UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
x | QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2015
OR
¨ | TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the transition period to
Commission File No. 000-54961
NF INVESTMENT CORP.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Maryland | 61-1696304 | |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) |
(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) |
520 Madison Avenue, 38th Floor, New York, NY 10022
(Address of principal executive office) (Zip Code)
(212) 813-4900
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
N/A
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days: Yes x No ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes ¨ No ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See definitions of large accelerated filer, accelerated filer, and smaller reporting company in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large accelerated filer | ¨ | Accelerated filer | ¨ | |||
Non-accelerated filer | x (Do not check if a smaller reporting company) | Smaller reporting company | ¨ |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ¨ No x
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuers classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
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Outstanding at November 6, 2015 |
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Common stock, $0.01 par value |
6,712,879 |
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NF INVESTMENT CORP.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
(dollar amounts in thousands, except per share data)
September 30, 2015 |
December 31, 2014 |
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ASSETS |
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Investmentsnon-controlled/non-affiliated, at fair value (amortized cost of $233,928 and $183,390, respectively) |
$ | 233,656 | $ | 182,076 | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents |
4,795 | 2,548 | ||||||
Deferred financing costs |
1,717 | 1,981 | ||||||
Interest receivable |
738 | 422 | ||||||
Prepaid expenses and other assets |
24 | 18 | ||||||
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Total assets |
$ | 240,930 | $ | 187,045 | ||||
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LIABILITIES |
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Payable for investments purchased |
$ | | $ | 14,718 | ||||
Secured borrowings (Note 5) |
110,833 | 80,903 | ||||||
Interest and credit facility fees payable (Note 5) |
482 | 338 | ||||||
Management fees payable (Note 4) |
144 | 171 | ||||||
Due to Investment Adviser |
11 | 12 | ||||||
Dividend payable (Note 7) |
2,563 | 1,247 | ||||||
Administrative service fees payable (Note 4) |
35 | 25 | ||||||
Other accrued expenses and liabilities |
401 | 322 | ||||||
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Total liabilities |
114,469 | 97,736 | ||||||
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Commitments and contingencies (Notes 6 and 10) |
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NET ASSETS |
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Common stock, $0.01 par value; 200,000,000 shares authorized; 6,413,587 shares and 4,618,564 shares, respectively, issued and outstanding |
64 | 46 | ||||||
Paid-in capital in excess of par value |
127,042 | 91,478 | ||||||
Subscribed but unissued shares |
5,920 | | ||||||
Subscriptions receivable |
(5,920 | ) | | |||||
Offering costs |
(45 | ) | (45 | ) | ||||
Accumulated net investment income (loss), net of cumulative dividends of $8,982 and $2,583, respectively |
(379 | ) | (856 | ) | ||||
Accumulated net realized gain (loss) |
51 | | ||||||
Accumulated net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) |
(272 | ) | (1,314 | ) | ||||
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Total net assets |
$ | 126,461 | $ | 89,309 | ||||
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NET ASSETS PER SHARE |
$ | 19.72 | $ | 19.34 | ||||
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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NF INVESTMENT CORP.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(dollar amounts in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)
For the three month periods ended |
For the nine month periods ended |
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September 30, 2015 |
September 30, 2014 |
September 30, 2015 |
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Investment income: |
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Interest income from non-controlled/non-affiliated investments |
$ | 4,005 | $ | 1,829 | $ | 10,453 | $ | 4,022 | ||||||||
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Total investment income |
4,005 | 1,829 | 10,453 | 4,022 | ||||||||||||
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Expenses: |
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Management fees (Note 4) |
144 | 73 | 396 | 170 | ||||||||||||
Professional fees |
126 | 165 | 450 | 600 | ||||||||||||
Administrative service fees (Note 4) |
45 | 15 | 139 | 127 | ||||||||||||
Interest expense (Note 5) |
539 | 294 | 1,446 | 517 | ||||||||||||
Credit facility fees (Note 5) |
206 | 585 | 666 | 1,062 | ||||||||||||
Directors fees and expenses |
63 | 61 | 182 | 202 | ||||||||||||
Transfer agency fees |
7 | 7 | 20 | 23 | ||||||||||||
Other general and administrative |
87 | 54 | 278 | 165 | ||||||||||||
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Total expenses |
1,217 | 1,254 | 3,577 | 2,866 | ||||||||||||
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Net investment income (loss) |
2,788 | 575 | 6,876 | 1,156 | ||||||||||||
Net realized gain (loss) and net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments: |
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Net realized gain (loss) on investmentsnon-controlled/non-affiliated |
1 | | 51 | | ||||||||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investmentsnon-controlled/non-affiliated |
(23 | ) | (643 | ) | 1,042 | 48 | ||||||||||
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Net realized gain (loss) and net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments |
(22 | ) | (643 | ) | 1,093 | 48 | ||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations |
$ | 2,766 | $ | (68 | ) | $ | 7,969 | $ | 1,204 | |||||||
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Basic and diluted earnings per common share (Note 7) |
$ | 0.44 | $ | (0.02 | ) | $ | 1.39 | $ | 0.41 | |||||||
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Weighted-average shares of common stock outstandingBasic and Diluted (Note 7) |
6,326,307 | 3,228,897 | 5,734,473 | 2,935,854 | ||||||||||||
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Dividends declared per common share (Note 7) |
$ | 0.40 | $ | 0.24 | $ | 1.05 | $ | 0.40 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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NF INVESTMENT CORP.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
(dollar amounts in thousands)
(unaudited)
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Increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations: |
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Net investment income (loss) |
$ | 6,876 | $ | 1,156 | ||||
Net realized gain (loss) on investmentsnon-controlled/non-affiliated |
51 | | ||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investmentsnon-controlled/non-affiliated |
1,042 | 48 | ||||||
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations |
7,969 | 1,204 | ||||||
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Capital transactions: |
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Common stock issued |
35,582 | 23,334 | ||||||
Dividends declared (Note 10) |
(6,399 | ) | (1,336 | ) | ||||
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions |
29,183 | 21,998 | ||||||
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets |
37,152 | 23,202 | ||||||
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Net assets at beginning of period |
89,309 | 43,937 | ||||||
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Net assets at end of period |
$ | 126,461 | $ | 67,139 | ||||
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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NF INVESTMENT CORP.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(dollar amounts in thousands)
(unaudited)
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Cash flows from operating activities: |
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations |
$ | 7,969 | $ | 1,204 | ||||
Adjustments to reconcile net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: |
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Amortization of deferred financing costs |
282 | 675 | ||||||
Net accretion of discount on securities |
(487 | ) | (222 | ) | ||||
Net realized (gain) loss on investmentsnon-controlled/non-affiliated |
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Net change in unrealized (appreciation) depreciation on investmentsnon-controlled/non-affiliated |
(1,042 | ) | (48 | ) | ||||
Cost of investments purchased and change in payable for investments purchased |
(97,124 | ) | (81,490 | ) | ||||
Proceeds from repayments of investments |
32,406 | 14,246 | ||||||
Changes in operating assets: |
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Interest receivable |
(316 | ) | (167 | ) | ||||
Prepaid expenses and other assets |
(6 | ) | (4 | ) | ||||
Changes in operating liabilities: |
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Due to Investment Adviser |
(1 | ) | (604 | ) | ||||
Interest and credit facility fees payable |
144 | 131 | ||||||
Management fees payable |
(27 | ) | 46 | |||||
Administrative service fees payable |
10 | (70 | ) | |||||
Other accrued expenses and liabilities |
79 | (8 | ) | |||||
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Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities |
(58,164 | ) | (66,311 | ) | ||||
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Cash flows from financing activities: |
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Proceeds from issuance of common stock |
35,582 | 23,334 | ||||||
Borrowings on Revolving Credit Facility and Facility |
85,700 | 45,000 | ||||||
Repayments of Revolving Credit Facility and Facility |
(55,770 | ) | (8,575 | ) | ||||
Debt issuance costs paid |
(18 | ) | (932 | ) | ||||
Dividends paid in cash |
(5,083 | ) | (511 | ) | ||||
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Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities |
60,411 | 58,316 | ||||||
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Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents |
2,247 | (7,995 | ) | |||||
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period |
2,548 | 12,219 | ||||||
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of period |
$ | 4,795 | $ | 4,224 | ||||
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Supplemental disclosures: |
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Interest paid during the period |
$ | 1,298 | $ | 377 | ||||
Dividends declared during the period |
$ | 6,399 | $ | 1,336 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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NF INVESTMENT CORP.
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
As of September 30, 2015
(dollar amounts in thousands)
(unaudited)
Investments non-controlled/non-affiliated (1) |
Industry | Interest Rate |
Maturity Date |
Acquisition Date |
Par/ Principal Amount |
Amortized Cost (6) |
Fair Value (7) |
Percentage of Net Assets |
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First Lien Debt (90.35%) |
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Access CIG, LLC (2) (3) (5) |
Business Services | 6.00 | % | 10/17/2021 | 10/16/2014 | $ | 6,156 | $ | 6,110 | $ | 6,153 | 4.87 | % | |||||||||||||||||
AF Borrower LLC |
High Tech Industries | 6.25 | 1/28/2022 | 12/15/2014 | 4,079 | 4,022 | 4,052 | 3.20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Alpha Packaging |
Containers, Packaging & Glass |
5.25 | 5/12/2020 | 5/9/2014 | 3,803 | 3,800 | 3,743 | 2.96 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Anaren, Inc. (2) (3) (4) |
Telecommunications | 5.50 | 2/18/2021 | 2/18/2014 | 3,328 | 3,301 | 3,290 | 2.60 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
APX Group, Inc. (5) (8) |
Consumer Services | 6.38 | 12/1/2019 | 10/15/2014 | 2,500 | 2,434 | 2,400 | 1.90 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Aquilex LLC (2) (3) (4) |
Environmental Industries |
5.00 | 12/31/2020 | 12/20/2013 | 3,439 | 3,435 | 3,396 | 2.69 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Ascensus, Inc. (2) (3) (4) |
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate |
5.00 | 12/2/2019 | 12/2/2013 | 5,615 | 5,595 | 5,615 | 4.44 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Audax AAMP Holdings, |
Durable Consumer Goods |
6.50 | 6/24/2017 | 5/22/2015 | 2,735 | 2,715 | 2,724 | 2.15 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Blue Bird Body |
Transportation: Consumer |
6.50 | 6/27/2020 | 7/22/2014 | 3,210 | 3,076 | 3,191 | 2.52 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Brooks Equipment Company, LLC (2) (3) (4) |
Construction & Building | 6.75 | 8/29/2020 | 8/29/2014 | 1,839 | 1,826 | 1,836 | 1.45 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Capstone Logistics Acquisition, Inc. (2) (3) (4) |
Transportation: Cargo | 5.50 | 10/7/2021 | 10/3/2014 | 4,962 | 4,919 | 4,839 | 3.83 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Captive Resources Midco, |
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate |
6.75 | 6/30/2020 | 6/30/2015 | 4,275 | 4,205 | 4,261 | 3.37 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Castle Management Borrower LLC (Highgate Hotels |
Hotel, Gaming & Leisure |
5.50 | 9/18/2020 | 10/10/2014 | 2,476 | 2,457 | 2,418 | 1.91 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Central Security Group, |
Consumer Services | 6.25 | 10/6/2020 | 10/3/2014 | 4,962 | 4,899 | 4,835 | 3.82 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
CRCI Holdings, Inc. (CLEAResult Consulting, Inc.) (2) (3) (4) |
Utilities: Electric | 5.25 | 7/10/2019 | 7/29/2014 | 1,975 | 1,969 | 1,945 | 1.54 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Dent Wizard International Corporation (2) (3) (4) |
Automotive | 5.75 | 4/7/2020 | 4/28/2015 | 3,731 | 3,709 | 3,707 | 2.93 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Emerging Markets Communications LLC (2) (3) (5) |
Telecommunications | 6.75 | 7/1/2021 | 7/9/2015 | 1,995 | 1,801 | 1,945 | 1.54 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
EP Minerals, LLC (2) (3) (4) |
Metals & Mining | 5.50 | 8/20/2020 | 8/20/2014 | 3,465 | 3,451 | 3,434 | 2.72 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
FCX Holdings Corp. (2) (3) (4) |
Capital Equipment | 5.50 | 8/4/2020 | 8/4/2014 | 3,753 | 3,750 | 3,703 | 2.93 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Genex Holdings, Inc. (2) (3) (5) |
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate |
5.25 | 5/30/2021 | 5/22/2014 | 2,659 | 2,648 | 2,647 | 2.09 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Green Energy Partners/Stonewall LLC (2) (3) (5) (11) |
Energy: Electricity | 6.50 | 11/13/2021 | 11/12/2014 | 1,700 | 1,670 | 1,688 | 1.34 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Indra Holdings Corp. (Totes Isotoner) (2) (3) (5) |
Non-durable Consumer Goods |
5.25 | 5/1/2021 | 4/29/2014 | 4,938 | 4,897 | 4,827 | 3.82 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
InterWrap Corp. |
Construction & Building | 5.25 | 11/1/2018 | 10/31/2013 | 1,915 | 1,904 | 1,889 | 1.49 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Jackson Hewitt Inc. (2) (3) (4) |
Retail | 8.00 | 7/30/2020 | 7/24/2015 | 2,200 | 2,157 | 2,202 | 1.74 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Language Line LLC (2) (3) (4) |
Telecommunications | 6.50 | 7/7/2021 | 7/1/2015 | 5,000 | 4,952 | 5,009 | 3.96 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Miller Heiman, Inc. (2) (3) (4) |
Business Services | 6.75 | 9/30/2019 | 10/1/2013 | 6,606 | 6,536 | 6,344 | 5.02 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
MSX International, Inc. (2) (3) (4) |
Automotive | 6.00 | 8/21/2020 | 8/18/2014 | 2,208 | 2,190 | 2,208 | 1.75 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
National Technical Systems, Inc.(2) (3) (12) |
Aerospace & Defense | 7.00 | 6/12/2021 | 6/12/2015 | 6,000 | 5,922 | 5,941 | 4.70 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
NES Global Talent Finance US LLC (United |
Energy: Oil & Gas | 6.50 | 10/3/2019 | 10/2/2013 | 3,347 | 3,299 | 3,244 | 2.57 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Novetta, LLC (2) (3) (4) |
Aerospace & Defense | 6.00 | 10/2/2020 | 11/19/2014 | 2,505 | 2,485 | 2,505 | 1.98 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Paradigm Acquisition |
Business Services | 6.00 | 6/2/2022 | 6/2/2015 | 4,389 | 4,326 | 4,312 | 3.41 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Pelican Products, Inc. (2) (3) (4) |
Containers, Packaging & Glass |
5.25 | 4/11/2020 | 4/8/2014 | 2,998 | 2,986 | 2,929 | 2.32 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Phillips-Medisize |
Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber |
4.75 | 6/16/2021 | 6/13/2014 | 2,469 | 2,448 | 2,456 | 1.94 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Plano Molding Company, |
Hotel, Gaming & Leisure |
7.00 | 5/12/2021 | 5/1/2015 | 4,389 | 4,350 | 4,392 | 3.47 |
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NF INVESTMENT CORP.
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
As of September 30, 2015
(dollar amounts in thousands)
(unaudited)
Investments non-controlled/non-affiliated (1) |
Industry | Interest Rate |
Maturity Date |
Acquisition Date |
Par/ Principal Amount |
Amortized Cost (6) |
Fair Value (7) |
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Product Quest Manufacturing |
Containers, Packaging & Glass |
6.75 | % | 9/9/2020 | 9/9/2015 | $ | 5,000 | $ | 4,903 | $ | 5,008 | 3.96 | % | |||||||||||||||||
Prowler Acquisition Corp. (Pipeline Supply and Service, LLC) (2) (3) (5) |
Wholesale | 5.50 | 1/28/2020 | 1/24/2014 | 4,326 | 4,286 | 3,885 | 3.07 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
PSC Industrial Holdings |
Environmental Industries |
5.75 | 12/5/2020 | 12/5/2014 | 2,978 | 2,952 | 2,948 | 2.33 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
PSI Services LLC (2) (3) (4) (9) |
Business Services | 8.00 | 2/27/2021 | 2/27/2015 | 4,000 | 3,891 | 4,188 | 3.31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
RCHP, Inc. |
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals |
5.25 | 4/23/2019 | 4/21/2014 | 6,553 | 6,503 | 6,486 | 5.13 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
SolAero Technologies |
Telecommunications | 5.75 | 12/10/2020 | 12/9/2014 | 3,680 | 3,650 | 3,634 | 2.87 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
SolAero Technologies |
Telecommunications | 6.25 | 12/10/2020 | 5/1/2015 | 3,061 | 3,033 | 3,047 | 2.41 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Synarc-Biocore Holdings, |
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals |
5.50 | 3/10/2021 | 3/6/2014 | 4,433 | 4,397 | 4,247 | 3.36 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Systems Maintenance Services Holding, Inc. (2) (3) (4) |
High Tech Industries | 5.00 | 10/18/2019 | 10/18/2013 | 3,206 | 3,197 | 3,163 | 2.50 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
TASC, Inc. (2) (3) (4) (8) |
Aerospace & Defense | 7.00 | 5/23/2020 | 12/17/2014 | 4,751 | 4,578 | 4,739 | 3.75 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Teaching Strategies, |
Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing |
6.00 | 10/1/2019 | 2/5/2015 | 4,737 | 4,719 | 4,742 | 3.75 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
The Hygenic Corporation (Performance Health) (2) (3) (4) |
Non-durable Consumer Goods |
6.00 | 10/11/2020 | 2/27/2015 | 3,990 | 3,938 | 3,951 | 3.12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
The SI Organization, Inc.(2) (3) (4) |
Aerospace & Defense | 5.75 | 11/23/2019 | 5/16/2014 | 4,401 | 4,367 | 4,400 | 3.48 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
The Topps Company, |
Non-durable Consumer Goods |
7.25 | 10/2/2018 | 10/1/2013 | 3,998 | 3,972 | 3,999 | 3.16 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Transilwrap Company, |
Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber |
5.00 | 11/22/2019 | 10/20/2013 | 4,890 | 4,885 | 4,812 | 3.80 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
U.S. Farathane, LLC (2) (3) (5) |
Automotive | 6.75 | 12/23/2021 | 2/6/2015 | 3,224 | 3,165 | 3,230 | 2.55 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Vetcor Professional Practices, |
Consumer Services | 7.00 | 4/20/2021 | 5/19/2015 | 1,596 | 1,575 | 1,611 | 1.27 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Violin Finco S.A.R.L. (Alexander Mann
Solutions) (United |
Business Services | 5.75 | 12/20/2019 | 12/18/2013 | 3,159 | 3,137 | 3,159 | 2.50 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Vistage Worldwide, Inc. (2) (3) (4) |
Business Services | 6.50 | 8/19/2021 | 8/13/2015 | 5,000 | 4,951 | 4,989 | 3.95 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Vitera Healthcare Solutions, LLC (2) (3) (4) |
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals |
6.00 | 11/4/2020 | 11/1/2013 | 3,311 | 3,286 | 3,268 | 2.58 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
W/S Packaging Group, |
Containers, Packaging & Glass |
5.00 | 8/9/2019 | 8/8/2013 | 4,102 | 4,090 | 4,042 | 3.20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Watchfire Enterprises, |
Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing |
5.00 | 10/2/2020 | 10/2/2013 | 3,430 | 3,420 | 3,375 | 2.67 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Zest Holdings, LLC (2) (3) (4) |
Durable Consumer Goods |
5.00 | 8/16/2020 | 8/18/2014 | 4,103 | 4,102 | 4,102 | 3.24 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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First Lien Debt Total |
$ | 211,241 | $ | 211,105 | 166.93 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Second Lien Debt (9.65%) |
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AF Borrower LLC |
High Tech Industries | 10.00 | % | 1/28/2023 | 12/15/2014 | $ | 2,000 | $ | 1,981 | $ | 1,987 | 1.57 | % | |||||||||||||||||
Allied Security Holdings |
Business Services | 8.00 | 8/14/2021 | 9/25/2014 | 2,000 | 1,987 | 1,970 | 1.56 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
AmeriLife Group, LLC (2) (3) (5) |
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate |
9.75 | 1/10/2023 | 7/9/2015 | 2,000 | 1,961 | 1,995 | 1.58 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Berlin Packaging L.L.C (2) (3) (5) |
Containers, Packaging & Glass |
7.75 | 10/1/2022 | 9/24/2014 | 1,800 | 1,788 | 1,748 | 1.38 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Charter NEX US Holdings, |
Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber |
9.25 | 2/5/2023 | 1/30/2015 | 2,000 | 1,972 | 1,920 | 1.52 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Creganna Finance (US) |
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals |
9.00 | 6/1/2022 | 11/20/2014 | 2,100 | 2,081 | 2,089 | 1.65 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
DiversiTech Corporation (2) (3) (5) |
Capital Equipment | 9.00 | 11/19/2022 | 5/19/2015 | 1,600 | 1,579 | 1,570 | 1.24 |
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NF INVESTMENT CORP.
