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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

Form 10-Q

 

(Mark One)

 

þ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
   
  FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2012
   
  OR
   
o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM                      TO                     

 

COMMISSION FILE NUMBER: 814-00802

 

HORIZON TECHNOLOGY FINANCE CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

DELAWARE 27-2114934
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
   
312 Farmington Avenue  
Farmington, CT 06032
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (860) 676-8654

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

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes o No o

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filer” and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

 

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

 

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

  

As of November 5, 2012, the Registrant had 9,562,956 shares of common stock, $0.001 par value, outstanding.

 

 

 

 
 

 

HORIZON TECHNOLOGY FINANCE CORPORATION

 

FORM 10-Q
TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

      Page
  PART I    
       
Item 1. Financial Statements    
       
  Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 (unaudited)   4
  Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 (unaudited)   5
  Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 (unaudited)   6
  Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 (unaudited)   7
  Consolidated Schedules of Investments as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 (unaudited)   8
  Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)   15
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations   28
Item 3. Quantitative And Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk   37
Item 4. Controls and Procedures   37
       
  PART II    
       
Item 1. Legal Proceedings   37
Item 1A. Risk Factors   37
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds   38
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities   38
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures   38
Item 5. Other Information   38
Item 6. Exhibits   38
  Signatures   39
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EX-32.2

 

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Forward-Looking Statements

 

This quarterly report on Form 10-Q, including the Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, contains statements that constitute forward-looking statements, which relate to future events or our future performance or financial condition. These forward-looking statements are not historical facts, but rather are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about our industry, our beliefs and our assumptions. The forward-looking statements contained in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q involve risks and uncertainties, including statements as to:

 

our future operating results, including the performance of our existing loans and warrants;

 

the introduction, withdrawal, success and timing of business initiatives and strategies;

 

changes in political, economic or industry conditions, the interest rate environment or financial and capital markets, which could result in changes in the value of our assets;

 

the relative and absolute investment performance and operations of our Advisor;

 

the impact of increased competition;

 

the impact of investments we intend to make and future acquisitions and divestitures;

 

the unfavorable resolution of legal proceedings;

 

our business prospects and the prospects of our portfolio companies;

 

the impact, extent and timing of technological changes and the adequacy of intellectual property protection;

 

our regulatory structure and tax status;

 

the adequacy of our cash resources and working capital;

 

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

 

the impact of interest rate volatility on our results, particularly if we use leverage as part of our investment strategy;

 

the ability of our portfolio companies to achieve their objective;

 

our ability to cause a subsidiary to become a licensed Small Business Investment Company;

 

the impact of legislative and regulatory actions and reforms and regulatory supervisory or enforcement actions of government agencies relating to us or our Advisor;

 

our contractual arrangements and relationships with third parties;

 

our ability to access capital and any future financings by us;

 

the ability of our Advisor to attract and retain highly talented professionals; and

 

the impact of changes to tax legislation and, generally, our tax position.

 

We use words such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “expects,” “intends,” “seeks” and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. Undue influence should not be placed on the forward-looking statements as our actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements for any reason, including the factors in “Risk Factors” in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011 and elsewhere in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q.

 

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

 

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Horizon Technology Finance Corporation and Subsidiaries

 

Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities (Unaudited)
(In thousands, except share data)

 

   September 30,
2012
   December 31,
2011
 
Assets          
Non-affiliate investments at fair value (cost of $223,685 and $180,651, respectively) (Note 4)  $220,909   $178,013 
Investment in money market funds   2,366    13,518 
Cash   3,288    1,298 
Interest receivable   4,066    2,985 
Other assets   4,702    1,997 
Total assets  $235,331   $197,811 
           
Liabilities          
Borrowings (Note 6)  $76,251   $64,571 
Base management fee payable (Note 3)   392    330 
Incentive fee payable (Note 3)   742    1,766 
Other accrued expenses   1,000    1,260 
Total liabilities   78,385    67,927 
           
Net assets          
Preferred stock, par value $0.001 per share, 1,000,000 shares authorized, zero shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011        
Common stock, par value $0.001 per share, 100,000,000 shares authorized, 9,562,956 and 7,636,532 shares outstanding as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively   10    8 
Paid-in capital in excess of par   154,343    124,512 
Accumulated undistributed net investment income   2,372    4,965 
Net unrealized depreciation on investments   (2,776)   (2,659)
Net realized gains on investments   2,997    3,058 
Total net assets   156,946    129,884 
Total liabilities and net assets  $235,331   $197,811 
Net asset value per common share  $16.41   $17.01 

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)
(In thousands, except share data)

 

   For the Three Months Ended
September 30,
   For the Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
   2012   2011   2012   2011 
Investment income                    
Interest income on non-affiliate investments  $6,426   $6,129   $17,803   $16,911 
Interest income on money market funds       2        90 
Fee income on non-affiliate investments   193    310    923    870 
Total investment income   6,619    6,441    18,726    17,871 
Expenses                    
Interest expense   1,089    725    2,754    2,093 
Base management fee (Note 3)   1,087    1,091    3,042    3,229 
Performance based incentive fee (Note 3)   742    561    1,992    2,701 
Administrative fee (Note 3)   352    355    854    873 
Professional fees   147    489    746    1,034 
General and administrative   233    227    758    740 
Total expenses   3,650    3,448    10,146    10,670 
Net investment income   2,969    2,993    8,580    7,201 
                     
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments                    
Net realized (loss) gain on investments       (17)   (61)   5,544 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments   677    (217)   (117)   (2,535)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments   677    (234)   (178)   3,009 
                     
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations  $3,646   $2,759   $8,402   $10,210 
Net investment income per common share  $0.33   $0.39   $1.06   $0.95 
Change in net assets per common share  $0.40   $0.36   $1.03   $1.34 
Weighted average shares outstanding   9,078,010    7,617,972    8,121,986    7,604,345 

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets (Unaudited)
(In thousands, except share data)

 

           Accumulated             
           Undistributed             
           (Distributions   Net Unrealized   Net     
       Paid-In   in  Excess of)   Appreciation   Realized     
       Capital in   Net   (Depreciation)   Gains     
   Common Stock   Excess of   Investment   on   on   Total 
   Shares   Amount   Par   Income   Investments   Investments   Net Assets 
Balance at December 31, 2010   7,593,421   $8   $123,836   $(143)  $3,043   $451   $127,195 
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations               7,201    (2,535)   5,544    10,210 
Issuance of common stock under dividend reinvestment plan   33,297        525                525 
Dividends declared               (5,551)           (5,551)
Balance at September 30, 2011   7,626,718   $8   $124,361   $1,507   $508   $5,995   $132,379 
                                    
Balance at December 31, 2011   7,636,532   $8   $124,512   $4,965   $(2,659)  $3,058   $129,884 
                                    
Issuance of common stock (net of offering costs) (1)   1,909,000    2    29,543                29,545 
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations               8,580    (117)   (61)   8,402 
Issuance of common stock under dividend reinvestment plan   17,424        288                288 
Dividends declared               (11,173)           (11,173)
Balance at September 30, 2012   9,562,956   $10   $154,343   $2,372   $(2,776)  $2,997   $156,946 

 

(1)On July 18, 2012, the Company completed a follow-on public offering of 1,909,000 shares (including 249,000 shares of common stock that was issued pursuant to the underwriters’ option to purchase additional shares) of its common stock at a public offering price of $16.20 per share. Total offering costs were $1.4 million.

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
(In thousands)

 

   For the Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
   2012   2011 
Cash flows from operating activities:        
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations  $8,402   $10,210 
Adjustments to reconcile net increase in net assets resulting from operations to net cash used in operating activities:          
Amortization of debt issuance costs   286    227 
Net realized loss (gain) on investments   61    (5,799)
Net unrealized depreciation on investments   117    2,535 
Purchase of investments   (86,720)   (78,156)
Principal payments received on investments   44,186    32,574 
Proceeds from sale of investments   38    5,887 
Stock received in settlement of fee income       (544)
Changes in assets and liabilities:          
Net decrease in investment in money market funds   11,152    10,296 
Increase in interest receivable   (1,081)   (539)
Decrease in unearned loan income   (578)   (331)
Decrease in other assets   16    247 
(Decrease) increase in other accrued expenses   (260)   226 
Increase in base management fee payable   62    2 
(Decrease) increase in incentive fee payable   (1,024)   1,039 
Net cash used in operating activities   (25,343)   (22,126)
           
Cash flows from financing activities:          
Proceeds from issuance of senior notes   33,000     
Debt issuance costs   (3,007)   (1,207)
Net decrease in revolving borrowings   (21,320)   (5,540)
Proceeds from shares sold, net of offering costs   29,545     
Dividends paid   (10,885)   (5,026)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities   27,333    (11,773)
Net increase (decrease) in cash   1,990    (33,899)
           
Cash:          
Beginning of period   1,298    37,689 
End of period  $3,288   $3,790 
Cash paid for interest  $2,395   $1,738 
Supplemental non-cash investing and financing activities:          
Warrant investments received & recorded as unearned loan income  $1,120   $1,129 
Receivables resulting from sales of investments  $   $213 
Decrease in interest rate swap liability  $   $(245)

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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Consolidated Schedule of Investments

September 30, 2012

(In thousands)

 

        Type of  Interest      Principal   Cost of   Fair 
Portfolio Company  Sector    Investment (4)(8)  Rate (5)  Maturity   Amount   Investments (7)   Value 
Debt Investments                              
Debt Investments — Life Science — 43.0%                              
ACT Biotech Corporation  Biotechnology          Term Loan (1)   13.10%   9/1/2014   $964   $944   $944 
              Term Loan (1)   13.01%   9/1/2014    963    960    960 
              Term Loan (1)   13.01%   9/1/2014    1,488    1,470    1,470 
Ambit Biosciences Corporation  Biotechnology          Term Loan (1)   12.25%   10/1/2013    2,826    2,810    2,810 
Anacor Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (6)  Biotechnology          Term Loan (2)   9.41%   4/1/2015    2,924    2,892    2,892 
              Term Loan (2)   9.67%   4/1/2015    2,341    2,305    2,305 
              Term Loan (2)   9.47%   4/1/2015    4,000    3,934    3,934 
Celsion Corporation (6)  Biotechnology          Term Loan (2)   11.75%   10/1/2015    2,500    2,463    2,463 
N30 Pharmaceuticals, LLC  Biotechnology          Term Loan (1)   11.25%   9/1/2014    1,893    1,864    1,864 
              Term Loan (2)   11.25%   7/1/2015    2,500    2,441    2,441 
Revance Therapeutics, Inc.  Biotechnology          Convertible Note (1)   8.00%   2/10/2013    70    70    70 
Sample6 Technologies, Inc.  Biotechnology          Term Loan (2)   11.00%   1/1/2016    2,500    2,449    2,449 
Sunesis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (6)  Biotechnology          Term Loan (2)   8.95%   10/1/2015    2,000    1,981    1,981 
              Term Loan (2)   9.00%   10/1/2015    3,000    2,896    2,896 
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(6)  Biotechnology          Term Loan (2)   11.00%   8/1/2014    2,372    2,357    2,357 
              Term Loan (2)   11.00%   7/1/2015    6,591    6,532    6,532 
Tranzyme, Inc. (6)  Biotechnology          Term Loan (2)   10.00%   7/1/2015    7,700    7,655    7,655 
Xcovery Holding Company, LLC  Biotechnology          Term Loan (2)   12.50%   8/1/2015    918    914    914 
              Term Loan (2)   12.50%   8/1/2015    1,444    1,438    1,438 
              Term Loan (2)   12.50%   10/1/2015    250    249    249 
Mitralign, Inc.  Medical Device          Term Loan   12.00%   10/1/2015    1,714    1,625    1,625 
OraMetrix, Inc.  Medical Device          Term Loan (1)   11.50%   4/1/2014    3,069    3,042    3,042 
              Revolver (2)   

10.75%

(Prime + 7.50%) 

   12/1/2015    2,000    1,973    1,973 
PixelOptics, Inc.  Medical Device          Term Loan (2)   10.75%   11/1/2014    8,816    8,771    8,771 
Tengion, Inc. (6)  Medical Device          Term Loan (2)   13.00%   5/1/2014    3,660    3,593    3,401 
Total Debt Investments — Life Science                       67,628    67,436 
Debt Investments — Technology — 45.8%                              
Avalanche Technology, Inc.  Semiconductors          Term Loan (2)   10.00%   7/1/2016    4,000    3,861    3,861 
Luxtera, Inc.  Semiconductors          Term Loan (3)   10.25%   12/1/15    3,333    3,284    3,284 
              Term Loan   10.25%   3/1/2016    1,667    1,639    1,639 
Xtera Communications, Inc.  Semiconductors          Term Loan   11.50%   12/1/2014    9,124    9,015    9,015 
              Term Loan   11.50%   7/1/2015    2,000    1,966    1,966 
Grab Networks, Inc.  Internet and Media          Term Loan (3)   12.00%   1/1/2016    2,500    2,371    2,371 
Optaros, Inc.  Internet and Media          Term Loan (2)   11.95%   10/1/2015    2,000    1,972    1,972 
              Term Loan   11.95%   3/1/2016    500    494    494 
SimpleTuition, Inc.  Internet and Media          Term Loan   11.75%   3/1/2016    5,000    4,891    4,891 
IntelePeer, Inc.  Networking          Term Loan (1)   12.33%   10/1/2012    60    60    60 
Construction Software Technologies, Inc.  Software          Term Loan (2)   11.75%   12/1/2014    3,651    3,620    3,620 
              Term Loan   11.75%   6/1/2014    2,000    1,981    1,981 
Courion Corporation  Software          Term Loan (3)   11.45%   10/1/2015    3,500    3,478    3,478 
              Term Loan (3)   11.45%   10/1/2015    3,500    3,478    3,478 
Netuitive, Inc.  Software          Term Loan (3)   11.75%   1/1/2016    3,000    2,973    2,973 
Recondo Technology, Inc.  Software          Term Loan (2)   11.50%   4/1/2015    2,000    1,965    1,965 
              Revolver    (2)   

