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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

 

Form 10-Q

 

 

(Mark One)

 

x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
   
  FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2017
   
  OR
   
¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM                TO

 

COMMISSION FILE NUMBER: 814-00802

 

 

 

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)

 

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

 

 

 

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

 

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

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

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

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act ¨

 

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

 

The number of shares of the registrant’s common stock, $0.001 par value per share, outstanding as of May 2, 2017 was 11,516,691. 

 

 

 

 

 

HORIZON TECHNOLOGY FINANCE CORPORATION

 

FORM 10-Q

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

    Page
  PART I  
Item 1. Consolidated Financial Statements 3
     
  Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 (unaudited) 3
  Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 (unaudited) 4
  Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 (unaudited) 5
  Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 (unaudited) 6
  Consolidated Schedules of Investments as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 (unaudited) 7
  Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) 18
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 35
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 46
Item 4. Controls and Procedures 47
     
  PART II  
Item 1. Legal Proceedings 48
Item 1A. Risk Factors 48
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds 48
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities 48
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures 48
Item 5. Other Information 48
Item 6. Exhibits 48
  Signatures 49

EX-31.1    
EX-31.2    
EX-32.1    
EX-32.2    

 

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PART I: FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Consolidated Financial Statements

 

Horizon Technology Finance Corporation and Subsidiaries

 

Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities (Unaudited)

(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)

 

   March 31,
2017
   December 31,
2016
 
         
Assets          
Non-affiliate investments at fair value (cost of $188,446 and $211,627, respectively) (Note 4)  $180,114   $194,003 
Cash   43,644    37,135 
Interest receivable   4,586    6,036 
Other assets   1,613    2,078 
Total assets   229,957   $239,252 
           
Liabilities          
Borrowings (Note 6)  $85,644   $95,597 
Distributions payable   3,455    3,453 
Base management fee payable (Note 3)   312    337 
Incentive fee payable (Note 3)   430     
Other accrued expenses   677    673 
Total liabilities   90,518    100,060 
           
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 7)          
           
Net assets          
Preferred stock, par value $0.001 per share, 1,000,000 shares authorized, zero shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016        
Common stock, par value $0.001 per share, 100,000,000 shares authorized, 11,676,723 and 11,671,966 shares issued and 11,515,181 and 11,510,424 shares outstanding as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively   12    12 
Paid-in capital in excess of par   179,600    179,551 
Distributions in excess of net investment income   (485)   (397)
Net unrealized depreciation on investments   (8,332)   (19,463)
Net realized loss on investments   (31,356)   (20,511)
Total net assets   139,439    139,192 
Total liabilities and net assets  $229,957   $239,252 
Net asset value per common share  $12.11   $12.09 

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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Horizon Technology Finance Corporation and Subsidiaries

 

Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)

(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)

 

   For the Three Months Ended 
   March 31, 
   2017   2016 
Investment income          
Interest income on non-affiliate investments  $6,279   $9,003 
Prepayment fee income on non-affiliate investments   460    167 
Fee income on non-affiliate investments   223    127 
Total investment income   6,962    9,297 
Expenses          
Interest expense   1,316    1,534 
Base management fee (Note 3)   974    1,284 
Performance based incentive fee (Note 3)   430    1,099 
Administrative fee (Note 3)   194    281 
Professional fees   506    501 
General and administrative   175    201 
Total expenses   3,595    4,900 
Net investment income   3,367    4,397 
           
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments          
Net realized loss on investments   (10,845)   (1,986)
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments   11,131    (1,014)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments   286    (3,000)
           
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations  $3,653   $1,397 
Net investment income per common share  $0.29   $0.38 
Net increase in net assets per common share  $0.32   $0.12 
Distributions declared per share  $0.30   $0.345 
Weighted average shares outstanding   11,512,853    11,538,003 

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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Horizon Technology Finance Corporation and Subsidiaries

 

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets (Unaudited)

(Dollars in thousands, except share data)

 

   Common Stock   Paid-In
Capital in
Excess of
   Distributions
in Excess of
Net
Investment
   Net Unrealized
Depreciation
on
   Net Realized
Loss on
   Total Net 
   Shares   Amount   Par   Income   Investments   Investments   Assets 
Balance at December 31, 2015   11,535,212   $12   $179,707   $(2,006)  $(5,227)  $(12,735)  $159,751 
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations, net of excise tax               4,397    (1,014)   (1,986)   1,397 
Issuance of common stock under dividend reinvestment plan   5,378        54                54 
Distributions declared               (3,982)           (3,982)
Balance at March 31, 2016   11,540,590   $12   $179,761   $(1,591)  $(6,241)  $(14,721)  $157,220 
                                    
Balance at December 31, 2016   11,510,424   $12   $179,551   $(397)  $(19,463)  $(20,511)  $139,192 
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations, net of excise tax               3,367    11,131    (10,845)   3,653 
Issuance of common stock under dividend reinvestment plan   4,757        49                49 
Distributions declared               (3,455)           (3,455)
Balance at March 31, 2017   11,515,181   $12   $179,600   $(485)  $(8,332)  $(31,356)  $139,439 

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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Horizon Technology Finance Corporation and Subsidiaries

 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)

(Dollars in thousands)

 

   For the Three Months Ended 
   March 31, 
   2017   2016 
Cash flows from operating activities:          
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations  $3,653   $1,397 
Adjustments to reconcile net increase in net assets resulting from operations to net cash provided by operating activities:          
Amortization of debt issuance costs   127    153 
Net realized loss on investments   10,845    1,986 
Net unrealized (appreciation) depreciation on investments   (11,131)   1,014 
Purchase of investments   (25,916)   (16,500)
Principal payments received on investments   39,511    18,033 
Proceeds from sale of investments   1,226    836 
Changes in assets and liabilities:          
Net increase in investments in money market funds       (6)
Net decrease in restricted investments in money market funds       439 
Decrease (increase) in interest receivable   112    (243)
Decrease (increase) in end-of-term payments   927    (1,075)
Decrease in unearned income   (235)   (118)
Decrease in other assets   385    89 
Increase in other accrued expenses   4    160 
(Decrease) increase in base management fee payable   (25)   40 
Increase in incentive fee payable   430    71 
Net cash provided by operating activities   19,913    6,276 
Cash flows from financing activities:          
Repayment of Asset-Backed Notes       (5,850)
Advances on credit facility   15,000     
Repayment of credit facility   (25,000)    
Distributions paid   (3,404)   (3,928)
Net cash used in financing activities   (13,404)   (9,778)
Net increase (decrease) in cash   6,509    (3,502)
Cash:          
Beginning of period   37,135    20,765 
End of period  $43,644   $17,263 
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:          
Cash paid for interest  $1,257   $1,350 
Supplemental non-cash investing and financing activities:          
Warrant investments received and recorded as unearned income  $877   $81 
Distributions payable  $3,455   $3,982 
End-of-term payments receivable  $3,736   $6,143 

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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Horizon Technology Finance Corporation and Subsidiaries

 

Consolidated Schedule of Investments (Unaudited)

March 31, 2017

(Dollars in thousands)

 

         Principal   Cost of   Fair 
Portfolio Company (1)  Sector  Type of Investment (3)(4)(7)(9)(10)  Amount   Investments (6)   Value 
Debt Investments — 119.1% (8)               
Debt Investments — Life Science — 27.5% (8)               
Palatin Technologies, Inc. (2)(5)  Biotechnology  Term Loan (9.31% cash (Libor + 8.50%; Floor  $3,500   $3,465   $3,465 
      9.00%), 5.00% ETP, Due 1/1/19)               
      Term Loan (9.31% cash (Libor + 8.50%; Floor   4,667    4,627    4,627 
      9.00%), 5.00% ETP, Due 8/1/19)               
Sample6, Inc. (2)  Biotechnology  Term Loan (9.81% cash (Libor + 9.00%; Floor   778    775    775 
      9.50%; Ceiling 11.00%), 4.00% ETP, Due 4/1/18)               
      Term Loan (9.81% cash (Libor + 9.00%; Floor   472    470    470 
      9.50%; Ceiling 11.00%), 4.00% ETP, Due 4/1/18)               
      Term Loan (9.81% cash (Libor + 9.00%; Floor   1,667    1,658    1,658 
      9.50%; Ceiling 11.00%), 4.00% ETP, Due 4/1/18)               
Strongbridge U.S. Inc. (5)  Biotechnology  Term Loan (9.01% cash (Libor + 8.22%; Floor   7,500    7,358    7,358 
      8.75%), 8.00% ETP, Due 12/1/20)               
vTv Therapeutics Inc. (2)(5)  Biotechnology  Term Loan (10.81% cash (Libor + 10.00%; Floor   6,250    6,154    6,154 
      10.50%), 6.00% ETP, Due 5/1/20)               
      Term Loan (10.98% cash (Libor + 10.00%; Floor   3,750    3,687    3,687 
      10.50%), 6.00% ETP, Due 10/1/20)               
Lantos Technologies, Inc. (2)  Medical Device  Term Loan (11.50% cash (Libor + 10.50%; Floor   2,479    2,459    2,345 
      11.50%), 5.00% ETP, Due 2/1/18)               
Mederi Therapeutics, Inc. (2)  Medical Device  Term Loan (12.45% cash (Libor + 11.82%; Floor   959    953    953 
      12.00%), 6.00% ETP, Due 12/1/17)               
      Term Loan (12.45% cash (Libor + 11.82%; Floor   959    953    953 
      12.00%), 6.00% ETP, Due 12/1/17)               
NinePoint Medical, Inc. (2)  Medical Device  Term Loan (9.56% cash (Libor + 8.75%; Floor   4,000    3,966    3,966 
      9.25%), 4.50% ETP, Due 3/1/19)               
      Term Loan (9.56% cash (Libor + 8.75%; Floor   2,000    1,978    1,978 
      9.25%), 4.50% ETP, Due 3/1/19)               
Total Debt Investments — Life Science        38,503    38,389 
Debt Investments — Technology — 81.5% (8)               
Gwynnie Bee, Inc. (2)  Consumer-related Technologies  Term Loan (11.29% cash (Libor + 10.50%; Floor   467    460    460 
      11.00%; Ceiling 12.50%), 2.00% ETP, Due 11/1/17)               
      Term Loan (11.29% cash (Libor + 10.50%; Floor   333    326    326 
      11.00%; Ceiling 12.50%), 2.00% ETP, Due 2/1/18)               
      Term Loan (11.29% cash (Libor + 10.50%; Floor   400    394    394 
      11.00%; Ceiling 12.50%), 2.00% ETP, Due 4/1/18)               
Le Tote, Inc. (2)  Consumer-related Technologies  Term Loan (10.46% cash (Libor + 9.65%; Floor   4,000    3,946    3,946 
      10.15%), 5.00% ETP, Due 3/1/20)               
      Term Loan (10.46% cash (Libor + 9.65%; Floor   3,000    2,959    2,959 
      10.15%), 5.00% ETP, Due 3/1/20)               
Rhapsody International, Inc. (2)  Consumer-related Technologies  Term Loan (11.31% cash (Libor + 10.50%; Floor   7,500    7,351    7,351 
      11.00%), 3.00% ETP, Due 10/1/19)               
SavingStar, Inc. (2)  Consumer-related Technologies  Term Loan (11.21% cash (Libor + 10.40%; Floor   2,600    2,564    2,564 
      10.90%), 3.00% ETP, Due 6/1/19)               
      Term Loan (11.21% cash (Libor + 10.40%; Floor   2,000    1,968    1,968 
      10.90%), 3.00% ETP, Due 3/1/20)               
IgnitionOne, Inc. (2)  Internet and Media  Term Loan (11.21% cash (Libor + 10.23%; Floor   3,000    2,802    2,802 
      10.23%), 2.00% ETP, Due 4/1/22)               
      Term Loan (11.21% cash (Libor + 10.23%; Floor   3,000    2,802    2,802 
      10.23%), 2.00% ETP, Due 4/1/22)               
      Term Loan (11.21% cash (Libor + 10.23%; Floor   3,000    2,802    2,802 
      10.23%), 2.00% ETP, Due 4/1/22)               
      Term Loan (11.21% cash (Libor + 10.23%; Floor   3,000    2,802    2,802 
      10.23%), 2.00% ETP, Due 4/1/22)               
Jump Ramp Games, Inc. (2)  Internet and Media  Term Loan (10.71% cash (Libor + 9.73%),   4,000    3,928    3,928 
      3.00% ETP, Due 4/1/20)               
MediaBrix, Inc. (2)  Internet and Media  Term Loan (11.81% cash (Libor + 11.00%; Floor   4,000    3,969    3,969 
      11.50%), 3.00% ETP, Due 1/1/20)               
Zinio Holdings, LLC (2)  Internet and Media  Term Loan (12.06% cash (Libor + 11.25%; Floor   4,000    3,970    3,970 
      11.75%), 4.00% ETP, Due 2/1/20)               
The NanoSteel Company, Inc. (2)  Materials  Term Loan (10.31% cash (Libor + 9.50%; Floor   5,000    4,946    4,946 
      10.00%), 5.00% ETP, Due 7/1/19)               
      Term Loan (10.31% cash (Libor + 9.50%; Floor   2,500    2,473    2,473 
      10.00%), 5.00% ETP, Due 7/1/19)               
      Term Loan (10.31% cash (Libor + 9.50%; Floor   2,500    2,467    2,467 
      10.00%), 5.00% ETP, Due 1/1/20)               

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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Horizon Technology Finance Corporation and Subsidiaries

 

Consolidated Schedule of Investments (Unaudited)

March 31, 2017

(Dollars in thousands)

 

