10-Q
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 10-Q

 

 

 

x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2015

OR

 

¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period                      to                     

Commission File No. 000-54899

 

 

CARLYLE GMS FINANCE, INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Maryland   80-0789789

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification Number)

520 Madison Avenue, 38th Floor, New York, NY 10022

(Address of principal executive office) (Zip Code)

(212) 813-4900

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

 

N/A

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days:    Yes  x    No  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes  ¨    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. (Check one):

 

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

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

 

Class

 

Outstanding at May 8, 2015

Common stock, $0.01 par value   22,635,481

 

 

 


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CARLYLE GMS FINANCE, INC.

INDEX

 

Part I.

Financial Information

Item 1.

Financial Statements

Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities as of March 31, 2015 (unaudited) and December 31, 2014

  3   

Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three month periods ended March 31, 2015 (unaudited) and March 31, 2014 (unaudited)

  4   

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets for the three month periods ended March  31, 2015 (unaudited) and March 31, 2014 (unaudited)

  5   

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three month periods ended March 31, 2015 (unaudited) and March 31, 2014 (unaudited)

  6   

Consolidated Schedules of Investments as of March 31, 2015 (unaudited) and December 31, 2014

  7   

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

  20   

Item 2.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

  43   

Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

  59   

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

  60   

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.

Mine Safety Disclosures

  61   

Item 5.

Other Information

  61   

Item 6.

Exhibits

  62   

Signatures

  63   

 

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CARLYLE GMS FINANCE, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

(dollar amounts in thousands, except per share data)

 

     March 31,
2015
    December 31,
2014
 
     (unaudited)        

ASSETS

    

Investments—non-controlled/non-affiliated, at fair value (amortized cost of $794,139 and $707,701, respectively)

   $ 788,672      $ 698,662   

Cash

     10,343        8,754   

Deferred financing costs

     4,403        4,635   

Interest receivable

     2,222        4,512   

Prepaid expenses and other assets

     10        157   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

$ 805,650    $ 716,720   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

Payable for investments purchased

$ 25,247    $ 55,343   

Secured borrowings (Note 5)

  363,140      308,441   

Due to Investment Adviser

  83      41   

Interest and credit facility fees payable (Note 5)

  1,460      1,192   

Base management and incentive fees payable (Note 4)

  3,692      6,319   

Dividend payable (Note 7)

  7,833      6,276   

Administrative service fees payable (Note 4)

  52      91   

Other accrued expenses and liabilities

  906      760   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

  402,413      378,463   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Commitments and contingencies (Notes 6 and 10)

NET ASSETS

Common stock, $0.01 par value; 200,000,000 shares authorized; 21,171,384 shares and 17,932,697 shares, respectively, issued and outstanding

  212      179   

Paid-in capital in excess of par value

  414,628      351,636   

Offering costs

  (74   (74

Accumulated net investment income (loss), net of cumulative dividends of $25,995 and $18,162, respectively

  (5,741   (4,388

Accumulated net realized gain (loss)

  (321   (57

Accumulated net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

  (5,467   (9,039
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total net assets

$ 403,237    $ 338,257   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET ASSETS PER SHARE

$ 19.05    $ 18.86   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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CARLYLE GMS FINANCE, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(dollar amounts in thousands, except per share data)

(unaudited)

 

     For the three month periods ended  
     March 31, 2015     March 31, 2014  

Investment income:

    

Interest income from non-controlled/non-affiliated investments

   $ 12,979      $ 6,633   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total investment income

  12,979      6,633   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Expenses:

Base management fees (Note 4)

  2,723      991   

Incentive fees (Note 4)

  1,620      940   

Professional fees

  384      597   

Administrative service fees (Note 4)

  112      257   

Interest expense (Note 5)

  1,780      349   

Credit facility fees (Note 5)

  428      530   

Directors’ fees and expenses

  101      82   

Transfer agency fees

  49      26   

Other general and administrative

  210      152   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total expenses

  7,407      3,924   

Waiver of base management fees (Note 4)

  908      330   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net expenses

  6,499      3,594   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

  6,480      3,039   

Net realized gain (loss) and net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments:

Net realized gain (loss) on investments—non-controlled/non-affiliated

  (264   46   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments—non-controlled/non-affiliated

  3,572      931   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net realized gain (loss) and net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

  3,308      977   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

$ 9,788    $ 4,016   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Basic and diluted earnings per common share (Note 7)

$ 0.50    $ 0.37   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Weighted-average shares of common stock outstanding—Basic and Diluted (Note 7)

  19,577,942      10,735,373   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Dividends declared per common share (Note 7)

$ 0.37    $ 0.19  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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CARLYLE GMS FINANCE, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

(dollar amounts in thousands)

(unaudited)

 

     For the three month periods ended  
     March 31, 2015     March 31, 2014  

Increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations:

    

Net investment income (loss)

   $ 6,480      $ 3,039   

Net realized gain (loss) on investments—non-controlled/non-affiliated

     (264     46   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments—non-controlled/non-affiliated

     3,572        931   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

  9,788      4,016   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Capital transactions:

Common stock issued

  63,005      65,472   

Reinvestment of dividends

  20      —    

Dividends declared (Note 10)

  (7,833   (2,449
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total capital share transactions

  55,192      63,023   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets

  64,980      67,039   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net assets at beginning of period

  338,257      186,002   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net assets at end of period

$ 403,237    $ 253,041   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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CARLYLE GMS FINANCE, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(dollar amounts in thousands)

(unaudited)

 

     For the three month periods ended  
     March 31, 2015     March 31, 2014  

Cash flows from operating activities:

    

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

   $ 9,788      $ 4,016   

Adjustments to reconcile net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:

    

Amortization of deferred financing costs

     232        219   

Net accretion of discount on securities

     (329     (134

Net realized (gain) loss on investments—non-controlled/non-affiliated

     264        (46

Net change in unrealized (appreciation) depreciation on investments—non- controlled/non-affiliated

     (3,572     (931

Cost of investments purchased and change in payable for investments purchased

     (134,065     (110,927

Proceeds from sales and repayments of investments

     17,596        13,749   

Changes in operating assets:

    

Interest receivable

     2,290        (1,462

Prepaid expenses and other assets

     147        (45

Changes in operating liabilities:

    

Due to Investment Adviser

     42        585   

Interest and credit facility fees payable

     268        64   

Base management and incentive fees payable

     (2,627     976   

Administrative service fees payable

     (39     257   

Other accrued expenses and liabilities

     146        99   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

  (109,859   (93,580
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities:

Proceeds from issuance of common stock

  63,005      65,472   

Borrowings on Revolving Credit Facility and Facility

  105,699      9,100   

Repayments of Facility

  (51,000   —    

Debt issuance costs

  —       (94

Dividends paid in cash

  (6,256   —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

  111,448      74,478   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash

  1,589      (19,102

Cash, beginning of period

  8,754      42,010   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash, end of period

$ 10,343    $ 22,908   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Supplemental disclosures:

Interest paid during the period

$ 1,450    $ 285   

Financing costs due to Investment Adviser

$ —     $ 1,656   

Dividends declared during the period

$ 7,833    $ 2,449   

Reinvestment of dividends

$ 20    $ —    

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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CARLYLE GMS FINANCE, INC.

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

As of March 31, 2015

(dollar amounts in thousands)

(unaudited)

 

Investments—non-controlled/non-affiliated (1)

  Industry   Interest
Rate
    Maturity
Date
    Acquisition
Date
    Par
Amount
    Amortized
Cost (6)
    Fair
Value (7)
    Percentage
of
Net Assets
 

First Lien Debt (75.10%)

               

Access CIG, LLC (2) (3) (5)

  Business Services     6.00     10/17/2021        10/16/2014      $ 14,963      $ 14,822      $ 15,056        3.73

ACP Tower Merger Sub, Inc. (Telular Corporation) (2) (3) (4)

  Telecommunications     5.50        6/24/2019        6/24/2013        5,703        5,687        5,630        1.40   

AF Borrower LLC (Accuvant) (2) (3) (5)

  High Tech Industries     6.25        1/28/2022        12/15/2014        12,000        11,766        12,015        2.98   

Alpha Packaging Holdings, Inc. (2) (3) (4)

  Containers, Packaging & Glass     5.25        5/12/2020        5/12/2014        11,538        11,526        11,313        2.81   

American Tire Distributors, Inc. (2) (3) (5)

  Automotive     7.00        6/1/2018        6/12/2014        3,184        3,185        3,184        0.79   

Anaren, Inc. (2) (3) (4)

  Telecommunications     5.50        2/18/2021        2/18/2014        11,468        11,370        11,322        2.81   

APX Group, Inc. (5) (8)

  Consumer Services     6.38        12/1/2019        10/15/2014        10,000        9,710        9,950        2.47   

Blue Bird Body Company (2) (3) (4)

  Transportation: Consumer     6.50        6/27/2020        7/22/2014        11,109        10,603        10,789        2.68   

Brooks Equipment Company, LLC (2) (3) (4)

  Construction & Building     6.75        8/29/2020        8/29/2014        7,798        7,737        7,738        1.92   

Capstone Logistics Acquisition, Inc. (2) (3) (4)

  Transportation: Cargo     5.50        10/7/2021        10/3/2014        19,950        19,763        19,581        4.86   

Castle Management Borrower LLC (Highgate Hotels L.P.) (2) (3) (9)

  Hotel, Gaming & Leisure     5.50        9/18/2020        10/10/2014        9,953        9,871        9,853        2.44   

Central Security Group, Inc. (2) (3) (4) 

  Consumer Services     6.25        10/6/2020        10/3/2014        24,937        24,590        24,726        6.13   

Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing, LLC. (2) (3) (4) 

  Aerospace & Defense     5.00        3/27/2020        2/28/2014        6,338        6,318        6,183        1.53   

Coyote Logistics, LLC (2) (3) (5)

  Transportation: Cargo     6.25        3/26/2022        3/24/2015        20,800        20,595        20,781        5.15   

CRCI Holdings Inc. (CLEAResult Consulting, Inc.) (2) (3) (4)

  Utilities: Electric     5.25        7/10/2019        7/29/2014        5,955        5,933        5,854        1.45   

DTZ U.S. Borrower, LLC (2) (3) (4)

  Construction & Building     5.50        11/5/2021        10/28/2014        10,474        10,325        10,526        2.61   

EP Minerals, LLC (2) (3) (4)

  Metals & Mining     5.50        8/20/2020        8/20/2014        10,447        10,402        10,375        2.57   

FCX Holdings Corp. (2) (3) (4)

  Capital Equipment     5.50        8/4/2020        8/4/2014        10,123        10,116        9,955        2.47   

Genex Holdings, Inc. (2) (3) (4)

  Banking, Finance, Insurance &
Real Estate
    5.25        5/30/2021        5/22/2014        4,275        4,257        4,283        1.06   

Green Energy Partners/Stonewall
LLC (2) (3) (5) (10)

  Energy: Electricity     6.50        11/13/2021        11/12/2014        8,300        8,141        8,352        2.07   

Hercules Achievement, Inc. (Varsity Brands Holding Co., Inc.) (2) (3) (5)

  Durable Consumer Goods     6.00        12/11/2021        12/10/2014        19,950        19,760        20,138        4.99   

Indra Holdings Corp. (Totes Isotoner) (2) (3) (5)

  Non-durable Consumer Goods     5.25        5/1/2021        4/29/2014        14,888        14,757        14,558        3.61   

Landslide Holdings, Inc. (LANDesk
Software) (2) (3) (4)

  Software     5.00        2/25/2020        2/25/2014        9,851        9,853        9,708        2.41   

Meritas Schools Holdings, LLC (2) (3) (4)

  Consumer Services     7.00        6/25/2019        6/21/2013        7,062        7,010        7,062        1.75   

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

CARLYLE GMS FINANCE, INC.

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)

As of March 31, 2015

(dollar amounts in thousands)

(unaudited)

 

Investments—non-controlled/non-affiliated (1)

  Industry   Interest
Rate
    Maturity
Date
    Acquisition
Date
    Par
Amount
    Amortized
Cost (6)
    Fair
Value (7)
    Percentage
of
Net Assets
 

First Lien Debt (75.10%) (continued)

               

Miller Heiman, Inc. (2) (3) (4)

  Business Services     6.75     9/30/2019        10/1/2013      $ 19,468      $ 19,242      $ 18,763        4.65

MRI Software, LLC (2) (3) (4)

  Software     5.25        2/4/2021        1/31/2014        14,850        14,788        14,578        3.62   

MSX International, Inc. (2) (3) (4)

  Automotive     6.00        8/21/2020        8/18/2014        10,617        10,522        10,495        2.60   

NES Global Talent Finance US LLC (United Kingdom) (2) (3) (4) (8)

  Energy: Oil & Gas     6.50        10/3/2019        10/2/2013        12,109        11,920        11,799        2.93   

Novetta, LLC (2) (3) (4)

  Aerospace & Defense     6.00        10/2/2020        11/19/2014        12,159        12,056        12,030        2.98   

Pelican Products, Inc. (2) (3) (4)

  Containers, Packaging & Glass     5.25        4/11/2020        4/8/2014        7,877        7,894        7,764        1.93   

Prowler Acquisition Corp. (Pipeline Supply and Service, LLC) (2) (3) (4)

  Wholesale     5.50        1/28/2020        1/24/2014        10,996        10,909        9,830        2.44   

PSC Industrial Holdings Corp (2) (3) (4)

  Environmental Industries     5.75        12/5/2020        12/5/2014        11,970        11,858        11,857        2.94   

PSI Services LLC(2) (3) (4) (12)

  Business Services     7.75        2/27/2021        2/27/2015        18,000        17,478        18,259        4.53   

QoL Meds, LLC (2) (3) (4)

  Retail     5.50        7/15/2020        7/14/2014        12,956        12,899        12,956        3.21   

RCHP, Inc. (Regionalcare) (2) (3) (4)

  Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals     6.00        4/23/2019        4/21/2014        19,760        19,588        19,775        4.90   

SolAero Technologies Corp. (2) (3) (4)

  Telecommunications     5.75        12/10/2020        12/9/2014        11,180        11,084        10,920        2.71   

Stafford Logistics, Inc. (Custom Ecology, Inc.) (2) (3) (4)

  Environmental Industries     6.75        6/26/2019        7/1/2013        9,540        9,469        9,111        2.26   

Sterling Infosystems, Inc (2) (3) (4)

  Business Services     5.50        5/13/2021        5/12/2014        8,933        8,895        8,927        2.21   

Synarc-Biocore Holdings, LLC (2) (3) (4)

  Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals     5.50        3/10/2021        3/6/2014        13,365        13,250        13,026        3.23   

Systems Maintenance Services Holding, Inc. (2) (3) (4)

  High Tech Industries     5.00        10/18/2019        10/18/2013        2,209        2,203        2,174        0.54   

TASC, Inc. (2) (3) (4) (8)

  Aerospace & Defense     7.00        5/23/2020        12/17/2014        19,950        19,160        20,100        4.98   

Teaching Strategies, LLC (2) (3) (4)

  Media: Advertising, Printing &
Publishing
    6.00        10/1/2019        2/5/2015        14,905        14,844        14,820        3.68   

The Hygenic Corporation (Performance
Health) (2)(3)(5)

  Non-durable Consumer Goods     6.00        10/11/2020        2/27/2015        16,000        15,775        16,046        3.98   

The SI Organization, Inc. (2) (3) (4)

  Aerospace & Defense     5.75        11/23/2019        5/16/2014        9,350        9,269        9,389        2.33   

The Topps Company, Inc. (2) (3) (4)

  Non-durable Consumer Goods     7.25        10/2/2018        10/1/2013        11,483        11,398        11,483        2.85   

TruckPro, LLC (2) (3) (4)

  Automotive     5.75        8/6/2018        8/6/2013        9,400        9,359        9,359        2.32   

U.S. Farathane, LLC (2) (3) (5)

  Automotive     6.75        12/23/2021        2/6/2015        16,608        16,283        16,554        4.11   

Violin Finco S.A.R.L. (Alexander Mann Solutions) (United Kingdom) (2) (3) (4) (8)

  Business Services     5.75        12/20/2019        12/18/2013        12,344        12,247        12,344        3.06   

 

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CARLYLE GMS FINANCE, INC.

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)

As of March 31, 2015

(dollar amounts in thousands)

(unaudited)

 

Investments—non-controlled/non-affiliated (1)

  Industry   Interest
Rate
    Maturity
Date
    Acquisition
Date
    Par
Amount
    Amortized
Cost (6)
    Fair
Value (7)
    Percentage
of
Net Assets
 

First Lien Debt (75.10%) (continued)

               

Vitera Healthcare Solutions, LLC (2) (3) (4)

  Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals     6.00     11/4/2020        11/1/2013      $ 9,509      $ 9,432      $ 9,479        2.35

Zest Holdings, LLC (2) (3) (4)

  Durable Consumer Goods     5.25        8/16/2020        8/18/2014        11,781        11,781        11,573        2.87   
           

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

First Lien Debt Total

            $ 591,700      $ 592,343        146.90
           

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Second Lien Debt (14.99%)

               

AF Borrower LLC (Accuvant) (2) (3) (5)

  High Tech Industries     10.00        1/28/2023        12/15/2014        8,000        7,922        7,674        1.90   

Allied Security Holdings LLC (2) (3) (5)

  Business Services     8.00        8/14/2021        9/25/2014        8,000        7,943        7,974        1.98   

Ascensus Inc. (2) (3) (4)

  Banking, Finance, Insurance &Real
Estate
    9.00        12/2/2020        12/2/2013        8,000        7,899        7,970        1.98   

Berlin Packaging L.L.C. (2) (3) (5)

  Containers, Packaging & Glass     7.75        10/1/2022        9/24/2014        9,200        9,134        9,239        2.29   

Charter NEX US Holdings, Inc. (2) (3) (5)

  Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber     9.25        2/5/2023        1/30/2015        10,000        9,855        9,674        2.40   

Creganna Finance (US) LLC (Ireland) (2) (3) (5) (8)

  Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals     9.00        6/1/2022        11/20/2014        9,900        9,807        9,962        2.47   

Drew Marine Group Inc. (2) (3) (5)

  Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber     8.00        5/19/2021        11/19/2013        12,500        12,476        11,758        2.92   

Genex Holdings, Inc. (2) (3) (5)

  Banking, Finance, Insurance &
Real Estate
    8.75        5/30/2022        5/22/2014        4,990        4,938        4,756        1.18   

Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (2) (3) (5)

  Banking, Finance, Insurance &
Real Estate
    8.50        4/30/2022        4/30/2014        12,500        12,388        11,774        2.92   

Jazz Acquisition, Inc. (Wencor) (2) (3) (5)

  Aerospace & Defense     7.75        6/19/2022        6/25/2014        6,700        6,671        6,181        1.53   

Landslide Holdings, Inc. (LANDesk Software) (2) (3) (5)

  Software     8.25        2/25/2021        2/25/2014        3,500        3,477        3,283        0.81   

Phillips-Medisize Corporation (2) (3) (5)

  Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber     8.25        6/16/2022        6/13/2014        5,000        4,955        4,662        1.16   

Prowler Acquisition Corp. (Pipeline Supply and Service, LLC) (2) (3) (5)

  Wholesale     9.50        7/28/2020        1/24/2014        3,000        2,948        2,474        0.61   

Systems Maintenance Services Holding, Inc. (2) (3) (4)

  High Tech Industries     9.25        10/18/2020        10/18/2013        6,000        5,955        5,922        1.47   

TASC, Inc. (5) (8)

  Aerospace & Defense     12.00        5/23/2021        12/17/2014        6,000        5,881        6,315        1.57   

Vitera Healthcare Solutions, LLC (2) (3) (5)

  Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals     9.25        11/4/2021        11/1/2013        2,000        1,974        1,916        0.48   

Watchfire Enterprises, Inc. (2) (3) (5)

  Media: Advertising, Printing &
Publishing
    9.00        10/2/2021        10/2/2013        7,000        6,916        6,664        1.64   
           

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Second Lien Debt Total

            $ 121,139      $ 118,198        29.31
           

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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CARLYLE GMS FINANCE, INC.

