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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, 2014
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 4, 2014
Common stock, $0.001 par value
314,108,062
INDEX
Part I.
Financial Information
Item 1.
Financial Statements
Consolidated Balance Sheet as of June 30, 2014 (unaudited) and December 31, 2013
2
Consolidated Statement of Operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 (unaudited) and June 30, 2013 (unaudited)
3
Consolidated Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2014 (unaudited) and December 31, 2013
5
Consolidated Statement of Stockholders Equity for the six months ended June 30, 2014 (unaudited)
49
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the six months ended June 30, 2014 (unaudited) and June 30, 2013 (unaudited)
50
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
51
Item 2.
Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
77
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
103
Item 4.
Controls and Procedures
104
Part II.
Other Information
Legal Proceedings
Item 1A.
Risk Factors
105
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, 2014
December 31, 2013
(unaudited)
ASSETS
Investments at fair value
Non-controlled/non-affiliate investments
$
5,315,070
5,136,612
Non-controlled affiliate company investments
301,712
260,484
Controlled affiliate company investments
2,451,160
2,235,801
Total investments at fair value (amortized cost of $7,880,204 and $7,537,403, respectively)
8,067,942
7,632,897
Cash and cash equivalents
223,154
149,629
Interest receivable
153,077
123,981
Receivable for open trades
963
128,566
Other assets
115,083
106,431
Total assets
8,560,219
8,141,504
LIABILITIES
Debt
3,357,415
2,986,275
Base management fees payable
30,731
29,270
Income based fees payable
25,540
29,001
Capital gains incentive fees payable
74,615
80,937
Accounts payable and other liabilities
76,271
68,649
Interest and facility fees payable
44,527
42,828
Payable for open trades
17,476
100
Total liabilities
3,626,575
3,237,060
Commitments and contingencies (Note 7)
STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY
Common stock, par value $0.001 per share, 500,000 common shares authorized 298,583 and 297,971 common shares issued and outstanding, respectively
299
298
Capital in excess of par value
4,993,323
4,982,477
Accumulated overdistributed net investment income
(45,928
)
(8,785
Accumulated net realized loss on investments, foreign currency transactions, extinguishment of debt and other assets
(201,512
(165,040
Net unrealized gain on investments and foreign currency transactions
187,462
95,494
Total stockholders equity
4,933,644
4,904,444
Total liabilities and stockholders equity
NET ASSETS PER SHARE
16.52
16.46
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
For the three months ended June 30,
For the six months ended June 30,
2014
2013
INVESTMENT INCOME:
From non-controlled/non-affiliate company investments:
Interest income from investments
100,780
94,390
200,211
179,512
Capital structuring service fees
12,371
13,527
26,694
17,631
Dividend income
5,601
5,073
13,577
9,097
Management and other fees
349
663
Other income
2,854
3,137
9,902
9,332
Total investment income from non- controlled/non-affiliate company investments
121,606
116,476
250,384
216,235
From non-controlled affiliate company investments:
3,295
5,635
6,195
11,651
650
826
560
3,498
1,163
76
38
403
129
Total investment income from non- controlled affiliate company investments
4,197
6,233
10,746
12,943
From controlled affiliate company investments:
72,075
57,944
143,268
110,983
9,361
10,622
15,286
12,509
10,322
10,145
30,400
37,607
6,078
4,644
12,030
8,828
1,288
59
2,532
2,073
Total investment income from controlled affiliate company investments
99,124
83,414
203,516
172,000
Total investment income
224,927
206,123
464,646
401,178
EXPENSES:
Interest and credit facility fees
53,151
40,261
105,644
79,608
Base management fees
24,902
60,815
48,120
Income based fees
25,390
53,858
49,226
Capital gains incentive fees
10,168
7,984
11,103
4,233
Administrative fees
2,813
2,606
6,556
5,198
Other general and administrative
7,610
7,484
14,040
14,396
Total expenses
130,013
108,627
252,016
200,781
NET INVESTMENT INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES
94,914
97,496
212,630
200,397
Income tax expense, including excise tax
2,923
3,919
8,303
7,723
NET INVESTMENT INCOME
91,991
93,577
204,327
192,674
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES) ON INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS:
Net realized gains (losses):
Non-controlled/non-affiliate company investments
519
5,777
10,667
16,428
128
145
(47,956
2,743
(46,188
3,753
Foreign currency transactions
(1,080
(917
Net realized gains (losses)
(48,517
8,648
(36,400
20,326
Net unrealized gains (losses):
13,031
18,149
9,786
24,098
31,955
(580
47,046
(1,933
54,630
13,704
35,410
(21,325
(259
(274
Net unrealized gains
99,357
31,273
91,968
840
Net realized and unrealized gains from investments
50,840
39,921
55,568
21,166
REALIZED LOSS ON EXTINGUISHMENT OF DEBT
(72
NET INCREASE IN STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS
142,831
133,498
259,823
213,840
BASIC AND DILUTED EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE (Note 10)
0.48
0.50
0.87
0.83
WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OF COMMON STOCK OUTSTANDING BASIC AND DILUTED (Note 10)
298,270
266,174
298,122
257,464
4
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
As of June 30, 2014
(dollar amounts in thousands)
Company(1)
Business Description
Investment
Interest (5)(10)
Acquisition Date
Amortized Cost
Fair Value
Percentage of Net Assets
Investment Funds and Vehicles
CIC Flex, LP (9)
Investment partnership
Limited partnership units (0.94 units)
9/7/2007
759
3,518
(2)
Covestia Capital Partners, LP (9)
Limited partnership interest (47.00% interest)
6/17/2008
487
1,141
Dynamic India Fund IV, LLC (8)(9)
Investment company
Member interest (5.44% interest)
4/1/2010
4,822
5,067
HCI Equity, LLC (7)(8)(9)
Member interest (100.00% interest)
112
385
Imperial Capital Private Opportunities, LP (9)
Limited partnership interest (80.00% interest)
5/10/2007
5,134
17,921
Partnership Capital Growth Fund I, L.P. (9)
Limited partnership interest (25.00% interest)
6/16/2006
1,403
Partnership Capital Growth Investors III, L.P. (9)
Limited partnership interest (2.50% interest)
10/5/2011
2,244
2,383
PCG-Ares Sidecar Investment, L.P. (9)
Limited partnership interest (100.00% interest)
5/22/2014
2,042
Piper Jaffray Merchant Banking Fund I, L.P. (9)
Limited partnership interest (2.00% interest)
8/16/2012
838
779
Senior Secured Loan Fund LLC (7)(10)
Co-investment vehicle
Subordinated certificates ($1,938,046 par due 12/2024)
8.23% (Libor + 8.00%/Q)(27)
10/30/2009
1,938,046
1,967,117
Membership interest (87.50% interest)
VSC Investors LLC (9)
Membership interest (1.95% interest)
1/24/2008
868
1,479
1,956,755
2,005,330
40.65
%
Healthcare-Services
Alegeus Technologies Holdings Corp.
Benefits administration and transaction processing provider
Preferred stock (2,997 shares)
12/13/2013
3,087
2,702
Common stock (3 shares)
27
3,090
2,729
AxelaCare Holdings, Inc. and AxelaCare Investment Holdings, L.P.
Provider of home infusion services
Preferred units (8,218,160 units)
4/12/2013
822
729
Common units (83,010 units)
8
6
830
735
California Forensic Medical Group, Incorporated
Correctional facility healthcare operator
First lien senior secured loan ($48,902 par due 11/2018)
9.25% (Libor + 8.00%/Q)
11/16/2012
48,902
(3)(26)
CCS Group Holdings, LLC
Class A units (601,937 units)
8/19/2010
602
1,608
CT Technologies Intermediate Holdings, Inc. and CT Technologies Holdings LLC (6)
Healthcare analysis services provider
Class A common stock (9,679 shares)
6/15/2007
2,543
3,325
Class C common stock (1,546 shares)
531
3,856
DNAnexus, Inc.
Bioinformatics company
First lien senior secured loan ($5,000 par due 10/2017)
9.25%
3/21/2014
4,766
5,000
First lien senior secured loan ($5,000 par due 2/2018)
4,752
Warrants to purchase up to 909,092 units of Series C preferred stock
9,518
10,000
Genocea Biosciences, Inc.
Vaccine discovery technology company
First lien senior secured loan ($10,000 par due 4/2017)
8.00%
9/30/2013
9,830
Common stock (37,250 shares)
2/10/2014
698
10,698
GI Advo Opco, LLC
Behavioral treatment services provider
First lien senior secured loan ($14,381 par due 6/2017)
6.00% (Libor + 4.75%/Q)
14,745
14,381
(26)
Global Healthcare Exchange, LLC and GHX Ultimate Parent Corp.
On-demand supply chain automation solutions provider
First lien senior secured loan ($125,000 par due 3/2020)
10.00% (Libor + 9.00%/Q)
3/11/2014
123,871
125,000
(2)(26)
Class A common stock (2,475 shares)
2,475
Class B common stock (938 shares)
25
146
126,371
127,621
INC Research, Inc.
Pharmaceutical and biotechnology consulting services
Common stock (1,410,000 shares)
9/27/2010
1,512
2,107
Intermedix Corporation
Revenue cycle management provider to the emergency healthcare industry
Second lien senior secured loan ($112,000 par due 6/2020)
9.25% (Libor + 8.25%/Q)
12/27/2012
112,000
LM Acquisition Holdings, LLC (8)
Developer and manufacturer of medical equipment
Class A units (426 units)
9/27/2013
1,000
1,407
MC Acquisition Holdings I, LLC
Healthcare professional provider
Class A units (1,000,000 shares)
1/17/2014
1,089
Monte Nido Holdings, LLC
Outpatient eating disorder treatment provider
First lien senior secured loan ($44,750 par due 12/2019)
7.75% (Libor + 6.75%/Q)
12/20/2013
44,750
(2)(19)(26)
MW Dental Holding Corp.
Dental services provider
First lien senior secured loan ($36,912 par due 4/2017)
8.50% (Libor + 7.00%/M)
4/12/2011
36,912
First lien senior secured loan ($48,485 par due 4/2017)
48,485
First lien senior secured loan ($9,746 par due 4/2017)
9,746
(4)(26)
95,143
Napa Management Services Corporation
Anesthesia management services provider
First lien senior secured loan ($66,734 par due 2/2019)
6.00% (Libor + 5.00%/Q)
4/15/2011
66,734
(2)(21)(26)
First lien senior secured loan ($33,266 par due 2/2019)
33,209
33,266
(3)(21)(26)
Common units (5,345 units)
5,623
8,844
105,566
108,844
National Healing Corporation and National Healing Holding Corp.
Wound care service and equipment provider
Second lien senior secured loan ($10,000 par due 2/2020)
10,273
Preferred stock (869,565 shares)
1,296
1,472
11,569
11,472
Netsmart Technologies, Inc. and NS Holdings, Inc.
Healthcare technology provider
First lien senior secured loan ($2,796 par due 12/2017)
8.75% (Libor + 7.50%/Q)
12/18/2012
2,796
(2)(17)(26)
First lien senior secured loan ($35,376 par due 12/2017)
35,376
Common stock (2,500,000 shares)
6/21/2010
2,500
4,092
40,672
42,264
New Trident Holdcorp, Inc.
Outsourced mobile diagnostic healthcare service provider
Second lien senior secured loan ($80,000 par due 7/2020)
10.25% (Libor + 9.00%/Q)
8/6/2013
78,547
79,200
Nodality, Inc.
Biotechnology company
First lien senior secured loan ($8,000 par due 2/2018)
8.90%
4/25/2014
7,731
7,920
Warrant to purchase up to 164,179 shares of Series B preferred stock
41
7,961
OmniSYS Acquisition Corporation, OmniSYS, LLC, and OSYS Holdings, LLC
Provider of technology-enabled solutions to pharmacies
First lien senior secured loan ($20,737 par due 11/2018)
8.50% (Libor + 7.50%/Q)
11/21/2013
20,737
Limited liability company membership
1,038
interest (1.57%)
21,737
21,775
PerfectServe, Inc.
Communications software platform provider for hospitals and physician practices
First lien senior secured loan ($2,500 par due 10/2017)
10.00%
12/26/2013
First lien senior secured loan ($3,500 par due 4/2017)
3,470
3,500
Warrants to purchase up to 34,113 units of Series C preferred stock
67
5,945
6,067
PGA Holdings, Inc.
Provider of patient surveys, management reports and national databases for the integrated healthcare delivery system
Preferred stock (333 shares)
3/12/2008
125
18
Common stock (16,667 shares)
167
908
292
926
Physiotherapy Associates Holdings, Inc.
Physical therapy provider
Class A common stock (100,000 shares)
2,324
POS I Corp. (fka Vantage Oncology, Inc.)
Radiation oncology care provider
Common stock (62,157 shares)
2/3/2011
4,670
813
RCHP, Inc.
Operator of general acute care hospitals
First lien senior secured loan ($15,000 par due 4/2019)
11/4/2011
15,000
Second lien senior secured loan ($11,000 par due 10/2019)
10.50% (Libor + 9.50%/Q)
11,000
26,000
Reed Group Holdings, LLC
Medical disability management services provider
Equity interests
Respicardia, Inc.
Developer of implantable therapies to improve cardiovascular health
First lien senior secured loan ($2,600 par due 7/2015)
11.00%
6/28/2012
2,594
2,600
Warrants to purchase up to 99,094 shares of Series C preferred stock
29
2,632
2,629
Sage Products Holdings III, LLC
Patient infection control and preventive care solutions provider
Second lien senior secured loan ($75,000 par due 6/2020)
12/13/2012
75,000
Sarnova HC, LLC, Tri-Anim Health Services, Inc., and BEMS Holdings, LLC
Distributor of emergency medical service and respiratory products
Second lien senior secured loan ($60,000 par due 9/2018)
8.75% (Libor + 8.00%/Q)
6/30/2014
60,000
Sorbent Therapeutics, Inc.
Orally-administered drug developer
First lien senior secured loan ($5,980 par due 9/2016)
10.25%
4/23/2013
5,980
Warrant to purchase up to 727,272 shares of Series C preferred stock
SurgiQuest, Inc.
Medical device company
Warrants to purchase up to 54,672 shares of Series D-4 convertible preferred stock
9/28/2012
U.S. Anesthesia Partners, Inc.
Anesthesiology service provider
First lien senior secured loan ($20,000 par due 12/2019)
6/26/2014
20,000
First lien senior secured loan ($29,850 par due 12/2019)
7.25% (Base Rate + 4.00%/Q)
12/31/2013
29,850
49,850
Wrigley Purchaser, LLC and Wrigley Management, LLC
Provider of outpatient rehabilitation services
First lien senior secured loan ($7,117 par due 5/2020)
6.125% (Libor + 5.375%/Q)
5/19/2014
7,117
Young Innovations, Inc.
Dental supplies and equipment manufacturer
Second lien senior secured loan ($45,000 par due 7/2019)
9.00% (Libor + 8.00%/Q)
5/30/2014
45,000
1,023,234
1,030,248
20.88
7
Services-Other
American Residential Services L.L.C.
Heating, ventilation and air conditioning services provider
First lien senior secured loan ($17,500 par due 6/2021)
5.25% (Libor + 4.25%/Q)
17,412
17,500
Second lien senior secured loan ($50,000 par due 12/2021)
49,500
50,000
66,912
67,500
Capital Investments and Ventures Corp.
SCUBA diver training and certification provider
First lien senior secured loan ($23,539 par due 8/2018)
7.00% (Libor + 5.75%/Q)
8/9/2012
23,539
First lien senior secured loan ($8,373 par due 8/2018)
8,373
31,912
Community Education Centers, Inc.
Offender re-entry and in-prison treatment services provider
First lien senior secured loan ($13,571 par due 12/2014)
6.25% (Libor + 5.25%/Q)
12/10/2010
13,571
(2)(15)(26)
First lien senior secured loan ($714 par due 12/2014)
7.50% (Base Rate + 4.25%/S)
714
Second lien senior secured loan ($47,170 par due 12/2015)
10.23% (Libor + 10.00%/Q)
47,170
42,452
Warrants to purchase up to 654,618 shares
61,455
56,737
Competitor Group, Inc. and Calera XVI, LLC
Endurance sports media and event operator
First lien senior secured revolving loan ($2,850 par due 11/2018)
10.00% (Base Rate + 6.75%/Q)
11/30/2012
2,850
2,622
First lien senior secured revolving loan ($900 par due 11/2018)
9.00% (Libor + 7.75%/Q)
900
828
First lien senior secured loan ($24,362 par due 11/2018)
10.00% (Libor + 7.75% Cash, 1.00% PIK /Q)
24,362
22,413
First lien senior secured loan ($29,831 par due 11/2018)
29,831
27,444
Membership units (2,500,000 units)
2,516
640
(2)(9)
60,459
53,947
Crown Health Care Laundry Services, Inc. and Crown Laundry Holdings, LLC (6)
Provider of outsourced linen management solutions to the healthcare industry
First lien senior secured revolving loan
3/13/2014
(2)(28)
First lien senior secured loan ($24,439 par due 3/2019)
8.25% (Libor + 7.00%/Q)
24,439
Class A preferred units (2,475,000 units)
Class B common units (275,000 units)
275
27,189
Fox Hill Holdings, Inc.
Third party claims administrator on behalf of insurance carriers
First lien senior secured loan ($72,584 par due 6/2018)
6.75% (Libor + 5.75%/Q)
1/31/2014
72,584
First lien senior secured loan ($8,557 par due 6/2018)
8.00% (Base Rate + 4.75%/Q)
10/31/2013
8,557
81,141
ISS #2, LLC
Provider of repairs, refurbishments and services to the broader industrial end user markets
First lien senior secured loan ($24,875 par due 6/2018)
6.50% (Libor + 5.50%/Q)
6/5/2013
24,875
First lien senior secured loan ($44,550 par due 6/2018)
44,550
69,425
Massage Envy, LLC
Franchisor in the massage industry
First lien senior secured loan ($28,245 par due 9/2018)
8.50% (Libor + 7.25%/Q)
9/27/2012
28,245
First lien senior secured loan ($47,716 par due 9/2018)
47,716
Common stock (3,000,000 shares)
3,000
3,740
78,961
79,701
McKenzie Sports Products, LLC
Designer, manufacturer and distributor of taxidermy forms and supplies
First lien senior secured loan ($7,716 par due 3/2017)
5.75% (Libor + 4.75%/M)
3/30/2012
7,716
First lien senior secured loan ($8,817 par due 3/2017)
8,817
16,533
Spin HoldCo Inc.
Laundry service and equipment provider
Second lien senior secured loan ($140,000 par due 5/2020)
8.00% (Libor + 7.00%/Q)
5/14/2013
140,000
The Dwyer Group (6)
Operator of multiple franchise concepts primarily related to home maintenance or repairs
Senior subordinated loan ($39,900 par due 6/2018)
11.75%
12/22/2010
40,090
39,900
Series A preferred units (13,292,377 units)
8.00% PIK
4,707
22,718
44,797
62,618
Wash Multifamily Laundry Systems, LLC
Second lien senior secured loan ($78,000 par due 2/2020)
7.75% (Libor + 6.75%/S)
6/26/2012
78,000
756,784
764,703
15.50
Business Services
2329497 Ontario Inc. (8)
Outsourced data center infrastructure and related services provider
Second lien senior secured loan ($42,480 par due 6/2019)
10.50% (Libor + 9.25%/M)
43,438
43,038
Access CIG, LLC
Records and information management services provider
First lien senior secured loan ($987 par due 10/2017)
7.00% (Libor + 5.75%/M)
10/5/2012
987
BlackArrow, Inc.
Advertising and data solutions software platform provider
First lien senior secured loan ($8,000 par due 9/2017)
7,740
8,000
Warrant to purchase up to 517,386 units of Series C preferred stock
8,076
Cast & Crew Payroll, LLC and Centerstage Co-Investors, L.L.C. (6)
Payroll and accounting services provider to the entertainment industry
First lien senior secured loan ($12,762 par due 12/2017)
5.75% (Libor + 4.75%/Q)
12/24/2012
12,762
(2)(18)(26)
First lien senior secured loan ($44,076 par due 12/2017)
44,076
(3)(18)(26)
Class A membership units (2,500,000 units)
5,647
Class B membership units (2,500,000 units)
61,838
68,132
CIBT Investment Holdings, LLC
Expedited travel document processing services
Class A shares (2,500 shares)
12/15/2011
3,787
Command Alkon, Inc.
Software solutions provider to the ready-mix concrete industry
Second lien senior secured loan ($10,000 par due 3/2018)
Second lien senior secured loan ($26,500 par due 5/2019)
26,500
36,500
Coverall North America, Inc.
