9	381.5		3.41%
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology and Life Sciences
Abzena Holdings, Inc. and Astro Group Holdings Ltd.	Organization providing discovery, development and manufacturing services to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries	A ordinary shares				05/2021		2,476,744		5.7	4.5	(2)(6)
ADMA Biologics Inc.	Biopharmaceutical company	First lien senior secured loan	11.88%	SOFR (S)	6.50%	12/2023	12/2027		6.5	6.4	6.4	(2)(6)(11)
Alcami Corporation and ACM Note Holdings, LLC (15)	Outsourced drug development services provider	First lien senior secured loan	12.46%	SOFR (M)	7.00%	12/2022	12/2028		9.4	9.4	9.4	(2)(11)
		Senior subordinated loan	10.00% PIK			12/2022	06/2029		21.0	21.0	21.0	(2)
										30.4	30.4
Athyrium Buffalo LP	Biotechnology company engaging in the development, manufacture, and commercialization of novel neuromodulators	Limited partnership interests				06/2022		7,628,966		7.6	7.4	(2)(6)
		Limited partnership interests				08/2023		3,756,395		3.8	3.6	(2)(6)
										11.4	11.0
Bamboo US BidCo LLC (15)	Biopharmaceutical company	First lien senior secured loan	11.38%	SOFR (Q)	6.00%	09/2023	09/2030		29.4	29.4	28.5	(2)(11)
Caerus Midco 3 S.à r.l. (15)	Provider of market intelligence and analysis for the pharmaceutical industry	First lien senior secured revolving loan	11.11%	SOFR (M)	5.75%	10/2022	05/2029		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(6)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.13%	SOFR (Q)	5.75%	10/2022	05/2029		7.1	7.0	7.1	(2)(6)(11)
										7.1	7.2
Cobalt Buyer Sub, Inc., Cobalt Holdings I, LP, and Cobalt Intermediate I, Inc. (15)	Provider of biological products to life science and pharmaceutical companies	First lien senior secured revolving loan	11.47%	SOFR (M)	6.00%	10/2021	10/2027		2.7	2.7	2.7	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.47%	SOFR (M)	6.00%	10/2021	10/2028		31.5	31.5	31.2	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.47%	SOFR (M)	6.00%	06/2023	10/2028		11.5	11.5	11.4	(2)(11)
		Series A preferred shares	15.59% PIK	SOFR (Q)	10.00%	10/2021		60,236		81.1	81.1	(2)(11)
		Preferred units	8.00% PIK			10/2021	10/2051	3,020		3.6	4.1	(2)
		Class A common units				10/2021		30,500		—	0.1	(2)
										130.4	130.6
NMC Skincare Intermediate Holdings II, LLC (15)	Developer, manufacturer and marketer of skincare products	First lien senior secured revolving loan	11.46% (1.00% PIK)	SOFR (M)	6.00%	10/2018	11/2026		1.0	1.0	0.9	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.44% (1.00% PIK)	SOFR (M)	6.00%	10/2018	11/2026		30.5	30.5	29.0	(2)(11)

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

As of December 31, 2023

(dollar amounts in millions)

Company (1)	Business Description	Investment	Coupon (3)	Reference (7)	Spread (3)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Shares/Units	Principal	Amortized Cost	Fair Value		% of Net Assets
		First lien senior secured loan	11.44% (1.00% PIK)	SOFR (M)	6.00%	05/2022	11/2026		4.6	4.6	4.4	(2)(11)
										36.1	34.3
North American Science Associates, LLC, Cardinal Purchaser LLC and Cardinal Topco Holdings, L.P.	Contract research organization providing research and development and testing of medical devices	First lien senior secured loan	11.28%	SOFR (Q)	5.75%	09/2020	09/2027		47.1	47.1	47.1	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.28%	SOFR (Q)	5.75%	12/2020	09/2027		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.28%	SOFR (Q)	5.75%	02/2021	09/2027		2.5	2.5	2.5	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.28%	SOFR (Q)	5.75%	09/2021	09/2027		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(11)
		Senior subordinated loan	11.00% PIK			03/2023	03/2025		1.5	1.5	1.5	(2)
		Class A preferred units	8.00% PIK			09/2020		13,528		17.5	41.1	(2)
										68.8	92.4
Verista, Inc. (15)	Provides systems consulting for compliance, automation, validation, and packaging solutions to the healthcare sector	First lien senior secured revolving loan	11.38%	SOFR (Q)	6.00%	05/2022	02/2027		1.3	1.1	1.3	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.39%	SOFR (Q)	6.00%	05/2022	02/2027		0.8	0.8	0.8	(2)(11)
										1.9	2.1
Vertice Pharma UK Parent Limited	Manufacturer and distributor of generic pharmaceutical products	Preferred shares				12/2015		40,662		—	—	(6)
WCI-BXC Purchaser, LLC and WCI-BXC Investment Holdings, L.P. (15)	Manufacturer of monoclonal antibodies	First lien senior secured loan	11.64%	SOFR (S)	6.25%	11/2023	11/2030		5.0	5.0	4.9	(2)(11)
		Limited partnership interest				11/2023		1,529,000		1.5	1.5	(2)
										6.5	6.4
										334.1	353.8		3.16%
Materials
ASP-r-pac Acquisition CO LLC and ASP-r-pac Holdings LP (15)	Manufacturer and supplier of printed packaging and trimmings	First lien senior secured loan	11.64%	SOFR (Q)	6.00%	12/2021	12/2027		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(11)
		Class A units				12/2021		195,990		19.6	8.7	(2)
										19.7	8.8
Halex Holdings, Inc. (5)	Manufacturer of flooring installation products	Common stock				01/2017		51,853		—	—
H-Food Holdings, LLC and Matterhorn Parent, LLC	Food contract manufacturer	First lien senior secured loan	10.65%	SOFR (Q)	5.00%	12/2021	05/2025		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(11)(18)
		First lien senior secured loan	9.34%	SOFR (Q)	3.69%	06/2022	05/2025		26.1	24.6	20.8	(2)(18)
		First lien senior secured loan	9.65%	SOFR (Q)	4.00%	07/2022	05/2025		3.3	3.1	2.6	(2)(18)
		Second lien senior secured loan	12.54%	SOFR (Q)	7.00%	11/2018	03/2026		73.0	73.0	58.4	(2)
		Common units				11/2018		5,827		5.8	—
										106.6	81.9

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

As of December 31, 2023

(dollar amounts in millions)

Company (1)	Business Description	Investment	Coupon (3)	Reference (7)	Spread (3)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Shares/Units	Principal	Amortized Cost	Fair Value		% of Net Assets
Nelipak Holding Company, Nelipak European Holdings Cooperatief U.A., KNPAK Holdings, LP and PAKNK Netherlands Treasury B.V. (15)	Manufacturer of thermoformed packaging for medical devices	First lien senior secured revolving loan	9.71%	SOFR (M)	4.25%	07/2019	07/2026		1.4	1.4	1.4	(2)(6)(11)
		First lien senior secured revolving loan	8.33%	Euribor (M)	4.50%	07/2019	07/2026		1.2	1.2	1.2	(2)(6)
		First lien senior secured loan	8.45%	Euribor (Q)	4.50%	07/2019	07/2026		4.9	5.0	4.9	(2)(6)
		First lien senior secured loan	9.78%	SOFR (Q)	4.25%	07/2019	07/2026		14.7	14.7	14.7	(2)(6)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	8.45%	Euribor (Q)	4.50%	08/2019	07/2026		1.5	1.5	1.5	(2)(6)
		Class A units				07/2019		6,762,668		6.8	9.4	(2)(6)
										30.6	33.1
Novipax Buyer, L.L.C. and Novipax Parent Holding Company, L.L.C.	Developer and manufacturer of absorbent pads for food products	First lien senior secured loan	12.21%	SOFR (M)	6.75%	12/2020	12/2026		22.8	22.8	21.9	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	12.21%	SOFR (M)	6.75%	12/2022	12/2026		0.3	0.3	0.3	(2)(11)
		Class A preferred units	10.00% PIK			12/2020		4,772		4.6	3.3	(2)
		Class C units				12/2020		4,772		—	—	(2)
										27.7	25.5
Plaskolite PPC Intermediate II LLC and Plaskolite PPC Blocker LLC	Manufacturer of specialized acrylic and polycarbonate sheets	First lien senior secured loan	9.64%	SOFR (Q)	4.00%	12/2018	12/2025		22.4	21.6	21.3	(2)(11)(18)
		Second lien senior secured loan	12.89%	SOFR (Q)	7.25%	12/2018	12/2026		55.0	55.0	52.2	(2)(11)
		Preferred units	15.00% PIK			10/2023		841		0.1	—	(2)
		Co-Invest units				12/2018		5,969		0.6	0.3	(2)
										77.3	73.8
Precision Concepts International LLC and Precision Concepts Canada Corporation (15)	Manufacturer of diversified packaging solutions and plastic injection molded products	First lien senior secured loan	11.95%	SOFR (Q)	6.50%	01/2019	01/2026		11.6	11.6	11.5	(2)(6)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.95%	SOFR (Q)	6.50%	06/2021	01/2026		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(6)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.95%	SOFR (Q)	6.50%	05/2022	01/2026		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(6)(11)
										11.8	11.7
SCI PH Parent, Inc.	Industrial container manufacturer, reconditioner and servicer	Series B shares				08/2018		11		1.1	1.9	(2)
Vobev, LLC and Vobev Holdings, LLC (15)	Producer and filler of aluminum beverage cans	First lien senior secured loan	12.48%	SOFR (M)	7.00%	04/2023	04/2028		8.9	8.9	7.3	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	13.23% (4.00% PIK)	SOFR (Q)	7.75%	04/2023	04/2028		50.7	50.7	41.6	(2)(11)
		Warrant to purchase shares of ordinary shares				04/2023	11/2033	4,378		—	—	(2)
		Warrant to purchase units of class B units				11/2023	04/2028	49,344		—	3.2	(2)
										59.6	52.1
										334.4	288.8		2.58%
Technology Hardware and Equipment

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

As of December 31, 2023

(dollar amounts in millions)

Company (1)	Business Description	Investment	Coupon (3)	Reference (7)	Spread (3)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Shares/Units	Principal	Amortized Cost	Fair Value		% of Net Assets
Chariot Buyer LLC (15)	Provider of smart access solutions across residential and commercial properties	Second lien senior secured loan	12.21%	SOFR (M)	6.75%	11/2021	11/2029		135.5	135.4	134.1	(2)(11)
Everspin Technologies, Inc.	Designer and manufacturer of computer memory solutions	Warrant to purchase shares of common stock				10/2016	10/2026	18,461		0.4	—
ITI Holdings, Inc. (15)	Provider of innovative software and equipment for motor vehicle agencies	First lien senior secured revolving loan	13.00%	Base Rate (Q)	4.50%	03/2022	03/2028		1.5	1.5	1.5	(11)
		First lien senior secured revolving loan	10.96%	SOFR (M)	5.50%	03/2022	03/2028		2.0	2.0	1.9	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured revolving loan	13.00%	Base Rate (Q)	4.50%	03/2022	03/2028		2.3	2.3	2.3	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	10.96%	SOFR (M)	5.50%	03/2022	03/2028		34.7	34.7	33.6	(2)(11)
										40.5	39.3
Micromeritics Instrument Corp. (15)	Scientific instrument manufacturer	First lien senior secured loan	9.93%	SOFR (Q)	4.50%	12/2019	12/2025		18.4	18.4	18.4	(2)(11)
PerkinElmer U.S. LLC and NM Polaris Co-Invest, L.P.	Provider of analytical instrumentation and testing equipment and services	First lien senior secured loan	12.13%	SOFR (Q)	6.75%	03/2023	03/2029		17.4	17.4	17.4	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.11%	SOFR (Q)	5.75%	10/2023	03/2029		2.8	2.8	2.8	(2)(11)
		Limited partnership interests				03/2023		0.62%		9.9	12.6	(2)
		Class A-2 units				01/2022		34,832		4.8	4.5
										34.9	37.3
Repairify, Inc. and Repairify Holdings, LLC (15)	Provider of automotive diagnostics scans and solutions	First lien senior secured revolving loan	10.70%	SOFR (Q)	5.00%	06/2021	06/2027		4.8	4.8	4.7	(2)(11)
		Class A common units				06/2021		163,820		4.9	4.4	(2)
										9.7	9.1
Wildcat BuyerCo, Inc. and Wildcat Parent, LP (15)	Provider and supplier of electrical components for commercial and industrial applications	First lien senior secured revolving loan				02/2020	02/2027		—	—	—	(2)(13)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.10%	SOFR (Q)	5.75%	02/2020	02/2027		18.5	18.5	18.5	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.10%	SOFR (Q)	5.75%	11/2021	02/2027		2.5	2.5	2.5	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.10%	SOFR (Q)	5.75%	05/2022	02/2027		0.2	0.2	0.2	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.13%	SOFR (Q)	5.75%	11/2023	02/2027		5.5	5.5	5.5	(2)(11)
		Limited partnership interests				02/2020		17,655		1.5	5.7	(2)
										28.2	32.4
										267.5	270.6		2.42%
Household and Personal Products
Beacon Wellness Brands, Inc. and CDI Holdings I Corp. (15)	Provider of personal care appliances	First lien senior secured loan	11.21%	SOFR (M)	5.75%	12/2021	12/2027		3.7	3.7	3.6	(2)(11)
		Common stock				12/2021		6,149		6.1	4.0	(2)
										9.8	7.6

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

As of December 31, 2023

(dollar amounts in millions)

Company (1)	Business Description	Investment	Coupon (3)	Reference (7)	Spread (3)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Shares/Units	Principal	Amortized Cost	Fair Value		% of Net Assets
Foundation Consumer Brands, LLC	Pharmaceutical holding company of over the counter brands	First lien senior secured loan	11.79%	SOFR (Q)	6.25%	02/2021	02/2027		13.5	13.2	13.5	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.75%	SOFR (Q)	6.25%	06/2023	02/2027		0.2	0.2	0.2	(2)(11)
										13.4	13.7
LifeStyles Bidco Ltd., Lifestyles Intermediate Holdco Ltd. and LifeStyles Parent, L.P.	Provider of intimate wellness products	First lien senior secured loan	12.10%	SOFR (Q)	6.75%	11/2022	11/2028		18.5	18.5	18.5	(2)(6)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.89%	SOFR (S)	6.50%	12/2023	11/2028		8.9	8.9	8.9	(2)(6)(11)
		Preferred units	8.00% PIK			11/2022		3,178		3.5	3.5	(2)(6)
		Class B common units				11/2022		32,105		—	1.8	(2)(6)
										30.9	32.7
Premier Specialties, Inc. and RMCF V CIV XLIV, L.P. (15)	Manufacturer and supplier of natural fragrance materials and cosmeceuticals	First lien senior secured revolving loan	12.46%	SOFR (M)	7.00%	08/2021	08/2027		0.7	0.7	0.6	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	12.46% (3.50% PIK)	SOFR (M)	7.00%	08/2021	08/2027		27.3	27.3	24.3	(2)(11)
		Limited partner interests				08/2021		4.58%		5.0	1.0	(2)
										33.0	25.9
RD Holdco Inc. (5)	Manufacturer and marketer of carpet cleaning machines	Senior subordinated loan				01/2017	10/2026		28.0	22.0	13.4	(2)(10)
		Senior subordinated loan				04/2023	10/2026		1.0	0.9	0.5	(2)(10)
		Common stock				01/2017		458,596		14.0	—
										36.9	13.9
Silk Holdings III Corp. and Silk Holdings I Corp. (15)	Producer of personal care products	First lien senior secured revolving loan	11.35%	SOFR (Q)	6.00%	05/2023	05/2029		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	13.10%	SOFR (Q)	7.75%	05/2023	05/2029		16.7	16.7	16.7	(2)(11)
		Common stock				05/2023		14,199		14.2	26.7	(2)
										31.0	43.5
Walnut Parent, Inc.	Manufacturer of natural solution pest and animal control products	First lien senior secured loan	11.00%	SOFR (Q)	5.50%	11/2020	11/2027		14.4	14.4	14.3	(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.00%	SOFR (Q)	5.50%	04/2022	11/2027		0.1	0.1	0.1	(2)(11)
										14.5	14.4
										169.5	151.7		1.35%
Telecommunication Services
Aventiv Technologies, LLC and Securus Technologies Holdings, Inc.	Provider of inmate telecom solutions to corrections and law enforcement agencies	First lien senior secured loan	10.50%	SOFR (Q)	4.89%	05/2022	11/2024		9.1	8.9	7.0	(2)(11)(18)
		Second lien senior secured loan				05/2022	11/2025		0.2	0.2	0.1	(2)(10)
										9.1	7.1
Emergency Communications Network, LLC (15)	Provider of mission critical emergency mass notification solutions	First lien senior secured revolving loan	14.13% (6.25% PIK)	SOFR (Q)	8.75%	06/2017	06/2024		7.2	7.2	6.3	(2)(11)

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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ARES CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

As of December 31, 2023

(dollar amounts in millions)

Company (1)	Business Description	Investment	Coupon (3)	Reference (7)	Spread (3)	Acquisition Date	Maturity Date	Shares/Units	Principal	Amortized Cost		Fair Value			% of Net Assets
		First lien senior secured loan	14.13% (6.25% PIK)	SOFR (Q)	8.75%	06/2017	06/2024		51.1	51.1		44.5		(2)(11)
										58.3		50.8
										67.4		57.9			0.52%
Transportation
Shur-Co Acquisition, Inc. and Shur-Co Holdco, Inc.	Provider of tarp systems and accessories for trucks, trailers, carts, and specialty equipment used in the agriculture, construction and flatbed markets	First lien senior secured loan	11.23%	SOFR (S)	6.05%	06/2021	06/2027		26.5	26.5		26.5		(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.23%	SOFR (S)	6.05%	06/2022	06/2027		0.1	0.1		0.1		(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.23%	SOFR (S)	6.05%	03/2023	06/2027		6.2	6.2		6.2		(2)(11)
		Common stock				06/2021		75,990		7.6		18.3		(2)
										40.4		51.1
										40.4		51.1			0.46%
Education
Excelligence Holdings Corp.	Developer, manufacturer and retailer of educational products	First lien senior secured loan	11.50%	SOFR (Q)	6.00%	04/2017	01/2024		9.1	9.1		9.1		(2)(11)
Flinn Scientific, Inc. and WCI-Quantum Holdings, Inc. (15)	Distributor of instructional products, services and resources	First lien senior secured revolving loan	10.97%	SOFR (M)	5.50%	08/2018	08/2024		3.6	3.6		3.6		(2)(11)(14)
		First lien senior secured revolving loan	13.00%	Base Rate (Q)	4.50%	08/2018	08/2024		5.6	5.6		5.6		(2)(11)(14)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.11%	SOFR (Q)	5.50%	07/2017	08/2024		29.3	29.3		29.3		(2)(11)
		First lien senior secured loan	11.11%	SOFR (Q)	5.50%	08/2018	08/2024		1.1	1.1		1.1		(2)(11)
		Series A preferred stock				10/2014		1,272		0.7		1.2		(2)
										40.3		40.8
										49.4		49.9			0.45%
Total Investments										$	22,667.6	$	22,873.7	(19)	204.23%

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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Derivative Instruments

Forward currency contracts

Description	Notional Amount to be Purchased		Notional Amount to be sold		Counterparty	Settlement Date	Unrealized Appreciation / (Depreciation)
Foreign currency forward contract	$	200	€	190	Royal Bank of Canada	January 26, 2024	$	(7)
Foreign currency forward contract	$	140	£	116	Royal Bank of Canada	January 26, 2024	(7)
Foreign currency forward contract	$	120	CAD	168	Royal Bank of Canada	January 26, 2024	(4)
Foreign currency forward contract	$	114	CAD	153	Royal Bank of Canada	January 18, 2024	(1)
Foreign currency forward contract	$	69	£	56	Royal Bank of Canada	August 21, 2026	(1)
Foreign currency forward contract	$	41	NZD	71	Royal Bank of Canada	January 26, 2024	(4)
Foreign currency forward contract	$	9	$	10	Royal Bank of Canada	January 26, 2024	—
Foreign currency forward contract	$	7	AUD	10	Royal Bank of Canada	November 17, 2026	—
Foreign currency forward contract	$	3	CAD	4	Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce	January 26, 2024	—
Total							$	(24)

Interest rate swaps

Description	Hedged Item	Company Receives		Company Pays	Counterparty	Maturity Date	Notional Amount		Fair Value		Upfront Payments/Receipts		Change in Unrealized Appreciation / (Depreciation)
Interest rate swap	January 2027 Notes	7.000	%	SOFR +2.585%	Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.	1/15/2027	$	600	$	10	$	—	$	10
Interest rate swap	January 2027 Notes	7.000	%	SOFR +2.573%	Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.	1/15/2027	300		5		—		5
Total							$	900	$	15	$	—	$	15

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(1)Other than the Company’s investments listed in footnote 5 below (subject to the limitations set forth therein), the Company does not “Control” any of its portfolio companies, for the purposes of the Investment Company Act. In general, under the Investment Company Act, the Company would “Control” a portfolio company if the Company owned more than 25% of its outstanding voting securities (i.e., securities with the right to elect directors) and/or had the power to exercise control over the management or policies of such portfolio company. All of the Company’s portfolio company investments, which as of December 31, 2023 represented 204% of the Company’s net assets or 96% of the Company’s total assets, are subject to legal restrictions on sales.

(2)These assets are pledged as collateral under the Company’s or the Company’s consolidated subsidiaries’ various revolving credit facilities and, as a result, are not directly available to the creditors of the Company to satisfy any obligations of the Company other than the obligations under each of the respective facilities (see Note 5).

(3)Investments without an interest rate are non-income producing.

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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(4)As defined in the Investment Company Act, the Company is deemed to be an “Affiliated Person” because it owns 5% or more of the portfolio company’s outstanding voting securities or it has the power to exercise control over the management or policies of such portfolio company (including through a management agreement). Transactions as of and during the year ended December 31, 2023 in which the issuer was an Affiliated Person of the Company (but not a portfolio company that the Company is deemed to Control) are as follows:

For the Year Ended December 31, 2023																			As of December 31, 2023
(in millions) Company	Purchases (cost)		Redemptions (cost)		Sales (cost)		Interest income		Capital structuring service fees		Dividend income		Other income		Net realized gains (losses)		Net  unrealized gains (losses)		Fair Value
Apex Clean Energy TopCo, LLC	$	33.1	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	4.5	$	188.0
APG Intermediate Holdings Corporation and APG Holdings, LLC	—		0.1		—		1.4		—		—		—		—		2.0		23.7
Blue Wolf Capital Fund II, L.P.	—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—
Bragg Live Food Products, LLC and SPC Investment Co., L.P.	1.6		3.9		—		3.4		—		—		0.1		—		7.2		43.9
Daylight Beta Parent LLC and CFCo, LLC	—		—		—		0.4		—		—		—		—		(0.3)		12.1
ESCP PPG Holdings, LLC	—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		1.3		4.4
European Capital UK SME Debt LP	—		9.8		—		—		—		7.4		—		—		(0.3)		16.4
PCG-Ares Sidecar Investment, L.P.	—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		0.8
PCG-Ares Sidecar Investment II, L.P.	0.1		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		2.5		18.1
Production Resource Group, L.L.C. and PRG III, LLC	—		1.3		—		10.9		—		—		—		—		11.7		112.9
Shock Doctor, Inc. and Shock Doctor Holdings, LLC	3.3		3.4		11.6		0.2		—		—		—		(10.2)		5.7		—
Totes Isotoner Corporation and Totes Ultimate Holdco, Inc.	—		—		—		0.4		—		—		—		—		—		3.7
	$	38.1	$	18.5	$	11.6	$	16.7	$	—	$	7.4	$	0.1	$	(10.2)	$	34.3	$	424.0

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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(5)As defined in the Investment Company Act, the Company is deemed to be both an “Affiliated Person” and “Control” this portfolio company because it owns more than 25% of the portfolio company’s outstanding voting securities or it has the power to exercise control over the management or policies of such portfolio company (including through a management agreement). Transactions as of and during the year ended December 31, 2023 in which the issuer was both an Affiliated Person and a portfolio company that the Company is deemed to Control are as follows:

For the Year Ended December 31, 2023																			As of December 31, 2023
(in millions) Company	Purchases (cost)		Redemptions (cost)		Sales (cost)		Interest income		Capital structuring service fees		Dividend income		Other income		Net realized gains (losses)		Net  unrealized gains (losses)		Fair Value
Absolute Dental Group LLC and Absolute Dental Equity, LLC	$	22.1	$	16.0	$	—	$	8.6	$	—	$	—	$	0.2	$	—	$	(7.4)	$	72.0
ACAS Equity Holdings Corporation	—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		0.4
ADF Capital, Inc., ADF Restaurant Group, LLC, and ARG Restaurant Holdings, Inc.	—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—
ADG, LLC, GEDC Equity, LLC and RC IV GEDC Investor LLC	25.3		0.1		—		2.2		—		—		0.1		—		(10.7)		65.6
CoLTs 2005-1 Ltd.	—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—
Eckler Industries, Inc. and Eckler Purchaser LLC	—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—
Halex Holdings, Inc.	—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—
HCI Equity, LLC	—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—
Heelstone Renewable Energy, LLC and Heelstone Renewable Energy Investors, LLC	—		—		—		9.2		—		—		—		—		86.6		305.4
Imaging Business Machines, L.L.C. and Scanner Holdings Corporation	11.5		—		—		2.2		—		0.3		0.7		—		5.3		65.4
Ivy Hill Asset Management, L.P.	470.2		755.1		—		29.3		—		243.0		—		—		70.4		1,986.6
Olympia Acquisition, Inc., Olympia TopCo, L.P., and Asclepius Holdings LLC	4.9		0.1		—		—		—		—		0.1		—		(6.5)		42.9
Potomac Intermediate Holdings II LLC	—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		(68.0)		75.2
PS Operating Company LLC and PS Op Holdings LLC	—		0.2		—		2.2		—		—		0.1		—		(6.2)		21.9
RD Holdco Inc.	0.9		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		2.7		13.9
S Toys Holdings LLC (fka The Step2 Company, LLC)	—		—		—		—		—		—		—		0.5		(0.1)		—
Senior Direct Lending Program, LLC	178.9		136.7		—		173.8		8.8		—		4.5		0.1		(2.7)		1,288.1
SHO Holding I Corporation, Shoes For Crews (Europe) Limited and Never Slip TopCo, Inc.	25.6		7.9		—		2.4		—		—		—		—		(38.2)		52.3
Startec Equity, LLC	—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—		—
Visual Edge Technology, Inc.	—		0.1		—		2.2		—		2.2		—		—		2.6		77.6
VPROP Operating, LLC and V SandCo, LLC	—		4.5		—		6.2		—		6.7		—		—		(12.2)		99.4
	$	739.4	$	920.7	$	—	$	238.3	$	8.8	$	252.2	$	5.7	$	0.6	$	15.6	$	4,166.7

______________________________________________________________________

*    Together with Varagon and its clients, the Company has co-invested through the SDLP. The SDLP has been capitalized as transactions are completed and all portfolio decisions and generally all other decisions in respect of the SDLP must be approved by an investment committee of the SDLP consisting of representatives of the Company and Varagon (with approval from a representative of each required); therefore, although the Company owns more than 25% of the voting securities of the SDLP, the Company does not believe that it has control over the SDLP (for purposes of the Investment Company Act or otherwise) because, among other things, these “voting securities” do not afford the Company the right to elect directors of the SDLP or any other special rights (see Note 4).

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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(6)This portfolio company is not a qualifying asset under Section 55(a) of the Investment Company Act. Under the Investment Company Act, the Company may not acquire any non-qualifying asset unless, at the time such acquisition is made, qualifying assets represent at least 70% of the Company's total assets. Pursuant to Section 55(a) of the Investment Company Act, 23% of the Company's total assets are represented by investments at fair value and other assets that are considered "non-qualifying assets" as of December 31, 2023.

(7)Variable rate loans to the Company’s portfolio companies bear interest at a rate that may be determined by reference to SOFR or an alternate base rate (commonly based on the Federal Funds Rate or the Prime Rate), at the borrower’s option, which reset annually (A), semi-annually (S), quarterly (Q), bi-monthly (B), monthly (M) or daily (D). For each such loan, the Company has provided the interest rate in effect on the date presented. SOFR based contracts may include a credit spread adjustment that is charged in addition to the base rate and the stated spread.

(8)In addition to the interest earned based on the stated interest rate of this security, the Company is entitled to receive an additional interest amount of 2.00% on $40.2 in aggregate principal amount of a “first out” tranche of the portfolio company’s senior term debt previously syndicated by the Company into “first out” and “last out” tranches, whereby the “first out” tranche will have priority as to the “last out” tranche with respect to payments of principal, interest and any other amounts due thereunder.

(9)The Company sold a participating interest of approximately $34.4 in aggregate principal amount outstanding of the portfolio company’s first lien senior secured revolving loan. As the transaction did not qualify as a “true sale” in accordance with GAAP, the Company recorded a corresponding $34.4 secured borrowing, at fair value, included in “secured borrowings” in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet. As of December 31, 2023, the interest rate in effect for the secured borrowing was 12.94%.

(10)Loan was on non-accrual status as of December 31, 2023.

(11)Loan includes interest rate floor feature.

(12)In addition to the interest earned based on the stated contractual interest rate of this security, the certificates entitle the holders thereof to receive a portion of the excess cash flow from the SDLP’s loan portfolio, after expenses, which may result in a return to the Company greater than the contractual stated interest rate.

(13)As of December 31, 2023, no amounts were funded by the Company under this first lien senior secured revolving loan; however, there were letters of credit issued and outstanding through a financial intermediary under the loan. See Note 7 for further information on letters of credit commitments related to certain portfolio companies.

(14)As of December 31, 2023, in addition to the amounts funded by the Company under this first lien senior secured revolving loan, there were also letters of credit issued and outstanding through a financial intermediary under the loan. See Note 7 for further information on letters of credit commitments related to certain portfolio companies.

(15)As of December 31, 2023, the Company had the following commitments to fund various revolving and delayed draw senior secured and subordinated loans, including commitments to issue letters of credit through a financial intermediary on behalf of certain portfolio companies. Such commitments are subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions set forth in the documents governing these loans and letters of credit and there can be no assurance that such conditions will be satisfied. See Note 7 for further information on revolving and delayed draw loan commitments, including commitments to issue letters of credit, related to certain portfolio companies.

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

133

(in millions) Portfolio Company	Total revolving and delayed draw loan commitments		Less: funded commitments		Total unfunded commitments		Less: commitments substantially at discretion of the Company		Less: unavailable commitments due to borrowing base or other covenant restrictions		Total net unfunded revolving and delayed draw commitments
22 HoldCo Limited	$	14.0	$	—	$	14.0	$	—	$	—	$	14.0
3 Step Sports LLC	10.4		(0.4)		10.0		—		—		10.0
Absolute Dental Group LLC and Absolute Dental Equity, LLC	12.1		(9.5)		2.6		—		—		2.6
Accession Risk Management Group, Inc. and RSC Insurance Brokerage, Inc.	9.6		—		9.6		—		—		9.6
Accommodations Plus Technologies LLC and Accommodations Plus Technologies Holdings LLC	4.1		(4.1)		—		—		—		—
ADG, LLC, GEDC Equity, LLC and RC IV GEDC Investor LLC	20.0		—		20.0		—		—		20.0
Advarra Holdings, Inc.	0.4		—		0.4		—		—		0.4
AffiniPay Midco, LLC and AffiniPay Intermediate Holdings, LLC	24.5		—		24.5		—		—		24.5
AI Fire Buyer, Inc. and AI Fire Parent LLC	12.9		—		12.9		—		—		12.9
AIM Acquisition, LLC	1.8		—		1.8		—		—		1.8
Airx Climate Solutions, Inc.	5.2		—		5.2		—		—		5.2
Alcami Corporation and ACM Note Holdings, LLC	2.6		—		2.6		—		—		2.6
Alera Group, Inc.	12.0		—		12.0		—		—		12.0
American Residential Services L.L.C. and Aragorn Parent Holdings LP	4.5		(2.0)		2.5		—		—		2.5
AmeriVet Partners Management, Inc.	14.3		—		14.3		—		—		14.3
Anaplan, Inc.	1.4		—		1.4		—		—		1.4
Anaqua Parent Holdings, Inc. & Astorg VII Co-Invest Anaqua	0.1		—		0.1		—		—		0.1
Apex Service Partners, LLC and Apex Service Partners Holdings, LLC	34.8		(0.7)		34.1		—		—		34.1
APG Intermediate Holdings Corporation and APG Holdings, LLC	0.1		—		0.1		—		—		0.1
Applied Technical Services, LLC	3.6		(2.1)		1.5		—		—		1.5
Appriss Health, LLC and Appriss Health Intermediate Holdings, Inc.	0.1		—		0.1		—		—		0.1
AQ Sage Buyer, LLC	5.2		—		5.2		—		—		5.2
AQ Sunshine, Inc.	12.8		—		12.8		—		—		12.8
Ardonagh Midco 2 plc and Ardonagh Midco 3 plc	15.6		—		15.6		—		—		15.6
Argenbright Holdings V, LLC and Amberstone Security Group Limited	2.5		—		2.5		—		—		2.5
ASP-r-pac Acquisition CO LLC and ASP-r-pac Holdings LP	6.2		—		6.2		—		—		6.2
AthenaHealth Group Inc., Minerva Holdco, Inc. and BCPE Co-Invest (A), LP	9.0		—		9.0		—		—		9.0
ATI Restoration, LLC	53.7		(8.5)		45.2		—		—		45.2
Avalara, Inc.	2.7		—		2.7		—		—		2.7
Avetta, LLC	3.9		—		3.9		—		—		3.9
Bamboo US BidCo LLC	14.4		—		14.4		—		—		14.4
Banyan Software Holdings, LLC and Banyan Software, LP	7.3		(1.4)		5.9		—		—		5.9
Beacon Pointe Harmony, LLC	4.9		—		4.9		—		—		4.9
Beacon Wellness Brands, Inc. and CDI Holdings I Corp.	0.9		—		0.9		—		—		0.9
Belfor Holdings, Inc.	58.5		(6.2)		52.3		—		—		52.3
Benecon Midco II LLC and Locutus Holdco LLC	4.5		—		4.5		—		—		4.5
Berner Food & Beverage, LLC	1.7		(0.8)		0.9		—		—		0.9
BlueHalo Financing Holdings, LLC, BlueHalo Global Holdings, LLC, and BlueHalo, LLC	3.0		(1.9)		1.1		—		—		1.1
Bobcat Purchaser, LLC and Bobcat Topco, L.P.	2.5		—		2.5		—		—		2.5
Borrower R365 Holdings LLC	2.3		—		2.3		—		—		2.3
Bottomline Technologies, Inc. and Legal Spend Holdings, LLC	2.3		—		2.3		—		—		2.3
BR PJK Produce, LLC	2.7		—		2.7		—		—		2.7
BradyIFS Holdings, LLC	17.7		—		17.7		—		—		17.7
Bragg Live Food Products, LLC and SPC Investment Co., L.P.	4.4		—		4.4		—		—		4.4
Businessolver.com, Inc.	1.4		—		1.4		—		—		1.4
Caerus Midco 3 S.à r.l.	2.3		(0.1)		2.2		—		—		2.2
Capstone Acquisition Holdings, Inc. and Capstone Parent Holdings, LP	15.3		(7.6)		7.7		—		—		7.7
Captive Resources Midco, LLC	1.2		—		1.2		—		—		1.2
Cardinal Parent, Inc. and Packers Software Intermediate Holdings, Inc.	5.0		(4.0)		1.0		—		—		1.0
Center for Autism and Related Disorders, LLC	9.5		(9.5)		—		—		—		—
Centric Brands LLC and Centric Brands GP LLC	8.6		—		8.6		—		—		8.6
Chariot Buyer LLC	12.3		—		12.3		—		—		12.3