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)

As of March 31, 2015

(dollar amounts in thousands)

(unaudited)

 

Investments—non-controlled/non-affiliated (1)

   Industry    Maturity
Date
     Acquisition
Date
     Par
Amount
     Amortized
Cost (6)
     Fair
Value (7)
     Percentage of
Net Assets
 

Structured Finance Obligations (9.91%) (5) (8) (11)

                    

1776 CLO I, Ltd., Subordinated Notes

   Structured Finance      5/8/2020         2/27/2014       $ 11,750       $ 9,492       $ 7,990         1.98

AIMCO CLO, Series 2014-A, Class F, 5.47% (2)

   Structured Finance      7/20/2026         5/12/2014         2,700         2,354         2,187         0.54   

AIMCO CLO, Series 2014-A, Subordinated Notes

   Structured Finance      7/20/2026         5/12/2014         11,500         9,722         8,869         2.20   

Ares XXVIII CLO Ltd., Subordinated Notes

   Structured Finance      10/17/2024         10/10/2013         7,000         5,184         4,882         1.21   

Babson CLO Ltd. 2005-I, Subordinated Notes

   Structured Finance      4/15/2019         7/16/2013         7,632         432         161         0.04   

Blackrock Senior Income Series V, Limited, Subordinated Notes (Ireland)

   Structured Finance      8/13/2019         3/11/2014         4,600         2,493         2,358         0.58   

CIFC Funding 2007-III, Ltd., Income Notes

   Structured Finance      7/26/2021         5/20/2014         6,500         3,348         3,348         0.83   

Clydesdale CLO 2005, Ltd., Subordinated Notes

   Structured Finance      12/6/2017         7/15/2013         5,750         —          10         0.00   

Flagship VII Limited, Subordinated Notes

   Structured Finance      1/20/2026         12/18/2013         7,000         5,718         4,865         1.21   

Galaxy XII CLO, Ltd., Preferred Shares

   Structured Finance      5/19/2023         3/30/2015         7,000         4,655         4,655         1.15   

GoldenTree Loan Opportunities V, Limited, Subordinated Notes

   Structured Finance      10/18/2021         10/11/2013         5,000         3,053         2,995         0.74   

ING Investment Management CLO IV, Ltd., Preferred Shares

   Structured Finance      6/14/2022         5/7/2014         9,575         5,545         5,873         1.46   

ING IM CLO 2012-1 LLC, Preferred Shares

   Structured Finance      3/14/2022         12/5/2014         7,610         4,965         5,555         1.38   

ING IM CLO 2012-1 LLC, Subordinated Notes

   Structured Finance      3/14/2022         12/5/2014         2,500         1,630         1,769         0.44   

MSIM Peconic Bay, Ltd., Subordinated Notes

   Structured Finance      7/20/2019         10/22/2013         4,500         1,046         1,271         0.32   

Nautique Funding Ltd., Income Notes

   Structured Finance      4/15/2020         2/24/2014         5,000         2,977         2,894         0.72   

Pacifica CDO V, Ltd., Subordinated Notes

   Structured Finance      1/26/2020         3/28/2014         4,700         61         21         0.01   

Steele Creek CLO 2014-I, LLC, Subordinated Notes

   Structured Finance      8/21/2026         7/18/2014         18,000         14,866         14,490         3.59   

Venture VI CDO Limited, Preference Shares

   Structured Finance      8/3/2020         4/17/2014         7,000         3,759         3,938         0.98   
              

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Structured Finance Obligations Total

               $ 81,300       $ 78,131         19.38
              

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments—non-controlled/non-affiliated

               $ 794,139       $ 788,672         195.59
              

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1) Unless otherwise indicated, issuers of debt investments of Carlyle GMS Finance, Inc. (“GMS Finance” or the “Company”) are domiciled in the United States and issuers of structured finance obligations are domiciled in the Cayman Islands. Under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (together with the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, the “Investment Company Act”), the Company would be deemed to “control” a portfolio company if the Company owned more than 25% of its outstanding voting securities and/or held the power to exercise control over the management or policies of the portfolio company. As of March 31, 2015, the Company does not “control” any of these portfolio companies. Under the Investment Company Act, the Company would be deemed an “affiliated person” of a portfolio company if the Company owns 5% or more of the portfolio company’s outstanding voting securities. As of March 31, 2015, the Company is not an “affiliated person” of any portfolio company.
(2) Variable rate loans to the portfolio companies and variable rate notes of structured finance obligations bear interest at a rate that may be determined by reference to either LIBOR or an alternate base rate (commonly based on the Federal Funds Rate or the Prime Rate), which generally resets quarterly. For each such loan and note, the Company has provided the interest rate in effect as of March 31, 2015.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)

As of March 31, 2015

(dollar amounts in thousands)

(unaudited)

 

(3) Loan includes interest rate floor feature.
(4) These assets are owned by the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, Carlyle GMS Finance SPV LLC (the “Borrower Sub”). The Borrower Sub has a senior secured revolving credit facility (as amended, the “Revolving Credit Facility”). The lenders of the Revolving Credit Facility have a first lien security interest in substantially all of the assets of the Borrower Sub (see Note 5, Borrowings) and such assets are assets of the Borrower Sub to satisfy obligations of the Borrower Sub under the Revolving Credit Facility and are not available to creditors of the Company.
(5) These assets are owned by the Company. The Company has a senior secured revolving credit facility (as amended, the “Facility”), which was subsequently amended on January 8, 2015 (the “First Facility Amendment Effective Date”). The lenders of the Facility have a perfected first-priority security interest in substantially all of the portfolio investments held by each of the Company and certain domestic subsidiaries of the Company. The lenders of the Facility also have a perfected first-priority security interest in the unfunded investor equity capital commitments (provided that the amount of unfunded capital commitments ultimately available to the lenders is limited to $100,000) and such security interest will be released once the Company receives equity capital contributions in an amount equal to $100,000 subsequent to the First Facility Amendment Effective Date (see Note 5, Borrowings).
(6) Amortized cost represents original cost, including origination fees, adjusted for the accretion/amortization of discounts/premiums, as applicable, on debt investments using the effective interest method. The cost of equity tranche collateralized loan obligation (“CLO”) fund investments, which are referred to as “structured finance obligations”, is recorded at amortized cost using the effective interest method.
(7) Fair value is determined in good faith by or under the direction of the Board of Directors of the Company (Notes 2 and 3), pursuant to the Company’s valuation policies.
(8) The Company has determined the indicated investments are non-qualifying assets under Section 55(a) of the Investment Company Act. Under the Investment Company Act, the Company may not acquire any non-qualifying assets unless, at the time such acquisition is made, qualifying assets represent at least 70% of the Company’s total assets.
(9) Castle Management Borrower LLC (Highgate Hotels L.P.) is partially owned by the Company ($1,197 par value) as indicated in Note 5 above with the remaining $8,756 par value owned by the Borrower Sub as indicated in Note 4 above.
(10) Green Energy Partners/Stonewall LLC has an undrawn delayed draw term loan of $8,300 par value at LIBOR + 5.50%, 1.00% floor. An unused rate of 3.00% is charged on the principal while undrawn.
(11) As of March 31, 2015, the Company has a greater than 25% but less than 50% equity or subordinated notes ownership interest in certain structured finance obligations. These investments have governing documents that preclude the Company from controlling management of the entity and therefore the Company has determined that the issuer of the investment is not a controlled affiliate or a non-controlled affiliate.
(12) In addition to the interest earned based on the stated interest rate of this loan, which is the amount reflected in this schedule, the Company is entitled to receive additional interest as a result of an arrangement amongst lenders (“AAL”) in the syndicate.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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CARLYLE GMS FINANCE, INC.

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)

As of March 31, 2015

(dollar amounts in thousands)

(unaudited)

 

As of March 31, 2015, investments—non-controlled/non-affiliated at fair value consisted of the following:

 

Type

   Amortized
Cost
     Fair Value      % of Fair Value  

First Lien Debt

   $ 591,700       $ 592,343         75.10

Second Lien Debt

     121,139         118,198         14.99   

Structured Finance Obligations

     81,300         78,131         9.91   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

$ 794,139    $ 788,672      100.00
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

The industrial composition of investments—non-controlled/non-affiliated at fair value as of March 31, 2015 was as follows:

 

Industry

   Amortized
Cost
     Fair Value      % of Fair Value  

Aerospace & Defense

   $ 59,355       $ 60,198         7.63

Automotive

     39,349         39,592         5.02   

Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate

     29,482         28,783         3.65   

Business Services

     80,627         81,323         10.31   

Capital Equipment

     10,116         9,955         1.26   

Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber

     27,286         26,094         3.31   

Construction & Building

     18,062         18,264         2.32   

Consumer Services

     41,310         41,738         5.29   

Containers, Packaging & Glass

     28,554         28,316         3.59   

Durable Consumer Goods

     31,541         31,711         4.02   

Energy: Electricity

     8,141         8,352         1.06   

Energy: Oil & Gas

     11,920         11,799         1.50   

Environmental Industries

     21,327         20,968         2.66   

Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals

     54,051         54,158         6.87   

High Tech Industries

     27,846         27,785         3.52   

Hotel, Gaming & Leisure

     9,871         9,853         1.25   

Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing

     21,760         21,484         2.72   

Metals & Mining

     10,402         10,375         1.31   

Non-durable Consumer Goods

     41,930         42,087         5.34   

Retail

     12,899         12,956         1.64   

Software

     28,118         27,569         3.50   

Structured Finance

     81,300         78,131         9.91   

Telecommunications

     28,141         27,872         3.53   

Transportation: Cargo

     40,358         40,362         5.12   

Transportation: Consumer

     10,603         10,789         1.37   

Utilities: Electric

     5,933         5,854         0.74   

Wholesale

     13,857         12,304         1.56   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

$ 794,139    $ 788,672      100.00
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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CARLYLE GMS FINANCE, INC.

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)

As of March 31, 2015

(dollar amounts in thousands)

(unaudited)

 

The geographical composition of investments—non-controlled/non-affiliated at fair value as of March 31, 2015 was as follows:

 

Geography

   Amortized
Cost
     Fair Value      % of Fair Value  

Cayman Islands

   $ 78,807       $ 75,773         9.61

Ireland

     12,300         12,320         1.56   

United Kingdom

     24,167         24,143         3.06   

United States

     678,865         676,436         85.77   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

$ 794,139    $ 788,672      100.00
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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CARLYLE GMS FINANCE, INC.

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

As of December 31, 2014

(dollar amounts in thousands)

 

Investments—non-controlled/non-affiliated (1)

  Industry   Interest
Rate
    Maturity
Date
    Acquisition
Date
    Par
Amount
    Amortized
Cost (6)
    Fair
Value (7)
    Percentage
of
Net Assets
 

First Lien Debt (73.68%)

               

Access CIG, LLC (2)(3)(5)

  Business Services     6.00     10/17/2021        10/16/2014      $ 15,000      $ 14,855      $ 14,865        4.40

Accuvant Finance, LLC (2) (3) (5)

  High Tech Industries     7.00        10/22/2020        4/22/2014        8,988        8,917        8,988        2.66   

ACP Tower Merger Sub, Inc. (Telular Corporation) (2) (3) (4)

  Telecommunications     5.50        6/24/2019        6/24/2013        5,781        5,764        5,689        1.68   

AF Borrower LLC (Accuvant) (2) (3) (5)

  High Tech Industries     6.25        1/28/2022        12/15/2014        12,000        11,762        11,842        3.50   

Alpha Packaging Holdings, Inc. (2) (3) (4)

  Containers, Packaging & Glass     5.25        5/12/2020        5/12/2014        11,567        11,554        11,301        3.34   

American Tire Distributors, Inc. (2) (3) (5)

  Automotive     5.75        6/1/2018        6/12/2014        3,192        3,193        3,116        0.92   

Anaren, Inc. (2) (3) (4)

  Telecommunications     5.50        2/18/2021        2/18/2014        11,497        11,396        11,363        3.36   

APX Group, Inc. (5) (8)

  Consumer Services     6.38        12/1/2019        10/15/2014        10,000        9,688        9,575        2.83   

Blue Bird Body Company (2) (3) (4)

  Transportation: Consumer     6.50        6/27/2020        7/22/2014        11,250        10,719        10,940        3.24   

Brooks Equipment Company, LLC (2) (3) (4)

  Construction & Building     6.75        8/29/2020        8/29/2014        7,890        7,826        7,766        2.30   

Capstone Logistics Acquisition, Inc. (2) (3) (4)

  Transportation: Cargo     5.50        10/7/2021        10/3/2014        19,950        19,757        19,477        5.76   

Castle Management Borrower LLC (Highgate Hotels
L.P.) (2) (3) (4) (9)

  Hotel, Gaming & Leisure     5.50        9/18/2020        10/10/2014        8,778        8,693        8,610        2.55   

Central Security Group, Inc. (2) (3) (4) 

  Consumer Services     6.25        10/6/2020        10/3/2014        25,000        24,638        24,780        7.33   

Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing, LLC. (2) (3) (4) 

  Aerospace & Defense     5.00        3/27/2020        2/28/2014        6,730        6,708        6,558        1.94   

CRCI Holdings Inc. (CLEAResult Consulting, Inc.) (2) (3) (4)

  Utilities: Electric     5.25        7/10/2019        7/29/2014        5,985        5,962        5,858        1.73   

DTZ U.S. Borrower, LLC (2) (3) (4)

  Construction & Building     5.50        11/5/2021        10/28/2014        10,500        10,347        10,290        3.04   

EP Minerals, LLC (2) (3) (4)

  Metals & Mining     5.50        8/20/2020        8/20/2014        10,474        10,426        10,298        3.04   

FCX Holdings Corp. (2) (3) (4)

  Capital Equipment     5.50        8/4/2020        8/4/2014        10,149        10,141        9,942        2.94   

Genex Holdings, Inc. (2) (3) (4)

  Banking, Finance, Insurance &Real
Estate
    5.25        5/30/2021        5/22/2014        4,286        4,268        4,227        1.25   

Green Energy Partners/Stonewall LLC (2) (3) (5) (10)

  Energy: Electricity     6.50        11/13/2021        11/12/2014        8,300        8,136        8,338        2.46   

Hercules Achievement, Inc. (Varsity Brands Holding Co., Inc.) (2) (3) (5)

  Durable Consumer Goods     6.00        12/11/2021        12/10/2014        20,000        19,803        19,820        5.86   

Indra Holdings Corp. (Totes Isotoner) (2) (3) (5)

  Non-durable Consumer Goods     5.25        5/1/2021        4/29/2014        14,925        14,790        14,701        4.35   

Landslide Holdings, Inc. (LANDesk Software) (2) (3) (4)

  Software     5.00        2/25/2020        2/25/2014        9,875        9,878        9,705        2.87   

Meritas Schools Holdings, LLC (2) (3) (4)

  Consumer Services     7.00        6/25/2019        6/21/2013        7,080        7,025        7,138        2.11   

Miller Heiman, Inc. (2) (3) (4)

  Business Services     6.75        9/30/2019        10/1/2013        19,719        19,479        19,338        5.72   

MRI Software LLC (2) (3) (4)

  Software     5.25        2/4/2021        1/31/2014        14,888        14,823        14,560        4.30   

MSX International, Inc. (2) (3) (4)

  Automotive     6.00        8/21/2020        8/18/2014        11,176        11,072        11,039        3.26   

NES Global Talent Finance US LLC (United Kingdom) (2) (3) (4) (8)

  Energy: Oil & Gas     6.50        10/3/2019        10/2/2013        12,188        11,988        12,188        3.60   

Novetta, LLC (2) (3) (4)

  Aerospace & Defense     6.00        10/2/2020        11/19/2014        12,220        12,112        12,017        3.55   

Pelican Products, Inc. (2) (3) (4)

  Containers, Packaging & Glass     5.25        4/11/2020        4/8/2014        7,897        7,915        7,748        2.29   

Prowler Acquisition Corp. (Pipeline Supply and Service, LLC) (2) (3) (4)

  Wholesale     5.50        1/28/2020        1/24/2014        11,024        10,933        10,764        3.18   

 

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)

As of December 31, 2014

(dollar amounts in thousands)

 

Investments—non-controlled/non-affiliated (1)

  Industry   Interest
Rate
    Maturity
Date
    Acquisition
Date
    Par
Amount
    Amortized
Cost (6)
    Fair
Value (7)
    Percentage
of
Net Assets
 

First Lien Debt (73.68%) (continued)

               

PSC Industrial Holdings Corp (2) (3) (4)

  Environmental Industries     7.00        12/5/2020        12/5/2014        12,000        11,884        11,820        3.50   

QoL Meds, LLC (2) (3) (4)

  Retail     5.50        7/15/2020        7/14/2014        12,988        12,929        12,757        3.77   

RCHP, Inc. (Regionalcare) (2) (3) (4)

  Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals     6.00        4/23/2019        4/21/2014        19,792        19,612        19,630        5.80   

SolAero Technologies Corp. (2) (3) (4)

  Telecommunications     5.75        12/10/2020        12/9/2014        11,250        11,150        10,936        3.23   

Stafford Logistics, Inc. (Custom Ecology, Inc.) (2) (3) (4)

  Environmental Industries     6.75        6/26/2019        7/1/2013        9,540        9,466        9,006        2.66   

Sterling Infosystems, Inc (2) (3) (4)

  Business Services     5.50        5/13/2021        5/12/2014        8,955        8,916        8,895        2.63   

Synarc-Biocore Holdings, LLC (2) (3) (4)

  Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals     5.50        3/10/2021        3/6/2014        13,399        13,280        12,953        3.83   

Systems Maintenance Services Holding, Inc. (2) (3) (4)

  High Tech Industries     5.00        10/18/2019        10/18/2013        2,215        2,208        2,170        0.64   

TASC, Inc (2) (3) (5) (8)

  Aerospace & Defense     7.00        5/23/2020        12/17/2014        20,000        19,200        19,600        5.79   

The SI Organization, Inc. (2) (3) (4)

  Aerospace & Defense     5.75        11/23/2019        5/16/2014        9,372        9,288        9,465        2.80   

The Topps Company, Inc. (2) (3) (4)

  Non-durable Consumer Goods     7.25        10/2/2018        10/1/2013        11,512        11,422        11,363        3.36   

TruckPro, LLC (2) (3) (4)

  Automotive     5.75        8/6/2018        8/6/2013        9,499        9,456        9,415        2.78   

Violin Finco S.A.R.L. (Alexander Mann Solutions)

               

(United Kingdom) (2) (3) (4) (8)

  Business Services     5.75        12/20/2019        12/18/2013        12,375        12,274        12,375        3.66   

Vitera Healthcare Solutions, LLC (2) (3) (4)

  Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals     6.00        11/4/2020        11/1/2013        9,533        9,453        9,462        2.80   

Zest Holdings, LLC (2) (3) (4)

  Durable Consumer Goods     5.25        8/16/2020        8/18/2014        12,344        12,344        12,099        3.58   
           

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

First Lien Debt Total

            $ 517,450      $ 514,787        152.19
           

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Second Lien Debt (15.44%)

               

AF Borrower LLC (Accuvant) (2) (3) (5)

  High Tech Industries     10.00        1/28/2023        12/15/2014        8,000        7,921        7,839        2.32   

Allied Security Holdings LLC (2) (3) (5)

  Business Services     8.00        8/14/2021        9/25/2014        8,000        7,942        7,850        2.32   

Ascensus Inc. (2) (3) (4)

  Banking, Finance, Insurance &Real
Estate
    9.00        12/2/2020        12/2/2013        8,000        7,896        7,983        2.36   

Berlin Packaging L.L.C. (2) (3) (5)

  Containers, Packaging & Glass     7.75        10/1/2022        9/24/2014        9,200        9,132        9,062        2.68   

Creganna Finance (US) LLC (Ireland) (2) (3) (5) (8)

  Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals     9.00        6/1/2022        11/20/2014        9,900        9,804        9,402        2.78   

Drew Marine Group Inc. (2) (3) (5)

  Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber     8.00        5/19/2021        11/19/2013        12,500        12,475        11,720        3.46   

Genex Holdings, Inc. (2) (3) (5)

  Banking, Finance, Insurance &Real
Estate
    8.75        5/30/2022        5/22/2014        4,990        4,936        4,740        1.40   

Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (2) (3) (5)

  Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real
Estate
    8.50        4/30/2022        4/30/2014        12,500        12,386        11,600        3.43   

Jazz Acquisition, Inc. (Wencor) (2) (3) (5)

  Aerospace & Defense     7.75        6/19/2022        6/25/2014        6,700        6,671        6,283        1.86   

Landslide Holdings, Inc. (LANDesk Software) (2) (3) (5)

  Software     8.25        2/25/2021        2/25/2014        3,500        3,477        3,335        0.99   

Phillips-Medisize Corporation (2) (3) (5)

  Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber     8.25        6/16/2022        6/13/2014        5,000        4,954        4,743        1.40   

Prowler Acquisition Corp. (Pipeline Supply and Service, LLC) (2) (3) (5)

  Wholesale     9.50        7/28/2020        1/24/2014        3,000        2,947        2,816        0.83   

Systems Maintenance Services Holding, Inc. (2) (3) (4)

  High Tech Industries     9.25        10/18/2020        10/18/2013        6,000        5,953        5,830        1.72   

 

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CARLYLE GMS FINANCE, INC.

