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Consolidated Schedule of Investments Barings Corporate Investors
September 30, 2022
(Unaudited)

 
Corporate Restricted Securities - 106.51%: (A)Principal Amount,
Shares, Units or
Ownership Percentage
Acquisition
Date
CostFair Value
Private Placement Investments - 102.51%: (C)
1WorldSync, Inc.
A product information sharing platform that connects manufacturers/suppliers and key retailers via the Global Data Synchronization Network.
8.81% Term Loan due 06/24/2025
(LIBOR + 5.750%)
$4,899,453 *$4,849,943 $4,899,453 
* 07/01/19 and 12/09/20.
Accelerate Learning
A provider of standards-based, digital science education content of K-12 schools.
7.81% Term Loan due 12/31/2024 (LIBOR + 5.000%)$2,028,215 12/19/182,013,207 2,001,135 
7.81% Term Loan due 12/20/2024 (LIBOR + 4.500%)$1,460,747 09/30/211,440,599 1,441,243 
3,453,806 3,442,378 
Accurus Aerospace
A supplier of highly engineered metallic parts, kits and assemblies, and processing services.
7.72% First Term Loan due 03/31/2028 (LIBOR + 5.750%) (G)$984,848 04/05/22849,322 850,507 
Limited Liability Company Unit (B)17,505 uts.04/04/2217,505 17,592 
866,827 868,099 
Advanced Manufacturing Enterprises LLC
A designer and manufacturer of large, custom gearing products for a number of critical customer applications.
Limited Liability Company Unit (B)4,669 uts.*498,983 — 
* 12/07/12, 07/11/13 and 06/30/15.
Advantage Software
A provider of enterprise resource planning (ERP) software built for advertising and marketing agencies.
Limited Liability Company Unit Class A (B) (F)1,556 uts.10/01/2150,720 141,272 
Limited Liability Company Unit Class A (B) (F)401 uts.10/01/2113,103 36,436 
Limited Liability Company Unit Class B (B) (F)1,556 uts.10/01/211,630 — 
Limited Liability Company Unit Class B (B) (F)401 uts.10/01/21420 — 
65,873 177,708 
AIT Worldwide Logistics, Inc.
A provider of domestic and international third-party logistics services.
11.17% Second Lien Term Loan due 03/31/2029
(LIBOR + 7.500%)
$3,387,097 04/06/213,325,049 3,329,446 
Limited Liability Company Unit (B)113 uts.04/06/21112,903 254,910 
3,437,952 3,584,356 
AMS Holding LLC
A leading multi-channel direct marketer of high-value collectible coins and proprietary-branded jewelry and watches.
Limited Liability Company Unit Class A
Preferred (B) (F)
273 uts.10/04/12272,727 576,029 
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 1

Consolidated Schedule of Investments (Continued) Barings Corporate Investors
September 30, 2022
(Unaudited)
Corporate Restricted Securities - 106.51%: (A)Principal Amount,
Shares, Units or
Ownership Percentage
Acquisition
Date
CostFair Value
Amtech Software
A provider of enterprise resource planning software and technology solutions for packaging manufacturers.
8.06% First Lien Term Loan due 11/02/2027 (LIBOR + 5.500%) (G)$1,991,818 11/02/21$1,085,309 $1,091,353 
ASC Communications, LLC (Becker's Healthcare)
An operator of trade shows and controlled circulation publications targeting the healthcare market.
8.05% Term Loan due 07/15/2027 (SOFR + 5.000%)$953,049 07/15/22893,032 892,376 
Limited Liability Company Unit (B) (F) 1,070 uts. 07/15/2222,442 22,440 
915,474 914,816 
ASC Holdings, Inc.
A manufacturer of capital equipment used by corrugated box manufacturers.
13.00% (1.00% PIK) Senior Subordinated Note due 12/31/2024$1,760,198 11/19/151,760,128 1,561,295 
Limited Liability Company Unit (B) 225,300 uts. 11/18/15225,300 20,277 
1,985,428 1,581,572 
ASPEQ Holdings
A manufacturer of highly-engineered electric heating parts and equipment for a range of industrial, commercial, transportation and marine applications.
8.37% Term Loan due 10/31/2025
(LIBOR + 5.250%)
$2,334,530 11/08/192,316,414 2,333,298 
Audio Precision
A provider of high-end audio test and measurement sensing instrumentation software and accessories.
9.67% Term Loan due 10/31/2024 (LIBOR + 6.000%)$3,676,500 10/30/183,632,104 3,618,216 
Aurora Parts & Accessories LLC
A distributor of aftermarket over-the-road semi-trailer parts and accessories sold to customers across North America.
Preferred Stock (B)425 shs.08/17/15424,875 424,875 
Common Stock (B)425 shs.08/17/15425 553,394 
425,300 978,269 
BBB Industries LLC
A supplier of remanufactured and new parts to the North American automotive aftermarket.
12.16% Second Lien Term Loan due 07/25/2030 (SOFR + 9.000%)$909,091 07/25/22873,537 872,727 
Limited Liability Company Unit (B) 91 uts. 07/25/2291,000 81,900 
964,537 954,627 
Best Lawyers (Azalea Investment Holdings, LLC)
A global digital media company that provides ranking and marketing services to the legal community.
8.92% First Lien Term Loan due 11/19/2027
(LIBOR + 5.250%) (G)
$2,806,316 11/30/212,084,965 2,088,337 
12.00% HoldCo PIK Note due 05/19/2028$629,490 11/30/21619,252 620,398 
Limited Liability Company Unit (B) 89,744 uts. 11/30/2189,744 66,859 
2,793,961 2,775,594 
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 2

Consolidated Schedule of Investments (Continued) Barings Corporate Investors
September 30, 2022
(Unaudited)
Corporate Restricted Securities - 106.51%: (A)Principal Amount,
Shares, Units or
Ownership Percentage
Acquisition
Date
CostFair Value
Blue Wave Products, Inc.
A distributor of pool supplies.
Common Stock (B)114,894 shs.10/12/12$114,894 $223,469 
Warrant, exercisable until 2022, to purchase common stock at $.01 per share (B)45,486 shs.10/12/1245,486 88,015 
160,380 311,484 
Bridger Aerospace
A provider of comprehensive solutions to combat wildfires in the United States including fire suppression, air attack and unmanned aircraft systems.
Series C Convertible Preferred Equity (7.00% PIK) 365 shs. 07/18/22348,009 348,009 
BrightSign
A provider of digital signage hardware and software solutions, serving a variety of end markets, including retail, restaurants, government, sports, and entertainment.
9.13% Term Loan due 10/14/2027 (LIBOR + 5.750%) (G)$2,950,860 10/14/212,646,794 2,651,563 
Limited Liability Company Unit (B) (F) 232,701 uts. 10/14/21232,701 261,789 
2,879,495 2,913,352 
Brown Machine LLC
A designer and manufacturer of thermoforming equipment used in the production of plastic packaging containers within the food and beverage industry.
8.92% Term Loan due 10/04/2024 (LIBOR + 5.250%)$1,683,308 10/03/181,675,255 1,683,308 
Cadence, Inc.
A full-service contract manufacturer (“CMO”) and supplier of advanced products, technologies, and services to medical device, life science, and industrial companies.
8.12% First Lien Term Loan due 04/30/2025 (LIBOR + 5.000%)$2,189,466 05/14/182,172,910 2,077,803 
Cadent, LLC
A provider of advertising solutions driven by data and technology.
10.17% Term Loan due 09/07/2023 (LIBOR + 6.500%)$1,809,277 09/04/181,801,645 1,754,999 
8.98% Term Loan due 09/11/2023 (LIBOR + 6.500%)$690,723 07/13/22671,419 670,001 
2,473,064 2,425,000 
CAi Software
A vendor of mission-critical, production-oriented software to niche manufacturing and distribution sectors.
9.92% Term Loan due 12/10/2028 (LIBOR + 6.250%) (G)$4,977,357 12/13/214,417,699 4,406,317 
Cash Flow Management
A software provider that integrates core banking systems with branch technology and creates modern retail banking experiences for financial institutions.
8.92% Term Loan due 12/27/2027 (LIBOR + 5.250%) (G)$1,960,248 12/28/211,776,748 1,781,663 
Limited Liability Company Unit (B) (F) 48,032 uts. 07/22/2250,662 53,556 
1,827,410 1,835,219 
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 3

Consolidated Schedule of Investments (Continued) Barings Corporate Investors
September 30, 2022
(Unaudited)
Corporate Restricted Securities - 106.51%: (A)Principal Amount,
Shares, Units or
Ownership Percentage
Acquisition
Date
CostFair Value
Cleaver-Brooks, Inc.
A manufacturer of full suite boiler room solutions.
8.77% Term Loan due 07/14/2028 (SOFR + 5.750%) (G)$1,401,240 07/18/22$1,127,740 $1,126,874 
11.00% HoldCo PIK Note 07/14/2029$242,372 07/18/22237,192 236,918 
1,364,932 1,363,792 
CloudWave
A provider of managed cloud hosting and IT services for hospitals.
8.52% Term Loan due 01/04/2027 (LIBOR + 6.000%)$3,344,758 01/29/213,290,696 3,247,760 
Limited Liability Company Unit (B) (F) 112,903 uts. 01/29/21112,903 71,129 
3,403,599 3,318,889 
Cogency Global
A provider of statutory representation and compliance services for corporate and professional services clients.
7.79% Term Loan due 12/28/2027 (LIBOR + 5.500%) (G)$1,940,450 02/14/221,740,484 1,744,458 
Preferred Stock (B) 55 shs. 02/14/2255,101 95,521 
1,795,585 1,839,979 
Command Alkon
A vertical-market software and technology provider to the heavy building materials industry delivering purpose-built, mission critical products that serve as the core operating & production systems for ready-mix concrete producers, asphalt producers, and aggregate suppliers.
8.75% Term Loan due 04/17/2027 (SOFR + 7.750%, 10.00% Cash)$4,145,431 *4,063,152 4,054,915 
Limited Liability Company Unit B (B) 13,449 uts. 04/23/20— 80,965 
* 04/23/20, 10/30/20 and 11/18/20.4,063,152 4,135,880 
Compass Precision
A manufacturer of custom metal precision components.
11.00% (1.00% PIK) Senior Subordinated Note due 10/16/2025$2,636,753 04/15/222,591,041 2,591,879 
Limited Liability Company Unit (B) (F) 322,599 uts. 04/19/22 875,000 904,891 
3,466,041 3,496,770 
Comply365
A provider of proprietary enterprise SaaS and mobile solutions for content management and document distribution in highly regulated industries, including Aviation and Rail.
8.41% Term Loan due 04/19/2028 (SOFR + 5.650%) (G)$1,474,842 04/15/221,337,810 1,340,096 
Concept Machine Tool Sales, LLC
A full-service distributor of high-end machine tools and metrology equipment, exclusively representing a variety of global manufacturers in the Upper Midwest.
6.83% Term Loan due 01/31/2025 (LIBOR + 5.000%)$1,212,256 01/30/201,200,936 1,163,766 
Limited Liability Company Unit (B) (F) 2,575 uts. *103,121 46,517 
* 01/30/2020 and 03/05/21.1,304,057 1,210,283 
CTS Engines
A provider of maintenance, repair and overhaul services within the aerospace & defense market.
8.92% Term Loan due 12/22/2026 (LIBOR + 5.250%)$2,873,926 12/22/202,833,429 2,636,828 
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 4

