UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

  x Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

For the Quarter Ended September 30, 2013

 

  ¨ Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Commission File Number: 814-00899

 

TCP CAPITAL CORP.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

 

Delaware       56-2594706

(State or Other Jurisdiction

of Incorporation)

     

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

 

2951 28th Street, Suite 1000

Santa Monica, California

  90405
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)   (Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (310) 566-1000

 

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 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 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, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

 

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

 

The number of shares of the Registrant’s common stock, $0.001 par value, outstanding as of November 7, 2013 was 31,024,802.

 

 
 

 

Table of Contents

TCP CAPITAL CORP.

 

FORM 10-Q FOR THE QUARTER ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

        Page
Part I.   Financial Information    
         
Item 1.   Financial Statements    
    Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities as of September 30, 2013 (unaudited) and December 31, 2012   2
    Consolidated Statements of Investments as of September 30, 2013 (unaudited) and December 31, 2012   3
    Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 (unaudited) and September 30, 2012 (unaudited)   15
    Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 (unaudited) and year ended December 31, 2012   16
    Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 (unaudited) and September 30, 2012 (unaudited)   17
    Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)   18
    Consolidated Schedule of Changes in Investments in Affiliates for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 (unaudited) and year ended December 31, 2012   35
    Consolidated Schedule of Restricted Securities of Unaffiliated Issuers as of September 30, 2013 (unaudited) and December 31, 2012   37
    Consolidating Statement of Assets and Liabilities as of September 30, 2013 (unaudited) and December 31, 2012   38
    Consolidating Statement of Operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 (unaudited) and September 30, 2012 (unaudited)   40
         
Item 2.   Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations   42
         
Item 3.   Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk   54
         
Item 4.   Controls and Procedures   55
         
Part II.   Other Information    
         
Item 1.   Legal Proceedings   55
         
Item 1A.    Risk Factors   55
         
Item 2.   Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds   55
         
Item 3.   Defaults upon Senior Securities   55
         
Item 4.   Mine Safety Disclosures   55
         
Item 5.   Other Information   55
         
Item 6.   Exhibits   55

 

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TCP Capital Corp.

 

Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities

 

   September 30, 2013   December 31, 2012 
   (unaudited)     
Assets          
Investments, at fair value:          
Unaffiliated issuers (cost of $690,002,299 and $508,302,758, respectively)  $633,694,938   $440,772,190 
Controlled companies (cost of $43,182,589 and $44,964,189 respectively)   19,657,258    22,489,208 
Other affiliates (cost of $53,463,548 and $55,803,421, respectively)   50,743,291    54,421,689 
Total investments (cost of $786,648,436 and $609,070,368, respectively)   704,095,487    517,683,087 
           
Cash and cash equivalents   12,566,659    18,035,189 
Accrued interest income:          
Unaffiliated issuers   6,385,367    4,039,149 
Controlled companies   44,775    53,524 
Other affiliates   803,786    482,634 
Deferred debt issuance costs   3,284,278    696,018 
Receivable for investments sold   1,287,801    7,727,415 
Unrealized appreciation on swaps   52,694    179,364 
Options (cost $51,750)   19,152    - 
Prepaid expenses and other assets   716,981    345,722 
Total assets   729,256,980    549,242,102 
           
Liabilities          
Debt   150,000,000    74,000,000 
Payable for investments purchased   36,918,454    21,814,819 
Incentive allocation payable   2,694,156    - 
Interest payable   289,907    119,233 
Payable to the Investment Manager   280,451    109,200 
Accrued expenses and other liabilities   2,158,495    2,685,015 
Total liabilities   192,341,463    98,728,267 
           
Preferred equity facility          
Series A preferred limited partner interests in Special Value Continuation Partners, LP; $20,000/interest liquidation preference; 6,700 interests authorized, issued and outstanding   134,000,000    134,000,000 
Accumulated dividends on Series A preferred equity facility   534,213    526,285 
Total preferred limited partner interests   134,534,213    134,526,285 
           
Non-controlling interest          
General Partner interest in Special Value Continuation Partners, LP   877,563    - 
           
Net assets applicable to common shareholders  $401,503,741   $315,987,550 
           
Composition of net assets applicable to common shareholders          
Common stock, $0.001 par value; 200,000,000 shares authorized, 26,654,802 and 21,477,628 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively   26,655    21,478 
Paid-in capital in excess of par   522,441,180    444,234,060 
Accumulated net investment income   25,069,435    22,526,179 
Accumulated net realized losses   (62,109,479)   (59,023,861)
Accumulated net unrealized depreciation   (83,046,487)   (91,770,306)
Non-controlling interest   (877,563)   - 
Net assets applicable to common shareholders  $401,503,741   $315,987,550 
           
Net assets per share  $15.06   $14.71 

 

See accompanying notes.

 

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TCP Capital Corp.

 

Consolidated Statement of Investments (Unaudited)

 

September 30, 2013

 

Showing Percentage of Total Cash and Investments of the Company 

 

 

               Percent of 
   Principal       Fair   Cash and 
Investment  Amount   Cost   Value   Investments 
                 
Debt Investments (92.85%)                    
Bank Debt (76.59%) (1)                    
Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services (1.16%)                    
Expert Global Solutions, LLC, Senior Secured 1st Lien Term Loan B, LIBOR + 7.25%, 1.25% LIBOR Floor, due 4/3/18  $704,837   $702,697   $718,934    0.10%
Expert Global Solutions, LLC, Senior Secured 2nd Lien Term Loan, LIBOR + 11%, 1.5% LIBOR Floor, due 10/3/18  $7,434,877    7,220,292    7,561,270    1.06%
Total Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services        7,922,989    8,280,204      
                     
Artificial Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing (0.29%)                    
AGY Holding Corp., Senior Secured Term Loan, 12%, due 9/15/16 (2)  $2,056,927    2,056,927    2,056,927    0.29%
                     
Business Support Services (2.09%)                    
STG-Fairway Acquisitions, Inc., Senior Secured 2nd Lien Term Loan,  LIBOR + 9.25%, 1.25% LIBOR Floor, due 8/28/19  $14,643,455    13,922,519    15,009,541    2.09%
                     
Chemical Manufacturing (2.42%)                    
Archroma, Senior Secured Lien Term Loan B, LIBOR + 8.25%, 1.25% LIBOR Floor, due 9/30/18  $17,500,000    17,150,000    17,325,000    2.42%
                     
Computer Equipment Manufacturing (1.17%)                    
ELO Touch Solutions, Inc., Senior Secured 2nd Lien Term Loan, LIBOR + 10.5%, 1.5% LIBOR Floor, due 12/1/18  $10,000,000    9,654,753    8,400,000    1.17%
                     
Converted Paper Products Manufacturing (0.50%)                    
Ranpak Corp., Senior Secured 2nd Lien Term Loan, LIBOR + 7.25%,  1.25% LIBOR Floor, due 4/23/20  $3,469,573    3,434,877    3,556,313    0.50%
                     
Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5.36%)                    
Blue Coat Systems, Inc., Senior Secured 2nd Lien Term Loan, LIBOR + 8.5%, 1% LIBOR Floor, due 6/28/20  $15,000,000    14,878,125    15,112,500    2.11%
Onx Enterprise Solutions, Ltd, Senior Secured 1st Lien Term Loan, LIBOR + 7% , due 9/3/18 LIBOR + 7% , due 9/3/18  $10,666,667    10,509,574    10,746,667    1.49%
Onx USA, LLC, Senior Secured 1st Lien Term Loan, LIBOR + 7% , due 9/3/18  $5,333,333    5,254,787    5,373,333    0.75%
Websense, Inc., Senior Secured 2nd Lien Term Loan, LIBOR + 7.25%, 1% LIBOR  Floor, due 12/27/20  $7,200,000    7,164,000    7,209,000    1.01%
Total Computer Systems Design and Related Services        37,806,486    38,441,500      
                     
Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers (1.27%)                    
Envision Acquisition Company, LLC, 2nd Lien Term Loan, LIBOR + 8.75%,  1% LIBOR Floor, due 9/23/21  $9,079,011    8,897,430    9,067,662    1.27%
                     
Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2.41%)                    
Panda Sherman Power, LLC, Senior Secured 1st Lien Term Loan, LIBOR + 7.5%,  1.5% LIBOR Floor, due 9/14/18  $11,070,172    10,926,683    11,236,225    1.57%
Panda Temple Power II, LLC, Senior Secured 1st Lien Term Loan, LIBOR + 6%,  1.25% LIBOR Floor, due 4/3/19  $5,892,970    5,834,041    5,999,780    0.84%
Total Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution        16,760,724    17,236,005      
                     
Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing (2.33%)                    
Palladium Energy, Inc., 1st Lien Senior Secured Term Loan, LIBOR + 9%, 1% LIBOR Floor, due 12/26/17  $16,500,317    16,212,713    16,714,821    2.33%
                     
Electronic Shopping (1.06%)                    
Shopzilla, Inc., Senior Secured 2nd Lien Term Loan, LIBOR + 9.5%, due 3/31/16  $7,606,723    7,368,382    7,606,723    1.06%
                     
Financial Investment Activities (0.30%)                    
Marsico Capital Management, Senior Secured 1st Lien Term Loan,  LIBOR + 5%, due 12/31/22  $10,654,939    13,415,987    2,184,263    0.30%
                     
Freight Transportation Arrangement (0.53%)                    
Livingston International, Inc., 2nd Lien Term Loan, LIBOR + 7.75%,  1.25% LIBOR Floor, due 4/18/20  $3,750,000    3,678,794    3,775,781    0.53%
                     
Full-Service Restaurants (2.41%)                    
RM Holdco, LLC, Subordinated Convertible Term Loan, 1.12% PIK, due 3/21/18 (2)  $5,106,805    5,106,805    3,516,036    0.49%
RM OpCo, LLC, Convertible 1st Lien Term Loan Tranche B-1,  12% Cash + 7% PIK, due 3/21/16 (2)  $1,332,013    1,299,048    1,332,013    0.19%
RM OpCo, LLC, Senior Secured 1st Lien Term Loan Tranche A, 11%, due 3/21/16 (2)  $3,682,296    3,682,296    3,682,296    0.51%
RM OpCo, LLC, Senior Secured 1st Lien Term Loan Tranche B, 12% Cash + 7% PIK,  due 3/21/16 (2)  $6,631,746    6,631,746    6,631,746    0.93%
RM OpCo, LLC, Senior Secured 1st Lien Term Loan Tranche B-1, 12% Cash + 7% PIK, due 3/21/16 (2)  $2,090,096    2,045,422    2,090,096    0.29%
Total Full-Service Restaurants        18,765,317    17,252,187      

 

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 TCP Capital Corp.

 

Consolidated Statement of Investments (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

September 30, 2013

 

Showing Percentage of Total Cash and Investments of the Company

 

               Percent of 
   Principal       Fair   Cash and 
Investment  Amount   Cost   Value   Investments 
                 
Debt Investments (continued)                    
Gaming Industries (2.14%)                    
AGS LLC, 1st Lien Term Loan, LIBOR + 10%, 1.5% LIBOR Floor, due 8/15/16  $13,269,231   $12,865,029   $13,561,154    1.89%
AGS LLC, DDTL 1st Lien Term Loan, LIBOR + 10%, 1.5% LIBOR Floor, due 8/15/16  $1,730,769    1,672,303    1,768,846    0.25%
Total Gaming Industries        14,537,332    15,330,000      
                     
Grocery Stores (2.12%)                    
Bashas, Inc., Senior Secured 1st Lien FILO Term Loan, LIBOR + 9.35%, 1.5% LIBOR Floor, due 12/28/15  $14,952,340    14,910,425    15,176,625    2.12%
                     
Inland Water Transportation (1.81%)                    
US Shipping Corp, Senior Secured 1st Lien Term Loan B, LIBOR + 7.75%, 1.25% LIBOR Floor, due 4/30/18  $12,635,000    12,508,650    12,950,875    1.81%
                     
Insurance Related Activities (0.89%)                    
Confie Seguros Holding II Co., 2nd Lien Term Loan, LIBOR + 9%, 1.25% LIBOR  Floor, due 5/8/19  $6,341,809    6,242,396    6,377,482    0.89%
                     
Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing (0.66%)                    
Essar Steel Algoma, Inc., Senior Secured Term Loan, LIBOR + 7.5%, 1.25% LIBOR Floor, due 9/20/14  $4,633,352    4,587,939    4,717,911    0.66%
                     
Motion Picture and Video Industries (2.15%)                    
CORE Entertainment, Inc., Senior Secured 1st Lien Term Loan, 9%, due 6/21/17  $9,462,231    9,376,143    8,563,319    1.19%
CORE Entertainment, Inc., Senior Secured 2nd Lien Term Loan, 13.5%, due 6/21/18  $7,569,785    7,498,335    6,880,935    0.96%
Total Motion Picture and Video Industries        16,874,478    15,444,254      
                     
Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers (4.31%)                    
Hanley-Wood, LLC, 1st Lien FILO Term Loan, LIBOR + 6.75%, 1.25% LIBOR Floor, due 7/15/18  $16,853,800    16,853,800    16,659,981    2.32%
MediMedia USA, Inc., 1st Lien Revolver, LIBOR + 6.75%, due 5/20/18  $5,270,000    4,107,500    4,833,908    0.67%
MediMedia USA, Inc., 1st Lien Term Loan, LIBOR + 6.75%, 1.25% LIBOR Floor, due 11/20/18  $9,725,625    9,445,718    9,482,484    1.32%
Total Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers        30,407,018    30,976,373      
                     
Nonresidential Building Construction (1.40%)                    
NCM Group Holdings, LLC, Senior Secured 1st Lien Term Loan, LIBOR + 11.5%,  1% LIBOR Floor, due 8/29/18  $10,000,000    9,607,266    10,020,000    1.40%
                     
Oil and Gas Extraction (2.17%)                    
Willbros Group, Inc., Senior Secured 1st Lien Term Loan, LIBOR + 9.75%, 1.25% LIBOR Floor, due 8/7/19  $15,464,780    15,089,437    15,565,301    2.17%
                     
Other Amusement and Recreation Industries (1.66%)                    
Intrawest Cayman L.P., 1st Lien Term Loan, LIBOR + 5.75%, 1.25% LIBOR Floor,  due 12/4/17 - (Cayman Islands)  $1,240,625    1,224,626    1,259,234    0.18%
Intrawest Cayman L.P., 2nd Lien Term Loan, LIBOR + 9.5%, 1.25% LIBOR Floor, due 12/4/18 - (Cayman Islands)  $10,250,000    10,020,472    10,617,258    1.48%
Total Other Amusement and Recreation Industries        11,245,098    11,876,492      
                     
Other Telecommunications (1.93%)                    
Securus Technologies, Inc., 2nd Lien Term Loan, LIBOR + 7.75%, 1.25% LIBOR Floor, due 4/30/21  $14,000,000    13,860,000    13,807,570    1.93%
                     
Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing (1.12%)                    
Boomerang Tube, LLC, 2nd Lien Term Loan, LIBOR + 9.5%, 1.5% LIBOR Floor, due 10/11/17  $8,199,092    7,992,438    7,994,115    1.12%
                     
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (3.56%)                    
Connolly, LLC, Senior Secured 2nd Lien Term Loan, LIBOR + 9.25%, 1.25%  LIBOR Floor, due 7/15/19  $12,000,000    11,823,991    12,150,000    1.70%
ConvergeOne Holdings, 1st Lien Term Loan, LIBOR + 8%, 1.25% LIBOR Floor, due 5/8/19  $13,398,750    13,197,769    13,315,008    1.86%
Total Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services        25,021,760    25,465,008      
                     
Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events (1.53%)                    
Stadium Management Group, Senior Secured 2nd Lien Term Loan, LIBOR + 9.50%, 1.25% LIBOR Floor, due 12/7/18  $11,000,000    10,810,717    11,000,000    1.53%

 

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TCP Capital Corp.

 

 Consolidated Statement of Investments (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

September 30, 2013

 

Showing Percentage of Total Cash and Investments of the Company

 

               Percent of 
   Principal       Fair   Cash and 
Investment  Amount   Cost   Value   Investments 
                 
Debt Investments (continued)                    
Radio and Television Broadcasting (3.38%)                    
SiTV, Inc., Senior Secured 1st Lien Term Loan, LIBOR + 6% Cash + 4% PIK,  2% LIBOR Floor, due 8/3/16  $6,963,670   $6,606,633   $6,695,569    0.93%
The Tennis Channel, Inc., Senior Secured 1st Lien Term Loan, LIBOR + 8.5%, due 5/29/17  $17,411,475    16,932,362    17,542,061    2.45%
Total Radio and Television Broadcasting        23,538,995    24,237,630      
                     
Retail (1.59%)                    
Kenneth Cole Productions, Inc., Senior Secured 1st Lien FILO Term Loan, LIBOR + 10.40%, 1% LIBOR Floor, due 9/25/17  $11,272,727    11,039,147    11,385,454    1.59%
                     
Scheduled Air Transportation (1.89%)                    
Aircraft Secured Mortgages - Aircraft Leased to Delta Air Lines, Inc.                    
N913DL, 8%, due 3/15/17 (6)  $309,009    309,009    312,630    0.04%
N918DL, 8%, due 8/15/18 (6)  $405,670    405,670    406,810    0.06%
N954DL, 8%, due 3/20/19 (6)  $534,674    534,674    533,120    0.07%
N955DL, 8%, due 6/20/19 (6)  $552,809    552,809    549,950    0.08%
N956DL, 8%, due 5/20/19 (6)  $552,126    552,126    549,780    0.08%
N957DL, 8%, due 6/20/19 (6)  $557,644    557,644    554,710    0.08%
N959DL, 8%, due 7/20/19 (6)  $563,117    563,117    559,810    0.08%
N960DL, 8%, due 10/20/19 (6)  $584,112    584,112    579,360    0.08%
N961DL, 8%, due 8/20/19 (6)  $578,149    578,149    574,430    0.08%
N976DL, 8%, due 2/15/18 (6)  $414,871    414,871    417,690    0.06%
Aircraft Secured Mortgages - Aircraft Leased to United Airlines, Inc.                    
N510UA, 20%, due 10/26/16 (2)  $350,779    350,779    432,155    0.06%
N512UA, 20%, due 10/26/16 (2)  $355,995    355,995    440,895    0.06%
N536UA, 16%, due 9/29/14 (2)  $146,778    146,778    155,325    0.02%
N545UA, 16%, due 8/29/15 (2)  $283,688    283,688    314,355    0.04%
N585UA, 20%, due 10/25/16 (2)  $417,991    417,991    517,750    0.07%
N659UA, 12%, due 2/28/16 (6)  $2,969,265    2,969,265    3,220,168    0.45%
N661UA, 12%, due 5/4/16 (6)  $3,133,414    3,133,414    3,433,856    0.48%
Total Scheduled Air Transportation        12,710,091    13,552,794      
                     
Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing (1.95%)                    
Isola USA Corporation, 1st Lien Term Loan, LIBOR + 8%, 2% LIBOR Floor, due 9/30/15  $14,000,000    13,975,000    14,000,000    1.95%
                     
Software Publishers (7.72%)                    
BlackLine Systems, Inc., Senior Secured 1st Lien Term Loan, LIBOR + 0.4% Cash + 7.6% PIK, 1.5% LIBOR Floor, due 9/25/18  $12,327,311    11,558,608    11,797,237    1.65%
Coreone Technologies, LLC, Senior Secured 1st Lien Term Loan, LIBOR + 3.75% Cash + 5% PIK, 1% LIBOR Floor, due 9/4/18  $13,385,761    13,058,716    13,345,603    1.86%
Deltek, Inc., Senior Secured 2nd Lien Term Loan, LIBOR + 8.75%, 1.25% LIBOR  Floor, due 10/10/19  $15,000,000    14,799,078    15,131,325    2.11%
Edmentum, Inc., Senior Secured 2nd Lien Term Loan, LIBOR + 9.75%, 1.5% LIBOR  Floor due 5/17/19  $15,000,000    14,740,242    15,037,500    2.10%
Total Software Publishers        54,156,644    55,311,665      
                     
Specialty Hospitals (0.77%)                    
UBC Healthcare Analytics, Inc., Senior Secured 1st Lien Term Loan, LIBOR + 9%,  1% LIBOR Floor, due 7/1/18  $5,526,021    5,498,391    5,503,917    0.77%
                     
Textile Furnishings Mills (2.29%)                    
Lexmark Carpet Mills, Inc., Senior Secured 1st Lien Term Loan, LIBOR + 10%,  1% LIBOR Floor, due 9/30/18  $16,351,467    15,942,680    16,400,522    2.29%
                     
Wired Telecommunications Carriers (2.88%)                    
Bulgaria Telecom Company AD, 1st Lien Facility 1A Term Loan,  EURIBOR + 5.5%, due 11/9/17 - (Bulgaria) (4)  3,228,624    3,488,734    4,096,584    0.57%
Integra Telecom Holdings, Inc., 2nd Lien Term Loan, LIBOR + 8.5%, 1.25% LIBOR  Floor, due 2/22/20  $15,000,000    14,692,351    15,434,775    2.14%
Viva Telecom Bulgaria EAD, 1st Lien Facility 1B Term Loan, EURIBOR + 5.5%,  due 11/9/17 - (Luxembourg) (4)  970,906    1,049,125    1,231,917    0.17%
Total Wired Telecommunications Carriers        19,230,210    20,763,276      