         Principal   Cost of   Fair 
Portfolio Company (1)  Sector  Type of Investment (3)(4)(7)(9)(10)  Amount   Investments (6)   Value 
Nanocomp Technologies, Inc. (2)  Networking  Term Loan (11.50% cash, 3.00% ETP, Due 11/1/17)   272    271    271 
      Term Loan (11.81% cash (Libor + 11.00%; Floor   3,000    2,944    2,944 
      11.50%), 3.00% ETP, Due 4/1/20)               
Powerhouse Dynamics, Inc. (2)  Power Management  Term Loan (11.51% cash (Libor + 10.70%; Floor   2,000    1,973    1,973 
      11.20%), 3.00% ETP, Due 3/1/19)               
Avalanche Technology, Inc. (2)  Semiconductors  Term Loan (10.06% cash (Libor + 9.25%; Floor 10.00%;   104    104    104 
      Ceiling 11.75%), 2.40% ETP, Due 4/1/17)               
      Term Loan (10.06% cash (Libor + 9.25%; Floor 10.00%;   1,153    1,150    1,150 
      Ceiling 11.75%), 2.40% ETP, Due 10/1/18)               
      Term Loan (10.06% cash (Libor + 9.25%; Floor 10.00%;   1,369    1,342    1,342 
      Ceiling 11.75%), 2.00% ETP, Due 2/1/19)               
Luxtera, Inc.  Semiconductors  Term Loan (10.75% cash (Prime + 6.75%), Due 3/28/20)   2,000    1,869    1,869 
Bridge2 Solutions, Inc. (2)  Software  Term Loan (11.81% cash (Libor + 11.00%; Floor   3,733    3,712    3,712 
      11.50%; Ceiling 14.50%), 2.00% ETP, Due 7/1/19)               
      Term Loan (11.81% cash (Libor + 11.00%; Floor   1,000    997    997 
      11.50%; Ceiling 14.50%), 2.00% ETP, Due 1/1/20)               
ControlScan, Inc. (2)  Software  Term Loan (11.06% cash (Libor + 10.25%),   4,500    4,452    4,452 
      3.00% ETP, Due 7/1/20)               
Decisyon, Inc.  Software  Term Loan (13.118% cash (Libor + 12.308%; Floor   1,523    1,521    1,180 
      12.50%), 6.50% ETP, Due 6/1/18)               
      Term Loan (13.118% cash (Libor + 12.308%; Floor   833    735    569 
      12.50%), 6.50% ETP, Due 6/1/18)               
Digital Signal Corporation (11)(13)  Software  Term Loan (11.06% cash (Libor + 10.25%; Floor   1,285    1,251    919 
      10.43%), 5.00% ETP, Due 7/1/19)               
      Term Loan (11.06% cash (Libor + 10.25%; Floor   1,285    1,251    919 
      10.43%), 5.00% ETP, Due 7/1/19)               
      Term Loan (10.00% cash, Due 6/30/17)   221    221    162 
Education Elements, Inc. (2)  Software  Term Loan (10.81% cash (Libor + 10.00%; Floor   1,400    1,381    1,381 
      10.50%), 4.00% ETP, Due 1/1/19)               
      Term Loan (10.81% cash (Libor + 10.00%; Floor   1,400    1,381    1,381 
      10.50%), 4.00% ETP, Due 8/1/19)               
Netuitive, Inc.  Software  Term Loan (13.06% cash (Libor + 12.25%; Floor   265    265    265 
      12.50%), 3.33% ETP, Due 9/1/17)               
ScoreBig, Inc. (2)(11)(12)  Software  Term Loan (10.63% cash (Libor + 10.00%; Floor   3,403    3,332    1,526 
      10.50%), 4.00% ETP, Due 4/1/19)               
      Term Loan (10.63% cash (Libor + 10.00%; Floor   3,403    3,360    1,539 
      10.50%), 4.00% ETP, Due 4/1/19)               
      Term Loan (10.63% cash (Libor + 10.00%; Floor   2,000    1,950    894 
      10.50%), 4.00% ETP, Due 3/1/20)               
      Term Loan (10.63% cash (Libor + 10.00%; Floor   203    203    93 
      10.50%), 4.00% ETP, Due 10/31/16)               
      Term Loan (10.63% cash (Libor + 10.00%; Floor   324    324    148 
      10.50%), 4.00% ETP, Due 11/11/19)               
ShopKeep.com, Inc. (2)  Software  Term Loan (10.76% cash (Libor + 9.95%; Floor   6,000    5,898    5,898 
      10.45%), 3.00% ETP, Due 4/1/20)               
      Term Loan (10.76% cash (Libor + 9.95%; Floor   4,000    3,923    3,923 
      10.45%), 3.00% ETP, Due 9/1/20)               
SIGNiX, Inc.  Software  Term Loan (11.81% cash (Libor + 11.00%; Floor   2,200    2,060    1,974 
      11.50%), ETP 3.5%, Due 4/1/19)               
SilkRoad Technology, Inc. (2)  Software  Term Loan (11.16% cash (Libor + 10.35%; Floor   7,000    6,888    6,888 
      10.85%; Ceiling 12.85%), 4.00% ETP, Due 12/1/19)               
Skyword, Inc.  Software  Term Loan (11.76% cash (Libor + 10.95%; Floor   3,867    3,817    3,817 
      11.45%), 3.00% ETP, Due 8/1/19)               
Sys-Tech Solutions, Inc. (2)  Software  Term Loan (11.96% cash (Libor + 11.15%; Floor   2,400    2,387    2,387 
      11.65%; Ceiling 12.65%), 4.50% ETP, Due 3/1/18)               
      Term Loan (11.96% cash (Libor + 11.15%; Floor   2,333    2,318    2,318 
      11.65%; Ceiling 12.65%), 9.00% ETP, Due 5/1/18)               
VBrick Systems, Inc. (2)  Software  Term Loan (11.81% cash (Libor + 11.00%; Floor   400    398    398 
      11.50%; Ceiling 13.50%), 5.00% ETP, Due 7/1/17)               
xTech Holdings, Inc. (2)  Software  Term Loan (11.31% cash (Libor + 10.50%; Floor   1,333    1,315    1,315 
      11.00%), 3.00% ETP, Due 4/1/19)               

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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Consolidated Schedule of Investments (Unaudited)

March 31, 2017

(Dollars in thousands)

 

         Principal   Cost of   Fair 
Portfolio Company (1)  Sector  Type of Investment (3)(4)(7)(9)(10)  Amount   Investments (6)   Value 
      Term Loan (11.31% cash (Libor + 10.50%; Floor   1,944    1,917    1,917 
      11.00%), 3.00% ETP, Due 3/1/20)               
Total Debt Investments — Technology         119,839    113,554 
Debt Investments — Cleantech — 4.3% (8)               
Lehigh Technologies, Inc. (2)  Waste Recycling  Term Loan (10.53% cash (Libor + 9.72%), 1.67% ETP,   3,000    2,983    2,983 
      Due 8/1/19)               
      Term Loan (10.53% cash (Libor + 9.72%), 1.67% ETP,   3,000    2,983    2,983 
      Due 8/1/19)               
Total Debt Investments — Cleantech        5,966    5,966 
Debt Investments — Healthcare information and services — 5.8% (8)               
Interleukin Genetics, Inc. (2)(5)  Diagnostics  Term Loan (11.31% cash (Libor + 10.50%;   3,649    3,526    3,469 
      Floor 11.00%), 6.50% ETP, Due 10/1/18)               
Watermark Medical, Inc. (2)  Other Healthcare  Term Loan (10.31% cash (Libor + 9.50%; Floor 10.00%;   1,896    1,893    1,893 
      Ceiling 11.00%); 4.00% ETP, Due 4/1/18)               
      Term Loan (10.31% cash (Libor + 9.50%; Floor 10.00%;   1,896    1,893    1,893 
      Ceiling 11.00%); 4.00% ETP, Due 4/1/18)               
      Term Loan (10.31% cash (Libor + 9.50%; Floor 10.00%;   903    902    902 
      Ceiling 11.00%); 4.00% ETP, Due 4/1/18)               
Total Debt Investments — Healthcare information and services        8,214    8,157 
Total Debt Investments        172,522    166,066 
                      
Warrant Investments — 5.1% (8)               
Warrants — Life Science — 0.7% (8)                     
ACT Biotech Corporation   Biotechnology  1,521,820 Preferred Stock Warrants        83     
Argos Therapeutics, Inc. (2)(5)  Biotechnology  73,112 Common Stock Warrants        33     
Celsion Corporation (5)  Biotechnology  5,708 Common Stock Warrants        15     
Inotek Pharmaceuticals Corporation (5)  Biotechnology  28,204 Common Stock Warrants        17     
Nivalis Therapeutics, Inc. (5)   Biotechnology  18,534 Common Stock Warrants        122     
Ocera Therapeutics, Inc. (2)(5)  Biotechnology  6,491 Common Stock Warrants        6     
Palatin Technologies, Inc. (2)(5)  Biotechnology  608,058 Common Stock Warrants        51     
Revance Therapeutics, Inc. (5)   Biotechnology  34,113 Common Stock Warrants        68    239 
Sample6, Inc. (2)  Biotechnology  494,988 Preferred Stock Warrants        45    16 
Strongbridge U.S. Inc. (5)  Biotechnology  160,714 Common Stock Warrants        72    400 
Sunesis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (5)  Biotechnology  2,050 Common Stock Warrants        5     
vTv Therapeutics Inc. (2)(5)  Biotechnology  93,896 Common Stock Warrants        44    108 
AccuVein Inc. (2)  Medical Device  75,769 Preferred Stock Warrants        24    27 
EnteroMedics, Inc. (5)   Medical Device  134 Common Stock Warrants        347     
IntegenX, Inc. (2)  Medical Device  170,646 Preferred Stock Warrants        35    32 
Lantos Technologies, Inc. (2)  Medical Device  66,665,256 Preferred Stock Warrants        38    41 
Mederi Therapeutics, Inc. (2)  Medical Device  248,736 Preferred Stock Warrants        26    39 
Mitralign, Inc. (2)  Medical Device  641,909 Preferred Stock Warrants        52    44 
NinePoint Medical, Inc. (2)  Medical Device  566,038 Preferred Stock Warrants        33    39 
OraMetrix, Inc. (2)   Medical Device  812,348 Preferred Stock Warrants        78     
Tryton Medical, Inc. (2)  Medical Device  122,362 Preferred Stock Warrants        15    12 
ViOptix, Inc.    Medical Device  375,763 Preferred Stock Warrants        13     
Total Warrants — Life Science              1,222    997 
Warrants — Technology — 3.8% (8)               
Ekahau, Inc. (2)  Communications  978,261 Preferred Stock Warrants        32    23 
Additech, Inc. (2)  Consumer-related Technologies  150,000 Preferred Stock Warrants        32    31 
Gwynnie Bee, Inc. (2)  Consumer-related Technologies  268,591 Preferred Stock Warrants        68    698 
If(we), Inc.    Consumer-related Technologies  190,868 Preferred Stock Warrants        27    33 
Le Tote, Inc. (2)  Consumer-related Technologies  202,974 Preferred Stock Warrants        63    358 
Rhapsody International Inc. (2)  Consumer-related Technologies  852,273 Common Stock Warrants        164    55 
SavingStar, Inc. (2)  Consumer-related Technologies  98,860 Preferred Stock Warrants        60    71 
XIOtech, Inc.    Data Storage  96 Preferred Stock Warrants        22     
IgnitionOne, Inc. (2)  Internet and Media  262,910 Preferred Stock Warrants        672    672 
Jump Ramp Games, Inc. (2)  Internet and Media  159,766 Preferred Stock Warrants        32    32 
The NanoSteel Company, Inc. (2)  Materials  299,211 Preferred Stock Warrants        93    349 
IntelePeer, Inc.    Networking  141,549 Common Stock Warrants        39     
Nanocomp Technologies, Inc. (2)  Networking  1,414,921 Preferred Stock Warrants        67    47 
Powerhouse Dynamics, Inc. (2)  Power Management  290,698 Preferred Stock Warrants        28    26 
Avalanche Technology, Inc. (2)  Semiconductors  202,602 Preferred Stock Warrants        101    40 
eASIC Corporation (2)  Semiconductors  40,445 Preferred Stock Warrants        25    28 

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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Consolidated Schedule of Investments (Unaudited)

March 31, 2017

(Dollars in thousands)

 

         Cost of   Fair 
Portfolio Company (1)  Sector  Type of Investment (3)(4)(7)(9)(10)  Investments (6)   Value 
InVisage Technologies, Inc. (2)  Semiconductors  395,009 Preferred Stock Warrants   48    45 
Kaminario, Inc.  Semiconductors  1,087,203 Preferred Stock Warrants   59    45 
Luxtera, Inc.(2)  Semiconductors  3,212,948 Preferred Stock Warrants   160    305 
Soraa, Inc. (2)  Semiconductors  203,616 Preferred Stock Warrants   80    432 
Bolt Solutions Inc. (2)  Software  202,892 Preferred Stock Warrants   112    118 
Bridge2 Solutions, Inc. (2)   Software  75,458 Common Stock Warrants   18    341 
Clarabridge, Inc.    Software  53,486 Preferred Stock Warrants   14    81 
ControlScan, Inc. (2)  Software  2,295,918 Preferred Stock Warrants   19    288 
Decisyon, Inc.  Software  82,967 Common Stock Warrants   46     
Digital Signal Corporation  Software  125,116 Common Stock Warrants   32     
Education Elements, Inc. (2)  Software  238,122 Preferred Stock Warrants   28    28 
Lotame Solutions, Inc. (2)  Software  288,115 Preferred Stock Warrants   22    276 
Netuitive, Inc.    Software  41,569 Common Stock Warrants   48     
Riv Data Corp. (2)  Software  237,361 Preferred Stock Warrants   12    12 
ShopKeep.com, Inc. (2)  Software  165,779 Preferred Stock Warrants   98    118 
SIGNiX, Inc.  Software  114,767 Preferred Stock Warrants   210    86 
Skyword, Inc.  Software  301,056 Preferred Stock Warrants   48    56 
SpringCM, Inc. (2)  Software  2,385,686 Preferred Stock Warrants   55    131 
Sys-Tech Solutions, Inc.  Software  375,000 Preferred Stock Warrants   242    406 
Visage Mobile, Inc.  Software  1,692,047 Preferred Stock Warrants   19     
xTech Holdings, Inc. (2)  Software  158,730 Preferred Stock Warrants   43    41 
Total Warrants — Technology         2,938    5,272 
Warrants — Cleantech — 0.1% (8)          
Renmatix, Inc.  Alternative Energy  53,022 Preferred Stock Warrants   68     
Rypos, Inc. (2)  Energy Efficiency  5,627 Preferred Stock Warrants   44    47 
Tigo Energy, Inc. (2)   Energy Efficiency  804,604 Preferred Stock Warrants   100    115 
Total Warrants — Cleantech         212    162 
Warrants — Healthcare information and services — 0.5% (8)          
Candescent Health, Inc. (2)     Diagnostics  519,991 Preferred Stock Warrants   378     
Interleukin Genetics, Inc. (2)(5)   Diagnostics  7,662,100 Common Stock Warrants   168    143 
LifePrint Group, Inc. (2)   Diagnostics  49,000 Preferred Stock Warrants   29    2 
ProterixBio, Inc. (2)    Diagnostics  3,156 Common Stock Warrants   54     
Singulex, Inc.     Other Healthcare  294,231 Preferred Stock Warrants   44    51 
Verity Solutions Group, Inc.     Other Healthcare  300,360 Preferred Stock Warrants   100    42 
Watermark Medical, Inc. (2)   Other Healthcare  27,373 Preferred Stock Warrants   74    59 
Medsphere Systems Corporation (2)   Software  7,097,791 Preferred Stock Warrants   60    205 
Recondo Technology, Inc. (2)     Software  556,796 Preferred Stock Warrants   95    205 
Total Warrants — Healthcare information and services         1,002    707 
Total Warrants         5,374    7,138 
                 
Other Investments — 4.2% (8)                
Espero  Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (14)   Biotechnology  Royalty Agreement   5,300    5,300 
ZetrOZ, Inc.   Medical Device  Royalty Agreement   354    500 
Vette Technology, LLC    Data Storage  Royalty Agreement Due 4/18/2019   4,308    100 
Total Other Investments         9,962    5,900 
Equity — 0.7% (8)                
Insmed Incorporated (5)    Biotechnology  33,208 Common Stock   238    581 
Revance Therapeutics, Inc.(5)   Biotechnology  5,125 Common Stock   73    107 
Sunesis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (5)    Biotechnology  13,082 Common Stock   83    54 
SnagAJob.com, Inc.     Consumer-related Technologies  82,974 Common Stock   9    83 
Decisyon, Inc.   Software  4,200,934 Common Stock   185    185 
Total Equity         588    1,010 
Total Portfolio Investment Assets — 129.1% (8)  $188,446   $180,114 

 

 

 

 

(1) All investments of the Company are in entities which are organized under the laws of the United States and have a principal place of business in the United States.
   
(2) Has been pledged as collateral under the Key Facility.
   
(3) All investments are less than 5% ownership of the class and ownership of the portfolio company.

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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Consolidated Schedule of Investments (Unaudited)

March 31, 2017

(Dollars in thousands)

 

(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 (“ETPs”) 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 debt investment, unless otherwise indicated. Debt investments based on LIBOR are based on one-month LIBOR. For each debt investment, the current interest rate in effect as of March 31, 2017 is provided.
   
(5) Portfolio company is a public company.
   
(6) For debt investments, represents principal balance less unearned income.
   
(7) Warrants, Equity and Other Investments are non-income producing.
   
(8) Value as a percent of net assets.
   