Consolidated Schedule of Investments (Continued) Barings Corporate Investors
September 30, 2022
(Unaudited)
Corporate Restricted Securities - 106.51%: (A)Principal Amount,
Shares, Units or
Ownership Percentage
Acquisition
Date
CostFair Value
Decks Direct
An eCommerce direct-to-consumer seller of specialty residential decking products in the United States.
9.12% Term Loan due 12/28/2026 (LIBOR + 6.000%) (G)$3,213,636 12/29/21$2,395,448 $2,401,915 
Common Stock (B) 4,483 shs. 12/29/21190,909 179,984 
2,586,357 2,581,899 
Del Real LLC
A manufacturer and distributor of fully-prepared fresh refrigerated Hispanic entrees as well as side dishes that are typically sold on a heat-and-serve basis at retail grocers.
11% Senior Subordinated Note due 04/06/2023 (D)$2,882,353 10/07/162,756,218 2,674,824 
Limited Liability Company Unit (B) (F) 748,287 uts. *748,548 187,072 
* 10/07/16, 07/25/18, 03/13/19 and 06/17/19.3,504,766 2,861,896 
DistroKid (IVP XII DKCo-Invest,LP)
A subscription-based music distribution platform that allows artists to easily distribute, promote, and monetize their music across digital service providers, such as Spotify and Apple Music.
8.63% Term Loan due 09/30/2027 (LIBOR + 5.750%)$3,317,553 10/01/213,262,261 3,273,258 
Limited Liability Company Unit (B) (F) 148,791 uts. 10/01/21148,936 139,864 
3,411,197 3,413,122 
Dwyer Instruments, Inc.
A designer and manufacturer of precision measurement and control products for use with solids, liquids and gases.
7.78% Term Loan due 07/01/2027 (LIBOR + 5.500%) (G)$3,495,658 07/20/213,133,655 3,124,213 
Echo Logistics
A provider of tech-enabled freight brokerage across various modes including Truckload, Less-than-Truckload, Parcel, and Intermodal, as well as managed (contracted) transportation services.
9.81% Second Lien Term Loan due 11/05/2029 (LIBOR + 7.000%)$3,407,080 11/22/213,353,880 3,267,389 
Limited Liability Company Unit (B) 93 uts. 11/22/2192,920 133,007 
3,446,800 3,400,396 
EFI Productivity Software
A provider of ERP software solutions purpose-built for the print and packaging industry.
9.42% Term Loan due 12/30/2027 (LIBOR + 5.750%) (G)$1,986,095 12/30/211,805,335 1,810,280 
Electric Power Systems International, Inc.
A provider of electrical testing services for apparatus equipment and protection & controls infrastructure.
9.42% Term Loan due 04/19/2028 (LIBOR + 5.750%) (G)$2,583,076 04/19/212,437,825 2,452,039 
Elite Sportswear Holding, LLC
A designer and manufacturer of gymnastics, competitive cheerleading and swimwear apparel in the U.S. and internationally.
Limited Liability Company Unit (B) (F) 2,471,843 uts. 10/14/16324,074 — 
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 5

Consolidated Schedule of Investments (Continued) Barings Corporate Investors
September 30, 2022
(Unaudited)
Corporate Restricted Securities - 106.51%: (A)Principal Amount,
Shares, Units or
Ownership Percentage
Acquisition
Date
CostFair Value
Ellkay
A provider of data interoperability solutions for labs, hospitals and healthcare providers.
9.52% Term Loan due 09/14/2027 (LIBOR + 6.250%)$1,457,276 09/14/21$1,433,113 $1,438,277 
English Color & Supply LLC
A distributor of aftermarket automotive paint and related products to collision repair shops, auto dealerships and fleet customers through a network of stores in the Southern U.S.
11.5% (0.50% PIK) Senior Subordinated Note due 12/31/2023$2,764,668 06/30/172,753,177 2,764,668 
Limited Liability Company Unit (B) (F) 806,916 uts. 06/30/17806,916 1,863,976 
3,560,093 4,628,644 
ENTACT Environmental Services, Inc.
A provider of environmental remediation and geotechnical services for blue-chip companies with regulatory-driven liability enforcement needs.
9.42% Term Loan due 12/15/2025 (LIBOR + 6.750%)$2,067,205 02/09/212,053,529 2,023,794 
eShipping
An asset-life third party logistics Company that serves a broad variety of end markets and offers service across all major transportation modes.
8.12% Term Loan due 11/05/2027 (LIBOR + 5.000%) (G)$3,282,622 11/05/212,285,465 2,334,664 
E.S.P. Associates, P.A.
A professional services firm providing engineering, surveying and planning services to infrastructure projects.
Limited Liability Company Unit (B) 684 uts. *741,480 565,100 
* 06/29/18 and 12/29/20.
F G I Equity LLC
A manufacturer of a broad range of filters and related products that are used in commercial, light industrial, healthcare, gas turbine, nuclear, laboratory, clean room, hotel, educational system, and food processing settings.
Limited Liability Company Unit Class B-1 (B) 296,053 uts. 12/15/10254,058 4,177,304 
Five Star Holding, LLC
A fully integrated platform of specialty packaging brands that manufactures flexible packaging solutions.
10.38% Second Lien Term Loan due 04/27/2030
(SOFR+ 7.350%)
$952,381 05/04/22934,307 925,714 
Limited Liability Company Common Unit (B) (F) 67 uts. 05/24/2267,263 67,260 
1,001,570 992,974 
Follett School Solutions
A provider of software for K-12 school libraries.
8.87% First Lien Term Loan due 07/09/2028 (LIBOR + 5.750%)$3,443,291 08/31/213,385,091 3,399,293 
LP Units (B) (F) 1,787 uts. 08/30/2117,865 19,973 
LP Interest (B) (F) 406 uts. 08/30/214,063 4,543 
3,407,019 3,423,809 
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 6

Consolidated Schedule of Investments (Continued) Barings Corporate Investors
September 30, 2022
(Unaudited)
Corporate Restricted Securities - 106.51%: (A)Principal Amount,
Shares, Units or
Ownership Percentage
Acquisition
Date
CostFair Value
FragilePAK
A provider of third-party logistics services focused on the full delivery life-cycle for big and bulky products.
8.87% Term Loan due 05/24/2027 (LIBOR + 5.750%) (G)$3,253,906 05/21/21$2,090,763 $2,153,648 
Limited Liability Company Unit (B) (F) 219 uts. 05/21/21218,750 246,879 
2,309,513 2,400,527 
GD Dental Services LLC
A provider of convenient “onestop” general, specialty, and cosmetic dental services with 21 offices located throughout South and Central Florida.
Limited Liability Company Unit Preferred (B) 182 uts. 10/05/12182,209 261,174 
Limited Liability Company Unit Common (B) 1,840 uts. 10/05/121,840 — 
184,049 261,174 
gloProfessional Holdings, Inc.
A marketer and distributor of premium mineral-based cosmetics, cosmeceuticals and professional hair care products to the professional spa and physician’s office channels.
Preferred Stock (B) 1,559 shs. 03/29/191,559,055 2,012,595 
Common Stock (B) 2,835 shs. 03/27/13283,465 43,384 
1,842,520 2,055,979 
GraphPad Software, Inc.
A provider of data analysis, statistics and graphing software solution for scientific research applications, with a focus on the life sciences and academic end-markets.
7.00% Term Loan due 04/27/2027 (LIBOR + 6.000%)$4,811,640 *4,792,058 4,758,712 
8.31% Term Loan due 04/27/2027 (LIBOR + 5.500%)$99,201 04/27/2197,690 98,486 
Preferred Stock (B) (F) 7,474 shs. 04/27/21206,294 248,524 
* 12/19/17 and 04/16/19.5,096,042 5,105,722 
Handi Quilter Holding Company (Premier Needle Arts)
A designer and manufacturer of long-arm quilting machines and related components for the consumer quilting market.
Limited Liability Company Unit Preferred (B) 754 uts. *754,061 314,541 
Limited Liability Company Unit Common Class A (B) 7,292 uts. 12/19/14— — 
* 12/19/14 and 04/29/16.754,061 314,541 
Heartland Veterinary Partners
A veterinary support organization that provides a comprehensive set of general veterinary services as well as ancillary services such as boarding and grooming.
11.00% Opco PIK Note due 11/09/2028 (G)$3,809,484 11/17/213,640,157 3,648,514 
HHI Group, LLC
A developer, marketer, and distributor of hobby-grade radio control products.
Limited Liability Company Unit (B) (F) 203 uts. 01/17/14203,125 735,316 
Home Care Assistance, LLC
A provider of private pay non-medical home care assistance services.
8.12% Term Loan due 03/30/2027
(LIBOR + 5.000%)
$1,761,542 03/26/211,735,156 1,731,466 
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 7

