UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C.  20549

 


 

FORM 10-Q

 

þ                 QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF

THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the Quarterly Period Ended December 31, 2011

 

OR

 

¨         TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF

THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the transition period from _____ to _____

 

Commission File Number 814-00794

 

Golub Capital BDC, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware   27-2326940
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)    (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

 

150 South Wacker Drive, Suite 800

Chicago, IL 60606

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(312) 205-5050

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

 

(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  þ   No ¨

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).   Yes ¨ No   ¨

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, 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.

Large accelerated filer  ¨ Accelerated filer þ
Non-accelerated filer  ¨  (Do not check if a smaller reporting company) Smaller reporting company ¨

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes  ¨  No þ

 

As of February 6, 2012, the Registrant had 25,258,955 shares of common stock, $0.001 par value, outstanding.

 

 

 

 
 

 

Part I. Financial Information  
     
Item 1. Financial Statements 3
     
  Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition as of December 31, 2011 (unaudited) and September 30, 2011 3
     
  Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three  months ended December 31, 2011 (unaudited) and 2010 (unaudited) 4
     
  Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended December 31, 2011 (unaudited) and 2010 (unaudited) 5
     
  Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets for the three months ended December 31, 2011 (unaudited) and 2010 (unaudited) 6
     
  Consolidated Schedules of Investments as of December 31, 2011 (unaudited) and September 30, 2011 7
     
  Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 17
     
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 42
     
Item 3. Quantitative And Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 60
     
Item 4. Controls and Procedures 61
     
Part II.  Other Information  
     
Item 1. Legal Proceedings 61
     
Item 1A. Risk Factors 61
     
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds 61
     
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities 61
     
Item 4. Removed and Reserved 61
     
Item 5. Other Information 61
     
Item 6. Exhibits 62

 

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Golub Capital BDC, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition
(In thousands, except share and per share data)

 

   December 31, 2011   September 30, 2011 
Assets          
Investments, at fair value (cost of $563,903 and $462,961, respectively)  $562,046   $459,827 
Cash and cash equivalents   25,447    46,350 
Restricted cash and cash equivalents   14,455    23,416 
Interest receivable   3,190    3,063 
Cash collateral on deposit with custodian   21,040    21,162 
Deferred financing costs   5,944    5,345 
Open trade receivable   1,449    - 
Other assets   460    481 
Total Assets  $634,031   $559,644 
           
Liabilities          
Debt  $311,900   $237,683 
Interest payable   1,789    1,066 
Management and incentive fees payable   2,722    1,608 
Unrealized depreciation on derivative instruments   629    1,986 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses   831    752 
Total Liabilities   317,871    243,095 
           
Net Assets          
Preferred stock, par value $0.001 per share, 1,000,000 shares authorized, zero shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2011 and September 30, 2011, respectively   -    - 
Common stock, par value $0.001 per share, 100,000,000 shares authorized, 21,758,955 and 21,733,903 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2011 and September 30, 2011, respectively   22    22 
Paid in capital in excess of par   318,677    318,302 
Capital distributions in excess of net investment income   (1,011)   (398)
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and derivative instruments   181    (1,519)
Net realized (loss) gain on investments and derivative instruments   (1,709)   142 
Total Net Assets   316,160    316,549 
Total Liabilities and Total Net Assets  $634,031   $559,644 
           
Number of common shares outstanding   21,758,955    21,733,903 
Net asset value per common share  $14.53   $14.56 

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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Golub Capital BDC, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(In thousands, except share and per share data)

 

   Three months ended December 31, 
   2011   2010 
Investment income          
Interest income  $12,100   $9,137 
Dividend income   377    - 
           
Total investment income   12,477    9,137 
           
Expenses          
Interest and other debt financing expenses   2,366    1,577 
Base management fee   1,874    1,284 
Incentive fee   909    190 
Professional fees   588    567 
Administrative service fee   262    174 
General and administrative expenses   136    112 
           
Total expenses   6,135    3,904 
           
Net investment income   6,342    5,233 
           
Net gain (loss) on investments          
Net realized (loss) gain on investments   (2,115)   876 
Net realized gain (loss) on derivative instruments   264    - 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments   343    (147)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on derivative instruments   1,357    - 
           
Net (loss) gain on investments   (151)   729 
           
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations  $6,191   $5,962 
           
Per Common Share Data          
Basic and diluted earnings per common share  $0.28   $0.34 
Dividends and distributions declared per common share  $0.32   $0.31 
Basic and diluted weighted average common shares outstanding   21,734,720    17,712,724 

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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Golub Capital BDC, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands)

 

   Three Months Ended December 31, 
   2011   2010 
Cash flows from operating activities          
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations  $6,191   $5,962 
Adjustments to reconcile net increase in net assets resulting from operations          
to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities          
Amortization of deferred financing costs   340    168 
Amortization of discount and premium   (1,090)   (1,953)
Net realized loss (gain) on investments   2,115    (876)
Net realized (gain) loss on derivative instruments   (264)   - 
Net change in unrealized (appreciation) depreciation on investments   (343)   147 
Net change in unrealized (appreciation) depreciation on derivative instruments   (1,357)   - 
(Fundings of) proceeds from revolving loans, net   (1,231)   (569)
Fundings of investments   (144,546)   (97,578)
Proceeds from principal payments and sales of portfolio investments   42,876    63,284 
Proceeds from derivative instruments   264    - 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:          
Interest receivable   (127)   (238)
Cash collateral on deposit with custodian   122    - 
Open trade receivable   (1,449)   (2,895)
Other assets   21    (56)
Payable for investments purchased   -    (5,328)
Interest payable   723    1,409 
Management and incentive fees payable   1,114    685 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses   79    (149)
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities   (96,562)   (37,987)
           
Cash flows from investing activities          
Net change in restricted cash and cash equivalents   8,961    4,153 
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities   8,961    4,153 
           
Cash flows from financing activities          
Borrowings on debt   74,217    20,000 
Capitalized debt financing costs   (939)   (968)
Dividends and distributions paid   (6,580)   (5,028)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities   66,698    14,004 
           
Net change in cash and cash equivalents   (20,903)   (19,830)
           
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period   46,350    61,219 
           
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period  $25,447   $41,389 
           
Supplemental information:          
Cash paid during the period for interest  $1,304   $- 
Dividends and distributions declared during the period  $6,955   $5,490 

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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Golub Capital BDC, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets

(In thousands, except share data)

 

               Net Unrealized       
            Capital  Appreciation  Net Realized Gain    
   Common Stock  Paid in Capital  Distributions  (Depreciation) on  (Loss) on Investments    
      Par  in Excess  in Excess of Net  Investments and  and Derivative  Total 
   Shares  Amount  of Par  Investment Income  Derivative Instruments  Instruments  Net Assets 
                       
Balance at September 30, 2010   17,712,444  $18  $258,568  $-  $1,995  $(40) $260,541 
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations   -   -   -   5,233   (147)  876   5,962 
Distributions to stockholders:                             
Stock issued in connection with dividend reinvestment plan   25,753   -   462   -   -   -   462 
Dividends and distributions   -   -   -   (5,490)  -   -   (5,490)
Balance at December 31, 2010   17,738,197  $18  $259,030  $(257) $1,848  $836  $261,475 
                              
Balance at September 30, 2011   21,733,903  $22  $318,302  $(398) $(1,519) $142  $316,549 
                              
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations   -   -   -   6,342   1,700   (1,851)  6,191 
Distributions to stockholders:                             
Stock issued in connection with dividend reinvestment plan   25,052   -   375   -   -   -   375 
Dividends and distributions   -   -   -   (6,955)  -   -   (6,955)
Balance at December 31, 2011   21,758,955  $22  $318,677  $(1,011) $181  $(1,709) $316,160 

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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Golub Capital BDC, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Schedule of Investments (unaudited)
December 31, 2011
(In thousands)

 

                           Percentage     
   Investment   Spread Above   Interest   Maturity   Principal      of   Fair 
    Type   Index(1)   Rate(2)   Date   Amount   Cost   Net Assets   Value 
Investments                                        
Canada                                        
Debt investments                                        
Leisure, Amusement, Motion Pictures, Entertainment                                        
Extreme Fitness, Inc.(6)   Subordinated debt    N/A    14.50%   11/2015   $2,817   $2,769    0.9%  $2,817 
                                         
Total Canada                  $2,817   $2,769    0.9%  $2,817 
                                        
Fair Value as percentage of Principal Amount                                   100.0
                                         
United States                                        
Debt investments                                        
Aerospace and Defense                                        
Whitcraft LLC   Subordinated debt    N/A    12.00%   12/2018   $1,877   $1,844    0.6%  $1,877 
Automobile                                        
ABRA, Inc.(3)   Subordinated debt    N/A    N/A(4)    04/2017    -    (25)   -    (26)
ABRA, Inc.(6)   Subordinated debt    N/A    13.50%   04/2017    9,623    9,413    3.0    9,503 
CLP Auto Interior Corporation*   Senior loan    L + 4.75%    5.05%   06/2013    3,128    3,128    0.9    2,972 
K&N Engineering, Inc.(3)   Senior loan    P + 4.25%    7.50%   12/2016    5    (2)   -    (2)
K&N Engineering, Inc.   Senior loan    P + 4.25%    7.50%   12/2016    3,256    3,191    1.0    3,191 
                    16,012    15,705    4.9    15,638 
Banking                                        
Prommis Solutions Inc.*(5)   Senior loan    P + 2.00%    5.25%   02/2013    1,237    1,237    0.2    928 
                                         
Beverage, Food and Tobacco                                        
ABP Corporation*   Senior loan    L + 5.25%    6.75%   06/2016    4,570    4,490    1.4    4,570 
ABP Corporation(3)   Senior loan    L + 5.25%    N/A(4)    06/2016    -    (7)   -    - 
Ameriqual Group, LLC*   Senior loan    L + 5.00%    6.51%   03/2016    1,936    1,904    0.6    1,859 
Ameriqual Group, LLC*   Senior loan    L + 7.50%    9.01%   03/2016    846    831    0.3    812 
Atkins Nutrionals, Inc.   Senior loan    L + 9.29%    10.79%   12/2015    5,028    4,902    1.6    5,028 
Bertucci's Corporation*   Second lien    P + 11.30%    14.55%   07/2012    1,937    1,923    0.6    1,937 
First Watch Restaurants, Inc.*   Senior loan    P + 6.50%    9.75%   12/2016    11,588    11,357    3.6    11,356 
First Watch Restaurants, Inc.(3)   Senior loan    P + 6.50%    N/A(4)    12/2016    -    (35)   -    (35)
First Watch Restaurants, Inc.(3)   Senior loan    P + 6.50%    N/A(4)    12/2016    -    (35)   -    (35)
IL Fornaio (America) Corporation*   Senior loan    L + 5.25%    6.50%   06/2017    4,819    4,796    1.5    4,819 
Julio & Sons Company*   Senior loan    L + 7.00%    8.50%   09/2016    7,175    7,107    2.3    7,175 
Julio & Sons Company(3)   Senior loan    L + 7.00%    N/A(4)    09/2014    -    (20)   -    - 
Julio & Sons Company(3)   Senior loan    L + 7.00%    N/A(4)    09/2016    -    (14)   -    - 
Noodles & Company*   Senior loan    L + 4.50%    5.75%   02/2016    1,617    1,603    0.5    1,617 
Richelieu Foods, Inc.*   Senior loan    L + 5.00%    6.76%   11/2015    2,196    2,150    0.7    2,153 
Richelieu Foods, Inc.   Senior loan    P + 4.00%    7.25%   11/2015    288    276    0.1    276 
                    42,000    41,228    13.2    41,532 
Building and Real Estate                                        
American Fire Protection Group, Inc.(5)   Senior loan    L + 5.75%    9.00%   06/2011    4,422    4,088    0.3    1,105 
ASP PDM Acquisition Co. LLC*   Senior loan    L + 4.75%    5.75%   12/2013    457    439    0.1    393 
ITEL Laboratories, Inc.*   Senior loan    L + 4.50%    5.75%   03/2014    7,585    7,516    2.4    7,585 
KHKI Acquisition, Inc.   Senior loan    P + 5.00%    8.50%   03/2013    2,626    2,624    0.7    2,101 
Tecta America Corp.   Senior loan    P + 5.75%    9.00%   03/2014    2,143    2,143    0.6    1,887 
                    17,233    16,810    4.1    13,071 
Cargo Transport                                        
TMW Systems, Inc.*   Senior loan    L + 4.25%    5.77%   05/2016    2,083    2,056    0.6    2,041 
                                         
Chemicals, Plastics and Rubber                                        
Flint Trading, Inc.*   Senior loan    L + 7.25%    8.75%   06/2016    12,420    12,229    3.9    12,420 
Flint Trading, Inc.(3)   Senior loan    L + 7.25%    N/A(4)    06/2016    -    (9)   -    - 
Syrgis Holdings, Inc.*   Senior loan    L + 5.50%    7.75%   08/2012    186    183    0.1    186 
Syrgis Holdings, Inc.*   Senior loan    L + 6.25%    8.25%   08/2013    864    840    0.3    864 
Syrgis Holdings, Inc.*   Senior loan    L + 8.50%    10.75%   02/2014    474    458    0.1    474 
                    13,944    13,701    4.4    13,944 

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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Golub Capital BDC, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Schedule of Investments (unaudited) - (Continued)
December 31, 2011
(In thousands)

 

                    Percentage    
  Investment   Spread Above   Interest   Maturity   Principal      of Total   Fair 
    Type   Index(1)   Rate(2)   Date   Amount   Cost   Net Assets   Value 
Containers, Packaging and Glass                                        
Fort Dearborn Company*   Senior loan    L + 4.75%    6.64%   08/2015   $22   $22    -   $22 
Fort Dearborn Company*   Senior loan    L + 5.25%    7.12%   08/2016    49    48    -    49 
Fort Dearborn Company*   Senior loan    L + 4.75%    6.50%   08/2015    1,449    1,428    0.5    1,449 
Fort Dearborn Company*   Senior loan    L + 5.25%    7.00%   08/2016    3,250    3,199    1.0    3,250 
                        4,770    4,697    1.5    4,770 
Diversified Conglomerate Manufacturing                                        
Heat Transfer Parent, Inc.*   Senior loan    L + 3.00%    3.26%   06/2013    1,790    1,754    0.5    1,682 
Neptco Inc.   Senior loan    L + 6.00%    8.00%   03/2013    3,820    3,754    1.1    3,514 
Oasis Outsourcing Holdings, Inc.(6)   Subordinated debt    N/A    13.00%   04/2017    11,970    11,739    3.7    11,850 
Pasternack Enterprises, Inc.*   Senior loan    L + 4.50%    6.00%   02/2014    4,251    4,179    1.3    4,251 
Sunless Merger Sub, Inc.*   Senior loan    L + 5.00%    6.26%   07/2016    2,412    2,401    0.8    2,388 
Sunless Merger Sub, Inc.(3)   Senior loan    L + 5.00%    N/A(4)    07/2016    -    (1)   -    (3)
Tecomet Inc.(3)   Senior loan    L + 5.25%    N/A(4)    12/2015    -    (6)   -    (4)
Tecomet Inc.*   Senior loan    L + 5.25%    7.00%   12/2015    4,535    4,469    1.4    4,490 
Vintage Parts, Inc.*   Senior loan    L + 5.50%    6.08%   12/2013    6,369    6,332    2.0    6,178 
Vintage Parts, Inc.*   Senior loan    L + 6.00%    8.50%   12/2013    88    88    -    88 
Vintage Parts, Inc.*   Senior loan    L + 8.00%    9.75%   12/2013    1,330    1,314    0.4    1,370 
                        36,565    36,023    11.2    35,804 
Diversified Conglomerate Service                                        
Benetech, Inc.*   Senior loan    L + 5.00%    5.30%   12/2013    8,845    8,671    2.8    8,845 
Compass Group Diversified Holdings, LLC*   Senior loan    L + 6.00%    7.50%   10/2017    8,450    8,121    2.7    8,450 
Cortz, Inc.*   Senior loan    L + 5.50%    7.21%   03/2014    7,079    7,036    2.2    7,079 
Digital Technology International, LLC   Senior loan    P + 6.00%    9.25%   09/2016    557    548    0.2    557 
Digital Technology International, LLC   Senior loan    L + 7.25%    8.75%   09/2016    6,454    6,332    2.0    6,454 
Document Technologies, LLC(3)   Senior loan    P + 4.25%    N/A(4)    12/2016    -    (18)   -    (9)
Document Technologies, LLC   Senior loan    P + 4.25%    7.50%   12/2016    4,099    4,019    1.3    4,058 
EAG, Inc.*   Senior loan    P + 3.50%    6.75%   07/2017    2,732    2,689    0.9    2,732 
Employment Law Training, Inc. *   Senior loan    P + 6.25%    9.50%   12/2016    18,626    18,205    5.8    18,253 
Employment Law Training, Inc. (3)   Senior loan    P + 6.25%    N/A(4)     12/2016    -    (21)   -    (21)
Evolution1, Inc.(3)   Senior loan    L + 4.75%    N/A(4)     06/2016    -    (4)   -    (7)
Evolution1, Inc.(3)   Senior loan    L + 4.75%    N/A(4)     06/2016    -    (22)   -    (33)
Evolution1, Inc.*   Senior loan    L + 4.75%    6.25%   06/2016    4,643    4,580    1.4    4,550 
HighJump Acquisition LLC(3)   Senior loan    L + 8.75%    N/A(4)     07/2016    -    (14)   -    - 
HighJump Acquisition LLC   Senior loan    L + 8.75%    10.00%   07/2016    5,482    5,407    1.7    5,482 
MSC.Software Corporation*   Senior loan    L + 6.50%    8.00%   12/2016    6,481    6,352    2.0    6,351 
NS Holdings, Inc.*   Senior loan    L + 4.63%    6.00%   06/2015    260    254    0.1    260 
NS Holdings, Inc.*   Senior loan    L + 6.28%    7.65%   06/2015    2,112    2,082    0.7    2,112 
QuadraMed Corporation*   Senior loan    L + 5.25%    6.75%   07/2016    1,199    1,188    0.4    1,187 
The Service Companies, Inc.*   Senior loan    L + 6.50%    9.00%   03/2014    6,805    6,721    2.2    6,805 
Sumtotal Systems, Inc.*   Senior loan    L + 4.00%    5.25%   12/2015    1,532    1,517    0.5    1,532 
                        85,356    83,643    26.9    84,637 
Diversified Natural Resources, Precious Metals,    and Minerals                                        
Metal Spinners, Inc.*   Senior loan    L + 6.50%    8.00%   12/2014    1,706    1,650    0.5    1,706 
Metal Spinners, Inc.*   Senior loan    L + 6.50%    8.00%   12/2014    3,134    3,038    1.0    3,134 
                        4,840    4,688    1.5    4,840 
Electronics                                        
Cape Electrical Supply LLC*(6)   Senior loan    L + 6.25%    7.50%   11/2013    1,848    1,787    0.6    1,848 
Ecommerce Industries, Inc.*   Senior loan    L + 8.31%    9.56%   10/2016    14,064    13,816    4.4    13,853 
Ecommerce Industries, Inc.(3)   Senior loan    L + 6.75%    N/A(4)     10/2016    -    (32)   -    (34)
Entrust, Inc.*   Senior loan    L + 7.20%    8.70%   03/2017    4,218    4,162    1.3    4,218 
Entrust, Inc.*   Senior loan    L + 7.20%    8.85%   03/2017    9,843    9,711    3.1    9,843 
Syncsort Incorporated(3)   Senior loan    L + 5.50%    N/A(4)     03/2015    -    (5)   -    - 
Syncsort Incorporated*   Senior loan    L + 5.50%    7.50%   03/2015    8,861    8,713    2.8    8,861 
Time-O-Matic, Inc.(6)   Subordinated debt    N/A    13.25%   12/2016    11,452    11,246    3.6    11,452 
                        50,286    49,398    15.8    50,041 
Farming and Agriculture                                        
AGData, L.P.   Senior loan    L + 6.25%    7.75%   08/2016    2,933    2,894    0.9    2,933 
                                         
Finance                                        
Bonddesk Group LLC*   Senior loan    L + 5.00%    6.50%   09/2016    1,018    1,008    0.3    1,008 
Pillar Processing LLC*(5)   Senior loan    L + 5.50%    6.01%   11/2013    2,972    2,966    0.8    2,378 
Pillar Processing LLC*(5)   Senior loan    N/A    14.50%   05/2014    3,125    3,125    0.3    1,031 
                        7,115    7,099    1.4    4,417 

  

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

8
 

 

Golub Capital BDC, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Schedule of Investments (unaudited) - (Continued)
December 31, 2011
(In thousands)

 

                    Percentage    
  Investment   Spread Above   Interest   Maturity   Principal      of Total    Fair 
    Type   Index(1)   Rate(2)   Date   Amount   Cost   Net Assets   Value 
Healthcare, Education and Childcare                                        
Advanced Pain Management Holdings, Inc.(6)   Subordinated debt    N/A    14.00%   06/2016   $7,839   $7,682    2.5%  $7,839 
Avatar International, LLC*   Senior loan    L + 7.50%    8.75%   09/2016    8,006    7,875    2.5    8,006 
Avatar International, LLC(3)   Senior loan    L + 7.50%    N/A(4)    09/2016    -    (9)   -    - 
Avatar International, LLC   Senior loan    P + 6.75%    10.00%   09/2016    1,727    1,706    0.5    1,727 
Campus Management Acquisition Corp.   Second lien    L + 9.21%    10.96%   09/2015    5,315    5,236    1.6    5,050 
CHS/Community Health Systems *   Senior loan    L + 2.25%    2.55%   07/2014    517    513    0.2    502 
Community Hospices of America, Inc.*   Senior loan    L + 5.50%    7.25%   12/2015    5,165    5,083    1.6    5,165 
Community Hospices of America, Inc.(3)   Senior loan    L + 5.50%    N/A(4)    12/2015    -    (6)   -    - 
Community Hospices of America, Inc.(6)   Subordinated debt    L + 11.75%    13.75%   06/2016    1,835    1,799    0.6    1,835 
DDC Center Inc.*   Senior loan    L + 6.50%    9.50%   10/2014    8,519    8,519    2.7    8,519 
Delta Educational Systems, Inc.*   Senior loan    L + 5.00%    7.00%   11/2012    2,871    2,830    0.9    2,871 
Ernest Healthcare, Inc.*   Senior loan    L + 4.75%    6.25%   05/2016    2,508    2,486    0.8    2,458 
G & H Wire Company, Inc.*   Senior loan    L + 5.50%    7.25%   12/2015    5,700    5,621    1.8    5,700 
G & H Wire Company, Inc.(3)   Senior loan    L + 5.50%    N/A(4)    12/2015    -    (10)   -    - 
Hospitalists Management Group, LLC   Senior loan    L + 4.50%    6.00%   05/2017    415    403    0.1    397 
Hospitalists Management Group, LLC(3)   Senior loan    L + 4.50%    N/A(4)     05/2017    -    (12)   -    (18)
Hospitalists Management Group, LLC   Senior loan    P + 3.50%    6.75%   05/2017    4,164    4,071    1.3    4,081 
The Hygenic Corporation*   Senior loan    L + 2.50%    2.77%   04/2013    2,236    2,209    0.7    2,191 
Integrated DNA Technologies, Inc.(6)   Subordinated debt    N/A    14.00%   04/2015    3,800    3,756    1.2    3,800 
Integrated DNA Technologies, Inc.(6)   Subordinated debt    N/A    14.00%   04/2015    450    445    0.1    450 
Integrated DNA Technologies, Inc.(3)   Subordinated debt    N/A    N/A(4)     04/2015    -    (5)   -    - 
Maverick Healthcare Group, LLC *   Senior loan    L + 5.50%    7.25%   12/2016    2,234    2,203    0.7    2,234 
National Healing Corporation*   Second lien    L + 10.00%    11.50%   11/2018    17,976    16,844    5.3    16,897 
National Healing Corporation   Senior loan    L + 6.75%    8.25%   11/2017    3,596    3,418    1.1    3,416 
NeuroTherm, Inc.*   Senior loan    L + 5.00%    6.50%   02/2016    1,686    1,655    0.5    1,686 
NeuroTherm, Inc.   Senior loan    L + 5.00%    6.50%   02/2016    193    186    0.1    193 
Reliant Pro ReHab, LLC*   Senior loan    L + 4.75%    6.00%   06/2016    3,745    3,686    1.2    3,670 
Reliant Pro ReHab, LLC(3)   Senior loan    L + 4.75%    N/A(4)     06/2016    -    (20)   -    (35)
Reliant Pro ReHab, LLC   Senior loan    P + 3.75%    7.00%   06/2016    195    186    0.1    183 
Surgical Information Systems, LLC   Second lien    L + 7.21%    8.72%   12/2015    4,950    4,871    1.6    4,950 
TIDI Products, LLC*   Senior loan    L + 5.00%    6.50%   05/2015    2,228    2,195    0.7    2,228 
TIDI Products, LLC(3)   Senior loan    L + 5.00%    N/A(4)     05/2015    -    (5)   -    - 
                        97,870    95,411    30.4    95,995 
Home and Office Furnishings, Housewares, and    Durable Consumer                                        
Amerifile, LLC*   Senior loan    L + 5.00%    6.50%   03/2016    4,434    4,379    1.4    4,434 
Top Knobs USA, Inc.*   Senior loan    L + 5.75%    7.75%   11/2016    1,161    1,143    0.4    1,161 
WII Components, Inc.*   Senior loan    L + 4.75%    6.25%   07/2016    1,801    1,776    0.6    1,801 
WII Components, Inc.(3)   Senior loan    L + 4.75%    N/A(4)     07/2016    -    (2)   -    - 
Zenith Products Corporation*   Senior loan    L + 5.00%    5.47%   09/2013    3,810    3,769    1.2    3,734 
                        11,206    11,065    3.6    11,130 
Leisure, Amusement, Motion Pictures and    Entertainment                                        
Competitor Group, Inc.*   Senior loan    L + 7.50%    9.50%   09/2015    7,681    7,538    2.4    7,681 
Competitor Group, Inc.*   Senior loans    L + 7.50%    9.50%   09/2015    3,511    3,441    1.1    3,511 
Competitor Group, Inc.   Senior loan    L + 7.50%    9.50%   09/2015    681    664    0.2    681 
Octane Fitness, LLC*   Senior loan    L + 5.50%    7.00%   12/2015    4,675    4,524    1.4    4,582 
Optronics Product Company, Inc.*   Second lien    L + 7.25%    8.25%   12/2013    2,489    2,421    0.8    2,489 
Premier Yachts, Inc.*   Senior loan    L + 5.25%    6.75%   12/2015    664    653    0.2    664 
Premier Yachts, Inc.(3)   Senior loan    L + 5.25%    N/A(4)     12/2015    -    (2)   -    - 
Pride Manufacturing Company, LLC*   Senior loan    L + 5.50%    7.25%   11/2015    798    786    0.3    798 
                        20,499    20,025    6.4    20,406 
Oil and Gas                                        
Tri-County Petroleum, Inc.(6)   Subordinated debt    N/A    14.00%   08/2015    7,206    7,085    2.3    7,206 
Tri-County Petroleum, Inc.*   Senior loan    P + 4.00%    7.25%   02/2015    6,480    6,368    2.0    6,480 
Tri-County Petroleum, Inc.*   Senior loan    P + 3.50%    6.75%   02/2015    3,051    3,026    1.0    3,051 
                        16,737    16,479    5.3    16,737 