Commercial janitorial services provider
Letter of credit facility
1/17/2013
(30)
First Insight, Inc.
SaaS company providing merchandising and pricing solutions to companies worldwide
9.50%
3/20/2014
3,403
Warrants to purchase up to 122,827 units of Series C preferred stock
3,507
GHS Interactive Security, LLC and LG Security Holdings, LLC
Originates residential security alarm contracts
First lien senior secured loan ($5,598 par due 5/2018)
7.50% (Libor + 6.00%/Q)
5,653
5,598
Class A membership units (1,560,000 units)
1,607
1,446
9
7,260
7,044
HCPro, Inc. and HCP Acquisition Holdings, LLC (7)
Healthcare compliance advisory services
Senior subordinated loan ($9,197 par due 8/2014)
3/5/2013
2,691
(2)(25)
Class A units (14,293,110 units)
6/26/2008
12,793
15,484
IfByPhone Inc.
Voice-based marketing automation software provider
Warrant to purchase up to 124,300 shares of Series C preferred stock
10/15/2012
88
58
Investor Group Services, LLC (6)
Business consulting for private equity and corporate clients
Limited liability company membership interest (8.5% interest)
6/22/2006
682
IronPlanet, Inc.
Online auction platform provider for used heavy equipment
First lien senior secured revolving loan ($5,000 par due 9/2015)
9/24/2013
First lien senior secured loan ($7,500 par due 7/2017)
7,194
7,425
Warrant to purchase to up to 133,333 shares of Series C preferred stock
214
243
12,408
12,668
Itel Laboratories, Inc.
Data services provider for building materials to the property insurance industry
Preferred units (1,798,391 units)
6/29/2012
1,214
Keynote Systems, Inc. and Hawaii Ultimate Parent Corp., Inc.
Web and mobile cloud performance testing and monitoring services provider
First lien senior secured loan ($182,760 par due 2/2020)
9.50% (Libor + 8.50%/Q)
8/22/2013
182,760
Class A common stock (2,970 shares)
2,970
4,138
Class B common stock (1,956,522 shares)
30
42
185,760
186,940
Market Track Holdings, LLC
Business media consulting services company
Preferred stock (1,500 shares)
1,982
2,367
Common stock (15,000 shares)
3,964
4,734
Maximus Holdings, LLC
Provider of software simulation tools and related services
Warrants to purchase up to 1,050,013 shares of common stock
Multi-Ad Services, Inc. (6)
Marketing services and software provider
Preferred units (1,725,280 units)
788
2,442
Common units (1,725,280 units)
MVL Group, Inc. (7)
Marketing research provider
Senior subordinated loan ($226 par due 7/2012)
226
Common stock (560,716 shares)
NComputing, Inc.
Desktop virtualization hardware and software technology service provider
Warrant to purchase up to 462,726 shares of Series C preferred stock
3/20/2013
34
OpenSky Project, Inc.
Social commerce platform operator
First lien senior secured loan ($3,000 par due 9/2017)
6/4/2014
2,953
2,940
Warrant to purchase up to 46,996 shares of Series D preferred stock
48
3,001
2,988
Pillar Processing LLC, PHL Investors, Inc., and PHL Holding Co. (7)
Mortgage services
First lien senior secured loan ($2,741 par due 11/2018)
7/31/2008
1,997
1,030
First lien senior secured loan ($7,375 par due 5/2019)
11/20/2007
5,592
Class A common stock (576 shares)
7/31/2012
3,768
11,357
Platform Acquisition, Inc.
Data center and managed cloud services provider
Common stock (48,604 shares)
7,536
8,053
10
Powersport Auctioneer Holdings, LLC
Powersport vehicle auction operator
Common units (1,972 units)
3/2/2012
1,102
PSSI Holdings, LLC
Provider of mission-critical outsourced cleaning and sanitation services to the food processing industry
First lien senior secured loan ($946 par due 6/2018)
6.00% (Libor + 5.00%/S)
8/7/2013
946
R2 Acquisition Corp.
Marketing services
Common stock (250,000 shares)
5/29/2007
250
185
Rainstor, Inc.
Database solution provider designed to manage Big Data for large enterprises
First lien senior secured loan ($2,200 par due 4/2016)
11.25%
3/28/2013
2,158
2,200
Warrant to purchase up to 142,210 shares of Series C preferred stock
70
2,246
2,270
Ship Investor & Cy S.C.A. (8)
Payment processing company
Common stock (936,693 shares)
2,698
3,079
Summit Business Media Parent Holding Company LLC
Business media consulting services
Limited liability company membership interest (45.98% interest)
5/20/2011
1,521
TOA Technologies, Inc.
Cloud based, mobile workforce management applications provider
First lien senior secured loan ($11,917 par due 11/2016)
10/31/2012
11,561
11,917
Warrant to purchase up to 2,509,770 shares of Series D preferred stock
605
1,176
12,166
13,093
Tripwire, Inc.
IT security software provider
First lien senior secured loan ($84,950 par due 5/2018)
5/23/2011
84,950
First lien senior secured loan ($49,875 par due 5/2018)
49,875
First lien senior secured loan ($9,975 par due 5/2018)
9,975
9,121
Class B common stock (2,655,638 shares)
92
147,800
154,013
Velocity Holdings Corp.
Hosted enterprise resource planning application management services provider
Common units (1,713,546 units)
4,503
4,265
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
11,177
X Plus Two Solutions, Inc. and X Plus One Solutions, Inc.
Provider of open and integrated software for digital marketing optimization
First lien senior secured revolving loan ($11,100 par due 9/2014)
8.50%
4/1/2013
11,100
First lien senior secured loan ($6,470 par due 3/2017)
6,193
6,405
First lien senior secured loan ($2,000 par due 10/2017)
3/28/2014
1,793
1,980
Warrant to purchase up to 586,178 units of Series C preferred stock
180
184
Warrant to purchase up to 999,167 shares of Series C preferred stock
284
313
19,550
19,982
606,641
603,773
12.24
Education
American Academy Holdings, LLC
Provider of education, training, certification, networking, and consulting services to medical coders and other healthcare professionals
First lien senior secured loan ($23,425 par due 6/2019)
8.25% (Base Rate + 5.00%/Q)
6/27/2014
23,425
(2)(23)(26)
First lien senior secured
5.25% (Base
14,696
11
loan ($14,696 par due 6/2019)
Rate + 2.00%/Q)
First lien senior secured loan ($52,039 par due 6/2019)
52,039
(3)(23)(26)
First lien senior secured loan ($4,304 par due 6/2019)
5.25% (Base Rate + 2.00%/Q)
4,304
94,464
Campus Management Corp. and Campus Management Acquisition Corp. (6)
Education software developer
Preferred stock (485,159 shares)
2/8/2008
10,520
7,601
ELC Acquisition Corp., ELC Holdings Corporation, and Excelligence Learning Corporation (6)
Developer, manufacturer and retailer of educational products
Preferred stock (99,492 shares)
12.00% PIK
8/1/2011
10,990
10,929
Common stock (50,800 shares)
Infilaw Holding, LLC
Operator of for-profit law schools
8/25/2011
First lien senior secured loan ($1 par due 8/2016)
1
First lien senior secured loan ($14,219 par due 8/2016)
14,219
Series A preferred units (124,890 units)
124,890
Series B preferred stock (3.91 units)
10/19/2012
9,245
11,910
148,355
151,020
Instituto de Banca y Comercio, Inc. & Leeds IV Advisors, Inc.
Private school operator
First lien senior secured loan ($15,248 par due 12/2016)
4/24/2013
14,531
12,656
First lien senior secured loan ($40,724 par due 12/2016)
38,809
33,801
(3)(25)
Series B preferred stock (1,750,000 shares)
8/5/2010
Series C preferred stock (2,512,586 shares)
6/7/2010
689
Common stock (20 shares)
59,029
46,457
Lakeland Tours, LLC
Educational travel provider
First lien senior secured revolving loan ($9,562 par due 12/2016)
10/4/2011
9,562
(2)(26)(29)
First lien senior secured loan ($1,592 par due 12/2016)
1,591
1,592
First lien senior secured loan ($82,989 par due 12/2016)
82,935
82,988
(2)(14)(26)
First lien senior secured loan ($7,627 par due 12/2016)
7,613
7,627
First lien senior secured loan ($40,362 par due 12/2016)
40,289
40,362
(3)(14)(26)
Common stock (5,000 shares)
5,460
146,990
147,591
PIH Corporation
Franchisor of education-based early childhood centers
First lien senior secured revolving loan ($621 par due 6/2016)
7.25% (Libor + 6.25%/M)
621
First lien senior secured loan ($37,709 par due 6/2016)
38,593
38,463
39,214
39,084
R3 Education, Inc. and EIC Acquisitions Corp.
Medical school operator
Preferred stock (8,800 shares)
7/30/2008
1,936
Common membership interest (26.27% interest)
9/21/2007
15,800
27,237
12
Warrants to purchase up to 27,890 shares
12/8/2009
18,000
29,173
RuffaloCODY, LLC
Provider of student fundraising and enrollment management services
First lien senior secured loan ($2,087 par due 5/2019)
5.50% (Libor + 4.25%/S)
5/29/2013
2,087
First lien senior secured loan ($2,439 par due 5/2019)
6.50% (Base Rate + 3.25%/Q)
2,439
First lien senior secured loan ($11,759 par due 5/2019)
5.50% (Libor + 4.25%/Q)
11,759
First lien senior secured loan ($30 par due 5/2019)
16,315
543,877
542,634
11.00
Consumer Products- Non-durable
Feradyne Outdoors, LLC and Bowhunter Holdings, LLC
Provider of branded archery and bow hunting accessories
First lien senior secured loan ($50,100 par due 3/2019)
6.55% (Libor + 5.55%/M)
4/24/2014
50,100
(2)(22)(26)
First lien senior secured loan ($7,050 par due 3/2019)
4.00% (Libor + 3.00%/M)
7,050
Common units (300 units)
60,150
Gilchrist & Soames, Inc.
Personal care manufacturer
First lien senior secured revolving loan ($3,650 par due 12/2014)
7.25% (Base Rate + 4.00%/M)
3,650
First lien senior secured revolving loan ($5,050 par due 12/2014)
6.25% (Libor + 5.00%/M)
5,050
First lien senior secured loan ($22,736 par due 12/2014)
13.44% Cash, 2.00% PIK
22,734
22,054
31,434
30,754
Implus Footcare, LLC
Provider of footwear and other accessories
Preferred stock (455 shares)
6.00% PIK
10/31/2011
4,600
Common stock (455 shares)
904
5,504
Indra Holdings Corp.
Designer, marketer, and distributor of rain and cold weather products
Second lien senior secured loan ($80,000 par due 11/2021)
5/1/2014
78,727
80,000
Insight Pharmaceuticals Corporation (6)
OTC drug products manufacturer
Second lien senior secured loan ($19,310 par due 8/2017)
13.25% (Libor + 11.75%/M)
8/26/2011
19,180
19,310
Class A common stock (155,000 shares)
6,035
19,230
Class B common stock (155,000 shares)
31,250
57,770
Matrixx Initiatives, Inc. and Wonder Holdings Acquisition Corp.
Developer and marketer of OTC healthcare products
Warrants to purchase up to 1,489 shares of preferred stock
7/27/2011
1,046
Warrants to purchase up to 1,654,678 shares of common stock
Oak Parent, Inc.
Manufacturer of athletic apparel
First lien senior secured loan ($30,939 par due 4/2018)
7.50% (Libor + 7.00%/Q)
4/2/2012
30,841
30,939
First lien senior secured loan ($85 par due 4/2018)
9.25% (Base Rate + 6.00%/Q)
85
First lien senior secured loan ($8,744 par due 4/2018)
8716
8,744
First lien senior secured loan ($24 par due
24
13
4/2018)
39,666
39,792
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
1,726
Shock Doctor, Inc. and BRP Hold 14, LLC
Developer, marketer and distributor of sports protection equipment and accessories
First lien senior secured revolving loan ($1,890 par due 3/2020)
3/14/2014
1,890
First lien senior secured loan ($87,671 par due 3/2020)
8.75% (Libor + 7.75%/M)
87,671
Class A preferred units (50,000 units)
4,957
94,561
94,518
The Step2 Company, LLC (7)
Toy manufacturer
Second lien senior secured loan ($26,233 par due 9/2019)
25,910
26,233
Second lien senior secured loan ($34,524 par due 9/2019)
30,802
10,787
Second lien senior secured loan ($4,500 par due 9/2019)
4,500
Common units (1,116,879 units)
Warrants to purchase up to 3,157,895 units
61,236
41,520
The Thymes, LLC (7)
Cosmetic products manufacturer
Preferred units (6,283 units)
6/21/2007
4,014
Common units (5,400 units)
9,303
13,317
Woodstream Corporation
Pet products manufacturer
First lien senior secured loan ($4,841 par due 8/2016)
4/18/2012
4,841
Senior subordinated loan ($80,000 par due 2/2017)
11.50%
77,749
Common stock (4,254 shares)
1/22/2010
1,222
2,325
83,812
87,166
490,450
513,263
10.40
Energy
Alphabet Energy, Inc.
Technology developer to convert waste-heat into electricity
First lien senior secured loan ($2,000 par due 7/2017)
2/26/2014
1,920
2,000
First lien senior secured loan ($3,000 par due 7/2017)
9.62%
12/16/2013
2,754
Series B preferred stock (74,449 shares)
Warrant to purchase up to 59,524 units of Series B preferred stock
127
5,070
5,377
Bicent (California) Holdings LLC
Gas turbine power generation facilities operator
Senior subordinated loan ($49,927 par due 2/2021)
8.25% (Libor + 7.25%/Q)
2/6/2014
49,927
Brush Power, LLC
First lien senior secured loan ($89,144 par due 8/2020)
8/1/2013
89,144
Centinela Funding, LLC
Solar power generation facility developer and operator
Senior subordinated loan ($56,000 par due 11/2020)
10.00% (Libor + 8.75%/Q)
11/14/2012
56,000
Freeport LNG Expansion, L.P.
Liquefied natural gas producer
First lien senior secured loan ($12,091 par due 11/2014)
8.65% (Libor + 8.50%/Q)
12,091
Joule Unlimited Technologies, Inc. and Stichting Joule Global Foundation
Renewable fuel and chemical production developer
First lien senior secured loan ($7,273 par due 2/2017)
7/25/2013
7,217
7,273
Warrant to purchase up to 32,051 shares of Series C-2 preferred
39
(2)(8)
14
stock
7,312
La Paloma Generating Company, LLC
Natural gas fired, combined cycle plant operator
2/20/2014
9,618
9,750
Panda Sherman Power, LLC
First lien 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
First lien senior secured loan ($20,000 par due 4/2019)
7.25% (Libor + 6.00%/Q)
4/3/2013
19,834
Panda Temple Power, LLC
First lien senior secured loan ($60,000 par due 7/2018)
11.50% (Libor + 10.00%/Q)
7/17/2012
58,537
Sunrun Solar Owner Holdco X, LLC
Residential solar energy provider
First lien senior secured loan ($59,287 par due 6/2019)
9.50% (Libor + 8.25%/Q)
6/7/2013
59,287
Sunrun Solar Owner Holdco XIII, LLC
First lien senior secured loan ($32,846 par due 12/2019)
11/27/2013
32,638
32,846
431,244
434,234
8.80
Financial Services
AllBridge Financial, LLC (7)
Asset management services
5,077
10,115
Callidus Capital Corporation (7)
Common stock (100 shares)
Ciena Capital LLC (7)
Real estate and small business loan servicer
First lien senior secured revolving loan ($14,000 par due 12/2014)
6.00%
11/29/2010
14,000
First lien senior secured loan ($22,000 par due 12/2016)
12.00%
22,000
53,375
13,771
89,375
49,771
Commercial Credit Group, Inc.
Commercial equipment finance and leasing company
Senior subordinated loan ($28,000 par due 5/2018)
12.75%
5/10/2012
28,000
Cook Inlet Alternative Risk, LLC
Risk management services
Senior subordinated loan ($1,250 par due 9/2015)
9.00%
9/30/2011
1,250
Gordian Acquisition Corp.
Financial services firm
Common stock (526 shares)
Imperial Capital Group LLC
Investment services
Class A common units (23,130 units)
11,248
15,352
2006 Class B common units (7,578 units)
2007 Class B common units (945 units)
11,250
15,356
Ivy Hill Asset Management, L.P. (7)(9)
6/15/2009
170,961
262,282
Javlin Three LLC, Javlin Four LLC, and Javlin Five LLC (9)
Asset-backed financial services company
First lien senior secured revolving loan ($37,600 par due 6/2017)
8.41% (Libor + 8.25%/Q)
6/24/2014
37,600
346,513
406,100
8.23
Manufacturing
Cambrios Technologies Corporation
Nanotechnology-based solutions for electronic devices and computers
First lien senior secured loan ($2,121 par due 8/2015)
8/7/2012
2,121
Warrants to purchase up to 400,000 shares of Series D-4 convertible preferred stock
2,134
Component Hardware Group, Inc.
Commercial equipment
First lien senior secured loan ($8,561 par due 7/2019)
5.50% (Libor + 4.50%/M)
7/1/2013
8,561
Harvey Tool Company, LLC and Harvey Tool Holding, LLC
Cutting tool provider to the metalworking industry
First lien senior secured revolving loan ($198 par due 3/2019)
198
First lien senior secured loan ($24,937 par due 3/2020)
24,937
7.00% (Base
62
15
loan ($62 par due 3/2020)
Rate + 3.75%/Q)
Class A membership units (750 units)
750
823
25,947
26,020
Ioxus, Inc.
Designer and manufacturer of energy storage devices
First lien senior secured loan ($10,000 par due 11/2017)
4/29/2014
9,616
Warrant to purchase up to 538,314 shares of Series C preferred stock
Mac Lean-Fogg Company
Provider of intelligent transportation systems products in the traffic and rail industries
Senior subordinated loan ($100,998 par due 10/2023)
9.50% Cash, 1.50% PIK
100,998
MWI Holdings, Inc.
Engineered springs, fasteners, and other precision components
First lien senior secured loan ($38,274 par due 3/2019)
9.38% (Libor + 8.13%/Q)
6/15/2011
38,274
First lien senior secured loan ($10,000 par due 3/2019)
48,274
NetShape Technologies, Inc.
Metal precision engineered components
First lien senior secured revolving loan ($907 par due 12/2014)
7.50% (Libor + 6.50%/Q)
907
Niagara Fiber Intermediate Corp.
Insoluble fiber filler products
First lien senior secured revolving loan ($45 par due 5/2018)
7.75% (Base Rate + 4.50%/M)
5/8/2014
43
45
First lien senior secured revolving loan ($452 par due 5/2018)
6.75% (Libor + 5.50%/M)
435
452
First lien senior secured loan ($15,619 par due 5/2018)
15,467
15,619
15,945
16,116
Pelican Products, Inc.
Flashlights
Second lien senior secured loan ($40,000 par due 4/2021)
4/11/2014
39,943
40,000
Protective Industries, Inc. dba Caplugs
Plastic protection products
First lien senior secured loan ($992 par due 10/2019)
6.25% (Libor + 5.25%/M)
992
Preferred stock (2,379,361 shares)
1,298
6,298
2,290
7,290
Saw Mill PCG Partners LLC
Metal precision engineered components manufacturer
Common units (1,000 units)
1/30/2007
SI Holdings, Inc.
Elastomeric parts, mid-sized composite structures, and composite tooling
Common stock (1,500 shares)
1,500
SSH Environmental Industries, Inc. and SSH Non-Destructive Testing, Inc.
Magnetic sensors and supporting sensor products
First lien senior secured loan ($10,447 par due 12/2016)
3/23/2012
10,327
10,447
TPTM Merger Corp.
Time temperature indicator products
First lien senior secured loan ($15,830 par due 9/2018)
9/12/2013
15,830
First lien senior secured loan ($9,975 par due 9/2018)
25,805
293,234
298,052
6.04
Restaurants and Food Services
ADF Capital, Inc., ADF Restaurant Group, LLC, and ARG Restaurant Holdings, Inc.
Restaurant owner and operator
First lien senior secured loan ($28,581 par due 12/2018)
11/27/2006
28,582
28,295
(2)(20)(26)
First lien senior secured loan ($10,919 par due 12/2018)
10,922
10,810
(3)(20)(26)
Promissory note ($17,651 par due 12/2018)
13,770
9,630
Warrants to purchase up to 23,750 units of Series
12/18/2013
16
D common stock
53,298
48,735
Benihana, Inc.