(9) The Company did not have any non-qualifying assets under Section 55(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as of March 31, 2017. Under the 1940 Act, the Company may not acquire any non-qualifying assets unless, at the time the acquisition is made, qualifying assets represent at least 70% of the Company’s total assets.
   
(10)

ETPs are contractual fixed-interest payments due in cash at the maturity date of the applicable debt investment, including upon any prepayment, and are a fixed percentage of the original principal balance of the debt investments unless otherwise noted. Interest will accrue during the life of the debt investment on each ETP and will be recognized as non-cash income until it is actually paid. Therefore, a portion of the incentive fee the Company may pay its Advisor will be based on income that the Company has not yet received in cash. 

   
(11) Debt investment is on non-accrual status at March 31, 2017.
   
(12)

ScoreBig, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“ScoreBig”), made an assignment for the benefit of its creditors whereby ScoreBig assigned all of its assets to SB (assignment for the benefit of creditors), LLC, a California limited liability company (“SBABC”), established under California law to effectuate the Assignment for the Benefit of Creditors of ScoreBig. SBABC subsequently entered into a License Agreement with a third party (“Licensee”), whereby SBABC granted a license of certain of SBABC’s intellectual property and general intangibles to Licensee in exchange for certain royalty payments on the future net profits, if any, of Licensee. SBABC, in consideration for the Company’s consent to the License Agreement, agreed to pay all payments due under the License Agreement, if any, to the Company until the payment in full in cash of the Company’s debt investments in ScoreBig. 

   
(13)

Digital Signal Corporation, a Delaware corporation (“DSC”), made an assignment for the benefit of its creditors whereby DSC assigned all of its assets to DSC (assignment for the benefit of creditors), LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, established under Delaware law to effectuate the Assignment for the Benefit of Creditors of DSC. 

   
(14) Royalty Agreement received in partial satisfaction of obligations of New Haven Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“NHP”) to the Company in connection with the sale of substantially all of the assets of NHP to Espero Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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Consolidated Schedule of Investments (Unaudited)

December 31, 2016

(Dollars in thousands)

 

         Principal   Cost of   Fair 
Portfolio Company (1)  Sector  Type of Investment (3)(4)(7)(9)(10)  Amount   Investments (6)   Value 
Debt Investments — 133.8% (8)               
Debt Investments — Life Science — 38.5% (8)               
Argos Therapeutics, Inc. (2)(5)  Biotechnology  Term Loan (9.38% cash (Libor + 8.75%; Floor 9.25%;  $4,375   $4,339   $4,339 
      Ceiling 10.75%), 5.00% ETP, Due 10/1/18)               
      Term Loan (9.38% cash (Libor + 8.75%; Floor 9.25%;   5,000    4,969    4,969 
      Ceiling 10.75%), 5.00% ETP, Due 3/1/19)               
New Haven Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (11)  Biotechnology  Term Loan (11.63% cash (Libor + 11.00%; Floor   1,282    1,274    651 
      11.50%), 11.42% ETP, Due 3/1/19)               
      Term Loan (11.63% cash (Libor + 11.00%; Floor   427    424    217 
      11.50%), 11.42% ETP, Due 3/1/19)               
      Term Loan (10.63% cash (Libor + 10.00%; Floor   1,973    1,960    1,002 
      10.50%), 6.10% ETP, Due 3/1/19)               
      Term Loan (10.13% cash (Libor + 9.50%; Floor   6,185    6,118    3,127 
      10.00%), 4.00% ETP, Due 4/1/19)               
      Term Loan (10.13% cash (Libor + 9.50%; Floor   593    593    303 
      10.00%), Due 1/31/17)               
Palatin Technologies, Inc. (2)(5)  Biotechnology  Term Loan (9.13% cash (Libor + 8.50%; Floor   4,000    3,960    3,960 
      9.00%), 5.00% ETP, Due 1/1/19)               
      Term Loan (9.13% cash (Libor + 8.50%; Floor   5,000    4,955    4,955 
      9.00%), 5.00% ETP, Due 8/1/19)               
Sample6, Inc. (2)  Biotechnology  Term Loan (9.63% cash (Libor + 9.00%; Floor   972    969    969 
      9.50%; Ceiling 11.00%), 4.00% ETP, Due 4/1/18)               
      Term Loan (9.63% cash (Libor + 9.00%; Floor   591    588    588 
      9.50%; Ceiling 11.00%), 4.00% ETP, Due 4/1/18)               
      Term Loan (9.63% cash (Libor + 9.00%; Floor   2,083    2,073    2,073 
      9.50%; Ceiling 11.00%), 4.00% ETP, Due 4/1/18)               
Strongbridge U.S. Inc. (5)  Biotechnology  Term Loan (8.84% cash (Libor + 8.22%; Floor   7,500    7,353    7,353 
      8.75%), 8.00% ETP, Due 12/1/20)               
vTv Therapeutics Inc. (2)(5)  Biotechnology  Term Loan (10.63% cash (Libor + 10.00%; Floor   6,250    6,106    6,106 
      10.50%), 6.00% ETP, Due 5/1/20)               
Lantos Technologies, Inc. (2)  Medical Device  Term Loan (11.50% cash (Libor + 10.50%; Floor   2,479    2,455    2,320 
      11.50%), 5.00% ETP, Due 2/1/18)               
Mederi Therapeutics, Inc. (2)  Medical Device  Term Loan (12.27% cash (Libor + 11.82%; Floor   1,352    1,344    1,344 
      12.00%), 4.00% ETP, Due 7/1/17)               
      Term Loan (12.27% cash (Libor + 11.82%; Floor   1,352    1,344    1,344 
      12.00%), 4.00% ETP, Due 7/1/17)               
NinePoint Medical, Inc. (2)  Medical Device  Term Loan (9.38% cash (Libor + 8.75%; Floor   4,500    4,461    4,461 
      9.25%), 4.50% ETP, Due 3/1/19)               
      Term Loan (9.38% cash (Libor + 8.75%; Floor   2,250    2,225    2,225 
      9.25%), 4.50% ETP, Due 3/1/19)               
Tryton Medical, Inc. (2)  Medical Device  Term Loan (10.66% cash (Prime + 7.16%), 2.50% ETP,   1,313    1,309    1,309 
      Due 3/1/17)               
Total Debt Investments — Life Science        58,819    53,615 
Debt Investments — Technology — 75.4% (8)               
Ekahau, Inc. (2)  Communications  Term Loan (11.75% cash, 2.50% ETP, Due 2/1/17)   57    57    57 
      Term Loan (11.75% cash, 2.50% ETP, Due 2/1/17)   19    19    19 
Gwynnie Bee, Inc. (2)  Consumer-related Technologies  Term Loan (11.13% cash (Libor + 10.50%; Floor   667    657    657 
      11.00%; Ceiling 12.50%), 2.00% ETP, Due 11/1/17)               
      Term Loan (11.13% cash (Libor + 10.50%; Floor   433    424    424 
      11.00%; Ceiling 12.50%), 2.00% ETP, Due 2/1/18)               
      Term Loan (11.13% cash (Libor + 10.50%; Floor   500    492    492 
      11.00%; Ceiling 12.50%), 2.00% ETP, Due 4/1/18)               
Le Tote, Inc. (2)  Consumer-related Technologies  Term Loan (10.28% cash (Libor + 9.65%; Floor   4,000    3,942    3,942 
      10.15%), 5.00% ETP, Due 3/1/20)               
      Term Loan (10.28% cash (Libor + 9.65%; Floor   3,000    2,955    2,955 
      10.15%), 5.00% ETP, Due 3/1/20)               
Rhapsody International, Inc. (2)  Consumer-related Technologies  Term Loan (11.13% cash (Libor + 10.50%; Floor   7,500    7,336    7,336 
      11.00%), 3.00% ETP, Due 10/1/19)               
SavingStar, Inc. (2)  Consumer-related Technologies  Term Loan (11.03% cash (Libor + 10.40%; Floor   2,900    2,860    2,860 
      10.90%), 3.00% ETP, Due 6/1/19)               
      Term Loan (11.03% cash (Libor + 10.40%; Floor   2,000    1,965    1,965 
      10.90%), 3.00% ETP, Due 3/1/20)               

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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Consolidated Schedule of Investments (Unaudited)

December 31, 2016

(Dollars in thousands)

 

         Principal   Cost of   Fair 
Portfolio Company (1)  Sector  Type of Investment (3)(4)(7)(9)(10)  Amount   Investments (6)   Value 
MediaBrix, Inc. (2)  Internet and Media  Term Loan (11.63% cash (Libor + 11.00%; Floor   4,000    3,966    3,966 
      11.50%), 3.00% ETP, Due 1/1/20)               
Zinio Holdings, LLC (2)  Internet and Media  Term Loan (11.88% cash (Libor + 11.25%; Floor   4,000    3,967    3,967 
      11.75%), 4.00% ETP, Due 2/1/20)               
The NanoSteel Company, Inc. (2)  Materials  Term Loan (10.13% cash (Libor + 9.50%; Floor   5,000    4,940    4,940 
      10.00%), 5.00% ETP, Due 7/1/19)               
      Term Loan (10.13% cash (Libor + 9.50%; Floor   2,500    2,470    2,470 
      10.00%), 5.00% ETP, Due 7/1/19)               
      Term Loan (10.13% cash (Libor + 9.50%; Floor   2,500    2,464    2,464 
      10.00%), 5.00% ETP, Due 1/1/20)               
Nanocomp Technologies, Inc. (2)  Networking  Term Loan (11.50% cash, 3.00% ETP, Due 11/1/17)   369    367    367 
      Term Loan (11.63% cash (Libor + 11.00%; Floor   3,000    2,939    2,939 
      11.50%), 3.00% ETP, Due 4/1/20)               
Powerhouse Dynamics, Inc. (2)  Power Management  Term Loan (11.33% cash (Libor + 10.70%; Floor   2,250    2,220    2,220 
      11.20%), 3.00% ETP, Due 3/1/19)               
Avalanche Technology, Inc. (2)  Semiconductors  Term Loan (10.00% cash (Libor + 9.25%; Floor 10.00%;   417    416    416 
      Ceiling 11.75%), 2.40% ETP, Due 4/1/17)               
      Term Loan (10.00% cash (Libor + 9.25%; Floor 10.00%;   1,335    1,331    1,331 
      Ceiling 11.75%), 2.40% ETP, Due 10/1/18)               
      Term Loan (10.00% cash (Libor + 9.25%; Floor 10.00%;   1,548    1,517    1,517 
      Ceiling 11.75%), 2.00% ETP, Due 2/1/19)               
Luxtera, Inc. (2)  Semiconductors  Term Loan (10.38% cash (Libor + 9.75%; Floor 10.25%;   614    607    607 
      Ceiling 12.25%), 13.00% ETP, Due 7/1/17)               
      Term Loan (10.38% cash (Libor + 9.75%; Floor 10.25%;   343    341    341 
      Ceiling 12.25%), 13.00% ETP, Due 7/1/17)               
      Term Loan (9.13% cash (Libor + 8.50%; Floor 9.00%),   667    663    663 
      4.50% ETP, Due 12/1/18)               
      Term Loan (9.13% cash (Libor + 8.50%; Floor 9.00%),   667    663    663 
      4.50% ETP, Due 12/1/18)               
      Term Loan (9.63% cash (Libor + 9.00%; Floor 9.50%),   2,000    1,990    1,990 
      4.50% ETP, Due 11/1/19)               
Xtera Communications, Inc. (5)(11)   Semiconductors  Term Loan (12.50% cash, 22.92% ETP, Due 11/1/16)   3,056    3,047     
      Term Loan (12.50% cash, 22.92% ETP, Due 11/1/16)   936    933     
Bridge2 Solutions, Inc.  Software  Term Loan (11.63% cash (Libor + 11.00%; Floor   4,000    3,976    3,976 
      11.50%; Ceiling 14.50%), 2.00% ETP, Due 7/1/19)               
      Term Loan (11.63% cash (Libor + 11.00%; Floor   1,000    996    996 
      11.50%; Ceiling 14.50%), 2.00% ETP, Due 1/1/20)               
ControlScan, Inc. (2)  Software  Term Loan (10.88% cash (Libor + 10.25%),   4,500    4,413    4,413 
      3.00% ETP, Due 7/1/20)               
Decisyon, Inc.  Software  Term Loan (12.94% cash (Libor + 12.308%; Floor   1,523    1,521    1,519 
      12.50%), 6.50% ETP, Due 6/1/18)               
      Term Loan (12.94% cash (Libor + 12.308%; Floor   833    715    713 
      12.50%), 6.50% ETP, Due 6/1/18)               
Digital Signal Corporation (11)(13)  Software  Term Loan (10.88% cash (Libor + 10.25%; Floor   1,280    1,246    928 
      10.43%), 5.00% ETP, Due 7/1/19)               
      Term Loan (10.88% cash (Libor + 10.25%; Floor   1,280    1,246    928 
      10.43%), 5.00% ETP, Due 7/1/19)               
      Term Loan (10.00% cash, Due 6/30/17)   194    194    144 
Education Elements, Inc. (2)  Software  Term Loan (10.63% cash (Libor + 10.00%; Floor   1,600    1,578    1,578 
      10.50%), 4.00% ETP, Due 1/1/19)               
      Term Loan (10.63% cash (Libor + 10.00%; Floor   1,500    1,479    1,479 
      10.50%), 4.00% ETP, Due 8/1/19)               
Netuitive, Inc.  Software  Term Loan (12.88% cash (Libor + 12.25%; Floor   461    460    460 
      12.50%), 3.33% ETP, Due 9/1/17)               
ScoreBig, Inc. (2)(11)(12)  Software  Term Loan (10.63% cash (Libor + 10.00%; Floor   3,403    3,332    1,526 
      10.50%), 4.00% ETP, Due 4/1/19)               
      Term Loan (10.63% cash (Libor + 10.00%; Floor   3,403    3,360    1,539 
      10.50%), 4.00% ETP, Due 4/1/19)               
      Term Loan (10.63% cash (Libor + 10.00%; Floor   2,000    1,950    894 
      10.50%), 4.00% ETP, Due 3/1/20)               
      Term Loan (10.63% cash (Libor + 10.00%; Floor   203    203    93 
      10.50%), 4.00% ETP, Due 10/31/16)               
      Term Loan (10.63% cash (Libor + 10.00%; Floor   324    324    148 
      10.50%), 4.00% ETP, Due 11/11/19)               

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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Consolidated Schedule of Investments (Unaudited)

December 31, 2016

(Dollars in thousands)

 