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

9
 

 

Golub Capital BDC, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Schedule of Investments (unaudited) - (Continued)
December 31, 2011
(In thousands)

 

                    Percentage    
  Investment   Spread Above   Interest   Maturity   Principal      of Total   Fair 
    Type   Index(1)   Rate(2)   Date   Amount   Cost   Net Assets   Value 
Personal and Non-Durable Consumer Products                                        
Dr. Miracles, Inc.*(6)   Senior loan    L + 7.50%    10.00%   03/2014   $3,255   $3,232    1.0%  $3,125 
Massage Envy, LLC*   Senior loan    L + 5.00%    6.50%   06/2016    6,667    6,595    2.1    6,667 
Massage Envy, LLC(3)   Senior loan    L + 5.00%    N/A(4)    06/2016    -    (1)   -    - 
MTS Medication Technologies, Inc.*   Senior loan    L + 5.50%    7.00%   06/2016    1,569    1,558    0.5    1,569 
MTS Medication Technologies, Inc.(3)   Senior loan    L + 5.50%    N/A(4)    06/2016    -    (1)   -    - 
Strategic Partners, Inc.(6)   Subordinated debt    N/A    14.00%   02/2017    9,636    9,427    3.0    9,636 
                        21,127    20,810    6.6    20,997 
Personal, Food and Miscellaneous Services                                        
Affordable Care Inc.*   Senior loan    L + 5.00%    6.50%   12/2015    3,677    3,632    1.2    3,677 
Affordable Care Inc.(3)   Senior loan    L + 5.00%    N/A(4)    12/2015    -    (8)   -    - 
Automatic Bar Controls, Inc.*   Senior loan    L + 6.00%    7.50%   03/2016    1,100    1,086    0.3    1,056 
Automatic Bar Controls, Inc.(3)   Senior loan    P + 4.75%    N/A(4)    03/2016    -    (2)   -    (6)
Ignite Restaurant Group, Inc.*   Senior loan    L + 4.75%    6.25%   03/2016    6,633    6,549    2.1    6,633 
NVA Acquisition Company   Senior loan    L + 4.25%    5.50%   06/2016    1,895    1,878    0.6    1,820 
Restaurant Technologies, Inc.*   Senior loan    L + 4.75%    6.00%   05/2017    1,113    1,103    0.3    1,091 
Restaurant Technologies, Inc.   Senior loan    L + 4.75%    6.00%   05/2017    120    119    -    117 
Trusthouse Service Group, Inc.(3)   Senior loan    L + 5.13%    N/A(4)    07/2017    -    (4)   -    - 
Trusthouse Service Group, Inc.   Senior loan    P + 4.13%    7.38%   07/2016    6    5    -    6 
Trusthouse Service Group, Inc.   Senior loan    L + 5.13%    6.63%   07/2017    1,042    1,027    0.4    1,042 
Vetcor Professional Practices LLC*   Senior loan    L + 6.00%    7.50%   02/2015    5,934    5,934    1.9    5,934 
Vetcor Professional Practices LLC(3)   Senior loan    L + 6.00%    N/A(4)    02/2015    -    (74)   -    - 
                        21,520    21,245    6.8    21,370 
Personal Transportation                                        
PODS Funding Corp. II*   Senior loan    L + 7.00%    8.50%   11/2016    6,236    6,052    1.9    6,049 
PODS Funding Corp. II(6)   Subordinated debt    N/A    21.00%   11/2017    2,802    2,802    0.9    2,802 
PODS Funding Corp. II   Subordinated debt    N/A    N/A(4)    11/2017    -    -    -    - 
PODS Funding Corp. II(3)   Second lien    N/A    N/A(4)    05/2017    -    (10)   -    (11)
PODS Funding Corp. II(6)   Second lien    N/A    15.50%   05/2017    2,045    1,985    0.7    1,984 
PODS Funding Corp. II(3)   Senior loan    L + 7.00%    N/A(4)    11/2016    -    (55)   -    (56)
                        11,083    10,774    3.5    10,768 
Printing and Publishing                                        
Market Track, LLC*   Senior loan    L + 7.75%    9.25%   11/2015    12,602    12,410    4.0    12,602 
Market Track, LLC(3)   Senior loan    L + 7.75%    N/A(4)    11/2015    -    (19)   -    - 
Trade Service Company, LLC*   Senior loan    L + 5.25%    6.75%   06/2013    1,266    1,262    0.4    1,266 
Trade Service Company, LLC*(6)   Senior loan    N/A    14.00%   06/2013    765    763    0.3    765 
Trade Service Company, LLC(3)   Senior loan    L + 5.25%    N/A(4)    06/2013    -    (1)   -    - 
                        14,633    14,415    4.7    14,633 
Retail Stores                                        
Bojangles' Restaurants, Inc.*   Senior loan    L + 6.50%    8.00%   08/2017    2,968    2,760    0.9    2,920 
Chuy's OPCO, Inc.   Senior loan    L + 7.00%    8.50%   05/2016    158    155    -    158 
Chuy's OPCO, Inc.(3)   Senior loan    L + 7.00%    N/A(4)    05/2016    -    (19)   -    - 
Chuy's OPCO, Inc.   Senior loan    L + 7.00%    8.50%   05/2016    8,617    8,446    2.8    8,617 
DTLR, Inc.*   Senior loan    L + 8.00%    11.00%   12/2015    8,190    8,064    2.6    8,190 
The Marshall Retail Group, LLC*   Senior loan    L + 6.50%    8.00%   04/2013    10,820    10,605    3.4    10,820 
The Marshall Retail Group, LLC(3)   Senior loan    L + 6.50%    N/A(4)    04/2013    -    (40)   -    - 
Rubio's Restaurants, Inc.*   Senior loan    L + 7.00%    8.75%   06/2015    9,310    9,169    3.0    9,310 
Vision Source L.P.*   Senior loan    L + 6.75%    8.00%   04/2016    13,583    13,341    4.3    13,583 
Vision Source L.P.(3)   Senior loan    L + 6.75%    N/A(4)    04/2016    -    (10)   -    - 
                        53,646    52,471    17.0    53,598 
Telecommunications                                        
Hosting.com, Inc.*   Senior loan    L + 4.50%    5.75%   05/2014    921    908    0.3    907 
Hosting.com, Inc.(3)   Senior loan    L + 4.50%    N/A(4)    05/2014    -    (2)   -    (2)
NameMedia, Inc.   Senior loan    L + 6.00%    7.50%   11/2014    46    46    -    45 
NameMedia, Inc.   Senior loan    L + 6.00%    7.50%   11/2014    2,355    2,314    0.7    2,332 
West Corporation(3)   Senior loan    L + 2.00%    N/A(4)    10/2012    -    (94)   (0.1)   (200)
                                         
                        3,322    3,172    0.9    3,082 
                                         
Total debt investments United States              $557,894   $546,890      172.4%  $545,189 
                                         
Fair Value as a percentage of Principal Amount                                    97.7%

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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Golub Capital BDC, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Schedule of Investments (unaudited) - (Continued)
December 31, 2011
(In thousands, except derivative contracts)

 

              Principal      Percentage    
  Investment   Spread Above   Interest   Maturity   Amount/Shares/      of Total   Fair 
      Type   Index(1)   Rate(2)   Date   Contracts   Cost   Net Assets   Value 
Equity investments                                        
Aerospace and Defense                                        
Whitcraft LLC   Common stock    N/A    N/A    N/A    1   $670    0.2%  $670 
Whitcraft LLC   Warrant    N/A    N/A    N/A    -    -    -    117 
                             670    0.2    787 
Automobile                                        
ABRA, Inc.   LLC interest    N/A    N/A    N/A    1    1,471    0.5    1,471 
K&N Engineering, Inc.   Common stock    N/A    N/A    N/A    -    4    -    4 
K&N Engineering, Inc.   Preferred stock A    N/A    N/A    N/A    -    62    -    62 
K&N Engineering, Inc.   Preferred stock B    N/A    N/A    N/A    -    18    -    18 
                             1,555    0.5    1,555 
Beverage, Food and Tobacco                                        
Atkins Nutrionals, Inc.   LLC interest    N/A    N/A    N/A    57    796    0.3    796 
First Watch Restaurants, Inc.   Common stock    N/A    N/A    N/A    7    691    0.2    691 
Julio & Sons Company   LLC interest    N/A    N/A    N/A    521    521    0.2    521 
Richelieu Foods, Inc.   LP interest    N/A    N/A    N/A    220    220    0.1    220 
                             2,228    0.8    2,228 
Diversified Conglomerate Manufacturing                                        
Neptco Inc.   Warrant    N/A    N/A    N/A    5    -    -    - 
Oasis Outsourcing Holdings, Inc.   LLC interest    N/A    N/A    N/A    1,088    1,088    0.3    1,088 
Sunless Merger Sub, Inc.   Preferred stock    N/A    N/A    N/A    -    148    0.1    148 
                             1,236    0.4    1,236 
Diversified Conglomerate Service                                        
Document Technologies, LLC   LLC interests    N/A    N/A    N/A    24    490    -    490 
                                         
Healthcare, Education and Childcare                                        
Advanced Pain Management Holdings, Inc.   Common stock    N/A    N/A    N/A    67    67    -    67 
Advanced Pain Management Holdings, Inc.   Preferred stock    N/A    N/A    N/A    13    1,273    0.4    1,273 
Avatar International, LLC   LP interest    N/A    N/A    N/A    7    695    0.2    695 
G & H Wire Company, Inc.   LP interest    N/A    N/A    N/A    -    102    -    102 
Hospitalists Management Group, LLC   Common stock    N/A    N/A    N/A    -    38    -    38 
National Healing Corporation   Preferred stock    N/A    N/A    N/A    695    799    0.3    799 
NeuroTherm, Inc.   Common stock    N/A    N/A    N/A    1    569    0.2    569 
Reliant Pro ReHab, LLC   Preferred stock    N/A    N/A    N/A    2    264    0.1    263 
Surgical Information Systems, LLC   Common stock    N/A    N/A    N/A    4    414    0.1    414 
                             4,221    1.3    4,220 
Home and Office Furnishings, Housewares, and    Durable Consumer                                        
Top Knobs USA, Inc.   Common stock    N/A    N/A    N/A    3    73    -    73 
                                         
Leisure, Amusement, Motion Pictures and    Entertainment                                        
Competitor Group, Inc.   Preferred stock    N/A    N/A    N/A    199    111    0.1    107 
Competitor Group, Inc.   Common stock    N/A    N/A    N/A    9    88    0.1    118 
                             199    0.2    225 
Personal and Non-Durable Consumer Products                                        
Strategic Partners, Inc.   LLC interest    N/A    N/A    N/A    169    1,691    0.5    1,691 
                                         
Personal Transportation                                        
PODS Funding Corp. II   Warrant    N/A    N/A    N/A    224    -    -    - 
                                         
Retail Stores                                        
Rubio's Restaurants, Inc.   Preferred stock    N/A    N/A    N/A    199    945    0.2    599 
Vision Source L.P.   Common stock    N/A    N/A    N/A    9    936    0.3    936 
                             1,881    0.5    1,535 
Total equity investments United States                      $14,244    4.4%  $14,040 
                                         
Total United States                      $561,134   $176.9%  $559,229 
                                         
Total investments                      $563,903    177.8%  $562,046 
                                         
Derivative investments                                       
                                         
Total return swap (Note 7)   Total return swap    N/A    N/A    06/2014    N/A   $-    (0.1)%  $(390)
                                         
Futures contracts sold (Note 7)   Futures contracts    N/A    N/A    03/2012    250   $-    (0.1)%  $(239)
                                         
Total derivative instruments                      $-    (0.2)%  $(629)

 


* Denotes that all or a portion of the loan secures the notes offered in the Debt Securitization.

(1)The majority of the investments bear interest at a rate that may be determined by reference to London InterBank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") "L" or Prime "P" and which reset daily, quarterly or semiannually. For each we have provided the spread over LIBOR or Prime and the weighted average current interest rate in effect at December 31, 2011. Certain investments are subject to a LIBOR or Prime interest rate floor. For fixed rate loans, a spread above a reference rate is not applicable.
(2) For portfolio companies with multiple interest rate contracts, the interest rate shown is a weighted average current interest rate in effect at December 31, 2011.
(3) The negative fair value is the result of the capitalized discount on the loan or the unfunded commitment being valued below par. The negative cost is the result of the capitalized discount being greater than the principal amount outstanding on the loan.
(4) The entire commitment was unfunded at December 31, 2011. As such, no interest is being earned on this investment.
(5) Loan was on non-accrual status as of December 31, 2011, meaning that the Company has ceased recognizing interest income on the loan.
(6) A portion of the interest may be deferred through a payment-in-kind ("PIK") rate option.

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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Golub Capital BDC, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Schedule of Investments
September 30, 2011
(In thousands)

 

                           Percentage     
   Investment   Spread Above   Interest   Maturity   Principal       of   Fair 
      Type   Index(1)   Rate(2)   Date   Amount   Cost   Net Assets   Value 
Investments                                        
Canada                                        
Debt investments                                        
Leisure, Amusement, Motion Pictures, Entertainment                                        
Extreme Fitness, Inc.(6)   Subordinated debt    N/A    14.50%   11/2015   $2,799   $2,748    0.8%  $2,799 
                                         
Total Canada                      $2,799   $2,748    0.8%  $2,799 
                                         
Fair Value as percentage of Principal Amount                                     100.0%
                                         
United States                                        
Debt investments                                        
Aerospace and Defense                                        
Whitcraft LLC   Subordinated debt    N/A    12.00%   12/2018   $1,877   $1,843    0.6%  $1,877 
                                         
Automobile                                        
CLP Auto Interior Corporation*   Senior loan    L + 4.75%    4.99%   06/2013    3,146    3,146    0.9    2,988 
Driven Brands, Inc.*   Senior loan    L + 5.00%    6.53%   10/2014    5,109    5,109    1.6    5,108 
                        8,255    8,255    2.5    8,096 
Banking                                        
Prommis Solutions Inc.*(5)   Senior loan    P + 3.25%    5.25%   02/2013    1,237    1,237    0.2    928 
                        1,237    1,237    0.2    928 
Beverage, Food and Tobacco                                        
ABP Corporation*   Senior loan    L + 5.25%    6.75%   06/2016    4,582    4,498    1.4    4,581 
ABP Corporation(3)   Senior loan    L + 5.25%    N/A(4)    06/2016    -    (7)   -    - 
Ameriqual Group, LLC*   Senior loan    L + 5.00%    6.51%   03/2016    1,960    1,924    0.6    1,960 
Ameriqual Group, LLC*   Senior loan    L + 7.50%    9.00%   03/2016    848    833    0.3    848 
Atkins Nutrionals, Inc.   Second lien    L + 10.92%    12.92%   12/2015    5,028    4,944    1.6    5,028 
Bertucci's Corporation*   Second lien    L + 11.26%    14.27%   07/2012    1,943    1,921    0.6    1,943 
IL Fornaio (America) Corporation*   Senior loan    L + 5.25%    6.50%   06/2017    4,831    4,808    1.5    4,807 
Julio & Sons Company(3)   Senior loan    L + 7.00%    N/A(4)    09/2014    -    (22)   -    (22)
Julio & Sons Company(3)   Senior loan    L + 7.00%    N/A(4)    09/2016    -    (15)   -    (15)
Julio & Sons Company*   Senior loan    L + 7.00%    8.50%   09/2016    7,175    7,104    2.2    7,103 
Noodles & Company*   Senior loan    L + 4.50%    5.75%   02/2016    1,621    1,607    0.5    1,621 
Richelieu Foods, Inc.*   Senior loan    L + 5.00%    6.76%   11/2015    2,225    2,174    0.7    2,225 
Richelieu Foods, Inc.   Senior loan    P + 4.00%    7.25%   11/2015    132    119    -    132 
                        30,345    29,888    9.4    30,211 
Building and Real Estate                                        
American Fire Protection Group, Inc.(5)   Senior loan    L + 6.75%    9.00%   06/2011    4,422    4,124    0.3    1,105 
ASP PDM Acquisition Co. LLC*   Senior loan    L + 2.75%    3.29%   12/2013    457    436    0.1    411 
Infiltrator Systems, Inc.*   Senior loan    L + 5.50%    8.50%   09/2012    7,548    7,405    2.4    7,548 
ITEL Laboratories, Inc.*   Senior loan    L + 4.50%    5.75%   03/2014    7,633    7,556    2.4    7,633 
KHKI Acquisition, Inc.   Senior loan    L + 6.00%    8.50%   03/2012    118    118    -    118 
KHKI Acquisition, Inc.   Senior loan    L + 6.00%    8.50%   03/2013    2,600    2,598    0.7    2,080 
Tecta America Corp.   Senior loan    P + 5.75%    9.00%   03/2014    2,285    2,285    0.6    2,029 
                        25,063    24,522    6.5    20,924 
Cargo Transport                                        
TMW Systems, Inc.*   Senior loan    L + 4.25%    5.80%   05/2016    2,167    2,137    0.7    2,102 
                                         
Chemicals, Plastics and Rubber                                        
Flint Trading, Inc.*   Senior loan    L + 7.25%    8.75%   06/2016    12,466    12,403    3.9    12,466 
Flint Trading, Inc.(3)   Senior loan    L + 7.25%    N/A(4)   06/2016    -    (10)   -    - 
Syrgis Holdings, Inc.*   Senior loan    L + 5.50%    7.75%   08/2012    186    182    0.1    186 
Syrgis Holdings, Inc.*   Senior loan    L + 6.00%    8.25%   08/2013    864    836    0.3    864 
Syrgis Holdings, Inc.*   Senior loan    L + 8.50%    10.75%   02/2014    474    457    0.1    474 
                        13,990    13,868    4.4    13,990 

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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Golub Capital BDC, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Schedule of Investments (Continued)
September 30, 2011
(In thousands)

 

                          Percentage    
  Investment   Spread Above   Interest   Maturity   Principal      of Total   Fair  
   Type   Index(1)   Rate(2)   Date   Amount   Cost   Net Assets   Value  
Containers, Packaging and Glass                                         
Fort Dearborn Company*   Senior loan    L + 4.75%    6.65%   08/2015   $23   $22    -  $             23  
Fort Dearborn Company*   Senior loan    L + 5.25%    7.12%   08/2016    49    48    -   49  
Fort Dearborn Company*   Senior loan    L + 4.75%    6.50%   08/2015    1,473    1,450    0.5   1,473  
Fort Dearborn Company*   Senior loan    L + 5.25%    7.00%   08/2016    3,258    3,205    1.0   3,258  
                        4,803    4,725    1.5   4,803  
Diversified Conglomerate Manufacturing                                         
Heat Transfer Parent, Inc.*   Senior loan    L + 3.00%    3.24%   06/2013    1,790    1,748    0.5   1,682  
Neptco Inc.(6)   Senior loan    L + 6.00%    8.00%   03/2013    3,920    3,838    1.1   3,607  
OnCore Manufacturing LLC*   Senior loan    L + 8.00%    11.00%   06/2016    3,542    3,482    1.2   3,648  
Pasternack Enterprises, Inc.*   Senior loan    L + 4.50%    6.00%   02/2014    4,467    4,381    1.4   4,377  
Sunless Merger Sub, Inc.*   Senior loan    L + 5.00%    6.25%   07/2016    2,412    2,400    0.8   2,400  
Sunless Merger Sub, Inc.(3)   Senior loan    L + 5.00%    N/A(4)    07/2016    -    (1)   -   (1
Tecomet Inc.(3)   Senior loan    L + 5.25%    N/A(4)    12/2015    -    (7)   -   -  
Tecomet Inc.*   Senior loan    L + 5.25%    7.00%   12/2015    4,564    4,520    1.4   4,564  
Vintage Parts, Inc.*   Senior loan    L + 5.50%    5.75%   12/2013    6,596    6,534    2.0   6,398  
Vintage Parts, Inc.*   Senior loan    L + 6.00%    8.50%   12/2013    92    92    -   92  
Vintage Parts, Inc.*   Senior loan    L + 8.00%    9.75%   12/2013    1,378    1,415    0.4   1,420  
                        28,761    28,402    8.8   28,187  
Diversified Conglomerate Service                                         
Benetech, Inc.*   Senior loan    L + 5.00%    5.22%   12/2013    8,845    8,649    2.8   8,845  
CIBT Holdings(3)   Senior loan    L + 4.75%    N/A(4)    12/2015    -    (3)   -   -  
CIBT Holdings*   Senior loan    L + 4.75%    6.50%   12/2015    1,055    1,055    0.3   1,055  
Compass Group Diversified Holdings, LLC*   Senior loan    L + 4.00%    4.25%   12/2013    4,444    4,444    1.4   4,444  
Cortz, Inc.*   Senior loan    L + 5.50%    7.00%   03/2014    6,624    6,585    2.1   6,624  
Digital Technology International, LLC(3)   Senior loan    P + 6.00%    N/A(4)    09/2016    -    (9)   -   (9 )
Digital Technology International, LLC   Senior loan    L + 7.25%    8.75%   09/2016    6,495    6,365    2.0   6,430  
EAG, Inc.*   Senior loan    P + 3.50%    6.75%   07/2017    2,732    2,687    0.9   2,732  
Evolution1, Inc.(3)   Senior loan    L + 4.75%    N/A(4)    06/2016    -    (24)   -   (33)  
Evolution1, Inc.(3)   Senior loan    L + 4.75%    N/A(4)    06/2016    -    (5)   -   (7 )
Evolution1, Inc.*   Senior loan    L + 4.75%    6.25%   06/2016    4,654    4,588    1.4   4,561  
HighJump Acquisition LLC(3)   Senior loan    L + 8.75%    N/A(4)    07/2016    -    (15)   -   (16)  
HighJump Acquisition LLC   Senior loan    L + 8.75%    10.00%   07/2016    5,496    5,417    1.7   5,469  
NS Holdings, Inc.*(3)   Senior loan    L + 6.25%    N/A(4)    06/2015    -    (6)   -   -  
NS Holdings, Inc.*   Senior loan    L + 6.28%    7.65%   06/2015    2,140    2,107    0.7   2,140  
QuadraMed Corporation*   Senior loan    L + 5.25%    6.75%   07/2016    1,215    1,203    0.4   1,202  
Royall & Company*   Senior loan    L + 5.00%    6.50%   11/2015    770    757    0.2   770  
The Service Companies, Inc.*   Senior loan    L + 6.50%    9.00%   03/2014    5,573    5,573    1.8   5,573  
Sumtotal Systems, Inc.*   Senior loan    L + 4.25%    5.50%   12/2015    1,552    1,536    0.5   1,552  
                        51,595    50,904    16.2   51,332  
Diversified Natural Resources, Precious Metals, and    Minerals                                         
Metal Spinners, Inc.*   Senior loan    L + 7.00%    10.00%   12/2014    1,728    1,681    0.5   1,728  
Metal Spinners, Inc.*(6)   Senior loan    L + 11.00%    14.00%   12/2014    3,153    3,072    1.0   3,153  
                        4,881    4,753    1.5   4,881  
Electronics                                         
Cape Electrical Supply LLC*(6)   Senior loan    L + 6.25%    7.50%   11/2013    1,973    1,899    0.6   1,973  
Entrust, Inc.*   Senior loan    L + 7.22%    8.72%   03/2017    4,273    4,259    1.3   4,273  
Entrust, Inc.*   Senior loan    L + 7.23%    8.73%   03/2017    9,971    9,961    3.1   9,971  
Syncsort Incorporated(3)   Senior loan    L + 5.50%    N/A(4)    03/2015    -    (6)   -   -  
Syncsort Incorporated*   Senior loan    L + 5.50%    7.50%   03/2015    8,981    8,981    2.8   8,981  
Time-O-Matic, Inc.(6)   Subordinated debt    N/A    13.25%   12/2016    11,416    11,199    3.6   11,416  
                        36,614    36,293    11.4   36,614  
Farming and Agriculture                                         
AGData, L.P.   Senior loan    L + 6.25%    7.75%   08/2016    2,972    2,931    0.9   2,972  
                                          