 

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 Consolidated Statement of Investments (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

September 30, 2013

 

Showing Percentage of Total Cash and Investments of the Company

 

   Principal           Percent of 
   Amount or       Fair   Cash and 
Investment  Shares   Cost   Value   Investments 
                 
Debt Investments (continued)                    
Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (3.37%)                    
Globalive Wireless Management Corp., Senior Secured 1st Lien Term Loan,  LIBOR + 10.9%, due 4/30/14 - (Canada)  $3,037,292   $2,933,872   $3,067,665    0.43%
Gogo, LLC, Senior Secured 1st Lien Term Loan, LIBOR + 9.75%, 1.5% LIBOR Floor, due 6/21/17  $19,713,500    18,827,593    21,093,446    2.94%
Total Wireless Telecommunications Carriers        21,761,465    24,161,111      
                     
Total Bank Debt        548,595,475    548,925,302      
                     
Other Corporate Debt Securities (16.26%)                    
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (1.06%)                    
ESP Holdings, Inc., Junior Unsecured Subordinated Promissory Notes,  6% Cash + 10% PIK, due 12/31/19 (2), (5)   $7,574,339    7,574,339    7,574,339    1.06%
                     
Artificial Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing (1.27%)                    
AGY Holding Corporation, Senior Secured 2nd Lien Notes, 11%, due 11/15/16 (2), (5)  $9,268,000    7,586,317    9,124,346    1.27%
                     
Beverage Manufacturing (1.12%)                    
Carolina Beverage Group, LLC, Secured Notes, 10.625%, due 8/1/18 (5)  $7,780,000    7,780,000    7,993,950    1.12%
                     
Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services (1.06%)                    
The Telx Group, Inc., Senior Unsecured Notes, 10% Cash + 2% PIK, due 9/26/19 (5)  $7,063,598    6,925,117    7,628,686    1.06%
                     
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (1.48%)                    
Constellation Enterprises, LLC, Senior Secured 1st Lien Notes, 10.625%, due 2/1/16 (5)  $12,500,000    12,322,875    10,500,000    1.48%
                     
Metal Ore Mining (0.90%)                    
St Barbara Ltd., 1st Priority Senior Secured Notes, 8.875%, due 4/15/18 (5)  $7,359,000    7,324,728    6,475,920    0.90%
                     
Nondepository Credit Intermediation (1.49%)                    
Caribbean Financial Group, Senior Secured Notes, 11.5%, due 11/15/19 (5)  $10,000,000    9,818,866    10,700,000    1.49%
                     
Plastics Products Manufacturing (1.99%)                    
Iracore International, Inc., Senior Secured Notes, 9.5%, due 6/1/18 (5)  $13,600,000    13,600,000    14,242,248    1.99%
                     
Satellite Telecommunications (1.40%)                    
Avanti Communications Group, PLC, Senior Secured Notes, 10%, due 10/1/19 (5)  $9,914,000    9,914,000    10,062,710    1.40%
                     
Scientific Research and Development Services (2.40%)                    
BPA Laboratories, Inc., Senior Secured Notes, 12.25%, due 4/1/17 (5)  $17,200,000    16,536,295    17,200,000    2.40%
                     
Structured Note Funds (2.09%)                    
Magnolia Finance V plc, Asset-Backed Credit Linked Notes, 13.125%, due 8/2/21 (5)  $15,000,000    15,000,000    15,000,000    2.09%
                     
Total Other Corporate Debt Securities        114,382,537    116,502,199      
                     
Total Debt Investments        662,978,012    665,427,501      
                     
Equity Securities (5.40%)                    
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (0.94%)                    
ESP Holdings, Inc., Cumulative Preferred 15% (2), (3), (5)   20,297    2,249,930    3,947,862    0.54%
ESP Holdings, Inc., Common Stock (2), (3), (5)   88,670    9,311,782    2,864,872    0.40%
Total Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services        11,561,712    6,812,734      
                     
Business Support Services (0.18%)                    
STG-Fairway Holdings, LLC, Class A Units (3), (5)   80,396    1,100,348    1,310,535    0.18%
                     
Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services (0.14%)                    
Anacomp, Inc., Class A Common Stock (3), (5), (6)   1,255,527    26,711,048    1,016,977    0.14%
                     
Depository Credit Intermediation (0.14%)                    
Doral Financial Corporation, Common Stock (3)   53,890    11,699,417    1,028,216    0.14%
                     
Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (0.00%)                    
La Paloma Residual Bank Debt Claim (3), (5)   1,830,453    1,486,222    18    0.00%

 

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 TCP Capital Corp.

 

Consolidated Statement of Investments (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

September 30, 2013

 

Showing Percentage of Total Cash and Investments of the Company

 

               Percent of 
           Fair   Cash and 
Investment  Shares   Cost   Value   Investments 
                 
Equity Securities (continued)                    
Electronic Shopping (0.15%)                    
Shop Holding, LLC, Class A Units (3), (5)   490,037   $462,576   $876,641    0.11%
Shop Holding, LLC, Warrants to Purchase Class A Units (3), (5)   326,691    -    257,742    0.04%
Total Electronic Shopping        462,576    1,134,383      
                     
Financial Investment Activities (0.00%)                    
Marsico Holdings, LLC, Common Interest Units (3), (5)   168,698    172,694    9,278    - 
                     
Full-Service Restaurants (0.00%)                    
RM Holdco, LLC, Membership Units (2), (3), (5)   13,161,000    2,010,777    -    - 
                     
Machine Shops; Turned Product; and Screw, Nut, and Bolt Manufacturing (0.00%)                    
Precision Holdings, LLC, Class C Membership Interests (3), (5)   33    1,396    22,295    - 
                     
Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying (0.22%)                    
EPMC HoldCo, LLC, Membership Units (2), (5)   1,312,720    -    1,562,137    0.22%
                     
Other Amusement and Recreation Industries (0.01%)                    
Bally Total Fitness Holding Corporation, Common Stock (3), (5)   10,315    45,186,963    51,575    0.01%
Bally Total Fitness Holding Corporation, Warrants (3), (5)   18,394    -    2    - 
Total Other Amusement and Recreation Industries        45,186,963    51,577      
                     
Radio and Television Broadcasting (0.05%)                    
SiTV, Inc., Warrants to Purchase Common Stock (3), (5)   233,470    300,322    361,879    0.05%
                     
Scheduled Air Transportation (1.40%)                    
Equipment Trusts - Aircraft Leased to Delta Air Lines, Inc.                    
N913DL Trust Beneficial Interests (5), (6)   660    100,924    127,840    0.02%
N918DL Trust Beneficial Interests (5), (6)   574    114,603    144,330    0.02%
N954DL Trust Beneficial Interests (5), (6)   548    139,665    67,150    0.01%
N955DL Trust Beneficial Interests (5), (6)   535    140,951    114,070    0.02%
N956DL Trust Beneficial Interests (5), (6)   538    141,032    109,140    0.02%
N957DL Trust Beneficial Interests (5), (6)   535    141,952    110,160    0.02%
N959DL Trust Beneficial Interests (5), (6)   532    142,867    111,010    0.02%
N960DL Trust Beneficial Interests (5), (6)   524    146,586    117,980    0.02%
N961DL Trust Beneficial Interests (5), (6)   530    145,765    120,360    0.02%
N976DL Trust Beneficial Interests (5), (6)   599    118,542    103,190    0.01%
Equipment Trusts - Aircraft Leased to United Airlines, Inc.                    
N510UA Trust Beneficial Interests (2), (5)   51    184,456    482,632    0.07%
N512UA Trust Beneficial Interests (2), (5)   50    180,417    475,760    0.07%
N536UA Trust Beneficial Interests (2), (5)   76    369,656    665,221    0.09%
N545UA Trust Beneficial Interests (2), (5)   63    325,962    655,903    0.09%
N585UA Trust Beneficial Interests (2), (5)   50    201,234    588,050    0.08%
United N659UA-767, LLC (N659UA) (5), (6)   386    2,005,203    2,906,192    0.41%
United N661UA-767, LLC (N661UA) (5), (6)   375    1,978,592    2,916,543    0.41%
Total Scheduled Air Transportation        6,578,407    9,815,531      
                     
Resin, Synthetic Rubber, and Artificial Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing (0.23%)                    
KAGY Holding Company, Inc., Series A Preferred Stock (2), (3), (5)   9,777,740    1,091,200    1,632,576    0.23%
                     
Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing (0.03%)                    
AIP/IS Holdings, LLC, Membership Units (3), (5)   352    -    229,504    0.03%
                     
Software Publishers (0.08%)                    
SLS Breeze Intermediate Holdings, Inc., Warrants to Purchase Common Stock (3), (5)   1,232,731    522,678    540,429    0.08%
                     
Support Activities for Mining (0.51%)                    
DeepOcean Group Holding BV, Common Stock - (Norway) (3), (5)   145,824    3,094,604    3,631,017    0.51%

 

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TCP Capital Corp.

 

Consolidated Statement of Investments (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

September 30, 2013

 

Showing Percentage of Total Cash and Investments of the Company

  

               Percent of 
           Fair   Cash and 
Investment  Shares   Cost   Value   Investments 
                 
Equity Securities (continued)                    
                     
Wired Telecommunications Carriers (1.32%)                    
Integra Telecom, Inc., Common Stock (3), (5)   1,274,522   $8,433,884   $5,606,832    0.77%
Integra Telecom, Inc., Warrants (3), (5)   346,939    19,920    205,050    0.03%
V Telecom Investment S.C.A, Common Shares - (Luxembourg) (3), (4), (5)   1,393    3,236,256    3,697,018    0.52%
Total Wired Telecommunications Carriers        11,690,060    9,508,900      
                     
Total Equity Securities        123,670,424    38,667,986      
                     
Total Investments (7)        786,648,436    704,095,487      
                     
Cash and Cash Equivalents             12,566,659    1.75%
                     
Total Cash and Investments            $716,662,146    100.00%

 

 

Notes to Statement of Investments:

 

(1)Investments in bank debt generally are bought and sold among institutional investors in transactions not subject to registration under the Securities Act of 1933. Such transactions are generally subject to contractual restrictions, such as approval of the agent or borrower.
(2)Non-controlled affiliate – as defined under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (ownership of between 5% and 25% of the outstanding voting securities of this issuer).
(3)Non-income producing security.
(4)Principal amount denominated in foreign currency. Amortized cost and fair value converted from foreign currency to US dollars. (See Note 2)
(5)Restricted security. (See Note 2)
(6)Controlled issuer – as defined under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (ownership of 25% or more of the outstanding voting securities of this issuer). Investment is not more than 50% owned nor deemed to be a significant subsidiary.
(7)Includes investments with an aggregate market value of $2,940,000 that have been segregated to collateralize certain unfunded commitments.

 

Aggregate acquisitions and aggregate dispositions of investments, other than government securities, totaled $354,541,956 and $176,516,172, respectively for the nine months ended September 30, 2013. Aggregate acquisitions includes investment assets received as payment in kind. Aggregate dispositions includes principal paydowns on and maturities of debt investments. The total value of restricted securities and bank debt as of September 30, 2013 was $703,067,274, or 98.1% of total cash and investments of the Company.

 

Options and Swaps at September 30, 2013 were as follows:

  

Investment  Notional
Amount
   Fair Value 
         
Interest Rate Cap, 4%, expires 5/15/2016  $25,000,000   $19,152 
Euro/US Dollar Cross-Currency Basis Swap, Pay Euros/Receive USD, Expires 5/16/14  $6,040,944   $52,694 

 

See accompanying notes.

 

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Consolidated Statement of Investments

 

December 31, 2012

 

Showing Percentage of Total Cash and Investments of the Company

 

               Percent of 
   Principal       Fair   Cash and 
Investment  Amount   Cost   Value   Investments 
                 
Debt Investments (90.12%)                    
Bank Debt (75.60%) (1)                    
Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services (3.16%)                    
Expert Global Solutions, LLC, Senior Secured 1st Lien Term Loan B, LIBOR + 6.75%, 1.25% LIBOR Floor, due 4/2/18  $1,916,252   $1,882,302   $1,925,239    0.36%
Expert Global Solutions, LLC, Senior Secured 2nd Lien Term Loan, LIBOR + 9.5%, 1.5% LIBOR Floor, due 10/2/18  $14,976,011    14,493,414    14,953,547    2.80%
Total Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services        16,375,716    16,878,786      
                     
Business Support Services (3.58%)                    
STG-Fairway Acquisitions, Inc., Senior Secured 2nd Lien Term Loan, 12.5%, due 12/29/15  $19,878,935    18,821,586    19,193,112    3.58%
                     
Computer Equipment Manufacturing (1.78%)                    
ELO Touch Solutions, Inc., Senior Secured 2nd Lien Term Loan, LIBOR + 10.5%, 1.5% LIBOR Floor, due 12/4/18  $10,000,000    9,621,530    9,550,000    1.78%
                     
Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (3.41%)                    
Panda Sherman Power, LLC, Senior Secured 1st Lien Term Loan, LIBOR + 7.5%, 1.5% LIBOR Floor, due 9/14/18  $11,070,172    10,910,286    11,263,900    2.10%
Astoria Generating Company Acquisitions, LLC, Senior Secured 1st Lien Term Loan, LIBOR + 9.35%, 1.5% LIBOR Floor, due 12/28/15  $7,000,000    6,727,929    7,040,845    1.31%
Total Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution        17,638,215    18,304,745      
                     
Electronic Shopping (2.13%)                    
Shopzilla, Inc., Senior Secured 2nd Lien Term Loan, 13%, due 6/1/14  $11,382,687    10,869,637    11,422,526    2.13%
                     
Equipment Rental and Leasing (3.28%)                    
Sky Funding AMR Lease Portfolio, Senior Subordinated 1st Lien Term Loan, 10%, due 9/6/16 - (Ireland)  $17,000,000    16,412,490    17,595,000    3.28%
                     
Financial Investment Activities (0.02%)                    
Marsico Capital Management, Senior Secured 1st Lien Term Loan, LIBOR + 5%, due 12/31/22  $11,281,905    14,205,420    5,753,772    1.07%
                     
Full-Service Restaurants (3.20%)                    
RM OpCo, LLC, Senior Secured 1st Lien Term Loan Tranche A, 11%, due 3/19/16 (2)  $3,759,156    3,759,156    3,759,156    0.70%
RM OpCo, LLC, Senior Secured 1st Lien Term Loan Tranche B, 12% Cash + 7% PIK, due 3/19/16 (2)  $6,258,122    6,258,122    6,258,122    1.17%
RM Holdco, LLC, Subordinated Convertible Term Loan, 1.12% PIK, due 3/21/18 (2)  $5,106,805    5,106,805    5,106,805    0.96%
RM OpCo, LLC, Senior Secured 1st Lien Term Loan Tranche B-1, 12% Cash + 7% PIK, due 3/19/16 (2)  $1,976,470    1,922,118    1,976,470    0.37%
Total Full-Service Restaurants        17,046,201    17,100,553      
                     
Gaming Industries (5.61%)                    
Golden Gaming, Inc., Senior Secured 1st Lien Term Loan, LIBOR + 7% Cash + 1% PIK, 2% LIBOR Floor, due 4/15/16  $15,975,628    15,600,947    15,735,993    2.94%
AGS LLC, 1st Lien Term Loan, LIBOR + 10%, 1.5% LIBOR Floor, due 8/15/16  $13,269,231    12,781,083    13,395,288    2.50%
AGS LLC, DDTL 1st Lien Term Loan, LIBOR + 10%, 1.5% LIBOR Floor, due 8/15/16  $865,385    796,154    881,827    0.17%
Total Gaming Industries        29,178,184    30,013,108      
                     
Grocery Stores (2.58%)                    
Bashas, Inc., Senior Secured 1st Lien FILO Term Loan, LIBOR + 9.35%, 1.5% LIBOR Floor, due 12/28/15  $13,461,182    13,461,182    13,797,711    2.58%

 

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TCP Capital Corp.

 

Consolidated Statement of Investments (Continued)

 

December 31, 2012

 

Showing Percentage of Total Cash and Investments of the Company

 

               Percent of 
   Principal       Fair   Cash and 
Investment  Amount   Cost   Value   Investments 
                 
Debt Investments (continued)                    
Insurance Related Activities (1.04%)                    
Confie Seguros Holding II Co., 2nd Lien Term Loan, LIBOR + 9%, 1.25% LIBOR Floor, due 7/26/19  $5,600,000   $5,490,103   $5,590,676    1.04%
                     
Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing (1.22%)                    
Essar Steel Algoma, Inc., Senior Secured Term Loan, LIBOR + 7.5%, 1.25% LIBOR Floor, due 9/20/14  $6,581,231    6,464,979    6,537,367    1.22%
                     
Motion Picture and Video Industries (2.83%)                    
CORE Entertainment, Inc., Senior Secured 1st Lien Term Loan, 9%, due 6/21/17  $9,462,231    9,362,125    8,220,313    1.53%
CORE Entertainment, Inc., Senior Secured 2nd Lien Term Loan, 13.5%, due 6/21/18  $7,569,785    7,488,038    6,964,202    1.30%
Total Motion Picture and Video Industries        16,850,163    15,184,515      
                     
Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing (2.41%)                    
DMI SMW Holding Corporation, Term Loan, LIBOR + 7.75%, 1.5% LIBOR Floor, due 12/21/17  $12,935,000    12,938,292    12,902,663    2.41%
                     
Other Amusement and Recreation Industries (2.14%)                    
Intrawest Cayman L.P., 1st Lien Term Loan, LIBOR + 5.75%, 1.25% LIBOR Floor, due 12/4/17 - (Cayman Islands)  $1,250,000    1,231,250    1,257,813    0.23%
Intrawest Cayman L.P., 2nd Lien Term Loan, LIBOR + 9.5%, 1.25% LIBOR Floor, due 12/4/18 - (Cayman Islands)  $10,250,000    9,993,750    10,250,000    1.91%
Total Other Amusement and Recreation Industries        11,225,000    11,507,813      
                     
Other Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing (3.03%)                    
Palladium Energy, Inc., Term Loan, LIBOR + 9%, 1% LIBOR Floor, due 12/21/17  $16,500,317    16,170,991    16,219,812    3.03%
                     
Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (2.27%)                    
Connolly, LLC, Senior Secured 2nd Lien Term Loan, LIBOR + 9.25%, 1.25% LIBOR Floor, due 7/26/19  $12,000,000    11,808,454    12,157,500    2.27%
                     
Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing (1.57%)                    
Boomerang Tube, LLC, 2nd Lien Term Loan, LIBOR + 9.5%, 1.5% LIBOR Floor, due 10/2/17  $8,522,741    8,277,159    8,416,206    1.57%
                     
Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing (1.51%)                    
Pharmaceutical Research Associates, Inc., 2nd Lien Term Loan, LIBOR + 9.25%, 1.25% LIBOR Floor, due 6/10/19  $8,000,000    7,840,000    8,085,000    1.51%
                     
Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events (2.06%)                    
Stadium Management Group, Senior Secured 2nd Lien Term Loan, LIBOR + 9.50%, 1.25% LIBOR Floor, due 12/7/18  $11,000,000    10,792,091    11,055,000    2.06%
                     
Radio and Television Broadcasting (4.58%)                    
Encompass Digital Media, Inc., 1st Lien Term Loan, LIBOR + 6.5%, 1.5% LIBOR Floor, due 8/10/17  $7,940,000    7,802,595    8,039,250    1.50%
Granite Broadcasting Corporation, Senior Secured 1st Lien Term Loan B, LIBOR + 7.25%, 1.25% LIBOR Floor, due 5/23/18  $9,950,000    9,719,719    9,974,875    1.86%
SiTV, Inc., Senior Secured 1st Lien Term Loan, LIBOR + 6% Cash + 4% PIK, 2% LIBOR Floor, due 8/3/16  $6,806,343    6,421,282    6,523,880    1.22%
Total Radio and Television Broadcasting        23,943,596    24,538,005      
                     
Retail (1.90%)                    
Kenneth Cole Productions, Inc., Senior Secured 1st Lien FILO Term Loan, LIBOR + 10.60%, 1% LIBOR Floor, due 9/25/17  $10,000,000    9,717,763    10,200,000    1.90%

 

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Consolidated Statement of Investments (Continued)

 

December 31, 2012

 

Showing Percentage of Total Cash and Investments of the Company

 

               Percent of 
   Principal       Fair   Cash and 
Investment  Amount   Cost   Value   Investments 
                 