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)

As of December 31, 2014

(dollar amounts in thousands)

 

Investments—non-controlled/non-affiliated (1)

  Industry   Interest
Rate
    Maturity
Date
    Acquisition
Date
    Par
Amount
    Amortized
Cost (6)
    Fair
Value (7)
    Percentage
of
Net Assets
 

Second Lien Debt (15.44%) (continued)

               

TASC, Inc (5) (8)

  Aerospace & Defense     12.00        5/23/2021        12/17/2014        6,000        5,880        6,060        1.79   

Vitera Healthcare Solutions, LLC (2) (3) (5)

  Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals     9.25        11/4/2021        11/1/2013        2,000        1,973        1,929        0.57   

Watchfire Enterprises, Inc. (2) (3) (5)

  Media: Advertising, Printing &Publishing     9.00        10/2/2021        10/2/2013        7,000        6,914        6,682        1.98   
           

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Second Lien Debt Total

            $ 111,261      $ 107,874        31.89
           

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

Investments—non-controlled/non-affiliated (1)

   Industry      Maturity
Date
     Acquisition
Date
     Par
Amount
     Amortized
Cost (6)
     Fair
Value (7)
     Percentage
of
Net Assets
 

Structured Finance Obligations (10.88%) (5) (8) (11)

                    

1776 CLO I, Ltd., Subordinated Notes

     Structured Finance         5/8/2020         2/27/2014       $ 11,750       $ 10,106       $ 8,813         2.61

AIMCO CLO, Series 2014-A, Class F, 5.47% (2)

     Structured Finance         7/20/2026         5/12/2014         2,700         2,350         2,187         0.65   

AIMCO CLO, Series 2014-A, Subordinated Notes

     Structured Finance         7/20/2026         5/12/2014         11,500         9,732         9,832         2.91   

Ares XXVIII CLO Ltd., Subordinated Notes

     Structured Finance         10/17/2024         10/10/2013         7,000         5,242         5,278         1.56   

Babson CLO Ltd. 2005-I, Subordinated Notes

     Structured Finance         4/15/2019         7/16/2013         7,632         432         161         0.05   

Blackrock Senior Income Series V, Limited, Subordinated Notes (Ireland)

     Structured Finance         8/13/2019         3/11/2014         4,600         2,592         2,521         0.75   

CIFC Funding 2007-III, Ltd., Income Notes

     Structured Finance         7/26/2021         5/20/2014         6,500         3,525         3,510         1.04   

Clydesdale CLO 2005, Ltd., Subordinated Notes

     Structured Finance         12/6/2017         7/15/2013         5,750         —          10         0.00   

Flagship VII Limited, Subordinated Notes

     Structured Finance         1/20/2026         12/18/2013         7,000         5,823         5,628         1.66   

GoldenTree Loan Opportunities V, Limited, Subordinated Notes

     Structured Finance         10/18/2021         10/11/2013         5,000         3,136         2,920         0.86   

ING Investment Management CLO IV, Ltd., Preferred Shares

     Structured Finance         6/14/2022         5/7/2014         8,925         5,327         5,690         1.68   

ING IM CLO 2012-1 LLC, Preferred Shares

     Structured Finance         3/14/2022         12/5/2014         3,500         2,367         2,494         0.74   

ING IM CLO 2012-1 LLC, Subordinated Notes

     Structured Finance         3/14/2022         12/5/2014         2,500         1,691         1,781         0.53   

Landmark VIII, CLO Ltd., Income Notes

     Structured Finance         10/19/2020         10/22/2013         8,600         3,603         3,337         0.99   

MSIM Peconic Bay, Ltd., Subordinated Notes

     Structured Finance         7/20/2019         10/22/2013         4,500         1,210         1,018         0.30   

Nautique Funding Ltd., Income Notes

     Structured Finance         4/15/2020         2/24/2014         5,000         2,991         2,980         0.88   

Pacifica CDO V, Ltd., Subordinated Notes

     Structured Finance         1/26/2020         3/28/2014         4,700         87         70         0.02   

Steele Creek CLO 2014-I, LLC, Subordinated Notes

     Structured Finance         8/21/2026         7/18/2014         18,000         15,030         14,040         4.15   

Venture VI CDO Limited, Preference Shares

     Structured Finance         8/3/2020         4/17/2014         7,000         3,746         3,731         1.09   
              

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Structured Finance Obligations Total

               $ 78,990       $ 76,001         22.47
              

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Investments—non-controlled/non-affiliated

               $ 707,701       $ 698,662         206.55
              

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1)

Unless otherwise indicated, issuers of debt investments of GMS Finance are domiciled in the United States and issuers of structured finance obligations are domiciled in the Cayman Islands. Under the Investment Company Act, the Company would be deemed to “control” a portfolio company if the Company owned more than 25% of its outstanding voting securities and/or held

 

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CARLYLE GMS FINANCE, INC.

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)

As of December 31, 2014

(dollar amounts in thousands)

 

  the power to exercise control over the management or policies of the portfolio company. As of December 31, 2014, the Company does not “control” any of these portfolio companies. Under the Investment Company Act, the Company would be deemed an “affiliated person” of a portfolio company if the Company owns 5% or more of the portfolio company’s outstanding voting securities. As of December 31, 2014, the Company is not an “affiliated person” of any portfolio company.
(2) Variable rate loans to the portfolio companies and variable rate notes of structured finance obligations bear interest at a rate that may be determined by reference to either LIBOR or an alternate base rate (commonly based on the Federal Funds Rate or the Prime Rate), which generally resets quarterly. For each such loan and note, the Company has provided the interest rate in effect as of December 31, 2014.
(3) Loan includes interest rate floor feature.
(4) These assets are owned by the Borrower Sub. The Borrower Sub has the Revolving Credit Facility. The lenders of the Revolving Credit Facility have a first lien security interest in substantially all of the assets of the Borrower Sub (see Note 5, Borrowings) and such assets are assets of the Borrower Sub to satisfy obligations of the Borrower Sub under the Revolving Credit Facility and are not available to creditors of the Company.
(5) These assets are owned by the Company. The Company has the Facility, which was subsequently amended on the First Facility Amendment Effective Date. The lenders of the Facility have a perfected first-priority security interest in substantially all of the portfolio investments held by each of the Company and certain domestic subsidiaries of the Company. The lenders of the Facility also have a perfected first-priority security interest in the unfunded investor equity capital commitments (provided that the amount of unfunded capital commitments ultimately available to the lenders is limited to $100,000) and such security interest will be released once the Company receives equity capital contributions in an amount equal to $100,000 subsequent to the First Facility Amendment Effective Date (see Note 5, Borrowings).
(6) Amortized cost represents original cost, including origination fees, adjusted for the accretion/amortization of discounts/premiums, as applicable, on debt investments using the effective interest method. The cost of equity tranche structured finance obligations is recorded at amortized cost using an effective interest method.
(7) Fair value is determined in good faith by or under the direction of the Board of Directors of the Company (Notes 2 and 3), pursuant to the Company’s valuation policies.
(8) The Company has determined the indicated investments are non-qualifying assets under Section 55(a) of the Investment Company Act. Under the Investment Company Act, the Company may not acquire any non-qualifying assets unless, at the time such acquisition is made, qualifying assets represent at least 70% of the Company’s total assets.
(9) Castle Management Borrower LLC (Highgate Hotels L.P.) has an undrawn delayed draw term loan of $1,200 par value at LIBOR + 4.50%, 1.00% floor. An unused rate of 1.00% is charged on the principal while undrawn. The delayed draw term loan is owned by the Company.
(10) Green Energy Partners/Stonewall LLC has an undrawn delayed draw term loan of $8,300 par value at LIBOR + 5.50%, 1.00% floor. An unused rate of 3.00% is charged on the principal while undrawn.
(11) As of December 31, 2014, the Company has a greater than 25% but less than 50% equity or subordinated notes ownership interest in certain structured finance obligations. These investments have governing documents that preclude the Company from controlling management of the entity and therefore the Company has determined that the issuer of the investment is not a controlled affiliate or a non-controlled affiliate.

 

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CARLYLE GMS FINANCE, INC.

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)

As of December 31, 2014

(dollar amounts in thousands)

 

As of December 31, 2014, investments—non-controlled/non-affiliated at fair value consisted of the following:

 

Type

   Amortized
Cost
     Fair Value      % of Fair Value  

First Lien Debt

   $ 517,450       $ 514,787         73.68

Second Lien Debt

     111,261         107,874         15.44   

Structured Finance Obligations

     78,990         76,001         10.88   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

$ 707,701    $ 698,662      100.00
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

The industrial composition of investments—non-controlled/non-affiliated at fair value as of December 31, 2014 was as follows:

 

Industry

   Amortized
Cost
     Fair Value      % of Fair Value  

Aerospace & Defense

   $ 59,859       $ 59,983         8.59

Automotive

     23,721         23,570         3.37   

Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate

     29,486         28,550         4.09   

Business Services

     63,466         63,323         9.06   

Capital Equipment

     10,141         9,942         1.42   

Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber

     17,429         16,463         2.36   

Construction & Building

     18,173         18,056         2.58   

Consumer Services

     41,351         41,493         5.94   

Containers, Packaging & Glass

     28,601         28,111         4.02   

Durable Consumer Goods

     32,147         31,919         4.57   

Energy: Electricity

     8,136         8,338         1.19   

Energy: Oil & Gas

     11,988         12,188         1.74   

Environmental Industries

     21,350         20,826         2.98   

Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals

     54,122         53,376         7.64   

High Tech Industries

     36,761         36,669         5.25   

Hotel, Gaming & Leisure

     8,693         8,610         1.23   

Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing

     6,914         6,682         0.96   

Metals & Mining

     10,426         10,298         1.47   

Non-durable Consumer Goods

     26,212         26,064         3.73   

Retail

     12,929         12,757         1.83   

Software

     28,178         27,600         3.95   

Structured Finance

     78,990         76,001         10.88   

Telecommunications

     28,310         27,988         4.01   

Transportation: Cargo

     19,757         19,477         2.79   

Transportation: Consumer

     10,719         10,940         1.57   

Utilities: Electric

     5,962         5,858         0.84   

Wholesale

     13,880         13,580         1.94   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

$ 707,701    $ 698,662      100.00
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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CARLYLE GMS FINANCE, INC.

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)

As of December 31, 2014

(dollar amounts in thousands)

 

The geographical composition of investments—non-controlled/non-affiliated at fair value as of December 31, 2014 was as follows:

 

Geography

   Amortized
Cost
     Fair Value      % of Fair Value  

Cayman Islands

   $ 76,398       $ 73,480         10.52

Ireland

     12,396         11,923         1.70   

United Kingdom

     24,262         24,563         3.51   

United States

     594,645         588,696         84.27   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

$ 707,701    $ 698,662      100.00
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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CARLYLE GMS FINANCE, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited)

March 31, 2015

(dollar amounts in thousands, except per share data)

1. ORGANIZATION

Carlyle GMS Finance, Inc. (“GMS Finance” or the “Company”) is a Maryland corporation formed on February 8, 2012, and structured as an externally managed, non-diversified closed-end investment company. On May 2, 2013, GMS Finance filed its election to be regulated as a business development company (“BDC”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (together with the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, the “Investment Company Act”). GMS Finance has elected to be treated, and intends to continue to comply with the requirements to qualify annually, as a regulated investment company (“RIC”) under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”).

GMS Finance’s investment objective is to generate current income and capital appreciation primarily through debt investments in U.S. middle market companies, which the Company defines as companies with approximately $10 million to $100 million of earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”). GMS Finance seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing primarily in first lien (which may include unitranche loans and the first-out and last-out tranches thereof) and second lien senior secured loans (collectively, “Middle Market Senior Loans”). The Middle Market Senior Loans are generally made to private U.S. middle market companies that are, in many cases, controlled by private equity firms. Depending on market conditions, GMS Finance expects that between 70% and 80% of the value of its assets will be invested in Middle Market Senior Loans, with the balance invested in higher-yielding investments, which may include middle market junior loans such as corporate mezzanine loans, equity co-investments, broadly syndicated first lien senior secured loans and second lien loans, high-yield bonds, structured finance obligations and/or other opportunistic investments. GMS Finance expects that the composition of its portfolio will change over time given Carlyle GMS Investment Management L.L.C.’s (the “Investment Adviser”) view on, among other things, the economic and credit environment (including with respect to interest rates) in which the Company is operating.

On May 2, 2013, GMS Finance completed its initial closing of capital commitments (the “Initial Closing”) and subsequently commenced substantial investment operations. Prior to May 2, 2013, GMS Finance had not commenced operations and was a development stage company as defined by Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 915, Development Stage Entity. During this time, GMS Finance focused substantially all of its efforts on establishing its business. If GMS Finance has not consummated an initial public offering of its common stock that results in an unaffiliated public float of at least 15% of the aggregate capital commitments received prior to the date of such initial public offering (a “Qualified IPO”) by May 2, 2018, then GMS Finance (subject to any necessary stockholder approvals and applicable requirements of the Investment Company Act) will use its best efforts to wind down and/or liquidate and dissolve.

GMS Finance is an “emerging growth company” as defined in the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012. GMS Finance will remain an emerging growth company for up to five years following an initial public offering, although if the market value of the common stock that is held by non-affiliates exceeds $700 million as of any June 30 before that time, GMS Finance would cease to be an emerging growth company as of the following December 31.

Carlyle GMS Finance SPV LLC (the “Borrower Sub”) is a Delaware limited liability company that was formed on January 3, 2013. The Borrower Sub invests in first and second lien senior secured loans. The Borrower Sub is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company and is consolidated in these consolidated financial statements commencing from the date of its formation, January 3, 2013.

GMS Finance is externally managed by its Investment Adviser, an investment adviser registered under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended. Carlyle GMS Finance Administration L.L.C. (the

 

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“Administrator”) provides the administrative services necessary for GMS Finance to operate. Both the Investment Adviser and the Administrator are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Carlyle Investment Management L.L.C., a subsidiary of The Carlyle Group L.P. “Carlyle” refers to The Carlyle Group L.P., its affiliates and its consolidated subsidiaries, a global alternative asset manager publicly traded on NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol “CG”. Refer to the sec.gov website for further information on Carlyle.

As a BDC, GMS Finance is required to comply with certain regulatory requirements. As part of these requirements, the Company must not acquire any assets other than “qualifying assets” specified in the Investment Company Act unless, at the time the acquisition is made, at least 70% of its total assets are qualifying assets (with certain limited exceptions).

GMS Finance has elected to be treated, and intends to continue to comply with the requirements to qualify annually, as a RIC under the Code, and operates in a manner so as to qualify for the tax treatment applicable to RICs. To qualify as a RIC, GMS Finance must, among other things, meet certain source-of-income and asset diversification requirements and timely distribute to its stockholders generally at least 90% of its investment company taxable income, as defined by the Code, for each year. Pursuant to this election, GMS Finance generally does not have to pay corporate level taxes on any income that it distributes to stockholders, provided that GMS Finance satisfies those requirements.

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Presentation

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the accrual basis of accounting in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“US GAAP”). GMS Finance and the Borrower Sub are both investment companies for the purposes of accounting and financial reporting in accordance with Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2013-08, Financial Services—Investment Companies (“ASU 2013-08”): Amendments to the Scope, Measurement and Disclosure Requirements and GMS Finance consolidates the Borrower Sub. The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of GMS Finance and its wholly-owned subsidiary, the Borrower Sub. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated. US GAAP for an investment company requires investments to be recorded at fair value. The carrying value for all other assets and liabilities approximates their fair value.

The interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with US GAAP for interim financial information and pursuant to the requirements for reporting on Form 10-Q and Articles 6 and 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, certain disclosures accompanying the annual consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with US GAAP are omitted. In the opinion of management, all adjustments considered necessary for the fair presentation of consolidated financial statements for the interim period presented have been included. These adjustments are of a normal, recurring nature. This Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014. The results of operations for the three month period ended March 31, 2015 is not necessarily indicative of the operating results to be expected for the full year.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with US GAAP requires management to make assumptions and estimates that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Management’s estimates are based on historical experiences and other factors, including expectations of future events that management believes to be reasonable under the circumstances. It also requires management to exercise judgment in the process of applying the Company’s accounting policies. Assumptions and estimates regarding the valuation of investments and their resulting impact

 

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on base management and incentive fees involve a higher degree of judgment and complexity and these assumptions and estimates may be significant to the consolidated financial statements. Actual results could differ from these estimates and such differences could be material.

Investments

Investment transactions are recorded on the trade date. Realized gains or losses are measured by the difference between the net proceeds from the repayment or sale and the amortized cost basis of the investment without regard to unrealized appreciation or depreciation previously recognized, and includes investments charged off during the period, net of recoveries. Net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation on investments as presented in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations reflects the net change in the fair value of investments, including the reversal of previously recorded unrealized appreciation or depreciation when gains or losses are realized. See Note 3 for further information about fair value measurements.

Cash

Cash consists of demand deposits. The Company’s cash is held with two large financial institutions and cash held in such financial institutions may, at times, exceed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insured limit.

Revenue Recognition

Interest from Investments and Realized Gain/Loss on Investments

Interest income is recorded on an accrual basis and includes the accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums. Discounts from and premiums to par value on debt securities purchased are accreted/amortized into interest income over the life of the respective security using the effective interest method. The amortized cost of investments represents the original cost, including origination fees, adjusted for the accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums, if any. At time of exit, the realized gain or loss on an investment is the difference between the amortized cost at time of exit and the cash received at exit using the specific identification method.