Finance                                         
Bonddesk Group LLC*   Senior loan    L + 5.00%    6.50%   09/2016    1,018    1,008    0.3   1,008  
Pillar Processing LLC*   Senior loan    L + 5.50%    5.73%   05/2014    3,125    3,125    0.9   2,969  
Pillar Processing LLC*   Senior loan    N/A    14.50%   11/2013    3,018    3,012    0.9   2,807  
                        7,161    7,145    2.1   6,784  

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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Golub Capital BDC, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Schedule of Investments (Continued)
September 30, 2011
(In thousands)

  

                    Percentage    
  Investment   Spread Above   Interest   Maturity   Principal      of Total   Fair 
    Type   Index(1)   Rate(2)   Date   Amount   Cost   Net Assets   Value 
Healthcare, Education and Childcare                                        
ADG, LLC(3)   Senior loan    L + 4.75%    N/A(4)    03/2014   $-   $(5)   -   $- 
ADG, LLC   Senior loan    P + 3.75%    7.00%   03/2014    21    17    -    21 
ADG, LLC*   Senior loan    L + 4.75%    6.25%   03/2014    3,389    3,389    1.1    3,389 
Advanced Pain Management Holdings, Inc.(6)   Subordinated debt    N/A    14.00%   06/2016    7,798    7,632    2.5    7,798 
Avatar International, LLC*   Senior loan    L + 7.50%    8.75%   09/2016    8,056    7,917    2.5    7,955 
Avatar International, LLC(3)   Senior loan    L + 7.50%    N/A(4)    09/2016    -    (10)   -    (10)
Campus Management Acquisition Corp.   Second lien    L + 8.25%    10.00%   09/2015    5,315    5,230    1.7    5,315 
CHS/Community Health Systems *   Senior loan    L + 2.25%    2.57%   07/2014    519    514    0.2    486 
Community Hospices of America, Inc.(3)   Senior loan    L + 5.50%    N/A(4)    12/2015    -    (6)   -    - 
Community Hospices of America, Inc.*   Senior loan    L + 5.50%    7.25%   12/2015    5,233    5,145    1.7    5,233 
Community Hospices of America, Inc.(6)   Subordinated debt    L + 11.75%    13.75%   06/2016    1,822    1,784    0.6    1,822 
DDC Center Inc.*   Senior loan    L + 6.50%    9.50%   10/2014    8,591    8,591    2.7    8,420 
Delta Educational Systems, Inc.*   Senior loan    P + 2.75%    6.00%   06/2012    2,924    2,881    0.9    2,924 
Den-Mat Holdings, LLC(5)(6)   Senior loan    L + 7.50%    8.50%   06/2014    3,419    3,350    0.3    858 
Ernest Healthcare, Inc.*   Senior loan    L + 4.75%    6.25%   05/2016    2,527    2,504    0.8    2,527 
G & H Wire Company, Inc.(3)   Senior loan    L + 5.50%    N/A (4)   12/2015    -    (11)   -    - 
G & H Wire Company, Inc.*   Senior loan    L + 5.50%    7.25%   12/2015    5,775    5,674    1.8    5,775 
Hospitalists Management Group, LLC(3)   Senior loan    L + 4.50%    N/A (4)   05/2017    -    (13)   -    (18)
Hospitalists Management Group, LLC   Senior loan    L + 4.50%    6.00%   05/2017    415    402    0.1    397 
Hospitalists Management Group, LLC   Senior loan    P + 3.50%    6.75%   05/2017    4,175    4,077    1.3    4,091 
The Hygenic Corporation*   Senior loan    L + 2.50%    2.75%   04/2013    2,242    2,209    0.7    2,197 
Integrated DNA Technologies, Inc.(6)   Subordinated debt    N/A    14.00%   04/2015    3,800    3,752    1.2    3,800 
Integrated DNA Technologies, Inc.(6)   Subordinated debt    N/A    14.00%   04/2015    450    444    0.1    450 
Integrated DNA Technologies, Inc.(3)   Subordinated debt    N/A    N/A (4)   04/2015    -    (6)   -    - 
Maverick Healthcare Group, LLC *   Senior loan    L + 5.50%    7.25%   12/2016    2,251    2,219    0.7    2,251 
NeuroTherm, Inc.   Senior loan    L + 5.00%    6.50%   02/2016    243    236    0.1    243 
NeuroTherm, Inc.*   Senior loan    L + 5.00%    6.50%   02/2016    1,707    1,673    0.5    1,707 
Reliant Pro ReHab, LLC*   Senior loan    L + 4.75%    6.00%   06/2016    3,793    3,730    1.2    3,755 
Reliant Pro ReHab, LLC(3)   Senior loan    L + 4.75%    N/A(4)    06/2016    -    (21)   -    (18)
Reliant Pro ReHab, LLC(3)   Senior loan    L + 4.75%    N/A (4)   06/2016    -    (10)   -    (6)
Sterilmed, Inc.*(6)   Senior loan    L + 8.50%    10.00%   07/2016    3,079    3,079    1.0    3,079 
Sterilmed, Inc.(3)   Senior loan    L + 6.25%    N/A (4)   07/2015    -    (7)   -    - 
Surgical Information Systems, LLC   Second lien    L + 7.73%    9.23%   12/2015    5,047    4,961    1.6    5,047 
TIDI Products, LLC*   Senior loan    L + 5.00%    6.50%   05/2015    2,228    2,228    0.7    2,228 
TIDI Products, LLC(3)   Senior loan    L + 5.00%    N/A(4)    05/2015    -    (5)   -    - 
United Surgical Partners International, Inc.*   Senior loan    L + 2.00%    2.24%   04/2014    1,514    1,514    0.5    1,430 
                        86,333    85,058    26.5    83,146 
Home and Office Furnishings, Housewares, and    Durable Consumer                                        
Amerifile, LLC*   Senior loan    L + 5.00%    6.50%   03/2016    4,434    4,375    1.4    4,434 
Top Knobs USA, Inc.*   Senior loan    L + 5.75%    7.75%   11/2016    1,176    1,156    0.4    1,176 
WII Components, Inc.*   Senior loan    L + 4.75%    6.25%   07/2016    1,824    1,798    0.6    1,797 
WII Components, Inc.(3)   Senior loan    L + 4.75%    N/A(4)   07/2016    -    (2)   -    (2)
Zenith Products Corporation*   Senior loan    L + 5.00%    5.43%   09/2013    4,141    4,090    1.3    4,058 
                        11,575    11,417    3.7    11,463 
Leisure, Amusement, Motion Pictures and Entertainment                                        
Competitor Group, Inc.   Senior loan    L + 7.50%    9.50%   09/2015    389    370    0.1    389 
Competitor Group, Inc.   Senior loans    L + 7.50%    N/A(4)   09/2015    3,557    3,468    1.1    3,557 
Competitor Group, Inc.*   Senior loan    L + 7.50%    9.50%   09/2015    7,783    7,629    2.5    7,783 
Octane Fitness, LLC*   Senior loan    L + 4.60%    4.85%   03/2013    4,675    4,596    1.4    4,582 
Optronics Product Company, Inc.*   Senior loan    L + 4.50%    5.50%   12/2012    79    77    -    79 
Optronics Product Company, Inc.*   Second lien    L + 7.25%    8.25%   12/2013    2,489    2,412    0.8    2,489 
Premier Yachts, Inc.(3)   Senior loan    L + 5.50%    N/A(4)    12/2015    -    (3)   -    - 
Premier Yachts, Inc.*   Senior loan    L + 5.50%    7.00%   12/2015    681    670    0.2    681 
Pride Manufacturing Company, LLC*   Senior loan    L + 5.50%    7.25%   11/2015    819    805    0.3    819 
                        20,472    20,024    6.4    20,379 
Oil and Gas                                        
Tri-County Petroleum, Inc.(6)   Subordinated debt    N/A    14.00%   08/2015    7,206    7,077    2.3    7,206 
Tri-County Petroleum, Inc.*   Senior loan    L + 5.00%    6.50%   02/2015    6,480    6,359    2.0    6,480 
Tri-County Petroleum, Inc.*   Senior loan    L + 4.50%    6.02%   02/2015    3,051    3,024    1.0    3,051 
                        16,737    16,460    5.3    16,737 

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.


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Golub Capital BDC, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Schedule of Investments (Continued)
September 30, 2011
(In thousands)

 

                    Percentage    
  Investment   Spread Above   Interest   Maturity   Principal      of Total   Fair 
    Type   Index(1)   Rate(2)   Date   Amount   Cost   Net Assets   Value 
Personal and Non-Durable Consumer Products                                        
Dr. Miracles, Inc.*(6)   Senior loan    L + 7.50%    10.00%   03/2014   $3,344   $3,317    1.0%  $3,210 
Massage Envy, LLC(3)   Senior loan    L + 5.00%    N/A(4)   06/2016    -    (1)   -    - 
Massage Envy, LLC*   Senior loan    L + 5.00%    6.50%   06/2016    6,742    6,742    2.2    6,742 
MTS Medication Technologies, Inc.(3)   Senior loan    P + 4.25%    N/A(4)   06/2016    -    (2)   -    - 
MTS Medication Technologies, Inc.*   Senior loan    L + 5.50%    7.00%   06/2016    1,601    1,590    0.5    1,601 
Strategic Partners, Inc.(6)   Subordinated debt    N/A    14.00%   02/2017    9,636    9,415    3.1    9,636 
                        21,323    21,061    6.8    21,189 
Personal, Food and Miscellaneous Services                                        
Affordable Care Inc.(3)   Senior loan    L + 5.00%    N/A(4)   12/2015    -    (8)   -    - 
Affordable Care Inc.*   Senior loan    L + 5.00%    6.50%   12/2015    3,686    3,638    1.2    3,686 
Automatic Bar Controls, Inc.*   Senior loan    L + 5.75%    7.44%   03/2016    1,125    1,110    0.4    1,125 
Automatic Bar Controls, Inc.(3)   Senior loan    P + 4.75%    8.00%   03/2016    2    (1)   -    2 
Ignite Restaurant Group, Inc.*   Senior loan    L + 4.75%    6.25%   03/2016    6,633    6,633    2.1    6,633 
NVA Acquisition Company   Senior loan    L + 4.25%    5.50%   06/2016    1,900    1,900    0.6    1,824 
Restaurant Technologies, Inc.(3)   Senior loan    L + 4.75%    N/A(4)   05/2017    -    (2)   -    - 
Restaurant Technologies, Inc.*   Senior loan    L + 4.75%    6.00%   05/2017    1,116    1,106    0.4    1,116 
Trusthouse Service Group, Inc.(3)   Senior loan    L + 5.13%    N/A(4)   07/2017    -    (5)   -    (5)
Trusthouse Service Group, Inc.   Senior loan    P + 4.13%    7.38%   07/2016    3    3    -    3 
Trusthouse Service Group, Inc.   Senior loan    L + 5.13%    6.63%   07/2017    1,044    1,029    0.3    1,029 
Vetcor Professional Practices LLC*   Senior loan    L + 6.00%    7.50%   02/2015    1,944    1,944    0.6    1,944 
Vetcor Professional Practices LLC(3)   Senior loan    L + 6.00%    N/A(4)   02/2015    -    (120)   -    - 
Vetcor Professional Practices LLC   Senior loan    L + 6.00%    7.50%   02/2015    2,020    2,020    0.6    2,020 
                        19,473    19,247    6.2    19,377 
Printing and Publishing                                        
Market Track, LLC(3)   Senior loan    L + 7.75%    N/A(4)   11/2015    -    (20)   -    - 
Market Track, LLC*   Senior loan    L + 7.75%    9.25%   11/2015    12,768    12,563    4.1    12,768 
Trade Service Company, LLC(3)   Senior loan    L + 5.25%    N/A(4)   06/2013    -    (1)   -    - 
Trade Service Company, LLC*   Senior loan    L + 5.25%    6.75%   06/2013    1,342    1,338    0.5    1,342 
Trade Service Company, LLC*(6)   Senior loan    N/A    14.00%   06/2013    765    763    0.3    765 
                        14,875    14,643    4.9    14,875 
Retail Stores                                        
Chuy's OPCO, Inc.(3)   Senior loan    L + 7.00%    N/A(4)   05/2016    -    (3)   -    - 
Chuy's OPCO, Inc.(3)   Senior loan    L + 7.00%    N/A(4)   05/2016    -    (21)   -    - 
Chuy's OPCO, Inc.   Senior loan    L + 7.00%    8.50%   05/2016    8,639    8,458    2.8    8,639 
DTLR, Inc.   Senior loan    L + 8.00%    11.00%   12/2015    5,861    5,738    1.9    5,861 
The Marshall Retail Group, LLC*   Senior loan    L + 4.50%    7.25%   04/2013    2,574    2,516    0.8    2,574 
The Marshall Retail Group, LLC*   Second lien    L + 6.50%    9.25%   04/2013    2,100    2,063    0.7    2,100 
Rubio's Restaurants, Inc.*   Senior loan    L + 7.00%    8.75%   06/2015    9,433    9,280    3.0    9,433 
Vision Source L.P.*   Senior loan    L + 6.75%    8.00%   04/2016    13,669    13,411    4.3    13,669 
Vision Source L.P.   Senior loan    L + 6.75%    8.00%   04/2016    142    131    -    142 
                        42,418    41,573    13.5    42,418 
Telecommunications                                        
Hosting.com   Senior loan    L + 6.75%    N/A(4)   05/2014    -    -    -    - 
Hosting.com*   Senior loan    L + 6.75%    8.25%   05/2014    2,084    2,084    0.7    2,084 
NameMedia, Inc.   Senior loan    P + 5.00%    8.25%   11/2014    9    8    -    8 
NameMedia, Inc.   Senior loan    L + 6.00%    7.50%   11/2014    2,486    2,439    0.8    2,461 
West Corporation(3)   Senior loan    L + 2.00%    N/A(4)   10/2012    -    (124)   (0.1)   (200)
                        4,579    4,407    1.4    4,353 
Total debt investments United States              $457,506   $450,793    141.4   $447,638 
                                         
Fair Value as a percentage of Principal Amount                                  97.8%

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Golub Capital BDC, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Schedule of Investments (Continued)
September 30, 2011
(In thousands, except derivative contracts)

 

              Principal      Percentage    
   Investment   Spread Above   Interest   Maturity   Amount / Shares /       of Total   Fair 
    Type   Index(1)   Rate(2)   Date   Contracts   Cost   Net Assets   Value 
Equity investments                                   
Aerospace and Defense                                   
Whitcraft LLC   Common stock    N/A    N/A    N/A    1   $670    0.2% 670 
Whitcraft LLC   Warrant    N/A    N/A    N/A    -    -    -   117 
                             670    0.2   787 
Beverage, Food and Tobacco                                   
Atkins Nutrionals, Inc.   LLC interest    N/A    N/A    N/A    57    838    0.3   838 
Julio & Sons Company   LLC interest    N/A    N/A    N/A    521    521    0.2   521 
Richelieu Foods, Inc.   LP interest    N/A    N/A    N/A    220    220    0.1   220 
                             1,579    0.6   1,579 
Diversified Conglomerate Manufacturing                                   
Neptco Inc.   Warrant    N/A    N/A    N/A    -    -    -   - 
Sunless Merger Sub, Inc.   LP interest    N/A    N/A    N/A    -    148    0.1   148 
                             148    0.1   148 
                                    
Healthcare, Education and Childcare                                   
Advanced Pain Management Holdings, Inc.   Common stock    N/A    N/A    N/A    67    67    -   67 
Advanced Pain Management Holdings, Inc.   Preferred stock    N/A    N/A    N/A    13    1,273    0.4   1,273 
Avatar International, LLC   LP interest    N/A    N/A    N/A    1    651    0.2   651 
G & H Wire Company, Inc.   LP interest    N/A    N/A    N/A    -    102    -   102 
Hospitalists Management Group, LLC   Common stock    N/A    N/A    N/A    -    38    -   38 
NeuroTherm, Inc.   Common stock    N/A    N/A    N/A    1    569    0.2   569 
Reliant Pro ReHab, LLC   Preferred stock    N/A    N/A    N/A    2    264    0.1   263 
Surgical Information Systems, LLC   Common stock    N/A    N/A    N/A    4    414    0.1   414 
                             3,378    1.0   3,377 
Home and Office Furnishings, Housewares, and Durable Consumer                                   
Top Knobs USA, Inc.   Common stock    N/A    N/A    N/A    3    73    -   73 
                                    
Personal and Non-Durable Consumer Products                                   
Strategic Partners, Inc.   LLC interest    N/A    N/A    N/A    169    1,691    0.5   1,691 
                                    
Retail Stores                                   
Rubio's Restaurants, Inc.   Preferred stock    N/A    N/A    N/A    199    945    0.3   799 
Vision Source L.P.   Common stock    N/A    N/A    N/A    9    936    0.3   936 
                             1,881    0.6   1,735 
                                        
Total equity investments United States                              $9,420    3.0%$ 9,390 
                                        
Total United States                             $460,213    144.4% 457,028 
                                        
Total investments                           $462,961    145.2%  $ 459,827 
Derivatives, at fair value                                   
                                        
Futures contracts sold (Note 7)   Financial futures contracts    N/A    N/A    12/2011    250   $-    (0.1)% (141) 
                                        
Total return swap (Note 7)   Total return swap    N/A    N/A    06/2014    N/A   $-    (0.7)%   (1,845) 
                                        
Total derivative instruments                                $-    (0.7)%$ (1,986) 

 

 

* Denotes that all or a portion of the loan secures the notes offered in the Debt Securitization.

(1)The majority of the investments bear interest at a rate that may be determined by reference to LIBOR "L" or Prime "P" and which reset daily, quarterly or semiannually. For each we have provided the spread over LIBOR or Prime and the weighted average current interest rate in effect at September 30, 2011. Certain investments are subject to a LIBOR or Prime interest rate floor. For fixed rate loans, a spread above a reference rate is not applicable.
(2)For portfolio companies with multiple interest rate contracts, the interest rate shown is a weighted average current interest rate in effect at September 30, 2011.
(3)The negative fair value is the result of the capitalized discount on the loan or the unfunded commitment being valued below par. The negative cost is the result of the capitalized discount being greater than the principal amount outstanding on the loan.
(4)The entire commitment was unfunded at September 30, 2011. As such, no interest is being earned on this investment.
(5)Loan was on non-accrual status as of September 30, 2011, meaning that the Company has ceased recognizing interest income on the loan.
(6)A portion of the interest may be deferred through a PIK rate option.

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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Golub Capital BDC, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(In thousands, except shares and per share data)
 

Note 1. Organization

 

Golub Capital BDC, Inc. (“GBDC” and, together with its subsidiaries, the “Company”) is an externally managed, closed-end, non-diversified management investment company. GBDC has elected to be regulated as a business development company (“BDC”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”). In addition, for tax purposes, GBDC has elected to be treated as a regulated investment company (“RIC”) under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”).

 

On April 13, 2010, Golub Capital BDC LLC (“GC LLC”) converted from a Delaware limited liability company to a Delaware corporation, leaving GBDC as the surviving entity (the “Conversion”). At the time of the Conversion, all limited liability company interests were exchanged for 8,984,863 shares of common stock in GBDC. GBDC had no assets or operations prior to the Conversion and, as a result, the books and records of GC LLC have become the books and records of the surviving entity. On April 14, 2010, GBDC completed its initial public offering.

 

GC LLC was formed in the State of Delaware on November 9, 2009 to continue and expand the business of Golub Capital Master Funding LLC (“GCMF”) which commenced operations on July 7, 2007. All of the outstanding limited liability company interests in GCMF were initially held by three Delaware limited liability companies, Golub Capital Company IV, LLC, Golub Capital Company V LLC and Golub Capital Company VI LLC (collectively, the “Capital Companies”). In November 2009, the Capital Companies formed GC LLC, into which they contributed 100% of the limited liability company interests of GCMF and from which they received a proportionate number of limited liability company interests in GC LLC. In February 2010, GEMS Fund L.P. (“GEMS”), a limited partnership affiliated through common management with the Capital Companies, purchased an interest in GC LLC. As a result of the Conversion, the Capital Companies and GEMS received shares of common stock in GBDC.

 

Subsequent to the Conversion, GCMF became a wholly owned subsidiary of GBDC. GCMF’s financial results are consolidated with GBDC, and the portfolio investments held by GCMF are included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.

 

The Company’s investment strategy is to invest in senior secured, unitranche, mezzanine and second lien loans to middle market companies that are, in most cases, sponsored by private equity investors. The Company has entered into an investment advisory agreement (the “Investment Advisory Agreement”) with GC Advisors LLC (the “Investment Adviser”), under which the Investment Adviser manages the day-to-day operations of, and provides investment advisory services to, the Company. Prior to April 14, 2010, Golub Capital Incorporated (the “Investment Manager”) served as the investment adviser for the Company.

 

Note 2. Accounting Policies and Recent Accounting Updates

 

Basis of presentation:   The accompanying interim consolidated financial statements of the Company and related financial information have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“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. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and notes required by GAAP for annual financial statements. In the opinion of management, the consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments and reclassifications consisting solely of normal accruals that are necessary for the fair presentation of financial results as of and for the periods presented. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated. Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.

 

Fair value of financial instruments:   The Company applies fair value to substantially all of its financial instruments in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 820 —  Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures. ASC Topic 820 defines fair value, establishes a framework used to measure fair value and requires disclosures for fair value measurements. In accordance with ASC Topic 820, the Company has categorized its financial instruments carried at fair value, based on the priority of the valuation technique, into a three-level fair value hierarchy. Fair value is a market-based measure considered from the perspective of the market participant who holds the financial instrument rather than an entity specific measure. Therefore, when market assumptions are not readily available, the Company’s

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(In thousands, except shares and per share data)
 

own assumptions are set to reflect those that management believes market participants would use in pricing the financial instrument at the measurement date.

 

The availability of observable inputs can vary depending on the financial instrument and is affected by a wide variety of factors, including, for example, the type of product, whether the product is new, whether the product is traded on an active exchange or in the secondary market and the current market conditions. To the extent that the valuation is based on models or inputs that are less observable or unobservable in the market the determination of fair value requires more judgment. Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised by the Company in determining fair value is greatest for financial instruments classified as Level 3.

 

Any changes to the valuation methodology are reviewed by management and the Company’s board of directors (the “Board”) to confirm that the changes are justified. As markets change, new products develop and the pricing for products becomes more or less transparent, the Company will continue to refine its valuation methodologies.

 

Use of estimates:   The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

Consolidation:   As permitted under Regulation S-X and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (the “AICPA”) Audit and Accounting Guide for Investment Companies, the Company will generally not consolidate its investment in a company other than an investment company subsidiary or a controlled operating company whose business consists of providing services to the Company. Accordingly, the Company consolidated the results of the Company’s subsidiaries in its consolidated financial statements.