Debt Investments (continued)                    
Scheduled Air Transportation (3.11%)                    
Delta Air Lines, Inc., Aircraft Secured Mortgage (N913DL), 8%, due 7/15/18 (6)  $366,557   $366,557   $367,370    0.07%
Delta Air Lines, Inc., Aircraft Secured Mortgage (N918DL), 8%, due 7/15/18 (6)  $456,613    456,613    454,580    0.08%
Delta Air Lines, Inc., Aircraft Secured Mortgage (N954DL), 8%, due 9/20/19 (6)  $593,200    593,200    597,720    0.11%
Delta Air Lines, Inc., Aircraft Secured Mortgage (N955DL), 8%, due 9/20/19 (6)  $609,107    609,107    612,000    0.11%
Delta Air Lines, Inc., Aircraft Secured Mortgage (N956DL), 8%, due 9/20/19 (6)  $609,360    609,360    612,850    0.11%
Delta Air Lines, Inc., Aircraft Secured Mortgage (N957DL), 8%, due 9/20/19 (6)  $614,434    614,434    617,440    0.12%
Delta Air Lines, Inc., Aircraft Secured Mortgage (N959DL), 8%, due 9/20/19 (6)  $619,468    619,468    622,030    0.12%
Delta Air Lines, Inc., Aircraft Secured Mortgage (N960DL), 8%, due 9/20/19 (6)  $639,631    639,631    640,730    0.12%
Delta Air Lines, Inc., Aircraft Secured Mortgage (N961DL), 8%, due 9/20/19 (6)  $635,009    635,009    636,990    0.12%
Delta Air Lines, Inc., Aircraft Secured Mortgage (N976DL), 8%, due 7/15/18 (6)  $474,007    474,007    473,280    0.09%
United Airlines, Inc., Aircraft Secured Mortgage (N510UA), 20%, due 9/26/16 (2)  $410,410    410,410    548,340    0.10%
United Airlines, Inc., Aircraft Secured Mortgage (N512UA), 20%, due 10/26/16 (2)  $414,343    414,343    556,225    0.10%
United Airlines, Inc., Aircraft Secured Mortgage (N536UA), 16%, due 8/21/14 (2)  $251,941    251,941    277,780    0.05%
United Airlines, Inc., Aircraft Secured Mortgage (N545UA), 16%, due 7/17/15 (2)  $377,925    377,925    436,810    0.08%
United Airlines, Inc., Aircraft Secured Mortgage (N585UA), 20%, due 10/25/16 (2)  $486,501    486,501    653,220    0.12%
United Airlines, Inc., Aircraft Secured Mortgage (N659UA), 12%, due 3/28/16 (6)  $3,707,430    3,707,430    4,264,148    0.80%
United Airlines, Inc., Aircraft Secured Mortgage (N661UA), 12%, due 5/4/16 (6)  $3,849,284    3,849,284    4,351,424    0.81%
         15,115,220    16,722,937      
Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing (2.61%)                    
Isola USA Corporation, 1st Lien Term Loan, LIBOR + 8%, 2% LIBOR Floor, due 9/29/15  $14,000,000    13,975,000    14,000,000    2.61%
                     
Software Publishers (8.47%)                    
Blackboard, Inc., Senior Secured 1st Lien Term Loan, LIBOR + 6%, 1.5% LIBOR Floor, due 10/4/18  $2,671,613    2,457,884    2,705,008    0.51%
Deltek, Inc., Senior Secured 2nd Lien Term Loan, LIBOR + 8.75%, 1.25% LIBOR Floor, due 10/10/19  $15,000,000    14,781,719    15,275,025    2.85%
Edmentum, Inc., Senior Secured 2nd Lien Term Loan, LIBOR + 9.75%, 1.5% LIBOR Floor due 5/8/19  $15,000,000    14,717,168    14,831,250    2.77%
SumTotal Systems, LLC, Senior Secured 2nd Lien Term Loan, LIBOR + 9%, 1.25% LIBOR Floor, due 5/13/19  $7,600,000    7,449,234    7,524,000    1.41%
The TriZetto Group, Inc., Senior Secured 2nd Lien Term Loan, LIBOR + 7.25%, 1.25% LIBOR Floor, due 3/28/19  $5,000,000    4,927,523    4,979,175    0.93%
Total Software Publishers        44,333,528    45,314,458      
                     
Support Activities for Mining (0.06%)                    
Trico Shipping AS, 1st Lien Term Loan A, LIBOR + 8.5%, 1.5% LIBOR Floor, due 5/13/14 - (Norway)  $228,803    228,803    228,803    0.04%
Trico Shipping AS, 1st Lien Term Loan B, LIBOR + 8.5%, 1.5% LIBOR Floor, due 5/13/14 - (Norway)  $80,543    80,543    80,543    0.02%
Total Support Activities for Mining        309,346    309,346      
                     
Wired Telecommunications Carriers (2.52%)                    
Bulgaria Telecom Company AD, 1st Lien Facility 1A Term Loan, EURIBOR + 5.5%, due 11/9/17 - (Bulgaria) (4)  3,262,515    3,525,355    3,744,685    0.70%
Integra Telecom Holdings, Inc., 1st Lien Term Loan, LIBOR + 7.25%, 2% LIBOR Floor, due 4/15/15  $8,477,489    8,070,172    8,518,096    1.60%
Viva Telecom Bulgaria EAD, 1st Lien Facility 1B Term Loan, EURIBOR + 5.5%, due 11/9/17 - (Luxembourg) (4)  980,713    1,059,723    1,125,653    0.22%
Total Wired Telecommunications Carriers        12,655,250    13,388,434      

 

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Consolidated Statement of Investments (Continued)

 

December 31, 2012

 

Showing Percentage of Total Cash and Investments of the Company

 

               Percent of 
   Principal       Fair   Cash and 
Investment  Amount   Cost   Value   Investments 
                 
Debt Investments (continued)                    
Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (0.56%)                    
Globalive Wireless Management Corp., Senior Secured 1st Lien Term Loan, LIBOR + 8.9%, due 10/9/12 - (Canada)  $3,037,292   $2,933,872   $3,000,845    0.56%
Gogo, LLC, Senior Secured 1st Lien Term Loan, LIBOR + 9.75%, 1.5% LIBOR Floor, due 6/21/17  $10,168,765    9,762,014    10,270,452    1.92%
Total Wireless Telecommunications        12,695,886    13,271,297      
                     
Total Bank Debt        404,232,982    405,010,342      
                     
Other Corporate Debt Securities (14.51%)                    
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (1.33%)                    
ESP Holdings, Inc., Junior Unsecured Subordinated Promissory Notes, 6% Cash + 10% PIK, due 12/31/19 (2), (5)  $7,209,840    7,209,840    7,134,137    1.33%
                     
Artificial Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing (1.72%)                    
AGY Holding Corporation, Senior Secured 2nd Lien Notes, 11%, due 11/15/14  $18,536,000    15,172,634    9,221,660    1.72%
                     
Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services (1.34%)                    
The Telx Group, Inc., Senior Unsecured Notes, 10% Cash + 2% PIK, due 9/26/19 (5)  $6,958,697    6,820,215    7,167,458    1.34%
                     
Metal and Mineral (except Petroleum) Merchant Wholesalers (2.48%)                    
Constellation Enterprises, LLC, Senior Secured 1st Lien Notes, 10.625%, due 2/1/16 (5)  $12,500,000    12,322,875    13,296,875    2.48%
                     
Nondepository Credit Intermediation (1.87%)                    
Caribbean Financial Group, Senior Secured Notes, 11.5%, due 11/15/19 (5)  $10,000,000    9,803,494    10,037,500    1.87%
                     
Nonferrous Metal Production and Processing (2.88%)                    
International Wire Group Holdings, Inc., Senior Secured Notes, 8.5%, due 10/15/17 (2), (5)  $15,000,000    15,000,000    15,450,000    2.88%
                     
Scientific Research and Development Services (2.89%)                    
BPA Laboratories, Inc., Senior Secured Notes, 12.25%, due 4/1/17 (5)  $17,110,000    16,446,295    15,484,550    2.89%
                     
Total Other Corporate Debt Securities        82,775,353    77,792,180      
                     
Total Debt Investments        487,008,335    482,802,522      
                     
Equity Securities (6.51%)                    
Other Amusement and Recreation Industries (0.01%)                    
Bally Total Fitness Holding Corporation, Common Stock (3), (5)   6,058    45,186,963    27,746    0.01%
Bally Total Fitness Holding Corporation, Warrants (3), (5)   10,924    -    1    - 
Total Other Amusement and Recreation Industries        45,186,963    27,747      
                     
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (1.10%)                    
ESP Holdings, Inc., Cumulative Preferred 15% (2), (3), (5)   20,297    2,249,930    3,643,088    0.68%
ESP Holdings, Inc., Common Stock (2), (3), (5)   88,670    9,311,782    2,263,124    0.42%
Total Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services        11,561,712    5,906,212      
                     
Business Support Services (0.05%)                    
STG-Fairway Holdings, LLC, Class A Units (3), (5)   80,396    1,100,348    241,188    0.05%
                     
Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services (0.23%)                    
Anacomp, Inc., Class A Common Stock (3), (5), (6)   1,255,527    26,711,048    1,255,527    0.23%

 

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Consolidated Statement of Investments (Continued)

 

December 31, 2012

 

Showing Percentage of Total Cash and Investments of the Company

 

               Percent of 
           Fair   Cash and 
Investment  Shares   Cost   Value   Investments 
                 
Equity Securities (continued)                    
                     
Depository Credit Intermediation (0.15%)                    
Doral Financial Corporation, Common Stock (3)   1,077,795   $11,699,417   $780,431    0.15%
                     
Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (0.01%)                    
La Paloma Residual Bank Debt Claim (3), (5)   1,830,453    1,574,284    51,253    0.01%
                     
Electronic Shopping (0.21%)                    
Shop Holding, LLC, Class A Units (3), (5)   490,037    462,576    915,198    0.16%
Shop Holding, LLC, Warrants to Purchase Class A Units (3), (5)   326,691    -    283,346    0.05%
Total Electronic Shopping        462,576    1,198,544      
                     
Financial Investment Activities (0.02%)                    
Marsico Holdings, LLC, Common Interest Units (3), (5)   168,698    172,694    84,349    0.02%
                     
Full-Service Restaurants (0.16%)                    
RM Holdco, LLC, Membership Units (2), (3), (5)   13,161,000    2,010,777    849,478    0.16%
                     
Machine Shops; Turned Product; and Screw, Nut, and Bolt Manufacturing (0.00%)                    
Precision Holdings, LLC, Class C Membership Interests (3), (5)   33    1,396    21,317    - 
                     
Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying (0.51%)                    
EPMC HoldCo, LLC, Membership Units (2), (5)   1,312,720    -    2,730,458    0.51%
                     
Radio and Television Broadcasting (0.06%)                    
SiTV, Inc., Warrants to Purchase Common Stock (3), (5)   233,470    300,322    336,197    0.06%
                     
Scheduled Air Transportation (1.83%)                    
Delta Air Lines, Inc., Equipment Trust Beneficial Interests (N913DL) (5), (6)   466    113,899    111,520    0.02%
Delta Air Lines, Inc., Equipment Trust Beneficial Interests (N918DL) (5), (6)   433    130,664    120,530    0.02%
Delta Air Lines, Inc., Equipment Trust Beneficial Interests (N954DL) (5), (6)   421    161,952    113,390    0.02%
Delta Air Lines, Inc., Equipment Trust Beneficial Interests (N955DL) (5), (6)   417    164,481    160,650    0.03%
Delta Air Lines, Inc., Equipment Trust Beneficial Interests (N956DL) (5), (6)   418    164,726    163,200    0.03%
Delta Air Lines, Inc., Equipment Trust Beneficial Interests (N957DL) (5), (6)   417    165,755    163,880    0.03%
Delta Air Lines, Inc., Equipment Trust Beneficial Interests (N959DL) (5), (6)   416    166,778    164,390    0.03%
Delta Air Lines, Inc., Equipment Trust Beneficial Interests (N960DL) (5), (6)   412    171,075    169,660    0.03%
Delta Air Lines, Inc., Equipment Trust Beneficial Interests (N961DL) (5), (6)   415    170,315    171,360    0.03%
Delta Air Lines, Inc., Equipment Trust Beneficial Interests (N976DL) (5), (6)   442    136,326    83,300    0.02%
United Airlines, Inc., Equipment Trust Beneficial Interests (N510UA) (2), (5)   43    151,759    479,682    0.09%
United Airlines, Inc., Equipment Trust Beneficial Interests (N512UA) (2), (5)   43    148,561    473,761    0.09%
United Airlines, Inc., Equipment Trust Beneficial Interests (N536UA) (2), (5)   62    298,394    624,746    0.12%
United Airlines, Inc., Equipment Trust Beneficial Interests (N545UA) (2), (5)   52    267,249    616,897    0.12%
United Airlines, Inc., Equipment Trust Beneficial Interests (N585UA) (2), (5)   43    167,806    583,391    0.11%
United N659UA-767, LLC (N659UA) (5), (6)   312    1,773,072    2,771,428    0.52%
United N661UA-767, LLC (N661UA) (5), (6)   303    1,759,997    2,789,809    0.52%
Total Scheduled Air Transportation        6,112,809    9,761,594      
                     
Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing (0.01%)                    
AIP/IS Holdings, LLC, Membership Units (3), (5)   352    -    68,922    0.01%
                     
Support Activities for Mining (0.61%)                    
DeepOcean Group Holding AS, Common Stock - (Norway) (3), (5)   145,824    3,477,627    3,255,535    0.61%

 

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Consolidated Statement of Investments (Continued)

 

December 31, 2012

 

Showing Percentage of Total Cash and Investments of the Company

 

               Percent of 
           Fair   Cash and 
Investment  Shares   Cost   Value   Investments 
                 
Equity Securities (continued)                    
                     
Wired Telecommunications Carriers (1.55%)                    
Integra Telecom, Inc., Common Stock (3), (5)   1,274,522   $8,433,884   $5,038,718    0.94%
Integra Telecom, Inc., Warrants (3), (5)   346,939    19,920    -    - 
V Telecom Investment S.C.A, Common Shares - (Luxembourg) (3), (4), (5)   1,393    3,236,256    3,273,095    0.61%
Total Wired Telecommunications Carriers        11,690,060    8,311,813      
                     
Total Equity Securities        122,062,033    34,880,565      
                     
Total Investments (7)        609,070,368    517,683,087      
                     
Cash and Cash Equivalents             18,035,189    3.37%
                     
Total Cash and Investments            $535,718,276    100.00%

 

Notes to Statement of Investments:

 

(1)Investments in bank debt generally are bought and sold among institutional investors in transactions not subject to registration under the Securities Act of 1933. Such transactions are generally subject to contractual restrictions, such as approval of the agent or borrower.

(2)Non-controlled affiliate – as defined under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (ownership of between 5% and 25% of the outstanding voting securities of this issuer).

(3)Non-income producing security.

(4)Principal amount denominated in foreign currency. Amortized cost and fair value converted from foreign currency to US dollars. (See Note 2)

(5)Restricted security. (See Note 2)

(6)Controlled issuer – as defined under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (ownership of 25% or more of the outstanding voting securities of this issuer).

(7)Includes investments with an aggregate market value of $1,382,875 that have been segregated to collateralize certain unfunded commitments.

 

Aggregate acquisitions and aggregate dispositions of investments, other than government securities, totaled $359,020,926 and $211,216,033, respectively for the year ended December 31, 2012. Aggregate acquisitions includes investment assets received as payment in kind. Aggregate dispositions includes principal paydowns on and maturities of debt investments. The total value of restricted securities and bank debt as of December 31, 2012 was $507,680,996, or 94.8% of total cash and investments of the Company.

 

Swaps at December 31, 2012 were as follows:

 

Investment  Notional
Amount
   Fair Value 
           
Euro/US Dollar Cross-Currency Basis Swap, Pay Euros/Receive USD, Expires 5/16/14  $6,040,944   $179,364 

 

See accompanying notes.

 

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Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)

 

   Three Months Ended September 30,   Nine Months Ended September 30, 
   2013   2012   2013   2012 (1) 
                 
Investment income                    
Interest income:                    
Unaffiliated issuers  $14,257,066   $10,162,568   $41,745,035   $27,140,094 
Controlled companies   293,711    360,975    936,296    360,975 
Other affiliates   1,938,950    1,310,590    4,035,115    4,556,220 
Dividend income:                    
Other affiliates   -    -    -    1,811,189 
Other income:                    
Unaffiliated issuers   529,011    -    1,105,959    520,580 
Controlled companies   183,650    94,726    495,165    440,584 
Other affiliates   85,983    182,114    305,739    182,114 
Total investment income   17,288,371    12,110,973    48,623,309    35,011,756 
                     
Operating expenses                    
Management and advisory fees   2,205,517    1,737,237    6,110,550    4,986,901 
Interest expense   340,711    33,575    663,820    90,023 
Administrative expenses   256,806    -    592,422    - 
Amortization of deferred debt issuance costs   218,764    110,977    470,242    330,519 
Legal fees, professional fees and due diligence expenses   188,284    294,746    489,488    656,522 
Commitment fees   85,749    61,487    146,843    193,848 
Director fees   76,478    37,500    220,288    137,500 
Insurance expense   55,020    37,098    133,816    93,061 
Custody fees   45,776    25,797    105,427    72,300 
Professional fees relating to the Conversion   -    -    -    411,523 
Other operating expenses   227,287    168,903    644,793    276,766 
Total operating expenses   3,700,392    2,507,320    9,577,689    7,248,963 
                     
Net investment income before taxes   13,587,979    9,603,653    39,045,620    27,762,793 
                     
Excise tax expense   -    -    -    502,978 
Net investment income   13,587,979    9,603,653    39,045,620    27,259,815 
                     
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency                    
Net realized gain (loss):                    
Investments in unaffiliated issuers   804,482    8,403,999    (2,773,020)   5,299,895 
Investments in non-controlled affiliates   -    -    -    718,845 
Net realized gain (loss)   804,482    8,403,999    (2,773,020)   6,018,740 
                     
Net change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation   2,132,565    (8,059,602)   8,723,819    (13,059,404)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   2,937,047    344,397    5,950,799    (7,040,664)
                     
Dividends paid on Series A preferred equity facility   (364,043)   (397,050)   (1,131,014)   (1,142,233)
Net change in accumulated dividends on Series A preferred equity facility   (23,939)   (2,071)   (7,928)   (69,164)
Distributions of incentive allocation to the General Partner from:                    
Net investment income   (2,639,999)   -    (7,581,335)   - 
Net realized gains   (54,157)   -    (312,598)   - 
Net change in reserve for incentive allocation   (533,253)   -    (877,563)   - 
                     
Net increase in net assets applicable to common  shareholders resulting from operations  $12,909,635   $9,548,929   $35,085,981   $19,007,754 
                     
Basic and diluted earnings per common share  $0.48   $0.44   $1.47    N/A 
Basic and diluted weighted average common shares outstanding   26,654,702    21,475,635    23,942,996    N/A 

 

See accompanying notes.

 

(1) Prior to the Conversion on April 2, 2012, the Company's portfolio had different objectives.

 

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Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets (Unaudited)

  

   Common Stock   Paid in
Capital
   Accumulated
Net
   Accumulated    Accumulated
Net
   Non-    
   Shares   Par
Amount
   in Excess of
Par
   Investment
Income
   Net Realized
Losses
   Unrealized
Depreciation
   controlling
Interest
   Total Net
Assets
 
                                 
 Balance at December 31, 2011   418,956   $419   $364,742,957   $13,515,239   $(45,411,498)  $(94,976,243)  $-   $237,870,874 
                                         
Retirement of old common stock in the Conversion   (418,956)   (419)   419    -    -    -    -    - 
Issuance of common stock in the Conversion   15,725,635    15,726    (15,726)   -    -    -    -    - 
Issuance of common stock in public offering   5,750,000    5,750    80,956,005    -    -    -    -    80,961,755 
Issuance of common stock from dividend reinvestment plan   1,993    2    30,383    -    -    -    -    30,385 
Net investment income   -    -    -    40,320,360                   40,320,360 
Realized and unrealized gains (losses)   -    -    -     -    (15,990,188)   3,205,937    -    (12,784,251)
Dividends on Series A preferred equity facility   -    -    -    (1,602,799)   -    -    -    (1,602,799)
General Partner incentive allocation   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    - 
Dividends paid to common shareholders   -    -    -    (28,808,774)   -    -    -    (28,808,774)
Tax reclassification of stockholders' equity in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles   -    -    (1,479,978)   (897,847)   2,377,825    -    -    - 
Balance at December 31, 2012   21,477,628   $21,478   $444,234,060   $22,526,179   $(59,023,861)  $(91,770,306)  $-   $315,987,550 
                                         
Issuance of common stock in public offering   5,175,000    5,175    78,171,615    -    -    -    -    78,176,790 
Issuance of common stock from dividend reinvestment plan   2,174    2    35,505    -    -    -    -    35,507 
Net investment income   -    -    -    39,045,620    -    -    -    39,045,620 
Realized and unrealized gains (losses)   -    -    -    -    (2,773,020)   8,723,819    -    5,950,799 
Dividends on Series A preferred equity facility   -    -    -    (1,138,942)   -    -    -    (1,138,942)
General Partner incentive allocation   -    -    -    (7,581,335)   (312,598)   -    (877,563)   (8,771,496)
Dividends paid to common shareholders   -    -    -    (27,782,087)   -    -    -    (27,782,087)
Balance at September 30, 2013   26,654,802   $26,655   $522,441,180   $25,069,435   $(62,109,479)  $(83,046,487)  $(877,563)  $401,503,741 

 

See accompanying notes.