First lien senior secured revolving loan ($646 par due 7/2018)
7.50% (Base Rate + 4.25%/Q)
8/21/2012
646
First lien senior secured loan ($4,900 par due 1/2019)
6.75% (Libor + 5.50%/Q)
4,900
5,546
Garden Fresh Restaurant Corp.
10/3/2013
First lien senior secured loan ($42,984 par due 7/2018)
10.00% (Libor + 8.50%/M)
42,984
Hojeij Branded Foods, Inc.
Airport restaurant operator
First lien senior secured revolving loan ($450 par due 2/2017)
2/15/2012
450
First lien senior secured loan ($30,000 par due 2/2017)
29,606
30,000
Warrants to purchase up to 7.5% of membership interest
375
Warrants to purchase up to 324 shares of Class A common stock
669
5,401
30,725
36,226
Orion Foods, LLC (fka Hot Stuff Foods, LLC) (7)
Convenience food service retailer
First lien senior secured revolving loan ($3,000 par due 9/2014)
10.75% (Base Rate + 7.50%/M)
First lien senior secured loan ($32,588 par due 9/2014)
10.00% (Libor + 8.50%/Q)
32,588
Second lien senior secured loan ($19,471 par due 9/2014)
7.00%
733
543
Preferred units (10,000 units)
10/28/2010
Class A common units (25,001 units)
Class B common units (1,122,452 units)
36,321
36,131
OTG Management, LLC
First lien senior secured loan ($42,575 par due 12/2017)
8.75% (Libor + 7.25%/Q)
12/11/2012
42,575
Common units (3,000,000 units)
1/5/2011
1,843
Warrants to purchase up to 7.73% of common units
6/19/2008
3,677
45,675
48,095
Papa Murphys Holdings, Inc.
Common stock (147,983 shares)
1,065
1,418
Performance Food Group, Inc. and Wellspring Distribution Corp
Food service distributor
Second lien senior secured loan ($29,451 par due 11/2019)
29,326
29,451
Class A non-voting common stock (1,366,120 shares)
5/3/2008
6,303
6,750
35,629
36,201
Restaurant Holding Company, LLC
Fast food restaurant operator
First lien senior secured loan ($37,500 par due 2/2019)
37,145
37,500
S.B. Restaurant Company
Preferred stock (46,690 shares)
Warrants to purchase up to 257,429 shares of common stock
288,388
292,836
5.94
17
Containers-Packaging
GS Pretium Holdings, Inc.
Manufacturer and supplier of high performance plastic containers
Common stock (500,000 shares)
6/2/2014
500
ICSH, Inc.
Industrial container manufacturer, reconditioner and servicer
8/31/2011
First lien senior secured loan ($42,241 par due 8/2016)
7.00% (Libor + 6.00%/Q)
42,252
First lien senior secured loan ($61,197 par due 8/2016)
61,197
103,449
Microstar Logistics LLC, Microstar Global Asset Management LLC, and MStar Holding Corporation
Keg management solutions provider
Second lien senior secured loan ($142,500 par due 12/2018)
12/14/2012
142,500
Common stock (50,000 shares)
3,970
6,598
146,470
149,098
250,419
253,047
5.13
Automotive Services
Driven Brands, Inc. and Driven Holdings, LLC
Automotive aftermarket car care franchisor
First lien senior secured loan ($980 par due 3/2017)
12/16/2011
980
First lien senior secured loan ($15 par due 3/2017)
Preferred stock (247,500 units)
2,968
Common stock (25,000 units)
842
3,495
4,805
Eckler Industries, Inc.
Restoration parts and accessories provider for classic automobiles
First lien senior secured revolving loan ($2,900 par due 7/2017)
7/12/2012
2,900
First lien senior secured loan ($8,074 par due 7/2017)
7.25% (Libor + 6.00%/M)
8,074
First lien senior secured loan ($30,286 par due 7/2017)
30,286
Series A preferred stock (1,800 shares)
1,800
1,801
Common stock (20,000 shares)
200
43,260
43,061
EcoMotors, Inc.
Engine developer
First lien senior secured loan ($4,697 par due 10/2016)
10.83%
12/28/2012
4,592
4,697
First lien senior secured loan ($5,000 par due 6/2017)
4,871
First lien senior secured loan ($4,021 par due 7/2016)
10.13%
3,946
4,021
Warrant to purchase up to 321,888 shares of Series C preferred stock
13,409
13,761
Service King Paint & Body, LLC
Collision repair site operators
First lien senior secured loan ($8,525 par due 8/2017)
4.00% (Libor + 3.00%/Q)
8/20/2012
8,525
First lien senior secured loan ($142,464 par due 8/2017)
142,464
(2)(16)(26)
First lien senior secured loan ($10,000 par due 8/2017)
(3)(16)(26)
First lien senior secured loan ($9,540 par due 8/2017)
9,540
Membership interest
11,490
175,529
182,019
235,693
243,646
4.94
Retail
Fulton Holdings Corp.
First lien senior secured loan ($43,000 par due 5/2018)
5/10/2013
43,000
(2)(12)
First lien senior secured loan ($40,000 par due 5/2018)
5/28/2010
(3)(12)
Common stock (19,672 shares)
1,461
2,222
84,461
85,222
Paper Source, Inc. and Pine Holdings, Inc.
Retailer of fine and artisanal paper products
First lien senior secured loan ($8,908 par due 9/2018)
7.25% (Libor + 6.25%/Q)
9/23/2013
8,908
First lien senior secured loan ($9,950 par due 9/2018)
9,950
Class A common stock (36,364 shares)
6,000
7,127
24,858
25,985
Things Remembered, Inc.
Personalized gifts retailer
First lien senior secured loan ($14,738 par due 5/2018)
8.00% (Libor + 6.50%/Q)
5/24/2012
14,738
14,590
124,057
125,797
2.55
Chemicals
Argotec, LLC
Thermoplastic polyurethane films
First lien senior secured revolving loan ($1,387 par due 5/2018)
7.00% (Base Rate + 3.75%/M)
5/31/2013
1,387
First lien senior secured loan ($18,714 par due 5/2019)
5.25% (Libor + 4.25%/M)
18,714
20,101
Emerald Performance Materials, LLC
Polymers and performance materials manufacturer
First lien senior secured loan ($17,640 par due 5/2018)
18,104
17,640
K2 Pure Solutions Nocal, L.P.
Chemical producer
First lien senior secured revolving loan ($4,256 par due 8/2019)
8.13% (Libor + 7.13%/M)
8/19/2013
4,256
4,213
First lien senior secured loan ($21,500 par due 8/2019)
7.00% (Libor + 6.00%/M)
21,500
21,285
First lien senior secured loan ($40,000 par due 8/2019)
39,600
First lien senior secured loan ($20,000 par due 8/2019)
19,800
85,756
84,898
123,961
122,639
2.49
Aerospace and Defense
Cadence Aerospace, LLC (fka PRV Aerospace, LLC)
Aerospace precision components manufacturer
First lien senior secured loan ($4,436 par due 5/2018)
6.50% (Libor + 5.25%/Q)
5/15/2012
4,406
4,436
Second lien senior secured loan ($79,657 par due 5/2019)
10.50% (Libor + 9.25%/Q)
79,658
75,674
84,064
80,110
ILC Industries, LLC
Designer and manufacturer of protective cases and technically advanced lighting systems
First lien senior secured loan ($18,347 par due 7/2018)
7/13/2012
18,081
18,347
Wyle Laboratories, Inc. and Wyle Holdings, Inc.
Provider of specialized engineering, scientific and technical services
Senior preferred stock (775 shares)
1/17/2008
116
Common stock (1,885,195 shares)
2,291
2,407
2,250
104,552
100,707
2.04
19
Commercial Real Estate Finance
10th Street, LLC and New 10th Street, LLC (7)
Real estate holding company
First lien senior secured loan ($24,938 par due 11/2019)
7.00% Cash, 1.00% PIK
3/31/2014
24,938
Senior subordinated loan ($26,829 par due 11/2019)
26,829
Member interest (10.00% interest)
594
15,749
Option (25,000 units)
52,386
67,541
American Commercial Coatings, Inc.
Real estate property
Commercial mortgage loan ($2,038 par due 12/2025)
595
1,350
Cleveland East Equity, LLC
Hotel operator
Real estate equity interests
1,026
4,261
Commons R-3, LLC
Real estate developer
Crescent Hotels & Resorts, LLC and affiliates (7)
Senior subordinated loan ($2,236 par due 9/2011)
Common equity interest
NPH, Inc.
Hotel property
5,291
6,023
59,298
79,175
1.60
Printing, Publishing and Media
Batanga, Inc.
Independent digital media company
First lien senior secured revolving loan ($4,000 par due 10/2014)
4,000
First lien senior secured loan ($4,090 par due 11/2016)
9.60%
4,090
4,183
(2)(24)
First lien senior secured loan ($4,038 par due 9/2017)
4,038
12,128
12,221
Earthcolor Group, LLC
Printing management services
Limited liability company interests (9.30%)
5/18/2012
The Teaching Company, LLC and The Teaching Company Holdings, Inc.
Education publications provider
First lien senior secured loan ($20,670 par due 3/2017)
3/6/2011
20,670
20,257
First lien senior secured loan ($9,600 par due 3/2017)
9,600
9,408
Preferred stock (10,663 shares)
9/29/2006
1,066
2,570
Common stock (15,393 shares)
31,339
32,241
43,467
44,462
0.90
Oil and Gas
UL Holding Co., LLC and Universal Lubricants, LLC (6)
Petroleum product manufacturer
Second lien senior secured loan ($10,669 par due 12/2016)
4/30/2012
9,067
7,080
Second lien senior secured loan ($2,134 par due 12/2016)
1,416
Second lien senior secured loan ($48,380 par due 12/2016)
40,828
32,106
Class A common units (151,236 units)
6/17/2011
Class B-5 common units (599,200 units)
5,472
Class B-4 common units (50,000 units)
4/25/2008
Class C common units (758,546 units)
Warrant to purchase up to 256,666 shares of
5/2/2014
20
Class A units
Warrant to purchase up to 21,120 shares of Class B-2 units
Warrant to purchase up to 10,560 shares of Class B-1 units
Warrant to purchase up to 10,992 shares of Class B-3 units
Warrant to purchase up to 37,882 shares of Class B-5 units
Warrant to purchase up to 21,978 shares of Class B-6 units
Warrant to purchase up to 385,631 shares of Class C units
59,180
40,602
0.82
Transportation
PODS Funding Corp. II
Storage and warehousing
First lien senior secured loan ($4,087 par due 12/2018)
3/12/2014
4,087
First lien senior secured loan ($35,628 par due 12/2018)
12/19/2013
35,628
39,715
United Road Towing, Inc.
Towing company
Warrants to purchase up to 607 shares
0.81
Health Clubs
Athletic Club Holdings, Inc.
Premier health club operator
First lien senior secured loan ($34,000 par due 3/2019)
10/11/2007
34,000
(2)(13)(26)
CFW Co-Invest, L.P. and NCP Curves, L.P.
Health club franchisor
Limited partnership interest (4,152,165 shares)
4,152
3,391
Limited partnership interest (2,218,235 shares)
2,218
1,812
6,370
5,203
40,370
39,203
0.80
Telecommunications
American Broadband Communications, LLC, American Broadband Holding Company, and Cameron Holdings of NC, Inc.
Broadband communication services
Warrants to purchase up to 378 shares
11/7/2007
8,516
Warrants to purchase up to 200 shares
9/1/2010
4,506
13,022
EUNetworks Group Limited (8)
Broadband bandwidth infrastructure provider
First lien senior secured loan ($20,446 par due 5/2019)
7.50% (Libor + 6.50%/M)
21,028
20,796
Quantance, Inc.
Designer of semiconductor products to the mobile wireless market
First lien senior secured loan ($3,500 par due 9/2016)
8/23/2013
3,418
Warrant to purchase up to 130,432 shares of Series D preferred stock
74
3,492
3,574
Startec Equity, LLC (7)
Communication services
Member interest
Wilcon Holdings LLC
Communications infrastructure provider
Class A common stock (2,000,000 shares)
1,829
1,789
26,349
39,181
0.79
Environmental Services
Genomatica, Inc.
Developer of a biotechnology
Warrant to purchase
21
platform for the production of chemical products
322,422 shares of Series D preferred stock
RE Community Holdings II, Inc., Pegasus Community Energy, LLC., and MPH Energy Holdings, LP
Operator of municipal recycling facilities
Preferred stock (1,000 shares)
3/1/2011
8,839
Limited partnership interest (3.13% interest)
1/8/2014
Waste Pro USA, Inc.
Waste management services
Preferred Class A common equity (611,615 shares)
11/9/2006
12,263
29,737
21,102
29,743
0.60
Food and Beverage
Apple & Eve, LLC and US Juice Partners, LLC (6)
Juice manufacturer
Senior units (50,000 units)
10/5/2007
8,714
Distant Lands Trading Co.
Coffee manufacturer
Class A common stock (1,294 shares)
Class A-1 common stock (2,157 shares)
0.18
Housing- Building Materials
Kinestal Technologies, Inc.
Designer of adaptive, dynamic glass for the commercial and residential markets
First lien senior secured loan ($6,500 par due 8/2017)
4/22/2014
6,368
6,435
Warrant to purchase up to 325,000 shares of Series A preferred stock
73
6,441
6,508
0.13
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
3,630
0.07
7,880,204
163.53
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(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 June 30, 2014 represented 164% of the Companys net assets or 94% 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, 2014 in which the issuer was an Affiliated Person (but not a portfolio company that the Company is deemed to Control) are as follows:
Capital
Purchases
Redemptions
Sales
Interest
structuring
Dividend
Other
Net realized
Net unrealized
Company
(cost)
income
service fees
gains (losses)
Apple & Eve, LLC and US Juice Partners, LLC
3,509
Campus Management Corp. and Campus Management Acquisition Corp
4,264
Cast & Crew Payroll, LLC and Centerstage Co-Investors, L.L.C.
1,536
2,074
442
156
3,253
Crown Health Care Laundry Services, Inc. and Crown Laundry Holdings, LLC
27,250
618
590
CT Technologies Intermediate Holdings, Inc. and CT Technologies Holdings, LLC
702
(800
The Dwyer Group
14,418
1,583
2,198
60
2,279
179
6,030
ELC Acquisition Corp. and ELC Holdings Corporation
704
(1,406
Insight Pharmaceuticals Corporation
1,302
23,975
Investor Group Services, LLC
Multi-Ad Services, Inc.
688
Soteria Imaging Services, LLC
VSS-Tranzact Holdings, LLC
5,941
UL Holding Co., LLC
2,588
1,543
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(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, 2014 in which the issuer was both an Affiliated Person and a portfolio company that the Company is deemed to Control are as follows:
10th Street, LLC and New 10th Street, LLC
24,895
1,903
455
8,492
AllBridge Financial, LLC
396
Callidus Capital Corporation
Ciena Capital LLC
1,992
2,845
Citipostal, Inc.
70,270
(20,247
25,270
Crescent Hotels & Resorts, LLC and affiliates
HCI Equity, LLC
HCP Acquisition Holdings, LLC
Hot Light Brands, Inc.
90
144
(163
Ivy Hill Asset Management, L.P.
(18,071
MVL Group, Inc.
30,040
(27,709
27,781
Orion Foods, LLC
27,640
2,424
416
1,624
(1,971
Pillar Processing LLC, PHL Investors, Inc., and PHL Holding Co.
2,255
(36
Senior Secured Loan Fund LLC*
262,055
69,206
135,656
14,831
14,135
2,893
Startec Equity, LLC
The Step2 Company, LLC
1,233
(15,181
The Thymes, LLC
158
3,091
* 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 (BDCs) 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) under the Investment Company Act) (i.e., not eligible to be included in a BDCs 70% qualifying assets basket). Subsequently, in August 2011 the Securities and Exchange Commission issued a concept release (the Concept Release) which stated 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 the U.S. 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 BDC 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 such entities, which include the SSLP, 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 $12 million aggregate principal amount of a first out tranche of the portfolio companys senior term debt previously syndicated by the Company into first out and last out tranches, whereby the first
out tranche will have priority as to the last out tranche with respect to payments of principal, interest and any other amounts due thereunder.
(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 $15 million aggregate principal amount of a first out tranche of the portfolio companys senior term debt previously syndicated by the Company into first out and last out tranches, whereby the first out tranche will have priority as to the last out tranche with respect to payments of principal, interest and any other amounts due thereunder.
(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 3.25% on $55 million aggregate principal amount of a first out tranche of the portfolio companys senior term debt previously syndicated by the Company into first out and last out tranches, whereby the first out tranche will have priority as to the last out tranche with respect to payments of principal, interest and any other amounts due thereunder.
(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 $17 million aggregate principal amount of a first out tranche of the portfolio companys senior term debt previously syndicated by the Company into first out and last out tranches, whereby the first out tranche will have priority as to the last out tranche with respect to payments of principal, interest and any other amounts due thereunder.
(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 2.00% on $135 million aggregate principal amount of a first out tranche of the portfolio companys senior term debt previously syndicated by the Company into first out and last out tranches, whereby the first out tranche will have priority as to the last out tranche with respect to payments of principal, interest and any other amounts due thereunder.
(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 $55 million aggregate principal amount of a first out tranche of the portfolio companys senior term debt previously syndicated by the Company into first out and last out tranches, whereby the first out tranche will have priority as to the last out tranche with respect to payments of principal, interest and any other amounts due thereunder.
(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 2.00% on $26 million aggregate principal amount of a first out tranche of the portfolio companys first lien senior secured loans, 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) 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 3.75% on $25 million aggregate principal amount of a first out tranche of the portfolio companys first lien senior secured loans, 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.
(20) 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 $22 million aggregate principal amount of a first out tranche of the portfolio companys first lien senior secured loans, 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.
(21) In addition to the interest earned based on the stated interest rate of this security, the Company is entitled to receive an additional interest amount of 2.00% on $72 million aggregate principal amount of a first out tranche of the portfolio companys first lien senior secured loans, 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.
(22) 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 2.55% on $29 million aggregate principal amount of a first out tranche of the portfolio companys first lien senior secured loans, 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.
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(23) 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 $69 million aggregate principal amount of a first out tranche of the portfolio companys first lien senior secured loans, 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
(24) 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.
(25) Loan was on non-accrual status as of June 30, 2014.
(26) Loan includes interest rate floor feature.
(27) 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.
(28) As of June 30, 2014, no amounts were funded by the Company under this first lien senior secured revolving loan; however, there were letters of credit issued and outstanding through a financial intermediary under the loan. See Note 7 to the consolidated financial statements for further information on letters of credit commitments related to certain portfolio companies.
(29) As of June 30, 2014, in addition to the amounts funded by the Company under this first lien senior secured revolving loan, there were also letters of credit issued and outstanding through a financial intermediary under the loan. See Note 7 to the consolidated financial statements for further information on letters of credit commitments related to certain portfolio companies.
(30) As of June 30, 2014, no amounts were funded by the Company under this letter of credit facility; however, there were letters of credit issued and outstanding through a financial intermediary under the letter of credit facility. See Note 7 to the consolidated financial statements for further information on letters of credit commitments related to certain portfolio companies.
As of December 31, 2013
Interest(5)(11)
867
2,851
1,177
Dynamic India Fund IV, LLC (9)
3,285
334
3,315
10,231
1,411
3,939
2,804
632
563
Subordinated certificates ($1,745,192 par due 12/2024)
8.24% (Libor + 8.00%/Q)(26)
1,745,192
1,771,369
745
1,211
1,760,726
1,797,548
36.65
ATI Phyiscal Therapy Holdings, LLC
Outpatient rehabilitation services provider
Class C common stock (51,005 shares)
53
First lien senior secured loan ($4,458 par due 4/2019)
5.75% (Libor + 4.50%/Q)
4,458
855
5,288
5,322
First lien senior secured loan ($53,640 par due 11/2018)
53,640
1,546
641
4,655
Dialysis Newco, Inc.
Dialysis provider
First lien senior secured loan ($15,509 par due 8/2020)
8/16/2013
15,509
Second lien senior secured loan ($56,500 par due 2/2021)
9.75% (Libor + 8.50%/Q)
56,500
72,009
9,805
Warrant to purchase up to 689,655 shares of Series C convertible preferred stock
28
Residential behavioral treatment services provider
First lien senior secured loan ($15,005 par due 6/2017)
15,448
15,455
(25)
First lien senior secured loan ($13 par due 6/2017)
7.00% (Base Rate + 3.75%/Q)
15,461
15,468
1,758
Second lien senior secured loan ($112,000 par due 6/2019)
JHP Group Holdings, Inc.