 

Assets related to transactions that do not meet ASC Topic 860 —  Transfers and Servicing requirements for accounting sale treatment are reflected in the Company’s consolidated statements of financial condition as investments. Those assets are owned by special purpose entities that are consolidated in the Company’s financial statements, the creditors of the special purpose entities have received security interests in such assets and such assets are not intended to be available to the creditors of the Company (or any affiliate of the Company).

 

Cash and cash equivalents:   Cash and cash equivalents are highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less at the date of acquisition. The Company places its cash in financial institutions and, at times, such balances may be in excess of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insurance limits.

 

Restricted cash and cash equivalents:   Restricted cash and cash equivalents include amounts that are collected and are held by trustees who have been appointed as custodians of the assets securing certain of the Company’s financing transactions. Restricted cash is held by the trustees for payment of interest expense and principal on the outstanding borrowings or reinvestment into new assets. In addition, restricted cash and cash equivalents include amounts held within the Company’s small business investment company (“SBIC”). This amount is generally restricted to the originations of new loans from the SBIC and the payment of U.S. Small Business Administration (“SBA”) debentures and related interest expense.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(In thousands, except shares and per share data)
 

Revenue recognition:

 

Investments and related investment income:   The Board determines the fair value of the Company’s investments. Interest income is accrued based upon the outstanding principal amount and contractual interest terms of debt investments. In addition, the Company may generate revenue in the form of commitment, origination, amendment, structuring or due diligence fees, fees for providing managerial assistance and consulting fees. Loan origination fees, original issue discount and market discount or premium are capitalized, and the Company accretes or amortizes such amounts over the life of the loan as interest income. All other income is recorded into income when earned. The Company records prepayment premiums on loans as interest income. When the Company receives principal payments on a loan in an amount that exceeds the loan’s amortized cost, it records the excess principal payment as interest income. For the three months ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, interest income included $1,090 and $1,953, respectively, of amortization of discounts.

 

As of December 31, 2011 and September 30, 2011, the Company had interest receivable of $3,190 and $3,063, respectively. For the three months ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company earned interest of $12,100 and $9,137, respectively. For the three months ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company received interest in cash, which excludes income from amortization of loan origination fees, original issue discount and market discount or premium, in the amounts of $10,610 and $6,904 respectively. For the three months ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company received loan origination fees of $3,904 and $2,173, respectively. These loan origination fees are capitalized and amortized over the life of the loan as interest income.

 

For investments with contractual payment-in-kind (“PIK”) interest, which represents contractual interest accrued and added to the principal balance that generally becomes due at maturity, the Company will not accrue PIK interest if the portfolio company valuation indicates that the PIK interest is not collectible. For the three months ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company recorded PIK income of $375 and $139, respectively. For the three months ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company received PIK payments in cash of $102 and $97, respectively.

 

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. For the three months ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company recorded dividend income of $377 and zero, respectively.

 

Investment transactions are accounted for on a trade-date basis. Realized gains or losses on investments are measured by the difference between the net proceeds from the disposition and the cost basis of investment, without regard to unrealized gains or losses previously recognized. The Company reports current period changes in fair value of investments that are measured at fair value as a component of the net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments in the consolidated statements of operations.

 

Non-accrual loans:  A loan may be left on accrual status during the period the Company is pursuing repayment of the loan. Management reviews all loans that become 90 days or more past due on principal and interest, or when there is reasonable doubt that principal or interest will not be collected, for possible placement on non-accrual status. When a loan is placed on non-accrual status, unpaid interest credited to income is reversed. Interest payments received on non-accrual loans may be recognized as income or applied to principal depending upon management’s judgment. Non-accrual loans are restored to accrual status when past due principal and interest is paid and, in management’s judgment, are likely to remain current. The total fair value of non-accrual loans was $5,442 and $2,891 as of December 31, 2011 and September 30, 2011, respectively.

 

Income taxes:   The Company has elected to be treated as a RIC under Subchapter M of the Code and operates in a manner so as to qualify for the tax treatment applicable to RICs. In order to qualify as a RIC, among other things, the Company is required to meet certain source of income and asset diversification requirements and timely distribute to its stockholders at least 90% of investment company taxable income, as defined by the Code, for each year. The

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(In thousands, except shares and per share data)
 

Company has made, and intends to continue to make, the requisite distributions to its stockholders, which will generally relieve the Company from U.S. federal income taxes with respect to all income distributed to its stockholders.

 

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 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 taxable income is earned. For the three months ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, no amount was recorded for U.S. federal excise tax.

 

The Company accounts for income taxes in conformity with ASC Topic 740 —  Income Taxes. ASC Topic 740 provides guidelines for how uncertain tax positions should be recognized, measured, presented and disclosed in financial statements. ASC Topic 740 requires the evaluation of tax positions taken in the course of preparing the Company’s tax returns to determine whether the tax positions are “more-likely-than-not” to be sustained by the applicable tax authority. Tax benefits of positions not deemed to meet the more-likely-than-not threshold would be recorded as a tax expense in the current year. It is the Company’s policy to recognize accrued interest and penalties related to uncertain tax benefits in income tax expense. There were no material uncertain income tax positions at December 31, 2011 and September 30, 2011. The 2009 and 2010 tax years remain subject to examination by U.S. federal and most state tax authorities.

 

Dividends and distributions:   Dividends and distributions to common stockholders are recorded on the declaration date. The amount to be paid out as a dividend or distribution is determined by the Board each quarter and is generally based upon the earnings estimated by management. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually, although the Company may decide to retain such capital gains for investment.

 

The Company has adopted a dividend reinvestment plan (“DRIP”) 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 Board authorizes and the Company declares a cash distribution, then stockholders who have not “opted out” of the DRIP will have their cash distribution automatically reinvested in additional shares of the Company’s common stock, rather than receiving the cash dividend. The Company may use newly issued shares under the guidelines of the DRIP (if the Company’s shares are trading at a premium to net asset value), or the Company may purchase shares in the open market in connection with the obligations under the plan. In particular, if the Company’s shares are trading at a significant 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 any obligations under the DRIP.

 

On May 3, 2011, the Company’s Board approved an amendment to the DRIP that in the event the market price per share of the Company’s common stock on the date of a distribution exceeds the most recently computed net asset value per share of the common stock, the Company will issue shares of common stock to participants in the DRIP at the greater of the most recently computed net asset value per share of common stock or 95% of the current market price per share of common stock (or such lesser discount to the current market price per share that still exceeds the most recently computed net asset value per share of common stock).

 

Deferred financing costs:   Deferred financing costs represent fees and other direct incremental costs incurred in connection with the Company’s borrowings. As of December 31, 2011 and September 30, 2011, the Company had deferred financing costs of $5,944 and $5,345, respectively. These amounts are amortized and included in interest expense in the consolidated statements of operations over the estimated average life of the borrowings. Amortization expense for the three months ended December 31, 2011 and 2010 was $340 and $168, respectively.

 

Deferred offering costs:   Deferred offering costs consist of fees paid in relation to legal, accounting, regulatory and printing work completed in preparation of equity offerings. Deferred offering costs are charged against the proceeds from equity offerings when received. As of December 31, 2011 and September 30, 2011, deferred offering costs, which are included in other assets on the consolidated statements of financial condition, were $353 and $272, respectively.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(In thousands, except shares and per share data)

 

 

Accounting for derivative instruments:   The Company does not utilize hedge accounting and marks its derivatives to market through net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on derivative instruments in the consolidated statements of operations. For additional information on derivative instruments refer to Note 7.

 

Recently issued accounting pronouncements:   In May 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-04, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs (“ASU 2011-04”). ASU 2011-04 represents the converged guidance of the FASB and the International Accounting Standards Board (the “Boards”) on fair value measurement. The collective efforts of the Boards, reflected in ASU 2011-04, have resulted in common requirements for measuring fair value and for disclosing information about fair value measurements, including a consistent meaning of the term “fair value” and enhanced disclosure requirements for investments that do not have readily determinable fair values. The Boards have concluded the common requirements will result in greater comparability of fair value measurements presented and disclosed in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards. The amendments to the FASB codification in ASU 2011-04 are to be applied prospectively. For public entities, the amendments are effective during interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011. Early application by public entities is not permitted. The adoption of ASU 2011-04 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements except for enhanced disclosures around fair value measurements.

 

Note 3. Related Party Transactions

 

Investment Advisory and Management Agreement:   On April 14, 2010, GBDC entered into the Investment Advisory Agreement with the Investment Adviser, under which the Investment Adviser manages the day-to-day operations of, and provides investment advisory services to, GBDC. The Investment Advisory Agreement was subsequently amended on July 16, 2010. The Investment Adviser is a registered investment adviser with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). The Investment Adviser receives fees for providing services, consisting of two components, a base management fee and an incentive fee.

 

The base management fee is calculated at an annual rate equal to 1.375% of average adjusted gross assets at the end of the two most recently completed calendar quarters (including assets purchased with borrowed funds and securitization-related assets, leverage, unrealized depreciation or appreciation on derivative instruments and cash collateral on deposit with custodian but adjusted to exclude cash and cash equivalents so that investors do not pay the base management fee on such assets) and is payable quarterly in arrears. Such amount is adjusted, based on the actual number of days elapsed relative to the total number of days in such calendar quarter, for any share issuances or repurchases during a calendar quarter. For purposes of the Investment Advisory Agreement, cash equivalents means U.S. government securities and commercial paper instruments maturing within 270 days of purchase (which is different than the GAAP definition, which defines cash equivalents as U.S. government securities and commercial paper instruments maturing within 90 days of purchase). To the extent that the Investment Adviser or any of its affiliates provides investment advisory, collateral management or other similar services to a subsidiary of the Company, the base management fee shall be reduced by an amount equal to the product of (1) the total fees paid to the Investment Adviser by such subsidiary for such services and (2) the percentage of such subsidiary’s total equity, including membership interests and any class of notes not exclusively held by one or more third parties, that is owned, directly or indirectly, by the Company.

 

The Company has structured the calculation of the incentive fee to include a fee limitation such that an incentive fee for any quarter can only be paid to the Investment Adviser if, after such payment, the cumulative incentive fees paid to the Investment Adviser since the effective date of the Company’s election to become a BDC would be less than or equal to 20.0% of the Company’s Cumulative Pre-Incentive Fee Net Income (as defined below).

 

The Company accomplishes this limitation by subjecting each quarterly incentive fee payable on the “Income and Capital Gains Incentive Fee Calculation” (as defined below) to a cap (the “Incentive Fee Cap”). The Incentive Fee Cap in any quarter is the difference between (a) 20.0% of Cumulative Pre-Incentive Fee Net Income and (b) cumulative incentive fees of any kind paid to the Investment Adviser by GBDC since the effective date of its election to become a

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(In thousands, except shares and per share data)

 

 

BDC. To the extent the Incentive Fee Cap is zero or a negative value in any quarter, no incentive fee would be payable in that quarter. “Cumulative Pre-Incentive Fee Net Income” is equal to the sum of (a) Pre-Incentive Fee Net Investment Income for each period since the effective date of the Company’s election to become a BDC and (b) cumulative aggregate realized capital gains, cumulative aggregate realized capital losses, cumulative aggregate unrealized capital depreciation and cumulative aggregate unrealized capital appreciation since the effective date of the Company’s election to become a BDC.

 

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 calendar quarter (including the base management fee, taxes, any expenses payable under the Investment Advisory Agreement and an administration agreement (the “Administration Agreement”) with GC Service Company, LLC (the “Administrator”), any expenses of securitizations and any interest expense and dividends paid on any outstanding preferred stock, but excluding the incentive fee). Pre-Incentive Fee Net Investment Income includes, in the case of investments with a deferred interest feature such as market discount, debt instruments with PIK interest, preferred stock with PIK dividends and zero coupon securities, accrued income that the Company has not yet received in cash.

 

Incentive fees are calculated and payable quarterly in arrears (or, upon termination of the Investment Advisory Agreement, as of the termination date) (a “Performance Period”). The Investment Adviser is not under any obligation to reimburse the Company for any part of the incentive fee it received that was based on accrued income that is never actually received.

 

The income and capital gains incentive fee calculation (the “Income and Capital Gain Incentive Fee Calculation”) has two parts, the income component and the capital gains component. The income component is calculated quarterly in arrears based on the Company’s Pre-Incentive Fee Net Investment Income for the immediately preceding calendar quarter. As described in Note 7 - Derivative Instruments, the Company entered into a total return swap (“TRS”) with Citibank, N.A. (“Citibank”) for the purpose of gaining economic exposure to a portfolio of broadly syndicated loans. For purposes of the computation of the incentive fee, the Company:

 

·treats the interest spread, which represents the difference between the interest and fees received on the reference assets underlying the TRS and the interest paid to Citibank on the settled notional value of the TRS, as part of the income component of the incentive fee; and
·treats the realized gains and losses on the sale or maturity of reference assets underlying the TRS and futures contracts as part of the capital gains component of the incentive fee.

 

Prior to the quarter ended December 31, 2011, the Company had included interest spread payments from the TRS in the capital gains component of the incentive fee calculation as this is consistent with GAAP, which records such payments in net realized gains/(losses) on derivative instruments in the consolidated statement of operations. However, the Company changed its methodology in the quarter ended December 31, 2011 pursuant to discussions with the staff (the “Staff”) of the SEC, resulting in the TRS interest spread payments being included in the income component of the incentive fee calculation.

 

For the three months ended December 31, 2011, the Company received $647 of interest spread payments from the TRS. Including the interest spread payments from the TRS in the income component of the incentive fee calculation caused an increase in the incentive fee by $647 as the Company is currently in the “catch-up” provision as described below. Upon reviewing the incentive fee calculation and the treatment of the interest spread payments from the TRS, the Investment Adviser irrevocably waived the incremental portion of the incentive fee attributable from the TRS interest spread payments for the three months ended December 31, 2011. Taking into account the waiver by the Investment Adviser, the Income Incentive Fee (as described below) was $909 for the three months ended December 31, 2011, rather than $1,556. The Income Incentive Fee for the three months ended December 31, 2010 was $190.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(In thousands, except shares and per share data)

 

 

Pre-Incentive Fee Net Investment Income does not include any realized capital gains, realized capital losses or unrealized capital appreciation or depreciation. Because of the structure of the income component, it is possible that an incentive fee may be calculated under this formula with respect to a period in which the Company has incurred 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 calendar quarter, the income component will result in a positive value and an incentive fee will be paid unless the payment of such incentive fee would cause the Company to pay incentive fees on a cumulative basis that exceed 20.0% of cumulative Pre-Incentive Fee Net Investment Income. Pre-Incentive Fee Net Investment Income, expressed as a rate of return on the value of the Company’s net assets (defined as total assets less indebtedness and before taking into account any incentive fees payable during the period) at the end of the immediately preceding calendar quarter, is compared to a fixed “hurdle rate” of 2.0% quarterly. If market interest rates rise, the Company may be able to invest funds in debt instruments that provide for a higher return, which would increase Pre-Incentive Fee Net Investment Income and make it easier for the Investment Adviser to surpass the fixed hurdle rate and receive an incentive fee based on such net investment income. The Company’s Pre-Incentive Fee Net Investment Income used to calculate this part of the incentive fee is also included in the amount of its total assets (other than cash and cash equivalents but including assets purchased with borrowed funds and securitization-related assets) used to calculate the 1.375% base management fee annual rate.

 

The Company calculates the income component of the Income and Capital Gain Incentive Fee Calculation with respect to its Pre-Incentive Fee Net Investment Income quarterly, in arrears, as follows:

 

·Zero in any calendar quarter in which the Pre-Incentive Fee Net Investment Income does not exceed the hurdle rate;
·100% of the Company’s 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 2.5% in any calendar quarter. This portion of the Company’s Pre-Incentive Fee Net Investment Income (which exceeds the hurdle rate but is less than 2.5%) is referred to as the “catch-up” provision. The catch-up is meant to provide the Investment Adviser with 20.0% of the Pre-Incentive Fee Net Investment Income as if a hurdle rate did not apply if this net investment income exceeds 2.5% in any calendar quarter; and
·20.0% of the amount of the Company’s Pre-Incentive Fee Net Investment Income, if any, that exceeds 2.5% in any calendar quarter.

 

The sum of these calculations yields the Income Incentive Fee. This amount is appropriately adjusted for any share issuances or repurchases during the quarter. 

 

The second part of the Incentive Fee Calculation (the “Capital Gain Incentive Fee”) equals (a) 20.0% of the Company’s “Capital Gain Incentive Fee Base,” if any, calculated in arrears as of the end of each calendar year (or upon termination of the Investment Advisory Agreement, as of the termination date), which commenced with the calendar year ending December 31, 2010, less (b) the aggregate amount of any previously paid Capital Gain Incentive Fees. The Company’s Capital Gain Incentive Fee Base equals the sum of (1) realized capital gains, if any, on a cumulative positive basis from the date the Company elected to become a BDC through the end of each calendar year, (2) all realized capital losses on a cumulative basis and (3) all unrealized capital depreciation on a cumulative basis.

 

·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 Company’s portfolio when sold is less than (b) the accreted or amortized cost base of such investment.
·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 Company’s portfolio when sold and (b) the accreted or amortized cost basis of such investment.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(In thousands, except shares and per share data)

 

 

·The aggregate unrealized capital depreciation is calculated as the sum of the differences, if negative, between (a) the valuation of each investment in the Company’s portfolio as of the applicable Capital Gain Incentive Fee calculation date and (b) the accreted or amortized cost basis of such investment.

 

The Company accrues the Capital Gain Incentive Fee if, on a cumulative basis, the sum of net realized gains/(losses) plus net unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) is positive. The Capital Gain Incentive Fee is calculated on a cumulative basis from the date the Company elected to become a BDC through the end of each calendar year. For the calendar years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, the Capital Gain Incentive Fee was zero.

 

The sum of the Income Incentive Fee and the Capital Gain Incentive Fee is the Incentive Fee.

 

As described above, the Incentive Fee will not be paid at any time if, after such payment, the cumulative Incentive Fees paid to date would be greater than 20.0% of the Company’s cumulative Pre-Incentive Fee Net Investment Income since the election to be treated as a BDC. Such amount, less any Incentive Fees previously paid, is referred to as the Incentive Fee Cap. If, for any relevant period, the Incentive Fee Cap calculation results in the Company paying less than the amount of the Incentive Fee calculated above, then the difference between the Incentive Fee and the Incentive Fee Cap will not be paid by GBDC and will not be received by the Investment Adviser as an Incentive Fee either at the end of such relevant period or at the end of any future period.

 

Administration Agreement:   GBDC has also entered into the Administration Agreement. Under the Administration Agreement, the Administrator furnishes GBDC with office facilities and equipment, provides GBDC with clerical, bookkeeping and record keeping services at such facilities and provides GBDC with other administrative services as the Administrator, subject to review by the Board, determines necessary to conduct GBDC’s day-to-day operations. GBDC reimburses the Administrator the allocable portion (subject to the review and approval of the Board) of overhead and other expenses incurred by it in performing its obligations under the Administration Agreement, including rent, fees and expenses associated with performing compliance functions and GBDC’s allocable portion of the cost of its chief financial officer and chief compliance officer and their respective staffs. The Board reviews such expenses to determine that these expenses are reasonable and comparable to administrative services charged by unaffiliated third party asset managers. Under the Administration Agreement, the Administrator also provides on the Company’s behalf significant managerial assistance to those portfolio companies to which GBDC is required to provide such assistance and will be paid an additional amount based on the services provided, not to exceed the amount GBDC receives from such portfolio companies.

 

Included in accounts payable and accrued expenses is $262 and $226 as of December 31, 2011 and September 30, 2011, respectively, for accrued allocated shared services under the Administration Agreement. The administrative service fee expense under the Administration Agreement for the three months ended December 31, 2011 and 2010 was $262 and $174, respectively.

 

Other related party transactions:   The Investment Manager pays for certain unaffiliated third-party expenses incurred by the Company. Such expenses include postage, printing, office supplies and rating agency fees. These expenses are not marked-up and represent the same amount the Company would have paid had the Company paid the expenses directly. These expenses are subsequently reimbursed in cash.

 

Total expenses reimbursed to the Investment Manager during the three months ended December 31, 2011 and 2010 were $106 and $131, respectively.

 

As of December 31, 2011 and September 30, 2011, included in accounts payable and accrued expenses were $97 and $65, respectively, for accrued expenses paid on behalf of the Company by the Investment Manager.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(In thousands, except shares and per share data)

 

 

Note 4. Investments

 

Investments consisted of the following:

 

   December 31, 2011   September 30, 2011 
   Par   Cost   Fair Value   Par   Cost   Fair Value 
Senior secured  $216,807   $212,524   $207,305   $212,725   $209,729   $203,831 
Unitranche   232,857    228,986    231,336    178,854    176,393    177,880 
Second lien(1)   39,740    38,172    38,324    21,922    21,531    21,922 
Subordinated debt   71,307    69,977    71,041    46,804    45,888    46,804 
Equity   N/A    14,244    14,040    N/A    9,420    9,390 
Derivative instruments(2)   N/A    -    (629)   N/A    -    (1,986)
Total  $560,711   $563,903   $561,417   $460,305   $462,961   $457,841 

 

 

(1) Second lien loans include loans structured as first lien last out term loans.

(2) Refer to Note 7 for additional disclosures.

 

The Company has invested in portfolio companies located in the United States and in Canada. The following tables, which exclude derivative instruments, show the portfolio composition by geographic region at cost and fair value as a percentage of total investments in portfolio companies. The geographic composition is determined by the location of the corporate headquarters of the portfolio company, which may not be indicative of the primary source of the portfolio company’s business.

 

   December 31, 2011   September 30, 2011 
Cost:                    
United States                    
Mid-Atlantic  $64,040    11.4%  $66,782    14.4%
Midwest   116,534    20.7    112,550    24.3 
West   109,869    19.5    80,242    17.3 
Southeast   141,046    25.0    89,133    19.3 
Southwest   86,557    15.3    74,907    16.2 
Northeast   43,088    7.6    36,599    7.9 
Canada   2,769    0.5    2,748    0.6 
Total  $563,903    100.0%  $462,961    100.0%
                     
Fair Value:                    
United States                    
Mid-Atlantic  $61,946    11.1%  $66,906    14.5%
Midwest   116,715    20.8    112,534    24.5 
West   110,583    19.7    78,329    17.0 
Southeast   141,909    25.2    89,735    19.5 
Southwest   84,537    15.0    72,467    15.8 
Northeast   43,539    7.7    37,057    8.1 
Canada   2,817    0.5    2,799    0.6 
Total  $562,046    100.0%  $459,827    100.0%

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(In thousands, except shares and per share data)

 

 

The industry compositions of the portfolio at fair value, excluding derivative instruments, were as follows:

 

   December 31, 2011   September 30, 2011 
Cost:                    
Aerospace and Defense  $2,514    0.4%  $2,513    0.5%
Automobile   17,260    3.1    8,255    1.8 
Banking   1,237    0.2    1,237    0.3 
Beverage, Food and Tobacco   43,456    7.7    31,467    6.8 
Buildings and Real Estate   16,810    3.0    24,522    5.3 
Cargo Transport   2,056    0.4    2,137    0.4 
Chemicals, Plastics and Rubber   13,701    2.4    13,868    3.0 
Containers, Packaging and Glass   4,697    0.8    4,725    1.0 
Diversified Conglomerate Manufacturing   37,259    6.6    28,550    6.2 
Diversified Conglomerate Service   84,133    14.9    50,904    11.0 
Diversified Natural Resources, Precious Metals and Minerals   4,688    0.8    4,753    1.0 
Electronics   49,398    8.8    36,293    7.8 
Farming and Agriculture   2,894    0.5    2,931    0.6 
Finance   7,099    1.3    7,145    1.5 
Healthcare, Education and Childcare   99,632    17.7    88,436    19.1 
Home and Office Furnishings, Housewares, and Durable Consumer   11,138    2.0    11,490    2.5 
Leisure, Amusement, Motion Pictures and Entertainment   22,993    4.1    22,772    4.9 
Oil and Gas   16,479    2.9    16,460    3.6 
Personal and Non-Durable Consumer Products   22,501    4.0    22,752    4.9 
Personal, Food and Miscellaneous Services   21,245    3.8    19,247    4.2 
Personal Transportation   10,774    1.9    -    - 
Printing and Publishing   14,415    2.6    14,643    3.2 
Retail Stores   54,352    9.6    43,454    9.4 
Telecommunications   3,172    0.5    4,407    1.0 
Total  $563,903    100.0%  $462,961    100.0%
                     
Fair Value:                    
Aerospace and Defense  $2,664    0.5%  $2,664    0.6%
Automobile   17,193    3.1    8,096    1.8 
Banking   928    0.2    928    0.2 
Beverage, Food and Tobacco   43,760    7.8    31,790    6.9 
Buildings and Real Estate   13,071    2.3    20,924    4.6 
Cargo Transport   2,041    0.4    2,102    0.5 
Chemicals, Plastics and Rubber   13,944    2.5    13,990    3.0 
Containers, Packaging and Glass   4,770    0.8    4,803    1.0 
Diversified Conglomerate Manufacturing   37,040    6.6    28,335    6.2 
Diversified Conglomerate Service   85,127    15.1    51,332    11.2 
Diversified Natural Resources, Precious Metals and Minerals   4,840    0.9    4,881    1.1 
Electronics   50,041    8.9    36,614    8.0 
Farming and Agriculture   2,933    0.5    2,972    0.6 
Finance   4,417    0.8    6,784    1.5 
Healthcare, Education and Childcare   100,215    17.8    86,523    18.8 
Home and Office Furnishings, Housewares, and Durable Consumer   11,203    2.0    11,536    2.5 
Leisure, Amusement, Motion Pictures and Entertainment   23,448    4.2    23,178    5.0 
Oil and Gas   16,737    3.0    16,737    3.6 
Personal and Non-Durable Consumer Products   22,688    4.0    22,880    5.0 
Personal, Food and Miscellaneous Services   21,370    3.8    19,377    4.2 
Personal Transportation   10,768    1.9    -    - 
Printing and Publishing   14,633    2.6    14,875    3.2 
Retail Stores   55,133    9.8    44,153    9.6 
Telecommunications   3,082    0.5    4,353    0.9 
Total  $562,046    100.0%  $459,827    100.0%

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(In thousands, except shares and per share data)

 

 

Note 5. Fair Value Measurements

 

The Company follows ASC Topic 820 for measuring fair value. Fair value is the price that would be received in the sale of an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Where available, fair value is based on observable market prices or parameters, or derived from such prices or parameters. Where observable prices or inputs are not available, valuation models are applied. These valuation models involve some level of management estimation and judgment, the degree of which is dependent on the price transparency for the instruments or market and the instruments’ complexity. The Company’s fair value analysis includes an analysis of the value of any unfunded loan commitments. Financial instruments recorded at fair value in the consolidated financial statements are categorized for disclosure purposes based upon the level of judgment associated with the inputs used to measure their value. The valuation hierarchical levels are based upon the transparency of the inputs to the valuation of the instrument as of the measurement date. The three levels are defined as follows:

 

Level 1:   Inputs are unadjusted, quoted prices in active markets for identical financial instruments at the measurement date.