10.50%

(Prime + 7.25%) 

   4/1/2015    1,000    965    965 
Seapass Solutions, Inc.  Software          Term Loan (2)   11.75%   11/1/2014    4,265    4,227    4,227 
StreamBase Systems, Inc.  Software          Term Loan (1)   12.51%   11/1/2013    1,741    1,730    1,730 
              Term Loan (1)   12.50%   6/1/2014    646    640    640 
              Term Loan (2)   12.50%   2/1/2015    1,500    1,473    1,473 
Aquion Energy, Inc.  Power Management          Term Loan (2)   10.25%   3/1/2016    3,333    3,309    3,309 
              Term Loan (2)   10.25%   3/1/2016    3,333    3,309    3,309 
              Term Loan (2)   10.25%   6/1/2016    3,333    3,306    3,306 
Xtreme Power, Inc.  Power Management          Term Loan   10.75%   5/1/2016    6,000    5,849    5,849 
Total Debt Investments — Technology                       71,856    71,856 

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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Consolidated Schedule of Investments

September 30, 2012 — (Continued)

(In thousands)

 

      Type of  Interest       Principal   Cost of   Fair 
Portfolio Company  Sector  Investment (4)(8)  Rate (5)   Maturity   Amount   Investments (7)   Value 
Debt Investments — Cleantech — 25.5%                             
Renmatix, Inc.  Alternative Energy       Term Loan (2)   10.25%    2/1/2016    2,500    2,398    2,398 
           Term Loan (2)   10.25%    2/1/2016    2,500    2,469    2,469 
Semprius, Inc.  Alternative Energy       Term Loan (2)   10.25%    6/1/2016    3,750    3,692    3,692 
Cereplast, Inc. (6)  Waste Recycling       Term Loan   12.00%    8/1/2014    2,058    1,923    1,681 
           Term Loan   12.00%    8/1/2014    2,208    2,183    1,921 
Aurora Algae, Inc.  Energy Efficiency       Term Loan (2)   10.50%    5/1/2015    2,261    2,246    2,246 
Enphase Energy, Inc. (6)  Energy Efficiency       Term Loan (1)   12.60%    10/1/2013    3,304    3,284    3,284 
           Term Loan   10.75%    4/1/2015    1,703    1,687    1,687 
           Term Loan   10.75%    4/1/2015    3,000    2,964    2,964 
Satcon Technology Corporation (6)  Energy Efficiency       Term Loan (1)   12.58%    1/1/2014    5,278    5,220    5,220 
Solarbridge Technologies, Inc.  Energy Efficiency       Term Loan   11.65%    4/1/2016    7,000    6,805    6,805 
Tigo Energy, Inc.  Energy Efficiency       Term Loan (1)   11.00%    8/1/2014    2,767    2,740    2,740 
           Revolver    (2)   

10.75%

(Prime + 7.50%) 

    1/1/2014    3,000    2,953    2,953 
Total Debt Investments — Cleantech                      40,564    40,060 
Debt Investments — Healthcare information and services — 21.1%                     
BioScale, Inc.  Diagnostics       Term Loan (1)   11.51%    1/1/2014    3,459    3,439    3,439 
Radisphere National Radiology Group, Inc.  Diagnostics       Revolver    (2)   

11.25%

(Prime + 8.00%) 

    10/1/2015    15,000    14,843    14,843 
Aperio Technologies, Inc.  Other Healthcare       Term Loan   9.64%    5/1/2015    4,515    4,476    4,476 
Patientkeeper, Inc.  Other Healthcare       Term Loan   10.50%    12/1/2014    5,014    4,873    4,873 
Singulex, Inc.  Other Healthcare       Term Loan (1)   11.00%    3/1/2014    1,898    1,882    1,882 
           Term Loan (1)   11.00%    3/1/2014    1,265    1,257    1,257 
Talyst, Inc.  Other Healthcare       Term Loan (1)   12.10%    12/1/2013    1,152    1,142    1,142 
           Term Loan (1)   12.05%    12/1/2013    1,152    1,141    1,141 
Total Debt Investments — Healthcare information and services                      33,053    33,053 
Total Debt Investments                      213,101    212,405 
Warrant Investments                             
Warrants — Life Science — 1.2%                             
                                     
ACT Biotech Corporation  Biotechnology   1,390,910   Preferred Stock Warrants (1)               83    35 
Ambit Biosciences, Inc.  Biotechnology   1,075,083   Preferred Stock Warrants (1)               143    129 
Anacor Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (6)  Biotechnology   84,583   Common Stock Warrants (2)               93    79 
Anesiva, Inc. (6)  Biotechnology   198,898   Common Stock Warrants (1)               18     
Celsion Corporation (6)  Biotechnology   25,685   Common Stock Warrants (2)               15    66 
GenturaDx, Inc.  Biotechnology   1,161,290   Preferred Stock Warrants (2)               63     
N30 Pharmaceuticals, LLC  Biotechnology   214,200   Preferred Stock Warrants (1)(2)               122    256 
Novalar Pharmaceuticals, Inc.  Biotechnology   84,845   Preferred Stock Warrants (1)               69     
Revance Therapeutics, Inc.  Biotechnology   199,470   Preferred Stock Warrants (1)               224    411 
Sample6 Technologies, Inc.  Biotechnology   200,582   Preferred Stock Warrants (2)               27    31 
Sunesis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (6)  Biotechnology   116,203   Common Stock Warrants (2)               83    409 
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (6)  Biotechnology   42,083   Preferred Stock Warrants (2)               94    297 
Tranzyme, Inc. (6)  Biotechnology   77,902   Common Stock Warrants (1)(2)               6    80 
EnteroMedics, Inc. (6)  Medical Device   141,026   Common Stock Warrants (1)               347    26 
Mitralign, Inc.  Medical Device   295,238   Common Stock Warrants               49    49 
OraMetrix, Inc.  Medical Device   812,348   Preferred Stock Warrants (1)(2)               78    1 
PixelOptics, Inc.  Medical Device   381,612   Preferred Stock Warrants (2)               96    42 
Tengion, Inc. (6)  Medical Device   8,161   Common Stock Warrants (2)               62     
ViOptix, Inc.  Medical Device   375,763   Preferred Stock Warrants (1)               13     
Total Warrants — Life Science                             1,685    1,911 

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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Consolidated Schedule of Investments

September 30, 2012 — (Continued)

(In thousands)

 

      Type of  Interest       Principal   Cost of   Fair 
Portfolio Company  Sector  Investment (4)(8)  Rate (5)   Maturity   Amount   Investments (7)   Value 
Warrants — Technology — 1.6%                             
OpenPeak, Inc.  Communications   18,997   Preferred Stock Warrants (1)               89     
Everyday Health, Inc.  Consumer-related Technologies   65,674   Preferred Stock Warrants (1)               69    103 
SnagAJob.com, Inc.  Consumer-related Technologies   365,396   Preferred Stock Warrants (1)               23    268 
Tagged, Inc.  Consumer-related Technologies   190,868   Preferred Stock Warrants (1)               27    81 
Avalanche Technology, Inc.  Semiconductors   201,835   Preferred Stock Warrants (2)               45    45 
Impinj, Inc.  Semi-conductor   109,362   Preferred Stock Warrants (1)               7     
Luxtera, Inc.  Semiconductors   1,827,458   Preferred Stock Warrants (3)               34    34 
Xtera Communications, Inc.  Semiconductors   983,607   Preferred Stock Warrants               206    201 
XIOtech, Inc.  Data Storage   2,217,979   Preferred Stock Warrants (1)               22    12 
Cartera Commerce, Inc.  Internet and media   90,909   Preferred Stock Warrants (1)               16    161 
Grab Networks, Inc.  Internet and media   1,493,681   Preferred Stock Warrants (1)(3)               194    120 
Optaros, Inc.  Internet and media   477,403   Preferred Stock Warrants (2)               21    20 
SimpleTuition, Inc.  Internet and media   189,573   Preferred Stock Warrants               63    63 
IntelePeer, Inc.  Networking   141,549   Preferred Stock Warrants (1)               39    489 
Motion Computing, Inc.  Networking   260,707   Preferred Stock Warrants (1)               7    306 
Clarabridge, Inc.  Software   104,503   Preferred Stock Warrants (1)               28    20 
Construction Software Technologies, Inc.  Software   196,226   Preferred Stock Warrants (2)               45    35 
Courion Corporation  Software   772,543   Preferred Stock Warrants (1)(3)               107    111 
DriveCam, Inc.  Software   71,639   Preferred Stock Warrants (1)               20    120 
Netuitive, Inc.  Software   748,453   Preferred Stock Warrants (1)(3)               27    13 
Recondo Technology, Inc.  Software   280,000   Preferred Stock Warrants (2)               48    133 
Seapass Solutions, Inc.  Software   67,631   Preferred Stock Warrants (2)               43    39 
StreamBase Systems, Inc.  Software   306,041   Preferred Stock Warrants (1)               83    71 
Aquion Energy, Inc.  Power Management   82,644   Preferred Stock Warrants (2)               7    7 
Xtreme Power, Inc.  Power Management   182,723   Preferred Stock Warrants               76    76 
Total Warrants — Technology                      1,346    2,528 
Warrants — Cleantech — 0.2%                             
Renmatix, Inc.  Alternative Energy   52,296   Preferred Stock Warrants (2)               68    79 
Semprius, Inc.  Alternative Energy   519,981   Preferred Stock Warrants (2)               25    30 
Cereplast, Inc. (6)  Waste Recycling   365,000   Common Stock Warrants (1)               175    60 
Enphase Energy, Inc. (6)  Energy Efficiency   161,959   Common Stock Warrants (1)               175    16 
Satcon Technology Corporation (6)  Energy Efficiency   493,097   Common Stock Warrants (1)               285     
Solarbridge Technologies, Inc.  Energy Efficiency   1,761,051   Preferred Stock Warrants               125    125 
Tigo Energy, Inc.  Energy Efficiency   190,901   Preferred Stock Warrants (1)(2)               100    80 
Total Warrants — Cleantech                      953    390 
Warrants — Healthcare information and services — 0.6%                             
BioScale, Inc.  Diagnostics   315,618   Preferred Stock Warrants (1)               54    51 
Precision Therapeutics, Inc.  Diagnostics   561,409   Preferred Stock Warrants               73    147 
Radisphere National Radiology Group, Inc.  Diagnostics   519,943   Preferred Stock Warrants (1)(2)               378    328 
Aperio Technologies, Inc.  Other Healthcare   197,473   Preferred Stock Warrants               34    274 
Patientkeeper, Inc.  Other Healthcare   396,410   Preferred Stock Warrants               269    44 
Singulex, Inc.  Other Healthcare   293,633   Preferred Stock Warrants (1)               44    73 
Talyst, Inc.  Other Healthcare   300,360   Preferred Stock Warrants (1)               100    81 
Total Warrants — Healthcare information and services                      952    998 
Total Warrants                      4,936    5,827 
Other Investments — 1.3%                             
Vette Technology, LLC  Data Storage       Royalty Agreement (1)       4/18/2019        4,939    2,000 
Total Other Investments                      4,939    2,000 
Equity — 0.4%                             
Insmed Incorporated (6)  Biotechnology   33,208   Common Stock (1)               227    151 
Overture Networks Inc.  Communications   386,191   Preferred Stock (1)               482    526 
Total Equity                      709    677 
Total Portfolio Investment Assets — 140.8%                     $223,685   $220,909 

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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Consolidated Schedule of Investments

September 30, 2012 — (Continued)

(In thousands)

 

        Type of   Interest           Principal     Cost of     Fair  
Portfolio Company   Sector   Investment (4)(8)   Rate (5)     Maturity     Amount     Investments (7)     Value  
Short Term Investments — Money Market Funds — 1.5%                                              
Blackrock Liquid Fed Funds Institutional (Fund #30)                                 $ 836     $ 836  
First American Prime Obligations Fund (Class D)                                   1,294       1,294  
Fidelity Prime Money Market (Class I Fund #690)                                   91       91  
US Bank Money Market                                             145       145  
Total Short Term Investments — Money Market Funds                                 $ 2,366     $ 2,366  

   

 

(1) Has been pledged as collateral under the WestLB Facility.
   
(2) Has been pledged as collateral under the Wells Facility.
   
(3) Has been pledged as collateral under the Fortress Facility.
   
(4) All investments are less than 5% ownership of the class and ownership of the portfolio company.
   
(5) All interest is payable in cash due monthly in arrears, unless otherwise indicated, and applies only to the Company’s debt investments. Interest Rate is the annual interest rate on the debt investment and does not include end of the term payments and any additional fees related to the investments, such as deferred interest, commitment fees or prepayment fees. All debt investments are at fixed rates for the term of the loan, unless otherwise indicated. For each debt investment, we have provided the current interest rate in effect as of September 30, 2012.
   
(6) Portfolio company is a public company.
   
(7) For debt investments, represents principal balance less unearned income.
   
(8) Preferred and common stock warrants, equity interests and other investments are non-income producing.