         Principal   Cost of   Fair 
Portfolio Company (1)  Sector  Type of Investment (3)(4)(7)(9)(10)  Amount   Investments (6)   Value 
ShopKeep.com, Inc. (2)  Software  Term Loan (10.47% cash (Libor + 9.95%; Floor   6,000    5,811    5,811 
      10.45%), 3.00% ETP, Due 4/1/20)               
SIGNiX, Inc.  Software  Term Loan (11.63% cash (Libor + 11.00%; Floor   2,250    2,124    2,012 
      11.50%), Due 10/1/18)               
SilkRoad Technology, Inc. (2)  Software  Term Loan (10.98% cash (Libor + 10.35%; Floor   7,500    7,455    7,455 
      10.85%; Ceiling 12.85%), 3.00% ETP, Due 6/1/19)               
Skyword, Inc.  Software  Term Loan (11.58% cash (Libor + 10.95%; Floor   4,000    3,944    3,870 
      11.45%), 3.00% ETP, Due 8/1/19)               
Social Intelligence Corp. (2)  Software  Term Loan (11.13% cash (Libor + 10.50%; Floor   323    316    315 
      11.00%; Ceiling 13.00%), 3.50% ETP, Due 12/1/17)               
Sys-Tech Solutions, Inc. (2)  Software  Term Loan (11.78% cash (Libor + 11.15%; Floor   3,000    2,983    2,983 
      11.65%; Ceiling 12.65%), 4.50% ETP, Due 3/1/18)               
      Term Loan (11.78% cash (Libor + 11.15%; Floor   2,833    2,814    2,814 
      11.65%; Ceiling 12.65%), 9.00% ETP, Due 5/1/18)               
VBrick Systems, Inc. (2)  Software  Term Loan (11.63% cash (Libor + 11.00%; Floor   700    696    696 
      11.50%; Ceiling 13.50%), 5.00% ETP, Due 7/1/17)               
Vidsys, Inc. (2)  Software  Term Loan (13.00% cash, 12.58% ETP, Due 12/1/17)   2,610    2,610    2,610 
xTech Holdings, Inc. (2)  Software  Term Loan (11.13% cash (Libor + 10.50%; Floor   1,500    1,479    1,479 
      11.00%), 3.00% ETP, Due 4/1/19)               
      Term Loan (11.13% cash (Libor + 10.50%; Floor   2,000    1,970    1,970 
      11.00%), 3.00% ETP, Due 3/1/20)               
Total Debt Investments — Technology         114,743    104,917 
Debt Investments — Cleantech — 5.7% (8)               
Rypos, Inc. (2)  Energy Efficiency  Term Loan (11.93% cash (Libor + 11.55%;   1,260    1,252    1,252 
      Floor 11.80%), 4.25% ETP, Due 6/1/17)               
      Term Loan (11.93% cash (Libor + 11.55%;   697    690    690 
      Floor 11.80%), 4.25% ETP, Due 1/1/18)               
Lehigh Technologies, Inc. (2)  Waste Recycling  Term Loan (10.35% cash (Libor + 9.72%), 6.75% ETP,   3,000    2,982    2,982 
      Due 8/1/19)               
      Term Loan (10.35% cash (Libor + 9.72%), 6.75% ETP,   3,000    2,982    2,982 
      Due 8/1/19)               
Total Debt Investments — Cleantech        7,906    7,906 
Debt Investments — Healthcare information and services — 14.2% (8)               
Interleukin Genetics, Inc. (2)(5)  Diagnostics  Term Loan (11.13% cash (Libor + 10.50%;   4,225    4,081    4,081 
      Floor 11.00%), 6.50% ETP, Due 10/1/18)               
Watermark Medical, Inc. (2)  Other Healthcare  Term Loan (10.13% cash (Libor + 9.50%; Floor 10.00%;   2,333    2,330    2,330 
      Ceiling 11.00%); 4.00% ETP, Due 4/1/18)               
      Term Loan (10.13% cash (Libor + 9.50%; Floor 10.00%;   2,333    2,330    2,330 
      Ceiling 11.00%); 4.00% ETP, Due 4/1/18)               
      Term Loan (10.13% cash (Libor + 9.50%; Floor 10.00%;   1,111    1,110    1,110 
      Ceiling 11.00%); 4.00% ETP, Due 4/1/18)               
MedAvante, Inc. (2)  Software  Term Loan (9.88% cash (Libor + 9.25%; Floor   3,000    2,972    2,972 
      9.75%), 4.00% ETP, Due 1/1/19)               
      Term Loan (9.88% cash (Libor + 9.25%; Floor   3,000    2,972    2,972 
      9.75%), 4.00% ETP, Due 1/1/19)               
      Term Loan (9.88% cash (Libor + 9.25%; Floor   4,000    3,953    3,953 
      9.75%), 4.00% ETP, Due 7/1/19)               
Total Debt Investments — Healthcare information and services        19,748    19,748 
Total Debt Investments              201,216    186,186 

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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Consolidated Schedule of Investments (Unaudited)

December 31, 2016

(Dollars in thousands)

 

         Cost of   Fair 
Portfolio Company (1)  Sector  Type of Investment (3)(4)(7)(9)(10)  Investments (6)   Value 
Warrant Investments — 4.6% (8)          
Warrants — Life Science — 0.5% (8)          
ACT Biotech Corporation   Biotechnology  1,521,820 Preferred Stock Warrants   83     
Argos Therapeutics, Inc. (2)(5)  Biotechnology  33,112 Common Stock Warrants   33    2 
Celsion Corporation (5)  Biotechnology  5,708 Common Stock Warrants   15     
Inotek Pharmaceuticals Corporation (5)  Biotechnology  28,204 Common Stock Warrants   17    21 
New Haven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.  Biotechnology  103,982 Preferred Stock Warrants   88     
Nivalis Therapeutics, Inc. (5)   Biotechnology  18,534 Common Stock Warrants   122     
Ocera Therapeutics, Inc. (2)(5)  Biotechnology  6,491 Common Stock Warrants   6     
Palatin Technologies, Inc. (2)(5)  Biotechnology  608,058 Common Stock Warrants   51    4 
Revance Therapeutics, Inc. (5)   Biotechnology  34,377 Common Stock Warrants   68    241 
Sample6, Inc. (2)  Biotechnology  494,988 Preferred Stock Warrants   45    16 
Strongbridge U.S. Inc. (5)  Biotechnology  160,714 Common Stock Warrants   72    72 
vTv Therapeutics Inc. (2)(5)  Biotechnology  76,290 Common Stock Warrants   23    23 
Sunesis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (5)  Biotechnology  2,050 Common Stock Warrants   5     
AccuVein Inc. (2)  Medical Device  75,769 Preferred Stock Warrants   24    27 
EnteroMedics, Inc. (5)   Medical Device  134 Common Stock Warrants   347     
IntegenX, Inc. (2)  Medical Device  170,646 Preferred Stock Warrants   35    31 
Lantos Technologies, Inc. (2)  Medical Device  66,665,256 Preferred Stock Warrants   38    41 
Mederi Therapeutics, Inc. (2)  Medical Device  248,736 Preferred Stock Warrants   26    39 
Mitralign, Inc. (2)  Medical Device  641,909 Preferred Stock Warrants   52    44 
NinePoint Medical, Inc. (2)  Medical Device  566,038 Preferred Stock Warrants   33    39 
OraMetrix, Inc. (2)   Medical Device  812,348 Preferred Stock Warrants   78     
Tryton Medical, Inc. (2)  Medical Device  122,362 Preferred Stock Warrants   15    12 
ViOptix, Inc.    Medical Device  375,763 Preferred Stock Warrants   13     
Total Warrants — Life Science         1,289    612 
Warrants — Technology — 3.3% (8)          
Ekahau, Inc. (2)  Communications  978,261 Preferred Stock Warrants   32    23 
Additech, Inc. (2)  Consumer-related Technologies  150,000 Preferred Stock Warrants   33    31 
Gwynnie Bee, Inc. (2)  Consumer-related Technologies  268,591 Preferred Stock Warrants   68    698 
If(we), Inc.    Consumer-related Technologies  190,868 Preferred Stock Warrants   27    47 
Le Tote, Inc. (2)  Consumer-related Technologies  202,974 Preferred Stock Warrants   63    411 
Rhapsody International Inc. (2)  Consumer-related Technologies  852,273 Common Stock Warrants   164    150 
SavingStar, Inc. (2)  Consumer-related Technologies  98,860 Preferred Stock Warrants   60    70 
XIOtech, Inc.    Data Storage  2,217,979 Preferred Stock Warrants   22     
The NanoSteel Company, Inc. (2)  Materials  299,211 Preferred Stock Warrants   92    348 
IntelePeer, Inc.    Networking  141,549 Common Stock Warrants   39    31 
Nanocomp Technologies, Inc. (2)  Networking  707,387 Preferred Stock Warrants   67    72 
Aquion Energy, Inc.  Power Management  115,051 Preferred Stock Warrants   7    72 
Powerhouse Dynamics, Inc. (2)  Power Management  290,698 Preferred Stock Warrants   28    26 
Avalanche Technology, Inc. (2)  Semiconductors  202,602 Preferred Stock Warrants   101    40 
eASIC Corporation (2)  Semiconductors  40,445 Preferred Stock Warrants   25    28 
InVisage Technologies, Inc. (2)  Semiconductors  395,009 Preferred Stock Warrants   48    45 
Kaminario, Inc.  Semiconductors  1,087,203 Preferred Stock Warrants   59    45 
Luxtera, Inc.(2)  Semiconductors  2,508,671 Preferred Stock Warrants   49    193 
Soraa, Inc. (2)  Semiconductors  203,616 Preferred Stock Warrants   80    432 
Xtera Communications, Inc. (5)   Semiconductors  37,831 Common Stock Warrants   206     
Bolt Solutions Inc. (2)  Software  202,892 Preferred Stock Warrants   113    135 
Bridge2 Solutions, Inc.   Software  75,458 Common Stock Warrants   18    341 
Clarabridge, Inc.    Software  53,486 Preferred Stock Warrants   14    81 
ControlScan, Inc. (2)  Software  2,295,918 Preferred Stock Warrants   19    30 
Decisyon, Inc.  Software  82,967 Common Stock Warrants   46     
Digital Signal Corporation  Software  125,116 Common Stock Warrants   32     
Education Elements, Inc. (2)  Software  238,122 Preferred Stock Warrants   28    28 
Lotame Solutions, Inc. (2)  Software  288,115 Preferred Stock Warrants   22    276 
Netuitive, Inc.    Software  41,569 Common Stock Warrants   48     
Riv Data Corp. (2)  Software  237,361 Preferred Stock Warrants   12    12 
ScoreBig, Inc. (2)  Software  879,014 Preferred Stock Warrants   88     
ShopKeep.com, Inc. (2)  Software  165,779 Preferred Stock Warrants   98    118 
SIGNiX, Inc.  Software  89,767 Preferred Stock Warrants   168    167 

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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Consolidated Schedule of Investments (Unaudited)

December 31, 2016

(Dollars in thousands)

 

         Cost of   Fair 
Portfolio Company (1)  Sector  Type of Investment (3)(4)(7)(9)(10)  Investments (6)   Value 
Skyword, Inc.    Software  301,056 Preferred Stock Warrants   48    56 
SpringCM, Inc. (2)    Software  2,385,686 Preferred Stock Warrants   55    131 
Sys-Tech Solutions, Inc.    Software  375,000 Preferred Stock Warrants   242    389 
Vidsys, Inc.    Software  85,399 Preferred Stock Warrants   23    12 
Visage Mobile, Inc.    Software  1,692,047 Preferred Stock Warrants   19     
xTech Holdings, Inc. (2)    Software  158,730 Preferred Stock Warrants   43    52 
Total Warrants — Technology         2,406    4,590 
Warrants — Cleantech — 0.1% (8)          
Renmatix, Inc.    Alternative Energy  53,022 Preferred Stock Warrants   68     
Semprius, Inc.    Alternative Energy  519,981 Preferred Stock Warrants   25     
Rypos, Inc. (2)    Energy Efficiency  5,627 Preferred Stock Warrants   44    25 
Tigo Energy, Inc. (2)     Energy Efficiency  804,604 Preferred Stock Warrants   100    115 
Lehigh Technologies, Inc. (2)    Waste Recycling  272,727 Preferred Stock Warrants   33    39 
Total Warrants — Cleantech         270    179 
Warrants — Healthcare information and services — 0.7% (8)          
Accumetrics, Inc.  Diagnostics    100,928 Preferred Stock Warrants   107    180 
Candescent Health, Inc. (2)    Diagnostics    519,991 Preferred Stock Warrants   378     
Interleukin Genetics, Inc. (2)(5)  Diagnostics    7,662,100 Common Stock Warrants   168    142 
LifePrint Group, Inc. (2)  Diagnostics    49,000 Preferred Stock Warrants   29    2 
ProterixBio, Inc. (2)   Diagnostics    3,156 Common Stock Warrants   54     
Singulex, Inc.    Other Healthcare    294,231 Preferred Stock Warrants   44    51 
Verity Solutions Group, Inc.    Other Healthcare    300,360 Preferred Stock Warrants   100    42 
Watermark Medical, Inc. (2)  Other Healthcare    27,373 Preferred Stock Warrants   74    76 
MedAvante, Inc. (2)  Software    114,285 Preferred Stock Warrants   66    79 
Medsphere Systems Corporation (2)  Software    7,097,791 Preferred Stock Warrants   60    205 
Recondo Technology, Inc. (2)    Software    556,796 Preferred Stock Warrants   95    204 
Total Warrants — Healthcare information and services         1,175    981 
Total Warrants         5,140    6,362 
                 
Other Investments — 0.4% (8)                
ZetrOZ, Inc.  Medical Device    Royalty Agreement   365    500 
Vette Technology, LLC   Data Storage    Royalty Agreement Due 4/18/2019   4,318    100 
Total Other Investments         4,683    600 
Equity — 0.6% (8)                
Insmed Incorporated (5)   Biotechnology    33,208 Common Stock   238    439 
Revance Therapeutics, Inc.(5)  Biotechnology    4,861 Common Stock   73    101 
Sunesis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (5)   Biotechnology    13,082 Common Stock   83    47 
SnagAJob.com, Inc.    Consumer-related Technologies    82,974 Common Stock   9    83 
Decisyon, Inc.  Software    4,200,934 Common Stock   185    185 
Total Equity         588    855 
Total Portfolio Investment Assets — 139.4% (8)  $211,627   $194,003 

 

 

 

 

(1) All investments of the Company are in entities which are organized under the laws of the United States and have a principal place of business in the United States.
   
(2) Has been pledged as collateral under the Key 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 ETPs 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 debt investment, unless otherwise indicated. Debt investments based on LIBOR are based on one-month LIBOR. For each debt investment, the current interest rate in effect as of December 31, 2016 is provided.
   
(5) Portfolio company is a public company.
   
(6) For debt investments, represents principal balance less unearned income.
   
(7) Warrants, Equity and Other Investments are non-income producing.
   
(8) Value as a percent of net assets.

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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Consolidated Schedule of Investments (Unaudited)

December 31, 2016

(Dollars in thousands)

 

(9) The Company did not have any non-qualifying assets under Section 55(a) of the 1940 Act as of December 31, 2016. Under the 1940 Act, the Company may not acquire any non-qualifying assets unless, at the time the acquisition is made, qualifying assets represent at least 70% of the Company’s total assets.
   
(10)

ETPs are contractual fixed-interest payments due in cash at the maturity date of the applicable debt investment, including upon any prepayment, and are a fixed percentage of the original principal balance of the debt investments unless otherwise noted. Interest will accrue during the life of the debt investment on each ETP and will be recognized as non-cash income until it is actually paid. Therefore, a portion of the incentive fee the Company may pay its Advisor will be based on income that the Company has not yet received in cash. 

   
(11) Debt investment is on non-accrual status at December 31, 2016.
   
(12)

ScoreBig made an assignment for the benefit of its creditors whereby ScoreBig assigned all of its assets to SBABC, established under California law to effectuate the Assignment for the Benefit of Creditors of ScoreBig. SBABC subsequently entered into a License Agreement with a Licensee, whereby SBABC granted a license of certain of SBABC’s intellectual property and general intangibles to Licensee in exchange for certain royalty payments on the future net profits, if any, of Licensee. SBABC, in consideration for the Company’s consent to the License Agreement, agreed to pay all payments due under the License Agreement, if any, to the Company until the payment in full in cash of the Company’s debt investments in ScoreBig. 

   
(13) DSC made an assignment for the benefit of its creditors whereby DSC assigned all of its assets to DSC (assignment for the benefit of creditors), LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, established under Delaware law to effectuate the Assignment for the Benefit of Creditors of DSC.