The Company may have loans in its portfolio that contain payment-in-kind (“PIK”) provisions. PIK represents interest that is accrued and recorded as interest income at the contractual rates, increases the loan principal on the respective capitalization dates, and is generally due at maturity. As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 and for the three month periods ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, no loans in the portfolio contained PIK provisions.

Interest income from investments in the “equity” class of collateralized loan obligation (“CLO”) funds, which are referred to as “structured finance obligations”, is recorded based upon an estimation of an effective yield to expected maturity utilizing assumed cash flows in accordance with ASC 325-40, Beneficial Interests in Securitized Financials Assets. We monitor the expected cash inflows from our CLO equity investments, including the expected residual payments and the effective yield is determined and updated at least quarterly. In estimating these cash flows, there are a number of assumptions that are subject to uncertainties, including the amount and timing of principal payments which are impacted by prepayments, repurchases, defaults, delinquencies and liquidations of or within the CLO funds. These uncertainties are difficult to predict and are subject to future events that could have impacted the Company’s estimates if the information was known at the time. As a result, actual results may differ significantly from these estimates. Interest income from investments in the notes of CLO funds, which are also referred to as “structured finance obligations”, is recorded on an accrual basis.

Other Income

Other income may include income such as consent, waiver and amendment fees associated with the Company’s investment activities as well as any fees for managerial assistance services rendered by the Company

 

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to portfolio companies. Such fees are recognized as income when earned or the services are rendered. The Company may receive a fee for guaranteeing the outstanding debt of a portfolio company. Such fee will be amortized into other income over the life of the guarantee. The unamortized amount, if any, is included in other assets in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities. For the three month periods ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, there was no other income.

Non-Accrual Income

Loans are generally placed on non-accrual status when principal or interest payments are past due 30 days or more or when there is reasonable doubt that principal or interest will be collected in full. Accrued and unpaid interest is generally reversed when a loan is placed on non-accrual status. Interest payments received on non-accrual loans may be recognized as income or applied to principal depending upon management’s judgment regarding collectability. Non-accrual loans are restored to accrual status when past due principal and interest are paid current and, in management’s judgment, are likely to remain current. Management may not place a loan on non-accrual status if the loan has sufficient collateral value and is in the process of collection. As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 and for the three month periods ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, no loans in the portfolio were on non-accrual status.

Revolving Credit Facility and Facility Related Costs, Expenses and Deferred Financing Costs (See Note 5, Borrowings)

Interest expense and unused commitment fees on the Revolving Credit Facility and Facility are recorded on an accrual basis. Unused commitment fees are included in credit facility fees in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations.

The Revolving Credit Facility and Facility are recorded at carrying value, which approximates fair value.

Deferred financing costs consist of capitalized expenses related to the closing of the Revolving Credit Facility and Facility. Amortization of deferred financing costs for each credit facility is computed on the straight-line basis over the respective term of each credit facility, except for a portion that was accelerated in connection with the amendment of the Revolving Credit Facility as described in Note 5. The amortization of such costs is included in credit facility fees in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Organization and Offering Costs

The Company agreed to reimburse the Investment Adviser for initial organization and offering costs incurred on behalf of GMS Finance up to $1,500. As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, $1,500 of organization and offering costs had been incurred by GMS Finance and $57 of excess organization and offering costs had been incurred by the Investment Adviser. The $1,500 of incurred organization and offering costs are allocated to all stockholders based on their respective capital commitment and are re-allocated amongst all stockholders at the time of each capital drawdown subsequent to the Initial Closing. The Company’s organization costs incurred are expensed and the offering costs are charged against equity when incurred.

Income Taxes

For federal income tax purposes, GMS Finance has elected to be treated as a RIC under the Code, and intends to make the required distributions to its stockholders as specified therein. In order to qualify as a RIC, GMS Finance must meet certain minimum distribution, source-of-income and asset diversification requirements. If such requirements are met, then GMS Finance is generally required to pay income taxes only on the portion of its taxable income and gains it does not distribute.

 

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The minimum distribution requirements applicable to RICs require GMS Finance to distribute to its stockholders at least 90% of its investment company taxable income (“ICTI”), as defined by the Code, each year. Depending on the level of ICTI earned in a tax year, GMS Finance may choose to carry forward ICTI in excess of current year distributions into the next tax year. Any such carryover ICTI must be distributed before the end of that next tax year through a dividend declared prior to filing the final tax return related to the year which generated such ICTI.

In addition, based on the excise distribution requirements, GMS Finance is subject to a 4% nondeductible federal excise tax on undistributed income unless GMS Finance distributes in a timely manner an amount at least equal to the sum of (1) 98% of its ordinary income for each calendar year, (2) 98.2% of capital gain net income (both long-term and short-term) for the one-year period ending October 31 in that calendar year and (3) any income realized, but not distributed, in the preceding year. For this purpose, however, any ordinary income or capital gain net income retained by GMS Finance that is subject to corporate income tax is considered to have been distributed. GMS Finance intends to make sufficient distributions each taxable year to satisfy the excise distribution requirements.

The Company evaluates tax positions taken or expected to be taken in the course of preparing its consolidated financial statements to determine whether the tax positions are “more-likely than not” to be sustained by the applicable tax authority. All penalties and interest associated with income taxes, if any, are included in income tax expense.

The Borrower Sub is a disregarded entity for tax purposes and is consolidated with the tax return of GMS Finance.

Capital Calls and Dividends and Distributions to Common Stockholders

The Company records the shares issued in connection with capital calls as of the effective date, or due date, of the capital call, which is the date shares are issued. To the extent that the Company has taxable income available, the Company intends to make quarterly distributions to its common stockholders. Dividends and distributions to common stockholders are recorded on the record date. The amount to be distributed is determined by the Board of Directors each quarter and is generally based upon the taxable earnings estimated by management and available cash. Net realized capital gains, if any, are generally distributed at least annually, although the Company may decide to retain such capital gains for investment.

The Company has adopted a dividend reinvestment plan that provides for reinvestment of any distributions on behalf of its stockholders, for those who have elected to participate in the plan. As a result of adopting such a plan, if the Board of Directors authorizes, and GMS Finance declares a cash dividend or distribution, the stockholders who have elected to participate in the dividend reinvestment plan would have their cash dividends or distributions automatically reinvested in additional shares of the Company’s common stock, rather than receiving cash. Prior to a Qualified IPO, the Company intends to use primarily newly issued shares of its common stock to implement the plan issued at the net asset value per share most recently determined by the Board of Directors. After a Qualified IPO, the Company intends to use primarily newly issued shares to implement the plan so long as the market value per share is equal to or greater than the net asset value per share as of the close of business on the relevant payment date for such dividend or distribution. If the market value per share is less than the net asset value per share as of the close of business on the relevant payment date, the plan administrator would purchase the common stock on behalf of participants in the open market, unless the Company instructs the plan administrator otherwise.

Functional Currency

The functional currency of the Company is the U.S. Dollar and all transactions were in U.S. Dollars.

 

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Recent Accounting Standards Updates

On April 7, 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued ASU 2015-3, Interest—Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30)—Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs (“ASU 2015-3”). ASU 2015-3 requires debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability to be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability, consistent with debt discounts and premiums. This guidance is effective for the Company on January 1, 2016 and the ASU requires the guidance to be applied on a retrospective basis. This guidance is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements upon adoption.

3. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

The Company applies fair value accounting in accordance with the terms of Financial Accounting Standards Board ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement (“ASC 820”). ASC 820 defines fair value as the amount that would be exchanged to sell an asset or transfer a liability in an orderly transfer between market participants at the measurement date. The Company values securities/instruments traded in active markets on the measurement date by multiplying the closing price of such traded securities/instruments by the quantity of shares or amount of the instrument held. The Company may also obtain quotes with respect to certain of its investments, such as its securities/instruments traded in active markets and its liquid securities/instruments that are not traded in active markets, from pricing services, brokers, or counterparties (i.e. “consensus pricing”). When doing so, the Company determines whether the quote obtained is sufficient according to US GAAP to determine the fair value of the security. The Company may use the quote obtained or alternative pricing sources may be utilized including valuation techniques typically utilized for illiquid securities/instruments.

Securities/instruments that are illiquid or for which the pricing source does not provide a valuation or methodology or provides a valuation or methodology that, in the judgment of the Investment Adviser or GMS Finance’s Board of Directors, does not represent fair value shall each be valued as of the measurement date using all techniques appropriate under the circumstances and for which sufficient data is available. These valuation techniques may vary by investment and include comparable public market valuations, comparable precedent transaction valuations and/or discounted cash flow analyses. The process generally used to determine the applicable value is as follows: (i) the value of each portfolio company or investment is initially reviewed by the investment professionals responsible for such portfolio company or investment and, for non-traded investments, a standardized template designed to approximate fair market value based on observable market inputs, updated credit statistics and unobservable inputs is used to determine a preliminary value, which is also reviewed alongside consensus pricing, where available; (ii) preliminary valuation conclusions are documented and reviewed by a valuation committee comprised of members of senior management; (iii) the Board of Directors engages a third-party valuation firm to provide positive assurance on portions of the Middle Market Senior Loans portfolio each quarter (such that each non-traded investment is reviewed by a third-party valuation firm at least once on a rolling twelve month basis) including a review of management’s preliminary valuation and conclusion on fair value; (iv) the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors (the “Audit Committee”) reviews the assessments of the Investment Adviser and the third-party valuation firm and provides the Board of Directors with any recommendations with respect to changes to the fair value of each investment in the portfolio; and (v) the Board of Directors discusses the valuation recommendations of the Audit Committee and determines the fair value of each investment in the portfolio in good faith based on the input of the Investment Adviser and, where applicable, the third-party valuation firm.

All factors that might materially impact the value of an investment are considered, including, but not limited to the assessment of the following factors, as relevant:

 

    the nature and realizable value of any collateral;

 

    call features, put features and other relevant terms of debt;

 

    the portfolio company’s leverage and ability to make payments;

 

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    the portfolio company’s public or private credit rating;

 

    the portfolio company’s actual and expected earnings and discounted cash flow;

 

    prevailing interest rates and spreads for similar securities and expected volatility in future interest rates;

 

    the markets in which the portfolio company does business and recent economic and/or market events; and

 

    comparisons to comparable transactions and publicly traded securities.

Investment performance data utilized are the most recently available financial statements and compliance certificates received from the portfolio companies as of the measurement date which in many cases may reflect a lag in information.

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 Company’s investments may fluctuate from period to period. Because of the inherent uncertainty of valuation, these estimated values may differ significantly from the values that would have been reported had a ready market for the investments existed, and it is reasonably possible that the difference could be material.

In addition, changes in the market environment and other events that may occur over the life of the investments may cause the realized gains or losses on investments to be different from the net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation currently reflected in the consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014.

US GAAP establishes a hierarchical disclosure framework which ranks the level of observability of market price inputs used in measuring investments at fair value. The observability of inputs is impacted by a number of factors, including the type of investment and the characteristics specific to the investment and state of the marketplace, including the existence and transparency of transactions between market participants. Investments with readily available quoted prices or for which fair value can be measured from quoted prices in active markets generally have a higher degree of market price observability and a lesser degree of judgment applied in determining fair value.

Investments measured and reported at fair value are classified and disclosed based on the observability of inputs used in determination of fair values, as follows:

 

    Level I—inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices available in active markets for identical investments as of the reporting date. The types of financial instruments in Level I generally include unrestricted securities, including equities and derivatives, listed in active markets. The Company does not adjust the quoted price for these investments, even in situations where the Company holds a large position and a sale could reasonably impact the quoted price.

 

    Level II—inputs to the valuation methodology are either directly or indirectly observable as of the reporting date and are those other than quoted prices in active markets. The type of financial instruments in this category generally includes less liquid and restricted securities listed in active markets, securities traded in other than active markets, government and agency securities, and certain over-the-counter derivatives where the fair value is based on observable inputs.

 

    Level III—inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to overall fair value measurement. The inputs into the determination of fair value require significant management judgment or estimation. Financial instruments that are in this category generally include investments in privately-held entities, collateralized loan obligations, and certain over-the-counter derivatives where the fair value is based on unobservable inputs.

 

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In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, an investment’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the overall fair value measurement. The Investment Adviser’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 investment.

Transfers between levels, if any, are recognized at the beginning of the quarter in which the transfers occur. For the three month periods ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, there were no transfers between levels.

The following tables summarize the Company’s investments measured at fair value on a recurring basis by the above fair value hierarchy levels as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014:

 

     March 31, 2015  
     Level I      Level II      Level III      Total  

Assets

           

First Lien Debt

   $ —        $ 9,950       $ 582,393       $ 592,343   

Second Lien Debt

     —          —          118,198         118,198   

Structured Finance Obligations

     —          —          78,131         78,131   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

$ —      $ 9,950    $ 778,722    $ 788,672   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     December 31, 2014  
     Level I      Level II      Level III      Total  

Assets

           

First Lien Debt

   $ —        $ 9,575      $ 505,212       $ 514,787   

Second Lien Debt

     —          —          107,874         107,874   

Structured Finance Obligations

     —          —          76,001         76,001   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

$ —      $ 9,575   $ 689,087    $ 698,662   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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The changes in the Company’s investments at fair value for which the Company has used Level III inputs to determine fair value and net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) included in earnings for Level III investments still held are as follows:

 

     Financial Assets
For the three month period ended March 31, 2015
 
     First Lien
Debt
     Second
Lien Debt
     Structured
Finance
Obligations
     Total  

Balance, beginning of period

   $ 505,212       $ 107,874       $ 76,001       $ 689,087   

Purchases

     86,297         9,853         7,819         103,969   

Sales

     —           —          (3,311      (3,311

Paydowns

     (12,348      —          (1,937      (14,285

Accretion of discount

     277         25         5         307   

Net realized gain (loss)

     2         —          (266      (264

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     2,953         446         (180      3,219   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Balance, end of period

$ 582,393    $ 118,198    $ 78,131    $ 778,722   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) included in earnings related to investments still held as of March 31, 2015 included in net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments non-controlled/non-affiliated on the Consolidated Statements of Operations

$ 3,024    $ 446    $ (446 $ 3,024   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     Financial Assets
For the three month period ended March 31, 2014
 
     First Lien
Debt
     Second
Lien Debt
     Structured
Finance
Obligations
     Total  

Balance, beginning of period

   $ 141,676       $ 39,767       $ 31,364       $ 212,807   

Purchases

     89,248         6,414         22,514         118,176   

Sales

     —          —          (3,125      (3,125

Paydowns

     (7,508      —          (3,116      (10,624

Accretion of discount

     124         10         —          134   

Net realized gain (loss)

     —          —          46         46   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     419         384         128         931   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Balance, end of period

$ 223,959    $ 46,575    $ 47,811    $ 318,345   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) included in earnings related to investments still held as of March 31, 2014 included in net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments non-controlled/non-affiliated on the Consolidated Statements of Operations

$ 518    $ 384    $ 132    $ 1,034   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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The Company generally uses the following framework when determining the fair value of investments that are categorized as Level III:

Investments in debt securities are initially evaluated to determine whether the enterprise value of the portfolio company is greater than the applicable debt. The enterprise value of the portfolio company is estimated using a market approach and an income approach. The market approach utilizes market value (EBITDA) multiples of publicly traded comparable companies and available precedent sales transactions of comparable companies. The Company carefully considers numerous factors when selecting the appropriate companies whose multiples are used to value its portfolio companies. These factors include, but are not limited to, the type of organization, similarity to the business being valued, relevant risk factors, as well as size, profitability and growth expectations. The income approach typically uses a discounted cash flow analysis of the portfolio company.

Investments in debt securities that do not have sufficient coverage through the enterprise value analysis are valued based on an expected probability of default and discount recovery analysis.

Investments in debt securities with sufficient coverage through the enterprise value analysis are generally valued using a discounted cash flow analysis of the underlying security. Projected cash flows in the discounted cash flow typically represent the relevant security’s contractual interest, fees and principal payments plus the assumption of full principal recovery at the security’s expected maturity date. The discount rate to be used is determined using an average of two market-based methodologies.

Investments in structured finance obligations are generally valued using a discounted cash flow and/or consensus pricing.

The following tables summarize the quantitative information related to the significant unobservable inputs for Level III instruments which are carried at fair value as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014:

 

    Fair Value as
of March 31,
2015
    Valuation Techniques   Significant
Unobservable

Inputs
  Range     Weighted
Average
 
        Low     High    

Investments in First Lien Debt

  $ 407,073      Discounted Cash Flow   Discount Rate     5.15     11.40     6.54
    175,320      Consensus Pricing   Indicative Quotes     96.38        100.94        99.88   
 

 

 

           

Total First Lien Debt

  582,393   
 

 

 

           

Investments in Second Lien Debt

  76,739    Discounted Cash Flow Discount Rate   9.72   14.94   10.30
  41,459    Consensus Pricing Indicative Quotes   99.63      105.25      100.91   
 

 

 

           

Total Second Lien Debt

  118,198   
 

 

 

           

Investments in Structured Finance Obligations

  75,752    Discounted Cash Flow Discount Rate   13.90   19.08   15.96
Default Rate   0.27      1.30      0.90   
Prepayment Rate   17.22      30.60      20.89   
Recovery Rate   68.59      75.00      73.78   
  2,379    Consensus Pricing Indicative Quotes   0.18      81.00      74.59   
 

 

 

           

Total Structured Finance Obligations

  78,131   
 

 

 

           

Total Level III Investments

$ 778,722   
 

 

 

           

 

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    Fair Value as
of December 31,
2014
    Valuation Techniques   Significant
Unobservable

Inputs
  Range     Weighted
Average
 
        Low     High    

Investments in First Lien Debt

  $ 469,796      Discounted Cash Flow   Discount Rate     5.23     9.02     6.33
    35,416      Consensus Pricing   Indicative Quotes     98.50        99.33        98.71   
 

 

 

           

Total First Lien Debt

  505,212   
 

 

 

           

Investments in Second Lien Debt

  84,902    Discounted Cash Flow Discount Rate   9.15   11.32   10.05
  22,972    Consensus Pricing Indicative Quotes   98.13      101.00      99.03   
 

 

 

           

Total Second Lien Debt

  107,874   
 

 

 

           

Investments in Structured Finance Obligations

  59,533    Discounted Cash Flow Discount Rate   12.65   15.80   13.87
Default Rate   —        1.32      0.60   
Prepayment Rate   18.78      32.50      25.41   
Recovery Rate   67.54      75.00      73.28   
  16,468    Consensus Pricing Indicative Quotes   0.18      81.00      77.28   
 

 

 

           

Total Structured Finance Obligations

  76,001   
 

 

 

           

Total Level III Investments

$ 689,087   
 

 

 

           

The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the Company’s investments in first and second lien debt securities are discount rates and indicative quotes. Significant increases in discount rates would result in a significantly lower fair value measurement. Significant decreases in indicative quotes in isolation may result in a significantly lower fair value measurement.

The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the Company’s investments in structured finance obligations are discount rates, default rates, prepayment rates, recovery rates and indicative quotes. Significant increases in discount rates, default rates or prepayment rates in isolation would result in a significantly lower fair value measurement, while a significant increase in recovery rates in isolation would result in a significantly higher fair value. Significant decreases in indicative quotes in isolation may result in a significantly lower fair value measurement.

Financial instruments disclosed but not carried at fair value

The following table presents the carrying value and fair value of the Company’s secured borrowings disclosed but not carried at fair value as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014.