 

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)

 

   Nine Months Ended September 30, 
   2013   2012 
         
Operating activities          
Net increase in net assets applicable to common shareholders resulting from operations  $35,085,981   $19,007,754 
Adjustments to reconcile net increase in net assets applicable to common shareholders resulting from operations to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:          
Net realized loss (gain)   2,773,020    (6,018,740)
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation of investments   (8,675,023)   13,426,667 
Dividends paid on Series A preferred equity facility   1,131,014    1,142,233 
Net change in accumulated dividends on Series A preferred equity facility   7,928    69,164 
Net change in reserve for incentive allocation   877,563    - 
Accretion of original issue discount   (1,703,018)   (521,847)
Net accretion of market discount/premium   (674,077)   (1,708,108)
Interest and dividend income paid in kind   (1,248,459)   (1,761,682)
Amortization of deferred debt issuance costs   470,242    330,519 
Changes in assets and liabilities:          
Purchases of investment securities   (353,293,497)   (243,833,001)
Proceeds from sales, maturities and paydowns of investments   176,516,172    129,105,822 
Decrease (increase) in accrued interest income - unaffiliated issuers   (2,346,218)   177,904 
Decrease (increase) in accrued interest income - controlled companies   8,749    (56,280)
Increase in accrued interest income - other affiliates   (321,152)   (606,711)
Decrease (increase) in receivable for investments sold   6,439,614    (6,864,975)
Decrease (increase) in prepaid expenses and other assets   (371,259)   1,193,639 
Increase in payable for investments purchased   15,103,635    19,657,089 
Increase in payable to the Investment Manager   171,251    22,711 
Decrease in management and advisory fees payable   -    (565,599)
Increase (decrease) in interest payable   170,674    (17,743)
Increase in incentive allocation payable   2,694,156    - 
Decrease in accrued expenses and other liabilities   (526,520)   (110,927)
Net cash used in operating activities   (127,709,224)   (77,932,111)
           
Financing activities          
Proceeds from draws on credit facilities   191,000,000    122,000,000 
Principal repayments on credit facilities   (115,000,000)   (103,000,000)
Payments of debt issuance costs   (3,058,502)   - 
Dividends paid on Series A preferred equity facility   (1,131,014)   (1,142,233)
Dividends paid to common shareholders   (27,782,087)   (20,218,188)
Proceeds from shares issued in connection with dividend reinvestment plan   35,507    13,234 
Proceeds from common shares sold, net of underwriting and offering costs   78,176,790    80,961,755 
Net cash provided by financing activities   122,240,694    78,614,568 
           
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents   (5,468,530)   682,457 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period   18,035,189    10,831,678 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period  $12,566,659   $11,514,135 
           
Supplemental cash flow information          
Interest payments  $493,146   $107,766 
Excise tax payments   969,946    502,978 

 

See accompanying notes.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

September 30, 2013

 

1. Organization and Nature of Operations

 

TCP Capital Corp. (the “Company”) is a Delaware corporation formed on April 2, 2012 as an externally managed, closed-end, non-diversified management investment company. The Company elected to be treated as a business development company (“BDC”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”). The Company’s investment objective is to achieve high total returns through current income and capital appreciation, with an emphasis on principal protection. The Company invests primarily in the debt of middle-market companies, including senior secured loans, junior loans, mezzanine debt and bonds. Such investments may include an equity component, and, to a lesser extent, the Company may make equity investments directly. Investment operations are conducted in Special Value Continuation Partners, LP, a Delaware limited partnership (the “Partnership”), of which the Company owns 100% of the common limited partner interests, or in TCPC Funding I, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“TCPC Funding”), which is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Partnership. The Partnership has also elected to be treated as a BDC under the 1940 Act. These consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company, the Partnership and TCPC Funding. All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in the consolidation.

 

The Company was formed through the conversion on April 2, 2012 of the Company’s predecessor, Special Value Continuation Fund, LLC (“SVCF”), from a limited liability company to a corporation in a non-taxable transaction, leaving the Company as the surviving entity (the “Conversion”). At the time of the Conversion, all limited liability company interests were exchanged for 15,725,635 shares of common stock in the Company. As a result of the Conversion, the books and records of SVCF have become the books and records of the surviving entity. On April 3, 2012, the Company completed its initial public offering. For periods prior to April 2, 2012, the consolidated financial statements and related footnotes reflect the performance of SVCF. Per share amounts prior to the conversion are not considered useful and have been marked as “N/A” in the consolidated financial statements.

 

The Company has elected to be treated as a regulated investment company (“RIC”) for U.S. federal income tax purposes. As a RIC, the Company will not be taxed on its income to the extent that it distributes such income each year and satisfies other applicable income tax requirements. The Partnership and TCPC Funding have elected to be treated as partnerships for U.S. federal income tax purposes. The General Partner of the Partnership is SVOF/MM, LLC, which also serves as the administrator of the Company and the Partnership (the “Administrator”). The managing member of the Administrator is Tennenbaum Capital Partners, LLC (the “Advisor”), which serves as the Investment Manager to the Company, the Partnership, and TCPC Funding. Most of the equity interests in the General Partner are owned directly or indirectly by the Advisor and its employees.

  

Company management consists of the Investment Manager and the Board of Directors. Partnership management consists of the General Partner and the Board of Directors. The Investment Manager and the General Partner direct and execute the day-to-day operations of the Company and the Partnership, respectively, subject to oversight from the respective Board of Directors, which sets the broad policies of the Company and performs certain functions required by the 1940 Act in the case of the Partnership.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

September 30, 2013

 

1. Organization and Nature of Operations (continued)

 

The Board of Directors of the Partnership has delegated investment management of the Partnership’s assets to the Investment Manager. At September 30, 2013, each Board of Directors consists of five persons, three of whom are independent. If the Company or the Partnership has preferred equity interests outstanding, as the Partnership currently does, the holders of the preferred interests voting separately as a class are entitled to elect two of the Directors. The remaining directors will be subject to election by holders of the common shares and preferred interests voting together as a single class.

 

Preferred Equity

 

At September 30, 2013, the Partnership had 6,700 Series A preferred limited partner interests (the “Preferred Interests”) issued and outstanding with a liquidation preference of $20,000 per preferred limited interest. The Preferred Interests are redeemable at the option of the Partnership, subject to certain conditions. Additionally, under certain conditions, the Partnership may be required to either redeem certain of the Preferred Interests or repay indebtedness, at the Partnership’s option. Such conditions would include a failure by the Partnership to maintain adequate collateral as required by its credit facility agreement or by the Statement of Preferences of the Preferred Interests or a failure by the Partnership to maintain sufficient asset coverage as required by the 1940 Act. As of September 30, 2013, the Partnership was in full compliance with such requirements.

 

The Preferred Interests accrue dividends at an annual rate equal to LIBOR plus 0.85% or, in the case of any holders of Preferred Interests that are CP Conduits (as defined in the leveraging documents), the higher of (i) LIBOR plus 0.85% or (ii) the CP Conduit’s cost of funds rate plus 0.85%, subject to certain limitations and adjustments.

 

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

 

Basis of Presentation

 

The consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”). The following is a summary of the significant accounting policies of the Company and the Partnership.

 

Use of Estimates

 

The preparation of the financial statements 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, as well as the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Although management believes these estimates and assumptions to be reasonable, actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

Investment Valuation

 

The Company’s investments are generally held by the Partnership or TCPC Funding. Management values investments at fair value based upon the principles and methods of valuation set forth in policies adopted by the Partnership’s Board of Directors and in conformity with procedures set forth in the Senior Facilities, as defined in Note 4, below, and the Statement of Preferences for the Preferred Interests. Fair value is generally defined as the amount for which an investment would be sold in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

September 30, 2013

 

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

 

All investments are valued at least quarterly based on affirmative pricing or quotations from independent third-party sources, with the exception of investments priced directly by the Investment Manager which together comprise, in total, less than 5% of the capitalization of the Partnership. Investments listed on a recognized exchange or market quotation system, whether U.S. or foreign, are valued for financial reporting purposes as of the last business day of the reporting period using the closing price on the date of valuation. Liquid investments not listed on a recognized exchange or market quotation system are valued using prices provided by a nationally recognized pricing service or by using quotations from broker-dealers. Investments not priced by a pricing service or for which market quotations are either not readily available or are determined to be unreliable are valued using affirmative valuations performed by independent valuation services or, for investments aggregating less than 5% of the total capitalization of the Partnership, directly by the Investment Manager.

 

Fair valuations of investments are determined under guidelines adopted by the Boards of Directors of the Company and the Partnership, and are subject to their approval. Generally, to increase objectivity in valuing the investments, the Investment Manager will utilize external measures of value, such as public markets or third-party transactions, whenever possible. The Investment Manager’s valuation is not based on long-term work-out value, immediate liquidation value, nor incremental value for potential changes that may take place in the future. The values assigned to investments that are valued by the Investment Manager are based on available information and do not necessarily represent amounts that might ultimately be realized, as these amounts depend on future circumstances and cannot reasonably be determined until the individual investments are actually liquidated. The foregoing policies apply to all investments, including those in companies and groups of affiliated companies aggregating more than 5% of the Company’s assets.

 

Fair valuations of investments in each asset class are determined using one or more methodologies including the market approach, income approach, or, in the case of recent investments, the cost approach, as appropriate. The market approach uses prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets. The income approach uses valuation techniques to convert future amounts (for example, cash flows or earnings) to a single present value amount (discounted). The measurement is based on the value indicated by current market expectations about those future amounts. In following these approaches, the types of factors that may be taken into account include, as relevant:  available current market data, including relevant and applicable market trading and transaction comparables, applicable market yields and multiples, security covenants, call protection provisions, information rights, the nature and realizable value of any collateral, the portfolio company’s ability to make payments, its earnings and discounted cash flows, the markets in which the portfolio company does business, comparisons of financial ratios of peer companies that are public, M&A comparables, our principal market and enterprise values, among other factors.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

September 30, 2013

 

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

 

Unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of Level 3 investments as of September 30, 2013 included the following:

 

Asset Type  Fair Value   Valuation Technique  Unobservable Input  Range (Weighted Avg.)
Bank Debt  $448,827,207   Market rate approach  Market yields  5.1% - 17.6% (10.5%)
        Market quotations  Indicative bid/ask quotes  1 - 4 (2)
        Market comparable companies  Revenue multiples  0.4x (0.4x)
        Market comparable companies  EBITDA multiples  6.5x (6.5x)
Other Corporate Debt  $45,803,291   Market rate approach  Market yields  14.2% (14.2%)
        Market quotations  Indicative bid/ask quotes  1 – 11 (4)
        Market comparable companies  EBITDA multiples  6.5x - 10.0x (8.1x)
Equity  $37,639,774   Market rate approach  Market yields  13.0% - 18.0% (13.6%)
        Market quotations  Indicative bid/ask quotes  1 - 2 (1)
        Market comparable companies  Revenue multiples  0.4x - 1.1x (1.1x)
        Market comparable companies  EBITDA multiples  3.4x – 8.0x (5.5x)

 

Generally, a change in an unobservable input may result in a change to the value of an investment as follows:

 

Input   Impact to Value if
Input Increases
  Impact to Value if
Input Decreases
Market yields   Decrease   Increase
Revenue multiples   Increase   Decrease
EBITDA multiples   Increase   Decrease

 

Investments may be categorized based on the types of inputs used in valuing such investments. The level in the GAAP valuation hierarchy in which an investment falls is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the valuation of the investment in its entirety. Transfers between levels are recognized as of the beginning of the reporting period.

  

At September 30, 2013, the Company’s investments were categorized as follows:

 

Level  Basis for Determining Fair Value  Bank Debt   Other
Corporate Debt
   Equity
Securities
 
1  Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets  $-   $-   $1,028,216 
2  Other observable market inputs*   100,098,095    70,698,908    - 
3  Independent third-party pricing sources that employ significant unobservable inputs   448,827,207    38,174,605    34,757,266 
3  Investment Manager valuations with significant unobservable inputs   -    7,628,686    2,882,504 
Total     $548,925,302   $116,502,199   $38,667,986 

 

* For example, quoted prices in inactive markets or quotes for comparable investments.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

September 30, 2013

 

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

 

Changes in investments categorized as Level 3 during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 were as follows:

 

   Independent Third-Party Valuation 
   Bank Debt   Other
Corporate Debt
   Equity
Securities
 
Beginning balance  $359,343,326   $17,171,637   $32,675,370 
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)   (1,062,389)   7,520,997    (3,573,701)
Acquisitions   215,773,748    22,962,665    11,023,992 
Dispositions   (100,185,011)   (15,172,634)   (3,215,534)
Transfers out of Level 3*   (58,651,283)   (10,300,000)   - 
Transfers into Level 3   33,608,816    15,991,940    - 
Reclassifications within Level 3   -    -    (2,152,861)
Ending balance  $448,827,207   $38,174,605   $34,757,266 
                
Net change in unrealized appreciation/ depreciation during the period on investments still held at period end (included in net realized and unrealized gains/losses, above)  $(740,697)  $1,570,023   $(2,724,223)

 

* Comprised of nine investments that transferred to Level 2 due to increased observable market activity.

 Comprised of five investments that transferred from Level 2 due to reduced trading volumes.

 Comprised of one investment that was reclassified to Investment Manager Valuation.

   

   Investment Manager Valuation 
   Bank Debt   Other
Corporate Debt
   Equity
Securities
 
Beginning balance  $-   $7,167,458   $1,424,764 
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)   -    356,327    (607,055)
Acquisitions   -    104,901    - 
Dispositions   -    -    (88,066)
Reclassifications within Level 3§    -    -    2,152,861 
Ending balance  $-   $7,628,686   $2,882,504 
                
Net change in unrealized appreciation/ depreciation during the period on investments still held at period end (included in net realized and unrealized gains/losses, above)  $-   $356,327   (607,055)

 

§ Comprised of one investment that was reclassified from Independent Third-Party Valuation. 

 

There were no transfers between Level 1 and 2 during the nine months ended September 30, 2013.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

September 30, 2013

 

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

 

At December 31, 2012, the Company’s investments were categorized as follows:

 

Level  Basis for Determining Fair Value  Bank Debt   Other
Corporate Debt
   Equity
Securities
 
1  Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets  $-   $-   $780,431 
2  Other observable market inputs *   45,667,016    53,453,085    - 
3  Independent third-party pricing sources that employ significant  unobservable inputs   359,343,326    17,171,637    32,675,370 
3  Investment Manager valuations with significant unobservable inputs   -    7,167,458    1,424,764 
Total     $405,010,342   $77,792,180   $34,880,565 

 

* For example, quoted prices in inactive markets or quotes for comparable investments.

  

Changes in investments categorized as Level 3 during the year ended December 31, 2012 were as follows:

 

   Independent Third-Party Valuation 
   Bank Debt   Other
Corporate Debt
   Equity
Securities
 
Beginning balance  $159,949,811   $24,061,229   $68,114,764 
Net realized and unrealized losses   (8,709,385)   (6,540,882)   (7,100,618)
Acquisitions   288,929,785    3,731,290    9,584,408 
Dispositions   (84,994,292)   -    (37,923,184)
Transfers out of Level 3    -    (4,080,000)   - 
Transfers into Level 3    4,167,407    -    - 
Ending balance  $359,343,326   $17,171,637   $32,675,370 
                
Net change in unrealized appreciation/ depreciation during the period on investments still held at period end (included in net realized and unrealized losses, above)  $(5,856,277)  $127,255   $(9,797,319)

 

Comprised of one investment that transferred to Level 2 due to increased trading volumes.

Comprised of one investment that transferred from Level 2 due to reduced trading volumes.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

September 30, 2013

 

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

 

   Investment Manager Valuation 
   Bank Debt   Other
Corporate Debt
   Equity
Securities
 
Beginning balance  $51,436   $7,464,188   $1,252,190 
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)   -    284,156    274,554 
Acquisitions   -    148,281    - 
Dispositions   -    (729,167)   (5,842)
Transfers out of Level 3 §    -    -    (147,574)
Reclassifications within Level 3 **   (51,436)   -    51,436 
Ending balance  $-   $7,167,458   $1,424,764 
                
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation during the period on investments still held at period end (included in net realized and unrealized gains/losses, above)  $-   $272,637   $274,555 

 

§ Comprised of one investment that transferred to Level 2 due to increased trading volumes.

**Comprised of claims in the liquidation of a portfolio company that were reclassified as equity.

 

There were no transfers between Level 1 and 2 during the year ended December 31, 2012.

 

Investment Transactions

 

Investment transactions are recorded on the trade date, except for private transactions that have conditions to closing, which are recorded on the closing date. The cost of investments purchased is based upon the purchase price plus those professional fees which are specifically identifiable to the investment transaction. Realized gains and losses on investments are recorded based on the identification method, which typically allocates the highest cost inventory to the basis of investments sold.

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

Cash consists of amounts held in accounts with brokerage firms and the custodian bank. Cash equivalents consist of highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less.

 

Repurchase Agreements

 

In connection with transactions in repurchase agreements, it is the Company’s policy that the custodian take possession of the underlying collateral, the fair value of which is required to exceed the principal amount of the repurchase transaction, including accrued interest, at all times. If the seller defaults, and the fair value of the collateral declines, realization of the collateral may be delayed or limited.

 

Restricted Investments

 

The Company may invest without limitation in instruments that are subject to legal or contractual restrictions on resale. These instruments generally may be resold to institutional investors in transactions exempt from registration or to the public if the securities are registered. Disposal of these investments may involve time-consuming negotiations and additional expense, and prompt sale at an acceptable price may be difficult. Information regarding restricted investments is included at the end of the Consolidated Statement of Investments. Restricted investments, including any restricted investments in affiliates, are valued in accordance with the investment valuation policies discussed above.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

September 30, 2013

 

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

   

Foreign Investments

 

The Company may invest in instruments traded in foreign countries and denominated in foreign currencies. Foreign currency denominated investments comprised approximately 1.3% and 1.6% of total investments at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively. Such positions were converted at the respective closing rate in effect at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 and reported in U.S. dollars. Purchases and sales of investments and income and expense items denominated in foreign currencies, when they occur, are translated into U.S. dollars on the respective dates of such transactions. The portion of gains and losses on foreign investments resulting from fluctuations in foreign currencies is included in net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments. 

 

Investments in foreign companies and securities of foreign governments may involve special risks and considerations not typically associated with investing in U.S. companies and securities of the U.S. government. These risks include, among other things, revaluation of currencies, less reliable information about issuers, different transactions clearance and settlement practices, and potential future adverse political and economic developments. Moreover, investments in foreign companies and securities of foreign governments and their markets may be less liquid and their prices more volatile than those of comparable U.S. companies and the U.S. government.

 

Derivatives

 

In order to mitigate certain currency exchange and interest rate risks, the Partnership has entered into certain swap and option transactions. All derivatives are recognized as either assets or liabilities in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The transactions entered into are accounted for using the mark-to-market method with the resulting change in fair value recognized in earnings for the current period. Risks may arise upon entering into these contracts from the potential inability of counterparties to meet the terms of their contracts and from unanticipated movements in interest rates and the value of foreign currency relative to the U.S. dollar.

 

During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, TCPC Funding purchased an interest rate cap with a notional amount of $25,000,000. At September 30, 2013 and September 30, 2012, the Partnership held a cross currency basis swap with a notional amount of $6,040,944. Gains and losses from derivatives during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 were included in net realized and unrealized loss on investments in the Statement of Operations as follows:

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

September 30, 2013

 

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

 

Instrument  Realized Gains (Losses)   Unrealized Gains (Losses) 
Cross currency basis swaps  $-   $(126,670)
Interest rate cap  $-   $(32,598)

 

Gains and losses from derivatives during the nine months ended September 30, 2012 were included in net realized and unrealized loss on investments in the Statement of Operations as follows:

 

Instrument  Realized Gains (Losses)   Unrealized Gains (Losses) 
Cross currency basis swaps  $-   $145,906 

 

Valuations of derivatives held at September 30, 2013 and September 30, 2012 were determined using observable market inputs other than quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and, accordingly, are classified as Level 2 in the GAAP valuation hierarchy.

 

Debt Issuance Costs

 

Costs of approximately $3.5 million were incurred during 2006 in connection with placing the Partnership’s revolving credit facility. Additional costs of approximately $1.5 million were incurred during 2013 in connection with the extension of the facility (see Note 4). These costs were deferred and are being amortized on a straight-line basis over the estimated remaining life of the facility. The impact of utilizing the straight-line amortization method versus the effective-interest method is not material to the operations of the Company or the Partnership.

 

Costs of approximately $1.6 million were incurred during 2013 in connection with placing TCPC Funding’s revolving credit facility (see Note 4). These costs were deferred and are being amortized on a straight-line basis over three years, the estimated life of that facility. The impact of utilizing the straight-line amortization method versus the effective-interest method is not material to the operations of the Company, the Partnership or TCPC Funding.

 

Revenue Recognition

 

Interest and dividend income, including income paid in kind, is recorded on an accrual basis. Origination, structuring, closing, commitment and other upfront fees earned with respect to capital commitments are generally amortized or accreted into interest income over the life of the respective debt investment. Other fees, including certain amendment fees, prepayment fees and commitment fees on broken deals, are recognized as earned. Prepayment fees and similar income received upon the early repayment of a loan or debt security are included in interest income.