Consolidated Schedule of Investments (Continued) Barings Corporate Investors
September 30, 2022
(Unaudited)
Corporate Restricted Securities - 106.51%: (A)Principal Amount,
Shares, Units or
Ownership Percentage
Acquisition
Date
CostFair Value
HOP Entertainment LLC
A provider of post production equipment and services to producers of television shows and motion pictures.
Limited Liability Company Unit Class F (B) (F)89 uts.10/14/11$— $— 
Limited Liability Company Unit Class G (B) (F)215 uts.10/14/11— — 
Limited Liability Company Unit Class H (B) (F)89 uts.10/14/11— — 
Limited Liability Company Unit Class I (B) (F)89 uts.10/14/11— — 
— — 
HTI Technology & Industries Inc.
A designer and manufacturer of powered motion solutions to industrial customers.
11.66% Term Loan due 07/07/2025 (SOFR + 8.750%) (G)$1,500,000 07/27/221,137,971 1,136,591 
Illumifin
A leading provider of third-party administrator (“TPA”) services and software for life and annuity insurance providers.
8.82% Term Loan due 02/04/2028 (LIBOR + 6.000%)$803,928 04/05/22789,200 790,455 
IM Analytics Holdings, LLC
A provider of test and measurement equipment used for vibration, noise, and shock testing.
8.67% Term Loan due 11/22/2023 (LIBOR + 7.000%)$915,224 11/21/19912,593 798,991 
Warrant, exercisable until 2026, to purchase common stock at $.01 per share (B) 18,488 shs. 11/25/19— — 
912,593 798,991 
Industrial Service Solutions
A provider of maintenance, repair and overhaul services for process equipment within the industrial, energy and power end-markets.
9.20% Term Loan due 01/31/2026 (LIBOR + 5.500%)$2,183,521 02/05/202,156,417 2,131,117 
i-Sight
A provider of SaaS internal investigation case management software utilized by Human Resources, Compliance, and Corporate Security departments.
10.12% Term Loan due 03/31/2027
(SOFR + 8.645%)
$745,823 04/15/22735,680 736,345 
Limited Liability Company Unit (B) 117,762 uts. 04/15/22117,762 113,640 
853,442 849,985 
JF Petroleum Group
A provider of repair, maintenance, instalation and projection management servicese to the US fueling infrastructure industry.
9.12% Term Loan due 04/20/2026 (LIBOR + 6.000%)$1,410,753 05/04/211,380,367 1,319,054 
Jones Fish
A provider of lake management services, fish stocking and pond aeration sales and services.
9.28% First Lien Term Loan due 12/20/2027
(LIBOR + 5.750%) (G)
$2,523,207 02/28/222,148,744 2,153,442 
Common Stock (B) (F) 768 shs. 02/28/2276,794 76,794 
2,225,538 2,230,236 
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 8

Consolidated Schedule of Investments (Continued) Barings Corporate Investors
September 30, 2022
(Unaudited)
Corporate Restricted Securities - 106.51%: (A)Principal Amount,
Shares, Units or
Ownership Percentage
Acquisition
Date
CostFair Value
Kano Laboratories LLC
A producer of industrial strength penetrating oils and lubricants.
7.01% Term Loan due 09/30/2026 (LIBOR + 5.000%) (G)$2,577,354 11/18/20$1,720,015 $1,718,995 
7.01% First Lien Term Loan due 10/31/2027 (LIBOR + 5.000%) (G)$838,712 11/08/21495,643 498,132 
Limited Liability Company Unit Class (B) 41 uts. 11/19/2041,109 38,806 
2,256,767 2,255,933 
Kings III
A provider of emergency phones and monitoring services.
8.90% First Lien Term Loan due 07/07/2028 (SOFR + 6.000%) (G)$1,000,000 08/31/22743,715 743,425 
LeadsOnline
A nationwide provider of data, technology and intelligence tools used by law enforcement agencies, investigators, and businesses.
8.67% Term Loan due 12/23/2027 (LIBOR + 5.000%) (G)$3,477,223 02/07/222,967,518 2,973,969 
Limited Liability Company Unit (F) 9,186 uts. 02/07/229,186 10,059 
2,976,704 2,984,028 
LYNX Franchising
A global franchisor of B2B services including commercial janitorial services, shared office space solutions, and textile and electronics restoration services.
9.92% Term Loan due 12/18/2026 (LIBOR + 6.250%)$4,941,075 *4,868,631 4,868,331 
* 12/22/2020 and 09/09/2021
Magnolia Wash Holdings (Express Wash Acquisition Company, LLC)
An express car wash consolidator primarily in the Southeastern US.
9.13% Term Loan due (LIBOR + 6.500%) (G)$1,250,493 07/14/221,128,553 1,127,649 
Manhattan Beachwear Holding Company
A designer and distributor of women’s swimwear.
12.50% Senior Subordinated Note due 12/31/2022 (D)$1,259,914 01/15/101,212,363 — 
15.00% (2.50% PIK) Senior Subordinated Note
due 12/31/2022 (D)
$345,759 10/05/10343,820 — 
Common Stock (B) 106 shs. 10/05/10106,200 — 
Common Stock Class B (B) 353 shs. 01/15/10352,941 — 
Warrant, exercisable until 2023, to purchase common stock at $.01 per share (B)312 shs.10/05/10283,738 — 
2,299,062 — 
Marshall Excelsior Co.
A designer, manufacturer and supplier of mission critical, highly engineered flow control products used in the transportation, storage and consumption of liquified petroleum gas, liquified anhydrous ammonia, refined industrial and cryogenic gasses.
9.20% Term Loan due 02/18/2028 (SOFR + 5.500%) (G)$1,259,110 02/24/221,198,047 1,198,666 
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 9

Consolidated Schedule of Investments (Continued) Barings Corporate Investors
September 30, 2022
(Unaudited)
Corporate Restricted Securities - 106.51%: (A)Principal Amount,
Shares, Units or
Ownership Percentage
Acquisition
Date
CostFair Value
Master Cutlery LLC
A designer and marketer of a wide assortment of knives and swords.
13.00% Senior Subordinated Note due 07/20/2022 (D)$1,736,205 04/17/15$1,735,060 $2,604 
Limited Liability Company Unit (B) 9 uts. 04/17/151,356,658 — 
3,091,718 2,604 
Media Recovery, Inc.
A global manufacturer and developer of shock, temperature, vibration, and other condition indicators and monitors for in-transit and storage applications.
9.30% First Out Term Loan due 11/22/2025 (SOFR + 5.500%)$1,008,899 11/25/19998,126 1,008,899 
MES Partners, Inc.
An industrial service business offering an array of cleaning and environmental services to the Gulf Coast region of the U.S.
Preferred Stock Series A (B) 62,748 shs. 07/25/1925,184 — 
Preferred Stock Series C (B) 2,587 shs. 09/22/20927,966 — 
Common Stock Class B (B) 526,019 shs. *495,405 — 
Warrant, exercisable until 2030, to purchase common stock at $.01 per share (B)713,980 shs.09/22/20— — 
* 09/30/14 and 02/28/18.1,448,555 — 
MeTEOR Education LLC
A leading provider of classroom and common area design services, furnishings, equipment and instructional support to K-12 schools.
12.00% Senior Subordinated Note due 03/20/2024$2,297,872 03/09/182,292,374 2,259,574 
12.00% Senior Subordinated Note due 03/31/2025$797,325 03/31/22784,055 784,036 
Limited Liability Company Unit (B) (F) 474 uts. 03/09/18499,440 1,302,279 
3,575,869 4,345,889 
MNS Engineers, Inc.
A consulting firm that provides civil engineering, construction management and land surveying services.
8.62% First Lien Term Loan due 07/30/2027 (LIBOR + 5.500%)$2,376,000 08/09/212,337,517 2,337,984 
Limited Liability Company Unit (B) 200,000 uts. 08/09/21200,000 182,000 
2,537,517 2,519,984 
Mobile Pro Systems
A manufacturer of creative mobile surveillance systems for real-time monitoring in nearly any environment.
10.00% Second Lien Term Loan due 06/23/2027$1,176,471 06/27/221,154,181 1,154,967 
Common Stock (B) (F) 8,235 uts. 06/27/22823,529 823,529 
1,977,710 1,978,496 
Music Reports, Inc.
An administrator of comprehensive offering of rights and royalties solutions for music and cue sheet copyrights to music and entertainment customers.
8.68% Incremental Term Loan due 08/21/2026
(LIBOR + 6.000%)
$1,694,462 11/05/211,666,963 1,664,848 
8.68% Term Loan due 08/21/2026 (LIBOR + 6.000%)$1,141,668 08/25/201,123,109 1,121,715 
2,790,072 2,786,563 
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 10

Consolidated Schedule of Investments (Continued) Barings Corporate Investors
September 30, 2022
(Unaudited)
Corporate Restricted Securities - 106.51%: (A)Principal Amount,
Shares, Units or
Ownership Percentage
Acquisition
Date
CostFair Value
Narda-MITEQ (JFL-Narda Partners, LLC)
A manufacturer of radio frequency and microwave components and assemblies.
8.92% First Lien Term Loan due 11/30/2027
(LIBOR + 5.250%) (G)
$1,578,469 12/06/21$1,150,873 $1,053,199 
8.92% Incremental Term Loan due 12/06/2027
(LIBOR + 5.250%)
$1,734,967 12/28/211,708,482 1,601,374 
Limited Liability Company Unit Class A Preferred (B) 1,614 uts. 12/06/21161,392 129,945 
Limited Liability Company Unit Class B Common (B) 179 uts. 12/06/2117,932 — 
3,038,679 2,784,518 
National Auto Care
A provider of professional finance and insurance products and consulting services to auto, RV, and powersports dealerships.
8.23% First Lien Term Loan due 09/28/2024 (SOFR + 5.250%) (G)$1,988,408 12/20/211,774,467 1,762,504 
Navia Benefit Solutions, Inc.
A third-party administrator of employee-directed healthcare benefits.
8.24% Term Loan due 02/01/2026 (LIBOR + 5.250%) (G)$2,363,074 02/10/212,332,988 2,344,273 
Northstar Recycling
A managed service provider for waste and recycling services, primarily targeting food and beverage end markets.
8.42% Term Loan due 09/30/2027 (LIBOR + 4.750%)$1,547,435 10/01/211,521,643 1,520,728 
Office Ally (OA TOPCO, LP)
A provider of medical claims clearinghouse software to office-based physician providers and healthcare insurance payers.
9.12% Term Loan due 12/10/2028 (LIBOR + 6.000%) (G)$1,957,851 12/20/211,656,827 1,657,920 
9.12% Term Loan due 12/20/2028 (LIBOR + 6.000%)$226,741 04/29/22222,483 222,840 
Limited Liability Company Unit (B) 42,184 uts. 09/29/1742,184 42,184 
1,921,494 1,922,944 
Omega Holdings
A distributor of aftermarket automotive air conditioning products.
7.98% Term Loan due 03/31/2029 (SOFR + 5.000%) (G)$1,343,546 03/31/221,103,066 1,105,523 
Omni Logistics, LLC
A specialty freight forwarding business specifically targeting the semiconductor, media, technology and healthcare end markets.
8.64% Term Loan due 12/30/2026 (SOFR + 5.000%)$3,456,381 12/30/203,382,979 3,393,398 
Options Technology Ltd
A provider of vertically focused financial technology managed services and IT infrastructure products for the financial services industry.
6.20% Term Loan due 12/18/2025 (LIBOR + 4.750%)$3,276,973 12/23/193,241,616 3,231,520 
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 11