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
As of September 30, 2015
(dollar amounts in thousands)
(unaudited)
Investments non-controlled/non-affiliated (1) |
Industry | Interest Rate |
Maturity Date |
Acquisition Date |
Par/ Principal Amount |
Amortized Cost (6) |
Fair Value (7) |
Percentage of Net Assets |
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Second Lien Debt |
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Genex Holdings, |
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate |
8.75 | % | 5/30/2022 | 12/1/2014 | $ | 1,000 | $ | 988 | $ | 977 | 0.77 | % | |||||||||||||||||
Genoa, a QoL Healthcare Company, LLC (2) (3) (5) |
Retail | 8.75 | 4/30/2023 | 4/21/2015 | 2,100 | 2,080 | 2,063 | 1.63 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Jazz Acquisition, Inc. |
Aerospace & Defense | 7.75 | 6/19/2022 | 6/25/2014 | 800 | 797 | 727 | 0.58 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
MRI Software, LLC (2) (3) (4) |
Software | 9.00 | 6/23/2022 | 6/19/2015 | 1,250 | 1,232 | 1,226 | 0.97 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Phillips-Medisize |
Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber |
8.25 | 6/16/2022 | 6/13/2014 | 1,500 | 1,487 | 1,483 | 1.17 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Prime Security Services Borrower, LLC (Protection One Inc.) (2) (3) (5) |
Consumer Services | 9.75 | 7/1/2022 | 6/19/2015 | 1,300 | 1,282 | 1,283 | 1.01 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
TASC, Inc. (4) (8) |
Aerospace & Defense | 12.00 | 5/23/2021 | 12/17/2014 | 1,500 | 1,472 | 1,513 | 1.20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Second Lien Debt Total |
$ | 22,687 | $ | 22,551 | 17.83 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Total Investmentsnon-controlled/non-affiliated |
$ | 233,928 | $ | 233,656 | 184.76 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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(1) | Unless otherwise indicated, issuers of debt investments held by NF Investment Corp. (NFIC or the Company) are domiciled in the United States. Under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (together with the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, the Investment Company Act), the Company would be deemed to control a portfolio company if the Company owned more than 25% of its outstanding voting securities and/or held the power to exercise control over the management or policies of the portfolio company. As of September 30, 2015, the Company does not control any of these portfolio companies. Under the Investment Company Act, the Company would be deemed an affiliated person of a portfolio company if the Company owns 5% or more of the portfolio companys outstanding voting securities. As of September 30, 2015, the Company is not an affiliated person of any of these portfolio companies. |
(2) | Variable rate loans to the portfolio companies bear interest at a rate that may be determined by reference to either LIBOR or an alternate base rate (commonly based on the Federal Funds Rate or the Prime Rate), which generally resets quarterly. For each such loan, the Company has provided the interest rate in effect as of September 30, 2015. |
(3) | Loan includes interest rate floor feature. |
(4) | These assets are owned by the Companys wholly owned subsidiary, NFIC SPV LLC (the Borrower Sub). The Borrower Sub has a senior secured revolving credit facility (as amended, the Revolving Credit Facility). The lenders of the Revolving Credit Facility have a first lien security interest in substantially all of the assets of the Borrower Sub (see Note 5, Borrowings) and such assets are assets of the Borrower Sub to satisfy obligations of the Borrower Sub under the Revolving Credit Facility and are not available to creditors of the Company. |
(5) | These assets are owned by the Company. The Company has a senior secured revolving credit facility (as amended, the Facility). The lender of the Facility has a perfected first-priority security interest in substantially all of the portfolio investments held by the Company (see Note 5, Borrowings). |
(6) | Amortized cost represents original cost, including origination fees, adjusted for the accretion/amortization of discounts/premiums, as applicable, on debt investments using the effective interest method. |
(7) | Fair value is determined in good faith by or under the direction of the Board of Directors of the Company (Notes 2 and 3), pursuant to the Companys valuation policies. |
(8) | The Company has determined the indicated investments are non-qualifying assets under Section 55(a) of the Investment Company Act. Under the Investment Company Act, the Company may not acquire any non-qualifying assets unless, at the time such acquisition is made, qualifying assets represent at least 70% of the Companys total assets. |
(9) | In addition to the interest earned based on the stated interest rate of this loan, which is the amount reflected in this schedule, the Company is entitled to receive additional interest as a result of an agreement among lenders. Pursuant to the agreement among lenders, this investment represents a last out first lien loan, which has a secondary priority behind the first out first lien loan with respect to principal, interest and other payments. |
(10) | Captive Resources Midco, LLC has an undrawn delayed draw term loan of $446 par value at LIBOR + 5.75%, 1.00% floor, and an undrawn revolver of $268 par value at LIBOR +5.75%, 1.00% floor. An unused rate of 1.25% and 0.50% is charged on the delayed draw term loan and revolver principal, respectively, while undrawn. |
(11) | Green Energy Partners/Stonewall LLC has an undrawn delayed draw term loan of $1,700 par value at LIBOR + 5.50%, 1.00% floor. An unused rate of 3.00% is charged on the principal while undrawn. |
(12) | National Technical Systems, Inc. has an undrawn delayed draw term loan of $1,031 par value at LIBOR + 6.00%, 1.00% floor, and an undrawn revolver of $469 par value at LIBOR + 6.00%, 1.00% floor. An unused rate of 1.00% and 0.50% is charged on the delayed draw term loan and revolver principal, respectively, while undrawn. The delayed draw term loan and revolver are both owned by the Company as indicated in note 5 above. The term loan of $6,000 par value is owned by the Borrower Sub as indicated in note 4 above. |
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NF INVESTMENT CORP.
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
As of September 30, 2015
(dollar amounts in thousands)
(unaudited)
(13) | Vetcor Professional Practices LLC has an undrawn delayed draw term loan of $800 par value at LIBOR + 6.00%, 1.00% floor. An unused rate of 1.00% is charged on the principal while undrawn. The delayed draw term loan is owned by the Company as indicated in note 5 above. The term loan of $1,596 par value is owned by the Borrower Sub as indicated in note 4 above. |
As of September 30, 2015, investmentsnon-controlled/non-affiliated, at fair value consisted of the following:
Type |
Amortized Cost | Fair Value | % of Fair Value | |||||||||
First Lien Debt |
$ | 211,241 | $ | 211,105 | 90.35 | % | ||||||
Second Lien Debt |
22,687 | 22,551 | 9.65 | |||||||||
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Total |
$ | 233,928 | $ | 233,656 | 100.00 | % | ||||||
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The industrial composition of investmentsnon-controlled/non-affiliated at fair value as of September 30, 2015 was as follows:
Industry |
Amortized Cost | Fair Value | % of Fair Value | |||||||||
Aerospace & Defense |
$ | 19,621 | $ | 19,825 | 8.48 | % | ||||||
Automotive |
9,064 | 9,145 | 3.91 | |||||||||
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate |
15,397 | 15,495 | 6.63 | |||||||||
Business Services |
30,938 | 31,115 | 13.32 | |||||||||
Capital Equipment |
5,329 | 5,273 | 2.26 | |||||||||
Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber |
10,792 | 10,671 | 4.57 | |||||||||
Construction & Building |
3,730 | 3,725 | 1.59 | |||||||||
Consumer Services |
10,190 | 10,129 | 4.34 | |||||||||
Containers, Packaging & Glass |
17,567 | 17,470 | 7.48 | |||||||||
Durable Consumer Goods |
6,817 | 6,826 | 2.92 | |||||||||
Energy: Electricity |
1,670 | 1,688 | 0.72 | |||||||||
Energy: Oil & Gas |
3,299 | 3,244 | 1.39 | |||||||||
Environmental Industries |
6,387 | 6,344 | 2.72 | |||||||||
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals |
16,267 | 16,090 | 6.89 | |||||||||
High Tech Industries |
9,200 | 9,202 | 3.94 | |||||||||
Hotel, Gaming & Leisure |
6,807 | 6,810 | 2.91 | |||||||||
Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing |
8,139 | 8,117 | 3.47 | |||||||||
Metals & Mining |
3,451 | 3,434 | 1.47 | |||||||||
Non-durable Consumer Goods |
12,807 | 12,777 | 5.47 | |||||||||
Retail |
4,237 | 4,265 | 1.83 | |||||||||
Software |
1,232 | 1,226 | 0.52 | |||||||||
Telecommunications |
16,737 | 16,925 | 7.24 | |||||||||
Transportation: Cargo |
4,919 | 4,839 | 2.07 | |||||||||
Transportation: Consumer |
3,076 | 3,191 | 1.37 | |||||||||
Utilities: Electric |
1,969 | 1,945 | 0.83 | |||||||||
Wholesale |
4,286 | 3,885 | 1.66 | |||||||||
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Total |
$ | 233,928 | $ | 233,656 | 100.00 | % | ||||||
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NF INVESTMENT CORP. (Continued)
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
As of September 30, 2015
(dollar amounts in thousands)
(unaudited)
The geographical composition of investments non-controlled/non-affiliated at fair value as of September 30, 2015 was as follows:
Geography |
Amortized Cost | Fair Value | % of Fair Value | |||||||||
Canada |
$ | 1,904 | $ | 1,889 | 0.81 | % | ||||||
Ireland |
2,081 | 2,089 | 0.89 | |||||||||
United Kingdom |
6,436 | 6,403 | 2.74 | |||||||||
United States |
223,507 | 223,275 | 95.56 | |||||||||
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Total |
$ | 233,928 | $ | 233,656 | 100.00 | % | ||||||
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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NF INVESTMENT CORP.
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
As of December 31, 2014
(dollar amounts in thousands)
Investments non-controlled/non-affiliated (1) |
Industry | Interest Rate |
Maturity Date |
Acquisition Date |
Par Amount |
Amortized Cost (6) |
Fair Value (7) |
Percentage of Net Assets |
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First Lien Debt (93.23%) |
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Access CIG, LLC (2) (3) (5) |
Business Services | 6.00 | % | 10/17/2021 | 10/16/2014 | $ | 5,000 | $ | 4,952 | $ | 4,955 | 5.55 | % | |||||||||||||||||
Accuvant Finance LLC (2) (3) (5) |
High Tech Industries | 7.00 | 10/22/2020 | 4/22/2014 | 1,957 | 1,942 | 1,957 | 2.19 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
AF Borrower LLC |
High Tech Industries | 6.25 | 1/28/2022 | 12/15/2014 | 3,000 | 2,940 | 2,960 | 3.31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Alpha Packaging Holdings, |
Containers, Packaging & Glass |
5.25 | 5/12/2020 | 5/9/2014 | 3,856 | 3,852 | 3,767 | 4.22 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
American Tire Distributors, |
Automotive | 5.75 | 6/1/2018 | 6/12/2014 | 1,064 | 1,064 | 1,039 | 1.16 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Anaren, Inc. (2) (3) (4) |
Telecommunications | 5.50 | 2/18/2021 | 2/18/2014 | 3,353 | 3,324 | 3,314 | 3.71 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
APX Group, Inc. (5) (8) |
Consumer Services | 6.38 | 12/1/2019 | 10/15/2014 | 2,500 | 2,422 | 2,394 | 2.68 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Aquilex LLC (2) (3) (4) |
Environmental Industries |
5.00 | 12/31/2020 | 12/20/2013 | 3,465 | 3,460 | 3,410 | 3.82 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Ascensus, Inc. (2) (3) (4) |
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate |
5.00 | 12/2/2019 | 12/2/2013 | 5,940 | 5,916 | 5,871 | 6.57 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Blue Bird Body |
Transportation: Consumer |
6.50 | 6/27/2020 | 7/22/2014 | 3,750 | 3,573 | 3,647 | 4.08 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Brooks Equipment Company, LLC (2) (3) (5) |
Construction & Building | 6.75 | 8/29/2020 | 8/29/2014 | 1,972 | 1,957 | 1,942 | 2.17 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Capstone Logistics Acquisition, Inc. (2) (3) (5) |
Transportation: Cargo | 5.50 | 10/7/2021 | 10/3/2014 | 4,988 | 4,939 | 4,869 | 5.45 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Castle Management Borrower LLC (Highgate Hotels |
Hotel, Gaming & Leisure |
5.50 | 9/18/2020 | 10/10/2014 | 2,195 | 2,173 | 2,152 | 2.41 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Central Security Group, |
Consumer Services | 6.25 | 10/6/2020 | 10/3/2014 | 5,000 | 4,928 | 4,956 | 5.55 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing, LLC (2) (3) (4) |
Aerospace & Defense | 5.00 | 3/27/2020 | 2/28/2014 | 1,963 | 1,957 | 1,912 | 2.14 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
CRCI Holdings, Inc. (CLEAResult Consulting, Inc.) (2) (3) (5) |
Utilities: Electric | 5.25 | 7/10/2019 | 7/29/2014 | 1,990 | 1,982 | 1,948 | 2.18 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
DTZ U.S. Borrower, |
Construction & Building | 5.50 | 11/5/2021 | 10/28/2014 | 3,500 | 3,449 | 3,430 | 3.84 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
EP Minerals, LLC (2) (3) (5) |
Metals & Mining | 5.50 | 8/20/2020 | 8/20/2014 | 3,491 | 3,475 | 3,433 | 3.84 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
FCX Holdings Corp. (2) (3) (5) |
Capital Equipment | 5.50 | 8/4/2020 | 8/4/2014 | 3,781 | 3,778 | 3,704 | 4.15 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Genex Holdings, Inc. (2) (3) (5) |
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate |
5.25 | 5/30/2021 | 5/22/2014 | 2,679 | 2,667 | 2,642 | 2.96 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Green Energy Partners/Stonewall LLC (2) (3) (5) (13) |
Energy: Electricity | 6.50 | 11/13/2021 | 11/12/2014 | 1,700 | 1,666 | 1,708 | 1.91 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Hercules Achievement, Inc.(Varsity Brands Holding Co., Inc.) (2) (3) (5) |
Durable Consumer Goods |
6.00 | 12/11/2021 | 12/10/2014 | 5,000 | 4,951 | 4,955 | 5.55 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Indra Holdings Corp. (Totes Isotoner) (2) (3) (5) |
Non-durable Consumer Goods |
5.25 | 5/1/2021 | 4/29/2014 | 4,975 | 4,930 | 4,900 | 5.49 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
InterWrap Corp. |
Construction & Building | 5.25 | 11/1/2018 | 10/31/2013 | 1,949 | 1,936 | 1,909 | 2.14 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Miller Heiman, Inc. (2) (3) (11) |
Business Services | 6.75 | 9/30/2019 | 10/1/2013 | 6,735 | 6,653 | 6,604 | 7.40 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
MSX International, Inc. (2) (3) (5) |
Automotive | 6.00 | 8/21/2020 | 8/18/2014 | 2,453 | 2,430 | 2,423 | 2.71 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
National Technical Systems, Inc.(2) (3) (4) (9) |
Aerospace & Defense | 6.75 | 11/22/2018 | 11/22/2013 | 4,146 | 4,112 | 4,120 | 4.61 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
NES Global Talent Finance US LLC |
Energy: Oil & Gas | 6.50 | 10/3/2019 | 10/2/2013 | 3,413 | 3,357 | 3,412 | 3.82 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Novetta, LLC (2) (3) (5) |
Aerospace & Defense | 6.00 | 10/2/2020 | 11/19/2014 | 2,524 | 2,501 | 2,482 | 2.78 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Pelican Products, Inc. (2) (3) (5) |
Containers, Packaging & Glass |
5.25 | 4/11/2020 | 4/8/2014 | 3,021 | 3,007 | 2,964 | 3.32 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Phillips-Medisize |
Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber |
4.75 | 6/16/2021 | 6/13/2014 | 2,488 | 2,477 | 2,430 | 2.72 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Prowler Acquisition Corp. (Pipeline Supply and Service, LLC) (2) (3) (4) |
Wholesale | 5.50 | 1/28/2020 | 1/24/2014 | 4,360 | 4,324 | 4,257 | 4.77 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
PSC Industrial Holdings Corp.(2) (3) (4) |
Environmental Industries |
7.00 | 12/5/2020 | 12/5/2014 | 3,000 | 2,971 | 2,955 | 3.31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
QoL Meds, LLC (2) (3) (4) |
Retail | 5.50 | 7/15/2020 | 7/14/2014 | 2,713 | 2,700 | 2,664 | 2.98 |
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NF INVESTMENT CORP.
