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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2013
OR
o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period to
Commission File No. 814-00663
ARES CAPITAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Maryland
33-1089684
(State or other jurisdiction of
(I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)
Identification Number)
245 Park Avenue, 44th Floor, New York, NY 10167
(Address of principal executive office) (Zip Code)
(212) 750-7300
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
N/A
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days: Yes x No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes o No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See definitions of large accelerated filer, accelerated filer, and smaller reporting company in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large accelerated filer x
Accelerated filer o
Non-accelerated filer o
Smaller reporting company o
(Do not check if a 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 o No x
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuers classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
Class
Outstanding at August 5, 2013
Common stock, $0.001 par value
268,312,478
INDEX
Part I.
Financial Information
Item 1.
Financial Statements
Consolidated Balance Sheet as of June 30, 2013 (unaudited) and December 31, 2012
2
Consolidated Statement of Operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 (unaudited) and June 30, 2012 (unaudited)
3
Consolidated Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2013 (unaudited) and December 31, 2012
5
Consolidated Statement of Stockholders Equity for the six months ended June 30, 2013 (unaudited)
36
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the six months ended June 30, 2013 (unaudited) and June 30, 2012 (unaudited)
37
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
38
Item 2.
Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
62
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
85
Item 4.
Controls and Procedures
86
Part II.
Other Information
Legal Proceedings
87
Item 1A.
Risk Factors
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
Mine Safety Disclosures
Item 5.
Item 6.
Exhibits
ARES CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
(in thousands, except per share data)
As of
June 30, 2013
December 31, 2012
(unaudited)
ASSETS
Investments at fair value
Non-controlled/non-affiliate investments
$
4,596,138
3,822,715
Non-controlled affiliate company investments
289,441
323,059
Controlled affiliate company investments
1,929,381
1,778,781
Total investments at fair value (amortized cost of $6,713,016 and $5,823,451, respectively)
6,814,960
5,924,555
Cash and cash equivalents
100,517
269,043
Receivable for open trades
144
131
Interest receivable
119,467
108,998
Other assets
95,736
98,497
Total assets
7,130,824
6,401,224
LIABILITIES
Debt
2,562,440
2,195,872
Management and incentive fees payable
123,822
131,585
Accounts payable and other liabilities
56,098
53,178
Interest and facility fees payable
40,343
30,603
Payable for open trades
76
1,640
Total liabilities
2,782,779
2,412,878
Commitments and contingencies (Note 6)
STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY
Common stock, par value $.001 per share, 500,000 common shares authorized 268,312 and 248,653 common shares issued and outstanding, respectively
268
249
Capital in excess of par value
4,459,701
4,117,517
Accumulated overdistributed net investment income
(31,580
)
(27,910
Accumulated net realized loss on investments, foreign currency transactions, extinguishment of debt and other assets
(182,288
(202,614
Net unrealized gain on investments
101,944
101,104
Total stockholders equity
4,348,045
3,988,346
Total liabilities and stockholders equity
NET ASSETS PER SHARE
16.21
16.04
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
For the three months ended
For the six months ended
June 30, 2012
INVESTMENT INCOME:
From non-controlled/non-affiliate company investments:
Interest income from investments
94,390
77,097
179,512
149,360
Capital structuring service fees
13,527
12,568
17,631
20,445
Dividend income
5,073
3,518
9,097
7,320
Management and other fees
349
332
663
660
Other income
3,137
4,471
9,332
7,215
Total investment income from non- controlled/non-affiliate company investments
116,476
97,986
216,235
185,000
From non-controlled affiliate company investments:
5,635
5,762
11,651
10,259
895
560
323
1,163
639
63
126
265
129
294
Total investment income from non- controlled affiliate company investments
6,233
7,308
12,943
12,213
From controlled affiliate company investments:
57,944
55,183
110,983
111,308
10,622
7,804
12,509
17,587
10,145
5,097
37,607
10,198
4,644
4,117
8,828
8,658
59
60
2,073
329
Total investment income from controlled affiliate company investments
83,414
72,261
172,000
148,080
Total investment income
206,123
177,555
401,178
345,293
EXPENSES:
Interest and credit facility fees
40,261
35,018
79,608
67,794
Base management fees
24,902
20,811
48,120
40,797
Incentive fees
33,374
22,733
53,459
49,119
Professional fees
3,736
3,548
6,880
7,234
Administrative fees
2,606
2,217
5,198
4,537
Other general and administrative
3,748
2,474
7,516
5,275
Total expenses
108,627
86,801
200,781
174,756
NET INVESTMENT INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES
97,496
90,754
200,397
170,537
Income tax expense, including excise tax
3,919
2,853
7,723
5,598
NET INVESTMENT INCOME
93,577
87,901
192,674
164,939
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES) ON INVESTMENTS:
Net realized gains (losses):
Non-controlled/non-affiliate company investments
5,777
(35,040
16,428
(34,578
128
68
145
71
2,743
(3,925
3,753
(12,061
Net realized gains (losses)
8,648
(38,897
20,326
(46,568
Net unrealized gains (losses):
18,149
33,192
24,098
39,209
(580
4,038
(1,933
14,131
13,704
7,376
(21,325
27,446
Net unrealized gains
31,273
44,606
840
80,786
Net realized and unrealized gains from investments
39,921
5,709
21,166
34,218
REALIZED LOSS ON EXTINGUISHMENT OF DEBT
(2,678
NET INCREASE IN STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS
133,498
90,932
213,840
196,479
BASIC AND DILUTED EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE (Note 9)
0.50
0.41
0.83
0.90
WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OF COMMON STOCK OUTSTANDING BASIC AND DILUTED (Note 9)
266,174
221,878
257,464
219,461
4
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
As of June 30, 2013
(dollar amounts in thousands)
Company(1)
Business Description
Investment
Interest(5)(11)
Acquisition Date
Amortized Cost
Fair Value
Percentage of Net Assets
Investment Funds and Vehicles
AGILE Fund I, LLC(9)
Investment partnership
Member interest (0.50% interest)
4/1/2010
121
28
(2)
CIC Flex, LP (9)
Limited partnership units (0.94 unit)
9/7/2007
1,032
3,014
Covestia Capital Partners, LP (9)
Limited partnership interest (47.00% interest)
6/17/2008
826
936
Dynamic India Fund IV, LLC (9)
Investment company
Member interest (5.44% interest)
4,822
3,166
HCI Equity, LLC (7)(8)(9)
Member interest (100.00% interest)
182
343
Imperial Capital Private Opportunities, LP (9)
Limited partnership interest (80.00% interest)
5/10/2007
5,971
12,966
Partnership Capital Growth Fund I, L.P. (9)
Limited partnership interest (25.00% interest)
6/16/2006
1,507
3,953
Partnership Capital Growth Investors III, L.P. (9)
Limited partnership interest (2.50% interest)
10/5/2011
2,320
2,411
Piper Jaffray Merchant Banking Fund I, L.P. (9)
Limited partnership interest (2.00% interest)
8/16/2012
586
538
Senior Secured Loan Fund LLC (7)(10)
Co-investment vehicle
Subordinated certificates ($1,414,988 par due 12/2022)
8.27% (Libor + 8.00%/Q)(22)
10/30/2009
1,411,466
1,436,213
Member interest (87.50% interest)
VSC Investors LLC (9)
Membership interest (1.95% interest)
1/24/2008
604
1,145
1,429,437
1,464,713
33.70
%
Healthcare-Services
AxelaCare Holdings, Inc. and AxelaCare Investment Holdings, L.P.
Provider of home infusion services
Senior secured loan ($7,500 par due 4/2019)
5.75% (Libor + 4.50%/Q)
4/12/2013
7,500
(2)(21)
Preferred units (7,425,000 units)
743
Common units (75,000 units)
7
8,250
California Forensic Medical Group, Incorporated
Correctional facility healthcare operator
Senior secured revolving loan
11/16/2012
(2)(23)
Senior secured loan ($53,911 par due 11/2018)
9.25% (Libor + 8.00%/Q)
53,911
(3)(21)
CCS Group Holdings, LLC
Class A units (601,937 units)
8/19/2010
602
1,410
CT Technologies Intermediate Holdings, Inc. and CT Technologies Holdings LLC (6)
Healthcare analysis services provider
Senior secured loan ($7,498 par due 3/2017)
7.75% (Libor + 6.50%/Q)
3/15/2011
7,498
Senior secured loan ($7,108 par due 3/2017)
7,108
Class A common stock (9,679 shares)
6/15/2007
4,000
5,723
Class C common stock (1,546 shares)
1,578
18,606
21,907
INC Research, Inc.
Pharmaceutical and biotechnology consulting services
Common stock (1,410,000 shares)
9/27/2010
1,513
910
Intermedix Corporation
Revenue cycle management provider to the emergency healthcare industry
Junior secured loan ($112,000 par due 6/2019)
10.25% (Libor + 9.00%/Q)
12/27/2012
112,000
JHP Group Holdings, Inc.
Marketer and manufacturer of branded and generic specialty pharmaceutical products
Series A preferred stock (1,000,000 shares)
6.00% PIK
2/19/2013
1,000
1,455
Magnacare Holdings, Inc., Magnacare Administrative Services, LLC, and Magnacare, LLC
Healthcare professional provider
Senior secured loan ($137,104 par due 3/2018)
9.00% (Libor + 8.00%/Q)
9/15/2010
137,781
137,104
Senior secured loan ($57,900 par due 3/2018)
57,900
Senior secured loan ($4,825 par due 3/2018)
3/16/2012
4,825
(4)(21)
200,506
199,829
MW Dental Holding Corp.
Dental services provider
Senior secured revolving loan ($3,500 par due 4/2017)
8.50% (Libor + 7.00%/M)
4/12/2011
3,500
Senior secured loan ($55,746 par due 4/2017)
55,746
Senior secured loan ($49,005 par due 4/2017)
49,005
Senior secured loan ($9,850 par due 4/2017)
9,850
118,101
Napa Management Services Corporation
Anesthesia management services provider
Senior secured revolving loan ($2,880 par due 4/2018)
6.50% (Libor + 5.25%/M)
4/15/2011
2,880
Senior secured loan ($23,615 par due 4/2018)
23,615
Senior secured loan ($33,434 par due 4/2018)
33,364
33,434
Common units (5,000 units)
5,000
6,486
64,859
66,415
Netsmart Technologies, Inc. and NS Holdings, Inc.
Healthcare technology provider
Senior secured loan ($232 par due 12/2017)
8.25% (Base Rate + 5.00%/Q)
12/18/2012
232
(2)(18)(21)
Senior secured loan ($40 par due 12/2017)
40
Senior secured loan ($36,725 par due 12/2017)
7.25% (Libor + 6.00%/Q)
36,725
Senior secured loan ($2,847 par due 12/2017)
2,847
Common stock (2,500,000 shares)
6/21/2010
2,500
2,441
42,344
42,285
OnCURE Medical Corp.
Radiation oncology care provider
Common stock (857,143 shares)
8/18/2006
3,000
Passport Health Communications, Inc., Passport Holding Corp. and Prism Holding Corp.
Series A preferred stock (1,594,457 shares)
10.00% PIK
7/30/2008
5,312
6,417
Common stock (16,106 shares)
100
5,412
PG Mergersub, Inc. and PGA Holdings, Inc.
Provider of patient surveys, management reports and national databases for the integrated healthcare delivery system
Junior secured loan ($21,316 par due 10/2018)
8.25% (Libor + 7.00%/Q)
4/19/2012
21,316
Preferred stock (333 shares)
3/12/2008
125
16
Common stock (16,667 shares)
167
792
21,608
22,124
POS I Corp. (fka Vantage Oncology, Inc.)
Common stock (62,157 shares)
2/3/2011
4,670
2,357
RCHP, Inc.
Operator of general acute care hospitals
Senior secured loan ($14,963 par due 11/2018)
7.00% (Libor + 5.75%/Q)
11/4/2011
14,963
Senior secured loan ($60,823 par due 11/2018)
60,799
60,823
Junior secured loan ($85,000 par due 5/2019)
11.50% (Libor + 10.00%/Q)
85,000
160,762
160,786
Reed Group, Ltd.
Medical disability management services provider
Equity interests
Respicardia, Inc.
Developer of implantable therapies to improve cardiovascular health
Senior secured loan ($5,000 par due 7/2015)
11.00%
6/28/2012
4,978
Warrants to purchase up to 99,094 shares of Series C preferred stock
6/26/2012
15
5,016
5,015
Sage Products Holdings III, LLC
Patient infection control and preventive care solutions provider
Junior secured loan ($75,000 par due 6/2020)
12/13/2012
75,000
Sorbent Therapeutics, Inc.
Orally-administered drug developer
Senior secured loan ($6,500 par due 9/2016)
10.25%
4/23/2013
6,500
6,435
Warrant to purchase up to 727,272 shares of Series C Preferred Stock
6,440
Soteria Imaging Services, LLC (6)
Outpatient medical
Junior secured loan ($2,504
2,037
682
(20)
6
imaging provider
par due 11/2010) Preferred member units (1,823,179 units)
SurgiQuest, Inc.
Medical device company
Senior secured loan ($7,000 par due 10/2016)
10.00%
9/28/2012
6,823
7,000
Warrants to purchase up to 54,672 shares of Series D-4 convertible preferred stock
U.S. Anesthesia Partners, Inc.
Anesthesiology service provider
Senior secured loan ($14,925 par due 12/2018)
6.50% (Libor + 5.50%/Q)
14,925
Young Innovations, Inc.
Dental supplier and equipment manufacturer
Senior secured loan ($78 par due 1/2019)
6.75% (Base Rate + 3.50%/Q)
1/31/2013
78
Senior secured loan ($115 par due 1/2019)
115
Senior secured loan ($14,423 par due 1/2019)
14,423
Senior secured loan ($21,291 par due 1/2019)
21,291
35,907
963,352
963,126
22.15
Education
American Academy Holdings, LLC
Provider of education, training, certification, networking, and consulting services to medical coders and other healthcare professionals
Senior secured revolving loan ($4,850 par due 3/2019)
6.00% (Libor + 5.00%/Q)
3/18/2011
4,850
Senior secured loan ($7,781 par due 3/2019)
7,781
Senior secured loan ($60,600 par due 3/2019)
60,600
Senior secured loan ($4,759 par due 3/2019)
4,759
Senior secured loan ($10,306 par due 3/2019)
10,306
Senior secured loan ($5,970 par due 3/2019)
5,970
94,266
Campus Management Corp. and Campus Management Acquisition Corp. (6)
Education software developer
Preferred stock (485,159 shares)
2/8/2008
10,520
2,044
Community Education Centers, Inc.
Offender re-entry and in-prison treatment services provider
Senior secured loan ($14,643 par due 12/2014)
6.25% (Libor + 5.25%/Q)
12/10/2010
14,643
(2)(15)(21)
Senior secured loan ($357 par due 12/2014)
7.50% (Base Rate + 4.25%/Q)
357
Junior secured loan ($10,304 par due 12/2015)
15.27% (Libor + 8.50% Cash, 6.50% PIK/Q)
10,304
9,480
Junior secured loan ($34,145 par due 12/2015)
15.28% (Libor + 8.50% Cash, 6.50% PIK/Q)
34,145
31,414
Warrants to purchase up to 654,618 shares
59,449
55,901
eInstruction Corporation
Developer, manufacturer and retailer of educational products
Senior secured loan ($17,000 par due 7/2014)
15,257
(2)(20)
Senior subordinated loan ($34,637 par due 1/2015)
24,151
Common stock (2,406 shares)
926
40,334
ELC Acquisition Corp., ELC Holdings Corporation, and Excelligence Learning Corporation (6)
Preferred stock (99,492 shares)
12.00% PIK
8/1/2011
11,208
12,482
Common stock (50,800 shares)
51
4,546
11,259
17,028
Infilaw Holding, LLC
Operator of for-profit law schools
8/25/2011
Senior secured loan ($1 par due 8/2016)
9.50% (Libor + 8.50%/Q)
1
Senior secured loan ($19,014 par due 8/2016)
19,014
Series A preferred units (124,890 units)
124,890
Series B preferred stock (3.91 units)
10/19/2012
9,245
10,258
153,150
154,163
Instituto de Banca y Comercio, Inc.
Private school operator
Senior secured loan ($15,000 par due 6/2015)
10.50% (Libor + 8.25%/Q)
4/24/2013
14,966
15,000
Senior secured loan ($40,062 par due 6/2015)
39,971
40,062
Series B preferred stock (1,750,000 shares)
8/5/2010
7,695
Series C preferred stock (2,512,586 shares)
6/7/2010
689
Common stock (20 shares)
60,626
62,757
Lakeland Tours, LLC
Educational travel provider
Senior secured revolving loan ($9,844 par due 12/2016)
5.25% (Libor + 4.25%/Q)
10/4/2011
9,844
(2)(21)(24)
Senior secured loan ($58,826 par due 12/2016)
9.25% (Libor + 8.25%/Q)
58,685
58,826
(2)(14)(21)
Senior secured loan ($1,726 par due 12/2016)
1,722
1,727
Senior secured loan ($40,362 par due 12/2016)
40,265
40,362
(3)(14)(21)
Senior secured loan ($8,632 par due 12/2016)
8,612
8,632
Common stock (5,000 shares)
5,112
124,128
124,503
R3 Education, Inc. and EIC Acquisitions Corp.
Medical school operator
Preferred stock (8,800 shares)
2,200
1,936
Common membership interest (26.27% interest)
9/21/2007
15,800
29,905
Warrants to purchase up to 27,890 shares
12/8/2009
18,000
31,841
RuffaloCODY, LLC
Provider of student fundraising and enrollment management services
Senior secured loan ($53,268 par due 5/2019)
5.50% (Libor + 4.25%/Q)
5/29/2013
53,268
625,000
595,771
13.70
Services-Other
Capital Investments and Ventures Corp.
SCUBA diver training and certification provider
Senior secured loan ($52,586 par due 8/2018)
8.50% (Libor + 7.25%/Q)
8/9/2012
52,586
Senior secured loan ($9,589 par due 8/2018)
9,589
Senior secured loan ($9,565 par due 8/2018)
9,565
71,740
Competitor Group, Inc. and Calera XVI, LLC
Endurance sports media and event operator
Senior secured revolving loan ($2,850 par due 11/2018)
10.00% (Base Rate + 6.75%/Q)
11/30/2012
2,850
2,707
Senior secured revolving loan ($900 par due 11/2018)
9.00% (Libor + 7.75%/Q)
900
855
Senior secured loan ($24,377 par due 11/2018)
24,377
23,159
Senior secured loan ($29,850 par due 11/2018)
29,850
28,357
Membership units (2,500,000 units)
2,510
1,282
(2)(9)
60,487
56,360
ISS #2, LLC
Provider of repairs, refurbishments and services to the broader industrial end user markets
Senior secured loan ($60,000 par due 6/2018)
6/5/2013
60,000
Massage Envy, LLC
Franchisor in the massage industry
Senior secured loan ($29,554 par due 9/2018)
8.50% (Libor + 7.25%/A)
9/27/2012
29,554
Senior secured loan ($49,927 par due 9/2018)
49,927
Common stock (3,000,000 shares)
3,281
82,481
82,762
McKenzie Sports Products, LLC
Designer, manufacturer and distributor of taxidermy forms and supplies
Senior secured loan ($35 par due 3/2017)
7.00% (Base Rate + 3.75%/Q)
3/30/2012
35
Senior secured loan ($1,782
6.00% (Libor + 4.75%/Q)
1,782
8
par due 3/2017)
Senior secured loan ($59 par due 3/2017)
7.00% (Base Rate + 3.75%/M)
Senior secured loan ($9,314 par due 3/2017)
9,314
11,190
Spin Holdco Inc.
Laundry service and equipment provider
Junior secured loan ($140,000 par due 5/2020)
9.00% (Libor + 7.75%/M)
5/14/2013
140,000
The Dwyer Group (6)
Operator of multiple franchise concepts primarily related to home maintenance or repairs
Senior subordinated loan ($25,590 par due 6/2018)
12.00% Cash, 1.50% PIK
12/22/2010
25,590
Series A preferred units (13,292,377 units)
8.00% PIK
6,591
15,967
32,181
41,557
Wash Multifamily Laundry Systems, LLC
Junior secured loan ($78,000 par due 2/2020)
9.75% (Libor + 8.50%/Q)
2/21/2013
78,000
536,079
541,609
12.46
Business Services
Access CIG, LLC
Records and information management services provider
Senior secured loan ($995 par due 10/2017)
10/5/2012
995
Senior secured loan ($3 par due 10/2017)
8.00% (Base Rate + 4.75%/Q)
998
Cast & Crew Payroll, LLC and Centerstage Co-Investors, L.L.C. (6)
Payroll and accounting services provider to the entertainment industry
Senior secured loan ($19,500 par due 12/2017)
7.50% (Libor + 6.50%/Q)
12/24/2012
19,500
Senior secured loan ($48,750 par due 12/2017)
48,750
(3)(16)(21)
Class A membership units (2,500,000 units)
2,521
Class B membership units (2,500,000 units)
73,250
73,292
CIBT Investment Holdings, LLC
Expedited travel document processing services
Class A shares (2,500 shares)
12/15/2011
3,615
CitiPostal Inc. (7)
Document storage and management services
Senior secured loan ($528 par due 12/2013)
8.50% Cash, 5.50% PIK
528
504
Senior secured loan ($54,044 par due 12/2013)
54,044
51,672
Senior subordinated loan ($18,645 par due 12/2015)
13,038
Common stock (37,024 shares)
67,610
52,176
Command Alkon, Inc.
Software solutions provider to the ready-mix concrete industry
Junior secured loan ($39,130 par due 3/2018)
39,130
Cornerstone Records Management, LLC
Physical records storage and management service provider
Senior secured loan ($16,737 par due 12/2015)
9.50% (Libor + 8.00%/Q)
8/12/2011
16,737
16,402
Coverall North America, Inc.
Commercial janitorial services provider
Letter of credit facility
1/17/2013
(2)(25)
HCPro, Inc. and HCP Acquisition Holdings, LLC (7)
Healthcare compliance advisory services
Senior subordinated loan ($17,470 par due 8/2014)
3/5/2013
5,500
Class A units (15,043,110 units)
6/26/2008
13,543
19,043
IfByPhone Inc.
Voice-based marketing automation software provider
Senior secured loan ($1,933 par due 11/2015)
10/15/2012
1,866
1,933
Senior secured loan ($1,000 par due 1/2016)
Warrant to purchase up to 124,300 shares of Series C preferred stock
88
2,954
3,021
Impact Innovations Group, LLC
IT consulting and outsourcing services
Member interest (50.00% interest)
200
Investor Group Services, LLC (6)
Business consulting for private equity and corporate clients
Limited liability company membership interest (8.5% interest)
6/22/2006
632
Itel Laboratories, Inc.
Data services provider for building materials to property insurance industry
Senior secured loan ($21,550 par due 6/2018)
6/29/2012
21,550
Preferred units (1,798,391 units)
22,550
22,548
9
Multi-Ad Services, Inc. (6)
Marketing services and software provider
Preferred units (1,725,280 units)
788
2,071
Common units (1,725,280 units)
MVL Group, Inc. (7)
Marketing research provider
Senior subordinated loan ($37,232 par due 7/2012)
34,636
5,683
Junior subordinated loan ($185 par due 7/2012)
Common stock (560,716 shares)
NComputing, Inc.
Desktop virtualization hardware and software technology service provider
Senior secured loan ($6,500 par due 7/2016)
10.50%
3/20/2013
Warrant to purchase up to 462,726 shares of Series C preferred stock
39
6,539
Pillar Processing LLC and PHL Investors, Inc. (6)
Mortgage services
Senior secured loan ($6,375 par due 11/2018)
7/31/2008
5,887
6,375
Senior secured loan ($7,375 par due 5/2019)
11/20/2007
6,137
487
Class A common stock (576 shares)
7/31/2012
3,768
15,792
6,862
Powersport Auctioneer Holdings, LLC
Powersport vehicle auction operator
Common units (1,972 units)
3/2/2012
749
Prommis Holdings, LLC
Bankruptcy and foreclosure processing services
Class B common units (1,727 units)
6/12/2012
R2 Acquisition Corp.
Marketing services
Common stock (250,000 shares)
5/29/2007
250
169
Rainstor, Inc.
Database solution provider designed to manage Big Data for large enterprises at the lowest total cost
Senior secured loan ($3,000 par due 4/2016)
11.25%
3/28/2013
2,919
Warrant to purchase up to 142,210 shares of Series C preferred stock
91
3,007
3,091
Strident Holding, Inc.
Recovery audit services provider to commercial and governmental healthcare payors
Senior secured loan ($7,639 par due 7/2018)
6.50% (Libor + 5.25%/Q)
7/26/2012
7,639
Senior secured loan ($9,603 par due 7/2018)
9,603
17,242
Summit Business Media Parent Holding Company LLC
Business media consulting services
Limited liability company membership interest (45.98% interest)
5/20/2011
1,479
TOA Technologies, Inc.
Cloud based, mobile workforce management applications provider
Senior secured loan ($13,000 par due 11/2016)
10/31/2012
12,477
13,000
Warrant to purchase up to 2,509,770 shares of Series D preferred stock
605
677
13,082
13,677
Tradesmen International, Inc.
Construction labor support
Warrants to purchase up to 771,036 shares
11,028
Tripwire, Inc.
IT security software provider
Senior secured loan ($104,950 par due 5/2018)
8.00% (Libor + 6.75%/Q)
5/23/2011
104,950
Senior secured loan ($49,875 par due 5/2018)
49,875
Senior secured loan ($9,975 par due 5/2018)
9,975
Class B common stock (2,655,638 shares)
30
81
Class A common stock (2,970 shares)
2,970
8,060
167,800
172,941
Venturehouse-Cibernet Investors, LLC
Financial settlement services for intercarrier wireless roaming
Equity interest
VSS-Tranzact Holdings, LLC (6)
Management consulting services
Common membership interest (5.98% interest)
10/26/2007
10,204
2,785
10
X Plus Two Solutions, Inc. and X Plus One Solutions, Inc.
Provider of open and integrated software for digital marketing optimization
Senior secured revolving loan ($5,640 par due 9/2014)
8.50%
4/1/2013
5,640
Senior secured loan ($3,500 par due 10/2016)
3,220
Warrant to purchase up to 999,167 shares of Series C preferred stock
284
9,090
9,144
524,163
470,974
10.83
Financial Services
AllBridge Financial, LLC (7)
Asset management services
5,077
7,365
Callidus Capital Corporation (7)
Common stock (100 shares)
1,730
Ciena Capital LLC (7)
Real estate and small business loan servicer
Senior secured revolving loan ($14,000 par due 12/2014)
6.00%
11/29/2010
14,000
Senior secured loan ($28,000 par due 12/2016)
12.00%
28,000
53,374
12,708
95,374
54,708
Commercial Credit Group, Inc.
Commercial equipment finance and leasing company
Senior subordinated loan ($28,000 par due 5/2018)
12.75%
5/10/2012
Cook Inlet Alternative Risk, LLC
Risk management services
Senior subordinated loan ($2,250 par due 9/2015)
9.00%
9/30/2011
2,250
Financial Pacific Company
Commercial finance leasing
Preferred stock (6,500 shares)
10/13/2010
3,883
20,940
Common stock (650,000 shares)
Gordian Acquisition Corp.