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(in millions) Portfolio Company	Total revolving and delayed draw loan commitments	Less: funded commitments	Total unfunded commitments	Less: commitments substantially at discretion of the Company	Less: unavailable commitments due to borrowing base or other covenant restrictions	Total net unfunded revolving and delayed draw commitments
Cheyenne Petroleum Company Limited Partnership, CPC 2001 LLC and Mill Shoals LLC	9.5	—	9.5	—	—	9.5
City Line Distributors LLC and City Line Investments LLC	1.7	—	1.7	—	—	1.7
Clarion Home Services Group, LLC and LBC Breeze Holdings LLC	8.0	(1.4)	6.6	—	—	6.6
Cliffwater LLC	1.0	—	1.0	—	—	1.0
Cloud Software Group, Inc., Picard Parent, Inc., Cloud Software Group Holdings, Inc., Picard HoldCo, LLC and Elliott Alto Co-Investor Aggregator L.P.	19.0	—	19.0	—	—	19.0
CMG HoldCo, LLC and CMG Buyer Holdings, Inc.	24.4	—	24.4	—	—	24.4
Cobalt Buyer Sub, Inc., Cobalt Holdings I, LP, and Cobalt Intermediate I, Inc.	6.3	(2.7)	3.6	—	—	3.6
Community Brands ParentCo, LLC	7.2	—	7.2	—	—	7.2
Compex Legal Services, Inc.	3.6	(1.1)	2.5	—	—	2.5
Comprehensive EyeCare Partners, LLC	1.9	(1.9)	—	—	—	—
Concert Golf Partners Holdco LLC	3.1	—	3.1	—	—	3.1
Consilio Midco Limited, Compusoft US LLC, and Consilio Investment Holdings, L.P.	11.3	(5.1)	6.2	—	—	6.2
Continental Café, LLC and Infinity Ovation Yacht Charters, LLC	1.8	(1.1)	0.7	—	—	0.7
Convera International Holdings Limited and Convera International Financial S.A R.L.	2.3	—	2.3	—	—	2.3
CoreLogic, Inc. and T-VIII Celestial Co-Invest LP	38.9	—	38.9	—	—	38.9
Cority Software Inc., Cority Software (USA) Inc., and Cority Parent, Inc.	0.1	—	0.1	—	—	0.1
Cornerstone OnDemand, Inc. and Sunshine Software Holdings, Inc.	38.7	(0.5)	38.2	—	—	38.2
Coupa Holdings, LLC and Coupa Software Incorporated	0.9	—	0.9	—	—	0.9
Coyote Buyer, LLC	5.8	—	5.8	—	—	5.8
Crosspoint Capital AS SPV, LP	3.6	(0.7)	2.9	—	—	2.9
Crown CT Parent Inc., Crown CT HoldCo Inc. and Crown CT Management LLC	3.2	—	3.2	—	—	3.2
CST Holding Company	1.9	(0.2)	1.7	—	—	1.7
Cube Industrials Buyer, Inc. and Cube A&D Buyer Inc.	5.1	(1.1)	4.0	—	—	4.0
CVP Holdco, Inc. and OMERS Wildcats Investment Holdings LLC	18.0	—	18.0	—	—	18.0
DecoPac, Inc. and KCAKE Holdings Inc.	16.5	(4.9)	11.6	—	—	11.6
Demakes Borrower, LLC	1.8	—	1.8	—	—	1.8
Denali Holdco LLC and Denali Apexco LP	10.5	—	10.5	—	—	10.5
DFC Global Facility Borrower III LLC	76.1	(64.5)	11.6	—	—	11.6
DFS Holding Company, Inc.	0.3	—	0.3	—	—	0.3
Diligent Corporation and Diligent Preferred Issuer, Inc.	2.2	(1.2)	1.0	—	—	1.0
Display Holding Company, Inc., Saldon Holdings, Inc. and Fastsigns Holdings Inc.	2.3	—	2.3	—	—	2.3
DOXA Insurance Holdings, LLC	14.0	—	14.0	—	—	14.0
DRS Holdings III, Inc. and DRS Holdings I, Inc.	10.8	—	10.8	—	—	10.8
DS Admiral Bidco, LLC	0.1	—	0.1	—	—	0.1
Dye & Durham Corporation	9.6	(3.8)	5.8	—	—	5.8
Dynamic NC Aerospace Holdings, LLC and Dynamic NC Investment Holdings, LP	7.1	(3.7)	3.4	—	—	3.4
Echo Purchaser, Inc.	3.9	(0.1)	3.8	—	—	3.8
Elemica Parent, Inc. & EZ Elemica Holdings, Inc.	4.1	(4.1)	—	—	—	—
Elevation Services Parent Holdings, LLC	17.1	(2.7)	14.4	—	—	14.4
Emergency Communications Network, LLC	7.2	(7.2)	—	—	—	—
Enverus Holdings, Inc.	17.8	—	17.8	—	—	17.8
EP Wealth Advisors, LLC	8.3	(0.4)	7.9	—	—	7.9
EpiServer Inc. and Episerver Sweden Holdings AB	9.5	—	9.5	—	—	9.5
EPS NASS Parent, Inc.	1.4	(1.2)	0.2	—	—	0.2
ESHA Research, LLC and RMCF VI CIV XLVIII, L.P.	1.1	(0.8)	0.3	—	—	0.3
Essential Services Holding Corporation and OMERS Mahomes Investment Holdings LLC	28.0	(22.3)	5.7	—	—	5.7
Eternal Aus Bidco Pty Ltd	1.4	—	1.4	—	—	1.4
Excel Fitness Consolidator LLC	1.8	—	1.8	—	—	1.8
Extrahop Networks, Inc.	11.0	—	11.0	—	—	11.0
Faraday Buyer, LLC	5.1	—	5.1	—	—	5.1

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(in millions) Portfolio Company	Total revolving and delayed draw loan commitments	Less: funded commitments	Total unfunded commitments	Less: commitments substantially at discretion of the Company	Less: unavailable commitments due to borrowing base or other covenant restrictions	Total net unfunded revolving and delayed draw commitments
Finastra USA, Inc., DH Corporation/Societe DH, and Finastra Europe S.A R.L.	17.9	—	17.9	—	—	17.9
FL Hawk Intermediate Holdings, Inc.	0.5	—	0.5	—	—	0.5
Flinn Scientific, Inc. and WCI-Quantum Holdings, Inc.	14.5	(9.2)	5.3	—	—	5.3
Flint OpCo, LLC	3.5	—	3.5	—	—	3.5
FlyWheel Acquireco, Inc.	8.2	(5.5)	2.7	—	—	2.7
Forescout Technologies, Inc.	16.0	—	16.0	—	—	16.0
Foundation Risk Partners, Corp.	45.2	—	45.2	—	—	45.2
FS Squared Holding Corp. and FS Squared, LLC	9.6	(0.5)	9.1	—	—	9.1
Galway Borrower LLC	8.8	(0.4)	8.4	—	—	8.4
GC Waves Holdings, Inc.	0.1	—	0.1	—	—	0.1
Genesis Acquisition Co. and Genesis Ultimate Holding Co.	1.5	(1.5)	—	—	—	—
GI Ranger Intermediate LLC	9.2	(2.2)	7.0	—	—	7.0
Global Music Rights, LLC	4.3	—	4.3	—	—	4.3
GNZ Energy Bidco Limited and Galileo Co-investment Trust I	3.1	—	3.1	—	—	3.1
Gotham Greens Holdings, PBC	12.9	—	12.9	—	(12.9)	—
GraphPAD Software, LLC, Insightful Science Intermediate I, LLC and Insightful Science Holdings, LLC	1.2	(0.6)	0.6	—	—	0.6
GroundWorks, LLC	0.6	—	0.6	—	—	0.6
GS SEER Group Borrower LLC and GS SEER Group Holdings LLC	9.6	—	9.6	—	—	9.6
GTCR F Buyer Corp. and GTCR (D) Investors LP	1.6	—	1.6	—	—	1.6
Guidepoint Security Holdings, LLC	3.4	—	3.4	—	—	3.4
Hanger, Inc.	27.1	—	27.1	—	—	27.1
Harvey Tool Company, LLC	24.5	—	24.5	—	—	24.5
HealthEdge Software, Inc.	7.2	(0.3)	6.9	—	—	6.9
Heavy Construction Systems Specialists, LLC	4.0	—	4.0	—	—	4.0
Helios Service Partners, LLC and Astra Service Partners, LLC	3.5	(0.2)	3.3	—	—	3.3
Help/Systems Holdings, Inc.	15.0	—	15.0	—	—	15.0
HGC Holdings, LLC	7.5	—	7.5	—	—	7.5
HH-Stella, Inc. and Bedrock Parent Holdings, LP	12.4	(0.3)	12.1	—	—	12.1
Higginbotham Insurance Agency, Inc.	1.8	—	1.8	—	—	1.8
High Street Buyer, Inc. and High Street Holdco LLC	21.5	—	21.5	—	—	21.5
Highline Aftermarket Acquisition, LLC, Highline Aftermarket SC Acquisition, Inc. and Highline PPC Blocker LLC	9.5	(0.2)	9.3	—	—	9.3
Hills Distribution, Inc.	2.2	(0.1)	2.1	—	—	2.1
HP RSS Buyer, Inc.	5.1	—	5.1	—	—	5.1
Huskies Parent, Inc., GI Insurity Parent LLC and GI Insurity TopCo LP	13.3	(13.3)	—	—	—	—
Hyland Software, Inc.	2.0	—	2.0	—	—	2.0
Infinity Home Services HoldCo, Inc. and IHS Parent Holdings, L.P.	16.3	—	16.3	—	—	16.3
Inszone Mid, LLC and INSZ Holdings, LLC	18.9	—	18.9	—	—	18.9
IQN Holding Corp.	4.8	—	4.8	—	—	4.8
IRI Holdings, Inc., IRI Group Holdings, Inc. and IRI Parent, L.P.	14.4	(2.7)	11.7	—	—	11.7
ISQ Hawkeye Holdco, Inc. and ISQ Hawkeye Holdings, L.P.	9.1	(0.3)	8.8	—	—	8.8
ITI Holdings, Inc.	5.7	(4.3)	1.4	—	—	1.4
Kaseya Inc. and Knockout Intermediate Holdings I Inc.	30.5	(6.9)	23.6	—	—	23.6
KBHS Acquisition, LLC (d/b/a Alita Care, LLC)	5.0	(3.2)	1.8	—	—	1.8
Kene Acquisition, Inc. and Kene Holdings, L.P.	18.9	(0.4)	18.5	—	—	18.5
Keystone Agency Partners LLC	10.4	—	10.4	—	—	10.4
Kings Buyer, LLC	1.6	—	1.6	—	—	1.6
Laboratories Bidco LLC and Laboratories Topco LLC	19.6	(8.2)	11.4	—	—	11.4
LeanTaaS Holdings, Inc.	43.5	—	43.5	—	—	43.5
Leviathan Intermediate Holdco, LLC and Leviathan Holdings, L.P.	1.5	—	1.5	—	—	1.5
Lew's Intermediate Holdings, LLC	2.3	—	2.3	—	—	2.3
Lido Advisors, LLC	5.2	(0.6)	4.6	—	—	4.6
Lightbeam Bidco, Inc.	5.2	(0.2)	5.0	—	—	5.0
LJ Perimeter Buyer, Inc. and LJ Perimeter Co-Invest, L.P.	5.6	—	5.6	—	—	5.6
LJP Purchaser, Inc. and LJP Topco, LP	3.1	—	3.1	—	—	3.1
Majesco and Magic Topco, L.P.	2.0	—	2.0	—	—	2.0

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(in millions) Portfolio Company	Total revolving and delayed draw loan commitments	Less: funded commitments	Total unfunded commitments	Less: commitments substantially at discretion of the Company	Less: unavailable commitments due to borrowing base or other covenant restrictions	Total net unfunded revolving and delayed draw commitments
Manna Pro Products, LLC	7.0	(5.1)	1.9	—	—	1.9
Marmic Purchaser, LLC and Marmic Topco, L.P.	2.7	—	2.7	—	—	2.7
Mavis Tire Express Services Topco Corp., Metis Holdco, Inc. and Metis Topco, LP	32.9	(14.8)	18.1	—	—	18.1
McKenzie Creative Brands, LLC	4.5	(1.6)	2.9	—	—	2.9
Medline Borrower, LP	6.9	(0.2)	6.7	—	—	6.7
Micromeritics Instrument Corp.	4.1	—	4.1	—	—	4.1
Mimecast Borrowerco, Inc. and Magnesium Co- Invest SCSp	15.1	—	15.1	—	—	15.1
Ministry Brands Holdings, LLC and RCP MB Investments B, L.P.	8.0	(4.3)	3.7	—	—	3.7
Modigent, LLC and OMERS PMC Investment Holdings LLC	12.6	(2.2)	10.4	—	—	10.4
Monica Holdco (US) Inc.	3.6	(3.6)	—	—	—	—
Moonraker AcquisitionCo LLC and Moonraker HoldCo LLC	10.1	(0.1)	10.0	—	—	10.0
Mr. Greens Intermediate, LLC, Florida Veg Investments LLC, MRG Texas, LLC and Restaurant Produce and Services Blocker, LLC	6.3	(0.2)	6.1	—	—	6.1
MRI Software LLC	6.1	—	6.1	—	—	6.1
NAS, LLC and Nationwide Marketing Group, LLC	3.0	(0.6)	2.4	—	—	2.4
Nelipak Holding Company, Nelipak European Holdings Cooperatief U.A., KNPAK Holdings, LP and PAKNK Netherlands Treasury B.V.	10.4	(2.6)	7.8	—	—	7.8
Neptune Bidco US Inc. and Elliott Metron Co-Investor Aggregator L.P.	12.6	(0.2)	12.4	—	—	12.4
New Churchill Holdco LLC	15.2	(0.3)	14.9	—	—	14.9
Next Holdco, LLC	2.4	—	2.4	—	—	2.4
NMC Skincare Intermediate Holdings II, LLC	12.7	(1.0)	11.7	—	—	11.7
NMN Holdings III Corp. and NMN Holdings LP	12.5	(2.1)	10.4	—	—	10.4
North American Fire Holdings, LLC and North American Fire Ultimate Holdings, LLC	2.7	(1.2)	1.5	—	—	1.5
North Haven Fairway Buyer, LLC, Fairway Lawns, LLC and Command Pest Control, LLC	8.6	—	8.6	—	—	8.6
North Haven Stack Buyer, LLC	6.6	(1.3)	5.3	—	—	5.3
Northwinds Holding, Inc. and Northwinds Services Group LLC	9.1	—	9.1	—	—	9.1
OakBridge Insurance Agency LLC and Maple Acquisition Holdings, LP	4.8	—	4.8	—	—	4.8
Olympia Acquisition, Inc., Olympia TopCo, L.P., and Asclepius Holdings LLC	0.9	—	0.9	—	—	0.9
OMH-HealthEdge Holdings, LLC	7.2	—	7.2	—	—	7.2
OneDigital Borrower LLC	16.4	(0.7)	15.7	—	—	15.7
Opal Fuels Intermediate HoldCo LLC, and Opal Fuels Inc.	0.1	—	0.1	—	—	0.1
Paragon 28, Inc.	8.1	(0.1)	8.0	—	—	8.0
Pathstone Family Office LLC and Kelso XI Tailwind Co-Investment, L.P.	1.2	—	1.2	—	—	1.2
Pathway Vet Alliance LLC and Jedi Group Holdings LLC	1.9	(0.2)	1.7	—	—	1.7
Patriot Growth Insurance Services, LLC	2.2	—	2.2	—	—	2.2
PCIA SPV-3, LLC and ASE Royal Aggregator, LLC	2.7	—	2.7	—	—	2.7
PDDS HoldCo, Inc.	1.6	(0.2)	1.4	—	—	1.4
PDI TA Holdings, Inc., Peachtree Parent, Inc. and Insight PDI Holdings, LLC	7.6	(7.6)	—	—	—	—
Pegasus Global Enterprise Holdings, LLC, Mekone Blocker Acquisition, Inc. and Mekone Parent, LLC	11.6	—	11.6	—	—	11.6
Pelican Products, Inc.	2.3	(0.9)	1.4	—	—	1.4
People Corporation	19.3	(5.2)	14.1	—	—	14.1
Perforce Software, Inc.	7.5	(1.1)	6.4	—	—	6.4
PestCo Holdings, LLC and PestCo, LLC	0.9	—	0.9	—	—	0.9
Petrus Buyer, Inc.	2.7	—	2.7	—	—	2.7
PetVet Care Centers, LLC	49.4	—	49.4	—	—	49.4
Petvisor Holdings, LLC	57.5	—	57.5	—	—	57.5
Ping Identity Holding Corp.	0.2	—	0.2	—	—	0.2
Pluralsight, Inc.	0.3	(0.2)	0.1	—	—	0.1
PracticeTek Purchaser, LLC, PracticeTek MidCo, LLC and GSV PracticeTek Holdings, LLC	12.3	(0.5)	11.8	—	—	11.8
Precision Concepts International LLC and Precision Concepts Canada Corporation	14.4	—	14.4	—	—	14.4
Premier Specialties, Inc. and RMCF V CIV XLIV, L.P.	3.5	(0.7)	2.8	—	—	2.8
Premise Health Holding Corp. and OMERS Bluejay Investment Holdings LP	36.0	(0.6)	35.4	—	—	35.4

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(in millions) Portfolio Company	Total revolving and delayed draw loan commitments	Less: funded commitments	Total unfunded commitments	Less: commitments substantially at discretion of the Company	Less: unavailable commitments due to borrowing base or other covenant restrictions	Total net unfunded revolving and delayed draw commitments
Prime Buyer, L.L.C.	15.9	—	15.9	—	—	15.9
Priority Waste Holdings LLC, Priority Waste Holdings Indiana LLC and Priority Waste Super Holdings, LLC	8.0	—	8.0	—	—	8.0
Pritchard Industries, LLC and LJ Pritchard TopCo Holdings, LLC	32.4	—	32.4	—	—	32.4
ProfitSolv Purchaser, Inc. and PS Co-Invest, L.P.	0.1	—	0.1	—	—	0.1
Project Essential Bidco, Inc. and Project Essential Super Parent, Inc.	1.1	—	1.1	—	—	1.1
Project Potter Buyer, LLC and Project Potter Parent, L.P.	5.5	(2.1)	3.4	—	—	3.4
Proofpoint, Inc.	3.1	—	3.1	—	—	3.1
PS Operating Company LLC and PS Op Holdings LLC	6.0	(4.4)	1.6	—	—	1.6
PSC Group LLC	14.8	(2.4)	12.4	—	—	12.4
PushPay USA Inc.	3.6	—	3.6	—	—	3.6
PYE-Barker Fire & Safety, LLC	14.9	—	14.9	—	—	14.9
Pyramid-BMC IntermediateCo I, LLC and Pyramid Investors, LLC	1.6	—	1.6	—	—	1.6
QF Holdings, Inc.	1.1	—	1.1	—	—	1.1
Qnnect, LLC and Connector TopCo, LP	2.7	—	2.7	—	—	2.7
Radius Aerospace, Inc. and Radius Aerospace Europe Limited	2.8	(1.3)	1.5	—	—	1.5
Radwell Parent, LLC	4.4	(0.9)	3.5	—	—	3.5
Raptor Technologies, LLC, Sycamore Bidco LTD and Rocket Parent, LLC	4.4	—	4.4	—	—	4.4
RB Holdings InterCo, LLC	2.1	(1.8)	0.3	—	—	0.3
Reddy Ice LLC	8.7	(1.5)	7.2	—	—	7.2
Redwood Services, LLC and Redwood Services Holdco, LLC	6.7	—	6.7	—	—	6.7
Reef Lifestyle, LLC	32.1	(28.1)	4.0	—	—	4.0
Registrar Intermediate, LLC and PSP Registrar Co-Investment Fund, L.P.	6.9	—	6.9	—	—	6.9
Relativity ODA LLC	3.8	—	3.8	—	—	3.8
Repairify, Inc. and Repairify Holdings, LLC	7.3	(4.8)	2.5	—	—	2.5
Revalize, Inc.	0.9	(0.2)	0.7	—	—	0.7
Rialto Management Group, LLC	1.3	(0.3)	1.0	—	—	1.0
Riser Merger Sub, Inc.	4.6	—	4.6	—	—	4.6
RMS HoldCo II, LLC & RMS Group Holdings, Inc.	2.9	—	2.9	—	—	2.9
Rodeo AcquisitionCo LLC	2.5	(1.7)	0.8	—	—	0.8
RTI Surgical, Inc. and Pioneer Surgical Technology, Inc.	15.9	(12.4)	3.5	—	—	3.5
SageSure Holdings, LLC and SageSure LLC	3.1	—	3.1	—	—	3.1
Schill Landscaping and Lawn Care Services LLC, Tender Lawn Care ULC and Landscape Parallel Partners, L.P.	1.6	(0.6)	1.0	—	—	1.0
SCIH Salt Holdings Inc.	22.5	(4.0)	18.5	—	—	18.5
SCM Insurance Services Inc.	4.1	—	4.1	—	—	4.1
Shermco Intermediate Holdings, Inc.	6.5	(0.1)	6.4	—	—	6.4
Silk Holdings III Corp. and Silk Holdings I Corp.	0.1	(0.1)	—	—	—	—
SiroMed Physician Services, Inc. and SiroMed Equity Holdings, LLC	2.1	—	2.1	—	—	2.1
SM Wellness Holdings, Inc. and SM Holdco, LLC	3.8	—	3.8	—	—	3.8
Smarsh Inc. and Skywalker TopCo, LLC	2.0	—	2.0	—	—	2.0
Spirit RR Holdings, Inc. and Winterfell Co-Invest SCSp	3.3	(0.2)	3.1	—	—	3.1
Star US Bidco LLC	15.5	—	15.5	—	—	15.5
Steward Partners Global Advisory, LLC	2.9	—	2.9	—	—	2.9
Sugar PPC Buyer LLC	3.4	—	3.4	—	—	3.4
Sun Acquirer Corp. and Sun TopCo, LP	19.6	(2.1)	17.5	—	—	17.5
Sundance Group Holdings, Inc.	3.0	(1.5)	1.5	—	—	1.5
Sunk Rock Foundry Partners LP, Hatteras Electrical Manufacturing Holding Company and Sigma Electric Manufacturing Corporation, Diecast Beacon	6.0	(0.5)	5.5	—	—	5.5
Sunrun Luna Holdco 2021, LLC	75.0	(50.0)	25.0	—	—	25.0
Symplr Software Inc. and Symplr Software Intermediate Holdings, Inc.	7.0	(2.6)	4.4	—	—	4.4
Synergy HomeCare Franchising, LLC and NP/Synergy Holdings, LLC	4.2	—	4.2	—	—	4.2
Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc.	4.0	—	4.0	—	—	4.0
TA/WEG Holdings, LLC	2.0	—	2.0	—	—	2.0
Tamarack Intermediate, L.L.C. and Tamarack Parent, L.L.C.	13.5	—	13.5	—	—	13.5
Taymax Group, L.P., Taymax Group G.P., LLC, PF Salem Canada ULC and TCP Fit Parent, L.P.	1.7	(1.1)	0.6	—	—	0.6

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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(in millions) Portfolio Company	Total revolving and delayed draw loan commitments		Less: funded commitments		Total unfunded commitments		Less: commitments substantially at discretion of the Company		Less: unavailable commitments due to borrowing base or other covenant restrictions		Total net unfunded revolving and delayed draw commitments
TCP Hawker Intermediate LLC	16.0		—		16.0		—		—		16.0
The Alaska Club Partners, LLC, Athletic Club Partners LLC and The Alaska Club, Inc.	1.1		—		1.1		—		—		1.1
The Arcticom Group, LLC and AMCP Mechanical Holdings, LP	13.7		(5.9)		7.8		—		—		7.8
The Mather Group, LLC, TVG-TMG Topco, Inc., and TVG-TMG Holdings, LLC	1.3		(0.2)		1.1		—		—		1.1
The Ultimus Group Midco, LLC, The Ultimus Group, LLC, and The Ultimus Group Aggregator, LP	6.9		(0.8)		6.1		—		—		6.1
Thermostat Purchaser III, Inc.	7.7		(0.3)		7.4		—		—		7.4
THG Acquisition, LLC	9.2		(1.3)		7.9		—		—		7.9
Trader Corporation and Project Auto Finco Corp.	0.6		—		0.6		—		—		0.6
Triwizard Holdings, Inc. and Triwizard Parent, LP	11.0		—		11.0		—		—		11.0
TSS Buyer, LLC	0.8		—		0.8		—		—		0.8
Two Six Labs, LLC	10.2		—		10.2		—		—		10.2
UKG Inc. and H&F Unite Partners, L.P.	25.0		(1.5)		23.5		—		—		23.5
United Digestive MSO Parent, LLC and Koln Co-Invest Unblocked, LP	4.6		—		4.6		—		—		4.6
US Salt Investors, LLC and Emerald Lake Pearl Acquisition-A, L.P.	9.9		—		9.9		—		—		9.9
Valcourt Holdings II, LLC	31.8		(0.7)		31.1		—		—		31.1
Verista, Inc.	8.0		(1.3)		6.7		—		—		6.7
Verscend Holding Corp.	22.5		—		22.5		—		—		22.5
Vertex Service Partners, LLC	9.1		—		9.1		—		—		9.1
Visual Edge Technology, Inc.	18.9		—		18.9		—		—		18.9
Vobev, LLC and Vobev Holdings, LLC	1.8		—		1.8		—		—		1.8
VPP Intermediate Holdings, LLC and VPP Group Holdings, L.P.	11.9		—		11.9		—		—		11.9
VRC Companies, LLC	5.4		—		5.4		—		—		5.4
VS Buyer, LLC	8.1		—		8.1		—		—		8.1
Waverly Advisors, LLC and WAAM Topco, LLC	0.1		—		0.1		—		—		0.1
WCI-BXC Purchaser, LLC	0.7		—		0.7		—		—		0.7
WebPT, Inc.	0.9		(0.2)		0.7		—		—		0.7
Wellness AcquisitionCo, Inc.	3.9		—		3.9		—		—		3.9
Wellpath Holdings, Inc.	12.0		(7.5)		4.5		—		—		4.5
Wildcat BuyerCo, Inc. and Wildcat Parent, LP	6.3		(0.2)		6.1		—		—		6.1
WorkWave Intermediate II, LLC	5.2		—		5.2		—		—		5.2
World Insurance Associates, LLC	13.3		—		13.3		—		—		13.3
Worldwide Produce Acquisition, LLC and REP WWP Coinvest IV, L.P.	4.0		(1.0)		3.0		—		—		3.0
WSHP FC Acquisition LLC and WSHP FC Holdings LLC	16.3		(16.3)		—		—		—		—
XIFIN, Inc. and ACP Charger Co-Invest LLC	5.6		(5.6)		—		—		—		—
YE Brands Holdings, LLC	2.3		(1.2)		1.1		—		—		1.1
ZB Holdco LLC and ZB TopCo LLC	13.1		(1.4)		11.7		—		—		11.7
ZenDesk, Inc., Zoro TopCo, Inc. and Zoro TopCo, LP	12.8		—		12.8		—		—		12.8
	$	2,766.3	$	(482.1)	$	2,284.2	$	—	$	(12.9)	$	2,271.3

(16)As of December 31, 2023, the Company was party to agreements to fund equity investments as follows:

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(in millions) Company	Total equity commitments		Less: funded equity commitments		Total unfunded equity commitments		Less: equity commitments substantially at the discretion of the Company		Total net unfunded equity commitments
Apex Clean Energy TopCo, LLC	$	3.2	$	—	$	3.2	$	—	$	3.2
AthenaHealth Group Inc., Minerva Holdco, Inc. and BCPE Co-Invest (A), LP	1.2		—		1.2		—		1.2
European Capital UK SME Debt LP	57.4		(51.9)		5.5		(5.4)		0.1
GTCR F Buyer Corp. and GTCR (D) Investors LP	1.6		—		1.6		—		1.6
HFCP XI (Parallel - A), L.P.	7.5		—		7.5		—		7.5
High Street Buyer, Inc. and High Street Holdco LLC	44.5		—		44.5		—		44.5
LJ Perimeter Buyer, Inc. and LJ Perimeter Co-Invest, L.P.	1.9		—		1.9		—		1.9
Mimecast Borrowerco, Inc. and Magnesium Co- Invest SCSp	1.0		—		1.0		—		1.0
Pathstone Family Office LLC and Kelso XI Tailwind Co-Investment, L.P.	0.4		—		0.4		—		0.4
PCG-Ares Sidecar Investment, L.P. and PCG-Ares Sidecar Investment II, L.P.	50.0		(12.4)		37.6		(37.6)		—
Worldwide Produce Acquisition, LLC and REP WWP Coinvest IV, L.P.	0.2		—		0.2		—		0.2
	$	168.9	$	(64.3)	$	104.6	$	(43.0)	$	61.6

(17)As of December 31, 2023, the Company had commitments to co-invest in the SDLP for its portion of the SDLP’s commitment to fund delayed draw loans of up to $60. See Note 4 for more information on the SDLP.

(18)Other than the investments noted by this footnote, the fair value of the Company’s investments is determined using unobservable inputs that are significant to the overall fair value measurement. See Note 8 for more information regarding the fair value of the Company’s investments.

(19)As of December 31, 2023, the estimated net unrealized loss for federal tax purposes was $0.4 billion based on a tax cost basis of $22.5 billion. As of December 31, 2023, the estimated aggregate gross unrealized loss for federal income tax purposes was $1.7 billion and the estimated aggregate gross unrealized gain for federal income tax purposes was $1.3 billion.

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(in millions, except per share data)

(unaudited)

	Common Stock			Capital in Excess of Par Value		Accumulated Undistributed (Overdistributed) Earnings		Total Stockholders’ Equity
	Shares	Amount
Balance at December 31, 2022	519	$	1	$	9,556	$	(2)	$	9,555
Issuances of common stock (net of offering and underwriting costs)	26	—		477		—		477
Net investment income	—	—		—		318		318
Net realized losses on investments, foreign currency and other transactions	—	—		—		(50)		(50)
Net unrealized gains on investments, foreign currency and other transactions	—	—		—		10		10
Dividends declared and payable ($0.48 per share)	—	—		—		(261)		(261)
Balance at March 31, 2023	545	$	1	$	10,033	$	15	$	10,049
Issuances of common stock (net of offering and underwriting costs)	12	—		227		—		227
Shares issued in connection with dividend reinvestment plan	—	—		13		—		13
Net investment income	—	—		—		314		314
Net realized losses on investments, foreign currency and other transactions	—	—		—		(81)		(81)
Net unrealized gains on investments, foreign currency and other transactions	—	—		—		98		98
Dividends declared and payable ($0.48 per share)	—	—		—		(266)		(266)
Balance at June 30, 2023	557	$	1	$	10,273	$	80	$	10,354
Issuances of common stock (net of offering and underwriting costs)	11	—		215		—		215
Shares issued in connection with dividend reinvestment plan	1	—		17		—		17
Net investment income	—	—		—		289		289
Net realized losses on investments, foreign currency and other transactions	—	—		—		(76)		(76)
Net unrealized gains on investments, foreign currency and other transactions	—	—		—		287		287
Dividends declared and payable ($0.48 per share)	—	—		—		(271)		(271)
Balance at September 30, 2023	569	$	1	$	10,505	$	309	$	10,815
Issuances of common stock (net of offering and underwriting costs)	12	—		236		—		236
Shares issued in connection with dividend reinvestment plan	1	—		17		—		17
Net investment income	—	—		—		345		345
Net realized gains on investments, foreign currency and other transactions	—	—		—		28		28
Net unrealized gains on investments, foreign currency and other transactions	—	—		—		40		40
Dividends declared and payable ($0.48 per share)	—	—		—		(280)		(280)
Tax reclassification of stockholders’ equity in accordance with GAAP	—	—		(20)		20		—
Balance at December 31, 2023	582	$	1	$	10,738	$	462	$	11,201
Issuances of common stock (net of offering and underwriting costs)	5	—		85		—		85
Shares issued in connection with dividend reinvestment plan	1	—		21		—		21
Net investment income	—	—		—		325		325
Net realized losses on investments, foreign currency, extinguishment of debt and other transactions	—	—		—		(32)		(32)
Net unrealized gains on investments, foreign currency and other transactions	—	—		—		156		156
Conversion of 2024 Convertible Notes	20	—		407		—		407
Dividends declared and payable ($0.48 per share)	—	—		—		(291)		(291)
Balance at March 31, 2024	608	$	1	$	11,251	$	620	$	11,872
Issuances of common stock (net of offering and underwriting costs)	21	—		449		—		449
Shares issued in connection with dividend reinvestment plan	1	—		21		—		21
Net investment income	—	—		—		358		358
Net realized gains on investments, foreign currency and other transactions	—	—		—		12		12
Net unrealized losses on investments, foreign currency and other transactions	—	—		—		(48)		(48)
Dividends declared and payable ($0.48 per share)	—	—		—		(300)		(300)
Balance at June 30, 2024	630	$	1	$	11,721	$	642	$	12,364
Issuances of common stock (net of offering and underwriting costs)	15	—		302		—		302
Shares issued in connection with dividend reinvestment plan	1	—		21		—		21
Net investment income	—	—		—		361		361
Net realized losses on investments, foreign currency and other transactions	—	—		—		(24)		(24)
Net unrealized gains on investments, foreign currency and other transactions	—	—		—		57		57
Dividends declared and payable ($0.48 per share)	—	—		—		(308)		(308)
Balance at September 30, 2024	646	$	1	$	12,044	$	728	$	12,773

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

(in millions)

(unaudited)

	For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2024		2023
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net increase in stockholders' equity resulting from operations	$	1,165	$	1,109
Adjustments to reconcile net increase in stockholders’ equity resulting from operations:
Net realized losses on investments, foreign currency and other transactions	30		207
Net unrealized gains on investments, foreign currency and other transactions	(165)		(395)
Realized loss on extinguishment of debt	14		—
Net gains on interest rate swaps accounted for as hedge instruments and the related hedged items	(1)		—
Net accretion of discount on investments	(14)		(12)
PIK interest	(150)		(119)
Collections of PIK interest	67		44
PIK dividends	(189)		(145)
Collections of PIK dividends	17		11
Amortization of debt issuance costs	25		23
Net amortization of premium on notes payable	(5)		(3)
Proceeds from sales and repayments of investments and other transactions	6,737		4,024
Purchases of investments	(9,469)		(3,852)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Interest receivable	(14)		(29)
Other assets	(10)		(29)
Operating lease right-of-use asset	3		7
Base management fee payable	12		2
Income based fee payable	2		2
Capital gains incentive fee payable	18		40
Interest and facility fees payable	(13)		(20)
Payable to participants	9		43
Accounts payable and other liabilities	75		(27)
Operating lease liabilities	(4)		(11)
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	(1,860)		870
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Borrowings on debt	10,649		3,011
Repayments and repurchases of debt	(8,681)		(3,702)
Debt issuance costs	(38)		(17)
Repayment of 2024 Convertible Notes	(10)		—
Net proceeds from issuance of common stock	836		919
Dividends paid	(836)		(768)
Secured borrowings, net	—		(45)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	1,920		(602)
CHANGE IN CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH	60		268
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH, BEGINNING OF PERIOD	564		337
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH, END OF PERIOD	$	624	$	605
Supplemental Information:
Interest paid during the period	$	513	$	412
Taxes, including excise tax, paid during the period	$	58	$	29
Dividends declared and payable during the period	$	899	$	798

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

As of September 30, 2024

(in millions, except per share data, percentages and as otherwise indicated;

for example, with the word “billion” or otherwise)

(unaudited)

1. ORGANIZATION

Ares Capital Corporation (the “Company”) is a specialty finance company that is a closed-end, non-diversified management investment company incorporated in Maryland. The Company has elected to be regulated as a business development company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (together with the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, the “Investment Company Act”). The Company has elected to be treated as a regulated investment company (“RIC”) under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), and operates in a manner so as to qualify for the tax treatment applicable to RICs.

The Company’s investment objective is to generate both current income and capital appreciation through debt and equity investments. The Company invests primarily in first lien senior secured loans (including “unitranche” loans, which are loans that combine both senior and subordinated debt, generally in a first lien position) and second lien senior secured loans. In addition to senior secured loans, the Company also invests in subordinated loans (sometimes referred to as mezzanine debt) and preferred equity. To a lesser extent, the Company also makes common equity investments.

The Company is externally managed by Ares Capital Management LLC (“Ares Capital Management” or the Company’s “investment adviser”), a subsidiary of Ares Management Corporation (“Ares Management”), a publicly traded, leading global alternative investment manager, pursuant to an investment advisory and management agreement. Ares Operations LLC (“Ares Operations” or the Company’s “administrator”), a subsidiary of Ares Management, provides certain administrative and other services necessary for the Company to operate.