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
As of December 31, 2014
(dollar amounts in thousands)
Investments non-controlled/non-affiliated (1) |
Industry | Interest Rate |
Maturity Date |
Acquisition Date |
Par Amount |
Amortized Cost (6) |
Fair Value (7) |
Percentage of Net Assets |
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First Lien Debt (93.23%) (continued) |
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RCHP, Inc. |
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals |
6.00 | % | 4/23/2019 | 4/21/2014 | $ | 6,597 | $ | 6,537 | $ | 6,543 | 7.33 | % | |||||||||||||||||
SolAero Technologies |
Telecommunications | 5.75 | 12/10/2020 | 12/9/2014 | 3,750 | 3,717 | 3,645 | 4.08 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Sterling Infosystems, |
Business Services | 5.50 | 5/13/2021 | 5/12/2014 | 2,985 | 2,972 | 2,965 | 3.32 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Synarc-Biocore Holdings, |
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals |
5.50 | 3/10/2021 | 3/6/2014 | 4,466 | 4,427 | 4,318 | 4.84 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
System Maintenance Services Holding, Inc. (2) (3) (4) |
High Tech Industries |
5.00 | 10/18/2019 | 10/18/2013 | 3,230 | 3,220 | 3,165 | 3.54 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
The SI Organization, Inc.(2) (3) (4) |
Aerospace & Defense |
5.75 | 11/23/2019 | 5/16/2014 | 4,686 | 4,644 | 4,733 | 5.30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
TASC, Inc. (2) (3) (5) (8) |
Aerospace & Defense |
7.00 | 5/23/2020 | 12/17/2014 | 5,000 | 4,800 | 4,900 | 5.49 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
The Topps Company, Inc. (2) (3) (4) |
Non-durable Consumer Goods |
7.25 | 10/2/2018 | 10/1/2013 | 4,029 | 3,998 | 3,977 | 4.45 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Transilwrap Company, Inc. (2) (3) (10) |
Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber |
5.00 | 11/22/2019 | 10/20/2013 | 4,928 | 4,921 | 4,809 | 5.39 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Violin Finco S.A.R.L. (Alexander Mann Solutions)
(United |
Business Services | 5.75 | 12/20/2019 | 12/18/2013 | 3,465 | 3,437 | 3,465 | 3.88 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Vitera Healthcare Solutions, LLC (2) (3) (4) |
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals |
6.00 | 11/4/2020 | 11/1/2013 | 3,337 | 3,309 | 3,312 | 3.71 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
W/S Packaging Group, Inc. (2) (3) (4) |
Containers, Packaging & Glass |
5.00 | 8/9/2019 | 8/8/2013 | 4,320 | 4,306 | 4,224 | 4.73 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Watchfire Enterprises.(2) (3) (4) |
Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing |
5.00 | 10/2/2020 | 10/2/2013 | 3,456 | 3,445 | 3,373 | 3.78 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Zest Holdings, |
Durable Consumer Goods |
5.25 | 8/16/2020 | 8/18/2014 | 4,320 | 4,320 | 4,234 | 4.74 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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First Lien Debt Total |
$ | 170,818 | $ | 169,748 | 190.07 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Second Lien Debt (6.77%) |
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AF Borrower LLC |
High Tech Industries |
10.00 | % | 1/28/2023 | 12/15/2014 | $ | 2,000 | $ | 1,980 | $ | 1,960 | 2.19 | % | |||||||||||||||||
Allied Security Holdings |
Business Services | 8.00 | 8/14/2021 | 9/25/2014 | 2,000 | 1,985 | 1,963 | 2.20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Berlin Packaging L.L.C (2) (3) (5) |
Containers, Packaging & Glass |
7.75 | 10/1/2022 | 9/24/2014 | 1,800 | 1,787 | 1,773 | 1.99 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Creganna Finance (US) LLC (Ireland) (2) (3) (5) (8) |
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals |
9.00 | 6/1/2022 | 11/20/2014 | 2,100 | 2,080 | 1,994 | 2.23 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Genex Holdings, Inc. (2) (3) (5) |
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate |
8.75 | 5/30/2022 | 12/1/2014 | 1,000 | 987 | 950 | 1.06 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Jazz Acquisition, Inc. |
Aerospace & Defense |
7.75 | 6/19/2022 | 6/25/2014 | 800 | 797 | 750 | 0.84 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Phillips-Medisize |
Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber |
8.25 | 6/16/2022 | 6/13/2014 | 1,500 | 1,486 | 1,423 | 1.59 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
TASC, Inc. (5) (8) |
Aerospace & Defense |
12.00 | 5/23/2021 | 12/17/2014 | 1,500 | 1,470 | 1,515 | 1.70 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Second Lien Debt Total |
12,572 | 12,328 | 13.80 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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$ | 183,390 | $ | 182,076 | 203.87 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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(1) | Unless otherwise indicated, issuers of debt investments held by NFIC are domiciled in the United States. Under the Investment Company Act, the Company would be deemed to control a portfolio company if the Company owned more than 25% of its outstanding voting securities and/or held the power to exercise control over the management or policies of the portfolio company. As of December 31, 2014, the Company does not control any of these portfolio companies. Under the Investment Company Act, the Company would be deemed an affiliated person of a portfolio company if the Company owns 5% or more of the portfolio companys outstanding voting securities. As of December 31, 2014, the Company is not an affiliated person of any of these portfolio companies. |
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NF INVESTMENT CORP.
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
As of December 31, 2014
(dollar amounts in thousands)
(2) | Variable rate loans to the portfolio companies bear interest at a rate that may be determined by reference to either LIBOR or an alternate base rate (commonly based on the Federal Funds Rate or the Prime Rate), which generally resets quarterly. For each such loan, the Company has provided the interest rate in effect as of December 31, 2014. |
(3) | Loan includes interest rate floor feature. |
(4) | These assets are owned by the Borrower Sub. The Borrower Sub has the Revolving Credit Facility. The lenders of the Revolving Credit Facility have a first lien security interest in substantially all of the assets of the Borrower Sub (see Note 5, Borrowings) and such assets are assets of the Borrower Sub to satisfy obligations of the Borrower Sub under the Revolving Credit Facility and are not available to creditors of the Company. |
(5) | These assets are owned by the Company. The Company has the Facility. The lender of the Facility has a perfected first-priority security interest in substantially all of the portfolio investments held by the Company (see Note 5, Borrowings). |
(6) | Amortized cost represents original cost, including origination fees, adjusted for the accretion/amortization of discounts/premiums, as applicable, on debt investments using the effective interest method. |
(7) | Fair value is determined in good faith by or under the direction of the Board of Directors of the Company (Notes 2 and 3), pursuant to the Companys valuation policies. |
(8) | The Company has determined the indicated investments are non-qualifying assets under Section 55(a) of the Investment Company Act. Under the Investment Company Act, the Company may not acquire any non-qualifying assets unless, at the time such acquisition is made, qualifying assets represent at least 70% of the Companys total assets. |
(9) | National Technical Systems, Inc. has an undrawn delayed draw term loan of $790 par value at LIBOR + 5.50%, 1.25% floor, and an undrawn revolver of $226 par value at LIBOR + 5.50%, 1.25% floor. An unused rate of 1.25% and 0.50% is charged on the delayed draw term loan and revolver principal, respectively, while undrawn. The delayed draw term loan and revolver are both owned by the Company. |
(10) | Transilwrap Company, Inc. is partially owned by the Company ($598 par value) as indicated in note 5 above with the remaining $4,342 par value owned by the Borrower Sub as indicated in note 4 above. |
(11) | Miller Heiman, Inc. is partially owned by the Company ($2,469 par value) as indicated in note 5 above with the remaining $4,266 par value owned by the Borrower Sub as indicated in note 4 above. |
(12) | Castle Management Borrower LLC (Highgate Hotels L.P.) has an undrawn delayed draw term loan of $300 par value at LIBOR + 4.50%, 1.00% floor. An unused rate of 1.00% is charged on the principal while undrawn. |
(13) | Green Energy Partners/Stonewall LLC has an undrawn delayed draw term loan of $1,700 par value at LIBOR + 5.50%, 1.00% floor. An unused rate of 3.00% is charged on the principal while undrawn. |
As of December 31, 2014, investmentsnon-controlled/non-affiliated, at fair value consisted of the following:
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Amortized Cost | Fair Value | % of Fair Value | |||||||||
First Lien Debt |
$ | 170,818 | $ | 169,748 | 93.23 | % | ||||||
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12,572 | 12,328 | 6.77 | |||||||||
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NF INVESTMENT CORP.
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
As of December 31, 2014
(dollar amounts in thousands)
The industrial composition of investmentsnon-controlled/non-affiliated at fair value as of December 31, 2014 was as follows:
Industry |
Amortized Cost | Fair Value | % of Fair Value | |||||||||
Aerospace & Defense |
$ | 20,281 | $ | 20,412 | 11.21 | % | ||||||
Automotive |
3,494 | 3,462 | 1.90 | |||||||||
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate |
9,570 | 9,463 | 5.20 | |||||||||
Business Services |
19,999 | 19,952 | 10.96 | |||||||||
Capital Equipment |
3,778 | 3,704 | 2.03 | |||||||||
Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber |
8,884 | 8,662 | 4.76 | |||||||||
Construction & Building |
7,342 | 7,281 | 4.00 | |||||||||
Consumer Services |
7,350 | 7,350 | 4.04 | |||||||||
Containers, Packaging & Glass |
12,952 | 12,728 | 6.99 | |||||||||
Durable Consumer Goods |
9,271 | 9,189 | 5.05 | |||||||||
Energy: Electricity |
1,666 | 1,708 | 0.94 | |||||||||
Energy: Oil & Gas |
3,357 | 3,412 | 1.87 | |||||||||
Environmental Industries |
6,431 | 6,365 | 3.50 | |||||||||
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals |
16,353 | 16,167 | 8.88 | |||||||||
High Tech Industries |
10,082 | 10,042 | 5.51 | |||||||||
Hotel, Gaming & Leisure |
2,173 | 2,152 | 1.18 | |||||||||
Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing |
3,445 | 3,373 | 1.85 | |||||||||
Metals & Mining |
3,475 | 3,433 | 1.89 | |||||||||
Non-durable Consumer Goods |
8,928 | 8,877 | 4.88 | |||||||||
Retail |
2,700 | 2,664 | 1.46 | |||||||||
Telecommunications |
7,041 | 6,959 | 3.82 | |||||||||
Transportation: Cargo |
4,939 | 4,869 | 2.67 | |||||||||
Transportation: Consumer |
3,573 | 3,647 | 2.00 | |||||||||
Utilities: Electric |
1,982 | 1,948 | 1.07 | |||||||||
Wholesale |
4,324 | 4,257 | 2.34 | |||||||||
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$ | 183,390 | $ | 182,076 | 100.00 | % | ||||||
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The geographical composition of investmentsnon-controlled/non-affiliated at fair value as of December 31, 2014 was as follows:
Geography |
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Canada |
$ | 1,936 | $ | 1,909 | 1.05 | % | ||||||
Ireland |
2,080 | 1,994 | 1.09 | |||||||||
United Kingdom |
6,794 | 6,877 | 3.78 | |||||||||
United States |
172,580 | 171,296 | 94.08 | |||||||||
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited)
September 30, 2015
(dollar amounts in thousands, except per share data)
1. ORGANIZATION
NF Investment Corp. (NFIC or the Company) is a Maryland corporation formed on November 1, 2012, and structured as an externally managed, non-diversified closed-end investment company. On August 5, 2013, NFIC filed its election 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). NFIC has elected to be treated, and intends to continue to comply with the requirements to qualify annually, as a regulated investment company (RIC) under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the Code).
NFICs investment objective is to generate current income and capital appreciation primarily through debt investments in U.S. middle market companies, which the Company defines as companies with approximately $10 million to $100 million of earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA). NFIC seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing primarily in first lien senior secured loans (which may include stand-alone first lien loans; last out first lien loans, which are loans that have a secondary priority behind first out first lien loans; unitranche loans, which are loans that combine features of first lien, second lien or subordinated loans, generally in a first lien position; and secured corporate bonds with similar features to these categories of first lien loans) and second lien senior secured loans (which may include senior secured loans, and, to a lesser extent, secured corporate bonds, with a secondary priority behind first lien loans) (collectively, Middle Market Senior Loans), subject to, in the case of second lien senior secured loans, a limit of 10% of NFICs total assets. The Middle Market Senior Loans are generally made to private U.S. middle market companies that are, in many cases, controlled by private equity firms. In addition, NFIC may invest up to 10% of its total assets in high yield securities whose risk profile, as determined at the sole discretion of Carlyle GMS Investment Management L.L.C. (the Investment Adviser), is similar to or better than the risk profile of Middle Market Senior Loans. NFIC expects that the composition of its portfolio will change over time given the Investment Advisers view on, among other things, the economic and credit environment (including with respect to interest rates) in which the Company is operating.
On August 6, 2013, NFIC completed its initial closing of capital commitments (the Initial Closing) and subsequently commenced substantial investment operations. Prior to August 6, 2013, NFIC had not commenced operations and was a development stage company as defined by Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 915, Development Stage Entity. During this time, NFIC focused substantially all of its efforts on establishing its business.
NFIC is an emerging growth company as defined in the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012. NFIC will remain an emerging growth company for up to five years following an initial public offering, although if the market value of the common stock that is held by non-affiliates exceeds $700 million as of any June 30 before that time, NFIC would cease to be an emerging growth company as of the following December 31.
NFIC SPV LLC (the Borrower Sub) is a Delaware limited liability company that was formed on June 18, 2013. The Borrower Sub invests in first and second lien senior secured loans. The Borrower Sub is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company and is consolidated in these consolidated financial statements commencing from the date of its formation, June 18, 2013.
NFIC is externally managed by the Investment Adviser, an investment adviser registered under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended. Carlyle GMS Finance Administration L.L.C. (the Administrator) provides the administrative services necessary for NFIC to operate. Both the Investment Adviser and the Administrator are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Carlyle Investment Management L.L.C., a
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subsidiary of The Carlyle Group L.P. Carlyle refers to The Carlyle Group L.P., its affiliates and its consolidated subsidiaries, a global alternative asset manager publicly traded on NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol CG. Refer to the sec.gov website for further information on Carlyle.
Upon the earlier of August 6, 2018 or the completion of an initial public offering by Carlyle GMS Finance, Inc. (Carlyle GMS Finance) (the other BDC managed by the Investment Adviser) that results in an unaffiliated public float of at least 15% of its aggregate capital commitments (a Qualified IPO), the Board of Directors (subject to any necessary stockholder approvals and applicable requirements of the Investment Company Act) will use its best efforts to wind down and/or liquidate and dissolve the Company. These efforts may include cash tender offers from time to time as proceeds become available. Refer to sec.gov website for further information on Carlyle GMS Finance.
As a BDC, NFIC is required to comply with certain regulatory requirements. As part of these requirements, the Company must not acquire any assets other than qualifying assets specified in the Investment Company Act unless, at the time the acquisition is made, at least 70% of its total assets are qualifying assets (with certain limited exceptions).
NFIC has elected to be treated, and intends to continue to comply with the requirements to qualify annually, as a RIC under the Code, and operates in a manner so as to qualify for the tax treatment applicable to RICs. To qualify as a RIC, NFIC must, among other things, meet certain source-of-income and asset diversification requirements and timely distribute to its stockholders generally at least 90% of its investment company taxable income, as defined by the Code, for each year. Pursuant to this election, NFIC generally does not have to pay corporate level taxes on any income that it distributes to stockholders, provided that NFIC satisfies those requirements.
2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Presentation
The consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the accrual basis of accounting in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (US GAAP). NFIC and the Borrower Sub are both investment companies for the purposes of accounting and financial reporting in accordance with Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2013-08, Financial ServicesInvestment Companies (ASU 2013-08): Amendments to the Scope, Measurement and Disclosure Requirements. The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of NFIC and its wholly-owned subsidiary, the Borrower Sub. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated. US GAAP for an investment company requires investments to be recorded at fair value. The carrying value for all other assets and liabilities approximates their fair value.
The interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with US GAAP for interim financial information and pursuant to the requirements for reporting on Form 10-Q and Articles 6 and 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, certain disclosures accompanying the annual consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with US GAAP are omitted. In the opinion of management, all adjustments considered necessary for the fair presentation of consolidated financial statements for the interim period presented have been included. These adjustments are of a normal, recurring nature. This Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with the Companys annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014. The results of operations for the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2015 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results to be expected for the full year.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with US GAAP requires management to make assumptions and estimates that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of
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contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Managements estimates are based on historical experiences and other factors, including expectations of future events that management believes to be reasonable under the circumstances. It also requires management to exercise judgment in the process of applying the Companys accounting policies. Assumptions and estimates regarding the valuation of investments and their resulting impact on management fees involve a higher degree of judgment and complexity and these assumptions and estimates may be significant to the consolidated financial statements. Actual results could differ from these estimates and such differences could be material.
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 appreciation or depreciation previously recognized, and includes investments charged off during the period, net of recoveries. Net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation on investments as presented in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations reflects the net change in the fair value of investments, including the reversal of previously recorded unrealized appreciation or depreciation when gains or losses are realized. See Note 3 for further information about fair value measurements.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents consist of demand deposits and highly liquid investments (e.g. money market funds, U.S treasury notes) with original maturities of three months or less. Cash equivalents are carried at amortized cost, which approximates fair value. The Companys cash and cash equivalents are held with two large financial institutions and cash held in such financial institutions may, at times, exceed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insured limit.
Revenue Recognition
Interest from Investments and Realized Gain/Loss on Investments
Interest income is recorded on an accrual basis and includes the accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums. Discounts from and premiums to par value on debt securities purchased are accreted/amortized into interest income over the life of the respective security using the effective interest method. The amortized cost of investments represents the original cost, including origination fees, adjusted for the accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums, if any. At time of exit, the realized gain or loss on an investment is the difference between the amortized cost at time of exit and the cash received at exit using the specific identification method.