Financial services firm
Common stock (526 shares)
Imperial Capital Group LLC
Investment services
Class A common units (7,710 units)
14,997
18,919
2006 Class B common units (2,526 units)
2007 Class B common units (315 units)
18,924
Ivy Hill Asset Management, L.P. (7)(9)
6/15/2009
170,961
274,886
323,545
408,803
9.40
Restaurants and Food Services
ADF Capital, Inc. & ADF Restaurant Group, LLC
Restaurant owner and operator
Senior secured revolving loan ($1,118 par due 11/2014)
6.50% (Libor + 3.50%/Q)
11/27/2006
1,118
Senior secured loan ($9,136 par due 11/2015)
12.50% (Libor + 9.50%/Q)
9,136
Senior secured loan ($10,957 par due 11/2015)
10,960
10,957
Promissory note ($20,621 par due 11/2016)
17,185
20,577
Warrants to purchase up to 0.61 shares
6/1/2006
1,426
38,399
43,214
Benihana, Inc.
Senior secured loan ($11,685 par due 2/2018)
8/21/2012
11,685
Senior secured loan ($9,975 par due 2/2018)
Senior secured loan ($9,950 par due 2/2018)
9,950
31,610
Hojeij Branded Foods, Inc.
Airport restaurant operator
Senior secured revolving loan ($1,900 par due 2/2017)
2/15/2012
1,900
Senior secured loan ($25,600 par due 2/2017)
25,082
25,600
Warrants to purchase up to 7.5% of membership interest
257
Warrants to purchase up to 324 shares of Class A common stock
669
3,710
27,651
31,467
Orion Foods, LLC (fka Hot Stuff Foods, LLC) (7)
Convenience food service retailer
Senior secured revolving loan ($9,000 par due
10.75% (Base Rate + 7.50%/Q)
9,000
11
9/2014) Senior secured loan ($33,257 par due 9/2014)
10.00% (Libor + 8.50%/Q)
33,257
Junior secured loan ($37,552 par due 9/2014)
21,081
19,622
Preferred units (10,000 units)
10/28/2010
Class A common units (25,001 units)
Class B common units (1,122,452 units)
63,338
61,879
OTG Management, LLC
Senior secured loan ($29,250 par due 12/2017)
8.75% (Libor + 7.25%/Q)
12/11/2012
29,250
Common units (3,000,000 units)
1/5/2011
1,497
Warrants to purchase up to 7.73% of common units
6/19/2008
3,178
32,350
33,925
Performance Food Group, Inc. and Wellspring Distribution Corp
Food service distributor
Junior secured loan ($75,000 par due 11/2019)
74,631
Class A non-voting common stock (1,366,120 shares)
5/3/2008
6,303
5,960
80,934
80,960
Restaurant Holding Company, LLC
Fast food restaurant operator
Senior secured loan ($60,667 par due 2/2017)
9.00% (Libor + 7.50%/M)
2/17/2012
59,727
60,667
Senior secured loan ($9,333 par due 2/2017)
9,187
9,333
68,914
70,000
S.B. Restaurant Company
Preferred stock (46,690 shares)
Warrants to purchase up to 257,429 shares of common stock
343,196
353,055
8.12
Consumer Products- Non-durable
Gilchrist & Soames, Inc.
Personal care manufacturer
Senior secured revolving loan ($9,200 par due 10/2013)
6.25% (Libor + 5.00%/M)
9,200
Senior secured loan ($22,281 par due 10/2013)
13.44% Cash, 2.00% PIK
22,195
21,167
31,395
30,367
Implus Footcare, LLC
Provider of footwear and other accessories
Preferred stock (455 shares)
10/31/2011
5,019
Common stock (455 shares)
455
867
5,474
5,886
Insight Pharmaceuticals Corporation (6)
OTC drug products manufactuer
Junior secured loan ($19,310 par due 8/2017)
13.25% (Libor + 11.75%/Q)
8/26/2011
19,150
19,310
Class A common stock (155,000 shares)
6,035
8,669
Class B common stock (155,000 shares)
31,220
36,648
Matrixx Initiatives, Inc. and Wonder Holdings Acquisition Corp.
Developer and marketer of over-the-counter healthcare products
Senior secured revolving loan ($5,200 par due 6/2016)
13.00% (Libor + 12.00%/Q)
6/30/2011
5,200
Senior secured loan ($37,187 par due 6/2016)
37,018
37,188
Warrants to purchase up to 1,654,678 shares of common stock
7/27/2011
Warrants to purchase up to 1,489 shares of preferred stock
552
42,218
42,940
Oak Parent, Inc.
Manufacturer of athletic apparel
Senior secured loan ($5 par due 4/2018)
9.25% (Base Rate + 6.00%/Q)
4/2/2012
Senior secured loan ($5,679 par due 4/2018)
7.50% (Libor + 7.00%/Q)
5,657
5,679
Senior secured loan ($27 par due 4/2018)
27
Senior secured loan ($33,710 par due 4/2018)
33,579
33,710
Senior secured loan ($7 par due 4/2018)
Senior secured loan ($8,992 par due 4/2018)
8,957
8,992
48,232
48,420
12
PG-ACP Co-Invest, LLC
Supplier of medical uniforms, specialized medical footwear and accessories
Class A membership units (1,000,0000 units)
8/29/2012
1,645
The Step2 Company, LLC
Toy manufacturer
Junior secured loan ($25,600 par due 4/2015)
24,908
Junior secured loan ($32,045 par due 4/2015)
30,889
25,657
Common units (1,116,879 units)
24
Warrants to purchase up to 3,157,895 units
55,821
51,257
The Thymes, LLC (7)
Cosmetic products manufacturer
Preferred units (6,283 units)
6/21/2007
5,102
4,789
Common units (5,400 units)
4,635
9,424
Woodstream Corporation
Pet products manufacturer
Senior secured loan ($2,992 par due 8/2016)
4/18/2012
2,993
Senior secured loan ($14,962 par due 8/2016)
Senior subordinated loan ($80,000 par due 2/2017)
1/22/2010
77,092
80,000
Common stock (4,254 shares)
1,222
2,535
96,270
100,491
316,732
327,078
7.52
Energy
Centinela Funding, LLC
Solar power generation facility developer and operator
Senior secured loan ($56,000 par due 11/2020)
10.00% (Libor + 8.75%/Q)
11/14/2012
56,000
EquiPower Resources Holdings, LLC
Gas-fired power generation facilities operator
Junior secured loan ($22,500 par due 6/2019)
10.00% (Libor + 8.50%/M)
6/27/2012
22,097
22,500
La Paloma Generating Company, LLC
Natural gas fired, combined cycle plant operator
Junior secured loan ($68,000 par due 8/2018)
10.25% (Libor + 8.75%/S)
8/9/2011
66,983
67,320
Panda Sherman Power, LLC
Developer and operator of a gas turbine power plant
Senior secured loan ($32,500 par due 9/2018)
9.00% (Libor + 7.50%/Q)
9/14/2012
32,500
Panda Temple Power II, LLC
Senior secured loan ($20,000 par due 4/2019)
4/3/2013
19,806
20,000
Panda Temple Power, LLC
Developer and operator of large-scale energy facilities
Senior secured loan ($60,000 par due 7/2018)
7/17/2012
58,276
Sunrun Solar Owner Holdco X, LLC
Residential solar energy provider
Senior secured loan ($60,000 par due 6/2019)
9.50% (Libor + 8.25%/Q)
6/7/2013
315,662
318,320
7.32
Containers-Packaging
ICSH, Inc.
Industrial container manufacturer, reconditioner and servicer
8/31/2011
Senior secured loan ($3,713 par due 8/2016)
8.00% (Libor + 7.00%/Q)
3,713
Senior secured loan ($23,331 par due 8/2016)
22,331
Senior secured loan ($19 par due 8/2016)
19
Senior secured loan ($30,338 par due 8/2016)
8.04% (Libor + 7.00%/Q)
30,338
Senior secured loan ($61,839 par due 8/2016)
61,839
Senior secured loan ($14,795 par due 8/2016)
14,795
133,035
Microstar Logistics LLC, Microstar Global Asset Management LLC and MStar Holding Corporation
Keg management solutions provider
Junior secured loan ($165,000 par due 12/2018)
8.50% (Libor + 7.50%/Q)
12/14/2012
165,000
Common Stock (50,000 shares)
5,896
170,000
170,896
Pregis Corporation, Pregis Intellipack Corp. and Pregis Innovative Packaging Inc.
Provider of highly-customized, tailored protective packaging solutions
Senior secured loan ($985 par due 3/2017)
7.75% (Libor + 6.25%/M)
4/25/2012
985
13
Senior secured loan ($5 par due 3/2017)
8.50% (Base Rate + 5.25%/Q)
990
304,025
304,921
7.01
Automotive Services
Driven Holdings, LLC
Automotive aftermarket car care franchisor
Preferred stock (247,500 units)
12/16/2011
2,475
2,742
Common stock (25,000 units)
25
130
2,872
Eckler Industries, Inc.
Restoration parts and accessories provider for classic automobiles
Senior secured loan ($1,000 par due 7/2017)
7/12/2012
Senior secured loan ($8,269 par due 7/2017)
7.25% (Libor + 6.00%/M)
8,270
Senior secured loan ($41,021 par due 7/2017)
41,021
Series A preferred stock (1,800 shares)
1,800
1,948
Common stock (20,000 shares)
234
52,291
52,473
EcoMotors, Inc.
Engine developer
Senior secured loan ($5,000 par due 10/2016)
10.83%
12/28/2012
Senior secured loan ($5,000 par due 7/2016)
10.13%
4,869
Warrant to purchase up to 321,888 shares of Series C preferred stock
9,869
10,040
Service King Paint & Body, LLC
Collision repair site operators
Senior secured loan ($127,850 par due 8/2017)
7.25% (Libor + 6.25%/Q)
8/20/2012
127,850
(2)(17)(21)
Senior secured loan ($4,887 par due 8/2017)
4.50% (Libor + 3.50%/Q)
4,887
Senior secured loan ($9,774 par due 8/2017)
9,774
Membership interest
6,690
147,511
149,201
212,171
214,586
4.94
Manufacturing
Argotec, LLC
Thermoplastic polyurethane films
Senior secured revolving loan ($2,000 par due 5/2018)
5.75% (Libor + 4.75%/S)
5/31/2013
2,000
Senior secured loan ($20,000 par due 5/2019)
22,000
Cambrios Technologies Corporation
Nanotechnology-based solutions for electronic devices and computers
Senior secured loan ($3,939 par due 8/2015)
8/7/2012
3,939
Warrants to purchase up to 400,000 shares of Series D-4 convertible preferred stock
3,940
Component Hardware Group, Inc.
Commercial equipment
Junior secured loan ($3,251 par due 12/2014)
7.00% Cash, 3.00% PIK
8/4/2010
3,251
Senior subordinated loan ($11,424 par due 12/2014)
7.50% Cash, 5.00% PIK
9,174
11,425
Warrants to purchase up to 1,462,500 shares of common stock
14,656
12,425
29,332
Lighting Science Group Corporation
Advanced lighting products
9/20/2011
MWI Holdings, Inc.
Engineered springs, fasteners, and other precision components
Senior secured loan ($38,274 par due 3/2019)
9.38% (Libor + 8.13%/Q)
6/15/2011
38,274
Senior secured loan ($10,000 par due 3/2019)
10,000
48,274
NetShape Technologies, Inc.
Metal precision engineered components
Senior secured revolving loan ($408 par due 12/2014)
7.50% (Libor + 6.50%/S)
408
Pelican Products, Inc.
Flashlights
Senior secured loan ($7,920
7.00% (Libor + 5.50%/Q)
7/13/2012
7,920
14
par due 7/2018)
Junior secured loan ($32,000 par due 6/2019)
32,000
39,920
Protective Industries, Inc. dba Caplugs
Plastic protection products
Senior secured revolving loan ($408 par due 5/2016)
6.25% (Base Rate + 3.00%/Q)
Senior secured loan ($1,462 par due 5/2017)
5.75% (Libor + 4.25%/M)
1,462
Senior subordinated loan ($720 par due 5/2018)
8.00% Cash, 7.25% PIK
720
Preferred stock (2,379,361 shares)
2,307
5,303
4,897
7,893
Saw Mill PCG Partners LLC
Common units (1,000 units)
1/30/2007
SSH Environmental Industries, Inc. and SSH Non-Destructive Testing, Inc.
Magnetic sensors and supporting sensor products
Senior secured loan ($11,383 par due 12/2016)
3/23/2012
11,206
11,383
144,069
163,150
3.75
Aerospace and Defense
Cadence Aerospace, LLC (fka PRV Aerospace, LLC)
Aerospace precision components manufacturer
Senior secured loan ($1,130 par due 5/2018)
5/15/2012
1,125
1,130
Senior secured loan ($3 par due 5/2018)
Senior secured loan ($8,417 par due 5/2018)
8,346
8,417
Senior secured loan ($21 par due 5/2018)
21
Junior secured loan ($79,657 par due 5/2019)
10.50% (Libor + 9.25%/Q)
79,657
89,152
89,228
ILC Industries, LLC
Designer and manufacturer of protective cases and technically advanced lighting systems
Senior secured loan ($4,900 par due 7/2018)
7.50% (Libor + 6.00%/Q)
4,819
4,900
Senior secured loan ($19,850 par due 7/2018)
19,503
19,850
24,322
24,750
TurboCombuster Technology, Inc.
Manufacturer of complex fabrications for the commercial aerospace, military aerospace and industrial gas turbine markets
Senior secured loan ($9,975 par due 12/2017)
9,929
9,976
Wyle Laboratories, Inc. and Wyle Holdings, Inc.
Provider of specialized engineering, scientific and technical services
Senior preferred stock (775 shares)
1/17/2008
107
Common stock (1,885,195 shares)
2,291
1,851
2,398
1,958
125,801
125,912
2.90
Retail
Fulton Holdings Corp.
Senior secured loan ($42,892 par due 5/2018)
5/10/2013
42,892
(2)(12)
Senior secured loan ($39,900 par due 5/2018)
5/28/2010
39,900
(3)(12)
Common stock (19,672 shares)
1,461
1,588
84,253
84,380
Things Remembered Inc. and TRM Holdings Corporation
Personalized gifts retailer
Senior secured loan ($14,888 par due 5/2018)
8.00% (Libor + 6.50%/Q)
5/24/2012
14,888
99,141
99,268
2.28
Consumer Products- Durable
Bushnell Inc.
Sports optics manufacturer
Junior secured loan ($48,825 par due 2/2016)
44,618
48,826
Junior secured loan ($43,675 par due 2/2016)
4/30/2012
43,675
88,293
92,501
2.13
Telecommunications
American Broadband Communications, LLC, American Broadband Holding Company and Cameron Holdings of NC, Inc.
Broadband communication services
Senior secured revolving loan ($2,500 par due 8/2014)
7.50% (Libor + 5.50%/Q)
9/1/2010
Senior secured loan ($6,540 par due 8/2014)
6,540
Senior subordinated loan ($34,666 par due 11/2014)
12.00% Cash, 2.00% PIK
11/7/2007
34,666
33,973
Senior subordinated loan ($10,847 par due 11/2014)
10,847
10,630
Senior subordinated loan ($24,210 par due 11/2014)
10.00% Cash, 4.00% PIK
24,210
23,726
Warrants to purchase up to 378 shares
4,500
Warrants to purchase up to 200 shares
2,381
78,763
84,250
Startec Equity, LLC (7)
Communication services
Member interest
1.94
Printing, Publishing and Media
Batanga, Inc.
Independent digital media company
Senior secured loan ($5,500 par due 11/2016)
9.60%
5,595
(2)(19)(21)
Senior secured loan ($4,500 par due 9/2017)
10,095
Earthcolor Group, LLC
Printing management services
Limited liability company interests (9.30%)
5/18/2012
National Print Group, Inc.
Senior secured revolving loan ($685 par due 10/2013)
9.00% (Libor + 6.00%/Q)
3/2/2006
685
Senior secured revolving loan ($1,119 par due 10/2013)
9.00% (Base Rate + 5.00%/Q)
1,119
Senior secured loan ($6,782 par due 10/2013)
9.00% (Libor + 8.00% Cash, 1.00% PIK /Q)
6,516
6,782
Senior secured loan ($244 par due 10/2013)
9.00% (Base Rate + 8.00% Cash, 1.00% PIK /Q)
235
244
Preferred stock (9,344 shares)
10,555
8,830
The Teaching Company, LLC and The Teaching Company Holdings, Inc.
Education publications provider
Senior secured loan ($21,103 par due 3/2017)
9/29/2006
21,103
Senior secured loan ($9,801 par due 3/2017)
9,801
Preferred stock (10,663 shares)
1,066
3,309
Common stock (15,393 shares)
31,973
34,221
52,528
53,146
1.22
Oil and Gas
Geotrace Technologies, Inc.
Reservoir processing and development
Warrants to purchase up to 69,978 shares of common stock
Warrants to purchase up to 210,453 shares of preferred stock
2,805
2,015
2,893
UL Holding Co., LLC and Universal Lubricants, LLC (6)
Petroleum product manufacturer
Junior secured loan ($2,904 par due 12/2014)
7.15% (Libor + 6.875%/Q)
2,887
2,312
Junior secured loan ($2,032 par due 12/2014)
9.125% (Base + 5.875%/Q)
2,020
1,618
Junior secured loan ($4,960 par due 12/2014)
4,931
3,949
Junior secured loan ($5,144 par due 12/2014)
5,090
4,095
Junior secured loan ($25,363 par due 12/2014)
25,204
20,194
(3)
Junior secured loan ($18,812 par due 12/2014)
18,694
14,978
Class A common units (151,236 units)
6/17/2011
1,512
Class B-5 common units (599,200 units)
4/25/2008
5,472
Class B-4 common units (50,000 units)
500
Class C common units (758,546 units)
66,310
47,146
69,203
49,161
1.13
Commercial Real Estate Finance
10th Street, LLC (6)
Real estate holding
Senior subordinated loan
8.93% Cash, 4.07% PIK
25,724
company
($25,724 par due 11/2014)
Member interest (10.00% interest)
594
7,263
Option (25,000 units)
26,343
33,012
American Commercial Coatings, Inc.
Real estate property
Commercial mortgage loan ($2,442 par due 12/2025)
746
2,061
(21)
Cleveland East Equity, LLC
Hotel operator
Real estate equity interests
1,026
4,064
Commons R-3, LLC
Real estate developer
Crescent Hotels & Resorts, LLC and affiliates (7)
Senior subordinated loan ($2,236 par due 9/2011)
Senior subordinated loan ($2,092 par due 6/2017)
Common equity interest
Limited liability company membership interest (100% interest)
6/19/2012
Hot Light Brands, Inc. (7)
Real estate holding company
Senior secured loan ($32,957 par due 2/2011)
1,665
1,495
Common stock (93,500 shares)
NPH, Inc.
Hotel property
5,291
6,978
35,071
47,610
1.09
Environmental Services
AWTP, LLC (7)
Water treatment services
Junior secured loan ($4,212 par due 6/2015)
4/18/2011
4,212
Junior secured loan ($6,121 par due 6/2015)
15.00%
6,121
Membership interests (90% interest)
7,644
10,333
17,977
Genomatica, Inc.
Developer of a biotechnology platform for the production of chemical products
Senior secured loan ($1,500 par due 10/2016)
9.26%
1,430
1,500
Warrant to purchase 322,422 shares of Series D preferred stock
1,505
RE Community Holdings II, Inc.and Pegasus Community Energy, LLC.
Operator of municipal recycling facilities
Preferred stock (1,000 shares)
3/1/2011
8,839
1,750
Waste Pro USA, Inc
Waste management services
Preferred Class A common equity (611,615 shares)
11/9/2006
12,263
26,059
32,865
47,291
Transportation
PODS Funding Corp.
Storage and warehousing
Junior subordinated loan ($40,777 par due 5/2017)
12.75% Cash, 2.75% PIK
11/29/2011
40,777
0.94
United Road Towing, Inc.
Towing company
Warrants to purchase up to 607 shares
Health Clubs
Athletic Club Holdings, Inc.
Premier health club operator
Senior secured loan ($34,000 par due 3/2019)
10/11/2007
34,000
(2)(13)(21)
CFW Co-Invest, L.P. and NCP Curves, L.P.
Health club franchisor
Limited partnership interest (4,152,165 shares)
4,152
3,306
Limited partnership interest (1,847,835 shares)
1,848
1,471
6,000
4,777
40,000
38,777
0.89
Food and Beverage
Apple & Eve, LLC and US Juice Partners, LLC (6)
Juice manufacturer
Senior units (50,000 units)
10/5/2007
3,776
Charter Baking Company, Inc.
Baked goods manufacturer
Senior subordinated loan ($2,096 par due 6/2015)
17.50% PIK
2/6/2008
2,096
Preferred stock (6,258 shares)
9/1/2006
2,567
1,735
4,663
3,831
Distant Lands Trading Co.
Coffee manufacturer
Class A common stock (1,294 shares)
980
Class A-1 common stock (2,157 shares)
10,643
7,607
0.17
Wholesale Distribution
BECO Holding Company, Inc.
Wholesale distributor of first response fire protection equipment and related parts
Common stock (25,000 shares)
7/30/2010
2,554
0.06
6,713,016
156.74
17
(1) Other than Ares Capital Corporations (the Company) investments listed in footnote 7 below (subject to the limitations set forth therein), the Company does not Control any of its portfolio companies, for the purposes of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (together with the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, the Investment Company Act). In general, under the Investment Company Act, the Company would Control a portfolio company if the Company owned more than 25% of its outstanding voting securities (i.e., securities with the right to elect directors) and/or had the power to exercise control over the management or policies of such portfolio company. All of the Companys portfolio company investments, which as of June 30, 2013 represented 157% of the Companys net assets or 96% of the Companys total assets, are subject to legal restrictions on sales.
(2) These assets are pledged as collateral for the Revolving Credit Facility and, as a result, are not directly available to the creditors of the Company to satisfy any obligations of the Company other than the Companys obligations under the Revolving Credit Facility (see Note 5 to the consolidated financial statements).
(3) These assets are owned by the Companys consolidated subsidiary Ares Capital CP Funding LLC (Ares Capital CP), are pledged as collateral for the Revolving Funding Facility and, as a result, are not directly available to the creditors of the Company to satisfy any obligations of the Company other than Ares Capital CPs obligations under the Revolving Funding Facility (see Note 5 to the consolidated financial statements).
(4) These assets are owned by the Companys consolidated subsidiary Ares Capital JB Funding LLC (ACJB), are pledged as collateral for the SMBC Funding Facility and, as a result, are not directly available to the creditors of the Company to satisfy any obligations of the Company other than ACJBs obligations under the SMBC Funding Facility (see Note 5 to the consolidated financial statements).
(5) Investments without an interest rate are non-income producing.
(6) As defined in the Investment Company Act, the Company is deemed to be an Affiliated Person of a portfolio company because it owns 5% or more of the portfolio companys outstanding voting securities or it has the power to exercise control over the management or policies of such portfolio company (including through a management agreement). Transactions during the six months ended June 30, 2013 in which the issuer was an Affiliated company (but not a portfolio company that the Company (Controls) are as follows:
Capital
Purchases
Redemptions
Sales
Interest
structuring
Dividend
Other
Net realized
Net unrealized
Company
(cost)
income
service fees
gains (losses)
10th Street, LLC
1,664
6,787
Apple & Eve, LLC and US Juice Partners, LLC
2,378
Campus Management Corp. and Campus Management Acquisition Corp
(4,545
Cast & Crew Payroll, LLC and Centerstage Co-Investors, L.L.C.
30,000
3,259
44
104
41
CT Technologies Intermediate Holdings, Inc. and CT Technologies Holdings, LLC
567
1,802
The Dwyer Group
1,710
254
1,751
ELC Acquisition Corp. and ELC Holdings Corporation
717
1,757
Insight Pharmaceuticals Corporation
1,300
771
Investor Group Services, LLC
106
(79
Multi-Ad Services, Inc.
34
Pillar Processing LLC and PHL Holding Co.
1,346
654
Soteria Imaging Services, LLC
(147
VSS-Tranzact Holdings, LLC
(868
UL Holding Co., LLC
296
3,151
(12,269
18
(7) As defined in the Investment Company Act, the Company is deemed to be both an Affiliated Person and Control this portfolio company because it owns more than 25% of the portfolio companys outstanding voting securities or it has the power to exercise control over the management or policies of such portfolio company (including through a management agreement). Transactions during the six months ended June 30, 2013 in which the issuer was both an Affiliated company and a portfolio company that the Company is deemed to Control are as follows:
AllBridge Financial, LLC
598
149
AWTP, LLC
664
50
3,064
Callidus Capital Corporation
Ciena Capital LLC
2,349
(5,908
Citipostal, Inc.
3,852
(3,951
Crescent Hotels & Resorts, LLC and affiliates
194
HCI Equity, LLC
270
HCP Acquisition Holdings, LLC
6,696
(1,196
Hot Light Brands, Inc.
367
Ivy Hill Asset Management, L.P.
37,407
(19,371
MVL Group, Inc.
806
353
Orion Foods, LLC
1,200
2,834
2,138
404
4,428
Senior Secured Loan Fund LLC*
223,246
49,668
101,969
10,432
3,559
(1,009
The Thymes, LLC
1,570
* Together with GE Global Sponsor Finance LLC and General Electric Capital Corporation (together, GE), the Company co-invests through the Senior Secured Loan Fund LLC d/b/a the Senior Secured Loan Program (the SSLP). The SSLP is capitalized as transactions are completed and all portfolio decisions and generally all other decisions in respect of the SSLP must be approved by an investment committee of the SSLP consisting of representatives of the Company and GE (with approval from a representative of each required); therefore, although the Company owns more than 25% of the voting securities of the SSLP, the Company does not believe that it has control over the SSLP (for purposes of the Investment Company Act or otherwise) because, among other things, these voting securities do not afford the Company the right to elect directors of the SSLP or any other special rights (see Note 4 to the consolidated financial statements).
(8) Non-U.S. company or principal place of business outside the U.S. and as a result is not a qualifying asset under Section 55(a) of the Investment Company Act. Under the Investment Company Act, the Company may not acquire any non-qualifying asset unless, at the time such acquisition is made, qualifying assets represent at least 70% of the Companys total assets.
(9) Excepted from the definition of investment company under Section 3(c) of the Investment Company Act and as a result is not a qualifying asset under Section 55(a) of the Investment Company Act. Under the Investment Company Act, the Company may not acquire any non-qualifying asset unless, at the time such acquisition is made, qualifying assets represent at least 70% of the Companys total assets.
(10) In the first quarter of 2011, the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the Staff) informally communicated to certain business development companies the Staffs belief that certain entities, which would be classified as an investment company under the Investment Company Act but for the exception from the definition of investment company set forth in Rule 3a-7 promulgated under the Investment Company Act, could not be treated as eligible portfolio companies (as defined in Section 2(a)(46) of the Investment Company Act). Subsequently, in August 2011 the Securities and Exchange Commission issued a concept release (the Concept Release) which states that [a]s a general matter, the Commission presently does not believe that Rule 3a-7 issuers are the type of small, developing and financially troubled businesses in which Congress intended BDCs primarily to invest and requested comment on whether or not a 3a-7 issuer should be considered an eligible portfolio company. The Company provided a comment letter in respect of the Concept Release and continues to believe that the language of Section 2(a)(46) of the Investment Company Act permits a business development company to treat as eligible portfolio companies entities that rely on the 3a-7 exception. However, given the current uncertainty in this area (including the language in the Concept Release) and subsequent discussions with the Staff, the Company has, solely for purposes of calculating the composition of its portfolio pursuant to Section 55(a) of the Investment Company Act, identified these entities in the Companys schedule of investments as non-qualifying assets should the Staff ultimately disagree with the Companys position.