Level 2:   Inputs include quoted prices for similar financial instruments in active markets and inputs that are observable for the financial instruments, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument.

Level 3:   Inputs include significant unobservable inputs for the financial instruments and include situations where there is little, if any, market activity for the investment. The inputs into the determination of fair value are based upon the best information available and may require significant management judgment or estimation.

 

In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, a financial instrument’s categorization within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The Company’s assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment, and considers factors specific to the financial instrument. The following section describes the valuation techniques used by the Company to measure different financial instruments at fair value and includes the level within the fair value hierarchy in which the financial instrument is categorized.

 

Money market accounts held at large financial institutions and futures contracts that are valued based on quoted market prices in active markets are categorized in Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. All other financial instruments that were recorded at fair value as of December 31, 2011 and September 30, 2011 were valued using Level 3 inputs of the fair value hierarchy. Level 1 assets are valued using quoted market prices. Level 2 assets are valued using market consensus prices that are corroborated by observable market data and quoted market prices for similar instruments. Financial instruments that are recorded at Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy are the Company’s debt and equity investments, as well as the Company’s investment in the TRS which is further described in Note 7 — Derivative Instruments. Level 3 assets are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Board, based on input of management, the audit committee and independent valuation firms that have been engaged at the direction of the Board to assist in the valuation of each portfolio investment without a readily available market quotation at least once during a trailing twelve-month period under a valuation policy and a consistently applied valuation process. This valuation process is conducted at the end of each fiscal quarter, with approximately 25% (based on fair value) of the Company’s valuation of portfolio companies without readily available market quotations subject to review by an independent valuation firm.

 

When valuing Level 3 debt and equity investments, the Company may take into account the following factors, where relevant, in determining the fair value of the investments: the enterprise value of a portfolio company, the nature and realizable valuable of any collateral, the portfolio company’s ability to make payments and its earnings and discounted cash flows, the markets in which the portfolio company does business, comparisons to publicly traded securities, changes in the interest rate environment and the credit markets generally that may affect the price at which similar investments may be made and other relevant factors. In addition, for certain debt and equity investments, the Company may base its valuation on indicative bid and ask prices provided by an independent third party pricing service. Bid prices reflect the highest price that the Company and others may be willing to pay. Ask prices represent the lowest price that the Company and others may be willing to accept for an investment. The Company generally uses the midpoint of the bid/ask range as its best estimate of fair value of such investment.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(In thousands, except shares and per share data)

 

 

 

The referenced portfolio of loans of the TRS is valued by Citibank. Citibank bases its valuation on the indicative bid prices provided by an independent third party pricing service. Bid prices reflect the highest price that market participants may be willing to pay. These valuations are sent to the Company and its Board for review and testing. The Company’s board of directors reviews and approves the value of the TRS, as well as the value of the loans underlying the TRS, on a quarterly basis as part of its quarterly determination of net asset value. To the extent the Company or its Board has any questions or concerns regarding the valuation of the reference portfolio of loans, such valuation will be discussed or challenged pursuant to the terms of the TRS. For additional disclosures on the Company’s TRS, refer to Note 7 — Derivative Instruments.

 

ASC Topic 820 requires disclosure of the fair value of financial instruments for which it is practical to estimate such value. As a result, with the exception of the line item titled “debt” which is reported at cost, all assets and liabilities approximate fair value on the consolidated statements of financial condition due to their short maturity.

 

Due to the inherent uncertainty of determining the fair value of Level 3 investments that do not have a readily available market value, the fair value of the 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 may ultimately be received or settled. Further, such investments are generally subject to legal and other restrictions or otherwise are less liquid than publicly traded instruments. If the Company were required to liquidate a portfolio investment in a forced or liquidation sale, the Company may realize significantly less than the value at which such investment had previously been recorded.

 

The Company’s investments are subject to market risk. Market risk is the potential for changes in the value of investments due to market changes. Market risk is directly impacted by the volatility and liquidity in the markets in which the investments are traded.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(In thousands, except shares and per share data)

 

 

The following table presents information about the Company’s investments measured at fair value on a recurring basis, and indicates the fair value hierarchy of the valuation techniques utilized by the Company to determine such fair value:

 

As of December 31, 2011:  Fair Value Measurements Using 
Description  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total 
Assets:                    
Debt investments(1)  $-   $-   $548,006   $548,006 
Equity investments(1)   -    -    14,040    14,040 
Derivative instruments(2)   (239)   -    (390)   (629)
Money market accounts(3)   34,144    -    -    34,144 
   $33,905   $-   $561,656   $595,561 

 

As of September 30, 2011:  Fair Value Measurements Using 
Description  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total 
Assets:                    
Debt investments(1)  $-   $-   $450,437   $450,437 
Equity investments(1)   -    -    9,390    9,390 
Derivative instruments(2)   (141)   -    (1,845)   (1,986)
Money market accounts(3)   56,595    -    -    56,595 
   $56,454   $-   $457,982   $514,436 

 

 

(1) Refer to the consolidated schedule of investments for further details.

 

(2) Derivatives include futures contracts and the TRS. Refer to Note 7 for additional disclosures.

 

(3) Included in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents on the consolidated statements of financial condition.

 

The net change in unrealized depreciation for the three months ended December 31, 2011 and 2010 reported within the net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and the net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on derivative instruments in the Company’s consolidated statements of operation attributable to the Company’s Level 3 assets was $1,798 and $147, respectively.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(In thousands, except shares and per share data)

 

 

The following table presents the changes in investments measured at fair value using Level 3 inputs:

 

   Three months ended December 31, 2011 
   Debt Investments   Equity Investments   Derivative instruments(1)   Total 
                     
Fair value, beginning of period  $450,437   $9,390   $(1,845)  $457,982 
                     
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)                    
on investments and derivative instruments   517    (174)   1,455    1,798 
Realized (loss) gain on investments and derivative                    
instruments   (2,115)   -    636    (1,479)
Fundings of revolving loans, net   1,231    -    -    1,231 
Fundings of investments   139,722    4,824    -    144,546 
Proceeds from principal payments and sales of portfolio                    
investments   (42,876)   -    -    (42,876)
Proceeds from derivative instruments(1)   -    -    (636)   (636)
Amortization of discount and premium   1,090    -    -    1,090 
                     
Fair value, end of period  $548,006   $14,040   $(390)  $561,656 

 

 (1) Refer to Note 7 for additional disclosures.

 

The following are the carrying values and fair values of the Company’s debt liabilities as of December 31, 2011 and September 30, 2011. Fair value is estimated by discounting remaining payments using applicable market rates or market quotes for similar instruments at the measurement date, if available.

 

   As of December 31, 2011   As of September 30, 2011 
   Carrying Value   Fair Value   Carrying Value   Fair Value 
                     
Debt  $311,900   $315,332   $237,683   $240,373 

 

Note 6. Borrowings

 

In accordance with the 1940 Act, with certain limited exceptions, the Company is only allowed to borrow amounts such that its asset coverage, as defined in the 1940 Act, is at least 200% after such borrowing. On September 13, 2011, the Company received exemptive relief from the SEC allowing it to modify the asset coverage requirement to exclude the SBA debentures from this calculation. As such, the Company’s ratio of total consolidated assets to outstanding indebtedness may be less than 200%. This provides the Company with increased investment flexibility but also increases its risks related to leverage. For purposes of compliance with the asset coverage ratio test, the Company has agreed with the Staff of the SEC to treat the outstanding notional amount of the TRS, less the amount of cash collateral on deposit with the custodian under the TRS, as a senior security for the life of that instrument. The Company may, however, accord different treatment to the TRS in the future in accordance with any applicable new rules or interpretations adopted by the Staff of the SEC. As of December 31, 2011, the Company’s asset coverage for borrowed amounts was 208.3%.

 

Debt Securitization:  On July 16, 2010, the Company completed a $300,000 term debt securitization (“Debt Securitization”). The notes (“Notes”) offered in the Debt Securitization were issued by Golub Capital BDC 2010-1 LLC (the “Issuer”), a subsidiary of Golub Capital BDC 2010-1 Holdings LLC (“Holdings”), a direct subsidiary of the Company, and the Class A Notes and Class B Notes are secured by the assets held by the Issuer. The Debt Securitization was executed through a private placement of $174,000 of Aaa/AAA Class A Notes of the Issuer which bear interest at three-month London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) plus 2.40%. The $10,000 face amount of Class B Notes bears interest at a rate of three-month LIBOR plus 2.40%, and the $116,000 face amount of Subordinated

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(In thousands, except shares and per share data)

 

 

Notes does not bear interest. The Class A Notes are included in the December 31, 2011 and September 30, 2011 consolidated statements of financial condition. In partial consideration for the loans transferred to the Issuer as part of the Debt Securitization, Holdings retained all of the Class B and Subordinated Notes totaling $10,000 and $116,000, respectively, and all of the membership interests in the Issuer, which Holdings initially purchased for two hundred and fifty dollars.

 

During a period of up to three years from the closing date (which may be extended for two additional years, upon satisfaction of certain conditions), all principal collections received on the underlying collateral may be used by the Issuer to purchase new collateral under the direction of the Investment Adviser in its capacity as collateral manager of the Issuer and in accordance with the Company’s investment strategy, allowing the Company to maintain the initial leverage in the Debt Securitization for such three-year period. The Notes are scheduled to mature on July 20, 2021.

 

The proceeds of the private placement of the Notes, net of expenses, were used to repay and terminate the Company’s prior credit facility, which was a $300,000 credit facility entered into on July 27, 2007. As part of the Debt Securitization, the Company entered into a master loan sale agreement with Holdings and the Issuer under which the Company agreed to sell or contribute certain senior secured and second lien loans (or participation interests therein) to Holdings, and Holdings agreed to sell or contribute such loans (or participation interests therein) to the Issuer and to purchase or otherwise acquire subordinated notes issued by the Issuer. The Notes are the secured obligations of the Issuer, and an indenture governing the Notes includes customary covenants and events of default.

 

The Investment Adviser serves as collateral manager to the Issuer under a collateral management agreement and receives a fee for providing these services. As a result, the Company has amended and restated its Investment Advisory Agreement to provide that the base management fee payable under such agreement is reduced by an amount equal to the total fees that are paid to the Investment Adviser by the Issuer for rendering such collateral management services.

 

As of December 31, 2011 and September 30, 2011, there were 79 and 79 portfolio companies with a total fair value of $295,593 and $284,288, respectively, securing the Notes. The pool of loans in the Debt Securitization must meet certain requirements, including asset mix and concentration, collateral coverage, term, agency rating, minimum coupon, minimum spread and sector diversity requirements.

 

The interest charged under the Debt Securitization is based on three-month LIBOR, which as of December 31, 2011 was 0.6%. For the three months ended December 31, 2011, the effective annualized average interest rate, which includes amortization of debt issuance costs on the Debt Securitization, was 3.2%, interest expense was $1,235 and cash paid for interest was $1,178. For the three months ended December 31, 2010, the effective annualized average interest rate, which includes amortization of debt issuance costs on the Debt Securitization, was 3.5%, interest expense was $1,394 and cash paid for interest was zero.

 

The classes, amounts, ratings and interest rates (expressed as a spread to LIBOR) of the Class A Notes are as follows:

 

Description   Class A Notes
     
Type   Senior Secured Floating Rate
Amount Outstanding   $174,000
Moody's Rating   "Aaa"
S&P Rating   "AAA"
Interest Rate   LIBOR + 2.40%
Stated Maturity   July 20, 2021

 

SBA Debentures:  On August 24, 2010, GC SBIC IV, L.P., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, received approval for a license from the SBA to operate as an SBIC. As an SBIC, GC SBIC IV, L.P. is subject to a variety of regulations and

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(In thousands, except shares and per share data)

 

 

oversight by the SBA concerning the size and nature of the companies in which it may invest as well as the structures of those investments.

 

The license allows GC SBIC IV, L.P. to obtain leverage by issuing SBA-guaranteed debentures, subject to issuance of a capital commitment by the SBA and customary procedures. These debentures are non-recourse to the Company, have interest payable semiannually and a ten-year maturity. The interest rate is fixed at the time of issuance at a market-driven spread over U.S. Treasury Notes with ten-year maturities.

 

Under present SBIC regulations, the maximum amount of SBA-guaranteed debentures that may be issued by multiple licensees under common management is $225,000. Affiliates of the Investment Adviser manage another SBIC. As such, it is possible that GC SBIC IV, L.P. will be constrained in its ability to issue SBA-guaranteed debentures in the future if the other affiliated SBIC has already issued such debentures. As of December 31, 2011, the affiliated SBIC licensee had $123,820 of SBA-guaranteed debentures outstanding, while GC SBIC IV, L.P. had $100,000 of outstanding SBA-guaranteed debentures. This leaves incremental borrowing capacity of a maximum of $1,180 of SBA-guaranteed debentures for GC SBIC IV, L.P. and the affiliated SBIC licensee. As of September 30, 2011, GC SBIC IV, L.P. had $61,300 of outstanding SBA-guaranteed debentures. Unless specifically approved by the SBA, the other licensee was prohibited by the SBA from making certain new investments when GC SBIC IV, L.P. received its license on August 24, 2010. The affiliated SBIC licensee is limited to only making add-on investments in existing portfolio companies. As such, the majority of the incremental borrowing capacity is available for GC SBIC IV, L.P. The borrowing capacity of GC SBIC IV, L.P. could be expanded further if the affiliated SBIC retires its SBA-guaranteed debentures.

 

GC SBIC IV, L.P. is able to borrow funds from the SBA against regulatory capital that is paid-in, subject to customary regulatory requirements including an examination by the SBA. As of December 31, 2011, the Company had committed and funded $65,000 to GC SBIC IV, L.P. and had SBA-guaranteed debentures of $100,000 outstanding which mature between March 2021 and March 2022. The interest rate on $55,300 of outstanding debentures was fixed at an average annualized interest rate of 3.7%. The annualized interim financing rate on the remaining $44,700 of outstanding debentures was 1.4%. For the three months ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, the effective annualized average interest rate, which includes amortization of fees paid on the debentures, was 3.4% and 1.6%, respectively. For the three months ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, interest expense was $627 and $14, respectively. There were no interest payments made on SBA debentures during the three months ended December 31, 2011 and 2010.

 

As indicated above, on September 13, 2011, the Company received exemptive relief from the SEC allowing it to modify the asset coverage requirement to exclude SBA debentures from this calculation. As such, the Company’s ratio of total consolidated assets to outstanding indebtedness may be less than 200%. This provides the Company with increased investment flexibility but also increases its risks related to leverage.

 

Revolving Credit Facility:   On July 21, 2011, Golub Capital BDC Funding LLC (“Funding”), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, entered into a $75,000 senior secured revolving credit facility (“Credit Facility”) with Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, as administrative agent, and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as lender.

 

Under the Credit Facility, which matures on October 21, 2015, the lender has agreed to extend credit to Funding in an aggregate principal amount of $75,000. Funding’s ability to draw under the Credit Facility is scheduled to terminate on October 20, 2012. The period from the closing date until October 20, 2012 is referred to as the reinvestment period. All amounts outstanding under the Credit Facility are required to be repaid by October 21, 2015. Through the reinvestment period, the Credit Facility bears interest at three-month LIBOR plus 2.25% per annum. After the reinvestment period, the rate will reset to LIBOR plus 2.75% per annum for the remaining term of the Credit Facility. In addition to the stated interest expense on the Credit Facility, the Company is required to pay a non-usage fee of 0.50% per annum on any unused portion of the Credit Facility. After six months from the close of the Credit Facility, the non-usage fee will be 0.50% for any unused portion up to $30,000 and 2.00% on any unused portion in excess of $30,000. The Credit Facility is secured by all of the assets held by Funding, and the Company has pledged its interests in Funding as collateral to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as the collateral agent, under an ancillary agreement to secure the obligations of the Company as the transferor and servicer under the Credit Facility. Both the Company and Funding have made customary representations and warranties and are

 

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required to comply with various covenants, reporting requirements and other customary requirements for similar credit facilities. Borrowing under the Credit Facility is subject to the leverage restrictions contained in the 1940 Act.

 

The Company plans to transfer certain loans and debt securities it has originated or acquired from time to time to Funding through a purchase and sale agreement and may cause Funding to originate or acquire loans in the future, consistent with the Company’s investment objectives.

 

As of December 31, 2011 and September 30, 2011, the Company had outstanding debt under the Credit Facility of $37,900 and $2,383, respectively. For the three months ended December 31, 2011, the effective annualized average interest rate on outstanding borrowings, which includes amortization of debt financing costs, was 3.0%, interest expense was $164 and cash paid for interest was $125.

 

The average total debt outstanding (including the debt under the Debt Securitization, SBA debentures and Credit Facility) for the three months ended December 31, 2011 and 2010 was $273,495 and $178,696, respectively.

 

For the three months ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, the effective annualized average interest rate on the Company’s total debt outstanding was 3.5% and 3.5%, respectively.

 

A summary of the Company’s maturity requirements for borrowings as of December 31, 2011 is as follows:

 

   Payments Due by Period 
        Less Than           More Than 
   Total   1 Year   1-3 Years   3-5 Years   5 Years 
                          
Debt Securitization  $174,000   $-   $-   $-   $174,000 
SBA debentures   100,000    -    -    -    100,000 
Credit Facility   37,900    -    -    37,900    - 
Total borrowings  $311,900   $-   $-   $37,900   $274,000 

 

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Note 7. Derivative Instruments

 

The following table summarizes the fair value and location of the Company’s derivative instruments on the consolidated statements of financial condition:

 

          December 31, 2011     September 30, 2011  
    Location     Fair Value     Fair Value  
Futures Contracts   Unrealized depreciation on derivative instruments     $ (239   $ (141 )
                       
TRS   Unrealized depreciation on derivative instruments       (390 )     (1,845 )
                       
Total         $ (629 )   $ (1,986 )

 

Realized and unrealized gains and losses on derivative instruments recorded by the Company for the three months ended December 31, 2011 are in the following location on the consolidated statements of operations:

 

    Location   Realized Gain (Loss)     Location   Unrealized Gain (Loss)  
Futures Contracts  

Net realized gain(loss) on

  $ (372 )   Net change in unrealized $ (98 )
    derivative instruments

        appreciation (depreciation)           
                 on derivative instruments        
                         
TRS   Net realized gain (loss) on     636     Net change in unrealized     1,455  
    derivative instruments            appreciation (depreciation)        
                 on derivative instruments        
        $ 264         $ 1,357  

 

The Company did not have derivative investments during the three months ended December 31, 2010.

 

Futures contracts:   The Company has entered into ten-year U.S. Treasury futures contracts to mitigate its exposure to adverse fluctuation in interest rates related to the Company’s SBA debentures with a total notional amount of $25,000 as December 31, 2011. The interest rate on the Company’s SBA debentures is fixed semi-annually (the “pooling date”) and is based on the ten-year U.S. Treasury rate plus a market spread. The transaction insulates the Company against adverse changes in the ten-year U.S. Treasury rate for SBA debentures that the Company has drawn but for which the rate will not be fixed until the next pooling date. As of December 31, 2011, the Company’s cash collateral balance at the broker was $1,128, which is included in cash collateral on deposit with custodian on the consolidated statements of financial condition.

 

Based on the daily fluctuation of the fair value of the futures contracts, the Company records an unrealized gain or loss equal to the daily fluctuation in fair value. If market conditions move unexpectedly, the Company may not achieve the anticipated benefits of the futures contracts and may realize a loss. Upon maturity or settlement of the futures contracts, the Company will realize a gain or loss based on the difference of the fair value of the futures contracts at inception and the fair value of the futures contracts at settlement or maturity. This gain or loss is included on the consolidated statements of operations as net realized gain (loss) on derivative instruments.

 

For the three months ended December 31, 2011, the realized loss on settlement of futures contracts was $(372) and the change in unrealized depreciation related to the futures contracts was $(98). As of December 31, 2011, the fair value of the futures contracts was $(239). The total volume of futures contracts that the Company entered into was two hundred and fifty for the three months ended December 31, 2011, which mature in March 2012.

 

Total return swap:   On June 17, 2011, GCMF entered into the TRS with Citibank. The purpose of entering into the TRS was to gain economic exposure to a portfolio of broadly syndicated loans. Generally, under the terms of a total return swap, one party agrees to make periodic payments to another party based on the change in the market value of the assets referenced by the total return swap, which may include a specified security, basket of securities or securities indices during the specified period, in return for periodic payments based on a fixed or variable interest rate. A total return swap is typically used to obtain exposure to a security or market without owning or taking physical custody of such security or investing directly in such market.

 

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Under the terms of the TRS, the Company has the ability to recommend purchases of loans, but all investment decisions are subject to approval by Citibank. The loans are purchased in the open market by Citibank at fair value. The maximum fair value of the portfolio loans subject to the TRS is $100,000 (determined at the time each such loan becomes subject to the TRS).

 

In order for Citibank to purchase a loan for the TRS, each individual loan, and the portfolio of loans taken as a whole, must meet certain specified criteria. The Company receives from Citibank all interest and fees payable in respect of the loans included in the portfolio. The Company pays to Citibank interest at a rate equal to three-month LIBOR plus 1.2% per annum based on the settled notional value of the TRS. In addition, upon the termination or repayment of any loan subject to the TRS, the Company will either receive from Citibank the appreciation in the value of such loan, or pay to Citibank any depreciation in the value of such loan. On a quarterly basis, net payment between the Company and Citibank for interest and realized appreciation and depreciation on the portfolio of loans occurs.

 

At the time each loan is added to the TRS, the Company is initially required to cash collateralize 20% of the market value of the loan. The Company may also be required to post additional collateral from time to time as a result of a decline in the fair value of the portfolio of loans subject to the TRS. If the Company declines to deposit additional cash collateral, then Citibank will have the right to terminate the TRS and seize all or a portion of the cash collateral posted by the Company to cover any losses it incurs in liquidating the loans subject to the TRS. The Company’s exposure under the TRS is limited to the value of assets held at GCMF, which primarily consists of cash collateral on deposit with Citibank.

 

The Company acts as the manager of the rights and obligations of GCMF under the TRS.

 

Citibank may terminate the TRS on or after the third anniversary of the effectiveness of the TRS. The Company may terminate the TRS at any time upon providing at least 30 days’ notice prior to the proposed settlement date of the reference assets related to such termination.

 

For GAAP purposes, realized gains and losses on the TRS are composed of any gains or losses on the referenced portfolio of loans as well as the net interest received or owed at the time of the quarterly settlement. For GAAP purposes, unrealized gains and losses on the TRS are composed of the net interest income earned or interest expense owed during the period that was not previously settled as well as the change in fair value of the referenced portfolio of loans.