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the accrual basis of accounting in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), and include the accounts of the Company and its consolidated subsidiaries. The Company is an investment company following accounting and reporting guidance in Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 946, Financial Services—Investment Companies. The consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments and reclassifications that, in the opinion of management, are necessary for the fair presentation of the results of operations and financial condition as of and for the periods presented. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.

Interim financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP for interim financial information and pursuant to the requirements for reporting on Form 10-Q and Articles 6 or 10 of Regulation S-X. In the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting solely of normal recurring accruals considered necessary for the fair presentation of financial statements for the interim period presented, have been included. The current period’s results of operations will not necessarily be indicative of results that ultimately may be achieved for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024.

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash

Cash and cash equivalents include funds from time to time deposited with financial institutions and short-term, liquid investments in a money market account. Cash and cash equivalents are carried at cost which approximates fair value. As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, there was $22 and $36, respectively, of cash denominated in foreign currencies included within “cash and cash equivalents” or “restricted cash” in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet.

Restricted cash primarily relates to cash held as collateral for interest rate swaps and cash received by the Company on behalf of participating lenders as a result of the Company’s role as administrative agent for certain loans. The cash received is generally distributed to participating lenders shortly after the receipt of such cash.

The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash in the consolidated balance sheet to the total amount shown at the end of the applicable period in the consolidated statement of cash flows:

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	As of
	September 30, 2024		December 31, 2023
Cash and cash equivalents	$	486	$	535
Restricted cash	138		29
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash shown in the consolidated statement of cash flows	$	624	$	564

Concentration of Credit Risk

The Company places its cash and cash equivalents with financial institutions and, at times, cash held in depository or money market accounts may exceed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insured limits.

Investments

Investment transactions are recorded on the trade date. Realized gains or losses are measured 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 gains or losses previously recognized, and include investments charged off during the period, net of recoveries. Unrealized gains or losses primarily reflect the change in investment values, including the reversal of previously recorded unrealized gains or losses when gains or losses are realized.

Pursuant to Rule 2a-5 under the Investment Company Act, the Company’s board of directors designated the Company’s investment adviser as the Company’s valuation designee (the “Valuation Designee”) to perform the fair value determinations for investments held by the Company without readily available market quotations, subject to the oversight of the Company’s board of directors. All investments are recorded at their fair value.

Investments for which market quotations are readily available are typically valued at such market quotations. In order to validate market quotations, the Valuation Designee looks at a number of factors to determine if the quotations are representative of fair value, including the source and nature of the quotations. Debt and equity securities that are not publicly traded or whose market prices are not readily available (i.e., substantially all of the Company’s investments) are valued at least quarterly at fair value as determined in good faith by the Valuation Designee, subject to the oversight of the Company’s board of directors, based on, among other things, the input of the Company’s independent third-party valuation providers (“IVPs”) that have been engaged to support the valuation of such portfolio investments at least once during a trailing 12-month period (with certain de minimis exceptions) and under a valuation policy and a consistently applied valuation process. The valuation process is conducted at the end of each fiscal quarter by the Valuation Designee, and a portion of the Company’s investment portfolio at fair value is subject to review by an IVP each quarter as discussed further below. However, the Company may use these IVPs to review the value of its investments more frequently, including in connection with the occurrence of significant events or changes in value affecting a particular investment. In addition, the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm obtains an understanding of, and performs select procedures relating to, the Company’s valuation process within the context of performing the Company’s integrated audit.

As part of the valuation process, the Valuation Designee may take into account the following types of factors, if relevant, in determining the fair value of the Company’s investments: the enterprise value of a portfolio company (the entire value of the portfolio company to a market participant, including the sum of the values of debt and equity securities used to capitalize the enterprise at a point in time), 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, a comparison of the portfolio company’s securities to any similar publicly traded securities, changes in the interest rate environment and the credit markets, which may affect the price at which similar investments would trade in their principal markets and other relevant factors. When an external event such as a purchase transaction, public offering or subsequent sale occurs, the Valuation Designee considers the pricing indicated by the external event to corroborate the valuation.

Because there is not a readily available market value for most of the investments in the Company’s portfolio, substantially all of the Company’s portfolio investments are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Valuation Designee, as described herein. Due to the inherent uncertainty of determining the fair value of investments that do not have a readily available market value, the fair value of the Company’s investments may fluctuate from period to period. Additionally, the fair value of the Company’s investments may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market existed for such investments and may differ materially from the values that the Company may ultimately realize. Further, such investments are generally subject to legal and other restrictions on resale or otherwise are less liquid than publicly

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traded securities. If the Company was required to liquidate a portfolio investment in a forced or liquidation sale, the Company could realize significantly less than the value at which the Company has recorded it.

In addition, changes in the market environment and other events that may occur over the life of the investments may cause the gains or losses ultimately realized on these investments to be different than the unrealized gains or losses reflected in the valuations currently assigned.

The Valuation Designee, subject to the oversight of the Company’s board of directors, undertakes a multi-step valuation process each quarter, as described below:

•The Company’s quarterly valuation process begins with a preliminary valuation being prepared by the investment professionals responsible for the portfolio investment in conjunction with the Company’s portfolio management and valuation team.

•Preliminary valuations are reviewed and discussed by the valuation committee of the Valuation Designee.

•For portfolio investments selected for review by an IVP,

◦Relevant information related to the portfolio investment is made available by the Valuation Designee to the IVP, who does not independently verify such information.

◦The IVP reviews and analyzes the information provided by the Valuation Designee, along with relevant market and economic data, and independently determines a range of values for each of the selected portfolio investments.

◦The IVP provides its analysis to the Valuation Designee to support the IVP’s valuation methodology and calculations.

•The valuation committee of the Valuation Designee determines the fair value of each investment in the Company’s portfolio without a readily available market quotation in good faith based on, among other things, the input of the IVPs, where applicable.

•For portfolio investments selected for review by an IVP, a positive assurance opinion or independent valuation report is issued by the IVP that confirms the fair value determined by the Valuation Designee for a selected portfolio investment is within the range of values independently calculated by such IVP.

See Note 8 for more information on the Company’s valuation process.

Interest Income Recognition

Interest income is recorded on an accrual basis and includes the accretion of discounts, amortization of premiums and payment-in-kind (“PIK”) interest. Discounts from and premiums to par value on investments purchased are accreted/amortized into interest income over the life of the respective security using the effective yield method. To the extent loans contain PIK provisions, PIK interest, computed at the contractual rate specified in each applicable agreement, is accrued and recorded as interest income and added to the principal balance of the loan. PIK interest income added to the principal balance is generally collected upon repayment of the outstanding principal. To maintain the Company’s tax status as a RIC, this non-cash source of income must be paid out to stockholders in the form of dividends for the year the income was earned, even though the Company has not yet collected the cash. The amortized cost of investments represents the original cost adjusted for any accretion of discounts, amortization of premiums and PIK interest.

Loans are generally placed on non-accrual status when principal or interest payments are past due 30 days or more or when there is reasonable doubt that principal or interest will be collected in full. Accrued and unpaid 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 the Company’s judgment regarding collectability. Non-accrual loans are restored to accrual status when past due principal and interest are paid or there is no longer any reasonable doubt that such principal or interest will be collected in full and, in the Company’s judgment, are likely to remain current. The Company may make exceptions to this policy if the loan has sufficient collateral value (i.e., typically measured as enterprise value of the portfolio company) or is in the process of collection.

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Dividend Income Recognition 

Dividend income on preferred equity is recorded on an accrual basis to the extent that such amounts are payable by the portfolio company and are expected to be collected. Dividend income on common equity is recorded on the record date for private portfolio companies or on the ex-dividend date for publicly traded portfolio companies. To the extent a preferred equity contains PIK provisions, PIK dividends, computed at the contractual rate specified in each applicable agreement, are accrued and recorded as dividend income and added to the principal balance of the preferred equity. PIK dividends added to the principal balance are generally collected upon redemption of the equity.

Capital Structuring Service Fees and Other Income

In pursuit of the Company’s investment objective, the Company’s investment adviser seeks to provide assistance to its portfolio companies and in return the Company may receive fees for capital structuring services. These fees are fixed based on contractual terms, are generally only available to the Company as a result of the Company’s underlying investments, are normally paid at the closing of the investments, are generally non-recurring and non-refundable and are recognized as revenue when earned upon closing of the investment. The services that the Company’s investment adviser provides vary by investment, but generally include reviewing existing credit facilities, arranging bank financing, arranging equity financing, structuring financing from multiple lenders, structuring financing from multiple equity investors, restructuring existing loans, raising equity and debt capital, and providing general financial advice, which concludes upon closing of the investment. Any services of the above nature subsequent to the closing would generally generate a separate fee payable to the Company. In certain instances where the Company is invited to participate as a co-lender in a transaction and does not provide significant services in connection with the investment, a portion of loan fees paid to the Company in such situations will be deferred and amortized over the contractual life of the loan.

Other income includes amendment fees that are fixed based on contractual terms and are generally non-recurring and non-refundable and are recognized as revenue when earned upon closing of the related transaction. Other income also includes fees for management and consulting services, agency services, loan guarantees, commitments, and other services rendered by the Company to portfolio companies. Such fees are fixed based on contractual terms and are recognized as income as services are rendered.

Foreign Currency Translation

The Company’s 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 period.

(2)Purchases and sales of investment securities, income and expenses—at the exchange rates prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions, income or expenses.

Results of operations based on changes in foreign exchange rates are separately disclosed in the statement of operations, if any. 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 more volatile than those of comparable U.S. companies or U.S. government securities. 

Derivative Instruments

The Company follows the guidance in ASC Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging, when accounting for derivative instruments. The Company designated certain interest rate swaps as hedging instruments in a qualifying fair value hedge accounting relationship, and as a result, the change in fair value of the hedging instruments and hedged items are recorded in interest expense and recognized as components of “interest and credit facility fees” in the Company’s consolidated statement of operations. The change in fair value of the interest rate swaps is offset by a change in the carrying value of the corresponding fixed rate debt. For all other derivatives, the Company does not utilize hedge accounting and values such derivatives at fair value with the unrealized gains or losses recorded in “net unrealized gains (losses) from foreign currency and other transactions” in the Company’s consolidated statement of operations.

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Equity Offering Expenses

The Company’s offering costs are charged against the proceeds from equity offerings when proceeds are received.

Debt Issuance Costs

Debt issuance costs are amortized over the life of the related debt instrument using the straight line method or the effective yield method, depending on the type of debt instrument.

Secured Borrowings

The Company follows the guidance in ASC Topic 860, Transfers and Servicing (“ASC Topic 860”), when accounting for participations and other partial loan sales. Certain loan sales do not qualify for sale accounting under ASC Topic 860 because these sales do not meet the definition of a “participating interest,” as defined in the guidance, in order for sale treatment to be allowed. Participations or other partial loan sales which do not meet the definition of a participating interest or which are not eligible for sale accounting remain as an investment on the consolidated balance sheet as required under GAAP and the proceeds are recorded as a secured borrowing. Secured borrowings are carried at fair value.

 Leases

The Company is obligated under an operating lease pursuant to which it is leasing office facilities from a third party with a remaining term of approximately three years. The operating lease is included in operating lease right-of-use (“ROU”) assets and operating lease liabilities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The Company does not have any finance leases.

The ROU asset represents the Company’s right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and the operating lease liability represents the Company’s obligation to make lease payments arising from such lease. Operating lease ROU assets and liabilities are recognized at the commencement date based on the present value of lease payments over the remaining lease term. The Company’s lease does not provide an implicit discount rate, and as such the Company uses its weighted average borrowing rate based on the information available at the commencement date in determining the present value of the remaining lease payments. Lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the remaining lease term. The Company has elected as a practical expedient to treat non-lease components as part of the lease as these components are not significant when compared to the lease component.

Income Taxes

The Company has elected to be treated as a RIC under the Code and operates in a manner so as to qualify for the tax treatment applicable to RICs. To qualify for tax treatment as a RIC, the Company must, among other requirements, meet certain source-of-income and asset diversification requirements and timely distribute to its stockholders at least 90% of its investment company taxable income, as defined by the Code, for each year. The Company has made and intends to continue to make the requisite distributions to its stockholders, which will generally relieve the Company from U.S. federal corporate-level income taxes.

Depending on the level of taxable income earned in a tax year, the Company may choose to carry forward taxable income in excess of current year dividend distributions from such current year taxable income into the next tax year and pay a 4% excise tax on such income, as required. To the extent that the Company determines that its estimated current year taxable income will be in excess of estimated dividend distributions for the current year from such income, the Company accrues excise tax, if any, on estimated excess taxable income as such taxable income is earned.

The Company may hold certain portfolio company investments through consolidated taxable subsidiaries. Such subsidiaries may be subject to U.S. federal and state corporate-level income taxes. These consolidated subsidiaries recognize deferred tax assets and liabilities for the estimated future tax effects attributable to temporary differences between the tax basis of certain assets and liabilities and the reported amounts included in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet using the applicable statutory tax rates in effect for the year in which any such temporary differences are expected to reverse. As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company recorded deferred tax liabilities of $71 and $87, respectively, included within “accounts payable and other liabilities” in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet, for certain of the Company’s taxable consolidated subsidiaries.

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Dividends to Common Stockholders

Dividends and distributions to common stockholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. The amount to be paid out as a dividend is determined by the Company’s board of directors each quarter and is generally based upon the earnings estimated by management and considers the level of undistributed taxable income carried forward from the prior year for distribution in the current year. Net realized capital gains, if any, are generally distributed, although the Company may decide to retain such capital gains for investment.

The Company has adopted a dividend reinvestment plan that provides for reinvestment of any distributions the Company declares in cash on behalf of its stockholders, unless a stockholder elects to receive cash. As a result, if the Company’s board of directors authorizes, and the Company declares, a cash dividend, then the Company’s stockholders who have not “opted out” of the Company’s dividend reinvestment plan will have their cash dividends automatically reinvested in additional shares of the Company’s common stock, rather than receiving the cash dividend. The Company may use newly issued shares to implement the dividend reinvestment plan or, if the Company is otherwise permitted under applicable law to purchase such shares, the Company may purchase shares in the open market in connection with the Company’s obligations under the dividend reinvestment plan.

Use of Estimates in the Preparation of Consolidated Financial Statements

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of actual and contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of income or loss and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant estimates include the valuation of investments.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

The Company considers the applicability and impact of all accounting standard updates (“ASU”) issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”). ASUs not listed were assessed by the Company and either determined to be not applicable or expected to have minimal impact on its consolidated financial statements.

In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, “Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures (“ASU 2023-07”),” which enhances disclosure requirements about significant segment expenses that are regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker (the “CODM”). ASU 2023-07, among other things, (i) requires a single segment public entity to provide all of the disclosures as required by Topic 280, (ii) requires a public entity to disclose the title and position of the CODM and an explanation of how the CODM uses the reported measure(s) of segment profit or loss in assessing segment performance and deciding how to allocate resources and (iii) provides the ability for a public entity to elect more than one performance measure. ASU 2023-07 is effective for the fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods beginning with the first quarter ended March 31, 2025. Early adoption is permitted and retrospective adoption is required for all prior periods presented. The Company is currently assessing the impact of this guidance, however, the Company does not expect a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-09, “Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures (“ASU 2023-09”),” which intends to improve the transparency of income tax disclosures. ASU 2023-09 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024 and is to be adopted on a prospective basis with the option to apply retrospectively. The Company is currently assessing the impact of this guidance, however, the Company does not expect a material impact to its consolidated financial statements.

3. AGREEMENTS

Investment Advisory and Management Agreement

The Company is party to an investment advisory and management agreement (the “investment advisory and management agreement”), with its investment adviser, Ares Capital Management. Subject to the overall supervision of the Company’s board of directors and in accordance with the Investment Company Act, Ares Capital Management provides investment advisory and management services to the Company. For providing these services, Ares Capital Management receives fees from the Company consisting of a base management fee, a fee based on the Company’s net investment income (“income based fee”) and a fee based on the Company’s net capital gains (“capital gains incentive fee”). The investment advisory and management agreement may be terminated by either party without penalty upon 60 days’ written notice to the other party.

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Effective June 21, 2019, in connection with the Company’s board of directors’ approval of the modification of the asset coverage requirement applicable to senior securities from 200% to 150%, the investment advisory and management agreement was amended to reduce the Company’s annual base management fee rate from 1.5% to 1.0% on all assets financed using leverage over 1.0x debt to equity. For all assets financed using leverage up to 1.0x debt to equity, the annual base management fee rate remains at 1.5%. The base management fee is based on the average value of the Company’s total assets (other than cash or cash equivalents but including assets purchased with borrowed funds) at the end of the two most recently completed calendar quarters and is calculated by applying the applicable fee rate. The base management fee is payable quarterly in arrears. See Note 5 for more information.

The income based fee is calculated and payable quarterly in arrears based on the Company’s pre-incentive fee net investment income, as defined in the investment advisory and management agreement, for the quarter. Pre-incentive fee net investment income means interest income, dividend income and any other income (including any other fees such as commitment, origination, structuring, diligence and consulting fees or other fees that the Company receives from portfolio companies but excluding fees for providing managerial assistance) accrued during the calendar quarter, minus operating expenses for the quarter (including the base management fee, any expenses payable under the administration agreement, and any interest expense and dividends paid on any outstanding preferred stock, but excluding the income based fee and capital gains incentive fee accrued under GAAP). Pre-incentive fee net investment income includes, in the case of investments with a deferred income feature (such as market discount, debt instruments with PIK interest, preferred stock with PIK dividends and zero coupon securities), accrued income that the Company has not yet received in cash. The Company’s investment adviser is not under any obligation to reimburse the Company for any part of the income based fee it received that were based on accrued income that the Company never actually received.

Pre-incentive fee net investment income does not include any realized capital gains, realized capital losses, unrealized capital appreciation, unrealized capital depreciation or income tax expense related to realized gains and losses. Because of the structure of the income based fee, it is possible that the Company may pay such fees in a quarter where the Company incurs a loss. For example, if the Company earns pre-incentive fee net investment income in excess of the hurdle rate (as defined below) for a quarter, the Company will pay the applicable income based fee even if the Company has incurred a loss in that quarter due to realized and/or unrealized capital losses.

Pre-incentive fee net investment income, expressed as a rate of return on the value of the Company’s net assets (defined as total assets less indebtedness and before taking into account any income based fee and capital gains incentive fee payable during the period) at the end of the immediately preceding calendar quarter, is compared to a fixed “hurdle rate” of 1.75% per quarter. If market credit spreads rise, the Company may be able to invest its funds in debt instruments that provide for a higher return, which may increase the Company’s pre-incentive fee net investment income and make it easier for the Company’s investment adviser to surpass the fixed hurdle rate and receive an income based fee based on such net investment income. To the extent the Company has retained pre-incentive fee net investment income that has been used to calculate the income based fee, it is also included in the amount of the Company’s total assets (other than cash and cash equivalents but including assets purchased with borrowed funds) used to calculate the base management fee.

The Company pays its investment adviser an income based fee with respect to the Company’s pre-incentive fee net investment income in each calendar quarter as follows:

•No income based fee in any calendar quarter in which the Company’s pre-incentive fee net investment income does not exceed the hurdle rate;

•100% of the Company’s 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 2.1875% in any calendar quarter. The Company refers to this portion of its pre-incentive fee net investment income (which exceeds the hurdle rate but is less than 2.1875%) as the “catch-up” provision. The “catch-up” is meant to provide the Company’s investment adviser with 20% of the pre-incentive fee net investment income as if a hurdle rate did not apply if this net investment income exceeded 2.1875% in any calendar quarter; and

•20% of the amount of the Company’s pre-incentive fee net investment income, if any, that exceeds 2.1875% in any calendar quarter.

These calculations are adjusted for any share issuances or repurchases during the quarter.

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The capital gains incentive fee is determined and payable in arrears as of the end of each calendar year (or, upon termination of the investment advisory and management agreement, as of the termination date) and is calculated at the end of each applicable year by subtracting (a) the sum of the Company’s cumulative aggregate realized capital losses and aggregate unrealized capital depreciation from (b) the Company’s cumulative aggregate realized capital gains, in each case calculated from October 8, 2004 (the date the Company completed its initial public offering). Realized capital gains and losses include gains and losses on investments and foreign currencies, gains and losses on extinguishment of debt and from other assets, as well as any income tax and other expenses related to cumulative aggregate realized gains and losses. If such amount is positive at the end of such year, then the capital gains incentive fee for such year is equal to 20% of such amount, less the aggregate amount of capital gains incentive fees paid in all prior years. If such amount is negative, then there is no capital gains incentive fee for such year.

The cumulative aggregate realized capital gains are calculated as the sum of the differences, if positive, between (a) the net sales price of each investment in the Company’s portfolio when sold and (b) the accreted or amortized cost basis of such investment.

The cumulative aggregate realized capital losses are calculated as the sum of the amounts by which (a) the net sales price of each investment in the Company’s portfolio when sold is less than (b) the accreted or amortized cost basis of such investment.

The aggregate unrealized capital depreciation is calculated as the sum of the differences, if negative, between (a) the valuation of each investment in the Company’s portfolio as of the applicable capital gains incentive fee calculation date and (b) the accreted or amortized cost basis of such investment.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Company is required by GAAP to record an investment at its fair value as of the time of acquisition instead of at the actual amount paid for such investment by the Company (including, for example, as a result of the application of the asset acquisition method of accounting), then solely for the purposes of calculating the capital gains incentive fee, the “accreted or amortized cost basis” of an investment shall be an amount (the “Contractual Cost Basis”) equal to (1) (x) the actual amount paid by the Company for such investment plus (y) any amounts recorded in the Company’s financial statements as required by GAAP that are attributable to the accretion of such investment plus (z) any other adjustments made to the cost basis included in the Company’s financial statements, including PIK interest or additional amounts funded (net of repayments) minus (2) any amounts recorded in the Company’s financial statements as required by GAAP that are attributable to the amortization of such investment, whether such calculated Contractual Cost Basis is higher or lower than the fair value of such investment (as determined in accordance with GAAP) at the time of acquisition.

The base management fee, income based fee and capital gains incentive fee for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 were as follows:

	For the Three Months Ended September 30,				For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2024		2023		2024		2023
Base management fee	$	96	$	81	$	274	$	239
Income based fee	$	92	$	83	$	273	$	238
Capital gains incentive fee(1)	$	7	$	42	$	19	$	40

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(1)Calculated in accordance with GAAP as discussed below.

There was no capital gains incentive fee payable to the Company’s investment adviser as calculated under the investment advisory and management agreement for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023. In addition, in accordance with GAAP, the Company had cumulatively accrued a capital gains incentive fee of $106 as of September 30, 2024. GAAP requires that the capital gains incentive fee accrual consider 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 advisory and management agreement. This GAAP accrual is calculated using the aggregate cumulative realized capital gains and losses and aggregate cumulative unrealized capital depreciation included in the calculation of the capital gains incentive fee plus the aggregate cumulative unrealized capital appreciation, net of any expense associated with cumulative unrealized capital depreciation or appreciation. If such amount is positive at the end of a period, then GAAP requires the Company to record a capital gains incentive fee equal to 20% of such cumulative amount, less the aggregate

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amount of actual capital gains incentive fees paid or capital gains incentive fees accrued under GAAP in all prior periods. As of September 30, 2024, the Company has paid capital gains incentive fees since inception totaling $133. The resulting accrual for any capital gains incentive fee under GAAP in a given period may result in an additional expense if such cumulative amount is greater than in the prior period or a reversal of previously recorded expense if such cumulative amount is less than in the prior period. If such cumulative amount is negative, then there is no accrual. There can be no assurance that such unrealized capital appreciation will be realized in the future.

Cash payment of any income based fee and capital gains incentive fee otherwise earned by the Company’s investment adviser is deferred if during the most recent four full calendar quarter period ending on or prior to the date such payment is to be made the sum of (a) the aggregate distributions to the Company’s stockholders and (b) the change in net assets (defined as total assets less indebtedness and before taking into account any income based fee and capital gains incentive fee payable during the period) is less than 7.0% of the Company’s net assets (defined as total assets less indebtedness) at the beginning of such period. These calculations will be adjusted for any share issuances or repurchases. Any income based fee and capital gains incentive fee deferred for payment are carried over for payment in subsequent calculation periods to the extent such fees are payable under the terms of the investment advisory and management agreement.

The services of all investment professionals and staff of the Company’s investment adviser, when and to the extent engaged in providing investment advisory and management services to the Company, and the compensation and routine overhead expenses of such personnel allocable to such services, are provided and paid for by the Company’s investment adviser. Under the investment advisory and management agreement, the Company bears all other costs and expenses of its operations and transactions, including, but not limited to, those relating to: organization; calculation of the Company’s net asset value (including, but not limited to, the cost and expenses of any IVP); expenses incurred by the Company’s investment adviser payable to third parties, including agents, consultants or other advisers, in monitoring the Company’s financial and legal affairs and in monitoring the Company’s investments (including the cost of consultants hired to develop information technology systems designed to monitor the Company’s investments) and performing due diligence on the Company’s prospective portfolio companies; interest payable on indebtedness, if any, incurred to finance the Company’s investments (including, but not limited to, payments to third party vendors for financial information services); offerings of the Company’s common stock and other securities (including, but not limited to, costs of rating agencies); investment advisory and management fees; administration fees payable under the administration agreement; fees payable to third parties, including agents, consultants or other advisers, relating to, or associated with, evaluating and making investments in portfolio companies, regardless of whether such transactions are ultimately consummated (including, but not limited to, payments to third party vendors for financial information services); transfer agent and custodial fees; registration fees; listing fees; taxes; independent directors’ fees and expenses; costs of preparing and filing reports or other documents required by governmental bodies (including the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”)); the costs of any reports, proxy statements or other notices to stockholders, including printing costs; to the extent the Company is covered by any joint insurance policies, the Company’s allocable portion of the insurance premiums for such policies; direct costs and expenses of administration, including auditor and legal costs; and all other expenses incurred by the Company or its administrator in connection with administering the Company’s business as described in more detail under “Administration Agreement” below.

Administration Agreement

The Company is party to an administration agreement (the “administration agreement”) with its administrator, Ares Operations. Pursuant to the administration agreement, Ares Operations furnishes the Company with office equipment and clerical, bookkeeping and record keeping services at the Company’s office facilities. Under the administration agreement, Ares Operations also performs, or oversees the performance of, the Company’s required administrative services, which include, among other things, providing assistance in accounting, legal, compliance, operations, technology and investor relations, being responsible for the financial and other records that the Company is required to maintain and preparing all reports and other materials required to be filed with the SEC or any other regulatory authority, including reports to stockholders. In addition, Ares Operations assists the Company in determining and publishing its net asset value, assists the Company in providing managerial assistance to its portfolio companies, oversees the preparation and filing of the Company’s tax returns and the printing and dissemination of reports to its stockholders, and generally oversees the payment of its expenses and the performance of administrative and professional services rendered to the Company by others. Payments under the administration agreement are equal to an amount based upon the Company’s allocable portion of Ares Operations’ overhead and other expenses (including travel expenses) incurred by Ares Operations in performing its obligations under the administration agreement, including the Company’s allocable portion of the compensation, rent and other expenses of certain of the Company’s officers (including the Company’s chief compliance officer, chief financial officer, chief accounting officer, general counsel, secretary, treasurer and assistant treasurer) and their respective staffs. The administration agreement may be terminated by either party without penalty upon 60 days’ written notice to the other party.

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For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company incurred $3 and $9, respectively, and $4 and $10, respectively, for the comparable periods in 2023, in administrative and other fees, including certain costs that are reimbursable under the investment advisory and management agreement or the administration agreement. As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, $5 and $4, respectively, in administrative and other fees were unpaid and included in “accounts payable and other liabilities” in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet.

4. INVESTMENTS

As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, investments consisted of the following:

	As of
	September 30, 2024				December 31, 2023
	Amortized Cost(1)		Fair Value		Amortized Cost(1)		Fair Value
First lien senior secured loans(2)	$	13,927	$	13,684	$	10,313	$	10,081
Second lien senior secured loans	2,859		2,755		3,980		3,753
Subordinated certificates of the SDLP(3)	1,231		1,159		1,316		1,288
Senior subordinated loans	1,443		1,414		1,150		1,096
Preferred equity	2,666		2,685		2,457		2,460
Ivy Hill Asset Management, L.P.(4)	1,729		1,954		1,763		1,987
Other equity	1,718		2,267		1,689		2,209
Total	$	25,573	$	25,918	$	22,668	$	22,874

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(1)The amortized cost represents the original cost adjusted for any accretion of discounts, amortization of premiums and PIK interest or dividends.

(2)First lien senior secured loans include certain loans that the Company classifies as “unitranche” loans. The total amortized cost and fair value of the loans that the Company classified as “unitranche” loans were $8,137 and $8,020 respectively, as of September 30, 2024, and $5,786 and $5,667, respectively, as of December 31, 2023.

(3)The proceeds from these certificates were applied to co-investments with Varagon Capital Partners (“Varagon”) and its clients to fund first lien senior secured loans to 19 and 22 different borrowers as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

(4)Includes the Company’s subordinated loan and equity investments in IHAM (as defined below), as applicable.

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The Company uses GICS for classifying the industry groupings of its portfolio companies. The industrial and geographic compositions of the Company’s portfolio at fair value as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 were as follows:

	As of
	September 30, 2024		December 31, 2023
Industry
Software and Services	25.4	%	23.2	%
Health Care Services	12.8		12.1
Commercial and Professional Services	10.7		9.8
Financial Services(1)	10.0		11.5
Insurance Services	5.8		5.1
Consumer Services	4.8		4.3
Investment Funds and Vehicles(2)	4.7		5.8
Power Generation	3.5		4.2
Retailing and Distribution	3.3		2.5
Media and Entertainment	3.2		2.8
Capital Goods	2.8		2.4
Consumer Durables and Apparel	2.2		3.1
Consumer Staples Distribution and Retail	2.0		1.8
Energy	1.5		2.2
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology and Life Sciences	1.4		1.5
Other	5.9		7.7
Total	100.0	%	100.0	%

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(1)Includes the Company’s investment in IHAM.

(2)Includes the Company’s investment in the SDLP (as defined below), which had made first lien senior secured loans to 19 and 22 different borrowers as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. The portfolio companies in the SDLP are in industries similar to the companies in the Company’s portfolio.

	As of
	September 30, 2024		December 31, 2023
Geographic Region
West(1)	24.2	%	24.3	%
Midwest	24.1		24.7
Southeast	18.4		18.5
Mid-Atlantic	14.7		13.3
Northeast(2)	12.3		13.2
International	6.3		6.0
Total	100.0	%	100.0	%

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(1)Includes the Company’s investment in the SDLP, which represented 4.5% and 5.6% of the total investment portfolio at fair value as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

(2)Includes the Company’s investment in IHAM, which represented 7.5% and 8.7% of the total investment portfolio at fair value as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, loans on non-accrual status represented 1.3% of the total investments at amortized cost (or 0.6% at fair value) and 1.3% at amortized cost (or 0.6% at fair value), respectively.

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Ivy Hill Asset Management, L.P.

Ivy Hill Asset Management, L.P. (“IHAM”), a wholly owned portfolio company of the Company, is an asset manager and an SEC-registered investment adviser. As of September 30, 2024, IHAM had assets under management of approximately $13.2 billion. As of September 30, 2024, IHAM managed 21 vehicles (the “IHAM Vehicles”). IHAM earns fee income from managing the IHAM Vehicles and has also invested in certain of these vehicles as part of its business strategy. The amortized cost of IHAM’s total investments as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 was $2,304 and $2,288, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, IHAM had management and incentive fee income of $13 and $41, respectively, and investment-related income of $75 and $266, respectively, which included net realized gains or losses on investments and other transactions. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, IHAM had management and incentive fee income of $15 and $42, respectively, and investment-related income of $80 and $236, respectively, which included net realized gains or losses on investments and other transactions.

 The amortized cost and fair value of the Company’s investment in IHAM as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 were as follows:

	As of
	September 30, 2024				December 31, 2023
	Amortized Cost		Fair Value		Amortized Cost		Fair Value
Subordinated loan(1)	$	28	$	28	$	62	$	62
Equity	1,701		1,926		1,701		1,925
Total investment in IHAM	$	1,729	$	1,954	$	1,763	$	1,987

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(1)The Company has provided a commitment to fund up to $500 to IHAM, of which the availability is solely at the Company’s discretion.

The interest income and dividend income that the Company earned from IHAM for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 were as follows:

	For the Three Months Ended September 30,				For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2024		2023		2024		2023
Interest income	$	1	$	5	$	2	$	28
Dividend income	$	69	$	62	$	204	$	179

From time to time, IHAM or certain IHAM Vehicles may purchase investments from, or sell investments to, the Company. For any such sales or purchases by the IHAM Vehicles to or from the Company, the IHAM Vehicle must obtain approval from third parties unaffiliated with the Company or IHAM, as applicable. During the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, IHAM or certain of the IHAM Vehicles purchased $301 and $842, respectively, of loans from the Company. For the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, the Company recognized $1 and $12, respectively, of net realized losses from these sales. During the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, IHAM or certain IHAM Vehicles sold $32 and $26, respectively, of investments to the Company.

The yields at amortized cost and fair value of the Company’s investments in IHAM as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 were as follows:

	As of
	September 30, 2024				December 31, 2023
	Amortized Cost		Fair Value		Amortized Cost		Fair Value
Subordinated loan	11.3	%	11.3	%	12.0	%	12.0	%
Equity(1)	16.2	%	14.3	%	15.1	%	13.3	%

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(1)Represents the yield on the Company’s equity investment in IHAM, which is computed as (a) the annualized amount of the dividend received by the Company related to the Company’s equity investment in IHAM during the most recent

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quarter end, divided by (b) the amortized cost or fair value of the Company’s equity investment in IHAM, as applicable.

IHAM is party to an administration agreement, referred to herein as the “IHAM administration agreement,” with Ares Operations. Pursuant to the IHAM administration agreement, Ares Operations provides IHAM with, among other things, office facilities, equipment, clerical, bookkeeping and record keeping services, services relating to the marketing and sale of interests in vehicles managed by IHAM, services of, and oversight of, custodians, depositories, accountants, attorneys, underwriters and such other persons in any other capacity deemed to be necessary. Under the IHAM administration agreement, IHAM reimburses Ares Operations for all of the actual costs associated with such services, including Ares Operations’ allocable portion of the compensation, rent and other expenses of its officers, employees and respective staff in performing its obligations under the IHAM administration agreement.

Selected Financial Information

Pursuant to Rule 4-08(g) of Regulation S-X, selected financial information of IHAM, in conformity with GAAP, as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 are presented below.

In conformity with GAAP, IHAM is required to consolidate entities in which IHAM has a direct or indirect controlling financial interest based on either a variable interest model or voting interest model, which include certain of the IHAM Vehicles (the “Consolidated IHAM Vehicles”). As such, for GAAP purposes only, IHAM consolidates (a) entities in which it holds a majority voting interest or has majority ownership and control over the operational, financial and investing decisions of that entity and (b) entities that it concludes are variable interest entities in which IHAM has more than insignificant economic interest and power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the entities, and for which IHAM is deemed to be the primary beneficiary.

When IHAM consolidates an IHAM Vehicle for GAAP purposes only, IHAM reflects the assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses of the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles on a gross basis, including the economic interests held by third-party investors in the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles as debt obligations, subordinated notes or non-controlling interests, in the consolidated IHAM financials below. All of the revenues earned by IHAM as the investment manager of the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles are eliminated in GAAP consolidation. However, because the eliminated amounts are earned from and funded by third-party investors, the GAAP consolidation of an IHAM Vehicle does not impact the net income or loss attributable to IHAM. As a result, the Company believes an assessment of IHAM's business and the impact to the Company’s investment in IHAM is best viewed on a stand-alone basis as reflected in the first column in the tables below.