(11) Variable rate loans to the Companys portfolio companies bear interest at a rate that may be determined by reference to either LIBOR or an alternate base rate (commonly based on the Federal Funds Rate or the Prime Rate), at the borrowers option, which reset annually (A), semi-annually (S), quarterly (Q), bi-monthly (B), monthly (M) or daily (D). For each such loan, the Company has provided the interest rate in effect on the date presented.
(12) In addition to the interest earned based on the stated interest rate of this security, the Company is entitled to receive an additional interest amount of 6.00% on $13 million aggregate principal amount of a first out tranche of the portfolio companys senior term debt, whereby the first out tranche will have priority as to the last out tranche with respect to payments of principal, interest and any other amounts due thereunder.
(13) In addition to the interest earned based on the stated interest rate of this security, the Company is entitled to receive an additional interest amount of 3.00% on $20 million aggregate principal amount of a first out tranche of the portfolio companys senior term debt, whereby the first out tranche will have priority as to the last out tranche with respect to payments of principal, interest and any other amounts due thereunder.
(14) In addition to the interest earned based on the stated interest rate of this security, the Company is entitled to receive an additional interest amount of 4.00% on $63 million aggregate principal amount of a first out tranche of the portfolio companys senior term debt, whereby the first out tranche will have priority as to the last out tranche with respect to payments of principal, interest and any other amounts due thereunder.
(15) In addition to the interest earned based on the stated interest rate of this security, the Company is entitled to receive an additional interest amount of 1.13% on $19 million aggregate principal amount of a first out tranche of the portfolio companys senior term debt, whereby the first out tranche will have priority as to the last out tranche with respect to payments of principal, interest and any other amounts due thereunder.
(16) In addition to the interest earned based on the stated interest rate of this security, the Company is entitled to receive an additional interest amount of 3.00% on $29 million aggregate principal amount of a first out tranche of the portfolio companys senior term debt, whereby the first out tranche will have priority as to the last out tranche with respect to payments of principal, interest and any other amounts due thereunder.
(17) In addition to the interest earned based on the stated interest rate of this security, the Company is entitled to receive an additional interest amount of 2.75% on $72 million aggregate principal amount of a first out tranche of the portfolio companys senior term debt, whereby the first out tranche will have priority as to the last out tranche with respect to payments of principal, interest and any other amounts due thereunder.
(18) In addition to the interest earned based on the stated interest rate of this security, the Company is entitled to receive an additional interest amount of 3.13% on $56 million aggregate principal amount of a first out tranche of the portfolio companys senior term debt, whereby the first out tranche will have priority as to the last out tranche with respect to payments of principal, interest and any other amounts due thereunder.
(19) The Company is entitled to receive a fixed fee upon the occurrence of certain events as defined in the credit agreement governing the Companys debt investment in the portfolio company. The fair value of such fee is included in the fair value of the debt investment.
(20) Loan was on non-accrual status as of June 30, 2013.
(21) Loan includes interest rate floor feature.
(22) In addition to the interest earned based on the stated contractual interest rate of this security, the certificates entitle the holders thereof to receive a portion of the excess cash flow from the SSLPs loan portfolio, which may result in a return to the Company greater than the contractual stated interest rate.
(23) As of June 30, 2013, no amounts were funded by the Company under this senior secured revolving loan, however, there were standby letters of credit issued and outstanding through a financial intermediary under the loan. See Note 6 to the consolidated financial statements for further information on standby letters of credit commitments related to certain portfolio companies.
(24) As of June 30, 2013, in addition to the amounts funded by the Company under this senior secured revolving loan, there were also standby letters of credit issued and outstanding through a financial intermediary under the loan. See Note 6 to the consolidated financial statements for further information on standby letters of credit commitments related to certain portfolio companies.
(25) As of June 30, 2013, no amounts were funded by the Company under this letter of credit facility, however, there were standby letters of credit issued and outstanding through a financial intermediary under the letter of credit facility. See Note 6 to the consolidated financial statements for further information on standby letters of credit commitments related to certain portfolio companies.
20
As of December 31, 2012
124
29
CIC Flex, LP(9)
2,302
3,570
Covestia Capital Partners, LP(9)
1,059
1,135
Dynamic India Fund IV, LLC(9)
3,104
HCI Equity, LLC(7)(8)(9)
452
447
Imperial Capital Private Opportunities, LP(9)
6,051
8,341
Partnership Capital Growth Fund I, L.P.(9)
1,596
4,197
Partnership Capital Growth Fund III, L.P.(9)
1,964
1,819
Piper Jaffray Merchant Banking Fund I, L.P.(9)
286
259
Senior Secured Loan Fund LLC(7)(10)
Subordinated certificates ($1,244,969 par due 12/2022)
8.31% (Libor + 8.00%/Q)(21)
1,237,887
1,263,644
VSC Investors LLC(9)
387
854
1,256,930
1,287,399
32.28
HealthcareServices
Senior secured revolving loan ($2,000 par due 11/2018)
10.25% (Base Rate + 7.00%/Q)
(2)(20)(23)
Senior secured loan ($54,182 par due 11/2018)
54,182
56,182
1,205
CT Technologies Intermediate Holdings, Inc. and CT Technologies Holdings LLC(6)
Senior secured loan ($7,565 par due 3/2017)
7,565
Senior secured loan ($7,172 par due 3/2017)
7,172
6,885
(3)(20)
4,772
1,316
18,737
20,236
929
Senior secured loan ($15,298 par due 3/2018)
9.75% (Libor + 8.75%/Q)
15,298
Senior secured loan ($42,846 par due 3/2018)
42,846
Senior secured loan ($4,869 par due 3/2018)
(4)(20)
Senior secured loan ($55,307 par due 3/2018)
55,307
Senior secured loan ($15,579 par due 3/2018)
15,579
133,899
Senior secured revolving loan ($3,000 par due 4/2017)
Senior secured loan ($55,034 par due 4/2017)
55,034
Senior secured loan ($49,253 par due 4/2017)
49,253
Senior secured loan ($9,900 par due 4/2017)
9,900
117,187
Senior secured revolving loan ($5,250 par due 4/2016)
7.50% (Libor + 6.00%/M)
5,250
Senior secured loan ($9,062 par due 4/2016)
8,984
9,062
Senior secured loan ($28,125 par due 4/2016)
28,125
6,169
47,359
48,606
Senior secured loan ($40,095 par due 12/2017)
40,095
(2)(17)(20)
2,611
42,595
42,706
11,156
11,448
11,256
Junior secured loan ($45,000 par due 10/2018)
45,000
697
45,292
45,711
Junior secured loan ($15,000 par due 5/2019)
11.50% (Libor + 10.00%/S)
Junior secured loan ($50,000 par due 5/2019)
50,000
65,000
435
Senior secured loan ($6,000 par due 7/2015)
5,968
6,006
6,029
Soteria Imaging Services, LLC(6)
Outpatient medical imaging provider
Junior secured loan ($2,521 par due 11/2010)
2,050
843
(2)(19)
Preferred member units (1,823,179 units)
Medical device manufacturer
6,801
Senior secured loan ($15,000 par due 12/2018)
Vantage Oncology, Inc.
2,616
764,148
762,032
19.11
Senior secured loan ($541 par due 3/2016)
541
Senior secured loan
9.50%
10,357
22
($10,357 par due 3/2016)
(Libor + 8.50%/Q)
Senior secured loan ($60,904 par due 3/2016)
60,904
Senior secured loan ($4,782 par due 3/2016)
4,782
76,584
Campus Management Corp. and Campus Management Acquisition Corp.(6)
6,589
Senior secured loan ($15,000 par due 12/2014)
(2)(15)(20)
Senior secured loan ($714 par due 12/2014)
714
Junior secured loan ($33,150 par due 12/2015)
15.33% (Libor + 8.50% Cash, 6.50% PIK/Q)
33,150
29,837
Junior secured loan ($9,978 par due 12/2015)
15.31% (Libor + 8.50% Cash, 6.50% PIK/Q)
9,978
8,980
12/13/2010
58,842
54,531
Junior secured loan ($17,000 par due 7/2014)
Senior subordinated loan ($31,997 par due 1/2015)
ELC Acquisition Corp., ELC Holdings Corporation, and Excelligence Learning Corporation(6)
10,492
11,766
2,789
10,543
14,555
Operator of three for-profit law schools
(22)
Senior secured loan ($19,157 par due 8/2016)
19,157
9,524
153,293
153,572
Instituto de Banca y Comercio, Inc. & Leeds IV Advisors, Inc.
7,143
159
5,689
7,302
58,670
(14)(20)
Senior secured loan ($1,793 par due 12/2016)
1,789
1,793
40,255
(3)(14)(20)
Senior secured loan ($8,967 par due 12/2016)
8,943
8,967
4,555
114,657
114,503
29,829
31,765
488,462
459,401
11.52
AllBridge Financial, LLC(7)
Asset management
5,675
7,814
23
services
Callidus Capital Corporation(7)
1,718
Ciena Capital LLC(7)
Senior secured loan ($32,000 par due 12/2016)
18,616
99,374
64,616
Senior subordinated loan ($2,750 par due 9/2015)
2,750
3,733
13,687
Gordian Acquisition Corporation
18,954
18,959
Ivy Hill Asset Management, L.P.(7)(9)
294,258
328,493
431,802
Senior secured revolving loan ($1,468 par due 11/2013)
1,468
Senior secured revolving loan ($200 par due 11/2013)
6.50% (Base Rate + 2.50%/Q)
Senior secured loan ($9,200 par due 11/2014)
Senior secured loan ($11,034 par due 11/2014)
11,037
11,034
Promissory note ($14,897,360 par due 11/2016)
16,001
18,719
5,496
37,906
46,117
Senior secured revolving loan ($431 par due 8/2017)
9.25% (Libor + 8.00%/M)
431
Senior secured loan ($21,769 par due 2/2018)
21,769
Senior secured loan ($10,000 par due 2/2018)
32,200
Senior secured loan ($22,600 par due 2/2017)
22,025
22,600
132
1,899
24,594
26,531
Orion Foods, LLC (fka Hot Stuff Foods, LLC)(7)
Senior secured revolving loan ($7,800 par due 9/2014)
10.75% (Base Rate + 7.50%/M)
7,800
Senior secured loan ($33,477 par due 9/2014)
33,477
23,695
17,807
64,972
59,084
Senior secured loan ($25,000 par due 12/2017)
25,000
2,042
4,334
28,100
31,376
Performance Food Group, Inc. and Wellspring Distribution Corp.
Junior secured loan ($50,000 par due 5/2015)
5/30/2012
Junior secured loan ($50,250 par due 5/2015)
5/23/2008
49,529
50,250
49,705
6,732
156,734
156,982
Senior secured loan ($61,333 par due 2/2017)
60,280
61,333
Senior secured loan ($9,436 par due 2/2017)
9,272
9,436
69,552
70,769
414,058
423,059
10.61
ServicesOther
Senior secured loan ($64,837 par due 8/2018)
64,837
Senior secured loan ($9,975 par due 8/2018)
74,812
Senior secured loan ($54,500 par due 11/2018)
54,500
60,750
Franchiser in the massage industry
Senior secured loan ($80,494 par due 9/2018)
80,494
83,494
Senior secured loan ($11,833 par due 3/2017)
7.00% (Libor + 5.50%/M)
11,833
Senior secured loan ($28 par due 3/2017)
7.75% (Base Rate + 4.50%/M)
Senior secured loan ($9,902 par due 3/2017)
9,902
Senior secured loan ($23 par due 3/2017)
21,786
The Dwyer Group(6)
Senior subordinated loan ($25,400 par due 6/2018)
25,400
6,337
13,962
31,737
39,362
Wash Multifamily Laundry Systems, LLC (fka Web Services Company, LLC)
Senior secured loan ($27,172 par due 8/2014)
27,091
27,172
Junior secured loan ($40,000 par due 8/2015)
10.88% (Libor + 9.38%/Q)
1/25/2011
Junior secured loan ($50,000 par due 8/2015)
117,091
117,172
389,670
397,376
9.96
Senior secured loan ($1,000 par due 10/2017)
Cast & Crew Payroll, LLC and Centerstage Co-Investors, L.L.C.(6)
Senior secured loan ($100,000 par due 12/2017)
100,000
105,000
3,543
CitiPostal Inc.(7)
Senior secured revolving loan ($1,000 par due 12/2013)
6.75% (Base Rate + 3.25%/Q)
Senior secured loan ($523 par due 12/2013)
523
Senior secured loan ($53,561 par due 12/2013)
53,561
Senior subordinated loan ($17,224 par due 12/2015)
1,556
68,122
56,640
Senior secured loan ($18,460 par due 8/2016)
10.50% (Libor + 9.00%/Q)
18,460
17,722
HCP Acquisition Holdings, LLC(7)
Class A units (12,287,082 units)
12,347
Senior secured loan ($2,000 par due 11/2015)
1,917
3,005
3,088
Investor Group Services, LLC(6)
Limited liability company membership interest (10.00% interest)
711
Senior secured loan ($12,263 par due 6/2018)
6.25% (Libor + 5.00%/Q)
1,093
13,263
13,356
Multi-Ad Services, Inc.(6)
MVL Group, Inc.(7)
Senior secured revolving loan ($806 par due 6/2012)
4.94% (Libor + 4.50%/Q)
Senior subordinated loan ($36,766 par due 7/2012)
5,330
35,442
6,136
Performant Financial Corporation
Collections services
Common stock (772,130 shares)
1,191
7,799
Common stock (207,912 shares)
2/5/2005
241
2,100
1,432
9,899
26
Pillar Processing LLC and PHL Holding Co.(6)
Senior secured loan ($7,033 par due 11/2018)
6,709
7,033
6,661
522
17,138
7,555
736
Promo Works, LLC
Senior secured loan ($8,655 par due 12/2013)
3,249
137
Senior secured loan ($7,935 par due 7/2018)
7,935
Senior secured loan ($9,975 par due 7/2018)
17,910
873
Senior secured loan ($13,000 par due 10/2016)
12,415
12,480
617
13,020
13,097
10,150
Senior secured loan ($50,000 par due 5/2018)
Senior secured loan ($10,000 par due 5/2018)
6,941
70
63,000
67,011
VSS-Tranzact Holdings, LLC(6)
3,652
426,260
381,625
9.57
ContainersPackaging
Senior secured loan ($22,569 par due 8/2016)
22,569
Senior secured loan ($3,750 par due 8/2016)
3,750
Senior secured loan ($24,217 par due 8/2016)
24,217
Senior secured loan ($67,961 par due 8/2016)
67,961
Senior secured loan ($353 par due 8/2016)
Senior secured loan ($77 par due 8/2016)
77
133,722
Provider of highly-customized, tailored protective
Senior secured loan ($3 par due 3/2017)
packaging solutions
Senior secured loan ($992 par due 3/2017)
7.75% (Libor + 6.25%/Q)
992
304,717
7.64
Consumer ProductsNon-durable
Senior secured loan ($21,941 par due 10/2013)
13.44%
21,710
20,847
30,910
30,047
4,873
196
5,328
5,069
Insight Pharmaceuticals Corporation(6)
19,136
8,277
31,206
35,864
Senior secured revolving loan ($9,500 par due 6/2016)
13.00% (Libor + 12.00%/M)
9,500
8,550
Senior secured loan ($38,781 par due 6/2016)
38,581
34,903
48,081
43,453
Senior secured loan ($41,299 par due 4/2018)
41,125
41,299
Senior secured loan ($9,428 par due 4/2018)
9,388
9,428
50,513
50,727
1,293
Junior secured loan ($27,000 par due 4/2015)
26,092
27,000
Junior secured loan ($32,814 par due 4/2015)
10.00% Cash, 6.00% PIK
31,859
28,876
94
269
57,975
56,239
The Thymes, LLC(7)
5,631
5,244
3,138
8,382
Senior secured loan ($3,000 par due 8/2014)
6.50% (Libor + 5.00%/Q)
Senior secured loan ($15,000 par due 8/2014)
Senior subordinated loan ($45,000 par due 2/2015)
41,637
2,999
60,859
65,999
291,503
297,073
7.45
Senior secured loan ($45,000 par due 11/2020)
22,073
Junior secured loan ($59,000 par due 8/2018)
10.25% (Libor + 8.75%/Q)
57,908
Developer and operator of a gas turbine power
plant
58,157
215,638
216,640
5.43
2,688
2,825
Senior secured revolving loan ($1,300 par due 7/2017)
8.25% (Base Rate + 5.00%/M)
Senior secured loan ($52,071 par due 7/2017)
52,071
1,871
55,371
55,442
Warrant to purchase up to 321,888 shares of Series C Preferred Stock
84
5,084
Senior secured loan ($122,850 par due 8/2017)
122,850
(2)(16)(20)
Senior secured loan ($9,925 par due 8/2017)
9,925
6,684
137,775
139,459
200,496
202,810
5.09
Senior secured loan ($4,848 par due 8/2015)
4,848
8/2/2012
4,856
Junior secured loan ($3,202 par due 12/2014)
3,202
Senior subordinated loan ($11,142 par due 12/2014)
8,343
11,142
7,322
11,545
21,666
Senior secured loan ($38,274 par due 6/2017)
10.00% (Libor + 8.00%/Q)
(24)
Senior secured loan ($10,000 par due 6/2017)
Senior secured revolving loan ($415 par due 2/2013)
3.96% (Libor + 3.75%/M)
415
373
Senior secured loan ($7,960 par due 7/2018)
7,960
39,960
Senior secured revolving loan ($1,633 par due 5/2016)
1,633
Senior secured loan ($1,500 par due 5/2017)
Senior subordinated loan ($695 par due 5/2018)
695
6,135
8,472
Sigma International Group, Inc.
Water treatment parts
Junior secured loan ($4,195
7/8/2011
4,195
par due 4/2014)
(Libor + 5.00% Cash, 5.00% PIK/Q)
Senior secured loan ($11,625 par due 12/2016)
11,424
11,625
127,796
139,421
3.50
Senior secured loan ($4,925 par due 7/2018)
4,838
4,925
Senior secured loan ($19,950 par due 7/2018)
19,574
19,950
24,412
24,875
PRV Aerospace, LLC
Senior secured loan ($1,136 par due 5/2018)
1,136
Senior secured loan ($8,460 par due 5/2018)
8,383
8,460
Junior secured loan ($80,000 par due 5/2019)
89,513
89,596
103
2,346
2,394
2,449
116,319
116,920
2.93
American Broadband Communications, LLC, American Broadband Holding Company, Cameron Holdings of NC, Inc., and Dialog Telecom LLC
Senior secured loan ($7,666 par due 9/2013)
7,666
Senior secured loan ($16,476 par due 12/2013)
12.00% (Libor + 11.50%/Q)
6/20/2011
16,476
Senior subordinated loan ($10,741 par due 11/2014)
10,741
10,312
Senior subordinated loan ($34,104 par due 11/2014)
34,104
32,740
Senior subordinated loan ($23,513 par due 11/2014)
23,513
22,574
2,533
1,340
92,500
93,641
Startec Equity, LLC(7)
2.35
Consumer ProductsDurable
44,000
48,338
87,675
92,013
2.31
UL Holding Co., LLC and Universal Lubricants, LLC(6)
Junior secured loan ($4,935 par due 12/2014)
9.19% (Libor + 7.19% Cash, 2.00% PIK/Q)
4,935
Junior secured loan ($25,413 par due 12/2014)
25,413
Junior secured loan ($4,920 par due 12/2014)
4,920
Junior secured loan ($5,078 par due 12/2014)
12.00% Cash, 3.00% PIK
5,078
Junior secured loan ($18,614 par due 12/2014)
18,614
Class A common units (10,782 units)
57
226
Class C common units (618,091 units)
287
66,444
59,549
69,337
61,306
1.54
Senior secured loan ($40,000 par due 5/2016)
12.50%
1,967
1,873
41,967
41,873
Senior secured loan ($14,962 par due 5/2018)
14,962
56,929
56,835
1.43
Senior secured loan ($5,500 par due 10/2016)
5,594
(2)(18)
Senior secured revolving loan ($913 par due 10/2013)
913
Senior secured revolving loan ($1,038 par due 10/2013)
9.00% (Base Rate + 5.00%/M)
1,038
1,017
Senior secured loan ($6,903 par due 10/2013)
10.00% (Libor + 9.00% Cash, 1.00% PIK/Q)
6,631
6,834
Senior secured loan ($331 par due 10/2013)
10.00% (Base Rate + 9.00% Cash, 1.00% PIK/Q)
318
327
10,900
9,073
Senior secured loan ($21,319 par due 3/2017)
21,319
3,225
32,290
34,454
48,690
49,121
1.23
AWTP, LLC(7)
15.00% PIK
4,580
14,913
RE Community Holdings II, Inc. and Pegasus Community Energy, LLC.
1,487
24,219
31,435
40,619
1.02
Junior subordinated loan ($40,228 par due 5/2017)
40,228
1.01
10th Street, LLC(6)
Senior subordinated loan ($25,208 par due 11/2014)
25,208
501
25,827
25,709
Commercial mortgage loan ($2,505 par due 12/2025)
(19)
3,639
31
Crescent Hotels & Resorts, LLC and affiliates(7)
Hot Light Brands, Inc.(7)
1,128
6,123
34,734
38,660
0.97
Senior secured loan ($11,500 par due 10/2013)
4.71% (Libor + 4.50%/M)
11,500
(2)(13)
17,500
0.43
Apple & Eve, LLC and US Juice Partners, LLC(6)
1,398
Senior subordinated loan ($8,885 par due 2/2013)
16.00% PIK
8,885
2,568
1,617
11,453
10,502
17,433
11,900
0.29
2,457
0.05
5,823,451
148.55
(1) Other than the Companys investments listed in footnote 7 below (subject to the limitations set forth therein), the Company does not Control any of its portfolio companies, for the purposes of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (together with the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, the Investment Company Act). In general, under the Investment Company Act, the Company would Control a portfolio company if the Company owned more than 25% of its outstanding voting securities (i.e., securities with the right to elect directors) and/or had the power to exercise control over the management or policies of such portfolio company. All of the Companys portfolio company investments, which as of December 31, 2012 represented 149% of the Companys net assets or 93% of the Companys total assets, are subject to legal restrictions on sales.
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(6) As defined in the Investment Company Act, the Company is deemed to be an Affiliated Person of a portfolio company because it owns 5% or more of the portfolio companys outstanding voting securities or it has the power to exercise control over the management or policies of such portfolio company (including through a management agreement). Transactions during the year ended December 31, 2012 in which the issuer was an Affiliated company (but not a portfolio company that the Company (Controls) are as follows:
Purchases (cost)
Redemptions (cost)
Sales (cost)
Interest income
Net unrealized gains (losses)
3,227
(54
32,344
3,393
(1,928
(4,508
2,788
188
1,169
(3,898
Direct Buy Holdings, Inc. and Direct Buy Investors, LP
10,927
(10,927
2,959
162
785
5,027
5,058
Firstlight Financial Corporation
28,890
84,153
1,773
(25,959
43,321
5,636
3,242
171
54
(1,649
160
(148
209
5,479
1,110
441
64
(584
3,453
44,532
13,766
5,837
732
197
(6,953
(7) As defined in the Investment Company Act, the Company is deemed to be both an Affiliated Person and Control this portfolio company because it owns more than 25% of the portfolio companys outstanding voting securities or it has the power to exercise control over the management or policies of such portfolio company (including through a management agreement). Transactions during the year ended December 31, 2012 in which the issuer was both an Affiliated company and a portfolio company that the Company is deemed to Control are as follows:
AGILE Fund I, LLC
(19
Allied Capital REIT, Inc.
375
147
(314
1,801
Aviation Properties Corporation
291
1,296
6,229
BenefitMall Holdings, Inc.
40,326
53,510
2,440
12,546
(6,479
942
4,758
(1,436
2,710
7,715
112
(18
2,843
(5,473
(108
1,254
(6,177
2,282
(282
Huddle House Inc.
20,801
678
187
(2,291
1,701
58,085
19,939
41,576
Ivy Hill Middle Market Credit Fund, Ltd.
30,515
3,943
1,655
1,515
LVCG Holdings, LLC
6,600
(6,590
Making Memories Wholesale, Inc.
2,229
(12,281
12,476
2,540
25,607
4,394
(27,867
5,142
7,200
(10,260
269,967
66,334
184,701
40,348
17,865
3,641
833
Stag-Parkway, Inc.
34,500
3,090
4,218
733
251
29,998
(16,639
481
1,687
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(12) In addition to the interest earned based on the stated interest rate of this security, the Company is entitled to receive an additional interest amount of 5.00% on $16 million aggregate principal amount of a first out tranche of the portfolio companys senior term debt, whereby the first out tranche will have priority as to the last out tranche with respect to payments of principal, interest and any other amounts due thereunder.
(13) In addition to the interest earned based on the stated interest rate of this security, the Company is entitled to receive an additional interest amount of 2.50% on $12 million aggregate principal amount of a first out tranche of the portfolio companys senior term debt, whereby the first out tranche will have priority as to the last out tranche with respect to payments of principal, interest and any other amounts due thereunder.
(14) In addition to the interest earned based on the stated interest rate of this security, the Company is entitled to receive an additional interest amount of 4.00% on $65 million aggregate principal amount of a first out tranche of the portfolio companys senior term debt, whereby the first out tranche will have priority as to the last out tranche with respect to payments of principal, interest and any other amounts due thereunder.
(16) In addition to the interest earned based on the stated interest rate of this security, the Company is entitled to receive an additional interest amount of 3.00% on $73 million aggregate principal amount of a first out tranche of the portfolio companys senior term debt, whereby the first out tranche will have priority as to the last out tranche with respect to payments of principal, interest and any other amounts due thereunder.
(17) In addition to the interest earned based on the stated interest rate of this security, the Company is entitled to receive an additional interest amount of 3.13% on $56 million aggregate principal amount of a first out tranche of the portfolio companys senior term debt, whereby the first out tranche will have priority as to the last out tranche with respect to payments of principal, interest and any other amounts due thereunder.
(18) The Company is entitled to receive a fixed fee upon the occurrence of certain events as defined in the credit agreement governing the Companys debt investment in the portfolio company. The fair value of such fee is included in the fair value of the debt investment.
(19) Loan was on non-accrual status as of December 31, 2012.
(20) Loan includes interest rate floor feature.
(21) In addition to the interest earned based on the stated contractual interest rate of this security, the certificates entitle the holders thereof to receive a portion of the excess cash flow from the SSLPs loan portfolio, which may result in a return to the Company greater than the contractual stated interest rate.
(22) As of December 31, 2012, no amounts were funded by the Company under this senior secured revolving loan, however, there were standby letters of credit issued and outstanding through a financial intermediary under the loan. See Note 6 to the consolidated financial statements for further information on standby letters of credit commitments related to certain portfolio companies.
(23) As of December 31, 2012, in addition to the amounts funded by the Company under this senior secured revolving loan, there were also standby letters of credit issued and outstanding through a financial intermediary under the loan. See Note 6 to the consolidated financial statements for further information on standby letters of credit commitments related to certain portfolio companies.