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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 1940 Act. In addition, for tax purposes, the Company has elected to be treated as a regulated investment company (“RIC”) as defined under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”). As a RIC, the Company generally is not subject to corporate-level federal income tax on the portion of its taxable income and capital gains the Company distributes to its stockholders. The Company primarily makes secured debt investments to development-stage companies in the technology, life science, healthcare information and services and cleantech industries. All of the Company’s debt investments consist of loans secured by all of, or a portion of, the applicable debtor company’s tangible and intangible assets.

 

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, a Delaware limited liability company, which commenced operations in March 2008 and became the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary upon the completion of the Company’s IPO.

 

Horizon Credit II LLC (“Credit II”) was formed as a Delaware limited liability company on June 28, 2011, with the Company as its 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.

 

The Company formed Horizon Funding 2013-1 LLC (“2013-1 LLC”) as a Delaware limited liability company on June 7, 2013 and Horizon Funding Trust 2013-1 (“2013-1 Trust” and, together with the 2013-1 LLC, the “2013-1 Entities”) as a Delaware trust on June 18, 2013. The 2013-1 Entities were special purpose bankruptcy remote entities and were separate legal entities from the Company. The Company formed the 2013-1 Entities for purposes of securitizing $189.3 million of secured loans (the “2013-1 Securitization”) and issuing fixed-rate asset-backed notes in an aggregate principal amount of $90 million (the “Asset-Backed Notes”). The 2013-1 Entities were dissolved as of September 30, 2016.

 

The Company has also established an additional wholly owned subsidiary, which is structured as a Delaware limited liability company, to hold the assets of a portfolio company acquired in connection with foreclosure or bankruptcy, which is a separate legal entity from the Company.

 

The Company’s investment strategy is to maximize the investment portfolio’s return by generating current income from the debt investments the Company makes and capital appreciation from the warrants the Company receives when making such debt investments. The Company has entered into an investment management agreement, (the “Investment Management Agreement”) with Horizon Technology Finance Management LLC (the “Advisor”) under which the Advisor manages the day-to-day operations of, and provides investment advisory services to, the Company.

 

Note 2.  Basis of presentation and significant accounting policies

 

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 and 10 of Regulation S-X (“Regulation S-X”) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). 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. The current period’s results of operations are not necessarily indicative of results that ultimately may be achieved for the year. Therefore, the unaudited financial statements and notes should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2016.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

Principles of consolidation

 

As required under GAAP and Regulation S-X, the Company will generally consolidate its investment in a company that is 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 wholly-owned subsidiaries in its consolidated financial statements.

 

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 records all of its investments at fair value 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.

 

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 debt investments 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 (the “Board”) determines the fair value of the Company’s portfolio investments. The Company has the intent to hold its debt investments 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. Generally, when a debt investment becomes 90 days or more past due, or if the Company otherwise does not expect to receive interest and principal repayments, the debt investment is placed on non-accrual status and the recognition of interest income may be discontinued. Interest payments received on non-accrual debt investments may be recognized as income, on a cash basis, or applied to principal depending upon management’s judgment at the time the debt investment is placed on non-accrual status. As of March 31, 2017, there were two debt investments on non-accrual status with a cost of $11.9 million and a fair value of $6.2 million. As of December 31, 2016, there were four investments on non-accrual status with a cost of $26.2 million and a fair value of $11.5 million. For the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, the Company did not recognize any interest income from debt investments on non-accrual status.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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, success 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. Debt investment 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 debt investment. All other income is recognized when earned. Fees for counterparty debt investment commitments with multiple debt investments are allocated to each debt investment based upon each debt investment’s relative fair value. When a debt investment is placed on non-accrual status, the amortization of the related fees and unearned income is discontinued until the debt investment is returned to accrual status.

 

Certain debt investment agreements also require the borrower to make an ETP, that is accrued into interest receivable and taken into income over the life of the debt investment 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 the ETP when due. The proportion of the Company’s total investment income that resulted from the portion of ETPs not received in cash for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 was 7.5% and 20.5%, respectively.

 

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 recorded as unearned income on the grant date. The unearned income is recognized as interest income over the contractual life of the related debt investment in accordance with the Company’s income recognition policy. Subsequent to debt investment origination, the fair value of the warrants is determined using the Black-Scholes valuation model. Any adjustment to fair value is recorded through earnings as net unrealized appreciation or depreciation on investments. Gains and losses from the disposition of the warrants or stock acquired from the exercise of warrants are recognized as realized gains and losses on investments.

 

Realized gains or losses on the sale of investments, or upon the determination that an investment balance, or portion thereof, is not recoverable, are calculated using the specific identification method. The Company measures realized gains or losses by calculating the difference between the net proceeds from the repayment or sale and the amortized cost basis of the investment. Net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation reflects the change in the fair values of the Company’s portfolio investments during the reporting period, including any reversal of previously recorded unrealized appreciation or depreciation when gains or losses are realized.

 

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. The unamortized balance of debt issuance costs as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 was $1.4 million and $1.6 million, respectively. These amounts are amortized and included in interest expense in the consolidated statements of operations over the life of the borrowings. The accumulated amortization balances as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 were $4.6 million and $4.4 million, respectively. The amortization expense for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 was $0.1 million and $0.2 million, respectively.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

Income taxes

 

As a BDC, the Company has elected to be treated as a RIC under Subchapter M of the Code and operates in a manner so as to qualify for the tax treatment applicable to RICs. In order to qualify as a RIC and to avoid the imposition of corporate-level income tax on the income distributed to stockholders, among other things, the Company is required to meet certain source of income and asset diversification requirements and to timely distribute dividends out of assets legally available for distribution to its stockholders of an amount generally at least equal to 90% of its investment company taxable income, as defined by the Code and determined without regard to any deduction for dividends paid, for each tax year. The Company, among other things, has made and intends to continue to make the requisite distributions to its stockholders, which generally relieves the Company from corporate-level U.S. federal income taxes. Accordingly, no provision for federal income tax has been recorded in the financial statements. Differences between taxable income and net increase in net assets resulting from operations either can be temporary, meaning they will reverse in the future, or permanent. In accordance with Topic 946, Financial ServicesInvestment Companies, of the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s, Accounting Standards Codification, as amended (“ASC”), permanent tax differences, such as non-deductible excise taxes paid, are reclassified from distributions in excess of net investment income and net realized loss on investments to paid-in-capital at the end of each year. These permanent book-to-tax differences are reclassified on the consolidated statements of changes in net assets to reflect their tax character but have no impact on total net assets. For the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company reclassified $0.1 million to paid-in capital from distributions in excess of net investment income, which related to excise taxes refunded in 2016.

 

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 distributions into the next tax year and incur a 4% U.S. federal 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 distributions, the Company accrues excise tax, if any, on estimated excess taxable income as taxable income is earned. For the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, there was no U.S. federal excise tax accrual recorded.

 

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 in accordance with ASC Topic 740, Income Taxes, as modified by ASC Topic 946. 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. The Company had no material uncertain tax positions at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016. The Company’s income tax returns for the 2015, 2014 and 2013 tax years remain subject to examination by U.S. federal and state tax authorities.

 

Distributions

 

Distributions to common stockholders are recorded on the declaration date. The amount to be paid out as distributions is determined by the Board. Net realized long-term 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 on behalf of its stockholders, unless a stockholder elects to receive cash. As a result, if the Board declares a cash distribution, then stockholders who have not “opted out” of the dividend reinvestment plan will have their cash distributions automatically reinvested in additional shares of the Company’s common stock, rather than receiving the cash distribution. The Company may use newly issued shares to implement the plan or the Company may purchase shares in the open market to fulfill its obligations under the plan.

 

Stock Repurchase Program

 

On April 27, 2017, the Board extended a previously authorized stock repurchase program which allows the Company to repurchase up to $5.0 million of its common stock at prices below the Company’s net asset value per share as reported in its most recent consolidated financial statements. Under the repurchase program, the Company may, but is not obligated to, repurchase shares of its outstanding common stock in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions from time to time. Any repurchases by the Company will comply with the requirements of Rule 10b-18 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and any applicable requirements of the 1940 Act. Unless extended by the Board, the repurchase program will terminate on the earlier of June 30, 2018 or the repurchase of $5.0 million of the Company’s common stock. During the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, the Company did not make any repurchases of its common stock. From the inception of the stock repurchase program through March 31, 2017, the Company repurchased 161,542 shares of its common stock at an average price of $11.27 on the open market at a total cost of $1.8 million.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

Transfers of financial assets

 

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

 

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

 

The Investment Management Agreement was reapproved by the Board on July 29, 2016. 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 adviser with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The Advisor receives fees for providing services to the Company under the Investment Management Agreement, 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 (i) the Company’s gross assets, less (ii) assets consisting of cash and cash equivalents, and is 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 base management fee payable at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 was $0.3 million. The base management fee expense was $1.0 million and $1.3 million, respectively, for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016.

 

The incentive fee has two parts, as follows:

 

The first part, which is subject to the Incentive Fee Cap and Deferral Mechanism, as defined below, 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 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 the Company has 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 hurdle rate of 1.75% (which is 7.00% annualized) of the Company’s net assets at the end of the immediately preceding calendar quarter, subject to 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 Pre-Incentive Fee 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% quarterly (which is 8.75% annualized). The effect of this “catch-up” 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 the hurdle rate did not apply.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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 up to the Incentive Fee Cap, defined below, 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.

 

Commencing with the calendar quarter beginning July 1, 2014, the incentive fee on Pre-Incentive Fee Net Investment Income is subject to a fee cap and deferral mechanism which is determined based upon a look-back period of up to three years and is expensed when incurred. For this purpose, the look-back period for the incentive fee based on Pre-Incentive Fee Net Investment Income (the “Incentive Fee Look-back Period”) commenced on July 1, 2014 and increases by one quarter in length at the end of each calendar quarter until June 30, 2017, after which time, the Incentive Fee Look-back Period will include the relevant calendar quarter and the 11 preceding full calendar quarters. Each quarterly incentive fee payable on Pre-Incentive Fee Net Investment Income is subject to a cap (the “Incentive Fee Cap”) and a deferral mechanism through which the Advisor may recoup a portion of such deferred incentive fees (collectively, the “Incentive Fee Cap and Deferral Mechanism”). The Incentive Fee Cap is equal to (a) 20.00% of Cumulative Pre-Incentive Fee Net Return (as defined below) during the Incentive Fee Look-back Period less (b) cumulative incentive fees of any kind paid to the Advisor during the Incentive Fee Look-back Period. To the extent the Incentive Fee Cap is zero or a negative value in any calendar quarter, the Company will not pay an incentive fee on Pre-Incentive Fee Net Investment Income to the Advisor in that quarter. To the extent that the payment of incentive fees on Pre-Incentive Fee Net Investment Income is limited by the Incentive Fee Cap, the payment of such fees will be deferred and paid in subsequent calendar quarters up to three years after their date of deferment, subject to certain limitations, which are set forth in the Investment Management Agreement. The Company only pays incentive fees on Pre-Incentive Fee Net Investment Income to the extent allowed by the Incentive Fee Cap and Deferral Mechanism. “Cumulative Pre-Incentive Fee Net Return” during any Incentive Fee Look-back Period means the sum of (a) Pre-Incentive Fee Net Investment Income and the base management fee for each calendar quarter during the Incentive Fee Look-back Period and (b) the sum of cumulative realized capital gains and losses, cumulative unrealized capital appreciation and cumulative unrealized capital depreciation during the applicable Incentive Fee Look-back Period.

 

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 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 on a cumulative basis through the end of such year, less all previous amounts paid in respect of the capital gain incentive fee. However, in accordance with GAAP, the Company is required to include the aggregate unrealized capital appreciation on investments in the calculation and accrue a capital gain incentive fee on a quarterly basis, as if such unrealized capital appreciation were realized, even though such unrealized capital appreciation is not permitted to be considered in calculating the fee actually payable under the Investment Management Agreement.

 

The performance based incentive fee expense was $0.4 million and $1.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. The incentive fee on Pre-Incentive Fee Net Investment Income was subject to the Incentive Fee Cap and Deferral Mechanism for the three months ended March 31, 2017, which resulted in $0.3 million of reduced expense and additional net investment income. The performance based incentive fee payable as of March 31, 2017 was $0.4 million. The entire incentive fee payable as of March 31, 2017 represented part one of the incentive fee. There was no performance based incentive fee payable as of December 31, 2016.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

Administration Agreement

 

The Company entered into an administration agreement (the “Administration Agreement”) with the Advisor to provide administrative services to the Company. For providing these services, facilities and personnel, the Company reimburses 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 Financial Officer and Chief Compliance Officer and their respective staffs. The administrative fee expense was $0.2 million and $0.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

 

Note 4.  Investments

 

The following table shows the Company’s investments as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016:

 

   March 31, 2017   December 31, 2016 
   Cost   Fair Value   Cost   Fair Value 
       (In thousands)     
Non-affiliate investments                    
Debt  $172,522   $166,066   $201,216   $186,186 
Warrants   5,374    7,138    5,140    6,362 
Other   9,962    5,900    4,683    600 
Equity   588    1,010    588    855 
Total non-affiliate investments  $188,446   $180,114   $211,627   $194,003 

 

The following table shows the Company’s non-affiliate investments by industry sector as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016:

 

   March 31, 2017   December 31, 2016 
   Cost   Fair Value   Cost   Fair Value 
       (In thousands)     
Life Science                    
Biotechnology  $34,449   $34,999   $46,703   $41,578 
Medical Device   11,324    10,929    14,164    13,736 
Technology                    
Communications   32    23    108    99 
Consumer-Related   20,391    21,297    21,055    22,121 
Data Storage   4,330    100    4,340    100 
Internet and Media   23,779    23,779    7,933    7,933 
Materials   9,979    10,235    9,966    10,222 
Networking   3,321    3,262    3,412    3,409 
Power Management   2,001    1,999    2,255    2,318 
Semiconductors   4,938    5,360    12,076    8,311 
Software   58,508    53,139    60,516    55,362 
Cleantech                    
Alternative Energy   68        93     
Energy Efficiency   144    162    2,086    2,082 
Waste Recycling   5,966    5,966    5,997    6,003 
Healthcare Information and Services                    
Diagnostics   4,155    3,614    4,817    4,405 
Other   4,906    4,840    5,988    5,939 
Software   155    410    10,118    10,385 
Total non-affiliate investments  $188,446   $180,114   $211,627   $194,003 

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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 in accordance with ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement, 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 1Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities.

 

Level 2Observable 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 3Unobservable 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.

 

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 which are engaged at the direction of the Board to assist in the valuation of each portfolio investment lacking 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 at least 25% (based on fair value) of the Company’s valuation of portfolio companies lacking readily available market quotations subject to review by an independent valuation firm.

 

Because there is not a readily available market value for most of the investments in its portfolio, the Company values substantially all of its portfolio investments at fair value as determined in good faith by the Board, as described herein. Due to the inherent uncertainty of determining the fair value of investments that do not have a readily available market value, the fair value of the Company's investments may fluctuate from period to period. Additionally, the fair value of the Company's investments may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market existed for such investments and may differ materially from the values that the Company may ultimately realize. Further, such investments are generally subject to legal and other restrictions on resale or otherwise are less liquid than publicly traded securities. If the Company was required to liquidate a portfolio investment in a forced or liquidation sale, the Company could realize significantly less than the value at which the Company has recorded such portfolio investment.

 

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.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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 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 period end rates at which similar debt investments would be made to borrowers with similar credit ratings and for the same remaining maturities. At March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the hypothetical market yields used ranged from 11% 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 indices of publicly traded companies similar in nature to the underlying company issuing the warrant. A total of seven such indices are used. 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.

 

Other adjustments, including a marketability discount on private company warrants, are estimated based on management’s judgment about the general industry environment.