The Company may have loans in its portfolio that contain payment-in-kind (PIK) provisions. PIK represents interest that is accrued and recorded as interest income at the contractual rates, increases the loan principal on the respective capitalization dates, and is generally due at maturity. As of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 and for the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, no loans in the portfolio contained PIK provisions.
Other Income
Other income may include income such as consent, waiver and amendment fees associated with the Companys investment activities as well as any fees for managerial assistance services rendered by the Company to portfolio companies. Such fees are recognized as income when earned or the services are rendered. The Company may receive a fee for guaranteeing the outstanding debt of a portfolio company. Such fee will be amortized into other income over the life of the guarantee. The unamortized amount, if any, is included in other assets in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.
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Non-Accrual Income
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 managements judgment regarding collectability. Non-accrual loans are restored to accrual status when past due principal and interest are paid current and, in managements judgment, are likely to remain current. Management may not place a loan on non-accrual status if the loan has sufficient collateral value and is in the process of collection. As of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, and for the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, no loans in the portfolio were on non-accrual status.
Revolving Credit Facility and Facility Related Costs, Expenses and Deferred Financing Costs (See Note 5, Borrowings)
Interest expense and unused commitment fees on the Revolving Credit Facility and Facility are recorded on an accrual basis. Unused commitment fees are included in credit facility fees in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations.
The Revolving Credit Facility and Facility are recorded at carrying value, which approximates fair value.
Deferred financing costs include capitalized expenses related to the closing of the Revolving Credit Facility and Facility. Amortization of deferred financing costs for each credit facility is computed on the straight-line basis over the respective term of each credit facility, except for a portion that was accelerated in connection with the amendment of the Revolving Credit Facility as described in Note 5. The amortization of such costs is included in credit facility fees in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Organization and Offering Costs
The Company agreed to reimburse the Investment Adviser for initial organization and offering costs incurred on behalf of NFIC up to $750. As of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, $663 of organization and offering costs had been incurred by NFIC. The $663 of incurred organization and offering costs are allocated to all stockholders based on their respective capital commitment and are re-allocated amongst all stockholders at the time of each capital drawdown subsequent to the Initial Closing. The Companys organization costs incurred are expensed and the offering costs are charged against equity when incurred.
Income Taxes
For federal income tax purposes, NFIC has elected to be treated as a RIC under the Code, and intends to make the required distributions to its stockholders as specified therein. In order to qualify as a RIC, NFIC must meet certain minimum distribution, source-of-income and asset diversification requirements. If such requirements are met, then NFIC is generally required to pay income taxes only on the portion of its taxable income and gains it does not distribute.
The minimum distribution requirements applicable to RICs require NFIC to distribute to its stockholders at least 90% of its investment company taxable income (ICTI), as defined by the Code, each year. Depending on the level of ICTI earned in a tax year, NFIC may choose to carry forward ICTI in excess of current year distributions into the next tax year. Any such carryover ICTI must be distributed before the end of that next tax year through a dividend declared prior to filing the final tax return related to the year which generated such ICTI.
In addition, based on the excise distribution requirements, NFIC is subject to a 4% nondeductible federal excise tax on undistributed income unless NFIC distributes in a timely manner an amount at least equal to the
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sum of (1) 98% of its ordinary income for each calendar year, (2) 98.2% of capital gain net income (both long-term and short-term) for the one-year period ending October 31 in that calendar year and (3) any income realized, but not distributed, in the preceding year. For this purpose, however, any ordinary income or capital gain net income retained by NFIC that is subject to corporate income tax is considered to have been distributed. NFIC intends to make sufficient distributions each taxable year to satisfy the excise distribution requirements.
The Company evaluates tax positions taken or expected to be taken in the course of preparing its consolidated financial statements to determine whether the tax positions are more-likely than not to be sustained by the applicable tax authority. All penalties and interest associated with income taxes, if any, are included in income tax expense.
The Borrower Sub is a disregarded entity for tax purposes and is consolidated with the tax return of NFIC.
Capital Calls and Dividends and Distributions to Common Stockholders
The Company records the shares issued in connection with capital calls as of the effective date of the capital call. To the extent that the Company has taxable income available, the Company intends to make quarterly distributions to its common stockholders. Dividends and distributions to common stockholders are recorded on the record date and paid in cash. The amount to be distributed is determined by the Board of Directors each quarter and is generally based upon the taxable earnings estimated by management and available cash. Net realized capital gains, if any, are generally distributed at least annually, although the Company may decide to retain such capital gains for investment.
Functional Currency
The functional currency of the Company is the U.S. Dollar and all transactions were in U.S. Dollars.
Recent Accounting Standards Updates
On April 7, 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued ASU 2015-3, InterestImputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30)Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs (ASU 2015-3). ASU 2015-3 requires debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability to be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability, consistent with debt discounts and premiums. This guidance is effective for the Company on January 1, 2016 and the ASU requires the guidance to be applied on a retrospective basis. This guidance is not expected to have a material impact on the Companys consolidated financial statements upon adoption.
In August 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued ASU 2015-15, InterestImputation of Interest (Sub-topic 835-30): Presentation and Subsequent Measurement of Debt Issuance Costs Associated with Line-of-Credit Arrangements (ASU 2015-15). ASU 2015-03 does not address presentation or subsequent measurement of debt issuance costs related to line-of-credit arrangements. Given the absence of authoritative guidance within ASU 2015-03 for debt issuance costs related to line-of-credit arrangements, the SEC staff would not object to an entity deferring and presenting debt issuance costs as an asset and subsequently amortizing the deferred debt issuance costs ratably over the term of the line-of-credit arrangement, regardless of whether there are any outstanding borrowings on the line-of-credit arrangement. This guidance is effective for the Company on January 1, 2016 and is not expected to have a material impact on the Companys consolidated financial statements upon adoption
3. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
The Company applies fair value accounting in accordance with the terms of Financial Accounting Standards Board ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement (ASC 820). ASC 820 defines fair value as the amount that
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would be exchanged to sell an asset or transfer a liability in an orderly transfer between market participants at the measurement date. The Company values securities/instruments traded in active markets on the measurement date by multiplying the closing price of such traded securities/instruments by the quantity of shares or amount of the instrument held. The Company may also obtain quotes with respect to certain of its investments, such as its securities/instruments traded in active markets and its liquid securities/instruments that are not traded in active markets, from pricing services, brokers, or counterparties (i.e. consensus pricing). When doing so, the Company determines whether the quote obtained is sufficient according to US GAAP to determine the fair value of the security. The Company may use the quote obtained or alternative pricing sources may be utilized including valuation techniques typically utilized for illiquid securities/instruments.
Securities/instruments that are illiquid or for which the pricing source does not provide a valuation or methodology or provides a valuation or methodology that, in the judgment of the Investment Adviser or NFICs Board of Directors, does not represent fair value shall each be valued as of the measurement date using all techniques appropriate under the circumstances and for which sufficient data is available. These valuation techniques may vary by investment and include comparable public market valuations, comparable precedent transaction valuations and/or discounted cash flow analyses. The process generally used to determine the applicable value is as follows: (i) the value of each portfolio company or investment is initially reviewed by the investment professionals responsible for such portfolio company or investment and, for non-traded investments, a standardized template designed to approximate fair market value based on observable market inputs, updated credit statistics and unobservable inputs is used to determine a preliminary value, which is also reviewed alongside consensus pricing, where available; (ii) preliminary valuation conclusions are documented and reviewed by a valuation committee comprised of members of senior management; (iii) the Board of Directors engages a third-party valuation firm to provide positive assurance on portions of the Middle Market Senior Loans portfolio each quarter (such that each non-traded investment is reviewed by a third-party valuation firm at least once on a rolling twelve month basis) including a review of managements preliminary valuation and conclusion on fair value; (iv) the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors (the Audit Committee) reviews the assessments of the Investment Adviser and the third-party valuation firm and provides the Board of Directors with any recommendations with respect to changes to the fair value of each investment in the portfolio; and (v) the Board of Directors discusses the valuation recommendations of the Audit Committee and determines the fair value of each investment in the portfolio in good faith based on the input of the Investment Adviser and, where applicable, the third-party valuation firm.
All factors that might materially impact the value of an investment are considered, including, but not limited to the assessment of the following factors, as relevant:
| the nature and realizable value of any collateral; |
| call features, put features and other relevant terms of debt; |
| the portfolio companys leverage and ability to make payments; |
| the portfolio companys public or private credit rating; |
| the portfolio companys actual and expected earnings and discounted cash flow; |
| prevailing interest rates and spreads for similar securities and expected volatility in future interest rates; |
| the markets in which the portfolio company does business and recent economic and/or market events; and |
| comparisons to comparable transactions and publicly traded securities. |
Investment performance data utilized are the most recently available financial statements and compliance certificates received from the portfolio companies as of the measurement date which in many cases may reflect a lag in information.
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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 Companys investments may fluctuate from period to period. Because of the inherent uncertainty of valuation, these estimated values may differ significantly from the values that would have been reported had a ready market for the investments existed, and it is reasonably possible that the difference could be material.
In addition, changes in the market environment and other events that may occur over the life of the investments may cause the realized gains or losses on investments to be different from the net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation currently reflected in the consolidated financial statements as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014.
US GAAP establishes a hierarchical disclosure framework which ranks the level of observability of market price inputs used in measuring investments at fair value. The observability of inputs is impacted by a number of factors, including the type of investment and the characteristics specific to the investment and state of the marketplace, including the existence and transparency of transactions between market participants. Investments with readily available quoted prices or for which fair value can be measured from quoted prices in active markets generally have a higher degree of market price observability and a lesser degree of judgment applied in determining fair value.
Investments measured and reported at fair value are classified and disclosed based on the observability of inputs used in determination of fair values, as follows:
| Level Iinputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices available in active markets for identical investments as of the reporting date. The types of financial instruments in Level I generally include unrestricted securities, including equities and derivatives, listed in active markets. The Company does not adjust the quoted price for these investments, even in situations where the Company holds a large position and a sale could reasonably impact the quoted price. |
| Level IIinputs to the valuation methodology are either directly or indirectly observable as of the reporting date and are those other than quoted prices in active markets. The type of financial instruments in this category generally includes less liquid and restricted securities listed in active markets, securities traded in other than active markets, government and agency securities, and certain over-the-counter derivatives where the fair value is based on observable inputs. |
| Level IIIinputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to overall fair value measurement. The inputs into the determination of fair value require significant management judgment or estimation. Financial instruments that are in this category generally include investments in privately-held entities, collateralized loan obligations, and certain over-the-counter derivatives where the fair value is based on unobservable inputs. |
In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, an investments level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the overall fair value measurement. The Investment Advisers assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment, and considers factors specific to the investment.
Transfers between levels, if any, are recognized at the beginning of the quarter in which the transfers occur. For the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, there were no transfers between levels.
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The following tables summarize the Companys investments measured at fair value on a recurring basis by the above fair value hierarchy levels as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014:
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Total |
$ | | $ | 2,400 | $ | 231,256 | $ | 233,656 | ||||||||
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Level I | Level II | Level III | Total | |||||||||||||
Assets |
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First Lien Debt |
$ | | $ | 2,394 | $ | 167,354 | $ | 169,748 | ||||||||
Second Lien Debt |
| | $ | 12,328 | $ | 12,328 | ||||||||||
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Total |
$ | | $ | 2,394 | $ | 179,682 | $ | 182,076 | ||||||||
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The changes in the Companys investments at fair value for which the Company has used Level III inputs to determine fair value and net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) included in earnings for Level III investments still held are as follows:
Financial Assets For the three month period ended September 30, 2015 |
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First Lien Debt |
Second Lien Debt |
Total | ||||||||||
Balance, beginning of period |
$ | 199,004 | $ | 20,736 | $ | 219,740 | ||||||
Purchases |
20,485 | 1,962 | 22,447 | |||||||||
Paydowns |
(11,138 | ) | | (11,138 | ) | |||||||
Realized gains (losses) |
1 | | 1 | |||||||||
Accretion of discount |
196 | 5 | 201 | |||||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) |
157 | (152 | ) | 5 | ||||||||
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Balance, end of period |
$ | 208,705 | $ | 22,551 | $ | 231,256 | ||||||
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Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) included in earnings related to investments still held as of September 30, 2015 included in net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments non-controlled/non-affiliated on the Consolidated Statements of Operations |
$ | 198 | $ | (152 | ) | $ | 46 | |||||
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Financial Assets For the nine month period ended September 30, 2015 |
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First Lien Debt |
Second Lien Debt |
Total | ||||||||||
Balance, beginning of period |
$ | 167,354 | $ | 12,328 | $ | 179,682 | ||||||
Purchases |
72,304 | 10,102 | 82,406 | |||||||||
Paydowns |
(32,406 | ) | | (32,406 | ) | |||||||
Realized gains (losses) |
51 | | 51 | |||||||||
Accretion of discount |
462 | 13 | 475 | |||||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) |
940 | 108 | 1,048 | |||||||||
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Balance, end of period |
$ | 208,705 | $ | 22,551 | $ | 231,256 | ||||||
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Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) included in earnings related to investments still held as of September 30, 2015 included in net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments non-controlled/non-affiliated on the Consolidated Statements of Operations |
$ | 835 | $ | 108 | $ | 943 | ||||||
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Financial Assets For the three month period ended September 30, 2014 |
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First Lien Debt |
Second Lien Debt |
Total | ||||||||||
Balance, beginning of period |
$ | 101,738 | $ | 2,322 | $ | 104,060 | ||||||
Purchases |
26,975 | 2,807 | 29,782 | |||||||||
Paydowns |
(6,613 | ) | | (6,613 | ) | |||||||
Accretion of discount |
113 | | 113 | |||||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) |
(618 | ) | (25 | ) | (643 | ) | ||||||
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Balance, end of period |
$ | 121,595 | $ | 5,104 | $ | 126,699 | ||||||
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Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) included in earnings related to investments still held as of September 30, 2014 included in net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments non-controlled/non-affiliated on the Consolidated Statements of Operations |
$ | (499 | ) | $ | (25 | ) | $ | (524 | ) | |||
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Financial Assets For the nine month period ended September 30, 2014 |
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First Lien Debt |
Second Lien Debt |
Total | ||||||||||
Balance, beginning of period |
$ | 59,868 | $ | | $ | 59,868 | ||||||
Purchases |
75,716 | 5,091 | 80,807 | |||||||||
Paydowns |
(14,246 | ) | | (14,246 | ) | |||||||
Accretion of discount |
222 | | 222 | |||||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) |
35 | 13 | 48 | |||||||||
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Balance, end of period |
$ | 121,595 | $ | 5,104 | $ | 126,699 | ||||||
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Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) included in earnings related to investments still held as of September 30, 2014 included in net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments non-controlled/non-affiliated on the Consolidated Statements of Operations |
$ | 154 | $ | 13 | $ | 167 | ||||||
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The Company generally uses the following framework when determining the fair value of investments that are categorized as Level III:
Investments in debt securities are initially evaluated to determine whether the enterprise value of the portfolio company is greater than the applicable debt. The enterprise value of the portfolio company is estimated using a market approach and an income approach. The market approach utilizes market value (EBITDA) multiples of publicly traded comparable companies and available precedent sales transactions of comparable companies. The Company carefully considers numerous factors when selecting the appropriate companies whose multiples are used to value its portfolio companies. These factors include, but are not limited to, the type of organization, similarity to the business being valued, relevant risk factors, as well as size, profitability and growth expectations. The income approach typically uses a discounted cash flow analysis of the portfolio company.
Investments in debt securities that do not have sufficient coverage through the enterprise value analysis are valued based on an expected probability of default and discount recovery analysis.
Investments in debt securities with sufficient coverage through the enterprise value analysis are generally valued using a discounted cash flow analysis of the underlying security. Projected cash flows in the discounted cash flow typically represent the relevant securitys contractual interest, fees and principal payments plus the assumption of full principal recovery at the securitys expected maturity date. The discount rate to be used is determined using an average of two market-based methodologies.
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The following tables summarize the quantitative information related to the significant unobservable inputs for Level III instruments which are carried at fair value as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014:
Fair Value as of September 30, 2015 |
Valuation Techniques | Significant Unobservable Inputs |
Range | |||||||||||||||||
Low | High | Weighted Average |
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Investments in First Lien Debt |
$ | 182,624 | Discounted Cash Flow | Discount Rate | 4.95 | % | 11.56 | % | 6.63 | % | ||||||||||
26,081 | Consensus Pricing | Indicative Quotes | 97.50 | % | 100.00 | % | 99.39 | % | ||||||||||||
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Total First Lien Debt |
$ | 208,705 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Investments in Second Lien Debt |
$ | 12,297 | Discounted Cash Flow | Discount Rate | 9.17 | % | 11.63 | % | 10.05 | % | ||||||||||
10,254 | Consensus Pricing | Indicative Quotes | 97.13 | % | 99.50 | % | 98.61 | % | ||||||||||||
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Total Second Lien Debt |
$ | 22,551 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Total Debt |
$ | 231,256 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Total Level III Investments |
$ | 231,256 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Fair Value as of December 31, 2014 |
Valuation Techniques | Significant Unobservable Inputs |
Range | |||||||||||||||||
Low | High | Weighted Average |
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Investments in First Lien Debt |
$ | 156,534 | Discounted Cash Flow | Discount Rate | 5.12 | % | 7.57 | % | 6.18 | % | ||||||||||
10,820 | Consensus Pricing | Indicative Quotes | 98.50 | % | 99.33 | % | 98.73 | % | ||||||||||||
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Total First Lien Debt |
$ | 167,354 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Investments in Second Lien Debt |
$ | 7,077 | Discounted Cash Flow | Discount Rate | 9.36 | % | 10.63 | % | 10.13 | % | ||||||||||
5,251 | Consensus Pricing | Indicative Quotes | 98.13 | % | 101.00 | % | 99.08 | % | ||||||||||||
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Total Second Lien Debt |
$ | 12,328 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Total Debt |
$ | 179,682 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Total Level III Investments |
$ | 179,682 | ||||||||||||||||||
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The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the Companys investments in first and second lien debt securities are discount rates and indicative quotes. Significant increases in discount rates would result in a significantly lower fair value measurement. Significant decreases in indicative quotes in isolation may result in a significantly lower fair value measurement.
Financial instruments disclosed but not carried at fair value:
The following table presents the carrying value and fair value of the Companys secured borrowings disclosed but not carried at fair value as of September30, 2015 and December 31, 2014.