 

Certain debt investments are purchased at a considerable discount to par as a result of the underlying credit risks and financial results of the issuer, as well as general market factors that influence the financial markets as a whole. GAAP generally requires that discounts on the acquisition of corporate bonds, municipal bonds and treasury bonds be amortized using the effective-interest or constant-yield method. GAAP also requires the collectability of interest to be considered when making accruals. Accordingly, when accounting for purchase discounts, discount accretion income is recognized when it is probable that such amounts will be collected, generally at disposition. When principal payments on a loan are received in an amount in excess of the loan’s amortized cost, the excess principal payments are recorded as interest income.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

September 30, 2013

 

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

 

Income Taxes

 

The Company intends to comply with the applicable provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, pertaining to regulated investment companies and to make distributions of taxable income sufficient to relieve it from substantially all federal income taxes. Accordingly, no provision for income taxes is required in the consolidated financial statements. The income or loss of the Partnership and TCPC Funding is reported in the respective partners’ income tax returns. In accordance with ASC Topic 740 – Income Taxes, the Company recognizes in its consolidated financial statements the effect of a tax position when it is determined that such position is more likely than not, based on the technical merits, to be sustained upon examination. As of September 30, 2013, all tax years of the Company, the Partnership, and TCPC Funding since January 1, 2010 remain subject to examination by federal tax authorities. No such examinations are currently pending.

  

During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company paid $969,946 in excise taxes related to income earned in 2012. During the nine months ended September 30, 2012, the Company paid $502,978 in excise taxes related to income earned in 2011.

  

Cost and unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investments (including derivatives) for U.S. federal income tax purposes at September 30, 2013 were as follows:

 

Unrealized appreciation  $30,645,941 
Unrealized depreciation   (113,178,794)
Net unrealized depreciation   (82,532,853)
      
Cost  $786,700,186 

 

3. Management Fees, Incentive Compensation and Other Expenses

 

Following the Conversion, the Company’s management fee is calculated at an annual rate of 1.5% of total assets (excluding cash and cash equivalents) on a consolidated basis as of the beginning of each quarter and is payable to the Investment Manager quarterly in arrears.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

September 30, 2013

 

3. Management Fees, Incentive Compensation and Other Expenses (continued)

 

Incentive compensation is only paid to the extent the total performance of the Company exceeds a cumulative 8% annual return since January 1, 2013 (the “Total Return Hurdle”). The Company did not incur any incentive compensation prior to January 1, 2013. Beginning January 1, 2013, the incentive compensation equals 20% of net investment income (reduced by preferred dividends) and 20% of net realized gains (reduced by any net unrealized losses), subject to the Total Return Hurdle. The incentive compensation is payable quarterly in arrears as an allocation and distribution to the General Partner and is calculated as the difference between cumulative incentive compensation earned since January 1, 2013 and cumulative incentive compensation paid since January 1, 2013. A reserve for incentive compensation is accrued based on incentive compensation distributable to the General Partner assuming a hypothetical liquidation of the Company at net asset value on the balance sheet date. At September 30, 2013, the General Partner’s equity interest in the Partnership was comprised entirely of the reserve amount and is reported as a minority interest in the consolidated financial statements of the Company.

 

Prior to the Conversion, the Investment Manager received an annual management and advisory fee, payable monthly in arrears, equal to 1.0% of committed capital, defined as the sum of the maximum amount of the Preferred Interests, the maximum amount available under the revolving credit facility, the initial value of the contributed general partnership equity and the initial value of the contributed common equity, subject to reduction by the amount of the revolving credit facility commitment when the facility is no longer outstanding, and by the amount of the Preferred Interests when less than $1 million in liquidation preference of preferred securities remains outstanding. In addition to the management fee, the General Partner was entitled to a performance allocation equal to 20% of all cumulative income and gain distributions, subject to an 8% hurdle on undistributed contributed equity with a catch up for the General Partner.

 

The Company and the Partnership bear all respective expenses incurred in connection with the business of the Company and the Partnership, including fees and expenses of outside contracted services, such as custodian, administrative, legal, audit and tax preparation fees, costs of valuing investments, insurance costs, brokers’ and finders’ fees relating to investments, and any other transaction costs associated with the purchase and sale of investments.

 

4. Debt

 

At September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, debt was comprised of amounts outstanding under senior secured revolving credit facilities issued by the Partnership (the “Partnership Facility”) and TCPC Funding (the “TCPC Funding Facility,” and, together with the Partnership Facility, the “Senior Facilities”) as follows:

 

   September 30, 2013   December 31, 2012 
Partnership Facility  $102,000,000   $74,000,000 
TCPC Funding Facility   48,000,000    - 
Total Debt  $150,000,000   $74,000,000 

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

September 30, 2013

 

4. Debt (continued)

 

Partnership Facility

 

The Partnership Facility provides for amounts to be drawn up to $116 million, subject to certain collateral and other restrictions. On September 19, 2013, the Partnership Facility was amended to extend the maturity date from July 31, 2014 to July 31, 2016. Most of the cash and investments held directly by the Partnership, as well as the net assets of TCPC Funding, are included in the collateral for the facility.

 

Advances under the Partnership Facility through July 31, 2014 bear interest at LIBOR plus 0.44% per annum, except in the case of loans from CP Conduits, which bear interest at the higher of LIBOR plus 0.44% or the CP Conduit’s cost of funds plus 0.44%, subject to certain limitations. Advances under the Partnership Facility for periods from July 31, 2014 through the maturity date of the facility will bear interest at LIBOR plus 2.50% per annum, except in the case of loans from CP Conduits, which bear interest at the higher of LIBOR plus 2.50% or the CP Conduit’s cost of funds plus 2.50%, subject to certain limitations. In addition to amounts due on outstanding debt, the facility accrues commitment fees of 0.20% per annum on the unused portion of the facility, or 0.25% per annum when less than $46.4 million in borrowings are outstanding. The facility may be terminated, and any outstanding amounts thereunder may become due and payable, should the Partnership fail to satisfy certain financial or other covenants. As of September 30, 2013, the Partnership was in full compliance with such covenants.

 

TCPC Funding Facility

 

The TCPC Funding Facility, issued on May 17, 2013, provides for amounts to be drawn up to $100 million, subject to certain collateral and other restrictions. The facility matures May 17, 2016, subject to extension by the lender at the request of TCPC Funding, and contains an accordion feature which allows for expansion of the facility up to $200 million subject to consent from the lender and other customary conditions. The cash and investments of TCPC Funding are included in the collateral for the facility.

 

Borrowings under the TCPC Funding Facility bear interest at a rate of LIBOR plus 2.75% per annum. In addition to amounts due on outstanding debt, the facility accrues commitment fees of 0.75% per annum on the unused portion of the facility, or 1.00% per annum when the unused portion is greater than 33% of the total facility. The facility may be terminated, and any outstanding amounts thereunder may become due and payable, should TCPC Funding fail to satisfy certain financial or other covenants. As of September 30, 2013, TCPC Funding was in full compliance with such covenants.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

September 30, 2013

 

4. Debt (continued)

 

The condensed balance sheet of TCPC Funding at September 30, 2013 was as follows:

 

Assets:     
Cash  $1,531,311 
Investments   96,543,370 
Other assets   2,024,193 
Total assets  $100,098,874 
      
Liabilities:     
Debt  $48,000,000 
Payables   239,829 
Total liabilities   48,239,829 
      
Equity   51,859,045 
Total liabilities and equity  $100,098,874 

 

The weighted-average interest rates on total outstanding borrowings at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 were 1.39% and 0.65%, respectively.

 

5. Commitments, Concentration of Credit Risk and Off-Balance Sheet Risk

 

The Partnership and TCPC Funding conduct business with brokers and dealers that are primarily headquartered in New York and Los Angeles and are members of the major securities exchanges. Banking activities are conducted with a firm headquartered in the New York area.

 

In the normal course of business, investment activities involve executions, settlement and financing of various transactions resulting in receivables from, and payables to, brokers, dealers and the custodian. These activities may expose the Company, the Partnership, and TCPC Funding to risk in the event that such parties are unable to fulfill contractual obligations. Management does not anticipate any material losses from counterparties with whom it conducts business. Consistent with standard business practice, the Company, the Partnership, and TCPC Funding enter into contracts that contain a variety of indemnifications, and are engaged from time to time in various legal actions. The maximum exposure under these arrangements and activities is unknown. However, management expects the risk of material loss to be remote.

 

The Consolidated Statement of Investments includes certain revolving loan facilities held by the Partnership with aggregate unfunded balances of $2,480,000 at September 30, 2013.

 

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September 30, 2013

 

6. Related Parties

 

The Company, the Partnership, TCPC Funding, the Investment Manager, the General Partner and their members and affiliates may be considered related parties. From time to time, the Partnership advances payments to third parties on behalf of the Company which are reimbursable through deductions from distributions to the Company. At September 30, 2013, no such amounts were outstanding. From time to time, the Investment Manager advances payments to third parties on behalf of the Company and the Partnership and receives reimbursement from the Company and the Partnership. At September 30, 2013, amounts reimbursable to the Investment Manager totaled $280,451, as reflected in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

 

Pursuant to administration agreements between the Administrator and each of the Company and the Partnership (the “Administration Agreements”), the Administrator may be reimbursed for costs and expenses incurred by the Administrator for office space rental, office equipment and utilities allocable to the Company or the Partnership, as well as costs and expenses incurred by the Administrator or its affiliates relating to any administrative, operating, or other non-investment advisory services provided by the Administrator or its affiliates to the Company or the Partnership. For the nine months ended September 30, 2013, expenses allocated pursuant to the Administration Agreements totaled $592,422. The Administrator waived reimbursement of all administrative expenses prior to January 1, 2013.

  

7. Stockholders’ Equity and Dividends

 

The following table summarizes the total shares issued and proceeds received in the public offering of the Company’s common stock net of underwriting discounts and offering costs as well as shares issued in connection with the Company’s dividend reinvestment plan for the nine months ended September 30, 2013. In addition to the issuances summarized below, the Company priced a public offering of its common stock on September 26, 2013, the sale of which closed on October 1, 2013 (see Note 9, Subsequent Events).

 

   Shares Issued   Price Per Share   Net Proceeds 
May 21, 2013 public offering   5,175,000   $15.63   $78,176,790 
Shares issued from dividend reinvestment plan   2,174   $16.33   $35,507 

 

The following table summarizes the total shares issued and proceeds received in the public offering of the Company’s common stock net of underwriting discounts and offering costs as well as shares issued in connection with the Company’s dividend reinvestment plan for the year ended December 31, 2012.

 

   Shares Issued   Price Per Share   Net Proceeds 
April 3, 2012 initial public offering   5,750,000   $14.75   $80,961,755 
Shares issued from dividend reinvestment plan   1,993   $15.25   $30,385 

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

September 30, 2013

 

7. Stockholders’ Equity and Dividends (continued)

 

The Company’s dividends are recorded on the ex-dividend date. The following table summarizes the Company’s dividends declared for the nine months ended September 30, 2013:

 

Date Declared  Record Date  Payment Date  Amount Per Share   Total Amount 
March 7, 2013  March 18, 2013  March 29, 2013  $0.40*  $8,591,051 
May 8, 2013  June 7, 2013  June 28, 2013  $0.36   $9,595,344 
August 8, 2013  September 9, 2013  September 30, 2013  $0.36   $9,595,692 

 

* Includes a special dividend of $0.05.

 

The following table summarizes the Company’s dividends declared for the year ended December 31, 2012:

 

Date Declared  Record Date  Payment Date  Amount Per Share   Total Amount 
March 9, 2012  March 9, 2012  April 3, 2012  $0.34  $5,400,000 
April 3, 2012  June 15, 2012  June 29, 2012  $0.34   $7,301,716 
August 9, 2012  September 14, 2012  September 28, 2012  $0.35   $7,516,472 
November 7, 2012  December 17, 2012  December 31, 2012  $0.40  $8,590,586 

 

Based on 15,725,635 pro-forma converted shares before the initial public offering.

Includes a special dividend of $0.05.

 

8. Earnings Per Share

 

The following information sets forth the computation of the net increase in net assets per share resulting from operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013:

 

   Three Months Ended
September 30, 2013
   Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2013
 
Net increase in net assets applicable to common shareholders resulting from operations  $12,909,635   $35,085,981 
Weighted average shares outstanding   26,654,702    23,942,996 
Earnings per share  $0.48   $1.47 

  

9. Subsequent Events

 

On October 1, 2013, the Company closed a public offering of 4.37 million shares of its common stock at $15.76 per share for gross proceeds of approximately $68.9 million and net proceeds of $66.5 million, net of underwriter discounts and approximately $0.3 million of expenses related to the offering.

 

On November 7, 2013, the Company’s board of directors declared a regular third quarter cash dividend of $0.36 per share and a special dividend of $0.05 per share. Both dividends are payable on December 31, 2013 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on December 10, 2013.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

September 30, 2013

 

10. Financial Highlights

 

   Nine Months
Ended
 
   September 30, 2013 
Per Common Share     
Per share NAV at the beginning of period  $14.71 
      
Investment operations:     
Net investment income   1.64 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   0.25 
Dividends on Series A preferred equity facility   (0.05)
Incentive allocation reserve and distributions   (0.37)
 Total from investment operations   1.47 
      
Distributions to common shareholders from:     
Net investment income   (1.12)
Per share NAV at end of period  $15.06 
      
Per share market price at end of period  $16.23 
      
Total return based on market value (1), (2)   17.7%
Total return based on net asset value (1), (2)   10.1%
      
Shares outstanding at end of period   26,654,802 

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)

 

September 30, 2013

 

10. Financial Highlights (continued)

 

   Nine Months
Ended
 
   September 30, 2013 
Ratios to average common equity: (4), (5)     
Net investment income (6)   12.2%
Expenses   3.5%
Expenses and incentive allocation (7)   5.7%
      
Ending common shareholder equity  $401,503,741 
Portfolio turnover rate (1)   31.1%
Weighted-average debt outstanding  $77,106,227 
Weighted-average interest rate on debt   1.2%
Weighted-average number of common shares   23,942,996 
Average debt per share  $3.22 

 

(1)Not annualized.

(2)Total return based on market value equals the change in ending market value per share during the period plus declared dividends per share during the period, divided by the market value per share at the beginning of the period.

(3)Total return based on net asset value equals the change in net asset value per share during the period plus declared dividends per share during the period, divided by the beginning net asset value per share at the beginning of the period.

(4)Annualized, except for incentive allocation.

(5)These ratios include interest expense but do not reflect the effect of dividends on the preferred equity facility.

(6)Net of incentive allocation.

(7)Includes incentive allocation payable to the General Partner and all Company expenses.

 

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Consolidated Schedule of Changes in Investments in Affiliates (1) (Unaudited)

 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013

 

Security  Value,
Beginning of
Period
   Acquisitions   Dispositions (2)   Value,
End of
Period
 
                 
AGY Holding Corp., Senior Secured Term Loan, 12%, due 9/15/16  $-   $2,056,927   $-   $2,056,927 
AGY Holding Corporation, Senior Secured 2nd Lien Notes, 11%, due 11/15/16   -    7,586,317    -    9,124,346 
Anacomp, Inc., Class A Common Stock   1,255,527    -    -    1,016,977 
EPMC HoldCo, LLC, Membership Units   2,730,458    -    (1,481,930)   1,562,137 
ESP Holdings, Inc., Cumulative Preferred 15%   3,643,088    -    -    3,947,862 
ESP Holdings, Inc., Common Stock   2,263,124    -    -    2,864,872 
ESP Holdings, Inc., Junior Unsecured Subordinated Promissory Notes, 6% Cash + 10% PIK, due 12/31/19   7,134,137    364,499    -    7,574,339 
KAGY Holding Company, Inc., Series A Preferred Stock   -    8,096,057         1,632,576 
N510UA Aircraft Secured Mortgage, 20%, due 10/26/16   548,340    -    (59,630)   432,155 
N512UA Aircraft Secured Mortgage, 20%, due 10/26/16   556,225    -    (58,349)   440,895 
N536UA Aircraft Secured Mortgage, 16%, due 9/29/14   277,780    -    (105,163)   155,325 
N545UA Aircraft Secured Mortgage, 16%, due 8/29/15   436,810    -    (94,237)   314,355 
N585UA Aircraft Secured Mortgage, 20%, due 10/25/16   653,220    -    (68,510)   517,750 
N659UA Aircraft Secured Mortgage, 12%, due 2/28/16   4,264,148    -    (738,165)   3,220,168 
N661UA Aircraft Secured Mortgage, 12%, due 5/4/16   4,351,424    -    (715,870)   3,433,856 
N510UA Equipment Trust Beneficial Interests   479,682    59,630    (26,934)   482,632 
N512UA Equipment Trust Beneficial Interests   473,761    58,349    (26,492)   475,760 
N536UA Equipment Trust Beneficial Interests   624,746    105,163    (33,901)   665,221 
N545UA Equipment Trust Beneficial Interests   616,897    94,366    (35,652)   655,903 
N585UA Equipment Trust Beneficial Interests   583,391    68,510    (35,082)   588,050 
N913DL Aircraft Secured Mortgage, 8%, due 3/15/17   367,370    -    (57,549)   312,630 
N918DL Aircraft Secured Mortgage, 8%, due 8/15/18   454,580    -    (50,943)   406,810 
N954DL Aircraft Secured Mortgage, 8%, due 3/20/19   597,720    -    (58,526)   533,120 
N955DL Aircraft Secured Mortgage, 8%, due 6/20/19   612,000    -    (56,298)   549,950 
N956DL Aircraft Secured Mortgage, 8%, due 5/20/19   612,850    -    (57,234)   549,780 
N957DL Aircraft Secured Mortgage, 8%, due 6/20/19   617,440    -    (56,790)   554,710 
N959DL Aircraft Secured Mortgage, 8%, due 7/20/19   622,030    -    (56,351)   559,810 
N960DL Aircraft Secured Mortgage, 8%, due 10/20/19   640,730    -    (55,519)   579,360 
N961DL Aircraft Secured Mortgage, 8%, due 8/20/19   636,990    -    (56,860)   574,430 
N976DL Aircraft Secured Mortgage, 8%, due 2/15/18   473,280    -    (59,136)   417,690 
N913DL Equipment Trust Beneficial Interests   111,520    57,549    (70,524)   127,840 
N918DL Equipment Trust Beneficial Interests   120,530    50,943    (67,003)   144,330 
N954DL Equipment Trust Beneficial Interests   113,390    58,526    (80,813)   67,150 
N955DL Equipment Trust Beneficial Interests   160,650    56,298    (79,828)   114,070 
N956DL Equipment Trust Beneficial Interests   163,200    57,234    (80,928)   109,140 
N957DL Equipment Trust Beneficial Interests   163,880    56,790    (80,593)   110,160 
N959DL Equipment Trust Beneficial Interests   164,390    56,351    (80,261)   111,010 
N960DL Equipment Trust Beneficial Interests   169,660    55,519    (80,008)   117,980 
N961DL Equipment Trust Beneficial Interests   171,360    56,860    (81,410)   120,360 
N967DL Equipment Trust Beneficial Interests   83,300    59,136    (76,920)   103,190 
RM Holdco, LLC, Membership Units   849,478    -    -    - 
RM Holdco, LLC, Subordinated Convertible Term Loan, 1.12% PIK, due 3/21/18   5,106,805    -    -    3,516,036 
RM OpCo, LLC, Senior Secured 1st Lien Term Loan Tranche A, 11%, due 3/19/16   3,759,156    13,179    (90,039)   3,682,296 
RM OpCo, LLC, Senior Secured 1st Lien Term Loan Tranche B, 12% Cash + 7% PIK, due 3/19/16   6,258,122    373,624    -    6,631,746 
RM OpCo, LLC, Senior Secured 1st Lien Term Loan Tranche B-1, 12% Cash + 7% PIK, due 3/19/16   1,976,470    123,303    -    2,090,096 
RM OpCo, LLC, Convertible 1st Lien Term Loan Tranche B-1, 12% Cash + 7% PIK, due 3/21/16   -    1,299,048    -    1,332,013 
United N659UA-767, LLC (N659UA)   2,771,428    738,165    (506,035)   2,906,193 
United N661UA-767, LLC (N661UA)   2,789,809    715,870    (497,275)   2,916,543 

 

Notes to Schedule of Changes in Investments in Affiliates:

 

(1)The issuers of the securities listed on this schedule are considered affiliates under the Investment Company Act of 1940 due to the ownership by the Company of 5% or more of the issuers' voting securities.
(2)Dispositions include sales, paydowns, mortgage amortizations, and aircraft depreciation.