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	As of September 30, 2024
	IHAM		Consolidated IHAM Vehicles(1)		Eliminations		Consolidated
Selected Balance Sheet Information:
Assets
Investments at fair value(2)	$	2,249	$	8,421	$	(2,212)	$	8,458
Cash and cash equivalents	4		831		—		835
Other assets	72		126		(57)		141
Total assets	$	2,325	$	9,378	$	(2,269)	$	9,434
Liabilities
Debt	$	453	$	6,696	$	—	$	7,149
Subordinated note from ARCC	28		—		—		28
Subordinated notes(3)	—		1,242		(927)		315
Other liabilities	11		151		(14)		148
Total liabilities	492		8,089		(941)		7,640
Equity
Contributed capital	1,701		—		—		1,701
Accumulated earnings	188		—		—		188
Net unrealized losses on investments and foreign currency transactions(4)	(56)		—		—		(56)
Non-controlling interests in Consolidated IHAM Vehicles(5)	—		1,289		(1,328)		(39)
Total equity	1,833		1,289		(1,328)		1,794
Total liabilities and equity	$	2,325	$	9,378	$	(2,269)	$	9,434

	As of December 31, 2023
	IHAM		Consolidated IHAM Vehicles(1)		Eliminations		Consolidated
Selected Balance Sheet Information:
Assets
Investments at fair value(2)	$	2,274	$	9,392	$	(2,265)	$	9,401
Cash and cash equivalents	9		707		—		716
Other assets	70		100		(68)		102
Total assets	$	2,353	$	10,199	$	(2,333)	$	10,219
Liabilities
Debt	$	462	$	7,459	$	—	$	7,921
Subordinated note from ARCC	62		—		—		62
Subordinated notes(3)	—		1,280		(992)		288
Other liabilities	17		189		(16)		190
Total liabilities	541		8,928		(1,008)		8,461
Equity
Contributed capital	1,701		—		—		1,701
Accumulated earnings	126		—		—		126
Net unrealized losses on investments and foreign currency transactions(4)	(15)		—		—		(15)
Non-controlling interests in Consolidated IHAM Vehicles(5)	—		1,271		(1,325)		(54)
Total equity	1,812		1,271		(1,325)		1,758
Total liabilities and equity	$	2,353	$	10,199	$	(2,333)	$	10,219

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(1)Consolidated for GAAP purposes only.

(2)The determination of such fair value is determined in accordance with IHAM’s valuation process (separate and apart from the Company’s valuation process described elsewhere herein). The amortized cost of IHAM’s total investments as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 was $2,304 and $2,288, respectively. The amortized cost of the total investments of IHAM on a consolidated basis as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 was $8,597 and $9,619, respectively.

(3)Subordinated notes generally represent the most junior capital in certain of the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles and effectively represent equity in such vehicles.

(4)As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, net unrealized losses of $53 and $13, respectively, have been eliminated upon consolidation and the elimination is included in “non-controlling interests in Consolidated IHAM Vehicles” in the selected balance sheet information.

(5)Non-controlling interests in Consolidated IHAM Vehicles includes net unrealized depreciation in the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles of $139 and $221 as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

	For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2024
	IHAM		Consolidated IHAM Vehicles(1)		Eliminations		Consolidated
Selected Statement of Operations Information:
Revenues
Investment income	$	77	$	251	$	(75)	$	253
Management fees and other income	13		2		(12)		3
Total revenues	90		253		(87)		256
Expenses
Interest expense	10		139		—		149
Distributions to subordinated notes	—		49		(37)		12
Management fees and other expenses	4		14		(12)		6
Total expenses	14		202		(49)		167
Net operating income	76		51		(38)		89
Net realized losses on investments and foreign currency	(2)		(39)		2		(39)
Net unrealized (losses) gains on investments, foreign currency and other transactions	(8)		41		10		43
Total net realized and unrealized (losses) gains on investments, foreign currency and other transactions	(10)		2		12		4
Net income	66		53		(26)		93
Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests in Consolidated IHAM Vehicles	—		53		(26)		27
Net income attributable to Ivy Hill Asset Management, L.P.	$	66	$	—	$	—	$	66

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	For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024
	IHAM		Consolidated IHAM Vehicles(1)		Eliminations		Consolidated
Selected Statement of Operations Information:
Revenues
Investment income	$	263	$	784	$	(257)	$	790
Management fees and other income	41		8		(38)		11
Total revenues	304		792		(295)		801
Expenses
Interest expense	30		432		—		462
Distributions to subordinated notes	—		154		(114)		40
Management fees and other expenses	11		47		(38)		20
Total expenses	41		633		(152)		522
Net operating income	263		159		(143)		279
Net realized gains (losses) on investments and foreign currency	3		(113)		(7)		(117)
Net realized loss on extinguishment of debt	—		(1)		—		(1)
Net unrealized (losses) gains on investments, foreign currency and other transactions	(41)		88		40		87
Total net realized and unrealized losses on investments, foreign currency and other transactions	(38)		(26)		33		(31)
Net income	225		133		(110)		248
Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests in Consolidated IHAM Vehicles	—		133		(110)		23
Net income attributable to Ivy Hill Asset Management, L.P.	$	225	$	—	$	—	$	225

	For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2023
	IHAM		Consolidated IHAM Vehicles(1)		Eliminations		Consolidated
Selected Statement of Operations Information:
Revenues
Investment income	$	87	$	285	$	(87)	$	285
Management fees and other income	15		3		(14)		4
Total revenues	102		288		(101)		289
Expenses
Interest expense	15		152		—		167
Distributions to subordinated notes	—		52		(40)		12
Management fees and other expenses	3		19		(14)		8
Total expenses	18		223		(54)		187
Net operating income	84		65		(47)		102
Net realized losses on investments and other transactions	(7)		(16)		8		(15)
Net unrealized gains on investments and other transactions	2		46		(4)		44
Total net realized and unrealized (losses) gains on investments and other transactions	(5)		30		4		29
Net income	79		95		(43)		131
Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests in Consolidated IHAM Vehicles	—		95		(43)		52
Net income attributable to Ivy Hill Asset Management, L.P.	$	79	$	—	$	—	$	79

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	For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023
	IHAM		Consolidated IHAM Vehicles(1)		Eliminations		Consolidated
Selected Statement of Operations Information:
Revenues
Investment income	$	253	$	813	$	(251)	$	815
Management fees and other income	42		6		(40)		8
Total revenues	295		819		(291)		823
Expenses
Interest expense	50		424		—		474
Distributions to subordinated notes	—		141		(110)		31
Management fees and other expenses	11		55		(40)		26
Total expenses	61		620		(150)		531
Net operating income	234		199		(141)		292
Net realized losses on investments and other transactions	(17)		(26)		8		(35)
Net unrealized gains on investments and other transactions	19		76		(23)		72
Total net realized and unrealized gains on investments and other transactions	2		50		(15)		37
Net income	236		249		(156)		329
Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests in Consolidated IHAM Vehicles	—		249		(156)		93
Net income attributable to Ivy Hill Asset Management, L.P.	$	236	$	—	$	—	$	236

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(1)Consolidated for GAAP purposes only.

Senior Direct Lending Program

The Company has established a joint venture with Varagon to make certain first lien senior secured loans, including certain stretch senior and unitranche loans, primarily to U.S. middle-market companies. The joint venture is called the Senior Direct Lending Program, LLC (the “Senior Direct Lending Program” or the “SDLP”). In July 2016, the Company and Varagon and its clients completed the initial funding of the SDLP. The SDLP may generally commit and hold individual loans of up to $450. The Company may directly co-invest with the SDLP to accommodate larger transactions. The SDLP is capitalized as transactions are completed and all portfolio decisions and generally all other decisions in respect of the SDLP must be approved by an investment committee of the SDLP consisting of representatives of the Company and Varagon (with approval from a representative of each required).

The Company provides capital to the SDLP in the form of subordinated certificates (the “SDLP Certificates”), and Varagon and its clients provide capital to the SDLP in the form of senior notes, intermediate funding notes and the SDLP Certificates. As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company and a client of Varagon owned 87.5% and 12.5%, respectively, of the outstanding SDLP Certificates.

As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company and Varagon and its clients had agreed to make capital available to the SDLP of $6,150 and $6,150, respectively, in the aggregate, of which $1,444 and $1,444, respectively, is to be made available from the Company. The Company will continue to provide capital to the SDLP in the form of the SDLP Certificates, and Varagon and its clients will provide capital to the SDLP in the form of senior notes, intermediate funding notes and the SDLP Certificates. This capital will only be committed to the SDLP upon approval of transactions by the investment committee of the SDLP as discussed above. Below is a summary of the funded capital and unfunded capital commitments of the SDLP.

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	As of
	September 30, 2024		December 31, 2023
Total capital funded to the SDLP(1)	$	4,900	$	5,361
Total capital funded to the SDLP by the Company(1)	$	1,274	$	1,328
Total unfunded capital commitments to the SDLP(2)	$	291	$	260
Total unfunded capital commitments to the SDLP by the Company(2)	$	68	$	60

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(1)At principal amount.

(2)These commitments to fund delayed draw loans have been approved by the investment committee of the SDLP and will be funded if and when conditions to funding such delayed draw loans are met.

The SDLP Certificates pay a coupon equal to Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) plus 8.0% and also entitle the holders thereof to receive a portion of the excess cash flow from the loan portfolio, after expenses, which may result in a return to the holders of the SDLP Certificates that is greater than the stated coupon. The SDLP Certificates are junior in right of payment to the senior notes and intermediate funding notes.

The amortized cost and fair value of the SDLP Certificates held by the Company and the Company’s yield on its investment in the SDLP Certificates at amortized cost and fair value as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 were as follows:

	As of
	September 30, 2024						December 31, 2023
	Amortized Cost			Fair Value			Amortized Cost			Fair Value
Investment in the SDLP Certificates	$	1,231		$	1,159		$	1,316		$	1,288
Yield on the investment in the SDLP Certificates	12.9		%	13.7		%	13.6		%	13.9		%

The interest income from the Company’s investment in the SDLP Certificates and capital structuring service fees and other income earned for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 were as follows:

	For the Three Months Ended September 30,				For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2024		2023		2024		2023
Interest income	$	43	$	43	$	131	$	129
Capital structuring service fees and other income	$	4	$	1	$	9	$	8

As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the SDLP’s portfolio was comprised entirely of first lien senior secured loans to U.S. middle-market companies and were in industries similar to the companies in the Company’s portfolio. As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, one of the loans was on non-accrual status. Below is a summary of the SDLP’s portfolio.

	As of
	September 30, 2024		December 31, 2023
Total first lien senior secured loans(1)(2)	$	4,889	$	5,431
Largest loan to a single borrower(1)	$	367	$	370
Total of five largest loans to borrowers(1)	$	1,686	$	1,650
Number of borrowers in the SDLP	19		22
Commitments to fund delayed draw loans(3)	$	291	$	260

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(2)First lien senior secured loans include certain loans that the SDLP classifies as “unitranche” loans. As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the total principal amount of loans in the SDLP portfolio that the SDLP classified as “unitranche” loans was $4,181 and $4,558, respectively.

(3)As discussed above, these commitments have been approved by the investment committee of the SDLP.

Pursuant to Rule 4-08(g) of Regulation S-X, selected financial information of the SDLP, in conformity with GAAP, as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 are presented below:

	As of
	September 30, 2024		December 31, 2023
Selected Balance Sheet Information:
Investments at fair value (amortized cost of $4,724 and $5,267, respectively)	$	4,581	$	5,129
Other assets	169		192
Total assets	$	4,750	$	5,321
Senior notes	$	3,319	$	3,705
Intermediate funding notes	125		139
Other liabilities	130		136
Total liabilities	3,574		3,980
Subordinated certificates and members’ capital	1,176		1,341
Total liabilities and members’ capital	$	4,750	$	5,321

	For the Three Months Ended September 30,				For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2024		2023		2024		2023
Selected Statement of Operations Information:
Total investment income	$	137	$	145	$	420	$	421
Interest expense	74		76		228		217
Other expenses	5		7		13		19
Total expenses	79		83		241		236
Net investment income	58		62		179		185
Net realized and unrealized (losses) gains on investments	(25)		6		(97)		(79)
Net increase in members’ capital resulting from operations	$	33	$	68	$	82	$	106

5. DEBT

In accordance with the Investment Company Act, the Company is allowed to borrow amounts such that its asset coverage, calculated pursuant to the Investment Company Act, is at least 150% after such borrowing. The Company’s asset coverage requirement applicable to senior securities was reduced from 200% to 150% effective June 21, 2019. As of September 30, 2024, the aggregate principal amount outstanding of the senior securities issued by the Company was $13,487 and the Company’s asset coverage was 195%.

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The Company’s outstanding debt as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 was as follows:

	As of
	September 30, 2024								December 31, 2023
	Total Aggregate Principal Amount Committed/ Outstanding (1)			Principal Amount Outstanding		Carrying Value			Total Aggregate Principal Amount Committed/ Outstanding (1)			Principal Amount Outstanding		Carrying Value
Revolving Credit Facility	$	4,513	(2)	$	1,713	$	1,713		$	4,758	(2)	$	1,413	$	1,413
Revolving Funding Facility	1,775			822		822			1,775			863		863
SMBC Funding Facility	800		(3)	492		492			800		(3)	401		401
BNP Funding Facility	1,265			784		784			865			575		575
2024-1 CLO Notes(4)	476			476		473		(5)	—			—		—
2024 Convertible Notes	—			—		—		(5)	403			403		402		(5)
June 2024 Notes	—			—		—		(5)	900			900		899		(5)
March 2025 Notes	600			600		600		(5)	600			600		599		(5)
July 2025 Notes	1,250			1,250		1,252		(5)	1,250			1,250		1,255		(5)
January 2026 Notes	1,150			1,150		1,148		(5)	1,150			1,150		1,146		(5)
July 2026 Notes	1,000			1,000		995		(5)	1,000			1,000		993		(5)
January 2027 Notes	900			900		909		(5)(6)	900			900		905		(5)(6)
June 2027 Notes	500			500		496		(5)	500			500		495		(5)
June 2028 Notes	1,250			1,250		1,248		(5)	1,250			1,250		1,247		(5)
March 2029 Notes	1,000			1,000		1,005		(5)(6)	—			—		—
July 2029 Notes	850			850		871		(5)(6)	—			—		—
November 2031 Notes	700			700		692		(5)	700			700		691		(5)
Total	$	18,029		$	13,487	$	13,500		$	16,851		$	11,905	$	11,884

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(1)Represents the total aggregate amount committed or outstanding, as applicable, under such instrument. Borrowings under the committed Revolving Credit Facility, Revolving Funding Facility, SMBC Funding Facility and BNP Funding Facility (each as defined below) are subject to borrowing base and other restrictions.

(2)Provides for a feature that allows the Company, under certain circumstances, to increase the size of the Revolving Credit Facility to a maximum of $6,732 and $7,137, as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

(3)Provides for a feature that allows ACJB (as defined below), under certain circumstances, to increase the size of the SMBC Funding Facility to a maximum of $1,000.

(4)Excludes the CLO Subordinated Notes (as defined below), which were retained by the Company and, as such, are eliminated in consolidation. See “Debt Securitization” below for more information.

(5)Represents the aggregate principal amount outstanding, less unamortized debt issuance costs and the net unaccreted/amortized discount or premium recorded upon issuance. In March 2024, the Company repaid in full the 2024 Convertible Notes (as defined below) upon their maturity. In June 2024, the Company repaid in full the June 2024 Notes (as defined below) upon their maturity.

(6)The carrying value of the January 2027 Notes, the March 2029 Notes and the July 2029 Notes (each as defined below) as of September 30, 2024 includes adjustments as a result of effective hedge accounting relationships. The carrying value of the January 2027 Notes as of December 31, 2023 includes an adjustment as a result of an effective hedge accounting relationship. See Note 6 for more information on the interest rate swaps.

 The weighted average stated interest rate and weighted average maturity, both on aggregate principal amount outstanding, of all the Company’s outstanding debt as of September 30, 2024 were 5.2% and 3.5 years, respectively, and as of

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December 31, 2023 were 4.8% and 3.0 years, respectively. The weighted average stated interest rate of all the Company’s debt outstanding as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 includes the impact of interest rate swaps. See Note 6 for more information on the interest rate swaps.

Revolving Credit Facility

The Company is party to a senior secured revolving credit facility (as amended and restated, the “Revolving Credit Facility”), that allows the Company to borrow up to $4,513 at any one time outstanding. The Revolving Credit Facility consists of a $3,400 revolving tranche and a $1,113 term loan tranche. As of September 30, 2024, the end of the revolving periods and the stated maturity dates of the various revolving and term loan tranches of the Revolving Credit Facility were as follows:

	Total Aggregate Principal Amount Committed/ Outstanding		End of Revolving Period	Maturity Date
Revolving tranche	$	3,024	April 12, 2028	April 12, 2029
	269		March 31, 2026	March 31, 2027
	107		March 31, 2025	March 31, 2026
	3,400
Term loan tranche	974			April 12, 2029
	70			April 19, 2028
	41			March 31, 2027
	28			March 31, 2026
	1,113
	$	4,513

The Revolving Credit Facility also provides for a feature that allows the Company, under certain circumstances, to increase the overall size of the Revolving Credit Facility to a maximum of $6,732. The Revolving Credit Facility generally requires payments of interest at the end of each SOFR interest period, but no less frequently than quarterly, on SOFR based loans, and monthly payments of interest on other loans. Subsequent to the end of the respective revolving periods and prior to the respective stated maturity dates, the Company is required to repay the relevant outstanding principal amounts under both the term loan tranche and revolving tranche on a monthly basis in an amount equal to 1/12th of the outstanding principal amount at the end of the respective revolving periods.

Under the Revolving Credit Facility, the Company is required to comply with various covenants, reporting requirements and other customary requirements for similar revolving credit facilities, including, without limitation, covenants related to: (a) limitations on the incurrence of additional indebtedness and liens, (b) limitations on certain investments, (c) limitations on certain restricted payments, (d) maintaining a certain minimum stockholders’ equity, (e) maintaining a ratio of total assets (less total liabilities not representing indebtedness) to total indebtedness of the Company and its consolidated subsidiaries (subject to certain exceptions) of not less than 1.5:1.0, (f) limitations on pledging certain unencumbered assets, and (g) limitations on the creation or existence of agreements that prohibit liens on certain properties of the Company and certain of its subsidiaries. These covenants are subject to important limitations and exceptions that are described in the documents governing the Revolving Credit Facility. Amounts available to borrow under the Revolving Credit Facility (and the incurrence of certain other permitted debt) are also subject to compliance with a borrowing base that applies different advance rates to different types of assets (based on their value as determined pursuant to the Revolving Credit Facility) that are pledged as collateral. As of September 30, 2024, the Company was in compliance in all material respects with the terms of the Revolving Credit Facility.

As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, there was $1,713 and $1,413 outstanding, respectively, under the Revolving Credit Facility. The Revolving Credit Facility also provides for a sub-limit for the issuance of letters of credit for up to an aggregate amount of $250 with the ability to increase by an incremental $50 on an uncommitted basis. As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company had $53 and $60, respectively, in letters of credit issued through the Revolving Credit Facility. The amount available for borrowing under the Revolving Credit Facility is reduced by any letters of credit issued. As of September 30, 2024, there was $2,747, available for borrowing (net of letters of credit issued) under the Revolving Credit Facility, subject to borrowing base restrictions.

The interest rate charged on the Revolving Credit Facility is based on SOFR plus a credit spread adjustment of 0.10% (or an alternate rate of interest for certain loans, commitments and/or other extensions of credit denominated in Sterling, Canadian Dollars, Euros and certain other foreign currencies plus a spread adjustment, if applicable) and an applicable spread

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of either 1.75% or 1.875% or an “alternate base rate” (as defined in the documents governing the Revolving Credit Facility) plus an applicable spread of 0.75% or 0.875%, in each case, determined monthly based on the total amount of the borrowing base relative to the sum of (i) the greater of (a) the aggregate amount of revolving exposure and term loans outstanding under the Revolving Credit Facility and (b) 85% of the total commitments of the Revolving Credit Facility (or, if higher, the total revolving exposure) plus (ii) other debt, if any, secured by the same collateral as the Revolving Credit Facility. The Revolving Credit Facility allows for borrowings to be made using one, three or six month SOFR. As of September 30, 2024, the one, three and six month SOFR was 4.85%, 4.59% and 4.25%, respectively. As of September 30, 2024, the applicable spread in effect was 1.75%. In addition to the stated interest expense on the Revolving Credit Facility, the Company is required to pay a commitment fee of 0.375% per annum on any unused portion of the Revolving Credit Facility. The Company is also required to pay a letter of credit fee of either 2.00% or 2.125% per annum on letters of credit issued, determined monthly based on the total amount of the borrowing base relative to the total commitments of the Revolving Credit Facility and other debt, if any, secured by the same collateral as the Revolving Credit Facility.

The Revolving Credit Facility is secured by certain assets in the Company’s portfolio and excludes investments held by Ares Capital CP (as defined below) under the Revolving Funding Facility, those held by ACJB under the SMBC Funding Facility, those held by AFB (as defined below) under the BNP Funding Facility and those held by ARCC CLO I (as defined below), each as described below, and certain other investments.

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, the components of interest and credit facility fees expense, cash paid for interest expense, average stated interest rates (i.e., rate in effect plus the spread) and average outstanding balances for the Revolving Credit Facility were as follows:

	For the Three Months Ended September 30,						For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2024			2023			2024			2023
Stated interest expense	$	33		$	26		$	78		$	94
Credit facility fees	3			3			10			9
Amortization of debt issuance costs	2			2			7			6
Total interest and credit facility fees expense	$	38		$	31		$	95		$	109
Cash paid for interest expense	$	31		$	28		$	92		$	103
Average stated interest rate	7.22		%	7.25		%	7.33		%	6.64		%
Average outstanding balance	$	1,818		$	1,479		$	1,420		$	1,885

Letter of Credit Facility

In May 2023, the Company and Deutsche Bank AG New York Branch (the “DB Issuer”) entered into an uncommitted continuing agreement (the “Letter of Credit Facility”), which allows the DB Issuer to issue letters of credit or demand guarantees, at the request of the Company, on behalf of certain portfolio companies. The Company is required to make payments to the DB Issuer if the portfolio companies were to default on their related payment obligations. The Letter of Credit Facility is secured on a pari passu basis with the Revolving Credit Facility and pursuant to substantially the same collateral as the Revolving Credit Facility. As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the DB Issuer had $118 and $69, respectively, in letters of credit issued under the Letter of Credit Facility.

Revolving Funding Facility

The Company and the Company’s consolidated subsidiary, Ares Capital CP Funding LLC (“Ares Capital CP”), are party to a revolving funding facility (as amended, the “Revolving Funding Facility”), that allows Ares Capital CP to borrow up to $1,775 at any one time outstanding. The Revolving Funding Facility is secured by all of the assets held by, and the membership interest in, Ares Capital CP. The end of the reinvestment period and the stated maturity date for the Revolving Funding Facility are December 29, 2024 and December 29, 2026, respectively. See Note 14 for a subsequent event relating to the Revolving Funding Facility.

Amounts available to borrow under the Revolving Funding Facility are subject to a borrowing base that applies different advance rates to different types of assets held by Ares Capital CP. Ares Capital CP is also subject to limitations with respect to the loans securing the Revolving Funding Facility, including restrictions on sector concentrations, loan size, payment frequency and status, collateral interests and loans with fixed rates, as well as restrictions on portfolio company leverage, all of which may also affect the borrowing base and therefore amounts available to borrow. The Company and Ares Capital CP are also required to comply with various covenants, reporting requirements and other customary requirements for similar facilities.

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These covenants are subject to important limitations and exceptions that are described in the documents governing the Revolving Funding Facility. As of September 30, 2024, the Company and Ares Capital CP were in compliance in all material respects with the terms of the Revolving Funding Facility.

As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, there was $822 and $863 outstanding, respectively, under the Revolving Funding Facility. The interest rate charged on the Revolving Funding Facility is based on SOFR plus a credit spread adjustment of 0.10% or a “base rate” (as defined in the documents governing the Revolving Funding Facility) plus an applicable spread of 1.90% per annum. Ares Capital CP is also required to pay a commitment fee of between 0.50% and 1.25% per annum depending on the size of the unused portion of the Revolving Funding Facility.

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, the components of interest and credit facility fees expense, cash paid for interest expense, average stated interest rates (i.e., rate in effect plus the spread) and average outstanding balances for the Revolving Funding Facility were as follows:

	For the Three Months Ended September 30,						For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2024			2023			2024			2023
Stated interest expense	$	17		$	16		$	41		$	44
Credit facility fees	1			1			5			4
Amortization of debt issuance costs	1			1			3			3
Total interest and credit facility fees expense	$	19		$	18		$	49		$	51
Cash paid for interest expense	$	16		$	16		$	42		$	43
Average stated interest rate	7.34		%	7.46		%	7.42		%	6.96		%
Average outstanding balance	$	872		$	863		$	721		$	847

SMBC Funding Facility

The Company and the Company’s consolidated subsidiary, Ares Capital JB Funding LLC (“ACJB”), are party to a revolving funding facility (as amended, the “SMBC Funding Facility”), with ACJB, as the borrower, and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, as the administrative agent and collateral agent, that allows ACJB to borrow up to $800 at any one time outstanding. The SMBC Funding Facility also provides for a feature that allows ACJB, subject to receiving certain consents, to increase the overall size of the SMBC Funding Facility to $1,000. The SMBC Funding Facility is secured by all of the assets held by ACJB. The end of the reinvestment period and the stated maturity date for the SMBC Funding Facility are March 28, 2027 and March 28, 2029, respectively. The reinvestment period and the stated maturity date are both subject to two one-year extensions by mutual agreement.

Amounts available to borrow under the SMBC Funding Facility are subject to a borrowing base that applies an advance rate to assets held by ACJB. ACJB is also subject to limitations with respect to the loans securing the SMBC Funding Facility, including restrictions on sector concentrations, loan size, payment frequency and status, collateral interests and loans with fixed rates, as well as restrictions on portfolio company leverage, all of which may also affect the borrowing base and therefore amounts available to borrow. The Company and ACJB are also required to comply with various covenants, reporting requirements and other customary requirements for similar facilities. These covenants are subject to important limitations and exceptions that are described in the documents governing the SMBC Funding Facility. As of September 30, 2024, the Company and ACJB were in compliance in all material respects with the terms of the SMBC Funding Facility.

As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, there was $492 and $401 outstanding, respectively, under the SMBC Funding Facility. Since March 28, 2024, the interest rate charged on the SMBC Funding Facility is based on an applicable spread of either (i) 2.50% over one month SOFR or (ii) 1.50% over a “base rate” (as defined in the documents governing the SMBC Funding Facility). From April 28, 2023 to March 27, 2024, the interest rate charged on the SMBC Funding Facility was based on an applicable spread of either (i) 1.75% or 2.00% over one month SOFR plus a credit spread adjustment of 0.10% or (ii) 0.75% or 1.00% over a “base rate”, in each case, determined monthly based on the amount of the average borrowings outstanding under the SMBC Funding Facility. Prior to April 28, 2023, the interest rate charged on the SMBC Funding Facility was based on an applicable spread of either (i) 1.75% or 2.00% over one month London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) or (ii) 0.75% or 1.00% over a “base rate”, in each case, determined monthly based on the amount of the average borrowings outstanding under the SMBC Funding Facility. ACJB is required to pay a commitment fee of between 0.50% and 1.00% per annum depending on the size of the unused portion of the SMBC Funding Facility.

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For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, the components of interest and credit facility fees expense, cash paid for interest expense, average stated interest rates (i.e., rate in effect plus the spread) and average outstanding balances for the SMBC Funding Facility were as follows:

	For the Three Months Ended September 30,						For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2024			2023			2024			2023
Stated interest expense	$	10		$	7		$	22		$	21
Credit facility fees	—			1			2			2
Amortization of debt issuance costs	1			1			2			2
Total interest and credit facility fees expense	$	11		$	9		$	26		$	25
Cash paid for interest expense	$	9		$	7		$	21		$	21
Average stated interest rate	7.80		%	7.34		%	8.11		%	6.78		%
Average outstanding balance	$	482		$	401		$	356		$	414

BNP Funding Facility

The Company and the Company’s consolidated subsidiary, ARCC FB Funding LLC (“AFB”), are party to a revolving funding facility (as amended, the “BNP Funding Facility”) with AFB, as the borrower, and BNP Paribas, as the administrative agent and lender, that allows AFB to borrow up to $1,265 at any one time outstanding. The BNP Funding Facility is secured by all of the assets held by AFB. The end of the reinvestment period and the stated maturity date for the BNP Funding Facility are July 26, 2027 and July 26, 2029, respectively. The reinvestment period and the stated maturity date are both subject to a one-year extension by mutual agreement.

Amounts available to borrow under the BNP Funding Facility are subject to a borrowing base that applies an advance rate to assets held by AFB. AFB is also subject to limitations with respect to the loans securing the BNP Funding Facility, including restrictions on sector concentrations, loan size, payment frequency and status, collateral interests and loans with fixed rates, as well as restrictions on portfolio company leverage, all of which may also affect the borrowing base and therefore amounts available to borrow. The Company and AFB are also required to comply with various covenants, reporting requirements and other customary requirements for similar facilities. These covenants are subject to important limitations and exceptions that are described in the documents governing the BNP Funding Facility. As of September 30, 2024, the Company and AFB were in compliance in all material respects with the terms of the BNP Funding Facility.

As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, there was $784 and $575, respectively, outstanding under the BNP Funding Facility. Since July 25, 2024, the interest rate charged on the BNP Funding Facility is based on an applicable SOFR or a “base rate” (as defined in the documents governing the BNP Funding Facility) plus a margin of (i) 2.10% during the reinvestment period and (ii) 2.60% following the reinvestment period. From April 12, 2024 to July 24, 2024, the interest rate charged on the BNP Funding Facility was based on an applicable SOFR or a “base rate” plus a margin of (i) 2.50% during the reinvestment period and (ii) 3.00% following the reinvestment period. From February 2, 2024 to April 11, 2024, the interest rate charged on the BNP Funding Facility was based on an applicable SOFR or a “base rate” plus a margin of (i) 2.65% during the reinvestment period and (ii) 3.15% following the reinvestment period. From April 20, 2023 to February 1, 2024, the interest rate charged on the BNP Funding Facility was based on an applicable SOFR or a “base rate” plus a margin of (i) 2.80% during the reinvestment period and (ii) 3.30% following the reinvestment period. From January 9, 2023 to April 19, 2023, the interest rate charged on the BNP Funding Facility was based on an applicable SOFR or a “base rate” plus a margin of (i) 2.30% during the reinvestment period and (ii) 2.80% following the reinvestment period. Prior to January 9, 2023, the interest rate charged on the BNP Funding Facility was based on an applicable LIBOR or a “base rate” plus a margin of (i) 1.80% during the reinvestment period and (ii) 2.30% following the reinvestment period. As of September 30, 2024, the applicable spread in effect was 2.10%. AFB is required to pay a commitment fee of between 0.00% and 1.25% per annum depending on the size of the unused portion of the BNP Funding Facility.

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, the components of interest and credit facility fees expense, cash paid for interest expense, average stated interest rates (i.e., rate in effect plus the spread) and average outstanding balances for the BNP Funding Facility were as follows:

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	For the Three Months Ended September 30,						For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2024			2023			2024			2023
Stated interest expense	$	12		$	10		$	35		$	23
Credit facility fees	1			—			1			1
Amortization of debt issuance costs	1			—			1			1
Total interest and credit facility fees expense	$	14		$	10		$	37		$	25
Cash paid for interest expense	$	11		$	10		$	34		$	22
Average stated interest rate	7.52		%	8.32		%	7.76		%	7.75		%
Average outstanding balance	$	623		$	493		$	587		$	401

Debt Securitization

2024-1 CLO Notes

In May 2024, the Company, through its wholly owned, consolidated subsidiary, Ares Direct Lending CLO 1 LLC (“ARCC CLO I”), completed a $702 term debt securitization (the “2024 Debt Securitization”). The 2024 Debt Securitization is also known as a collateralized loan obligation and is an on-balance sheet financing incurred by the Company, which is consolidated by the Company for financial reporting purposes and subject to its overall asset coverage requirement. The notes offered in the 2024 Debt Securitization (collectively, the “2024-1 CLO Notes”) were issued by ARCC CLO I pursuant to the indenture governing the 2024-1 CLO Notes (the “CLO Indenture”) and include (i) $406 of Class A Senior Floating Rate Notes (the “Class A CLO Notes”); (ii) $70 of Class B Senior Floating Rate Notes (the “Class B CLO Notes” and, together with the Class A CLO Notes, the “CLO Secured Notes”); and (iii) $226 of Subordinated Notes (the “CLO Subordinated Notes”). The Company retained all of the CLO Subordinated Notes, as such, the CLO Subordinated Notes are eliminated in consolidation. The following table presents information on the 2024-1 CLO Notes as of September 30, 2024:

Class	Type	Principal Outstanding		Maturity Date	Interest Rate	Credit Rating
Class A CLO Notes	Senior Secured Floating Rate	$	406	April 25, 2036	SOFR+1.80%	AAA(sf)
Class B CLO Notes	Senior Secured Floating Rate	70		April 25, 2036	SOFR+2.20%	AA(sf)
Total CLO Secured Notes		476
CLO Subordinated Notes	Subordinated	226		April 25, 2036	None	Not Rated
Total 2024-1 CLO Notes		$	702

The CLO Secured Notes are the secured obligation of ARCC CLO I and are backed by a diversified portfolio of first lien senior secured loans contributed by the Company to ARCC CLO I pursuant to the terms of a contribution agreement. The CLO Indenture contains certain conditions pursuant to which additional loans can be acquired by ARCC CLO I, in accordance with rating agency criteria or as otherwise agreed with certain institutional investors who purchased the CLO Secured Notes. The CLO Subordinated Notes, which were retained by the Company, are the unsecured obligations of ARCC CLO I. Through April 25, 2028, all principal collections received on the underlying collateral may be used by ARCC CLO I to purchase new collateral under the direction of the Company’s investment adviser in its capacity as asset manager to ARCC CLO I under an asset management agreement and in accordance with the Company’s investment strategy, including additional collateral that may be purchased from the Company, pursuant to the terms of a master purchase and sale agreement between the Company as seller and ARCC CLO I as buyer.

The CLO Indenture includes customary covenants and defaults. The 2024-1 CLO Notes have not been, and will not be, registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or any state securities or “blue sky” laws and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration with the SEC or an applicable exemption from registration.

The Company’s investment adviser serves as asset manager to ARCC CLO I under an asset management agreement and is entitled to receive certain management fees for providing these services under the agreement. The Company’s investment adviser has waived its right to receive such fees but may rescind such waiver with respect to the CLO Secured Notes at any time.

The interest rate charged on the CLO Secured Notes is based on SOFR plus a blended weighted average spread of 1.86%. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, the components of interest expense, cash paid for interest

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expense, average stated interest rates (i.e., rate in effect plus the spread) and average outstanding balances for the CLO Secured Notes were as follows.

	For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2024			For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024
Stated interest expense	$	9		$	13
Amortization of debt issuance costs	—			—
Total interest expense	$	9		$	13
Cash paid for interest expense	$	—		$	—
Average stated interest rate	7.32		%	7.26		%
Average outstanding balance	$	476		$	226

See Note 14 for a subsequent event relating to an additional term debt securitization.

2024 Convertible Unsecured Notes

In March 2024, the Company repaid in full the $403 in aggregate principal amount of unsecured convertible notes, which bore interest at a rate of 4.625% per year, payable semi-annually (the “2024 Convertible Notes”) upon their maturity, resulting in a realized loss on extinguishment of debt of $14. In accordance with the indenture governing the 2024 Convertible Notes, the Company settled the repayment of the 2024 Convertible Notes with a combination of cash and shares of its common stock. Approximately $393 of aggregate principal amount was settled with approximately 20 shares of the Company’s common stock and the remaining $10 was settled with available cash.

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, the components of interest expense and cash paid for interest expense for the 2024 Convertible Notes were as follows.

	For the Three Months Ended September 30,				For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2024		2023		2024		2023
Stated interest expense	$	—	$	5	$	3	$	14
Accretion of original issue discount	—		1		—		2
Total interest expense	$	—	$	6	$	3	$	16
Cash paid for interest expense	$	—	$	—	$	9	$	9

Unsecured Notes

The Company has issued certain unsecured notes (each issuance of which is referred to herein using the “defined term” set forth under the “Unsecured Notes” column of the table below and collectively referred to as the “Unsecured Notes”), that pay interest semi-annually and all principal amounts are due upon maturity. Each of the Unsecured Notes may be redeemed in whole or in part at any time at the Company’s option at a redemption price equal to par plus a “make whole” premium, if applicable, as determined pursuant to the indentures governing each of the Unsecured Notes, plus any accrued and unpaid interest. Certain key terms related to the features for the Unsecured Notes as of September 30, 2024 are listed below.