 

     March 31, 2015      December 31, 2014  
     Carrying Value      Fair Value      Carrying Value      Fair Value  

Secured borrowings

   $ 363,140       $ 363,140       $ 308,441       $ 308,441   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

$ 363,140    $ 363,140    $ 308,441    $ 308,441   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

The fair value of secured borrowings is categorized as Level III within the hierarchy. Secured borrowings are valued generally using discounted cash flow analysis. The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the Company’s secured borrowings are discount rates. Significant increases in discount rates would result in a significantly lower fair value measurement.

The carrying value of other financial assets and liabilities approximates their fair value based on the short term nature of these items.

 

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4. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Investment Advisory Agreement

On April 3, 2013, the Company’s Board of Directors, including a majority of the directors who are not “interested persons” as defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act (“Independent Directors”), approved an investment advisory and management agreement (the “Investment Advisory Agreement”) between the Company and the Investment Adviser in accordance with, and on the basis of an evaluation satisfactory to such directors as required by, Section 15(c) of the Investment Company Act. The initial term of the Investment Advisory Agreement is two years from April 3, 2013 and, unless terminated earlier, the Investment Advisory Agreement will renew automatically for successive annual periods, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by the vote of the Board of Directors and by the vote of a majority of the Independent Directors. On March 11, 2015, the Company’s Board of Directors, including a majority of the Independent Directors, approved the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for a one year period. The Investment Advisory Agreement will automatically terminate in the event of an assignment and may be terminated by either party without penalty upon at least 60 days’ written notice to the other party. Subject to the overall supervision of the Board of Directors, the Investment Adviser provides investment advisory services to the Company. For providing these services, the Investment Adviser receives fees from the Company consisting of two components—a base management fee and an incentive fee.

Prior to a Qualified IPO, the base management fee is calculated and payable quarterly in arrears at an annual rate of 1.50% of the average daily gross assets of the Company for the period adjusted for share issuances or repurchases, excluding any cash and cash equivalents and including assets acquired with leverage from use of the Revolving Credit Facility and Facility (see Note 5, Borrowings). For purposes of this calculation, cash and cash equivalents include any temporary investments in cash-equivalents, U.S. government securities and other high quality investment grade debt investments that mature in 12 months or less from the date of investment. Base management fees for any partial quarter are prorated. The Investment Adviser contractually waived one-third (0.50%) of the base management fee prior to a Qualified IPO. The fee waiver will terminate if and when a Qualified IPO has been consummated.

The incentive fee has two parts. The first part is calculated and payable quarterly in arrears based on the pre-incentive fee net investment income for the immediately preceding calendar quarter. The second part is determined and payable in arrears based on capital gains as of the end of each calendar year.

Pre-incentive fee net investment income means interest income, dividend income and any other income (including any other fees (other than fees for providing managerial assistance), such as commitment, origination, structuring, diligence and consulting fees or other fees that the Company receives from portfolio companies) accrued during the calendar quarter, minus the operating expenses accrued for the quarter (including the base management fee, expenses payable under the administration agreement, and any interest expense or fees on any credit facilities or outstanding debt and dividends paid on any issued and outstanding preferred stock, but excluding the incentive fee). Pre-incentive fee net investment income does not include, in the case of investments with a deferred interest feature (such as original issue discount, debt instruments with pay-in-kind interest and zero coupon securities), accrued income that the Company has not yet received in cash. Pre-incentive fee net investment income does not include any realized capital gains, realized capital losses or unrealized capital appreciation or depreciation.

Prior to any Qualified IPO of the Company’s common stock, pre-incentive fee net investment income, expressed as a rate of return on the average daily Hurdle Calculation Value (as defined below) throughout the immediately preceding calendar quarter, is compared to a “hurdle rate” of 1.50% per quarter (6% annualized). “Hurdle Calculation Value” means, on any given day, the sum of (x) the value of net assets as of the end of the calendar quarter immediately preceding such day plus (y) the aggregate amount of capital drawn from investors (or reinvested in the Company pursuant to a dividend reinvestment plan) from the beginning of the current quarter to such day minus (z) the aggregate amount of distributions (including share repurchases) made by the

 

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Company from the beginning of the current quarter to such day but only to the extent such distributions were not declared and accounted for on the books and records in a previous quarter.

GMS Finance pays its Investment Adviser an incentive fee with respect to its pre-incentive fee net investment income in each calendar quarter as follows:

 

    no incentive fee based on pre-incentive fee net investment income in any calendar quarter in which its pre-incentive fee net investment income does not exceed the hurdle of 1.50%;

 

    100% of 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 but is less than 1.875% in any calendar quarter (7.50% annualized). The Company refers to this portion of the pre-incentive fee net investment income (which exceeds the hurdle but is less than 1.875%) as the “catch-up.” The “catch-up” is meant to provide the Investment Adviser with approximately 20% of the Company’s pre-incentive fee net investment income as if a hurdle did not apply if this net investment income exceeds 1.875% in any calendar quarter; and

 

    20% of the amount of pre-incentive fee net investment income, if any, that exceeds 1.875% in any calendar quarter (7.50% annualized) will be payable to the Investment Adviser. This reflects that once the hurdle is reached and the catch-up is achieved, 20% of all pre-incentive fee investment income thereafter is allocated to the Investment Adviser.

The second part of the incentive fee is determined and payable in arrears as of the end of each calendar year (or upon termination of the Investment Advisory Agreement, as of the termination date), and equals 20% of realized capital gains, if any, on a cumulative basis from inception through the date of determination, computed net of all realized capital losses on a cumulative basis and unrealized capital depreciation, less the aggregate amount of any previously paid capital gain incentive fees, provided that, the incentive fee determined at the end of the first calendar year of operations may be calculated for a period of shorter than twelve calendar months to take into account any realized capital gains computed net of all realized capital losses on a cumulative basis and unrealized capital depreciation.

The Company will defer payment of any incentive fee otherwise earned by the Investment Adviser if, during the most recent four full calendar quarter periods (or, if less, the number of full calendar quarters completed since the initial drawdown of capital from the stockholders, “Initial Drawdown”) ending on or prior to the date such payment is to be made, the sum of (a) the aggregate distributions to stockholders and (b) the change in net assets (defined as gross assets less indebtedness and before taking into account any incentive fees payable during the period) is less than 6.0% of net assets (defined as gross assets less indebtedness) at the beginning of such period, provided, that such percentage will be appropriately prorated during the four full calendar quarters immediately following the Initial Drawdown. These calculations are adjusted for any share issuances or repurchases. Any deferred incentive fees are carried over for payment in subsequent calculation periods. The Investment Adviser may earn an incentive fee under the Investment Advisory Agreement on the Company’s repurchase of debt issued by the Company at a gain.

Prior to a Qualified IPO and subject to the receipt of any necessary regulatory approvals, the Company’s Investment Adviser intends to make (or require individual employees or entities in which employees own an interest to make) capital commitments to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock in an amount equal to approximately 25% of each installment of the net after tax incentive fee that the Investment Adviser receives from the Company. For the three month period ended March 31, 2015, incentive fee paid on pre-incentive fee net investment income resulted in new commitments of $274 by the Investment Adviser related to the after tax incentive. For the three month period ended March 31, 2014, there was no incentive fee paid on pre-incentive fee net investment income or realized capital gains, therefore, no commitments were made and no shares were issued to the Investment Adviser related to the after tax incentive.

 

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For the three month periods ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, base management fees were $1,815 and $661, respectively (net of waiver of $908 and $330, respectively), incentive fees related to pre-incentive fee net investment income were $1,620 and $796, respectively, and there were no incentive fees related to realized capital gains. For the three month periods ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company recorded an accrued capital gains incentive fee of $0 and $144, respectively, based upon the cumulative net realized and unrealized appreciation/ (depreciation) as of March 31, 2015 and 2014. The accrual for any capital gains incentive fee under US GAAP in a given period may result in an additional expense if such cumulative amount is greater than in the prior period or a reduction of previously recorded expense if such cumulative amount is less than in the prior period. If such cumulative amount is negative, then there is no accrual.

As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, $3,692 and $6,319, respectively, was included in base management and incentive fees payable in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

On April 3, 2013, the Investment Adviser entered into a personnel agreement with The Carlyle Group Employee Co., L.L.C. (“Carlyle Employee Co.”), an affiliate of the Investment Adviser, pursuant to which Carlyle Employee Co. provides the Investment Adviser with access to investment professionals.

Administration Agreement

On April 3, 2013, the Company’s Board of Directors approved an administration agreement (the “Administration Agreement”) between the Company and the Administrator. Pursuant to the Administration Agreement, the Administrator provides services and receives reimbursements equal to an amount that reimburses the Administrator for its costs and expenses and the Company’s allocable portion of overhead incurred by the Administrator in performing its obligations under the Administration Agreement, including the Company’s allocable portion of the compensation paid to or compensatory distributions received by the Company’s officers (including the Chief Compliance Officer and Chief Financial Officer) and respective staff who provide services to the Company, operations staff who provide services to the Company, and any internal audit staff, to the extent internal audit performs a role in the Company’s Sarbanes-Oxley Act internal control assessment. Reimbursement under the Administration Agreement occurs quarterly in arrears.

The initial term of the Administration Agreement is two years from April 3, 2013 and, unless terminated earlier, the Administration Agreement will renew automatically for successive annual periods, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of the Board of Directors or by a majority vote of the outstanding voting securities of the Company and (ii) the vote of a majority of the Company’s Independent Directors. On March 11, 2015, the Company’s Board of Directors, including a majority of the Independent Directors, approved the continuance of the Administration Agreement for a one year period. The Administration Agreement may not be assigned by a party without the consent of the other party and may be terminated by either party without penalty upon at least 60 days’ written notice to the other party.

For the three month periods ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, GMS Finance incurred $112 and $257, respectively in fees under the Administrative Agreement, which were included in administrative service fees in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations. As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, $52 and $91, respectively, was unpaid and included in administrative service fees payable in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

Sub-Administration Agreements

On April 3, 2013, the Administrator entered into sub-administration agreements with Carlyle Employee Co. and CELF Advisors LLP. Pursuant to the agreements, Carlyle Employee Co. and CELF Advisors LLP provide the Administrator with access to personnel.

 

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On April 3, 2013, the Administrator entered into a sub-administration agreement with State Street Bank and Trust Company (as amended, the “Sub-Administration Agreement”). On March 11, 2015, the Company’s Board of Directors, including a majority of the Independent Directors, approved an amendment to the Sub-Administration Agreement. As amended, effective as of April 1, 2015 the initial term of the Sub-Administration Agreement ends on April 1, 2017 and, unless terminated earlier, the Sub-Administration Agreement will renew automatically for successive annual periods, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of the Board of Directors or by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Company and (ii) the vote of a majority of the Company’s Independent Directors. The Sub-Administration Agreement may be terminated upon at least 60 days’ written notice and without penalty by the vote of a majority of the outstanding securities of the Company, or by the vote of the Board of Directors or by either party to the Sub-Administration Agreement.

For the three month periods ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, fees incurred in connection with the Sub-Administration Agreement, which amounted to $91 and $30, respectively, were included in other general and administrative in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations. As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, $90 and $80, respectively, was unpaid and included in other accrued expenses and liabilities in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities

Placement Fees

On April 3, 2013, the Company entered into a placement fee arrangement with TCG Securities, L.L.C. (“TCG”), a licensed broker-dealer and an affiliate of the Investment Adviser, which may require stockholders to pay a placement fee to TCG for TCG’s services.

For the three month periods ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, TCG earned placement fees of $1 and $0, respectively, from GMS Finance stockholders in connection with the issuance or sale of the Company’s common stock.

Board of Directors

GMS Finance’s Board of Directors currently consists of seven members, four of whom are Independent Directors. On April 3, 2013, the Board of Directors also established an Audit Committee consisting of its Independent Directors, and may establish additional committees in the future. For the three month periods ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, GMS Finance incurred $101 and $82, respectively in fees and expenses associated with its Independent Directors and Audit Committee. As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, $1 and $5, respectively, was unpaid and included in other accrued expenses and liabilities in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities. As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, certain current directors had committed $1,500 in capital commitments to the Company.

5. BORROWINGS

In accordance with the Investment Company Act, the Company is only allowed to borrow amounts such that its asset coverage, as defined in the Investment Company Act, is at least 200% after such borrowing. As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, asset coverage was 211.04% and 209.67%, respectively. During the three month periods ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, there were net secured borrowings of $33,700 and $9,100, respectively, under the Revolving Credit Facility and $21,000 and $0, respectively, under the Facility. As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, there was $363,140 and $308,441, respectively, in secured borrowings outstanding.

Revolving Credit Facility

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maximum commitments from $500,000 to $400,000, (b) extended the revolving period from May 24, 2016 to May 24, 2017, (c) extended the maturity date from May 24, 2019 to May 22, 2020, (d) increased the per annum revolving period rate from the applicable base rate (based on LIBOR, the commercial paper rate, prime rate or the federal funds rate) plus 1.75% to the applicable base rate plus 1.85%, (e) added covenant-lite loans (subject to certain limitations) to the types of assets eligible to be purchased by the Borrower Sub, and (f) modified certain other restrictions and requirements set forth in the Revolving Credit Facility. Advances under the Revolving Credit Facility first became available once the Borrower Sub held at least $30,000 of minimum equity in its assets. The Revolving Credit Facility provides for secured borrowings during the applicable revolving period up to an amount equal to the lesser of $400,000, the borrowing base as calculated pursuant to the terms of the Revolving Credit Facility, and the amount of net cash proceeds and unpledged capital commitments the Company has received with an accordion feature that can, subject to certain conditions, increase the aggregate maximum credit commitment up to an amount not to exceed $750,000, subject to restrictions imposed on borrowings under the Investment Company Act and certain restrictions and conditions set forth in the Revolving Credit Facility, including adequate collateral to support such borrowings. The Revolving Credit Facility has a revolving period through May 24, 2017 (with two one-year extension options, subject to the Borrower Sub’s and the lenders’ consent) and a maturity date of May 22, 2020 (extendable in connection with an extension of the revolving period). Borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility bear interest initially at the applicable commercial paper rate (if the lender is a conduit lender) or LIBOR (or, if applicable, a rate based on the prime rate or federal funds rate) plus 1.85% per year during the revolving period, with pre-determined future interest rate increases of 1.00%-1.90% over the three years following the end of the revolving period. The Borrower Sub is also required to pay an undrawn commitment fee of between 0.25% and 1.00% per year depending on the usage of the Revolving Credit Facility. Payments under the Revolving Credit Facility are made quarterly. The lenders have a first lien security interest on substantially all of the assets of the Borrower Sub.

As part of the Revolving Credit Facility, the Borrower Sub is subject to limitations as to how borrowed funds may be used and the types of loans that are eligible to be acquired by the Borrower Sub including, but not limited to, restrictions on sector and geographic concentrations, loan size, payment frequency, tenor and minimum investment ratings (or estimated ratings). In addition, borrowed funds are intended to be used primarily to purchase first lien loan assets, and the Borrower Sub is limited in its ability to purchase certain other assets (including, but not limited to, second lien loans, covenant-lite loans, revolving and delayed draw loans and discount loans) and other assets are not permitted to be purchased (including, but not limited to paid-in-kind loans and structured finance obligations). The Revolving Credit Facility has certain requirements relating to interest coverage, collateral quality and portfolio performance, including limitations on delinquencies and charge offs, certain violations of which could result in the acceleration of the amounts due under the Revolving Credit Facility. The Revolving Credit Facility is also subject to a borrowing base that applies different advance rates to assets held by the Borrower Sub based generally on the fair market value of such assets. Under certain circumstances as set forth in the Revolving Credit Facility, the Company could be obliged to repurchase loans from the Borrower Sub.

Related to the First Amendment, which reduced the maximum commitments under the Revolving Credit Facility, $827 of deferred financing costs (representing the prorated financing costs related to the reduction in commitments) were immediately expensed on June 30, 2014 in lieu of continuing to amortize over the term of the Revolving Credit Facility.

As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the Borrower Sub was in compliance with all covenants and other requirements of the Revolving Credit Facility.

Facility

The Company closed on March 21, 2014 on the Facility, which was subsequently amended on January 8, 2015 (the “First Facility Amendment Effective Date”). The amendment modified the release of the $100,000 pledge of unfunded investor equity capital commitments to occur once $100,000 of incremental capital has been

 

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called and received by the Company subsequent to the First Facility Amendment Effective Date (as opposed to subsequent to the original March 21, 2014 closing date of the Facility). The maximum principal amount of the Facility is $150,000, subject to availability under the Facility, which is based on certain advance rates multiplied by the value of the Company’s portfolio investments (subject to certain concentration limitations) net of certain other indebtedness that the Company may incur in accordance with the terms of the Facility. Proceeds of the Facility may be used for general corporate purposes, including the funding of portfolio investments. Maximum capacity under the Facility may be increased to $225,000 through the exercise by the Company of an uncommitted accordion feature through which existing and new lenders may, at their option, agree to provide additional financing. The Facility includes a $20,000 limit for swingline loans and a $5,000 limit for letters of credit. The Company may borrow amounts in U.S. dollars or certain other permitted currencies. Amounts drawn under the Facility, including amounts drawn in respect of letters of credit, will bear interest at either LIBOR plus an applicable spread of 2.25%, or an “alternative base rate” (which is the highest of a prime rate, the federal funds effective rate plus 0.50%, or one month LIBOR plus 1.00%) plus an applicable spread of 1.25%. The Company may elect either the LIBOR or the “alternative base rate” at the time of drawdown, and loans may be converted from one rate to another at any time, subject to certain conditions. The Company also pays a fee of 0.375% on undrawn amounts under the Facility and, in respect of each undrawn letter of credit, a fee and interest rate equal to the then-applicable margin under the Facility while the letter of credit is outstanding. The availability period under the Facility will terminate on March 21, 2018 (the “Commitment Termination Date”) and the Facility will mature on March 21, 2019 (the “Maturity Date”). During the period from the Commitment Termination Date to the Maturity Date, the Company will be obligated to make mandatory prepayments under the Facility out of the proceeds of certain asset sales, other recovery events and equity and debt issuances.

Subject to certain exceptions, the Facility is secured by a perfected first-priority security interest in substantially all of the portfolio investments held by each of the Company and certain domestic subsidiaries of the Company (such subsidiaries collectively, the “Guarantors”) and the Company’s unfunded investor equity capital commitments (provided that the amount of unfunded capital commitments ultimately available to the lenders is limited to $100,000). The Company is required to cause the Guarantors to guaranty the Facility. The pledge of unfunded investor equity capital commitments shall be released once $100,000 of incremental capital has been called and received by the Company subsequent to the First Facility Amendment Effective Date. Such capital call commitment has not been satisfied as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014. The Facility includes customary covenants, including certain financial covenants related to asset coverage, shareholders’ equity and liquidity, certain limitations on the incurrence of additional indebtedness and liens, and other maintenance covenants, as well as usual and customary events of default for senior secured revolving credit facilities of this nature.

As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the Company was in compliance with all covenants and other requirements of the Facility.

Summary of Facilities

The facilities of the Company and the Borrower Sub consisted of the following as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014:

 

     March 31, 2015  
     Total Facility      Borrowings
Outstanding
     Unused Portion (1)      Amount
Available (2)
 

Revolving Credit Facility

   $ 400,000       $ 280,140       $ 119,860       $ 8,439   

Facility

     150,000         83,000         67,000         67,000   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

$ 550,000    $ 363,140    $ 186,860    $ 75,439   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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     December 31, 2014  
     Total Facility      Borrowings
Outstanding
     Unused Portion (1)      Amount
Available (2)
 

Revolving Credit Facility

   $ 400,000       $ 246,441       $ 153,559       $ 10,557   

Facility

     150,000         62,000         88,000         58,623   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

$ 550,000    $ 308,441    $ 241,559    $ 69,180   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1) The unused portion is the amount upon which commitment fees are based.
(2) Available for borrowing based on the computation of collateral to support the borrowings.