Manufacturer of speciality pharmaceutical products
Series A preferred stock (1,000,000 shares)
2/19/2013
272
2,673
1,195
Magnacare Holdings, Inc., Magnacare Administrative Services, LLC, and Magnacare, LLC
First lien senior secured loan ($134,115 par due 3/2018)
9/15/2010
134,721
135,457
First lien senior secured loan ($56,134 par due 3/2018)
56,134
56,695
First lien senior secured loan ($4,668 par due 3/2018)
3/6/2012
4,668
4,715
(4)(25)
195,523
196,867
(2)(19)(25)
First lien senior secured revolving loan ($4,500 par due 4/2017)
First lien senior secured loan ($12,582 par due 4/2017)
12,582
First lien senior secured loan ($12,460 par due 4/2017)
12,460
First lien senior secured loan ($48,757 par due 4/2017)
48,757
First lien senior secured loan ($9,800 par due 4/2017)
9,800
88,099
First lien senior secured loan ($23,496 par due 4/2018)
23,496
First lien senior secured loan ($33,266 par due 4/2018)
33,203
Common units (5,000 units)
8,896
61,699
65,658
9.25% (Libor + 8.00%/S)
10,297
10,301
11,593
11,597
First lien senior secured loan ($2,833 par due 12/2017)
2,833
(2)(17)(25)
First lien senior secured loan ($36,259 par due 12/2017)
36,259
2,710
41,592
41,802
Outsourced mobile diagnostic
Second lien senior
10.25% (Libor +
78,465
healthcare service provider
secured loan ($80,000 par due 7/2020)
9.00%/Q)
First lien senior secured loan ($21,000 par due 11/2018)
21,000
Limited liability company membership interest (1.57% interest)
3,465
3,550
PG Mergersub, Inc. and PGA Holdings, Inc.
Second lien senior secured loan ($2,368 par due 10/2018)
4/19/2012
2,376
Second lien senior secured loan ($21,316 par due 10/2018)
21,316
21,380
825
24,047
24,597
Outpatient rehabilitation physical therapy provider
1,375
First lien senior secured loan ($14,887 par due 11/2018)
14,888
14,664
First lien senior secured loan ($60,518 par due 11/2018)
60,496
59,611
Second lien senior secured loan ($85,000 par due 5/2019)
85,000
160,384
159,275
Reed Group, Ltd.
First lien senior secured loan ($3,800 par due 7/2015)
3,800
3,825
3,829
First lien senior secured loan ($6,500 par due 9/2016)
6,500
6,525
Soteria Imaging Services, LLC (6)
Outpatient medical imaging provider
Preferred member units (1,823,179 units)
First lien senior secured loan ($6,281 par due 10/2017)
6,133
6,281
10.69%
1,953
Warrants to purchase up to 54,672 shares of
Series D-4 convertible preferred stock
8,086
8,281
First lien senior secured loan ($30,000 par due 12/2019)
First lien senior secured loan ($9,697 par due 1/2019)
1/31/2013
9,697
First lien senior secured loan ($32 par due 1/2019)
6.75% (Base Rate + 3.50%/Q)
32
First lien senior secured loan ($13,304 par due 1/2019)
13,304
First lien senior secured loan ($44 par due 1/2019)
44
23,077
1,163,140
1,172,781
23.91
Provider of outsourced data center infrastructure and related services
Second lien senior secured loan ($42,333 par due 6/2019)
43,551
43,603
First lien senior secured loan ($992 par due 10/2017)
BluePay Processing, Inc.
Technology-enabled payment processing solutions provider
First lien senior secured loan ($6,000 par due 8/2019)
5.00% (Libor + 4.00%/Q)
8/30/2013
First lien senior secured loan ($18,107 par due 12/2017)
18,107
(2)(18)(25)
First lien senior secured loan ($45,267 par due 12/2017)
45,267
(3)(18)(25)
68,374
71,416
3,658
CitiPostal Inc. (7)
Document storage and management services
First lien senior secured revolving loan ($3,500 par due 12/2014)
6.50% (Libor + 4.50%/M)
First lien senior secured loan ($53,731 par due 12/2014)
53,731
41,501
Senior subordinated loan ($20,193 par due 12/2015)
13,038
Common stock (37,024 shares)
70,269
45,001
8.75% (Libor + 7.50%/M)
Second lien senior secured loan ($34,000 par due 5/2019)
44,000
(2)(29)
eCommerce Industries, Inc.
Business critical enterprise resource planning software provider
First lien senior secured loan ($19,936 par due 10/2016)
8.00% (Libor + 6.75%/Q)
19,936
20,217
(22)(25)
First lien senior secured loan ($2,091 par due 5/2018)
2,153
Class A membership
31
units (1,560,000 units)
3,760
Senior subordinated loan ($9,004 par due 8/2014)
2,692
15,485
First lien senior secured loan ($1,533 par due 11/2015)
1,490
1,533
First lien senior secured loan ($833 par due 1/2016)
833
64
2,411
2,430
633
7,155
7,275
246
12,369
12,521
Data services provider for building materials to property insurance industry
995
First lien senior secured loan ($164,587 par due 2/2020)
164,587
3,429
35
167,587
168,051
MSC.Software Corporation and Maximus Holdings, LLC
First lien senior secured loan ($42,750 par due 11/2017)
44,015
44,033
(21)(25)
424
44,439
44,457
1,754
Junior subordinated loan ($185 par due 7/2012)
Senior subordinated loan ($33,337 par due 7/2012)
30,265
2,485
First lien senior secured loan ($6,500 par due 7/2016)
10.50%
6,695
Warrant to purchase up to 462,726 shares of
56
Series C preferred stock
6,751
Pillar Processing LLC, PHL Investors, Inc., and PHL Holding Co. (6)
First lien senior secured loan ($4,658 par due 11/2018)
3,982
3,321
5,862
13,612
879
First lien senior secured loan ($1,000 par due 6/2018)
154
Database solutions provider
First lien senior secured loan ($2,800 par due 4/2016)
2,735
2,800
2,823
2,870
1,458
First lien senior secured loan ($12,567 par due 11/2016)
12,124
12,567
1,201
12,729
13,768
First lien senior secured loan ($74,684 par due 5/2018)
7.50% (Libor + 6.25%/Q)
74,684
First lien senior secured loan ($10,266 par due 5/2018)
10,266
84
8,315
153,199
5,236
VTE Holdings Corp.
Common units (1,500,000 units)
3,862
Worldpay (UK) Limited, Worldpay ECommerce Limited, Ship US Bidco, Inc., Ship Investor & Cy S.C.A. (8)
First lien senior secured loan ($5,341 par due 10/2017)
5,432
5,394
2,732
8,129
8,126
X Plus Two Solutions, Inc. and X
Provider of open and integrated
8,600
33
Plus One Solutions, Inc.
software for digital marketing optimization
revolving loan ($8,600 par due 9/2014)
First lien senior secured loan ($7,000 par due 3/2017)
6,645
6,860
15,529
15,759
768,665
699,856
14.27
First lien senior secured loan ($24,512 par due 8/2018)
24,512
First lien senior secured loan ($8,719 par due 8/2018)
8,719
33,231
First lien senior secured loan ($14,286 par due 12/2014)
14,286
(2)(15)(25)
Second lien senior secured loan ($35,283 par due 12/2015)
15.24% (Libor + 10.00% Cash, 5.00% PIK/Q)
35,283
34,225
Second lien senior secured loan ($10,649 par due 12/2015)
15.26% (Libor + 10.00% Cash, 5.00% PIK/Q)
10,649
10,330
979
60,218
59,820
2,508
792
First lien senior secured loan ($24,380 par due 11/2018)
24,380
21,454
First lien senior secured loan ($29,853 par due 11/2018)
29,853
26,271
2,513
51,042
First lien senior secured loan ($7,442 par due 6/2018)
7,442
First lien senior secured loan ($39 par due 6/2018)
7,481
First lien senior secured loan ($14,950 par due 6/2018)
14,950
First lien senior secured loan ($44,775 par due 6/2018)
44,775
59,725
First lien senior secured loan ($29,177 par due 9/2018)
29,177
First lien senior secured loan ($49,291 par due 9/2018)
49,291
3,532
81,468
82,000
Designer, manufacturer and distributor of taxidermy forms
First lien senior secured loan ($8,140 par due
8,140
and supplies
3/2017)
First lien senior secured loan ($9,302 par due 3/2017)
9,302
17,442
Senior subordinated loan ($25,686 par due 6/2018)
12.00% Cash, 1.50% PIK
25,686
6,859
18,650
32,545
44,336
570,606
573,077
11.69
First lien senior secured revolving loan ($2,250 par due 3/2019)
3/18/2011
First lien senior secured loan ($56,236 par due 3/2019)
56,236
First lien senior secured loan ($4,651 par due 3/2019)
4,651
63,137
3,337
10,286
1,345
11,631
(2)(27)
First lien senior secured loan ($14,362 par due 8/2016)
14,362
Series B preferred units (3.91 units)
11,060
148,498
150,313
First lien senior secured loan ($39,459 par due 6/2015)
39,385
35,514
(3)(24)
First lien senior secured loan ($14,774 par due 6/2015)
14,746
13,297
(4)(24)
48,811
First lien senior secured loan ($83,140 par due 12/2016)
83,067
83,131
(2)(14)(25)
First lien senior secured loan ($1,585 par due 12/2016)
1,585
40,277
(3)(14)(25)
First lien senior secured loan ($8,297 par due 12/2016)
8,280
8,297
5,117
138,209
138,492
First lien senior secured loan ($39,062 par due 6/2016)
39,570
39,594
40,191
40,215
29,584
31,520
First lien senior secured loan ($634 par due 5/2019)
634
First lien senior secured loan ($24,996 par due 5/2019)
24,996
25,630
514,291
513,086
10.46
2,721
Warrants to purchase up to 59,524 units of Series B preferred stock
2,867
2,996
First lien senior secured loan ($89,892 par due 8/2020)
89,892
First lien senior secured loan ($7,500 par due 2/2017)
7,433
7,500
Warrant to purchase up to 32,051 shares of Series C-2 preferred stock
7,534
Second lien senior secured loan ($68,000 par due 8/2018)
10.25% (Libor + 8.75%/M)
8/9/2011
67,060
67,320
19,820
58,402
First lien senior secured loan ($59,749 par due 6/2019)
59,749
36
First lien senior secured loan ($19,300 par due 12/2019)
9.50% (Libor + 7.25% Cash, 1.00% PIK /Q)
19,079
19,300
412,802
415,291
8.47
First lien senior secured loan ($33,581 par due 12/2018)
10.50% (Base Rate + 7.25%/Q)
33,581
(2)(20) (25)
10,919
(3)(20) (25)
Promissory note ($16,558 par due 12/2018)
13.00% PIK
13,273
15,997
Warrants to purchase up to 23,750 units of Series D common stock
57,800
60,497
First lien senior secured loan ($4,925 par due 2/2018)
4,925
First lien senior secured loan ($43,750 par due 7/2018)
43,750
(2)(25) (28)
First lien senior secured loan ($12,500 par due 2/2017)
12,500
First lien senior secured loan ($15,000 par due 2/2017)
14,543
4,307
28,162
32,556
First lien senior secured revolving loan ($9,500 par due 9/2014)
9,500
First lien senior secured loan ($33,037 par due 9/2014)
33,037
Second lien senior secured loan ($37,552 par due 9/2014)
18,423
20,205
60,960
62,742
First lien senior secured loan ($25,000 par due 12/2017)
25,000
First lien senior secured loan ($7,075 par due 12/2017)
7,075
3,638
7,257
35,175
42,970
37
Second lien senior secured loan ($74,625 par due 11/2019)
74,282
74,850
6,529
80,585
81,379
PMI Holdings, Inc.
Preferred stock (46,025 shares)
687
Common stock (22,401 shares)
379
First lien senior secured loan ($60,125 par due 2/2017)
9.00% (Libor + 7.50%/M)
2/17/2012
59,303
58,922
First lien senior secured loan ($9,250 par due 2/2017)
9,122
9,065
68,425
67,987
380,848
397,872
8.11
9,718
1,713
First lien senior secured loan ($26,000 par due 12/2016)
53,374
10,926
93,374
50,926
Senior subordinated loan ($1,750 par due 9/2015)
1,750
2006 Class B common units (2,526 units)
2007 Class B common units (315 units)
Class A common units (7,710 units)
14,997
19,672
19,678
280,353
317,162
392,138
8.00
Consumer Products-Non-durable
First lien senior secured revolving loan ($8,700 par due 12/2014)
8,700
First lien senior secured loan ($22,508 par due 12/2014)
22,504
21,833
31,204
30,533
5,172
170
5,627
5,342
13.25% (Libor + 11.75%/Q)
19,165
7,234
31,235
33,778
Developer and marketer of over-the-counter healthcare products
1,219
1,144
2,363
First lien senior secured loan ($31,295 par due 4/2018)
31,184
31,294
First lien senior secured loan ($86 par due 4/2018)
9.25% (Base Rate + 6.00%/S)
86
First lien senior secured loan ($8,844 par due 4/2018)
8,813
First lien senior secured loan ($24 par due 4/2018)
40,106
40,248
1,526
Second lien senior secured loan ($25,600 par due 4/2015)
25,089
25,088
Second lien senior secured loan ($32,865 par due 4/2015)
26,292
55,915
51,380
4,696
4,221
6,687
10,908
First lien senior secured loan ($8,465 par due 8/2016)
8,465
77,412
2,685
87,099
91,150
256,882
267,228
5.45
First lien senior secured loan ($27,740 par due 8/2016)
27,777
27,740
First lien senior secured loan ($61,518 par due 8/2016)
61,518
First lien senior secured loan ($14,718 par due 8/2016)
14,718
104,013
103,976
7,223
147,500
149,723
Pregis Corporation, Pregis Intellipack Corp., and Pregis Innovative Packaging Inc.
Provider of highly-customized, tailored protective packaging solutions
First lien senior secured loan ($975 par due 3/2017)
7.75% (Libor + 6.25%/M)
4/25/2012
975
First lien senior secured loan ($5 par due 3/2017)
8.50% (Base Rate + 5.25%/Q)
252,493
254,679
5.19
First lien senior secured loan ($3,030 par due 8/2015)
3,030
3,036
First lien senior secured loan ($23,701 par due 7/2019)
23,701
Lighting Science Group Corporation
Advanced lighting products
9/20/2011
Senior subordinated loan ($100,251 par due 10/2023)
100,251
Provider of engineered springs, fasteners, and other precision components
First lien senior secured revolving loan ($538 par due 12/2014)
538
First lien senior secured loan ($2,317 par due 7/2018)
6.25% (Libor + 5.00%/Q)
2,317
Second lien senior secured loan ($32,000 par due 6/2019)
32,000
34,317
First lien senior secured loan ($997 par due 10/2019)
997
4,837
2,295
5,834
First lien senior secured loan ($11,140 par due 12/2016)
11,140
First lien senior secured revolving loan ($950 par due 9/2018)
950
First lien senior secured revolving loan ($540 par due 9/2018)
540
First lien senior secured loan ($25,935 par due 9/2018)
25,935
27,425
251,821
254,516
40
Driven Holdings, LLC
2,852
808
3,660
First lien senior secured revolving loan ($2,000 par due 7/2017)
First lien senior secured loan ($8,172 par due 7/2017)
8,172
First lien senior secured loan ($30,609 par due 7/2017)
30,609
2,031
42,781
42,928
First lien senior secured loan ($5,000 par due 10/2016)
4,869
4,853
First lien senior secured loan ($4,833 par due 7/2016)
4,724
4,833
14,446
14,876
First lien senior secured loan ($7,617 par due 8/2017)
7,617
First lien senior secured loan ($46,898 par due 8/2017)
46,898
(2)(16)(25)
First lien senior secured loan ($6,398 par due 8/2017)
6,398
First lien senior secured loan ($72,135 par due 8/2017)
72,135
First lien senior secured loan ($9,646 par due 8/2017)
9,646
(3)(16)(25)
6,948
157,694
159,642
217,421
221,106
4.51
Fulton Holdings Corp. (12)
2,086
85,086
Retailer of fine and artisanal papers, gifts, gift wrap, greeting cards and envelopes
First lien senior secured loan ($18,952 par due 9/2018)
18,952
6,660
24,952
25,612
Things Remembered Inc. and
8.00% (Libor +
14,813
TRM Holdings Corporation
loan ($14,813 par due 5/2018)
6.50%/Q)
124,226
125,511
2.56
First lien senior secured loan ($4,459 par due 5/2018)
4,425
4,459
First lien senior secured loan ($65 par due 5/2018)
65
79,657
77,267
84,147
81,791
First lien senior secured loan ($19,192 par due 7/2018)
18,885
19,192
111
1,722
2,402
1,833
105,434
102,816
2.10
First lien senior secured revolving loan ($625 par due 5/2018)
625
First lien senior secured loan ($5,788 par due 5/2019)
5,788
First lien senior secured loan ($74 par due 5/2019)
6,487
First lien senior secured loan ($17,730 par due 5/2018)
18,256
18,262
First lien senior secured revolving loan ($2,256 par due 8/2019)
2,256
2,211
First lien senior secured loan ($41,500 par due 8/2019)
41,500
40,670
39,200
83,756
82,081
108,499
106,830
2.18
Eberle Design, Inc.
First lien senior secured loan ($30,500 par due 8/2018)
8/26/2013
30,359
30,500
First lien senior secured loan ($35,897 par due 12/2018)
35,897
66,256
66,397
1.35
First lien senior secured revolving loan ($3,000 par due 4/2014)
(2)(23)
First lien senior secured loan ($4,936 par due 11/2016)
4,936
5,030
First lien senior secured loan ($4,500 par due 9/2017)
12,436
12,530
Limited liability
company interests (9.30%)
Encompass Digital Media, Inc.
Provider of outsourced network origination and transmission services for media companies
First lien senior secured loan ($19,651 par due 8/2017)
20,233
20,241
First lien senior secured loan ($20,886 par due 3/2017)
20,886
20,469
First lien senior secured loan ($9,701 par due 3/2017)
9,701
9,507
2,282
31,656
32,263
64,325
65,034
1.33
10th Street, LLC (6)
Senior subordinated loan ($26,250 par due 11/2014)
8.93% Cash, 4.07% PIK
26,250
26,869
33,532
Commercial mortgage loan ($2,275 par due 12/2025)
664
5,305
Senior subordinated loan ($2,092 par due 6/2017)
Hot Light Brands, Inc. (7)
First lien senior secured loan ($31,384 par due 2/2011)
253
Common stock (93,500 shares)
5,532
33,940
46,122
0.94
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
638
Second lien senior secured loan ($10,093 par due 12/2014)
9,519
Second lien senior secured loan ($42,812 par due 12/2014)
40,097
30,795
Second lien senior secured loan ($4,994 par due 12/2014)
3,592
61,768
41,647
64,661
42,285
0.86
(2)(13)(25)
2,913
1,556
4,469
38,469
0.78
6,833
3,615
0
10,448
First lien senior secured loan ($20,567 par due 5/2019)
21,192
21,185
3,402
3,476
3,539
26,497
37,001
0.75
Developer of a biotechnology platform for the production of chemical products
First lien senior secured loan ($1,500 par due 10/2016)
9.26%
1,439
Warrant to purchase 322,422 shares of Series D preferred stock
1,506
RE Community Holdings II, Inc.and Pegasus Community Energy, LLC.
532
27,898
22,541
29,936
0.61
5,205
Charter Baking Company, Inc.
Baked goods manufacturer
Senior subordinated loan ($2,750 par due 6/2015)
17.50% PIK
2/6/2008
2,750
Preferred stock (6,258 shares)
9/1/2006
2,567
2,260
5,317
5,010
11,297
10,215
0.21
3,103
0.06
7,537,403
155.63
(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, 2013 represented 156% of the Companys net assets or 94% of the Companys total assets, are subject to legal restrictions on sales.
(3) These assets are owned by the Companys consolidated subsidiary 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).
(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 year ended December 31, 2013 in which the issuer was an Affiliated Person (but not a portfolio company that the Company is deemed to Control) are as follows:
Purchases (cost)
Redemptions (cost)
Sales (cost)
Interest income
Net unrealized gains (losses)
10th Street, LLC
3,361
6,781
3,807
Campus Management Corp. and Campus Management Acquisition Corp.
(3,252
6,626
6,177
3,042
16,195
875
395
1,047
615
3,458
522
4,166
1,682
6,121
(2,667
2,623
(2,114
176
142
(78
(283
Pillar Processing LLC and PHL Holding Co.