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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Consolidated Schedule of Investments
December 31, 2011
(In thousands)

 

        Type of  Interest       Principal   Cost of   Fair 
Portfolio Company  Sector    Investment (3)(7)  Rate (4)   Maturity   Amount   Investments (6)   Value 
Debt Investments                               
Debt Investments — Life Science — 45.5%                               
ACT Biotech Corporation  Biotechnology          Term Loan (1)   13.10%    12/1/2013   $913   $894   $734 
              Term Loan (1)   13.01%    12/1/2013    913    906    906 
              Term Loan (1)   13.01%    12/1/2013    1,410    1,378    1,378 
Ambit Biosciences Corporation  Biotechnology          Term Loan (1)   12.25%    10/1/2013    4,574    4,530    4,530 
Anacor Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (5)  Biotechnology          Term Loan (2)   9.41%    4/1/2015    3,333    3,240    3,240 
              Term Loan (2)   9.67%    4/1/2015    2,667    2,608    2,608 
GenturaDx, Inc.  Biotechnology          Term Loan (2)   11.25%    4/1/2014    1,824    1,800    1,800 
N30 Pharmaceuticals, LLC  Biotechnology          Term Loan (1)   11.25%    9/1/2014    2,500    2,447    2,447 
              Term Loan (2)   11.25%    7/1/2015    2,500    2,413    2,413 
Pharmasset, Inc. (5)  Biotechnology          Term Loan (1)   12.50%    10/1/2012    1,111    1,107    1,107 
Revance Therapeutics, Inc.                        Biotechnology          Convertible Note (1)   8.00%    2/10/2013    62    66    66 
Sunesis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (5)  Biotechnology          Term Loan (2)   8.95%    10/1/2015    2,000    1,943    1,943 
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.   Biotechnology          Term Loan (2)   11.00%    8/1/2014    3,000    2,972    2,972 
              Term Loan (2)   11.00%    7/1/2015    7,000    6,902    6,902 
Tranzyme, Inc. (5)  Biotechnology          Term Loan (1)   10.75%    1/1/2014    4,104    4,088    4,088 
Xcovery Holding Company, LLC  Biotechnology          Term Loan (2)   12.00%    10/1/2013    1,444    1,440    1,240 
              Term Loan (2)   12.00%    7/1/2014    1,500    1,480    1,480 
OraMetrix, Inc.  Medical Device          Term Loan (1)   11.50%    4/1/2014    4,340    4,282    4,282 
PixelOptics, Inc.                  Medical Device          Term Loan (2)   10.75%    11/1/2014    10,000    9,921    9,921 
Tengion, Inc. (5)  Medical Device          Term Loan (2)   11.75%    1/1/2014    5,000    4,958    4,661 
ViOptix, Inc.                          Medical Device          Term Loan (1)   13.55%    11/1/2011    418    417    417 
Total Debt Investments — Life Science                                             59,792    59,135 
Debt Investments — Technology — 35.7%                               
OpenPeak, Inc.                     Communications          Term Loan (1)   11.86%    12/1/2013    5,486    5,431    5,134 
Starcite, Inc.  Consumer-related Technologies          Term Loan (1)   12.05%    9/1/2012    1,225    1,225    1,225 
Tagged, Inc.   Consumer-related Technologies          Term Loan (1)   12.78%    5/1/2012    343    343    343 
              Term Loan (1)   11.46%    8/1/2012    195    194    194 
Xtera Communications, Inc.                      Semiconductors          Term Loan   11.50%    12/1/2014    10,000    9,814    9,814 
              Term Loan   11.50%    7/1/2015    2,000    1,951    1,951 
Vette Corp.     Data Storage          Term Loan (1)   11.75%    7/1/2014    5,000    4,937    3,437 
IntelePeer, Inc.                      Networking          Term Loan (1)   12.43%    4/1/2012    139    139    139 
              Term Loan (1)   12.33%    6/1/2012    214    214    214 
              Term Loan (1)   12.33%    10/1/2012    573    570    570 
Construction Software Technologies, Inc.                   Software          Term Loan (2)   11.75%    12/1/2014    4,000    3,947    3,947 
              Term Loan   11.75%    6/1/2014    2,000    1,972    1,972 
Courion Corporation  Software          Term Loan (1)   11.45%    9/1/2014    7,000    6,904    6,904 
Recondo Technology, Inc.                        Software          Term Loan (2)   11.50%    4/1/2015    2,000    1,927    1,927 
Seapass Solutions, Inc.      Software          Term Loan (2)   11.75%    11/1/2014    5,000    4,933    4,933 
StreamBase Systems, Inc.   Software          Term Loan (1)   12.51%    11/1/2013    2,816    2,787    2,787 
              Term Loan (1)   12.50%    6/1/2014    896    884    884 
Total Debt Investments — Technology                        48,172    46,375 
Debt Investments — Cleantech — 21.7%                               
Cereplast, Inc. (5)  Waste Recycling          Term Loan (1)   12.00%    4/1/2014    2,356    2,313    2,004 
              Term Loan (1)   12.00%    6/1/2014    2,500    2,451    2,451 
Aurora Algae, Inc.  Energy Efficiency          Term Loan (2)   10.50%    5/1/2015    2,500    2,476    2,476 
Enphase Energy, Inc.  Energy Efficiency          Term Loan (1)   12.60%    10/1/2013    5,342    5,286    5,286 
              Term Loan   10.75%    4/1/2015    2,000    1,972    1,972 
              Term Loan   10.75%    4/1/2015    3,000    2,945    2,945 
Satcon Technology Corporation (5)  Energy Efficiency          Term Loan (1)   12.58%    1/1/2014    7,882    7,740    7,740 
Tigo Energy, Inc.  Energy Efficiency          Term Loan (1)   11.00%    8/1/2014    3,500    3,371    3,371 
Total Debt Investments — Cleantech                                28,554    28,245 

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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Consolidated Schedule of Investments
December 31, 2011 — (Continued)
(In thousands)

 

          Type of   Interest           Principal     Cost of     Fair  
Portfolio Company   Sector     Investment (3)(7)   Rate (4)     Maturity     Amount     Investments (6)     Value  
Debt Investments — Healthcare information and services — 30.4%                                              
BioScale, Inc.   Diagnostics           Term Loan (1)       12.00%       8/1/2012       962           960     960  
                Term Loan (1)       11.51%       1/1/2014       5,000       4,953     4,953  
Precision Therapeutics, Inc.   Diagnostics           Term Loan       10.25%       12/1/2014       7,000       6,958     6,958  
Radisphere National Radiology Group, Inc.   Diagnostics           Term Loan (1)       12.75%       1/1/2014       8,546       8,476     8,476  
Aperio Technologies, Inc.   Other Healthcare           Term Loan       9.64%       5/1/2015       5,000       4,937     4,937  
Patientkeeper, Inc.   Other Healthcare           Term Loan       10.50%       12/1/2014       5,500       5,257     5,257  
Singulex, Inc.   Other Healthcare           Term Loan (1)       11.00%       3/1/2014       2,736       2,709     2,709  
                Term Loan (1)       11.00%       3/1/2014       1,824       1,806     1,806  
Talyst, Inc.   Other Healthcare           Term Loan (1)       12.10%       12/1/2013       1,765       1,739     1,739  
    Term Loan (1)       12.05%       12/1/2013       1,764       1,736     1,736  
Total Debt Investment — Healthcare information and services                           39,531     39,531  
Total Debt Investments                                               176,049     173,286  
Warrant Investments                                              
Warrants — Life Science —0.9%                                              
ACT Biotech Corporation   Biotechnology     1,232,562     Preferred Stock Warrants (1)                         71     27  
Ambit Biosciences, Inc.   Biotechnology     1,075,083     Preferred Stock Warrants (1)                         143     131  
Anacor Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (5)   Biotechnology     56,508     Common Stock Warrants (2)                         67     42  
Anesiva, Inc. (5)   Biotechnology     198,898     Common Stock Warrants (1)                         18      
GenturaDx, Inc.   Biotechnology     1,161,290     Preferred Stock Warrants (2)                         63     49  
N30 Pharmaceuticals, LLC   Biotechnology     2,142     Preferred Stock Warrants (1)(2)                         122     249  
Novalar Pharmaceuticals, Inc.   Biotechnology     84,845     Preferred Stock Warrants (1)                         69      
Revance Therapeutics, Inc.   Biotechnology     199,470     Preferred Stock Warrants (1)                         224     496  
Sunesis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (5)   Biotechnology     77,220     Common Stock Warrants (2)                         9     9  
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.   Biotechnology     168,333     Preferred Stock Warrants (2)                         93     168  
Tranzyme, Inc. (5)   Biotechnology     14,959     Common Stock Warrants (1)                         1      
EnteroMedics, Inc. (5)   Medical Device     141,026     Common Stock Warrants (1)                         347      
OraMetrix, Inc.   Medical Device     649,878     Preferred Stock Warrants (1)                         78     1  
PixelOptics, Inc.   Medical Device     381,612     Preferred Stock Warrants (2)                         96     34  
Tengion, Inc. (5)   Medical Device     81,608     Common Stock Warrants (2)                         62      
ViOptix, Inc.   Medical Device     375,763     Preferred Stock Warrants (1)                         13      
Total Warrants — Life Science                                     1,476     1,206  
Warrants — Technology — 1.5%                                              
OpenPeak, Inc.   Communications     18,997     Preferred Stock Warrants (1)                         89      
Everyday Health, Inc.   Consumer-related Technologies     65,674     Preferred Stock Warrants (1)                         69     103  
SnagAJob.com, Inc.   Consumer-related Technologies     365,396     Preferred Stock Warrants (1)                         23     269  
Tagged, Inc.   Consumer-related Technologies     168,909     Preferred Stock Warrants (1)                         17     81  
Xtera Communications, Inc.   Semiconductors     983,607     Preferred Stock Warrants                         206     202  
Vette Corp.   Data Storage     509,099     Preferred Stock Warrants (1)                         75      
XIOtech, Inc.   Data Storage     2,217,979     Preferred Stock Warrants (1)                         22     72  
Cartera Commerce, Inc.   Internet and media     90,909     Preferred Stock Warrants (1)                         16     24  
Grab Networks, Inc.   Networking     793,681     Preferred Stock Warrants (1)                         74      
IntelePeer, Inc.   Networking     141,549     Preferred Stock Warrants (1)                         39     521  
Motion Computing, Inc.   Networking     260,707     Preferred Stock Warrants (1)                         7     305  
Impinj, Inc.   Semi-conductor     109,362     Preferred Stock Warrants (1)                         7      
Clarabridge, Inc.   Software     104,503     Preferred Stock Warrants (1)                         28     20  
Construction Software Technologies, Inc.   Software     196,226     Preferred Stock Warrants (2)                         45     35  
Courion Corporation   Software     559,428     Preferred Stock Warrants (1)                         85     81  
DriveCam, Inc.   Software     71,639     Preferred Stock Warrants (1)                         20     120  
Netuitive, Inc.   Software     168,796     Preferred Stock Warrants (1)                         27     18  
Recondo Technology, Inc.   Software     280,000     Preferred Stock Warrants (2)                         47     38  
Seapass Solutions, Inc.   Software     67,631     Preferred Stock Warrants (2)                         43     34  
StreamBase Systems, Inc.   Software     235,416     Preferred Stock Warrants (1)                         67     68  
Total Warrants — Technology                                     1,006     1,991  

  

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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Consolidated Schedule of Investments
December 31, 2011 — (Continued)
(In thousands)

 

        Type of   Interest           Principal     Cost of     Fair  
Portfolio Company   Sector   Investment (3)(7)   Rate (4)     Maturity     Amount     Investments (6)     Value  
Warrants — Cleantech — 0.1%                                              
Cereplast, Inc. (5)   Waste Recycling     140,000     Common Stock Warrants (1)                       112        
Enphase Energy, Inc.   Energy Efficiency     1,470,589     Preferred Stock Warrants (1)                       175       110  
Satcon Technology Corporation (5)   Energy Efficiency     493,097     Common Stock Warrants (1)                       285        
Tigo Energy, Inc.   Energy Efficiency     190,901     Preferred Stock Warrants (1)                       101       80  
Total Warrants — Cleantech                                   673       190  
Warrants — Healthcare information and services — 0.5%                                              
BioScale, Inc.   Diagnostics     315,618     Preferred Stock Warrants (1)                       54       51  
Precision Therapeutics, Inc.   Diagnostics     561,409     Preferred Stock Warrants                       73       158  
Radisphere National Radiology Group, Inc.   Diagnostics     248,788     Preferred Stock Warrants (1)                       167       325  
Aperio Technologies, Inc.   Other Healthcare     197,473     Preferred Stock Warrants                       34       27  
Patientkeeper, Inc.   Other Healthcare     396,410     Preferred Stock Warrants                       269       44  
Singulex, Inc.   Other Healthcare     259,576     Preferred Stock Warrants (1)                       39       25  
Talyst, Inc.   Other Healthcare     300,360     Preferred Stock Warrants (1)                       100       81  
Total Warrants — Healthcare information and services                                   736       711  
Total Warrants                         3,891       4,098  
Equity — 0.5%                                              
Insmed Incorporated (5)   Biotechnology     33,208     Common Stock (1)                       227       101  
Overture Networks Inc.   Communications     386,191     Preferred Stock (1)                       482       526  
Active Networks (5)   Consumer-related Technologies     128     Common Stock (1)                       2       2  
Total Equity                                   711       629  
Total Portfolio Investment Assets — 137.1%                                  $ 180,651     $ 178,013  
Short Term Investments — Money Market Funds — 10.4%                                              
Blackrock Liquid Fed Funds Institutional (Fund #30)                                 $ 9,861     $ 9,861  
First American Prime Obligations Fund (Class D)                                   2,966       2,966  
Fidelity Prime Money Market (Class I Fund #690)                                   691       691  
Total Short Term Investments — Money Market Funds                                  $ 13,518     $ 13,518  

  

 

(1)   Has been pledged as collateral under the WestLB Facility.
     
(2)   Has been pledged as collateral under the Wells Facility.
     
(3)   All investments are less than 5% ownership of the class and ownership of the portfolio company.
     
(4)   All interest is payable in cash due monthly in arrears, unless otherwise indicated, and applies only to the Company’s debt investments. Interest Rate is the annual interest rate on the debt investment and does not include end of term payments and any additional fees related to the investment, such as deferred interest, commitment fees or prepayment fees. All debt investments are at fixed rates for the term of the loan, unless otherwise indicated. For each debt investment, we have provided the current interest rate in effect as of December 31, 2011.
     
(5)   Portfolio company is a public company.
     
(6)   For debt investments, represents principal balance less unearned income.
     
(7)   Preferred and common stock warrants and equity interests are non-income producing.