 

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Consolidated Schedule of Changes in Investments in Affiliates (1)

 

Year Ended December 31, 2012

 

Security  Value,
Beginning
of
Period
   Acquisitions   Dispositions (2)   Value,
End of
Period
 
                 
Anacomp, Inc., Class A Common Stock  $740,761   $-   $-   $1,255,527 
Delta Air Lines, Inc., Aircraft Secured Mortgage (N913DL), 8%, due 7/15/18   -    403,947    (37,389)   367,370 
Delta Air Lines, Inc., Aircraft Secured Mortgage (N918DL), 8%, due 7/15/18   -    490,003    (33,390)   454,580 
Delta Air Lines, Inc., Aircraft Secured Mortgage (N954DL), 8%, due 9/20/19   -    631,014    (37,814)   597,720 
Delta Air Lines, Inc., Aircraft Secured Mortgage (N955DL), 8%, due 9/20/19   -    645,523    (36,417)   612,000 
Delta Air Lines, Inc., Aircraft Secured Mortgage (N956DL), 8%, due 9/20/19   -    646,372    (37,011)   612,850 
Delta Air Lines, Inc., Aircraft Secured Mortgage (N957DL), 8%, due 9/20/19   -    651,170    (36,735)   617,440 
Delta Air Lines, Inc., Aircraft Secured Mortgage (N959DL), 8%, due 9/20/19   -    655,930    (36,462)   622,030 
Delta Air Lines, Inc., Aircraft Secured Mortgage (N960DL), 8%, due 9/20/19   -    675,587    (35,956)   640,730 
Delta Air Lines, Inc., Aircraft Secured Mortgage (N961DL), 8%, due 9/20/19   -    671,812    (36,803)   636,990 
Delta Air Lines, Inc., Aircraft Secured Mortgage (N976DL), 8%, due 7/15/18   -    512,643    (38,636)   473,280 
Delta Air Lines, Inc., Equipment Trust Beneficial Interests (N913DL)   -    145,176    (31,277)   111,520 
Delta Air Lines, Inc., Equipment Trust Beneficial Interests (N918DL)   -    162,691    (32,027)   120,530 
Delta Air Lines, Inc., Equipment Trust Beneficial Interests (N954DL)   -    202,368    (40,415)   113,390 
Delta Air Lines, Inc., Equipment Trust Beneficial Interests (N955DL)   -    204,598    (40,116)   160,650 
Delta Air Lines, Inc., Equipment Trust Beneficial Interests (N956DL)   -    205,404    (40,679)   163,200 
Delta Air Lines, Inc., Equipment Trust Beneficial Interests (N957DL)   -    206,328    (40,572)   163,880 
Delta Air Lines, Inc., Equipment Trust Beneficial Interests (N959DL)   -    207,244    (40,467)   164,390 
Delta Air Lines, Inc., Equipment Trust Beneficial Interests (N960DL)   -    211,653    (40,578)   169,660 
Delta Air Lines, Inc., Equipment Trust Beneficial Interests (N961DL)   -    211,555    (41,241)   171,360 
Delta Air Lines, Inc., Equipment Trust Beneficial Interests (N976DL)   -    173,597    (37,271)   83,300 
EPMC HoldCo, LLC, Membership Units   5,264,007    -    (1,276,226)   2,730,458 
ESP Holdings, Inc., Cumulative Preferred 15%   3,287,872    -    -    3,643,088 
ESP Holdings, Inc., Common Stock   7,473,887    -    -    2,263,124 
ESP Holdings, Inc., Junior Unsecured Subordinated Promissory Notes, 6% Cash + 10% PIK, due 12/31/19   6,240,393    1,000,494    -    7,134,137 
International Wire Group Holdings, Inc., Common Stock   30,077,606    -    (31,940,733)   - 
International Wire Group Holdings, Inc., Senior Notes, 11.5% Cash or 12.25% PIK, due 4/15/15   18,180,000    -    (18,000,000)   - 
International Wire Group Holdings, Inc., Senior Secured Notes, 8.5%, due 10/15/17   -    15,000,000    -    15,450,000 
Real Mex Restaurants, Inc. Senior Secured Notes, 14%, due 1/1/13   12,410,823    -    (6,627,711)   - 
RM Holdco, LLC, Membership Units   -    2,010,777    -    849,478 
RM Holdco, LLC, Subordinated Convertible Term Loan, 1.12% PIK, due 3/21/18   -    5,106,805    -    5,106,805 
RM OpCo, LLC, Senior Secured 1st Lien Term Loan Tranche A, 11%, due 3/19/16   -    3,759,156    -    3,759,156 
RM OpCo, LLC, Senior Secured 1st Lien Term Loan Tranche B, 12% Cash + 7% PIK, due 3/19/16   -    6,258,122    -    6,258,122 
RM OpCo, LLC, Senior Secured 1st Lien Term Loan Tranche B-1, 12% Cash + 7% PIK, due 3/19/16        1,922,118    -    1,976,470 
United Airlines, Inc., Aircraft Secured Mortgage (N510UA), 20%, due 9/26/16   624,066    -    (66,886)   548,340 
United Airlines, Inc., Aircraft Secured Mortgage (N512UA), 20%, due 10/26/16   630,208    -    (65,449)   556,225 
United Airlines, Inc., Aircraft Secured Mortgage (N536UA), 16%, due 8/21/14   414,963    -    (122,068)   277,780 
United Airlines, Inc., Aircraft Secured Mortgage (N545UA), 16%, due 7/17/15   563,575    -    (109,385)   436,810 
United Airlines, Inc., Aircraft Secured Mortgage (N585UA), 20%, due 10/25/16   739,958    -    (76,848)   653,220 
United Airlines, Inc., Aircraft Secured Mortgage (N659UA), 12%, due 3/28/16   5,014,613    -    (886,810)   4,264,148 
United Airlines, Inc., Aircraft Secured Mortgage (N661UA), 12%, due 5/4/16   5,192,014    -    (860,025)   4,351,424 
United Airlines, Inc., Equipment Trust Beneficial Interests (N510UA)   467,137    66,886    (35,913)   479,682 
United Airlines, Inc., Equipment Trust Beneficial Interests (N512UA)   458,665    65,449    (35,325)   473,761 
United Airlines, Inc., Equipment Trust Beneficial Interests (N536UA)   686,303    122,068    (45,201)   624,746 
United Airlines, Inc., Equipment Trust Beneficial Interests (N545UA)   612,589    109,256    (47,505)   616,897 
United Airlines, Inc., Equipment Trust Beneficial Interests (N585UA)   498,602    76,848    (46,776)   583,391 
United N659UA-767, LLC (N659UA)   2,274,815    886,810    (674,712)   2,771,428 
United N661UA-767, LLC (N661UA)   2,205,523    860,025    (663,033)   2,789,809 

 

Notes to Consolidated Schedule of Changes in Investments in Affiliates: 

 

(1)The issuers of the securities listed on this schedule are considered affiliates under the Investment Company Act of 1940 due to the ownership by the Company of 5% or more of the issuers' voting securities.

(2)Dispositions include sales, paydowns, mortgage amortizations, and aircraft depreciation.

 

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Consolidated Schedule of Restricted Securities of Unaffiliated Issuers

 

September 30, 2013

 

Investment  Acquisition Date
    
AIP/IS Holdings, LLC, Membership Units  Var. 2009 & 2010
Bally Total Fitness Holding Corporation, Common Stock  4/30/10
Bally Total Fitness Holding Corporation, Warrants  4/30/10
BPA Laboratories, Inc., Senior Secured Notes, 12.25%, due 4/1/17  3/5/12
Caribbean Financial Group, Senior Secured Notes, 11.5%, due 11/15/19  10/19/12
Constellation Enterprises, LLC, Senior Secured 1st Lien Notes, 10.625%, due 2/1/16  1/20/11
DeepOcean Group Holding BV, Common Stock  5/13/11
Integra Telecom, Inc., Common Stock  11/19/09
Integra Telecom, Inc., Warrants  11/19/09
Iracore International, Inc., Senior Secured Notes, 9.5%, due 6/1/18  5/8/13
La Paloma Residual Bank Debt Claim  2/2/05
Marsico Holdings, LLC Common Interest Units  9/10/12
Precision Holdings, LLC, Class C Membership Interests  Var. 2010 & 2011
Shop Holding, LLC, Class A Units  6/2/11
Shop Holding, LLC, Warrants to Purchase Class A Units  6/2/11
SiTV, Inc., Warrants to Purchase Common Stock  8/3/12
St Barbara Ltd., 1st Priority Senior Secured Notes, 8.875%, due 4/15/18  3/22/13
STG-Fairway Holdings, LLC, Class A Units  12/30/10
The Telx Group, Inc., Senior Unsecured Notes, 10% Cash + 2% PIK, due 9/26/19  9/26/11
V Telecom Investment S.C.A, Common Shares  11/9/12

 

December 31, 2012

 

Investment  Acquisition Date
    
AIP/IS Holdings, LLC, Membership Units  Var. 2009 & 2010
Bally Total Fitness Holding Corporation, Common Stock  4/30/10
Bally Total Fitness Holding Corporation, Warrants  4/30/10
BPA Laboratories, Inc., Senior Secured Notes, 12.25%, due 4/1/17  3/5/12
Caribbean Financial Group, Senior Secured Notes, 11.5%, due 11/15/19  10/19/12
Constellation Enterprises, LLC, Senior Secured 1st Lien Notes, 10.625%, due 2/1/16  1/20/11
DeepOcean Group Holding BV, Common Stock  5/13/11
Integra Telecom, Inc., Common Stock  11/19/09
Integra Telecom, Inc., Warrants  11/19/09
La Paloma Residual Bank Debt Claim  2/2/05
Marsico Holdings, LLC Common Interest Units  9/10/12
Precision Holdings, LLC, Class C Membership Interests  Var. 2010 & 2011
Shop Holding, LLC, Class A Units  6/2/11
Shop Holding, LLC, Warrants to Purchase Class A Units  6/2/11
SiTV, Inc., Warrants to Purchase Common Stock  8/3/12
STG-Fairway Holdings, LLC, Class A Units  12/30/10
The Telx Group, Inc., Senior Unsecured Notes, 10% Cash + 2% PIK, due 9/26/19  9/26/11
V Telecom Investment S.C.A, Common Shares  11/9/12

 

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Consolidating Statement of Assets and Liabilities (Unaudited)

 

September 30, 2013

 

       Special Value         
   TCP   Continuation       TCP 
   Capital Corp.   Partners, LP       Capital Corp. 
   Standalone   Consolidated   Eliminations   Consolidated 
Assets                    
Investments:                    
Unaffiliated issuers  $-   $633,694,938   $-   $633,694,938 
Investment in subsidiary   401,985,861    -    (401,985,861)   - 
Controlled companies   -    19,657,258    -    19,657,258 
Other affiliates   -    50,743,291    -    50,743,291 
Total investments   401,985,861    704,095,487    (401,985,861)   704,095,487 
                     
Cash and cash equivalents   -    12,566,659    -    12,566,659 
Distribution receivable from subsidiary   -    -    -    - 
Accrued interest income   -    7,233,928    -    7,233,928 
Receivable for investment securities sold   -    1,287,801    -    1,287,801 
Deferred debt issuance costs   -    3,284,278    -    3,284,278 
Receivable for investments sold   -    1,287,801    -    1,287,801 
Unrealized appreciation on swaps   -    52,694    -    52,694 
Interest rate cap option   -    19,152    -    19,152 
Prepaid expenses and other assets   48,840    668,141    -    716,981 
Total assets   402,034,701    729,208,140    (401,985,861)   729,256,980 
                     
Liabilities                    
Debt   -    150,000,000    -    150,000,000 
Payable for investment securities purchased   -    36,918,454    -    36,918,454 
Incentive allocation payable   -    2,694,156    -    2,694,156 
Interest payable   -    289,907    -    289,907 
Payable to the Investment Manager   110,593    169,858    -    280,451 
Accrued expenses and other liabilities   420,367    1,738,128    -    2,158,495 
Total liabilities   530,960    191,810,503    -    192,341,463 
                     
Preferred equity facility                    
Series A preferred limited partner interests   -    134,000,000    -    134,000,000 
Accumulated dividends on Series A preferred equity facility   -    534,213    -    534,213 
Total preferred limited partner interests   -    134,534,213    -    134,534,213 
                     
Non-controlling interest                    
General Partner interest in Special Value Continuation Partners, LP   -    -    877,563    877,563 
    -    -    877,563    877,563 
                     
Net assets  $401,503,741   $402,863,424   $(402,863,424)  $401,503,741 
                     
Composition of net assets                    
Common stock  $26,655   $-   $-   $26,655 
Additional paid-in capital   522,441,180    520,144,218    (520,144,218)   522,441,180 
Accumulated deficit   (120,964,094)   (117,280,794)   118,158,357    (120,086,531)
Non-controlling interest   -   -    (877,563)   (877,563)
Net assets  $401,503,741   $402,863,424   $(402,863,424)  $401,503,741 

 

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Consolidating Statement of Assets and Liabilities

 

December 31, 2012

 

   TCP   Special Value       TCP 
   Capital Corp.   Continuation       Capital Corp. 
   Standalone   Partners, LP   Eliminations   Consolidated 
Assets                    
Investments:                    
Unaffiliated issuers  $-   $440,772,190   $-   $440,772,190 
Investment in subsidiary   317,209,574    -    (317,209,574)   - 
Controlled companies   -    22,489,208    -    22,489,208 
Other affiliates   -    54,421,689    -    54,421,689 
Total investments   317,209,574    517,683,087    (317,209,574)   517,683,087 
                     
Cash and cash equivalents   -    18,035,189    -    18,035,189 
Accrued interest income   -    4,575,307    -    4,575,307 
Receivable for investment securities sold   -    7,727,415    -    7,727,415 
Deferred debt issuance costs   -    696,018    -    696,018 
Unrealized appreciation on swaps   -    179,364    -    179,364 
Prepaid expenses and other assets   20,606    325,116    -    345,722 
Total assets   317,230,180    549,221,496    (317,209,574)   549,242,102 
                     
Liabilities                    
Credit facility payable   -    74,000,000    -    74,000,000 
Payable for investment securities purchased   -    21,814,819    -    21,814,819 
Payable to the Investment Manager   61,051    48,149    -    109,200 
Interest payable   -    119,233    -    119,233 
Payable to subsidiary   -    -    -    - 
Accrued expenses and other liabilities   1,181,579    1,503,436    -    2,685,015 
Total liabilities   1,242,630    97,485,637    -    98,728,267 
                     
Preferred equity facility                    
Series A preferred limited partner interests   -    134,000,000    -    134,000,000 
Accumulated dividends on Series A preferred equity facility   -    526,285    -    526,285 
Total preferred limited partner interests   -    134,526,285    -    134,526,285 
Net assets  $315,987,550   $317,209,574   $(317,209,574)  $315,987,550 
                     
Composition of net assets                    
Common stock  $21,478   $-   $-   $21,478 
Additional paid-in capital   444,234,060    441,328,969    (441,328,969)   444,234,060 
Accumulated deficit   (128,267,988)   (124,119,395)   124,119,395    (128,267,988)
Net assets  $315,987,550   $317,209,574   $(317,209,574)  $315,987,550 

 

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Consolidating Statement of Operations (Unaudited)

 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013

 

       Special Value         
   TCP   Continuation       TCP 
   Capital Corp.   Partners, LP       Capital Corp. 
   Standalone   Consolidated   Eliminations   Consolidated 
Investment income                    
Interest income:                    
Unaffiliated issuers  $-   $41,745,035   $-   $41,745,035 
Controlled companies   -    936,296    -    936,296 
Affiliates   -    4,035,115    -    4,035,115 
Other income:                    
Unaffiliated issuers   -    1,105,959    -    1,105,959 
Controlled companies   -    495,165    -    495,165 
Other Affiliates   -    305,739    -    305,739 
Total interest and related investment income   -    48,623,309    -    48,623,309 
                     
Operating expenses                    
Management and advisory fees   -    6,110,550    -    6,110,550 
Interest expense   -    663,820    -    663,820 
Administration expenses   -    592,422    -    592,422 
Amortization of deferred debt issuance costs   -    470,242    -    470,242 
Legal fees, professional fees and due diligence expenses   262,770    226,718    -    489,488 
Commitment fees   -    146,843    -    146,843 
Director fees   73,243    147,045    -    220,288 
Insurance expense   44,555    89,261    -    133,816 
Custody fees   2,625    102,802    -    105,427 
Other operating expenses   409,651    235,142    -    644,793 
Total expenses   792,844    8,784,845    -    9,577,689 
                     
Net investment income   (792,844)   39,838,464    -    39,045,620 
                     
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency                    
Net realized loss:                    
Investments in unaffiliated issuers   -    (2,773,020)   -    (2,773,020)
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation   -    8,723,819    -   8,723,819 
Net realized and unrealized gain    -    5,950,799    -   5,950,799 
                     
Interest in earnings of subsidiary    35,878,825    -    (35,878,825)   - 
Dividends paid on Series A preferred equity facility   -    (1,131,014)   -    (1,131,014)
Net change in accumulated dividends on Series A preferred equity facility   -    (7,928)   -    (7,928)
Distributions of incentive allocation to the General Partner  from net investment income   -    -    (7,581,335)   (7,581,335)
Distributions of incentive allocation to the General Partner  from net realized gains   -    -    (312,598)   (312,598)
Net change in reserve for incentive allocation   -    -    (877,563)   (877,563)
                     
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations  $35,085,981   $44,650,321   $(44,650,321)  $35,085,981 

 

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Consolidating Statement of Operations (Unaudited)

 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012

 

       Special Value         
   TCP   Continuation       TCP 
   Capital Corp.   Partners, LP       Capital Corp. 
   Standalone   Standalone   Eliminations   Consolidated 
Investment income                    
Interest income:                    
Unaffiliated issuers  $-   $27,140,094   $-   $27,140,094 
Controlled companies   -    360,975    -    360,975 
Affiliates   -    4,556,220    -    4,556,220 
Dividend income:                    
Affiliates   -    1,811,189    -    1,811,189 
Other income:                    
Unaffiliated issuers   -    520,580    -    520,580 
Other Affiliates   -    440,584    -    440,584 
Controlled companies   -    182,114    -    182,114 
Total interest and related investment income   -    35,011,756    -    35,011,756 
                     
Operating expenses                    
Management and advisory fees   1,292    4,985,609    -    4,986,901 
Professional fees relating to the Conversion   133,333    278,190    -    411,523 
Amortization of deferred debt issuance costs   -    330,519    -    330,519 
Legal fees, professional fees and due diligence expenses   158,267    498,255    -    656,522 
Commitment fees   -    193,848    -    193,848 
Director fees   45,833    91,667    -    137,500 
Interest expense   -    90,023    -    90,023 
Insurance expense   30,938    62,123    -    93,061 
Custody fees   2,625    69,675    -    72,300 
Other operating expenses   115,152    161,614    -    276,766 
Total expenses   487,440    6,761,523    -    7,248,963 
                     
Net investment income (loss) before income taxes   (487,440)   28,250,233    -    27,762,793 
                     
Excise tax expense   502,978    -    -    502,978 
                     
Net investment income (loss)   (990,418)   28,250,233    -    27,259,815 
                     
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)                    
Net realized gain:                    
Investments in unaffiliated issuers   -    5,299,895    -    5,299,895 
Investments in affiliates   -    718,845    -    718,845 
Net realized loss   -    6,018,740    -    6,018,740 
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation   13,801,449    (13,059,404)   (13,801,449)   (13,059,404)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   13,801,449    (7,040,664)   (13,801,449)   (7,040,664)
                     
Dividends paid on Series A preferred equity facility   -    (1,142,233)   -    (1,142,233)
Net change in accumulated dividends on Series A preferred equity facility   -    (69,164)   -    (69,164)
                     
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations  $12,811,031   $19,998,172   $(13,801,449)  $19,007,754 

 

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

 

The information contained in this section should be read in conjunction with our unaudited consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto appearing elsewhere in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q. For periods prior to April 2, 2012, the consolidated financial statements and related footnotes reflect the performance of Special Value Continuation Fund, LLC which was formed on July 17, 2006. In addition, some of the statements in this report (including in the following discussion) constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which relate to future events or the future performance or financial condition of TCP Capital Corp. (the “Holding Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). The forward-looking statements contained in this report involve a number of risks and uncertainties, including statements concerning:

 

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

 

the return or impact of current and future investments;

 

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

 

the impact of fluctuations in interest rates on our business;

 

the impact of changes in laws or regulations governing our operations or the operations of our portfolio companies;

 

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;

 

the adequacy of our financing resources and working capital;

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

our ability to maintain our qualification as a regulated investment company and as a business development company.

 

We use words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “expect,” “intend,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “may,” “plan” and similar words to identify forward-looking statements. The forward looking statements contained in this quarterly report involve risks and uncertainties. Our actual results could differ materially from those implied or expressed in the forward-looking statements for any reason, including the factors set forth as “Risk Factors” in this report and included in our amended registration statement on Form N-2 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 7, 2012.

 

We have based the forward-looking statements included in this report on information available to us on the date of this report, and we assume no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. Although we undertake no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements, 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 SEC, including annual reports on Form 10-K, registration statements on Form N-2, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K.

 

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Overview

 

The Holding Company is a Delaware corporation formed on April 2, 2012 and is an externally managed, closed-end, non-diversified management investment company. The Holding Company elected to be treated as a business development company (“BDC”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”). Our investment objective is to seek to achieve high total returns through current income and capital appreciation, with an emphasis on principal protection. We invest primarily in the debt of middle-market companies, including senior secured loans, junior loans, mezzanine debt and bonds. Such investments may include an equity component, and, to a lesser extent, we may make equity investments directly. Investment operations are conducted either in Special Value Continuation Partners, LP, a Delaware Limited Partnership (the “Operating Company”), of which the Holding Company owns 100% of the common limited partner interests, or in the Operating Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, TCPC Funding I, LLC (“TCPC Funding”). The Operating Company has also elected to be treated as a BDC under the 1940 Act. The General Partner of the Operating Company is SVOF/MM, LLC (“SVOF/MM”), which also serves as the administrator (“Administrator”) of the Holding Company and the Operating Company. The managing member of SVOF/MM is Tennenbaum Capital Partners, LLC (the “Advisor”), which serves as the investment manager to the Holding Company, the Operating Company and TCPC Funding. Most of the equity interests in the General Partner are owned directly or indirectly by the Advisor and its employees.