(24) As of December 31, 2012, no amounts were funded by the Company under this letter of credit facility, however, there were standby letters of credit issued and outstanding through a financial intermediary under the letter of credit facility. See Note 6 to the consolidated financial statements for further information on standby letters of credit commitments related to certain portfolio companies.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2013
Accumulated
Net Realized
Loss on
Investments,
Foreign Currency
Transactions,
Capital in
Overdistributed
Extinguishment of
Net Unrealized
Total
Common Stock
Excess of
Net Investment
Debt and
Gain on
Stockholders
Shares
Amount
Par Value
Income
Other Assets
Investments
Equity
Balance at December 31, 2012
248,653
Issuance of common stock in add-on offering (net of offering and underwriting costs)
19,147
333,155
333,174
Shares issued in connection with dividend reinvestment plan
512
9,029
Net increase in stockholders equity resulting from operations
Dividends declared ($0.76 per share)
(196,344
Balance at June 30, 2013
268,312
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Adjustments to reconcile net increase in stockholders equity resulting from operations:
Realized loss on extinguishment of debt
2,678
Net realized (gains) losses on investments
(20,326
46,568
Net unrealized gains on investments
(840
(80,786
Net accretion of discount on investments
(2,970
(7,503
Increase in payment-in-kind interest and dividends
(10,583
(13,552
Collections of payment-in-kind interest and dividends
2,571
5,217
Amortization of debt issuance costs
6,906
6,672
Accretion of discount on notes payable
6,569
5,362
Depreciation
402
398
Proceeds from sales and repayments of investments
638,364
713,399
Purchases of investments
(1,498,199
(1,086,383
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
(10,469
(2,057
(287
(8,146
(7,763
5,706
2,920
(8,434
9,740
Net cash used in operating activities
(670,125
(221,766
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Net proceeds from issuance of common stock
252,415
Borrowings on debt
2,189,000
1,250,101
Repayments and repurchases of debt
(1,829,000
(1,129,531
Debt issuance costs
(4,260
(16,064
Dividends paid
(187,315
(154,672
Net cash provided by financing activities
501,599
202,249
CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
(168,526
(19,517
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD
120,782
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD
101,265
Supplemental Information:
Interest paid during the period
52,635
50,424
Taxes, including excise tax, paid during the period
11,248
8,529
Dividends declared during the period
196,344
164,068
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(in thousands, except per share data, percentages and as otherwise indicated;
for example, with the words million, billion or otherwise)
1. ORGANIZATION
Ares Capital Corporation (the Company or ARCC) is a specialty finance company that is a closed-end, non-diversified management investment company incorporated in Maryland. The Company has elected to be regulated as a business development company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (together with the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, the Investment Company Act). The Company has elected to be treated as a regulated investment company, or a RIC, under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the Code) and operates in a manner so as to qualify for the tax treatment applicable to RICs.
The Companys investment objective is to generate both current income and capital appreciation through debt and equity investments. The Company invests primarily in first lien senior secured loans (including unitranche loans, which are loans that combine both senior and mezzanine debt, generally in a first lien position), second lien senior secured loans and mezzanine debt, which in some cases includes an equity component. To a lesser extent, the Company also makes equity investments.
The Company is externally managed by Ares Capital Management LLC (Ares Capital Management or the Companys investment adviser), a wholly owned subsidiary of Ares Management LLC (Ares Management), a global alternative asset manager and a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) registered investment adviser. Ares Operations LLC (Ares Operations or the Companys administrator), a wholly owned subsidiary of Ares Management, provides the administrative services necessary for the Company to operate.
Interim financial statements are prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) for interim financial information and pursuant to the requirements for reporting on Form 10-Q and Articles 6 or 10 of Regulation S-X. In the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting solely of normal recurring accruals considered necessary for the fair presentation of financial statements for the interim period presented, have been included. The current periods results of operations will not necessarily be indicative of results that ultimately may be achieved for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2013.
2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the accrual basis of accounting in conformity with GAAP, and include the accounts of the Company and its consolidated subsidiaries. The consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments and reclassifications that, in the opinion of management, are necessary for the fair presentation of the results of the operations and financial condition as of and for the periods presented. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include funds from time to time deposited with financial institutions and short-term, liquid investments in a money market fund. Cash and cash equivalents are carried at cost which approximates fair value.
Concentration of Credit Risk
The Company places its cash and cash equivalents with financial institutions and, at times, cash held in money market accounts may exceed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insured limit.
Investment transactions are recorded on the trade date. Realized gains or losses are measured by the difference between the net proceeds from the repayment or sale and the amortized cost basis of the investment without regard to unrealized gains or losses previously recognized, and include investments charged off during the period, net of recoveries. Unrealized gains or losses primarily reflect the change in investment values, including the reversal of previously recorded unrealized gains or losses when gains or losses are realized.
Investments for which market quotations are readily available are typically valued at such market quotations. In order to validate market quotations, the Company looks at a number of factors to determine if the quotations are representative of fair value, including the source and nature of the quotations. Debt and equity securities that are not publicly traded or whose market prices are not readily available (i.e., substantially all of the Companys investments) are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Companys board of directors, based on, among other things, the input of the Companys investment adviser, audit committee and independent third-party valuation firms that have been engaged at the direction of the Companys board of directors to assist in the valuation of each portfolio investment without a readily available market quotation at least once during a trailing 12 month period (with certain de minimis exceptions) and under a valuation policy and a consistently applied valuation process. The valuation process is conducted at the end of each fiscal quarter, and a minimum of 50% of the Companys portfolio at fair value is subject to review by an independent valuation firm each quarter. In addition, the Companys independent registered public accounting firm obtains an understanding of, and performs select procedures relating to, the Companys investment valuation process within the context of performing the integrated audit.
As part of the valuation process, the Company may take into account the following types of factors, if relevant, in determining the fair value of the Companys investments: the enterprise value of a portfolio company (the entire value of the portfolio company to a market participant, including the sum of the values of debt and equity securities used to capitalize the enterprise at a point in time), the nature and realizable value of any collateral, the portfolio companys ability to make payments and its earnings and discounted cash flow, the markets in which the portfolio company does business, a comparison of the portfolio companys securities to any similar publicly traded securities, changes in the interest rate environment and the credit markets generally that may affect the price at which similar investments would trade in their principal markets and other relevant factors. When an external event such as a purchase transaction, public offering or subsequent equity sale occurs, the Company considers the pricing indicated by the external event to corroborate its valuation.
Because there is not a readily available market value for most of the investments in its portfolio, the Company values substantially all of its portfolio investments at fair value as determined in good faith by its board of directors, as described herein. Due to the inherent uncertainty of determining the fair value of investments that do not have a readily available market value, the fair value of the Companys investments may fluctuate from period to period. Additionally, the fair value of the Companys investments may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market existed for such investments and may differ materially from the values that the Company may ultimately realize. Further, such investments are generally subject to legal and other restrictions on resale or otherwise are less liquid than publicly traded securities. If the Company was required to liquidate a portfolio investment in a forced or liquidation sale, the Company could realize significantly less than the value at which the Company has recorded it.
In addition, changes in the market environment and other events that may occur over the life of the investments may cause the gains or losses ultimately realized on these investments to be different than the unrealized gains or losses reflected in the valuations currently assigned.
The Companys board of directors undertakes a multi-step valuation process each quarter, as described below:
· The Companys quarterly valuation process begins with each portfolio company or investment being initially valued by the investment professionals responsible for the portfolio investment in conjunction with the Companys portfolio management team.
· Preliminary valuations are reviewed and discussed with the Companys investment advisers management and investment professionals, and then valuation recommendations are presented to the Companys board of directors.
· The audit committee of the Companys board of directors reviews these valuations, as well as the input of third parties, including independent third-party valuation firms, with respect to the valuations of a minimum of 50% of the Companys portfolio at fair value.
· The Companys board of directors discusses valuations and ultimately determines the fair value of each investment in the Companys portfolio without a readily available market quotation in good faith based on, among other things, the input of the Companys investment adviser, audit committee and, where applicable, independent third-party valuation firms.
See Note 7 for more information on the Companys valuation process.
Interest and Dividend Income Recognition
Interest income is recorded on an accrual basis and includes the accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums. Discounts from and premiums to par value on securities purchased are accreted/amortized into interest income over the life of the respective security using the effective yield method. The amortized cost of investments represents the original cost adjusted for the accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums, if any.
Loans are generally placed on non-accrual status when principal or interest payments are past due 30 days or more or when there is reasonable doubt that principal or interest will be collected in full. Accrued and unpaid interest is generally reversed when a loan is placed on non-accrual status. Interest payments received on non-accrual loans may be recognized as income or applied to principal depending upon managements judgment regarding collectability. Non-accrual loans are restored to accrual status when past due principal and interest is paid and, in managements judgment, are likely to remain current. The Company may make exceptions to this if the loan has sufficient collateral value and is in the process of collection.
Dividend income on preferred equity securities is recorded as dividend income on an accrual basis to the extent that such amounts are payable by the portfolio company and are expected to be collected. Dividend income on common equity securities is recorded on the record date for private portfolio companies or on the ex-dividend date for publicly traded portfolio companies.
Payment-in-Kind Interest
The Company has loans in its portfolio that contain payment-in-kind (PIK) provisions. The PIK interest, computed at the contractual rate specified in each loan agreement, is added to the principal balance of the loan and recorded as interest income. To maintain the Companys status as a RIC, this non-cash source of income must be paid out to stockholders in the form of dividends, even though the Company has not yet collected the cash.
Capital Structuring Service Fees and Other Income
The Companys investment adviser seeks to provide assistance to its portfolio companies and in return the Company may receive fees for capital structuring services. These fees are generally only available to the Company as a result of the Companys underlying investments, are normally paid at the closing of the investments, are generally non-recurring and are recognized as revenue when earned upon closing of the investment. The services that the Companys investment adviser provides vary by investment, but generally include reviewing existing credit facilities, arranging bank financing, arranging equity financing, structuring financing from multiple lenders, structuring financing from multiple equity investors, restructuring existing loans, raising equity and debt capital, and providing general financial advice, which concludes upon closing of the investment. Any services of the above nature subsequent to the closing would generally generate a separate fee payable to the Company. In certain instances where the Company is invited to participate as a co-lender in a transaction and does not provide significant services in connection with the investment, a portion of loan fees paid to the Company in such situations will be deferred and amortized over the estimated life of the loan. The Companys investment adviser may also take a seat on the board of directors of a portfolio company, or observe the meetings of the board of directors without taking a formal seat.
Other income includes fees for management and consulting services, loan guarantees, commitments, amendments and other services rendered by the Company to portfolio companies. Such fees are recognized as income when earned or the services are rendered.
Foreign Currency Translation
The Companys books and records are maintained in U.S. dollars. Any foreign currency amounts are translated into U.S. dollars on the following basis:
(1) Fair value of investment securities, other assets and liabilitiesat the exchange rates prevailing at the end of the period.
(2) Purchases and sales of investment securities, income and expensesat the exchange rates prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions, income or expenses.
Results of operations based on changes in foreign exchange rates are separately disclosed in the statement of operations, if any. Foreign security and currency translations may involve certain considerations and risks not typically associated with investing in U.S. companies and U.S. government securities. These risks include, but are not limited to, currency fluctuations and revaluations and future adverse political, social and economic developments, which could cause investments in foreign markets to be less liquid and prices more volatile than those of comparable U.S. companies or U.S. government securities.
Equity Offering Expenses
The Companys offering costs, excluding underwriters fees, are charged against the proceeds from equity offerings when received.
Debt Issuance Costs
Debt issuance costs are amortized over the life of the related debt instrument using the straight line method, which closely approximates the effective yield method.
U.S. Federal Income Taxes
The Company has elected to be treated as a RIC under the Code and operates in a manner so as to qualify for the tax treatment applicable to RICs. To qualify as a RIC, the Company must, among other things, timely distribute to its stockholders at least 90% of its investment company taxable income, as defined by the Code, for each year. The Company, among other things, has made and intends to continue to make the requisite distributions to its stockholders, which will generally relieve the Company from U.S. federal income taxes.
Depending on the level of taxable income earned in a tax year, the Company may choose to carry forward taxable income in excess of current year dividend distributions from such income into the next tax year and pay a 4% excise tax on such income, as required. To the extent that the Company determines that its estimated current year annual taxable income will be in excess of estimated current year dividend distributions, the Company accrues excise tax, if any, on estimated excess taxable income as such taxable income is earned.
Certain of the Companys consolidated subsidiaries are also subject to U.S. federal and state income taxes.
Dividends to Common Stockholders
Dividends and distributions to common stockholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. The amount to be paid out as a dividend is determined by the Companys board of directors each quarter and is generally based upon the earnings estimated by management. Net realized capital gains, if any, are generally distributed, although the Company may decide to retain such capital gains for investment.
The Company has adopted a dividend reinvestment plan that provides for reinvestment of any distributions the Company declares in cash on behalf of its stockholders, unless a stockholder elects to receive cash. As a result, if the Companys board of directors authorizes, and the Company declares, a cash dividend, then the Companys stockholders who have not opted out of the Companys dividend reinvestment plan will have their cash dividends automatically reinvested in additional shares of the Companys common stock, rather than receiving the cash dividend. The Company intends to use primarily newly issued shares to implement the dividend reinvestment plan (so long as the Company is trading at a premium to net asset value). If the Companys shares are trading at a significant enough discount to net asset value and the Company is otherwise permitted under applicable law to purchase such shares, the Company intends to purchase shares in the open market in connection with the Companys obligations under the dividend reinvestment plan. However, the Company reserves the right to issue new shares of the Companys common stock in connection with the Companys obligations under the dividend reinvestment plan even if the Companys shares are trading below net asset value.
Use of Estimates in the Preparation of Financial Statements
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of actual and contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income or loss and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant estimates include the valuation of investments.
New Accounting Pronouncements
In June 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2013-08, Financial ServicesInvestment Companies (Topic 946): Amendments to the Scope, Measurement, and Disclosure Requirements (ASU 2013-08). ASU 2013-08 amends the criteria that define an investment company, clarifies the measurement guidance and requires certain additional disclosures. Public companies are required to apply ASU 2013-08 prospectively for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2013. The Company has evaluated the impact of the adoption of ASU 2013-08 on its financial statements and disclosures and determined the adoption of ASU 2013-08 will not have a material effect on the Companys financial condition and results of operations.
3. AGREEMENTS
Investment Advisory and Management Agreement
The Company is party to an investment advisory and management agreement (the investment advisory and management agreement) with Ares Capital Management. Subject to the overall supervision of the Companys board of directors, Ares Capital Management provides investment advisory and management services to the Company. For providing these services, Ares Capital Management receives a fee from the Company consisting of two componentsa base management fee and an incentive fee.
The base management fee is calculated at an annual rate of 1.5% based on the average value of the Companys total assets (other than cash or cash equivalents but including assets purchased with borrowed funds) at the end of the two most recently completed calendar quarters. The base management fee is payable quarterly in arrears.
The incentive fee has two parts. The first part is calculated and payable quarterly in arrears based on the Companys pre-incentive fee net investment income for the quarter. Pre-incentive fee net investment income means interest income, dividend income and any other income (including any other fees such as commitment, origination, structuring, diligence and consulting fees or other fees that the Company receives from portfolio companies but excluding fees for providing managerial assistance) accrued during the calendar quarter, minus operating expenses for the quarter (including the base management fee, any expenses payable under the administration agreement, and any interest expense and dividends paid on any outstanding preferred stock, but excluding the incentive fee). Pre-incentive fee net investment income includes, in the case of investments with a deferred interest feature such as market discount, debt instruments with PIK interest, preferred stock with PIK dividends and zero coupon securities, accrued income that the Company has not yet received in cash. The Companys investment adviser is not under any obligation to reimburse the Company for any part of the incentive fees it received that was based on accrued interest that the Company never actually received.
Pre-incentive fee net investment income does not include any realized capital gains, realized capital losses, unrealized capital appreciation, unrealized capital depreciation or income tax expense related to realized gains. Because of the structure of the incentive fee, it is possible that the Company may pay an incentive fee in a quarter where the Company incurs a loss. For example, if the Company receives pre-incentive fee net investment income in excess of the hurdle rate (as defined below) for a quarter, the Company will pay the applicable incentive fee even if the Company has incurred a loss in that quarter due to realized and/or unrealized capital losses.
Pre-incentive fee net investment income, expressed as a rate of return on the value of the Companys net assets (defined as total assets less indebtedness and before taking into account any incentive fees payable during the period) at the end of the immediately preceding calendar quarter, is compared to a fixed hurdle rate of 1.75% per quarter. If market credit spreads rise, the Company may be able to invest its funds in debt instruments that provide for a higher return, which may increase the Companys pre-incentive fee net investment income and make it easier for the Companys investment adviser to surpass the fixed hurdle rate and receive an incentive fee based on such net investment income. To the extent the Company has retained pre-incentive fee net investment income that has been used to calculate this part of the incentive fee, it is also included in the amount of the Companys total assets (other than cash and cash equivalents but including assets purchased with borrowed funds) used to calculate the 1.5% base management fee.
The Company pays its investment adviser an incentive fee with respect to the Companys pre-incentive fee net investment income in each calendar quarter as follows:
· no incentive fee in any calendar quarter in which the Companys pre-incentive fee net investment income does not exceed the hurdle rate;
· 100% of the Companys pre-incentive fee net investment income with respect to that portion of such pre-incentive fee net investment income, if any, that exceeds the hurdle rate but is less than 2.1875% in any calendar quarter. The Company refers to this portion of its pre-incentive fee net investment income (which exceeds the hurdle rate but is less than 2.1875%) as the catch-up provision. The catch-up is meant to provide the Companys investment adviser with 20% of the pre-incentive fee net investment income as if a hurdle rate did not apply if this net investment income exceeded 2.1875% in any calendar quarter; and
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· 20% of the amount of the Companys pre-incentive fee net investment income, if any, that exceeds 2.1875% in any calendar quarter.
These calculations are adjusted for any share issuances or repurchases during the quarter.
The second part of the incentive fee (the Capital Gains Fee), is determined and payable in arrears as of the end of each calendar year (or, upon termination of the investment advisory and management agreement, as of the termination date) and is calculated at the end of each applicable year by subtracting (a) the sum of the Companys cumulative aggregate realized capital losses and aggregate unrealized capital depreciation from (b) the Companys cumulative aggregate realized capital gains, in each case calculated from October 8, 2004 (the date the Company completed its initial public offering). Realized capital gains and losses include gains and losses on investments and foreign currencies, as well as gains and losses on extinguishment of debt and other assets. If such amount is positive at the end of such year, then the Capital Gains Fee for such year is equal to 20% of such amount, less the aggregate amount of Capital Gains Fees paid in all prior years. If such amount is negative, then there is no Capital Gains Fee for such year.
The cumulative aggregate realized capital gains are calculated as the sum of the differences, if positive, between (a) the net sales price of each investment in the Companys portfolio when sold and (b) the accreted or amortized cost basis of such investment.
The cumulative aggregate realized capital losses are calculated as the sum of the amounts by which (a) the net sales price of each investment in the Companys portfolio when sold is less than (b) the accreted or amortized cost basis of such investment.
The aggregate unrealized capital depreciation is calculated as the sum of the differences, if negative, between (a) the valuation of each investment in the Companys portfolio as of the applicable Capital Gains Fee calculation date and (b) the accreted or amortized cost basis of such investment.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, as a result of an amendment to the capital gains portion of the incentive fee under the investment advisory and management agreement that was adopted on June 6, 2011, if the Company is required by GAAP to record an investment at its fair value as of the time of acquisition instead of at the actual amount paid for such investment by the Company (including, for example, as a result of the application of the acquisition method of accounting), then solely for the purposes of calculating the Capital Gains Fee, the accreted or amortized cost basis of an investment shall be an amount (the Contractual Cost Basis) equal to (1) (x) the actual amount paid by the Company for such investment plus (y) any amounts recorded in the Companys financial statements as required by GAAP that are attributable to the accretion of such investment plus (z) any other adjustments made to the cost basis included in the Companys financial statements, including PIK interest or additional amounts funded (net of repayments) minus (2) any amounts recorded in the Companys financial statements as required by GAAP that are attributable to the amortization of such investment, whether such calculated Contractual Cost Basis is higher or lower than the fair value of such investment (as determined in accordance with GAAP) at the time of acquisition.
The Company defers cash payment of any incentive fee otherwise earned by the Companys investment adviser if during the most recent four full calendar quarter period ending on or prior to the date such payment is to be made the sum of (a) the aggregate distributions to the Companys stockholders and (b) the change in net assets (defined as total assets less indebtedness and before taking into account any incentive fees payable during the period) is less than 7.0% of the Companys net assets (defined as total assets less indebtedness) at the beginning of such period. Any deferred incentive fees are carried over for payment in subsequent calculation periods to the extent such payment is payable under the investment advisory and management agreement.
The Capital Gains Fee payable to the Companys investment adviser as calculated under the investment advisory and management agreement (as described above) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 was $0. However, in accordance with GAAP, the Company had an accrued capital gains incentive fee of $73,530 as of June 30, 2013 that is not currently due under the investment advisory and management agreement. GAAP requires that the capital gains incentive fee accrual consider the cumulative aggregate unrealized capital appreciation in the calculation, as a capital gains incentive fee would be payable if such unrealized capital appreciation were realized, even though such unrealized capital appreciation is not permitted to be considered in calculating the fee actually payable under the investment advisory and management agreement. This GAAP accrual is calculated using the aggregate cumulative realized capital gains and losses and aggregate cumulative unrealized capital depreciation included in the calculation of the Capital Gains Fee plus the aggregate cumulative unrealized capital appreciation. If such amount is positive at the end of a period, then GAAP requires the Company to record a capital gains fee equal to 20% of such cumulative amount, less the aggregate amount of actual Capital Gains Fees paid or capital gains incentive fees accrued under GAAP in all prior periods. As of June 30, 2013, the Company has paid Capital Gains Fees since inception totaling $15,986, of which $11,523 was paid in the first quarter of 2013. The resulting accrual for any capital gains incentive fee under GAAP in a given period may result in an additional expense if such cumulative amount is greater than in the prior period or a reversal of previously recorded expense if such cumulative amount is less than in the prior period. If such cumulative amount is negative, then there is no accrual. There can be no assurance that such unrealized capital appreciation will be realized in the future.
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For the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, base management fees were $24,902 and $48,120, respectively, incentive fees related to pre-incentive fee net investment income were $25,390 and $49,226, respectively, and the incentive fees related to capital gains calculated in accordance with GAAP were $7,984 and $4,233, respectively.
As of June 30, 2013, $123,822 was included in management and incentive fees payable in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet, of which $50,292 is currently payable to the Companys investment adviser under the investment advisory and management agreement.
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, base management fees were $20,811 and $40,797, respectively, incentive fees related to pre-incentive fee net investment income were $22,127 and $42,812, respectively, and incentive fees related to capital gains accrued in accordance with GAAP were $606 and $6,307, respectively.
Administration Agreement
The Company is party to an administration agreement, referred to herein as the administration agreement, with its administrator, Ares Operations. Pursuant to the administration agreement, Ares Operations furnishes the Company with office equipment and clerical, bookkeeping and record keeping services at the Companys office facilities. Under the administration agreement, Ares Operations also performs, or oversees the performance of, the Companys required administrative services, which include, among other things, providing assistance in accounting, legal, compliance, operations, technology, and investor relations, being responsible for the financial records that the Company is required to maintain and preparing reports to its stockholders and reports filed with the SEC. In addition, Ares Operations assists the Company in determining and publishing its net asset value, assists the Company in providing managerial assistance to its portfolio companies, oversees the preparation and filing of the Companys tax returns and the printing and dissemination of reports to its stockholders, and generally oversees the payment of its expenses and the performance of administrative and professional services rendered to the Company by others. Payments under the Companys administration agreement are equal to an amount based upon its allocable portion of Ares Operations overhead and other expenses (including travel expenses) incurred by Ares Operations in performing its obligations under the administration agreement, including the Companys allocable portion of the compensation of certain of its officers (including the Companys chief compliance officer, chief financial officer, general counsel, treasurer and assistant treasurer) and their respective staffs. The administration agreement may be terminated by either party without penalty upon 60 days written notice to the other party.
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, the Company incurred $2,606 and $5,198, respectively, in administrative fees. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, we incurred $2,217 and $4,537, respectively, in administrative fees. As of June 30, 2013, $2,606 of these fees were unpaid and included in accounts payable and other liabilities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet.
4. INVESTMENTS
As of June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, investments consisted of the following:
Amortized Cost(1)
Senior term debt
4,272,192
4,233,675
3,587,770
3,555,144
Subordinated Certificates of the SSLP(2)
Senior subordinated debt
358,472
296,094
321,331
259,820
Preferred equity securities
236,661
258,968
238,837
250,118
Other equity securities
427,160
576,907
430,380
584,005
Commercial real estate
7,065
13,103
7,246
11,824
(1) The amortized cost represents the original cost adjusted for the accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums, if any.
(2) The proceeds from these certificates were applied to co-investments with GE Global Sponsor Finance LLC and General Electric Capital Corporation to fund first lien senior secured loans to 41 and 36 different borrowers as of June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.
The industrial and geographic compositions of our portfolio at fair value as of June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 were as follows:
Industry
Investment Funds and Vehicles(1)
21.5
21.7
Healthcare Services
14.1
12.9
8.7
7.8
Other Services
8.0
6.7
6.9
6.4
Consumer Products
6.2
6.6
6.0
7.3
5.2
7.1
4.7
3.7
Containers and Packaging
4.5
5.1
3.2
3.4
2.4
1.8
2.0
1.5
1.0
1.2
1.6
4.1
4.3
100.0
(1) Includes the Companys investment in the SSLP, which had made first lien senior secured loans to 41 and 36 different borrowers as of June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively. The portfolio companies in the SSLP are in industries similar to the companies in the Companys portfolio.
Geographic Region
West
46.8
49.1
Midwest
20.5
19.2
Southeast
13.9
14.7
Mid Atlantic
11.4
12.8
Northeast
4.8
2.3
International
2.6
1.9
As of June 30, 2013, 1.9% of total investments at amortized cost (or 0.6% of total investments at fair value) were on non-accrual status. As of December 31, 2012, 2.3% of total investments at amortized cost (or 0.6% of total investments at fair value) were on non-accrual status.
Senior Secured Loan Program
The Company co-invests in first lien senior secured loans of middle market companies with GE Global Sponsor Finance LLC and General Electric Capital Corporation (together, GE) through an unconsolidated Delaware limited liability company, the Senior Secured Loan Fund LLC (d/b/a the Senior Secured Loan Program) or the SSLP. The SSLP is capitalized as transactions are completed and all portfolio decisions and generally all other decisions in respect of the SSLP must be approved by an investment committee of the SSLP consisting of representatives of the Company and GE (with approval from a representative of each required). The Company provides capital to the SSLP in the form of subordinated certificates (the SSLP Certificates).
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As of June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the SSLP had available capital of $9.0 billion of which approximately $6.9 billion and $6.3 billion in aggregate principal amount, respectively, was funded. As of June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the Company had agreed to make available to the SSLP approximately $1.8 billion of which approximately $1.4 billion and $1.2 billion in aggregate principal amount, respectively, was funded. Investment of any unfunded amount must be approved by the investment committee of the SSLP described above.