September 30, 2015 | December 31, 2014 | |||||||||||||||
Carrying Value | Fair Value | Carrying Value | Fair Value | |||||||||||||
Secured borrowings |
$ | 110,833 | $ | 110,833 | $ | 80,903 | $ | 80,903 | ||||||||
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Total |
$ | 110,833 | $ | 110,833 | $ | 80,903 | $ | 80,903 | ||||||||
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The carrying value of the secured borrowings approximates its fair value and is categorized as Level III within the hierarchy. Secured borrowings are valued generally using discounted cash flow analysis. The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the Companys secured borrowings are discount rates. Significant increases in discount rates would result in a significantly lower fair value measurement.
The carrying value of other financial assets and liabilities approximates their fair value based on the short term nature of these items.
4. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Investment Advisory Agreement
On July 10, 2013, the Companys Board of Directors, including a majority of the directors who are not interested persons as defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act (Independent Directors), approved an investment advisory and management agreement (the Investment Advisory Agreement) between the Company and the Investment Adviser in accordance with, and on the basis of an evaluation satisfactory to such directors as required by, Section 15(c) of the Investment Company Act. The initial term of the Investment Advisory Agreement is two years from July 10, 2013 and, unless terminated earlier, the Investment Advisory Agreement will renew automatically for successive annual periods, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by the vote of the Board of Directors and by the vote of a majority of the Independent Directors. On March 11, 2015, the Companys Board of Directors, including a majority of the Independent Directors, approved the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for a one year period. The Investment Advisory Agreement will automatically terminate in the event of an assignment and may be terminated by either party without penalty upon at least 60 days written notice to the other party. Subject to the overall supervision of the Board of Directors, the Investment Adviser provides investment advisory services to the Company. For providing these services, the Investment Adviser receives management fees from the Company.
The management fee is calculated and payable quarterly in arrears at an annual rate of 0.25% of the average value of the gross assets of the Company at the end of the two most recently completed fiscal quarters, excluding any cash and cash equivalents and including assets acquired with leverage from use of the Revolving Credit Facility and Facility (see Note 5, Borrowings). For purposes of this calculation, cash and cash equivalents include any temporary investments in cash-equivalents, U.S. government securities and other high quality investment grade debt investments that mature in 12 months or less from the date of investment. The management fee for any partial quarter is prorated.
For the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2015, management fees were $144 and $396, respectively. For the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2014, management fees were $73 and $170, respectively.
As of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, $144 and $171, respectively, was included in management fees payable in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.
On July 10, 2013, the Investment Adviser entered into a personnel agreement with The Carlyle Group Employee Co., L.L.C. (Carlyle Employee Co.), an affiliate of the Investment Adviser, pursuant to which Carlyle Employee Co. provides the Investment Adviser with access to investment professionals.
Administration Agreement
On July 10, 2013, the Companys Board of Directors approved an administration agreement (the Administration Agreement) between the Company and the Administrator. Pursuant to the Administration Agreement, the Administrator provides services and receives reimbursements equal to an amount that reimburses the Administrator for its costs and expenses and the Companys allocable portion of overhead incurred by the Administrator in performing its obligations under the Administration Agreement, including the Companys
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allocable portion of the compensation paid to or compensatory distributions received by the Companys officers (including the Chief Compliance Officer and Chief Financial Officer) and respective staff who provide services to the Company, operations staff who provide services to the Company, and any internal audit staff, to the extent internal audit performs a role in the Companys Sarbanes-Oxley Act internal control assessment. Reimbursement under the Administration Agreement occurs quarterly in arrears.
The initial term of the Administration Agreement is two years from July 10, 2013 and, unless terminated earlier, the Administration Agreement will renew automatically for successive annual periods, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of the Board of Directors or by a majority vote of the outstanding voting securities of the Company and (ii) the vote of a majority of the Companys Independent Directors. On March 11, 2015, the Companys Board of Directors, including a majority of the Independent Directors, approved the continuance of the Administration Agreement for a one year period. The Administration Agreement may not be assigned by a party without the consent of the other party and may be terminated by either party without penalty upon at least 60 days written notice to the other party.
For the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2015, NFIC incurred $45 and $139, respectively, and for the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2014, NFIC incurred $15 and $127, respectively in fees under the Administrative Agreement, which are included in administrative service fees in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations. As of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, $35 and $25, respectively, was unpaid and included in administrative service fees payable in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.
Sub-Administration Agreements
On July 10, 2013, the Administrator entered into sub-administration agreements with Carlyle Employee Co. and CELF Advisors LLP. Pursuant to the agreements, Carlyle Employee Co. and CELF Advisors LLP provide the Administrator access to personnel.
On July 10, 2013, the Administrator entered into a sub-administration agreement with State Street Bank and Trust Company (as amended, the Sub-Administration Agreement). On March 11, 2015, the Companys Board of Directors, including a majority of the Independent Directors, approved an amendment to the Sub-Administration Agreement. As amended, effective as of April 1, 2015 the initial term of the Sub-Administration Agreement ends on April 1, 2017 and, unless terminated earlier, the Sub-Administration Agreement will renew automatically for successive annual periods, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of the Board of Directors or by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Company and (ii) the vote of a majority of the Companys Independent Directors. The Sub-Administration Agreement may be terminated upon at least 60 days written notice and without penalty by the vote of a majority of the outstanding securities of the Company, or by the vote of the Board of Directors or by either party to the Sub-Administration Agreement.
For the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2015, fees incurred in connection with the Sub-Administration Agreement, which amounted to $55 and $141, respectively, were included in other general and administrative in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations. For the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2014, fees incurred in connection with the Sub-Administration Agreement, which amounted to $26 and $56, respectively, were included in other general and administrative in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations. As of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, $55 and $30, respectively, was unpaid and included in other accrued expenses and liabilities in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.
Placement Fees
On July 10, 2013, the Company entered into a placement fee arrangement with TCG Securities, L.L.C. (TCG), a licensed broker-dealer and an affiliate of the Investment Adviser, which may require stockholders to pay a placement fee to TCG for TCGs services.
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For the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, TCG did not earn or receive any placement fees from NFIC stockholders in connection with the issuance or sale of the Companys common stock.
Board of Directors
NFICs Board of Directors currently consists of five members, three of whom are Independent Directors. On July 10, 2013, the Board of Directors also established an Audit Committee consisting of its Independent Directors, and may establish additional committees in the future. For the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2015, NFIC incurred $63 and $182, respectively, and for the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2014, NFIC incurred $61 and $202, respectively, in fees and expenses associated with its Independent Directors and Audit Committee. As of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, $1 and $4, respectively, was unpaid and included in other accrued expenses and liabilities in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities. As of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, certain current directors had committed $1,000 in capital commitments to the Company.
5. BORROWINGS
In accordance with the Investment Company Act, the Company is only allowed to borrow amounts such that its asset coverage, as defined in the Investment Company Act, is at least 200% after such borrowing. As of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, asset coverage was 214.10% and 210.39%, respectively. During the nine month period ended September 30, 2015, there were net secured borrowings of $85,700 under the Revolving Credit Facility and Facility and net repayments of $55,770 under the Revolving Credit Facility and Facility. During the nine month period ended September 30, 2014, there were net secured borrowings of $9,925 under the Revolving Credit Facility and secured borrowings of $26,500 under the Facility. As September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, there were $110,833 and $80,903, respectively, in secured borrowings outstanding.
Revolving Credit Facility
The Borrower Sub closed on September 12, 2013 the Revolving Credit Facility, which was subsequently amended on July 25, 2014 (the First Amendment). Advances under the Revolving Credit Facility first became available once the Borrower Sub held at least $10,500 of minimum equity in its assets. The Revolving Credit Facility provides for secured borrowings during the applicable revolving period up to an amount equal to the lesser of $140,000, the borrowing base as calculated pursuant to the terms of the Revolving Credit Facility, and the amount of net cash proceeds and unpledged capital commitments the Company has received with an accordion feature that can, subject to certain conditions, increase the aggregate maximum credit commitment up to an amount not to exceed $262,500, subject to restrictions imposed on borrowings under the Investment Company Act and certain restrictions and conditions set forth in the Revolving Credit Facility, including adequate collateral to support such borrowings. The Revolving Credit Facility has a revolving period through the earlier of September 12, 2017 or the completion of a Qualified IPO by Carlyle GMS Finance (with two one-year extension options, subject to the Borrower Subs and the lenders consent) and a maturity date of the earlier of September 11, 2020 or the completion of a Qualified IPO by Carlyle GMS Finance (extendable in connection with an extension of the revolving period). Base rate borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility bear interest initially at the applicable commercial paper rate (if the lender is a conduit lender) or LIBOR (or, if applicable, a rate based on the prime rate or federal funds rate) plus 1.60% per year during the revolving period, with pre-determined future interest rate increases of 1.25%-2.15% over the three years following the end of the revolving period. The Borrower Sub is also required to pay an undrawn commitment fee of between 0.25% and 1.00% per year depending on the usage of the Revolving Credit Facility. Payments under the Revolving Credit Facility are made quarterly. The lenders have a first lien security interest on substantially all of the assets of the Borrower Sub.
As part of the Revolving Credit Facility, the Borrower Sub is subject to limitations as to how borrowed funds may be used and the types of loans that are eligible to be acquired by the Borrower Sub including, but not
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limited to, restrictions on sector and geographic concentrations, loan size, payment frequency, tenor and minimum investment ratings (or estimated ratings). In addition, borrowed funds are intended to be used primarily to purchase first lien loan assets, and the Borrower Sub is limited in its ability to purchase certain other assets (including, but not limited to, second lien loans, covenant-lite loans, revolving and delayed draw loans and discount loans) and other assets are not permitted to be purchased (including, but not limited to paid-in-kind loans). The Revolving Credit Facility has certain requirements relating to interest coverage, collateral quality and portfolio performance, including limitations on delinquencies and charge offs, certain violations of which could result in the immediate acceleration of the amounts due under the Revolving Credit Facility. The Revolving Credit Facility is also subject to a borrowing base that applies different advance rates to assets held by the Borrower Sub based generally on the fair market value of such assets. Under certain circumstances as set forth in the Revolving Credit Facility, the Company could be obliged to repurchase loans from the Borrower Sub.
Related to the First Amendment, which reduced the maximum commitments under the Revolving Credit Facility, $370 of deferred financing costs (representing the prorated financing costs related to the reduction in commitments) were immediately expensed on July 25, 2014 in lieu of continuing to amortize over the term of the Revolving Credit Facility.
As of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the Borrower Sub was in compliance with all covenants and other requirements of the Revolving Credit Facility.
Facility
The Company closed on March 27, 2014 on the Facility, which was subsequently amended on August 22, 2014 and on December 12, 2014. The maximum principal amount of the Facility is $50,000, subject to availability under the Facility, which is based on certain advance rates multiplied by the value of the Companys portfolio investments net of certain other indebtedness that the Company may incur in accordance with the terms of the Facility. Proceeds of the Facility may be used for general corporate purposes, including the funding of portfolio investments. Maximum capacity under the Facility may be increased to $125,000 through the exercise by the Company of an uncommitted accordion feature through which existing and new lenders may, at their option, agree to provide additional financing. The Facility includes a $10,000 limit for swingline loans and a $5,000 limit for letters of credit. The Company may borrow amounts in U.S. dollars, subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions, including certain collateral quality tests. The availability period under the Facility will terminate on March 27, 2017 or earlier under certain conditions specified in the Facility (the Commitment Termination Date) and the Facility will mature on March 27, 2020 (the Maturity Date). During the period from the Commitment Termination Date to the Maturity Date, the Company will be obligated to make mandatory prepayments under the Facility out of the proceeds of certain asset sales, other recovery events and equity and debt issuances. Amounts drawn under the Facility, including amounts drawn in respect of letters of credit, will bear interest at either (a) LIBOR plus an applicable spread of (i) prior to the Commitment Termination Date, 2.00% and (ii) following the Commitment Termination Date, 2.50%, or (b) an alternative base rate (which is the highest of a prime rate, the federal funds effective rate plus 0.50%, or one month LIBOR plus 1.00%) plus an applicable spread of (i) prior to the Commitment Termination Date, 1.00% and (ii) following the Commitment Termination Date, 1.50%. The Company may elect either the LIBOR or the alternative base rate at the time of drawdown, and loans may be converted from one rate to another at any time, subject to certain conditions. The Company will also pay a fee of 0.375% on undrawn amounts under the Facility and, in respect of each undrawn letter of credit, a fee and interest rate equal to the then-applicable margin under the Facility while the letter of credit is outstanding.
Subject to certain exceptions, the Facility is secured by a perfected first-priority security interest in substantially all of the portfolio investments held by the Company and the Companys unfunded investor equity capital commitments (provided that the amount of unfunded capital commitments ultimately available to the lenders is limited to $34,000). The pledge of unfunded investor equity capital commitments was subject to release upon the earlier of (a) the date eligible investments held by the Company are equal to or greater than
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$62,500 and the Facilitys borrowing base equity test is satisfied and (b) the date the borrower has received equity capital contributions in an amount equal to $34,000. Such eligible investments and shareholder equity thresholds have been satisfied as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014. The Facility includes customary covenants, including certain financial covenants related to asset coverage, shareholders equity, liquidity and interest coverage, certain limitations on the incurrence of additional indebtedness and liens, and other maintenance covenants, as well as usual and customary events of default for senior secured revolving credit facilities of this nature.
As of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the Company was in compliance with all covenants and other requirements of the Facility.
Summary of Facilities
The facilities of the Company and the Borrower Sub consisted of the following as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014:
September 30, 2015 | ||||||||||||||||
Total Facility |
Borrowings Outstanding |
Unused Portion (1) |
Amount Available (2) |
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Revolving Credit Facility |
$ | 140,000 | $ | 76,833 | $ | 63,167 | $ | 3,236 | ||||||||
Facility |
50,000 | 34,000 | 16,000 | 9,743 | ||||||||||||
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Total |
$ | 190,000 | $ | 110,833 | $ | 79,167 | $ | 12,979 | ||||||||
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December 31, 2014 | ||||||||||||||||
Total Facility |
Borrowings Outstanding |
Unused Portion (1) |
Amount Available (2) |
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Revolving Credit Facility |
$ | 140,000 | $ | 39,403 | $ | 100,597 | $ | 2,695 | ||||||||
Facility |
50,000 | 41,500 | 8,500 | 12,638 | ||||||||||||
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Total |
$ | 190,000 | $ | 80,903 | $ | 109,097 | $ | 15,333 | ||||||||
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(1) | The unused portion is the amount upon which commitment fees are based. |
(2) | Available for borrowing based on the computation of collateral to support the borrowings. |
As of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, $379 and $231, respectively, of interest expense, $84 and $88, respectively, of unused commitment fees and $19 and $19, respectively, of other fees were included in interest and credit facility fees payable. For the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2015, the average interest rate was 1.94% and 1.94% and the average principal debt outstanding was $108,546 and $98,052, respectively. For the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2014, the average interest rate was 2.14% and 1.89%, respectively, and the average principal debt outstanding was $53,724 and $36,075, respectively. As of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the interest rate was 1.95% and 2.00%, respectively, based on floating LIBOR rates.
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For the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, the components of interest expense and credit facility fees were as follows:
For the three month periods ended | For the nine month periods ended | |||||||||||||||
September 30, 2015 | September 30, 2014 | September 30, 2015 | September 30, 2014 | |||||||||||||
Interest expense |
$ | 539 | $ | 294 | $ | 1,446 | $ | 517 | ||||||||
Facility unused commitment fee |
99 | 102 | 334 | 338 | ||||||||||||
Amortization of deferred financing costs |
89 | 467 | 282 | 675 | ||||||||||||
Other fees |
18 | 16 | 50 | 49 | ||||||||||||
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Total interest expense and credit facility fees |
$ | 745 | $ | 879 | $ | 2,112 | $ | 1,579 | ||||||||
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Cash paid for interest expense |
$ | 482 | $ | 216 | $ | 1,298 | $ | 377 |
6. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
A summary of significant contractual payment obligations was as follows as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014:
Secured Borrowings | ||||||||
Payment Due by Period |
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Less than 1 Year |
$ | | $ | | ||||
1-3 Years |
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3-5 Years |
110,833 | | ||||||
More than 5 Years |
| 80,903 | ||||||
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$ | 110,833 | $ | 80,903 | ||||
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In the ordinary course of its business, the Company enters into contracts or agreements that contain indemnification or warranties. Future events could occur that lead to the execution of these provisions against the Company. The Company believes that the likelihood of such an event is remote; however, the maximum potential exposure is unknown. No accrual has been made in the consolidated financial statements as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 for any such exposure.
As of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the Company had $190,077 in total capital commitments from stockholders, of which $62,459 and $98,041, respectively, was unfunded. As of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, certain current directors had committed $1,000 in capital commitments to the Company.
Upon the earlier of August 6, 2018 or the completion of a Qualified IPO by Carlyle GMS Finance, investors will be released from any further obligation to purchase additional shares of common stock, subject to certain exceptions contained in the investor subscription agreement.
The Company had the following unfunded commitments to fund delayed draw and revolving senior secured loans as of the indicated dates:
Par Value as of | ||||||||
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Unfunded delayed draw commitments |
$ | 3,977 | $ | 2,790 | ||||
Unfunded revolving term loan commitments |
737 | 226 | ||||||
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$ | 4,714 | $ | 3,016 | ||||
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7. NET ASSETS
The Company has the authority to issue 200,000,000 shares of common stock, $0.01 per share par value.