3,527
46
(707
2,049
(1,448
1,208
1,584
295
3,037
(13,225
(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 period for the year ended December 31, 2013 in which the issuer was both an Affiliated Person and a portfolio company that the Company is deemed to Control are as follows:
598
864
2,503
AWTP, LLC
10,333
1,237
269
8,740
(4,580
(6
4,495
(7,691
4,738
5,473
(321
(13,787
194
340
227
6,696
3,559
(809
(3,137
1,573
72,407
(13,904
5,176
1,525
2,700
6,712
4,285
7,669
652,458
145,153
224,867
43,119
23,491
7,082
421
410
3,460
* 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) under the Investment Company Act) (i.e., not eligible to be included in a BDCs 70% qualifying assets basket). Subsequently, in August 2011 the Securities and Exchange Commission issued a concept release (the Concept Release) which stated 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 the U.S. 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 BDC 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 such entities, which include the SSLP, 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 $12 million aggregate principal amount of a first out tranche of the portfolio companys senior term debt previously syndicated by the Company into first out and last out tranches, whereby the first out tranche will have priority as to the last out tranche with respect to payments of principal, interest and any other amounts due thereunder.
(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 $17 million aggregate principal amount of a first out tranche of the portfolio companys senior term debt previously syndicated by the Company into first out and last out tranches, whereby the first out tranche will have priority as to the last out tranche with respect to payments of principal, interest and any other amounts due thereunder.
(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 3.25% on $60 million aggregate principal amount of a first out tranche of the portfolio companys senior term debt previously syndicated by the Company into first out and last out tranches, whereby the first out tranche will have priority as to the last out tranche with respect to payments of principal, interest and any other amounts due thereunder.
(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 $18 million aggregate principal amount of a first out tranche of the portfolio companys senior term debt previously syndicated by the Company into first out and last out tranches, whereby the first out tranche will have priority as to the last out tranche with respect to payments of principal, interest and any other amounts due thereunder.
(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 2.00% on $97 million aggregate principal amount of a first out tranche of the portfolio companys senior term debt previously syndicated by the Company into first out and last out tranches, whereby the first out tranche will have priority as to the last out tranche with respect to payments of principal, interest and any other amounts due thereunder.
(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 3.00% on $27 million aggregate principal amount of a first out tranche of the portfolio companys first lien senior secured loans, 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.
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(20) 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 $23 million aggregate principal amount of a first out tranche of the portfolio companys first lien senior secured loans, 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.
(21) 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 0.75% on $45 million aggregate principal amount of a first out tranche of the portfolio companys first lien senior secured loans, 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.
(22) 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 3.75% on $36 million aggregate principal amount of a first out tranche of the portfolio companys first lien senior secured loans, 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.
(23) 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.
(24) Loan was on non accrual status as of December 31, 2013.
(25) Loan includes interest rate floor feature.
(26) 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.
(27) As of December 31, 2013, no amounts were funded by the Company under this first lien senior secured revolving loan; however, there were letters of credit issued and outstanding through a financial intermediary under the loan. See Note 7 to the consolidated financial statements for further information on letters of credit commitments related to certain portfolio companies.
(28) As of December 31, 2013, in addition to the amounts funded by the Company under this first lien senior secured revolving loan, there were also letters of credit issued and outstanding through a financial intermediary under the loan. See Note 7 to the consolidated financial statements for further information on letters of credit commitments related to certain portfolio companies.
(29) As of December 31, 2013, no amounts were funded by the Company under this letter of credit facility; however, there were letters of credit issued and outstanding through a financial intermediary under the letter of credit facility. See Note 7 to the consolidated financial statements for further information on letters of credit commitments related to certain portfolio companies.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2014
Accumulated
Net Realized
Loss on
Investments,
Net Unrealized
Foreign Currency
Gain on
Transactions,
Investments
Capital in
Overdistributed
Extinguishment of
and Foreign
Total
Common Stock
Excess of
Net Investment
Debt and
Currency
Stockholders
Shares
Amount
Par Value
Income
Other Assets
Transactions
Equity
Balance at December 31, 2013
297,971
Shares issued in connection with dividend reinvestment plan
612
10,846
10,847
Net increase in stockholders equity resulting from operations
(36,472
Dividends declared and payable ($0.81 per share)
(241,470
Balance at June 30, 2014
298,583
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Adjustments to reconcile net increase in stockholders equity resulting from operations:
Realized losses on extinguishment of debt
72
Net realized losses (gains) on investments and foreign currency transactions
36,400
(20,326
Net unrealized gains on investments and foreign currency transactions
(91,968
(840
Net accretion of discount on investments
(828
(2,970
Increase in payment-in-kind interest and dividends
(5,706
(10,583
Collections of payment-in-kind interest and dividends
7,887
2,571
Amortization of debt issuance costs
7,965
6,906
Accretion of discount on notes payable
7,439
6,569
Depreciation
402
Proceeds from sales and repayments of investments
1,480,552
638,364
Purchases of investments
(1,717,878
(1,498,199
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
(29,096
(10,469
(6,677
(287
1,786
(3,461
(2,260
(6,322
(7,289
7,622
2,920
1,699
9,740
Net cash used in operating activities
(50,595
(670,125
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Net proceeds from issuance of common stock
333,174
Borrowings on debt
729,050
2,189,000
Repayments and repurchases of debt
(365,424
(1,829,000
Debt issuance costs
(8,258
(4,260
Dividends paid
(231,248
(187,315
Net cash provided by financing activities
124,120
501,599
CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
73,525
(168,526
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD
269,043
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD
100,517
Supplemental Information:
Interest paid during the period
82,350
52,635
Taxes, including excise tax, paid during the period
14,229
Dividends declared and payable during the period
241,470
196,344
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 subsidiary of Ares Management, L.P. (Ares Management), a publicly traded, leading global alternative asset manager, pursuant to an investment advisory and management agreement. Ares Operations LLC (Ares Operations or the Companys administrator), a subsidiary of Ares Management, provides certain administrative and other services necessary for the Company to operate.
2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the accrual basis of accounting in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), and include the accounts of the Company and its consolidated subsidiaries. The 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.
Interim financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP for interim financial information and pursuant to the requirements for reporting on Form 10-Q and Articles 6 or 10 of Regulation S-X. In the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting solely of normal recurring accruals considered necessary for the fair presentation of financial statements for the interim period presented, have been included. The current periods results of operations will not necessarily be indicative of results that ultimately may be achieved for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2014.
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, who review 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 8 for more information on the Companys valuation process.
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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 Company 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.
Accounting for Derivative Instruments
The Company does not utilize hedge accounting and instead marks its derivatives to market in the consolidated statement of operations.
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 or the effective yield method, depending on the type of debt instrument.
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, meet certain source-of- income and asset diversification requirements and timely distribute to its stockholders at least 90% of its investment company taxable income, as defined by the Code, for each year. The Company, 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.
Depending on the level of taxable income earned in a tax year, the Company may choose to carry forward taxable income in excess of current year dividend distributions from such current year taxable income into the next tax year and pay a 4% excise tax on such income, as required. To the extent that the Company determines that its estimated current year 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 subject to U.S. federal and state corporate-level 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
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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 May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606). The guidance in this ASU supersedes the revenue recognition requirements in Topic 605, Revenue Recognition. Under the new guidance, an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The amendments in ASU No. 2014-09 are effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within that reporting period. Early application is not permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting this ASU on its consolidated financial statements.
3. AGREEMENTS
Investment Advisory and Management Agreement
The Company is party to an investment advisory and management agreement (the investment advisory and management agreement) with 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 fees from the Company consisting of a base management fee, a fee based on the Companys net investment income (income based fee) and a fee based on the Companys net capital gains (capital gains 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 income based fee is calculated and payable quarterly in arrears based on the Companys net investment income excluding income based fees and capital gains incentive fees (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 income based fee and capital gains incentive fee accrued under GAAP). Pre-incentive fee net investment income includes, in the case of investments with a deferred 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 income based 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 and losses. Because of the structure of the income based fee, it is possible that the Company may pay such fees in a quarter where the Company incurs a loss. For example, if the Company 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 income based fee even if the Company has incurred a loss in that quarter due to realized and/or unrealized capital losses.
Pre-incentive fee net investment income, expressed as a rate of return on the value of the Companys net assets (defined as total assets less indebtedness and before taking into account any income based fees and capital gains 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 income based fee based on such net investment income. To the extent the Company has retained pre-incentive fee net investment income that has been used to calculate the income based fee, it is also included in the amount of the 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.
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The Company pays its investment adviser an income based fee with respect to the Companys pre-incentive fee net investment income in each calendar quarter as follows:
· no income based 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
· 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 capital gains 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, gains and losses on extinguishment of debt and other assets, as well as any income tax expense related to realized gains and losses. 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 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 income based fees and capital gains incentive fees 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 income based fees and capital gains 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 income based fees and capital gains 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, 2014 was $0. However, in accordance with
GAAP, the Company had cumulatively accrued a capital gains incentive fee of $74,615 as of June 30, 2014 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 incentive 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, 2014, the Company has paid Capital Gains Fees since inception totaling $33,411, of which $17,425 was paid in the first quarter of 2014. 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.
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, base management fees were $30,731 and $60,815, respectively, income based fees were $25,540 and $53,858, respectively, and capital gains incentive fees calculated in accordance with GAAP were $10,168 and $11,103, respectively.
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, base management fees were $24,902 and $48,120, respectively, income based fees were $25,390 and $49,226, respectively, and the capital gains incentive fees calculated in accordance with GAAP were $7,984 and $4,233, 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, investor relations and technology 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, chief accounting 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, 2014, the Company incurred $2,813 and $6,556, respectively, in administrative fees. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, the Company incurred $2,606 and $5,198, respectively, in administrative fees. As of June 30, 2014, $2,813 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, 2014 and December 31, 2013, investments consisted of the following:
Amortized Cost(1)
First lien senior secured loans
3,564,342
3,551,247
3,405,597
3,377,608
Second lien senior secured loans
1,299,016
1,261,540
1,335,761
1,319,191
Subordinated certificates of the SSLP(2)
Senior subordinated debt
383,759
383,130
364,094
323,171
Preferred equity securities
230,086
241,363
226,044
229,006
Other equity securities
458,042
651,910
453,732
600,214
Commercial real estate
6,913
11,635
6,983
12,338
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(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 50 and 47 different borrowers as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.
The industrial and geographic compositions of the Companys portfolio at fair value as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 were as follows:
Industry
Investment Funds and Vehicles(1)
24.9
23.6
Healthcare Services
12.8
15.4
Other Services
9.5
7.5
9.2
6.7
Consumer Products
6.4
3.5
5.4
5.0
5.1
3.7
3.3
3.6
5.2
Containers and Packaging
3.1
3.0
2.9
1.6
1.5
1.4
1.3
4.0
4.5
100.0
(1) Includes the Companys investment in the SSLP, which had made first lien senior secured loans to 50 and 47 different borrowers as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. The portfolio companies in the SSLP are in industries similar to the companies in the Companys portfolio.
Geographic Region
West (1)
51.8
50.0
Midwest
18.8
15.8
Mid Atlantic
13.0
15.9
Southeast
12.3
13.6
Northeast
2.2
1.0
International
1.9
(1) Includes the Companys investment in the SSLP, which represented 24.4% and 23.2% of the total investment portfolio at fair value as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.
As of June 30, 2014, 1.9% of total investments at amortized cost (or 1.2% of total investments at fair value) were on non-accrual status. As of December 31, 2013, 3.1% of total investments at amortized cost (or 2.1% 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).
As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, GE and the Company had agreed to make $11.0 billion of capital available to the SSLP, of which approximately $9.4 billion and $8.7 billion in aggregate principal amount, respectively, was funded. As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Company had agreed to make available to the SSLP approximately $2.3 billion, of which approximately $1.9 billion and $1.7 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, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the SSLP had total assets of $9.5 billion and $8.7 billion, respectively. As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, GEs investment in the SSLP consisted of senior notes of $7.2 billion and $6.7 billion, respectively, and SSLP Certificates of $276.9 million and $249.3 million, respectively. The SSLP Certificates are junior in right of payment to the senior notes held by GE. As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, 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 50 and 47 different borrowers as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the portfolio was comprised of all first lien senior secured loans to U.S. middle-market companies. As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, one loan was on non-accrual status, representing 0.9% and 1.0%, respectively, of the total loans at principal amount in the SSLP. As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the largest loan to a single borrower in the SSLPs portfolio in aggregate principal amount was $347.5 million and $321.7 million, respectively, and the five largest loans to borrowers in the SSLP totaled $1.6 billion as of the end of both such periods. The portfolio companies in the SSLP are in industries similar to the companies in the Companys portfolio. Additionally, as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the SSLP had commitments to fund various delayed draw investments to certain of its portfolio companies of $437.9 million and $510.4 million, respectively, which had been approved by the SSLP investment committee. As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Company had commitments to co-invest in the SSLP for its portion of the SSLPs commitments to fund such delayed draw investments of up to $82.5 million and $85.1 million, respectively.
The amortized cost and fair value of the SSLP Certificates held by the Company were $1.9 billion and $2.0 billion, respectively, as of June 30, 2014 and $1.7 billion and $1.8 billion, respectively, as of December 31, 2013. 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 13.9% and 14.8% as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, the Company earned interest income of $68.0 million and $135.7 million, respectively, from its investment in the SSLP Certificates. 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. The Company is also entitled to certain fees in connection with the SSLP. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, in connection with the SSLP, the Company earned capital structuring service, sourcing and other fees totaling $16.5 million and $29.0 million, respectively. 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.
Ivy Hill Asset Management, L.P. (IHAM) is an asset management services company and an SEC-registered investment adviser. The Company has made investments in IHAM, its wholly owned portfolio company and previously made investments in certain vehicles managed by IHAM. As of June 30, 2014, IHAM had assets under management (IHAM AUM)(1) of approximately $2.8 billion and managed 13 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 referred to as the IHAM Vehicles). IHAM earns fee income from managing the IHAM Vehicles and has also invested in certain of these vehicles as part of its business strategy. As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, IHAM had total investments of $205 million and $170 million, respectively. For the three and six months ended
June 30, 2014, IHAM had management and incentive fee income of $4 million and $11 million, respectively, and other investment-related income of $7 million and $13 million, respectively. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, IHAM had management and incentive fee income of $5 million and $9 million, respectively, and other investment-related income of $26 million and $38 million, respectively.
The amortized cost and fair value of the Companys investment in IHAM was $171.0 million and $262.3 million, respectively, as of June 30, 2014, and $171.0 million and $280.4 million, respectively, as of December 31, 2013. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, the Company received distributions consisting entirely of dividend income from IHAM of $10.0 million and $30.0 million, respectively. The dividend income for the six months ended June 30, 2014 included an additional dividend of $10.0 million, in addition to the quarterly dividends generally paid by IHAM. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, the Company received distributions consisting entirely of dividend income from IHAM of $10.0 million and $37.4 million, respectively. The dividend income 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 dividends generally paid by IHAM. IHAM paid the additional dividends out of accumulated earnings that had previously been retained by IHAM.
From time to time, IHAM or certain IHAM Vehicles may purchase investments from, or sell investments to, the Company. For any such sales or purchases by the IHAM Vehicles to or from the Company, the IHAM Vehicles must obtain approval from third parties unaffiliated with the Company or IHAM, as applicable. During the six months ended June 30, 2014, IHAM or certain of the IHAM Vehicles purchased $64.5 million of investments from the Company. No realized gains or losses were recognized on these transactions for the six months ended June 30, 2014. During the six months ended June 30, 2013, IHAM or certain of the IHAM Vehicles purchased $35.0 million of investments from the Company. A net realized gain of $0.1 million was recorded on these transactions for the six months ended June 30, 2013. During the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, the Company purchased $10.4 million and $126.9 million of investments, respectively, from certain of the IHAM Vehicles.
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.
(1) IHAM AUM refers to the assets of the vehicles managed, sub-managed and sub-serviced by IHAM. It includes drawn and undrawn amounts, including certain amounts that are subject to regulatory leverage restrictions and/or borrowing base restrictions. IHAM AUM amounts are as of June 30, 2014 and are unaudited. Certain amounts are preliminary and remain subject to change, and differences may arise due to rounding.
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, 2014 the Companys asset coverage was 247%.
The Companys outstanding debt as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 were as follows:
Aggregate
Principal
Committed/
Carrying
Outstanding(1)
Outstanding
Value
Revolving Credit Facility
1,250,000
1,060,000
Revolving Funding Facility
540,000
(3)
395,000
620,000
185,000
SMBC Funding Facility
400,000
February 2016 Convertible Notes
575,000
560,650
(4)
556,456
June 2016 Convertible Notes
230,000
223,380
221,788
2017 Convertible Notes
162,500
159,694
159,220
2018 Convertible Notes
270,000
264,755
264,097
2019 Convertible Notes
300,000
295,699
295,279
2018 Notes
750,000
750,785
(5)
600,000
596,756
February 2022 Notes
143,750
October 2022 Notes
182,500
2040 Notes
200,000
2047 Notes
229,557
181,202
(6)
181,429
5,233,307
3,438,307
4,973,750
3,078,750
(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 $1,755,000.
(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, the 2018 Convertible Notes and the 2019 Convertible Notes was $14,350, $6,620, $2,806, $5,245 and $4,301, respectively, as of June 30, 2014. The total unaccreted discount for the February 2016 Convertible Notes, the June 2016 Convertible Notes, the 2017 Convertible Notes, the 2018 Convertible Notes and the 2019 Convertible Notes was $18,544, $8,212, $3,280, $5,903 and $4,721 respectively, as of December 31, 2013.
(5) As of June 30, 2014, represents the aggregate principal amount outstanding plus the net unamortized premium of $785 that was initially recorded upon the issuances of the 2018 Notes. As of December 31, 2013, represents the aggregate principal amount less the unaccreted discount of $3,244 initially recognized on the first issuance of the 2018 Notes.
(6) 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 for the 2047 Notes was $48,355 and $48,571 as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, 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, 2014 were 5.1% and 7.2 years, respectively, and as of December 31, 2013 were 5.3% and 7.9 years, respectively.
The Company is party to a senior secured revolving credit facility (as amended and restated, the Revolving Credit Facility), which allows the Company to borrow up to $1,250,000 at any one time outstanding. The end of the revolving period and the stated maturity date for the Revolving Credit Facility are May 4, 2018 and May 4, 2019, 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 $1,755,000. 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
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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, 2014, the Company was in compliance in all material respects with the terms of the Revolving Credit Facility.
As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, there were no amounts outstanding 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 $200,000. As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Company had $28,069 and $47,898, respectively, in letters of credit issued through the Revolving Credit Facility. The amount available for borrowing under the Revolving Credit Facility is reduced by any letters of credit issued. As of June 30, 2014, there was $1,221,931 available for borrowing (net of letters of credit issued) under the Revolving Credit Facility.
Since 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%. As of June 30, 2014, the one, two, three and six month LIBOR was 0.16%, 0.19%, 0.23% and 0.33%, respectively. As of December 31, 2013, the one, two, three and six month LIBOR was 0.17%, 0.21%, 0.25% and 0.35%, respectively. In addition to the stated interest expense on the Revolving Credit Facility, the Company is required to pay a commitment fee of 0.375% per annum on any unused portion of the Revolving Credit Facility. Since 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%.
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, 2014 and 2013, the components of interest and credit facility fees expense for the Revolving Credit Facility were as follows:
Stated interest expense
653
Facility fees
1,282
989
2,466
2,079
601
678
1,273
1,483
Total interest and credit facility fees expense
1,883
2,320
3,739
4,215
Cash paid for interest expense
362
Average stated interest rate
2.19
1.10
Average outstanding balance
117,747
59,199
The Companys consolidated subsidiary, Ares Capital CP Funding LLC (Ares Capital CP), is party to a revolving funding facility (as amended, the Revolving Funding Facility), which allows Ares Capital CP to borrow up to $540,000 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 May 14, 2017 and May 14, 2019, 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, 2014, 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, 2014 and December 31, 2013, there was $395,000 and $185,000 outstanding, respectively, under the Revolving Funding Facility. Since January 25, 2013, the interest charged on the Revolving Funding Facility is 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 24, 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%. As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the interest rate in effect was based on one month LIBOR, which was 0.16% and 0.17%, respectively. Through May 13, 2014, Ares Capital CP was required to pay a commitment fee between 0.50% and 1.75% per annum depending on the size of the unused portion of the Revolving Funding Facility. Since May 14, 2014, Ares Capital CP is required to pay a commitment fee between 0.50% and 1.50% per annum depending on the size of the unused portion of the Revolving Funding Facility.