As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, $1,355 and $1,025, respectively, of interest expense, $79 and $139, respectively, of unused commitment fees and $26 and $28, respectively of other fees were included in interest and credit facility fees payable. For the three month periods ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, the average interest rate was 2.18% and 1.99%, respectively, and average principal debt outstanding was $326,786 and $70,343, respectively. As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the interest rate was 2.20% and 2.17%, respectively, based on floating LIBOR rates.

For the three month periods ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, the components of interest expense and credit facility fees were as follows:

 

     For the three month periods ended  
     March 31, 2015      March 31, 2014  

Interest expense

   $ 1,780       $ 349   

Facility unused commitment fee

     170         286   

Amortization of deferred financing costs

     232         219   

Other fees

     26         25   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total interest expense and credit facility fees

$ 2,208    $ 879   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cash paid for interest expense

$ 1,450    $ 285   

6. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

A summary of significant contractual payment obligations was as follows as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014:

 

     Secured Borrowings  

Payment Due by Period

   March 31,
2015
     December 31,
2014
 

Less than 1 Year

   $ —        $ —    

1-3 Years

     —          —    

3-5 Years

     83,000         62,000   

More than 5 Years

     280,140         246,441   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

$ 363,140    $ 308,441   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

In the ordinary course of its business, the Company enters into contracts or agreements that contain indemnifications or warranties. Future events could occur that lead to the execution of these provisions against the Company. The Company believes that the likelihood of such an event is remote; however, the maximum potential exposure is unknown. No accrual has been made in the consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 for any such exposure.

 

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As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the Company had $1,140,630 and $1,129,522, respectively, in total capital commitments from stockholders, of which $724,855 and $776,750, respectively, was unfunded. As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, certain current directors had committed $1,500 in capital commitments to the Company.

As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, there was a $100,000 pledge of unfunded investor equity capital commitments to the lenders of the Facility, which shall be released once $100,000 of incremental capital has been called and received by the Company subsequent to the First Facility Amendment Effective Date. Such capital call commitment has not been satisfied as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014.

The Company had the following unfunded commitments to fund delayed draw senior secured loans as of the indicated dates:

 

     Par Value as of  
     March 31, 2015      December 31, 2014  

Total unfunded delayed draw commitments

   $ 8,300       $ 9,500   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

7. NET ASSETS

In connection with its formation, the Company has the authority to issue 200,000,000 shares of common stock, $0.01 per share par value.

During the three month period ended March 31, 2015, the Company issued 3,238,687 shares for $63,025. The following table summarizes capital activity during the three month period ended March 31, 2015:

 

    Common Stock     Capital
in Excess
of Par
Value
    Offering
Costs
    Accumulated
Net Investment
Income (Loss)
    Accumulated
Net Realized

Gain (Loss)
on
Investments
    Accumulated
Net

Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
on
Investments
    Total
Net
Assets
 
  Shares     Amount              

Balance, beginning of period

    17,932,697      $ 179      $ 351,636      $ (74 )   $ (4,388   $ (57   $ (9,039 )   $ 338,257   

Common stock issued

    3,237,636        33        62,972        —         —         —         —         63,005   

Reinvestment of dividends

    1,051        —         20        —         —         —         —         20   

Net investment income (loss)

    —         —         —         —         6,480        —         —         6,480   

Net realized gain (loss) on investments—non-controlled/ non-affiliated

    —         —         —         —         —         (264     —         (264

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments—non-controlled/ non-affiliated

    —         —         —         —         —         —         3,572        3,572   

Dividends declared

    —         —         —         —         (7,833     —         —         (7,833
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance, end of period

  21,171,384    $ 212    $ 414,628    $ (74 $ (5,741 $ (321 ) $ (5,467 $ 403,237   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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During the three month period ended March 31, 2014, the Company issued 3,315,431 shares for $65,472. The following table summarizes capital activity during the three month period ended March 31, 2014:

 

    Common Stock     Capital
In Excess
Of Par
Value
    Offering
Costs
    Accumulated
Net Investment
Income (Loss)
    Accumulated
Net Realized

Gain (Loss)
On
Investments
    Accumulated Net
Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation) on
Investments
    Total
Net
Assets
 
    Shares     Amount              

Balance, beginning of period

    9,575,990      $ 96      $ 186,965      $ (74   $ (664   $  —       $ (321   $ 186,002   

Common stock issued

    3,315,431        33        65,439        —         —         —         —         65,472   

Net investment income (loss)

    —         —         —         —         3,039        —         —         3,039   

Net realized gain (loss) on investments-non-controlled/non-affiliated

    —         —         —           —       —         46        —         46   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments—non-controlled/non-affiliated

    —         —         —         —         —         —         931        931   

Dividends declared

    —         —         —         —         (2,449     —         —         (2,449
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance, end of period

  12,891,421    $ 129    $ 252,404    $ (74 $ (74 $ 46    $ 610    $ 253,041   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The following table summarizes total shares issued and proceeds received related to capital drawdowns delivered pursuant to subscriptions for the Company’s common stock and reinvestment of dividends during the three month period ended March 31, 2015:

 

     Shares Issued      Proceeds Received  

January 16, 2015

     924,977       $ 18,000   

January 26, 2015**

     1,051         20   

February 26, 2015

     2,312,659         45,005   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

  3,238,687    $ 63,025   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

** Represents shares issued upon the reinvestment of dividends

The following table summarizes total shares issued and proceeds received related to capital drawdowns delivered pursuant to subscriptions for the Company’s common stock during the three month period ended March 31, 2014:

 

     Shares Issued      Proceeds Received  

January 27, 2014

     1,020,810       $ 19,998   

February 21, 2014

     491,849         9,689   

March 21, 2014

     1,802,772         35,785   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

  3,315,431    $ 65,472   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Subscribed but unissued shares are presented in equity with a deduction of subscriptions receivable until cash is received for a subscription. There were no subscribed but unissued shares as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014.

Subscription transactions during the three month periods ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 were executed at an offering price at a premium to net asset value due to the requirement to use prior quarter net asset value as the

 

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offering price unless it would result in the Company selling shares of its common stock at a price below the current net asset value and also in order to effect a reallocation of organizational costs to subsequent investors. Such subscription transactions increased net asset value by $0.10 per share and $0.04 per share, respectively, for the three month periods ended March 31, 2015 and 2014.

The Company computes earnings per common share in accordance with ASC 260, Earnings Per Share. Basic earnings per common share were calculated by dividing net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations attributable to the Company by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period.

Basic and diluted earnings per common share were as follows:

 

     For the three month periods ended  
     March 31, 2015      March 31, 2014  

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

   $ 9,788       $ 4,016   

Weighted-average common shares outstanding

     19,577,942         10,735,373   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Basic and diluted earnings per common share

$ 0.50    $ 0.37   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

The following table summarizes the Company’s dividends declared and payable since inception through the quarter ended March 31, 2015:

 

Date

Declared

   Record
Date
   Payment
Date
   Per Share
Amount
     Total
Amount
 

March 13, 2014

   March 31, 2014    April 14, 2014    $ 0.19      $ 2,449  

June 26, 2014

   June 30, 2014    July 14, 2014    $ 0.27      $ 3,481   

September 12, 2014

   September 18, 2014    October 9, 2014    $ 0.44      $ 5,956   

December 19, 2014

   December 29, 2014    January 26, 2015    $ 0.35      $ 6,276   

March 11, 2015

   March 13, 2015    April 17, 2015    $ 0.37       $ 7,833   

 

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8. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

The following is a schedule of consolidated financial highlights for the three month periods ended March 31, 2015 and 2014:

 

     For the three month periods ended  
     March 31, 2015     March 31, 2014  

Per Share Data:

    

Net asset value per share, beginning of period

   $ 18.86      $ 19.42   

Net investment income (loss) (1)

     0.33        0.28   

Net realized gain (loss) and net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

     0.13        0.08   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

  0.46      0.36   

Dividends declared (2)

  (0.37   (0.19

Effect of subscription offering price (3)

  0.10      0.04   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net asset value per share, end of period

$ 19.05    $ 19.63   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Number of shares outstanding, end of period

  21,171,384      12,891,421   

Total return (4)

  2.97   2.06

Net assets, end of period

$ 403,237    $ 253,041   

Ratio to average net assets:

Expenses net of waiver, before incentive fees

  1.26   1.17

Expenses net of waiver, after incentive fees

  1.68   1.59

Expenses gross of waiver, after incentive fees

  1.91   1.74

Net investment income (loss) (5)

  1.67   1.34

Interest expense and credit facility fees

  0.57   0.39

Ratios/Supplemental Data:

Asset coverage

  211.04   433.29

Portfolio turnover

  2.39   5.10

Total committed capital, end of period

$ 1,140,630    $ 1,069,037   

Ratio of total contributed capital to total committed capital, end of period

  36.46   23.71

Weighted-average shares outstanding

  19,577,942      10,735,373   

 

(1) Net investment income (loss) per share was calculated as net investment income (loss) for the period divided by the weighted average number of shares outstanding for the period.
(2) Dividends declared per share was calculated as the sum of dividends declared on each quarter-end date during the period divided by the number of shares outstanding at each respective quarter-end date (refer to Note 7).
(3) Increase is due to offering price of subscriptions during the period (refer to Note 7).
(4) Total return (not annualized) is based on the change in net asset value per share during the period plus the declared dividends, assuming reinvestment of dividends in accordance with the dividend reinvestment plan, divided by the beginning net asset value for the period. Total return for the three month periods ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 is inclusive of $0.10 and $0.04, respectively, per share increase in net asset value for the periods related to the offering price of subscriptions. Excluding the effects of the higher offering price of subscriptions, total return (not annualized) would have been 2.44% and 1.85%, respectively (refer to Note 7).
(5) The net investment income ratio is net of the waiver of base management fees.

 

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9. LITIGATION

The Company may become party to certain lawsuits in the ordinary course of business. The Company does not believe that the outcome of current matters, if any, will materially impact the Company or its consolidated financial statements. As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the Company was not subject to any material legal proceedings, nor, to the Company’s knowledge, is any material legal proceeding threatened against the Company.

In addition, portfolio investments of the Company could be the subject of litigation or regulatory investigations in the ordinary course of business. The Company does not believe that the outcome of any current contingent liabilities of its portfolio investments, if any, will materially affect the Company or these consolidated financial statements.

10. TAX

The Company has not recorded a liability for any uncertain tax positions pursuant to the provisions of ASC 740, Income Taxes, as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014.

In the normal course of business, the Company is subject to examination by federal and certain state, local and foreign tax regulators for the 2013 and 2014 tax years. As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the Company had filed tax returns and therefore is subject to examination.

The Company’s taxable income for each period is an estimate and will not be finally determined until the Company files its tax return for each year. Therefore, the final taxable income, and the taxable income earned in each period and carried forward for distribution in the following period, may be different than this estimate. The estimated tax character of dividends declared for the three month periods ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 was as follows:

 

     For the three month periods ended  
     March 31, 2015      March 31, 2014  

Ordinary income

   $ 7,833      $ 2,449  

Tax return of capital

   $ —        $ —    

11. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

Subsequent events have been evaluated through the date the consolidated financial statements were issued. There have been no subsequent events that require recognition or disclosure through the date the consolidated financial statements were issued, except as disclosed below.

Subsequent to March 31, 2015, the Company borrowed $25,000 under the Facility to fund investment acquisitions and voluntarily repaid $3,000 under the Facility.

On April 17, 2015, the Company issued a capital call and delivered capital drawdown notices totaling $28,085. Proceeds from the capital call and the related issuance of 1,462,746 shares were due and issued on May 1, 2015. On May 8, 2015, the Company issued a capital call and delivered capital drawdown notices totaling $33,000. Proceeds from the capital call and the related issuance of 1,708,068 shares is expected on or about May 22, 2015.

 

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

(dollar amounts in thousands, except per share data, unless otherwise indicated)

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

We have included or incorporated by reference in this Form 10-Q, and from time to time our management may make, “forward-looking statements”. These forward-looking statements are not historical facts, but instead relate to future events or the future performance or financial condition of Carlyle GMS Finance, Inc. (“we,” “us,” “our,” “GMS Finance,” or the “Company”). These statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about us, our current or prospective portfolio investments, our industry, our beliefs, and our assumptions. The forward-looking statements contained in this Form 10-Q and the documents incorporated by reference herein involve a number of risks and uncertainties, including statements concerning:

 

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

 

    the return or impact of current and future investments;

 

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

 

    the impact of fluctuations in interest rates on our business;

 

    the impact of changes in laws or regulations (including the interpretation thereof) governing our operations or the operations of our portfolio companies;

 

    the valuation of our investments in portfolio companies, particularly those having no liquid trading market;

 

    our ability to recover unrealized losses;

 

    market conditions and our ability to access alternative debt markets and additional debt and equity capital;

 

    our contractual arrangements and relationships with third parties;

 

    the general economy and its impact on the industries in which we invest;

 

    the financial condition of and ability of our current and prospective portfolio companies to achieve their objectives;

 

    our expected financings and investments;

 

    our ability to successfully integrate any acquisitions;

 

    the adequacy of our cash resources and working capital;

 

    the timing, form and amount of any dividend distributions;

 

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

 

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

 

    our intent to satisfy the requirements of a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.

We use words such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “expects,” “intends,” “will,” “should,” “may” and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements include these words. Our actual results and condition could differ materially from those implied or expressed in the forward-looking statements for any reason, including the factors set forth in “Risk Factors” in Part I, Item 1A of our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014 and Part II, Item 1A of and elsewhere in this Form 10-Q.

We have based the forward-looking statements included in this Form 10-Q on information available to us on the date of this Form 10-Q, and we assume no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements.

 

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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 (the “SEC”), including our annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K.

OVERVIEW

Management’s Discussion and Analysis should be read in conjunction with Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q “Financial Statements.” This discussion contains forward-looking statements and involves numerous risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to those described in Part I, Item 1A of our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014 and Part II, Item 1A of this Form 10-Q “Risk Factors.” Actual results may differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements.

Carlyle GMS Finance, Inc. (“we,” “us,” “our,” “GMS Finance,” or the “Company”) is a Maryland corporation formed on February 8, 2012, and structured as an externally managed, non-diversified closed-end investment company. On May 2, 2013, GMS Finance filed its election to be regulated as a business development company (“BDC”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (together with the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, the “Investment Company Act”). GMS Finance has elected to be treated, and intends to continue to comply with the requirements to qualify annually, as a regulated investment company (“RIC”) under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, (the “Code”).

GMS Finance’s investment objective is to generate current income and capital appreciation primarily through debt investments in U.S. middle market companies, which we define as companies with approximately $10 million to $100 million of earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”). GMS Finance seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing primarily in first lien (which may include unitranche loans and the first-out and last-out tranches thereof) and second lien senior secured loans (collectively, “Middle Market Senior Loans”). The Middle Market Senior Loans are generally made to private U.S. middle market companies that are, in many cases, controlled by private equity firms. Depending on market conditions, GMS Finance expects that between 70% and 80% of the value of its assets will be invested in Middle Market Senior Loans, with the balance invested in higher-yielding investments, which may include middle market junior loans such as corporate mezzanine loans, equity co-investments, broadly syndicated first lien senior secured loans and second lien loans, high-yield bonds, structured finance obligations and/or other opportunistic investments. We expect that the composition of our portfolio will change over time given our Investment Adviser’s view on, among other things, the economic and credit environment (including with respect to interest rates) in which we are operating.

On May 2, 2013, GMS Finance completed its initial closing of capital commitments (the “Initial Closing”) and subsequently commenced substantial investment operations. Prior to May 2, 2013, GMS Finance had not commenced operations and was a development stage company as defined by Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 915, Development Stage Entity. During this time, GMS Finance focused substantially all of its efforts on establishing its business. If GMS Finance has not consummated an initial public offering of its common stock that results in an unaffiliated public float of at least 15% of the aggregate capital commitments received prior to the date of such initial public offering (a “Qualified IPO”) by May 2, 2018, then GMS Finance (subject to any necessary stockholder approvals and applicable requirements of the Investment Company Act) will use its best efforts to wind down and/or liquidate and dissolve.

GMS Finance is an “emerging growth company” as defined in the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012. GMS Finance will remain an emerging growth company for up to five years following an initial public offering, although if the market value of the common stock that is held by non-affiliates exceeds $700 million as of any June 30 before that time, GMS Finance would cease to be an emerging growth company as of the following December 31.

 

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Carlyle GMS Finance SPV LLC (the “Borrower Sub”) is a Delaware limited liability company that was formed on January 3, 2013. The Borrower Sub invests in first and second lien senior secured loans. The Borrower Sub is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company and is consolidated in our consolidated financial statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q commencing from the date of its formation, January 3, 2013.

GMS Finance is externally managed by its Investment Adviser, an investment adviser registered under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended. Carlyle GMS Finance Administration L.L.C. (the “Administrator”) provides the administrative services necessary for GMS Finance to operate. Both the Investment Adviser and the Administrator are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Carlyle Investment Management L.L.C., a subsidiary of The Carlyle Group L.P. “Carlyle” refers to The Carlyle Group L.P., its affiliates and its consolidated subsidiaries, a global alternative asset manager publicly traded on NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol “CG”. Refer to the sec.gov website for further information on Carlyle.

PORTFOLIO AND INVESTMENT ACTIVITY

The fair value of our investments was approximately $788,672 comprised of 77 portfolio companies/structured finance obligations as of March 31, 2015. The fair value of our investments was approximately $698,662 comprised of 72 portfolio companies/structured finance obligations as of December 31, 2014.

The Company’s investment activity for the three month periods ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 is presented below (information presented herein is at amortized cost unless otherwise indicated).

 

     For the three month periods ended  
     March 31, 2015     March 31, 2014  

Investments—non-controlled/non-affiliated:

    

Total Investments—non-controlled/non-affiliated, beginning of period

   $ 707,701      $ 213,128   

New investments

     103,969        118,176   

Net accretion of discount on securities

     329        134   

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

     (264     46   

Investments sold or repaid

     (17,596     (13,749
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Investments—non-controlled/non-affiliated, end of period

$ 794,139    $ 317,735   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Principal amount of investments funded:

First Lien Debt

  87,650    $ 89,822   

Second Lien Debt

  10,000      6,500   

Structured Finance Obligations

  11,760      36,563   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

$ 109,410    $ 132,885   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Principal amount of investments sold or repaid:

First Lien Debt

$ (12,348 $ (7,508

Second Lien Debt

  —       —    

Structured Finance Obligations

  (8,600   (4,000
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

$ (20,948 $ (11,508
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Number of new funded investments

  8      18   

Average new funded investment amount

$ 12,996    $ 6,565   

Percentage of new funded debt investments at floating rates

  100.00   100.00

 

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As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, investments—non-controlled/non-affiliated consisted of the following:

 

     March 31, 2015      December 31, 2014  
     Amortized
Cost
     Fair Value      Amortized
Cost
     Fair Value  

First Lien Debt

   $ 591,700       $ 592,343       $ 517,450       $ 514,787   

Second Lien Debt

     121,139         118,198         111,261         107,874   

Structured Finance Obligations

     81,300         78,131         78,990         76,001   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

$ 794,139    $ 788,672    $ 707,701    $ 698,662   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

The weighted average yields (1) for our first and second lien debt, based on the amortized cost and fair value as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, were as follows:

 

     March 31, 2015     December 31, 2014  
     Amortized
Cost
    Fair Value     Amortized
Cost
    Fair Value  

First Lien Debt

     6.18     6.17     6.01     6.04

Second Lien Debt

     8.90     9.12     8.86     9.14

 

(1) Yields do not include the effect of accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums and are based on interest rates as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014. Actual yields earned over the life of each investment could differ materially from the yields presented above.