During the nine month period ended September 30, 2015, the Company issued 1,795,023 shares for $35,582. The following table summarizes capital activity during the nine month period ended September 30, 2015:
Common Stock |
Capital In Excess Of Par Value |
Subscribed But Unissued Shares |
Subscriptions Receivable |
Offering Costs |
Accumulated Net Investment Income (Loss) |
Accumulated Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments |
Accumulated Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments |
Total Net Assets |
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Balance, beginning of period |
4,618,564 | $ | 46 | $ | 91,478 | $ | | $ | | $ | (45 | ) | $ | (856 | ) | $ | | $ | (1,314 | ) | $ | 89,309 | ||||||||||||||||||
Common stock issued |
1,795,023 | 18 | 35,564 | | | | | | | 35,582 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income (loss) |
| | | | | | 6,876 | | | 6,876 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Subscribed but unissued shares |
| | | 5,920 | | | | | | 5,920 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Subscriptions receivable |
| | | | (5,920 | ) | | | | | (5,920 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net realized gain (loss) on investmentsnon-controlled/non-affiliated |
| | | | | | | 51 | | 51 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investmentsnon-controlled/non-affiliated |
| | | | | | | | 1,042 | 1,042 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dividends declared |
| | | | | | (6,399 | ) | | | (6,399 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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6,413,587 | $ | 64 | $ | 127,042 | $ | 5,920 | $ | (5,920 | ) | $ | (45 | ) | $ | (379 | ) | $ | 51 | $ | (272 | ) | $ | 126,461 | |||||||||||||||||
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During the nine month period ended September 30, 2014, the Company issued 1,175,584 shares for $23,334. The following table summarizes capital activity during the nine month period ended September 30, 2014:
Common Stock |
Capital In Excess Of Par Value |
Offering Costs |
Accumulated Net Investment Income (Loss) |
Accumulated Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments |
Accumulated Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments |
Total Net Assets |
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Balance, beginning of period |
2,265,375 | $ | 23 | $ | 44,667 | $ | (45 | ) | $ | (601 | ) | $ | | $ | (107 | ) | $ | 43,937 | ||||||||||||||
Common stock issued |
1,175,584 | 11 | 23,323 | | | | | 23,334 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income (loss) |
| | | | 1,156 | | | 1,156 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net realized gain (loss) on investmentsnon-controlled/non-affiliated |
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Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investmentsnon-controlled/non-affiliated |
| | | | | | 48 | 48 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dividends declared |
| | | | (1,336 | ) | | | (1,336 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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3,440,959 | $ | 34 | $ | 67,990 | $ | (45 | ) | $ | (781 | ) | $ | | $ | (59 | ) | $ | 67,139 | ||||||||||||||
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The following table summarizes total shares issued and proceeds received related to capital drawdowns delivered pursuant to subscriptions for the Companys common stock during the nine month period ended September 30, 2015:
Shares Issued | Proceeds Received | |||||||
January 16, 2015 |
203,045 | $ | 4,000 | |||||
February 26, 2015 |
659,901 | 13,001 | ||||||
May 1, 2015 |
252,524 | 5,000 | ||||||
May 22, 2015 |
375,946 | 7,500 | ||||||
June 25, 2015 |
149,333 | 3,000 | ||||||
August 21, 2015 |
150,229 | 3,001 | ||||||
September 30, 2015 |
4,045 | 80 | ||||||
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1,795,023 | $ | 35,582 | |||||
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The following table summarizes total shares issued and proceeds received related to capital drawdowns delivered pursuant to subscriptions for the Companys common stock during the nine month period ended September 30, 2014:
Shares Issued | Proceeds Received | |||||||
March 21, 2014 |
925,459 | $ | 18,334 | |||||
September 17, 2014 |
250,125 | 5,000 | ||||||
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1,175,584 | $ | 23,334 | |||||
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On September 25, 2015, the Company issued a capital call and delivered capital drawdown notices totaling $6,000. Subscribed but unissued shares are presented in equity with a deduction of subscriptions receivable until cash is received for a subscription. As of September 30, 2015, the Company received $80 from stockholders, which was included in cash and cash equivalents on the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities and in common stock issued on the Consolidated Statement of Changes in Net Assets for the nine month period ended September 30, 2015. There were 299,292 and 0 subscribed but unissued shares as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.
Subscription transactions during the nine month periods ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 were executed at an offering price at a premium to net asset value due to the requirement to use prior quarter net asset value as the offering price unless it would result in the Company selling shares of its common stock at a price below the current net asset value and also in order to effect a reallocation of organizational costs to subsequent investors. Such subscription transactions increased net asset value by $0.06 per share and $0.10 per share, respectively, for the nine month periods ended September 30, 2015 and 2014.
As of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, four stockholders represented 97.3% and 96.9%, respectively, of total net assets.
The Company computes earnings per common share in accordance with ASC 260, Earnings Per Share. Basic earnings per common share were calculated by dividing net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations attributable to the Company by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period.
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Basic and diluted earnings per common share were as follows:
For the three month periods ended | For the nine month periods ended | |||||||||||||||
September 30, 2015 | September 30, 2014 | September 30, 2015 | September 30, 2014 | |||||||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations |
$ | 2,766 | $ | (68 | ) | $ | 7,969 | $ | 1,204 | |||||||
Weighted-average common shares outstanding |
6,326,307 | 3,228,897 | 5,734,473 | 2,935,854 | ||||||||||||
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$ | 0.44 | $ | (0.02 | ) | $ | 1.39 | $ | 0.41 | |||||||
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The following table summarizes the Companys dividends declared and payable since inception through the quarter ended September 30, 2015:
Date Declared |
Record Date | Payment Date | Per Share Amount |
Total Amount |
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March 13, 2014 |
March 31, 2014 | April 14, 2014 | $ | 0.04 | $ | 128 | ||||||
June 26, 2014 |
June 30, 2014 | July 14, 2014 | $ | 0.12 | $ | 383 | ||||||
September 12, 2014 |
September 18, 2014 | October 9, 2014 | $ | 0.24 | $ | 825 | ||||||
December 19, 2014 |
December 29, 2014 | January 26, 2015 | $ | 0.27 | $ | 1,247 | ||||||
March 11, 2015 |
March 13, 2015 | April 17, 2015 | $ | 0.30 | $ | 1,645 | ||||||
June 24, 2015 |
June 30, 2015 | July 22, 2015 | $ | 0.35 | $ | 2,191 | ||||||
September 24, 2015 |
September 24, 2015 | October 22, 2015 | $ | 0.40 | $ | 2,563 |
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8. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
The following is a schedule of consolidated financial highlights for the nine month periods ended September 30, 2015 and 2014:
For the nine month periods ended | ||||||||
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Per Share Data: |
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Net asset value per share, beginning of period |
$ | 19.34 | $ | 19.40 | ||||
Net investment income (loss) (1) |
1.20 | 0.39 | ||||||
Net realized gain (loss) and net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments |
0.17 | 0.02 | ||||||
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1.37 | 0.41 | ||||||
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(1.05 | ) | (0.40 | ) | ||||
Effect of subscription offering price (3) |
0.06 | 0.10 | ||||||
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Net asset value per share, end of period |
$ | 19.72 | $ | 19.51 | ||||
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Number of shares outstanding, end of period |
6,413,587 | 3,440,959 | ||||||
Total return (4) |
7.39 | % | 2.63 | % | ||||
Net assets, end of period |
$ | 126,461 | $ | 67,139 | ||||
Ratio to average net assets (5): |
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Operating expenses |
3.10 | % | 4.84 | % | ||||
Net investment income (loss) |
5.95 | % | 1.95 | % | ||||
Interest expense and credit facility fees |
1.83 | % | 2.67 | % | ||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data: |
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Asset coverage |
214.10 | % | 208.41 | % | ||||
Portfolio turnover |
15.40 | % | 15.60 | % | ||||
Total committed capital, end of period |
$ | 190,077 | $ | 190,077 | ||||
Ratio of total contributed capital to total committed capital, end of period |
67.14 | % | 36.06 | % | ||||
Weighted-average shares outstanding |
5,734,473 | 2,935,854 |
(1) | Net investment income (loss) per share was calculated as net investment income (loss) for the period divided by the weighted average number of shares outstanding for the period. |
(2) | Dividends declared per share was calculated as the sum of dividends declared during the period divided by the number of shares outstanding at each respective quarter-end date (refer to Note 7). |
(3) | Increase is due to offering price of subscriptions during the period (refer to Note 7). |
(4) | Total return (not annualized) is based on the change in net asset value per share during the period plus the declared dividends, divided by the beginning net asset value for the period. Total return for the nine month periods ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 is inclusive of $0.06 and $0.10, respectively, per share increase in net asset value for the periods related to the offering price of subscriptions. Excluding the effects of the higher offering price of subscriptions, total return (not annualized) would have been 7.08% and 2.11%, respectively (refer to Note 7). |
(5) | These ratios to average net assets have not been annualized. |
9. LITIGATION
The Company may become party to certain lawsuits in the ordinary course of business. The Company does not believe that the outcome of current matters, if any, will materially impact the Company or its consolidated financial statements. As of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the Company was not subject to any material legal proceedings, nor, to the Companys knowledge, is any material legal proceeding threatened against the Company.
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In addition, portfolio investments of the Company could be the subject of litigation or regulatory investigations in the ordinary course of business. The Company does not believe that the outcome of any current contingent liabilities of its portfolio investments, if any, will materially affect the Company or these consolidated financial statements.
10. TAX
The Company has not recorded a liability for any uncertain tax positions pursuant to the provisions of ASC 740, Income Taxes, as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014.
In the normal course of business, the Company is subject to examination by federal and certain state, local and foreign tax regulators for the 2013 and 2014 tax years. As of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the Company had filed tax returns and therefore is subject to examination.
The Companys taxable income for each period is an estimate and will not be finally determined until the Company files its tax return for each year. Therefore, the final taxable income, and the taxable income earned in each period and carried forward for distribution in the following period, may be different than this estimate. The estimated tax character of dividends declared for the nine month periods ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 was as follows:
For the nine month periods ended | ||||||||
September 30, 2015 | September 30, 2014 | |||||||
Ordinary income |
$ | 6,399 | $ | 1,336 | ||||
Tax return of capital |
$ | | $ | |
11. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Subsequent events have been evaluated through the date the consolidated financial statements were issued. There have been no subsequent events that require recognition or disclosure through the date the consolidated financial statements were issued, except as disclosed below.
Subsequent to September 30, 2015, the Company borrowed $1,500 and $4,000 under the Revolving Credit Facility and Facility, respectively, to fund investment acquisitions.
Subsequent to September 30, 2015, subscribed but unissued shares as of September 30, 2015 were issued to the stockholders for proceeds received in the amount of $5,920.
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Item 2. Managements Discussion And Analysis Of Financial Condition And Results Of Operations.
(dollar amounts in thousands, except per share data, unless otherwise indicated)
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
We have included or incorporated by reference in this Form 10-Q, and from time to time our management may make, forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not historical facts, but instead relate to future events or the future performance or financial condition of NF Investment Corp. (we, us, our, NFIC, or the Company). These statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about us, our current or prospective portfolio investments, our industry, our beliefs, and our assumptions. The forward-looking statements contained in this Form 10-Q and the documents incorporated by reference herein 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; |
| the impact of fluctuations in interest rates on our business; |
| the impact of changes in laws or regulations (including the interpretation thereof) governing our operations or the operations of our portfolio companies; |
| 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 alternative debt markets and additional debt and equity capital; |
| our contractual arrangements and relationships with third parties; |
| the general economy and its impact on the industries in which we invest; |
| the financial condition of and ability of our current and prospective portfolio companies to achieve their objectives; |
| our expected financings and investments; |
| our ability to successfully integrate any acquisitions; |
| the adequacy of our cash resources and working capital; |
| the timing, form and amount of any dividend distributions; |
| 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 |
| our intent to satisfy the requirements of a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. |
We use words such as anticipates, believes, expects, intends, will, should, 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 in Part I, Item 1A of our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014 and Part II, Item 1A of and elsewhere in this Form 10-Q.
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We have based the forward-looking statements included in this Form 10-Q on information available to us on the date of this Form 10-Q, 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 our annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K.
OVERVIEW
Managements Discussion and Analysis should be read in conjunction with Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q Financial Statements. This discussion contains forward-looking statements and involves numerous risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to those described in Part I, Item 1A of our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014 and Part II, Item 1A of this Form 10-Q Risk Factors. Actual results may differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements.
NF Investment Corp. (we, us, our, NFIC or the Company) is a Maryland corporation formed on November 1, 2012, and structured as an externally managed, non-diversified closed-end investment company. On August 5, 2013, NFIC filed its election 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). NFIC has elected to be treated, and intends to continue to comply with the requirements to qualify annually, as a regulated investment company (RIC) under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, (the Code).
NFICs investment objective is to generate current income and capital appreciation primarily through debt investments in U.S. middle market companies, which we define as companies with approximately $10 million to $100 million of earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA). NFIC seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing primarily in first lien senior secured loans (which may include stand-alone first lien loans; last out first lien loans, which are loans that have a secondary priority behind first out first lien loans; unitranche loans, which are loans that combine features of first lien, second lien or subordinated loans, generally in a first lien position; and secured corporate bonds with similar features to these categories of first lien loans) and second lien senior secured loans (which may include senior secured loans, and, to a lesser extent, secured corporate bonds, with a secondary priority behind first lien loans) (collectively, Middle Market Senior Loans), subject to, in the case of second lien senior secured loans, a limit of 10% of NFICs total assets. The Middle Market Senior Loans are generally made to private U.S. middle market companies that are, in many cases, controlled by private equity firms. In addition, NFIC may invest up to 10% of its total assets in high yield securities whose risk profile, as determined at the sole discretion of Carlyle GMS Investment Management L.L.C. (the Investment Adviser), is similar to or better than the risk profile of Middle Market Senior Loans. We expect that the composition of our portfolio will change over time given our Investment Advisers view on, among other things, the economic and credit environment (including with respect to interest rates) in which we are operating.
NFIC is externally managed by the Investment Adviser, an investment adviser registered under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended. Carlyle GMS Finance Administration L.L.C. (the Administrator) provides the administrative services necessary for NFIC to operate. Both the Investment Adviser and the Administrator are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Carlyle Investment Management L.L.C., a subsidiary of The Carlyle Group L.P. Carlyle refers to The Carlyle Group L.P., its affiliates and its consolidated subsidiaries, a global alternative asset manager publicly traded on NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol CG. Refer to the sec.gov website for further information on Carlyle.
After the earlier of August 6, 2018 or the completion of an initial public offering by Carlyle GMS Finance, Inc. (Carlyle GMS Finance) (the other BDC managed by the Investment Adviser) that results in an unaffiliated public float of at least 15% of its aggregate capital commitments (a Qualified IPO), the Board of Directors
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(subject to any necessary stockholder approvals and applicable requirements of the Investment Company Act) will use its best efforts to wind down and/or liquidate and dissolve the Company. These efforts may include cash tender offers from time to time as proceeds become available. Refer to sec.gov website for further information on Carlyle GMS Finance.
Investments
Our level of investment activity can and does vary substantially from period to period depending on many factors, including the amount of debt available to middle market companies, the general economic environment and the competitive environment for the type of investments we make.
Revenue
We generate revenue primarily in the form of interest and fee income on debt investments we hold and capital gains, if any, on investments. Our debt investments generally have a stated term of five to eight years and generally bear interest at a floating rate usually determined on the basis of a benchmark such as LIBOR. Interest on these debt securities is generally paid quarterly. In some instances, we receive payments on our debt investments based on scheduled amortization of the outstanding balances. In addition, we receive repayments of some of our debt investments prior to their scheduled maturity date. The frequency or volume of these repayments fluctuates significantly from period to period. Our portfolio activity also reflects the proceeds of sales of securities. We may also generate revenue in the form of commitment, origination, amendment, structuring or due diligence fees, fees for providing managerial assistance and consulting fees.
Expenses
Our primary operating expenses include the payment of: (i) management fees to our Investment Adviser pursuant to an investment advisory agreement (the Investment Advisory Agreement) between us and our Investment Adviser; (ii) costs and other expenses and our allocable portion of overhead incurred by our Administrator in performing its administrative obligations under an administration agreement (the Administration Agreement) between us and our Administrator; and (iii) other operating expenses as detailed below:
| our initial organization costs and offering costs incurred prior to the filing of our election to be regulated as a BDC (the amount in excess of $750 to be paid by our Investment Adviser); |
| the costs associated with the Private Offering; |
| the costs of any other offerings of our common stock and other securities, if any; |
| calculating individual asset values and our net asset value (including the cost and expenses of any independent valuation firms); |
| expenses, including travel expenses, incurred by the Investment Adviser, or members of the Investment Adviser team managing our investments, or payable to third parties, performing due diligence on prospective portfolio companies and, if necessary, expenses of enforcing our rights; |
| management fees payable under our Investment Advisory Agreement; |
| certain costs and expenses relating to distributions paid on our shares; |
| administration fees payable under our Administration Agreement and sub-administration agreements, including related expenses; |
| debt service and other costs of borrowings or other financing arrangements; |
| the allocated costs incurred by the Investment Adviser in providing managerial assistance to those portfolio companies that request it; |
| amounts payable to third parties relating to, or associated with, making or holding investments; |
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| the costs associated with subscriptions to data service, research-related subscriptions and expenses and quotation equipment and services used in making or holding investments; |
| transfer agent and custodial fees; |
| costs of hedging; |
| commissions and other compensation payable to brokers or dealers; |
| federal and state registration fees; |
| any U.S. federal, state and local taxes, including any excise taxes; |
| independent director fees and expenses; |
| costs of preparing financial statements and maintaining books and records, costs of preparing tax returns, costs of Sarbanes-Oxley Act compliance and attestation and costs of filing reports or other documents with the SEC (or other regulatory bodies), and other reporting and compliance costs, including registration and listing fees, and the compensation of professionals responsible for the preparation or review of the foregoing; |
| the costs of any reports, proxy statements or other notices to our stockholders (including printing and mailing costs), the costs of any stockholders meetings and the compensation of investor relations personnel responsible for the preparation of the foregoing and related matters; |
| the costs of specialty and custom software for monitoring risk, compliance and overall portfolio, including any development costs incurred prior to the filing of our election to be regulated as a BDC; |
| our fidelity bond; |
| directors and officers/errors and omissions liability insurance, and any other insurance premiums; |
| indemnification payments; |
| direct fees and expenses associated with independent audits, agency, consulting and legal costs; and |
| all other expenses incurred by us or the Administrator in connection with administering our business, including our allocable share of certain officers and their staff compensation. |
We expect our general and administrative expenses to be relatively stable or decline as a percentage of total assets during periods of asset growth and to increase during periods of asset declines.
PORTFOLIO AND INVESTMENT ACTIVITY
As of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 average loan size in the portfolio was approximately $3,295 and $3,275, respectively, at amortized cost, with no single industry representing more than 14% and 12%, respectively, of total fair value.
The fair value of our investments was approximately $233,656 comprised of 66 portfolio companies as of September 30, 2015. The fair value of our investments was approximately $182,076 comprised of 52 portfolio companies as of December 31, 2014.
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The Companys investment activity for the three month periods ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 is presented below (information presented herein is at amortized cost unless otherwise indicated).