Consolidated Schedule of Investments (Continued) Barings Corporate Investors
September 30, 2022
(Unaudited)
Corporate Restricted Securities - 106.51%: (A)Principal Amount,
Shares, Units or
Ownership Percentage
Acquisition
Date
CostFair Value
PANOS Brands LLC
A marketer and distributor of branded consumer foods in the specialty, natural, better-for-you,“free from” healthy and gluten-free categories.
12.00% (1.00% PIK) Senior Subordinated Note
due 12/29/2023 (D)
$3,602,879 02/17/17$3,602,686 $3,545,233 
Common Stock Class B (B) 772,121 shs. *772,121 436,248 
* 01/29/16 and 02/17/17.4,374,807 3,981,481 
PB Holdings LLC
A designer, manufacturer and installer of maintenance and repair parts and equipment for industrial customers.
9.27% Term Loan due 02/28/2024 (LIBOR + 6.000%)$1,588,585 03/06/191,575,728 1,453,555 
Pearl Holding Group
A managing general agent that originates, underwrites, and administers non-standard auto insurance policies for carries in Florida.
8.78% First Lien Term Loan due 12/16/2026 (LIBOR + 6.000%)$3,599,964 12/20/213,511,756 3,491,965 
Warrant - Class A, to purchase common stock at $.01 per share (B) 1,874 uts. 12/22/21— — 
Warrant - Class B, to purchase common stock at $.01 per share (B) 633 uts. 12/22/21— — 
Warrant - Class CC, to purchase common stock at $.01 per share (B) 65 uts. 12/22/21— — 
Warrant - Class D, to purchase common stock at $.01 per share (B) 167 uts. 12/22/21— — 
3,511,756 3,491,965 
Pegasus Transtech Corporation
A provider of end-to-end document, driver and logistics management solutions, which enable its customers (carriers, brokers, and drivers) to operate more efficiently, reduce manual overhead, enhance compliance, and shorten cash conversion cycles.
9.62% Term Loan due 11/17/2024 (LIBOR + 6.500%)$3,829,320 11/14/173,800,166 3,752,911 
9.62% Term Loan due 08/31/2026 (LIBOR + 6.500%)$770,566 09/29/20752,711 755,191 
4,552,877 4,508,102 
Petroplex Inv Holdings LLC
A leading provider of acidizing services to E&P customers in the Permian Basin.
Limited Liability Company Unit (B)1.51% int.*375,000 — 
* 11/29/12 and 12/20/16.
Polara (VSC Polara LLC)
A manufacturer of pedestrian traffic management and safety systems, including accessible pedestrian signals, “push to walk” buttons, and related “traffic” control units.
7.30% First Lien Term Loan due 12/03/2027 (LIBOR + 4.850%) (G)$1,902,420 12/03/211,651,521 1,650,047 
Limited Liability Company Unit (B) (F) 2,963 uts. 12/03/21296,343 296,342 
1,947,864 1,946,389 
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 12

Consolidated Schedule of Investments (Continued) Barings Corporate Investors
September 30, 2022
(Unaudited)
Corporate Restricted Securities - 106.51%: (A)Principal Amount,
Shares, Units or
Ownership Percentage
Acquisition
Date
CostFair Value
Polytex Holdings LLC
A manufacturer of water based inks and related products serving primarily the wall covering market.
13.90% (7.90% PIK) Senior Subordinated Note due 12/31/2024 (D)$2,170,983 07/31/14$2,159,212 $1,421,994 
Limited Liability Company Unit (B) 300,485 uts. 07/31/14300,485 — 
Limited Liability Company Unit Class F (B) 75,022 uts. *50,322 — 
* 09/28/17 and 02/15/18.2,510,019 1,421,994 
Portfolio Group
A provider of professional finance and insurance products to automobile dealerships, delivering a suite of offerings that supplement earnings derived from vehicle transactions.
10.21% First Lien Term Loan due 12/02/2025
(LIBOR + 6.000%) (G)
$2,961,665.00 11/15/212,417,962 2,381,738 
PPC Event Services
A special event equipment rental business.
Preferred Stock Series P-1 (B) 144 shs. 07/21/20— 183,715 
Common Stock (B) 346,824 shs. 07/21/20— 227,169 
Limited Liability Company Unit (B) 7,000 uts. 11/20/14350,000 4,585 
Limited Liability Company Unit Series A-1 (B) 689 uts. 03/16/1686,067 451 
436,067 415,920 
ProfitOptics
A software development and consulting company that delivers solutions via its proprietary software development platform, Catalyst.
9.59% Term Loan due 02/15/2028 (LIBOR + 5.750%) (G)$1,802,903 03/15/221,383,048 1,372,537 
8.00% Senior Subordinated Note due 02/15/2029$64,516 03/15/2264,516 63,161 
Limited Liability Company Unit (B) 193,548 uts. 03/15/22129,032 130,645 
1,576,596 1,566,343 
Recovery Point Systems, Inc.
A provider of IT infrastructure, colocation and cloud based resiliency services.
9.41% Term Loan due 07/31/2026 (LIBOR + 6.500%)$2,773,166 08/12/202,737,448 2,767,620 
Limited Liability Company Unit (B) (F) 44,803 uts. 03/05/2144,803 29,794 
2,782,251 2,797,414 
RedSail Technologies
A provider of pharmacy management software solutions for independent pharmacies and long-term care facilities.
8.39% Term Loan due 10/27/2026 (LIBOR + 4.750%)$3,283,368 12/09/20 3,222,455  3,223,993
ReelCraft Industries, Inc.
A designer and manufacturer of heavy-duty reels for diversified industrial, mobile equipment OEM, auto aftermarket, government/military and other end markets.
Limited Liability Company Unit Class B (B) 595,745 uts. 11/13/17 374,731  1,617,448
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 13

Consolidated Schedule of Investments (Continued) Barings Corporate Investors
September 30, 2022
(Unaudited)
Corporate Restricted Securities - 106.51%: (A)Principal Amount,
Shares, Units or
Ownership Percentage
Acquisition
Date
CostFair Value
Renovation Brands (Renovation Parent Holdings, LLC)
A portfolio of seven proprietary brands that sell various home improvement products primarily through the e-Commerce channel.
7.46% Term Loan due 08/16/2027 (LIBOR + 5.500%)$1,932,039 11/15/21$1,891,098 $1,897,826 
Limited Liability Company Unit (B) 78,947 uts. 09/29/1778,947 78,947 
1,970,045 1,976,773 
Resonetics, LLC
A provider of laser micro-machining manufacturing services for medical device and diagnostic companies.
10.16% Second Lien Term Loan due 04/28/2029
(LIBOR + 7.000%)
$3,500,000 04/28/213,442,481 3,450,417 
10.16% Incremental Second Lien Term Loan due 04/28/2029 (LIBOR + 7.000%)$1,120,000 11/15/211,100,234 1,104,133 
4,542,715 4,554,550 
REVSpring, Inc.
A provider of accounts receivable management and revenue cycle management services to customers in the healthcare, financial and utility industries.
10.50% Second Lien Term Loan due 10/11/2026 (LIBOR + 8.250%)$3,500,000 10/11/183,447,141 3,500,000 
Rock-it Cargo
A provider of specialized international logistics solutions to the music touring, performing arts, live events, fine art and specialty industries.
6.83% Term Loan due 06/22/2024 (LIBOR + 5.000%) (G)$4,980,239 07/30/184,943,314 4,701,346 
ROI Solutions
Call center outsourcing and end user engagement services provider.
8.67% Term Loan due 07/31/2024 (LIBOR + 5.000%) (G)$2,452,714 07/31/182,437,720 2,452,714 
RPX Corp
A provider of subscription services that help member companies mitigate the risk of patent disputes and reduce the cost of patent litigation.
7.00% Term Loan due 10/23/2025 (LIBOR + 6.000%)$4,832,688 *4,760,809 4,760,399 
* 10/22/20 and 09/28/21.
Ruffalo Noel Levitz
A provider of enrollment management, student retention and career services, and fundraising management for colleges and universities.
8.25% Term Loan due 05/29/2024 (LIBOR + 6.000%)$2,531,379 01/08/192,519,687 2,531,379 
Safety Products Holdings, Inc.
A manufacturer of highly engineered safety cutting tools.
9.12% Term Loan due 12/15/2026 (LIBOR + 6.000%) (H)$3,388,566 12/15/203,335,091 3,337,666 
Common Stock (B) 59 shs. 12/16/2059,372 80,934 
3,394,463 3,418,600 
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 14