See the Consolidated Schedules of Investments as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 in our consolidated financial statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q for more information on these investments, including a list of companies and type and amount of investments.

As part of the monitoring process, our Investment Adviser has developed risk policies pursuant to which it regularly assesses the risk profile of each of our debt investments and rates each of them based on the following categories, which we refer to as “Internal Risk Ratings”:

Internal Risk Ratings Definitions

 

Rating

  

Definition

1    Performing—Low Risk: Borrower is operating more than 10% ahead of the Base Case.
2    Performing—Stable Risk: Borrower is operating within 10% of the Base Case (above or below). This is the initial rating assigned to all new borrowers.
3    Performing—Management Notice: Borrower is operating more than 10% below the Base Case. A financial covenant default may have occurred, but there is a low risk of payment default.
4    Watch List: Borrower is operating more than 20% below the Base Case and there is a high risk of covenant default, or it may have already occurred. Payments are current although subject to greater uncertainty, and there is moderate to high risk of payment default.
5    Watch List—Possible Loss: Borrower is operating more than 30% below the Base Case. At the current level of operations and financial condition, the borrower does not have the ability to service and ultimately repay or refinance all outstanding debt on current terms. Payment default is very likely or may have occurred. Loss of principal is possible.
6    Watch List—Probable Loss: Borrower is operating more than 40% below the Base Case, and at the current level of operations and financial condition, the borrower does not have the ability to service and ultimately repay or refinance all outstanding debt on current terms. Payment default is very likely or may have already occurred. Additionally, the prospects for improvement in the borrower’s situation are sufficiently negative that impairment of some or all principal is probable.

 

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Our Investment Adviser’s risk rating model is based on evaluating portfolio company performance in comparison to the Base Case when considering certain credit metrics including, but not limited to, adjusted EBITDA and net senior leverage as well as specific events including, but not limited to, default and impairment.

Our Investment Adviser monitors and, when appropriate, changes the investment ratings assigned to each debt investment in our portfolio. In connection with our quarterly valuation process, our Investment Adviser reviews our investment ratings on a regular basis. The following table summarizes the Internal Risk Ratings as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014:

 

     March 31, 2015     December 31, 2014  
     Fair Value      % of Fair Value     Fair Value      % of Fair Value  
(dollar amounts in millions)                           

Internal Risk Rating 1

   $ 73.3         10.32   $ 55.6         8.93

Internal Risk Rating 2

     564.5         79.45        517.1         83.04   

Internal Risk Rating 3

     51.3         7.22        41.0         6.58   

Internal Risk Rating 4

     21.4         3.01        9.0         1.45   

Internal Risk Rating 5

     —           —          —           —     

Internal Risk Rating 6

     —           —          —           —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

$ 710.5      100.00 $ 622.7      100.00
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

As part of our monitoring process, our Investment Adviser has developed risk policies pursuant to which it regularly assesses the risk profile of each of the structured finance obligation investments. As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, we had no structured finance obligations on the Watch List.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

For the three month periods ended March 31, 2015 and 2014

The net increase or decrease in net assets from operations may vary substantially from period to period as a result of various factors, including the recognition of realized gains and losses and net change in unrealized appreciation and depreciation. As a result, quarterly comparison may not be meaningful.

Investment Income

Interest income for the three month periods ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 were as follows:

 

     For the three month periods ended  
     March 31, 2015      March 31, 2014  

Interest income from non-controlled/non-affiliated investments

   $ 12,979       $ 6,633   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total investment income

$ 12,979    $ 6,633   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

The increase in interest income for the three month period ended March 31, 2015 was driven by our deployment of capital and increasing invested balance. As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the size of our portfolio was $794,139 and $707,701, respectively, at amortized cost, with total principal amount of investments outstanding of $855,992 and $767,530, respectively. As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the weighted average yield of our first and second lien debt was 6.64% and 6.51%, respectively, on amortized cost.

 

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Interest income on our first and second lien debt investments is dependent on the composition and credit quality of the portfolio. Generally, we expect the portfolio to generate predictable quarterly interest income based on the terms stated in each loan’s credit agreement. As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, all of our first and second lien debt investments were performing and current on their interest payments. Interest income from structured finance obligations is recorded based upon an estimation of an effective yield to expected maturity utilizing assumed cash flows. The effective yield is updated at least quarterly based on payments received and expected future payments. In estimating these cash flows, there are a number of assumptions that are subject to uncertainties, including the amount and timing of principal payments which are impacted by prepayments, repurchases, defaults, delinquencies and liquidations of or within the CLO funds. These uncertainties are difficult to predict and are subject to future events that could have impacted the Company’s estimates if the information was known at the time. As a result, actual results may differ significantly from these estimates.

Net investment income (loss) for the three month periods ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 was as follows:

 

     For the three month periods ended  
     March 31, 2015      March 31, 2014  

Total investment income from non-controlled/non-affiliated investments

   $ 12,979       $ 6,633   

Net expenses

     6,499         3,594   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

$ 6,480    $ 3,039   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Expenses

 

     For the three month periods ended  
     March 31, 2015      March 31, 2014  

Base management fees

   $ 2,723       $ 991   

Incentive fees

     1,620         940   

Professional fees

     384         597   

Administrative service fees

     112         257   

Interest expense

     1,780         349   

Credit facility fees

     428         530   

Directors’ fees and expenses

     101         82   

Transfer agency fees

     49         26   

Other general and administrative

     210         152   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total expenses

  7,407      3,924   

Waiver of base management fees

  (908   (330
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net expenses

$ 6,499    $ 3,594   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Interest expense and credit facility fees for the three month periods ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 were comprised of the following:

 

     For the three month periods ended  
     March 31, 2015      March 31, 2014  

Interest expense

   $ 1,780       $ 349   

Facility unused commitment fee

     170         286   

Amortization of deferred financing costs

     232         219   

Other fees

     26         25   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total interest expense and credit facility fees

$ 2,208    $ 879   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cash paid for interest expense

$ 1,450    $ 285   

 

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The increase in interest expense for the three month period ended March 31, 2015 was driven by increased usage of the facilities and increased deployment of capital to investments. For the three month periods ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, the average interest rate was 2.18% and 1.99%, respectively, and average principal debt outstanding was $326,786 and $70,343, respectively.

Increased base management fees (and related waiver of base management fees) and incentive fees related to pre-incentive fee net investment income for the three month period ended March 31, 2015 was driven by our deployment of capital and increasing invested balance. For the three month periods ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, base management fees were $2,723 and $991, respectively (net of waiver of $908 and $330, respectively), incentive fees related to pre-incentive fee net investment income were $1,620 and $796, respectively, and there were no incentive fees related to realized capital gains. The accrual for any capital gains incentive fee under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“US GAAP”) in a given period may result in an additional expense if such cumulative amount is greater than in the prior period or a reduction of previously recorded expense if such cumulative amount is less than in the prior period. If such cumulative amount is negative, then there is no accrual. See Note 4 to the consolidated financial statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q for more information on the incentive and base management fees. For the three month periods ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, we recorded an accrued capital gains incentive fee of $0 and $144, respectively, based upon our cumulative net realized and unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) as of March 31, 2015 and 2014.

Professional fees include legal, rating agencies, audit, tax, valuation, technology and other professional fees incurred related to the management of the Company. Administrative service fees represent fees paid to the Administrator for our allocable portion of overhead and other expenses incurred by the Administrator in performing its obligations under the administration agreement, including our allocable portion of the cost of certain of our executive officers and their respective staff. Other general and administrative expenses include insurance, filing, research, subscriptions and other costs.

Net Realized Gain (Loss) and Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation) on Investments

During the three month periods ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company had a change in unrealized appreciation on 55 and 27 investments, respectively, totaling approximately $8,856 and $1,925, respectively, which was offset by a change in unrealized depreciation on 30 and 18 investments, respectively, totaling approximately $5,284 and $994, respectively.

 

     For the three month periods ended  
     March 31, 2015      March 31, 2014  

Net realized gain (loss) on investments—non-controlled/non-affiliated

   $ (264    $ 46   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments—non-controlled/non-affiliated

     3,572         931   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net realized gain (loss) and net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

$ 3,308    $ 977   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Net realized gain (loss) and net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) for the three month periods ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 was as follows:

 

     For the three month periods ended  
     March 31, 2015      March 31, 2014  

Type

   Net realized
gain (loss)
     Net change in
unrealized
appreciation

(depreciation)
     Net realized
gain (loss)
     Net change in
unrealized
appreciation
(depreciation)
 

First Lien Debt

   $ 2       $ 2,953       $ —        $ 419   

Second Lien Debt

     —          446         —          384   

Structured Finance Obligations

     (266      173         46         128   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

$ (264 $ 3,572    $ 46    $ 931   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation for the three month period ended March 31, 2015, in our investments, was primarily due to a tightening spread environment during the period.

FINANCIAL CONDITION, LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

The Company generates cash from the net proceeds of offerings of our common stock and through cash flows from operations, including investment sales and repayments as well as income earned on investments and cash equivalents. We may also fund a portion of our investments through borrowings under the Borrower Sub’s Revolving Credit Facility (as defined below) and/or the Company’s Facility (as defined below), as well as through securitization of a portion of our existing investments. The Borrower Sub closed on May 24, 2013 on a senior secured revolving credit facility (as amended, the “Revolving Credit Facility”), which was subsequently amended on June 30, 2014 (the “First Amendment”). The Revolving Credit Facility provides for secured borrowings during the applicable revolving period up to an amount equal to the lesser of $400,000, the borrowing base as calculated pursuant to the terms of the Revolving Credit Facility, and the amount of net cash proceeds and unpledged capital commitments the Company has received with an accordion feature that can, subject to certain conditions, increase the aggregate maximum credit commitment up to an amount not to exceed $750,000, subject to restrictions imposed on borrowings under the Investment Company Act and certain restrictions and conditions set forth in the Revolving Credit Facility, including adequate collateral to support such borrowings. The Revolving Credit Facility imposes financial and operating covenants on us and Borrower Sub that restrict our and its business activities. Continued compliance with these covenants will depend on many factors, some of which are beyond our control. The Company closed on March 21, 2014 on a senior secured revolving credit facility (as amended, the “Facility”), which was subsequently amended on January 8, 2015 (the “First Facility Amendment Effective Date”). The maximum principal amount of the Facility is $150,000, subject to availability under the Facility, which is based on certain advance rates multiplied by the value of the Company’s portfolio investments (subject to certain concentration limitations) net of certain other indebtedness that the Company may incur in accordance with the terms of the Facility. Proceeds of the Facility may be used for general corporate purposes, including the funding of portfolio investments. Maximum capacity under the Facility may be increased to $225,000 through the exercise by the Company of an uncommitted accordion feature through which existing and new lenders may, at their option, agree to provide additional financing. The Facility includes a $20,000 limit for swingline loans and a $5,000 limit for letters of credit. Subject to certain exceptions, the Facility is secured by a perfected first-priority security interest in substantially all of the portfolio investments held by each of the Company and certain domestic subsidiaries of the Company (such subsidiaries collectively, the “Guarantors”) and the Company’s unfunded investor equity capital commitments (provided that the amount of unfunded capital commitments ultimately available to the lenders is limited to $100,000). The Company is required to cause the Guarantors to guaranty the Facility. The pledge of unfunded investor equity capital commitments shall be released once $100,000 of incremental capital has been called and received by the Company subsequent to the First Facility Amendment Effective Date. The Facility includes customary covenants, including certain financial

 

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covenants related to asset coverage, shareholders’ equity and liquidity, certain limitations on the incurrence of additional indebtedness and liens, and other maintenance covenants, as well as usual and customary events of default for senior secured revolving credit facilities of this nature.

Although we believe that we and the Borrower Sub will remain in compliance, there are no assurances that we or the Borrower Sub will continue to comply with the covenants in the Facility and Revolving Credit Facility, as applicable. Failure to comply with these covenants could result in a default under the Facility and/or Revolving Credit Facility that, if we or the Borrower Sub were unable to obtain a waiver from the applicable lenders, could result in the immediate acceleration of the amounts due under the Facility and/or Revolving Credit Facility, and thereby have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

For more information on the Revolving Credit Facility and Facility, see Note 5 to the consolidated financial statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q.

The primary use of existing funds and any funds raised in the future is expected to be for investments in portfolio companies, repayment of indebtedness, cash distributions to our stockholders and for other general corporate purposes.

As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the Company had $10,343 and $8,754, respectively, in cash. The facilities of the Company and the Borrower Sub consisted of the following as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014:

 

     March 31, 2015  
     Total
Facility
     Borrowings
Outstanding
     Unused
Portion (1)
     Amount
Available (2)
 

Revolving Credit Facility

   $ 400,000       $ 280,140       $ 119,860       $ 8,439   

Facility

     150,000         83,000         67,000         67,000   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

$ 550,000    $ 363,140    $ 186,860    $ 75,439   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     December 31, 2014  
     Total
Facility
     Borrowings
Outstanding
     Unused
Portion (1)
     Amount
Available (2)
 

Revolving Credit Facility

   $ 400,000       $ 246,441       $ 153,559       $ 10,557   

Facility

     150,000         62,000         88,000         58,623   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

$ 550,000    $ 308,441    $ 241,559    $ 69,180   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1) The unused portion is the amount upon which commitment fees are based.
(2) Available for borrowing based on the computation of collateral to support the borrowings.

Equity Activity

There were $11,109 and $191,629 of investor equity capital commitments made to the Company during the three month periods ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the Company had $1,140,630 and $1,129,522, respectively, in total capital commitments from stockholders, of which $724,855 and $776,750, respectively, was unfunded. As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, certain current directors had committed $1,500 in capital commitments to the Company.

Shares issued as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 were 21,171,384 and 17,932,697, respectively.

 

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The following table summarizes activity in the number of shares of our common stock outstanding during the three month periods ended March 31, 2015 and 2014:

 

     For the three month periods ended  
     March 31, 2015      March 31, 2014  

Shares in issue beginning of period

     17,932,697         9,575,990   

Common stock issued

     3,237,636         3,315,431   

Reinvestment of dividends

     1,051         —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Shares in issue end of period

  21,171,384      12,891,421   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Contractual Obligations

A summary of our significant contractual payment obligations was as follows as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014:

 

     Secured Borrowings  

Payment Due by Period

   March 31, 2015      December 31,
2014
 

Less than 1 Year

   $ —         $ —    

1-3 Years

     —          —    

3-5 Years

     83,000         62,000   

More than 5 Years

     280,140         246,441   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

$ 363,140    $ 308,441   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

For more information on the Revolving Credit Facility and Facility, see Note 5 to the consolidated financial statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q.

As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, $280,140 and $246,441, respectively, of secured borrowings were outstanding under the Revolving Credit Facility, and $83,000 and $62,000, respectively, were outstanding under the Facility. For the three month periods ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, we incurred $1,780 and $349, respectively, of interest expense and $170 and $286, respectively, of unused commitment fees.

OFF BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS

In the ordinary course of its business, the Company enters into contracts or agreements that contain indemnifications or warranties. Future events could occur that lead to the execution of these provisions against the Company. The Company believes that the likelihood of such an event is remote; however, the maximum potential exposure is unknown. No accrual has been made in these consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 included in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q for any such exposure.

We may also enter into future funding commitments such as revolving credit facilities, bridge financing commitments, or delayed draw commitments.

The Company had the following unfunded commitments to fund delayed draw senior secured loans as of the indicated dates:

 

     Par Value as of  
     March 31, 2015      December 31, 2014  

Total unfunded delayed draw commitments

   $ 8,300       $ 9,500   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS

The Company has adopted a dividend reinvestment plan that provides for reinvestment of any distributions on behalf of its stockholders, for those who have elected to participate in the plan. As a result of adopting such a plan, if the Board of Directors authorizes, and GMS Finance declares, a cash dividend or distribution, the stockholders who have elected to participate in the dividend reinvestment plan would have their cash dividends or distributions automatically reinvested in additional shares of the Company’s common stock, rather than receiving cash. Prior to a Qualified IPO, the Company intends to use primarily newly issued shares of its common stock to implement the plan issued at the net asset value per share most recently determined by the Board of Directors. After a Qualified IPO, the Company intends to use primarily newly issued shares to implement the plan so long as the market value per share is equal to or greater than the net asset value per share as of the close of business on the relevant payment date for such dividend or distribution. If the market value per share is less than the net asset value per share as of the close of business on the relevant payment date, the plan administrator would purchase the common stock on behalf of participants in the open market, unless the Company instructs the plan administrator otherwise.

The following table summarizes the Company’s dividends declared and payable since inception through the quarter ended March 31, 2015:

 

Date

Declared

   Record
Date
   Payment
Date
   Per Share
Amount
     Total
Amount
     Annualized
Dividend Yield(1)
 

March 13, 2014

   March 31, 2014    April 14, 2014    $ 0.19      $ 2,449        4.76

June 26, 2014

   June 30, 2014    July 14, 2014    $ 0.27      $ 3,481         5.52

September 12, 2014

   September 18, 2014    October 9, 2014    $ 0.44      $ 5,956         9.23

December 19, 2014

   December 29, 2014    January 26, 2015    $ 0.35      $ 6,276         8.17

March 11, 2015

   March 13, 2015    April 17, 2015    $ 0.37       $ 7,833         8.58

 

(1) Annualized dividend yield is calculated by dividing the declared dividend by the weighted average of the net asset value at the beginning of the quarter and the capital called during the quarter and annualizing over 4 quarterly periods.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The preparation of our consolidated financial statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses. Changes in the economic environment, financial markets, and any other parameters used in determining such estimates could cause actual results to differ. Our critical accounting policies, including those relating to the valuation of our investment portfolio, are described below. The critical accounting policies should be read in connection with our consolidated financial statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q and in Part II, Item 8 of the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014.

Fair Value Measurements

The Company applies fair value accounting in accordance with the terms of Financial Accounting Standards Board ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement (“ASC 820”). ASC 820 defines fair value as the amount that would be exchanged to sell an asset or transfer a liability in an orderly transfer between market participants at the measurement date. The Company values securities/instruments traded in active markets on the measurement date by multiplying the closing price of such traded securities/instruments by the quantity of shares or amount of the instrument held. The Company may also obtain quotes with respect to certain of its investments, such as its securities/instruments traded in active markets and its liquid securities/instruments that are not traded in active markets, from pricing services, brokers, or counterparties (i.e. “consensus pricing”). When doing so, the Company determines whether the quote obtained is sufficient according to US GAAP to determine the fair value of the security. The Company may use the quote obtained or alternative pricing sources may be utilized including valuation techniques typically utilized for illiquid securities/instruments.

