SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
☒ | QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2022
☐ | 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: 814-00235
Rand Capital Corporation
(Exact Name of Registrant as specified in its Charter)
New York | 16-0961359 | |
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization) |
(IRS Employer Identification No.) | |
1405 Rand Building, Buffalo, NY | 14203 | |
(Address of Principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
(716) 853-0802
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class |
Trading Symbol(s) |
Name of each exchange on which registered | ||
Common Stock, $0.10 par value | RAND | Nasdaq Capital Market |
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 ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted 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 such files). Yes ☐ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a 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 | ☐ | |||
Non-accelerated filer | ☒ | 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 Act). Yes ☐ No ☒
As of November 7, 2022, there were 2,581,021 shares of the registrants common stock outstanding.
TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR FORM 10-Q
Item 1. | Financial Statements and Supplementary Data |
RAND CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION
September 30, 2022 (Unaudited) |
December 31, 2021 |
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ASSETS |
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Investments at fair value: |
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Control investments (cost of $4,612,896 and $0, respectively) |
$ | 4,237,896 | $ | | ||||
Affiliate investments (cost of $26,176,398 and $27,357,797, respectively) |
29,521,315 | 30,279,873 | ||||||
Non-Control/Non-Affiliate investments (cost of $22,329,474 and $25,012,871, respectively) |
25,964,429 | 33,788,589 | ||||||
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Total investments, at fair value (cost of $53,118,768 and $52,370,668, respectively) |
59,723,640 | 64,068,462 | ||||||
Cash |
1,035,455 | 833,875 | ||||||
Interest receivable |
220,664 | 128,047 | ||||||
Prepaid income taxes |
51,136 | 252,010 | ||||||
Deferred tax asset |
229,398 | 181,003 | ||||||
Other assets |
447,317 | 181,457 | ||||||
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Total assets |
$ | 61,707,610 | $ | 65,644,854 | ||||
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY (NET ASSETS) |
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Liabilities: |
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Due to investment adviser |
$ | 225,649 | $ | 891,102 | ||||
Accounts payable and accrued expenses |
74,142 | 51,689 | ||||||
Capital gains incentive fees |
2,667,000 | 3,547,760 | ||||||
Deferred revenue |
358,886 | 408,887 | ||||||
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Total liabilities |
3,325,677 | 4,899,438 | ||||||
Commitments and contingencies (See Note 5) |
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Stockholders equity (net assets): |
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Common stock, $0.10 par; shares authorized 100,000,000; shares issued: 2,648,916; shares outstanding: 2,581,021 at 9/30/22 and 12/31/21 |
264,892 | 264,892 | ||||||
Capital in excess of par value |
51,679,809 | 51,679,809 | ||||||
Treasury stock, at cost: 67,895 shares at 9/30/22 and 12/31/21 |
(1,566,605 | ) | (1,566,605 | ) | ||||
Total distributable earnings |
8,003,837 | 10,367,320 | ||||||
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Total stockholders equity (net assets) (per share 9/30/22: $22.62; 12/31/21: $23.54) |
58,381,933 | 60,745,416 | ||||||
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Total liabilities and stockholders equity (net assets) |
$ | 61,707,610 | $ | 65,644,854 | ||||
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See accompanying notes
1
RAND CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
Three months ended September 30, 2022 |
Three months ended September 30, 2021 |
Nine months ended September 30, 2022 |
Nine months ended September 30, 2021 |
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Investment income: |
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Interest from portfolio companies: |
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Control investment |
$ | 124,408 | $ | 8,898 | $ | 124,408 | $ | 11,765 | ||||||||
Affiliate investments |
581,911 | 409,467 | 1,767,024 | 1,023,968 | ||||||||||||
Non-Control/Non-Affiliate investments |
393,686 | 339,416 | 1,125,544 | 1,075,016 | ||||||||||||
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Total interest from portfolio companies |
1,100,005 | 757,781 | 3,016,976 | 2,110,749 | ||||||||||||
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Interest from other investments: |
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Non-Control/Non-Affiliate investments |
48 | 473 | 49 | 13,343 | ||||||||||||
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Total interest from other investments |
48 | 473 | 49 | 13,343 | ||||||||||||
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Dividend and other investment income: |
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Affiliate investments |
305,959 | 100,896 | 552,469 | 208,947 | ||||||||||||
Non-Control/Non-Affiliate investments |
115,700 | 129,013 | 358,700 | 404,678 | ||||||||||||
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Total dividend and other investment income |
421,659 | 229,909 | 911,169 | 613,625 | ||||||||||||
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Fee income: |
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Control investments |
3,900 | | 3,900 | | ||||||||||||