As of June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the SSLP had total assets of $6.9 billion and $6.3 billion, respectively. As of June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, GEs investment in the SSLP consisted of senior notes of $5.2 billion and $4.8 billion, respectively, and SSLP Certificates of $202 million and $178 million, respectively. The SSLP Certificates are junior in right of payment to the senior notes held by GE. As of June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the Company and GE owned 87.5% and 12.5%, respectively, of the outstanding SSLP Certificates. The SSLPs portfolio consisted of first lien senior secured loans to 41 and 36 different borrowers as of June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively. As of June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the portfolio was comprised of all first lien senior secured loans to U.S. middle-market companies and none of these loans was on non-accrual status. As of June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the largest loan to a single borrower in the SSLPs portfolio in aggregate principal amount was $325.9 million and $330.0 million, respectively, and the five largest loans to borrowers in the SSLP each totaled $1.4 billion. The portfolio companies in the SSLP are in industries similar to the companies in the Companys portfolio.
The amortized cost and fair value of the SSLP Certificates held by the Company were $1.4 billion and $1.4 billion, respectively, as of June 30, 2013 and $1.2 billion and $1.3 billion, respectively, as of December 31, 2012. The SSLP Certificates pay a weighted average coupon of approximately LIBOR plus 8.0% and also entitle the holders thereof to receive a portion of the excess cash flow from the loan portfolio, which may result in a return to the holders of the SSLP Certificates that is greater than the contractual coupon. The Companys yield on its investment in the SSLP at fair value was 15.2% and 15.4% as of June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, the Company earned interest income of $53.4 million and $102.0 million, respectively, from its investment in the SSLP Certificates. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, the Company earned interest income of $44.5 million and $87.7 million, respectively, from its investment in the SSLP Certificates. The Company is also entitled to certain fees in connection with the SSLP.
Effective March 30, 2012, Ares Capital Management assumed from the Company the role of co-manager of the SSLP. However, this change did not impact the Companys economics in respect of its participation in the SSLP and Ares Capital Management does not receive any remuneration in respect of its co-manager role.
5. DEBT
In accordance with the Investment Company Act, with certain limited exceptions, the Company is only allowed to borrow amounts such that its asset coverage, calculated pursuant to the Investment Company Act, is at least 200% after such borrowing. As of June 30, 2013 the Companys asset coverage was 270%.
The Companys outstanding debt as of June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 were as follows:
Aggregate
Principal
Available/
Carrying
Outstanding(1)
Outstanding
Value
Revolving Credit Facility
930,000
288,000
900,000
Revolving Funding Facility
620,000
372,000
300,000
SMBC Funding Facility
400,000
February 2016 Convertible Notes
575,000
552,415
(4)
548,521
June 2016 Convertible Notes
230,000
220,249
218,761
2017 Convertible Notes
162,500
158,760
158,312
2018 Convertible Notes
270,000
263,454
262,829
February 2022 Notes
143,750
October 2022 Notes
182,500
2040 Notes
200,000
2047 Notes
181,312
(5)
181,199
3,943,750
2,653,750
3,913,750
2,293,750
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(1) Subject to borrowing base and leverage restrictions. Represents the total aggregate amount committed or outstanding, as applicable, under such instrument.
(2) Provides for a feature that allows the Company, under certain circumstances, to increase the size of the Revolving Credit Facility to a maximum of $1,400,000.
(3) Provides for a feature that allows the Company and Ares Capital CP, under certain circumstances, to increase the size of the Revolving Funding Facility to a maximum of $865,000.
(4) Represents the aggregate principal amount outstanding of the Convertible Unsecured Notes (as defined below) less the unaccreted discount initially recorded upon issuance of the Convertible Unsecured Notes. The total unaccreted discount for the February 2016 Convertible Notes, the June 2016 Convertible Notes, the 2017 Convertible Notes and the 2018 Convertible Notes was $22,585, $9,751, $3,740 and $6,546, respectively, as of June 30, 2013. The total unaccreted discount for the February 2016 Convertible Notes, the June 2016 Convertible Notes, the 2017 Convertible Notes and the 2018 Convertible Notes was $26,479, $11,239, $4,188 and $7,171, respectively, as of December 31, 2012.
(5) Represents the aggregate principal amount outstanding less the unaccreted purchased discount initially recorded as a part of the Allied Acquisition (as defined below). The total unaccreted purchased discount on the 2047 Notes was $48,688 and $48,801 as of June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.
The weighted average stated interest rate and weighted average maturity, both on aggregate principal amount, of all the Companys outstanding debt as of June 30, 2013 were 5.0% and 8.7 years, respectively, and as of December 31, 2012 were 5.5% and 9.8 years, respectively.
In December 2005, the Company entered into a senior secured revolving credit facility (as amended and restated, the Revolving Credit Facility), which allows the Company to borrow up to $930,000 as of June 30, 2013 at any one time outstanding. See Note 15 for subsequent events relating to the Revolving Credit Facility. The end of the revolving period and the stated maturity date for the Revolving Credit Facility are May 4, 2017 and May 4, 2018, respectively. The Revolving Credit Facility also includes a feature that allows, under certain circumstances, for an increase in the size of the facility to a maximum of $1,400,000. The Revolving Credit Facility generally requires payments of interest at the end of each LIBOR interest period, but no less frequently than quarterly, on LIBOR based loans, and monthly payments of interest on other loans. From the end of the revolving period to the stated maturity date, the Company is required to repay outstanding principal amounts under the Revolving Credit Facility on a monthly basis in an amount equal to 1/12th of the outstanding principal amount at the end of the revolving period.
Under the Revolving Credit Facility, the Company is required to comply with various covenants, reporting requirements and other customary requirements for similar revolving credit facilities, including, without limitation, covenants related to: (a) limitations on the incurrence of additional indebtedness and liens, (b) limitations on certain investments, (c) limitations on certain restricted payments, (d) maintaining a certain minimum stockholders equity, (e) maintaining a ratio of total assets (less total liabilities other than indebtedness) to total indebtedness of the Company and its consolidated subsidiaries of not less than 2.0:1.0, (f) limitations on pledging certain unencumbered assets, and (g) limitations on the creation or existence of agreements that prohibit liens on certain properties of the Company and certain of its subsidiaries. These covenants are subject to important limitations and exceptions that are described in the documents governing the Revolving Credit Facility. Borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility (and the incurrence of certain other permitted debt) are also subject to compliance with a borrowing base that applies different advance rates to different types of assets in the Companys portfolio that are pledged as collateral. As of June 30, 2013, the Company was in compliance in all material respects with the terms of the Revolving Credit Facility.
As of June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, there were $288,000 and no amounts outstanding, respectively, under the Revolving Credit Facility. The Revolving Credit Facility also provides for a sub-limit for the issuance of letters of credit for up to an aggregate amount of $125,000. As of June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the Company had $45,921 and $43,667, respectively, in standby letters of credit issued through the Revolving Credit Facility. The amount available for borrowing under the Revolving Credit Facility is reduced by any standby letters of credit issued. As of June 30, 2013, there was $596,079 available for borrowing (net of standby letters of credit issued) under the Revolving Credit Facility.
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Beginning on May 2, 2013, subject to certain exceptions, the interest rate charged on the Revolving Credit Facility is based on LIBOR plus an applicable spread of 2.00% or a base rate (as defined in the agreements governing the Revolving Credit Facility) plus an applicable spread of 1.00%. From May 5, 2012 through May 1, 2013, the interest rate charged on the Revolving Credit Facility was based on LIBOR plus an applicable spread of 2.25% or a base rate plus an applicable spread of 1.25%. Prior to and including May 4, 2012, the interest rate charged on the Revolving Credit Facility was based on LIBOR plus an applicable spread of between 2.50% and 4.00% or on a base rate plus an applicable spread of between 1.50% and 3.00%, in each case, based on a pricing grid depending upon the Companys credit ratings. As of June 30, 2013, the one, two, three and six month LIBOR was 0.19%, 0.24%, 0.27% and 0.41%, respectively. As of December 31, 2012, the one, two, three and six month LIBOR was 0.21%, 0.25%, 0.31% and 0.51%, respectively. In addition to the stated interest expense on the Revolving Credit Facility, after May 4, 2012, the Company is required to pay a commitment fee of 0.375% per annum on any unused portion of the Revolving Credit Facility. Prior to and including May 4, 2012, the commitment fee was 0.50%. Beginning on May 2, 2013, the Company is also required to pay a letter of credit fee of 2.25% per annum on letters of credit issued. From May 5, 2012 through May 1, 2013, the letter of credit fee was 2.50% and prior to and including May 4, 2012, the letter of credit fee was 3.25%.
The Revolving Credit Facility is secured by certain assets in the Companys portfolio and excludes investments held by Ares Capital CP under the Revolving Funding Facility and those held by ACJB under the SMBC Funding Facility, each as discussed below, and certain other investments.
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, the components of interest and credit facility fees expense, cash paid for interest expense, average interest rates (i.e., rate in effect plus the spread) and average outstanding balances for the Revolving Credit Facility were as follows:
For the three months ended June 30,
For the six months ended June 30,
2013
2012
Stated interest expense
653
1,021
1,929
Facility fees
989
1,047
2,079
2,277
1,043
1,483
2,603
Total interest and credit facility fees expense
3,111
4,215
6,809
Cash paid for interest expense
362
578
2,081
Average stated interest rate
2.19
2.73
1.10
3.03
Average outstanding balance
117,747
149,451
59,199
126,484
In October 2004, the Company established through its consolidated subsidiary, Ares Capital CP Funding LLC (Ares Capital CP), a revolving funding facility (as amended, the Revolving Funding Facility), which allows Ares Capital CP to borrow up to $620,000 at any one time outstanding. The Revolving Funding Facility is secured by all of the assets held by, and the membership interest in, Ares Capital CP. The end of the reinvestment period and the stated maturity date for the Revolving Funding Facility are April 18, 2015 and April 18, 2017, respectively. The Revolving Funding Facility also includes a feature that allows, under certain circumstances for an increase in the Revolving Funding Facility to a maximum of $865,000.
Amounts available to borrow under the Revolving Funding Facility are subject to a borrowing base that applies different advance rates to different types of assets held by Ares Capital CP. Ares Capital CP is also subject to limitations with respect to the loans securing the Revolving Funding Facility, including restrictions on sector concentrations, loan size, payment frequency and status, collateral interests, loans with fixed rates and loans with certain investment ratings, as well as restrictions on portfolio company leverage, which may also affect the borrowing base and therefore amounts available to borrow. The Company and Ares Capital CP are also required to comply with various covenants, reporting requirements and other customary requirements for similar facilities. These covenants are subject to important limitations and exceptions that are described in the agreements governing the Revolving Funding Facility. As of June 30, 2013, the Company and Ares Capital CP were in compliance in all material respects with the terms of the Revolving Funding Facility.
As of June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, there was $372,000 and $300,000 outstanding, respectively, under the Revolving Funding Facility. After a January 25, 2013 amendment to the Revolving Funding Facility, the interest charged on the Revolving Funding Facility was based on applicable spreads ranging from 2.25% to 2.50% over LIBOR and ranging from 1.25% to 1.50% over base rate (as defined in the agreements governing the Revolving Funding Facility) in each case, determined monthly based on the composition of the borrowing base relative to outstanding borrowings under the Revolving Funding Facility. From January 18, 2012 through January 25, 2013, the interest rate charged on the Revolving Funding Facility was based on LIBOR plus an applicable spread of 2.50% or on a base rate plus an applicable spread of 1.50%. Prior to January 18, 2012, the interest rate charged on the Revolving Funding Facility was based on LIBOR plus an applicable spread of between 2.25% and 3.75% or on a base rate plus an applicable spread of between 1.25% to 2.75%, in each case, based on a pricing grid depending upon the Companys credit ratings. As of June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the interest rate in effect was based on one month LIBOR, which was 0.19% and 0.21%, respectively. Ares Capital CP is also required to pay a commitment fee of between 0.50% and 1.75% depending on the size of the unused portion of the Revolving Funding Facility.
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For the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, the components of interest and credit facility fees expense, cash paid for interest expense, average stated interest rates (i.e., rate in effect plus the spread) and average outstanding balances for the Revolving Funding Facility were as follows:
2,695
2,201
5,871
168
2,354
403
1,006
777
2,977
3,266
5,561
6,883
358
3,175
2,503
6,626
2.45
2.77
2.46
2.79
279,396
389,110
177,994
418,132
In January 2012, the Company established through its consolidated subsidiary, Ares Capital JB Funding LLC (ACJB), a revolving funding facility (as amended, the SMBC Funding Facility) with ACJB, as the borrower, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC), as the administrative agent, collateral agent, and lender, which allows ACJB to borrow up to $400,000 at any one time outstanding. The SMBC Funding Facility is secured by all of the assets held by ACJB. The end of the reinvestment period and the stated maturity date for the SMBC Funding Facility are September 14, 2015 and September 14, 2020, respectively. The reinvestment period and the stated maturity date are both subject to two one-year extensions by mutual agreement.
Amounts available to borrow under the SMBC Funding Facility are subject to a borrowing base that applies an advance rate to assets held by ACJB. The Company and ACJB are also required to comply with various covenants, reporting requirements and other customary requirements for similar facilities. These covenants are subject to important limitations and exceptions that are described in the documents governing the SMBC Funding Facility. As of June 30, 2013, the Company and ACJB were in compliance in all material respects with the terms of the SMBC Funding Facility.
As of June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, there were no amounts outstanding under the SMBC Funding Facility. Subject to certain exceptions, the interest rate charged on the SMBC Funding Facility is based on one month LIBOR plus an applicable spread of 2.125% or a base rate (as defined in the agreements governing the SMBC Funding Facility) plus an applicable spread of 1.125%. As of June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, one month LIBOR was 0.19% and 0.21%, respectively. ACJB is not required to pay a commitment fee until September 15, 2013, at which time ACJB will be required to pay a commitment fee of 0.50% depending on the size of the unused portion of the SMBC Funding Facility.
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, the components of interest and credit facility fees expense, cash paid for interest expense, average interest rates (i.e., rate in effect plus the spread) and average outstanding balances for the SMBC Funding Facility were as follows:
449
526
155
267
793
410
2.36
76,075
44,452
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Debt Securitization
In July 2006, through ARCC Commercial Loan Trust 2006, a vehicle serviced by the Companys consolidated subsidiary, ARCC CLO 2006 LLC (ARCC CLO), the Company completed a $400,000 debt securitization (the Debt Securitization) and issued approximately $314,000 aggregate principal amount of asset backed notes to third parties (the CLO Notes) that were secured by a pool of middle market loans that were purchased or originated by the Company. In June 2012, the Company repaid in full the $60,049 aggregate principal amount outstanding of the CLO Notes and terminated or discharged the agreements governing the Debt Securitization. In connection with the repayment in full of the CLO Notes ahead of their scheduled maturities, the remaining unamortized debt issuance costs related to the CLO Notes of $2,678 were expensed for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 and recorded as a realized loss on extinguishment of debt in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations.
The interest charged under the Debt Securitization was based on three month LIBOR and spreads ranged from 0.25% to 0.70% depending on the class of the note.
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, the components of interest and credit facility fees expense, cash paid for interest expense, average interest rates (i.e., rate in effect plus the spread) and average outstanding balances for the Debt Securitization were as follows:
120
321
89
179
347
1.00
52,791
64,008
Unsecured Notes
Convertible Unsecured Notes
In January 2011, the Company issued $575,000 aggregate principal amount of unsecured convertible senior notes that mature on February 1, 2016 (the February 2016 Convertible Notes), unless previously converted or repurchased in accordance with their terms. In March 2011, the Company issued $230,000 aggregate principal amount of unsecured convertible senior notes that mature on June 1, 2016 (the June 2016 Convertible Notes), unless previously converted or repurchased in accordance with their terms. In March 2012, the Company issued $162,500 aggregate principal amount of unsecured convertible senior notes that mature on March 15, 2017 (the 2017 Convertible Notes), unless previously converted or repurchased in accordance with their terms. In the fourth quarter of 2012, the Company issued $270,000 aggregate principal amount of unsecured convertible senior notes that mature on January 15, 2018 (the 2018 Convertible Notes and together with the 2017 Convertible Notes, February 2016 Convertible Notes and the June 2016 Convertible Notes, the Convertible Unsecured Notes), unless previously converted or repurchased in accordance with their terms. The Company does not have the right to redeem the Convertible Unsecured Notes prior to maturity. The February 2016 Convertible Notes, the June 2016 Convertible Notes, the 2017 Convertible Notes and the 2018 Convertible Notes bear interest at a rate of 5.750%, 5.125%, 4.875% and 4.750%, respectively, per year, payable semi-annually.
In certain circumstances, the Convertible Unsecured Notes will be convertible into cash, shares of the Companys common stock or a combination of cash and shares of its common stock, at the Companys election, at their respective conversion rates (listed below as of June 30, 2013) subject to customary anti-dilution adjustments and the requirements of their respective indenture (the Convertible Unsecured Notes Indentures). Prior to the close of business on the business day immediately preceding their respective conversion date (listed below), holders may convert their Convertible Unsecured Notes only under certain circumstances set forth in the Convertible Unsecured Notes Indentures. On or after their respective conversion dates until the close of business on the scheduled trading day immediately preceding their respective maturity date, holders may convert their Convertible Unsecured Notes at any time. In addition, if the Company engages in certain corporate events as described in their respective Convertible Unsecured Notes Indenture, holders of the Convertible Unsecured Notes may require the Company to repurchase for cash all or part of the Convertible Unsecured Notes at a repurchase price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the Convertible Unsecured Notes to be repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest through, but excluding, the required repurchase date.
Certain key terms related to the convertible features for each of the Convertible Unsecured Notes are listed below.
February 2016
June 2016
2017
2018
Convertible Notes
Conversion premium
17.5
Closing stock price at issuance
16.28
16.20
16.46
16.91
Closing stock price date
January 19, 2011
March 22, 2011
March 8, 2012
October 3, 2012
Conversion price as of June 30, 2013(1)
18.83
18.74
19.19
19.81
Conversion rate as of June 30, 2013 (shares per one thousand dollar principal amount)(1)
53.1133
53.3757
52.1210
50.4731
Conversion dates
August 15, 2015
December 15, 2015
September 15, 2016
July 15, 2017
(1) Represents conversion rate and conversion price, as applicable, taking into account certain de minimis adjustments that will be made on the conversion date.
As of June 30, 2013, the principal amounts of each series of the Convertible Unsecured Notes exceeded the value of the underlying shares multiplied by the per share closing price of the Companys common stock.
The Convertible Unsecured Notes Indentures contain certain covenants, including covenants requiring the Company to comply with Section 18(a)(1)(A) as modified by Section 61(a)(1) of the Investment Company Act and to provide financial information to the holders of the Convertible Unsecured Notes under certain circumstances. These covenants are subject to important limitations and exceptions that are described in the Convertible Unsecured Notes Indentures. As of June 30, 2013, the Company was in compliance in all material respects with the terms of the Convertible Unsecured Notes Indentures.
The Convertible Unsecured Notes are accounted for in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 470-20. Upon conversion of any of the Convertible Unsecured Notes, the Company intends to pay the outstanding principal amount in cash and to the extent that the conversion value exceeds the principal amount, the Company has the option to pay in cash or shares of the Companys common stock (or a combination of cash and shares) in respect of the excess amount, subject to the requirements of the Convertible Unsecured Notes Indentures. The Company has determined that the embedded conversion options in the Convertible Unsecured Notes are not required to be separately accounted for as a derivative under GAAP. In accounting for the Convertible Unsecured Notes, the Company estimated at the time of issuance separate debt and equity components for each of the Convertible Unsecured Notes. An original issue discount equal to the equity components of the Convertible Unsecured Notes was recorded in capital in excess of par value in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet. Additionally, the issuance costs associated with the Convertible Unsecured Notes were allocated to the debt and equity components in proportion to the allocation of the proceeds and accounted for as debt issuance costs and equity issuance costs, respectively.
The debt and equity component percentages, the issuance costs and the equity component amounts for each of the Convertible Unsecured Notes are listed below.
Debt and equity component percentages, respectively(1)
93% and 7%
97% and 3%
98% and 2%
Debt issuance costs(1)
15,778
5,913
4,813
5,712
Equity issuance costs(1)
1,188
445
116
Equity component, net of issuance costs(2)
39,062
15,654
4,724
5,243
(1) At time of issuance.
(2) At time of issuance and as of June 30, 2013.
In addition to the original issue discount equal to the equity components of the Convertible Unsecured Notes, the 2018 Convertible Notes were issued at a discount. The Company records interest expense comprised of both stated interest expense as well as accretion of any original issue discount.
As of June 30, 2013, the components of the carrying value of the Convertible Unsecured Notes, the stated interest rate and the effective interest rate were as follows:
Principal amount of debt
Original issue discount, net of accretion
(22,585
(9,751
(3,740
(6,546
Carrying value of debt
Stated interest rate
5.75
5.125
4.875
4.750
Effective interest rate(1)
5.4
(1) The effective interest rate of the debt component of the Convertible Unsecured Notes is equal to the stated interest rate plus the accretion of original issue discount.
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, the components of interest expense and cash paid for interest expense for the Convertible Notes were as follows:
16,399
13,193
32,798
24,780
1,610
1,334
3,215
2,507
Accretion of original issue discount
3,256
2,740
6,456
5,259
Total interest expense
21,265
17,267
42,469
32,546
5,894
26,386
22,425
See Note 15 for subsequent events regarding an additional issuance of unsecured convertible senior notes.
In February 2012, the Company issued $143,750 aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes that mature on February 15, 2022 (the February 2022 Notes). The February 2022 Notes bear interest at a rate of 7.00% per year, payable quarterly and all principal is due upon maturity. The February 2022 Notes may be redeemed in whole or in part at any time or from time to time at the Companys option on or after February 15, 2015, at a par redemption price of $25.00 per security plus accrued and unpaid interest. Total proceeds from the issuance of the February 2022 Notes, net of underwriting discounts and offering costs, were $138,338.
In September 2012 and October 2012, the Company issued $182,500 aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes that mature on October 1, 2022 (the October 2022 Notes). The October 2022 Notes bear interest at a rate of 5.875% per year, payable quarterly and all principal is due upon maturity. The October 2022 Notes may be redeemed in whole or in part at any time or from time to time at the Companys option on or after October 1, 2015, at a par redemption price of $25.00 per security plus accrued and unpaid interest. Total proceeds from the issuance of the October 2022 Notes, net of underwriting discounts and offering costs, were $176,054.
In October 2010, the Company issued $200,000 aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes that mature on October 15, 2040 (the 2040 Notes). The 2040 Notes bear interest at a rate of 7.75% per year, payable quarterly and all principal is due upon maturity. The 2040 Notes may be redeemed in whole or in part at any time or from time to time at the Companys option on or after October 15, 2015, at a par redemption price of $25.00 per security plus accrued and unpaid interest. Total proceeds from the issuance of the 2040 Notes, net of underwriting discounts and offering costs, were $192,664.
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As part of the acquisition of Allied Capital Corporation (Allied Capital) in April 2010 (the Allied Acquisition), the Company assumed $230,000 aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes due on April 15, 2047 (the 2047 Notes). The 2047 Notes bear interest at a rate of 6.875%, payable quarterly and all principal is due upon maturity. The 2047 Notes may be redeemed in whole or in part at any time or from time to time at the Companys option, at a par redemption price of $25.00 per security plus accrued and unpaid interest and upon the occurrence of certain tax events as described in the indenture governing the 2047 Notes. As of June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 the outstanding principal was $230,000 and the carrying value was $181,312 and $181,199, respectively. The carrying value represents the principal amount of the 2047 Notes less the unaccreted purchased discount initially recorded as a part of the Allied Acquisition.
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, the components of interest expense and cash paid for interest expense for the February 2022 Notes, the October 2022 Notes, the 2040 Notes and the 2047 Notes were as follows:
13,024
10,316
26,048
19,821
193
698
339
Accretion of purchase discount
113
13,430
10,561
26,859
20,263
10,707
23,368
18,535
The February 2022 Notes, the October 2022 Notes, the 2040 Notes and the 2047 Notes contain certain covenants, including covenants requiring the Company to comply with Section 18(a)(1)(A) as modified by Section 61(a)(1) of the Investment Company Act and to provide financial information to the holders of such notes under certain circumstances. These covenants are subject to important limitations and exceptions set forth in the indentures governing such notes. As of June 30, 2013, the Company was in compliance in all material respects with the terms of the indentures governing the February 2022 Notes, the October 2022 Notes, the 2040 Notes and the 2047 Notes.
The Convertible Unsecured Notes and the Unsecured Notes are the Companys senior unsecured obligations and rank senior in right of payment to its existing and future indebtedness that is expressly subordinated in right of payment to the Convertible Unsecured Notes and the Unsecured Notes; equal in right of payment to the Companys existing and future unsecured indebtedness that is not expressly subordinated; effectively junior in right of payment to any of its secured indebtedness (including existing unsecured indebtedness that the Company later secures) to the extent of the value of the assets securing such indebtedness; and structurally junior to all existing and future indebtedness (including trade payables) incurred by the Companys subsidiaries, financing vehicles or similar facilities.
6. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
The Company has various commitments to fund investments in its portfolio as described below.
As of June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the Company had the following commitments to fund various revolving and delayed draw senior secured and subordinated loans, including commitments to fund which are at (or substantially at) the Companys discretion:
Total revolving and delayed draw commitments
568,891
441,630
Less: funded commitments
(92,999
(82,121
Total unfunded commitments
475,892
359,509
Less: commitments substantially at discretion of the Company
(16,000
(6,000
Less: unavailable commitments due to borrowing base or other covenant restrictions
(2,231
(571
Total net adjusted unfunded revolving and delayed draw commitments
457,661
352,938
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Included within the total revolving and delayed draw commitments as of June 30, 2013 were commitments to issue up to $36,875 in standby letters of credit through a financial intermediary on behalf of certain portfolio companies. As of June 30, 2013, the Company had $16,810 in standby letters of credit issued and outstanding under these commitments on behalf of portfolio companies. In addition to these letters of credit included as a part of the total revolving and delayed draw commitments to portfolio companies, as of June 30, 2013 the Company also had $27,000 of standby letters of credit issued and outstanding on behalf of other portfolio companies. For all these standby letters of credit issued and outstanding, the Company would be required to make payments to third parties if the portfolio companies were to default on their related payment obligations. None of these letters of credit issued and outstanding are recorded as a liability on the Companys balance sheet as such letters of credit are considered in the valuation of the investments in the portfolio company. Of these letters of credit $31,134 expire in 2013 and $12,676 expire in 2014.
As of June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the Company was party to subscription agreements to fund equity investments in private equity investment partnerships as follows:
Total private equity commitments
134,738
131,042
Less: funded private equity commitments
(71,218
(66,533
Total unfunded private equity commitments
63,520
64,509
Less: private equity commitments substantially at discretion of the Company
(48,000
(53,088
Total net adjusted unfunded private equity commitments
15,520
11,421
In addition, as of each of June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the Company had outstanding guarantees or similar obligations on behalf of certain portfolio companies totaling $800.
In the ordinary course of business, the Company may sell certain of its investments to third party purchasers. In particular, in connection with the sale of certain controlled portfolio company equity investments (as well as certain other sales) the Company has, and may continue to do so in the future, agreed to indemnify such purchasers for future liabilities arising from the investments and the related sale transaction. Such indemnification provisions may give rise to future liabilities.
As of June 30, 2013, one of the Companys portfolio companies, Ciena Capital LLC (Ciena), had one non-recourse securitization Small Business Administration (SBA) loan warehouse facility, which has reached its maturity date but remains outstanding. Ciena is working with the providers of the SBA loan warehouse facility with regard to the repayment of that facility. Allied Capital had previously issued a performance guaranty (which the Company succeeded to as a result of the Allied Acquisition) whereby the Company must indemnify the warehouse providers for any damages, losses, liabilities and related costs and expenses that they may incur as a result of Cienas failure to perform any of its obligations as loan originator, loan seller or loan servicer under the warehouse facility. As of June 30, 2013, there are no known issues or claims with respect to this performance guaranty.
7. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The Company follows ASC 825-10, which provides companies the option to report selected financial assets and liabilities at fair value. ASC 825-10 also establishes presentation and disclosure requirements designed to facilitate comparisons between companies that choose different measurement attributes for similar types of assets and liabilities and to more easily understand the effect of the companys choice to use fair value on its earnings. ASC 825-10 also requires entities to display the fair value of the selected assets and liabilities on the face of the balance sheet. The Company has not elected the ASC 825-10 option to report selected financial assets and liabilities at fair value. With the exception of the line items entitled other assets and debt, which are reported at amortized cost, all assets and liabilities approximate fair value on the balance sheet. The carrying value of the line items entitled interest receivable, receivable for open trades, payable for open trades, accounts payable and other liabilities, management and incentive fees payable and interest and facility fees payable approximate fair value due to their short maturity.
The Company also follows ASC 820-10, which expands the application of fair value accounting. ASC 820-10 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in accordance with GAAP and expands disclosure of fair value measurements. ASC 820-10 determines fair value to be the price that would be received for an investment in a current sale, which assumes an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. ASC 820-10 requires the Company to assume that the portfolio investment is sold in its principal market to market participants or, in the absence of a principal market, the most advantageous market, which may be a hypothetical market. Market participants are defined as buyers and sellers in the principal or most advantageous market that are independent, knowledgeable, and willing and able to transact. In accordance with ASC 820-10, the Company has considered its principal market as the market in which the Company exits its portfolio investments with the greatest volume and level of activity. ASC 820-10 specifies a hierarchy of valuation techniques based on whether the inputs to those valuation techniques are observable or unobservable. In accordance with ASC 820-10, these inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
· Level 1Valuations based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company has the ability to access.
· Level 2Valuations based on quoted prices in markets that are not active or for which all significant inputs are observable, either directly or indirectly.
· Level 3Valuations based on inputs that are unobservable and significant to the overall fair value measurement.
In addition to using the above inputs in investment valuations, the Company continues to employ the net asset valuation policy approved by the Companys board of directors that is consistent with ASC 820-10 (see Note 2). Consistent with the Companys valuation policy, it evaluates the source of inputs, including any markets in which the Companys investments are trading (or any markets in which securities with similar attributes are trading), in determining fair value. The Companys valuation policy considers the fact that because there is not a readily available market value for most of the investments in the Companys portfolio, the fair value of the investments must typically be determined using unobservable inputs.
The Companys portfolio investments (other than as discussed below in the following paragraph) are typically valued using two different valuation techniques. The first valuation technique is an analysis of the enterprise value (EV) of the portfolio company. Enterprise value means the entire value of the portfolio company to a market participant, including the sum of the values of debt and equity securities used to capitalize the enterprise at a point in time. The primary method for determining EV uses a multiple analysis whereby appropriate multiples are applied to the portfolio companys EBITDA (net income before net interest expense, income tax expense, depreciation and amortization). EBITDA multiples are typically determined based upon review of market comparable transactions and publicly traded comparable companies, if any. The second method for determining EV uses a discounted cash flow analysis whereby future expected cash flows of the portfolio company are discounted to determine a present value using estimated discount rates (typically a weighted average cost of capital based on costs of debt and equity consistent with current market conditions). The EV analysis is performed to determine the value of equity investments, the value of debt investments in portfolio companies where the Company has control or could gain control through an option or warrant security, and to determine if there is credit impairment for debt investments. If debt investments are credit impaired, an EV analysis may be used to value such debt investments; however, in addition to the methods outlined above, other methods such as a liquidation or wind-down analysis may be utilized to estimate enterprise value. The second valuation technique is a yield analysis, which is typically performed for non-credit impaired debt investments in portfolio companies where the Company does not own a controlling equity position. To determine fair value using a yield analysis, a current price is imputed for the investment based upon an assessment of the expected market yield for a similarly structured investment with a similar level of risk. In the yield analysis, the Company considers the current contractual interest rate, the maturity and other terms of the investment relative to risk of the company and the specific investment. A key determinant of risk, among other things, is the leverage through the investment relative to the enterprise value of the portfolio company. As debt investments held by the Company are substantially illiquid with no active transaction market, the Company depends on primary market data, including newly funded transactions, as well as secondary market data with respect to high yield debt instruments and syndicated loans, as inputs in determining the appropriate market yield, as applicable.
For other portfolio investments such as investments in collateralized loan obligations and the SSLP Certificates, discounted cash flow analysis is the primary technique utilized to determine fair value. Expected future cash flows associated with the investment are discounted to determine a present value using a discount rate that reflects estimated market return requirements.
The following tables summarize the significant unobservable inputs the Company used to value the majority of its investments categorized within Level 3 as of June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012. The tables are not intended to be all-inclusive, but instead capture the significant unobservable inputs relevant to the Companys determination of fair values.
Unobservable Input
Fair
Unobservable
Estimated
Weighted
Asset Category
Valuation Techniques
Input
Range
Average
Yield analysis
Market yield
4.5% - 25.3%
9.1
Subordinated Certificates of the SSLP
Discounted cash flow analysis
Discount rate
11.0% - 14.0%
12.5
9.0% - 17.5%
EV market multiple analysis
EBITDA multiple
4.5x - 10.5x
7.9x
Other equity securities and other
590,010
4.5x - 12.8x
7.6x
55
5.3% - 21.9%
9.8
11.5% - 14.5%
13.5
10.0% - 18.6%
14.9
8.1x
585,931
7.4x
5,914,657
Changes in market yields, discount rates or EBITDA multiples, each in isolation, may change the fair value of certain of the Companys investments. Generally, an increase in market yields or discount rates or decrease in EBITDA multiples may result in a decrease in the fair value of certain of the Companys investments.
Due to the inherent uncertainty of determining the fair value of investments that do not have a readily available market value, the fair value of the Companys investments may fluctuate from period to period. Additionally, the fair value of the Companys investments may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market existed for such investments and may differ materially from the values that the Company may ultimately realize. Further, such investments are generally subject to legal and other restrictions on resale or otherwise are less liquid than publicly traded securities. If the Company was required to liquidate a portfolio investment in a forced or liquidation sale, it could realize significantly less than the value at which the Company has recorded it.
The following table presents fair value measurements of cash and cash equivalents and investments as of June 30, 2013:
Fair Value Measurements Using
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
The following table presents fair value measurements of cash and cash equivalents and investments as of December 31, 2012:
9,898
The following table presents changes in investments that use Level 3 inputs as of and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013:
As of and for the
three months ended
Balance as of March 31, 2013
6,030,459
Net realized gains
1,141,500
(130,445
(272,351
Payment-in-kind interest and dividends
4,473
Accretion of discount on securities
1,403
Net transfers in and/or out of Level 3
Balance as of June 30, 2013
56
six months ended
Balance as of December 31, 2012
11,764
9,306
1,496,635
(175,318
(455,637
10,583
As of June 30, 2013, the net unrealized appreciation on the investments that use Level 3 inputs was $101,944.
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, the total amount of gains (losses) for the period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized gains (losses) relating to the Companys Level 3 assets still held as of June 30, 2013 and reported within the net unrealized gains (losses) from investments in the Companys consolidated statement of operations was $35,445 and $12,944, respectively.
The following table presents changes in investments that use Level 3 inputs as of and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012:
Balance as of March 31, 2012
5,204,531
Net realized losses
703,812
(111,543
(305,739
4,495
Balance as of June 30, 2012
5,504,813
Balance as of December 31, 2011
5,094,506
1,086,383
(121,803
(609,546
13,552
7,503
As of June 30, 2012, the net unrealized appreciation on the investments that use Level 3 inputs was $66,629.
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, the total amount of gains (losses) for the period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized gains (losses) relating to the Companys Level 3 assets still held as of June 30, 2012 and reported within the net unrealized gains (losses) from investments in the Companys consolidated statement of operations was $(3,037) and $13,707, respectively.
Transfers between levels, if any, are recognized at the beginning of the quarter in which the transfers occur.
Following are the carrying and fair values of the Companys debt obligations as of June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012. Fair value is estimated by discounting remaining payments using applicable current market rates, which take into account changes in the Companys marketplace credit ratings, or market quotes, if available.
Carrying value(1)
Fair value
303,209
February 2016 Convertible Notes (principal amount outstanding of $575,000)
628,314
617,550
June 2016 Convertible Notes (principal amount outstanding of $230,000)
246,079
243,797
2017 Convertible Notes (principal amount outstanding of $162,500)
172,409
168,495
2018 Convertible Notes (principal amount outstanding of $270,000)
281,437
272,813
February 2022 Notes (principal amount outstanding of outstanding of $143,750)
148,272
151,549
October 2022 Notes (principal amount outstanding of outstanding of $182,500)
178,214
179,361
2040 Notes (principal amount outstanding of $200,000)
204,808
208,968
2047 Notes (principal amount outstanding of $230,000)
226,570
225,558
2,746,103
2,371,300
(1) Except for the Convertible Unsecured Notes and the 2047 Notes, all carrying values are the same as the principal amounts outstanding.
(2) Represents the aggregate principal amount outstanding of the Convertible Unsecured Notes less the unaccreted discount initially recorded upon issuance of each respective series of the Convertible Unsecured Notes.
(3) Represents the aggregate principal amount outstanding of the 2047 Notes less the unaccreted purchased discount.
(4) Total principal amount of debt outstanding totaled $2,653,750 and $2,293,750 as of June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.
The following table presents fair value measurements of the Companys debt obligations as of June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012:
757,864
765,436
1,988,239
1,605,864
8. STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY
The following table summarizes the total shares issued and proceeds received in public offerings of the Companys common stock net of underwriting discounts and offering costs for the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012:
58
Proceeds net of
Offering price
underwriting and
Shares issued
per share
offering costs
April 2013 public offering
17.43
(1)
Total for the six months ended June 30, 2013
January 2012 public offering
16,422
15.41
Total for the six months ended June 30, 2012
(1) The shares were sold to the underwriters for a price of $17.43 per share, which the underwriters were then permitted to sell at variable prices to the public.
(2) The shares were sold to the underwriters for a price of $15.41 per share, which the underwriters were then permitted to sell at variable prices to the public.
The Company used the net proceeds from the above public equity offerings to repay outstanding indebtedness and for general corporate purposes, which included funding investments in accordance with its investment objective.
9 EARNINGS PER SHARE
The following information sets forth the computations of basic and diluted net increase in stockholders equity per share resulting from operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012:
Net increase in stockholders equity resulting from operations available to common stockholders:
Weighted average shares of common stock outstandingbasic and diluted:
Basic and diluted net increase in stockholders equity resulting from operations per share:
For the purpose of calculating diluted earnings per share, the average closing price of the Companys common stock for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, and for the period from the time of issuance of the 2017 Convertible Notes through June 30, 2012 was each less than the conversion price in effect for such period for each applicable series of the Convertible Unsecured Notes and therefore, the underlying shares for the intrinsic value of the embedded options in the Convertible Unsecured Notes had no impact on this calculation.
10. DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS
The following table summarizes the Companys dividends declared during the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012:
Per Share
Date Declared
Record Date
Payment Date
May 7, 2013
June 14, 2013
June 28, 2013
0.38
101,856
February 27, 2013
March 15, 2013
March 29, 2013
94,488
Total declared for the six months ended June 30, 2013
0.76
May 8, 2012
June 15, 2012
June 29, 2012
0.37
82,094
February 28, 2012
March 15, 2012
March 30, 2012
81,974
Total declared for the six months ended June 30, 2012
0.74
The Company has a dividend reinvestment plan that was amended effective March 28, 2012, whereby the Company may buy shares of its common stock in the open market or issue new shares in order to satisfy dividend reinvestment requests. Prior to the amendment, if the Company issued new shares to implement the dividend reinvestment plan, the issue price was equal to the closing price of its common stock on the dividend record date. As a result of the amendment, when the Company issues new shares in connection with the dividend reinvestment plan, the issue price is equal to the closing price of its common stock on the dividend payment date. Dividend reinvestment plan activity for the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, was as follows:
599
Average price per share
17.63
16.16
11. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
In accordance with the investment advisory and management agreement, the Company bears all costs and expenses of the operation of the Company and reimburses its investment adviser or its affiliates for certain of such costs and expenses incurred in the operation of the Company. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, the Companys investment adviser or its affiliates incurred such expenses totaling $962 and $2,177, respectively. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, the Companys investment adviser incurred such expenses totaling $954 and $1,863, respectively. As of June 30, 2013, $1,719 was unpaid and such payable is included in accounts payable and other liabilities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet.
The Company has entered into separate subleases with Ares Management and Ivy Hill Asset Management, L.P. (IHAM), a wholly owned portfolio company of the Company, pursuant to which Ares Management and IHAM sublease approximately 15% and 20%, respectively, of the Companys New York office space for a fixed rent equal to 15% and 20%, respectively, of the base annual rent payable by the Company under the Companys lease for this space, plus certain additional costs and expenses. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, such amounts payable to the Company totaled $404 and $822, respectively. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, amounts payable to the Company under these subleases totaled $407 and $775, respectively.
In April 2012, the Company entered into an office sublease with Ares Commercial Real Estate Management LLC (ACREM), a wholly owned subsidiary of Ares Management and manager of Ares Commercial Real Estate Corporation, pursuant to which the Company was subleasing approximately 12% of ACREMs Chicago office space for a fixed rent equal to 12% of the basic annual rent payable by ACREM under its office lease, plus certain additional costs and expenses. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, such amounts incurred under this sublease by the Company and payable to ACREM totaled $13 and $26, respectively. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, amounts payable under this sublease by the Company to ACREM totaled $26. The Companys office sublease with ACREM was terminated on June 30, 2013.
As of June 30, 2013, Ares Investments Holdings LLC, an affiliate of Ares Management, owned approximately 2.9 million shares of the Companys common stock representing approximately 1.1% of the total shares outstanding as of June 30, 2013.
See Notes 3 and 12 for descriptions of other related party transactions.
12. IVY HILL ASSET MANAGEMENT, L.P.
The Company has made investments in its portfolio company, IHAM, which became a SEC registered investment adviser, effective March 30, 2012, and previously made investments in certain vehicles managed by IHAM. As of June 30, 2013, IHAM managed 14 vehicles and served as the sub-manager/sub-servicer for three other vehicles (these vehicles managed or sub-managed/sub-serviced by IHAM are collectively, the IHAM Vehicles).
As of June 30, 2013, the Companys total investment in IHAM at fair value was $274,886, including unrealized appreciation of $103,925. As of December 31, 2012, the Companys total investment in IHAM at fair value was $294,258, including unrealized appreciation of $123,297. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, the Company received distributions consisting entirely of dividend income from IHAM of $10,044 and $37,407, respectively. The dividend income for the six months ended June 30, 2013 included an additional dividend of $17,363 that was paid in the first quarter of 2013 in addition to the quarterly dividend generally paid by IHAM. IHAM paid the additional dividend out of accumulated earnings that had previously been retained by IHAM. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, the Company received distributions consisting entirely of dividend income from IHAM of $4,762 and $9,524, respectively.
From time to time, IHAM or certain IHAM Vehicles may purchase investments from or sell investments to the Company. For any such purchases or sales by the IHAM Vehicles from or to the Company, the IHAM Vehicles must obtain approval from third parties unaffiliated with the Company or IHAM, as applicable. During the six months ended June 30, 2013, the Company purchased $126,879 of investments from certain of the IHAM Vehicles. During the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, IHAM or certain of the IHAM Vehicles purchased investments from the Company of $34,988 and $36,147, respectively. A net realized gain of $61 was recorded on these transactions for the six months ended June 30, 2013. A net realized loss of $848 was recorded on these transactions for the six months ended June 30, 2012.
IHAM is party to an administration agreement, referred to herein as the IHAM administration agreement, with Ares Operations. Pursuant to the IHAM administration agreement, Ares Operations provides IHAM with, among other things, office facilities, equipment, clerical, bookkeeping and record keeping services, services relating to the marketing and sale of interests in vehicles managed by IHAM, services of, and oversight of, custodians, depositories, accountants, attorneys, underwriters and such other persons in any other capacity deemed to be necessary. Under the IHAM administration agreement, IHAM reimburses Ares Operations for all of the actual costs associated with such services, including Ares Operations allocable portion of overhead and the cost of its officers, employees and respective staff in performing its obligations under the IHAM administration agreement.
13. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
The following is a schedule of financial highlights as of and for the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012:
Per Share Data:
Net asset value, beginning of period(1)
15.34
Issuance of common stock
0.10
Issuance of the Convertible Unsecured Notes
0.02
Net investment income for period(2)
0.75
Net realized and unrealized gains for period(2)
0.08
0.14
Net increase in stockholders equity
0.93
0.91
Total distributions to stockholders
(0.76
(0.74
Net asset value at end of period(1)
15.51
Per share market value at end of period
17.20
15.96
Total return based on market value(3)
2.63
8.09
Total return based on net asset value(4)
5.17
5.83
Shares outstanding at end of period
222,151
Ratio/Supplemental Data:
Net assets at end of period
3,446,499
Ratio of operating expenses to average net assets(5)(6)
9.74
10.32
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets(5)(7)
9.34
9.73
Portfolio turnover rate(5)
(1) The net assets used equals the total stockholders equity on the consolidated balance sheets.
(2) Weighted average basic per share data.
(3) For the six months ended June 30, 2013, the total return based on market value equaled the decrease of the ending market value at June 30, 2013 of $17.20 per share from the ending market value at December 31, 2012 of $17.50 per share plus the declared dividends of $0.76 per share for the six months ended June 30, 2013, divided by the market value at December 31, 2012. For the six months ended June 30, 2012, the total return based on market value equaled the increase of the ending market value at June 30, 2012 of $15.96 per share over the ending market value at December 31, 2011 of $15.45 per share plus the declared dividends of $0.74 per share for the six months ended June 30, 2012, divided by the market value at December 31, 2011. Total return based on market value is not annualized. The Companys shares fluctuate in value. The Companys performance changes over time and currently may be different than that shown. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.
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(4) For the six months ended June 30, 2013, the total return based on net asset value equaled the change in net asset value during the period plus the declared dividends of $0.76 per share for the six months ended June 30, 2013, divided by the beginning net asset value at January 1, 2013. For the six months ended June 30, 2012, the total return based on net asset value equaled the change in net asset value during the period plus the declared dividends of $0.74 per share for the six months ended June 30, 2012, divided by the beginning net asset value. These calculations are adjusted for shares issued in connection with the dividend reinvestment plan and the issuance of common stock in connection with any equity offerings. Total return based on net asset value is not annualized. The Companys performance changes over time and currently may be different than that shown. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.
(5) The ratios reflect an annualized amount.
(6) For the six months ended June 30, 2013, the ratio of operating expenses to average net assets consisted of 2.33% of base management fees, 2.59% of incentive fees, 3.87% of the cost of borrowing and 0.95% of other operating expenses. For the six months ended June 30, 2012, the ratio of operating expenses to average net assets consisted of 2.41% of base management fees, 2.90% of incentive fees, 4.00% of the cost of borrowing and 1.01% of other operating expenses. These ratios reflect annualized amounts.
(7) The ratio of net investment income to average net assets excludes income taxes related to realized gains.
14. LITIGATION
The Company is party to certain lawsuits in the normal course of business. In addition, Allied Capital was involved in various legal proceedings that the Company assumed in connection with the Allied Acquisition. Furthermore, third parties may try to seek to impose liability on the Company in connection with the Companys activities or the activities of its portfolio companies. While the outcome of any such legal proceedings cannot at this time be predicted with certainty, the Company does not expect that these legal proceedings will materially affect its business, financial condition or results of operations.
15. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
The Companys management has evaluated subsequent events through the date of issuance of the consolidated financial statements included herein. There have been no subsequent events that occurred during such period that would require disclosure in this Form 10-Q or would be required to be recognized in the Consolidated Financial Statements as of and for the six months ended June 30, 2013, except as disclosed below.
In July 2013, the Company increased total commitments of the Revolving Credit Facility from $930,000 to $955,000.
In July 2013, the Company issued $300,000 aggregate principal amount of unsecured convertible senior notes that mature on January 15, 2019 (the 2019 Convertible Notes), unless previously converted or repurchased in accordance with their terms. The Company does not have the right to redeem the 2019 Convertible Notes prior to maturity. The 2019 Convertible Notes bear interest at a rate of 4.375% per year, payable semi-annually commencing on January 15, 2014. In certain circumstances, the 2019 Convertible Notes will be convertible into cash, shares of the Companys common stock or a combination of cash and shares of the Companys common stock, at the Companys election, at an initial conversion rate of 49.6044 shares of common stock per one thousand dollar principal amount of the 2019 Convertible Notes, which was equivalent to an initial conversion price of approximately $20.16 per share of its common stock, subject to customary anti-dilution adjustments. The initial conversion price was approximately 15% above the $17.53 per share closing price of the Companys common stock on July 15, 2013.
Item 2. Managements Discussion And Analysis Of Financial Condition And Results Of Operations.
The information contained in this section should be read in conjunction with our financial statements and notes thereto appearing elsewhere in this Quarterly Report. In addition, some of the statements in this report (including in the following discussion) constitute forward- looking statements, which relate to future events or the future performance or financial condition of Ares Capital Corporation (the Company, ARCC, Ares Capital, we, us, or our). The forward-looking statements contained in this report involve a number of risks and uncertainties, including statements concerning:
· our, or our portfolio companies, future business, operations, operating results or prospects;
· the return or impact of current and future investments;
· the impact of a protracted decline in the liquidity of credit markets on our business;
· the impact of fluctuations in interest rates on our business;
· the impact of changes in laws or regulations (including the interpretation thereof) governing our operations or the operations of our portfolio companies;
· the valuation of our investments in portfolio companies, particularly those having no liquid trading market;
· our ability to recover unrealized losses;
· market conditions and our ability to access alternative debt markets and additional debt and equity capital;
· our contractual arrangements and relationships with third parties;
· Middle East turmoil and the potential for rising energy prices and its impact on the industries in which we invest;
· the general economy and its impact on the industries in which we invest;
· the uncertainty surrounding the strength of the U.S. economic recovery;
· European sovereign debt issues;
· the financial condition of and ability of our current and prospective portfolio companies to achieve their objectives;
· our expected financings and investments;
· our ability to successfully complete and integrate any acquisitions;
· the adequacy of our cash resources and working capital;
· the timing, form and amount of any dividend distributions;
· the timing of cash flows, if any, from the operations of our portfolio companies; and
· the ability of our investment adviser to locate suitable investments for us and to monitor and administer our investments.
We use words such as anticipates, believes, expects, intends, will, should, may and similar expressions to identify forward- looking statements, although not all forward looking statements include these words. Our actual results and condition could differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements for any reason, including the factors set forth in Risk Factors in our annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012.
We have based the forward-looking statements included in this Quarterly Report on information available to us on the date of this Quarterly Report, and we assume no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. Although we undertake no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, you are advised to consult any additional disclosures that we may make directly to you or through reports that we have filed or in the future may file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including annual reports on Form 10-K, registration statements on Form N-2, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K.
OVERVIEW
We are a specialty finance company that is a closed-end, non-diversified management investment company incorporated in Maryland. We have elected to be regulated as a business development company (BDC) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (together with the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, the Investment Company Act).
We are externally managed by Ares Capital Management LLC (Ares Capital Management or our investment adviser), a wholly owned subsidiary of Ares Management LLC (Ares Management), a global alternative asset manager and a SEC registered investment adviser, pursuant to our investment advisory and management agreement. Ares Operations LLC (Ares Operations or our administrator), a wholly owned subsidiary of Ares Management, provides certain administrative and other services necessary for us to operate.
Our investment objective is to generate both current income and capital appreciation through debt and equity investments. We invest primarily in first lien senior secured loans (including unitranche loans), second lien senior secured loans and mezzanine debt, which in some cases includes an equity component like warrants.
To a lesser extent, we also make preferred and/or common equity investments, which have generally been non-control equity investments, of less than $20 million (usually in conjunction with a concurrent debt investment). However, we may increase the size or change the nature of these investments.
Since our initial public offering on October 8, 2004 through June 30, 2013, our realized gains have exceeded our realized losses by approximately $214 million (excluding the one-time gain on the acquisition of Allied Capital Corporation (the Allied Acquisition) and gains/losses from the extinguishment of debt and other assets). For this same time period, our exited investments have resulted in an aggregate cash flow realized internal rate of return to us of approximately 13% (based on original cash invested, net of syndications, of approximately $7.2 billion and total proceeds from such exited investments of approximately $8.7 billion). Approximately 73% of these exited investments resulted in an aggregate cash flow realized internal rate of return to us of 10% or greater. Internal rate of return is the discount rate that makes the net present value of all cash flows related to a particular investment equal to zero. Internal rate of return is gross of expenses related to investments as these expenses are not allocable to specific investments. Investments are considered to be exited when the original investment objective has been achieved through the receipt of cash and/or non-cash consideration upon the repayment of a debt investment or sale of an investment or through the determination that no further consideration was collectible and, thus, a loss may have been realized. These internal rates of return results are historical results relating to our past performance and are not necessarily indicative of future results, the achievement of which cannot be assured.
As a BDC, we are required to comply with certain regulatory requirements. For instance, we generally have to invest at least 70% of our total assets in qualifying assets, including securities and indebtedness of private U.S. companies and certain public U.S. companies, cash, cash equivalents, U.S. government securities and high-quality debt investments that mature in one year or less. We also may invest up to 30% of our portfolio in non-qualifying assets, as permitted by the Investment Company Act. Specifically, as part of this 30% basket, we may invest in entities that are not considered eligible portfolio companies (as defined in the Investment Company Act), including companies located outside of the United States, entities that are operating pursuant to certain exceptions under the Investment Company Act, and publicly traded entities whose public equity market capitalization exceeds the levels provided for under the Investment Company Act.
We have elected to be treated as a regulated investment company (RIC) under the Code, and operate in a manner so as to qualify for the tax treatment applicable to RICs. To qualify as a RIC, we must, among other 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 Code, 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.
PORTFOLIO AND INVESTMENT ACTIVITY
The Companys investment activity for the three months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012 is presented below (information presented herein is at amortized cost unless otherwise indicated).
(dollar amounts in millions)
New investment commitments (1):
New portfolio companies
499.8
223.7
Existing portfolio companies(2)
703.4
503.9
Total new investment commitments
1,203.2
727.6
Less:
Investment commitments exited
394.7
473.3
Net investment commitments
808.5
254.3
Principal amount of investments funded:
938.1
648.9
36.1
Subordinated Certificates of the Senior Secured Loan Fund, LLC (the SSLP)(3)
202.2
17.2
0.7
0.5
1,141.5
703.8
Principal amount of investments sold or repaid:
341.5
218.7
130.2
Subordinated Certificates of the SSLP(3)
35.6
17.9
Collateralized loan obligations
15.0
6.1
17.0
3.0
57.1
0.1
0.2
394.1
456.1
Number of new investment commitments (4)
Average new investment commitment amount
54.7
36.4
Weighted average term for new investment commitments (in months)
67
Percentage of new investment commitments at floating rates
93
Percentage of new investment commitments at fixed rates
Weighted average yield of debt and other income producing securities (5):
Funded during the period at amortized cost
9.3
Funded during the period at fair value (6)
Exited or repaid during the period at amortized cost
10.6
11.2
Exited or repaid during the period at fair value (6)
10.5
11.1
(1) New investment commitments include new agreements to fund revolving credit facilities or delayed draw loans.