 

Historical portfolio experience on cancellations and exercises of the Company’s warrants are utilized as the basis for determining the estimated time to exit of the warrants in each financial reporting period. Warrants may be exercised in the event of acquisitions, mergers or IPOs, and cancelled due to events such as bankruptcies, restructuring activities or additional financings. These events cause the expected remaining life assumption to be shorter than the contractual term of the warrants. Significant increases (decreases) in this unobservable input would result in significantly higher (lower) 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. 

 

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.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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 are valued based on the facts and circumstances of the underlying contractual agreement. The Company currently values these contractual agreements 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 these other investments as Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy described above. These other investments are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis.

 

The following tables provide a summary of quantitative information about the Company’s Level 3 fair value measurements of its investments as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016. In addition to the techniques and inputs noted in the table below, according to the Company’s valuation policy, the Company may also use other valuation techniques and methodologies when determining its fair value measurements.

 

The following table is not intended to be all-inclusive, but rather provides information on the significant Level 3 inputs as they relate to the Company’s fair value measurements as of March 31, 2017:

 

March 31, 2017
   Fair   Valuation Techniques/  Unobservable     Weighted
Investment Type  Value   Methodologies  Input  Range  Average
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
Debt investments  $159,866   Discounted Expected Future Cash Flows  Hypothetical Market Yield  11% – 25%  13%
                  
    6,200   Liquidation Scenario  Probability Weighting  10% – 50%  33%
                  
Warrant investments   5,929   Black-Scholes Valuation Model  Price Per Share
Average Industry Volatility
  $0.00 – $63.98
21%
  $4.03
21%
           Marketability Discount  20%  20%
           Estimated Time to Exit  1 to 5 years  3 years
                  
    321   Expected Settlement  Price Per Share  $0.13 – $0.18  $0.13
                  
Other investments   5,900   Multiple Probability Weighted Cash Flow Model  Discount Rate
Probability Weighting
  18% – 25%
25% – 100%
  19%
40%
                  
Equity investments   268   Last Equity Financing  Price Per Share  $0.04 – $1.00  $0.34
Total Level 3 investments  $178,484             

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

The following table is not intended to be all-inclusive, but rather provides information on the significant Level 3 inputs as they relate to the Company’s fair value measurements as of December 31, 2016:

 

December 31, 2016
   Fair   Valuation Techniques/  Unobservable     Weighted
Investment Type  Value   Methodologies  Input  Range  Average
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
Debt investments  $174,686   Discounted Expected Future Cash Flows  Hypothetical Market Yield  11% – 25%  13%
                  
    11,500   Liquidation Scenario  Probability Weighting  25% – 100%  40%
                  
Warrant investments   5,677   Black-Scholes Valuation Model  Price Per Share
Average Industry Volatility Volatility
  $0.00 – $63.98
21%
  $4.02
21%
           Marketability Discount  20%  20%
           Estimated Time to Exit  1 to 5 years  3 years
                  
    180   Expected Settlement  Price Per Share  $1.78  $1.78
                  
Other investments   600   Multiple Probability Weighted Cash Flow Model  Discount Rate
Probability Weighting
  25%
25% – 100%
  25%
43%
                  
Equity investments   268   Last Equity Financing  Price Per Share  $0.04 – $1.00  $0.34
Total Level 3 investments  $192,911             

 

Borrowings:  The carrying amount of borrowings under the Company’s revolving credit facility (the “Key Facility”) with KeyBank National Association (“Key”) approximates fair value due to the variable interest rate of the Key Facility and is 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 the fixed rate 2019 Notes (as defined in Note 6) is based on the closing public share price on the date of measurement. On March 31, 2017, the closing price of the 2019 Notes on the New York Stock Exchange was $25.47 per note, or $33.6 million. Therefore, the Company has categorized this borrowing as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy described above.

 

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.

 

The following tables detail the assets that are carried at fair value and measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 and indicate the fair value hierarchy of the valuation techniques utilized by the Company to determine the fair value:

 

   March 31, 2017 
   Total   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3 
   (In thousands) 
Debt investments   $166,066   $   $   $166,066 
Warrant investments   $7,138   $   $888   $6,250 
Other investments   $5,900   $   $   $5,900 
Equity investments   $1,010   $742   $   $268 

 

   December 31, 2016 
   Total   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3 
   (In thousands) 
Debt investments   $186,186   $   $   $186,186 
Warrant investments   $6,362   $   $505   $5,857 
Other investments   $600   $   $   $600 
Equity investments   $855   $587   $   $268 

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

The following table shows a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances for Level 3 assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis for the three months ended March 31, 2017:

 

   Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 
   Debt
Investments
   Warrant
Investments
   Equity
Investments
   Other
Investments
   Total 
   (In thousands) 
Level 3 assets, beginning of period  $186,186   $5,857   $268   $600   $192,911 
Purchase of investments   25,916                25,916 
Warrants and equity received and classified as Level 3       856            856 
Principal payments received on investments   (39,490)           (21)   (39,511)
Proceeds from sale of investments       (1,215)           (1,215)
Net realized (loss) gain on investments   (11,019)   780            (10,239)
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) included in earnings   10,414    (28)       21    10,407 
Transfer from debt to other investments   (5,300)           5,300     
Other   (641)               (641)
Level 3 assets, end of period  $166,066   $6,250   $268   $5,900   $178,484 

 

The Company’s transfers between levels are recognized at the end of each reporting period. During the three months ended March 31, 2017, there were no transfers between levels.

 

The change in unrealized appreciation included in the consolidated statement of operations attributable to Level 3 investments still held at March 31, 2017 includes $0.5 million in unrealized depreciation on debt and other investments, $0.1 million in unrealized depreciation on warrant investments and $0.1 million in unrealized appreciation on equity investments.

 

The following table shows a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances for Level 3 assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis for the three months ended March 31, 2016:

 

   Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 
   Debt
Investments
   Warrant
Investments
   Equity
Investments
   Other
Investments
   Total 
   (In thousands) 
Level 3 assets, beginning of period  $242,167   $5,793   $316   $300   $248,576 
Purchase of investments   16,500                16,500 
Warrants and equity received and classified as Level 3       81    45        126 
Principal payments received on investments   (18,060)           (23)   (18,083)
Proceeds from sale of investments       (709)   (127)       (836)
Net realized (loss) gain on investments   (2,157)   608    (369)       (1,918)
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) included in earnings   366    (876)   364    40    (106)
Transfer from debt to other investments   (383)           383     
Other   (7)               (7)
Level 3 assets, end of period  $238,426   $4,897   $229   $700   $244,252 

 

The Company’s transfers between levels are recognized at the end of each reporting period. During the three months ended March 31, 2016, there were no transfers between levels.

 

The change in unrealized appreciation included in the consolidated statement of operations attributable to Level 3 investments still held at March 31, 2016 includes $1.8 million in unrealized depreciation on debt and other investments, $0.5 million in unrealized depreciation on warrant investments and $0.1 million in unrealized appreciation on equity investments.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

The Company discloses fair value information about financial instruments, whether or not recognized in the consolidated 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 for 2017 and 2016 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 March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the recorded balances equaled fair values of all the Company’s financial instruments, except for the Company’s 2019 Notes, as previously described.

 

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 debt investments and by investing in securities with terms that mitigate the Company’s overall interest rate risk.

 

Note 6.  Borrowings

 

The following table shows the Company’s borrowings as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016:

 

   March 31, 2017   December 31, 2016 
   Total
Commitment
   Balance
Outstanding
   Unused
Commitment
   Total
Commitment
   Balance
Outstanding
   Unused
Commitment
 
           (In thousands)         
Key Facility  $95,000   $53,000   $42,000   $95,000   $63,000   $32,000 
2019 Notes   33,000    33,000        33,000    33,000     
Total before debt issuance costs   128,000    86,000    42,000    128,000    96,000    32,000 
Unamortized debt issuance costs attributable to term borrowings       (356)           (403)    
Total borrowings outstanding, net  $128,000   $85,644   $42,000   $128,000   $95,597   $32,000 

 

In accordance with the 1940 Act, with certain limited exceptions, the Company is only allowed to borrow amounts such that the Company’s asset coverage, as defined in the 1940 Act, is at least 200% after such borrowings. As of March 31, 2017, the asset coverage for borrowed amounts was 262%.

 

The Company entered into the Key Facility with Key effective November 4, 2013. The Key Facility has an accordion feature which allows for an increase in the total loan commitment to $150 million from the current $95 million commitment. The Key Facility is collateralized by all debt investments and warrants held by Credit II and permits an advance rate of up to 50% of eligible debt investments held by Credit II. The Key Facility contains covenants that, among other things, require the Company to maintain a minimum net worth and to restrict the debt investments securing the Key Facility to certain criteria for qualified debt investments and includes portfolio company concentration limits as defined in the related loan agreement. The Key Facility has a three-year revolving period followed by a two-year amortization period and matures on August 12, 2020. The interest rate is based upon the one-month London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”), plus a spread of 3.25%, with a LIBOR floor of 0.75%. The LIBOR rate was 0.98% and 0.77% on March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively. The average interest rate for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 was 4.03% and 4.00%, respectively. As of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the Company had borrowing capacity of $42.0 million and $32.0 million, respectively. At March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, $6.2 million and $4.6 million, respectively, was available, subject to existing terms and advance rates.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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 “2019 Notes”). The 2019 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 at a redemption price of $25 per security plus accrued and unpaid interest. The 2019 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 2019 Notes are the Company’s direct unsecured obligations and (i) rank equally in right of payment with the Company’s future unsecured indebtedness; (ii) are senior in right of payment to any of the Company’s future indebtedness that expressly provides it is subordinated to the 2019 Notes; (iii) are effectively subordinated to all of the Company’s existing and future secured indebtedness (including indebtedness that is initially unsecured to which the Company subsequently grants security), to the extent of the value of the assets securing such indebtedness, and (iv) are structurally subordinated to all existing and future indebtedness and other obligations of any of the Company’s subsidiaries. As of March 31, 2017, the Company was in material compliance with the terms of the 2019 Notes. The 2019 Notes are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “HTF”.

 

On June 28, 2013, the Company completed the 2013-1 Securitization. In connection with the 2013-1 Securitization, 2013-1 Trust, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, issued $90 million in the Asset-Backed Notes, which were rated A1(sf) by Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. The Asset-Backed Notes were issued by 2013-1 Trust and were backed by a pool of loans made to certain portfolio companies of the Company and secured by certain assets of such portfolio companies. The Asset-Backed Notes were secured obligations of 2013-1 Trust and non-recourse to the Company. In connection with the issuance and sale of the Asset-Backed Notes, the Company made customary representations, warranties and covenants. The Asset-Backed Notes bore interest at a fixed rate of 3.00% per annum and had a stated maturity of May 15, 2018. As of December 31, 2016, the Asset-Backed Notes were repaid in full.

 

Under the terms of the Asset-Backed Notes, the Company was required to maintain a reserve cash balance, funded through principal collections from the underlying securitized debt portfolio, which was used to make monthly interest and principal payments on the Asset-Backed Notes. The Company had segregated these funds and classified them as restricted investments in money market funds on the consolidated statements of assets and liabilities.

 

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 statement of assets and liabilities. The Company attempts to limit its credit risk by conducting extensive due diligence and obtaining collateral where appropriate.

 

The balance of unfunded commitments to extend credit was $11.5 million and $20.8 million as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, 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. These commitments are often subject to financial or non-financial milestones and other conditions to borrow that must be achieved before the commitment can be drawn. In addition, the 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.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

The following table provides the Company’s unfunded commitments by portfolio company as of March 31, 2017:

 

   Principal
Balance
   Fair Value of
Unfunded
Commitment
Liability
 
   (In thousands) 
Luxtera, Inc.  $1,500   $ 
Strongbridge U.S. Inc.   7,500    61 
vTv Therapeutics Inc.   2,500    25 
Total  $11,500   $86 

 

The table above also provides the fair value of the Company’s unfunded commitment liability as of March 31, 2017 which totaled $0.1 million. The fair value at inception of the delay draw credit agreements is equal to the fees and/or warrants received to enter into these agreements, taking into account the remaining terms of the agreements and the counterparties’ credit profile. The unfunded commitment liability reflects the fair value of these future funding commitments and is included in the Company’s consolidated statement of assets and liabilities.

 

Note 8.  Concentrations of credit risk

 

The Company’s debt investments consist 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 Company’s largest debt investments may vary from period to period as new debt investments are recorded and existing debt investments are repaid. The Company’s five largest debt investments, at cost, represented 29% and 24% of total debt investments outstanding as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively. No single debt investment represented more than 10% of the total debt investments as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016. Investment income, consisting of interest and fees, can fluctuate significantly upon repayment of large debt investments. Interest income from the five largest debt investments accounted for 14% and 20%, respectively, of total interest and fee income on investments for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016.

 

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Note 9. Distributions

 

The Company’s distributions are recorded on the declaration date. The following table summarizes the Company’s distribution activity for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015:

 

Date 
Declared
  Record Date  Payment Date  Amount
Per Share
   Cash
Distribution
   DRIP
Shares
Issued
   DRIP
Share
Value
 
   (In thousands, except share and per share data) 
  Three Months Ended March 31, 2017                       
3/3/17  5/19/17  6/15/17  $0.10   $       $ 
3/3/17  4/21/17  5/16/17   0.10             
3/3/17  3/20/17  4/18/17   0.10    1,134    1,510    18 
         $0.30   $1,134    1,510   $18 
  Year Ended December 31, 2016                       
10/28/16  2/22/17  3/15/17  $0.10   $1,134    1,665   $16 
10/28/16  1/19/17  2/15/17   0.10    1,133    1,542    17 
10/28/16  12/20/16  1/13/17   0.10    1,137    1,550    16 
7/29/16  11/18/16  12/15/16   0.115    1,308    1,712    19 
7/29/16  10/20/16  11/15/16   0.115    1,308    1,896    21 
7/29/16  9/20/16  10/17/16   0.115    1,305    1,716    22 
4/28/16  8/19/16  9/15/16   0.115    1,307    1,535    21 
4/28/16  7/20/16  8/15/16   0.115    1,302    1,842    25 
4/28/16  6/20/16  7/15/16   0.115    1,305    1,734    23 
3/3/16  5/19/16  6/15/16   0.115    1,305    1,898    23 
3/3/16  4/20/16  5/16/16   0.115    1,283    3,821    44 
3/3/16  3/18/16  4/15/16   0.115    1,306    1,840    21 
         $1.335   $15,133    22,751   $268 
  Year Ended December 31, 2015                       
10/30/15  2/22/16  3/15/16  $0.115   $1,309    1,606   $18 
10/30/15  1/21/16  2/17/16   0.115    1,308    1,931    18 
10/30/15  12/18/15  1/15/16   0.115    1,311    1,841    18 
7/29/15  11/19/15  12/15/15   0.115    1,317    1,687    20 
7/29/15  10/20/15  11/16/15   0.115    1,317    1,967    22 
7/29/15  9/18/15  10/15/15   0.115    1,315    2,418    24 
5/1/15  8/19/15  9/15/15   0.115    1,312    2,577    26 
5/1/15  7/20/15  8/14/15   0.115    1,312    2,420    27 
5/1/15  6/18/15  7/15/15   0.115    1,312    2,045    26 
3/6/15  5/20/15  6/15/15   0.115    1,311    2,036    28 
3/6/15  4/20/15  5/15/15   0.115    1,311    1,950    28 
3/6/15  3/20/15  4/15/15   0.115    1,095    877    12 
         $1.380   $15,530    23,355   $267 

 

On April 27, 2017, the Board declared monthly distributions per share, payable as set forth in the following table:

 

Ex-Dividend Date  Record Date  Payment Date  Distributions Declared 
August 16, 2017  August 18, 2017  September 15, 2017  $0.10 
July 18, 2017  July 20, 2017  August 15, 2017  $0.10 
June 16, 2017  June 20, 2017  July 14, 2017  $0.10 

 

After paying distributions of $0.30 per share and earning $0.29 per share for the quarter, the Company’s undistributed spillover income as of March 31, 2017 was $0.14 per share. Spillover income includes any ordinary income and net capital gains from the preceding tax years that were not distributed during such tax years.