 

As of December 31, 2011, the fair value of the TRS was $(390), comprised of spread interest income of $895, realized gains of $60 on the referenced loans, and an unrealized loss on the referenced loans of $(1,345). As of September 30, 2011, the fair value of the TRS was $(1,845), comprised of spread interest income of $591 and an unrealized loss on the referenced loans of $(2,436). The change in the fair value of the TRS was $1,455 for the three months ended December 31, 2011. Realized gains on the TRS for the three months ended December 31, 2011 were $636, which consisted of spread interest income of $647 and a realized loss of $(11) on the referenced loans.

 

The referenced portfolio of loans is valued by Citibank. Citibank bases its valuation on the indicative bid prices provided by an independent third party pricing service. Bid prices reflect the highest price that market participants may be willing to pay. The Board reviews and approves the value of the TRS, as well as the value of the loans underlying the TRS, on a quarterly basis as part of its quarterly determination of net asset value. To the extent the Company or its Board has any questions or concerns regarding the valuation of the reference portfolio of loans, such valuation will be discussed or challenged pursuant to the terms of the TRS.

 

As of December 31, 2011 and September 30, 2011, the TRS had a portfolio with a cost basis of $98,825 and $97,485, an unfunded commitment of $163 and $163 and a notional value of $98,988 and $97,648, respectively. As of December 31, 2011 and September 30, 2011, through GCMF, the Company recorded cash collateral on deposit with custodian in the amount of $19,912 and $19,662, respectively, which represented collateral held at Citibank.

 

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(In thousands, except shares and per share data)
 

In June 2011, the Company sold $46,478 of loans to various third party brokers at fair value, which were subsequently independently purchased at a fair value of $46,460 by Citibank for the TRS. Based on a review of the legal documents and discussions with legal counsel, the Company determined that the initial sale of these loans to such third party brokers and the subsequent sale of such loans from the brokers to Citibank should each be recorded as a sale for accounting purposes, and the Company treated the initial sale as a true sale for legal and accounting purposes. There is no recourse to the Company for the sold loans other than pursuant to customary and standard Loan Syndication and Trading Association assignment documentation for breaches of representations and warranties as to title, nor does the Company have the right to redeem the sold loans.

 

The Moody’s weighted average rating of the referenced portfolio of loans within the TRS was B1 at December 31, 2011.

 

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(In thousands, except shares and per share data)
 

 The following table summarizes the portfolio of loans held by the TRS as of December 31, 2011:

 

Reference Asset   Industry  

Interest

Rate

 

Maturity

Date

    Par     Cost    

Fair Value

 
Ashland Inc.   Chemicals, Plastics and Rubber   L + 2.75%     08/2018     $ 4,985     $ 4,972     $ 4,992  
Autoparts Holdings Ltd.   Automobile   L + 5.00%     07/2017       598       596       597  
Barbri, Inc.   Healthcare, Education and Childcare   L + 4.50%     06/2017       3,200       3,168       3,184  
Blackboard Inc.   Diversified Conglomerate Manufacturing   L + 6.00%     09/2018       5,000       4,600       4,728  
Bojangles Holdings   Retail Stores   L + 6.50%     08/2017       4,895       4,797       4,797  
Brickman Group   Farming and Agriculture   L + 5.50%     10/2016       995       980       994  
California Pizza Kitchen, Inc.   Personal, Food and Miscellaneous Services   L + 5.50%     07/2017       3,990       3,930       3,890  
Charter Communications Operating LLC   Telecommunications   L + 3.25%     09/2016       2,977       2,968       2,906  
CHI Overhead Doors Inc.   Buildings and Real Estate   L + 5.75%     08/2017       2,194       2,151       2,156  
Del Monte Foods Company   Beverage, Food and Tobacco   L + 3.00%     03/2018       2,985       2,983       2,828  
Dole Food Company, Inc.   Beverage, Food and Tobacco   L + 3.75%     07/2018       557       553       554  
The Endurance International Group, Inc.   Electronics   L + 6.25%     12/2017       1,700       1,666       1,686  
Fibertech Networks   Telecommunications   L + 5.00%     11/2016       1,990       1,975       1,985  
Focus Brands   Personal, Food and Miscellaneous Services   L + 4.00%     11/2016       3,865       3,894       3,820  
HCA Inc.   Healthcare, Education and Childcare   L + 3.25%     03/2017       3,000       2,964       2,842  
Health Management Associates, Inc.   Healthcare, Education and Childcare   L + 3.50%     11/2018       2,550       2,525       2,535  
J Crew Group, Inc.   Retail Stores   L + 3.50%     03/2018       2,985       2,853       2,797  
Jetro Holdings   Grocery   L + 2.25%     07/2014       2,799       2,751       2,754  
Melissa and Doug LLC   Leisure, Amusement, Motion Pictures, Entertainment   L + 5.00%     12/2016       1,260       1,267       1,241  
Mercury Payment Systems, LLC   Finance   L + 5.00%     07/2017       1,592       1,576       1,584  
MetroPCS Wireless, Inc.   Telecommunications   L + 3.75%     03/2018       1,985       1,989       1,923  
Mobilitie Investments II, LLC   Telecommunications   L + 4.00%     06/2017       3,582       3,564       3,510  
NBTY, Inc.   Personal and Non Durable Consumer Products   L + 3.25%     10/2017       2,591       2,592       2,558  
Nuveen Investments, Inc.   Finance   L + 3.00%     11/2014       1,922       1,903       1,832  
Nuveen Investments, Inc.   Finance   L + 5.50%     05/2017       2,000       1,850       1,918  
Protection One   Diversified Conglomerate Service   L + 4.25%     06/2016       2,723       2,725       2,682  
Rally Parts LLC   Personal Transportation   L + 5.50%     12/2013       1,832       1,795       1,696  
Rally Parts LLC   Personal Transportation   L + 5.50%     12/2013       1,915       1,819       1,773  
RPI Finance Trust   Healthcare, Education and Childcare   L + 3.00%     05/2018       2,786       2,772       2,772  
SNL Financial LC   Finance   L + 7.00%     08/2018       2,173       2,107       2,167  
Solvest LTD   Beverage, Food and Tobacco   L + 3.75%     07/2018       1,035       1,027       1,028  
Sotera Defense Solutions, Inc.   Aerospace and Defense   L + 5.50%     04/2017       1,990       1,960       1,970  
Styron S.A.R.L.   Chemicals, Plastics and Rubber   L + 4.50%     08/2017       1,492       1,440       1,287  
Styron S.A.R.L.   Chemicals, Plastics and Rubber   L + 4.50%     08/2017       1,485       1,485       1,280  
Terex Corporation   Machinery   L + 4.00%     04/2017       599       593       601  
Terex Corporation   Machinery   L + 4.00%     04/2017       599       599       601  
The Container Store, Inc.   Retail Stores   L + 3.00%     08/2014       6,500       6,342       6,110  
U.S. Security Associates Holdings, Inc.   Diversified Conglomerate Manufacturing   L + 4.75%     08/2017       -       (2 )     (2 )
U.S. Security Associates Holdings, Inc.   Diversified Conglomerate Manufacturing   L + 4.75%     08/2017       835       827       823  
Universal Health Services   Healthcare, Education and Childcare   L + 3.00%     11/2016       1,522       1,529       1,516  
Univision Communications Inc.   Broadcasting and Entertainment   L + 4.25%     03/2017       2,000       1,900       1,777  
Valitas Health Services, Inc.   Healthcare, Education and Childcare   L + 4.50%     06/2017       1,492       1,455       1,426  
Warner Chilcott Company LLC   Healthcare, Education and Childcare   L + 3.25%     03/2018       142       142       139  
Warner Chilcott Corporation   Healthcare, Education and Childcare   L + 3.25%     03/2018       283       283       279  
Water Pik, Inc.   Home and Office Furnishings, Housewares, and Durable Consumer   L + 5.25%     08/2017       2,793       2,765       2,751  
WC Luxco Sarl   Healthcare, Education and Childcare   L + 3.25%     03/2018       195       195       192  
                                         
Total                   $ 100,588     $ 98,825     $ 97,479  

 

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 The following table summarizes the portfolio of loans held by the TRS as of September 30, 2011: 


Reference Asset    Industry   Interest
Rate
 Maturity
Date

   Par   Cost   Fair Value  
Ashland Inc.   Chemicals, Plastics and Rubber   L + 2.75%  08/2018  $5,000  $4,987  $4,956 
Autoparts Holdings Ltd.   Automobile   L + 5.00%  07/2017   600   597   597 
Barbri, Inc.   Healthcare, Education and Childcare   L + 4.50%  06/2017   3,200   3,168   3,126 
Blackboard Inc.   Diversified Conglomerate Manufacturing   L + 6.00%  09/2018   5,000   4,600   4,638 
Bojangles Holdings   Retail Stores   L + 6.50%  08/2017   5,000   4,900   4,875 
Brickman Group   Farming and Agriculture   L + 5.50%  10/2016   997   983   980 
California Pizza Kitchen, Inc.   Personal, Food and Miscellaneous Services   L + 5.50%  07/2017   3,990   3,930   3,920 
Charter Communications Operating LLC   Telecommunications   L + 3.25%  09/2016   2,985   2,975   2,880 
CHI Overhead Doors Inc.   Buildings and Real Estate   L + 5.75%  08/2017   2,200   2,156   2,156 
Del Monte Foods Company   Beverage, Food and Tobacco   L + 3.00%  03/2018   2,993   2,990   2,776 
Dole Food Company, Inc.   Beverage, Food and Tobacco   L + 3.75%  07/2018   559   554   549 
Fibertech Networks   Telecommunications   L + 5.00%  11/2016   2,000   1,985   1,955 
Focus Brands   Personal, Food and Miscellaneous Services   L + 4.00%  11/2016   4,129   4,160   4,077 
HCA Inc.   Healthcare, Education and Childcare   L + 3.25%  03/2017   3,000   2,964   2,818 
J Crew Group, Inc.   Retail Stores   L + 3.50%  03/2018   2,993   2,860   2,653 
Jetro Holdings   Grocery   L + 2.25%  07/2014   2,799   2,751   2,708 
Melissa and Doug LLC   Leisure, Amusement, Motion Pictures, Entertainment   L + 5.00%  12/2016   1,292   1,300   1,270 
Mercury Payment Systems, LLC   Finance   L + 5.00%  07/2017   1,596   1,580   1,580 
MetroPCS Wireless, Inc.   Telecommunications   L + 3.75%  03/2018   1,990   1,994   1,903 
Mobilitie Investments II, LLC   Telecommunications   L + 4.00%  06/2017   3,591   3,573   3,465 
NBTY, Inc.   Personal and Non Durable Consumer Products   L + 3.25%  10/2017   2,985   2,987   2,887 
Nuveen Investments, Inc.   Finance   L + 3.00%  11/2014   1,922   1,903   1,754 
Nuveen Investments, Inc.   Finance   L + 5.50%  05/2017   2,000   1,850   1,847 
Protection One   Diversified Conglomerate Service   L + 4.25%  06/2016   2,747   2,749   2,685 
Rally Parts LLC   Personal Transportation   L + 5.50%  12/2013   1,836   1,800   1,732 
Rally Parts LLC   Personal Transportation   L + 5.50%  12/2013   1,920   1,824   1,811 
RPI Finance Trust   Healthcare, Education and Childcare   L + 3.00%  05/2018   2,793   2,779   2,764 
SNL Financial LC   Finance   L + 7.00%  08/2018   2,200   2,134   2,162 
Solvest  LTD   Beverage, Food and Tobacco   L + 3.75%  07/2018   1,037   1,030   1,020 
Sotera Defense Solutions, Inc.   Aerospace and Defense   L + 5.50%  04/2017   2,000   1,970   1,940 
Springboard Finance, LLC   Telecommunications   L + 5.00%  02/2015   1,858   1,871   1,846 
Styron S.A.R.L   Chemicals, Plastics and Rubber   L + 4.50%  08/2017   1,489   1,489   1,337 
Styron S.A.R.L   Chemicals, Plastics and Rubber   L + 4.50%  08/2017   1,496   1,444   1,344 
Terex Corporation   Machinery   L + 4.00%  04/2017   600   594   588 
Terex Corporation   Machinery   L + 4.00%  04/2017   600   600   588 
The Container Store, Inc.   Retail Stores   L + 3.00%  08/2014   6,501   6,342   6,110 
U.S. Security Associates Holdings, Inc.   Diversified Conglomerate Manufacturing   L + 4.75%  08/2017   -   (2)  (5)
U.S. Security Associates Holdings, Inc.   Diversified Conglomerate Manufacturing   L + 4.75%  08/2017   837   829   810 
Universal Health Services   Healthcare, Education and Childcare   L + 3.00%  11/2016   1,526   1,533   1,478 
Univision Communications Inc.   Broadcasting and Entertainment   L + 4.25%  03/2017   2,000   1,900   1,678 
Valitas Health Services, Inc.   Healthcare, Education and Childcare   L + 4.50%  06/2017   1,496   1,459   1,444 
Warner Chilcott Company LLC   Healthcare, Education and Childcare   L + 3.25%  03/2018   142   142   138 
Warner Chilcott Corporation   Healthcare, Education and Childcare   L + 3.25%  03/2018   284   284   276 
Water Pik, Inc.   Home and Office Furnishings, Housewares, and Durable Consumer   L + 5.25%  08/2017   2,800   2,772   2,744 
WC Luxco Sarl   Healthcare, Education and Childcare   L + 3.25%  03/2018   195   195   190 
                         
Total            $ 99,178  $ 97,485  $ 95,050

 

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Golub Capital BDC, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(In thousands, except shares and per share data)
 

 Note 8. Commitments and Contingencies

 

Commitments:   The Company had outstanding commitments to fund investments totaling $59,192 and $49,449 under various undrawn revolvers and other credit facilities as of December 31, 2011 and September 30, 2011, respectively.

 

Indemnifications:   In the normal course of business, the Company enters into contracts and agreements that contain a variety of representations and warranties that provide general indemnifications. The Company’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as these involve future claims that may be made against the Company but that have not occurred. The Company expects the risk of any future obligations under these indemnifications to be remote.

 

Off-balance sheet risk:   Off-balance sheet risk refers to an unrecorded potential liability that may result in a future obligation or loss, even though it does not appear on the statements of financial condition. The Company’s derivative instruments contain elements of off-balance sheet market and credit risk. Derivative instruments can be affected by market conditions, such as interest rate volatility, which could impact the fair value of the derivative instruments. If market conditions move against the Company, it may not achieve the anticipated benefits of these derivative instruments and may realize a loss. The Company minimizes market risk through monitoring its investments.

 

Concentration of credit risk:   Credit risk arises primarily from the potential inability of counterparties to perform in accordance with the terms of the contract. The Company is engaged in derivative transactions with counterparties. In the event that the counterparties do not fulfill their obligations, the Company may be exposed to risk. The risk of default depends on the creditworthiness of the counterparties or issuers of the instruments. The Company’s maximum loss that it could incur related to counterparty risk on its derivative instruments is the value of the collateral for that respective derivative instrument. It is the Company’s policy to review, as necessary, the credit standing of each counterparty.

 

Legal proceedings:   In the normal course of business, the Company may be subject to legal and regulatory proceedings that are generally incidental to its ongoing operations. While there can be no assurance of the ultimate disposition of any such proceedings, the Company does not believe any disposition will have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

 

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Golub Capital BDC, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(In thousands, except shares and per share data)
 

 Note 9. Financial Highlights

 

The financial highlights for the Company are as follows:

 

   Three months ended December 31, 
  2011   2010 
Per share data(1)        
Net asset value at beginning of period  $14.56   $14.71 
Dividends and distributions declared   (0.32)   (0.31)
Net investment income   0.29    0.30 
Net realized (loss) gain on investments   (0.09)   0.05 
Net realized gain (loss) on derivative instruments   0.01    - 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments   0.02    (0.01)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on derivative instruments   0.06    - 
Net asset value at ending of period  $14.53   $14.74 
           
Per share market value at end of period  $15.50   $17.12 
Total return based on market value(2)   6.53%   13.92%
Total return based on average net asset value(3)   1.93%   2.26%
Shares outstanding at end of period   21,758,955    17,738,197 
           
Ratios/Supplemental Data:          
           
Ratio of expenses (without incentive fees) to average net assets*   6.47%   5.59%
Ratio of incentive fees to average net assets*(4)   1.13%   0.29%
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets*(4)   7.60%   5.88%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets*   7.86%   7.87%
           
Net assets at end of period  $316,160   $261,475 
Average debt outstanding  $273,495   $178,696 
Average debt outstanding per share  $12.57   $10.07 
Portfolio turnover*   33.77%   14.24%

 

 

*     Annualized for a period less than one year.

(1)   Based on actual number of shares outstanding at the end of the corresponding period or the weighted average shares outstanding for the period, unless otherwise noted, as appropriate.

(2)   Total return based on market value assumes dividends are reinvested.

(3)   Total return based on average net asset value is not annualized.

(4)   During the three months ended December 31, 2011, the Investment Adviser irrevocably waived $647 of incentive fees attributable to the TRS. Had the Investment Advisor not waived these fees, the ratio of incentive fees to average net assets and the ratio of total expenses to average net assets would have been 1.93% and 8.40%, respectively, for the three months ended December 31, 2011.

 

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Golub Capital BDC, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(In thousands, except shares and per share data)
 

 Note 10. Earnings Per Share

 

The following information sets forth the computation of the net increase in net assets per share resulting from operations for the three months ended December 31, 2011 and 2010:

 

   Three months ended December 31, 
   2011   2010 
Earnings available to stockholders    $6,191   $5,962 
Basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding     21,734,720    17,712,724 
Basic and diluted earnings per share    $0.28   $0.34 

  

Note 11. Dividends and Distributions

 

The Company’s dividends and distributions are recorded on the record date. The following table summarizes the Company’s dividend declaration and distribution during the three month period ending December 31, 2011 and 2010.

 

            Amount     Cash     DRIP Shares     DRIP Shares  
Date Declared   Record Date   Payment Date   Per Share     Distribution     Issued     Value  
                                 
Three months ended December 31, 2010                            
12/08/2010   12/20/2010   12/30/2010   $ 0.31     $ 5,028       25,753     $ 462  
                                         
Three months ended December 31, 2011                                    
12/07/2011   12/19/2011   12/29/2011   $ 0.32     $ 6,580       25,052     $ 375  

 

Note 12. Subsequent Events

 

On February 2, 2012, the Company’s Board declared a quarterly distribution of $0.32 per share payable on March 29, 2012 to holders of record as of March 16, 2012. 

 

On January 31, 2012, the Company priced a public offering of 3,500,000 shares of its common stock at a public offering price of $15.35 per share, raising approximately $53,725 in gross proceeds. Wells Fargo Securities, LLC and UBS Securities LLC acted as joint book-running managers for the offering. On February 3, 2012, the transaction closed, the shares were issued, and proceeds, net of offering costs but before expenses, of $52,315 were received.  Golub Capital Employee Grant Program Rabbi Trust, a trust organized for the purpose of awarding equity incentive compensation to employees of Golub Capital, purchased an aggregate of $3,070 of shares in the offering at the public offering price per share. In addition, Mr. William M. Webster IV, one of the Company’s directors, purchased 15,000 shares in the offering at the public offering price per share, and Mr. John T. Baily, one of the Company’s directors, purchased $75 of shares in the offering at the public offering price per share.

 

The Company granted the underwriters an option to purchase up to an additional 525,000 shares of common stock to cover over-allotments, if any.

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

 

The information contained in this section should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto appearing elsewhere in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q. In this report, “we,” “us,” “our” and “Golub Capital BDC” refer to Golub Capital BDC, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries.

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

Some of the statements in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q constitute forward-looking statements, which relate to future events or our performance or financial condition. The forward-looking statements contained in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q involve risks and uncertainties, including statements as to:

 

  · our future operating results;
  · our business prospects and the prospects of our portfolio companies;
  · the effect of investments that we expect to make;
  · our contractual arrangements and relationships with third parties;
  · actual and potential conflicts of interest with our investment adviser, GC Advisors LLC, or GC Advisors, and other affiliates of Golub Capital Incorporated and Golub Capital LLC (formerly Golub Capital Management LLC), collectively, Golub Capital;
  · the dependence of our future success on the general economy and its effect on the industries in which we invest;
  · the ability of our portfolio companies to achieve their objectives;
  · the use of borrowed money to finance a portion of our investments;
  · the adequacy of our financing sources and working capital;
  · the timing of cash flows, if any, from the operations of our portfolio companies;
  · the ability of GC Advisors to locate suitable investments for us and to monitor and administer our investments;
  · the ability of GC Advisors or its affiliates to attract and retain highly talented professionals;
  · our ability to qualify and maintain our qualification as a regulated investment company, or RIC, and as a business development company;
  · the impact on our business of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and the rules and regulations issued thereunder; and
  · the effect of changes to tax legislation and our tax position.
  · our pro forma asset coverage for borrowed amounts

 

Such forward-looking statements may include statements preceded by, followed by or that otherwise include the words “may,” “might,” “will,” “intend,” “should,” “could,” “can,” “would,” “expect,” “believe,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “predict,” “potential,” “plan” or similar words. The forward-looking statements contained in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q involve risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control and difficult to predict. Our actual results could differ materially from those implied or expressed in the forward-looking statements for any reason, including the factors set forth as “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q.

 

We have based the forward-looking statements included in this report on information available to us on the date of this report, and we assume no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in our forward-looking statements and future results could differ materially from historical performance. 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, or the SEC, including annual reports on Form 10-K, registration statements on Form N-2, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K.

 

You should understand that, under Sections 27A(b)(2)(B) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E(b)(2)(B) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Exchange Act, the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 do not apply to this quarterly report on Form 10-Q.

 

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Overview

 

We are an externally managed, closed-end, non-diversified management investment company that has elected to be regulated as a business development company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, or the 1940 Act. In addition, for tax purposes, we have elected to be treated as a RIC under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or the Code. As a business development company and a RIC, we are also subject to certain constraints, including limitations imposed by the 1940 Act and the Code. We were formed in November 2009 to continue and expand the business of our predecessor, Golub Capital Master Funding LLC, or GCMF, which commenced operations in July 2007, in making investments in senior secured, unitranche (a loan that combines characteristics of traditional first lien senior secured loans and second lien or subordinated loans), mezzanine (a loan that ranks senior only to a borrower’s equity securities and ranks junior to all of such borrower’s other indebtedness in priority of payment), second lien loans and equity securities of middle-market companies that are, in most cases, sponsored by private equity firms.

 

Our shares are currently listed on The NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol “GBDC”.

 

Our investment objective is to maximize the total return to our stockholders in the form of current income and capital appreciation through debt and minority equity investments. We intend to achieve our investment objective by (1) accessing the established loan origination channels developed by Golub Capital, a leading lender to middle-market companies with over $5.0 billion of capital under management as of December 31, 2011, (2) selecting investments within our core middle-market company focus, (3) partnering with experienced private equity firms, or sponsors, in many cases with whom we have invested alongside in the past, (4) implementing the disciplined underwriting standards of Golub Capital and (5) drawing upon the aggregate experience and resources of Golub Capital.

 

Our investment activities are managed by GC Advisors and supervised by our board of directors of which a majority of the members are independent of us.

 

Under an investment advisory agreement, or the Investment Advisory Agreement, entered into on April 14, 2010, and amended and restated on July 16, 2010, we have agreed to pay GC Advisors an annual base management fee based on our average adjusted gross assets as well as an incentive fee based on our investment performance. We have also entered into an administration agreement, or the Administration Agreement, with GC Service Company, LLC, or GC Service, under which we have agreed to reimburse GC Service for our allocable portion (subject to the review and approval of our independent directors) of overhead and other expenses incurred by GC Service in performing its obligations under the Administration Agreement.

 

We seek to create a diverse portfolio that includes senior secured, unitranche, mezzanine and second lien loans and warrants and minority equity securities by investing approximately $5 to $25 million of capital, on average, in the securities of middle-market companies. We may also selectively invest more than $25 million in some of our portfolio companies and generally expect that the size of our individual investments will vary proportionately with the size of our capital base.

 

As of December 31, 2011, our portfolio at fair value was comprised of 36.9% senior secured loans, 41.2% unitranche loans, 6.8% second lien loans, 12.6% mezzanine loans and 2.5% equity securities. As of September 30, 2011, our portfolio at fair value was comprised of 44.3% senior secured loans, 38.7% unitranche loans, 4.8% second lien loans, 10.2% mezzanine loans and 2.0% equity securities.

 

As of December 31, 2011 and September 30, 2011, we had debt investments in 105 and 103 portfolio companies, respectively. For the three months ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, our income producing assets, which represented nearly 100% of our total portfolio, had a weighted average annualized interest income (which excludes income resulting from amortization of fees and discounts) yield of 9.3% and 8.1% and a weighted average annualized investment income (which includes interest income and amortization of fees and discounts) yield of 10.2% and 10.6%, respectively.