  

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

  

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(In thousands, except shares and per share data)

 

Note 1. Organization

 

Horizon Technology Finance Corporation (the “Company”) was organized as a Delaware corporation on March 16, 2010 and is an externally managed, non-diversified, closed end investment company. The Company has elected to be regulated as a business development company (“BDC”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”). In addition, for tax purposes, the Company has elected to be treated as a regulated investment company (“RIC”) as defined in Subtitle A, Chapter 1, under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”). As a RIC, the Company is not subject to federal income tax on the portion of its taxable income and capital gains the Company distributes to the stockholders. The Company primarily makes secured loans to development-stage companies in the technology, life science, healthcare information and services and cleantech industries.

 

On October 28, 2010 the Company completed an initial public offering (“IPO”) and its common stock trades on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol “HRZN”. The Company was formed to continue and expand the business of Compass Horizon Funding Company LLC (“CHF”), a Delaware limited liability company, which commenced operations in March 2008 and became the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary with the completion of the IPO.

 

Horizon Credit I LLC (“Credit I”) was formed as a Delaware limited liability company on January 23, 2008, with CHF as the sole equity member. Credit I is a special purpose bankruptcy remote entity and is reported herein as a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. Credit I is a separate legal entity from the Company and CHF and the assets conveyed to Credit I are not available to creditors of the Company or any other entity other than Credit I’s lenders.

 

Horizon Credit II LLC (“Credit II”) was formed as a Delaware limited liability company on June 28, 2011, with the Company as the sole equity member. Credit II is a special purpose bankruptcy remote entity and is a separate legal entity from the Company. Any assets conveyed to Credit II are not available to creditors of the Company or any other entity other than Credit II’s lenders.

 

Horizon Credit III LLC (“Credit III”) was formed as a Delaware limited liability company on May 30, 2012, with the Company as the sole equity member. Credit III is a special purpose bankruptcy remote entity and is a separate legal entity from the Company. Any assets conveyed to Credit III are not available to creditors of the Company or any other entity other than Credit III’s lenders.

 

Longview SBIC GP LLC and Longview SBIC LP (collectively, “Horizon SBIC”) were formed as a Delaware limited liability company and Delaware limited partnership, respectively, on February 11, 2011. Horizon SBIC are wholly owned subsidiaries of the Company and were formed in anticipation of obtaining a license to operate a small business investment company from the U. S. Small Business Administration. There has been no activity in Horizon SBIC since their inception.

 

The Company’s investment strategy is to maximize the investment portfolio’s return by generating current income from the loans made and the capital appreciation from the warrants received when making such loans. The Company has entered into an investment management agreement (the “Investment Management Agreement”) with Horizon Technology Finance Management LLC (“HTFM” or the “Advisor”), under which the Advisor will manage the day-to-day operations of, and provide investment advisory services to, the Company.

 

Note 2. Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies

 

Basis of Financial Statement Presentation

 

The consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) and pursuant to the requirements for reporting on Form 10-Q and Articles 6 or 10 of Regulation S-X. In the opinion of management, the consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments and reclassifications that are necessary for the fair presentation of financial results as of and for the periods presented. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated. Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.

 

Principles of Consolidation

 

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

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(In thousands, except shares and per share data)

 

Use of Estimates

 

In preparing the consolidated financial statements in accordance with GAAP, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities, as of the date of the balance sheet and income and expenses for the period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change in the near term relate to the valuation of investments.

 

Fair Value

 

The Company applies fair value to substantially all of its investments in accordance with relevant GAAP, which establishes a framework used to measure fair value and requires disclosures for fair value measurements. The Company has categorized its investments carried at fair value, based on the priority of the valuation technique, into a three-level fair value hierarchy as more fully described in Note 5. Fair value is a market-based measure considered from the perspective of the market participant who holds the financial instrument rather than an entity specific measure. Therefore, when market assumptions are not readily available, the Company’s own assumptions are set to reflect those that management believes market participants would use in pricing the financial instrument at the measurement date.

 

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

 

In May 2011, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2011-04, Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurements and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs), (ASU 2011-04). ASU 2011-04 converges the fair value measurement guidance in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs. Some of the amendments clarify the application of existing fair value measurement requirements, while other amendments change a particular principle in existing guidance. In addition, ASU 2011-04 requires additional fair value disclosures. The Company has adopted ASU 2011-04 and included the additional required disclosures in Note 5.

 

See Note 5 for additional information regarding fair value.

 

Segments

 

The Company has determined that it has a single reporting segment and operating unit structure. The Company lends to and invests in portfolio companies in various technology, life science, healthcare information and services and cleantech industries. The Company separately evaluates the performance of each of its lending and investment relationships. However, because each of these loan and investment relationships has similar business and economic characteristics, they have been aggregated into a single lending and investment segment.

 

Investments

 

Investments are recorded at fair value. The Company’s board of directors (“Board”) determines the fair value of its portfolio investments. The Company has the intent to hold its loans for the foreseeable future or until maturity or payoff.

 

Interest on debt investments is accrued and included in income based on contractual rates applied to principal amounts outstanding. Interest income is determined using a method that results in a level rate of return on principal amounts outstanding. When a loan becomes 90 days or more past due, or if the Company otherwise does not expect to receive interest and principal repayments, the loan is placed on non-accrual status and the recognition of interest income is discontinued. Interest payments received on loans that are on non-accrual status are treated as reductions of principal until the principal is repaid. There were no loans on non-accrual status as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011.

 

The Company receives a variety of fees from borrowers in the ordinary course of conducting its business, including advisory fees, commitment fees, amendment fees, non-utilization fees and prepayment fees. In a limited number of cases, the Company may also receive a non-refundable deposit earned upon the termination of a transaction. Loan origination fees, net of certain direct origination costs, are deferred and, along with unearned income, are amortized as a level yield adjustment over the respective term of the loan. Fees for counterparty loan commitments with multiple loans are allocated to each loan based upon each loan’s relative fair value. When a loan is placed on non-accrual status, the amortization of the related fees and unearned income is discontinued until the loan is returned to accrual status.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(In thousands, except shares and per share data)

 

Certain loan agreements also require the borrower to make an end-of-term payment that is accrued into income over the life of the loan to the extent such amounts are expected to be collected. The Company will generally cease accruing the income if there is insufficient value to support the accrual or the Company does not expect the borrower to be able to pay all principal and interest due.

 

In connection with substantially all lending arrangements, the Company receives warrants to purchase shares of stock from the borrower. The warrants are recorded as assets at estimated fair value on the grant date using the Black-Scholes valuation model. The warrants are considered loan fees and are also recorded as unearned loan income on the grant date. The unearned income is recognized as interest income over the contractual life of the related loan in accordance with the Company’s income recognition policy. Subsequent to loan origination, the warrants are also measured at fair value using the Black-Scholes valuation model. Any adjustment to fair value is recorded through earnings as net unrealized gain or loss on investments. Gains from the disposition of the warrants or stock acquired from the exercise of warrants are recognized as realized gains on investments.

 

Debt Issuance Costs

 

Debt issuance costs are fees and other direct incremental costs incurred by the Company in obtaining debt financing from its lenders and issuing debt securities. Debt issuance costs are recognized as assets and amortized as interest expense over the term of the related borrowings. The unamortized balance of debt issuance costs as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, included in other assets, was $3.8 million and $1.1 million, respectively. The accumulated amortization balances as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 were $0.4 and $0.1 million, respectively. The amortization expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 relating to debt issuance costs was $0.3 million and $0.2 million, respectively.

 

Income Taxes

 

The Company elected to be treated as a RIC under subchapter M of the Code and operates in a manner so as to qualify for the tax treatment applicable to RICs. In order to qualify as a RIC, among other things, the Company is required to meet certain source of income and asset diversification requirements and timely distribute to its stockholders at least 90% of investment company taxable income, as defined by the Code, for each year. The Company, among other things, has made and intends to continue to make the requisite distributions to its stockholders, which will generally relieve the Company from U.S. federal income taxes.

 

Depending on the level of taxable income earned in a tax year, the Company may choose to carry forward taxable income in excess of current year dividend distributions into the next tax year and pay a 4% excise tax on such income, as required. To the extent that the Company determines that its estimated current year annual taxable income will be in excess of estimated current year dividend distributions, the Company accrues excise tax, if any, on estimated excess taxable income as taxable income is earned. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, no amount was recorded for U.S. federal excise tax.

 

The Company evaluates tax positions taken in the course of preparing the Company’s tax returns to determine whether the tax positions are “more-likely-than-not” to be sustained by the applicable tax authority. Tax benefits of positions not deemed to meet the more-likely-than-not threshold, or uncertain tax positions, would be recorded as a tax expense in the current year. It is the Company’s policy to recognize accrued interest and penalties related to uncertain tax benefits in income tax expense. There were no material uncertain tax positions at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011. The 2011, 2010 and 2009 tax years remain subject to examination by U.S. federal and state tax authorities.

 

Dividends

 

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

 

The Company has adopted a dividend reinvestment plan that provides for reinvestment of cash distributions and other distributions on behalf of its stockholders, unless a stockholder elects to receive cash. As a result, if the Board authorizes, and the Company declares, a cash dividend, then stockholders who have not “opted out” of the dividend reinvestment plan will have their cash dividends automatically reinvested in additional shares of the Company’s common stock, rather than receiving the cash dividend. The Company may use newly issued shares to implement the plan (especially if the Company’s shares are trading at a premium to net asset value), or the Company may purchase shares in the open market in connection with the obligations under the plan.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(In thousands, except shares and per share data)

 

Interest Rate Swaps and Hedging Activities

 

The Company entered into interest rate swap agreements to manage interest rate risk. The Company does not hold or issue interest rate swap agreements or other derivative financial instruments for speculative purposes.

 

The interest rate swaps are recorded at fair value with changes in fair value reflected in net unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments during the reporting period. The Company records the accrual of periodic interest settlements of interest rate swap agreements in net unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments and subsequently records the amount as a net realized gain or loss on investments on the interest settlement date. Cash payments received or paid for the termination of an interest rate swap agreement would be recorded as a realized gain or loss upon termination in the consolidated statements of operations.

 

Transfers of Financial Assets

 

Transfers of financial assets are accounted for as sales, when control over the assets has been surrendered. Control over transferred assets is deemed to be surrendered when (1) the assets have been isolated from the Company — put presumptively beyond the reach of the transferor and its creditors, even in bankruptcy or other receivership, (2) the transferee obtains the right (free of conditions that constrain it from taking advantage of that right) to pledge or exchange the transferred assets and (3) the transferor does not maintain effective control over the transferred assets through either (a) an agreement that both entitles and obligates the transferor to repurchase or redeem the assets before maturity or (b) the ability to unilaterally cause the holder to return specific assets, other than through a cleanup call.

 

Note 3. Related Party Transactions

 

Investment Management Agreement

 

On October 28, 2010, the Company entered into the Investment Management Agreement with the Advisor, under which the Advisor manages the day-to-day operations of, and provides investment advisory services to, the Company. Under the terms of the Investment Management Agreement, the Advisor determines the composition of the Company’s investment portfolio, the nature and timing of the changes to the investment portfolio and the manner of implementing such changes; identifies, evaluates and negotiates the structure of the investments the Company makes (including performing due diligence on the Company’s prospective portfolio companies); and closes, monitors and administers the investments the Company makes, including the exercise of any voting or consent rights.

 

The Advisor’s services under the Investment Management Agreement are not exclusive to the Company, and the Advisor is free to furnish similar services to other entities so long as its services to the Company are not impaired. The Advisor is a registered investment advisor with the SEC. The Advisor receives fees for providing services, consisting of two components, a base management fee and an incentive fee.

 

The base management fee under the Investment Management Agreement is calculated at an annual rate of 2.00% of the Company’s gross assets, payable monthly in arrears. For purposes of calculating the base management fee, the term “gross assets” includes any assets acquired with the proceeds of leverage. The accrued management fee as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 was $0.4 million and $0.3 million, respectively. The base management fee expense for both the three months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 was $1.1 million. The base management fee expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 was $3.0 million and $3.2 million, respectively.

 

The incentive fee has two parts, as follows:

 

The first part is calculated and payable quarterly in arrears based on the Company’s pre-incentive fee net investment income for the immediately preceding calendar quarter. For this purpose, 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 received from portfolio companies) accrued during the calendar quarter, minus operating expenses for the quarter (including the base management fee, expenses payable under the administration agreement (as defined below), and any interest expense and any dividends paid on any issued and outstanding preferred stock, but excluding the incentive fee). Pre-incentive fee net investment income includes, in the case of investments with a deferred interest feature (such as original issue discount, debt instruments with payment-in-kind interest and zero coupon securities), accrued income that we have not yet received in cash. The incentive fee with respect to the pre-incentive fee net investment income is 20.00% of the amount, if any, by which the pre-incentive fee net investment income for the immediately preceding calendar quarter exceeds a 1.75% (which is 7.00% annualized) hurdle rate and a “catch-up” provision measured as of the end of each calendar quarter. Under this provision, in any calendar quarter, the Advisor receives no incentive fee until the net investment income equals the hurdle rate of 1.75%, but then receives, as a “catch-up,” 100.00% of the pre-incentive fee net investment income with respect to that portion of such pre-incentive fee net investment income, if any, that exceeds the hurdle rate but is less than 2.1875%. The effect of this provision is that, if pre-incentive fee net investment income exceeds 2.1875% in any calendar quarter, the Advisor will receive 20.00% of the pre-incentive fee net investment income as if a hurdle rate did not apply.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(In thousands, except shares and per share data)

 

Pre-incentive fee net investment income does not include any realized capital gains, realized capital losses or unrealized capital appreciation or depreciation. Because of the structure of the incentive fee, it is possible that the Company may pay an incentive fee in a quarter in which the Company incurs a loss. For example, if the Company receives pre-incentive fee net investment income in excess of the quarterly minimum hurdle rate, the Company will pay the applicable incentive fee even if the Company has incurred a loss in that quarter due to realized and unrealized capital losses. The Company’s net investment income used to calculate this part of the incentive fee is also included in the amount of the Company’s gross assets used to calculate the 2.00% base management fee. These calculations are appropriately prorated for any period of less than three months and adjusted for any share issuances or repurchases during the current quarter.