Unsecured Notes	Aggregate Principal Amount Issued		Effective Stated Interest Rate	Original Issuance Date	Maturity Date
March 2025 Notes	$	600	4.250%	January 11, 2018	March 1, 2025
July 2025 Notes	$	1,250	3.250%	January 15, 2020	July 15, 2025
January 2026 Notes	$	1,150	3.875%	July 15, 2020	January 15, 2026
July 2026 Notes	$	1,000	2.150%	January 13, 2021	July 15, 2026
January 2027 Notes(1)	$	900	7.678%	August 3, 2023	January 15, 2027
June 2027 Notes	$	500	2.875%	January 13, 2022	June 15, 2027
June 2028 Notes	$	1,250	2.875%	June 10, 2021	June 15, 2028
March 2029 Notes(1)	$	1,000	7.223%	January 23, 2024	March 1, 2029
July 2029 Notes(1)	$	850	6.740%	May 13, 2024	July 15, 2029
November 2031 Notes	$	700	3.200%	November 4, 2021	November 15, 2031

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(1)The effective stated interest rates for the January 2027 Notes, the March 2029 Notes and the July 2029 Notes include the impact of interest rate swaps.

In June 2024, the Company repaid in full the $900 in aggregate principal amount outstanding of unsecured notes (the “June 2024 Notes”) upon their maturity. The June 2024 Notes bore interest at a rate of 4.200% per annum, payable semi-annually.

In connection with certain of the unsecured notes issued by the Company, the Company has entered into interest rate swap agreements to more closely align the interest rates of such liabilities with the Company’s investment portfolio, which consists primarily of floating rate loans. Under the interest rate swap agreements, the Company receives a fixed interest rate and pays a floating interest rate of one-month SOFR plus an applicable spread, as disclosed below. The Company designated these interest rate swaps and the associated unsecured notes as qualifying fair value hedge accounting relationships. Certain information related to the Company’s interest rate swap instruments as of September 30, 2024 is presented below.

Description	Hedged Item	Company Receives		Company Pays	Maturity Date	Notional Amount
Interest rate swap	January 2027 Notes	7.000	%	SOFR +2.581%	January 15, 2027	$	900
Interest rate swap	March 2029 Notes	5.875	%	SOFR +2.023%	March 1, 2029	$	1,000
Interest rate swap	July 2029 Notes	5.950	%	SOFR +1.643%	July 15, 2029	$	850

See Note 6 for more information on the interest rate swaps.

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, the components of interest expense and cash paid for interest expense for the Unsecured Notes, as well as any other unsecured notes outstanding during the periods presented were as follows.

	For the Three Months Ended September 30,				For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2024		2023		2024		2023
Stated interest expense(1)	$	102	$	69	$	298	$	193
Amortization of debt issuance costs	4		4		12		11
Net amortization of original issue premium/discount	(2)		(2)		(5)		(5)
Total interest expense	$	104	$	71	$	305	$	199
Cash paid for interest expense(1)	$	162	$	80	$	315	$	214

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(1)Includes the impact of the interest rate swaps.

The Unsecured Notes contain certain covenants, including covenants requiring the Company to comply with Section 18(a)(1)(A) as modified by Section 61(a) of the Investment Company Act, or any successor provisions, and to provide financial information to the holders of such notes under certain circumstances. These covenants are subject to important limitations and exceptions set forth in the indentures governing such notes. As of September 30, 2024, the Company was in compliance in all material respects with the terms of the respective indentures governing each of the Unsecured Notes.

The Unsecured Notes are the Company’s senior unsecured obligations and rank senior in right of payment to any future indebtedness that is expressly subordinated in right of payment to the Unsecured Notes; equal in right of payment to the Company’s existing and future unsecured indebtedness that is not expressly subordinated; effectively junior in right of payment to any of its secured indebtedness (including existing unsecured indebtedness that the Company later secures) to the extent of the value of the assets securing such indebtedness; and structurally junior to all existing and future indebtedness (including trade payables) incurred by the Company’s subsidiaries, financing vehicles or similar facilities.

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6. DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS

The Company enters into derivative instruments from time to time to help mitigate its foreign currency and interest rate risk exposures.

Foreign Currency Forward Contracts

Certain information related to the Company’s foreign currency forward derivative instruments as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 is presented below.

	As of September 30, 2024
Derivative Instrument	Notional Amount		Maturity Date	Gross Amount of Recognized Assets		Gross Amount of Recognized Liabilities		Balance Sheet Location of Net Amounts
Foreign currency forward contract	€	156	October 25, 2024	$	170	$	(174)	Accounts payable and other liabilities
Foreign currency forward contract	CAD	155	October 25, 2024	113		(115)		Accounts payable and other liabilities
Foreign currency forward contract	CAD	153	October 18, 2024	113		(114)		Accounts payable and other liabilities
Foreign currency forward contract	€	94	October 25, 2024	103		(105)		Accounts payable and other liabilities
Foreign currency forward contract	NZD	66	October 25, 2024	39		(42)		Accounts payable and other liabilities
Foreign currency forward contract	NOK	63	October 25, 2024	6		(6)		Accounts payable and other liabilities
Foreign currency forward contract	£	61	August 21, 2026	75		(78)		Accounts payable and other liabilities
Foreign currency forward contract	£	59	October 25, 2024	76		(79)		Accounts payable and other liabilities
Foreign currency forward contract	£	57	October 25, 2024	74		(77)		Accounts payable and other liabilities
Foreign currency forward contract	CAD	53	October 25, 2024	39		(40)		Accounts payable and other liabilities
Foreign currency forward contract	AUD	21	November 17, 2026	14		(14)		Accounts payable and other liabilities
Foreign currency forward contract	£	9	August 21, 2026	11		(11)		Accounts payable and other liabilities
Foreign currency forward contract	£	3	August 21, 2026	4		(4)		Accounts payable and other liabilities
Total				$	837	$	(859)

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	As of December 31, 2023
Derivative Instrument	Notional Amount		Maturity Date	Gross Amount of Recognized Assets		Gross Amount of Recognized Liabilities		Balance Sheet Location of Net Amounts
Foreign currency forward contract	€	190	January 26, 2024	$	200	$	(207)	Accounts payable and other liabilities
Foreign currency forward contract	CAD	168	January 26, 2024	120		(124)		Accounts payable and other liabilities
Foreign currency forward contract	CAD	153	January 18, 2024	114		(115)		Accounts payable and other liabilities
Foreign currency forward contract	£	116	January 26, 2024	140		(147)		Accounts payable and other liabilities
Foreign currency forward contract	NZD	71	January 26, 2024	41		(45)		Accounts payable and other liabilities
Foreign currency forward contract	£	56	August 21, 2026	69		(70)		Accounts payable and other liabilities
Foreign currency forward contract	$	10	January 26, 2024	9		(9)		Accounts payable and other liabilities
Foreign currency forward contract	AUD	10	November 17, 2026	7		(7)		Accounts payable and other liabilities
Foreign currency forward contract	CAD	4	January 26, 2024	3		(3)		Accounts payable and other liabilities
Total				$	703	$	(727)

As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the counterparties to each of the Company’s foreign currency forward contracts were Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce or Royal Bank of Canada.

Net realized and unrealized gains and losses on derivative instruments not designated as a qualifying hedge accounting relationship recognized by the Company for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 is in the following location in the consolidated statements of operations:

		For the Three Months Ended September 30,				For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
Derivative Instrument	Statement Location	2024		2023		2024		2023
Foreign currency forward contract	Net realized gains (losses) from foreign currency and other transactions	$	(9)	$	(7)	$	(10)	$	(39)
Foreign currency forward contract	Net unrealized gains (losses) from foreign currency and other transactions	$	(16)	$	26	$	4	$	44

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Interest Rate Swaps

In connection with certain of the unsecured notes issued by the Company, the Company has entered into interest rate swap agreements to more closely align the interest rates of such liabilities with the Company’s investment portfolio, which consists primarily of floating rate loans. Under the interest rate swap agreements, the Company receives a fixed interest rate and pays a floating interest rate of one-month SOFR plus an applicable spread, as disclosed below. The Company designated these interest rate swaps and the associated unsecured notes as qualifying fair value hedge accounting relationships. As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the counterparty to all of the Company’s interest rate swap agreements was Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Certain information related to the Company’s interest rate swap instruments as of September 30, 2024 is presented below.

Description	Hedged Item	Company Receives		Company Pays	Maturity Date	Notional Amount
Interest rate swap	January 2027 Notes	7.000	%	SOFR +2.581%	January 15, 2027	$	900
Interest rate swap	March 2029 Notes	5.875	%	SOFR +2.023%	March 1, 2029	$	1,000
Interest rate swap	July 2029 Notes	5.950	%	SOFR +1.643%	July 15, 2029	$	850

See Note 5 for more information on the January 2027 Notes, the March 2029 Notes and the July 2029 Notes.

As a result of the Company’s designation of the interest rate swaps as hedging instruments in qualifying fair value hedge accounting relationships, the Company is required to fair value the hedging instruments and the related hedged items, with the changes in the fair value of each being recorded in interest expense. The net gain related to the fair value hedges was approximately $1 and $1 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, respectively, which is included in “interest and credit facility fees” in the Company’s consolidated statement of operations. The balance sheet impact of fair valuing the interest rate swaps as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 is presented below:

	As of September 30, 2024
Derivative Instrument	Notional Amount		Maturity Date	Gross Amount of Recognized Assets		Gross Amount of Recognized Liabilities		Balance Sheet Location of Amounts
Interest rate swap(1)	$	900	January 15, 2027	$	18	$	—	Other assets
Interest rate swap(2)	$	1,000	March 1, 2029	22		—		Other assets
Interest rate swap(3)	$	850	July 15, 2029	37		—		Other assets
Total				$	77	$	—

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(1)The asset related to the fair value of the interest rate swaps was offset by an $18 increase to the carrying value of the January 2027 Notes.

(2)The asset related to the fair value of the interest rate swap was offset by a $21 increase to the carrying value of the March 2029 Notes.

(3)The asset related to the fair value of the interest rate swap was offset by a $37 increase to the carrying value of the July 2029 Notes.

	As of December 31, 2023
Derivative Instrument	Notional Amount		Maturity Date	Gross Amount of Recognized Assets		Gross Amount of Recognized Liabilities		Balance Sheet Location of Amounts
Interest rate swap(1)	$	900	January 15, 2027	$	15	$	—	Other assets
Total				$	15	$	—

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(1)The asset related to the fair value of the interest rate swaps was offset by a $15 increase to the carrying value of the January 2027 Notes.

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7. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Investment Commitments

The Company has various commitments to fund investments in its portfolio as described below. As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company had the following commitments to fund various revolving and delayed draw senior secured and subordinated loans, including commitments to fund which are at (or substantially at) the Company’s discretion:

	As of
	September 30, 2024		December 31, 2023
Total revolving loan commitments	$	2,025	$	1,814
Less: funded commitments	(473)		(482)
Less: unavailable revolving loan commitments due to borrowing base or other covenant restrictions	(8)		—
Total net unfunded revolving loan commitments	1,544		1,332
Total delayed draw loan commitments	2,012		952
Less: unavailable delayed draw loan commitments due to borrowing base or other covenant restrictions	(16)		(13)
Total net unfunded delayed draw loan commitments	1,996		939
Total net unfunded revolving and delayed draw loan commitments	$	3,540	$	2,271

The Company’s commitment to fund delayed draw loans is generally triggered upon the satisfaction of certain pre-negotiated terms and conditions. Generally, the most significant and uncertain term requires the borrower to satisfy a specific use of proceeds covenant. The use of proceeds covenant typically requires the borrower to use the additional loans for the specific purpose of a permitted acquisition or permitted investment, for example. In addition to the use of proceeds covenant, the borrower is generally required to satisfy additional negotiated covenants (including specified leverage levels).

Also included within the total revolving loan commitments as of September 30, 2024 were commitments to issue up to $491 in letters of credit through a financial intermediary on behalf of certain portfolio companies. As of September 30, 2024, the Company had $48 in letters of credit issued and outstanding under these commitments on behalf of the portfolio companies. For all these letters of credit issued and outstanding, the Company would be required to make payments to third parties if the portfolio companies were to default on their related payment obligations. Of these letters of credit, $25 expire in 2024, $22 expire in 2025 and $1 expire in 2026.

The Company also has commitments to co-invest in the SDLP for the Company’s portion of the SDLP’s commitments to fund delayed draw loans to certain portfolio companies of the SDLP. See Note 4 for more information.

As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company was party to agreements to fund equity investment commitments as follows:

	As of
	September 30, 2024		December 31, 2023
Total equity commitments	$	196	$	169
Less: funded equity commitments	(92)		(64)
Total unfunded equity commitments	104		105
Less: equity commitments substantially at discretion of the Company	(43)		(43)
Total net unfunded equity commitments	$	61	$	62

In the ordinary course of business, the Company may sell certain of its investments to third party purchasers. In particular, in connection with the sale of certain controlled portfolio company equity investments (as well as certain other sales) the Company has, and may continue to do so in the future, agreed to indemnify such purchasers for future liabilities arising from the investments and the related sale transaction. Such indemnification provisions have given rise to liabilities in the past and may do so in the future.

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In addition, in the ordinary course of business, the Company may guarantee certain obligations in connection with its portfolio companies (in particular, certain controlled portfolio companies). Under these guarantee arrangements, payments may be required to be made to third parties if such guarantees are called upon or if the portfolio companies were to default on their related obligations, as applicable.

Lease Commitments

The Company is currently obligated under an operating lease pursuant to which it is leasing office facilities from a third party with a remaining term of approximately three years and for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company was obligated under a number of operating leases pursuant to which it was leasing office facilities from third parties with remaining terms ranging from approximately one to four years. For such operating lease, the Company had previously entered into subleases. The components of operating lease expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 were as follows:

	For the Three Months Ended September 30,				For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2024		2023		2024		2023
Operating lease costs	$	1	$	3	$	3	$	7
Less: sublease income	(1)		(3)		(3)		(7)
Total operating lease costs(1)	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—

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(1)Total operating lease costs are incurred from office leases assumed as part of the Company’s acquisition of American Capital, Ltd.

Supplemental cash flow information related to operating leases for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 were as follows:

	For the Three Months Ended September 30,				For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2024		2023		2024		2023
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of operating lease liabilities	$	2	$	4	$	6	$	12
Operating ROU assets obtained in exchange for operating lease liabilities	$	1	$	2	$	3	$	6

Supplemental balance sheet information as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 related to operating leases were as follows:

	As of
	September 30, 2024			December 31, 2023
Operating lease ROU assets	$	7		$	10
Operating lease liabilities	$	13		$	17
Weighted average remaining lease term (in years)	2.2			2.9
Weighted average discount rate	5.2		%	4.8		%

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The following table shows future minimum lease payments under the Company’s operating leases and a reconciliation to the operating lease liability as of September 30, 2024:

	Amount
2024	$	2
2025	6
2026	6
Total lease payments	14
Less imputed interest	(1)
Total operating lease liabilities	$	13

The following table shows future expected rental payments to be received under the Company’s subleases where the Company is the sublessor as of September 30, 2024:

	Amount
2024	$	1
2025	4
2026	4
Total	$	9

8. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The Company follows ASC 825-10, Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities (“ASC 825-10”), which provides companies the option to report selected financial assets and liabilities at fair value. ASC 825-10 also establishes presentation and disclosure requirements designed to facilitate comparisons between companies that choose different measurement attributes for similar types of assets and liabilities and a better understanding of the effect of the company’s choice to use fair value on its earnings. ASC 825-10 also requires entities to display the fair value of the selected assets and liabilities on the face of the balance sheet. The Company has not elected the ASC 825-10 option to report selected financial assets and liabilities at fair value. With the exception of the line items entitled “other assets” and “debt,” which are reported at amortized cost, the carrying value of all other assets and liabilities approximate fair value.

The Company also follows ASC 820-10, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC 820-10”), which expands the application of fair value accounting. ASC 820-10 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in accordance with GAAP and expands disclosure of fair value measurements. ASC 820-10 determines fair value to be the price that would be received for an investment in a current sale, which assumes an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. ASC 820-10 requires the Company to assume that the portfolio investment is sold in its principal market to market participants or, in the absence of a principal market, the most advantageous market, which may be a hypothetical market. Market participants are defined as buyers and sellers in the principal or most advantageous market that are independent, knowledgeable, and willing and able to transact. In accordance with ASC 820-10, the Company has considered its principal market as the market in which the Company exits its portfolio investments with the greatest volume and level of activity. ASC 820-10 specifies a hierarchy of valuation techniques based on whether the inputs to those valuation techniques are observable or unobservable. In accordance with ASC 820-10, these inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:

•Level 1—Valuations based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company has the ability to access.

•Level 2—Valuations based on quoted prices in markets that are not active or for which all significant inputs are observable, either directly or indirectly.

•Level 3—Valuations based on inputs that are unobservable and significant to the overall fair value measurement.

In addition to using the above inputs in investment valuations, the Valuation Designee continues to employ the net asset valuation policy and procedures that have been reviewed by the Company’s board of directors in connection with their designation of the Company’s investment adviser as the valuation designee and are consistent with the provisions of Rule 2a-5 under the Investment Company Act and ASC 820-10 (see Note 2 for more information). Consistent with its valuation policies

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and procedures, the Valuation Designee evaluates the source of inputs, including any markets in which the Company’s investments are trading (or any markets in which securities with similar attributes are trading), in determining fair value. Because there is not a readily available market value for most of the investments in the Company’s portfolio, the fair value of the investments must typically be determined using unobservable inputs.

The Company’s portfolio investments (other than as described below in the following paragraph) are typically valued using two different valuation techniques. The first valuation technique is an analysis of the enterprise value (“EV”) of the portfolio company. EV means the entire value of the portfolio company to a market participant, including the sum of the values of debt and equity securities used to capitalize the enterprise at a point in time. The primary method for determining EV uses a multiple analysis whereby appropriate multiples are applied to the portfolio company’s EBITDA (generally defined as net income before net interest expense, income tax expense, depreciation and amortization). EBITDA multiples are typically determined based upon review of market comparable transactions and publicly traded comparable companies, if any. The Valuation Designee may also employ other valuation multiples to determine EV, such as revenues or, in the case of certain portfolio companies in the power generation industry, kilowatt capacity. The second method for determining EV uses a discounted cash flow analysis whereby future expected cash flows of the portfolio company are discounted to determine a present value using estimated discount rates (typically a weighted average cost of capital based on costs of debt and equity consistent with current market conditions). The EV analysis is performed to determine the value of equity investments, the value of debt investments in portfolio companies where the Company has control or could gain control through an option or warrant security, and to determine if there is credit impairment for debt investments. If debt investments are credit impaired, an EV analysis may be used to value such debt investments; however, in addition to the methods outlined above, other methods such as a liquidation or wind-down analysis may be utilized to estimate EV. The second valuation technique is a yield analysis, which is typically performed for non-credit impaired debt investments in portfolio companies where the Company does not own a controlling equity position. To determine fair value using a yield analysis, a current price is imputed for the investment based upon an assessment of the expected market yield for a similarly structured investment with a similar level of risk. In the yield analysis, the Valuation Designee considers the current contractual interest rate, the maturity and other terms of the investment relative to risk of the company and the specific investment. A key determinant of risk, among other things, is the leverage through the investment relative to the EV of the portfolio company. As debt investments held by the Company are substantially illiquid with no active transaction market, the Valuation Designee depends on primary market data, including newly funded transactions, as well as secondary market data with respect to high yield debt instruments and syndicated loans, as inputs in determining the appropriate market yield, as applicable.

For other portfolio investments such as investments in the SDLP Certificates and IHAM, discounted cash flow analysis is the primary technique utilized to determine fair value. Expected future cash flows associated with the investment are discounted to determine a present value using a discount rate that reflects estimated market return requirements.

The following table presents fair value measurements of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, investments, derivatives and unfunded revolving and delayed draw loan commitments as of September 30, 2024:

	Fair Value Measurements Using
	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Cash and cash equivalents	$	486	$	486	$	—	$	—
Restricted cash	$	138	$	138	$	—	$	—
Investments not measured at net asset value	$	25,909	$	33	$	720	$	25,156
Investments measured at net asset value(1)	9
Total investments	$	25,918
Unfunded revolving and delayed draw loan commitments(2)	$	(25)	$	—	$	—	$	(25)
Derivatives:
Foreign currency forward contracts	$	(22)	$	—	$	(22)	$	—
Interest rate swaps	$	77	$	—	$	77	$	—

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(1)Certain investments that are measured at fair value using the net asset value per share (or its equivalent) practical expedient have not been categorized in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value amounts presented in this table are intended to permit reconciliation of the fair value hierarchy to the amounts presented in the consolidated balance sheet.

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(2)The fair value of unfunded revolving and delayed draw loan commitments is included in “accounts payable and other liabilities” in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet.

The following table presents fair value measurements of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, investments, derivatives and unfunded revolving and delayed draw loan commitments as of December 31, 2023:

	Fair Value Measurements Using
	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Cash and cash equivalents	$	535	$	535	$	—	$	—
Restricted cash	$	29	$	29	$	—	$	—
Investments not measured at net asset value	$	22,868	$	48	$	736	$	22,084
Investments measured at net asset value(1)	6
Total investments	$	22,874
Unfunded revolving and delayed draw loan commitments(2)	$	(32)	$	—	$	—	$	(32)
Derivatives:
Foreign currency forward contracts	$	(24)	$	—	$	(24)	$	—
Interest rate swaps	$	15	$	—	$	15	$	—

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(1)Certain investments that are measured at fair value using the net asset value per share (or its equivalent) practical expedient have not been categorized in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value amounts presented in this table are intended to permit reconciliation of the fair value hierarchy to the amounts presented in the consolidated balance sheet.

(2)The fair value of unfunded revolving and delayed draw loan commitments is included in “accounts payable and other liabilities” in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet.

The following tables summarize the significant unobservable inputs the Valuation Designee used to value the majority of the Company’s investments categorized within Level 3 as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023. The tables are not intended to be all-inclusive, but instead to capture the significant unobservable inputs relevant to the Valuation Designee’s determination of fair values.

	As of September 30, 2024
				Unobservable Input
Asset Category	Fair Value		Primary Valuation Techniques	Input	Estimated Range	Weighted Average(1)
First lien senior secured loans	$	13,176	Yield analysis	Market yield	4.7% - 23.2%	11.0	%
Second lien senior secured loans	2,551		Yield analysis	Market yield	9.8% - 22.1%	13.5	%
Subordinated certificates of the SDLP	1,159		Discounted cash flow analysis	Discount rate	10.8% - 13.5%	12.0	%
Senior subordinated loans	1,406		Yield analysis	Market yield	9.3% - 18.2%	13.2	%
Preferred equity	2,685		Yield analysis	Market yield	7.0% - 18.0%	13.3	%
			EV market multiple analysis	EBITDA multiple	2.6x - 27.0x	14.5x
Ivy Hill Asset Management, L.P.(2)	1,954		Discounted cash flow analysis	Discount rate	9.9% - 20.9%	11.7	%
Other equity	2,225		EV market multiple analysis	EBITDA multiple	5.8x - 34.6x	14.2x
Total investments	$	25,156

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(1)Unobservable inputs were weighted by the relative fair value of the investments.

(2)Includes the Company’s subordinated loan and equity investments in IHAM, as applicable.

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	As of December 31, 2023
				Unobservable Input
Asset Category	Fair Value		Primary Valuation Techniques	Input	Estimated Range	Weighted Average(1)
First lien senior secured loans	$	9,584	Yield analysis	Market yield	6.4% - 35.0%	12.7	%
Second lien senior secured loans	3,536		Yield analysis	Market yield	10.0% - 37.3%	14.8	%
Subordinated certificates of the SDLP	1,288		Discounted cash flow analysis	Discount rate	12.3% - 14.6%	13.3	%
Senior subordinated loans	1,073		Yield analysis	Market yield	8.0% - 19.2%	14.6	%
Preferred equity	2,456		Yield analysis	Market yield	7.0% - 20.0%	14.5	%
			EV market multiple analysis	EBITDA multiple	4.3x - 32.5x	15.2x
Ivy Hill Asset Management, L.P.(2)	1,987		Discounted cash flow analysis	Discount rate	11.6% - 32.6%	14.2	%
Other equity	2,160		EV market multiple analysis	EBITDA multiple	5.3x - 33.8x	14.8x
Total investments	$	22,084

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(1)Unobservable inputs were weighted by the relative fair value of the investments.

(2)Includes the Company’s subordinated loan and equity investments in IHAM, as applicable.

Changes in market yields, discount rates or EBITDA multiples, each in isolation, may change the fair value of certain of the Company’s investments. Generally, an increase in market yields or discount rates or a decrease in EBITDA multiples may result in a decrease in the fair value of certain of the Company’s investments.

Due to the inherent uncertainty of determining the fair value of investments that do not have a readily available market value, the fair value of the Company’s investments may fluctuate from period to period. Additionally, the fair value of the Company’s investments may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market existed for such investments and may differ materially from the values that the Company may ultimately realize. Further, such investments are generally subject to legal and other restrictions on resale or otherwise are less liquid than publicly traded securities. If the Company was required to liquidate a portfolio investment in a forced or liquidation sale, it could realize significantly less than the value at which the Company has recorded it.

In addition, changes in the market environment and other events that may occur over the life of the investments may cause the gains or losses ultimately realized on these investments to be different than the unrealized gains or losses reflected in the valuations currently assigned.

The following tables present changes in investments that use Level 3 inputs as of and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024:

	As of and For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2024
Balance as of June 30, 2024	$	24,302
Net realized losses	(20)
Net unrealized gains	73
Purchases	3,279
Sales	(846)
Repayments	(1,663)
PIK interest and dividends	111
Net accretion of discount on investments	3
Net transfers in and/or out of Level 3	(83)
Balance as of September 30, 2024	$	25,156

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	As of and For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024
Balance as of December 31, 2023	$	22,084
Net realized losses	(33)
Net unrealized gains	132
Purchases	9,395
Sales	(1,957)
Repayments	(4,718)
PIK interest and dividends	329
Net accretion of discount on investments	7
Net transfers in and/or out of Level 3	(83)
Balance as of September 30, 2024	$	25,156

Investments were transferred into and out of Level 3 during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024. Transfers into and out of Level 3 were generally as a result of changes in the observability of significant inputs or available market data for certain portfolio companies.

As of September 30, 2024, the net unrealized appreciation on the investments that use Level 3 inputs was $366.

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, the total amount of gains (losses) for the period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized gains (losses) relating to the Company’s Level 3 assets still held as of September 30, 2024, and reported within the net unrealized gains (losses) on investments, foreign currency and other transactions in the Company’s consolidated statement of operations was $39 and $126, respectively.

The following tables present changes in investments that use Level 3 inputs as of and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023:

	As of and For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2023
Balance as of June 30, 2023	$	20,757
Net realized losses	(86)
Net unrealized gains	246
Purchases	1,395
Sales	(136)
Repayments	(1,029)
PIK interest and dividends	74
Net accretion of discount on investments	1
Net transfers in and/or out of Level 3	(24)
Balance as of September 30, 2023	$	21,198

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	As of and For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023
Balance as of December 31, 2022	$	21,361
Net realized losses	(174)
Net unrealized gains	329
Purchases	3,634
Sales	(993)
Repayments	(3,024)
PIK interest and dividends	255
Net accretion of discount on investments	7
Net transfers in and/or out of Level 3	(197)
Balance as of September 30, 2023	$	21,198

Investments were transferred into and out of Level 3 during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023. Transfers into and out of Level 3 were generally as a result of changes in the observability of significant inputs or available market data for certain portfolio companies.

As of September 30, 2023, the net unrealized appreciation on the investments that use Level 3 inputs was $110.

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, the total amount of gains (losses) for the period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized gains (losses) relating to the Company’s Level 3 assets still held as of September 30, 2023, and reported within the net unrealized gains (losses) on investments, foreign currency and other transactions in the Company’s consolidated statement of operations was $215 and $354, respectively.

The following are the carrying and fair values of the Company’s debt obligations as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023. Fair value is estimated by discounting remaining payments using applicable current market rates, which take into account changes in the Company’s marketplace credit ratings, or market quotes, if available.

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	As of
	September 30, 2024					December 31, 2023
	Carrying Value(1)			Fair Value(6)		Carrying Value(1)			Fair Value(6)
Revolving Credit Facility	$	1,713		$	1,713	$	1,413		$	1,413
Revolving Funding Facility	822			822		863			863
SMBC Funding Facility	492			492		401			401
BNP Funding Facility	784			784		575			575
2024-1 CLO Notes (principal amount outstanding of $476 and $0, respectively)(2)	473		(3)	476		—			—
2024 Convertible Notes (principal amount outstanding of $0 and $403, respectively)	—			—		402		(3)	417
June 2024 Notes (principal amount outstanding of $0 and $900, respectively)	—			—		899		(3)	893
March 2025 Notes (principal amount outstanding of $600)	600		(3)	597		599		(3)	587
July 2025 Notes (principal amount outstanding of $1,250)	1,252		(3)	1,232		1,255		(3)	1,198
January 2026 Notes (principal amount outstanding of $1,150)	1,148		(3)	1,133		1,146		(3)	1,107
July 2026 Notes (principal amount outstanding of $1,000)	995		(3)	951		993		(3)	913
January 2027 Notes (principal amount outstanding of $900)	909		(3)(4)	937		905		(3)(4)	927
June 2027 Notes (principal amount outstanding of $500)	496		(3)	473		495		(3)	458
June 2028 Notes (principal amount outstanding of $1,250)	1,248		(3)	1,153		1,247		(3)	1,109
March 2029 Notes (principal amount outstanding of $1,000 and $0, respectively)	1,005		(3)(4)	1,025		—			—
July 2029 Notes (principal amount outstanding of $850 and $0, respectively)	871		(3)(4)	873		—			—
November 2031 Notes (principal amount outstanding of $700)	692		(3)	608		691		(3)	586
Total	$	13,500	(5)	$	13,269	$	11,884	(5)	$	11,447

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(1)The Revolving Credit Facility, the Revolving Funding Facility, the SMBC Funding Facility and the BNP Funding Facility carrying values are the same as the principal amounts outstanding.

(2)Excludes the CLO Subordinated Notes, which were retained by the Company and, as such, are eliminated in consolidation. See Note 5 for more information on the CLO Subordinated Notes.

(3)Represents the aggregate principal amount outstanding, less unamortized debt issuance costs and the net unaccreted/amortized discount or premium recorded upon issuance.

(4)The carrying value of the January 2027 Notes, the March 2029 Notes and the July 2029 Notes as of September 30, 2024 includes adjustments as a result of effective hedge accounting relationships. The carrying value of the January 2027 Notes as of December 31, 2023 includes an adjustment as a result of an effective hedge accounting relationship. See Notes 5 and 6 for more information.

(5)Total principal amount of debt outstanding totaled $13,487 and $11,905 as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

(6)The fair value of these debt obligations would be categorized as Level 2 under ASC 820-10.

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9. STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

The Company may from time to time issue and sell shares of its common stock through public or “at the market” offerings. In connection with the issuance of its common stock, the Company issued and sold the following shares of common stock during the nine months ended September 30, 2024:

Issuances of Common Stock	Number of Shares Issued	Gross Proceeds		Underwriting Fees/Offering Expenses		Net Proceeds		Average Offering Price Per Share(1)
“At the market” offerings	40.6	$	844.0	$	8.8	$	835.2	$	20.81
Total	40.6	$	844.0	$	8.8	$	835.2

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(1)    Represents the gross offering price per share before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and offering expenses.

“At the Market” Offerings

The Company is party to equity distribution agreements with several banks (the “Equity Distribution Agreements”). The Equity Distribution Agreements provide that the Company may from time to time issue and sell, by means of “at the market” offerings, up to $1,000 of its common stock. Subject to the terms and conditions of the Equity Distribution Agreements, sales of common stock, if any, may be made in transactions that are deemed to be “at the market” offerings as defined in Rule 415(a)(4) under the Securities Act. Under the Equity Distribution Agreements, common stock with an aggregate offering amount of $695 remained available for issuance as of September 30, 2024.

Conversion of the 2024 Convertible Notes

In March 2024, in connection with the repayment of the 2024 Convertible Notes, the Company issued approximately 20 shares of its common stock at a conversion price of $20.12 per share for a total value of $407. See Note 5 for more information relating to the repayment of the 2024 Convertible Notes.

Dividend Reinvestment Plan

See Note 11 for information regarding shares of common stock issued or purchased in accordance with the Company’s dividend reinvestment plan.

Stock Repurchase Program

The Company is authorized under its stock repurchase program to purchase up to $1,000 in the aggregate of its outstanding common stock in the open market at certain thresholds below its net asset value per share, in accordance with the guidelines specified in Rule 10b-18 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The timing, manner, price and amount of any share repurchases will be determined by the Company, in its sole discretion, based upon an evaluation of economic and market conditions, stock price, applicable legal and regulatory requirements and other factors. The stock repurchase program does not require the Company to repurchase any specific number of shares of common stock or any shares of common stock at all. Consequently, the Company cannot assure stockholders that any specific number of shares of common stock, if any, will be repurchased under the stock repurchase program. As of September 30, 2024, the expiration date of the stock repurchase program was February 15, 2025. The program may be suspended, extended, modified or discontinued at any time. As of September 30, 2024, there was $1,000 available for repurchases under the stock repurchase program.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, the Company did not repurchase any shares of the Company’s common stock under the stock repurchase program.

10. EARNINGS PER SHARE

The following information sets forth the computations of basic and diluted net increase in stockholders’ equity resulting from operations per share for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023:

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	For the Three Months Ended September 30,				For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2024		2023		2024		2023
Net increase in stockholders’ equity resulting from operations—basic	$	394	$	500	$	1,165	$	1,109
Adjustment for interest expense on 2024 Convertible Notes(1)	—		4		—		13
Net increase in stockholders’ equity resulting from operations—diluted	$	394	$	504	$	1,165	$	1,122
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding—basic	635		562		614		548
Assumed conversion of 2024 Convertible Notes(2)	—		20		—		20
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding—diluted	635		582		614		568
Net increase in stockholders’ equity resulting from operations per share—basic	$	0.62	$	0.89	$	1.90	$	2.03
Net increase in stockholders’ equity resulting from operations per share—diluted	$	0.62	$	0.87	$	1.90	$	1.98

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(1)    Includes the impact of the income based fee.

(2)    In March 2024, in connection with the repayment of the 2024 Convertible Notes, the Company issued approximately 20 shares of common stock. See Note 5 for more information relating to the repayment of the 2024 Convertible Notes.

For the purpose of calculating diluted net increase in stockholders’ equity resulting from operations per share for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company utilized the if-converted method which assumed full share settlement for the aggregate value of the then outstanding 2024 Convertible Notes.

11. DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS

The following table summarizes the Company’s dividends declared and payable during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023:

Date declared	Record date	Payment date	Per share amount		Total amount
July 30, 2024	September 13, 2024	September 30, 2024	$	0.48	$	308
May 1, 2024	June 14, 2024	June 28, 2024	0.48		300
February 7, 2024	March 15, 2024	March 29, 2024	0.48		291
Total dividends declared and payable for the nine months ended September 30, 2024			$	1.44	$	899
July 25, 2023	September 15, 2023	September 29, 2023	$	0.48	$	271
April 25, 2023	June 15, 2023	June 30, 2023	0.48		266
February 7, 2023	March 15, 2023	March 31, 2023	0.48		261
Total dividends declared and payable for the nine months ended September 30, 2023			$	1.44	$	798

The Company has a dividend reinvestment plan, whereby the Company may buy shares of its common stock in the open market or issue new shares in order to satisfy dividend reinvestment requests. When the Company issues new shares in

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connection with the dividend reinvestment plan, the issue price is equal to the closing price of its common stock on the dividend payment date. Dividend reinvestment plan activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, was as follows:

	For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2024		2023
Shares issued	3.0		1.7
Average issue price per share	$	20.87	$	19.17
Shares purchased by plan agent to satisfy dividends declared and payable during the period for stockholders	—		0.8		(1)
Average purchase price per share	$	—	$	18.35

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(1)Shares were purchased in April 2023.

12. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

In accordance with the investment advisory and management agreement, the Company bears all costs and expenses of the operation of the Company and reimburses its investment adviser or its affiliates for certain of such costs and expenses paid for by the investment adviser or its affiliates on behalf of the Company. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company’s investment adviser or its affiliates incurred and the Company reimbursed such expenses totaling $2 and $9, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company’s investment adviser or its affiliates incurred and the Company reimbursed such expenses totaling $1 and $4, respectively.