For the three month periods ended | ||||||||
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Investmentsnon-controlled/non-affiliated: |
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Total Investmentsnon-controlled/non-affiliated, beginning of period |
$ | 222,414 | $ | 103,476 | ||||
New investments |
22,447 | 29,782 | ||||||
Net accretion of discount on securities |
204 | 113 | ||||||
Net realized gain (loss) on investments |
1 | | ||||||
Investments sold or repaid |
(11,138 | ) | (6,613 | ) | ||||
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Total Investmentsnon-controlled/non-affiliated, end of period |
$ | 233,928 | $ | 126,758 | ||||
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Principal amount of investments funded: |
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First Lien Debt |
$ | 20,941 | $ | 27,297 | ||||
Second Lien Debt |
2,000 | 2,826 | ||||||
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Total |
$ | 22,941 | $ | 30,123 | ||||
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Principal amount of investments sold or repaid: |
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First Lien Debt |
$ | (11,139 | ) | $ | (6,613 | ) | ||
Second Lien Debt |
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Total |
$ | (11,139 | ) | $ | (6,613 | ) | ||
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Number of new funded investments |
7 | 14 | ||||||
Average new funded investment amount |
$ | 3,207 | $ | 2,127 | ||||
Percentage of new funded debt investments at floating rates |
100 | % | 100 | % |
As of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, investmentsnon-controlled/non-affiliated consisted of the following:
September 30, 2015 | December 31, 2014 | |||||||||||||||
Amortized Cost |
Fair Value | Amortized Cost |
Fair Value | |||||||||||||
First Lien Debt |
$ | 211,241 | $ | 211,105 | $ | 170,818 | $ | 169,748 | ||||||||
Second Lien Debt |
22,687 | 22,551 | 12,572 | 12,328 | ||||||||||||
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$ | 233,928 | $ | 233,656 | $ | 183,390 | $ | 182,076 | ||||||||
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The weighted average yields (1) for our first and second lien debt, based on the amortized cost and fair value as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, were as follows:
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First Lien Debt |
6.22 | % | 6.22 | % | 5.84 | % | 5.88 | % | ||||||||
Second Lien Debt |
9.21 | % | 9.26 | % | 9.08 | % | 9.26 | % |
(1) | Yields do not include the effect of accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums and are based on interest rates as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014. Actual yields earned over the life of each investment could differ materially from the yields presented above. |
Weighted average yields on first lien and second lien debt have increased as of September 30, 2015 compared to December 31, 2014 primarily due to a shift in mix to higher yielding assets, including unitranche loans.
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See the Consolidated Schedules of Investments as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 in our consolidated financial statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q for more information on these investments, including a list of companies and type and amount of investments.
As part of the monitoring process, our Investment Adviser has developed risk policies pursuant to which it regularly assesses the risk profile of each of our debt investments and rates each of them based on the following categories, which we refer to as Internal Risk Ratings:
Internal Risk Ratings Definitions
Rating |
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1 | PerformingLow Risk: Borrower is operating more than 10% ahead of the Base Case. | |
2 | PerformingStable Risk: Borrower is operating within 10% of the Base Case (above or below). This is the initial rating assigned to all new borrowers. | |
3 | PerformingManagement Notice: Borrower is operating more than 10% below the Base Case. A financial covenant default may have occurred, but there is a low risk of payment default. | |
4 | Watch List: Borrower is operating more than 20% below the Base Case and there is a high risk of covenant default, or it may have already occurred. Payments are current although subject to greater uncertainty, and there is moderate to high risk of payment default. | |
5 | Watch ListPossible Loss: Borrower is operating more than 30% below the Base Case. At the current level of operations and financial condition, the borrower does not have the ability to service and ultimately repay or refinance all outstanding debt on current terms. Payment default is very likely or may have occurred. Loss of principal is possible. | |
6 | Watch ListProbable Loss: Borrower is operating more than 40% below the Base Case, and at the current level of operations and financial condition, the borrower does not have the ability to service and ultimately repay or refinance all outstanding debt on current terms. Payment default is very likely or may have already occurred. Additionally, the prospects for improvement in the borrowers situation are sufficiently negative that impairment of some or all principal is probable. |
Our Investment Advisers risk rating model is based on evaluating portfolio company performance in comparison to the Base Case when considering certain credit metrics including, but not limited to, adjusted EBITDA and net senior leverage as well as specific events including, but not limited to, default and impairment.
Our Investment Adviser monitors and, when appropriate, changes the investment ratings assigned to each debt investment in our portfolio. In connection with our quarterly valuation process, our Investment Adviser reviews our investment ratings on a regular basis. The following table summarizes the Internal Risk Ratings as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014:
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$ | 8.77 | 3.75 | % | $ | 21.5 | 11.81 | % | ||||||||
Internal Risk Rating 2 |
199.13 | 85.22 | 142.8 | 78.42 | ||||||||||||
Internal Risk Rating 3 |
21.88 | 9.37 | 17.8 | 9.77 | ||||||||||||
Internal Risk Rating 4 |
3.88 | 1.66 | | | ||||||||||||
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$ | 233.66 | 100.0 | % | $ | 182.1 | 100.00 | % | ||||||||
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CONSOLIDATED RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
For the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2015 and 2014
The net increase or decrease in net assets from operations may vary substantially from period to period as a result of various factors, including the recognition of realized gains and losses and net change in unrealized appreciation and depreciation. As a result, quarterly comparison may not be meaningful.
Investment Income
Interest income for the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 were as follows:
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$ | 4,005 | $ | 1,829 | $ | 10,453 | $ | 4,022 | ||||||||
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$ | 4,005 | $ | 1,829 | $ | 10,453 | $ | 4,022 | ||||||||
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The increase in interest income and net investment income for the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2015 was driven by our deployment of capital and increasing invested balance. As of September 30, 2015 and 2014, the size of our portfolio was $233,928 and $126,758, respectively, at amortized cost, with total principal amount of investments outstanding of $236,499 and $127,739, respectively. As of September 30, 2015 and 2014, the weighted average yield of our first and second lien debt was 6.51% and 5.83%, respectively, on an amortized cost basis.
Interest income on our first and second lien debt investments is dependent on the composition and credit quality of the portfolio. Generally, we expect the portfolio to generate predictable quarterly interest income based on the terms stated in each loans credit agreement. As of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, all of our first and second lien debt investments were performing and current on their interest payments.
Net investment income (loss) for the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 was as follows:
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Total investment income from non-controlled/non-affiliated investments |
$ | 4,005 | $ | 1,829 | $ | 10,453 | $ | 4,022 | ||||||||
Total expenses |
1,217 | 1,254 | 3,577 | 2,866 | ||||||||||||
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$ | 2,788 | $ | 575 | $ | 6,876 | $ | 1,156 | ||||||||
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Expenses
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Management fees |
$ | 144 | $ | 73 | $ | 396 | $ | 170 | ||||||||
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126 | 165 | 450 | 600 | ||||||||||||
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45 | 15 | 139 | 127 | ||||||||||||
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539 | 294 | 1,446 | 517 | ||||||||||||
Credit facility fees |
206 | 585 | 666 | 1,062 | ||||||||||||
Directors fees and expenses |
63 | 61 | 182 | 202 | ||||||||||||
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7 | 7 | 20 | 23 | ||||||||||||
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87 | 54 | 278 | 165 | ||||||||||||
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$ | 1,217 | $ | 1,254 | $ | 3,577 | $ | 2,866 | ||||||||
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Interest expense and credit facility fees for the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 were comprised of the following:
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Interest expense |
$ | 539 | $ | 294 | $ | 1,446 | $ | 517 | ||||||||
Facility unused commitment fee |
99 | 102 | 334 | 338 | ||||||||||||
Amortization of deferred financing costs |
89 | 467 | 282 | 675 | ||||||||||||
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18 | 16 | 50 | 49 | ||||||||||||
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$ | 745 | $ | 879 | $ | 2,112 | $ | 1,579 | ||||||||
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$ | 482 | $ | 216 | $ | 1,298 | $ | 377 |
The increase in interest expense for the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2015 was driven by increased usage of the facilities and increased deployment of capital to investments. For the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2015, the average interest rate was 1.94% and 1.94%, respectively, and the average principal debt outstanding was $108,546 and $98,052, respectively. For the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2014, the average interest rate was 2.14% and 1.89%, respectively, and the average principal debt outstanding was $53,724 and $36,075, respectively.
Increased management fees for the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2015 were driven by our deployment of capital and increasing invested balance. See Note 4 to the consolidated financial statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q for more information on the management fees.
Professional fees include legal, rating agencies, audit, tax, valuation, technology and other professional fees incurred related to the management of the Company. Administrative service fees represent fees paid to the Administrator for our allocable portion of overhead and other expenses incurred by the Administrator in performing its obligations under the administration agreement, including our allocable portion of the cost of certain of our executive officers and their respective staff. Other general and administrative expenses include insurance, filing, research, subscriptions and other costs.
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Net Realized Gain (Loss) and Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments
During the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2015, the Company had a change in unrealized appreciation on 30 and 51 investments, respectively, totaling approximately $932 and $2,185, respectively, which was offset by a change in unrealized depreciation on 43 and 29 investments, respectively, totaling approximately $955 and $1,143, respectively. During the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2014, the Company had a change in unrealized appreciation on 7 and 19 investments, respectively, totaling approximately $213 and $694, respectively, which was offset by a change in unrealized depreciation on 34 and 21 investments, respectively, totaling approximately $856 and $646, respectively.
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Net realized gain (loss) on investmentsnon-controlled/non-affiliated |
$ | 1 | $ | | $ | 51 | $ | | ||||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investmentsnon-controlled/non-affiliated |
(23 | ) | (643 | ) | 1,042 | 48 | ||||||||||
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$ | (22 | ) | $ | (643 | ) | $ | 1,093 | $ | 48 | ||||||
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Net realized gain (loss) and net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) for the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 was as follows:
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First Lien Debt |
$ | 1 | $ | 129 | $ | | $ | (618 | ) | |||||||
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$ | 1 | $ | (23 | ) | $ | | $ | (643 | ) | ||||||
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$ | 51 | $ | 934 | $ | | $ | 35 | ||||||||
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For the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2015, we had a net realized gain of $1 and $51, respectively, primarily due to the prepayment of one loan investment with a call premium. Net change in unrealized appreciation in our investments for the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2015 was primarily due to a tightening spread environment during the period.
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FINANCIAL CONDITION, LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
The Company generates cash from the net proceeds of offerings of our common stock and through cash flows from operations, including investment sales and repayments as well as income earned on investments and cash equivalents. We may also fund a portion of our investments through borrowings under the Borrower Subs senior secured revolving credit facility (as amended, the Revolving Credit Facility) and/or the Companys senior secured revolving credit facility (as amended, the, Facility). The Borrower Sub closed on September 12, 2013, the Revolving Credit Facility, which was subsequently amended on July 25, 2014. The Revolving Credit Facility provides for secured borrowings during the applicable revolving period up to an amount equal to the lesser of $140,000, the borrowing base as calculated pursuant to the terms of the Revolving Credit Facility, and the amount of net cash proceeds and unpledged capital commitments the Company has received with an accordion feature that can, subject to certain conditions, increase the aggregate maximum credit commitment up to an amount not to exceed $262,500, subject to restrictions imposed on borrowings under the Investment Company Act and certain restrictions and conditions set forth in the Revolving Credit Facility, including adequate collateral to support such borrowings. The Revolving Credit Facility imposes financial and operating covenants on us and Borrower Sub that restrict our and its business activities. Continued compliance with these covenants will depend on many factors, some of which are beyond our control. The Company closed on March 27, 2014, the Facility, which was subsequently amended on August 22, 2014 and on December 12, 2014. The maximum principal amount of the Facility is $50,000, subject to availability under the Facility, which is based on certain advance rates multiplied by the value of the Companys portfolio investments net of certain other indebtedness that the Company may incur in accordance with the terms of the Facility. Proceeds of the Facility may be used for general corporate purposes, including the funding of portfolio investments. Maximum capacity under the Facility may be increased to $125,000 through the exercise by the Company of an uncommitted accordion feature through which existing and new lenders may, at their option, agree to provide additional financing. The Facility includes a $10,000 limit for swingline loans and a $5,000 limit for letters of credit. Subject to certain exceptions, the Facility is secured by a perfected first-priority security interest in substantially all of the portfolio investments held by the Company and the Companys unfunded investor equity capital commitments (provided that the amount of unfunded capital commitments ultimately available to the lenders is limited to $34,000). The pledge of unfunded investor equity capital commitments was subject to release upon the earlier of (a) the date eligible investments held by the Company are equal to or greater than $62,500 and the Facilitys borrowing base equity test is satisfied and (b) the date the borrower has received equity capital contributions in an amount equal to $34,000. Such eligible investments and shareholder equity thresholds had been satisfied as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014. The Facility includes customary covenants, including certain financial covenants related to asset coverage, shareholders equity, liquidity and interest coverage, certain limitations on the incurrence of additional indebtedness and liens, and other maintenance covenants, as well as usual and customary events of default for senior secured revolving credit facilities of this nature.
Although we believe that we and the Borrower Sub will remain in compliance, there are no assurances that we or the Borrower Sub will continue to comply with the covenants in the Facility and Revolving Credit Facility, as applicable. Failure to comply with these covenants could result in a default under the Facility and/or Revolving Credit Facility that, if we or the Borrower Sub were unable to obtain a waiver from the applicable lenders, could result in the immediate acceleration of the amounts due under the Facility and/or Revolving Credit Facility, and thereby have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
For more information on the Revolving Credit Facility and Facility, see Note 5 to the consolidated financial statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q.
The primary use of existing funds and any funds raised in the future is expected to be for investments in portfolio companies, repayment of indebtedness, cash distributions to our stockholders, and for other general corporate purposes.
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As of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the Company had $4,795 and $2,548, respectively, in cash and cash equivalents. The facilities of the Company and the Borrower Sub consisted of the following as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014:
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Revolving Credit Facility |
$ | 140,000 | $ | 76,833 | $ | 63,167 | $ | 3,236 | ||||||||
Facility |
50,000 | 34,000 | 16,000 | 9,743 | ||||||||||||
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$ | 190,000 | $ | 110,833 | $ | 79,167 | $ | 12,979 | ||||||||
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$ | 140,000 | $ | 39,403 | $ | 100,597 | $ | 2,695 | ||||||||
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50,000 | 41,500 | 8,500 | 12,638 | ||||||||||||
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$ | 190,000 | $ | 80,903 | $ | 109,097 | $ | 15,333 | ||||||||
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(1) | The unused portion is the amount upon which commitment fees are based. |
(2) | Available for borrowing based on the computation of collateral to support the borrowings. |
Equity Activity
There were no investor equity capital commitments made to the Company during the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2015. There were $0 and $110,000 of investor equity capital commitments made to the Company during the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2014. As of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the Company had $190,077 in total capital commitments from stockholders, of which $62,459 and $98,041, respectively, was unfunded. As of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, certain current directors had committed $1,000 in capital commitments to the Company.
Shares issued as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 were 6,413,587 and 4,618,564, respectively.
The following table summarizes activity in the number of shares of our common stock outstanding during the nine month periods ended September 30, 2015 and 2014:
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Shares outstanding, beginning of period |
4,618,564 | 2,265,375 | ||||||
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1,795,023 | 1,175,584 | ||||||
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On September 25, 2015, the Company issued a capital call and delivered capital drawdown notices totaling $6,000. Subscribed but unissued shares are presented in equity with a deduction of subscriptions receivable until cash is received for a subscription. As of September 30, 2015, the Company received $80 from stockholders, which was included in cash and cash equivalents and in common stock issued and outstanding. There were 299,292 and 0 subscribed but unissued shares as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.
Upon the earlier of August 6, 2018 or the completion of a Qualified IPO by Carlyle GMS Finance, investors will be released from any further obligation to purchase additional shares of common stock, subject to certain exceptions contained in the subscription agreement.
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Contractual Obligations
A summary of our significant contractual payment obligations was as follows as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014:
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For more information on the Revolving Credit Facility and Facility, see Note 5 to the consolidated financial statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q.
As of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, $76,833 and $39,043, respectively, of secured borrowings were outstanding under the Revolving Credit Facility and $34,000 and $41,500, respectively, were outstanding under the Facility. For the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2015, we incurred $539 and $1,446, respectively, of interest expense and $99 and $334, respectively, of unused commitment fees. For the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2014, we incurred $294 and $517, respectively, of interest expense and $102 and $338, respectively, of unused commitment fees.
OFF BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
In the ordinary course of its business, the Company enters into contracts or agreements that contain indemnification or warranties. Future events could occur that lead to the execution of these provisions against the Company. The Company believes that the likelihood of such an event is remote; however, the maximum potential exposure is unknown. No accrual has been made in these consolidated financial statements as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 included in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q for any such exposure.
We may also enter into future funding commitments such as revolving credit facilities, bridge financing commitments, or delayed draw commitments.
The Company had the following unfunded commitments to fund delayed draw and revolving senior secured loans as of the indicated dates:
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$ | 3,977 | $ | 2,790 | ||||
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DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS
Dividends and distributions, if any, are paid in cash to common stockholders. The following table summarizes the Companys dividends declared and payable since inception through the quarter ended September 30, 2015:
Date Declared |
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March 13, 2014 |
March 31, 2014 | April 14, 2014 | $ | 0.04 | $ | 128 | 1.12 | % | ||||||||
June 26, 2014 |
June 30, 2014 | July 14, 2014 | $ | 0.12 | $ | 383 | 2.46 | % | ||||||||
September 12, 2014 |
September 18, 2014 | October 9, 2014 | $ | 0.24 | $ | 825 | 5.14 | % | ||||||||
December 19, 2014 |
December 29, 2014 | January 26, 2015 | $ | 0.27 | $ | 1,247 | 6.19 | % | ||||||||
March 11, 2015 |
March 13, 2015 | April 17, 2015 | $ | 0.30 | $ | 1,645 | 6.84 | % | ||||||||
June 24, 2015 |
June 30, 2015 | July 22, 2015 | $ | 0.35 | $ | 2,191 | 7.69 | % | ||||||||
September 24, 2015 |
September 24, 2015 | October 22, 2015 | $ | 0.40 | $ | 2,563 | 8.17 | % |
(1) | Annualized dividend yield is calculated by dividing the declared dividend by the weighted average of the net asset value at the beginning of the quarter and the capital called during the quarter and annualizing over 4 quarterly periods. |
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
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 policies, including those relating to the valuation of our investment portfolio, are described below. The critical accounting policies should be read in connection with our consolidated financial statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q and in Part II, Item 8 of the Companys annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014.