 

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 Management Agreement, as of the termination date), and equals 20.00% of the Company’s aggregate realized capital gains, if any, on a cumulative basis from the date of the election to be a BDC through the end of each calendar year, computed net of all realized capital losses and unrealized capital depreciation through the end of such year, less all previous amounts paid in respect of the capital gain incentive fee.

 

The performance based incentive fee expense was approximately $0.7 million and $0.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The performance based incentive fee expense was approximately $2.0 million and $2.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The incentive fee payable as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 was $0.7 million and $1.8 million, respectively. The incentive payable as of September 30, 2012 includes $0.7 million for part one and no accrual for part two of the incentive fee. The incentive fee payable as of December 31, 2011 included $1.4 million for part one and $0.4 million for part two of the incentive fee.

 

Administration Agreement

 

The Company entered into an Administration Agreement with the Advisor to provide administrative services to the Company. For providing these services, facilities and personnel, the Company will reimburse the Advisor for the Company’s allocable portion of overhead and other expenses incurred by the Advisor in performing its obligations under the Administration Agreement, including rent, the fees and expenses associated with performing compliance functions and the Company’s allocable portion of the costs of compensation and related expenses of the Company’s chief compliance officer and chief financial officer and their respective staffs. For both the three months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, $0.4 million was charged to operations under the Administration Agreement. For both the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, $0.9 million was charged to operations under the Administration Agreement.

 

Note 4. Investments

 

Investments, all of which are with portfolio companies in the United States, consisted of the following:

 

   September 30, 2012   December 31, 2011 
   Cost   Fair Value   Cost   Fair Value 
Money market funds  $2,366   $2,366   $13,518   $13,518 
Non-affiliate investments                    
Debt  $213,101   $212,405   $176,049   $173,286 
Warrants   4,936    5,827    3,891    4,098 
Other Investments   4,939    2,000         
Equity   709    677    711    629 
Total non-affiliate investments  $223,685   $220,909   $180,651   $178,013 

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(In thousands, except shares and per share data)

 

The following table shows the Company’s portfolio investments by industry sector:

 

   September 30, 2012   December 31, 2011 
   Cost   Fair Value   Cost   Fair Value 
Life Science                    
Biotechnology  $49,891   $50,568   $41,322   $41,127 
Medical Device   19,649    18,930    20,173    19,315 
Technology                    
Consumer-Related Technologies   118    452    1,871    2,217 
Networking   106    855    1,043    1,749 
Software   26,929    27,072    23,715    23,768 
Data Storage   4,962    2,012    5,051    3,533 
Internet and Media   10,023    10,093         
Communications   572    526    6,003    5,660 
Semiconductors   20,057    20,044    11,979    11,967 
Power Management   15,856    15,856         
Healthcare Information and Services                    
Diagnostics   18,787    18,808    21,640    21,881 
Other Healthcare Related Services   15,218    15,243    18,627    18,361 
Cleantech                    
Energy Efficiency   28,584    28,121    24,351    23,980 
Waste Recycling   4,281    3,662    4,876    4,455 
Alternative Energy   8,652    8,667         
Total non-affiliate investments  $223,685   $220,909   $180,651   $178,013 

 

Note 5. Fair Value

 

The Company uses fair value measurements to record fair value adjustments to certain assets and liabilities and to determine fair value disclosures. Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Fair value is best determined based upon quoted market prices. However, in certain instances, there are no quoted market prices for certain assets or liabilities. In cases where quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on estimates using present value or other valuation techniques. Those techniques are significantly affected by the assumptions used, including the discount rate and estimates of future cash flows. Accordingly, the fair value estimates may not be realized in an immediate settlement of the asset or liability.

 

Fair value measurements focus on exit prices in an orderly transaction (that is, not a forced liquidation or distressed sale) between market participants at the measurement date under current market conditions. If there has been a significant decrease in the volume and level of activity for the asset or liability, a change in valuation technique or the use of multiple valuation techniques may be appropriate. In such instances, determining the price at which willing market participants would transact at the measurement date under current market conditions depends on the facts and circumstances and requires the use of significant judgment.

 

The Company’s fair value measurements are classified into a fair value hierarchy based on the markets in which the assets and liabilities are traded and the reliability of the assumptions used to determine fair value. The three categories within the hierarchy are as follows:

 

Level 1 Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities.

 

Level 2   Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices in markets that are not active and model-based valuation techniques for which all significant inputs are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.

 

Level 3   Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities. Level 3 assets and liabilities include financial instruments whose value is determined using pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies or similar techniques, as well as instruments for which the determination of fair value requires significant management judgment or estimation.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(In thousands, except shares and per share data)

 

Investments are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Board, based on input of management, the audit committee and independent valuation firms that have been engaged at the direction of the Board to assist in the valuation of each portfolio investment without a readily available market quotation at least once during a trailing twelve-month period under a valuation policy and a consistently applied valuation process. This valuation process is conducted at the end of each fiscal quarter, with approximately 25% (based on fair value) of the Company’s valuation of portfolio companies without readily available market quotations subject to review by an independent valuation firm.

 

Cash and interest receivable: The carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value. These financial instruments are not recorded at fair value on a recurring basis and are categorized as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy described above.

 

Money Market Funds: The carrying amounts are valued at their net asset value as of the close of business on the day of valuation. These financial instruments are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis and are categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy described above as these funds can be redeemed daily.

 

Debt Investments: For variable rate debt investments which re-price frequently and have no significant fair value change in credit risk, carrying values are a reasonable estimate of fair values. The fair value of fixed rate debt investments is estimated by discounting the expected future cash flows using the year end rates at which similar debt investments would be made to borrowers with similar credit ratings and for the same remaining maturities. At both September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the discount rates used ranged from 8% to 25%. Significant increases (decreases) in this unobservable input would result in a significantly lower (higher) fair value measurement. These assets are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis and are categorized as Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy described above.

 

Under certain circumstances the Company may use an alternative technique to value debt investments that better reflects its fair value, such as the use of multiple probability weighted cash flow models when the expected future cash flows contain elements of variability. 

 

Warrant Investments: The Company values its warrants using the Black-Scholes valuation model incorporating the following material assumptions:

 

Underlying asset value of the issuer is estimated based on information available, including any information regarding the most recent rounds of borrower funding. Significant increases (decreases) in this unobservable input would result in a significantly higher (lower) fair value measurement.

 

Volatility, or the amount of uncertainty or risk about the size of the changes in the warrant price, is based on guideline publicly traded companies within indices similar in nature to the underlying company issuing the warrant. A total of seven such indices were used. The weighted average volatility assumptions used for the warrant valuation at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 was 24%. Significant increases (decreases) in this unobservable input would result in a significantly higher (lower) fair value measurement.

 

The risk-free interest rates are derived from the U.S. Treasury yield curve. The risk-free interest rates are calculated based on a weighted average of the risk-free interest rates that correspond closest to the expected remaining life of the warrant. The risk free rates used for the warrant valuations at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 ranged from 0.17% to 0.62%, and from 0.12% to 0.83%, respectively.

 

Other adjustments, including a marketability discount on private company warrants, are estimated based on management’s judgment about the general industry environment. The marketability discount used for the warrant valuations at both September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 was 20%. Significant increases (decreases) in this unobservable input would result in a significantly lower (higher) fair value measurement.

 

Under certain circumstances the Company may use an alternative technique to value warrants that better reflects the warrants fair value, such as an expected settlement of a warrant in the near term or a model that incorporates a put feature associated with the warrant. The fair value may be determined based on the expected proceeds to be received from such settlement or based on the net present value of the expected proceeds from the put option. 

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(In thousands, except shares and per share data)

 

The fair value of the Company’s warrants held in publicly traded companies is determined based on inputs that are readily available in public markets or can be derived from information available in public markets. Therefore, the Company has categorized these warrants as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy described above. The fair value of the Company’s warrants held in private companies is determined using both observable and unobservable inputs and represents management’s best estimate of what market participants would use in pricing the warrants at the measurement date. Therefore, the Company has categorized these warrants as Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy described above. These assets are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis.

 

Equity Investments: The fair value of an equity investment in a privately held company is initially the face value of the amount invested. The Company adjusts the fair value of equity investments in private companies upon the completion of a new third-party round of equity financing. The Company may make adjustments to fair value, absent a new equity financing event, based upon positive or negative changes in a portfolio company’s financial or operational performance. Significant increases (decreases) in this unobservable input would result in a significantly higher (lower) fair value measurement. The Company has categorized these equity investments as Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy described above. The fair value of an equity investment in a publicly traded company is based upon the closing public share price on the date of measurement. Therefore, the Company has categorized these equity investments as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy described above. These assets are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis.

 

Other Investments: Other investments will be valued based on the facts and circumstances of the underlying agreement. The Company currently values one contractual agreement using a multiple probability weighted cash flow model as the contractual future cash flows contain elements of variability.  Significant changes in the estimated cash flows and probability weightings would result in a significantly higher or lower fair value measurement. The Company has categorized this other investment as Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy described above. These assets are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis.

 

Borrowings: The carrying amount of borrowings under the revolving credit facilities and the term loan facility approximate fair value due to the variable interest rate of these credit facilities and are categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy described above. Additionally, the Company considers its creditworthiness in determining the fair value of such borrowings. The fair value of our fixed rate Senior Notes (See Note 6 below) is based on the closing public share price on the date of measurement and approximates the carrying value as of September 30, 2012. Therefore, the Company has categorized this borrowing as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy described above. These liabilities are not recorded at fair value on a recurring basis.

 

Off-Balance-Sheet Instruments: Fair values for off-balance-sheet lending commitments are based on fees currently charged to enter into similar agreements, taking into account the remaining terms of the agreements and the counterparties’ credit standings. Therefore, the Company has categorized these instruments as Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy described above. Off-balance-sheet instruments are not recorded at fair value on a recurring basis.

 

The following tables detail the assets and liabilities that are carried at fair value and measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, and indicate the fair value hierarchy of the valuation techniques utilized by the Company to determine the fair value:

 

   September 30, 2012 
   Total   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3 
Money market funds  $2,366   $   $2,366   $ 
Debt investments  $212,405   $   $   $212,405 
Warrant investments  $5,827   $   $1,035   $4,792 
Other investments  $2,000   $   $   $2,000 
Equity investments  $677   $151   $   $526 

 

   December 31, 2011 
   Total   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3 
Money market funds  $13,518   $   $13,518   $ 
Debt investments  $173,286   $   $   $173,286 
Warrant investments  $4,098   $   $50   $4,048 
Equity investments  $629   $103   $   $526 

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(In thousands, except shares and per share data)

 

The following tables show a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances for Level 3 assets for the three months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011:

 

   For the three months ended September 30, 2012 
   Debt   Warrant   Equity   Other     
   Investments   Investments   Investments   Investments   Total 
Level 3 assets, beginning of period  $187,932   $4,355   $526   $2,000   $194,813 
Purchase of investments   36,464                36,464 
Warrants received and classified as Level 3       397            397 
Principal payments received on investments   (12,066)               (12,066)
Unrealized (depreciation) appreciation included in earnings   339    40            379 
Other   (264)               (264)
Level 3 assets, end of period  $212,405   $4,792   $526   $2,000   $219,723 

 

During the three months ended September 30, 2012, there were no transfers between Levels

 

   For the three months ended September 30, 2011 
   Debt   Warrant   Equity     
   Investments   Investments   Investments   Total 
Level 3 assets, beginning of period  $180,110   $4,360   $668   $185,138 
Purchase of investments   7,000            7,000 
Warrants received and classified as Level 3       47        47 
Principal payments received on investments   (12,874)           (12,874)
Net realized loss on investments       (17)       (17)
Unrealized (depreciation) appreciation on investments   (282)   645        363 
Other   448        (144)   304 
Level 3 assets, end of period  $174,402   $5,035   $524   $179,961 

 

The following tables show a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances for Level 3 assets for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011:

 

   For the nine months ended September 30, 2012 
   Debt   Warrant   Equity   Other     
   Investments   Investments   Investments   Investments   Total 
Level 3 assets, beginning of period  $173,286   $4,048   $526   $   $177,860 
Purchase of investments   86,720                86,720 
Warrants received and classified as Level 3       937            937 
Principal payments received on investments   (44,186)               (44,186)
Unrealized (depreciation) appreciation included in earnings   (872)   85            (787)
Transfer out of Level 3       (278)           (278)
Transfer from debt to other investments   (2,000)           2,000     
Other   (543)               (543)
Level 3 assets, end of period  $212,405   $4,792   $526   $2,000   $219,723 

 

The Company’s transfers between levels are recognized at the end of the reporting period.  During the nine months ended September 30, 2012, there were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2.  The transfer out of Level 3 relates to warrants held in two portfolio companies, with a value of $0.3 million, that were transferred into Level 2 due to the portfolio companies becoming public companies during the nine months ended September 30, 2012. Because the fair value of the portfolio company warrants held are determined based on inputs that are readily available in public markets or can be derived from information available in public markets, the Company has categorized the warrants as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy described above as of September 30, 2012.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(In thousands, except shares and per share data)

 

   For the nine months ended September 30, 2011 
   Debt   Warrant   Equity     
   Investments   Investments   Investments   Total 
Level 3 assets, beginning of period  $130,234   $4,249   $142   $134,625 
Purchase of investments   78,156            78,156 
Warrants and equity received and classified as Level 3       1,040    482    1,522 
Principal payments received on investments   (32,574)           (32,574)
Proceeds from sale of investments       (3,971)       (3,971)
Net realized gain on investments       3,938        3,938 
Unrealized (depreciation) appreciation on investments   (681)   (221)   44    (858)
Other   (733)       (144)   (877)
Level 3 assets, end of period  $174,402   $5,035   $524   $179,961 

 

The change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) included in the consolidated statement of operations attributable to Level 3 investments still held at September 30, 2012 includes $0.9 million depreciation on loans and $0.1 million appreciation on warrants.

 

The Company discloses fair value information about financial instruments, whether or not recognized in the statement of assets and liabilities, for which it is practicable to estimate that value. Certain financial instruments are excluded from the disclosure requirements. Accordingly, the aggregate fair value amounts presented do not represent the underlying value of the Company.