The Company has entered into agreements with Ares Management LLC and IHAM, pursuant to which Ares Management LLC and IHAM are entitled to use the Company’s proprietary portfolio management software. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, amounts payable to the Company under these agreements totaled $0 and $0, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, amounts payable to the Company under these agreements totaled $0 and $0, respectively.

See Notes 3, 4 and 5 for descriptions of other related party transactions.

13. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

The following is a schedule of financial highlights as of and for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023:

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	As of and For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
Per Share Data:	2024			2023
Net asset value at beginning of period(1)	$	19.24		$	18.40
Issuances of common stock	0.06			0.01
Conversion of 2024 Convertible Notes	0.01			—
Net investment income for period(2)	1.70			1.68
Net realized and unrealized gains for period(2)	0.20			0.34
Net increase in stockholders' equity resulting from operations	1.97			2.03
Total distributions to stockholders	(1.44)			(1.44)
Net asset value at end of period(1)	$	19.77		$	18.99
Per share market value at end of period	$	20.94		$	19.47
Total return based on market value(3)	12.12		%	13.81		%
Total return based on net asset value(4)	10.48		%	11.37		%
Shares outstanding at end of period	646			569
Ratio/Supplemental Data:
Net assets at end of period	$	12,773		$	10,815
Ratio of operating expenses to average net assets(5)(6)	12.45		%	12.80		%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets(5)(7)	11.87		%	11.95		%
Portfolio turnover rate(5)	38		%	24		%

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(1)The net assets used equals the total stockholders’ equity on the consolidated balance sheet.

(2)Weighted average basic per share data.

(3)For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the total return based on market value equaled the increase of the ending market value at September 30, 2024 of $20.94 per share from the ending market value at December 31, 2023 of $20.03 per share plus the declared and payable dividends of $1.44 per share for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, divided by the market value at December 31, 2023. For the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the total return based on market value equaled the increase of the ending market value at September 30, 2023 of $19.47 per share from the ending market value at December 31, 2022 of $18.47 per share plus the declared and payable dividends of $1.44 per share for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, divided by the market value at December 31, 2022. The Company’s performance changes over time and currently may be different than that shown. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

(4)For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the total return based on net asset value equaled the change in net asset value during the period plus the declared and payable dividends of $1.44 per share for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, divided by the beginning net asset value for the period. For the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the total return based on net asset value equaled the change in net asset value during the period plus the declared and payable dividends of $1.44 per share for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, divided by the beginning net asset value for the period. The Company’s performance changes over time and currently may be different than that shown. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

(5)The ratios reflect an annualized amount.

(6)For the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, the ratio of operating expenses to average net assets consisted of the following:

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	For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2024		2023
Base management fee	3.03	%	3.14	%
Income based fee and capital gains incentive fee	3.22		3.64	%
Interest and credit facility fees	5.83		5.59	%
Other operating expenses	0.37		0.43	%
Total operating expenses	12.45	%	12.80	%

(7)The ratio of net investment income to average net assets excludes income taxes related to realized gains and losses.

14. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

The Company’s management has evaluated subsequent events through the date of issuance of the consolidated financial statements included herein. There have been no subsequent events that occurred during such period that would require disclosure in this Form 10-Q or would be required to be recognized in the consolidated financial statements as of and for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, except as discussed below.

On October 8, 2024, the Company and Ares Capital CP entered into an agreement to amend the Revolving Funding Facility. The amendment, among other things, (a) increased the commitments under the Revolving Funding Facility from $1,775 to $2,150, (b) extended the end of the reinvestment period from December 29, 2024 to October 8, 2027, (c) extended the stated maturity date from December 29, 2026 to October 8, 2029 and (d) adjusted the interest rate charged on the Revolving Funding Facility from an applicable SOFR plus a credit spread adjustment of 0.10% or a “base rate” plus an applicable spread of 1.90% per annum to an applicable SOFR or a “base rate” (as defined in the documents governing the Revolving Funding Facility) plus an applicable spread of 2.00% per annum and with no credit spread adjustment. The other terms of the Revolving Funding Facility remained materially unchanged.

In October 2024, the Company, through a wholly owned and consolidated subsidiary, priced a $544 term debt securitization. The transaction is expected to close in November 2024, subject to customary closing conditions. A term debt securitization is also known as a collateralized loan obligation and is a form of secured financing incurred by the Company, which is consolidated by the Company and subject to its overall asset coverage requirement.

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

The information contained in this section should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and notes thereto appearing elsewhere in this Quarterly Report. In addition, some of the statements in this Quarterly Report (including in the following discussion) constitute forward-looking statements, which relate to future events or the future performance or financial condition of Ares Capital Corporation (the “Company,” “Ares Capital,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). The forward-looking statements contained in this report involve a number of risks and uncertainties, including statements concerning:

•our, or our portfolio companies’, future business, operations, operating results or prospects;

•the return or impact of current and future investments;

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

•changes in the general economy, slowing economy, rising inflation and risk of recession;

•the impact of changes in laws or regulations (including the interpretation thereof), including tax laws, governing our operations or the operations of our portfolio companies or the operations of our competitors;

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

•our ability to recover unrealized losses;

•market conditions and our ability to access different debt markets and additional debt and equity capital and our ability to manage our capital resources effectively;

•our contractual arrangements and relationships with third parties;

•political and regulatory conditions that contribute to uncertainty and market volatility including the impact of the upcoming U.S. presidential election and legislative, regulatory, trade and policy changes associated with a new administration;

•the impact of supply chain constraints on our portfolio companies and the global economy;

•uncertainty surrounding global financial stability;

•ongoing conflicts in the Middle East;

•the disruption of global shipping activities;

•the Russia-Ukraine war and the potential for volatility in energy prices and other commodities and their impact on the industries in which we invest;

•the financial condition of our current and prospective portfolio companies and their ability to achieve their objectives;

•the impact of information technology system failures, data security breaches, data privacy compliance, network disruptions, and cybersecurity attacks;

•our ability to anticipate and identify evolving market expectations with respect to environmental, social and governance matters, including the environmental impacts of our portfolio companies’ supply chain and operations;

•our ability to successfully complete and integrate any acquisitions;

•the outcome and impact of any litigation or regulatory proceeding;

•the adequacy of our cash resources and working capital;

•the timing, form and amount of any dividend distributions;

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

•the ability of our investment adviser to locate suitable investments for us and to monitor and administer our investments; and

•the fluctuations in global interest rates.

We use words such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “expects,” “intends,” “project,” “estimates,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “would,” “may” and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements include these words. Our actual results and condition could differ materially from those implied or expressed in the forward-looking statements for any reason, including the factors set forth in “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 and in this Quarterly Report.

We have based the forward-looking statements included in this Quarterly Report on information available to us on the filing date of this Quarterly Report, and we assume no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. Although we undertake no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements, 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 have filed or in the future may file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), including annual reports on Form 10-K, registration statements on Form N-2, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K.

OVERVIEW

We are a specialty finance company that is a closed-end, non-diversified management investment company incorporated in Maryland. We have elected to be regulated as a business development company (“BDC”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (together with the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, the “Investment Company Act”).

We are externally managed by Ares Capital Management LLC (“Ares Capital Management” or our “investment adviser”), a subsidiary of Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES) (“Ares Management”), a publicly traded, leading global alternative investment manager, pursuant to our investment advisory and management agreement. Ares Operations LLC (“Ares Operations” or our “administrator”), a subsidiary of Ares Management, provides certain administrative and other services necessary for us to operate.

Our investment objective is to generate both current income and capital appreciation through debt and equity investments. We invest primarily in first lien senior secured loans (including “unitranche” loans, which are loans that combine both senior and subordinated debt, generally in a first lien position) and second lien senior secured loans. In addition to senior secured loans, we also invest in subordinated loans (sometimes referred to as mezzanine debt) and preferred equity.

To a lesser extent, we also make common equity investments, which have generally been non-control equity investments of less than $20 million (usually in conjunction with a concurrent debt investment). However, we may increase the size or change the nature of these investments.

Since our initial public offering (“IPO”) on October 8, 2004 through September 30, 2024, our exited investments resulted in an asset level realized gross internal rate of return to us of approximately 13% (based on original cash invested, net of syndications, of approximately $47.2 billion and total proceeds from such exited investments of approximately $60.4 billion). Internal rate of return is the discount rate that makes the net present value of all cash flows related to a particular investment equal to zero. Internal rate of return is gross of expenses related to investments as these expenses are not allocable to specific investments. Investments are considered to be exited when the original investment objective has been achieved through the receipt of cash and/or non-cash consideration upon the repayment of a debt investment or sale of an investment or through the determination that no further consideration was collectible and, thus, a loss may have been realized.

Additionally, since our IPO on October 8, 2004 through September 30, 2024, our realized gains have exceeded our realized losses by approximately $0.9 billion (excluding a one-time gain on the acquisition of Allied Capital Corporation in April 2010 (the “Allied Acquisition”) and realized gains/losses from the extinguishment of debt and other transactions). For the same time period, our average annualized net realized gain rate was approximately 0.8% (excluding a one-time gain on the Allied Acquisition and realized gains/losses from the extinguishment of debt and other transactions). Net realized gain/loss rates for a particular period are the amount of net realized gains/losses during such period divided by the average quarterly investments at amortized cost in such period.

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Information included herein regarding internal rates of return, realized gains and losses and annualized net realized gain rates are historical results relating to our past performance and are not necessarily indicative of future results, the achievement of which cannot be assured.

As a BDC, we are required to comply with certain regulatory requirements. For instance, we generally have to invest at least 70% of our total assets in “qualifying assets,” including securities and indebtedness of private U.S. companies and certain public U.S. companies, cash, cash equivalents, U.S. government securities and high-quality debt investments that mature in one year or less. We also may invest up to 30% of our portfolio in non-qualifying assets, as permitted by the Investment Company Act. Specifically, as part of this 30% basket, we may invest in entities that are not considered “eligible portfolio companies” (as defined in the Investment Company Act), including companies located outside of the United States, entities that are operating pursuant to certain exceptions under the Investment Company Act, and publicly traded entities whose public equity market capitalization exceeds the levels provided for under the Investment Company Act.

We have elected to be treated as a regulated investment company (“RIC”) under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), and operate in a manner so as to qualify for the tax treatment applicable to RICs. To qualify as a RIC, we must, among other requirements, meet certain source-of-income and asset diversification requirements and timely distribute to our stockholders generally at least 90% of our investment company taxable income, as defined by the Code, for each year. Pursuant to this election, we generally will not have to pay U.S. federal corporate-level taxes on any income that we distribute to our stockholders provided that we satisfy those requirements.

MACROECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT

During the third quarter of 2024, leveraged corporate credit markets posted positive returns, driven by sustained economic growth, a healthy level of corporate earnings and further stability in the capital markets and U.S. banking system. With easing inflationary measures, the Federal Reserve softened its monetary policies and lowered the federal funds rate in support of its goals of maximum employment and returning inflation to its two percent objective.

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PORTFOLIO AND INVESTMENT ACTIVITY

Our investment activity for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 is presented below.

	For the Three Months Ended September 30,
(dollar amounts in millions)	2024			2023
New investment commitments(1):
New portfolio companies	$	881		$	827
Existing portfolio companies	3,038			771
Total new investment commitments(2)	$	3,919		$	1,598
Less:
Investment commitments exited(3)	(2,598)			(1,280)
Net investment commitments	$	1,321		$	318
Principal amount of investments funded:
First lien senior secured loans(4)	$	3,009		$	1,014
Second lien senior secured loans	41			32
Subordinated certificates of the SDLP(5)	89			12
Senior subordinated loans	44			76
Preferred equity	17			132
Ivy Hill Asset Management, L.P.(6)	41			122
Other equity	42			32
Total	$	3,283		$	1,420
Principal amount of investments sold or repaid:
First lien senior secured loans(4)	$	1,816		$	631
Second lien senior secured loans	308			174
Subordinated certificates of the SDLP(5)	134			42
Senior subordinated loans	66			142
Preferred equity	154			26
Ivy Hill Asset Management, L.P.(6)	36			264
Other equity	28			22
Total	$	2,542		$	1,301
Number of new investment commitments(7)	74			50
Average new investment commitment amount	$	53		$	32
Weighted average term for new investment commitments (in months)	74			67
Percentage of new investment commitments at floating rates	95		%	84		%
Percentage of new investment commitments at fixed rates	4		%	12		%
Weighted average yield of debt and other income producing securities(8):
Funded during the period at amortized cost	10.3		%	12.6		%
Funded during the period at fair value(9)	10.4		%	12.5		%
Exited or repaid during the period at amortized cost	11.8		%	12.3		%
Exited or repaid during the period at fair value(9)	12.1		%	12.4		%

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(1)New investment commitments include new agreements to fund revolving loans or delayed draw loans. See Note 7 to our consolidated financial statements for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 for more information on our commitments to fund revolving loans or delayed draw loans.

(2)Includes both funded and unfunded commitments. Of these new investment commitments, we funded $2.7 billion and $1.2 billion for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

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(3)Includes both funded and unfunded commitments. For the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, investment commitments exited included exits of unfunded commitments of $333 million and $230 million, respectively.

(4)For the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, net repayments of first lien secured revolving loans were $55 million and $94 million, respectively.

(5)See “Senior Direct Lending Program” below and Note 4 to our consolidated financial statements for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 for more information on the SDLP (as defined below). 

(6)Includes our subordinated loan and equity investments in IHAM (as defined below), as applicable. See “Ivy Hill Asset Management, L.P.” below and Note 4 to our consolidated financial statements for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 for more information on IHAM.

(7)Number of new investment commitments represents each commitment to a particular portfolio company or a commitment to multiple companies as part of an individual transaction (e.g., the purchase of a portfolio of investments).

(8)“Weighted average yield of debt and other income producing securities” is computed as (a) the annual stated interest rate or yield earned plus the net annual amortization of original issue discount and market discount or premium earned on accruing debt and other income producing securities (including the annualized amount of the dividend received by us related to our equity investment in IHAM during the most recent quarter end, as applicable), divided by (b) the total accruing debt and other income producing securities at amortized cost or at fair value (including the amortized cost or fair value of our equity investment in IHAM as applicable), as applicable.

(9)Represents fair value for investments in the portfolio as of the most recent prior quarter end, if applicable.

As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, our investments consisted of the following:

	As of
	September 30, 2024				December 31, 2023
(in millions)	Amortized Cost(1)		Fair Value		Amortized Cost(1)		Fair Value
First lien senior secured loans(2)	$	13,927	$	13,684	$	10,313	$	10,081
Second lien senior secured loans	2,859		2,755		3,980		3,753
Subordinated certificates of the SDLP(3)	1,231		1,159		1,316		1,288
Senior subordinated loans	1,443		1,414		1,150		1,096
Preferred equity	2,666		2,685		2,457		2,460
Ivy Hill Asset Management, L.P.(4)	1,729		1,954		1,763		1,987
Other equity	1,718		2,267		1,689		2,209
Total	$	25,573	$	25,918	$	22,668	$	22,874

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(1)The amortized cost represents the original cost adjusted for any accretion of discounts, amortization of premiums and payment-in-kind (“PIK”) interest or dividends.

(2)First lien senior secured loans include certain loans that we classify as “unitranche” loans. The total amortized cost and fair value of the loans that we classified as “unitranche” loans were $8.1 billion and $8.0 billion, respectively, as of September 30, 2024, and $5.8 billion and $5.7 billion, respectively, as of December 31, 2023.

(3)The proceeds from these certificates were applied to co-investments with Varagon Capital Partners (“Varagon”) and its clients to fund first lien senior secured loans to 19 and 22 different borrowers as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

(4)Includes our subordinated loan and equity investments in IHAM, as applicable.

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We have commitments to fund various revolving and delayed draw senior secured and subordinated loans, including commitments to fund which are at (or substantially at) our discretion. Our commitment to fund delayed draw loans is triggered upon the satisfaction of certain pre-negotiated terms and conditions. Generally, the most significant and uncertain term requires the borrower to satisfy a specific use of proceeds covenant. The use of proceeds covenant typically requires the borrower to use the additional loans for the specific purpose of a permitted acquisition or permitted investment, for example. In addition to the use of proceeds covenant, the borrower is generally required to satisfy additional negotiated covenants (including specified leverage levels). We are also party to subscription agreements to fund equity investments. See Note 7 to our consolidated financial statements for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 for more information on our unfunded commitments, including commitments to issue letters of credit, related to certain of our portfolio companies.

The weighted average yields at amortized cost and fair value of the following portions of our portfolio as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 were as follows:

	As of
	September 30, 2024				December 31, 2023
	Amortized Cost		Fair Value		Amortized Cost		Fair Value
Debt and other income producing securities(1)	11.7	%	11.7	%	12.5	%	12.5	%
Total portfolio(2)	10.7	%	10.5	%	11.3	%	11.2	%
First lien senior secured loans(3)	10.6	%	10.8	%	11.7	%	11.9	%
Second lien senior secured loans(3)	12.4	%	12.9	%	12.7	%	13.4	%
Subordinated certificates of the SDLP(3)(6)	12.9	%	13.7	%	13.6	%	13.9	%
Senior subordinated loans(3)	12.3	%	12.6	%	12.5	%	13.1	%
Ivy Hill Asset Management L.P.(4)	16.2	%	14.3	%	15.1	%	13.3	%
Other income producing equity securities(5)	11.2	%	11.0	%	11.3	%	11.2	%

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(1)“Weighted average yields on debt and other income producing securities” are computed as (a) the annual stated interest rate or yield earned plus the net annual amortization of original issue discount and market discount or premium earned on accruing debt and other income producing securities (including the annualized amount of the dividend received by us related to our equity investment in IHAM during the most recent quarter end), divided by (b) the total accruing debt and other income producing securities at amortized cost or at fair value (including the amortized cost or fair value of our equity investment in IHAM as applicable), as applicable.

(2)“Weighted average yields on total portfolio” are computed as (a) the annual stated interest rate or yield earned plus the net annual amortization of original issue discount and market discount or premium earned on accruing debt and other income producing securities (including the annualized amount of the dividend received by us related to our equity investment in IHAM during the most recent quarter end), divided by (b) total investments at amortized cost or at fair value, as applicable.

(3)“Weighted average yields” of investments are computed as (a) the annual stated interest rate or yield earned plus the net annual amortization of original issue discount and market discount or premium earned on the relevant accruing investments, divided by (b) the total relevant investments at amortized cost or at fair value, as applicable.

(4)Represents the yield on our equity investment in IHAM, which is computed as (a) the annualized amount of the dividend received by us related to our equity investment in IHAM during the most recent quarter end, divided by (b) the amortized cost or fair value of our equity investment in IHAM, as applicable.

(5)“Weighted average yield on other income producing equity securities” is computed as (a) the yield earned on the relevant income producing equity securities, divided by (b) the total relevant income producing equity securities at amortized cost or fair value, as applicable.

(6)The proceeds from these certificates were applied to co-investments with Varagon and its clients to fund first lien senior secured loans.

Ares Capital Management employs an investment rating system to categorize our investments. In addition to various risk management and monitoring tools, our investment adviser grades the credit risk of all investments on a scale of 1 to 4 no less frequently than quarterly. This system is intended primarily to reflect the underlying risk of a portfolio investment relative

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to our initial cost basis in respect of such portfolio investment (i.e., at the time of origination or acquisition), although it may also take into account under certain circumstances the performance of the portfolio company’s business, the collateral coverage of the investment and other relevant factors. The grade of a portfolio investment may be reduced or increased over time. The following is a description of each investment grade:

Investment grade	Description
4	Involves the least amount of risk to our initial cost basis. The trends and risk factors for this investment since origination or acquisition are generally favorable, which may include the performance of the portfolio company or a potential exit.
3	Involves a level of risk to our initial cost basis that is similar to the risk to our initial cost basis at the time of origination or acquisition. This portfolio company is generally performing as expected and the risk factors to our ability to ultimately recoup the cost of our investment are neutral to favorable. All investments or acquired investments in new portfolio companies are initially assessed a grade of 3.
2	Indicates that the risk to our ability to recoup the initial cost basis of such investment has increased materially since origination or acquisition, including as a result of factors such as declining performance and non-compliance with debt covenants; however, payments are generally not more than 120 days past due. For investments graded 2, our investment adviser enhances its level of scrutiny over the monitoring of such portfolio company.
1	Indicates that the risk to our ability to recoup the initial cost basis of such investment has substantially increased since origination or acquisition, and the portfolio company likely has materially declining performance. For debt investments with an investment grade of 1, most or all of the debt covenants are out of compliance and payments are substantially delinquent. For investments graded 1, it is anticipated that we will not recoup our initial cost basis and may realize a substantial loss of our initial cost basis upon exit. For investments graded 1, our investment adviser enhances its level of scrutiny over the monitoring of such portfolio company.

Set forth below is the grade distribution of our portfolio companies as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023:

	As of
	September 30, 2024							December 31, 2023
(dollar amounts in millions)	Fair Value		%		Number of Companies	%		Fair Value		%		Number of Companies	%
Grade 4	$	4,334	16.7	%	58	10.8	%	$	4,222	18.5	%	64	12.7	%
Grade 3	20,853		80.5		428	80.0		17,174		75.1		386	76.4
Grade 2	564		2.2		28	5.3		1,333		5.8		35	6.9
Grade 1	167		0.6		21	3.9		145		0.6		20	4.0
Total	$	25,918	100.0	%	535	100.0	%	$	22,874	100.0	%	505	100.0	%

As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the weighted average grade of the investments in our portfolio at fair value was 3.1 and 3.1, respectively.

As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, loans on non-accrual status represented 1.3% of the total investments at amortized cost (or 0.6% at fair value) and 1.3% at amortized cost (or 0.6% at fair value), respectively.

Ivy Hill Asset Management, L.P.

Ivy Hill Asset Management, L.P. (“IHAM”), our wholly owned portfolio company, is an asset manager and an SEC-registered investment adviser. As of September 30, 2024, IHAM had assets under management of approximately $13.2 billion. As of September 30, 2024, IHAM managed 21 vehicles (the “IHAM Vehicles”). IHAM earns fee income from managing the IHAM Vehicles and has also invested in certain of these vehicles as part of its business strategy. The amortized cost of IHAM’s total investments as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 was $2,304 million and $2,288 million, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, IHAM had management and incentive fee income of $13 million and $41 million, respectively, and other investment-related income of $75 million and $266 million, respectively, which included net realized gains or losses on investments and other transactions. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, IHAM had management and incentive fee income of $15 million and $42 million, respectively, and investment-related income of $80 million and $236 million, respectively, which included net realized gains or losses on investments and other transactions.

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 The amortized cost and fair value of our investments in IHAM as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 were as follows:

	As of
	September 30, 2024				December 31, 2023
(in millions)	Amortized Cost		Fair Value		Amortized Cost		Fair Value
Subordinated loan(1)	$	28	$	28	$	62	$	62
Equity	1,701		1,926		1,701		1,925
Total investment in IHAM	$	1,729	$	1,954	$	1,763	$	1,987

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(1)We have provided a commitment to fund up to $500 million to IHAM, of which the availability is solely at our discretion.

The interest income and dividend income that we earned from IHAM for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 were as follows:

	For the Three Months Ended September 30,				For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in millions)	2024		2023		2024		2023
Interest income	$	1	$	5	$	2	$	28
Dividend income	$	69	$	62	$	204	$	179

From time to time, IHAM or certain IHAM Vehicles may purchase investments from, or sell investments to, us. For any such sales or purchases by the IHAM Vehicles to or from us, the IHAM Vehicle must obtain approval from third parties unaffiliated with us or IHAM, as applicable. During the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, IHAM or certain of the IHAM Vehicles purchased $301 million and $842 million, respectively, of loans from us. For the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, we recognized $1 million and $12 million, respectively, of net realized losses from these sales. During the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, IHAM or certain IHAM Vehicles sold $32 million and $26 million, respectively, of investments to us.

The yields at amortized cost and fair value of our investments in IHAM as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 were as follows:

	As of
	September 30, 2024				December 31, 2023
	Amortized Cost		Fair Value		Amortized Cost		Fair Value
Subordinated loan	11.3	%	11.3	%	12.0	%	12.0	%
Equity(1)	16.2	%	14.3	%	15.1	%	13.3	%

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(1)Represents the yield on our equity investment in IHAM, which is computed as (a) the annualized amount of the dividend received by us related to our equity investment in IHAM during the most recent quarter end, divided by (b) the amortized cost or fair value of our equity investment in IHAM, as applicable.

Selected Financial Information

Pursuant to Rule 4-08(g) of Regulation S-X, selected financial information of IHAM, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), as of and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 are presented below.

In conformity with GAAP, IHAM is required to consolidate entities in which IHAM has a direct or indirect controlling financial interest based on either a variable interest model or voting interest model, which include certain of the IHAM Vehicles (the “Consolidated IHAM Vehicles”). As such, for GAAP purposes only, IHAM consolidates (a) entities in which it holds a majority voting interest or has majority ownership and control over the operational, financial and investing decisions of that entity and (b) entities that it concludes are variable interest entities in which IHAM has more than insignificant economic

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interest and power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the entities, and for which IHAM is deemed to be the primary beneficiary.

When IHAM consolidates an IHAM Vehicle for GAAP purposes only, IHAM reflects the assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses of the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles on a gross basis, including the economic interests held by third-party investors in the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles as debt obligations, subordinated notes or non-controlling interests, in the consolidated IHAM financials below. All of the revenues earned by IHAM as the investment manager of the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles are eliminated in GAAP consolidation. However, because the eliminated amounts are earned from and funded by third-party investors, the GAAP consolidation of an IHAM Vehicle does not impact the net income or loss attributable to IHAM. As a result, we believe an assessment of IHAM’s business and the impact to our investment in IHAM is best viewed on a stand-alone basis as reflected in the first column in the tables below.

	As of September 30, 2024
(in millions)	IHAM		Consolidated IHAM Vehicles(1)		Eliminations		Consolidated
Selected Balance Sheet Information:
Assets
Investments at fair value(2)	$	2,249	$	8,421	$	(2,212)	$	8,458
Cash and cash equivalents	4		831		—		835
Other assets	72		126		(57)		141
Total assets	$	2,325	$	9,378	$	(2,269)	$	9,434
Liabilities
Debt	$	453	$	6,696	$	—	$	7,149
Subordinated note from ARCC	28		—		—		28
Subordinated notes(3)	—		1,242		(927)		315
Other liabilities	11		151		(14)		148
Total liabilities	492		8,089		(941)		7,640
Equity
Contributed capital	1,701		—		—		1,701
Accumulated earnings	188		—		—		188
Net unrealized losses on investments and foreign currency transactions(4)	(56)		—		—		(56)
Non-controlling interests in Consolidated IHAM Vehicles(5)	—		1,289		(1,328)		(39)
Total equity	1,833		1,289		(1,328)		1,794
Total liabilities and equity	$	2,325	$	9,378	$	(2,269)	$	9,434

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	As of December 31, 2023
(in millions)	IHAM		Consolidated IHAM Vehicles(1)		Eliminations		Consolidated
Selected Balance Sheet Information:
Assets
Investments at fair value(2)	$	2,274	$	9,392	$	(2,265)	$	9,401
Cash and cash equivalents	9		707		—		716
Other assets	70		100		(68)		102
Total assets	$	2,353	$	10,199	$	(2,333)	$	10,219
Liabilities
Debt	$	462	$	7,459	$	—	$	7,921
Subordinated note from ARCC	62		—		—		62
Subordinated notes(3)	—		1,280		(992)		288
Other liabilities	17		189		(16)		190
Total liabilities	541		8,928		(1,008)		8,461
Equity
Contributed capital	1,701		—		—		1,701
Accumulated earnings	126		—		—		126
Net unrealized losses on investments and foreign currency transactions(4)	(15)		—		—		(15)
Non-controlling interests in Consolidated IHAM Vehicles(5)	—		1,271		(1,325)		(54)
Total equity	1,812		1,271		(1,325)		1,758
Total liabilities and equity	$	2,353	$	10,199	$	(2,333)	$	10,219

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(1)Consolidated for GAAP purposes only.

(2)The determination of such fair value is determined in accordance with IHAM’s valuation process (separate and apart from our valuation process described elsewhere herein). The amortized cost of IHAM’s total investments as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 was $2,304 million and $2,288 million, respectively. The amortized cost of the total investments of IHAM on a consolidated basis as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 was $8,597 million and $9,619 million, respectively.

(3)Subordinated notes generally represent the most junior capital in certain of the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles and effectively represent equity in such vehicles.

(4)As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, net unrealized losses of $53 million and $13 million, respectively, have been eliminated upon consolidation and the elimination is included in “non-controlling interests in Consolidated IHAM Vehicles” in the selected balance sheet information.

(5)Non-controlling interests in Consolidated IHAM Vehicles includes net unrealized depreciation in the Consolidated IHAM Vehicles of $139 million and $221 million as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

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	For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2024
(in millions)	IHAM		Consolidated IHAM Vehicles(1)		Eliminations		Consolidated
Selected Statement of Operations Information:
Revenues
Investment income	$	77	$	251	$	(75)	$	253
Management fees and other income	13		2		(12)		3
Total revenues	90		253		(87)		256
Expenses
Interest expense	10		139		—		149
Distributions to subordinated notes	—		49		(37)		12
Management fees and other expenses	4		14		(12)		6
Total expenses	14		202		(49)		167
Net operating income	76		51		(38)		89
Net realized losses on investments and foreign currency	(2)		(39)		2		(39)
Net unrealized (losses) gains on investments, foreign currency and other transactions	(8)		41		10		43
Total net realized and unrealized (losses) gains on investments, foreign currency and other transactions	(10)		2		12		4
Net income	66		53		(26)		93
Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests in Consolidated IHAM Vehicles	—		53		(26)		27
Net income attributable to Ivy Hill Asset Management, L.P.	$	66	$	—	$	—	$	66

	For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024
(in millions)	IHAM		Consolidated IHAM Vehicles(1)		Eliminations		Consolidated
Selected Statement of Operations Information:
Revenues
Investment income	$	263	$	784	$	(257)	$	790
Management fees and other income	41		8		(38)		11
Total revenues	304		792		(295)		801
Expenses
Interest expense	30		432		—		462
Distributions to subordinated notes	—		154		(114)		40
Management fees and other expenses	11		47		(38)		20
Total expenses	41		633		(152)		522
Net operating income	263		159		(143)		279
Net realized gains (losses) on investments and foreign currency	3		(113)		(7)		(117)
Net realized loss on extinguishment of debt	—		(1)		—		(1)
Net unrealized (losses) gains on investments, foreign currency and other transactions	(41)		88		40		87
Total net realized and unrealized (losses) gains on investments, foreign currency and other transactions	(38)		(26)		33		(31)
Net income	225		133		(110)		248
Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests in Consolidated IHAM Vehicles	—		133		(110)		23
Net income attributable to Ivy Hill Asset Management, L.P.	$	225	$	—	$	—	$	225

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	For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2023
(in millions)	IHAM		Consolidated IHAM Vehicles(1)		Eliminations		Consolidated
Selected Statement of Operations Information:
Revenues
Investment income	$	87	$	285	$	(87)	$	285
Management fees and other income	15		3		(14)		4
Total revenues	102		288		(101)		289
Expenses
Interest expense	15		152		—		167
Distributions to subordinated notes	—		52		(40)		12
Management fees and other expenses	3		19		(14)		8
Total expenses	18		223		(54)		187
Net operating income	84		65		(47)		102
Net realized losses on investments and other transactions	(7)		(16)		8		(15)
Net unrealized gains on investments and other transactions	2		46		(4)		44
Total net realized and unrealized (losses) gains on investments and other transactions	(5)		30		4		29
Net income	79		95		(43)		131
Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests in Consolidated IHAM Vehicles	—		95		(43)		52
Net income attributable to Ivy Hill Asset Management, L.P.	$	79	$	—	$	—	$	79

	For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023
(in millions)	IHAM		Consolidated IHAM Vehicles(1)		Eliminations		Consolidated
Selected Statement of Operations Information:
Revenues
Investment income	$	253	$	813	$	(251)	$	815
Management fees and other income	42		6		(40)		8
Total revenues	295		819		(291)		823
Expenses
Interest expense	50		424		—		474
Distributions to subordinated notes	—		141		(110)		31
Management fees and other expenses	11		55		(40)		26
Total expenses	61		620		(150)		531
Net operating income	234		199		(141)		292
Net realized losses on investments and other transactions	(17)		(26)		8		(35)
Net unrealized gains on investments and other transactions	19		76		(23)		72
Total net realized and unrealized gains on investments and other transactions	2		50		(15)		37
Net income	236		249		(156)		329
Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests in Consolidated IHAM Vehicles	—		249		(156)		93
Net income attributable to Ivy Hill Asset Management, L.P.	$	236	$	—	$	—	$	236

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(1)Consolidated for GAAP purposes only.

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Senior Direct Lending Program

We have established a joint venture with Varagon to make certain first lien senior secured loans, including certain stretch senior and unitranche loans, primarily to U.S. middle-market companies. The joint venture is called the Senior Direct Lending Program, LLC (d/b/a the “Senior Direct Lending Program” or the “SDLP”). In July 2016, we and Varagon and its clients completed the initial funding of the SDLP. The SDLP may generally commit and hold individual loans of up to $450 million. The SDLP is capitalized as transactions are completed and all portfolio decisions and generally all other decisions in respect of the SDLP must be approved by an investment committee of the SDLP consisting of representatives of ours and Varagon (with approval from a representative of each required).

We provide capital to the SDLP in the form of subordinated certificates (the “SDLP Certificates”), and Varagon and its clients provide capital to the SDLP in the form of senior notes, intermediate funding notes and the SDLP Certificates. As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, we and a client of Varagon owned 87.5% and 12.5%, respectively, of the outstanding SDLP Certificates.

As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, we and Varagon and its clients had agreed to make capital available to the SDLP of $6.2 billion and $6.2 billion, respectively, in the aggregate, of which $1.4 billion and $1.4 billion, respectively, is to be made available from us. This capital will only be committed to the SDLP upon approval of transactions by the investment committee of the SDLP. Below is a summary of the funded capital and unfunded capital commitments of the SDLP.

	As of
(in millions)	September 30, 2024		December 31, 2023
Total capital funded to the SDLP(1)	$	4,900	$	5,361
Total capital funded to the SDLP by the Company(1)	$	1,274	$	1,328
Total unfunded capital commitments to the SDLP(2)	$	291	$	260
Total unfunded capital commitments to the SDLP by the Company(2)	$	68	$	60

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(1) At principal amount.

(2)These commitments to fund delayed draw loans have been approved by the investment committee of the SDLP and will be funded if and when conditions to funding such delayed draw loans are met.

The SDLP Certificates pay a coupon equal to Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) plus 8.0% and also entitle the holders thereof to receive a portion of the excess cash flow from the loan portfolio, after expenses, which may result in a return to the holders of the SDLP Certificates that is greater than the stated coupon. The SDLP Certificates are junior in right of payment to the senior notes and intermediate funding notes.

The amortized cost and fair value of our SDLP Certificates and our yield on our investment in the SDLP Certificates at amortized cost and fair value as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 were as follows:

	As of
	September 30, 2024						December 31, 2023
(dollar amounts in millions)	Amortized Cost			Fair Value			Amortized Cost			Fair Value
Investment in the SDLP Certificates	$	1,231		$	1,159		$	1,316		$	1,288
Yield on the investment in the SDLP Certificates	12.9		%	13.7		%	13.6		%	13.9		%

The interest income from our investment in the SDLP Certificates and capital structuring service fees and other income earned for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 were as follows:

	For the Three Months Ended September 30,				For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in millions)	2024		2023		2024		2023
Interest income	$	43	$	43	$	131	$	129
Capital structuring service fees and other income	$	4	$	1	$	9	$	8

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As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the SDLP portfolio was comprised entirely of first lien senior secured loans primarily to U.S. middle-market companies and were in industries similar to the companies in our portfolio. As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, one of the loans was on non-accrual status. Below is a summary of the SDLP’s portfolio as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023:

	As of
(dollar amounts in millions)	September 30, 2024			December 31, 2023
Total first lien senior secured loans(1)(2)	$	4,889		$	5,431
Weighted average yield on first lien senior secured loans(3)	10.0		%	10.4		%
Largest loan to a single borrower(1)	$	367		$	370
Total of five largest loans to borrowers(1)	$	1,686		$	1,650
Number of borrowers in the SDLP	19			22
Commitments to fund delayed draw loans(4)	$	291		$	260

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(1)At principal amount.

(2)First lien senior secured loans include certain loans that the SDLP classifies as “unitranche” loans. As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the total principal amount of loans in the SDLP portfolio that the SDLP classified as “unitranche” loans was $4,181 million and $4,558 million, respectively.