  

Revenues: We generate revenue in the form of interest income on debt investments and capital gains and distributions, if any, on portfolio company investments that we originate or acquire. Our debt investments, whether in the form of senior secured, unitranche, mezzanine or second lien loans, typically have a term of three to seven years and bear

  

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interest at a fixed or floating rate. In some instances, we receive payments on our debt investments based on scheduled amortization of the outstanding balances. In addition, we receive repayments of some of our debt investments prior to their scheduled maturity date. The frequency or volume of these repayments fluctuates significantly from period to period. Our portfolio activity also reflects the proceeds of sales of securities. In some cases, our investments provide for deferred interest payments or payment-in-kind, or PIK, interest. The principal amount of loans and any accrued but unpaid interest generally become due at the maturity date. In addition, we may generate revenue in the form of commitment, origination, amendment, structuring or due diligence fees, fees for providing managerial assistance and consulting fees. Loan origination fees, original issue discount and market discount or premium are capitalized, and we accrete or amortize such amounts as interest income. We record prepayment premiums on loans as interest income. When we receive partial principal payments on a loan in an amount that exceeds its amortized cost, we record the excess principal payment as interest income. 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.

 

We recognize realized gains or losses on investments based on the difference between the net proceeds from the disposition and the cost basis of the investment or derivative instrument, without regard to unrealized gains or losses previously recognized. We record current period changes in fair value of investments and derivative instruments that are measured at fair value as a component of the net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments in the consolidated statements of operations.

 

Expenses: Our primary operating expenses include the payment of fees to GC Advisors under the Investment Advisory Agreement, our allocable portion of overhead expenses under the Administration Agreement and other operating costs described below. Additionally, we pay interest expense on our outstanding debt. We bear all other out-of-pocket costs and expenses of our operations and transactions, including:

 

  · organizational expenses;
  · calculating our net asset value (including the cost and expenses of any independent valuation firm);
  · fees and expenses incurred by GC Advisors payable to third parties, including agents, consultants or other advisors, in monitoring financial and legal affairs for us and in monitoring our investments and performing due diligence on our prospective portfolio companies or otherwise relating to, or associated with, evaluating and making investments;
  · interest payable on debt, if any, incurred to finance our investments and expenses related to unsuccessful portfolio acquisition efforts;
  · offerings of our common stock and other securities;
  · investment advisory and management fees;
  · administration fees and expenses, if any, payable under the Administration Agreement (including payments under the Administration Agreement between us and GC Service based upon our allocable portion of GC Service’s overhead in performing its obligations under the Administration Agreement, including rent and the allocable portion of the cost of our chief compliance officer, chief financial officer and their respective staffs);
  · fees payable to third parties, including agents, consultants or other advisors, relating to, or associated with evaluating and making, investments in portfolio companies, including costs associated with meeting financial sponsors;
  · transfer agent, dividend agent and custodial fees and expenses;
  · U.S. federal and state registration and franchise fees;
  · independent directors’ fees and expenses;
  · costs of preparing and filing reports or other documents required by the SEC or other regulators;
  · costs of any reports, proxy statements or other notices to stockholders, including printing costs;
  · costs associated with individual or group stockholders;
  · costs associated with compliance under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002;
  · our allocable portion of any fidelity bond, directors and officers/errors and omissions liability insurance, and any other insurance premiums;
  · direct costs and expenses of administration, including printing, mailing, long distance telephone, copying, secretarial and other staff, independent auditors and outside legal costs;
  · proxy voting expenses; and

 

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  · all other expenses incurred by us or GC Service in connection with administering our business.

 

During periods of asset growth, we expect our general and administrative expenses to be relatively stable or decline as a percentage of total assets and increase during periods of asset declines. Incentive fees, interest expenses and costs relating to future offerings of securities would be additive to the expenses described above.

 

GC Advisors, as collateral manager for Golub Capital BDC 2010-1 LLC, or the Securitization Issuer, under the collateral management agreement, is entitled to receive an annual fee in an amount equal to 0.35% of the principal balance of the portfolio loans held by the Securitization Issuer at the beginning of the collection period relating to each payment date, which is payable in arrears on each payment date. This fee, which is less than the management fee payable under the Investment Advisory Agreement, is paid directly by the Securitization Issuer to GC Advisors and offset against such management fee. Accordingly, the 1.375% management fee paid by us to GC Advisors under the Investment Advisory Agreement on all of our assets, including those indirectly held through the Securitization Issuer, is reduced, on a dollar-for-dollar basis, by an amount equal to such 0.35% fee paid to GC Advisors by the Securitization Issuer. The term “collection period” refers to a quarterly period running from the day after the end of the prior collection period to the fifth business day of the calendar month in which a payment date occurs. This fee may be waived by the collateral manager. The collateral management agreement does not include any incentive fee payable to GC Advisors. In addition, the Securitization Issuer paid Wells Fargo Securities, LLC a structuring and placement fee for its services in connection with the initial structuring of a $300 million term debt securitization, or the Debt Securitization. The Securitization Issuer also agreed to pay ongoing administrative expenses to the trustee, collateral manager, independent accountants, legal counsel, rating agencies and independent managers in connection with developing and maintaining reports and providing required services in connection with the administration of the Debt Securitization. The administrative expenses are paid by the Securitization Issuer on each payment date in two parts: (1) a component that is paid in a priority to other amounts distributed by the Securitization Issuer, subject to a cap equal to the sum of 0.04% per annum on the adjusted principal balance of the portfolio loans and other assets held by the Securitization Issuer on the last day of the collection period relating to such payment date, plus $150,000 per annum, and (2) a component that is paid in a subordinated position relative to other amounts distributed by the Securitization Issuer, equal to any amounts that exceed the aforementioned administrative expense cap. We believe that these administrative expenses approximate the amount of ongoing fees and expenses that we would be required to pay in connection with a traditional secured credit facility. Our common stockholders indirectly bear all of these expenses.

 

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Recent Developments

 

On January 31, 2012, we priced a public offering of 3,500,000 shares of our common stock at a public offering price of $15.35 per share, raising approximately $53.7 million in gross proceeds.  Wells Fargo Securities, LLC and UBS Securities LLC acted as joint book-running managers for the offering.  On February 3, 2012, the transaction closed, the shares were issued, and proceeds, net of offering costs but before expenses, of $52.3 million were received.

 

We granted the underwriters an option to purchase up to an additional 525,000 shares of common stock to cover over-allotments, if any.

 

We intend to use the net proceeds from the offering to invest in portfolio companies in accordance with our investment objective and strategies and for general corporate purposes.

 

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Consolidated Results of Operations

 

Consolidated operating results for the three months ended December 31, 2011 and 2010 are as follows:

 

   Three months ended December 31,   Variances 
   2011   2010   2011 vs. 2010 
   (In thousands) 
             
Interest income  $11,010   $7,184   $3,826 
Income from amortization of discounts and origination fees   1,090    1,953    (863)
Dividend Income   377    -    377 
                
Total investment income   12,477    9,137    3,340 
                
Total expenses   6,135    3,904    2,231 
                
Net investment income   6,342    5,233    1,109 
Net realized (losses) gains on investments and derivative instruments   (1,851)   876    (2,727)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and derivative instruments   1,700    (147)   1,847 
                
Net income  $6,191   $5,962   $229 
                
Average portfolio company investments, at fair value  $497,404   $352,469   $144,935 
                
Average debt outstanding  $273,495   $178,696   $94,799 

 

The results of operations for the three months ended December 31, 2011 and 2010 may not be indicative of the results we report in future periods. Net income can vary substantially from period to period for various reasons, including 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

 

Interest income increased by $3.8 million from the three months ended December 31, 2010 as compared to the three months ended December 31, 2011 and was primarily driven by an increase in the weighted average investment balance of earning investments from $349.1 million for the three months ended December 31, 2010 to $478.8 million for the three months ended December 31, 2011. To a lesser extent, the increase in interest income was driven by a higher weighted average annualized interest income yield (which excludes income resulting from amortization of fees and discounts), which increased from 8.1% for the three months ended December 31, 2010 to 9.3% for the three months ended December 31, 2011. The increase in the yield was driven primarily by the change in asset mix of our portfolio. Higher yielding subordinated and unitranche investments increased from 6.5% and 25.7%, respectively, of the total investment in portfolio companies as of December 31, 2010 to 12.6% and 41.2%, respectively, of the total investment in portfolio companies as of December 31, 2011. From December 31, 2010 to December 31, 2011, lower yielding senior secured investments decreased from 59.3% to 36.9% of the total investment in portfolio companies. Annualized interest income yield (which excludes income resulting from amortization of fees and discounts) by security type for the three months ended December 31, 2011 and 2010 was as follows:

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   Three months ended December 31, 
   2011   2010 
Senior secured   7.5%   7.2%
Unitranche   8.7%   8.7%
Second lien(1)   11.2%   9.6%
Subordinated debt   13.9%   14.0%

 

 

(1) Second lien loans include loans structured as first lien last out term loans.

 

Interest rate yields remained relatively flat from December 31, 2010 to December 31, 2011 with the exception of the yields on second lien loans, which increased due to $20 million of new second lien investment fundings during the quarter ended December 31, 2011 at an average annualized interest yield of 11.9%. For additional details on investment yields and asset mix, refer to the “Liquidity and Capital Resources - Portfolio Composition, Investment Activity and Yield” section below.

 

Income from the amortization of discounts and origination fees decreased by $0.9 million for the three months ended December 31, 2011 as compared to the three months ended December 31, 2010 as a result of decreased payoff activity. Dividend income increased by $0.4 million from the three months ended December 31, 2010 to the three months ended December 31, 2011 as a result of dividend income received from an equity investment in a portfolio company.

 

Expenses

 

The following table summarizes our expenses:

 

   Three months ended December 30,   Variances 
   2011   2010   2011 vs. 2010 
   (In thousands) 
             
Interest and other debt financing expenses  $2,366   $1,577   $789 
Base management fee   1,874    1,284    590 
Incentive fee   909    190    719 
Professional fees   588    567    21 
Administrative service fee   262    174    88 
General and administrative expenses   136    112    24 
                
Total expenses  $6,135   $3,904   $2,231 

 

Interest and debt financing expenses increased from the three months ended December 31, 2010 as compared to the three months ended December 31, 2011 primarily due to an increase in the weighted average of outstanding borrowings from $178.7 million for the three months ended December 31, 2010 to $273.5 million for the three months ended December 31, 2011. In addition to the $174.0 million of borrowings under the Debt Securitization that was outstanding for the three months ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, we increased our use of debt through our small business investment company, or SBIC, subsidiary and our revolving credit facility, or the Credit Facility, which had outstanding balances of $100.0 million and $37.9 million, respectively, as of December 31, 2011 and $20.0 million and zero, respectively, as of December 31, 2010.

 

The base management fee and the administrative service fee increased as a result of an increase in average assets and average investments from the three months ended December 31, 2010 to the three months ended December 31, 2011. The incentive fee increased by $0.7 million as a result of the increase in pre-incentive fee net investment income from the three months ended December 31, 2010 to the three months ended December 31, 2011.

 

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As described in the “Net realized and Unrealized Gains and Losses” section below, we entered into a total return swap, or the TRS, with Citibank, N.A., or Citibank, for the purpose of gaining economic exposure to a portfolio of broadly syndicated loans. Prior to the quarter ended December 31, 2011, we had included interest spread payments, which represent the difference between the interest and fees received on the referenced assets underlying the TRS and the interest paid to Citibank on the settled notional value of the TRS, from the TRS in the capital gains component of the incentive fee calculation as this is consistent with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America, or GAAP, which records such payments in net realized gains/(losses) on derivative instruments in the consolidated statement of operations. However, we changed our methodology in the quarter ended December 31, 2011 pursuant to discussions with the staff, or Staff, of the SEC, resulting in the TRS interest spread payments being included in the income component of the incentive fee calculation.

 

For the three months ended December 31, 2011, we received $0.6 million of interest spread payments from the TRS. Including the interest spread payments from the TRS in the income component of the incentive fee calculation caused an increase in the incentive fee by $0.6 million. Upon reviewing the incentive fee calculation and the treatment of the interest spread payments from the TRS, GC Advisors irrevocably waived the incremental portion of the incentive fee attributable from the TRS interest spread payments for the three months ended December 31, 2011. Taking into account the waiver by GC Advisors, the Income Incentive Fee was $0.9 million for the three months ended December 31, 2011, rather than $1.6 million. The income incentive fee for the three months ended December 31, 2010 was $0.2 million.

 

Golub Capital Incorporated pays for certain expenses incurred by us. These expenses are subsequently reimbursed in cash. Total expenses reimbursed to Golub Capital Incorporated for the three months ended December 31, 2011 and 2010 were $0.1 million and $0.1 million, respectively.

 

As of December 31, 2011 and September 30, 2011, included in accounts payable and accrued expenses were $0.1 million and $0.1 million for accrued expenses paid on behalf of us Golub Capital Incorporated.

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gains and Losses

 

The following table summarizes our net realized and unrealized gains (losses) for the periods presented:

 

   Three months ended December 31,   Variances 
   2011   2010   2011 vs. 2010 
   (In thousands) 
             
Net realized (loss) gain on investments  $(2,115)  $876   $(2,991)
Net realized gain on TRS   636    -    636 
Net realized (loss) on financial futures contracts   (372)   -    (372)
                
Net realized (loss) gain   (1,851)   876    (2,727)
                
Unrealized (depreciation) on investments   (4,142)   (3,274)   (868)
Unrealized appeciation on investments   4,485    3,127    1,358 
Unrealized appreciation on TRS   1,455    -    1,455 
Unrealized (depreciation) on financial futures contracts   (98)   -    (98)
                
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and derivative instruments  $1,700   $(147)  $1,847 

 

For the three months ended December 31, 2011, we had realized losses of $(2.1) million primarily as a result of the sale of a non-accrual portfolio company. We had $4.5 million in unrealized appreciation on 30 portfolio company investments, which was partially offset by $(4.1) million in unrealized depreciation on 81 portfolio company investments. Unrealized appreciation during the three months ended December 31, 2011 resulted from an increase in fair value primarily due to the rise in market prices and a reversal of prior period unrealized depreciation. Unrealized depreciation primarily resulted from negative credit related adjustments which caused a reduction in fair value.

 

For the three months ended December 31, 2010, we had $0.9 million in net realized gains and $3.1 million in unrealized appreciation on 42 portfolio company investments. These amounts offset unrealized depreciation on 63 portfolio company investments totaling $(3.3) million. Unrealized appreciation during the quarter ended December 31, 2010 resulted from an

 

 

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increase in fair value primarily due to a rise in market prices and a reversal of prior period unrealized depreciation. Unrealized depreciation primarily resulted from negative credit related adjustments which caused a reduction in fair value.

 

On June 17, 2011, we entered into the TRS with Citibank. The purpose of entering into the TRS was to gain economic exposure to a portfolio of broadly syndicated loans. Generally, under the terms of a total return swap, one party agrees to make periodic payments to another party based on the change in the market value of the assets referenced by the total return swap, which may include a specified security, basket of securities or securities indices during the specified period, in return for periodic payments based on a fixed or variable interest rate. For GAAP purposes, realized gains and losses on the TRS are composed of any gains or losses on the referenced portfolio of loans as well as the net interest received or owed at the time of the quarterly settlement. For GAAP purposes, unrealized gains and losses on the TRS are composed of the net interest income earned or interest expense owed during the period that was not previously settled as well as the change in fair value of the referenced portfolio of loans.

 

As of December 31, 2011, the fair value of the TRS was $(0.4) million, comprised of spread interest income of $0.9 million, realized gains of $0.1 million on the referenced loans, and an unrealized loss on the referenced loans of $(1.4) million. As of September 30, 2011, the fair value of the TRS was $(1.8) million, comprised of spread interest income of $0.6 million and an unrealized loss on the referenced loans of $(2.4) million. The change in the fair value of the TRS was $1.5 million for the three months ended December 31, 2011. Realized gains on the TRS for the three months ended December 31, 2011 were $0.6 million, primarily comprised of spread interest income.

 

We have entered into ten-year U.S. Treasury futures contracts to mitigate our exposure to adverse fluctuation in interest rates related to our Small Business Administration, or SBA, debentures. Based on the daily fluctuation of the fair value of the referenced securities of the financial futures, we record an unrealized gain or loss equal to the daily fluctuation in fair value. Upon maturity or settlement of the futures contracts, we will realize a gain or loss based on the difference of the fair value of the financial futures contracts at inception and the fair value of the futures contracts at settlement or maturity. For the three months ended December 31, 2011, the realized loss on settlement of futures contracts was $(0.4) million and the change in unrealized depreciation related to the futures contracts was $(0.1) million as a result of the decline in the ten-year U.S. Treasury rate. The futures contracts will mature in March 2012.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

As a business development company, we distribute substantially all of our net income to our stockholders and will have an ongoing need to raise additional capital for investment purposes. To fund growth, we have a number of alternatives available to increase capital, including raising equity, increasing debt, including through one or more additional securitization facilities, and funding from operational cash flow.

 

For the three months ended December 31, 2011, we experienced a net decrease in cash and cash equivalents of $20.9 million. During the period we used $96.6 million in operating activities, primarily as a result of fundings of portfolio investments of $144.5 million. This was partially offset by proceeds from principal payments and sales of portfolio investments of $42.9 million and net investment income of $6.3 million. During the same period, cash provided by investment activities of $9.0 million was driven by the change in restricted cash and cash equivalents. Lastly, cash provided by financing activities was $66.7 million, primarily due to borrowings on debt of $74.2 million, partially offset by distributions paid of $6.6 million.

 

For the three months ended December 31, 2010, we experienced a net decrease in cash and cash equivalents of $19.8 million.  During the period we used $38.0 million in operating activities, primarily as a result of fundings of portfolio investments of $97.6 million, which was partially offset by proceeds from principal payments and sales of portfolio investments of $63.3 million and net investment income of $5.2 million.  During the same period, cash provided by investing activities was $4.2 million as a result of an increase in restricted cash and cash equivalents. Lastly, cash provided by financing activities was $14.0 million, primarily due to borrowings on debt of $20.0 million, partially offset by distributions paid of $5.0 million.

  

As of December 31, 2011 and September 30, 2011, we had cash and cash equivalents of $25.4 million and $46.4 million, respectively. In addition, we had restricted cash and cash equivalents of $14.5 million and $23.4 million as of December 31, 2011 and September 30, 2011, respectively. Cash and cash equivalents are available to fund new investments, pay operating expenses and pay distributions. As of December 31, 2011, $7.3 million of our restricted cash and cash equivalents

 

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could be used to fund new investments that meet the investment guidelines established in the Debt Securitization, which are described in further detail in Note 6 to our consolidated financial statements, and for the payment of interest expense on the notes issued in the Debt Securitization. $3.0 million of such restricted cash and cash equivalents was used to fund investments that meet the guidelines under the Credit Facility as well as for the payment of interest expense and revolving debt of the Credit Facility. The remaining $4.2 million of restricted cash and cash equivalents can be used to fund new investments that meet the regulatory and investment guidelines established by the SBA for our SBIC, which are described in further detail in Note 6 to our consolidated financial statements, and for interest expense and fees on our outstanding SBA debentures.

 

As of December 31, 2011 and September 30, 2011, we had outstanding commitments to fund investments totaling $59.2 million and $49.4 million, respectively. These amounts may or may not be funded to the borrowing party now or in the future. The unfunded commitments relate to loans with various maturity dates, but the entire amount was eligible for funding to the borrowers as of December 31, 2011 and September 30, 2011 subject to the terms of each loan’s respective credit agreement.

 

As of December 31, 2011 and September 30, 2011, subject to leverage and borrowing base restrictions, we had approximately $37.1 million and $72.6 million, respectively, available for additional borrowings on the Credit Facility.

 

Under present SBIC regulations, the maximum amount of SBA-guaranteed debentures that may be issued by multiple licensees under common management is $225.0 million. Affiliates of GC Advisors manage another SBIC. As such, it is possible that GC SBIC IV, L.P., our wholly owned SBIC subsidiary, will be constrained in its ability to issue SBA-guaranteed debentures in the future if the other affiliated SBIC has already issued such debentures. As of December 31, 2011, the affiliated SBIC licensee had $123.8 million of SBA-guaranteed debentures outstanding, while GC SBIC IV, L.P. had $100.0 million of outstanding SBA-guaranteed debentures. This leaves incremental borrowing capacity of a maximum of $1.2 million of SBA-guaranteed debentures for GC SBIC IV, L.P. and the affiliated SBIC licensee. Unless specifically approved by the SBA, the other licensee was prohibited by the SBA from making certain new investments when GC SBIC IV, L.P. received its license on August 24, 2010. The affiliated SBIC licensee is limited to only making add-on investments in existing portfolio companies. As such, the majority of the incremental borrowing capacity is available for GC SBIC IV, L.P. The borrowing capacity of GC SBIC IV, L.P. could be expanded further if the affiliated SBIC retires its SBA-guaranteed debentures. On February 3, 2012, we received a commitment approval from the SBA to issue another $30 million in SBIC debentures. SBIC commitments are available subject to customary SBA approval procedures.

 

On January 31, 2012, we priced a public offering of 3,500,000 shares of our common stock at a public offering price of $15.35 per share, raising approximately $53.7 million in gross proceeds.   On February 3, 2012, the transaction closed, the shares were delivered, and proceeds, net of offering costs but before expenses, of $52.3 million were received.

 

We have also granted the underwriters an option to purchase up to an additional 525,000 shares of common stock to cover over-allotments, if any. If the underwriters fully exercise the overallotment option, we estimate we will receive net proceeds of an additional $7.8 million.

 

In accordance with the 1940 Act, with certain limited exceptions, we are only allowed to borrow amounts such that our asset coverage, as defined in the 1940 Act, is at least 200% after such borrowing. On September 13, 2011, we received exemptive relief from the SEC allowing us to modify the asset coverage requirement to exclude the SBA debentures from this calculation. As such, our ratio of total consolidated assets to outstanding indebtedness may be less than 200%. This provides us with increased investment flexibility but also increases our risks related to leverage. For purposes of compliance with the asset coverage ratio test, we have agreed with the Staff of the SEC to treat the outstanding notional amount of the TRS, less the amount of cash collateral on deposit with the custodian under the TRS, as a senior security for the life of that instrument. We may, however, accord different treatment to the TRS in the future in accordance with any applicable new rules or interpretations adopted by the Staff of the SEC. As of December 31, 2011, our asset coverage for borrowed amounts was 208.3%. Our pro forma asset coverage for borrowed amounts to give effect to the net proceeds, less estimated offering expenses of $0.6 million, of $51.6 million, raised in our public offering of common stock that closed on February 3, 2012, is 225.9%.

 

Although we expect to fund the growth of our investment portfolio through the net proceeds from future securities offerings and through our dividend reinvestment plan as well as future borrowings, to the extent permitted by the 1940 Act, we cannot assure you that our efforts to raise capital will be successful. In addition to capital not being available, it also may not be available on favorable terms.

 

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We believe that our existing cash and cash equivalents as of December 31, 2011 will be sufficient to fund our anticipated requirements through at least December 31, 2012.

 

Portfolio Composition, Investment Activity and Yield

 

As of December 31, 2011 and September 30, 2011, we had investments in 105 and 103 portfolio companies, respectively, with a total value of $562.0 million and $459.8 million, respectively. For the three months ended December 31, 2011, we originated $164.1 million in new investment commitments.  Approximately 30.0% of the new investment commitments were senior secured loans, 37.9% were unitranche loans, 12.6% were second lien investments, 16.5% were subordinated debt investments and 3.0% were equity securities. For the three months ended December 31, 2010, we originated $113.7 million in new investment commitments. Approximately 40.4% of the new investment commitments were senior secured loans, 29.0% were unitranche loans, 17.4% were second lien investments, 10.0% were subordinated debt investments and 3.2% were equity securities.

 

For the three months ended December 31, 2011, we had approximately $40.1 million in debt repayments in existing portfolio companies and sales of securities in two portfolio companies aggregating approximately $2.8 million.  For the three months ended December 31, 2010 we had approximately $51.4 million in debt repayments in existing portfolio companies and sales of securities in five portfolio companies aggregating approximately $11.9 million.