 

The fair value amounts have been measured as of the reporting date, and have not been reevaluated or updated for purposes of these financial statements subsequent to that date. As such, the fair values of these financial instruments subsequent to the reporting date may be different than amounts reported.

 

As of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the recorded book balances approximated fair value for all of the Company’s financial instruments that are not recognized at fair value.

 

Off-balance sheet instruments

 

The Company assumes interest rate risk (the risk that general interest rate levels will change) as a result of its normal operations. As a result, the fair values of the Company’s financial instruments will change when interest rate levels change and that change may be either favorable or unfavorable to the Company. Management attempts to match maturities of assets and liabilities to the extent believed necessary to minimize interest rate risk. Management monitors rates and maturities of assets and liabilities and attempts to minimize interest rate risk by adjusting terms of new loans and by investing in securities with terms that mitigate the Company’s overall interest rate risk.

 

Note 6. Borrowings

 

In accordance with the 1940 Act, with certain limited exceptions, the Company is only allowed to borrow amounts such that the asset coverage, as defined in the 1940 Act, is at least 200% after such borrowings. As of September 30, 2012, the asset coverage for borrowed amounts was 300%.

 

The Company entered into a revolving credit facility (the “WestLB Facility”) with WestLB, AG, New York Branch (“WestLB”) effective March 4, 2008. The WestLB Facility had a three year initial revolving term and on March 3, 2011, the revolving term ended. The outstanding principal balance of the WestLB Facility is amortizing based on loan investment payments received through March 3, 2015. The interest rate is based upon the one-month LIBOR (0.21% as of September 30, 2012 and 0.30% as of December 31, 2011) plus a spread of 2.50%. The rates at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 were 2.71% and 2.80%, respectively. The average rates for the three months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 were 2.79%, and 2.76%, respectively. The average rates for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 were 2.79% and 2.78%, respectively.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(In thousands, except shares and per share data)

 

The WestLB Facility is collateralized by all loans and warrants held by Credit I and permits an advance rate of up to 75% of eligible loans held by Credit I. The WestLB Facility contains covenants that, among other things, require the Company to maintain a minimum net worth and to restrict the loans securing the WestLB Facility to certain criteria for qualified loans, and includes portfolio company concentration limits as defined in the related loan agreement. The average amounts of borrowings were approximately $12.0 million and $69.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The average amounts of borrowings were approximately $23.6 million and $78.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively. At September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the Company had actual borrowings outstanding of approximately $9.6 million and $46.7 million, respectively, on the WestLB Facility.

 

The Company entered into a revolving credit facility (the “Wells Facility”) with Wells Fargo Capital Finance, LLC (“Wells”) effective July 14, 2011. The Wells Facility has an accordion feature which allows for an increase in the total loan commitment to $150 million from the current $75 million commitment provided by Wells. The Wells Facility has a three year revolving term followed by a three year amortization period and matures on July 14, 2017. The interest rate is based upon the one-month LIBOR plus a spread of 4.00%, with a LIBOR floor of 1.00%. The rate at both September 30, 2012 and 2011 was 5.00%. The average rate for both the three months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 was 5.00%. The average rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 was 5.00%.

 

The Wells Facility is collateralized by all loans and warrants held by Credit II and permits an advance rate of up to 50% of eligible loans held by Credit II. The Wells Facility contains covenants that, among other things, require the Company to maintain a minimum net worth and to restrict the loans securing the Wells Facility to certain criteria for qualified loans and includes portfolio company concentration limits as defined in the related loan agreement. The average amount of borrowings were approximately $9.9 million and $15.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The average amount of borrowings were approximately $11.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012. The average rate and average borrowings for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 are not meaningful because the Wells Facility was outstanding for only a short duration during that period. At September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the Company had actual borrowings outstanding of approximately $23.7 million and $17.8 million on the Wells Facility.

 

On March 23, 2012, the Company issued and sold an aggregate principal amount of $30 million of 7.375% senior unsecured notes due in 2019 and on April 18, 2012, pursuant to the underwriters’ 30 day option to purchase additional notes, the Company sold an additional $3 million of such notes (collectively, the “Senior Notes”). The Senior Notes will mature on March 15, 2019 and may be redeemed in whole or in part at the Company’s option at any time or from time to time on or after March 15, 2015 at a redemption price of $25 per security plus accrued and unpaid interest. The Senior Notes bear interest at a rate of 7.375% per year payable quarterly on March 15, June 15, September 15 and December 15 of each year. The Senior Notes are the Company’s direct unsecured obligations and rank (i) pari passu with the Company’s future senior unsecured indebtedness; (ii) senior to any of the Company’s future indebtedness that expressly provides it is subordinated to the Senior Notes; (iii) effectively subordinated to all of the Company’s existing and future secured indebtedness (including indebtedness that is initially unsecured to which we subsequently grant security) to the extent of the value of the assets securing such indebtedness and (iv) structurally subordinated to all existing and future indebtedness and other obligations of any of the Company’s subsidiaries. The Senior Notes are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “HTF.”

 

The Company entered into a term loan credit facility (the “Fortress Facility”) with Fortress Credit Co LLC effective August 23, 2012. The Fortress Facility contains covenants that, among other things, require the Company to maintain a minimum net worth and to restrict the loans securing the Fortress Facility to certain criteria for qualified loans and includes portfolio company concentration limits as defined in the related loan agreement. The Fortress Facility, among other things, has a three-year term subject to two one-year extensions with a draw period of up to four years. The Fortress Facility requires the payment of an unused line fee of 1.00% annually beginning October 1, 2012 and has an effective advance rate of approximately 66% against eligible loans. The Fortress Facility generally bears interest based upon the one-month LIBOR plus a spread of 6.00%, with a LIBOR floor of 1.00%. The rate at September 30, 2012 was 7.00%, and the average rate for the period within the three months ended September 30, 2012, in which the loan was outstanding, was 7.00%. The average amount of borrowings was approximately $10.0 million for the period within the three months ended September 30, 2012 in which the loan was outstanding. The average rate and average borrowings for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 is not meaningful because the Fortress Facility was outstanding for only a short duration during that period. At September 30, 2012, the Company had actual borrowings outstanding of approximately $10.0 million on the Fortress Facility.

 

Note 7. Financial Instruments with Off-Balance Sheet Risk

 

In the normal course of business, the Company is party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk to meet the financing needs of its borrowers. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit and involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit risk in excess of the amount recognized in the consolidated statements of assets and liabilities. The Company attempts to limit its credit risk by conducting extensive due diligence and obtaining collateral where appropriate.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(In thousands, except shares and per share data)

 

The balance of unfunded commitments to extend credit was approximately $29.0 million and $22.5 million as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively. Commitments to extend credit consist principally of the unused portions of commitments that obligate the Company to extend credit, such as revolving credit arrangements or similar transactions. Commitments may also include a financial or non-financial milestone that has to be achieved before the commitment can be drawn. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses. Since commitments may expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements.

 

Note 8. Concentrations of Credit Risk

 

The Company’s loan portfolio consists primarily of loans to development-stage companies at various stages of development in the technology, life science, healthcare information and services and cleantech industries. Many of these companies may have relatively limited operating histories and also may experience variation in operating results. Many of these companies conduct business in regulated industries and could be affected by changes in government regulations. Most of the Company’s borrowers will need additional capital to satisfy their continuing working capital needs and other requirements and, in many instances, to service the interest and principal payments on the loans.

 

The largest loans may vary from year to year as new loans are recorded and repaid. The Company’s five largest loans represented approximately 25% and 28% of total loans outstanding as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively. No single loan represents more than 10% of the total loans as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011. Loan income, consisting of interest and fees, can fluctuate significantly upon repayment of large loans. Interest income from the five largest loans accounted for approximately 23% and 27% of total loan interest and fee income for the three months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Interest income from the five largest loans accounted for approximately 23% and 25% of total loan interest and fee income for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

 

Note 9: Interest Rate Swaps and Hedging Activities

 

On October 14, 2008, the Company entered into two interest rate swap agreements (collectively, the “Swap”) with WestLB, fixing the rate of $10 million at 3.58% and $15 million at 3.20% on the first advances of a like amount of variable rate WestLB Facility borrowings. The $15 million interest rate swap expired in October 2010 and the $10 million interest rate swap expired in October 2011. The objective of the Swap was to hedge the risk of changes in cash flows associated with the future interest payments on the first $25 million of the variable rate WestLB Facility debt with a combined notional amount of $25 million.

 

During the nine months ended September 30, 2011, approximately $245 of net unrealized appreciation, and approximately $255 of net realized losses, from the Swap were recorded in the statement of operations.

 

Note 10: Dividends and Distributions

 

The Company’s dividends and distributions are recorded on the record date. The following table summarizes the Company’s dividend declaration and distribution activity as of September 30, 2012:

 

Date   Record   Payment   Amount   Cash   Drip Shares   Drip Shares 
Declared   Date   Date   Per Share   Distribution   Issued   Values 
 12/15/10    12/28/10    12/31/10   $0.22   $1,097    38,297   $565 
 5/10/11    5/19/11    5/26/11   $0.33   $2,190    20,104   $316 
 8/9/11    8/23/11    8/30/11   $0.40   $2,836    13,193   $209 
 11/8/11    11/23/11    11/30/11   $0.45   $3,281    9,814   $151 
 3/12/12    3/23/12    3/30/12   $0.45   $3,378    3,517   $58 
 5/3/12    5/17/12    5/31/12   $0.45   $3,402    2,299   $37 
 8/7/12    8/17/12    8/31/12   $0.45   $4,105    11,608   $193 

 

On November 2, 2012, the Company declared a third quarter dividend of $0.45 per share, payable on November 30, 2012 to stockholders of record on November 16, 2012.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(In thousands, except shares and per share data)

 

Note 11: Financial Highlights

 

The financial highlights for the Company are as follows:

 

   For the nine months ended
September 30,
 
   2012   2011 
Per share data:          
Net asset value at beginning of period  $17.01   $16.75 
Net dilution from issuance of common stock   (0.28)    
Dividend declared and distributed   (1.35)   (0.73)
Net investment income   1.06    0.95 
Realized (loss) gain on investments   (0.01)   0.73 
Unrealized depreciation on investments   (0.02)   (0.34)
Net asset value at end of period  $16.41   $17.36 
Per share market value, end of period  $16.16   $14.66 
Total return based on market value   7.3%   6.6%
Shares outstanding at end of period   9,562,956    7,626,718 
Ratios to average net assets:          
Expenses without incentive fees   8.0 %(1)   8.2 %(1)
Incentive fees   2.0 %(1)   2.8 %(1)
Total expenses   10.0 %(1)   11.0 %(1)
Net investment income with incentive fees   8.4 %(1)   10.2 %(1)
Average net assets  $135,934   $129,786 
Portfolio turnover ratio   48.33%   48.06%

 

 

  

(1)   Annualized.

  

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

 

In this section, except where the context suggests otherwise, the terms “we,” “us,” “our” and “Horizon Technology Finance” refer to Horizon Technology Finance Corporation and its consolidated subsidiaries. The information contained in this section should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto appearing elsewhere in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q . Amounts are stated in thousands, except shares and per share data and where otherwise noted.

 

Overview

 

We are a specialty finance company that lends to and invests in development-stage companies in the technology, life science, healthcare information and services and cleantech industries, which we refer to as our “Target Industries.” Our investment objective is to generate current income from the loans we make and capital appreciation from the warrants we receive when making such loans. We make secured loans, which we refer to as “Venture Loans,” to companies backed by established venture capital and private equity firms in our Target Industries, which we refer to as “Venture Lending.” We also selectively lend to publicly traded companies in our Target Industries.

 

We are an externally managed, closed-end, non-diversified management investment company that has elected to be regulated as a BDC under the 1940 Act. As a BDC, we are required to comply with regulatory requirements, including limitations on our use of debt. We are permitted to, and expect to, finance our investments through borrowings. However, as a BDC, we are only generally allowed to borrow amounts such that our asset coverage, as defined in the 1940 Act, equals at least 200% after such borrowing. The amount of leverage that we employ depends on our assessment of market conditions and other factors at the time of any proposed borrowing.

 

Compass Horizon Funding Company LLC (“Compass Horizon”) our predecessor company, commenced operations in March 2008. We were formed in March 2010 for the purpose of acquiring Compass Horizon and continuing its business as a public entity.

 

Portfolio Composition and Investment Activity

 

The following table shows our portfolio composition by asset class as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011:

 

   September 30, 2012   December 31, 2011 
           % of           % of 
   # of   Fair   Total   # of   Fair   Total 
   Investments   Value   Portfolio   Investments   Value   Portfolio 
Term loans   39   $191,612    86.7%   37   $172,363    96.8%
Revolving loans   4    20,733    9.4%           0.0%
Equipment loans   1    60    0.1%   1    923    0.5%
Total loans   44    212,405    96.2%   38    173,286    97.3%
Warrants   58    5,827    2.6%   47    4,098    2.3%
Other investments   1    2,000    0.9%           0.0%
Equity   2    677    0.3%   3    629    0.4%
Total       $220,909    100.0%       $178,013    100.0%

 

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Total portfolio investment activity for the periods ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 was as follows:

 

   For the three months ended
September 30,
   For the nine months ended
September 30,
 
   2012   2011   2012   2011 
Beginning portfolio  $195,600   $186,029   $178,013   $136,810 
New loan funding   48,464    7,000    117,459    86,833 
Less refinanced balances   (12,000)       (30,739)   (8,677)
Net new loan funding   36,464    7,000    86,720    78,156 
Principal payments received on investments   (10,607)   (8,559)   (28,522)   (22,666)
Early pay-offs   (1,459)   (4,315)   (15,664)   (9,908)
Accretion of loan fees   606    527    1,698    1,356 
New loan fees   (372)   (40)   (1,120)   (967)
New equity               577 
Proceeds from sale of investments           (38)    
Net realized loss on investments           (61)    
Net appreciation (depreciation) on investments   677    (456)   (117)   (3,172)
Ending portfolio  $220,909   $180,186   $220,909   $180,186 

 

We receive payments in our loan portfolio based on scheduled amortization of the outstanding balances. In addition, we receive repayments of some of our loans prior to their scheduled maturity date. The frequency or volume of these repayments may fluctuate significantly from period to period.