(3) Computed as (a) the annual stated interest rate on accruing first lien senior secured loans, divided by (b) total first lien senior secured loans at principal amount.

(4)As discussed above, these commitments have been approved by the investment committee of the SDLP.

Pursuant to Rule 4-08(g) of Regulation S-X, selected financial information of the SDLP, in conformity with GAAP, as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 are presented below:

	As of
(in millions)	September 30, 2024		December 31, 2023
Selected Balance Sheet Information:
Investments at fair value (amortized cost of $4,724 and $5,267, respectively)	$	4,581	$	5,129
Other assets	169		192
Total assets	$	4,750	$	5,321
Senior notes	$	3,319	$	3,705
Intermediate funding notes	125		139
Other liabilities	130		136
Total liabilities	3,574		3,980
Subordinated certificates and members’ capital	1,176		1,341
Total liabilities and members’ capital	$	4,750	$	5,321

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	For the Three Months Ended September 30,				For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in millions)	2024		2023		2024		2023
Selected Statement of Operations Information:
Total investment income	$	137	$	145	$	420	$	421
Interest expense	74		76		228		217
Other expenses	5		7		13		19
Total expenses	79		83		241		236
Net investment income	58		62		179		185
Net realized and unrealized (losses) gains on investments	(25)		6		(97)		(79)
Net increase in members’ capital resulting from operations	$	33	$	68	$	82	$	106

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SDLP Loan Portfolio as of September 30, 2024

(dollar amounts in millions) Portfolio Company	Business Description	Maturity Date	Stated Interest Rate(1)		Principal Amount		Fair Value(2)
Arrowhead Holdco Company (3)(4)	Distributor of non-discretionary, mission-critical aftermarket replacement parts	08/2028	10.5	%	$	277.6	$	247.1
Center for Autism and Related Disorders, LLC (3)(5)	Autism treatment and services provider specializing in applied behavior analysis therapy	11/2024			164.3		—
Concert Golf Partners Holdco LLC (3)	Golf club owner and operator	04/2030	9.6	%	279.7		279.7
FS Squared Holding Corp. (3)(4)	Provider of on-site vending and micro market solutions	03/2026	10.3	%	320.8		320.8
Harvey Tool Company, LLC (3)	Manufacturer of cutting tools used in the metalworking industry	10/2027	10.3	%	268.1		268.1
HGC Holdings, LLC (3)	Operator of golf facilities	06/2026	10.1	%	360.1		360.1
ISQ Hawkeye Holdco, Inc. (3)(4)	Provider of commercial and industrial waste processing and disposal services	08/2031	9.6	%	309.2		309.2
Manna Pro Products, LLC (3)	Manufacturer and supplier of specialty nutrition and care products for animals	12/2026	10.9	%	265.5		223.0
NMN Holdings III Corp. (3)(4)	Provider of complex rehabilitation technology solutions for patients with mobility loss	07/2031	9.3	%	229.5		227.2
North Haven Falcon Buyer, LLC (3)(4)	Manufacturer of aftermarket golf cart parts and accessories	05/2027	8.1	%	234.3		185.1
Penn Power Group LLC	Distributor of aftermarket parts to the heavy-duty truck industry	12/2027	10.7	%	32.9		32.9
Precinmac (US) Holdings Inc. and Trimaster Manufacturing Inc. (3)(4)	Manufacturer of high-tolerance precision machined components and assemblies for the aerospace and defense industry	08/2027	10.9	%	254.1		254.1
Pritchard Industries, LLC (3)(4)	Provider of janitorial and facilities management services	10/2027	10.7	%	243.3		238.4
Qnnect, LLC (3)(4)	Manufacturer of highly engineered hermetic packaging products	11/2029	11.8	%	276.3		276.3
SePro Holdings, LLC (3)	Provider of specialty chemicals for aquatics, turf and ornamental horticulture	07/2030	10.5	%	118.6		116.2
THG Acquisition, LLC (3)	Multi-line insurance broker	12/2026	10.7	%	323.9		323.9
Triwizard Holdings, Inc. (4)	Parking management and hospitality services provider	06/2029	10.1	%	248.6		248.4
Valcourt Holdings II, LLC (3)	Provider of window cleaning and building facade maintenance and restoration services	11/2029	11.0	%	314.4		314.4
Walnut Parent, Inc. (3)	Manufacturer of natural solution pest and animal control products	11/2027	10.4	%	367.3		356.3
					$	4,888.5	$	4,581.2

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(1)Represents the weighted average annual stated interest rate as of September 30, 2024. All interest rates are payable in cash, except for portions of the stated interest rates which are PIK for investments in Arrowhead Holdco Company.

(2)Represents the fair value in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification 820-10, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC 820-10”). The determination of such fair value is not included in our valuation process described elsewhere herein.

(3)We also hold a portion of this company’s first lien senior secured loan.

(4)We hold an equity investment in this company.

(5)Loan was on non-accrual status as of September 30, 2024.

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SDLP Loan Portfolio as of December 31, 2023

(dollar amounts in millions) Portfolio Company	Business Description	Maturity Date	Stated Interest Rate(1)		Principal Amount		Fair Value(2)
Arrowhead Holdco Company (3)(4)	Distributor of non-discretionary, mission-critical aftermarket replacement parts	08/2028	10.0	%	$	271.6	$	244.4
Benecon Midco II LLC (3)(4)	Employee benefits provider for small and mid-size employers	12/2026	10.7	%	170.2		170.2
Center for Autism and Related Disorders, LLC (3)(5)	Autism treatment and services provider specializing in applied behavior analysis therapy	11/2024			164.3		—
Concert Golf Partners Holdco LLC (3)	Golf club owner and operator	04/2029	11.2	%	273.5		273.5
Emergency Communications Network, LLC (3)	Provider of mission critical emergency mass notification solutions	06/2024	14.1	%	252.3		219.5
Excelligence Holdings Corp. (3)	Developer, manufacturer and retailer of educational products	01/2024	11.5	%	145.4		145.4
FS Squared Holding Corp. (3)(4)	Provider of on-site vending and micro market solutions	03/2025	10.8	%	323.3		323.3
Harvey Tool Company, LLC (3)	Manufacturer of cutting tools used in the metalworking industry	10/2027	11.0	%	256.6		254.0
HGC Holdings, LLC (3)	Operator of golf facilities	06/2026	11.2	%	232.0		232.0
ISQ Hawkeye Holdco, Inc. (3)(4)	Provider of commercial and industrial waste processing and disposal services	08/2029	11.4	%	295.6		295.6
Manna Pro Products, LLC (3)	Manufacturer and supplier of specialty nutrition and care products for animals	12/2026	11.5	%	267.5		251.5
NCWS Intermediate, Inc. (3)(4)	Manufacturer and supplier of car wash equipment, parts and supplies to the conveyorized car wash market	12/2026	11.6	%	279.7		279.7
North Haven Falcon Buyer, LLC (3)(4)	Manufacturer of aftermarket golf cart parts and accessories	05/2027	13.5	%	224.5		181.8
Pegasus Global Enterprise Holdings, LLC (3)(4)	Provider of plant maintenance and scheduling software	05/2025	10.7	%	334.9		334.9
Penn Detroit Diesel Allison, LLC	Distributor of aftermarket parts to the heavy-duty truck industry	12/2027	11.7	%	32.9		32.9
Precinmac (US) Holdings Inc. and Trimaster Manufacturing Inc. (3)(4)	Manufacturer of high-tolerance precision machined components and assemblies for the aerospace and defense industry	08/2027	11.5	%	256.1		253.5
Pritchard Industries, LLC (3)(4)	Provider of janitorial and facilities management services	10/2027	11.0	%	245.2		240.3
Qnnect, LLC (3)(4)	Manufacturer of highly engineered hermetic packaging products	11/2029	12.4	%	278.3		278.3
THG Acquisition, LLC (3)	Multi-line insurance broker	12/2026	11.2	%	325.5		325.3
Triwizard Holdings, Inc. (4)	Parking management and hospitality services provider	06/2029	11.7	%	169.2		169.2
Valcourt Holdings II, LLC (3)	Provider of window cleaning and building facade maintenance and restoration services	11/2029	11.3	%	262.5		257.3
Walnut Parent, Inc. (3)	Manufacturer of natural solution pest and animal control products	11/2027	11.0	%	370.2		366.5
					$	5,431.3	$	5,129.1

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(1)Represents the weighted average annual stated interest rate as of December 31, 2023. All interest rates are payable in cash, except for portions of the stated interest rates which are PIK for investments in Emergency Communications Network, LLC and North Haven Falcon Buyer, LLC.

(2)Represents the fair value in accordance with ASC 820-10. The determination of such fair value is not included in our valuation process described elsewhere herein.

(3)We also hold a portion of this company’s first lien senior secured loan.

(4)We hold an equity investment in this company.

(5)Loan was on non-accrual status as of December 31, 2023.

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023

Operating results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 were as follows:

	For the Three Months Ended September 30,				For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in millions)	2024		2023		2024		2023
Total investment income	$	775	$	655	$	2,231	$	1,907
Total expenses	402		363		1,127		975
Net investment income before income taxes	373		292		1,104		932
Income tax expense, including excise tax	12		3		60		11
Net investment income	361		289		1,044		921
Net realized losses on investments, foreign currency and other transactions	(24)		(76)		(30)		(207)
Net unrealized gains on investments, foreign currency and other transactions	57		287		165		395
Realized loss on extinguishment of debt	—		—		(14)		—
Net increase in stockholders’ equity resulting from operations	$	394	$	500	$	1,165	$	1,109

Net income can vary substantially from period to period due to various factors, including acquisitions, the level of new investment commitments, the level of base interest rates and the recognition of realized gains and losses and unrealized appreciation and depreciation. As a result, comparisons of net increase in stockholders’ equity resulting from operations may not be meaningful.

Investment Income

	For the Three Months Ended September 30,				For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in millions)	2024		2023		2024		2023
Interest income from investments	$	568	$	495	$	1,620	$	1,441
Capital structuring service fees	38		20		124		51
Dividend income	151		128		441		372
Other income	18		12		46		43
Total investment income	$	775	$	655	$	2,231	$	1,907

Interest income from investments for the three months ended September 30, 2024 increased from the comparable period in 2023 primarily as a result of the increase in the average size of our portfolio. The weighted average yield on our portfolio for the three months ended September 30, 2024 remained largely consistent with the comparable period in 2023. Interest income from investments for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 increased from the comparable period in 2023 primarily due to the increase in the average size of our portfolio as well as the impact of higher interest rates. The average size and weighted average yield of our portfolio at amortized cost for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 were as follows:

	For the Three Months Ended September 30,						For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
(dollar amounts in millions)	2024			2023			2024			2023
Average size of portfolio(1)	$	25,141		$	21,775		$	23,878		$	21,690
Weighted average yield on portfolio	11.3		%	11.3		%	11.4		%	11.1		%

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Capital structuring service fees for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 increased from the comparable periods in 2023 primarily due to an increase in new investment commitments. The lower weighted average capital structuring service fee percentage during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 was primarily due to a higher percentage of new investment commitments to existing portfolio companies, which generally resulted in lower fee opportunities as compared to the comparable periods in 2023. The new investment commitments and weighted average capital structuring service fee percentages for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 were as follows:

	For the Three Months Ended September 30,						For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
(dollar amounts in millions)	2024			2023			2024			2023
New investment commitments(1)	$	3,209		$	1,347		$	8,762		$	2,889
Weighted average capital structuring service fee percentages(1)	1.2		%	1.5		%	1.4		%	1.8		%

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(1)Excludes $669 million and $129 million of new investment commitments sold to third party lenders during the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $2,255 million and $289 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Excludes $41 million and $304 million of investment commitments sold to IHAM for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, respectively, and $122 million and $405 million, respectively, for the comparable periods in 2023.

Dividend income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 were as follows:

	For the Three Months Ended September 30,				For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in millions)	2024		2023		2024		2023
Dividend income received from IHAM	$	69	$	62	$	204	$	179
Recurring dividend income	77		62		216		172
Non-recurring dividend income	5		4		21		21
Total dividend income	$	151	$	128	$	441	$	372

Dividend income received from IHAM for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 increased from the comparable periods in 2023 primarily due to the increased earnings from the IHAM Vehicles as a result of higher interest rates. Recurring dividend income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 increased from the comparable periods in 2023 primarily due to an increase in yielding preferred equity investments.

Operating Expenses

	For the Three Months Ended September 30,				For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in millions)	2024		2023		2024		2023
Interest and credit facility fees	$	195	$	145	$	528	$	425
Base management fee	96		81		274		239
Income based fee	92		83		273		238
Capital gains incentive fee(1)	7		42		19		40
Administrative and other fees	3		4		9		10
Other general and administrative	9		8		24		23
Total expenses	$	402	$	363	$	1,127	$	975

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(1)Calculated in accordance with GAAP as discussed below.

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Interest and credit facility fees for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, were comprised of the following:

	For the Three Months Ended September 30,				For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in millions)	2024		2023		2024		2023
Stated interest expense(1)	$	183	$	133	$	490	$	389
Credit facility fees	5		5		18		16
Amortization of debt issuance costs	9		8		25		23
Net amortization of premium on notes payable	(2)		(1)		(5)		(3)
Total interest and credit facility fees	$	195	$	145	$	528	$	425

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(1)Includes the impact of the interest rate swaps for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023.

Stated interest expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 increased from the comparable periods in 2023 primarily due to the increase in the average principal amount of debt outstanding and the impact of higher interest rates on our floating debt obligations. Average debt outstanding and weighted average stated interest rate on our debt outstanding for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 were as follows:

	For the Three Months Ended September 30,						For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
(dollar amounts in millions)	2024			2023			2024			2023
Average debt outstanding	$	13,470		$	11,373		$	12,656		$	11,429
Weighted average stated interest rate on debt outstanding(1)	5.4		%	4.7		%	5.1		%	4.5		%

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(1)The weighted average stated interest rate on our debt outstanding for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 includes the impact of interest rate swaps. See Note 6 to our consolidated financial statements for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, for more information on the interest rate swaps.

The base management fee for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 increased from the comparable periods in 2023 primarily due to the increase in the average size of our portfolio.

The income based fee for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 increased from the comparable periods in 2023 primarily due to the pre-incentive fee net investment income, as defined in the investment advisory and management agreement, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 being higher than in the comparable periods in 2023.

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, the capital gains incentive fee calculated in accordance with GAAP was $7 million and $19 million, respectively, compared to $42 million and $40 million, respectively, in the comparable periods in 2023. The capital gains incentive fee accrual for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 changed from the comparable period in 2023 primarily due to net gains on investments, foreign currency, other transactions and the extinguishment of debt of $121 million compared to net gains of $188 million for the comparable period in 2023. The capital gains incentive fee accrued under GAAP includes an accrual related to unrealized capital appreciation, whereas the capital gains incentive fee actually payable under our investment advisory and management agreement does not. There can be no assurance that such unrealized capital appreciation will be realized in the future. The accrual for any capital gains incentive fee under GAAP in a given period may result in an additional expense if such cumulative amount is greater than in the prior period or a reduction of previously recorded expense if such cumulative amount is less than in the prior period. If such cumulative amount is negative, then there is no accrual. As of September 30, 2024, there was $106 million of capital gains incentive fee accrued in accordance with GAAP. As of September 30, 2024, there was no capital gains incentive fee actually payable under our investment advisory and management agreement. See Note 3 to our consolidated financial statements for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, for more information on the base management fee, income based fee and capital gains incentive fee.

Cash payment of any income based fee and capital gains incentive fee otherwise earned by our investment adviser is deferred if during the most recent four full calendar quarter period ending on or prior to the date such payment is to be made the sum of (a) the aggregate distributions to our stockholders and (b) the change in net assets (defined as total assets less indebtedness and before taking into account any income based fee and capital gains incentive fee payable during the period) is

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less than 7.0% of our net assets (defined as total assets less indebtedness) at the beginning of such period. These calculations will be adjusted for any share issuances or repurchases. Any income based fee and capital gains incentive fee deferred for payment are carried over for payment in subsequent calculation periods to the extent such fees are payable under the terms of the investment advisory and management agreement. See Note 3 to our consolidated financial statements for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, for more information on the related deferral terms.

Administrative and other fees represent fees paid to Ares Operations and our investment adviser for our allocable portion of overhead and other expenses incurred by Ares Operations and our investment adviser in performing their obligations under the administration agreement and the investment advisory and management agreement, respectively, including our allocable portion of the compensation, rent and other expenses of certain of our corporate officers and their respective staffs. See Note 3 to our consolidated financial statements for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, for more information on the administrative and other fees.

Other general and administrative expenses include, among other costs, professional fees, insurance, fees and expenses related to evaluating and making investments in portfolio companies and independent directors’ fees.

Income Tax Expense, Including Excise Tax

We have elected to be treated as a RIC under the Code and operate in a manner so as to qualify for the tax treatment applicable to RICs. To qualify as a RIC, we must, among other requirements, meet certain source-of-income and asset diversification requirements and timely distribute to our stockholders at least 90% of our investment company taxable income, as defined by the Code, for each year. We have made and intend to continue to make the requisite distributions to our stockholders which will generally relieve us from U.S. federal corporate-level income taxes.

Depending on the level of taxable income earned in a tax year, we may choose to carry forward such taxable income in excess of current year dividend distributions from such current year taxable income into the next tax year and pay a 4% excise tax on such income, as required. To the extent that we determine that our estimated current year taxable income will be in excess of estimated dividend distributions for the current year from such income, we accrue excise tax, if any, on estimated excess taxable income as such taxable income is earned. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, we recorded a net expense of $7 million and $24 million, respectively, for U.S. federal excise tax. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, we recorded an expense of $2 million and $17 million, respectively, for U.S. federal excise tax.

Certain of our consolidated subsidiaries are subject to U.S. federal and state income taxes. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, we recorded a net tax expense of $5 million and $37 million, respectively, for these subsidiaries. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, we recorded a net tax expense (benefit) of $1 million and $(6) million, respectively, for these subsidiaries. The income tax expense for our taxable consolidated subsidiaries will vary depending on the level of realized gains from the exits of investments held by such taxable subsidiaries during the respective periods.

Net Realized Gains/Losses

The net realized gains (losses) from the sales, repayments or exits of investments during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 were comprised of the following:

	For the Three Months Ended September 30,				For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in millions)	2024		2023		2024		2023
Sales, repayments or exits of investments(1)	$	2,514	$	1,223	$	4,005	$	4,075
Net realized gains (losses) on investments:
Gross realized gains	$	72	$	22	$	276	$	89
Gross realized losses	(91)		(94)		(301)		(249)
Total net realized losses on investments	$	(19)	$	(72)	$	(25)	$	(160)

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(1)Includes $266 million and $301 million of loans sold to IHAM and certain vehicles managed by IHAM during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, respectively, and $151 million and $842 million during the comparable periods in 2023, respectively. There were no net realized gains (losses) on these transaction with IHAM during the three months ended September 30, 2024. Net realized losses of $1 million were recorded on these

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transactions with IHAM during the nine months ended September 30, 2024. Net realized losses of $1 million and $12 million were recorded on these transactions with IHAM during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively. See Note 4 to our consolidated financial statements for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 for more information on IHAM and its managed vehicles.

The net realized losses on investments during the three months ended September 30, 2024 consisted of the following:

(in millions) Portfolio Company	Net Realized Gains (Losses)
Pegasus Global Enterprise Holdings, LLC	$	20
RF HP SCF Investor, LLC	19
Emergency Communications Network, LLC	(22)
Pluralsight, Inc.	(60)
Other, net	24
Total	$	(19)

During the three months ended September 30, 2024, we also recognized net realized losses on foreign currency and other transactions of $5 million.

The net realized losses on investments during the three months ended September 30, 2023 consisted of the following:

(in millions) Portfolio Company	Net Realized Gains (Losses)
Benefytt Technologies, Inc.	$	(17)
JDC Healthcare Management, LLC	(20)
Visual Edge Technology, Inc.	(47)
Other, net	12
Total	$	(72)

During the three months ended September 30, 2023, we also recognized net realized losses on foreign currency and other transactions of $4 million.

The net realized losses on investments during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 consisted of the following:

(in millions) Portfolio Company	Net Realized Gains (Losses)
Heelstone Renewable Energy, LLC	$	146
Benecon Midco II LLC	24
Pegasus Global Enterprise Holdings, LLC	20
RF HP SCF Investor, LLC	19
Kellermeyer Bergensons Services, LLC	(11)
SVP-Singer Holdings Inc.	(19)
OTG Management, LLC	(20)
SSE Buyer, Inc.	(21)
Emergency Communications Network, LLC	(22)
Pluralsight, Inc.	(60)
SHO Holding I Corporation, Shoes For Crews (Europe) Limited and Never Slip TopCo, Inc.	(119)
Other, net	38
Total	$	(25)

During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, we also recognized net realized losses on foreign currency and

other transactions of $5 million.

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During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, we repaid in full the 2024 Convertible Notes (as defined below) upon their maturity with a combination of cash and shares of our common stock, resulting in a realized loss on extinguishment of debt of approximately $14 million.

The net realized losses on investments during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 consisted of the following:

(in millions) Portfolio Company	Net Realized Gains (Losses)
Cipriani USA, Inc. and Cipriani Group Holding S.A.R.L.	$	18
DFC Global Facility Borrower III LLC	(12)
Benefytt Technologies, Inc.	(17)
JDC Healthcare Management, LLC	(20)
Visual Edge Technology, Inc.	(48)
National College of Business and Technology Inc. & Leeds IV Advisors, Inc.	(48)
ADG, LLC	(83)
Other, net	50
Total	$	(160)

During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, we also recognized net realized losses on foreign currency and other transactions of $47 million.

Net Unrealized Gains/Losses

We value our portfolio investments at least quarterly and the changes in value are recorded as unrealized gains or losses in our consolidated statement of operations. Net unrealized gains and losses on investments for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, were comprised of the following:

	For the Three Months Ended September 30,				For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in millions)	2024		2023		2024		2023
Unrealized appreciation	$	306	$	307	$	667	$	576
Unrealized depreciation	(257)		(143)		(516)		(396)
Net unrealized depreciation reversed related to net realized gains or losses(1)	25		96		11		162
Total net unrealized gains on investments	$	74	$	260	$	162	$	342

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(1)The net unrealized depreciation reversed related to net realized gains or losses represents the unrealized appreciation or depreciation recorded on the related asset at the end of the prior periods.

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The changes in net unrealized appreciation and depreciation on investments during the three months ended September 30, 2024 consisted of the following:

(in millions) Portfolio Company	Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)
Potomac Intermediate Holdings II LLC	$	67
Apex Clean Energy TopCo, LLC	20
High Street Buyer, Inc. and High Street Holdco LLC	14
Cloud Software Group, Inc.	13
Redwood Services, LLC	12
VPROP Operating, LLC and V SandCo, LLC	(11)
North American Science Associates, LLC, Cardinal Purchaser LLC and Cardinal Topco Holdings, L.P.	(12)
Production Resource Group, L.L.C.	(12)
ADG, LLC	(16)
Vobev, LLC and Vobev Holdings, LLC	(20)
Senior Direct Lending Program, LLC	(42)
Other, net	36
Total	$	49

During the three months ended September 30, 2024, we also recognized net unrealized losses on foreign currency and other transactions of $17 million.

The changes in net unrealized appreciation and depreciation on investments during the three months ended September 30, 2023 consisted of the following:

(in millions) Portfolio Company	Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)
Global Medical Response, Inc. and GMR Buyer Corp.	$	19
Storm Investment S.a.r.l.	16
Centric Brands LLC and Centric Brands GP LLC	13
Ivy Hill Asset Management, L.P.	11
Neptune Bidco US Inc.	11
SHO Holding I Corporation, Shoes For Crews (Europe) Limited and Never Slip TopCo, Inc.	(19)
Other, net	113
Total	$	164

During the three months ended September 30, 2023, we also recognized net unrealized gains on foreign currency and other transactions of $27 million.

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The changes in net unrealized appreciation and depreciation on investments during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 consisted of the following:

(in millions) Portfolio Company	Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)
Potomac Intermediate Holdings II LLC	$	105
Redwood Services, LLC	36
SageSure Holdings, LLC	34
Apex Clean Energy TopCo, LLC	30
Global Medical Response, Inc. and GMR Buyer Corp.	29
Cloud Software Group, Inc.	26
Centric Brands LLC	21
High Street Buyer, Inc. and High Street Holdco LLC	16
Huskies Parent, Inc., GI Insurity Parent LLC and GI Insurity TopCo LP	15
Bragg Live Food Products, LLC	14
Neptune Bidco US Inc.	14
GHX Ultimate Parent Corporation	13
Silk Holdings III Corp. and Silk Holdings I Corp.	12
U.S. Anesthesia Partners, Inc. & U.S. Anesthesia Partners Holdings, Inc.	11
CoreLogic, Inc. and T-VIII Celestial Co-Invest LP	11
VPROP Operating, LLC and V SandCo, LLC	(11)
Project Potter Buyer, LLC and Project Potter Parent, L.P.	(11)
American Seafoods Group LLC and American Seafoods Partners LLC	(12)
PS Operating Company LLC	(12)
North American Science Associates, LLC, Cardinal Purchaser LLC and Cardinal Topco Holdings, L.P.	(15)
ADG, LLC	(19)
Production Resource Group, L.L.C.	(28)
Vobev, LLC and Vobev Holdings, LLC	(28)
H-Food Holdings, LLC	(37)
Senior Direct Lending Program, LLC	(44)
Other, net	(19)
Total	$	151

During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, we also recognized net unrealized gains on foreign currency and other transactions of $3 million.

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The changes in net unrealized appreciation and depreciation on investments during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 consisted of the following:

(in millions) Portfolio Company	Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)
Ivy Hill Asset Management, L.P.	$	41
Heelstone Renewable Energy, LLC	31
Cloud Software Group, Inc.	25
Storm Investment S.a.r.l.	21
Cornerstone OnDemand, Inc.	13
Production Resource Group, L.L.C.	12
Benecon Midco II LLC	12
AthenaHealth Group Inc., Minerva Holdco, Inc. and BCPE Co-Invest (A), LP	12
Symplr Software Inc. and Symplr Software Intermediate Holdings, Inc.	11
Daylight Beta Parent LLC and CFCo, LLC	(12)
GPM Investments, LLC and ARKO Corp.	(12)
Senior Direct Lending Program, LLC	(18)
Center for Autism and Related Disorders, LLC	(19)
Potomac Intermediate Holdings II LLC	(19)
SHO Holding I Corporation, Shoes For Crews (Europe) Limited and Never Slip TopCo, Inc.	(36)
Other, net	118
Total	$	180

During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, we also recognized net unrealized gains on foreign currency and other transactions of $53 million.

FINANCIAL CONDITION, LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Our liquidity and capital resources are generated primarily from the net proceeds of public offerings of equity and debt securities, advances from our credit facilities (the Revolving Credit Facility, the Revolving Funding Facility, the SMBC Funding Facility and the BNP Funding Facility (each as defined below, and together, the “Facilities”)), net proceeds from the issuance of other securities, including unsecured notes and debt securitizations, as well as cash flows from operations.

In accordance with the Investment Company Act, we are allowed to borrow amounts such that our asset coverage, calculated pursuant to the Investment Company Act, is at least 150% after such borrowings (i.e., we are able to borrow up to two dollars for every dollar we have in assets less all liabilities and indebtedness not represented by senior securities issued by us). As of September 30, 2024, we had $486 million in cash and cash equivalents and $13.5 billion in total aggregate principal amount of debt outstanding ($13.5 billion at carrying value) and our asset coverage was 195%. Subject to borrowing base and other restrictions, we had approximately $4.5 billion available for additional borrowings under the Facilities as of September 30, 2024.

We may from time to time seek to retire or repurchase our common stock through cash purchases, as well as retire, cancel or purchase our outstanding debt through cash purchases and/or exchanges, in open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions or otherwise. The amounts involved may be material. In addition, we may from time to time enter into additional debt facilities, increase the size of existing facilities or issue additional debt securities, including secured debt, unsecured debt and/or debt securities convertible into common stock. Any such purchases or exchanges of common stock or outstanding debt, or incurrence or issuance of additional debt would be subject to prevailing market conditions, our liquidity requirements, contractual and regulatory restrictions and other factors.

Equity Capital Activities

As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, our total equity market capitalization was $13.5 billion and $11.7 billion, respectively.

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We may from time to time issue and sell shares of our common stock through public or “at the market” offerings. In connection with the issuance of our common stock, we issued and sold the following shares of common stock during the nine months ended September 30, 2024:

(in millions, except per share amount) Issuances of Common Stock	Number of Shares Issued	Gross Proceeds		Underwriting Fees/Offering Expenses		Net Proceeds		Average Offering Price Per Share(1)
“At the market” offerings	40.6	$	844.0	$	8.8	$	835.2	$	20.81
Total	40.6	$	844.0	$	8.8	$	835.2

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(1)    Represents the gross offering price per share before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and offering expenses.

“At the Market” Offerings

We are a party to equity distribution agreements with several banks (the “Equity Distribution Agreements”). The Equity Distribution Agreements provide that we may from time to time issue and sell, by means of “at the market” offerings, up to $1.0 billion of our common stock. Subject to the terms and conditions of the Equity Distribution Agreements, sales of common stock, if any, may be made in transactions that are deemed to be “at the market” offerings as defined in Rule 415(a)(4) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). Under the currently effective Equity Distribution Agreements, common stock with an aggregate offering amount of $695 million remained available for issuance as of September 30, 2024.

Conversion of the 2024 Convertible Notes

In March 2024, in connection with the repayment of the 2024 Convertible Notes, we issued approximately 20 million shares of our common stock at a conversion price of $20.12 per share for a total value of $407 million. See Note 5 to our consolidated financial statements for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 for more information relating to the repayment of the 2024 Convertible Notes.

Dividend Reinvestment Plan

See Note 11 to our consolidated financial statements for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 for information regarding shares of common stock issued or purchased in accordance with our dividend reinvestment plan.

Stock Repurchase Program

We are authorized under our stock repurchase program to purchase up to $1.0 billion in the aggregate of our outstanding common stock in the open market at certain thresholds below our net asset value per share, in accordance with the guidelines specified in Rule 10b-18 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). The timing, manner, price and amount of any share repurchases will be determined by us, in our sole discretion, based upon an evaluation of economic and market conditions, stock price, applicable legal and regulatory requirements and other factors. The stock repurchase program does not require us to repurchase any specific number of shares of common stock or any shares of common stock at all. Consequently, we cannot assure stockholders that any specific number of shares of common stock, if any, will be repurchased under the stock repurchase program. As of September 30, 2024, the expiration date of the stock repurchase program was February 15, 2025. The program may be suspended, extended, modified or discontinued at any time. As of September 30, 2024, there was $1.0 billion available for additional repurchases under the program.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, we did not repurchase any shares of our common stock in the open market under the stock repurchase program.

Price Range of Common Stock

The following table sets forth, for the first three quarters of the year ending December 31, 2024 and each fiscal quarter for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, the net asset value per share of our common stock, the range of high and low closing sales prices of our common stock, the closing sales price as a premium (discount) to net asset value and the dividends or distributions declared by us. On October 24, 2024, the last reported closing sales price of our common stock on the

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NASDAQ Global Select Market was $21.67 per share, which represented a premium of approximately 9.61% to the net asset value per share reported by us as of September 30, 2024.

	Net Asset		Price Range				High Sales Price Premium (Discount) to Net Asset		Low Sales Price Premium (Discount) to Net Asset		Cash Dividend Per
	Value(1)		High		Low		Value(2)		Value(2)		Share(3)
Year ended December 31, 2022
First Quarter	$	19.03	$	22.58	$	19.70	18.65	%	3.52	%	$	0.54	(4)
Second Quarter	$	18.81	$	22.44	$	17.12	19.30	%	(8.98)	%	$	0.42
Third Quarter	$	18.56	$	20.70	$	16.84	11.53	%	(9.27)	%	$	0.43
Fourth Quarter	$	18.40	$	19.76	$	17.30	7.39	%	(5.98)	%	$	0.48
Year ended December 31, 2023
First Quarter	$	18.45	$	20.04	$	17.19	8.62	%	(6.83)	%	$	0.48
Second Quarter	$	18.58	$	19.11	$	17.65	2.85	%	(5.01)	%	$	0.48
Third Quarter	$	18.99	$	19.81	$	18.86	4.32	%	(0.68)	%	$	0.48
Fourth Quarter	$	19.24	$	20.21	$	18.66	5.04	%	(3.01)	%	$	0.48
Year ended December 31, 2024
First Quarter	$	19.53	$	20.82	$	19.94	6.61	%	2.10	%	$	0.48
Second Quarter	$	19.61	$	21.58	$	20.24	10.05	%	3.21	%	$	0.48
Third Quarter	$	19.77	$	21.28	$	19.80	7.64	%	0.15	%	$	0.48

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(1)Net asset value per share is determined as of the last day in the relevant quarter and therefore may not reflect the net asset value per share on the date of the high and low closing sales prices. The net asset values shown are based on outstanding shares at the end of the relevant quarter.

(2)Calculated as the respective high or low closing sales price less net asset value, divided by net asset value (in each case, as of the applicable quarter).

(3)Represents the dividend or distribution declared in the relevant quarter.

(4)Consists of a quarterly dividend of $0.42 per share and additional quarterly dividends totaling $0.12 per share, all of which were declared in the first quarter of 2022 and paid on March 31, 2022, June 30, 2022, September 30, 2022 and December 29, 2022.

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Debt Capital Activities

Our debt obligations consisted of the following as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023:

	As of
	September 30, 2024								December 31, 2023
(in millions)	Total Aggregate Principal Amount Available/ Outstanding(1)			Principal Amount Outstanding		Carrying Value			Total Aggregate Principal Amount Available/ Outstanding(1)			Principal Amount Outstanding		Carrying Value
Revolving Credit Facility	$	4,513	(2)	$	1,713	$	1,713		$	4,758	(2)	$	1,413	$	1,413
Revolving Funding Facility	1,775			822		822			1,775			863		863
SMBC Funding Facility	800		(3)	492		492			800		(3)	401		401
BNP Funding Facility	1,265			784		784			865			575		575
2024-1 CLO Notes(4)	476			476		473		(5)	—			—		—
2024 Convertible Notes	—			—		—		(5)	403			403		402		(5)
June 2024 Notes	—			—		—		(5)	900			900		899		(5)
March 2025 Notes	600			600		600		(5)	600			600		599		(5)
July 2025 Notes	1,250			1,250		1,252		(5)	1,250			1,250		1,255		(5)
January 2026 Notes	1,150			1,150		1,148		(5)	1,150			1,150		1,146		(5)
July 2026 Notes	1,000			1,000		995		(5)	1,000			1,000		993		(5)
January 2027 Notes	900			900		909		(5)(6)	900			900		905		(5)(6)
June 2027 Notes	500			500		496		(5)	500			500		495		(5)
June 2028 Notes	1,250			1,250		1,248		(5)	1,250			1,250		1,247		(5)
March 2029 Notes	1,000			1,000		1,005		(5)(6)	—			—		—
July 2029 Notes	850			850		871		(5)(6)	—			—		—
November 2031 Notes	700			700		692		(5)	700			700		691		(5)
Total	$	18,029		$	13,487	$	13,500		$	16,851		$	11,905	$	11,884

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(1)Represents the total aggregate amount committed or outstanding, as applicable, under such instrument. Borrowings under the committed Revolving Credit Facility, Revolving Funding Facility, SMBC Funding Facility and BNP Funding Facility (each as defined below) are subject to borrowing base and other restrictions.

(2)Provides for a feature that allows us, under certain circumstances, to increase the size of the Revolving Credit Facility to a maximum of $6.7 billion and $7.1 billion, as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

(3)Provides for a feature that allows ACJB (as defined below), under certain circumstances, to increase the size of the SMBC Funding Facility (as defined below) to a maximum of $1.0 billion.

(4)Excludes the CLO Subordinated Notes (as defined below), which were retained by us and, as such, are eliminated in consolidation. See “Debt Securitization” below for more information.

(5)Represents the aggregate principal amount outstanding, less unamortized debt issuance costs and the net unaccreted/amortized discount or premium recorded upon issuance. In March 2024, we repaid in full the 2024 Convertible Notes (as defined below) upon their maturity. In June 2024,we repaid in full the June 2024 Notes (as defined below) upon their maturity.