Consolidated Schedule of Investments (Continued) Barings Corporate Investors
September 30, 2022
(Unaudited)
Corporate Restricted Securities - 106.51%: (A)Principal Amount,
Shares, Units or
Ownership Percentage
Acquisition
Date
CostFair Value
Sandvine Corporation
A provider of active network intelligence solutions.
11.12% Second Lien Term Loan due 11/02/2026
(LIBOR + 8.000%)
$3,500,000 11/01/18$3,455,292 $3,489,500 
Sara Lee Frozen Foods
A provider of frozen bakery products, desserts and sweet baked goods.
7.62% First Lien Term Loan due 07/30/2025
(LIBOR + 4.500%)
$3,702,890 07/27/183,669,231 3,410,361 
Scaled Agile, Inc.
A provider of training and certifications for IT professionals focused on software development.
9.15% Term Loan due 12/15/2027
(LIBOR + 5.500%) (G)
$3,487,764 12/16/212,373,260 2,434,951 
SEKO Worldwide, LLC
A third-party logistics provider of ground, ocean, air and home delivery forwarding services.
8.07% Term Loan due 12/30/2026 (LIBOR + 5.000%) (G)$3,454,677 12/30/203,066,982 3,081,984 
Smart Bear
A provider of web-based tools for software development, testing and monitoring.
10.57% Second Lien Term Loan due 11/10/2028
(LIBOR + 7.500%)
$3,500,000 03/02/213,421,983 3,452,685 
Smartling, Inc.
A provider in SaaS-based translation management systems and related translation services.
9.39% Term Loan due 10/26/2027 (LIBOR + 5.750%) (G)$3,478,382.00 11/03/212,801,613 2,801,603 
Specified Air Solutions (dba Madison Indoor Air Solutions)
A manufacturer and distributor of heating, dehumidification and other air quality solutions.
Limited Liability Company Unit (B) 1,474,759 uts. 02/20/194,663,773 20,499,149 
Springbrook Software
A provider of vertical-market enterprise resource planning software and payments platforms focused on the local government end-market.
8.60% Term Loan due 12/20/2026 (LIBOR + 5.750%)$2,743,680 12/23/192,714,688 2,706,158 
Stackline
An e-commerce data company that tracks products sold through online retailers.
4.38% Term Loan due 07/30/2028 (LIBOR + 7.750%)$3,723,414 07/29/213,666,552 3,677,906 
Common Stock (B) 2,720 shs. 07/30/2185,374 142,882 
3,751,926 3,820,788 
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 15

Consolidated Schedule of Investments (Continued) Barings Corporate Investors
September 30, 2022
(Unaudited)
Corporate Restricted Securities - 106.51%: (A)Principal Amount,
Shares, Units or
Ownership Percentage
Acquisition
Date
CostFair Value
Standard Elevator Systems
A scaled manufacturer of elevator components combining four elevator companies, Standard Elevator Systems, EMI Porta, Texacone, and ZZIPCO.
9.49% First Lien Term Loan due 12/02/2027
(LIBOR + 5.750%) (G)
$3,483,86412/02/21$2,226,705 $2,196,165 
Strahman Holdings Inc.
A manufacturer of industrial valves and wash down equipment for a variety of industries, including chemical, petrochemical, polymer, pharmaceutical, food processing, beverage and mining.
Preferred Stock Series A (B) 317,935 shs. 12/13/13317,935 473,723 
Preferred Stock Series A-2 (B) 53,086 shs. 09/10/1559,987 79,098 
377,922 552,821 
Stratus Unlimited
A nationwide provide of brand implementation services, including exterior and interior signage, refresh and remodel, and facility maintenance and repair.
8.38% Term Loan due 06/08/2027 (LIBOR + 5.500%) (G)$1,885,622 07/02/211,509,657 1,518,091 
Limited Liability Company Unit (B) 149 uts. 06/30/21149,332 149,300 
1,658,989 1,667,391 
Sunvair Aerospace Group Inc.
An aerospace maintenance, repair, and overhaul provider servicing landing gears on narrow body aircraft.
12.00% (1.00% PIK) Senior Subordinated Note
due 08/01/2024
$4,106,000 *4,060,076 4,062,527 
Preferred Stock Series A (B) 58 shs. 12/21/20144,411 165,325 
Common Stock (B) 139 shs. **213,007 501,310 
* 07/31/15 and 12/21/20.4,417,494 4,729,162 
** 07/31/15 and 11/08/17.
Syntax Systems Ltd.
A cloud management service provider.
8.62% Term Loan due 10/14/2028 (LIBOR + 5.500%) (G)$1,985,889 10/28/211,514,733 1,476,256 
Tank Holding
A manufacturer of proprietary rotational molded polyethylene and steel storage tanks and containers.
8.78% Term Loan due 03/31/2028 (SOFR + 5.750%) (G)$1,000,000 03/31/22935,753 937,614 
Tencarva Machinery Company
A distributor of mission critical, engineered equipment, replacement parts and services in the industrial and municipal end-markets.
8.92% Term Loan due 12/20/2027 (LIBOR + 5.250%) (G)$4,091,606 12/20/213,410,224 3,419,474 
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 16

Consolidated Schedule of Investments (Continued) Barings Corporate Investors
September 30, 2022
(Unaudited)
Corporate Restricted Securities - 106.51%: (A)Principal Amount,
Shares, Units or
Ownership Percentage
Acquisition
Date
CostFair Value
Terrybear
A designer and wholesaler of cremation urns and memorial products for people and pets.
10.00% (4.00% PIK) Term Loan due 04/27/2028$1,825,710 04/29/22$1,792,354 $1,794,301 
Limited Liability Company Unit (B) (F) 170,513 uts. 04/29/221,671,026 1,675,288 
3,463,380 3,469,589 
The Caprock Group (aka TA/TCG Holdings, LLC)
A wealth manager focused on ultra-high-net-worth individuals, who have $25-30 million of investable assets on average.
9.58% Holdco PIK Note due 10/21/2028$2,358,773 10/28/212,318,276 2,326,100 
7.90% Term Loan due 12/15/2027 (LIBOR + 4.250%) (G)$1,165,565 12/21/21199,891 202,919 
2,518,167 2,529,019 
The Hilb Group, LLC
An insurance brokerage platform that offers insurance and benefits programs to middle-market companies throughout the Eastern seaboard.
8.87% Term Loan due 12/02/2026 (LIBOR + 5.750%)$3,433,619 *3,381,605 3,370,828 
* 12/02/19 and 12/10/20.
The Octave Music Group, Inc. (fka TouchTunes)
A global provider of digital music and media and introduced the play-for-play digital jukebox in 1998.
9.58% Second Lien Term Loan 03/31/2030
(SOFR + 7.500%)
$948,718 04/01/22930,932 932,888 
Limited Liability Company Unit (B) 51,282 uts. 04/01/2251,282 73,590 
982,214 1,006,478 
Therma-Stor Holdings LLC
A designer and manufacturer of dehumidifiers and water damage restoration equipment for residential and commercial applications.
Limited Liability Company Unit (B) 39,963 uts. 11/30/17— 25,017 
Transit Technologies LLC
A software platform for the transportation market that offers end-to-end software solutions focused on operations, fleet management and telematics services.
7.92% Term Loan due 02/10/2025 (LIBOR + 5.000%)$1,623,627 02/13/201,610,184 1,560,306 
Trident Maritime Systems
A leading provider of turnkey marine vessel systems and solutions for government and commercial new ship construction as well as repair, refurbishment, and retrofit markets worldwide.
8.67% Unitranche Term Loan due 02/19/2026 (LIBOR + 5.000%)$3,454,701 02/25/213,410,303 3,402,753 
Tristar Global Energy Solutions, Inc.
A hydrocarbon and decontamination services provider serving refineries worldwide.
12.50% (1.50% PIK) Senior Subordinated Note due 06/30/2024 (D)$2,444,733 01/23/152,358,740 2,444,733 
Truck-Lite
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 17

Consolidated Schedule of Investments (Continued) Barings Corporate Investors
September 30, 2022
(Unaudited)
Corporate Restricted Securities - 106.51%: (A)Principal Amount,
Shares, Units or
Ownership Percentage
Acquisition
Date
CostFair Value
A leading provider of harsh environment LED safety lighting, electronics, filtration systems, and telematics for a wide range of commercial vehicles, specialty vehicles, final mile delivery vehicles, off-road/off-highway, marine, and other adjacent harsh environment markets.
9.89% Term Loan due 12/02/2026 (LIBOR + 6.250%)$4,443,900 *$4,385,833 $4,362,429 
9.89% First Lien Term Loan due 04/28/2029 (LIBOR + 6.250%)$512,644 11/15/21503,883 503,246 
* 12/13/2019 and 11/15/2021.4,889,716 4,865,675 
Trystar, Inc.
A niche manufacturer of temporary power distribution products for the power rental, industrial, commercial utility and back-up emergency markets.
7.41% Term Loan due 10/01/2023 (LIBOR + 5.500%)$4,581,230 09/28/184,563,346 4,517,092 
8.42% Term Loan due 09/28/2023 (LIBOR + 5.500%)$372,470 10/27/21369,025 367,255 
Limited Liability Company Unit (B) (F) 115 uts. 09/28/18124,682 107,782 
5,057,053 4,992,129 
Turnberry Solutions, Inc.
A provider of technology consulting services.
9.19% Term Loan due 07/30/2026 (SOFR + 6.000%)$3,364,073 07/29/213,312,561 3,309,749 
U.S. Legal Support, Inc.
A provider of court reporting, record retrieval and other legal supplemental services.
8.30% Term Loan due 11/12/2024
(SOFR + 5.750%)
$4,313,929 *4,282,745 4,243,069 
* 11/29/18 and 03/25/19.
UroGPO, LLC
A group purchasing organization that connects pharmaceutical companies with urology practices to facilitate the purchase of pharmaceutical drugs for discounted prices.
8.76% Term Loan due 12/15/2026 (LIBOR + 5.750%) (B)$4,566,667 12/14/204,502,637 4,566,667 
VitalSource
A provider of digital fulfillment software for the higher education sector.
8.58% Term Loan due 06/01/2028 (LIBOR + 5.500%)$3,402,778 06/01/213,347,684 3,402,778 
Limited Liability Company Unit (B) (F) 3,837 uts. 06/01/2138,367 76,811 
3,386,051 3,479,589 
VP Holding Company
A provider of school transportation services for special-needs and homeless children in Massachusetts and Connecticut.
8.62% Term Loan due 05/22/2024 (LIBOR + 5.500%)$4,805,135 05/17/184,778,884 4,709,032 
Westminster Acquisition LLC
A manufacturer of premium, all-natural oyster cracker products sold under the Westminster and Olde Cape Cod brands.
Limited Liability Company Unit (B) (F) 751,212 uts. 08/03/15751,212 116,438 
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 18