 

The following table shows our debt investments by industry sector as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011:

 

   September 30, 2012   December 31, 2011 
   Loans at   Percentage   Loans at   Percentage 
   Fair   of Total   Fair   of Total 
   Value   Portfolio   Value   Portfolio 
Life Science                    
Biotechnology  $48,624    22.9%  $39,854    23.0%
Medical Device   18,812    8.9%   19,281    11.1%
Technology                    
Consumer-Related Technologies           1,762    1.0%
Networking   60    0.1%   923    0.5%
Software   26,529    12.5%   23,354    13.5%
Data Storage           3,437    2.0%
Internet and Media   9,729    4.6%        
Communications           5,134    3.0%
Semiconductors   19,765    9.3%   11,765    6.8%
Power Management   15,773    7.4%        
Cleantech                    
Energy Efficiency   27,899    13.1%   23,790    13.7%
Waste Recycling   3,602    4.0%   4,455    2.6%
Alternative Energy   8,559    1.7%        
Healthcare Information and Services                    
Diagnostics   18,282    8.6%   21,347    12.3%
Other Healthcare Related Services   14,771    6.9%   18,184    10.5%
Total  $212,405    100.0%  $173,286    100.0%

 

The largest loans may vary from year to year as new loans are recorded and repaid. Our five largest loans represented approximately 25% and 28% of total loans outstanding as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively. No single loan represented more than 10% of our total loans as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011.

 

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Loan Portfolio Asset Quality

 

We use a credit rating system which rates each loan on a scale of 4 to 1, with 4 being the highest credit quality rating and 3 being the rating for a standard level of risk. A rating of 2 or 1 represents a deteriorating credit quality and increased risk. The following table shows the classification of our loan portfolio by credit rating as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011:

 

   September 30, 2012   December 31, 2011 
   Loans at   Percentage   Loans at   Percentage 
   Fair   of Loan   Fair   of Loan 
Credit Rating  Value   Portfolio   Value   Portfolio 
4  $43,562    20.5%  $30,108    17.4%
3   153,247    72.2%   119,753    69.1%
2   15,596    7.3%   23,425    13.5%
1                
Total  $212,405    100.0%  $173,286    100.0%

 

As of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, our loan portfolio had a weighted average credit rating of 3.2 and 3.1, respectively. There were no loans on non-accrual status as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011. Subsequent to September 30, 2012, one loan with a credit rating of “2” and a cost and fair value of approximately $5.2 million was placed on non-accrual status.

 

Consolidated Results of Operations for the three months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011

 

Consolidated operating results for the three months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 are as follows:

 

   For the three months ended
September 30,
 
   2012   2011 
Total investment income  $6,619   $6,441 
Total expenses   3,650    3,448 
Net investment income   2,969    2,993 
Net realized losses       (17)
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)   677    (217)
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations  $3,646   $2,759 
Average debt investments, at fair value  $195,147   $180,951 
Average borrowings outstanding  $59,112   $80,871 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations can vary substantially from period to period for various reasons, including the recognition of realized gains and losses and unrealized appreciation and depreciation. As a result, quarterly comparisons of net increase in net assets resulting from operations may not be meaningful.

 

Investment Income

 

Investment income increased by $0.2 million, or 2.8%, for the three months ended September 30, 2012 as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2011. For the three months ended September 30, 2012, total investment income consisted primarily of $6.4 million in interest income from investments, which included $1.1 million in income from the amortization of origination fees and end-of-term payments on investments. Interest income on investments increased primarily due to the increased average balance of the loan portfolio. Fee income on investments was primarily comprised of prepayment fees from our portfolio companies. For the three months ended September 30, 2011, total investment income consisted primarily of $6.1 million in interest income from investments, which included $0.9 million in income from the amortization of origination fees and end-of-term payments on investments.

 

For the three months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, our dollar-weighted average annualized yield on average loans was approximately 13.6% and 14.2%, respectively. Investment income, consisting of interest income and fees on loans, can fluctuate significantly upon repayment of large loans. Interest income from the five largest loans accounted for approximately 23% and 27% of investment income for the three months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

 

As of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, interest receivable was $4.1 million and $3.0 million, respectively, which represents one month of accrued interest income on substantially all our loans and end of term payments on a portion of our loans.

 

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Expenses

 

Total expenses increased by $0.2 million, or 5.9%, to $3.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012 as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2011. Total operating expenses for each period consisted principally of interest expense, management fees, incentive and administrative fees and, to a lesser degree, professional fees and general and administrative expenses.

 

Interest expense, which includes the amortization of debt issuance costs, increased for the three months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2011 primarily due to an increase in borrowings under the Wells Facility and the Fortress Facility, and the issuance of our Senior Notes, offset by continued pay down under the WestLB Facility.

 

Management fee expense for the three months ended September 30, 2012 remained flat compared to the three months ended September 30, 2011. Performance based incentive fees increased by $0.2 million primarily due to the reversal of an accrual for the incentive fee related to realized gains in the three months ended September 30, 2011, with no such reversal recorded at September 30, 2012.

 

Professional fees and general and administrative expenses primarily include legal and audit fees and insurance premiums. These expenses were $0.4 million and $0.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

 

Net Realized Gains and Net Unrealized Appreciation and Depreciation

 

Realized gains or losses on investments are measured by the difference between the net proceeds from the repayment or sale and the cost basis of our investments without regard to unrealized appreciation or depreciation previously recognized and includes investments charged off during the period, net of recoveries. The net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation on investments primarily reflects the change in portfolio investment fair values during the reporting period, including the reversal of previously recorded unrealized appreciation or depreciation when gains or losses are realized.

 

During the three months ended September 30, 2012, net unrealized appreciation on investments totaled approximately $0.7 million. For the three months ended September 30, 2011, net unrealized depreciation on investments totaled approximately $0.2 million. For both periods the change was primarily due to the change in the fair values of our investment portfolio during each period.

 

Consolidated Results of Operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011

 

Consolidated operating results for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 are as follows:

 

   For the nine months ended
September 30,
 
   2012   2011 
Total investment income  $18,726   $17,871 
Total expenses   10,146    10,670 
Net investment income   8,580    7,201 
Net realized (losses) gains   (61)   5,544 
Net unrealized depreciation   (117)   (2,535)
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations  $8,402   $10,210 
Average debt investments, at fair value  $179,417   $162,623 
Average borrowings outstanding  $59,886   $82,606 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations can vary substantially from period to period for various reasons, including the recognition of realized gains and losses and unrealized appreciation and depreciation. As a result, quarterly comparisons of net increase in net assets resulting from operations may not be meaningful.

 

Investment Income

 

Investment income increased by $0.9 million, or 4.8%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2011. For the nine months ended September 30, 2012, total investment income consisted primarily of $17.8 million in interest income from investments, which included $3.1 million in income from the amortization of origination fees and end-of-term payments on investments. Interest income on investments increased primarily due to the increased average balance of the loan portfolio. Fee income on investments for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 was primarily from prepayment fees from our portfolio companies. For the nine months ended September 30, 2011, total investment income consisted primarily of $16.9 million in interest income from investments, which included $2.5 million in income from the amortization of origination fees and end-of-term payments on investments. Fee income on investments for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 was primarily comprised of a one-time success fee received upon the completion of an acquisition of one of our portfolio companies.

 

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For the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, our dollar-weighted average annualized yield on average loans was approximately 13.9% and 14.6% respectively. Investment income, consisting of interest income and fees on loans, can fluctuate significantly upon repayment of large loans. Interest income from the five largest loans accounted for approximately 23% and 25% of investment income for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

 

Expenses

 

Total expenses decreased by $0.5 million, or 4.9%, to $10.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2011. Total operating expenses for each period consisted principally of interest expense, management fees, incentive and administrative fees and, to a lesser degree, professional fees and general and administrative expenses.

 

Interest expense, which includes the amortization of debt issuance costs, increased for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2011 primarily due to an increase in borrowings under the Wells Facility and the Fortress Facility, and the issuance of our Senior Notes, offset by continued pay down under the WestLB Facility.

 

Management fee expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 decreased compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2011 as a result of a decrease in average gross assets as we deleveraged our portfolio. Performance based incentive fees decreased by $0.7 million primarily due to the recording of an accrual for the incentive fee related to realized gains earned in the nine months ended September 30, 2011, with no such accrual recorded at September 30, 2012.

 

Professional fees and general and administrative expenses primarily include legal and audit fees and insurance premiums. These expenses were $1.5 million and $1.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

 

Net Realized Gains and Net Unrealized Appreciation and Depreciation

 

Realized gains or losses on investments are measured by the difference between the net proceeds from the repayment or sale and the cost basis of our investments without regard to unrealized appreciation or depreciation previously recognized and includes investments charged off during the period, net of recoveries. The net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation on investments primarily reflects the change in portfolio investment fair values during the reporting period, including the reversal of previously recorded unrealized appreciation or depreciation when gains or losses are realized.

 

During the nine months ended September 30, 2012, we recognized realized losses of approximately $0.1 million primarily due to the charge off of warrants in one portfolio company. During the nine months ended September 30, 2011, we recognized realized gains of approximately $5.5 million primarily due to the sale of warrants in four portfolio companies.

 

During the nine months ended September 30, 2012, net unrealized depreciation on investments totaled approximately $0.1 million which was primarily due to the change in fair values of our investment portfolio during the period. For the nine months ended September 30, 2011, net unrealized depreciation on investments totaled approximately $2.5 million which was primarily due to the reversal of previously recorded unrealized appreciation on our warrant investments that were realized in the period, offset by a net increase in the fair value of our investments.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

As of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, we had cash and investments in money market funds of $5.7 million and $14.8 million, respectively. These amounts are available to fund new investments, reduce borrowings under the WestLB Facility, Wells Facility, and the Fortress Facility (collectively, the “Credit Facilities”), pay operating expenses and pay dividends. Our primary sources of capital have been from our private and public common stock offerings, use of our Credit Facilities and issuance of our Senior Notes.

 

The WestLB Facility had a three year initial revolving term which ended on March 3, 2011. The outstanding principal balance under the WestLB Facility was $9.6 million as of September 30, 2012 and is amortizing based on debt investment payments received through March 3, 2015.

 

As of September 30, 2012, the outstanding principal balance under the Wells Facility was $23.7 million. As of September 30, 2012, we had available borrowing capacity of approximately $51.3 million under our Wells Facility, subject to existing terms and advance rates.

 

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As of September 30, 2012, the outstanding principal balance under the Fortress Facility was $10.0 million. As of September 30, 2012, we had available borrowing capacity of approximately $65.0 million under our Fortress Facility, subject to existing terms and advance rates.

 

Our operating activities used cash of $25.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and our financing activities provided net cash proceeds of $27.3 million for the same period. Our operating activities used cash primarily for investing in portfolio companies. Our financing activities provided cash primarily from the issuance of our Senior Notes of $33.0 million, and the completion of a follow-on public offering of 1.9 million shares of common stock for proceeds of approximately $29.5 million, after deducting offering expenses.

 

Our operating activities used cash of $22.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and our financing activities used cash of $11.8 million for the same period. Our operating activities used cash primarily for investing in portfolio companies and that cash was provided primarily from our initial public offering and draws under the Wells Facility and WestLB Facility.

 

Our primary use of available funds is to make investments in portfolio companies and for general corporate purposes. We expect to opportunistically raise additional equity and debt capital as needed, and subject to market conditions, to support our future growth through future equity offerings, issuances of senior securities and/or future borrowings, to the extent permitted by the 1940 Act.

 

In order to satisfy the Code requirements applicable to a RIC, we intend to distribute to our stockholders all or substantially all of our income except for certain net capital gains. In addition, as a BDC, we generally will be required to meet a coverage ratio of 200%. This requirement will limit the amount that we may borrow.

 

Current Borrowings

 

We, through our wholly owned subsidiary, Credit I, entered into the WestLB Facility. The base rate borrowings under the WestLB Facility bear interest at one-month LIBOR (0.21% as of September 30, 2012 and 0.30% as of December 31, 2011) plus a spread of 2.50%. The rates were 2.71% and 2.80% as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively. We were able to request advances under the WestLB Facility through March 4, 2011. We may not request new advances and we must repay the outstanding advances under the WestLB Facility as of such date and at such times and in such amounts as are necessary to maintain compliance with the terms and conditions of the WestLB Facility, particularly the condition that the principal balance of the WestLB Facility does not exceed seventy-five percent (75%) of the aggregate principal balance of our eligible loans to our portfolio companies. All outstanding advances under the WestLB Facility are due and payable on March 4, 2015.

 

The WestLB Facility is collateralized by all loans and warrants held by Credit I and permits an advance rate of up to 75% of eligible loans held by Credit I. The WestLB Facility contains covenants that, among other things, require the Company to maintain a minimum net worth and to restrict the loans securing the WestLB Facility to certain criteria for qualified loans, and includes portfolio company concentration limits as defined in the related loan agreement.

 

We, through our wholly owned subsidiary Credit II, entered into the Wells Facility on July 14, 2011. The interest rate on the Wells Facility is based upon the one-month LIBOR plus a spread of 4.00%, with a LIBOR floor of 1.00%. The interest rate was 5.00% as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011.

 

We may request advances under the Wells Facility through July 14, 2014 (the “Revolving Period”). After the Revolving Period, we may not request new advances and we must repay the outstanding advances under the Wells Facility as of such date, at such times and in such amounts as are necessary to maintain compliance with the terms and conditions of the Wells Facility, particularly the condition that the principal balance of the Wells Facility does not exceed fifty percent (50%) of the aggregate principal balance of our eligible loans to our portfolio companies. All outstanding advances under the Wells Facility are due and payable on July 14, 2017.