(6)The carrying value of the January 2027 Notes, the March 2029 Notes and the July 2029 Notes (each as defined below) as of September 30, 2024 includes adjustments as a result of effective hedge accounting relationships. The carrying value of the January 2027 Notes as of December 31, 2023 includes an adjustment as a result of an effective hedge

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accounting relationship. See Note 6 to our consolidated financial statements for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 for more information.

 The weighted average stated interest rate and weighted average maturity, both on aggregate principal amount outstanding, of all our debt outstanding as of September 30, 2024 were 5.2% and 3.5 years, respectively, and as of December 31, 2023 were 4.8% and 3.0 years, respectively. The weighted average stated interest rate of all our debt outstanding as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 includes the impact of interest rate swaps. See Note 6 to our consolidated financial statements for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 for more information on the interest rate swaps.

The ratio of total principal amount of debt outstanding to stockholders’ equity as of September 30, 2024 was 1.06:1.00 compared to 1.07:1.00 as of December 31, 2023.

Revolving Credit Facility

We are party to a senior secured revolving credit facility (as amended and restated, the “Revolving Credit Facility”), that allows us to borrow up to $4.5 billion at any one time outstanding. The Revolving Credit Facility consists of a $3.4 billion revolving tranche and a $1.1 billion term loan tranche. As of September 30, 2024, the end of the revolving periods and the stated maturity dates of the various revolving and term loan tranches of the Revolving Credit Facility were as follows:

(in millions)	Total Aggregate Principal Amount Committed/ Outstanding		End of Revolving Period	Maturity Date
Revolving tranche	$	3,024	April 12, 2028	April 12, 2029
	269		March 31, 2026	March 31, 2027
	107		March 31, 2025	March 31, 2026
	3,400
Term loan tranche	974			April 12, 2029
	70			April 19, 2028
	41			March 31, 2027
	28			March 31, 2026
	1,113
	$	4,513

The Revolving Credit Facility also provides for a feature that allows us, under certain circumstances, to increase the overall size of the Revolving Credit Facility to a maximum of $6.7 billion. The interest rate charged on the Revolving Credit Facility is based on SOFR (or an alternative rate of interest for certain loans, commitments and/or other extensions of credit denominated in Sterling, Canadian Dollars, Euros and certain other foreign currencies) plus a credit spread adjustment of 0.10% and an applicable spread of either 1.75% or 1.875% or an “alternate base rate” (as defined in the documents governing the Revolving Credit Facility) plus a credit spread adjustment of 0.10% and an applicable spread of either 0.75% or 0.875%, in each case, determined monthly based on the total amount of the borrowing base relative to the sum of (i) the greater of (a) the aggregate amount of revolving exposure and term loans outstanding under the Revolving Credit Facility and (b) 85% of the total commitments of the Revolving Credit Facility (or, if higher, the total revolving exposure) plus (ii) other debt, if any, secured by the same collateral as the Revolving Credit Facility. As of September 30, 2024, the applicable spread in effect was 1.75%. We are also required to pay a letter of credit fee of either 2.00% or 2.125% per annum on letters of credit issued, determined monthly based on the total amount of the borrowing base relative to the total commitments of the Revolving Credit Facility and other debt, if any, secured by the same collateral as the Revolving Credit Facility. Additionally, we are required to pay a commitment fee of 0.375% per annum on any unused portion of the Revolving Credit Facility. As of September 30, 2024, there was $1.7 billion outstanding under the Revolving Credit Facility and we were in compliance in all material respects with the terms of the Revolving Credit Facility.

Revolving Funding Facility

We and our consolidated subsidiary, Ares Capital CP Funding LLC (“Ares Capital CP”), are party to a revolving funding facility (as amended, the “Revolving Funding Facility”), that allows Ares Capital CP to borrow up to $1.8 billion at any one time outstanding. The Revolving Funding Facility is secured by all of the assets held by, and the membership interest in, Ares Capital CP. The end of the reinvestment period and the stated maturity date for the Revolving Funding Facility are December 29, 2024 and December 29, 2026, respectively. The interest rate charged on the Revolving Funding Facility is based on SOFR plus a credit spread adjustment of 0.10% or a “base rate” (as defined in the documents governing the Revolving

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Funding Facility) plus an applicable spread of 1.90% per annum. Ares Capital CP is also required to pay a commitment fee of between 0.50% and 1.25% per annum depending on the size of the unused portion of the Revolving Funding Facility. As of September 30, 2024, there was $822 million outstanding under the Revolving Funding Facility and we and Ares Capital CP were in compliance in all material respects with the terms of the Revolving Funding Facility. See “Recent Developments,” as well as Note 14 to our consolidated financial statements for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, for a subsequent event relating to the Revolving Funding Facility.

SMBC Funding Facility

We and our consolidated subsidiary, Ares Capital JB Funding LLC (“ACJB”), are party to a revolving funding facility (as amended, the “SMBC Funding Facility”), with ACJB, as the borrower, and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, as the administrative agent and collateral agent, that allows ACJB to borrow up to $800 million at any one time outstanding. The SMBC Funding Facility also provides for a feature that allows ACJB, subject to receiving certain consents, to increase the overall size of the SMBC Funding Facility to $1.0 billion. The SMBC Funding Facility is secured by all of the assets held by ACJB. The end of the reinvestment period and the stated maturity date for the SMBC Funding Facility are March 28, 2027 and March 28, 2029, respectively. The reinvestment period and the stated maturity date are both subject to two one-year extensions by mutual agreement. The interest rate charged on the SMBC Funding Facility is based on an applicable spread of either (i) 2.50% over one month SOFR or (ii) 1.50% over a “base rate” (as defined in the documents governing the SMBC Funding Facility). ACJB is also required to pay a commitment fee of between 0.50% and 1.00% per annum depending on the size of the unused portion of the SMBC Funding Facility. As of September 30, 2024, there was $492 million outstanding under the SMBC Funding Facility and we and ACJB were in compliance in all material respects with the terms of the SMBC Funding Facility.

BNP Funding Facility

We and our consolidated subsidiary, ARCC FB Funding LLC (“AFB”), are party to a revolving funding facility (as amended, the “BNP Funding Facility”) with AFB, as the borrower, and BNP Paribas, as the administrative agent and lender, that allows AFB to borrow up to $1,265 million at any one time outstanding. The BNP Funding Facility is secured by all of the assets held by AFB. The end of the reinvestment period and the stated maturity date for the BNP Funding Facility are July 26, 2027 and July 26, 2029, respectively. The reinvestment period and the stated maturity date are both subject to a one-year extension by mutual agreement. The interest rate charged on the BNP Funding Facility was based on applicable SOFR, or a “base rate” (as defined in the documents governing the BNP Funding Facility) plus a margin of (i) 2.10% during the reinvestment period and (ii) 2.60% following the reinvestment period. As of September 30, 2024, the applicable spread in effect was 2.10%. AFB is required to pay a commitment fee of between 0.00% and 1.25% per annum depending on the size of the unused portion of the BNP Funding Facility. As of September 30, 2024, there was $784 million outstanding under the BNP Funding Facility and we and AFB were in compliance in all material respects with the terms of the BNP Funding Facility.

Debt Securitization

2024-1 CLO Notes

In May 2024, we, through our wholly owned consolidated subsidiary, Ares Direct Lending CLO 1 LLC (“ARCC CLO I”), completed a $702 million term debt securitization (the “2024 Debt Securitization”). The 2024 Debt Securitization is also known as a collateralized loan obligation and is an on-balance sheet financing incurred by us, which is consolidated by us for financial reporting purposes and subject to our overall asset coverage requirement. The notes offered in the 2024 Debt Securitization (collectively, the “2024-1 CLO Notes”) were issued by ARCC CLO I pursuant to the indenture governing 2024-1 CLO Notes (the “CLO Indenture”) and include (i) $406 million of Class A Senior Floating Rate Notes (the “Class A CLO Notes”); (ii) $70 million of Class B Senior Floating Rate Notes (the “Class B CLO Notes” and, together with the Class A CLO Notes, the “CLO Secured Notes”); and (iii) $226 million of Subordinated Notes (the “CLO Subordinated Notes”). We retained all of the CLO Subordinated Notes, as such, the CLO Subordinated Notes are eliminated in consolidation. The following table presents information on the 2024-1 CLO Notes as of September 30, 2024 (dollar amounts in millions):

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Class	Type	Principal Outstanding		Maturity Date	Interest Rate	Credit Rating
Class A CLO Notes	Senior Secured Floating Rate	$	406	April 25, 2036	SOFR+1.80%	AAA(sf)
Class B CLO Notes	Senior Secured Floating Rate	70		April 25, 2036	SOFR+2.20%	AA(sf)
Total CLO Secured Notes		476
CLO Subordinated Notes	Subordinated	226		April 25, 2036	None	Not Rated
Total 2024-1 CLO Notes		$	702

The CLO Secured Notes are the secured obligation of ARCC CLO I and are backed by a diversified portfolio of first lien senior secured loans contributed by us to ARCC CLO I pursuant to the terms of a contribution agreement. The interest rate charged on the CLO Secured Notes is based on SOFR plus a blended weighted average spread of 1.86%. The CLO Subordinated Notes, which were retained by us, are the unsecured obligations of ARCC CLO I.

Our investment adviser serves as asset manager to ARCC CLO I under an asset management agreement and is entitled to receive certain management fees for providing these services under the agreement. Our investment adviser has waived its right to receive such fees but may rescind such waiver with respect to the CLO Secured Notes at any time.

See “Recent Developments,” as well as Note 14 to our consolidated financial statements for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 for a subsequent event relating to an additional term debt securitization.

2024 Convertible Unsecured Notes

In March 2024, we repaid in full the $403 million in aggregate principal amount of unsecured convertible notes which bore interest at a rate of 4.625% per year, payable semi-annually (the “2024 Convertible Notes”) upon their maturity, resulting in a realized loss on extinguishment of debt of $14 million. In accordance with the indenture governing the 2024 Convertible Notes, we settled the repayment of the 2024 Convertible Notes with a combination of cash and shares of our common stock. Approximately $393 million of aggregate principal amount was settled with approximately 20 million shares of our common stock and the remaining $10 million was settled with available cash.

Unsecured Notes

We issued certain unsecured notes (each issuance of which is referred to herein using the “defined term” set forth under the “Unsecured Notes” column of the table below and collectively referred to as the “Unsecured Notes”), that pay interest semi-annually and all principal amounts are due upon maturity. Each of the Unsecured Notes may be redeemed in whole or in part at any time at our option at a redemption price equal to par plus a “make whole” premium, if applicable, as determined pursuant to the indentures governing each of the Unsecured Notes, plus any accrued and unpaid interest. Certain key terms related to the features for the Unsecured Notes as of September 30, 2024 are listed below.

(dollar amounts in millions) Unsecured Notes	Aggregate Principal Amount Issued		Effective Stated Interest Rate	Original Issuance Date	Maturity Date
March 2025 Notes	$	600	4.250%	January 11, 2018	March 1, 2025
July 2025 Notes	$	1,250	3.250%	January 15, 2020	July 15, 2025
January 2026 Notes	$	1,150	3.875%	July 15, 2020	January 15, 2026
July 2026 Notes	$	1,000	2.150%	January 13, 2021	July 15, 2026
January 2027 Notes(1)	$	900	7.678%	August 3, 2023	January 15, 2027
June 2027 Notes	$	500	2.875%	January 13, 2022	June 15, 2027
June 2028 Notes	$	1,250	2.875%	June 10, 2021	June 15, 2028
March 2029 Notes(1)	$	1,000	7.223%	January 23, 2024	March 1, 2029
July 2029 Notes(1)	$	850	6.740%	May 13, 2024	July 15, 2029
November 2031 Notes	$	700	3.200%	November 4, 2021	November 15, 2031

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(1)The effective stated interest rates of the January 2027 Notes, the March 2029 Notes and the July 2029 Notes include the impact of interest rate swaps.

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In June 2024, we repaid in full the $900 million in aggregate principal amount outstanding of unsecured notes (the “June 2024 Notes”) upon their maturity. The June 2024 Notes bore interest at a rate of 4.200% per annum, payable semi-annually.

In connection with certain of the unsecured notes issued by us, we have entered into interest rate swap agreements to more closely align the interest rates of such liabilities with our investment portfolio, which consists primarily of floating rate loans. We designated these interest rate swaps and the associated unsecured notes as qualifying fair value hedge accounting relationships. Certain information related to our interest rate swap instruments as of September 30, 2024 is presented below.

(dollar amounts in millions) Description	Hedged Item	Company Receives		Company Pays	Maturity Date	Notional Amount
Interest rate swap	January 2027 Notes	7.000	%	SOFR +2.581%	January 15, 2027	$	900
Interest rate swap	March 2029 Notes	5.875	%	SOFR +2.023%	March 1, 2029	$	1,000
Interest rate swap	July 2029 Notes	5.950	%	SOFR +1.643%	July 15, 2029	$	850

See Note 5 to our consolidated financial statements for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 for more information on our debt obligations.

As of September 30, 2024, we were in compliance in all material respects with the indentures governing the Unsecured Notes.

The Unsecured Notes are our senior unsecured obligations and rank senior in right of payment to any future indebtedness that is expressly subordinated in right of payment to the Unsecured Notes; equal in right of payment to our existing and future unsecured indebtedness that is not expressly subordinated; effectively junior in right of payment to any of our secured indebtedness (including existing unsecured indebtedness that we later secure) to the extent of the value of the assets securing such indebtedness; and structurally junior to all existing and future indebtedness (including trade payables) incurred by our subsidiaries, financing vehicles or similar facilities.

RECENT DEVELOPMENTS

On October 8, 2024, we and Ares Capital CP entered into an agreement to amend the Revolving Funding Facility. The amendment, among other things, (a) increased the commitments under the Revolving Funding Facility from $1,775 million to $2,150 million, (b) extended the end of the reinvestment period from December 29, 2024 to October 8, 2027, (c) extended the stated maturity date from December 29, 2026 to October 8, 2029 and (d) adjusted the interest rate charged on the Revolving Funding Facility from an applicable SOFR plus a credit spread adjustment of 0.10% or a “base rate” plus an applicable spread of 1.90% per annum to an applicable SOFR or a “base rate” (as defined in the documents governing the Revolving Funding Facility) plus an applicable spread of 2.00% per annum and with no credit spread adjustment. The other terms of the Revolving Funding Facility remained materially unchanged.

In October 2024, we, through a wholly owned and consolidated subsidiary, priced a $544 million term debt securitization. The transaction is expected to close in November 2024, subject to customary closing conditions. A term debt securitization is also known as a collateralized loan obligation and is a form of secured financing incurred by us, which is consolidated by us and subject to our overall asset coverage requirement.

From October 1, 2024 through October 24, 2024, we made new investment commitments of approximately $408 million, of which approximately $320 million were funded. Of the approximately $408 million in new investment commitments, 55% were in first lien senior secured loans, 19% were in senior subordinated loans and 26% were in our subordinated loan investment in IHAM. All of the approximately $408 million in new investment commitments were floating rate. The weighted average yield of debt and other income producing securities funded during the period at amortized cost was 10.8% and the weighted average yield on total investments funded during the period at amortized cost was 10.8%. We may seek to sell all or a portion of these new investment commitments, although there can be no assurance that we will be able to do so.

From October 1, 2024 through October 24, 2024, we exited approximately $1.2 billion of investment commitments, including $458 million of loans sold to IHAM or certain vehicles managed by IHAM. Of the approximately $1.2 billion of exited investment commitments, 60% were first lien senior secured loans, 28% were second lien senior secured loans, 1% were subordinated certificates of the SDLP and 11% were our subordinated loan investment in IHAM. All of the approximately $1.2

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billion of exited investment commitments were floating rate. The weighted average yield of debt and other income producing securities exited or repaid during the period at amortized cost was 11.3% and the weighted average yield on total investments exited or repaid during the period at amortized cost was 11.3%. Of the approximately $1.2 billion of investment commitments exited from October 1, 2024 through October 24, 2024, we recognized total net realized gains of approximately $4 million, with no realized gains or losses recognized from the sale of loans to IHAM or certain vehicles managed by IHAM.

In addition, as of October 24, 2024, we had an investment backlog of approximately $2.8 billion. Investment backlog includes transactions approved by our investment adviser’s investment committee and/or for which a formal mandate, letter of intent or a signed commitment have been issued, and therefore we believe are likely to close. The consummation of any of the investments in this backlog depends upon, among other things, one or more of the following: satisfactory completion of our due diligence investigation of the prospective portfolio company, our acceptance of the terms and structure of such investment and the execution and delivery of satisfactory transaction documentation. In addition, we may sell all or a portion of these investments and certain of these investments may result in the repayment of existing investments. We cannot assure you that we will make any of these investments or that we will sell all or any portion of these investments.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES

The preparation of our consolidated financial statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses. Changes in the economic environment, financial markets, and any other parameters used in determining such estimates could cause actual results to differ. Our critical accounting estimates, including those relating to the valuation of our investment portfolio, are described below. The critical accounting estimates should be read in conjunction with our risk factors as disclosed in “Item 1A. Risk Factors.” See Note 2 to our consolidated financial statements for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 for more information on our critical accounting policies.

Investments

Investment transactions are recorded on the trade date. Realized gains or losses are measured 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 gains or losses previously recognized, and include investments charged off during the period, net of recoveries. Unrealized gains or losses primarily reflect the change in investment values, including the reversal of previously recorded unrealized gains or losses when gains or losses are realized.

Pursuant to Rule 2a-5 under the Investment Company Act, our board of directors designated our investment adviser as our valuation designee (the “Valuation Designee”) to perform the fair value determinations for investments held by us without readily available market quotations, subject to the oversight of our board of directors. All investments are recorded at their fair value.

Investments for which market quotations are readily available are typically valued at such market quotations. In order to validate market quotations, the Valuation Designee looks at a number of factors to determine if the quotations are representative of fair value, including the source and nature of the quotations. Debt and equity securities that are not publicly traded or whose market prices are not readily available (i.e., substantially all of our investments) are valued at least quarterly at fair value as determined in good faith by the Valuation Designee, subject to the oversight of our board of directors, based on, among other things, the input of our independent third‑party valuation providers (“IVPs”) that have been engaged to support the valuation of such portfolio investments at least once during a trailing 12‑month period (with certain de minimis exceptions) and under a valuation policy and a consistently applied valuation process. The valuation process is conducted at the end of each fiscal quarter by the Valuation Designee, and a portion of our investment portfolio at fair value is subject to review by an IVP each quarter, as discussed further below. However, we may use these IVPs to review the value of our investments more frequently, including in connection with the occurrence of significant events or changes in value affecting a particular investment. In addition, our independent registered public accounting firm obtains an understanding of, and performs select procedures relating to, our valuation process within the context of performing our integrated audit.

As part of the valuation process, the Valuation Designee may take into account the following types of factors, if relevant, in determining the fair value of our investments: the enterprise value of a portfolio company (the entire value of the portfolio company to a market participant, including the sum of the values of debt and equity securities used to capitalize the enterprise at a point in time), 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, a comparison of the portfolio company’s securities to any similar publicly traded securities, changes in the interest rate environment and the credit markets, which may affect the price at which similar investments would trade in their principal markets and other relevant

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factors. When an external event such as a purchase transaction, public offering or subsequent sale occurs, the Valuation Designee considers the pricing indicated by the external event to corroborate the valuation.

Because there is not a readily available market value for most of the investments in our portfolio, substantially all of our portfolio investments are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Valuation Designee, as described herein. Due to the inherent uncertainty of determining the fair value of investments that do not have a readily available market value, the fair value of our investments may fluctuate from period to period. Additionally, the fair value of our investments may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market existed for such investments and may differ materially from the values that we may ultimately realize. Further, such investments are generally subject to legal and other restrictions on resale or otherwise are less liquid than publicly traded securities. If we were required to liquidate a portfolio investment in a forced or liquidation sale, we could realize significantly less than the value at which we have recorded it.

In addition, changes in the market environment and other events that may occur over the life of the investments may cause the gains or losses ultimately realized on these investments to be different than the unrealized gains or losses reflected in the valuations currently assigned.

The Valuation Designee, subject to the oversight of our board of directors, undertakes a multi‑step valuation process each quarter, as described below:

•Our quarterly valuation process begins with a preliminary valuation being prepared by the investment professionals responsible for the portfolio investment in conjunction with our portfolio management and valuation team.

•Preliminary valuations are reviewed and discussed by the valuation committee of the Valuation Designee.

•For portfolio investments selected for review by an IVP,

◦Relevant information related to the portfolio investment is made available by the Valuation Designee to the IVP, who does not independently verify such information.

◦The IVP reviews and analyzes the information provided by the Valuation Designee, along with relevant market and economic data, and independently determines a range of values for each of the selected portfolio investments.

◦The IVP provides its analysis to the Valuation Designee to support the IVP’s valuation methodology and calculations.

•The valuation committee of the Valuation Designee determines the fair value of each investment in our portfolio without a readily available market quotation in good faith based on, among other things, the input of the IVPs, where applicable.

•For portfolio investments selected for review by an IVP, a positive assurance opinion or independent valuation report is issued by the IVP that confirms the fair value determined by the Valuation Designee for a selected portfolio investment is within the range of values independently calculated by such IVP.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

We follow ASC 825-10, Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities (“ASC 825-10”), which provides companies the option to report selected financial assets and liabilities at fair value. ASC 825-10 also establishes presentation and disclosure requirements designed to facilitate comparisons between companies that choose different measurement attributes for similar types of assets and liabilities and a better understanding of the effect of the company’s choice to use fair value on its earnings. ASC 825-10 also requires entities to display the fair value of the selected assets and liabilities on the face of the balance sheet. We have not elected the ASC 825-10 option to report selected financial assets and liabilities at fair value. With the exception of the line items entitled “other assets” and “debt,” which are reported at amortized cost, the carrying value of all other assets and liabilities approximate fair value.

We also follow ASC 820-10, which expands the application of fair value accounting. ASC 820-10 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in accordance with GAAP and expands disclosure of fair value measurements. ASC 820-10 determines fair value to be the price that would be received for an investment in a current sale, which assumes an

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orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. ASC 820-10 requires us to assume that the portfolio investment is sold in its principal market to market participants or, in the absence of a principal market, the most advantageous market, which may be a hypothetical market. Market participants are defined as buyers and sellers in the principal or most advantageous market that are independent, knowledgeable, and willing and able to transact. In accordance with ASC 820-10, we have considered its principal market as the market in which we exit our portfolio investments with the greatest volume and level of activity. ASC 820-10 specifies a hierarchy of valuation techniques based on whether the inputs to those valuation techniques are observable or unobservable. In accordance with ASC 820-10, these inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:

•Level 1 - Valuations based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that we have the ability to access.

•Level 2 - Valuations based on quoted prices in markets that are not active or for which all significant inputs are observable, either directly or indirectly.

•Level 3 - Valuations based on inputs that are unobservable and significant to the overall fair value measurement.

In addition to using the above inputs in investment valuations, the Valuation Designee continues to employ the net asset valuation policy and procedures that have been reviewed by our board of directors in connection with their designation of our investment adviser as the valuation designee and are consistent with the provisions of Rule 2a-5 under the Investment Company Act and ASC 820-10. Consistent with its valuation policies and procedures, the Valuation Designee evaluates the source of inputs, including any markets in which our investments are trading (or any markets in which securities with similar attributes are trading), in determining fair value. Because there is not a readily available market value for most of the investments in our portfolio, the fair value of the investments must typically be determined using unobservable inputs.

Our portfolio investments (other than as described below in the following paragraph) are typically valued using two different valuation techniques. The first valuation technique is an analysis of the enterprise value (“EV”) of the portfolio company. EV means the entire value of the portfolio company to a market participant, including the sum of the values of debt and equity securities used to capitalize the enterprise at a point in time. The primary method for determining EV uses a multiple analysis whereby appropriate multiples are applied to the portfolio company’s EBITDA (generally defined as net income before net interest expense, income tax expense, depreciation and amortization). EBITDA multiples are typically determined based upon review of market comparable transactions and publicly traded comparable companies, if any. The Valuation Designee may also employ other valuation multiples to determine EV, such as revenues or, in the case of certain portfolio companies in the power generation industry, kilowatt capacity. The second method for determining EV uses a discounted cash flow analysis whereby future expected cash flows of the portfolio company are discounted to determine a present value using estimated discount rates (typically a weighted average cost of capital based on costs of debt and equity consistent with current market conditions). The EV analysis is performed to determine the value of equity investments, the value of debt investments in portfolio companies where we have control or could gain control through an option or warrant security, and to determine if there is credit impairment for debt investments. If debt investments are credit impaired, an EV analysis may be used to value such debt investments; however, in addition to the methods outlined above, other methods such as a liquidation or wind-down analysis may be utilized to estimate EV. The second valuation technique is a yield analysis, which is typically performed for non-credit impaired debt investments in portfolio companies where we do not own a controlling equity position. To determine fair value using a yield analysis, a current price is imputed for the investment based upon an assessment of the expected market yield for a similarly structured investment with a similar level of risk. In the yield analysis, the Valuation Designee considers the current contractual interest rate, the maturity and other terms of the investment relative to the risk of the company and the specific investment. A key determinant of risk, among other things, is the leverage through the investment relative to the EV of the portfolio company. As debt investments held by us are substantially illiquid with no active transaction market, the Valuation Designee depends on primary market data, including newly funded transactions, as well as secondary market data with respect to high yield debt instruments and syndicated loans, as inputs in determining the appropriate market yield, as applicable.

For other portfolio investments such as investments in the SDLP Certificates and IHAM, discounted cash flow analysis is the primary technique utilized to determine fair value. Expected future cash flows associated with the investment are discounted to determine a present value using a discount rate that reflects estimated market return requirements.

See Note 8 to our consolidated financial statements for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 for more information on our valuation process.

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Item 3.    Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

We are subject to financial market risks, including changes in interest rates and the valuations of our investment portfolio. Uncertainty with respect to the fluctuations in global interest rates, inflationary pressures, the Russia-Ukraine war and more recently the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East introduced significant volatility in the financial markets, and the effects of this volatility has materially impacted and could continue to materially impact our market risks, including those listed below. For more information concerning these risks and their potential impact on our business and our operating results, see “Risk Factors—General Risk Factors—Global economic, political and market conditions, including uncertainty about the financial stability of the United States, could have a significant adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations”, “Risk Factors—Risks Relating to Our Investments—Economic recessions or downturns could impair our portfolio companies and harm our operating results” and “Risk Factors—Risks Relating to Our Business—Inflation has adversely affected and may continue to adversely affect the business, results of operations and financial condition of our portfolio companies” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, filed with the SEC on February 7, 2024.

Investment Valuation Risk

Because there is not a readily available market value for most of the investments in our portfolio, substantially all of our portfolio investments are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by our investment adviser, as the valuation designee, subject to the oversight of our board of directors based on, among other things, the input of the independent third-party valuation firms that have been engaged to support the valuation of each portfolio investment without a readily available market quotation at least once during a trailing 12-month period (with certain de minimis exceptions). Due to the inherent uncertainty of determining the fair value of investments that do not have a readily available market value, the fair value of our investments may fluctuate from period to period. Additionally, the fair value of our investments may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market existed for such investments and may differ materially from the values that we may ultimately realize. Further, such investments are generally subject to legal and other restrictions on resale or otherwise are less liquid than publicly traded securities. If we were required to liquidate a portfolio investment in a forced or liquidation sale, we could realize significantly less than the value at which we have recorded it. In addition, changes in the market environment and other events that may occur over the life of the investments may cause the gains or losses ultimately realized on these investments to be different than the unrealized gains or losses reflected in the valuations currently assigned. See “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Critical Accounting Estimates” as well as Notes 2 and 8 to our consolidated financial statements for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 for more information relating to our investment valuation.

Interest Rate Risk

Interest rate sensitivity refers to the change in our earnings that may result from changes in the level of interest rates. Because we fund a portion of our investments with borrowings, our net investment income is affected by the difference between the rate at which we invest and the rate at which we borrow. 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. See “Risk Factors—Risks Relating to Our Business—We are exposed to risks associated with changes in interest rates, including the current rising interest rate environment” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, filed with the SEC on February 7, 2024.

In a prolonged low interest rate environment, the difference between the total interest income earned on interest earning assets and the total interest expense incurred on interest bearing liabilities may be compressed, reducing our net income and potentially adversely affecting our operating results. Conversely, in a rising interest rate environment, such difference could potentially increase thereby increasing our net income as indicated per the table below.

As of September 30, 2024, 69% of the investments at fair value in our portfolio bore interest and dividends at variable rates (including our investment in the SDLP Certificates which accounted for 5% of our total investments at fair value), 14% bore interest at fixed rates, 9% were non-income producing, 1% were on non-accrual status and 7% was our equity investment in IHAM which generally pays a quarterly dividend. Additionally, excluding our investment in the SDLP Certificates, 99% of the remaining variable rate investments at fair value contained interest rate floors. The Facilities and the 2024-1 CLO Notes bear interest at variable rates with no interest rate floors. The Unsecured Notes bear interest at fixed rates, except that the January 2027 Notes, the March 2029 Notes and the July 2029 Notes have been swapped from a fixed rate to a floating rate through interest rate swaps. See Note 5 to our consolidated financial statements for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 for more information on our debt obligations. See Note 6 to our consolidated financial statements for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 for more information on the interest rate swaps.

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We regularly measure our exposure to interest rate risk. We assess interest rate risk and manage our interest rate exposure on an ongoing basis by comparing our interest rate sensitive assets to our interest rate sensitive liabilities. Based on that review, we determine whether or not any hedging transactions are necessary to mitigate exposure to changes in interest rates.

Based on our September 30, 2024 balance sheet, the following table shows the annualized impact on net income of base rate changes in interest rates (considering interest rate floors for variable rate instruments) assuming no changes in our investment and borrowing structure:

(in millions) Basis Point Change	Interest and Dividend Income		Interest Expense(1)		Net Income(2)
Up 300 basis points	$	541	$	211	$	330
Up 200 basis points	$	360	$	141	$	219
Up 100 basis points	$	180	$	70	$	110
Down 100 basis points	$	(179)	$	(70)	$	(109)
Down 200 basis points	$	(359)	$	(141)	$	(218)
Down 300 basis points	$	(536)	$	(211)	$	(325)

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(1)Includes the impact to interest expense related to the interest rate swaps.

(2)Excludes the impact of the income based fee. See Note 3 to our consolidated financial statements for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 for more information on the income based fee.

Item 4.    Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

We maintain disclosure controls and procedures (as that term is defined in Rules 13a‑15(e) and 15d‑15(e) under the Exchange Act) that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports under the Exchange Act 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 principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures. Any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives. Our management, with the participation of our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of September 30, 2024. Based upon that evaluation and subject to the foregoing, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that, as of September 30, 2024, the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures were effective to accomplish their objectives at the reasonable assurance level.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a‑15(f) and 15d‑15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the quarter ended September 30, 2024 that have materially affected, or that are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II — OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.    Legal Proceedings

From time to time, we, our executive officers, directors and our investment adviser, its affiliates and/or any of their respective principals and employees are subject to legal proceedings, including those arising from our investments in our portfolio companies, and as a result, incur significant costs and expenses in connection with such legal proceedings. Legal proceedings may increase to the extent we find it necessary to foreclose or otherwise enforce remedies with respect to loans that are in default, which borrowers may seek to resist by asserting counterclaims and defenses against us or our investment adviser.

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We and our investment adviser are also subject to extensive regulation, which, from time to time, results in requests for information from us or our investment adviser or regulatory proceedings or investigations against us or our investment adviser, respectively. We incur significant costs and expenses in connection with any such information requests, proceedings and investigations.

Item 1A.     Risk Factors

In addition to the other information set forth in this report, you should carefully consider the risk factors described in Part I, “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, which could materially affect our business, financial condition and/or operating results. The risks described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, are not the only risks facing us. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition and/or operating results.

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

We did not sell any equity securities during the period covered in this report that were not registered under the Securities Act.

Dividend Reinvestment Plan

During the quarter ended September 30, 2024, as part of our dividend reinvestment plan for our common stockholders, we did not purchase shares of our common stock in the open market in order to satisfy the reinvestment portion of our dividends.

Stock Repurchase Program

In January 2024, our board of directors authorized an amendment to our existing stock repurchase program to extend the expiration date of the program from February 15, 2024 to February 15, 2025. Under the program, we may repurchase up to $1.0 billion in the aggregate of our outstanding common stock in the open market at certain thresholds below our net asset value per share, in accordance with the guidelines specified in Rule 10b-18 of the Exchange Act. The timing, manner, price and amount of any share repurchases will be determined by us, in our sole discretion, based upon an evaluation of economic and market conditions, stock price, applicable legal and regulatory requirements and other factors. The stock repurchase program will be in effect through February 15, 2025, unless extended or until the approved dollar amount has been used to repurchase shares. The stock repurchase program does not require us to repurchase any specific number of shares of common stock or any shares of common stock at all. Consequently, we cannot assure stockholders that any specific number of shares of common stock, if any, will be repurchased under the stock repurchase program. The program may be suspended, extended, modified or discontinued at any time.

During the quarter ended September 30, 2024, there were no repurchases of our common stock under our stock repurchase program. As of September 30, 2024, the approximate dollar value of shares that may yet be purchased under the program was $1.0 billion.

Item 3.     Defaults Upon Senior Securities

Not applicable.

Item 4.     Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable.

Item 5.    Other Information

Rule 10b5-1 Trading Plans

During the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2024, none of our directors or executive officers adopted or terminated any contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of our securities to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c) or any “non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement.”

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Item 6.     Exhibits.    

 EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Number	Description
3.1	Articles of Amendment and Restatement, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Form 10-Q (File No. 814-00663) for the quarter ended March 31, 2023, filed on April 25, 2023).
3.2	Third Amended and Restated Bylaws, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Company’s Form 10-K (File No. 814-00663) for the year ended December 31, 2018, filed on February 12, 2019).
10.1	Eighth Amendment to the Revolving Credit and Security Agreement, dated as of July 25, 2024, among ARCC FB Funding LLC, as borrower, the lenders from time to time parties thereto, BNP Paribas, as administrative agent and lender, Ares Capital Corporation, as equityholder and servicer, and U.S. Bank National Association, as collateral agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to the Company’s Form 10-Q (File No. 814-00663), filed on July 30, 2024).
10.2	Amendment No. 17 to Loan and Servicing Agreement, dated as of October 8, 2024, among Ares Capital CP Funding LLC, as the borrower, Ares Capital Corporation, as the servicer, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as the agent, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as a lender, Bank of America, N.A, as a lender, Sampension Livsforsikring A/S, as a lender, Arkitekternes Pensionskasse, as a lender, Pensionskassen for Jordbrugsakademikere og Dyrlæger, as a lender, Pensionskassen for Teknikum og Diplomingeniører, as a lender, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, as a lender, U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee and U.S. Bank National Association, as bank and collateral custodian (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on October 11, 2024).
10.3	Equity Distribution Agreement, dated as of July 30, 2024, among Ares Capital Corporation, Ares Capital Management LLC, Ares Operations LLC and Truist Securities, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on July 30, 2024).
10.4	Equity Distribution Agreement, dated as of July 30, 2024, among Ares Capital Corporation, Ares Capital Management LLC, Ares Operations LLC and Jefferies LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on July 30, 2024).
10.5	Equity Distribution Agreement, dated as of July 30, 2024, among Ares Capital Corporation, Ares Capital Management LLC, Ares Operations LLC and Mizuho Securities USA LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on July 30, 2024).
10.6	Equity Distribution Agreement, dated as of July 30, 2024, among Ares Capital Corporation, Ares Capital Management LLC, Ares Operations LLC and RBC Capital Markets, LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on July 30, 2024).
10.7	Equity Distribution Agreement, dated as of July 30, 2024, among Ares Capital Corporation, Ares Capital Management LLC, Ares Operations LLC and Regions Securities LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the Company’s Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on July 30, 2024).
31.1	Certification by Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002*
31.2	Certification by Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002*
32.1	Certification by Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002**
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*    Filed herewith

**    This certification is not deemed filed by the SEC and is not to be incorporated by reference in any filing we make under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, irrespective of any general incorporation language in any filings.

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SIGNATURES

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

  

	ARES CAPITAL CORPORATION
Date: October 30, 2024	By	/s/ R. KIPP DEVEER
		R. Kipp deVeer Chief Executive Officer
Date: October 30, 2024	By	/s/ SCOTT C. LEM
		Scott C. Lem Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
Date: October 30, 2024	By	/s/ PAUL CHO
		Paul Cho Chief Accounting Officer

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