 

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The following table shows the par, amortized cost and fair value of our portfolio of investments excluding derivative instruments by asset class:

 

   As of December 31, 2011 (1)   As of September 30, 2011 (1) 
       Amortized   Fair       Amortized   Fair 
   Par   Cost   Value   Par   Cost   Value 
   (In thousands) 
Senior Secured:                              
Performing  $205,051   $201,108   $201,863   $203,647   $201,018   $200,940 
Non-accrual(2)   11,756    11,416    5,442    9,078    8,711    2,891 
                               
Unitranche:                              
Performing   232,857    228,986    231,336    178,854    176,393    177,880 
Non-accrual(2)   -    -    -    -    -    - 
                               
Second Lien(3):                              
Performing   39,740    38,172    38,324    21,922    21,531    21,922 
Non-accrual(2)   -    -    -    -    -    - 
                               
Subordinated Debt:                              
Performing   71,307    69,977    71,041    46,804    45,888    46,804 
Non-accrual(2)   -    -    -    -    -    - 
                               
Equity   N/A    14,244    14,040    N/A    9,420    9,390 
                               
Total  $560,711   $563,903   $562,046   $460,305   $462,961   $459,827 

 

 

(1) Thirteen and fourteen of our loans included a feature permitting a portion of the interest due on such loan to be PIK interest as of December 31, 2011 and September 30, 2011, respectively.

(2) We refer to a loan as non-accrual when we cease recognizing interest income on the loan because we have stopped pursuing repayment of the loan or, in certain circumstances, it is past due 90 days or more on principal and interest or our management has reasonable doubt that principal or interest will not be collected. See "--Critical Accounting Policies-- Revenue Recognition:"

(3) Second lien loans included $11.9 million and $12.3 million of loans structured as first lien last out term loans as of December 31, 2011 and September 30, 2011, respectively.

  

The following table shows the weighted average rate, spread over LIBOR of floating rate, fixed rate and fees of investments originated and the weighted average rate of sales and payoffs of portfolio companies during the three months ended December 31, 2011 and 2010:

 

   Three months ended December 31, 
   2011   2010 
Weighted average rate of new investment fundings   9.7%   8.8%
Weighted average spread over LIBOR of new floating rate investment fundings   7.3%   6.4%
Weighted average rate of new fixed rate investment fundings   14.2%   13.6%
Weighted average fees of new investment fundings   2.5%   2.0%
Weighted average rate of sales and payoffs of portfolio companies   7.5%   7.1%

 

For the three months ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, the weighted average annualized interest income (which excludes income resulting from amortization of fees and discounts) yield on the fair value of income producing loans in our portfolio was 9.3% and 8.1%, respectively. As of December 31, 2011, 79.4% and 79.0% of our portfolio at fair value and at cost, respectively, had interest rate floors that limit the minimum applicable interest rates on such loans. As of September 30, 2011, 78.8% and 79.0% of our portfolio at fair value and at cost, respectively, had interest rate floors that limited minimum interest rates on such loans.

 

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GC Advisors regularly assesses the risk profile of each of our investments and rates each of them based on an internal system developed by Golub Capital and its affiliates.  This system is not generally accepted in our industry or used by our competitors.  It is based on the following categories, which we refer to as GC Advisors’ investment performance rating:

 

Risk Ratings Definition
Rating   Definition
5   Involves the least amount of risk in our portfolio. The borrower is performing above expectations and the trends and risk factors are generally favorable.
4   Involves an acceptable level of risk that is similar to the risk at the time of origination. The borrower is generally performing as expected and the risk factors are neutral to favorable.
3   Involves a borrower performing below expectations and indicates that the loan’s risk has increased somewhat since origination. The borrower may be out of compliance with debt covenants; however, loan payments are generally not past due.
2   Involves a borrower performing materially below expectations and indicates that the loan’s risk has increased materially since origination. In addition to the borrower being generally out of compliance with debt covenants, loan payments may be past due (but generally not more than 180 days past due).
1   Involves a borrower performing substantially below expectations and indicates that the loan’s risk has substantially increased since origination. Most or all of the debt covenants are out of compliance and payments are substantially delinquent. Loans rated 1 are not anticipated to be repaid in full and we will reduce the fair market value of the loan to the amount we anticipate will be recovered.

 

The following table shows the distribution of our investments on the 1 to 5 investment performance rating scale at fair value as of December 31, 2011 and September 30, 2011.

 

   December 31, 2011   September 30, 2011 
Investment  Investments   Percentage of   Investments   Percentage of 
Performance  at Fair Value   Total   at Fair Value   Total 
Rating  (In thousands)(1)   Investments   (In thousands)(1)   Investments 
5  $80,299    14.3%  $49,691    10.8%
4   436,107    77.6   360,259    78.7
3   39,808    7.1   45,141    9.9
2   5,442    1.0   2,891    0.6
1   -    0.0   -    0.0
Total  $561,656    100.0%  $457,982    100.0%

 

 

(1) As of December 31, 2011 and September 30, 2011, the TRS was included in the above table with an investment performance rating of 4. The fair value of the TRS as of December 31, 2011 and September 30, 2011 was $(0.4) million and $(1.8) million, respectively.

 

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Contractual Obligations and Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

A summary of our significant contractual payment obligations as of December 31, 2011 is as follows:

 

   Payments Due by Period (In millions) 
       Less Than           More Than 
   Total   1 Year   1-3 Years   3-5 Years   5 Years 
                     
Debt Securitization  $174.0   $-   $-   $-   $174.0 
SBA debentures   100.0    -    -    -    100.0 
Credit Facility   37.9    -    -    37.9    - 
Unfunded commitments(1)   59.2    59.2    -    -    - 
Total contractual obligations  $371.1   $59.2   $-   $37.9   $274.0 

 

(1) Unfunded commitments represented all amounts unfunded as of December 31, 2011. These amounts may or may not be funded to the borrowing party now or in the future. The unfunded commitments relate to loans with various maturity dates, but we are showing this amount in the less than one-year category, as this entire amount was eligible for funding to the borrowers as of December 31, 2011.

 

The notes offered in the Debt Securitization are scheduled to mature on July 20, 2021. The SBA debentures are scheduled to mature between March 2021 and March 2022. The Credit Facility is scheduled to mature on October 21, 2015.

 

We may become a party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk in the normal course of our business to meet the financial needs of our portfolio companies. These instruments may include commitments to extend credit and involve, to varying degrees, elements of liquidity and credit risk in excess of the amount recognized in the balance sheet. As of December 31, 2011 and September 30, 2011, we had outstanding commitments to fund investments totaling $59.2 million and $49.4 million, respectively.

 

Our derivative instruments contain elements of off-balance sheet market and credit risk. Derivative instruments can be affected by market conditions, such as interest rate volatility, which could impact the fair value of our derivative instruments. If market conditions move against us, we may not achieve the anticipated benefits of these derivative instruments and may realize a loss. We minimize market risk through monitoring our investments. In addition to market risk, we have credit risk that a counterparty will not be able to meet its obligations to us. It is our policy to review, as necessary, the credit standing of each counterparty.

 

We have certain contracts under which we have material future commitments. We have entered into the Investment Advisory Agreement with GC Advisors in accordance with the 1940 Act. The Investment Advisory Agreement became effective upon the pricing of our initial public offering and was amended and restated on July 16, 2010 in order to offset fees payable in connection with the Debt Securitization against the base management fee. Under the Investment Advisory Agreement, GC Advisors provides us with investment advisory and management services. For these services, we pay (1) a management fee equal to a percentage of the average adjusted value of our gross assets and (2) an incentive fee based on our performance. To the extent that GC Advisors or any of its affiliates provides investment advisory, collateral management or other similar services to a subsidiary of ours, we intend to reduce the base management fee by an amount equal to the product of (1) the total fees paid to GC Advisors by such subsidiary for such services and (2) the percentage of such subsidiary’s total equity that is owned, directly or indirectly, by us.

 

We also entered into the Administration Agreement with GC Service as our administrator on April 14, 2010. Under the Administration Agreement, GC Service furnishes us with office facilities and equipment, provides us clerical, bookkeeping and record keeping services at such facilities and provides us with other administrative services necessary to conduct our day-to-day operations. We reimburse GC Service for the allocable portion (subject to the review and approval of our board of directors) of overhead and other expenses incurred by it in performing its obligations under the Administration Agreement, including rent, the fees and expenses associated with performing compliance functions and our allocable portion of the cost of our chief financial officer and chief compliance officer and their respective staffs. GC Service also provides on our behalf significant managerial assistance to those portfolio companies to which we are required to offer to provide such assistance.

 

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services we receive under our Investment Advisory Agreement and our Administration Agreement. Any new investment advisory agreement would also be subject to approval by our stockholders.

 

Distributions

 

In order to qualify as a RIC and to avoid corporate-level tax on the income we distribute to our stockholders, we are required under the Code to distribute at least 90% of our net ordinary income and net short-term capital gains in excess of net long-term capital losses, if any, to our net stockholders on an annual basis. Additionally, we must meet the annual distribution requirements of the U.S. federal excise tax rules. We intend to distribute quarterly distributions to our stockholders as determined by our board of directors.

 

We may not be able to achieve operating results that will allow us to make distributions at a specific level or to increase the amount of our distributions from time to time. In addition, we may be limited in our ability to make distributions due to the asset coverage requirements applicable to us as a business development company under the 1940 Act. If we do not distribute a certain percentage of our income annually, we will suffer adverse tax consequences, including the possible loss of our qualification as a RIC. We cannot assure stockholders that they will receive any distributions.

 

To the extent our taxable earnings fall below the total amount of our distributions for that fiscal year, a portion of those distributions may be deemed a return of capital to our stockholders for U.S. federal income tax purposes. Thus, the source of a distribution to our stockholders may be the original capital invested by the stockholder rather than our income or gains. Stockholders should read any written disclosure accompanying a dividend payment carefully and should not assume that the source of any distribution is our ordinary income or gains.

 

We have adopted an “opt out” dividend reinvestment plan for our common stockholders. As a result, if we declare a distribution, then our stockholders’ cash distributions will be automatically reinvested in additional shares of our common stock unless a stockholder specifically “opts out” of our dividend reinvestment plan. If a stockholder opts out, that stockholder will receive cash distributions. Although distributions paid in the form of additional shares of our common stock will generally be subject to U.S. federal, state and local taxes in the same manner as cash distributions, stockholders participating in our dividend reinvestment plan will not receive any corresponding cash distributions with which to pay any such applicable taxes.

 

Related Party Transactions

 

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

 

  · We have entered into the Investment Advisory Agreement with GC Advisors. Mr. Lawrence Golub, our chairman, is a manager of GC Advisors, and Mr. David Golub, our chief executive officer, is a manager of GC Advisors, and each of Messrs. Lawrence Golub and David Golub owns an indirect pecuniary interest in GC Advisors.
  · GC Service provides us with the office facilities and administrative services necessary to conduct day-to-day operations pursuant to our Administration Agreement.
  · We have entered into a license agreement with Golub Capital LLC, pursuant to which Golub Capital LLC has granted us a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use the name “Golub Capital.”
  · Under a staffing agreement, or Staffing Agreement, between Golub Capital Incorporated and Golub Capital LLC and GC Advisors, Golub Capital has agreed to provide GC Advisors with the resources necessary to fulfill its obligations under the Investment Advisory Agreement. The Staffing Agreement provides that Golub Capital will make available to GC Advisors experienced investment professionals and access to the senior investment personnel of Golub Capital for purposes of evaluating, negotiating, structuring, closing and monitoring our investments. The Staffing Agreement also includes a commitment that the members of GC Advisors’ investment committee will serve in such capacity. Services under the Staffing Agreement are provided on a direct cost reimbursement basis.
  · Golub Capital and its affiliates purchased an aggregate of $2.0 million of shares in our common stock offering that closed on April 6, 2011. In addition, Mr. William M. Webster IV, one of our directors, purchased 25,000 shares in our common stock offering. In our common stock offering that closed on February 3, 2012, Golub Capital Employee Grant Program Rabbi Trust, a trust organized for the purpose of awarding equity incentive compensation to employees of Golub Capital, purchased an aggregate of $3.1 million of shares. In addition, Mr. William M. Webster IV, one of our directors, purchased 15,000 shares in the offering, and Mr. John T. Baily, one of our directors, purchased $75,000 of shares in the offering.

 

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  · GC Advisors irrevocably waived $0.6 million of the incentive fee payable by us to GC Advisors for the three months ended December 31, 2011, representing the difference between (1) the incentive fee attributable to the TRS if the spread between the interest received on the reference assets underlying the TRS and the interest paid to Citibank on the settled notional value of the TRS is treated as part of the income component of the incentive fee and (2) the incentive fee attributable to the TRS if such interest spread were to be treated as part of the capital gains component of such incentive fee.

 

GC Advisors also sponsors or manages, and may in the future sponsor or manage, other investment funds, accounts or investment vehicles, collectively referred to as accounts, that have investment mandates that are similar, in whole and in part, with ours. GC Advisors and its affiliates may determine that an investment is appropriate for us and for one or more of those other accounts. In such event, depending on the availability of such investment and other appropriate factors, and pursuant to GC Advisors’ allocation policy, GC Advisors or its affiliates may determine that we should invest side-by-side with one or more other accounts. We do not intend to make any investments if they are not permitted by applicable law and interpretive positions of the SEC and its staff, or if they are inconsistent with GC Advisors’ allocation procedures.

 

In addition, we have adopted a formal code of ethics that governs the conduct of our and GC Advisors’ officers, directors and employees. Our officers and directors also remain subject to the duties imposed by both the 1940 Act and the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware, or the DGCL.

 

Critical Accounting Policies

 

The preparation of financial statements and related disclosures in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and revenues and expenses during the periods reported. Actual results could materially differ from those estimates. We have identified the following items as critical accounting policies.

 

Valuation of Investments

 

We value investments for which market quotations are readily available at their market quotations. However, a readily available market value is not expected to exist for many of the investments in our portfolio, and we value these portfolio investments at fair value as determined in good faith by our board of directors under our valuation policy and process. We may seek pricing information with respect to certain of our investments from pricing services or brokers or dealers in order to value such investments. We also employ independent third party valuation firms for all of our investments for which there is not a readily available market value.

 

Valuation methods may include comparisons of the portfolio companies to peer companies that are public, the enterprise value of a portfolio company, the nature and realizable value of any collateral, the portfolio company’s ability to make payments and its earnings, discounted cash flow, the markets in which the portfolio company does business and other relevant factors. When an external event such as a purchase transaction, public offering or subsequent equity sale occurs, we will consider the pricing indicated by the external event to corroborate the private equity valuation. 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 investments may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a readily available market value existed for such investments and may differ materially from values that may ultimately be received or settled.

 

Our board of directors is ultimately and solely responsible for determining, in good faith, the fair value of investments that are not publicly traded, whose market prices are not readily available on a quarterly basis or any other situation where portfolio investments require a fair value determination.

 

With respect to investments for which market quotations are not readily available, 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 of GC Advisors responsible for credit monitoring.
  · Preliminary valuation conclusions are then documented and discussed with our senior management and GC Advisors.

 

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  · The audit committee of our board of directors reviews these preliminary valuations.
  · At least once annually, the valuation for each portfolio investment is reviewed by an independent valuation firm.
  · Our board of directors discusses valuations and determines the fair value of each investment in our portfolio in good faith.

 

The factors that are taken into account in fair value pricing investments include: available current market data, including relevant and applicable market trading and transaction comparables; applicable market yields and multiples; security covenants; call protection provisions; information rights; the nature and realizable value of any collateral; the portfolio company’s ability to make payments, its earnings and discounted cash flows and the markets in which it does business; comparisons of financial ratios of peer companies that are public; comparable merger and acquisition transactions; and the principal market and enterprise values.

 

Determination of fair values involves subjective judgments and estimates not verifiable by auditing procedures. Under current auditing standards, the notes to our consolidated financial statements refer to the uncertainty with respect to the possible effect of such valuations, and any change in such valuations, on our consolidated financial statements.

 

We follow Accounting Standards Codification, or ASC, 820 for measuring fair value. Fair value is the price that would be received in the sale of an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Where available, fair value is based on observable market prices or parameters, or derived from such prices or parameters. Where observable prices or inputs are not available, valuation models are applied. These valuation models involve some level of management estimation and judgment, the degree of which is dependent on the price transparency for the instruments or market and the instruments’ complexity. Our fair value analysis includes an analysis of the value of any unfunded loan commitments. Financial instruments recorded at fair value in the consolidated financial statements are categorized for disclosure purposes based upon the level of judgment associated with the inputs used to measure their value. The valuation hierarchical levels are based upon the transparency of the inputs to the valuation of the investment as of the measurement date. The three levels are defined as follows:

 

Level 1: Inputs are unadjusted, quoted prices in active markets for identical financial instruments at the measurement date.

 

Level 2: Inputs include quoted prices for similar financial instruments in active markets and inputs that are observable for the financial instruments, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument.

 

Level 3: Inputs include significant unobservable inputs for the financial instruments and include situations where there is little, if any, market activity for the investment. The inputs into the determination of fair value are based upon the best information available and may require significant management judgment or estimation.

 

In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, a financial instrument’s categorization within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Our assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment, and we consider factors specific to the financial instrument. The following section describes the valuation techniques used by us to measure different financial instruments at fair value and includes the level within the fair value hierarchy in which the financial instrument is categorized.

 

Money market accounts held at large financial institutions and derivatives that are valued based on quoted market prices in active markets are categorized in Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. All other financial instruments that were recorded at fair value as of December31, 2011 were valued using Level 3 inputs of the fair value hierarchy.

 

Level 1 assets are valued using quoted market prices. Level 2 assets are valued using market consensus prices that are corroborated by observable market data and quoted market prices for similar instruments. Financial instruments that are recorded at Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy are our debt and equity investments, as well as our investment in the TRS. Level 3 assets are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by our board of directors, based on input of management, the audit committee and independent valuation firms that have been engaged at the direction of the board of directors to assist in the valuation of each portfolio investment without a readily available market quotation at least once during a trailing twelve-month period under a valuation policy and a consistently applied valuation process. This valuation process is

 

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conducted at the end of each fiscal quarter, with approximately 25% (based on fair value) of our valuation of portfolio companies without readily available market quotations subject to review by an independent valuation firm.

 

When valuing Level 3 debt and equity investments, we may take into account the following factors, where relevant, in determining the fair value of the investments: the enterprise value of a portfolio company, the nature and realizable valuable of any collateral, the portfolio company’s ability to make payments and its earnings and discounted cash flows, the markets in which the portfolio company does business, comparison to publicly traded securities, changes in the interest rate environment and the credit markets generally that may affect the price at which similar investments may be made and other relevant factors. In addition, for certain debt and equity investments, we may base their valuation on indicative bid and ask prices provided by an independent third party pricing service. Bid prices reflect the highest price that we and others may be willing to pay. Ask prices represent the lowest price that we and others may be willing to accept for an investment. We generally use the midpoint of the bid/ask range as the best estimate of fair value of such investment.

 

The referenced portfolio of loans of the TRS is valued by Citibank. Citibank bases its valuation on the indicative bid prices provided by an independent third party pricing service. Bid prices reflect the highest price that market participants may be willing to pay. Our board of directors reviews and approves the value of the TRS, as well as the value of the loans underlying the TRS, on a quarterly basis as part of its quarterly determination of net asset value. To the extent we or our board of directors have any questions or concerns regarding the valuation of the reference portfolio of loans, such valuation will be discussed or challenged pursuant to the terms of the TRS.

 

Revenue Recognition:

 

Our revenue recognition policies are as follows:

 

Investments and Related Investment Income:   Our board of directors determines the fair value of our portfolio of investments. Interest income is accrued based upon the outstanding principal amount and contractual interest terms of debt investments. Premiums, discounts, and origination fees are amortized or accreted into interest income over the life of the respective debt investment. For investments with contractual PIK interest, which represents contractual interest accrued and added to the principal balance that generally becomes due at maturity, we do not accrue PIK interest if the portfolio company valuation indicates that the PIK is not likely to be collectible. 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.

 

We account for investment transactions on a trade-date basis. Realized gains or losses on investments are measured by the difference between the net proceeds from the disposition and the cost basis of investment, without regard to unrealized gains or losses previously recognized. We report changes in fair value of investments that are measured at fair value as a component of the net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments in our consolidated statement of operations.

 

We record the fair value of the futures contracts based on the unrealized gain or loss of the reference securities of the futures contracts. Upon maturity or settlement of the futures contracts, we will realize a gain or loss based on the difference of the fair value of the futures contracts at inception and the fair value of the futures contracts at settlement or maturity. This gain or loss would be included on the consolidated statements of operations as net realized gain (loss) on derivative instruments.

 

We record the fair value of our investment in the TRS based on the unrealized gain or loss of the reference securities of the TRS. For GAAP purposes, realized gains and losses on the TRS are composed of any gains or losses on the referenced portfolio of loans as well as the net interest received or owed at the time of the quarterly settlement. For GAAP purposes, unrealized gains and losses on the TRS are composed of the net interest income earned or interest expense owed during the period that was not previously settled as well as the change in fair value of the referenced portfolio of loans.

 

Non-accrual:   Loans may be left on accrual status during the period we are pursuing repayment of the loan. Management reviews all loans that become past due 90 days or more on principal and interest or when there is reasonable doubt that principal or interest will not be collected for possible placement on non-accrual status. We generally reverse accrued interest when a loan is placed on non-accrual. Interest payments received on non-accrual loans may be recognized as income or

 

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applied to principal depending upon management’s judgment. We restore non-accrual loans to accrual status when past due principal and interest is paid and, in our management’s judgment, are likely to remain current. The total fair value of our non-accrual loans was $5.4 million and $2.9 million as of December 31, 2011 and September 30, 2011, respectively.

 

Income taxes:

 

We have elected to be treated as a RIC under Subchapter M of the Code and operate in a manner so as to qualify for the tax treatment applicable to RICs. In order to qualify as a RIC, we are required to meet certain source of income and asset diversification requirements and timely distribute to our stockholders at least 90% of investment company taxable income, as defined by the Code, for each year. We have made and intend to continue to make the requisite distributions to our stockholders, which will generally relieve us from U.S. federal income taxes.

 

Depending on the level of taxable income earned in a tax year, we may choose to carry forward taxable income in excess of current year distributions 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 distributions, we accrue excise tax, if any, on estimated excess taxable income as taxable income is earned.

 

Because federal income tax regulations differ from GAAP, distributions in accordance with such tax regulations may differ from net investment income and realized gains recognized for financial reporting purposes. Differences may be permanent or temporary. Permanent differences are reclassified within capital accounts in the financial statements to reflect their tax character. Temporary differences arise when certain items of income, expense, gain or loss are recognized at some time in the future. Differences in classification may also result from the treatment of short-term gains as ordinary income for tax purposes.

 

Recently Issued Accounting Standards

 

See Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements for a description of recent accounting pronouncements, including the dates of adoption and the impact on the consolidated financial statements.

 

Item 3: Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

 

We are subject to financial market risks, including changes in interest rates. During the period covered by our predecessor’s financial statements, many of the loans in our portfolio had floating interest rates, and we expect that our loans in the future will also have floating interest rates. These loans are usually based on a floating LIBOR and typically have interest rate re-set provisions that adjust applicable interest rates under such loans to current market rates on a quarterly basis. In addition, the Class A Notes issued as a part of the Debt Securitization have a floating interest rate provision based on 3-month LIBOR that resets quarterly, and we expect that any other credit facilities into which we enter in the future may have floating interest rate provisions.

 

Assuming that the balance sheet as of the periods covered by this analysis were to remain constant and that we took no actions to alter our existing interest rate sensitivity, a hypothetical immediate 1% change in interest rates may affect net income by more than 1% over a one-year horizon. Although we believe that this analysis is indicative of our existing sensitivity to interest rate changes, it does not adjust for changes in the credit market, credit quality, the size and composition of the assets in our portfolio and other business developments, including borrowing under the Debt Securitization or other borrowings, that could affect net increase in net assets resulting from operations, or net income. Accordingly, we can offer no assurances that actual results would not differ materially from the statement above.

 

We entered into ten-year U.S. Treasury futures contracts to mitigate our risks associated with a rising ten-year U.S. Treasury rate. These futures contracts insulate us against adverse changes in such rate, but also limit our ability to participate in the benefits of lower interest rates.

 

We may in the future hedge against interest rate fluctuations by using standard hedging instruments such as futures, options and forward contracts. While hedging activities may insulate us against adverse changes in interest rates, they may also limit our ability to participate in the benefits of lower interest rates with respect to the investments in our portfolio with fixed interest rates.

 

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Item 4: Controls and Procedures.

 

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

 

Part II – Other Information

 

Item 1: Legal Proceedings.

 

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

 

Item 1A: Risk Factors.

 

None.

 

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

 

None.

 

Item 3: Defaults Upon Senior Securities.

 

None.

 

Item 4: Removed and Reserved.

 

Item 5: Other Information.

 

None. 

 

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Item 6: Exhibits.

 

EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Number   Description
     
31.1   Certifications 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   Certifications 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 pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002*

 

 

* Filed herewith

 

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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.

 

  Golub Capital BDC, Inc.
     
Dated: February 6, 2012 By /s/ David B. Golub
    David B. Golub
    Chief Executive Officer
    (Principal Executive Officer)
     
Dated: February 6, 2012 By /s/ Ross A. Teune
    Ross A. Teune
    Chief Financial Officer
    (Principal Accounting and Financial Officer)

 

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