 

The Holding Company has elected to be treated as a regulated investment company (“RIC”) for U.S. federal income tax purposes. As a RIC, the Holding Company will not be taxed on its income to the extent that it distributes such income each year and satisfies other applicable income tax requirements. The Operating Company and TCPC Funding have elected to be treated as partnerships for U.S. federal income tax purposes.

 

On April 2, 2012, Special Value Continuation Fund, LLC (“SVCF”) converted from a limited liability company to a corporation, leaving the Holding Company as the surviving entity (the “Conversion”). At the time of the Conversion, all limited liability company interests were exchanged for 15,725,635 shares of common stock in the Holding Company. As a result of the Conversion, the books and records of SVCF have become the books and records of the surviving entity and the Operating Company became a wholly owned subsidiary of the Holding Company. On April 3, 2012, the Holding Company completed its initial public offering.

 

Our leverage program is comprised of $116 million in available debt under a senior secured revolving credit facility issued by the Operating Company (the “Operating Company Facility”), $100 million in available debt under a senior secured revolving credit facility issued by TCPC Funding, (the “TCPC Funding Facility,” and, together with the Operating Company Facility, the “Revolving Facilities”), and $134 million of outstanding preferred limited partner interests in the Operating Company (the “Preferred Interests,” and, together with the Revolving Facilities, the “Leverage Program”).

 

To qualify as a RIC, we must, among other things, meet certain source-of-income and asset diversification requirements and timely distribute to our stockholders generally at least 90% of our investment company taxable income, as defined by the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, for each year. Pursuant to this election, we generally will not have to pay corporate level taxes on any income that we distribute to our stockholders provided that we satisfy those requirements.

 

Investments

 

Our level of investment activity can and does vary substantially from period to period depending on many factors, including the amount of debt and equity capital available to middle-market companies, the level of merger and acquisition activity, the general economic environment and the competitive environment for the types of investments we make.

 

As a BDC, we are required to comply with certain regulatory requirements. For instance, we generally have to invest at least 70% of our total assets in “qualifying assets,” including securities and indebtedness of private U.S. companies, public U.S. operating companies whose securities are not listed on a national securities exchange or registered under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, public domestic operating companies having a market capitalization of less than $250 million, cash, cash equivalents, U.S. government securities and high-quality debt investments that mature in one year or less. We are also permitted to make certain follow-on investments in companies that were eligible portfolio companies at the time of initial investment but that no longer meet the definition. As of September 30, 2013, 92.6% of our total assets were invested in qualifying assets.

 

Revenues

 

We generate revenues primarily in the form of interest on the debt we hold. We also generate revenue from dividends on our equity interests and capital gains on the sale of warrants and other debt or equity interests that we acquire. Our investments in fixed income instruments generally have an expected maturity of three to five years, although we have no lower or upper constraint on maturity. Interest on our debt investments is generally payable quarterly or semi-annually. Payments of principal of our debt investments may be amortized over the stated term of the investment, deferred for several years or due entirely at maturity. In some cases, our debt investments and preferred stock investments may defer payments of cash interest or dividends or PIK. Any outstanding principal amount of our debt investments and any accrued but unpaid interest will generally become due at the maturity date. In addition, we may generate revenue in the form of prepayment fees, commitment, origination, structuring or due diligence fees, fees for providing significant managerial assistance, consulting fees and other investment related income.

 

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Expenses

 

Our primary operating expenses include the payment of a base management fee and, depending on our operating results, incentive compensation, expenses reimbursable under the management agreement, administration fees and the allocable portion of overhead under the administration agreement. The base management fee and incentive compensation remunerates the Advisor for work in identifying, evaluating, negotiating, closing and monitoring our investments. Our administration agreement with SVOF/MM, LLC (the “Administrator”) provides that the Administrator may be reimbursed for costs and expenses incurred by the Administrator for office space rental, office equipment and utilities allocable to us under the administration agreement, as well as any costs and expenses incurred by the Administrator or its affiliates relating to any non-investment advisory, administrative or operating services provided by the Administrator or its affiliates to us. We also bear all other costs and expenses of our operations and transactions (and the Holding Company’s common stockholders indirectly bear all of the costs and expenses of the Holding Company, the Operating Company and TCPC Funding), which may include those relating to:

 

our organization;

 

calculating our net asset value (including the cost and expenses of any independent valuation firms);

 

interest payable on debt, if any, incurred to finance our investments;

 

costs of future offerings of our common stock and other securities, if any;

 

the base management fee and any incentive compensation;

 

dividends and distributions on our preferred shares, if any, and common shares;

 

administration fees payable under the administration agreement;

 

fees payable to third parties relating to, or associated with, making investments;

 

transfer agent and custodial fees;

 

registration fees;

 

listing fees;

 

taxes;

 

director fees and expenses;

 

costs of preparing and filing reports or other documents with the SEC;

 

costs of any reports, proxy statements or other notices to our stockholders, including printing costs;

 

our fidelity bond;

 

directors and officers/errors and omissions liability insurance, and any other insurance premiums;

 

indemnification payments;

 

direct costs and expenses of administration, including audit and legal costs; and

 

all other expenses reasonably incurred by us and the Administrator in connection with administering our business, such as the allocable portion of overhead under the administration agreement, including rent and other allocable portions of the cost of certain of our officers and their respective staffs.

 

The investment management agreement provides that the base management fee be calculated at an annual rate of 1.5% of our total assets (excluding cash and cash equivalents) payable quarterly in arrears. For purposes of calculating the base management fee, “total assets” is determined without deduction for any borrowings or other liabilities. For the first calendar quarter (or portion thereof) of our operations as a BDC, the base management fee was calculated based on the initial value of our total assets (excluding cash and cash equivalents) as of a date as close as practicable to the Conversion. Beginning with our second calendar quarter of operations as a BDC, the base management fee is calculated based on the value of our total assets (excluding cash and cash equivalents) at the end of the most recently completed calendar quarter.

 

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Additionally, the investment management agreement and the Amended and Restated Limited Partnership Agreement provide that the Advisor or its affiliates may be entitled to incentive compensation under certain circumstances. No incentive compensation was incurred prior to January 1, 2013. Beginning January 1, 2013, the incentive compensation equals the sum of (1) 20% of all ordinary income since that date and (2) 20% of all net realized capital gains (net of any net unrealized capital depreciation) since that date, with each component being subject to a total return requirement of 8% of contributed common equity annually. The incentive compensation initially is payable to the General Partner by the Operating Company pursuant to the Amended and Restated Limited Partnership Agreement. If the Operating Company is terminated or for any other reason incentive compensation is not paid by the Operating Company, it would be paid pursuant to the investment management agreement between us and the Advisor. The determination of incentive compensation is subject to limitations under the 1940 Act and the Advisers Act.

 

Critical accounting policies

 

Our discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon our financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with GAAP. The preparation of these financial statements requires management 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. Management considers the following critical accounting policies important to understanding the financial statements. In addition to the discussion below, our critical accounting policies are further described in the notes to our financial statements.

 

Valuation of portfolio investments

 

We value our portfolio investments at fair value based upon the principles and methods of valuation set forth in policies adopted by our board of directors. Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Market participants are buyers and sellers in the principal (or most advantageous) market for the asset that (i) are independent of us, (ii) are knowledgeable, having a reasonable understanding about the asset based on all available information (including information that might be obtained through due diligence efforts that are usual and customary), (iii) are able to transact for the asset, and (iv) are willing to transact for the asset or liability (that is, they are motivated but not forced or otherwise compelled to do so).

 

Investments for which market quotations are readily available are valued at such market quotations unless the quotations are deemed not to represent fair value. We generally obtain market quotations from recognized exchanges, market quotation systems, independent pricing services or one or more broker-dealers or market makers. However, short term debt investments with remaining maturities within 90 days are generally valued at amortized cost, which approximates fair value. Debt and equity securities for which market quotations are not readily available, which is the case for many of our investments, or for which market quotations are deemed not to represent fair value, are valued at fair value using a consistently applied valuation process in accordance with our documented valuation policy that has been reviewed and approved by our board of directors, who also approve in good faith the valuation of such securities as of the end of each quarter. Due to the inherent uncertainty and subjectivity of determining the fair value of investments that do not have a readily available market value, the fair value of our investments may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a readily available market value existed for such investments and may differ materially from the values that we may ultimately realize. In addition, changes in the market environment and other events may have differing impacts on the market quotations used to value some of our investments than on the fair values of our investments for which market quotations are not readily available. Market quotations may be deemed not to represent fair value in certain circumstances where we believe that facts and circumstances applicable to an issuer, a seller or purchaser, or the market for a particular security cause current market quotations to not reflect the fair value of the security. Examples of these events could include cases where a security trades infrequently causing a quoted purchase or sale price to become stale, where there is a “forced” sale by a distressed seller, where market quotations vary substantially among market makers, or where there is a wide bid-ask spread or significant increase in the bid-ask spread.

 

The valuation process adopted by our board of directors with respect to investments for which market quotations are not readily available or for which market quotations are deemed not to represent fair value is as follows:

 

The investment professionals of the Advisor provide recent portfolio company financial statements and other reporting materials to independent valuation firms approved by our board of directors.

 

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Such firms evaluate this information along with relevant observable market data to conduct independent appraisals each quarter, and their preliminary valuation conclusions are documented and discussed with senior management of the Advisor.

 

The fair value of smaller investments comprising in the aggregate less than 5% of our total capitalization may be determined by the Advisor in good faith in accordance with our valuation policy without the employment of an independent valuation firm.

 

The audit committee of the board of directors discusses the valuations, and the board of directors approves the fair value of each investment in our portfolio in good faith based on the input of the Advisor, the respective independent valuation firms (to the extent applicable) and the audit committee of the board of directors.

 

Those investments for which market quotations are not readily available or for which market quotations are deemed not to represent fair value are valued utilizing a market approach, an income approach, or both approaches, as appropriate. The market approach uses prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets or liabilities (including a business). The income approach uses valuation techniques to convert future amounts (for example, cash flows or earnings) to a single present amount (discounted). The measurement is based on the value indicated by current market expectations about those future amounts. In following these approaches, the types of factors that we may take into account in determining the fair value of our investments include, as relevant and among other factors: available current market data, including relevant and applicable market trading and transaction comparables, applicable market yields and multiples, security covenants, call protection provisions, information rights, the nature and realizable value of any collateral, the portfolio company’s ability to make payments, its earnings and discounted cash flows, the markets in which the portfolio company does business, comparisons of financial ratios of peer companies that are public, merger and acquisition comparables, our principal market (as the reporting entity) and enterprise values.

 

When valuing all of our investments, we strive to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. Inputs refer broadly to the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset, including assumptions about risk. Inputs may be observable or unobservable. Observable inputs are inputs that reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of us. Unobservable inputs are inputs that reflect our assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances.

 

Our investments may be categorized based on the types of inputs used in their valuation. The level in the GAAP valuation hierarchy in which an investment falls is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the valuation of the investment in its entirety. Investments are classified by GAAP into the three broad levels as follows:

 

Level 1 — Investments valued using unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets.

 

Level 2 — Investments valued using other unadjusted observable market inputs, e.g. quoted prices in markets that are not active or quotes for comparable instruments.

 

Level 3 — Investments that are valued using quotes and other observable market data to the extent available, but which also take into consideration one or more unobservable inputs that are significant to the valuation taken as a whole.

 

 As of September 30, 2013, 0.1% of our investments were categorized as Level 1, 24.3% were categorized as Level 2, 74.1% were Level 3 investments valued based on valuations by independent third party sources, and 1.5% were Level 3 investments valued based on valuations by the Advisor.

 

 Determination of fair value involves subjective judgments and estimates. Accordingly, the notes to our financial statements express the uncertainty with respect to the possible effect of such valuations, and any change in such valuations, on the financial statements.

 

Revenue recognition

 

Interest and dividend income, including income paid in kind, is recorded on an accrual basis to the extent that such amounts are determined to be collectible. Origination, structuring, closing, commitment and other upfront fees earned with respect to capital commitments are generally amortized or accreted into interest income over the life of the respective debt investment. Other fees, including certain amendment fees, prepayment fees and commitment fees on broken deals, are recognized as earned. Prepayment fees and similar income received upon the early repayment of a loan or debt security are included in interest income.

 

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Certain of our debt investments are purchased at a considerable discount to par as a result of the underlying credit risks and financial results of the issuer, as well as general market factors that influence the financial markets as a whole. GAAP generally requires that discounts on the acquisition of corporate bonds, municipal bonds and treasury bonds be amortized using the effective-interest or constant-yield method. GAAP also requires that we consider the collectability of interest when making accruals. Accordingly, when accounting for purchase discounts, we recognize discount accretion income when it is probable that such amounts will be collected.

 

Net realized gains or losses and net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation

 

We measure realized gains or losses by the difference between the net proceeds from the repayment or sale and the amortized cost basis of the investment, without regard to unrealized appreciation or depreciation previously recognized. Realized gains and losses are computed using the specific identification method. Net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation reflects the change in portfolio investment values during the reporting period, including the reversal of previously recorded unrealized appreciation or depreciation when gains or losses are realized.

 

Portfolio and investment activity

 

During the three months ended September 30, 2013, we invested approximately $183.7 million across 15 new and 2 existing portfolio companies. Substantially all of these investments were in senior secured debt comprised of senior loans ($142.3 million, or 78% of the total) and senior secured notes ($41.0 million, or 22% of the total). The remaining $0.4 million were comprised of PIK payments received on investments in unsecured debt. Additionally, we received approximately $55.5 million in proceeds from sales or repayments of investments during the three months ended September 30, 2013.

 

During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, we invested approximately $354.5 million across 27 new and 8 existing portfolio companies. Substantially all of these investments were in senior secured debt comprised of senior loans ($292.2 million, or 82% of the total) and senior secured notes ($61.9 million, or 18% of the total). The remaining $0.4 million were comprised of PIK payments received on investments in unsecured debt. Additionally, we received approximately $176.5 million in proceeds from sales or repayments of investments during the nine months ended September 30, 2013.

 

At September 30, 2013, our investment portfolio of $704.1 million (at fair value) consisted of 63 portfolio companies and was invested 95% in debt investments, of which 97% was in senior secured debt and 3% in unsecured or subordinated debt. In aggregate, our investment portfolio was invested 76% in senior secured loans, 16% in senior secured notes, 3% in unsecured or subordinated debt, and 5% in equity investments. Our average portfolio company investment at fair value was approximately $11.2 million. Our largest portfolio company investment by value was approximately $21.1 million and our five largest portfolio company investments by value comprised approximately 13% of our portfolio at September 30, 2013. At December 31, 2012, our investment portfolio of $517.7 million (at fair value) consisted of 54 portfolio companies and was invested 93% in debt investments, of which 96% was in senior secured debt and 4% in unsecured or subordinated debt. In aggregate, our investment portfolio was invested 77% in senior secured loans, 12% in senior secured notes, 4% in unsecured or subordinated debt, and 7% in equity investments. Our average portfolio company investment at fair value was approximately $9.6 million. Our largest portfolio company investment by value was approximately $19.4 million and our five largest portfolio company investments by value comprised approximately 17% of our portfolio at December 31, 2012.

 

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The industry composition of our portfolio at fair value at September 30, 2013 was as follows:

 

   Percent of Total 
Industry  Investments 
Software Publishers   7.9%
Computer Systems Design and Related Services   5.5%
Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers   4.4%
Wired Telecommunications Carriers   4.3%
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services   3.6%
Radio and Television Broadcasting   3.5%
Wireless Telecommunications   3.4%
Scheduled Air Transportation   3.3%
Full-Service Restaurants   2.5%
Chemical Manufacturing   2.5%
Scientific Research and Development Services   2.5%
Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution   2.5%
Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing   2.4%
Business Support Services   2.3%
Textile Furnishings Mills   2.3%
Gaming Industries   2.2%
Motion Picture and Video Industries   2.2%
Grocery Stores   2.2%
Oil and Gas Extraction   2.2%
Structured Note Funds   2.1%
Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing   2.0%
Other Telecommunications   2.0%
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services   2.0%
Plastics Products Manufacturing   2.0%
Inland Water Transportation   1.9%
Other Amusement and Recreation Industries   1.8%
Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events   1.6%
Artificial Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing   1.6%
Retail   1.6%
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing   1.5%
Nondepository Credit Intermediation   1.5%
Nonresidential Building Construction   1.4%
Satellite Telecommunications   1.4%
Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers   1.3%
Electronic Shopping   1.2%
Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services   1.2%
Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services   1.2%
Computer Equipment Manufacturing   1.2%
Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing   1.1%
Beverage Manufacturing   1.1%
Other   5.6%
Total   100.0%

 

The weighted average effective yield of the debt securities in our portfolio was 10.8% at September 30, 2013 and 11.3% at December 31, 2012. The weighted average effective yields on our senior debt and other debt investments were 10.8% and 11.4%, respectively, at September 30, 2013, versus 11.4% and 9.9% at December 31, 2012.

 

At September 30, 2013, 76.3% of our debt investments bore interest based on floating rates, such as LIBOR, EURIBOR, the Federal Funds Rate or the Prime Rate, and 23.7% bore interest at fixed rates. The percentage of our floating rate debt investments that bore interest based on an interest rate floor was 88.3% at September 30, 2013. At December 31, 2012, 63.8% of our debt investments bore interest based on floating rates and 36.2% bore interest at fixed rates. The percentage of our floating rate debt investments that bore interest based on an interest rate floor was 95.6% at December 31, 2012.

 

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Results of operations

 

Results of operations through April 2, 2012 reflect a portfolio prior to the Conversion with different investment objectives, and accordingly are not directly comparable to the same period in 2013.

 

Investment income

 

Investment income totaled $17.3 million and $12.1 million, respectively, for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, of which $16.5 million and $11.8 million were attributable to interest and fees on our debt investments and $0.8 million and $0.3 million to other income, respectively. The increase in investment income in the three months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2012 reflects an increase in interest income due to the larger investment portfolio and a higher percentage of the portfolio in income-producing assets in the three months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2012.

 

Investment income totaled $48.6 million and $35.0 million, respectively, for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, of which $46.7 million and $32.1 million were attributable to interest and fees on our debt investments, $0.0 million and $1.8 million to dividends from equity securities and $1.9 million and $1.1 million to other income, respectively. The increase in investment income in the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2012 reflects an increase in interest income due to the larger investment portfolio and a higher percentage of the portfolio in income-producing assets in the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2012, partially offset by the absence of dividend income during the nine months ended September 30, 2013.

 

Expenses

 

Net expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 were $3.7 million and $2.5 million, respectively, comprised of $2.2 million and $1.7 million in base management fees, $0.2 million and $0.3 million in legal and professional fees (including professional fees related to the Conversion), $0.4 million and $0.1 million in interest expense and fees related to the Revolving Facilities, $0.2 million and $0.1 million in amortization of debt issuance costs, and $0.7 million and $0.3 million in other expenses, respectively. The increase in expenses in the three months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2012 primarily reflects the increase in management fees due to the larger portfolio, the increase in interest expense and fees related to the increase in available and outstanding debt, and approximately $0.3 million in administration expenses previously waived by the Administrator.

 

Net expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 were $9.6 million and $7.2 million, respectively, comprised of $6.1 million and $5.0 million in base management fees, $0.5 million and $1.1 million in legal and professional fees, $0.8 million and $0.3 million in interest expense and fees related to the Revolving Facilities, $0.5 million and $0.3 million in amortization of debt issuance costs, and $1.7 million and $0.5 million in other expenses, respectively. The increase in expenses in the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2012 primarily reflects the increase in management fees due to the larger portfolio, the increase in interest expense and fees related to the increase in available and outstanding debt, and approximately $0.6 million in administration expenses waived by the Administrator prior to January 1, 2013.

 

Net investment income

 

Net investment income was $13.6 million and $9.6 million, respectively, for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012. The increase in in net investment income in the three months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2012 primarily reflects the increased interest income in the three months ended September 30, 2013, partially offset by the increase in expenses.

 

Net investment income was $39.0 million and $27.3 million, respectively, for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012. The increase in in net investment income in the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2012 primarily reflects the increased interest income in the nine months ended September 30, 2013, partially offset by the decline in dividend income and the increase in expenses.

 

Net realized and unrealized gain or loss

 

Net realized gains for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 were $0.8 million and $8.4 million, respectively. Net realized gains during the three months September 30, 2012 were primarily due to a $7.3 million realized gain on the sale of a portion of our equity in International Wire Group. For the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, the change in net unrealized appreciation or depreciation was $2.1 million and $(8.1) million, respectively.