 

The Wells Facility is collateralized by loans held by Credit II and permits an advance rate of up to 50% of eligible loans held by Credit II. The Wells Facility contains covenants that, among other things, require us to maintain a minimum net worth, to restrict the loans securing the Wells Facility to certain criteria for qualified loans and to comply with portfolio company concentration limits as defined in the related loan agreement. 

 

On March 23, 2012, we issued and sold $30 million aggregate principal amount of 7.375% senior unsecured notes due in 2019 and on April 18, 2012, pursuant to the underwriters’ 30 day option to purchase additional notes, we sold an additional $3 million of such notes (collectively, the “Senior Notes”). The Senior Notes will mature on March 15, 2019 and may be redeemed in whole or in part at our option at any time or from time to time on or after March 15, 2015 at a redemption price of $25 per security plus accrued and unpaid interest. The Senior Notes bear interest at a rate of 7.375% per year payable quarterly on March 15, June 15, September 15 and December 15 of each year. The Senior Notes are our direct, unsecured obligations and rank (i) pari passu with our future senior unsecured indebtedness; (ii) senior to any of our future indebtedness that expressly provides it is subordinated to the Senior Notes; (iii) effectively subordinated to all of our existing and future secured indebtedness (including indebtedness that is initially unsecured to which we subsequently grant security), to the extent of the value of the assets securing such indebtedness and (iv) structurally subordinated to all existing and future indebtedness and other obligations of any of our subsidiaries.

 

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We, through our wholly owned subsidiary Credit III, entered into the Fortress Facility on August 23, 2012. The interest rate on the Fortress Facility is based upon the one-month LIBOR plus a spread of 6.00%, with a LIBOR floor of 1.00%. The interest rate was 7.00% as of September 30, 2012.

 

We may request advances under the Fortress Facility through August 23, 2016 (the “Draw Period”). After the Draw Period, we may not request new advances and we must repay the outstanding advances under the Fortress Facility as of such date, at such times and in such amounts as are necessary to maintain compliance with the terms and conditions of the Fortress Facility, particularly the condition that the principal balance of the Fortress Facility does not exceed approximately sixty-six percent (66%) of the aggregate principal balance of our eligible loans to our portfolio companies. All outstanding advances under the Fortress Facility are due and payable on August 23, 2017.

 

The Fortress Facility is collateralized by loans held by Credit III and permits an advance rate of up to approximately 66% of eligible loans held by Credit III. The Fortress Facility contains covenants that, among other things, require us to maintain a minimum net worth, to restrict the loans securing the Fortress Facility to certain criteria for qualified loans and to comply with portfolio company concentration limits as defined in the related loan agreement. 

 

As of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, other assets were $4.7 million and $2.0 million, respectively, which were comprised primarily of debt issuance costs and prepaid expenses. The increase was due to the debt issuance costs of approximately $1.3 million and $1.7 million incurred related to the Senior Notes and Fortress Facility, respectively.

 

Contractual Obligations and Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

A summary of our significant contractual payment obligations and off-balance sheet arrangements as of September 30, 2012 are as follows:

 

    Payments due by period  
Contractual Obligations   Total     Less than
1 year
    1 - 3 years     3 - 5
years
    After 5
years
 
Borrowings   $ 76,251       9,594       33,657     $     $ 33,000  
Unfunded commitments     29,036       27,036       2,000              
Total contractual obligations   $ 105,287       36,630       35,657     $     $ 33,000  

  

In the normal course of business, we are party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk. These consist primarily of unfunded commitments to extend credit, in the form of loans, to our portfolio companies. Unfunded commitments to provide funds to portfolio companies are not reflected on our balance sheet. Our unfunded commitments may be significant from time to time. As of September 30, 2012, we had unfunded commitments of approximately $29.0 million. These commitments will be subject to the same underwriting and ongoing portfolio maintenance as are the balance sheet financial instruments that we hold. Since these commitments may expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amount does not necessarily represent future cash requirements.

 

In addition to the Credit Facilities and the Senior Notes, we have certain commitments pursuant to our Investment Management Agreement entered into with our Advisor. We have agreed to pay a fee for investment advisory and management services consisting of two components — a base management fee and an incentive fee. Payments under the Investment Management Agreement are equal to (1) a base management fee equal to a percentage of the value of our average gross assets and (2) a two-part incentive fee. We have also entered into a contract with our Advisor to serve as our administrator. Payments under the Administration Agreement are equal to an amount based upon our allocable portion of our Advisor’s overhead in performing its obligation under the agreement, including rent, fees, and other expenses inclusive of our allocable portion of the compensation of our chief financial officer and chief compliance officer and their respective staff. See Note 3 to our Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding our Investment Management Agreement and our Administration Agreement.

 

Distributions

 

In order to qualify as a RIC and to avoid corporate level tax on the income we distribute to our stockholders, we are required under the Code to distribute at least 90% of our net ordinary income and net short-term capital gains in excess of net long-term capital losses, if any, to our stockholders on an annual basis. Additionally, we must distribute at least 98% of our ordinary income and 98.2% of our capital gain net income on an annual basis and any net ordinary income and net capital gains for preceding years that were not distributed during such years and on which we previously paid no U.S. federal income tax to avoid a U.S. federal excise tax. We intend to distribute quarterly dividends to our stockholders as determined by our Board.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Critical Accounting Policies

 

The discussion of our financial condition and results of operation is based upon our financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, or “GAAP.” The preparation of these consolidated financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. Changes in the economic environment, financial markets and any other parameters used in determining such estimates could cause actual results to differ. In addition to the discussion below, we describe our significant accounting policies in the notes to our consolidated financial statements.

 

We have identified the following items as critical accounting policies.

 

Valuation of Investments

 

Investments are recorded at fair value. Our Board determines the fair value of its portfolio investments. We apply fair value to substantially all of our investments in accordance with relevant GAAP, which establishes a framework used to measure fair value and requires disclosures for fair value measurements. We have categorized our investments carried at fair value, based on the priority of the valuation technique, into a three-level fair value hierarchy. Fair value is a market-based measure considered from the perspective of the market participant who holds the financial instrument rather than an entity specific measure. Therefore, when market assumptions are not readily available, our own assumptions are set to reflect those that management believes market participants would use in pricing the financial instrument at the measurement date.

 

The availability of observable inputs can vary depending on the financial instrument and is affected by a wide variety of factors, including, for example, the type of product, whether the product is new, whether the product is traded on an active exchange or in the secondary market and the current market conditions. To the extent that the valuation is based on models or inputs that are less observable or unobservable in the market, the determination of fair value requires more judgment. The three categories within the hierarchy are as follows:

 

Level 1    Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities.
     
Level 2    Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices in markets that are not active and model-based valuation techniques for which all significant inputs are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.
     
Level 3    Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities. Level 3 assets and liabilities include financial instruments whose value is determined using pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies or similar techniques, as well as instruments for which the determination of fair value requires significant management judgment or estimation.

 

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Income Recognition

 

Interest on loan investments is accrued and included in income based on contractual rates applied to principal amounts outstanding. Interest income is determined using a method that results in a level rate of return on principal amounts outstanding. When a loan becomes 90 days or more past due, or if we otherwise do not expect to receive interest and principal repayments, the loan is placed on non-accrual status and the recognition of interest income is discontinued. Interest payments received on loans that are on non-accrual status are treated as reductions of principal until the principal is repaid.

 

We receive a variety of fees from borrowers in the ordinary course of conducting our business, including advisory fees, commitment fees, amendment fees, non-utilization fees and prepayment fees. In a limited number of cases, we may also receive a non-refundable deposit earned upon the termination of a transaction. Loan origination fees, net of certain direct origination costs, are deferred, and along with unearned income, are amortized as a level yield adjustment over the respective term of the loan. Fees for counterparty loan commitments with multiple loans are allocated to each loan based upon each loan’s relative fair value. When a loan is placed on non-accrual status, the amortization of the related fees and unearned income is discontinued until the loan is returned to accrual status.

 

Certain loan agreements also require the borrower to make an end-of-term payment that is accrued into income over the life of the loan to the extent such amounts are expected to be collected. We will generally cease accruing the income if there is insufficient value to support the accrual or if we do not expect the borrower to be able to pay all principal and interest due.

 

In connection with substantially all lending arrangements, we receive warrants to purchase shares of stock from the borrower. The warrants are recorded as assets at estimated fair value on the grant date using the Black-Scholes valuation model. The warrants are considered loan fees and are also recorded as unearned loan income on the grant date. The unearned income is recognized as interest income over the contractual life of the related loan in accordance with our income recognition policy. Subsequent to loan origination, the warrants are also measured at fair value using the Black-Scholes valuation model. Any adjustment to fair value is recorded through earnings as net unrealized gain or loss on warrants. Gains from the disposition of the warrants or stock acquired from the exercise of warrants are recognized as realized gains on warrants.

 

Income taxes

 

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

 

Depending on the level of taxable income earned in a tax year, we may choose to carry forward taxable income in excess of current year dividend distributions into the next tax year and pay a 4% excise tax on such income, as required. To the extent that we determine that our estimated current year annual taxable income will be in excess of estimated current year dividend distributions, we will accrue excise tax, if any, on estimated excess taxable income as taxable income is earned.

 

We evaluate tax positions taken in the course of preparing our tax returns to determine whether the tax positions are “more-likely-than-not” to be sustained by the applicable tax authority. Tax benefits of positions not deemed to meet the more-likely-than-not threshold, or uncertain tax positions, would be recorded as a tax expense in the current year. It is our policy to recognize accrued interest and penalties related to uncertain tax benefits in income tax expense. There were no material uncertain tax positions at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011.

 

Recently Issued Accounting Standards

 

In May 2011, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2011-04, Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurements and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRs, (ASU 2011-04). ASU 2011-04 converges the fair value measurement guidance in U.S. GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs). Some of the amendments clarify the application of existing fair value measurement requirements, while other amendments change a particular principle in existing guidance. In addition, ASU 2011-04 requires additional fair value disclosures. The Company adopted ASU 2011-04 in the quarter ended March 31, 2012.

 

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Item 3: Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

 

We are subject to financial market risks, including changes in interest rates. During the periods covered by our financial statements, the interest rates on the loans within our portfolio were mostly at fixed rates and we expect that our loans in the future will also have primarily fixed interest rates. The initial commitments to lend to our portfolio companies are usually based on a floating LIBOR index and typically have interest rates that are fixed at the time of the loan funding and remain fixed for the term of the loan.

 

Assuming that the statement of assets and liabilities as of September 30, 2012 was to remain constant and no actions were taken to alter the existing interest rate sensitivity, a hypothetical immediate 1% change in interest rates may affect net income by more than 1% over a one-year horizon. Although management believes that this measure is indicative of our sensitivity to interest rate changes, it does not adjust for potential changes in the credit market, credit quality, size and composition of the assets on the statement of assets and liabilities and other business developments that could affect net increase in net assets resulting from operations, or net income. Accordingly, no assurances can be given that actual results would not differ materially from the statement above.

 

While our Senior Notes bear interest at a fixed rate, our Credit Facilities have a floating interest rate provision based on a LIBOR index which resets daily, and we expect that any other credit facilities into which we enter in the future may have floating interest rate provisions. We have used hedging instruments in the past to protect us against interest rate fluctuations and we may use them in the future. Such instruments may include swaps, futures, options and forward contracts. While hedging activities may insulate us against adverse changes in interest rates, they may also limit our ability to participate in the benefits of lower interest rates with respect to the investments in our portfolio with fixed interest rates.

 

Because we currently fund, and will continue to fund, our investments with borrowings, our net income is dependent upon the difference between the rate at which we borrow funds and the rate at which we invest the funds borrowed. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that a significant change in market interest rates will not have a material adverse effect on our net income. In periods of rising interest rates, our cost of funds would increase, which could reduce our net investment income.

 

Item 4: Controls and Procedures.

 

(a) Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

As of September 30, 2012, we, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) of the Exchange Act). Based on that evaluation, our management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective and provided reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in our periodic SEC filings is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. However, in evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, management recognized that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and management necessarily was required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of such possible controls and procedures.

 

(b) Changes in Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting.

 

There have been no material changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) of the Exchange Act) during our most recently completed fiscal quarter, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

Part II — Other Information

 

Item 1: Legal Proceedings.

 

Neither we nor our Advisor are currently subject to any material legal proceedings, nor, to our knowledge, is any material legal proceeding threatened against us or against our Advisor.

 

Item 1A: Risk Factors.

 

In addition to other information set forth in this report, you should carefully consider the “Risk Factors” discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011, which could materially affect our business, financial condition and/or operating results. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially affect our business, financial condition and/or operating results. There have been no material changes during the nine months ended September 30, 2012 to the risk factors discussed in “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011.

 

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

 

None.

 

Item 3: Defaults Upon Senior Securities.

 

None.

 

Item 4: Mine Safety Disclosures.

 

Not applicable

 

Item 5: Other Information.

 

None.

 

Item 6: Exhibits.

 

EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Number   Description
10.1   Loan and Security Agreement, dated as of August 23, 2012, by and among Horizon Credit III LLC, as the borrower, the Lenders that are signatories thereto, as the lenders, and Fortress Credit Co LLC, as the administrative agent (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 23, 2012)
     
10.2   Sale and Servicing Agreement, dated August 23, 2012, by and among Horizon Credit III LLC, as the buyer, Horizon Technology Finance Corporation, as the originator, Horizon Technology Finance Management LLC, as the servicer, U.S. Bank National Association, as the collateral custodian and back-up servicer, and Fortress Credit Co LLC, as the agent (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 23, 2012)
     
31.1   Certifications by Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002*
     
31.2   Certifications by Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002*
     
32.1   Certification of the Chief 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 the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002*

 

 

 

*   Filed herewith

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

  Horizon Technology Finance Corporation
   
Date: November 6, 2012  By:   /s/ Robert D. Pomeroy, Jr.  
    Name:   Robert D. Pomeroy, Jr. 
    Title:   Chief Executive Officer and
Chairman of the Board 

  

Date: November 6, 2012  By:   /s/ Christopher M. Mathieu  
    Name:   Christopher M. Mathieu 
    Title:   Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer 

 

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