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, 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:
370
1,727
2,201
1,484
746
3,296
2,354
553
504
1,060
1,006
2,977
4,899
5,561
219
358
1,742
2.40
2.45
2.41
2.46
60,934
279,396
44,890
177,994
The Companys consolidated subsidiary, Ares Capital JB Funding LLC (ACJB), is party to a revolving funding facility (as amended, the SMBC Funding Facility) with ACJB, as the borrower, and 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, 2016 and September 14, 2021, 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, 2014, the Company and ACJB were in compliance in all material respects with the terms of the SMBC Funding Facility.
As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, there were no amounts outstanding under the SMBC Funding Facility. Since December 19, 2013, subject to certain exceptions, the interest rate charged on the SMBC Funding Facility is based on one month LIBOR plus an applicable spread of 2.00% or a base rate (as defined in the agreements governing the SMBC Funding Facility) plus an applicable spread of 1.00%. Prior to and including December 19, 2013, subject to certain exceptions, the interest rate charged on the SMBC Funding Facility was 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, 2014 and December 31, 2013, one-month LIBOR was 0.16% and 0.17%, respectively. ACJB was not required to pay a commitment fee until September 15, 2013 and through December 19, 2013, at which time ACJB was required to pay a commitment fee of up to 0.50% per annum depending on the size of the unused portion of the SMBC Funding Facility. From December 20, 2013 through March 14, 2014, ACJB was required to pay a commitment fee of up to 0.75% per annum depending on the size of the unused portion of the SMBC Funding Facility. After
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March 14, 2014, ACJB is required to pay a commitment fee of between 0.35% and 0.875% per annum depending on the size of the unused portion of the SMBC Funding Facility.
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, the components of interest and credit facility fees expense for the SMBC Funding Facility were as follows:
437
805
281
561
718
1,366
Convertible Unsecured Notes
In January 2011, the Company issued $575,000 aggregate principal amount of unsecured convertible 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 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 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 notes that mature on January 15, 2018 (the 2018 Convertible Notes), unless previously converted or repurchased in accordance with their terms. In July 2013, the Company issued $300,000 aggregate principal amount of unsecured convertible notes that mature on January 15, 2019 (the 2019 Convertible Notes and together with the February 2016 Convertible Notes, the June 2016 Convertible Notes, the 2017 Convertible Notes and the 2018 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, the 2018 Convertible Notes and the 2019 Convertible Notes bear interest at a rate of 5.750%, 5.125%, 4.875%, 4.750% and 4.375%, 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, 2014) 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 as of June 30, 2014 are listed below.
February 2016
June 2016
2017
2018
2019
Convertible Notes
Conversion premium
17.5
15.0
Closing stock price at issuance
16.28
16.20
16.91
17.53
Closing stock price date
January 19, 2011
March 22, 2011
March 8, 2012
October 3, 2012
July 15, 2013
Conversion price (1)
18.59
18.50
19.03
19.70
20.05
Conversion rate (shares per one thousand dollar principal amount)(1)
53.7871
54.0527
52.5380
50.7591
49.8854
Conversion dates
August 15, 2015
December 15, 2015
September 15, 2016
July 15, 2017
July 15, 2018
(1) Represents conversion price and conversion rate, as applicable, as of June 30, 2014, taking into account certain de minimis adjustments that will be made on the conversion date.
As of June 30, 2014, 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, 2014, 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)
93.0% and 7.0%
97.0% and 3.0%
98.0% and 2.0%
99.8% and 0.2%
Debt issuance costs(1)
15,778
5,913
4,813
5,712
4,475
Equity issuance costs(1)
1,188
445
149
Equity component, net of issuance costs(2)
39,062
15,654
5,243
582
(1) At time of issuance.
(2) At time of issuance and as of June 30, 2014.
In addition to the original issue discount equal to the equity components of the Convertible Unsecured Notes, the 2018 Convertible Notes and the 2019 Convertible Notes were each 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, 2014, 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
(14,350
(6,620
(2,806
(5,245
(4,301
Carrying value of debt
Stated interest rate
5.750
5.125
4.875
4.750
4.375
Effective interest rate(1)
7.2
6.5
5.5
4.7
(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, 2014 and 2013, the components of interest expense and cash paid for
interest expense for the Convertible Notes were as follows:
19,680
16,399
39,361
32,798
1,805
1,610
3,565
3,215
Accretion of original issue discount
3,700
3,256
7,337
6,456
Total interest expense
25,185
21,265
50,263
42,469
5,894
39,251
26,386
Unsecured Notes
In November 2013, the Company issued $600,000 aggregate principal amount of unsecured notes that mature on November 30, 2018 (the 2018 Notes). The 2018 Notes bear interest at a rate of 4.875% per year, payable semi- annually and all principal is due upon maturity. The 2018 Notes may be redeemed in whole or in part at any time at the Companys option at a redemption price equal to par plus a make whole premium, as determined pursuant to the indenture governing the 2018 Notes, and any accrued and unpaid interest. The 2018 Notes were issued at a discount at the time of issuance totaling $3,312. The Company records interest expense comprised of both stated interest expense as well as any accretion of any original issue discount. Total proceeds from the issuance of the 2018 Notes, net of the original issue discount, underwriting discounts and offering costs, were $586,014.
In January 2014, the Company issued an additional $150,000 aggregate principal amount of the 2018 Notes at a premium of 102.7% of their principal amount (the Additional 2018 Notes). The original issue premium recognized upon issuance of the Additional 2018 Notes totaled $4,050. Total proceeds from the issuance of the Additional 2018 Notes, net of underwriting discounts and offering costs, were approximately $151,900.
In February 2012, the Company issued $143,750 aggregate principal amount of 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 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 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 unsecured notes due on April 15, 2047 (the 2047 Notes and together with the 2018 Notes, the February 2022 Notes, the October 2022 Notes and the 2040 Notes, the Unsecured 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. During the six months ended June 30, 2014, the Company purchased $443 aggregate principal amount of the 2047 Notes and as a result of these transactions, the Company recognized a realized loss of $72. As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the outstanding principal was $229,557 and $230,000, respectively, and the carrying value was $181,202 and $181,429, respectively. The carrying value represents the outstanding 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, 2014 and 2013, the components of interest expense and cash paid for interest expense for the Unsecured Notes were as follows:
22,158
13,024
43,769
26,048
778
Accretion of purchase discount
102
113
22,958
13,430
45,377
26,859
31,013
41,357
23,368
The Unsecured Notes contain certain covenants, including covenants requiring the Company to comply with Section 18(a)(1)(A) as modified by Section 61(a)(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, 2014, the Company was in compliance in all material respects with the terms of the respective indentures governing each of the Unsecured Notes.
The Convertible Unsecured Notes and the Unsecured Notes are the Companys 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. DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS
The Company may enter into forward currency contracts from time to time to help mitigate the impact that an adverse change in foreign exchange rates would have on the value of the Companys investments denominated in foreign currencies. Forward contracts are considered undesignated derivative instruments.
Certain information related to the Companys derivative financial instruments is presented below as of June 30, 2014:
Description
Notional Amount
Maturity Date
Balance Sheet Location
Foreign currency forward contract
CAD
9/30/2014
189
14,925
171
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7. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
The Company has various commitments to fund investments in its portfolio as described below.
As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, 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
897,269
834,444
Less: funded commitments
(131,003
(87,073
Total unfunded commitments
766,266
747,371
Less: commitments substantially at discretion of the Company
(6,000
(16,000
Less: unavailable commitments due to borrowing base or other covenant restrictions
(1,660
Total net adjusted unfunded revolving and delayed draw commitments
758,606
729,711
Included within the total revolving and delayed draw commitments as of June 30, 2014 were commitments to issue up to $41,875 in letters of credit through a financial intermediary on behalf of certain portfolio companies. As of June 30, 2014, the Company had $18,098 in 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, 2014 the Company also had $5,284 of letters of credit issued and outstanding on behalf of other portfolio companies. For all these letters of credit issued and outstanding, the Company would be required to make payments to third parties if the portfolio companies were to default on their related payment obligations. 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 $5,883 expire in 2014 and $17,499 expire in 2015.
The Company also has commitments to co-invest in the SSLP for the Companys portion of the SSLPs commitments to fund delayed draw investments to certain portfolio companies of the SSLP. See Note 4 for more information.
As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Company was party to subscription agreements to fund equity investments in private equity investment partnerships as follows:
Total private equity commitments
109,500
59,500
Less: funded private equity commitments
(14,977
(11,891
Total unfunded private equity commitments
94,523
47,609
Less: private equity commitments substantially at discretion of the Company
(91,163
(43,206
Total net adjusted unfunded private equity commitments
3,360
4,403
In the ordinary course of business, the Company may sell certain of its investments to third party purchasers. In particular, in connection with the sale of certain controlled portfolio company equity investments (as well as certain other sales) the Company has, and may continue to do so in the future, agreed to indemnify such purchasers for future liabilities arising from the investments and the related sale transaction. Such indemnification provisions have given rise to liabilities in the past and may do so in the future.
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As of June 30, 2014, 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, 2014, there are no known issues or claims with respect to this performance guaranty.
8. 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 lines titled interest receivable, receivable for open trades, payable for open trades, accounts payable and other liabilities, base management fees payable, income based fees payable, capital gains 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 Company may also employ other valuation multiples to determine EV, such as revenues or, in the case of certain portfolio companies in the energy industry, kilowatt capacity. The second method for determining EV uses a discounted cash flow analysis whereby future expected cash flows of the portfolio company are discounted to determine a present value using estimated discount rates (typically a weighted average cost of capital based on costs of debt and equity consistent with current market conditions). The EV analysis is performed to determine the value of equity
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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, 2014 and December 31, 2013. 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
Primary
Estimated
Weighted
Asset Category
Valuation Techniques
Input
Range
Average
Yield analysis
Market yield
4.0% - 19.0%
8.5
6.3% - 20.0%
Subordinated certificates of the SSLP
Discounted cash flow
Discount rate
10.0% - 13.0%
11.5
8.3% - 12.8%
10.8
EV market multiple analysis
EBITDA multiple
4.5x - 16.8x
x
Other equity securities and other
663,545
4.5x - 14.5x
9.0
8.4
6.1% - 25.3%
10.3
10.5% - 13.5%
9.0% - 17.5%
11.4
4.5x - 11.6x
8.3
612,552
4.5x - 14.8x
8.6
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, investments and derivatives as of June 30, 2014:
Fair Value Measurements Using
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
2,116
8,065,826
Derivatives
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The following table presents fair value measurements of cash and cash equivalents and investments as of December 31, 2013:
The following table presents changes in investments that use Level 3 inputs as of and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014:
As of and for the
three months ended
Balance as of March 31, 2014
7,798,942
Net realized losses
(47,437
99,648
906,493
(197,193
(496,428
Payment-in-kind interest and dividends
2,806
Net accretion of discount on securities
489
Net transfers in and/or out of Level 3
(1,494
Balance as of June 30, 2014
six months ended
Balance as of December 31, 2013
(35,483
91,621
1,735,253
(379,929
(983,573
5,706
As of June 30, 2014, the net unrealized appreciation on the investments that use Level 3 inputs was $186,688.
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, 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, 2014, and
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reported within the net unrealized gains (losses) from investments in the Companys consolidated statement of operations was $76,633 and $67,028, 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, 2013:
June 30, 2013
Balance as of March 31, 2013
6,030,459
Net realized gains
1,141,500
(130,445
(272,351
4,473
Accretion of discount on securities
Balance as of June 30, 2013
6,814,960
Balance as of December 31, 2012
5,914,657
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.
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, 2014 and December 31, 2013. 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
February 2016 Convertible Notes (principal amount outstanding of $575,000)
614,980
620,960
June 2016 Convertible Notes (principal amount outstanding of $230,000)
247,013
246,810
2017 Convertible Notes (principal amount outstanding of $162,500)
174,281
172,289
2018 Convertible Notes (principal amount outstanding of $270,000)
287,855
264,096
284,702
2019 Convertible Notes (principal amount outstanding of $300,000)
319,158
311,169
2018 Notes (principal amount outstanding of $750,000 and $600,000, respectively)
798,787
596,757
619,782
February 2022 Notes (principal amount outstanding of $143,750)
148,847
149,364
October 2022 Notes (principal amount outstanding of $182,500)
187,120
181,770
2040 Notes (principal amount outstanding of $200,000)
207,128
199,208
2047 Notes (principal amount outstanding of $229,557 and $230,000, respectively)
228,428
206,606
3,608,597
3,177,660
(1) Except for the Convertible Unsecured Notes, the 2018 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) As of June 30, 2014, represents the aggregate principal amount outstanding plus the net unamortized premium that was initially recorded upon the issuances of the 2018 Notes. As of December 31, 2013, represents the aggregate principal amount outstanding of the 2018 Notes less the unaccreted discount initially recognized on the first issuance of the 2018 Notes.
(4) Represents the aggregate principal amount outstanding of the 2047 Notes less the unaccreted purchased discount.
(5) Total principal amount of debt outstanding totaled $3,438,307 and $3,078,750 as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.
The following table presents fair value measurements of the Companys debt obligations as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:
771,523
736,948
2,837,074
2,440,712
9. STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY
There were no sales of the Companys equity securities for the six months ended June 30, 2014. 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:
Proceeds net of
Offering price
underwriting and
Shares issued
per share
offering costs
April 2013 public offering
19,147
17.43
(1)
Total for the six months ended June 30, 2013
(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.
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. See Note 15 for more information regarding an equity offering completed subsequent to June 30, 2014.
10. EARNINGS PER SHARE
The following information sets forth the computations of basic and diluted net increase in stockholders equity resulting from operations per share for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013:
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 net increase in stockholders equity resulting from operations per share, the average closing price of the Companys common stock for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 was each less than the conversion price for each of the Convertible Unsecured Notes outstanding as of June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Therefore, for all periods presented in the financial statements, the underlying shares for the intrinsic value of the embedded options in the Convertible Unsecured Notes have no impact on the computation of diluted net increase in stockholders equity resulting from operations per share.
11. DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS
The following table summarizes the Companys dividends declared and payable during the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013:
Per Share
Date Declared
Record Date
Payment Date
May 6, 2014
June 16, 2014
0.38
113,343
February 26, 2014
March 14, 2014
March 31, 2014
113,228
November 5, 2013
March 28, 2014
0.05
14,899
Total declared and payable for the six months ended June 30, 2014
May 7, 2013
June 14, 2013
June 28, 2013
101,856
February 27, 2013
March 15, 2013
March 29, 2013
94,488
Total declared and payable for the six months ended June 30, 2013
0.76
(1) Represents an additional dividend.
The Company has a dividend reinvestment plan, whereby the Company may buy shares of its common stock in the open market or issue new shares in order to satisfy dividend reinvestment requests. When the Company issues new shares in 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, 2014 and 2013 was as follows:
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Average price per share
17.74
17.63
12. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
In accordance with the investment advisory and management agreement, the Company bears all costs and expenses of the operation of the Company and reimburses its investment adviser or its affiliates for certain of such costs and expenses incurred in the operation of the Company. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, the Companys investment adviser or its affiliates incurred such expenses totaling $1,609 and $3,058, respectively. 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. As of June 30, 2014, $1,507 was unpaid and such payable is included in accounts payable and other liabilities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet.
The Company is party to office leases pursuant to which it is leasing office facilities from third parties. For certain of these office leases, the Company has also entered into separate subleases with Ares Management LLC, the sole member of Ares Capital Management, and IHAM, pursuant to which Ares Management LLC and IHAM sublease a portion of these leases. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, amounts payable to the Company under these subleases totaled $1,048 and $1,746, respectively. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, amounts payable to the Company under these subleases totaled $404 and $822, respectively.
Ares Management LLC has also entered into separate subleases with the Company, pursuant to which the Company subleases certain office leases from Ares Management LLC. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, amounts payable to Ares Management LLC under these subleases totaled $93 and $185, respectively. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, amounts payable to Ares Management LLC under these subleases totaled $13 and $26, respectively.
See Note 3 for descriptions of other related party transactions.
13. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
The following is a schedule of financial highlights as of and for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013:
For the Six Months Ended June 30,
Per Share Data:
Net asset value, beginning of period(1)
16.04
Issuances of common stock
0.10
Net investment income for period(2)
0.68
Net realized and unrealized gains for period(2)
0.19
0.08
Net increase in stockholders equity
0.93
Total distributions to stockholders
(0.81
(0.76
Net asset value at end of period(1)
16.21
Per share market value at end of period
17.86
17.20
Total return based on market value(3)
5.06
2.63
Total return based on net asset value(4)
5.29
5.17
Shares outstanding at end of period
268,312
Ratio/Supplemental Data:
Net assets at end of period
4,348,045
Ratio of operating expenses to average net assets(5)(6)
10.33
9.74
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets(5)(7)
8.38
9.34
Portfolio turnover rate(5)
75
(1) The net assets used equals the total stockholders equity on the consolidated balance sheet.
(2) Weighted average basic per share data.
(3) For the six months ended June 30, 2014, the total return based on market value equaled the increase of the ending market value at June 30, 2014 of $17.86 per share from the ending market value at December 31, 2013 of $17.77 per share plus the declared and payable dividends of $0.81 per share for the six months ended June 30, 2014, divided by the market value at December 31, 2013. 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. 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.
(4) For the six months ended June 30, 2014, the total return based on net asset value equaled the change in net asset value during the period plus the declared and payable dividends of $0.81 per share for the six months ended June 30, 2014, divided by the beginning net asset value at December 31, 2013. 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 December 31, 2012. These calculations are adjusted for shares issued in connection with the dividend reinvestment plan, the issuance of common stock in connection with any equity offerings and the equity components of any convertible notes issued during the period. 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, 2014, the ratio of operating expenses to average net assets consisted of 2.49% of base management fees, 2.67% of income based fees and capital gains incentive fees, 4.33% of the cost of borrowing and 0.84% of other operating expenses. 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 income based fees and capital gains incentive fees, 3.87% of the cost of borrowing and 0.95% 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 and losses.
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 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.
On May 20, 2013, the Company was named as one of several defendants in an action filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania (the Pennsylvania Court) by the bankruptcy trustee of DSI Renal Holdings LLC and two related companies. On March 17, 2014 the action was transferred to the United States District Court for the District of Delaware pursuant to a motion filed by the defendants and granted by the Pennsylvania Court. On May 6, 2014, the United States District Court for the District of Delaware referred the action to the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. The complaint in the action alleges, among other things, that each of the named defendants participated in a purported fraudulent transfer involving the restructuring of a subsidiary of DSI Renal Holdings LLC. Among other things, the complaint seeks, jointly and severally from all defendants, (1) damages of approximately $425 million, of which the complaint states the Companys individual share is approximately $117 million, and (2) punitive damages. The Company is currently unable to assess with any certainty whether it may
have any exposure in this action. The Company believes the plaintiffs claims are without merit and intends to vigorously defend itself in this action.
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, 2014, except as disclosed below.
In July 2014, the Company completed a public equity offering (the July 2014 Offering) pursuant to which the Company sold 15,525,000 shares of common stock (including 2,025,000 shares pursuant to the exercise in full by the underwriters of their option to purchase additional shares) at a price of $16.63 per share to the participating underwriters. Total proceeds from the July 2014 Offering, net of estimated offering expenses payable by the Company, were approximately $257.7 million. The Company used the net proceeds of the July 2014 Offering to repay certain outstanding indebtedness under its debt facilities and for general corporate purposes, which included investing in portfolio companies in accordance with its investment objective.
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 or the operations of our competitors;
· the valuation of our investments in portfolio companies, particularly those having no liquid trading market;
· our ability to recover unrealized losses;
· market conditions and our ability to access alternative debt markets and additional debt and equity capital;
· our contractual arrangements and relationships with third parties;
· the general economy and its impact on the industries in which we invest;
· uncertainty surrounding the financial stability of the U.S. and the EU;
· Middle East turmoil and the potential for rising energy prices and its impact on the industries in which we invest;
· the financial condition of and ability of our current and prospective portfolio companies to achieve their objectives;
· our expected financings and investments;
· our ability to successfully 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 implied or 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, 2013.
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 subsidiary of Ares Management, L.P. (Ares Management), a publicly traded, leading global alternative asset manager, pursuant to our investment advisory and management agreement. Ares Operations LLC (Ares Operations or our administrator), a subsidiary of Ares Management, provides certain administrative and other services necessary for us to operate.