 

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Note 10. Financial highlights

 

The following table shows financial highlights for the Company:

 

   Three Months Ended March 31, 
   2017   2016 
  (In thousands, except share and per share data) 
Per share data:    
Net asset value at beginning of period  $12.09   $13.85 
Net investment income   0.29    0.38 
Realized loss on investments   (0.94)   (0.17)
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments   0.97    (0.09)
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations   0.32    0.12 
Distributions declared(1)   (0.30)   (0.35)
From net investment income   (0.30)   (0.35)
From net realized gain on investments        
Return of capital        
Net asset value at end of period  $12.11   $13.62 
Per share market value, beginning of period  $10.53   $11.73 
Per share market value, end of period  $11.13   $11.61 
Total return based on a market value(2)   8.5%   1.9%
Shares outstanding at end of period   11,515,181    11,540,590 
Ratios to average net assets:          
Expenses without incentive fees   9.1%(3)   9.5%(3)
Incentive fees   1.2%(3)   2.8%(3)
Net expenses   10.3%(3)   12.3%(3)
Net investment income with incentive fees   9.7%(3)   11.0%(3)
Net assets at the end of the period  $139,439   $157,220 
Average net asset value  $139,316   $158,485 
Average debt per share  $7.47   $9.71 
Portfolio turnover ratio   14.4%   6.9%

 

 

  (1) Distributions are determined based on taxable income calculated in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from amounts determined under GAAP due to (i) changes in unrealized appreciation and depreciation, (ii) temporary and permanent differences in income and expense recognition, and (iii) the amount of spillover income carried over from a given tax year for distribution in the following tax year. The final determination of taxable income for each tax year, as well as the tax attributes for distributions in such tax year, will be made after the close of the tax year.
  (2) The total return equals the change in the ending market value over the beginning of period price per share plus distributions paid per share during the period, divided by the beginning price.
  (3) Annualized.

 

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

 

In this quarterly report on Form 10-Q, 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.

 

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 debt investments 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 investment advisor, Horizon Technology Finance Management LLC, or the 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;
our ability to qualify and maintain qualification as a regulated investment company, or RIC, and as a business development company, or BDC;
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;
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” and elsewhere in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016, 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 U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, or the SEC, including periodic reports on Form 10-Q and Form 10-K and current reports on Form 8-K.

 

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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 maximize our investment portfolio’s total return by generating current income from the debt investments we make and capital appreciation from the warrants we receive when making such debt investments. We are focused on making secured debt investments, which we refer to collectively as “Venture Loans,” to venture capital backed companies in our Target Industries, which we refer to as “Venture Lending.” We also selectively provide Venture Loans to publicly traded companies in our Target Industries. Our debt investments are typically secured by first liens or first liens behind a secured revolving line of credit, or Senior Term Loans. As of March 31, 2017, 98.8%, or $164.1 million, of our debt investment portfolio at fair value consisted of Senior Term Loans. Venture Lending is typically characterized by (1) the making of a secured debt investment after a venture capital or equity investment in the portfolio company has been made, which investment provides a source of cash to fund the portfolio company’s debt service obligations under the Venture Loan, (2) the senior priority of the Venture Loan which requires repayment of the Venture Loan prior to the equity investors realizing a return on their capital, (3) the relatively rapid amortization of the Venture Loan and (4) the lender’s receipt of warrants or other success fees with the making of the Venture Loan.

 

We are an externally managed, closed-end, non-diversified management investment company that has elected to be regulated as a BDC under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, or the 1940 Act. In addition, for U.S. federal income tax purposes, we have elected to be treated as a RIC under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or the Code. As a 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. As a RIC, we generally are not subject to corporate-level income taxes on our investment company taxable income and our net capital gain that we distribute as dividends to our stockholders as long as we meet certain source-of-income, distribution, asset diversification and other requirements.

 

Compass Horizon Funding Company LLC, or 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.

 

Our investment activities, and our day-to-day operations, are managed by our Advisor and supervised by our board of directors, or the Board, of which a majority of the members are independent of us. Under an amended and restated investment management agreement, or the Investment Management Agreement, we have agreed to pay our Advisor a base management fee and an incentive fee for its advisory services to us. We have also entered into an administration agreement, or the Administration Agreement, with our Advisor under which we have agreed to reimburse our Advisor for our allocable portion of overhead and other expenses incurred by our Advisor in performing its obligations under the Administration Agreement.

 

Portfolio composition and investment activity

 

The following table shows our portfolio by type of investment as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016:

 

   March 31, 2017   December 31, 2016 
   Number of
Investments
   Fair
Value
   Percentage
of Total
Portfolio
   Number of
Investments
   Fair
Value
   Percentage
of Total
Portfolio
 
           (Dollars in thousands)         
Term loans   37   $166,066    92.2%   44   $186,186    96.0%
Warrants   71    7,138    4.0    78    6,362    3.3 
Other investments   3    5,900    3.2    2    600    0.3 
Equity   5    1,010    0.6    5    855    0.4 
Total       $180,114    100.0%       $194,033    100.0%

 

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The following table shows total portfolio investment activity as of and for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016:

 

   March 31, 
   2017   2016 
   (In thousands) 
Beginning portfolio  $194,003   $250,267 
New debt investments   25,916    16,500 
Principal payments received on investments   (11,891)   (9,986)
Early pay-offs   (27,209)   (8,097)
Accretion of debt investment fees   505    362 
New debt investment fees   (270)   (289)
New equity       45 
Sale of investments   (1,226)   (836)
Net realized loss on investments   (10,845)   (1,917)
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments   11,131    (1,014)
Ending portfolio  $180,114   $245,035 

 

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

 

The following table shows our debt investments by industry sector as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016:

 

   March 31, 2017   December 31, 2016 
   Debt
Investments at
Fair Value
   Percentage
of Total
Portfolio
   Debt
Investments at
Fair Value
   Percentage
of Total
Portfolio
 
       (Dollars in thousands)     
Life Science                    
Biotechnology  $28,194    17.0%  $40,612    21.8%
Medical Device   10,195    6.1    13,003    7.0 
Technology                    
Communications           76    0.1 
Consumer-Related   19,968    12.0    20,631    11.1 
Internet and Media   23,075    13.9    7,933    4.2 
Materials   9,886    6.0    9,874    5.3 
Networking   3,215    1.9    3,306    1.8 
Power Management   1,973    1.2    2,220    1.2 
Semiconductors   4,465    2.7    7,528    4.0 
Software   50,972    30.7    53,349    28.7 
Cleantech                    
Energy Efficiency           1,942    1.0 
Waste Recycling   5,966    3.6    5,964    3.2 
Healthcare Information and Services                    
Diagnostics   3,469    2.1    4,081    2.2 
Other   4,688    2.8    5,770    3.1 
Software           9,897    5.3 
Total  $166,066    100.0%  $186,186    100.0%

 

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The largest debt investments in our portfolio may vary from year to year as new debt investments are originated and existing debt investments are repaid. Our five largest debt investments represented 29% and 24% of total debt investments outstanding as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively. No single debt investment represented more than 10% of our total debt investments as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016.

 

Debt investment asset quality

 

We use an internal credit rating system which rates each debt investment 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 represents an increased level of risk and, while no loss is currently anticipated for a 2-rated debt investment, there is potential for future loss of principal. A rating of 1 represents a deteriorating credit quality and a high degree of risk of loss of principal. Our internal credit rating system is not a national credit rating system. As of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, our debt investments had a weighted average credit rating of 3.0. The following table shows the classification of our debt investment portfolio by credit rating as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016:

 

   March 31, 2017   December 31, 2016 
   Number of
Investments
   Debt
Investments
at Fair Value
   Percentage
of Debt Investments
   Number of
Investments
   Debt
Investments
at Fair Value
   Percentage
of Debt
Investments
 
           (Dollars in thousands)         
Credit Rating                              
4   6   $23,134    13.9%   6   $29,721    16.0%
3   25    127,192    76.7    28    131,605    70.6 
2   4    9,540    5.7    6    13,360    7.2 
1   2    6,200    3.7    4    11,500    6.2 
Total   37   $166,066    100.0%   44   $186,186    100.0%

 

As of March 31, 2017, there were two debt investments with an internal credit rating of 1, with an aggregate cost of $11.9 million and an aggregate fair value of $6.2 million. As of December 31, 2016, there were four debt investments with an internal credit rating of 1, with an aggregate cost of $26.2 million and an aggregate fair value of $11.5 million.

 

Consolidated results of operations

 

As a BDC and a RIC, we are subject to certain constraints on our operations, including limitations imposed by the 1940 Act and the Code. The consolidated results of operations described below may not be indicative of the results we report in future periods.

 

Comparison of the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016

 

The following table shows consolidated results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016:

 

   For the Three Months Ended 
   March 31, 
   2017   2016 
   (In thousands) 
Total investment income  $6,962   $9,297 
Total net expenses   3,595    4,900 
Net investment income   3,367    4,397 
Net realized loss on investments   (10,845)   (1,986)
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments   11,131    (1,014)
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations  $3,653   $1,397 
Average debt investments, at fair value  $179,530   $240,475 
Average borrowings outstanding  $86,056   $112,035 

 

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 on investments. As a result, quarterly comparisons of net increase in net assets resulting from operations may not be meaningful.

 

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Investment income

 

Total investment income decreased by $2.3 million, or 25.1%, to $7.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017 as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2016. For the three months ended March 31, 2017, total investment income consisted primarily of $6.3 million in interest income from investments, which included $1.7 million in income from the accretion of origination fees and end-of-term payments, or ETPs, and $0.7 million in fee income. Interest income on investments decreased by $2.7 million, or 30.3%, for the three months ended March 31, 2017 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2016. Interest income on investments decreased primarily due to a decrease of $60.9 million, or 25.3%, in the average size of our investment portfolio for the three months ended March 31, 2017 as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2016. Fee income, which includes success fee and prepayment fee income on debt investments, increased by $0.4 million, or 132.3%, to $0.7 million primarily due to fees earned on higher principal prepayments received during the three months ended March 31, 2017 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2016.

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, our dollar-weighted annualized yield on average debt investments was 15.5%. We calculate the yield on dollar-weighted average debt investments for any period measured as (1) total investment income during the period divided by (2) the average of the fair value of debt investments outstanding on (a) the last day of the calendar month immediately preceding the first day of the period and (b) the last day of each calendar month during the period. The dollar-weighted annualized yield represents the portfolio yield and will be higher than what investors will realize because it does not reflect our expenses or any sales load paid by investors.

 

Investment income, consisting of interest income and fees on debt investments, can fluctuate significantly upon repayment of large debt investments. Interest income from the five largest debt investments in the aggregate accounted for 14% and 20%, respectively, of investment income for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016.

 

Expenses

 

Total expenses decreased by $1.3 million, or 26.6%, to $3.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017 as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2016. Total expenses for each period consisted of interest expense, base management fee, incentive and administrative fees, professional fees and general and administrative expenses.

 

Interest expense decreased by $0.2 million, or 14.2%, to $1.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017 as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2016. Interest expense, which includes the amortization of debt issuance costs, decreased primarily due to a decrease in average borrowings of $26.0 million, or 23.2%, which was partially offset by an increase in our effective cost of debt for the three months ended March 31, 2017 as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2016.

 

Base management fee expense decreased by $0.3 million, or 24.1%, to $1.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017 as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2016. Base management fee decreased primarily due to a decrease of $60.9 million, or 25.3%, in the average size of our investment portfolio for the three months ended March 31, 2017 as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2016.

 

Performance based incentive fee expense decreased by $0.7 million, or 60.9%, to $0.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017 as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2016. Performance based incentive fee expense decreased because the incentive fee expense for the three months ended March 31, 2017 was limited by the incentive fee cap and deferral mechanism under our Investment Management Agreement. This resulted in $0.3 million of reduced expense and additional net investment income for the three months ended March 31, 2017. The incentive fee on pre-incentive fee net investment income was subject to the incentive fee cap and deferral mechanism due to the cumulative incentive fees paid since July 1, 2014 exceeding the cumulative pre-incentive fee net return since July 1, 2015.

 

Administrative fee expense decreased by $0.1 million, or 31.0%, to $0.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017 as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2016. Administrative fee expense decreased primarily due to a decrease in our allocated costs of compensation incurred by the Advisor on our behalf for the three months ended March 31, 2017 as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2016.

 

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Professional fees and general and administrative expenses primarily include legal and audit fees and insurance premiums. These expenses remained flat at $0.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017 as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2016.

 

Net realized gains and losses 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. Realized gains or losses on investments include 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 March 31, 2017, we realized net losses totaling $10.8 million primarily due to the resolution of two debt investments partially offset by realized gains on the sale of equity received upon the exercise of warrants. During the three months ended March 31, 2016, we realized net losses totaling $2.0 million primarily due to the resolution of one debt investment partially offset by realized gains on the sale of equity received upon the exercise of warrants.

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2017, net unrealized appreciation on investments totaled $11.1 million which was primarily due to reversal of previously recorded unrealized depreciation on two debt investments that were settled during the period. During the three months ended March 31, 2016, net unrealized depreciation on investments totaled $1.0 million which was primarily due to changes in fair value of our investment portfolio during the period offset by the reversal of previously recorded unrealized depreciation on one debt investment that was settled during the period, as described above.

 

Liquidity and capital resources

 

As of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, we had cash and investments in money market funds of $43.6 million and $37.1 million, respectively. Cash and investments in money market funds are available to fund new investments, reduce borrowings, pay expenses, repurchase common stock and pay distributions. Our primary sources of capital have been from our public and private equity offerings, use of our revolving credit facilities and issuance of our 7.375% notes due 2019, or the 2019 Notes, and our fixed-rate asset-backed notes, or the Asset-Backed Notes.

 

On April 27, 2017, our Board extended a previously authorized stock repurchase program which allows us to repurchase up to $5.0 million of our common stock at prices below our net asset value per share as reported in our most recent consolidated financial statements. Under the repurchase program, we may, but are not obligated to, repurchase shares of our outstanding common stock in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions from time to time. Any repurchases by us will comply with the requirements of Rule 10b-18 under the Exchange Act and any applicable requirements of the 1940 Act. Unless extended by our Board, the repurchase program will terminate on the earlier of June 30, 2018 or the repurchase of $5.0 million of our common stock. During the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, we did not make any repurchases of our common stock. From the inception of the stock repurchase program through March 31, 2017, we repurchased 161,542 shares of our common stock at an average price of $11.27 on the open market at a total cost of $1.8 million.

 

At March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the outstanding principal balance under our revolving credit facility, or the Key Facility, with KeyBank National Association, or Key, was $53.0 million and $63.0 million, respectively. As of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, we had borrowing capacity under the Key Facility of $42.0 million and $32.0 million, respectively. At March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, $6.2 million and $4.6 million, respectively, was available, subject to existing terms and advance rates.

 

Our operating activities provided cash of $19.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017, and our financing activities used cash of $13.4 million for the same period. Our operating activities provided cash primarily from principal payments received on our debt investments, partially offset by investments made in portfolio companies. Our financing activities used cash primarily to repay the Key Facility and pay distributions to our stockholders.