 

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Securities/instruments that are illiquid or for which the pricing source does not provide a valuation or methodology or provides a valuation or methodology that, in the judgment of the Investment Adviser or the Board of Directors, does not represent fair value shall each be valued as of the measurement date using all techniques appropriate under the circumstances and for which sufficient data is available. These valuation techniques may vary by investment and include comparable public market valuations, comparable precedent transaction valuations and/or discounted cash flow analyses. The process generally used to determine the applicable value is as follows: (i) the value of each portfolio company or investment is initially reviewed by the investment professionals responsible for such portfolio company or investment and, for non-traded investments, a standardized template designed to approximate fair market value based on observable market inputs, updated credit statistics and unobservable inputs is used to determine a preliminary value, which is also reviewed alongside consensus pricing, where available; (ii) preliminary valuation conclusions are documented and reviewed by a valuation committee comprised of members of senior management; (iii) the Board of Directors engages a third-party valuation firm to provide positive assurance on portions of the Middle Market Senior Loans portfolio each quarter (such that each non-traded investment is reviewed by a third-party valuation firm at least once on a rolling twelve month basis) including a review of management’s preliminary valuation and conclusion on fair value; (iv) the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors (the “Audit Committee”) reviews the assessments of the Investment Adviser and the third-party valuation firm and provides the Board of Directors with any recommendations with respect to changes to the fair value of each investment in the portfolio; and (v) the Board of Directors discusses the valuation recommendations of the Audit Committee and determines the fair value of each investment in the portfolio in good faith based on the input of the Investment Adviser and, where applicable, the third-party valuation firm.

All factors that might materially impact the value of an investment are considered, including, but not limited to the assessment of the following factors, as relevant:

 

    the nature and realizable value of any collateral;

 

    call features, put features and other relevant terms of debt;

 

    the portfolio company’s leverage and ability to make payments;

 

    the portfolio company’s public or private credit rating;

 

    the portfolio company’s actual and expected earnings and discounted cash flow;

 

    prevailing interest rates and spreads for similar securities and expected volatility in future interest rates;

 

    the markets in which the portfolio company does business and recent economic and/or market events; and

 

    comparisons to comparable transactions and publicly traded securities.

Investment performance data utilized are the most recently available financial statements and compliance certificates received from the portfolio companies as of the measurement date which in many cases may reflect a lag in information.

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 Company’s investments may fluctuate from period to period. Because of the inherent uncertainty of valuation, these estimated values may differ significantly from the values that would have been reported had a ready market for the investments existed, and it is reasonably possible that the difference could be material.

In addition, changes in the market environment and other events that may occur over the life of the investments may cause the realized gains or losses on investments to be different from the net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation currently reflected in the consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014.

 

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US GAAP establishes a hierarchical disclosure framework which ranks the level of observability of market price inputs used in measuring investments at fair value. The observability of inputs is impacted by a number of factors, including the type of investment and the characteristics specific to the investment and state of the marketplace, including the existence and transparency of transactions between market participants. Investments with readily available quoted prices or for which fair value can be measured from quoted prices in active markets generally have a higher degree of market price observability and a lesser degree of judgment applied in determining fair value.

Investments measured and reported at fair value are classified and disclosed based on the observability of inputs used in determination of fair values, as follows:

 

    Level I—inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices available in active markets for identical investments as of the reporting date. The types of financial instruments in Level I generally include unrestricted securities, including equities and derivatives, listed in active markets. The Company does not adjust the quoted price for these investments, even in situations where the Company holds a large position and a sale could reasonably impact the quoted price.

 

    Level II—inputs to the valuation methodology are either directly or indirectly observable as of the reporting date and are those other than quoted prices in active markets. The type of financial instruments in this category generally includes less liquid and restricted securities listed in active markets, securities traded in other than active markets, government and agency securities, and certain over-the-counter derivatives where the fair value is based on observable inputs.

 

    Level III—inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to overall fair value measurement. The inputs into the determination of fair value require significant management judgment or estimation. Financial instruments that are in this category generally include investments in privately-held entities, collateralized loan obligations, and certain over-the-counter derivatives where the fair value is based on unobservable inputs.

In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, an investment’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the overall fair value measurement. The Investment Adviser’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 investment.

Transfer between levels, if any, are recognized at the beginning of the quarter in which the transfers occur.

The Company generally uses the following framework when determining the fair value of investments that are categorized as Level III:

Investments in debt securities are initially evaluated to determine whether the enterprise value of the portfolio company is greater than the applicable debt. The enterprise value of the portfolio company is estimated using a market approach and an income approach. The market approach utilizes market value (EBITDA) multiples of publicly traded comparable companies and available precedent sales transactions of comparable companies. The Company carefully considers numerous factors when selecting the appropriate companies whose multiples are used to value its portfolio companies. These factors include, but are not limited to, the type of organization, similarity to the business being valued, relevant risk factors, as well as size, profitability and growth expectations. The income approach typically uses a discounted cash flow analysis of the portfolio company.

Investments in debt securities that do not have sufficient coverage through the enterprise value analysis are valued based on an expected probability of default and discount recovery analysis.

 

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Investments in debt securities with sufficient coverage through the enterprise value analysis are generally valued using a discounted cash flow analysis of the underlying security. Projected cash flows in the discounted cash flow typically represent the relevant security’s contractual interest, fees and principal payments plus the assumption of full principal recovery at the security’s expected maturity date. The discount rate to be used is determined using an average of two market-based methodologies.

Investments in structured finance obligations are generally valued using a discounted cash flow and/or consensus pricing.

The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the Company’s investments in first and second lien debt securities are discount rates and indicative quotes. Significant increases in discount rates would result in a significantly lower fair value measurement. Significant decreases in indicative quotes in isolation may result in a significantly lower fair value measurement.

The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the Company’s investments in structured finance obligations are discount rates, default rates, prepayment rates, recovery rates and indicative quotes. Significant increases in discount rates, default rates or prepayment rates in isolation would result in a significantly lower fair value measurement, while a significant increase in recovery rates in isolation would result in a significantly higher fair value. Significant decreases in indicative quotes in isolation may result in a significantly lower fair value measurement.

The fair value of the secured borrowings approximates its carrying value and is categorized as Level III within the hierarchy. Secured borrowings are valued generally using discounted cash flow analysis. The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the Company’s secured borrowings are discount rates. Significant increases in discount rates would result in a significantly lower fair value measurement.

The fair value of other financial assets and liabilities approximates their carrying value based on the short term nature of these items.

See Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q for further information on fair value measurements.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of consolidated financial statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q in conformity with US GAAP requires management to make assumptions and estimates that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Management’s estimates are based on historical experiences and other factors, including expectations of future events that management believes to be reasonable under the circumstances. It also requires management to exercise judgment in the process of applying the Company’s accounting policies. Assumptions and estimates regarding the valuation of investments and their resulting impact on base management and incentive fees involve a higher degree of judgment and complexity and these assumptions and estimates may be significant to the consolidated financial statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q. Actual results could differ from these estimates and such differences could be material.

Investments

Investment transactions are recorded on the trade date. Realized gains or losses are measured by the difference between the net proceeds from the repayment or sale and the amortized cost basis of the investment without regard to unrealized appreciation or depreciation previously recognized, and includes investments

 

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charged off during the period, net of recoveries. Net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation on investments as presented in the Consolidated Statements of Operations included in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q reflects the net change in the fair value of investments, including the reversal of previously recorded unrealized appreciation or depreciation when gains or losses are realized.

Revenue Recognition

Interest from Investments and Realized Gain/Loss on Investments

Interest income is recorded on an accrual basis and includes the accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums. Discounts from and premiums to par value on debt securities purchased are accreted/amortized into interest income over the life of the respective security using the effective interest method. The amortized cost of investments represents the original cost, including origination fees, adjusted for the accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums, if any. At time of exit, the realized gain or loss on an investment is the difference between the amortized cost at time of exit and the cash received at exit using the specific identification method.

The Company may have loans in its portfolio that contain payment-in-kind (“PIK”) provisions. PIK represents interest that is accrued and recorded as interest income at the contractual rates, increases the loan principal on the respective capitalization dates, and is generally due at maturity.

Interest income from investments in the “equity” class of collateralized loan obligation (“CLO”) funds, which we refer to as “structured finance obligations”, is recorded based upon an estimation of an effective yield to expected maturity utilizing assumed cash flows in accordance with ASC 325-40, Beneficial Interests in Securitized Financials Assets. We monitor the expected cash inflows from our CLO equity investments, including the expected residual payments and the effective yield is determined and updated at least quarterly. In estimating these cash flows, there are a number of assumptions that are subject to uncertainties, including the amount and timing of principal payments which are impacted by prepayments, repurchases, defaults, delinquencies and liquidations of or within the CLO funds. These uncertainties are difficult to predict and are subject to future events that could have impacted the Company’s estimates if the information was known at the time. As a result, actual results may differ significantly from these estimates. Interest income from investments in the notes of CLO funds, which are also referred to as “structured finance obligations”, is recorded based upon the interest rate.

Other Income

Other income may include income such as consent, waiver and amendment fees associated with the Company’s investment activities as well as any fees for managerial assistance services rendered by the Company to portfolio companies. Such fees are recognized as income when earned or the services are rendered. The Company may receive fees for guaranteeing the outstanding debt of a portfolio company. Such fees will be amortized into other income over the life of the guarantee. The unamortized amount, if any, is included in other assets in the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities included in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q.

Non-Accrual Income

Loans are generally placed on non-accrual status when principal or interest payments are past due 30 days or more or when there is reasonable doubt that principal or interest will be collected in full. Accrued and unpaid interest is generally reversed when a loan is placed on non-accrual status. Interest payments received on non-accrual loans may be recognized as income or applied to principal depending upon management’s judgment regarding collectability. Non-accrual loans are restored to accrual status when past due principal and interest are paid current and, in management’s judgment, are likely to remain current. Management may not place a loan on non-accrual status if the loan has sufficient collateral value and is in the process of collection.

 

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Income Taxes

For federal income tax purposes, GMS Finance has elected to be treated as a RIC under the Code, and intends to make the required distributions to its stockholders as specified therein. In order to qualify as a RIC, GMS Finance must meet certain minimum distribution, source-of-income and asset diversification requirements. If such requirements are met, then GMS Finance is generally required to pay income taxes only on the portion of its taxable income and gains it does not distribute.

The minimum distribution requirements applicable to RICs require GMS Finance to distribute to its stockholders at least 90% of its investment company taxable income (“ICTI”), as defined by the Code, each year. Depending on the level of ICTI earned in a tax year, GMS Finance may choose to carry forward ICTI in excess of current year distributions into the next tax year. Any such carryover ICTI must be distributed before the end of that next tax year through a dividend declared prior to filing the final tax return related to the year which generated such ICTI.

In addition, based on the excise distribution requirements, GMS Finance is subject to a 4% nondeductible federal excise tax on undistributed income unless GMS Finance distributes in a timely manner an amount at least equal to the sum of (1) 98% of its ordinary income for each calendar year, (2) 98.2% of capital gain net income (both long-term and short-term) for the one-year period ending October 31 in that calendar year and (3) any income realized, but not distributed, in the preceding year. For this purpose, however, any ordinary income or capital gain net income retained by GMS Finance that is subject to corporate income tax is considered to have been distributed. GMS Finance intends to make sufficient distributions each taxable year to satisfy the excise distribution requirements.

The Company evaluates tax positions taken or expected to be taken in the course of preparing its consolidated financial statements to determine whether the tax positions are “more-likely than not” to be sustained by the applicable tax authority. All penalties and interest associated with income taxes, if any, are included in income tax expense.

The Borrower Sub is a disregarded entity for tax purposes and is consolidated with the tax return of GMS Finance.

Capital Calls and Dividends and Distributions to Common Stockholders

The Company records the shares issued in connection with capital calls as of the effective date, or due date, of the capital call, which is the date shares are issued. To the extent that the Company has taxable income available, the Company intends to make quarterly distributions to its common stockholders. Dividends and distributions to common stockholders are recorded on the record date. The amount to be distributed is determined by the Board of Directors each quarter and is generally based upon the taxable earnings estimated by management and available cash. Net realized capital gains, if any, are generally distributed at least annually, although the Company may decide to retain such capital gains for investment.

The Company has adopted a dividend reinvestment plan that provides for reinvestment of any distributions on behalf of its stockholders, for those who have elected to participate in the plan. As a result of adopting such a plan, if the Board of Directors authorizes, and GMS Finance declares, a cash dividend or distribution, the stockholders who have elected to participate in the dividend reinvestment plan would have their cash dividends or distributions automatically reinvested in additional shares of the Company’s common stock, rather than receiving cash. Prior to a Qualified IPO, the Company intends to use primarily newly issued shares of its common stock to implement the plan issued at the net asset value per share most recently determined by the Board of Directors. After a Qualified IPO, the Company intends to use primarily newly issued shares to implement the plan so long as the market value per share is equal to or greater than the net asset value per share as of the close of business on the relevant payment date for such dividend or distribution. If the market value per

 

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share is less than the net asset value per share as of the close of business on the relevant payment date, the plan administrator would purchase the common stock on behalf of participants in the open market, unless the Company instructs the plan administrator otherwise.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

We are subject to financial market risks, including changes in the valuations of our investment portfolio and interest rates.

Valuation Risk

Our investments may not have a readily available market price, and we value these investments at fair value as determined in good faith by our Board of Directors in accordance with our valuation policy. There is no single standard for determining fair value in good faith. As a result, determining fair value requires that judgment be applied to the specific facts and circumstances of each portfolio investment while employing a consistently applied valuation process for the types of investments we make. 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 Company’s investments may fluctuate from period to period. Because of the inherent uncertainty of valuation, these estimated values may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market for the investments existed, and it is possible that the difference could be material.

Interest Rate Risk

During the three month periods ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, a majority of the debt investments held in the Company’s portfolio had floating interest rates. Interest rates on the investments held within the Company’s portfolio of investments are typically based on floating LIBOR, with many of these investments also having a LIBOR floor. Additionally, the Company’s credit facilities are also subject to floating interest rates and are currently paid based on floating LIBOR rates.

Interest rate sensitivity refers to the change in earnings that may result from changes in the level of interest rates. There can be no assurance that a significant change in market interest rates will not have a material adverse effect on our income in the future.

The following table estimates the potential changes in net cash flow generated from interest income, should interest rates increase or decrease by 100, 200 or 300 basis points. Interest income is calculated as revenue from interest generated from the Company’s settled portfolio of investments held as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, excluding structured finance obligations. These hypothetical calculations are based on a model of the settled investments in our portfolio, excluding structured finance obligations, held as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, and are only adjusted for assumed changes in the underlying base interest rates and the impact of that change on interest income. Interest expense is calculated based on outstanding secured borrowings as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 and based on the terms of the Company’s credit facilities. Interest expense on the Company’s credit facilities is calculated using the interest rate as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, adjusted for the hypothetical changes in rates, as shown below. We intend to continue to finance a portion of our investments with borrowings and the interest rates paid on our borrowings may impact significantly our net interest income.

The Company regularly measures exposure to interest rate risk. The Company assesses interest rate risk and manages interest rate exposure on an ongoing basis by comparing our interest rate sensitive assets to our interest rate sensitive liabilities. Based on that review, we determine whether or not any hedging transactions are necessary to mitigate exposure to changes in interest rates.

 

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Based on our Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the following table shows the annual impact on net investment income of base rate changes in interest rates for our settled investments (considering interest rate floors for variable rate instruments), excluding structured finance obligations, and outstanding secured borrowings assuming no changes in our investment and borrowing structure:

 

     As of March 31, 2015     As of December 31, 2014  

Basis Point Change

   Interest
Income
    Interest
Expense
    Net
Investment
Income
    Interest
Income
    Interest
Expense
    Net
Investment
Income
 

Up 300 basis points

   $ 15,373      $ (10,894   $ 4,479      $ 12,899      $ (9,253   $ 3,646   

Up 200 basis points

   $ 8,565      $ (7,263   $ 1,302      $ 7,212      $ (6,169   $ 1,043   

Up 100 basis points

   $ 1,759      $ (3,631   $ (1,872   $ 1,525      $ (3,084   $ (1,559

Down 100 basis points

   $ (32   $ 905      $ 873      $ (210   $ 736      $ 526   

Down 200 basis points

   $ (64   $ 905      $ 841      $ (420   $ 736      $ 316   

Down 300 basis points

   $ (96   $ 905      $ 809      $ (630   $ 736      $ 106   

Item 4. Controls and Procedures.

As of the end of the period covered by this report, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our President (Principal Executive Officer) and our Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (Principal Financial Officer), of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)). Based on that evaluation, our President and our Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer have concluded that our current disclosure controls and procedures are effective in timely alerting them of material information relating to the Company that is required to be disclosed by us in the reports we file or submit under the Exchange Act.

There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting periods during the three month period ended March 31, 2015 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

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PART II—OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings.

The Company may become party to certain lawsuits in the ordinary course of business. The Company is not currently subject to any material legal proceedings, nor, to our knowledge, is any material legal proceeding threatened against the Company. See also Note 9 to the consolidated financial statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q.

Item 1A. Risk Factors.

There have been no material changes to the risk factors previously disclosed in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014. For a discussion of our potential risks and uncertainties, see the information under the heading “Risk Factors” in Part I, Item 1A of our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014 filed with the SEC on March 27, 2015, which is accessible on the SEC’s website at sec.gov.

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

Except as previously reported by the Company on Form 8-K, we did not sell any equity securities during the period covered in this report that were not registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.

Not applicable.

Item  4. Mine Safety Disclosures.

Not applicable.

Item 5. Other Information.

Not applicable.

 

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Item 6. Exhibits.

 

10.1 First Amendment, dated as of January 8, 2015, to the Senior Secured Revolving Credit Agreement, dated as of March 21, 2014 (1)
31.1 Certification of President (Principal Executive Officer) Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.*
31.2 Certification of Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) Pursuant to Rule 13a-14 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.*
32.1 Certification of President (Principal Executive Officer) Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*
32.2 Certification of Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*

 

(1) Incorporated by reference to Form 10-K filed by GMS Finance on March 27, 2015 (File No. 814-00995)
* 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.

 

CARLYLE GMS FINANCE, INC.
Dated: May 8, 2015 By

/s/ Venugopal Rathi

Venugopal Rathi
Chief Financial Officer

 

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EX-31.1

Exhibit 31.1

CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER

CERTIFICATION

I, Michael Hart, certify that:

 

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Carlyle GMS Finance, Inc.;

 

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

 

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

 

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

 

  a. Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

 

  b. Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

 

  c. Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

 

  d. Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

 

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

 

  a. All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

 

  b. Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: May 8, 2015

 

/s/ Michael Hart

Michael Hart

President

(Principal Executive Officer)

EX-31.2

Exhibit 31.2

CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER

CERTIFICATION

I, Venugopal Rathi, certify that:

 

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Carlyle GMS Finance, Inc.;

 

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

 

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

 

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

 

  a. Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

 

  b. Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

 

  c. Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

 

  d. Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

 

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

 

  a. All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

 

  b. Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: May 8, 2015

 

/s/ Venugopal Rathi

Venugopal Rathi

Chief Financial Officer

(Principal Financial Officer)

EX-32.1

Exhibit 32.1

CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER, SECTION 906

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, Michael Hart, the President (Principal Executive Officer) of Carlyle GMS Finance, Inc. (the “Company”), hereby certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

 

    the Form 10-Q of the Company for the quarter ended March 31, 2015 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Form 10-Q”), fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m or 78o(d)); and

 

    the information contained in the Form 10-Q fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

 

Dated: May 8, 2015

/s/ Michael Hart

Michael Hart

President

(Principal Executive Officer)

 

* The foregoing certification is being furnished solely pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 and is not being filed as part of the Report or as a separate disclosure document.
EX-32.2

Exhibit 32.2

CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER, SECTION 906

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, Venugopal Rathi, the Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) of Carlyle GMS Finance, Inc. (the “Company”), hereby certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

 

    the Form 10-Q of the Company for the quarter ended March 31, 2015 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Form 10-Q”), fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m or 78o(d)); and

 

    the information contained in the Form 10-Q fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

 

Dated: May 8, 2015

/s/ Venugopal Rathi

Venugopal Rathi

Chief Financial Officer

(Principal Financial Officer)

 

* The foregoing certification is being furnished solely pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 and is not being filed as part of the Report or as a separate disclosure document.