Consolidated Schedule of Investments (Continued) Barings Corporate Investors
September 30, 2022
(Unaudited)
Corporate Restricted Securities - 106.51%: (A)Principal Amount,
Shares, Units or
Ownership Percentage
Acquisition
Date
CostFair Value
Wolf-Gordon, Inc.
A designer and specialty distributor of wallcoverings and related building products, including textiles, paint, and writeable surfaces.
Common Stock (B) 318 shs. 01/22/16$126,157 $493,753 
Woodland Foods, Inc.
A provider of specialty dry ingredients such as herbs & spices, rice & grains, mushrooms & truffles, chilies, and other ingredients to customers within the industrial, foodservice, and retail end-markets.
8.58% Term Loan due 11/30/2027 (LIBOR + 5.500%) (G)$2,498,222 12/01/212,310,756 2,261,351 
Limited Liability Company Unit (B) (F) 303 uts. 09/29/17303,379 264,327 
2,614,135 2,525,678 
World 50, Inc.
A provider of exclusive peer-to-peer networks for C-suite executives at leading corporations.
7.87% Term Loan due 12/31/2025 (LIBOR + 4.750%)$2,490,962 01/09/202,456,930 2,459,779 
8.37% Term Loan due 01/10/2026 (LIBOR + 5.250%)$592,132 09/21/20581,149 582,658 
3,038,079 3,042,437 
Ziyad
An end-to-end importer, brand manager, value-added processor, and distributor of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean foods.
8.42% First Lien Term Loan due 02/09/2028 (LIBOR + 4.750%) (G)$2,085,024 02/09/221,111,820 1,116,285 
Limited Liability Company Unit (B) (F) 65 uts. 02/09/2265,036 76,361 
1,176,856 1,192,646 
Total Private Placement Investments (E)$331,677,184 $344,486,481 




See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 19

Consolidated Schedule of Investments (Continued) Barings Corporate Investors
September 30, 2022
(Unaudited)
Corporate Restricted Securities: (A) (Continued)Interest
Rate
Maturity
Date
Principal
Amount
CostMarket
Value
Rule 144A Securities - 4.00%: (H)
Bonds - 4.00%
American Airlines Inc.11.750 07/15/2025$1,000,000 $993,851 $1,044,340 
AOC, LLC6.625 10/15/2029140,000 122,637 105,000 
Carriage Purchaser Inc.7.875 10/15/20291,000,000 760,442 744,820 
Cogent Communications7.000 06/15/20271,250,000 1,212,758 1,175,570 
Coronado Finance Pty Ltd.10.750 05/15/2026492,000 484,842 511,675 
County of Gallatin MT11.500 09/01/2027680,000 680,000 707,382 
CSC Holdings LLC5.000 11/15/20311,250,000 1,043,515 825,676 
CVR Energy Inc.5.750 02/15/20281,000,000 927,697 854,191 
Frontier Communications8.750 05/15/2030387,000 387,000 387,248 
Neptune Energy Bondco PLC6.625 05/15/20251,000,000 991,876 928,365 
New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co Inc.9.750 07/15/20281,000,000 959,253 843,515 
Prime Security Services, LLC6.250 01/15/20281,200,000 1,090,273 1,024,045 
Scientific Games Holdings LP6.625 03/01/2030960,000 960,000 769,536 
Terrier Media Buyer, Inc.8.875 12/15/20271,020,000 985,709 779,244 
The Manitowoc Company, Inc.9.000 04/01/20261,000,000 987,170 909,530 
Trident TPI Holdings Inc.9.250 08/01/20241,000,000 986,560 917,654 
Verscend Holding Corp.9.750 08/15/2026965,000 1,006,399 931,225 
Total Bonds14,579,982 13,459,016 
Common Stock - 0.00%
TherOX, Inc. (B)6 shs— — 
Touchstone Health Partnership (B)1168 shs— — 
Total Common Stock  
Total Rule 144A Securities$14,579,982 $13,459,016 
Total Corporate Restricted Securities$346,257,166 $357,945,497 
 
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 20

Consolidated Schedule of Investments (Continued) Barings Corporate Investors
September 30, 2022
(Unaudited)
Corporate Public Securities - 2.47%: (A)LIBOR
Spread
Interest
Rate
Maturity
Date
Principal
Amount
CostMarket
Value
Bank Loans - 2.03%
Almonde, Inc.7.250 8.489 06/13/25$940,734 $947,118 $759,059 
Alpine US Bidco LLC9.000 11.685 04/28/291,270,956 1,239,409 1,169,278 
Edelman Financial Services 6.750 9.865 06/08/26258,914 258,298 227,844 
Front Line Power Construction LLC12.500 15.450 11/01/28448,875 424,264 429,125 
Kenan Advantage Group Inc.7.250 10.365 08/17/271,228,634 1,198,860 1,130,344 
Magenta Buyer LLC8.250 11.370 05/03/291,006,667 997,376 921,936 
STS Operating, Inc.8.000 11.115 04/25/261,000,000 1,010,000 962,500 
Syncsort Incorporated7.250 10.033 04/23/29444,444 441,612 368,058 
Wastequip, LLC7.750 10.865 02/27/261,000,000 991,311 857,500 
Total Bank Loans7,508,248 6,825,644 
Bonds - 0.41%
Genesis Energy, L.P.6.500 10/01/25675,000 653,198 610,267 
Triumph Group, Inc.7.750 08/15/251,000,000 1,003,989 764,208 
Total Bonds1,657,187 1,374,475 
Common Stock - 0.03%
Chase Packaging Corporation (B)9,541 shs— 582 
Orbital Energy Group Inc.21,600 shs24,648 10,260 
Tourmaline Oil Corp103,618 shs— 75,411 
Total Common Stock24,648 86,253 
Total Corporate Public Securities$9,190,083 $8,286,372 
Total Investments108.98 %$355,447,249 $366,231,869 
Other Assets4.75 15,983,755 
Liabilities(13.73)(46,153,729)
Total Net Assets100.00 %$336,061,895 
(A)    In each of the convertible note, warrant, convertible preferred and common stock investments, the issuer has agreed to provide certain registration rights.
(B)    Non-income producing security.
(C)    Security valued at fair value using methods determined in good faith by or under the direction of the Board of Trustees.
(D)    Defaulted security; interest not accrued.
(E)    Illiquid securities. As of September 30, 2022, the value of these securities amounted to $344,486,481 or 102.51% of net assets.
(F)    Held in CI Subsidiary Trust.
(G)    A portion of these securities contain unfunded commitments. As of September 30, 2022, total unfunded commitments amounted to $17,964,763 and had unrealized appreciation of $4,818 or 0.00% of net assets. See Note 7.
(H)    Security exempt from registration under Rule 144a of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may only be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers.
PIK    - Payment-in-kind
 
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 21

Consolidated Schedule of Investments (Continued) Barings Corporate Investors
September 30, 2022
(Unaudited)
Industry Classification:Fair Value/
Market Value
AEROSPACE & DEFENSE - 6.15%
Accurus Aerospace$868,099 
Bridger Aerospace1,055,391 
Compass Precision3,496,770 
CTS Engines2,636,828 
Narda-MITEQ (JFL-Narda Partners, LLC)2,784,518 
Sunvair Aerospace Group Inc.4,729,162 
Trident Maritime Systems3,402,753 
Trident TPI Holdings Inc.917,654 
Triumph Group, Inc.764,208 
20,655,383 
AIRLINES - 1.32%
American Airlines Inc.1,044,340 
Echo Logistics3,400,396 
4,444,736 
AUTOMOTIVE - 4.12%
Aurora Parts & Accessories LLC978,269 
BBB Industries LLC - DBA (GC EOS Buyer Inc.)954,627 
English Color & Supply LLC4,628,644 
JF Petroleum Group1,319,054 
Omega Holdings1,105,523 
Truck-Lite4,865,675 
13,851,792 
BROKERAGE, ASSET MANAGERS & EXCHANGES - 1.76%
The Caprock Group2,529,019 
The Hilb Group, LLC3,370,828 
5,899,847 
BUILDING MATERIALS - 1.17%
Decks Direct, LLC2,581,899 
New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co Inc.843,515 
Wolf-Gordon, Inc.493,753 
3,919,167 
CABLE & SATELLITE - 0.25%
CSC Holdings LLC825,676 
CHEMICALS - 1.09%
Kano Laboratories LLC2,255,933 
Polytex Holdings LLC1,421,994 
3,677,927 
CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY - 0.00%
Orbital Energy Group Inc.10,260 
Industry Classification:Fair Value/
Market Value
CONSUMER CYCLICAL SERVICES - 6.83%
Accelerate Learning$3,442,378 
LYNX Franchising4,868,331 
Magnolia Wash Holdings (Express Wash Acquisition Company, LLC)1,127,649 
MeTEOR Education LLC4,345,889 
Mobile Pro Systems1,978,496 
PPC Event Services415,920 
Prime Security Services, LLC1,024,045 
ROI Solutions2,452,714 
Turnberry Solutions, Inc.3,309,749 
22,965,171 
CONSUMER PRODUCTS - 3.47%
AMS Holding LLC576,029 
Blue Wave Products, Inc.311,484 
Elite Sportswear Holding, LLC— 
gloProfessional Holdings, Inc.2,055,979 
Handi Quilter Holding Company (Premier Needle Arts)314,541 
HHI Group, LLC735,316 
Jones Fish2,230,236 
Manhattan Beachwear Holding Company— 
Master Cutlery LLC2,604 
Renovation Brands (Renovation Parent Holdings, LLC)1,976,773 
Terrybear3,469,589 
11,672,551 
DIVERSIFIED MANUFACTURING - 8.08%
Advanced Manufacturing Enterprises LLC— 
AOC, LLC105,000 
F G I Equity LLC4,177,304 
HTI Technology & Industries Inc (Trident Motion Technologies)1,136,591 
MNS Engineers, Inc.2,519,984 
Reelcraft Industries, Inc.1,617,448 
Resonetics, LLC4,554,550 
Safety Products Holdings, Inc.3,418,600 
Standard Elevator Systems2,196,165 
Strahman Holdings Inc.552,821 
Tank Holding937,614 
The Manitowoc Company, Inc.909,530 
Therma-Stor Holdings LLC25,017 
Trystar, Inc.4,992,129 
27,142,753 
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 22