(2) Includes investment commitments to the SSLP to make co-investments with GE Global Sponsor Finance LLC and General Electric Capital Corporation (together, GE) in first lien senior secured loans of middle market companies of $202.2 million and $17.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
(3) See Senior Secured Loan Program below and Note 4 to our consolidated financial statements for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 for more detail on the SSLP.
(4) Number of new investment commitments represents each commitment to a particular portfolio company.
(5) Weighted average yield of debt and other income producing securities at amortized cost is computed as the (a) annual stated interest rate or yield earned plus the net annual amortization of original issue discount and market discount earned on accruing debt and other income producing securities, divided by (b) total debt and other income producing securities at amortized cost. Weighted average yield of debt and other income producing securities at fair value is computed as the (a) annual stated interest rate or yield earned plus the net annual amortization of original issue discount and market discount earned on accruing debt and other income producing securities, divided by (b) total debt and other income producing securities at fair value.
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(6) Represents fair value for investments in the portfolio as of the most recent prior quarter end, if applicable.
As of June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, our investments consisted of the following:
(in millions)
4,272.2
4,233.7
3,587.8
3,555.1
Subordinated Certificates of the SSLP(1)
1,411.5
1,436.2
1,237.9
1,263.6
358.4
296.1
321.3
259.8
236.6
259.0
238.8
250.1
427.2
576.9
430.4
584.1
13.1
11.9
6,713.0
6,815.0
5,823.5
5,924.6
(1) The proceeds from these certificates were applied to co-investments with GE to fund first lien senior secured loans to 41 and 36 different borrowers as of June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.
The weighted average yields at amortized cost and fair value of the following portions of our portfolio as of June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 were as follows:
Debt and other income producing securities
10.8
10.7
11.3
Total portfolio
9.6
10.1
10.0
8.9
9.5
First lien senior term debt
8.5
9.0
Second lien senior term debt
9.7
Subordinated Certificates of the SSLP (1)
15.5
15.2
15.8
15.4
11.0
13.3
11.7
14.5
Income producing equity securities (excluding collateralized loan obligations)
10.2
8.6
9.9
8.8
(1) The proceeds from these certificates were applied to co-investments with GE to fund first lien senior secured loans.
Ares Capital Management, our investment adviser, employs an investment rating system to categorize our investments. In addition to various risk management and monitoring tools, our investment adviser grades the credit risk of all investments on a scale of 1 to 4 no less frequently than quarterly. This system is intended primarily to reflect the underlying risk of a portfolio investment relative to our initial cost basis in respect of such portfolio investment (i.e., at the time of origination or acquisition), although it may also take into account under certain circumstances the performance of the portfolio companys business, the collateral coverage of the investment and other relevant factors. Under this system, investments with a grade of 4 involve the least amount of risk to our initial cost basis. The trends and risk factors for this investment since origination or acquisition are generally favorable, which may include the performance of the portfolio company or a potential exit. Investments graded 3 involve a level of risk to our initial cost basis that is similar to the risk to our initial cost basis at the time of origination or acquisition. This portfolio company is generally performing as expected and the risk factors to our ability to ultimately recoup the cost of our investment are neutral to favorable. All investments or acquired investments in new portfolio companies are initially assessed a grade of 3. Investments graded 2 indicate that the risk to our ability to recoup the initial cost basis of such investment has increased materially since origination or acquisition, including as a result of factors such as declining performance and non-compliance with debt covenants; however, payments are generally not more than 120 days past due. An investment grade of 1 indicates that the risk to our ability to recoup the initial cost basis of such investment has substantially increased since origination or acquisition, and the portfolio company likely has materially declining performance. For debt investments with an investment grade of 1, most or all of the debt covenants are out of compliance and payments are substantially delinquent. For investments graded 1, it is anticipated that we will not recoup our initial cost basis and may realize a substantial loss of our initial cost basis upon exit. For investments graded 1 or 2, our investment adviser enhances its level of scrutiny over the monitoring of such portfolio company. Our investment adviser grades the investments in our portfolio at least each quarter and it is possible that the grade of a portfolio investment may be reduced or increased over time.
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Set forth below is the grade distribution of our portfolio companies as of June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012:
Number of
Companies
Grade 1
68.3
4.9
75.1
1.3
5.9
Grade 2
233.6
136.7
Grade 3
5,870.6
86.2
79.3
5,108.8
79.7
Grade 4
642.5
9.4
604.0
164
152
As of June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the weighted average grade of the investments in our portfolio at fair value was 3.0 and 3.1, respectively.
As of June 30, 2013, loans on non-accrual status represented 1.9% and 0.6% of the total investments at amortized cost and at fair value, respectively. As of December 31, 2012, loans on non-accrual status represented 2.3% and 0.6% of the total investments at amortized cost and at fair value, respectively.
The Company co-invests in first lien senior secured loans of middle market companies with GE through an unconsolidated Delaware limited liability company, the Senior Secured Loan Fund LLC (d/b/a The Senior Secured Loan Program) or the SSLP. The SSLP is capitalized as transactions are completed and all portfolio decisions and generally all other decisions in respect of the SSLP must be approved by an investment committee of the SSLP consisting of representatives of the Company and GE (with approval from a representative of each required). The Company provides capital to the SSLP in the form of subordinated certificates (the SSLP Certificates).
As of June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the SSLP had available capital of $9.0 billion of which approximately $6.9 billion and $6.3 billion in aggregate principal amount, respectively, was funded. As of June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the Company had agreed to make available to the SSLP approximately $1.8 billion, of which approximately $1.4 billion and $1.2 billion in aggregate principal amount, respectively, was funded. Investment of any unfunded amount must be approved by the investment committee of the SSLP as described above.
As of June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the SSLP had total assets of $6.9 billion and $6.3 billion, respectively. As of June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, GEs investment in the SSLP consisted of senior notes of $5.2 billion and $4.8 billion, respectively, and SSLP Certificates of $202 million and $178 million, respectively. The SSLP Certificates are junior in right of payment to the senior notes held by GE. As of June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the Company and GE owned 87.5% and 12.5%, respectively, of the outstanding SSLP Certificates.
As of June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the SSLPs portfolio was comprised of all first lien senior secured loans to U.S. middle-market companies and none of these loans was on non-accrual status. The portfolio companies in the SSLP are in industries similar to the companies in the Companys portfolio.
Below is a summary of the SSLPs portfolio, followed by a listing of the individual first lien senior secured loans in the SSLPs portfolio as of June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012:
Total first lien senior secured loans(1)
6,831.5
5,998.1
Weighted average yield on first lien senior secured loans(2)
7.5
Number of borrowers in the SSLP
Largest loan to a single borrower(1)
325.9
330.0
Total of five largest loans to borrowers(1)
1,431.5
1,441.4
(1) At principal amount.
(2) Computed as the (a) annual stated interest rate on accruing first lien senior secured loans, divided by (b) total first lien senior secured loans at principal amount.
SSLP Loan Portfolio as of June 30, 2013
(dollar amounts in millions) Portfolio Company
Maturity Date
Stated Interest Rate(1)
Principal Amount
Access CIG, LLC (2)
10/2017
7.0
154.7
ADG, LLC
Dental services
10/2016
197.3
AMZ Products Merger Corporation
Specialty chemicals manufacturer
12/2018
6.8
239.4
Argon Medical Devices, Inc.
Manufacturer and marketer of single-use specialty medical devices
4/2018
6.5
241.0
BECO Holding Company, Inc.(4)
12/2017
8.3
153.0
Cambridge International, Inc.
Manufacturer of custom designed and engineered metal products
87.0
CCS Group Holdings, LLC(4)
4/2016
138.8
Chariot Acquisition, LLC
Distributor and designer of aftermarket golf cart parts and accessories
1/2019
145.1
CIBT Holdings, Inc.(4)
183.0
CT Technologies Intermediate Holdings, Inc. and CT Technologies Holdings LLC(2)(4)
3/2017
282.4
CWD, LLC
Supplier of automotive aftermarket brake parts
3/2014
117.8
Drayer Physical Therapy Institute, LLC
Outpatient physical therapy provider
7/2018
137.4
Driven Holdings, LLC(4)
160.0
Excelligence Learning Corporation(4)
8/2016
108.0
Fleischmanns Vinegar Company, Inc.
Manufacturer and marketer of industrial vinegar
5/2016
76.3
Fox Hill Holdings, LLC
Third party claims administrator on behalf of insurance carriers
6/2018
291.0
III US Holdings, LLC
Provider of library automation software and systems
3/2018
7.6
201.9
Implus Footcare, LLC(4)
210.7
Instituto de Banca y Comercio, Inc. & Leeds IV Advisors, Inc.(4)
6/2015
83.7
Intermedix Corporation(3)
6.3
iParadigms, LLC
Provider of anti-plagiarism software to the education industry
4/2019
165.0
JHP Pharmaceuticals, LLC(4)
Manufacturer of specialty pharmaceutical products
2/2019
99.7
LJSS Acquisition, Inc.
Fluid power distributor
159.8
MWI Holdings, Inc.(2)
Provider of engineered springs, fasteners, and other precision components
3/2019
7.4
262.2
Noranco Manufacturing (USA) Ltd.
Supplier of complex machined and sheet metal components for the aerospace industry
137.0
Nordco, Inc.
Designer and manufacturer of railroad maintenance-of-way machinery
6/2016
107.8
Oak Parent, Inc.(2)
270.0
Opinionology, LLC and Survey Sampling International LLC
Provider of outsourced data collection to the market research industry
7/2017
148.7
Passport Health Communications, Inc.(4)
5/2019
240.0
Penn Detroit Diesel Allison, LLC
Distributor of new equipment and aftermarket parts to the heavy-duty truck industry
12/2016
60.0
PetroChoice Holdings, LLC
Provider of lubrication solutions
1/2017
161.4
Powersport Auctioneer Holdings, LLC(4)
39.2
Pregis Corporation, Pregis Intellipack Corp. and Pregis Innovative Packaging Inc.(2)
153.5
PSSI Holdings, LLC
Provider of mission-critical outsourced cleaning and sanitation services to the food processing industry
6/2017
156.7
Restaurant Technologies, Inc.
Provider of bulk cooking oil management services to the restaurant and fast food service industries
204.0
Selig Sealing Products, Inc.
Manufacturer of container sealing products for rigid packaging applications
159.6
Singer Sewing Company
Manufacturer of consumer sewing machines
198.5
Strategic Partners, Inc.
Designer, manufacturer and distributor of medical uniforms
8/2018
233.2
Talent Partners G.P. and Print Payroll Services, G.P.
Provider of technology-enabled payroll to the advertising industry
64.7
The Teaching Company, LLC and The Teaching Company Holdings, Inc.(2)(4)
112.7
WB Merger Sub, Inc.
Importer, distributor and developer of premium wine and spirits
163.4
(1) Represents the weighted average annual stated interest rate as of June 30, 2013. All interest rates are payable in cash.
(2) The Company also holds a portion of this companys first lien senior secured loan.
(3) The Company also holds this companys second lien senior secured loan.
(4) The Company holds an equity investment in this company.
SSLP Loan Portfolio as of December 31, 2012
Fair Value(2)
Access CIG, LLC(3)
152.8
199.4
BECO Holding Company, Inc.(5)
88.3
83.9
CCS Group Holdings, LLC(5)
142.8
1/2018
146.8
CIBT Holdings, Inc.(5)
146.4
CT Technologies Intermediate Holdings, Inc. and CT Technologies Holdings LLC(3)(5)
284.9
273.5
119.8
110.2
138.1
Driven Holdings, LLC(5)
160.4
Excelligence Learning Corporation(5)
115.8
59.6
292.5
202.9
Implus Footcare, LLC(5)
178.0
Instituto de Banca y Comercio, Inc. & Leeds IV Advisors, Inc.(5)
165.6
Intermedix Corporation(4)
9/2017
163.9
MWI Holdings, Inc.(3)
Highly engineered springs, fasteners, and other precision components
251.2
113.2
Oak Parent, Inc.(3)
282.8
152.3
65.3
162.4
Power Buyer, LLC
Provider of emergency maintenance services for power transmission, distribution, and substation infrastructure
208.0
Powersport Auctioneer Holdings, LLC(5)
40.7
Pregis Corporation, Pregis Intellipack Corp. and Pregis Innovative Packaging Inc.(3)
Provider of highly-customized and tailored protective packaging solutions
125.9
161.7
169.6
199.0
234.4
65.5
The Teaching Company, LLC and The Teaching Company Holdings, Inc.(3)(5)
113.9
164.2
5,972.7
(1) Represents the weighted average annual stated interest rate as of December 31, 2012. All interest rates are payable in cash.
(2) Represents the fair value in accordance with ASC 820-10. The determination of such fair value is not included in the Companys board of directors valuation process described elsewhere herein.
(3) The Company also holds a portion of this companys first lien senior secured loan.
(4) The Company also holds this companys second lien senior secured loan.
(5) The Company holds an equity investment in this company.
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The amortized cost and fair value of the SSLP Certificates held by the Company were $1.4 billion and $1.4 billion, respectively, as of June 30, 2013 and $1.2 billion and $1.3 billion, respectively, as of December 31, 2012. The SSLP Certificates pay a weighted average contractual coupon of three month LIBOR plus approximately 8.0% and also entitle the holders thereof to receive a portion of the excess cash flow from the underlying loan portfolio, which may result in a return to the holders of the SSLP Certificates that is greater than both the contractual coupon on the SSLP Certificates as well as the weighted average yield on the SSLPs portfolio of 7.5% and 8.0% as of June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively. The Companys yield on its investment in the SSLP at fair value was 15.2% and 15.4% as of June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, the Company earned interest income of $53.4 million and $102.0 million, respectively, from its investment in the SSLP Certificates. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, the Company earned interest income of $44.5 million and $87.7 million, respectively, from its investment in the SSLP Certificates.
The Company is also entitled to certain fees in connection with the SSLP. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, in connection with the SSLP, the Company earned capital structuring service, sourcing and other fees totaling $15.1 million and $22.9 million, respectively. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, in connection with the SSLP, the Company earned capital structuring service, sourcing and other fees totaling $11.7 million and $25.6 million, respectively.
Selected financial information for the SSLP as of and for the year ended December 31, 2012 is as follows:
As of and for the Year Ended
Selected Balance Sheet Information:
Investments in loans receivable, net of discount for loan origination fees
5,952.3
Cash and other assets
369.2
6,321.5
Senior notes
4,840.4
Other liabilities
46.9
4,887.3
Subordinated certificates and members capital
1,434.2
Total liabilities and members capital
Selected Statement of Operations Information:
Total revenues
479.4
258.7
Net income
220.7
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012
Operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012 were as follows:
Three months ended
Six months ended
206.1
177.6
401.2
345.3
108.6
86.8
200.8
174.8
Net investment income before income taxes
97.5
90.8
200.4
170.5
3.9
2.9
7.7
5.6
Net investment income
93.6
87.9
192.7
164.9
Net realized gains (losses) on investments
(38.9
20.3
(46.5
31.3
44.6
0.8
80.8
(2.7
Net increase in stockholders equity resulting from operations
133.5
90.9
213.8
196.5
Net income can vary substantially from period to period due to various factors, including acquisitions, the level of new investment commitments, the recognition of realized gains and losses and unrealized appreciation and depreciation. As a result, quarterly comparisons of net income may not be meaningful.
Investment Income
158.0
138.0
302.2
270.9
24.1
21.3
30.1
38.9
47.9
18.2
5.0
11.5
7.9
The increase in interest income from investments for the three months ended June 30, 2013 from the comparable period in 2012 was primarily due to the increase in the size of the portfolio, which increased from an average of $5.3 billion at amortized cost for the three months ended June 30, 2012 to an average of $6.3 billion at amortized cost for the comparable period in 2013. The increase in capital structuring service fees for the three months ended June 30, 2013 as compared to the comparable period in 2012 was primarily due to the increase in new investment commitments, which increased from $0.7 billion for the three months ended June 30, 2012 to $1.2 billion for the comparable period in 2013, offset by the decrease in the average capital structuring service fees received as a percentage of total new investment commitments, which decreased from 2.9% for the three months ended June 30, 2012 to 2.0% for the three months ended June 30, 2013. For the three months ended June 30, 2013, dividend income included $10.0 million in dividend payments from Ivy Hill Asset Management, L.P. (IHAM) as compared to $4.8 million for the comparable period in 2012. The decrease in other income for the three months ended June 30, 2013 from the comparable period in 2012 was primarily attributable to lower amendment fees.
The increase in interest income from investments for the six months ended June 30, 2013 from the comparable period in 2012, was primarily due to the increase in the size of the portfolio, which increased from an average of $5.2 billion at amortized cost for the six months ended June 30, 2012 to an average of $6.1 billion at amortized cost for the comparable period in 2013. Even though new investment commitments increased from $1.1 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2012 to $1.6 billion for the comparable period in 2013, capital structuring service fees decreased for the six months ended June 30, 2013 as compared to 2012 primarily due to the decrease in the average capital structuring service fees received as a percentage of total new investment commitments, which decreased from 3.5% in 2012 to 1.9% in 2013. For the six months ended June 30, 2013, dividend income included $37.4 million in dividend payments from IHAM as compared to $9.5 million for the comparable period in 2012. The dividend from IHAM for the six months ended June 30, 2013 included an additional dividend of $17.4 million that was paid in the first quarter of 2013 in addition to the quarterly dividend generally paid by IHAM. IHAM paid the additional dividend out of accumulated earnings that had previously been retained by IHAM. The increase in other income for the six months ended June 30, 2013 was primarily attributable to higher amendment fees.
Operating Expenses
40.3
35.0
79.6
67.8
24.9
20.8
48.1
40.8
Incentive fees related to pre-incentive fee net investment income
25.4
22.1
49.2
42.8
Incentive fees related to capital gains per GAAP
0.6
4.2
3.5
7.2
2.2
Interest and credit facility fees for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, were comprised of the following:
31.8
27.8
61.7
53.2
4.4
2.5
Amortization of debt issuance cost
3.3
2.8
Total interest and credit facility fees
Stated interest expense for the three months ended June 30, 2013 increased from the comparable period in 2012 due to the increase in the average principal amount of debt outstanding and an increase in the weighted average stated interest rate. For the three months ended June 30, 2013, we had $2.4 billion in average principal debt outstanding as compared to $2.2 billion for the comparable period in 2012, and the weighted average stated interest rate on our outstanding debt was 5.3% for the three months ended June 30, 2013 as compared to 5.0% for the comparable period in 2012. The higher weighted average stated interest rate for the three months ended June 30, 2013 relates to having borrowed, on a relative basis, less from our lower-cost floating rate revolving debt facilities and having more fixed rate term debt outstanding.
Stated interest expense for the six months ended June 30, 2013 increased from the comparable period in 2012 due to the increase in the average principal amount of debt outstanding and an increase in the weighted average stated interest rate. For the six months ended June 30, 2013, we had $2.2 billion in average principal debt outstanding as compared to $2.1 billion for the comparable period in 2012, and the weighted average stated interest rate on our outstanding debt was 5.5% for the six months ended June 30, 2013 as compared to 5.1% for the comparable period in 2012. The higher weighted average stated interest rate for the six months ended June 30, 2013 relates to having borrowed, on a relative basis, less from our lower-cost floating rate revolving debt facilities and having more fixed rate term debt outstanding.
The increase in base management fees and incentive fees related to pre-incentive fee net investment income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 from the comparable periods in 2012 were primarily due to the increase in the size of the portfolio and in the case of incentive fees, the related increase in pre-incentive fee net investment income.
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, the capital gains incentive fee expense accrual calculated in accordance with GAAP was $8.0 million and $4.2 million, respectively. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, the capital gains incentive fee expense accrued under GAAP was $0.6 million and $6.3 million, respectively. The capital gains incentive fee accrued under GAAP includes an accrual related to unrealized capital appreciation, whereas the capital gains incentive fee actually payable under our investment advisory and management agreement does not. There can be no assurance that such unrealized capital appreciation will be realized in the future. The accrual for any capital gains incentive fee under GAAP in a given period may result in an additional expense if such cumulative amount is greater than in the prior period or a reduction of previously recorded expense if such cumulative amount is less than in the prior period. If such cumulative amount is negative, then there is no accrual. As of June 30, 2013, the total capital gains incentive fee accrual calculated in accordance with GAAP was $73.5 million (included in management and incentive fees payable in the consolidated balance sheet). However, as of June 30, 2013, there was no capital gains fee actually payable under our investment advisory and management agreement. See Note 3 to the Companys consolidated financial statements for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 for more information on the base management and incentive fees.
Professional fees include legal, accounting, valuation and other professional fees incurred related to the management of the Company. Administrative fees represent fees paid to Ares Operations for our allocable portion of overhead and other expenses incurred by Ares Operations in performing its obligations under the administration agreement, including our allocable portion of the cost of certain of our executive officers and their respective staffs. Other general and administrative expenses include rent, insurance, depreciation, directors fees and other costs.
Income Tax Expense, Including Excise Tax
The Company has elected to be treated as a RIC under the Code and operates in a manner so as to qualify for the tax treatment applicable to RICs. To qualify as a RIC, the 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. In order to maintain its RIC status, the Company, among other things, has made and intends to continue to make the requisite distributions to its stockholders which will generally relieve the Company from U.S. federal corporate-level income taxes.
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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, as required. To the extent that the Company determines that its estimated current year annual taxable income will be in excess of estimated current year dividend distributions from such income, the Company accrues excise tax on estimated excess taxable income as such taxable income is earned. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, a net expense of $3.0 million and $6.0 million was recorded for U.S. federal excise tax, respectively. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, a net expense of $2.0 million and $4.0 million was recorded for U.S. federal excise tax, respectively.
Certain of our consolidated subsidiaries are subject to U.S. federal and state income taxes. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, we recorded a tax expense of approximately $0.9 million and $1.7 million, respectively, for these subsidiaries. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, we recorded a tax expense of approximately $0.9 million and $1.6 million, respectively, for these subsidiaries.
Net Realized Gains/Losses
During the three months ended June 30, 2013, the Company had $400.4 million of sales, repayments or exits of investments resulting in $8.6 million of net realized gains. These sales, repayments or exits included $35.0 million of investments sold to Ivy Hill Asset Management, L.P. (IHAM), a wholly owned portfolio company of the Company, and certain vehicles managed by IHAM. A net realized gain of $0.1 million was recorded on these transactions. See Note 12 to the Companys consolidated financial statements for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 for more detail on IHAM and its managed vehicles. Net realized gains of $8.6 million on investments were comprised of $9.6 million of gross realized gains and $1.0 million of gross realized losses.
The realized gains and losses on investments during the three months ended June 30, 2013 consisted of the following:
Portfolio Company
Gains (Losses)
Senior Secured Loan Fund LLC
BenefitMall Holdings Inc.
(1.0
Other, net
During the three months ended June 30, 2012, the Company had $416.8 million of sales, repayments or exits of investments resulting in $38.9 million of net realized losses. These sales, repayments or exits included $30.0 million of investments sold to IHAM and certain vehicles managed by IHAM. A net realized loss of $0.8 million was recorded on these transactions. Net realized losses of $38.9 million on investments were comprised of $26.3 million of gross realized gains and $65.2 million of gross realized losses.
The realized gains and losses on investments during the three months ended June 30, 2012 consisted of the following:
Crescent Hotels & Resorts, LLC
(5.5
(11.1
Prommis Solutions, LLC
(46.8
2.1
During the six months ended June 30, 2013, the Company had $636.1 million of sales, repayments or exits of investments resulting in $20.3 million of net realized gains. These sales, repayments or exits included $35.0 million of investments sold to IHAM or certain funds managed by IHAM. A net realized gain of $0.1 million was recorded on these transactions. Net realized gains on investments were comprised of $21.3 million of gross realized gains and $1.0 million of gross realized losses.
The realized gains and losses on investments during the six months ended June 30, 2013 consisted of the following:
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3.6
During the six months ended June 30, 2012, the Company had $727.9 million of sales, repayments or exits of investments resulting in $46.6 million of net realized losses. These sales, repayments or exits included $36.1 million of investments sold to IHAM and certain vehicles managed by IHAM. A net realized loss of $0.8 million was recorded on these transactions. Net realized losses on investments were comprised of $26.6 million of gross realized gains and $73.2 million of gross realized losses.
The realized gains and losses on investments during the six months ended June 30, 2012 consisted of the following:
LVCG Holdings LLC
(6.6
(46.6
Net Unrealized Gains/Losses
We value our portfolio investments quarterly and the changes in value are recorded as unrealized gains or losses. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, net unrealized gains and losses for the Companys portfolio were comprised of the following:
Unrealized appreciation
62.6
49.0
79.4
100.8
Unrealized depreciation
(28.9
(51.5
(65.8
(76.0
Net unrealized (appreciation) depreciation reversed related to net realized gains or losses(1)
(2.4
47.1
(12.8
56.0
Total net unrealized gains
(1) The net unrealized (appreciation) depreciation reversed related to net realized gains or losses represents the unrealized appreciation or depreciation recorded on the related asset at the end of the prior period.
The changes in unrealized appreciation and depreciation during the three months ended June 30, 2013 consisted of the following:
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
Component Hardware Group, Inc
Imperial Capital Private Opportunities, L.P.
American Broadband Communications, LLC
(2.2
Campus Management Corp.
(3.4
Competitor Group, Inc.
(4.1
Universal Lubricants, LLC
(6.4
33.7
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The changes in unrealized appreciation and depreciation during the three months ended June 30, 2012 consisted of the following:
Stag-Parkway, Inc
ADF Restaurant Group, LLC
3.8
Savers, Inc.
3.1
U.S. Renal Care, Inc.
(2.1
HCP Acquisition Inc
CT Technologies Holdings LLC
(4.6
MVL Group, Inc
(5.2
(7.0
(7.1
(8.6
8.1
(2.5
The changes in unrealized appreciation and depreciation during the six months ended June 30, 2013 consisted of the following:
Matrixx Initiatives, Inc.
Apple & Eve, LLC
(4.0
(4.5
(5.9
(12.7
(19.4
23.5
13.6
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The changes in unrealized appreciation and depreciation during the six months ended June 30, 2012 consisted of the following:
10.4
R3 Education, Inc.
(3.1
(3.5
RE Community Holdings II, Inc.
(3.8
(4.2
(5.6
(10.4
(13.4
25.5
24.8
FINANCIAL CONDITION, LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
The Companys liquidity and capital resources are generated primarily from the net proceeds of public offerings of equity and debt securities, advances from the Revolving Credit Facility, the Revolving Funding Facility and the SMBC Funding Facility (each as defined below and together, the Facilities), net proceeds from the issuance of other securities, including convertible unsecured notes as well as cash flows from operations.
As of June 30, 2013, the Company had $100.5 million in cash and cash equivalents and $2.6 billion in total debt outstanding at carrying value ($2.7 billion at principal amount). Subject to leverage and borrowing base restrictions, the Company had approximately $1.2 billion available for additional borrowings under the Facilities as of June 30, 2013.