 

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Net realized gains (losses) for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 were $(2.8) million and $6.0 million, respectively. Net realized losses during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 are primarily due to a charge on the recapitalization of AGY Holding Corp. (“AGY”), a transaction in which we received both new debt and preferred equity in a deleveraged company. The initial AGY investment was part of our legacy distressed debt strategy and has generated substantial cash interest income. The net realized gains during the nine months ended September 30, 2012 primarily reflect the gain on International Wire. For the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, the change in net unrealized appreciation was $8.7 million and $(13.1) million, respectively.

 

Income tax expense, including excise tax

 

The Holding Company has elected to be treated as a RIC under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code (“the Code”) and operates in a manner so as to qualify for the tax treatment applicable to RICs. To qualify as a RIC, the Holding Company must, among other things, timely distribute to its stockholders generally at least 90% of its investment company taxable income, as defined by the Code, for each year. The Holding Company has made and intends to continue to make the requisite distributions to its stockholders which will generally relieve the Holding Company from U.S. federal income taxes.

 

Depending on the level of taxable income earned in a tax year, we may choose to carry forward taxable income in excess of current year dividend distributions from such current year taxable income into the next tax year and pay a 4% excise tax on such income. There was no U.S. federal excise tax recorded for the nine months ended September 30, 2013. For the nine months ended September 30, 2012, an expense of $0.5 million was recorded for U.S. federal excise tax, which related to 2011 income.

 

Dividends to preferred equity holders

 

Dividends on the Preferred Interests for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 were $0.4 million and $0.4 million, respectively, as average LIBOR rates for the two periods were similar. Dividends on the Preferred Interests for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 were $1.2 million and $1.2 million, respectively, as average LIBOR rates for the two periods were similar.

 

Incentive compensation

 

Incentive compensation distributable to the General Partner for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 was $2.7 million and $0.0 million, respectively. Incentive compensation distributable to the General Partner for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 was $7.9 million and $0.0 million, respectively. Incentive compensation for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 was distributable due to our performance exceeding the total return threshold. Pursuant to the terms of the management agreements of the Holding Company and the Operating Company, no incentive compensation was payable prior to January 1, 2013. The change in reserve for incentive compensation to the General Partner for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 was $0.9 million and $0.0 million, respectively. The change in reserve for incentive compensation for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 reflects amounts in excess of distributable incentive compensation which would have been earned by the General Partner had we liquidated at net asset value at September 30, 2013. 

 

Net increase or decrease in net assets resulting from operations

 

The net increase in net assets resulting from operations was $12.9 million and $9.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The net increase in net assets resulting from operations was $35.1 million and $19.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The higher net increase in net assets resulting from operations primarily reflects the increase in net investment income and the increase in net realized and unrealized gains, partially offset by the commencement of incentive compensation.

 

Liquidity and capital resources

 

Since our inception, our liquidity and capital resources have been generated primarily through the initial private placement of common shares of SVCF (the predecessor entity) which were subsequently converted to common stock of the Holding Company, the net proceeds from the initial and secondary public offerings of our common stock, draws on our Leverage Program, and cash flows from operations, including investments sales and repayments and income earned from investments and cash equivalents. The primary uses of cash have been investments in portfolio companies, cash distributions to our equity holders, payments to service our Leverage Program and other general corporate purposes.

 

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On May 17, 2013, the Leverage Program was expanded with the issuance of the TCPC Funding Facility. This facility is a senior secured revolving credit facility, pursuant to which amounts may be drawn up to $100 million subject to certain collateral and other restrictions. The facility is expandable to $200 million subject to the consent of the lender and other customary conditions. Amounts outstanding and available under the combined Leverage Program at September 30, 2013 were as follows:

 

   Rate*  Outstanding   Available   Total Facility 
Operating Company Facility  L+44  $102,000,000   $14,000,000   $116,000,000 
TCPC Funding Facility  L+275   48,000,000    52,000,000    100,000,000 
Preferred Interests  L+85   134,000,000    -    134,000,000 
Total Leverage Program     $284,000,000   $66,000,000   $350,000,000 

 

*Based on either LIBOR or the lender’s cost of funds, subject to certain limitations.

 

Net cash used in operating activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 was $127.7 million. Our primary use of cash in operating activities during this period consisted of the settlement of acquisitions of investments (net of dispositions) of $176.8 million, partially offset by net investment income less preferred dividends and incentive allocation (net of non-cash income and expenses) of approximately $49.1 million.

 

Net cash provided by financing activities was $122.2 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2013, consisting primarily of $78.2 million of net proceeds from the secondary public offering of our common stock on May 24, 2013 and $76.0 million of net draws under our Revolving Facilities, reduced by $27.8 million of dividends on common equity, $1.1 million of dividends on the Preferred Interests, and payment of $3.1 million in costs related to the issuance of the TCPC Funding Facility.

 

At September 30, 2013, we had $12.6 million in cash and cash equivalents.

 

The Revolving Facilities are secured by substantially all of the assets in our portfolio, including cash and cash equivalents, and are subject to compliance with customary affirmative and negative covenants, including the maintenance of a minimum shareholders’ equity, the maintenance of ratios of not less than 300% of total assets (less total liabilities other than indebtedness) to total indebtedness and not less than 200% of total assets (less total liabilities other than indebtedness) to the sum of total preferred equity and indebtedness, and restrictions on certain payments and issuance of debt. Economic conditions, like those that began in 2007 and which have continued, may result in a decrease in the value of our investments, which would affect both the asset coverage ratios and the value of the collateral securing the Revolving Facilities, and may therefore impact our ability to borrow under the Revolving Facilities. In addition to regulatory restrictions that restrict our ability to raise capital, the Leverage Program contains various covenants which, if not complied with, could accelerate repayment under the Revolving Facilities or require redemption of the Preferred Interests, thereby materially and adversely affecting our liquidity, financial condition and results of operations. At September 30, 2013, we were in compliance with all financial and operational covenants required by the Leverage Program.

 

Economic conditions, like those that began in 2007 and which continued through 2011, while creating attractive opportunities for us, may decrease liquidity and raise the cost of capital generally, which could limit our ability to renew, extend or replace the Leverage Program on terms as favorable as are currently included therein. If we are unable to renew, extend or replace the Leverage Program upon the various dates of maturity, we expect to have sufficient funds to repay the outstanding balances in full from our net investment income and sales of, and repayments of principal from, our portfolio company investments, as well as from anticipated debt and equity capital raises, among other sources. Economic conditions, like those that began in 2007 and which have continued, may limit our ability to raise capital or the ability of the companies in which we invest to repay our loans or engage in a liquidity event, such as a sale, recapitalization or initial public offering. The Operating Company Facility matures in July 2016 and the Preferred Interests will be subject to mandatory redemption in July 2016. The TCPC Funding Facility matures in May 2016. Any inability to renew, extend or replace the Revolving Facilities or replace the Preferred Interests could adversely impact our liquidity and ability to find new investments or maintain distributions to our stockholders.

 

Challenges in the market are intensified for us by certain regulatory limitations under the Code and the 1940 Act. To maintain our qualification as a RIC, we must satisfy, among other requirements, an annual distribution requirement to pay out at least 90% of our ordinary income and short-term capital gains to our stockholders. Because we are required to distribute our income in this manner, and because the illiquidity of many of our investments may make it difficult for us to finance new investments through the sale of current investments, our ability to make new investments is highly dependent upon external financing. While we anticipate being able to continue to satisfy all covenants and repay the outstanding balance under the Leverage Program when due, there can be no assurance that we will be able to do so, which could lead to an event of default. In addition to regulatory restrictions that restrict our ability to raise capital, the Leverage Program contains various covenants which, if not complied with, could accelerate repayment under the Revolving Facilities or require redemption of the Preferred Interests, thereby materially and adversely affecting our liquidity, financial condition and results of operations.

 

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Contractual obligations

 

In addition to obligations under our Leverage Program, we have entered into several contracts under which we have future commitments. Pursuant to an investment management agreement, the Advisor manages our day-to-day operations and provides investment advisory services to us. Payments under the investment management agreement will be equal to a percentage of the value of our gross assets (excluding cash and cash equivalents) and an incentive compensation, plus reimbursement of certain expenses incurred by the Advisor. Under our administration agreement, the Administrator provides us with administrative services, facilities and personnel. Payments under the administration agreement are equal to an allocable portion of overhead and other expenses incurred by the Administrator in performing its obligations to us, and may include rent and our allocable portion of the cost of certain of our officers and their respective staffs. We are responsible for reimbursing the Advisor for due diligence and negotiation expenses, fees and expenses of custodians, administrators, transfer and distribution agents, counsel and directors, insurance, filings and registrations, proxy expenses, expenses of communications to investors, compliance expenses, interest, taxes, portfolio transaction expenses, costs of responding to regulatory inquiries and reporting to regulatory authorities, costs and expenses of preparing and maintaining our books and records, indemnification, litigation and other extraordinary expenses and such other expenses as are approved by the directors as being reasonably related to our organization, offering, capitalization, operation or administration and any portfolio investments, as applicable. The Advisor is not responsible for any of the foregoing expenses and such services are not investment advisory services under the 1940 Act. Either party may terminate each of the investment management agreement and administration agreement without penalty upon not less than 60 days’ written notice to the other.

 

Distributions

 

Our quarterly dividends and distributions to common stockholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date and are determined under guidelines established by our board of directors. Distributions are declared considering our estimate of annual taxable income available for distribution to stockholders and the amount of taxable income carried over from the prior year for distribution in the current year. We do not have a policy to pay distributions at a specific level and expect to continue to distribute substantially all of our taxable income. We cannot assure stockholders that they will receive any distributions or distributions at a particular level.

 

On August 8, 2013, our board of directors declared a third quarter cash dividend of $0.36 per share, payable on September 30, 2013 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on September 9, 2013. On September 30, 2013, we paid a cash dividend of $9.6 million.

 

The following tables summarize dividends declared for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and September 30, 2012:

 

Date Declared  Record Date  Payment Date  Amount Per Share   Total
Amount
 
March 7, 2013  March 18, 2013  March 29, 2013  $0.40*  $8,591,051 
May 8, 2013  June 7, 2013  June 28, 2013  $0.36   $9,595,344 
August 8, 2013  September 9, 2013  September 30, 2013  $0.36   $9,595,692 
Total for nine months ended September 30, 2013        $1.12   $27,782,087 
                 
March 9, 2012  April 3, 2012  March 29, 2013  $0.34  $5,400,000 
April 3, 2012  June 15, 2012  June 29, 2012  $0.34   $7,301,716 
August 9, 2012  September 14, 2012  September 28, 2012  $0.35   $7,516,472 
Total for nine months ended September 30, 2012        $1.03   $20,218,188 

 

* Includes a special dividend of $0.05.

Based on 15,725,635 pro-forma converted shares before the initial public offering.

 

The following table summarizes the total shares issued in connection with our dividend reinvestment plan for the nine months ended September 30, 2013:

 

   Shares Issued   Average Price Per Share   Proceeds 
Shares issued from dividend reinvestment plan   2,174   $16.33   $35,507 

 

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We have elected to be taxed as a RIC under Subchapter M of the Code. In order to maintain favorable RIC tax treatment, we must distribute annually to our stockholders at least 90% of our ordinary income and realized net short-term capital gains in excess of realized net long-term capital losses, if any, out of the assets legally available for distribution. In order to avoid certain excise taxes imposed on RICs, we must distribute during each calendar year an amount at least equal to the sum of:

 

98% of our ordinary income (not taking into account any capital gains or losses) for the calendar year;

 

98.2% of the amount by which our capital gains exceed our capital losses (adjusted for certain ordinary losses) for the one-year period generally ending on October 31 of the calendar year; and

 

certain undistributed amounts from previous years on which we paid no U.S. federal income tax.

 

We may, at our discretion, carry forward taxable income in excess of calendar year distributions and pay a 4% excise tax on this income. If we choose to do so, all other things being equal, this would increase expenses and reduce the amounts available to be distributed to our stockholders. We will accrue excise tax on estimated taxable income as required. In addition, although we currently intend to distribute realized net capital gains (i.e., net long-term capital gains in excess of short-term capital losses), if any, at least annually, out of the assets legally available for such distributions, we may in the future decide to retain such capital gains for investment.

 

We have adopted an “opt in” dividend reinvestment plan for our common stockholders. As a result, if we declare a dividend or other distribution payable in cash, each stockholder that has not “opted in” to our dividend reinvestment plan will receive such dividends in cash, rather than having their dividends automatically reinvested in additional shares of our common stock.

 

We may not be able to achieve operating results that will allow us to make dividends and distributions at a specific level or to increase the amount of these dividends and distributions from time to time. Also, we may be limited in our ability to make dividends and distributions due to the asset coverage test applicable to us as a BDC under the 1940 Act and due to provisions in our existing and future credit facilities. If we do not distribute a certain percentage of our income annually, we will suffer adverse tax consequences, including possible loss of favorable RIC tax treatment. In addition, in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and tax regulations, we include in income certain amounts that we have not yet received in cash, such as PIK interest, which represents contractual interest added to the loan balance that becomes due at the end of the loan term, or the accrual of original issue or market discount. Since we may recognize income before or without receiving cash representing such income, we may have difficulty meeting the requirement to distribute at least 90% of our investment company taxable income to obtain tax benefits as a RIC and may be subject to an excise tax.

 

  In order to satisfy the annual distribution requirement applicable to RICs, we have the ability to declare a large portion of a dividend in shares of our common stock instead of in cash. As long as a portion of such dividend is paid in cash and certain requirements are met, the entire distribution would be treated as a dividend for U.S. federal income tax purposes.

 

Related Parties

 

We have entered into a number of business relationships with affiliated or related parties, including the following:

 

Each of the Holding Company, the Operating Company, and TCPC Funding has entered into an investment management agreement with the Advisor.

 

The Administrator provides us with administrative services necessary to conduct our day-to-day operations. For providing these services, facilities and personnel, the Administrator may be reimbursed by us for expenses incurred by the Administrator in performing its obligations under the administration agreement, including our allocable portion of the cost of certain of our officers and the Administrator’s administrative staff and providing, at our request and on our behalf, significant managerial assistance to our portfolio companies to which we are required to provide such assistance.

 

We have entered into a royalty-free license agreement with the Advisor, pursuant to which the Advisor has agreed to grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use the name “TCP.”

 

Pursuant to its limited partnership agreement, the general partner of the Operating Company is SVOF/MM, LLC. SVOF/MM, LLC is an affiliate of the Advisor and the general partners or managing member of certain other funds managed by the Advisor.

 

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The Advisor and its affiliates, employees and associates currently do and in the future may manage other funds and accounts. The Advisor and its affiliates may determine that an investment is appropriate for us and for one or more of those other funds or accounts. Accordingly, conflicts may arise regarding the allocation of investments or opportunities among us and those accounts. In general, the Advisor will allocate investment opportunities pro rata among us and the other funds and accounts (assuming the investment satisfies the objectives of each) based on the amount of committed capital each then has available. The allocation of certain investment opportunities in private placements is subject to independent director approval pursuant to the terms of the co-investment exemptive order applicable to us. In certain cases, investment opportunities may be made other than on a pro rata basis. For example, we may desire to retain an asset at the same time that one or more other funds or accounts desire to sell it or we may not have additional capital to invest at a time the other funds or accounts do. If the Advisor is unable to manage our investments effectively, we may be unable to achieve our investment objective. In addition, the Advisor may face conflicts in allocating investment opportunities between us and certain other entities that could impact our investment returns. While our ability to enter into transactions with our affiliates is restricted under the 1940 Act, we have received an exemptive order from the SEC permitting certain affiliated investments subject to certain conditions. As a result, we may face conflict of interests and investments made pursuant to the exemptive order conditions which could in certain circumstances affect adversely the price paid or received by us or the availability or size of the position purchased or sold by us.

 

Recent Developments

 

On October 1, 2013, the Holding Company closed a public offering of 4.37 million shares of its common stock at $15.76 per share, receiving gross proceeds of approximately $68.9 million and net proceeds of approximately $66.5 million, net of underwriter discounts and approximately $0.3 million of expenses related to the offering.

 

From October 1, 2013 through November 1, 2013, the Operating Company has invested approximately $21.4 million in two loans with a combined effective yield of approximately 10.4%.

 

On November 7, 2013, the Holding Company’s board of directors declared a regular third quarter cash dividend of $0.36 per share and a special dividend of $0.05 per share for a total combined dividend of $0.41 per share. Both dividends are payable on December 31, 2013 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on December 10, 2013.

 

Item 3:   Quantitative and qualitative disclosure about market risk

 

We are subject to financial market risks, including changes in interest rates. At September 30, 2013, 76.3% of our debt investments bore interest based on floating rates, such as LIBOR, EURIBOR, the Federal Funds Rate or the Prime Rate. The interest rates on such investments generally reset by reference to the current market index after one to six months. At September 30, 2013, the percentage of our floating rate debt investments that bore interest based on an interest rate floor was 88.3%. Floating rate investments subject to a floor generally reset by reference to the current market index after one to six months only if the index exceeds the floor.

 

Interest rate sensitivity refers to the change in earnings that may result from changes in the level of interest rates. Because we fund a portion of our investments with borrowings, our net investment income is affected by the difference between the rate at which we invest and the rate at which we borrow. As a result, there can be no assurance that a significant change in market interest rates will not have a material adverse effect on our net investment income.

 

Based on our September 30, 2013 balance sheet, the following table shows the annual impact on net income of base rate changes in interest rates (considering interest rate floors for variable rate instruments) assuming no changes in our investment and borrowing structure:

 

Basis Point Change  Interest income   Interest Expense   Net Income 
Up 300 basis points  $10,454,691   $(8,520,000)  $1,934,691 
Up 200 basis points  $5,439,350   $(5,680,000)  $(240,650)
Up 100 basis points  $861,171   $(2,840,000)  $(1,978,829)
Down 100 basis points  $(148,255)  $719,088   $570,833 
Down 200 basis points  $(148,255)  $719,088   $570,833 
Down 300 basis points  $(148,255)  $719,088   $570,833 

 

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Item 4. Controls and Procedures

 

As of the period covered by this report, we, including our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Exchange Act). Based on our evaluation, our management, including the chief executive officer and chief financial officer, concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective in timely alerting management, including the chief executive officer and chief financial officer, of material information about us required to be included in our periodic SEC filings. However, in evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, management recognized that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, are based upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events and can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and management necessarily was required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures. There has not been any change in our internal controls over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act) that occurred during the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal controls over financial reporting.

 

PART II – Other Information

 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

 

Although we may, from time to time, be involved in litigation arising out of our operations in the normal course of business or otherwise, as of September 30, 2013, we are currently not a party to any pending material legal proceedings.

 

Item 1A. Risk Factors

 

There have been no material changes from the risk factors previously disclosed in our most recent registration statement, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 1, 2013.

 

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

 

None.

 

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.

 

None.

 

Item 4: Mine Safety Disclosures.

 

None.

 

Item 5: Other Information.

 

None.

 

Item 6: Exhibits

 

3.1   Articles of Incorporation (1)
3.2   Post-offering Bylaws (1)
4.1   Statement of Preferences of Preferred Interests of Special Value Continuation Partners, LP (1)
10.1   Form of Amendment No. 1 to Loan Financing and Servicing Agreement, dated as of August 13, 2013, by and among TCPC Funding I, LLC, as borrower, each lender and agent from time to time party thereto, Deutsche Bank AG, New York Branch, as administrative agent, and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as collateral agent  and collateral custodian. (2)
10.2   Form of Amendment No. 2 to Loan Financing and Servicing Agreement, dated as of September 10, 2013, by and among TCPC Funding I, LLC, as borrower, each lender and agent from time to time party thereto, Deutsche Bank AG, New York Branch, as administrative agent, and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as collateral agent  and collateral custodian. (3)
10.3   Form of Second Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated as of September 18, 2013, by and among Special Value Continuation Partners, LP, as borrower, Wells Fargo Securities, LLC (f/k/a Wachovia Capital Markets, LLC), as administrative agent and arranger for the lenders, and various financial institutions, as Lenders. (4)

  

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11   Computation of Per Share Earnings (included in the notes to the financial statements contained in this report)
23.1   Opinion and Consent of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, counsel for the Registrant (5)
23.2   Consent of independent registered public accounting firm (5)
24   Power of Attorney (6)
31.1   Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 *
31.2   Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 *
32.1   Certifications pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002*

 

 

 

* Filed herewith.

 

(1) Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Registration Statement under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, on Form N-2 (File No. 333-172669), filed on May 13, 2011.
(2) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.02 of the Registrant's Form 8-K filed on September 10, 2013.
(3) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.01 of the Registrant's Form 8-K filed on September 10, 2013.
(4) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.01 of the Registrant's Form 8-K filed on September 19, 2013.
(5) Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Registration Statement under the Securities Act of 1933 (File No. 333-185319), on Form N-2, filed on April 1, 2013.
(6) Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Registration Statement under the Securities Act of 1933 (File No. 333-185319), on Form N-2, filed on December 7, 2012.

  

SIGNATURES

 

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

 

TCP CAPITAL CORP.

 

Date:   November 7, 2013    
  By: /s/ Howard M. Levkowitz
  Name:   Howard M. Levkowitz
  Title: Chief Executive Officer
   
Date:   November 7, 2013    
  By: /s/ Paul L. Davis
  Name: Paul L. Davis
  Title: Chief Financial Officer

 

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