Consolidated Schedule of Investments (Continued) Barings Corporate Investors
September 30, 2022
(Unaudited)
Industry Classification:Fair Value/
Market Value
ELECTRIC - 1.66%
Dwyer Instruments, Inc.$3,124,213 
Electric Power Systems International, Inc.2,452,039 
5,576,252 
ENVIRONMENTAL - 1.41%
ENTACT Environmental Services, Inc.2,023,794 
Marshall Excelsior Co.1,198,666 
Northstar Recycling1,520,728 
4,743,188 
FINANCIAL COMPANIES - 0.71%
Portfolio Group2,381,738 
FINANCIAL OTHER - 1.14%
Cogency Global1,839,979 
Edelman Financial Services 227,844 
National Auto Care1,762,504 
3,830,327 
FOOD & BEVERAGE - 4.54%
Alpine US Bidco LLC1,169,278 
Del Real LLC2,861,896 
PANOS Brands LLC3,981,481 
Sara Lee Frozen Foods3,410,361 
Westminster Acquisition LLC116,438 
Woodland Foods, Inc.2,525,678 
Ziyad1,192,646 
15,257,778 
GAMING - 0.23%
Scientific Games Holdings LP769,536 
HEALTHCARE - 6.82%
Cadence, Inc.2,077,803 
Ellkay1,438,277 
GD Dental Services LLC261,174 
Heartland Veterinary Partners3,648,514 
Home Care Assistance, LLC1,731,466 
Illumifin790,455 
Navia Benefit Solutions, Inc.2,344,273 
Office Ally (OA TOPCO, LP)1,922,944 
RedSail Technologies3,223,993 
TherOX, Inc. — 
UroGPO, LLC4,566,667 
Verscend Holding Corp.931,225 
22,936,791 
Industry Classification:Fair Value/
Market Value
INDEPENDENT - 0.28%
Neptune Energy Bondco PLC$928,365 
INDUSTRIAL OTHER - 13.22%
ASPEQ Holdings2,333,298 
Cleaver-Brooks, Inc.1,363,792 
Concept Machine Tool Sales, LLC1,210,283 
E.S.P. Associates, P.A.565,100 
Front Line Power Construction LLC429,125 
IM Analytics Holdings, LLC798,991 
Industrial Service Solutions2,131,117 
Kings III743,425 
Media Recovery, Inc.1,008,899 
PB Holdings LLC1,453,555 
Polara1,946,389 
Specified Air Solutions (dba Madison Indoor Air Solutions)20,499,149 
Stratus Unlimited1,667,391 
STS Operating, Inc.962,500 
Tencarva Machinery Company3,419,474 
Wastequip, LLC857,500 
World 50, Inc.3,042,437 
44,432,425 
LOCAL AUTHORITY - 0.89%
LeadsOnline2,984,028 
MEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT - 4.29%
Advantage Software177,708 
ASC Communications, LLC (Becker's Healthcare)914,816 
BrightSign2,913,352 
Cadent, LLC2,425,000 
DistroKid3,413,122 
HOP Entertainment LLC— 
Music Reports, Inc.2,786,563 
Terrier Media Buyer, Inc.779,244 
The Octave Music Group, Inc. (fka TouchTunes)1,006,478 
14,416,283 
METALS & MINING - 0.15%
Coronado Finance Pty Ltd.511,675 
MIDSTREAM - 0.18%
Genesis Energy, L.P. 610,267 
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 23

Consolidated Schedule of Investments (Continued) Barings Corporate Investors
September 30, 2022
(Unaudited)
Industry Classification:Fair Value/
Market Value
OIL FIELD SERVICES - 0.02%
Petroplex Inv Holdings LLC$— 
Tourmaline Oil Corp75,411 
75,411 
PACKAGING - 1.27%
ASC Holdings, Inc.1,581,572 
Brown Machine LLC1,683,308 
Chase Packaging Corporation582 
Five Star Holding, LLC992,974 
4,258,436 
PROPERTY AND CASUALTY - 1.04%
Pearl Holding Group3,491,965 
REFINING - 0.98%
CVR Energy Inc.854,191 
MES Partners, Inc. — 
Tristar Global Energy Solutions, Inc.2,444,733 
3,298,924 
TECHNOLOGY - 26.34%
1WorldSync, Inc.4,899,453 
Almonde, Inc.759,059 
Amtech Software1,091,353 
Audio Precision3,618,216 
Best Lawyers (Azalea Investment Holdings, LLC)2,775,594 
CAi Software4,406,317 
Cash Flow Management1,835,219 
CloudWave3,318,889 
Command Alkon4,135,880 
Comply3651,340,096 
EFI Productivity Software1,810,280 
Follett School Solutions3,423,809 
GraphPad Software, Inc.5,105,722 
i-Sight849,985 
Magenta Buyer LLC921,936 
Options Technology Ltd3,231,520 
ProfitOptics1,566,343 
Recovery Point Systems, Inc.2,797,414 
Industry Classification:Fair Value/
Market Value
REVSpring, Inc.$3,500,000 
RPX Corp4,760,399 
Ruffalo Noel Levitz2,531,379 
Sandvine Corporation3,489,500 
Scaled Agile, Inc.2,434,951 
Smart Bear3,452,685 
Smartling, Inc.2,801,603 
Springbrook Software2,706,158 
Stackline3,820,788 
Syncsort Incorporated368,058 
Syntax Systems Ltd.1,476,256 
Transit Technologies LLC1,560,306 
U.S. Legal Support, Inc.4,243,069 
VitalSource3,479,589 
88,511,826 
TELECOM - WIRELINE INTEGRATED & SERVICES - 0.12%
Frontier Communications387,248 
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES - 9.10%
AIT Worldwide Logistics, Inc.3,584,356 
Carriage Purchaser Inc.744,820 
eShipping2,334,664 
FragilePAK2,400,527 
Kenan Advantage Group Inc.1,130,344 
Omni Logistics, LLC3,393,398 
Pegasus Transtech Corporation4,508,102 
Rock-it Cargo4,701,346 
SEKO Worldwide, LLC3,081,984 
VP Holding Company4,709,032 
30,588,573 
WIRELESS - 0.35%
Cogent Communications1,175,570 
Total Investments - 108.98%
(Cost - $355,447,249)$366,231,869 
 
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

2. Significant Accounting Policies
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed consistently by the Trust in the preparation of its consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”).
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 24

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) Barings Corporate Investors
(Unaudited)
The Trustees have determined that the Trust is an investment company in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 946, Financial Services – Investment Companies, for the purpose of financial reporting.
A. Fair Value Measurements:
Under U.S. GAAP, fair value represents the price that should be received to sell an asset (exit price) in an orderly transaction between willing market participants at the measurement date.
Determination of Fair Value
The determination of the fair value of the Trust’s investments is the responsibility of the Trust’s Board of Trustees (the “Trustees”). The Trustees have designated Barings as valuation designee to determine the fair value of the investments held by the Trust for which market quotations are not readily available. Barings has established a Pricing Committee which is responsible for setting the guidelines used in determining such fair values and ensuring that those guidelines are being followed. Barings considers all relevant factors that are reasonably available, through either public information or information directly available to Barings, when determining the fair value of a security. The consolidated financial statements include private placement restricted securities valued at $344,486,481 (102.51% of net assets) as of September 30, 2022, the values of which have been estimated by Barings based on the process described above in the absence of readily ascertainable market values. Due to the inherent uncertainty of valuation, those estimated values may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market for the securities existed, and the differences could be material.
Independent Valuation Process
Bank loans and equity investments that are unsyndicated or for which market quotations are not readily available, including middle-market bank loans, will generally be submitted to an independent provider to perform an independent valuation on those bank loans and equity investments as of the end of each quarter. Such bank loans and equity investments will be held at cost until such time as they are sent to the valuation provider for an initial valuation subject to override by the Adviser should it determine that there have been material changes in interest rates and/or the credit quality of the issuer. The independent valuation provider applies various methods (synthetic rating analysis, discounting cash flows, and re-underwriting analysis) to establish the rate of return a market participant would require (the “discount rate”) as of the valuation date, given market conditions, prevailing lending standards and the perceived credit quality of the issuer. Future expected cash flows for each investment are discounted back to present value using these discount rates in the discounted cash flow analysis. A range of value will be provided by the valuation provider and the Adviser will determine the point within that range that it will use If the Advisers’ Pricing Committee disagrees with the price range provided, it may make a fair value recommendation to the Adviser that is outside of the range provided by the independent valuation provider and the reasons therefore. In certain instances, the Trust may determine that it is not cost-effective, and as a result is not in the shareholders’ best interests, to request the independent valuation firm to perform the Procedures on certain investments. Such instances include, but are not limited to, situations where the fair value of the investment in the portfolio company is determined to be insignificant relative to the total investment portfolio. Pursuant to these procedures, the Adviser determines in good faith that the Trust’s investments were valued at fair value in accordance with the Trust’s valuation policies and procedures and the 1940 Act.
Following is a description of valuation methodologies used for assets recorded at fair value:
Corporate Public Securities at Fair Value – Bank Loans, Corporate Bonds, Preferred Stocks and Common Stocks
The Trust uses external independent third-party pricing services to determine the fair values of its Corporate Public Securities. At September 30, 2022, 100% of the carrying value of these investments was from external pricing services. In the event that the primary pricing service does not provide a price, the Trust utilizes the pricing provided by a secondary pricing service.
Public debt securities generally trade in the over-the-counter market rather than on a securities exchange. The Trust’s pricing services use multiple valuation techniques to determine fair value. In instances where significant market activity exists, the pricing services may utilize a market based approach through which quotes from market makers are used to determine fair value. In instances where significant market activity may not exist or is limited, the pricing services also utilize proprietary valuation models which may consider market characteristics such as benchmark yield curves, option adjusted spreads, credit spreads, estimated default rates, coupon rates, anticipated timing of principal underlying prepayments, collateral, and other unique security features in order to estimate the relevant cash flows, which are then discounted to calculate the fair value.
The Trust’s investments in bank loans are normally valued at the bid quotation obtained from dealers in loans by an independent pricing service in accordance with the Trust’s valuation policies and procedures approved by the Trustees.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) Barings Corporate Investors
(Unaudited)
 Public equity securities listed on an exchange or on the NASDAQ National Market System are valued at the last quoted sales price of that day.
At least annually, Barings conducts reviews of the primary pricing vendors to validate that the inputs used in that vendors’ pricing process are deemed to be market observable as defined in the standard. While Barings is not provided access to proprietary models of the vendors, the reviews have included on-site walk-throughs of the pricing process, methodologies and control procedures for each asset class and level for which prices are provided. The reviews also include an examination of the underlying inputs and assumptions for a sample of individual securities across asset classes, credit rating levels and various durations. In addition, the pricing vendors have an established challenge process in place for all security valuations, which facilitates identification and resolution of prices that fall outside expected ranges. Barings believes that the prices received from the pricing vendors are representative of prices that would be received to sell the assets at the measurement date (exit prices) and are classified appropriately in the hierarchy.
Corporate Restricted Securities at Fair Value – Bank Loans, Corporate Bonds
The fair value of certain notes is determined using an internal model that discounts the anticipated cash flows of those notes using a specific discount rate. Changes to that discount rate are driven by changes in general interest rates, probabilities of default and credit adjustments. The discount rate used within the models to discount the future anticipated cash flows is considered a significant unobservable input. Increases/(decreases) in the discount rate would result in a (decrease)/increase to the notes’ fair value.
The fair value of certain distressed notes is based on an enterprise waterfall methodology which is discussed in the equity security valuation section below.
Corporate Restricted Securities at Fair Value – Common Stock, Preferred Stock and Partnerships & LLC’s
The fair value of equity securities is determined using an enterprise waterfall methodology. Under this methodology, the enterprise value of the company is first estimated and that value is then allocated to the company’s outstanding debt and equity securities based on the documented priority of each class of securities in the capital structure. Generally, the waterfall proceeds from senior debt, to senior and junior subordinated debt, to preferred stock, then finally common stock.
To estimate a company’s enterprise value, the company’s trailing twelve months earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”) is multiplied by a valuation multiple.
Both the company’s EBITDA and valuation multiple are considered significant unobservable inputs. Increases/ (decreases) to the company’s EBITDA and/or valuation multiple would result in increases/ (decreases) to the equity value.
Short-Term Securities
Short-term securities with more than sixty days to maturity are valued at fair value, using external independent third-party services. Short-term securities, of sufficient credit quality, having a maturity of sixty days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates fair value.
New Accounting Pronouncement
In March 2020, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update 2020-04 (“ASU 2020-04”) “Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting.” This guidance provides optional expedients and exceptions for applying generally accepted accounting principles to contract modifications and hedging relationships, subject to meeting certain criteria, that reference LIBOR or another reference rate expected to be discontinued. ASU 2020-04 is effective for all entities as of March 12, 2020 through December 31, 2022. The Trust expects that the adoption of this guidance will not have a material impact on the Trust’s financial position, result of operations or cash flows.
 Fair Value Hierarchy
The Trust categorizes its investments measured at fair value in three levels, based on the inputs and assumptions used to determine fair value. These levels are as follows:
Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical securities
Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.)
Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs (including the Trust’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments)
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) Barings Corporate Investors
(Unaudited)
The following table summarizes the levels in the fair value hierarchy into which the Trust’s financial instruments are categorized as of September 30, 2022.
The fair values of the Trust’s investments disaggregated into the three levels of the fair value hierarchy based upon the lowest level of significant input used in the valuation as of September 30, 2022 are as follows:
Assets:TotalLevel 1Level 2Level 3
Restricted Securities
Corporate Bonds$34,196,468 $— $13,459,016 $20,737,452 
Bank Loans277,453,016 — — 277,453,016 
Common Stock - U.S.3,690,883 — — 3,690,883 
Preferred Stock3,782,861 — — 3,782,861 
Partnerships and LLCs38,822,269 — — 38,822,269 
Public Securities
Bank Loans6,825,644 — 3,869,053 2,956,591 
Corporate Bonds1,374,475 — 1,374,475 — 
Common Stock86,253 10,842 — 75,411 
Total$366,231,869 $10,842 $18,702,544 $347,518,483 
See information disaggregated by security type and industry classification in the Unaudited Consolidated Schedule of Investments.