We may from time to time seek to retire or repurchase our common stock through cash purchases, as well as retire, cancel or purchase our outstanding debt through cash purchases and/or exchanges, in open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions or otherwise. Such repurchases or exchanges, if any, will depend on prevailing market conditions, our liquidity requirements, contractual and regulatory restrictions and other factors. The amounts involved may be material. In addition, we may from time to time enter into additional debt facilities, increase the size of existing facilities or issue additional debt securities, including unsecured debt and/or debt securities convertible into common stock. Any such incurrence or issuance would be subject to prevailing market conditions, our liquidity requirements, contractual and regulatory restrictions and other factors. In accordance with the Investment Company Act, with certain limited exceptions, we are only allowed to borrow amounts such that our asset coverage, calculated pursuant to the Investment Company Act, is at least 200% after such borrowing.
Equity Issuances
The following table summarizes the total shares issued and proceeds we received in underwritten public offerings of our common stock net of underwriting and offering costs for the six months ended June 30, 2013:
(in millions, except per share data)
19.1
333.2
(1) The shares were sold to the underwriters for a price of $17.43 per share, which the underwriters were then permitted to sell at variable prices. The underwriters have advised that the average price paid by the public for such shares was $17.61.
As of June 30, 2013, total equity market capitalization for the Company was $4.6 billion compared to $4.4 billion as of December 31, 2012.
Debt Capital Activities
Our debt obligations consisted of the following as of June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012:
930.0
288.0
900.0
620.0
372.0
300.0
400.0
575.0
552.4
548.5
230.0
220.2
218.8
162.5
158.8
158.3
263.4
262.8
143.8
182.5
200.0
181.3
181.2
3,943.8
2,653.8
2,562.4
3,913.8
2,293.8
2,195.9
(2) Provides for a feature that allows the Company, under certain circumstances, to increase the size of the Revolving Credit Facility to a maximum of $1,400.0 million.
(3) Provides for a feature that allows the Company and the Companys consolidated subsidiary, Ares Capital CP Funding, LLC (Ares Capital CP), under certain circumstances, to increase the size of the Revolving Funding Facility to a maximum of $865.0 million.
(4) Represents the aggregate principal amount outstanding of the Convertible Unsecured Notes less the unaccreted discount initially recorded upon issuance of the Convertible Unsecured Notes. The total unaccreted discount for the February 2016 Convertible Notes, the June 2016 Convertible Notes, the 2017 Convertible Notes, and the 2018 Convertible was $22.6 million, $9.8 million, $3.7 million and $6.6 million, respectively, as of June 30, 2013. The total unaccreted discount for the February 2016 Convertible Notes, the June 2016 Convertible Notes, the 2017 Convertible Notes and the 2018 Convertible Notes was $26.5 million, $11.2 million, $4.2 million and $7.2 million, respectively, as of December 31, 2012.
(5) Represents the aggregate principal amount outstanding less the unaccreted purchased discount. The total unaccreted purchased discount on the 2047 Notes was $48.7 million and $48.8 million as of June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.
The weighted average stated interest rate and weighted average maturity, both on aggregate principal amount, of all our debt outstanding as of June 30, 2013 were 5.0% and 8.7 years, respectively and as of December 31, 2012 were 5.5% and 9.8 years, respectively. The ratio of total carrying value of debt outstanding to stockholders equity as of June 30, 2013 was 0.59:1.00 compared to 0.55:1.00 as of December 31, 2012.
In accordance with the Investment Company Act, with certain limited exceptions, we are only allowed to borrow amounts such that our asset coverage, calculated pursuant to the Investment Company Act, is at least 200% after such borrowing. As of June 30, 2013, our asset coverage was 270%.
In December 2005, we entered into a senior secured revolving credit facility (as amended and restated, the Revolving Credit Facility), which allows us to borrow up to $930 million as of June 30, 2013 at any one time outstanding. The end of the revolving period and the stated maturity date for the Revolving Credit Facility are May 4, 2017 and May 4, 2018, respectively. The Revolving Credit Facility also provides for a feature that allows us, under certain circumstances, to increase the size of the facility to a maximum of $1.4 billion. The interest rate charged on the Revolving Credit Facility is based on LIBOR plus an applicable spread of 2.00% or a base rate (as defined in the agreements governing the Revolving Credit Facility) plus an applicable spread of 1.00%. Additionally, we are required to pay a commitment fee of 0.375% per annum on any unused portion of the Revolving Credit Facility. As of June 30, 2013 the principal amount outstanding under the Revolving Credit Facility was $288.0 million and we were in compliance in all material respects with the terms of the Revolving Credit Facility. See Recent Developments, as well as Note 15 to our consolidated financial statements for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 for more information on the Revolving Credit Facility.
In October 2004, we established through Ares Capital CP, a revolving funding facility (as amended, the Revolving Funding Facility), which allows Ares Capital CP to borrow up to $620 million at any one time outstanding. The Revolving Funding Facility is secured by all of the assets held by, and its membership interest in, Ares Capital CP. The end of the reinvestment period and the stated maturity date for the Revolving Funding Facility are April 18, 2015 and April 18, 2017, respectively. The Revolving Funding Facility also provides for a feature that allows, under certain circumstances, for an increase in the size of the facility to a maximum of $865 million. The interest rate charged on the Revolving Funding Facility is one month LIBOR plus an applicable spread ranging from 2.25% to 2.50% over LIBOR and ranging from 1.25% to 1.50% over base rate, (as defined in the agreements governing the Revolving Funding Facility) in each case, determined monthly based on the composition of the borrowing base relative to outstanding borrowings under the facility. Additionally, we are required to pay a commitment fee of between 0.50% and 1.75% depending on the size of the unused portion of the Revolving Funding Facility. As of June 30, 2013, the principal amount outstanding under the Revolving Funding Facility was $372.0 million and we and Ares Capital CP were in compliance in all material respects with the terms of the Revolving Funding Facility.
In January 2012, we established through our consolidated subsidiary, Ares Capital JB Funding LLC, (ACJB), a revolving funding facility (as amended, the SMBC Funding Facility), which allows ACJB to borrow up to $400 million at any one time outstanding. The SMBC Funding Facility is secured by all of the assets held by ACJB. The end of the reinvestment period and the stated maturity date for the SMBC Funding Facility are September 14, 2015 and September 14, 2020, respectively. The reinvestment period and the stated maturity date are both subject to two one-year extensions by mutual agreement. The interest rate charged on the SMBC Funding Facility is based on one month LIBOR plus an applicable spread of 2.125% or a base rate (as defined in the agreements governing the SMBC Funding Facility) plus an applicable spread of 1.125%. ACJB is not required to pay a commitment fee until September 15, 2013, at which time ACJB is required to pay a commitment fee of 0.50% depending on the size of the unused portion of the SMBC Funding Facility. As of June 30, 2013, there were no amounts outstanding under the SMBC Funding Facility and we and ACJB were in compliance in all material respects with the terms of the SMBC Funding Facility.
In January 2011, we issued $575 million aggregate principal amount of unsecured convertible senior notes that mature on February 1, 2016, unless previously converted or repurchased in accordance with their terms (the February 2016 Convertible Notes). In March 2011, we issued $230 million aggregate principal amount of unsecured convertible senior notes that mature on June 1, 2016, unless previously converted or repurchased in accordance with their terms (the June 2016 Convertible Notes). In March 2012, we issued $162.5 million aggregate principal amount of unsecured convertible senior notes that mature on March 15, 2017, unless previously converted or repurchased in accordance with their terms (the 2017 Convertible Notes). In the fourth quarter of 2012, we issued $270.0 million aggregate principal amount of unsecured convertible senior notes that mature on January 15, 2018, unless previously converted or repurchased in accordance with their terms (the 2018 Convertible Notes and together with the February 2016 Convertible Notes, the June 2016 Convertible Notes and the 2017 Convertible Notes, the Convertible Unsecured Notes). We do not have the right to redeem the Convertible Unsecured Notes prior to maturity. The February 2016 Convertible Notes, the June 2016 Convertible Notes, the 2017 Convertible Notes and the 2018 Convertible Notes bear interest at a rate of 5.750%, 5.125%, 4.875% and 4.750%, respectively, per year, payable semi-annually.
In certain circumstances, the Convertible Unsecured Notes will be convertible into cash, shares of our common stock or a combination of cash and shares of our common stock, at our election, at their respective conversion rates (listed below as of June 30, 2013) subject to customary anti-dilution adjustments and the requirements of their respective indenture (the Convertible Unsecured Notes Indentures). Prior to the close of business on the business day immediately preceding their respective conversion date (listed below), holders may convert their Convertible Unsecured Notes only under certain circumstances set forth in the respective Convertible Unsecured Notes Indenture. On or after their respective conversion dates until the close of business on the scheduled trading day immediately preceding their respective maturity date, holders may convert their Convertible Unsecured Notes at any time. In addition, if we engage in certain corporate events as described in their respective Convertible Unsecured Notes Indenture, holders of the Convertible Unsecured Notes may require us to repurchase for cash all or part of the Convertible Unsecured Notes at a repurchase price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the Convertible Unsecured Notes to be repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest through, but excluding, the required repurchase date.
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See Recent Developments and Note 15 to our consolidated financial statements for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 for information regarding an additional issuance of unsecured convertible senior notes.
In February 2012, we issued $143.8 million in aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes, which bear interest at a rate of 7.00% per year and mature on February 15, 2022 (the February 2022 Notes). The February 2022 Notes require payment of interest quarterly, and all principal is due upon maturity. These notes are redeemable in whole or in part at any time or from time to time at our option on or after February 15, 2015, at a par redemption price of $25.00 per security plus accrued and unpaid interest.
In September 2012 and October 2012, we issued $182.5 million in aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes, which bear interest at a rate of 5.875% per year and mature on October 1, 2022 (the October 2022 Notes). The October 2022 Notes require payment of interest quarterly and all principal is due upon maturity. These notes are redeemable in whole or in part at any time or from time to time at our option on or after October 1, 2015, at a par redemption price of $25.00 per security plus accrued and unpaid interest.
In October 2010, we issued $200.0 million in aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes which bear interest at a rate of 7.75% and mature on October 15, 2040 (the 2040 Notes). The 2040 Notes require payment of interest quarterly, and all principal is due upon maturity. These notes are redeemable in whole or in part at any time or from time to time at our option on or after October 15, 2015, at a par redemption price of $25.00 per security plus accrued and unpaid interest.
As part of the Allied Acquisition, we assumed $230.0 million aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes which bear interest at a rate of 6.875% and mature on April 15, 2047 (the 2047 Notes and together with the February 2022 Notes, the October 2022 Notes and the 2040 Notes, the Unsecured Notes). The 2047 Notes require payment of interest quarterly, and all principal is due upon maturity. These notes are redeemable in whole or in part at any time or from time to time at our option, at a par redemption price of $25.00 per security plus accrued and unpaid interest and upon the occurrence of certain tax events as described in the indenture governing the 2047 Notes.
As of June 30, 2013 we were in compliance in all material respects with the terms of the indentures governing the Unsecured Notes.
The Convertible Unsecured Notes and the Unsecured Notes are our senior unsecured obligations and rank senior in right of payment to our existing and future indebtedness that is expressly subordinated in right of payment to the Convertible Unsecured Notes and the Unsecured Notes; equal in right of payment to our existing and future unsecured indebtedness that is not expressly subordinated; effectively junior in right of payment to any of our secured indebtedness (including existing unsecured indebtedness that we later secure) to the extent of the value of the assets securing such indebtedness; and structurally junior to all existing and future indebtedness (including trade payables) incurred by our subsidiaries, financing vehicles or similar facilities.
See Note 5 to our consolidated financial statements for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 for more detail on the Companys debt obligations.
OFF BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
The Company has various commitments to fund investments in its portfolio, as described below.
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568.9
441.6
(93.0
(82.1
475.9
359.5
(16.0
(6.0
(0.6
457.7
352.9
Included within the total revolving and delayed draw commitments as of June 30, 2013 were commitments to issue up to $36.9 million in standby letters of credit through a financial intermediary on behalf of certain portfolio companies. As of June 30, 2013, the Company had $16.8 million in standby letters of credit issued and outstanding under these commitments on behalf of the portfolio companies. In addition to these letters of credit included as a part of the total revolving and delayed draw commitments to portfolio companies, as of June 30, 2013 the Company also had $27.0 of standby letters of credit issued and outstanding on behalf of other portfolio companies. For all these standby letters of credit issued and outstanding, the Company would be required to make payments to third parties if the portfolio companies were to default on their related payment obligations. None of these letters of credit issued and outstanding are recorded as a liability on the Companys balance sheet as such letters of credit are considered in the valuation of the investments in the portfolio company. Of these letters of credit, $31.1 million expire in 2013 and $12.7 million expire in 2014.
134.7
131.0
(71.2
(66.5
63.5
64.5
(48.0
(53.1
In addition, as of June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the Company had outstanding guarantees or similar obligations on behalf of certain portfolio companies totaling $0.8 million.
In the ordinary course of business, we may sell certain of our investments to third party purchasers. In particular, in connection with the sale of certain controlled portfolio company equity investments (as well as certain other sales) we have, and may continue to do so in the future, agreed to indemnify such purchasers for future liabilities arising from the investments and the related sale transaction. Such indemnification provisions may give rise to future liabilities.
As of June 30, 2013, one of the Companys portfolio companies, Ciena Capital LLC (Ciena), had one non-recourse securitization Small Business Administration (SBA) loan warehouse facility, which has reached its maturity date but remains outstanding. Ciena is working with the providers of the SBA loan warehouse facility with regard to the repayment of that facility. Allied Capital Corporation (Allied Capital) had previously issued a performance guaranty (which Ares Capital succeeded to as a result of the Allied Acquisition) whereby Ares Capital must indemnify the warehouse providers for any damages, losses, liabilities and related costs and expenses that they may incur as a result of Cienas failure to perform any of its obligations as loan originator, loan seller or loan servicer under the warehouse facility. As of June 30, 2013, there were no known issues or claims with respect to this performance guaranty.
RECENT DEVELOPMENTS
In July 2013, we increased total commitments of the Revolving Credit Facility from $930 million to $955 million.
In July 2013, we issued $300 million aggregate principal amount of unsecured convertible senior notes that mature on January 15, 2019 (the 2019 Convertible Notes), unless previously converted or repurchased in accordance with their terms. We do not have the right to redeem the 2019 Convertible Notes prior to maturity. The 2019 Convertible Notes bear interest at a rate of 4.375% per year, payable semi-annually commencing on January 15, 2014. In certain circumstances, the 2019 Convertible Notes will be convertible into cash, shares of our common stock or a combination of cash and shares of our common stock, at our election, at an initial conversion rate of 49.6044 shares of common stock per one thousand dollar principal amount of the 2019 Convertible Notes, which was equivalent to an initial conversion price of approximately $20.16 per share of our common stock, subject to customary anti-dilution adjustments. The initial conversion price was approximately 15% above the $17.53 per share closing price of our common stock on July 15, 2013.
From July 1, 2013 through August 2, 2013, we made new investment commitments of $313 million, of which $301 million were funded. Of these new commitments, 44% were in first lien senior secured loans, 31% were investments in subordinated certificates of the SSLP, the proceeds of which were applied to co-investments with GE to fund first lien senior secured loans through the SSLP and 25% were in second lien senior secured loans. Of the $313 million of new investment commitments, 95% were floating rate and 5% were fixed rate. The weighted average yield of debt and other income producing securities funded during the period at amortized cost was 10.2%. We may seek to syndicate a portion of these new investment commitments, although there can be no assurance that we will be able to do so.
From July 1, 2013 through August 2, 2013, we exited $40 million of investment commitments. Of these investment commitments, 37% were first lien senior secured loans, 23% were senior subordinated debt, 22% were investments in subordinated certificates of the SSLP, 10% were preferred equity securities, and 8% were second lien senior secured loans. Of the $40 million of exited investment commitments, 53% were floating rate, 46% were fixed rate, and 1% were on non-accrual status. The weighted average yield of debt and other income producing securities exited or repaid during the period at amortized cost was 11.1%. On the $40 million of investment commitments exited from July 1, 2013 through August 2, 2013, we recognized total net realized gains of approximately $36 million.
In addition, as of August 2, 2013, we had an investment backlog and pipeline of approximately $750 million and $230 million, respectively. Investment backlog includes transactions approved by our investment advisers investment committee and/or for which a formal mandate, letter of intent or signed commitment has been issued, and therefore we believe are likely to close. Investment pipeline includes transactions where due diligence and analysis are in process, but no formal mandate, letter of intent or signed commitment has been issued. The consummation of any of the investments in this backlog and pipeline depends upon, among other things, one or more of the following: satisfactory completion of our due diligence investigation of the prospective portfolio company, our acceptance of the terms and structure of such investment and the execution and delivery of satisfactory transaction documentation. In addition, we may syndicate a portion of these investments. We cannot assure you that we will make any of these investments or that we will syndicate any portion of these investments.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
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Investment transactions are recorded on the trade date. Realized gains or losses are measured by the difference between the net proceeds from the repayment or sale and the amortized cost basis of the investment without regard to unrealized gains or losses previously recognized, and include investments charged off during the period, net of recoveries. Unrealized gains or losses primarily reflect the change in investment values, including the reversal of previously recorded unrealized gains or losses when gains or losses are realized. Investments for which market quotations are readily available are typically valued at such market quotations. In order to validate market quotations, we look at a number of factors to determine if the quotations are representative of fair value, including the source and nature of the quotations. Debt and equity securities that are not publicly traded or whose market prices are not readily available (i.e., substantially all of our investments) are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by our board of directors, based on, among other things, the input of our investment adviser, audit committee and independent third-party valuation firms that have been engaged at the direction of our board of directors to assist in the valuation of each portfolio investment without a readily available market quotation at least once during a trailing 12 month period, (with certain de minimis exceptions) and under a valuation policy and a consistently applied valuation process. The valuation process is conducted at the end of each fiscal quarter, and a minimum of 50% of our portfolio at fair value is subject to review by an independent valuation firm each quarter. In addition, our independent registered public accounting firm obtains an understanding of, and performs select procedures relating to, our investment valuation process within the context of performing the integrated audit.
As part of the valuation process, we may take into account the following types of factors, if relevant, in determining the fair value of our investments: the enterprise value of a portfolio company (the entire value of the portfolio company to a market participant, including the sum of the values of debt and equity securities used to capitalize the enterprise at a point in time), the nature and realizable value of any collateral, the portfolio companys ability to make payments and its earnings and discounted cash flow, the markets in which the portfolio company does business, a comparison of the portfolio companys securities to any similar publicly traded securities, changes in the interest rate environment and the credit markets generally that may affect the price at which similar investments would trade in their principal markets and other relevant factors. When an external event such as a purchase transaction, public offering or subsequent equity sale occurs, we consider the pricing indicated by the external event to corroborate our valuation.
Because there is not a readily available market value for most of the investments in our portfolio, we value substantially all of our portfolio investments at fair value as determined in good faith by our board of directors, as described herein. Due to the inherent uncertainty of determining the fair value of investments that do not have a readily available market value, the fair value of our investments may fluctuate from period to period. Additionally, the fair value of our investments may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market existed for such investments and may differ materially from the values that we may ultimately realize. Further, such investments are generally subject to legal and other restrictions on resale or otherwise are less liquid than publicly traded securities. If we were required to liquidate a portfolio investment in a forced or liquidation sale, we could realize significantly less than the value at which we have recorded it.
Our board of directors undertakes a multi-step valuation process each quarter, as described below:
· Our quarterly valuation process begins with each portfolio company or investment being initially valued by the investment professionals responsible for the portfolio investment in conjunction with our portfolio management team.
· Preliminary valuations are reviewed and discussed with our investment advisers management and investment professionals, and then valuation recommendations are presented to our board of directors.
· The audit committee of our board of directors reviews these valuations, as well as the input of third parties, including independent third-party valuation firms, with respect to the valuations of a minimum of 50% of our portfolio at fair value.
· Our board of directors discusses valuations and ultimately determines the fair value of each investment in our portfolio without a readily available market quotation in good faith based on, among other things, the input of our investment adviser, audit committee and, where applicable, independent third- party valuation firms.
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The Company has loans in its portfolio that contain PIK provisions. The PIK interest, computed at the contractual rate specified in each loan agreement, is added to the principal balance of the loan and recorded as interest income. To maintain the Companys status as a RIC, this non-cash source of income must be paid out to stockholders in the form of dividends even though the Company has not yet collected the cash.
The Companys investment adviser seeks to provide assistance to our portfolio companies in connection with the Companys investments and in return the Company may receive fees for capital structuring services. These fees are generally only available to the Company as a result of the Companys underlying investments, are normally paid at the closing of the investments, are generally non-recurring and are recognized as revenue when earned upon closing of the investment. The services that the Companys investment adviser provides vary by investment, but generally include reviewing existing credit facilities, arranging bank financing, arranging equity financing, structuring financing from multiple lenders, structuring financing from multiple equity investors, restructuring existing loans, raising equity and debt capital, and providing general financial advice, which concludes upon closing of the investment. Any services of the above nature subsequent to the closing would generally generate a separate fee payable to the Company. In certain instances where the Company is invited to participate as a co-lender in a transaction and does not provide significant services in connection with the investment, a portion of loan fees paid to the Company in such situations will be deferred and amortized over the estimated life of the loan. The Companys investment adviser may also take a seat on the board of directors of a portfolio company, or observe the meetings of the board of directors without taking a formal seat.
Other income includes fees for asset management, management and consulting services, loan guarantees, commitments, amendments and other services rendered by the Company to portfolio companies. Such fees are recognized as income when earned or the services are rendered.
Results of operations based on changes in foreign exchange rates are separately disclosed in the statement of operations. Foreign security and currency translations may involve certain considerations and risks not typically associated with investing in U.S. companies and U.S. government securities. These risks include, but are not limited to, currency fluctuations and revaluations and future adverse political, social and economic developments, which could cause investments in foreign markets to be less liquid and prices more volatile than those of comparable U.S. companies or U.S. government securities.
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 income into the next tax year and pay a 4% excise tax on such income, as required. To the extent that the Company determines that its estimated current year annual taxable income will be in excess of estimated current year dividend distributions, the Company accrues excise tax, if any, on estimated excess taxable income as such taxable income is earned.
Certain of our consolidated subsidiaries are subject to U.S. federal and state income taxes.
Dividends and distributions to common stockholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. The amount to be paid out as a dividend is determined by our board of directors each quarter and is generally based upon the earnings estimated by management. Net realized capital gains, if any, are generally distributed, although we may decide to retain such capital gains for investment.
We have adopted a dividend reinvestment plan that provides for reinvestment of any distributions we declare in cash on behalf of our stockholders, unless a stockholder elects to receive cash. As a result, if our board of directors authorizes, and we declare, a cash dividend, then our stockholders who have not opted out of our dividend reinvestment plan will have their cash dividends automatically reinvested in additional shares of our common stock, rather than receiving the cash dividend. We intend to use primarily newly issued shares to implement the dividend reinvestment plan (so long as we are trading at a premium to net asset value). If our shares are trading at a significant enough discount to net asset value and we are otherwise permitted under applicable law to purchase such shares, we intend to purchase shares in the open market in connection with our obligations under our dividend reinvestment plan. However, we reserve the right to issue new shares of our common stock in connection with our obligations under the dividend reinvestment plan even if our shares are trading below net asset value.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In June 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2013-08, Financial ServicesInvestment Companies (Topic 946): Amendments to the Scope, Measurement, and Disclosure Requirements (ASU 2013-08). ASU 2013-08 amends the criteria that define an investment company, clarifies the measurement guidance and requires certain additional disclosures. Public companies are required to apply ASU 2013-08 prospectively for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2013. We have evaluated the impact of the adoption of ASU 2013-08 on our financial statements and disclosures and determined the adoption of ASU 2013-08 will not have a material effect on our financial condition and results of operations.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
We are subject to financial market risks, including changes in interest rates and the valuations of our investment portfolio.
Interest Rate Risk
Interest rate sensitivity refers to the change in our earnings that may result from changes in the level of interest rates. Because we fund a portion of our investments with borrowings, our net investment income is affected by the difference between the rate at which we invest and the rate at which we borrow. As a result, there can be no assurance that a significant change in market interest rates will not have a material adverse effect on our net investment income.
As of June 30, 2013, approximately 11% of the investments at fair value in our portfolio bore interest at fixed rates, approximately 79% bore interest at variable rates, 9% were non-interest earning and 1% were on non-accrual status. Additionally, for the variable rate investments, 72% of these investments contained interest rate floors (representing 57% of total investments at fair value). The Facilities all bear interest at variable rates with no interest rate floors, while the Unsecured Notes and the Convertible Unsecured Notes bear interest at fixed rates.
We regularly measure our exposure to interest rate risk. We assess interest rate risk and manage our interest rate exposure on an ongoing basis by comparing our interest rate sensitive assets to our interest rate sensitive liabilities. Based on that review, we determine whether or not any hedging transactions are necessary to mitigate exposure to changes in interest rates.
While hedging activities may mitigate our exposure to adverse fluctuations in interest rates, certain hedging transactions that we may enter into in the future, such as interest rate swap agreements, may also limit our ability to participate in the benefits of lower interest rates with respect to our portfolio investments. In addition, there can be no assurance that we will be able to effectively hedge our interest rate risk.
Based on our June 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:
Net
Basis Point Change
Expense
Up 300 basis points
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19.8
61.5
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29.4
13.2
16.2
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(14.3
(20.9
Down 100 basis points
(1.4
Down 200 basis points
Down 300 basis points
5.5
Based on our December 31, 2012 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:
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53.8
16.1
(14.8
(17.8
5.8
Item 4. Controls and Procedures.
As of the end of the period covered by this report, the Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the Companys management, including the Companys Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Companys disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934). Based on that evaluation, the Companys Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our current disclosure controls and procedures are effective in timely alerting them of material information relating to the Company that is required to be disclosed by us in the reports it files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
There have been no changes in the Companys internal control over financial reporting during the three and six months ended June 30, 2013 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Companys internal control over financial reporting.
PART II OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings.
We are party to certain lawsuits in the normal course of business. In addition, Allied Capital was involved in various legal proceedings that we assumed in connection with the Allied Acquisition. Furthermore, third parties may try to seek to impose liability on us in connection with our activities or the activities of our portfolio companies. While the outcome of any such legal proceedings cannot at this time be predicted with certainty, we do not expect that these legal proceedings will materially affect our business, financial condition or results of operations.
Item 1A. Risk Factors.
In addition to the other information set forth in this report, you should carefully consider the risk factors discussed in Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012, which could materially affect our business, financial condition and/or operating results. The risks described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K are not the only risks facing our Company. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition and/or operating results.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
We did not sell any equity securities during the period covered in this report that were not registered under the Securities Act of 1933.
We did not repurchase any shares of our common stock during the period covered in this report.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.
Not applicable.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
Item 5. Other Information.
None.
Item 6. Exhibits.
EXHIBIT INDEX
Number
Description
Articles of Amendment and Restatement, as amended(1)
Second Amended and Restated Bylaws, as amended(2)
Third Amended and Restated Senior Secured Revolving Credit Agreement, dated as of May 2, 2013, among Ares Capital Corporation, the lenders party thereto, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent(3)
31.1
Certification by Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002*
31.2
Certification by Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002*
32.1
Certification by Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002*
* Filed herewith
(1) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Companys Form 10-Q (File No. 814-00663) for the quarter ended September 30, 2012, filed on November 5, 2012.
(2) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Companys Form 10-Q (File No. 814-00663) for the quarter ended June 30, 2010, filed on August 5, 2010.
(3) Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Companys Form 8-K (File No. 814-00663), filed on May 6, 2013.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
Dated: August 6, 2013
By
/s/ Michael J. Arougheti
Michael J. Arougheti
Chief Executive Officer
/s/ Penni F. Roll
Penni F. Roll
Chief Financial Officer