Fair Value Measurements
The Company applies fair value accounting in accordance with the terms of Financial Accounting Standards Board ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement (ASC 820). ASC 820 defines fair value as the amount that would be exchanged to sell an asset or transfer a liability in an orderly transfer between market participants at the measurement date. The Company values securities/instruments traded in active markets on the measurement date by multiplying the closing price of such traded securities/instruments by the quantity of shares or amount of the instrument held. The Company may also obtain quotes with respect to certain of its investments, such as its securities/instruments traded in active markets and its liquid securities/instruments that are not traded in active markets, from pricing services, brokers, or counterparties (i.e. consensus pricing). When doing so, the Company determines whether the quote obtained is sufficient according to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (US GAAP) to determine the fair value of the security. The Company may use the quote obtained or alternative pricing sources may be utilized including valuation techniques typically utilized for illiquid securities/instruments.
Securities/instruments that are illiquid or for which the pricing source does not provide a valuation or methodology or provides a valuation or methodology that, in the judgment of the Investment Adviser or the Board of Directors, does not represent fair value shall each be valued as of the measurement date using all techniques appropriate under the circumstances and for which sufficient data is available. These valuation techniques may vary by investment and include comparable public market valuations, comparable precedent transaction valuations and/or discounted cash flow analyses. The process generally used to determine the applicable value is as follows: (i) the value of each portfolio company or investment is initially reviewed by the
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investment professionals responsible for such portfolio company or investment and, for non-traded investments, a standardized template designed to approximate fair market value based on observable market inputs, updated credit statistics and unobservable inputs is used to determine a preliminary value, which is also reviewed alongside consensus pricing, where available; (ii) preliminary valuation conclusions are documented and reviewed by a valuation committee comprised of members of senior management; (iii) the Board of Directors engages a third-party valuation firm to provide positive assurance on portions of the Middle Market Senior Loans portfolio each quarter (such that each non-traded investment is reviewed by a third-party valuation firm at least once on a rolling twelve month basis) including a review of managements preliminary valuation and conclusion on fair value; (iv) the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors (the Audit Committee) reviews the assessments of the Investment Adviser and the third-party valuation firm and provides the Board of Directors with any recommendations with respect to changes to the fair value of each investment in the portfolio; and (v) the Board of Directors discusses the valuation recommendations of the Audit Committee and determines the fair value of each investment in the portfolio in good faith based on the input of the Investment Adviser and, where applicable, the third-party valuation firm.
All factors that might materially impact the value of an investment are considered, including, but not limited to the assessment of the following factors, as relevant:
| the nature and realizable value of any collateral; |
| call features, put features and other relevant terms of debt; |
| the portfolio companys leverage and ability to make payments; |
| the portfolio companys public or private credit rating; |
| the portfolio companys actual and expected earnings and discounted cash flow; |
| prevailing interest rates and spreads for similar securities and expected volatility in future interest rates; |
| the markets in which the portfolio company does business and recent economic and/or market events; and |
| comparisons to comparable transactions and publicly traded securities. |
Investment performance data utilized are the most recently available financial statements and compliance certificates received from the portfolio companies as of the measurement date which in many cases may reflect a lag in information.
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 Companys investments may fluctuate from period to period. Because of the inherent uncertainty of valuation, these estimated values may differ significantly from the values that would have been reported had a ready market for the investments existed, and it is reasonably possible that the difference could be material.
In addition, changes in the market environment and other events that may occur over the life of the investments may cause the realized gains or losses on investments to be different from the net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation currently reflected in the consolidated financial statements as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014.
US GAAP establishes a hierarchical disclosure framework which ranks the level of observability of market price inputs used in measuring investments at fair value. The observability of inputs is impacted by a number of factors, including the type of investment and the characteristics specific to the investment and state of the marketplace, including the existence and transparency of transactions between market participants. Investments with readily available quoted prices or for which fair value can be measured from quoted prices in active markets generally have a higher degree of market price observability and a lesser degree of judgment applied in determining fair value.
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Investments measured and reported at fair value are classified and disclosed based on the observability of inputs used in determination of fair values, as follows:
| Level Iinputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices available in active markets for identical investments as of the reporting date. The types of financial instruments in Level I generally include unrestricted securities, including equities and derivatives, listed in active markets. The Company does not adjust the quoted price for these investments, even in situations where the Company holds a large position and a sale could reasonably impact the quoted price. |
| Level IIinputs to the valuation methodology are either directly or indirectly observable as of the reporting date and are those other than quoted prices in active markets. The type of financial instruments in this category generally includes less liquid and restricted securities listed in active markets, securities traded in other than active markets, government and agency securities, and certain over-the-counter derivatives where the fair value is based on observable inputs. |
| Level IIIinputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to overall fair value measurement. The inputs into the determination of fair value require significant management judgment or estimation. Financial instruments that are in this category generally include investments in privately-held entities, collateralized loan obligations, and certain over-the-counter derivatives where the fair value is based on unobservable inputs. |
In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, an investments level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the overall fair value measurement. The Investment Advisers assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment, and considers factors specific to the investment.
Transfer between levels, if any, are recognized at the beginning of the quarter in which the transfers occur.
The Company generally uses the following framework when determining the fair value of investments that are categorized as Level III:
Investments in debt securities are initially evaluated to determine whether the enterprise value of the portfolio company is greater than the applicable debt. The enterprise value of the portfolio company is estimated using a market approach and an income approach. The market approach utilizes market value (EBITDA) multiples of publicly traded comparable companies and available precedent sales transactions of comparable companies. The Company carefully considers numerous factors when selecting the appropriate companies whose multiples are used to value its portfolio companies. These factors include, but are not limited to, the type of organization, similarity to the business being valued, relevant risk factors, as well as size, profitability and growth expectations. The income approach typically uses a discounted cash flow analysis of the portfolio company.
Investments in debt securities that do not have sufficient coverage through the enterprise value analysis are valued based on an expected probability of default and discount recovery analysis.
Investments in debt securities with sufficient coverage through the enterprise value analysis are generally valued using a discounted cash flow analysis of the underlying security. Projected cash flows in the discounted cash flow typically represent the relevant securitys contractual interest, fees and principal payments plus the assumption of full principal recovery at the securitys expected maturity date. The discount rate to be used is determined using an average of two market-based methodologies.
The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the Companys investments in first and second lien debt securities are discount rates and indicative quotes. Significant increases in discount rates would result in a significantly lower fair value measurement. Significant decreases in indicative quotes in isolation may result in a significantly lower fair value measurement.
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The carrying value of the secured borrowings approximates its fair value and is categorized as Level III within the hierarchy. Secured borrowings are valued generally using discounted cash flow analysis. The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the Companys secured borrowings are discount rates. Significant increases in discount rates would result in a significantly lower fair value measurement.
The carrying value of other financial assets and liabilities approximates their fair value based on the short term nature of these items.
See Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q for further information on fair value measurements.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of consolidated financial statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q in conformity with US GAAP requires management to make assumptions and estimates that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Managements estimates are based on historical experiences and other factors, including expectations of future events that management believes to be reasonable under the circumstances. It also requires management to exercise judgment in the process of applying the Companys accounting policies. Assumptions and estimates regarding the valuation of investments and their resulting impact on management fees involve a higher degree of judgment and complexity and these assumptions and estimates may be significant to the consolidated financial statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q. Actual results could differ from these estimates and such differences could be material.
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 appreciation or depreciation previously recognized, and includes investments charged off during the period, net of recoveries. Net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation on investments as presented in the Consolidated Statements of Operations included in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q reflects the net change in the fair value of investments, including the reversal of previously recorded unrealized appreciation or depreciation when gains or losses are realized.
Revenue Recognition
Interest from Investments and Realized Gain/Loss on Investments
Interest income is recorded on an accrual basis and includes the accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums. Discounts from and premiums to par value on debt securities purchased are accreted/amortized into interest income over the life of the respective security using the effective interest method. The amortized cost of investments represents the original cost, including origination fees, adjusted for the accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums, if any. At time of exit, the realized gain or loss on an investment is the difference between the amortized cost at time of exit and the cash received at exit using the specific identification method.
The Company may have loans in its portfolio that contain payment-in-kind (PIK) provisions. PIK represents interest that is accrued and recorded as interest income at the contractual rates, increases the loan principal on the respective capitalization dates, and is generally due at maturity.
Other Income
Other income may include income such as consent, waiver and amendment fees associated with the Companys investment activities as well as any fees for managerial assistance services rendered by the Company
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to portfolio companies. Such fees are recognized as income when earned or the services are rendered. The Company may receive fees for guaranteeing the outstanding debt of a portfolio company. Such fees will be amortized into other income over the life of the guarantee. The unamortized amount, if any, is included in other assets in the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities included in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q.
Non-Accrual Income
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 managements judgment regarding collectability. Non-accrual loans are restored to accrual status when past due principal and interest are paid current and, in managements judgment, are likely to remain current. Management may not place a loan on non-accrual status if the loan has sufficient collateral value and is in the process of collection.
Income Taxes
For federal income tax purposes, NFIC has elected to be treated as a RIC under the Code, and intends to make the required distributions to its stockholders as specified therein. In order to qualify as a RIC, NFIC must meet certain minimum distribution, source-of-income and asset diversification requirements. If such requirements are met, then NFIC is generally required to pay income taxes only on the portion of its taxable income and gains it does not distribute.
The minimum distribution requirements applicable to RICs require NFIC to distribute to its stockholders at least 90% of its investment company taxable income (ICTI), as defined by the Code, each year. Depending on the level of ICTI earned in a tax year, NFIC may choose to carry forward ICTI in excess of current year distributions into the next tax year. Any such carryover ICTI must be distributed before the end of that next tax year through a dividend declared prior to filing the final tax return related to the year which generated such ICTI.
In addition, based on the excise distribution requirements, NFIC is subject to a 4% nondeductible federal excise tax on undistributed income unless NFIC distributes in a timely manner an amount at least equal to the sum of (1) 98% of its ordinary income for each calendar year, (2) 98.2% of capital gain net income (both long-term and short-term) for the one-year period ending October 31 in that calendar year and (3) any income realized, but not distributed, in the preceding year. For this purpose, however, any ordinary income or capital gain net income retained by NFIC that is subject to corporate income tax is considered to have been distributed. NFIC intends to make sufficient distributions each taxable year to satisfy the excise distribution requirements.
The Company evaluates tax positions taken or expected to be taken in the course of preparing its consolidated financial statements to determine whether the tax positions are more-likely than not to be sustained by the applicable tax authority. All penalties and interest associated with income taxes, if any, are included in income tax expense.
The Borrower Sub is a disregarded entity for tax purposes and is consolidated with the tax return of NFIC.
Capital Calls and Dividends and Distributions to Common Stockholders
The Company records the shares issued in connection with capital calls as of the effective date of the capital call. To the extent that the Company has taxable income available, the Company intends to make quarterly distributions to its common stockholders. Dividends and distributions to common stockholders are recorded on the record date and paid in cash. The amount to be distributed is determined by the Board of Directors each quarter and is generally based upon the taxable earnings estimated by management and available cash. Net realized capital gains, if any, are generally distributed at least annually, although the Company may decide to retain such capital gains for investment.
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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
We are subject to financial market risks, including changes in the valuations of our investment portfolio and interest rates.
Valuation Risk
Our investments may not have a readily available market price, and we value these investments at fair value as determined in good faith by our Board of Directors in accordance with our valuation policy. There is no single standard for determining fair value in good faith. As a result, determining fair value requires that judgment be applied to the specific facts and circumstances of each portfolio investment while employing a consistently applied valuation process for the types of investments we make. 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 Companys investments may fluctuate from period to period. Because of the inherent uncertainty of valuation, these estimated values may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market for the investments existed, and it is possible that the difference could be material.
Interest Rate Risk
During the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2015, a majority of the debt investments held in the Companys portfolio had floating interest rates. Interest rates on the investments held within the Companys portfolio of investments are typically based on floating LIBOR, with many of these investments also having a LIBOR floor. Additionally, the Companys credit facilities are also subject to floating interest rates and are currently paid based on floating LIBOR rates.
Interest rate sensitivity refers to the change in earnings that may result from changes in the level of interest rates. There can be no assurance that a significant change in market interest rates will not have a material adverse effect on our income in the future.
The following table estimates the potential changes in net cash flow generated from interest income, should interest rates increase or decrease by 100, 200 or 300 basis points. Interest income is calculated as revenue from interest generated from the Companys settled portfolio of investments held as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014. These hypothetical calculations are based on a model of the settled investments in our portfolio, held as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, and are only adjusted for assumed changes in the underlying base interest rates and the impact of that change on interest income. Interest expense is calculated based on outstanding secured borrowings as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, and based on the terms of the Companys credit facilities. Interest expense on the Companys credit facilities is calculated using the interest rate as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, adjusted for the hypothetical changes in rates, as shown below. We intend to continue to finance a portion of our investments with borrowings and the interest rates paid on our borrowings may impact significantly our net interest income.
The Company regularly measures exposure to interest rate risk. The Company assesses interest rate risk and manages 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.
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Based on our Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the following table shows the annual impact on net investment income of base rate changes in interest rates for our settled investments (considering interest rate floors for variable rate instruments) and outstanding secured borrowings assuming no changes in our investment and borrowing structure:
As of September 30, 2015 | As of December 31, 2014 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Basis Point Change |
Interest Income |
Interest Expense |
Net Investment Income |
Interest Income |
Interest Expense |
Net Investment Income |
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Up 300 basis points |
$ | 5,419 | $ | (3,325 | ) | $ | 2,094 | $ | 3,798 | $ | (2,427 | ) | $ | 1,371 | ||||||||||
Up 200 basis points |
$ | 3,094 | $ | (2,217 | ) | $ | 877 | $ | 2,121 | $ | (1,618 | ) | $ | 503 | ||||||||||
Up 100 basis points |
$ | 769 | $ | (1,108 | ) | $ | (339 | ) | $ | 445 | $ | (809 | ) | $ | (364 | ) | ||||||||
Down 100 basis points |
$ | | $ | 214 | $ | 214 | $ | (50 | ) | $ | 139 | $ | 89 | |||||||||||
Down 200 basis points |
$ | | $ | 214 | $ | 214 | $ | (99 | ) | $ | 139 | $ | 40 | |||||||||||
Down 300 basis points |
$ | | $ | 214 | $ | 214 | $ | (149 | ) | $ | 139 | $ | (10 | ) |
Item 4. Controls and Procedures.
As of the end of the period covered by this report, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our President (Principal Executive Officer) and our Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (Principal Financial Officer), of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act)). Based on that evaluation, our President and our Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer have concluded that our current disclosure controls and procedures are effective in timely alerting them of material information relating to the Company that is required to be disclosed by us in the reports we file or submit under the Exchange Act.
There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting periods during the three month period ended September 30, 2015 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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PART IIOTHER INFORMATION
The Company may become party to certain lawsuits in the ordinary course of business. The Company is not currently subject to any material legal proceedings, nor, to our knowledge, is any material legal proceeding threatened against the Company. See also Note 9 to the consolidated financial statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q.
There have been no material changes to the risk factors previously disclosed in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014. For a discussion of our potential risks and uncertainties, see the information under the heading Risk Factors in Part I, Item 1A of our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014 filed with the SEC on March 27, 2015, which is accessible on the SECs website at sec.gov.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
Except as previously reported by the Company on Form 8-K, we did not sell any equity securities during the period covered in this report that were not registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.
Not applicable.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
31.1 | Certification of President (Principal Executive Officer) Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.* | |
31.2 | Certification of Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) Pursuant to Rule 13a-14 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.* | |
32.1 | Certification of President (Principal Executive Officer) Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.* | |
32.2 | Certification of Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.* |
* | Filed herewith |
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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.
NF INVESTMENT CORP. | ||||
Dated: November 6, 2015 |
By | /s/ Venugopal Rathi | ||
Venugopal Rathi | ||||
Chief Financial Officer |
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Exhibit 31.1
CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER
CERTIFICATION
I, Michael Hart, certify that:
1. | I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of NF Investment Corp.; |
2. | Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report; |
3. | Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report; |
4. | The registrants other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have: |
a. | Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared; |
b. | Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; |
c. | Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrants disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and |
d. | Disclosed in this report any change in the registrants internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrants most recent fiscal quarter (the registrants fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrants internal control over financial reporting; and |
5. | The registrants other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrants auditors and the audit committee of the registrants board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions): |
a. | All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrants ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and |
b. | Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrants internal control over financial reporting. |
Date: November 6, 2015
/s/ Michael Hart |
Michael Hart President (Principal Executive Officer) |
Exhibit 31.2
CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER
CERTIFICATION
I, Venugopal Rathi, certify that:
1. | I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of NF Investment Corp.; |
2. | Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report; |
3. | Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report; |
4. | The registrants other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have: |
a. | Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared; |
b. | Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; |
c. | Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrants disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and |
d. | Disclosed in this report any change in the registrants internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrants most recent fiscal quarter (the registrants fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrants internal control over financial reporting; and |
5. | The registrants other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrants auditors and the audit committee of the registrants board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions): |
a. | All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrants ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and |
b. | Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrants internal control over financial reporting. |
Date: November 6, 2015
/s/ Venugopal Rathi |
Venugopal Rathi Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) |
Exhibit 32.1
CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER, SECTION 906
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
I, Michael Hart, the President (Principal Executive Officer) of NF Investment Corp. (the Company), hereby certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:
| the Form 10-Q of the Company for the quarter ended September 30, 2015 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the Form 10-Q), fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m or 78o(d)); and |
| the information contained in the Form 10-Q fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company. |
Dated: November 6, 2015 |
/s/ Michael Hart |
Michael Hart President (Principal Executive Officer) |
* | The foregoing certification is being furnished solely pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 and is not being filed as part of the Report or as a separate disclosure document. |
Exhibit 32.2
CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER, SECTION 906
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
I, Venugopal Rathi, the Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) of NF Investment Corp. (the Company), hereby certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:
| the Form 10-Q of the Company for the quarter ended September 30, 2015 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the Form 10-Q), fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m or 78o(d)); and |
| the information contained in the Form 10-Q fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company. |
Dated: November 6, 2015 |
/s/ Venugopal Rathi |
Venugopal Rathi Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) |
* | The foregoing certification is being furnished solely pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 and is not being filed as part of the Report or as a separate disclosure document. |