 

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Our operating activities provided cash of $6.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016, and our financing activities used cash of $9.8 million for the same period. Our operating activities provided cash primarily from principal payments received on our debt investments partially offset by investments made in portfolio companies. Our financing activities used cash primarily to pay down our Asset-Backed Notes and pay distributions to our stockholders.

 

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

 

In order to be subject to taxation as a RIC, we intend to distribute to our stockholders all or substantially all of our investment company taxable income. In addition, as a BDC, we are required to maintain asset coverage of at least 200%. This requirement limits the amount that we may borrow.

 

We believe that our current cash, cash generated from operations, and funds available from our Key Facility will be sufficient to meet our working capital and capital expenditure commitments for at least the next 12 months.

 

Current borrowings

 

The following table shows our borrowings as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016:

 

   March 31, 2017   December 31, 2016 
   Total
Commitment
   Balance
Outstanding
   Unused
Commitment
   Total
Commitment
   Balance
Outstanding
   Unused
Commitment
 
           (In thousands)         
Key Facility  $95,000   $53,000   $42,000   $95,000   $63,000   $32,000 
2019 Notes   33,000    33,000        33,000    33,000     
Total before debt issuance costs   128,000    86,000    42,000    128,000    96,000    32,000 
Unamortized debt issuance costs attributable to term borrowings       (356)           (403)    
Total borrowings outstanding, net  $128,000   $85,644   $42,000   $128,000   $95,597   $32,000 

 

We entered into the Key Facility with Key effective November 4, 2013. The interest rate on the Key Facility is based upon the one-month London Interbank Offered Rate, or LIBOR, plus a spread of 3.25%, with a LIBOR floor of 0.75%. The LIBOR rate was 0.98% and 0.77% on March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively. The interest rate in effect was 4.03% and 4.00%, respectively, as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016.

 

The Key Facility has an accordion feature which allows for an increase in the total loan commitment to $150 million. The Key Facility is collateralized by debt investments held by Horizon Credit II LLC, or Credit II, and permits an advance rate of up to fifty percent (50%) of eligible debt investments held by Credit II. The Key Facility contains covenants that, among other things, require us to maintain a minimum net worth, to restrict the debt investments securing the Key Facility to certain criteria for qualified debt investments and to comply with portfolio company concentration limits as defined in the related loan agreement. We may request advances under the Key Facility through August 12, 2018, or the Revolving Period. After the Revolving Period, we may not request new advances, and we must repay the outstanding advances under the Key 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 Key Facility, particularly the condition that the principal balance of the Key Facility not exceed fifty percent (50%) of the aggregate principal balance of our eligible debt investments to our portfolio companies. All outstanding advances under the Key Facility are due and payable on August 12, 2020.

 

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On March 23, 2012, we issued and sold an aggregate principal amount of $30 million 2019 Notes, and on April 18, 2012, pursuant to the underwriters’ 30-day option to purchase additional notes, we sold an additional $3 million of the 2019 Notes. The 2019 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 at a redemption price of $25 per security plus accrued and unpaid interest. The 2019 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 2019 Notes are our direct, unsecured obligations and (1) rank equally in right of payment with our future unsecured indebtedness; (2) are senior in right of payment to any of our future indebtedness that expressly provides it is subordinated to the 2019 Notes; (3) are 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 (4) are structurally subordinated to all existing and future indebtedness and other obligations of any of our subsidiaries. As of March 31, 2017, we were in material compliance with the terms of the 2019 Notes. The 2019 Notes are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “HTF”.

 

On June 28, 2013, we completed the 2013-1 Securitization. In connection with the 2013-1 Securitization, 2013-1 Trust, a wholly owned subsidiary of ours, issued $90 million in the Asset-Backed Notes, which were rated A1(sf) by Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. The Asset-Backed Notes were issued by 2013-1 Trust and were backed by a pool of loans made to certain portfolio companies of ours and secured by certain assets of such portfolio companies. The Asset-Backed Notes were secured obligations of 2013-1 Trust and non-recourse to us. In connection with the issuance and sale of the Asset-Backed Notes, we made customary representations, warranties and covenants. The Asset-Backed Notes bore interest at a fixed rate of 3.00% per annum and had a stated maturity of May 15, 2018. As of September 30, 2016, the Asset-Backed Notes were repaid in full.

 

Under the terms of the Asset-Backed Notes, we were required to maintain a reserve cash balance, funded through principal collections from the underlying securitized debt portfolio, which could have been used to make monthly interest and principal payments on the Asset-Backed Notes.

 

As of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, other assets were $1.6 million and $2.1 million, respectively, which were primarily comprised of debt issuance costs and prepaid expenses.

 

Contractual obligations and off-balance sheet arrangements

 

The following table shows our significant contractual payment obligations and off-balance sheet arrangements as of March 31, 2017:

 

   Payments due by period 
   Total   Less than
1 year
   1 – 3
Years
   3 – 5
Years
   After 5
years
 
   (In thousands) 
Borrowings  $86,000   $4,443   $75,600   $5,957   $ 
Unfunded commitments   11,500    4,000    7,500         
Total  $97,500   $8,443   $83,100   $5,957   $ 

 

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 March 31, 2017, we had unfunded commitments of $11.5 million. These commitments are subject to the same underwriting and ongoing portfolio maintenance requirements as are the financial instruments that we hold on our balance sheet. In addition, these commitments are often subject to financial or non-financial milestones and other conditions to borrowing that must be achieved before the commitment can be drawn. Since these commitments may expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amount does not necessarily represent future cash requirements. We regularly monitor our unfunded commitments and anticipated refinancings, maturities and capital raising, to ensure that we have sufficient liquidity to fund such unfunded commitments. As of March 31, 2017, we reasonably believed that our assets would provide adequate financial resources to satisfy all of our unfunded commitments.

 

In addition to the Key Facility, 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 (1) a base management fee equal to a percentage of the value of our gross assets less cash or cash equivalents, 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 obligations 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 staffs. See Note 3 to our consolidated financial statements for additional information regarding our Investment Management Agreement and our Administration Agreement.

 

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Distributions

 

In order to qualify and be subject to tax as a RIC, we must meet certain source-of-income, asset diversification and annual distribution requirements. Generally, in order to qualify as a RIC, we must derive at least 90% of our gross income for each tax year from dividends, interest, payments with respect to certain securities, loans, gains from the sale or other disposition of stock, securities or foreign currencies, or other income derived with respect to its business of investing in stock or other securities. We must also meet certain asset diversification requirements at the end of each quarter of each tax year. Failure to meet these diversification requirements on the last day of a quarter may result in us having to dispose of certain investments quickly in order to prevent the loss of RIC status. Any such dispositions could be made at disadvantageous prices or times, and may cause us to incur substantial losses.

 

In addition, in order to be subject to tax as a RIC and to avoid corporate-level tax on the income and gains we distribute to our stockholders in respect of any tax year, we are required under the Code to distribute as dividends to our stockholders out of assets legally available for distribution each tax year an amount generally at least equal to 90% of our net ordinary income and net short-term capital gains in excess of net long-term capital losses, if any. Additionally, in order to avoid the imposition of a U.S. federal excise tax, we are required to distribute, in respect of each calendar year, dividends to our stockholders of an amount at least equal to the sum of 98% of our calendar year net ordinary income (taking into account certain deferrals and elections); 98.2% of our capital gain net income (adjusted for certain ordinary losses) for the one year period ending on October 31 of such calendar year; and any net ordinary income and capital gain net income for preceding calendar years that were not distributed during such calendar years and on which we previously did not incur any U.S. federal income tax. If we fail to qualify as a RIC for any reason and become subject to corporate tax, the resulting corporate taxes could substantially reduce our net assets, the amount of income available for distribution and the amount of our distributions. Such a failure would have a material adverse effect on us and our stockholders. In addition, we could be required to recognize unrealized gains, pay substantial taxes and interest and make substantial distributions in order to re-qualify as a RIC. We cannot assure stockholders that they will receive any distributions.

 

To the extent our taxable earnings for a fiscal year 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 distribution 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, or DRIP, 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 DRIP. 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, stockholders participating in our DRIP will not receive any corresponding cash distributions with which to pay any such applicable taxes. If our common stock is trading above net asset value, a stockholder receiving distributions in the form of additional shares of our common stock will be treated as receiving a distribution of an amount equal to the fair market value of such shares of our common stock. We may use newly issued shares to implement the DRIP, or we may purchase shares in the open market in connection with our obligations under the DRIP.

 

Related party transactions

 

We have entered into the Investment Management Agreement with the Advisor. The Advisor is registered as an investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended. Our investment activities are managed by the Advisor and supervised by the Board, the majority of whom are independent directors. Under the Investment Management Agreement, we have agreed to pay the Advisor a base management fee as well as an incentive fee. During the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, we paid the Advisor $1.4 million and $2.4 million, respectively, pursuant to the Investment Management Agreement.

 

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Our Advisor is 60% owned by HTF Holdings LLC, which is 100% owned by Horizon Technology Finance, LLC. By virtue of their ownership interest in Horizon Technology Finance, LLC, our Chief Executive Officer, Robert D. Pomeroy, Jr. and our President, Gerald A. Michaud, may be deemed to control our Advisor.

 

We have also entered into the Administration Agreement with the Advisor. Under the Administration Agreement, we have agreed to reimburse the Advisor for our allocable portion of overhead and other expenses incurred by the Advisor in performing its obligations under the Administration Agreement, including rent and our allocable portion of the costs of compensation and related expenses of our Chief Financial Officer and Chief Compliance Officer and their respective staffs. In addition, pursuant to the terms of the Administration Agreement the Advisor provides us with the office facilities and administrative services necessary to conduct our day-to-day operations. During the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, we paid the Advisor $0.2 million and $0.3 million, respectively, pursuant to the Administration Agreement.

 

The predecessor of the Advisor has granted the Company a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use the name “Horizon Technology Finance.”

 

We believe that we derive substantial benefits from our relationship with our Advisor. Our Advisor may manage other investment vehicles, or Advisor Funds, with the same investment strategy as us. The Advisor may provide us an opportunity to co-invest with the Advisor Funds. Under the 1940 Act, absent receipt of exemptive relief from the SEC, we and our affiliates are precluded from co-investing in such investments. On January 23, 2017, we filed an application for exemptive relief with the SEC which, if granted, would permit us more flexibility to co-invest with the Advisor funds, subject to certain conditions.

 

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. 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 our portfolio investments. We apply fair value to substantially all of our investments in accordance with Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement, of the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s Accounting Standards Codification as amended, or ASC, 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 1Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities.

 

Level 2Observable 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.

 

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Level 3Unobservable 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.

 

Our Board determines the fair value of investments in good faith, based on the input of management, the audit committee and independent valuation firms that have been engaged at the direction of our 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 our valuation policy and a consistently applied valuation process. The Board conducts this valuation process at the end of each fiscal quarter, with at least 25% (based on fair value) of our valuation of portfolio companies that do not have a readily available market quotations subject to review by an independent valuation firm.

 

Income recognition

 

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. Generally, when a debt investment becomes 90 days or more past due, or if we otherwise do not expect to receive interest and principal repayments, the debt investment is placed on non-accrual status and the recognition of interest income may be discontinued. Interest payments received on non-accrual debt investments may be recognized as income, on a cash basis, or applied to principal depending upon management’s judgment at the time the debt investment is placed on non-accrual status. For the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, we did not recognize any interest income from debt investments on non-accrual status.

 

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, success 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. Debt investment 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 debt investment. All other income is recorded into income when earned. Fees for counterparty debt investment commitments with multiple debt investments are allocated to each debt investment based upon each debt investment’s relative fair value. When a debt investment is placed on non-accrual status, the amortization of the related fees and unearned income is discontinued until the debt investment is returned to accrual status.

 

Certain debt investment agreements also require the borrower to make an ETP that is accrued into income over the life of the debt investment 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. We record the warrants as assets at estimated fair value on the grant date using the Black-Scholes valuation model. We consider the warrants as loan fees and record them as unearned income on the grant date. The unearned income is recognized as interest income over the contractual life of the related debt investment in accordance with our income recognition policy. Subsequent to 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 and losses from the disposition of the warrants or stock acquired from the exercise of warrants are recognized as realized gains and losses on investments.

 

Realized gains or losses on the sale of investments, or upon the determination that an investment balance, or portion thereof, is not recoverable, are calculated using the specific identification method. We measure realized gains or losses by calculating the difference between the net proceeds from the repayment or sale and the amortized cost basis of the investment. Net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation reflects the change in the fair values of our portfolio investments during the reporting period, including any reversal of previously recorded unrealized appreciation or depreciation, when gains or losses are realized.

 

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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 and to avoid corporate-level U.S. federal income tax on the income distributed to stockholders, among other things, we are required to meet certain source of income and asset diversification requirements, and we must timely distribute dividends to our stockholders out of assets legally available for distribution of an amount generally at least equal to 90% of our investment company taxable income, as defined by the Code and determined without regard to any deduction for dividends paid, for each tax 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 distributions into the next tax year and incur a 4% excise tax on such income, as required. To the extent that we determine that our estimated current year annual taxable income will be in excess of estimated current year distributions, we 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 in accordance with ASC Topic 740, Income Taxes, as modified by ASC Topic 946, Financial Services Investment Companies. Tax benefits of positions not deemed to meet the more-likely-than-not threshold, or uncertain tax positions, are 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. We had no material uncertain tax positions at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016.

 

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 debt investments within our portfolio were primarily at floating rates.
We expect that our debt investments in the future will primarily have floating interest rates. As of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, 100% and 96%, respectively, of the outstanding principal amount of our debt investments bore interest at floating rates. The initial commitments to lend to our portfolio companies are usually based on a floating LIBOR index.

 

Based on our March 31, 2017 consolidated statement of assets and liabilities (without adjustment for potential changes in the credit market, credit quality, size and composition of assets on the consolidated statement of assets and liabilities or other business developments that could affect net income), the following table shows the annual impact on the change in net assets resulting from operations of changes in interest rates, which assumes no changes in our investments and borrowings:

 

   Interest
Income
   Interest
Expense
   Change in
Net Assets(1)
 
Change in basis points  (In thousands) 
Up 300 basis points  $4,151   $1,612   $2,539 
Up 200 basis points  $2,801   $1,075   $1,726 
Up 100 basis points  $1,371   $537   $834 
Down 300 basis points  $(1,222)  $(32)  $(1,190)
Down 200 basis points  $(1,002)  $(32)  $(970)
Down 100 basis points  $(781)  $(32)  $(749)

 

(1)Excludes the impact of incentive fees based on pre-incentive fee net investment income.

 

While our 2019 Notes bear interest at a fixed rate, our Key Facility has a floating interest rate provision, subject to a floor of 0.75%, based on a LIBOR index which resets monthly, and 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 caps, 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.

 

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Because we currently fund, and expect to 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 could increase, which would reduce our net investment income.

 

Item 4.  Controls and Procedures

 

(a) Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures

 

As of March 31, 2017, we, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Exchange Act). Based on that evaluation, our management, including our 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) under 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.

 

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PART II

 

Item 1: Legal Proceedings.

 

Neither we nor our Advisor is 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, 2016, 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 three months ended March 31, 2017 to the risk factors set forth in “Item 1A. Risk Factors” of our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.

 

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

 

Exhibit
No.
  Description
31.1*   Certifications by Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, as amended
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, as amended
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, as amended
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, as amended

 

 

* Filed herewith
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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, 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: May 2, 2017 By: /s/  Robert D. Pomeroy, Jr.
    Name:   Robert D. Pomeroy, Jr.
    Title: Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board
       
Date: May 2, 2017 By: /s/  Daniel R. Trolio
    Name:   Daniel R. Trolio
    Title: Chief Financial Officer

 

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