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(Unaudited)
Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements
The following table represents quantitative information about Level 3 fair value measurements as of September 30, 2022.
Fair ValueValuation
Technique
Unobservable
Inputs
RangeWeighted*
Bank Loans$251,865,831Income ApproachImplied Spread8.7% - 26.6%11.0%
$3,452,685Market ApproachRevenue Multiple14.8x14.8x
Corporate Bonds$20,734,848Income ApproachImplied Spread13.3% - 39.0%18.3%
$2,604Market ApproachRevenue Multiple0.2x0.2x
Equity Securities**$44,219,007Enterprise Value Waterfall ApproachValuation Multiple3.7x - 52.5x11.8x
$214,582Market ApproachRevenue Multiple0.2x - 16.5x8.1x
Certain of the Trust’s Level 3 equity securities investments may be valued using unadjusted inputs that have not been internally developed by the Trust, including recently purchased securities held at cost. As a result, fair value of assets of $27,028,926 have been excluded from the preceding table.
*    The weighted averages disclosed in the table above were weighted by relative fair value
**    Including partnerships and LLC’s
Following is a reconciliation of Level 3 assets for which significant unobservable inputs were used to determine fair value:
Assets:
Beginning
balance at
12/31/2021
Included in
earnings
PurchasesSalesPrepaymentsTransfers
into
Level 3
Transfers
out of
Level 3
Ending
balance at
09/30/2022
Restricted Securities
Corporate Bonds
$19,812,561 $828,476 $275,295 $(178,880)$— $— $— $20,737,452 
Bank Loans
266,448,199 (1,945,760)41,252,730 (1,348,122)(26,954,031)— — 277,453,016 
Common Stock - U.S.
2,597,553 495,387 900,323 (302,380)— — — 3,690,883 
Preferred Stock
3,555,582 (14,103)403,111 (161,729)— — — 3,782,861 
Partnerships and LLCs
38,266,204 (2,683,596)3,350,587 (110,926)— — — 38,822,269 
Public Securities
Bank Loans
2,220,737 (197,209)667,246 — (1,125)1,146,942 (880,000)2,956,591 
Common Stock
82,031 (6,620)— — — — — 75,411 
$332,982,867 $(3,523,425)$46,849,292 $(2,102,037)$(26,955,156)$1,146,942 $(880,000)$347,518,483 
* For the nine months ended September 30, 2022, transfers into and out of Level 3 were the result of changes in the observability of significant inputs for certain portfolio companies.






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Income, Gains and Losses on Level 3 assets included in Net Increase in Net Assets resulting from Operations for the period are presented in the following accounts on the Statement of Operations:
Net Increase /(Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from OperationsChange in Unrealized (Depreciation) in Net Assets from assets still held
Interest Income (OID Amortization)$792,414 $— 
Net realized loss on investments before taxes(2,009,907)— 
Net change in unrealized (depreciation) of investments before taxes(2,305,932)(2,225,161.00)
B. Accounting for Investments:
Investment Income
Investment transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Interest income, including the amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts on bonds held using the yield-to-maturity method, is recorded on the accrual basis to the extent that such amounts are expected to be collected. Generally, when interest and/or principal payments on a loan become past due, or if the Trust otherwise does not expect the borrower to be able to service its debt and other obligations, the Trust will place the investment on non-accrual status and will cease recognizing interest income on that investment for financial reporting purposes until all principal and interest have been brought current through payment or due to a restructuring such that the interest income is deemed to be collectible. The Trust writes off any previously accrued and uncollected interest when it is determined that interest is no longer considered collectible. As of September 30, 2022, the fair value of the Trust’s non-accrual assets was $10,089,388, or 2.8% of the total fair value of the Trust’s portfolio, and the cost of the Trust’s non-accrual assets was $14,168,099, or 4.0% of the total cost of the Trust’s portfolio.
Payment-in-Kind Interest
The Trust currently holds, and expects to hold in the future, some investments in its portfolio that contain Payment-in-Kind (“PIK”) interest provisions. The PIK interest, computed at the contractual rate specified in each loan agreement, is added to the principal balance of the investment, rather than being paid to the Trust in cash, and is recorded as interest income. Thus, the actual collection of PIK interest may be deferred until the time of debt principal repayment. PIK interest, which is a non-cash source of income at the time of recognition, is included in the Trust’s taxable income and therefore affects the amount the Trust is required to distribute to its stockholders to maintain its qualification as a “regulated investment company” for federal income tax purposes, even though the Trust has not yet collected the cash.
Generally, when current cash interest and/or principal payments on an investment become past due, or if the Trust otherwise does not expect the borrower to be able to service its debt and other obligations, the Trust will place the investment on PIK non-accrual status and will cease recognizing PIK interest income on that investment for financial reporting purposes until all principal and interest have been brought current through payment or due to a restructuring such that the interest income is deemed to be collectible. The Trust writes off any accrued and uncollected PIK interest when it is determined that the PIK interest is no longer collectible. As of September 30, 2022, the Trust held no PIK non-accrual assets.
Realized Gain or Loss and Unrealized Appreciation or Depreciation of Portfolio Investments
Realized gains and losses on investment transactions and unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investments are reported for financial statement and Federal income tax purposes on the identified cost method.
C. Use of Estimates:
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions 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. Actual results could differ from those estimates and the differences could be material.
D. Federal Income Taxes:
The Trust has elected to be taxed as a “regulated investment company” under the Internal Revenue Code, and intends to maintain this qualification and to distribute substantially all of its net taxable income to its shareholders. In any year when net long-term capital gains are realized by the Trust, management, after evaluating the prevailing economic conditions, will recommend that the Trustees
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either designate the net realized long-term gains as undistributed and pay the Federal capital gains taxes thereon or distribute all or a portion of such net gains.
The Trust is taxed as a regulated investment company and is therefore limited as to the amount of non-qualified income that it may receive as the result of operating a trade or business, e.g. the Trust’s pro rata share of income allocable to the Trust by a partnership operating company. The Trust’s violation of this limitation could result in the loss of its status as a regulated investment company, thereby subjecting all of its net income and capital gains to corporate taxes prior to distribution to its shareholders. The Trust, from time-to-time, identifies investment opportunities in the securities of entities that could cause such trade or business income to be allocable to the Trust. The CI Subsidiary Trust (described in Footnote 1 above) was formed in order to allow investment in such securities without adversely affecting the Trust’s status as a regulated investment company.
The CI Subsidiary Trust is not taxed as a regulated investment company. Accordingly, prior to the Trust receiving any distributions from the CI Subsidiary Trust, all of the CI Subsidiary Trust’s taxable income and realized gains, including non-qualified income and realized gains, is subject to taxation at prevailing corporate tax rates. As of September 30, 2022, the CI Subsidiary Trust has incurred income tax benefit of $179,010.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of the existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis. As of September 30, 2022, the CI Subsidiary Trust has a deferred tax liability of $901,270.
E. Distributions to Shareholders:
The Trust records distributions to shareholders from net investment income and net realized gains, if any, on the ex-dividend date. The Trust’s net investment income dividend is declared four times per year. The Trust’s net realized capital gain distribution, if any, is declared in December.
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