Our investment objective is to generate both current income and capital appreciation through debt and equity investments. We invest primarily in first lien senior secured loans (including unitranche loans), 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, 2014, our exited investments 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 $8.7 billion and total proceeds from such exited investments of approximately $10.7 billion). Internal rate of return is the discount rate that makes the net present value of all cash flows related to a particular investment equal to zero. Internal rate of return is gross of expenses related to investments as these expenses are not allocable to specific investments. Investments are considered to be exited when the original investment objective has been achieved through the receipt of cash and/or non-cash consideration upon the repayment of a debt investment or sale of an investment or through the determination that no further consideration was collectible and, thus, a loss may have been realized. Approximately 70% of these exited investments resulted in an aggregate cash flow realized internal rate of return to us of 10% or greater.
Additionally, since our initial public offering on October 8, 2004 through June 30, 2014, our realized gains have exceeded our realized losses by approximately $222 million (excluding a one-time gain on the acquisition of Allied Capital Corporation (Allied Capital) and realized gains/losses from the extinguishment of debt and other assets). For this same time period, our average annualized net realized gain rate was approximately 1.0% (excluding a one-time gain on the acquisition of Allied Capital and realized gains/losses from the extinguishment of debt and other assets). Net realized gain/loss rates for a particular period are the amount of net realized gains/losses during such period divided by the average quarterly investments at amortized cost in such period.
Information included herein regarding internal rates of return, realized gains and losses and annualized net realized gain rates since our initial public offering are historical results relating to our past performance and are not necessarily indicative of future results, the achievement of which cannot be assured.
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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, or a RIC, under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the Code), and operate in a manner so as to qualify for the tax treatment applicable to RICs. To qualify as a RIC, we must, among other 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 U.S. federal corporate-level taxes on any income that we distribute to our stockholders provided that we satisfy those requirements.
PORTFOLIO AND INVESTMENT ACTIVITY
Our investment activity for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 is presented below (information presented herein is at amortized cost unless otherwise indicated).
(dollar amounts in millions)
New investment commitments (1):
New portfolio companies
512.2
499.8
Existing portfolio companies(2)
506.7
703.4
Total new investment commitments
1,018.9
1,203.2
Less:
Investment commitments exited
767.3
394.7
Net investment commitments
251.6
808.5
Principal amount of investments funded:
435.8
633.4
288.1
304.7
Subordinated certificates of the Senior Secured Loan Fund LLC (the SSLP)(3)
174.5
202.2
0.7
8.1
0.5
906.5
1,141.5
Principal amount of investments sold or repaid:
420.2
85.0
213.9
256.5
Subordinated certificates of the SSLP(3)
51.3
35.6
46.4
7.8
6.1
0.1
740.4
394.1
Number of new investment commitments (4)
Average new investment commitment amount
35.1
54.7
Weighted average term for new investment commitments (in months)
Percentage of new investment commitments at floating rates
96
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
9.8
Funded during the period at fair value (6)
Exited or repaid during the period at amortized cost
10.6
Exited or repaid during the period at fair value (6)
10.5
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(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 $205.2 million and $209.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, 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, 2014 for more information on the SSLP.
(4) Number of new investment commitments represents each commitment to a particular portfolio company or a commitment to multiple companies as part of an individual transaction (e.g., the purchase of a portfolio of investments).
(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 or premium earned on accruing debt and other income producing securities, divided by (b) total accruing 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 or premium earned on accruing debt and other income producing securities, divided by (b) total accruing debt and other income producing securities at fair value.
(6) Represents fair value for investments in the portfolio as of the most recent prior quarter end, if applicable.
As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, our investments consisted of the following:
(in millions)
3,564.3
3,551.2
3,405.6
3,377.6
1,299.0
1,261.6
1,335.8
1,319.2
Subordinated certificates of the SSLP(1)
1,938.1
1,967.1
1,745.2
1,771.4
383.8
383.1
364.1
323.2
230.1
241.4
226.0
229.0
458.0
651.9
453.7
600.2
6.9
11.6
7.0
7,880.2
8,067.9
7,537.4
7,632.9
(1) The proceeds from these certificates were applied to co-investments with GE to fund first lien senior secured loans to 50 and 47 different borrowers as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.
The weighted average yields at amortized cost and fair value of the following portions of our portfolio as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 were as follows:
Debt and other income producing securities(1)
10.1
10.0
10.4
Total portfolio(2)
9.4
9.3
First lien senior secured loans(2)
7.9
Second lien senior secured loans(2)
8.7
8.9
Subordinated certificates of the SSLP (2)(3)
14.1
13.9
14.8
Senior subordinated debt(2)
Income producing equity securities (2)
9.6
9.1
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(1) 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 or premium earned on accruing debt and other income producing securities, divided by (b) total accruing 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 or premium earned on accruing debt and other income producing securities, divided by (b) total accruing debt and other income producing securities at fair value.
(2) Weighted average yields at amortized cost are computed as the (a) annual stated interest rate or yield earned plus the net annual amortization of original issue discount and market discount or premium earned on the relevant accruing debt and other income producing securities, divided by (b) the total relevant investments at amortized cost. Weighted average yields at fair value are computed as the (a) annual stated interest rate or yield earned plus the net annual amortization of original issue discount and market discount or premium earned on the relevant accruing debt and other income producing securities, divided by (b) the total relevant investments at fair value.
(3) 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. The grade of a portfolio investment may be reduced or increased over time.
Set forth below is the grade distribution of our portfolio companies as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:
Number of
Companies
Grade 1
50.8
0.6
2.5
54.6
Grade 2
249.6
4.4
256.3
3.4
6.2
Grade 3
6,861.8
85.1
169
83.7
6,636.2
86.9
162
84.0
Grade 4
905.7
11.2
685.8
202
193
As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the weighted average grade of the investments in our portfolio at fair value was 3.1 and 3.0, respectively.
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As of June 30, 2014, loans on non-accrual status represented 1.9% and 1.2% of the total investments at amortized cost and at fair value, respectively. As of December 31, 2013, loans on non-accrual status represented 3.1% and 2.1% of the total investments at amortized cost and at fair value, respectively.
We co-invest 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 ours and GE (with approval from a representative of each required). We provide capital to the SSLP in the form of subordinated certificates (the SSLP Certificates).
As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, we and GE had agreed to make $11.0 billion of capital available to the SSLP, of which approximately $9.4 billion and $8.7 billion in aggregate principal amount, respectively, was funded. As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, we had agreed to make available to the SSLP approximately $2.3 billion, of which approximately $1.9 billion and $1.7 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, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the SSLP had total assets of $9.5 billion and $8.7 billion, respectively. As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, GEs investment in the SSLP consisted of senior notes of $7.2 billion and $6.7 billion, respectively, and SSLP Certificates of $276.9 million and $249.3 million, respectively. The SSLP Certificates are junior in right of payment to the senior notes held by GE. As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, we and GE owned 87.5% and 12.5%, respectively, of the outstanding SSLP Certificates.
As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the SSLP portfolio was comprised of all first lien senior secured loans to U.S. middle-market companies. As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, one loan was on non-accrual status, representing 0.9% and 1.0%, respectively, of the total loans at principal amount in the SSLP. The portfolio companies in the SSLP are in industries similar to the companies in our portfolio. Additionally, as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the SSLP had commitments to fund various delayed draw investments to certain of its portfolio companies of $437.9 and $510.4 million, respectively, which had been approved by the SSLP investment committee. As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, we had commitments to co-invest in the SSLP for its portion of the SSLPs commitments to fund such delayed draw investments of up to $82.5 million and $85.1 million, respectively.
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, 2014 and December 31, 2013:
Total first lien senior secured loans(1)
9,318.3
8,664.4
Weighted average yield on first lien senior secured loans(2)
7.1
Number of borrowers in the SSLP
Largest loan to a single borrower(1)
347.5
321.7
Total of five largest loans to borrowers(1)
1,557.2
1,510.7
(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.
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SSLP Loan Portfolio as of June 30, 2014
(dollar amounts in millions) Portfolio Company
Stated Interest Rate(1)
Principal Amount
Access CIG, LLC(2)
10/2017
193.4
ADG, LLC
Dental services
9/2019
213.7
AMZ Products Merger Corporation
Specialty chemicals manufacturer
12/2018
6.8
236.4
Argon Medical Devices, Inc.
Manufacturer and marketer of single-use specialty medical devices
4/2018
235.0
BECO Holding Company, Inc.(4)
12/2017
139.3
Brewer Holdings Corp.
Provider of software and technology-enabled content and analytical solutions to insurance brokers
11/2019
174.6
Cambridge International, Inc.
Manufacturer of custom designed and engineered metal products
8.0
84.9
CCS Group Holdings, LLC(4)
4/2017
7.3
216.9
CH Hold Corp.
Collision repair company
269.3
Chariot Acquisition, LLC
Distributor and designer of aftermarket golf cart parts and accessories
1/2019
154.2
CIBT Holdings, Inc.(4)
183.4
Connoisseur Media, LLC
Owner and operator of radio stations
6/2019
CWD, LLC
Supplier of automotive aftermarket brake parts
6/2016
128.2
Drayer Physical Therapy Institute, LLC
Outpatient physical therapy provider
7/2018
133.9
Driven Brands, Inc.(2)(4)
3/2017
6.0
201.7
ECI Purchaser Company, LLC
Manufacturer of specialized pressure regulators, valves and other control equipment for use with liquefied and compressed gases
12/2019
236.2
Excelligence Learning Corporation(4)
8/2018
171.6
Fleischmanns Vinegar Company, Inc.
Manufacturer and marketer of industrial vinegar
5/2016
74.3
Fox Hill Holdings, LLC(2)
6/2018
288.0
Gentle Communications, LLC
6/2020
III US Holdings, LLC
Provider of library automation software and systems
3/2018
216.3
Implus Footcare, LLC(4)
4/2019
246.4
Instituto de Banca y Comercio, Inc.(2)(4)(5)
12/2016
Intermedix Corporation(3)
5.8
271.3
iParadigms, LLC
Provider of anti-plagiarism software to the education industry
163.4
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp(4)
Provider of medical diagnostics products
10/2018
113.0
MCH Holdings, Inc.(4)
1/2020
6.3
180.0
MWI Holdings, Inc.(2)
3/2019
7.4
261.3
Noranco Manufacturing (USA) Ltd.
Supplier of complex machined and sheet metal components for the aerospace industry
160.5
Nordco, Inc.
Designer and manufacturer of railroad maintenance-of-way machinery
8/2019
218.9
Oak Parent, Inc.(2)
303.6
Penn Detroit Diesel Allison, LLC
Distributor of new equipment and aftermarket parts to the heavy-duty truck industry
56.0
PetroChoice Holdings, LLC
Provider of lubrication solutions
1/2017
156.2
PODS Funding Corp. II(2)
Pretium Packaging, L.L.C.(4)
Plastic container and closure manufacturer
185.3
Protective Industries, Inc. dba Caplugs(2)(4)
10/2019
276.9
PSSI Holdings, LLC(2)
247.3
Restaurant Technologies, Inc.
Provider of bulk cooking oil management services to the restaurant and fast food service industries
200.3
Sanders Industries Holdings, Inc.(4)
Manufacturer of elastomeric parts, mid-sized composite structures, and composite tooling
5/2020
Selig Sealing Products, Inc.
Manufacturer of container sealing products for rigid packaging applications
198.5
Singer Sewing Company
Manufacturer of consumer sewing machines
6/2017
196.0
STATS Acquisition, LLC
Sports technology, data and content company
92.0
Strategic Partners, Inc.(4)
230.9
TecoStar Acquisition Company
Manufacturer of precision complex components for the medical device market and the aerospace and defense market
117.7
The Teaching Company, LLC(2)(4)
110.3
Towne Holdings, Inc.
Provider of contracted hospitality services and parking systems
153.6
U.S. Anesthesia Partners, Inc.(2)
323.4
Universal Services of America, LP
Provider of security officer and guard services
7/2019
294.7
WB Merger Sub, Inc.
Importer, distributor and developer of premium wine and spirits
9.7
154.9
Wrigley Purchaser, LLC and Wrigley Management, LLC(2)
153.0
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(1) Represents the weighted average annual stated interest rate as of June 30, 2014. All interest rates are payable in cash. For loans on non-accrual status, the stated interest rate is not shown as there is no current yield on such loans.
(2) We also hold a portion of this companys first lien senior secured loan.
(3) We also hold a portion of this companys second lien senior secured loan.
(4) We hold an equity investment in this company.
(5) Loan was on non-accrual status, as determined by the investment committee of the SSLP, as of June 30, 2014.
SSLP Loan Portfolio as of December 31, 2013
Fair Value(2)
Access CIG, LLC(3)
186.9
217.5
237.6
239.2
BECO Holding Company, Inc.(5)
143.4
Brewer Holdings Corp. and Zywave, Inc.
175.5
86.0
CCS Group Holdings, LLC(5)
4/2016
134.5
270.0
142.3
CIBT Holdings, Inc.(5)
178.9
130.5
136.7
Driven Holdings, LLC(5)
159.1
Manufacturer of equipment to safely control pressurized gases
209.0
Excelligence Learning Corporation(5)
174.0
Manufacturer and marketer of industrial vinegar products
74.7
Fox Hill Holdings, LLC(3)
289.5
7.6
194.5
Implus Footcare, LLC(5)
10/2016
210.3
Instituto de Banca y Comercio, Inc.(3)(5)(6)
6/2015
82.4
74.2
Intermedix Corporation(4)
164.2
JHP Pharmaceuticals, LLC(5)
Manufacturer of specialty pharmaceutical products
182.2
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp(5)
113.5
LJSS Acquisition, Inc.
Fluid power distributor
159.8
MWI Holdings, Inc.(3)
261.6
161.1
224.7
Oak Parent, Inc.(3)
307.1
59.5
158.3
PODS Funding Corp. II(3)
314.1
Pregis Corporation, Pregis Intellipack Corp. and Pregis Innovative Packaging Inc.(3)
152.0
Protective Industries, Inc. dba Caplugs(3)(5)
278.3
PSSI Holdings, LLC(3)
224.4
202.7
197.0
Strategic Partners, Inc.(5)
232.1
Talent Partners G.P. and Print Payroll Services, G.P.
Provider of technology-enabled payroll to the advertising industry
62.0
Manufacturer of precision components for orthopedic medical devices
118.0
The Teaching Company, LLC(3)(5)
111.5
109.3
154.0
U.S. Anesthesia Partners, Inc.(3)
210.0
253.9
159.2
8,654.0
(1) Represents the weighted average annual stated interest rate as of December 31, 2013. All interest rates are payable in cash. For loans on non-accrual status, the stated interest rate is not shown as there is no current yield on such loans.
(2) Represents the fair value in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification 820-10. The determination of such fair value is not included in our board of directors valuation process described elsewhere herein.
(3) We also hold a portion of this companys first lien senior secured loan.
(4) We also hold a portion of this companys second lien senior secured loan.
(5) We hold an equity investment in this company.
(6) Loan was on non-accrual status, as determined by the investment committee of the SSLP, as of December 31, 2013.
The amortized cost and fair value of our SSLP Certificates was $1.9 billion and $2.0 billion, respectively, as of June 30, 2014, and $1.7 billion and $1.8 billion, respectively, as of December 31, 2013. 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 6.9% and 7.1% at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. Our yield on our investment in the SSLP at amortized cost and fair value was 14.1% and 13.9%, respectively, as of June 30, 2014, and 15.0% and 14.8%, respectively, as of December 31, 2013. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, we earned interest income of $68.0 million and $135.7 million, respectively, from our investment in the SSLP Certificates. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, we earned interest income of $53.4 million and $102.0 million, respectively, from our investment in the SSLP Certificates.
We are also entitled to certain fees in connection with the SSLP. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, in connection with the SSLP, we earned capital structuring service, sourcing and other fees totaling $16.5 million and $29.0 million, respectively. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, in connection with the SSLP, we earned capital structuring service, sourcing and other fees totaling $15.1 million and $22.9 million, respectively.
Selected financial information for the SSLP as of and for the year ended December 31, 2013 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
8,601.6
Cash and other assets
8,743.9
Senior notes
6,699.5
Other liabilities
64.2
6,763.7
Subordinated certificates and members capital
1,980.2
Total liabilities and members capital
Selected Statement of Operations Information:
Total revenues
554.2
296.7
Net income
257.5
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013
Operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 were as follows:
87
224.9
206.1
464.6
401.2
130.0
108.6
252.0
200.8
Net investment income before income taxes
94.9
97.5
212.6
200.4
3.9
7.7
Net investment income
93.6
204.3
192.7
Net realized gains (losses) on investments and foreign currency transactions
(48.5
(36.4
20.3
99.3
31.3
0.8
Realized loss on extinguishment of debt
(0.1
142.8
133.5
259.8
213.8
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
176.2
158.0
349.7
302.2
21.7
24.1
42.6
30.1
16.7
47.5
47.9
12.0
4.2
3.2
The increase in interest income from investments for the three months ended June 30, 2014 from the comparable period in 2013 was primarily due to an increase in the size of our portfolio, which increased from an average of $6.3 billion at amortized cost for the three months ended June 30, 2013 to an average of $7.8 billion at amortized cost for the comparable period in 2014. The decrease in capital structuring fees for the three months ended June 30, 2014 from the comparable period in 2013 was primarily due to the decrease in new investment commitments, which decreased from $1.2 billion for the three months ended June 30, 2013 to $1.0 billion for the comparable period in 2014, partially offset by the increase in the average capital structuring service fees received on new investments, from 2.0% for the three months ended June 30, 2013 to 2.1% in the comparable period in 2014. Dividend income for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 included dividends received from Ivy Hill Asset Management, L.P. (IHAM) totaling $10.0 million for each period. Also during the three months ended June 30, 2014, we received $2.9 million in other non-recurring dividends from non-income producing equity securities compared to $1.0 million for the comparable period in 2013.
The increase in interest income from investments for the six months ended June 30, 2014 from the comparable period in 2013, was primarily due to the increase in the size of the portfolio, which increased from an average of $6.1 billion at amortized cost for the six months ended June 30, 2013 to an average of $7.7 billion at amortized cost for the comparable period in 2014. The increase in capital structuring service fees for the six months ended June 30, 2014 from the comparable period in 2013 was primarily due to the increase in new investment commitments, which increased from $1.6 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2013 to $1.9 billion for the comparable period in 2014, as well as due to the increase in the average capital structuring service fees received as a percentage of total new investment commitments, which increased from 1.9% in 2013 to 2.3% in 2014. Dividend income for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 included dividends received from IHAM totaling $30.0 million and $37.4 million, respectively. The dividends received from IHAM for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 included additional dividends of $10.0 million and $17.4 million, respectively, that were paid in addition to the quarterly dividends generally paid by IHAM. IHAM paid the additional dividends out of accumulated earnings that had previously been retained by IHAM. Also during the six months ended June 30, 2014, we received $9.5 million in other non-recurring dividends from non-income producing equity securities compared to $1.5 million for the comparable period in 2013.
Operating Expenses
53.2
40.3
105.6
79.6
30.7
60.8
48.1
25.5
25.4
53.9
49.2
10.2
11.1
Professional fees
2.8
2.6
6.6
Interest and credit facility fees for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, were comprised of the following:
42.2
31.8
61.7
1.8
Amortization of debt issuance cost
3.8
Total interest and credit facility fees
Stated interest expense for the three months ended June 30, 2014 increased from the comparable period in 2013 primarily due to the increase in the average principal amount of debt outstanding, which increased to $3.1 billion as compared to $2.4 billion for the comparable period in 2013. Stated interest expense for the six months ended June 30, 2014 increased from the comparable period in 2013 primarily due to the increase in the average principal amount of debt outstanding, which increased to $3.1 billion as compared to $2.2 billion for the comparable period in 2013.
The increase in base management fees and fees based on our net investment income (income based fees) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 from the comparable period in 2013 were primarily due to the increase in the size of the portfolio and in the case of income based fees, the related increase in net investment income excluding income based fees and fees based on our net capital gains (capital gains incentive fees).
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, the capital gains incentive fee expense accrual calculated in accordance with GAAP was $10.2 million and $11.1 million, respectively. 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. 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, 2014, the total capital gains incentive fee accrual calculated in accordance with GAAP was $74.6 million (included in capital gains incentive fees payable in the consolidated balance sheet). However, as of June 30, 2014, there was no capital gains incentive fee actually payable under our investment advisory and management agreement. See Note 3 to our consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2013 for more information on the base management fees, income based fees and capital gains incentive fees.
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 professional fees, rent, insurance, depreciation, directors fees and other costs.
Income Tax Expense, Including Excise Tax
We have elected to be treated as a RIC under the Code and operate in a manner so as to qualify for the tax treatment applicable to RICs. To qualify as a RIC, we must, among other things, timely distribute to our stockholders generally at least 90% of our investment company taxable income, as defined by the Code, for each year. In order to maintain our RIC status, we, among other
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things, have made and intend to continue to make the requisite distributions to our stockholders which will generally relieve us from U.S. federal corporate-level income taxes.
Depending on the level of taxable income earned in a tax year, we may choose to carry forward taxable income in excess of current year dividend distributions from such current year taxable income into the next tax year and pay a 4% excise tax on such income, as required. To the extent that we determine that our estimated current year annual taxable income will be in excess of estimated current year dividend distributions from such income, we accrue excise tax on estimated excess taxable income as such taxable income is earned. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, we recorded a net expense of $1.5 million and $4.0 million, respectively, for U.S. federal excise tax. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, we recorded a net expense of $3.0 million and $6.0 million, respectively, for U.S. federal excise tax.
Certain of our consolidated subsidiaries are subject to U.S. federal and state income taxes. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, we recorded a tax expense of approximately $1.4 million and $4.3 million, respectively, for these subsidiaries. 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.
Net Realized Gains/Losses
During the three months ended June 30, 2014, we had $692.3 million of sales, repayments or exits of investments resulting in $47.4 million of net realized losses. These sales, repayments or exits included $64.5 million of investments sold to IHAM or certain vehicles managed by IHAM. No realized gains or losses were recognized on these transactions. Net realized losses of $47.4 million on investments were comprised of $4.6 million of gross realized gains and $52.0 million of gross realized losses.
The net realized losses on investments during the three months ended June 30, 2014 consisted of the following:
Portfolio Company
Gains (Losses)
1.7
(2.9
CitiPostal Inc.
(20.2
(27.7
Other, net
Total, net
(47.4
During the three months ended June 30, 2014, we also recognized net realized losses on foreign currency transactions of $1.1 million.
During the three months ended June 30, 2013, we 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 IHAM and certain vehicles managed by IHAM. A net realized gain of $0.1 million was recorded on the transactions with IHAM. 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 net realized gains on investments during the three months ended June 30, 2013 consisted of the following:
Performance Food Group, Inc. and Wellspring Distribution Corp.
4.1
Senior Secured Loan Fund LLC
BenefitMall Holdings Inc.
2.0
Promo Works, LLC
(1.0
During the six months ended June 30, 2014, the Company had $1,360.2 million of sales, repayments or exits of investments resulting in $35.5 million of net realized losses. These sales, repayments or exits included $64.5 million of investments sold to IHAM or certain vehicles managed by IHAM. No realized gains or losses were recognized on these transactions. Net realized losses of $35.5 million on investments were comprised of $16.7 million of gross realized gains and $52.2 million of gross realized losses.
The net realized losses on investments during the six months ended June 30, 2014 consisted of the following:
Magnacare Holdings, Inc.
Stag-Parkway, Inc.
1.2
1.1
(35.5
During the six months ended June 30, 2014, we purchased $0.4 million aggregate principal amount of the 2047 Notes (as defined below) and as a result of these transactions, we recognized realized losses of $0.1 million. During the six months ended June 30, 2014, we also recognized net realized loss on foreign currency transactions of $0.9 million.
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 vehicles 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 net realized gains on investments during the six months ended June 30, 2013 consisted of the following:
Performant Financial Corporation
4.9
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, 2014 and 2013, net unrealized gains and losses for our portfolio were comprised of the following:
Unrealized appreciation
85.9
62.6
119.6
79.4
Unrealized depreciation
(33.4
(28.9
(69.4
(65.8
Net unrealized (appreciation) depreciation reversal related to net realized gains or losses(1)
47.1
(2.4
42.0
(12.8
Total net unrealized gains
99.6
92.2
(1) The net unrealized (appreciation) depreciation reversal 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.
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The changes in net unrealized appreciation during the three months ended June 30, 2014 consisted of the following:
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
17.0
Imperial Capital Private Opportunities, LP
American Broadband Communications, LLC
Apple & Eve, LLC
Dynamic India Fund IV, LLC
Cast & Crew Payroll, LLC
R3 Education, Inc.
(2.1
(2.7
(3.5
(3.6
ADF Capital, Inc.
(7.7
14.0
52.5
During the three months ended June 30, 2014, we also recognized net unrealized losses on foreign currency transactions of $0.3 million.
The changes in net unrealized appreciation during the three months ended June 30, 2013 consisted of the following:
Financial Pacific Company
5.6
4.3
Imperial Capital Private Opportunities, L.P.
(2.2
Campus Management Corp
(3.4
Competitor Group, Inc.
(4.1
Universal Lubricants, LLC
(6.4
33.7
The changes in net unrealized appreciation during the six months ended June 30, 2014 consisted of the following:
24.0
5.9
Campus Management Corp.
(2.3
(4.3
(5.4
(7.3
(15.2
(18.1
16.0
50.2
During the six months ended June 30, 2014, we also recognized net unrealized losses on foreign currency transactions of $0.3 million.
The changes in net unrealized appreciation during the six months ended June 30, 2013 consisted of the following:
Component Hardware Group, Inc
Matrixx Initiatives, Inc.
2.4
ADF Restaurant Group, LLC
(4.0
(4.5
(5.9
(12.7
(19.4
23.5
FINANCIAL CONDITION, LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Our liquidity and capital resources are generated primarily from the net proceeds of public offerings of equity and debt securities, advances from 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, 2014, we had $223.2 million in cash and cash equivalents and $3.4 billion in total aggregate principal amount of debt outstanding ($3.4 billion at carrying value). Subject to leverage and borrowing base restrictions, we had approximately $1.8 billion available for additional borrowings under the Facilities as of June 30, 2014.
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. As of June 30, 2014, our asset coverage was 247%.
Equity Issuances
As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, our total equity market capitalization was $5.3 billion. There were no sales of our equity securities for the six months ended June 30, 2014. The following table summarizes the total shares issued and proceeds received in public offerings of our common stock net of underwriting discounts 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.
See Recent Developments as well as Note 15 to our consolidated financial statements for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 for more information regarding an equity offering completed subsequent to June 30, 2014.
Debt Capital Activities
Our debt obligations consisted of the following as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:
Available/
1,250.0
1,060.0
540.0
395.0
620.0
185.0
400.0
575.0
560.6
556.5
230.0
223.4
221.8
162.5
159.7
264.7
264.1
300.0
295.7
295.3
750.0
750.8
600.0
596.7
143.8
182.5
200.0
229.5
181.2
181.4
5,233.3
3,438.3
3,357.4
4,973.8
3,078.8
2,986.3
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(2) Provides for a feature that allows us, under certain circumstances, to increase the size of the Revolving Credit Facility to a maximum of $1,755.0 million.
(3) Provides for a feature that allows us and our 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, the 2018 Convertible Notes and the 2019 Convertible Notes was $14.4 million, $6.6 million, $2.8 million, $5.3 million and $4.3 million, respectively, as of June 30, 2014. The total unaccreted discount for the February 2016 Convertible Notes, the June 2016 Convertible Notes, the 2017 Convertible Notes, the 2018 Convertible Notes and the 2019 Convertible Notes was $18.5 million, $8.2 million, $3.3 million, $5.9 million and $4.7 million, respectively, as of December 31, 2013.
(5) Represents the aggregate principal amount outstanding less the unaccreted discount initially recorded upon issuance of the 2018 Notes. The total unamortized premium for the 2018 Notes was $0.8 million as of June 30, 2014. The total unaccreted discount for the 2018 Notes was $3.3 million as of December 31, 2013.
(6) Represents the aggregate principal amount outstanding less the unaccreted purchased discount. The total unaccreted purchased discount for the 2047 Notes was $48.4 million and $48.6 million as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.
The weighted average stated interest rate and weighted average maturity, both on aggregate principal amount, of all our debt outstanding as of June 30, 2014 were 5.1% and 7.2 years, respectively, and as of December 31, 2013 were 5.3% and 7.9 years, respectively.
The ratio of total principal amount of debt outstanding to stockholders equity as of June 30, 2014 was 0.70:1.00 compared to 0.63:1.00 as of December 31, 2013. The ratio of total carrying value of debt outstanding to stockholders equity as of June 30, 2014 was 0.68:1.00 compared to 0.61:1.00 as of December 31, 2013.
We are party to a senior secured revolving credit facility (as amended and restated, the Revolving Credit Facility), which allows us to borrow up to $1,250 million at any one time outstanding. The end of the revolving period and the stated maturity date for the Revolving Credit Facility are May 4, 2018 and May 4, 2019, respectively. The Revolving Credit Facility also provides for a feature that allowed us, under certain circumstances, to increase the size of the facility to a maximum of $1,755 million. 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, 2014, there were no amounts outstanding under the Revolving Credit Facility and we were in compliance in all material respects with the terms of the Revolving Credit Facility.
Our consolidated subsidiary, Ares Capital CP, is party to a revolving funding facility (as amended, the Revolving Funding Facility), which allows Ares Capital CP to borrow up to $540 million at any one time outstanding. The Revolving Funding Facility is
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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 is May 14, 2017 and May 14, 2019, respectively. The Revolving Funding Facility also provides for a feature that allowed, 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, Ares Capital CP is required to pay a commitment fee of between 0.50% and 1.50% per annum depending on the size of the unused portion of the Revolving Funding Facility. As of June 30, 2014, the principal amount outstanding under the Revolving Funding Facility was $395.0 million and we and Ares Capital CP were in compliance in all material respects with the terms of the Revolving Funding Facility.
Our consolidated subsidiary, Ares Capital JB Funding LLC (ACJB), is party to 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, 2016 and September 14, 2021, 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 2.00% or a base rate (as defined in the agreements governing the SMBC Funding Facility) plus an applicable spread of 1.00%. Additionally, ACJB is required to pay a commitment fee of between 0.35% and 0.875% per annum depending on the size of the unused portion of the SMBC Funding Facility. As of June 30, 2014, 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 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, we issued $230 million aggregate principal amount of unsecured convertible 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, we issued $162.5 million aggregate principal amount of unsecured convertible 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, we issued $270.0 million aggregate principal amount of unsecured convertible notes that mature on January 15, 2018 (the 2018 Convertible Notes), unless previously converted or repurchased in accordance with their terms. In July 2013, we issued $300.0 million aggregate principal amount of unsecured convertible notes that mature on January 15, 2019 (the 2019 Convertible Notes and together with the February 2016 Convertible Notes, the June 2016 Convertible Notes, the 2017 Convertible Notes and the 2018 Convertible Notes, the Convertible Unsecured Notes), unless previously converted or repurchased in accordance with their terms. 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, the 2018 Convertible Notes and the 2019 Convertible Notes bear interest at a rate of 5.750%, 5.125% , 4.875% , 4.750% and 4.375%, 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, 2014) 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.
Certain key terms related to the convertible features for each of the Convertible Unsecured Notes as of June 30, 2014) are listed below.
In November 2013, we issued $600.0 million in aggregate principal amount of unsecured notes, which bear interest at a rate of 4.875% per year and mature on November 30, 2018 (the 2018 Notes). The 2018 Notes require payment of interest semi-annually, and all principal is due upon maturity. These notes are redeemable in whole or in part at any time at our option at a redemption price equal to par plus a make whole premium, as determined pursuant to the indenture governing the 2018 Notes, and any accrued and unpaid interest.
In January 2014, we issued an additional $150.0 million aggregate principal amount of the 2018 Notes at a premium of 102.7% of their principal amount.
In February 2012, we issued $143.8 million in aggregate principal amount of 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 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 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 unsecured notes which bear interest at a rate of 6.875% and mature on April 15, 2047 (the 2047 Notes and together with the 2018 Notes, 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.
As of June 30, 2014 we were in compliance in all material respects with the terms of the Convertible Unsecured Notes Indentures and the indentures governing the Unsecured Notes.
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The Convertible Unsecured Notes and the Unsecured Notes are our 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, 2014 for more detail on our debt obligations.
OFF BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
We have various commitments to fund investments in our portfolio, as described below.
As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, we 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) our discretion:
897.3
834.5
(131.0
(87.1
766.3
747.4
Less: commitments substantially at discretion of ours
(6.0
(16.0
(1.7
758.6
729.7
Included within the total revolving and delayed draw commitments as of June 30, 2014 were commitments to issue up to $41.9 million in letters of credit through a financial intermediary on behalf of certain portfolio companies. As of June 30, 2014, we had $18.1 million in 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, 2014 we also had $5.3 million of letters of credit issued and outstanding on behalf of other portfolio companies. For all these letters of credit issued and outstanding, we 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 our balance sheet as such letters of credit are considered in the valuation of the investments in the portfolio company. Of these letters of credit, $5.9 million expire in 2014 and $17.5 million expire in 2015.
We also have commitments to co-invest in the SSLP for our portion of the SSLPs commitments to fund delayed draw investments to certain portfolio companies of the SSLP. See Senior Secured Loan Program above and Note 4 to our consolidated financial statements for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 for more information.
As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, we were party to subscription agreements to fund equity investments in private equity investment partnerships as follows:
109.5
(15.0
(11.9
94.5
47.6
Less: private equity commitments substantially at discretion of ours
(91.1
(43.2
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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 have given rise to liabilities in the past and may do so in the future.
As of June 30, 2014, one of our 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 we succeeded to as a result of the Allied Acquisition) whereby we 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, 2014, there were no known issues or claims with respect to this performance guaranty.
RECENT DEVELOPMENTS
In July 2014, we completed a public equity offering (the July 2014 Offering) pursuant to which we sold 15,525,000 shares of common stock (including 2,025,000 shares pursuant to the exercise in full by the underwriters of their option to purchase additional shares) at a price of $16.63 per share to the participating underwriters. Total proceeds from the July 2014 Offering, net of estimated offering expenses payable by us, were approximately $257.7 million. We used the net proceeds of the July 2014 Offering to repay certain outstanding indebtedness under our debt facilities and for general corporate purposes, which included investing in portfolio companies in accordance with our investment objective.
On July 30, 2014, our board of directors appointed (i) Michael J. Arougheti and current Chairman Bennett Rosenthal to serve as Co-Chairmen of our board of directors, (ii) R. Kipp deVeer as our Chief Executive Officer to replace Mr. Arougheti, who most recently served as our Chief Executive Officer, and (iii) Mitchell S. Goldstein and Michael L. Smith as our Co-Presidents to replace Mr. deVeer, who most recently served as our President.
From July 1, 2014 through July 31, 2014, we made new investment commitments of $492 million, of which $451 million were funded. Of these new commitments, 54% were in first lien senior secured loans, 43% were in second lien senior secured loans, 2% were investments in subordinated certificates of the SSLP to make co-investments with GE in first lien senior secured loans through the SSLP and 1% were in other equity securities. Of the $492 million of new investment commitments, 97% were floating rate, 2% were fixed rate and 1% were non-interest bearing. The weighted average yield of debt and other income producing securities funded during the period at amortized cost was 8.1%. 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, 2014 through July 31, 2014, we exited $102 million of investment commitments. Of these investment commitments, 44% were second lien senior secured loans, 28% were first lien senior secured loans, 17% were investments in subordinated certificates of the SSLP, 6% were preferred equity securities and 5% were other equity securities. Of the $102 million of exited investment commitments, 80% were floating rate, 11% were non-interest bearing, 8% 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 10.0%. On the $102 million of investment commitments exited from July 1, 2014 through July 31, 2014, we recognized total net realized gains of approximately $5 million.
In addition, as of July 31, 2014, we had an investment backlog and pipeline of approximately $390 million and $500 million, respectively. Investment backlog includes transactions approved by our investment advisers investment committee and/or for which a formal mandate, letter of intent or a signed commitment have been issued, and therefore we believe are likely to close. Investment pipeline includes transactions where due diligence and analysis are in process, but no formal mandate, letter of intent or signed commitment have 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 and certain of these investments may result in the repayment of existing investments. We cannot assure you that we will make any of these investments or that we will syndicate any portion of these investments.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the accrual basis of accounting in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), and include the accounts of ours and our consolidated subsidiaries. The consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments and reclassifications that, in the opinion of management, are necessary for the
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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.
We place our 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, 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, who review 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.
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. We may make exceptions to this if the loan has sufficient collateral value and is in the process of collection.
We have loans in our 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 our status as a RIC, this non-cash source of income must be paid out to stockholders in the form of dividends even though we have not yet collected the cash.
Our investment adviser seeks to provide assistance to our portfolio companies in connection with our investments and in return we may receive fees for capital structuring services. These fees are generally only available to us as a result of our 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 our 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 us. In certain instances where we are invited to participate as a co-lender in a transaction and do not provide significant services in connection with the investment, a portion of loan fees paid to us in such situations will be deferred and amortized over the estimated life of the loan. We 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.
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Other income includes fees for asset management, management and consulting services, loan guarantees, commitments, amendments and other services rendered by us to portfolio companies. Such fees are recognized as income when earned or the services are rendered.
Our books and records are maintained in U.S. dollars. Any foreign currency amounts are translated into U.S. dollars on the following basis:
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.
We do not utilize hedge accounting and instead mark our derivatives to market in the consolidated statement of operations.
Our offering costs, excluding underwriters fees, are charged against the proceeds from equity offerings when received.
We have elected to be treated as a RIC under the Code and operate in a manner so as to qualify for the tax treatment applicable to RICs. To qualify as a RIC, we must, among other things, meet certain source-of- income and asset diversification requirements and timely distribute to our stockholders at least 90% of our investment company taxable income, as defined by the Code, for each year. We, among other things, have made and intend to continue to make the requisite distributions to our stockholders, which will generally relieve us from U.S. federal corporate-level income taxes.
Depending on the level of taxable income earned in a tax year, we may choose to carry forward taxable income in excess of current year dividend distributions from such current year taxable income into the next tax year and pay a 4% excise tax on such income, as required. To the extent that we determine that our estimated current year annual taxable income will be in excess of estimated current year dividend distributions, we accrue 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 corporate-level 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.
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.
In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606). The guidance in this ASU supersedes the revenue recognition requirements in Topic 605, Revenue Recognition. Under the new guidance, an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The amendments in ASU No. 2014-09 are effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within that reporting period. Early application is not permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of adopting this ASU on our consolidated financial statements.
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, 2014, 81% of the investments at fair value in our portfolio bore interest at variable rates, 9% bore interest at fixed rates, 9% were non-interest earning and 1% were on non-accrual status. Additionally, for the variable rate investments, 67% of these investments contained interest rate floors (representing 54% 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, 2014, 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
Income (1)
Up 300 basis points
112.8
11.9
100.9
Up 200 basis points
42.1
Up 100 basis points
(11.5
(15.5
Down 100 basis points
(0.6
Down 200 basis points
Down 300 basis points
(1) Excludes the impact of income based fees. See Note 3 to our consolidated financial statements for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 for more information on the income based fees.
Based on our December 31, 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:
98.2
92.6
38.7
35.0
(19.0
(20.9
(0.3
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, 2014 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.
On May 20, 2013, we were named as one of several defendants in an action filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania (the Pennsylvania Court) by the bankruptcy trustee of DSI Renal Holdings LLC and two related companies. On March 17, 2014 the action was transferred to the United States District Court for the District of Delaware pursuant to a motion filed by the defendants and granted by the Pennsylvania Court. On May 6, 2014, the United States District Court for the District of Delaware referred the action to the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. The complaint in the action alleges, among other things, that each of the named defendants participated in a purported fraudulent transfer involving the restructuring of a subsidiary of DSI Renal Holdings LLC. Among other things, the complaint seeks, jointly and severally from all defendants, (1) damages of approximately $425 million, of which the complaint states our individual share is approximately $117 million, and (2) punitive damages. We are currently unable to assess with any certainty whether we may have any exposure in this action. We believe the plaintiffs claims are without merit and intend to vigorously defend ourselves in this action.
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, 2013, 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 us. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition and/or operating results.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
We did not sell any equity securities during the period covered in this report that were not registered under the Securities Act 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
Articles of Amendment and Restatement, as amended(1)
Second Amended and Restated Bylaws, as amended(2)
Omnibus Amendment, dated as of May 14, 2014, among Ares Capital CP Funding LLC, Ares Capital CP Funding Holdings LLC, Ares Capital Corporation, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as swingline lender and as a lender, Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, as agent, and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee, bank and collateral custodian (amending the Loan and Servicing Agreement, dated as of January 22, 2010, the Amended and Restated Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated as of January 22, 2010, and the Second Tier Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated as of January 22, 2010)(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 15, 2014.
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 5, 2014
By
/s/ R. Kipp deVeer
R. Kipp deVeer Chief Executive Officer
/s/ Penni F. Roll
Penni F. Roll Chief Financial Officer