Affiliate investments |
19,340 | 13,867 | 72,160 | 77,785 | ||||||||||||
Non-Control/Non-Affiliate investments |
9,313 | 10,313 | 27,941 | 24,270 | ||||||||||||
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Total fee income |
32,553 | 24,180 | 104,001 | 102,055 | ||||||||||||
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Total investment income |
1,554,265 | 1,012,343 | 4,032,195 | 2,839,772 | ||||||||||||
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Expenses: |
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Base management fee (see Note 8) |
225,730 | 230,724 | 696,772 | 619,240 | ||||||||||||
Capital gains incentive fees (see Note 8) |
22,000 | 454,000 | (880,760 | ) | 4,114,000 | |||||||||||
Interest expense |
26,042 | 104,190 | 26,042 | 312,570 | ||||||||||||
Professional fees |
126,089 | 94,258 | 569,310 | 378,382 | ||||||||||||
Stockholders and office operating |
41,739 | 43,420 | 163,327 | 184,503 | ||||||||||||
Directors fees |
47,800 | 39,050 | 137,783 | 114,450 | ||||||||||||
Insurance |
9,525 | 9,230 | 31,788 | 28,937 | ||||||||||||
Corporate development |
| 2,027 | 3,753 | 10,330 | ||||||||||||
Bad debt recovery |
| (15,000 | ) | | (15,000 | ) | ||||||||||
Other operating |
34 | | 124 | 108 | ||||||||||||
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Total expenses |
498,959 | 961,899 | 748,139 | 5,747,520 | ||||||||||||
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Net investment income (loss) before income taxes: |
1,055,306 | 50,444 | 3,284,056 | (2,907,748 | ) | |||||||||||
Income tax expense |
45,140 | (2,708 | ) | 83,750 | 17,015 | |||||||||||
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Net investment income (loss) |
1,010,166 | 53,152 | 3,200,306 | (2,924,763 | ) | |||||||||||
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Net realized gain on sales and dispositions of investments: |
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Affiliate investments |
| | 167,159 | 135,430 | ||||||||||||
Non-Control/Non-Affiliate investments |
1,919 | 2,601,361 | 523,432 | 4,594,036 | ||||||||||||
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Net realized gain on sales and dispositions of investments |
1,919 | 2,601,361 | 690,591 | 4,729,466 |
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Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments: |
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Affiliate investments |
| 3,647,299 | 47,841 | 3,647,299 | ||||||||||||
Non-Control/Non-Affiliate investments |
92,817 | (3,980,612 | ) | (5,140,762 | ) | 9,401,742 | ||||||||||
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Change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation before income taxes |
92,817 | (333,313 | ) | (5,092,921 | ) | 13,049,041 | ||||||||||
Deferred income tax expense |
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Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments |
92,817 | (333,313 | ) | (5,092,921 | ) | 13,048,090 | ||||||||||
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Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments |
94,736 | 2,268,048 | (4,402,330 | ) | 17,777,556 | |||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations |
$ | 1,104,902 | $ | 2,321,200 | ($ | 1,202,024 | ) | $ | 14,852,793 | |||||||
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Weighted average shares outstanding |
2,581,021 | 2,581,679 | 2,581,021 | 2,581,942 | ||||||||||||
Basic and diluted net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations per share |
$ | 0.43 | $ | 0.90 | ($ | 0.47 | ) | $ | 5.75 |
See accompanying notes
3
RAND CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
(Unaudited)
Three months ended September 30, 2022 |
Three months ended September 30, 2021 |
Nine months ended September 30, 2022 |
Nine months ended September 30, 2021 |
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Net assets at beginning of period |
$ | 57,664,184 | $ | 58,119,821 | $ | 60,745,416 | $ | 46,104,830 | ||||||||
Net investment income (loss) |
1,010,166 | 53,152 | 3,200,306 | (2,924,763 | ) | |||||||||||
Net realized gain on sales and dispositions of investments |
1,919 | 2,601,361 | 690,591 | 4,729,466 | ||||||||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments |
92,817 | (333,313 | ) | (5,092,921 | ) | 13,048,090 | ||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations |
1,104,902 | 2,321,200 | (1,202,024 | ) | 14,852,793 | |||||||||||
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Purchase of treasury shares |
| (20,771 | ) | | (20,771 | ) | ||||||||||
Declaration of dividend |
(387,153 | ) | (258,125 | ) | (1,161,459 | ) | (774,727 | ) | ||||||||
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Net assets at end of period |
$ | 58,381,933 | $ | 60,162,125 | $ | 58,381,933 | $ | 60,162,125 | ||||||||
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See accompanying notes
4
RAND CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
Nine months ended September 30, 2022 |
Nine months ended September 30, 2021 |
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Cash flows from operating activities: |
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Net (decrease) increase in net assets from operations |
($ | 1,202,024 | ) | $ | 14,852,793 | |||
Adjustments to reconcile net (decrease) increase in net assets to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: |
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Investments in portfolio companies |
(3,142,086 | ) | (15,086,336 | ) | ||||
Proceeds from sale of portfolio investments |
3,529,549 | 7,243,193 | ||||||
Proceeds from loan repayments |
90,175 | 3,873,553 | ||||||
Net realized gain on sales and dispositions of portfolio investments |
(690,591 | ) | (4,729,466 | ) | ||||
Change in unrealized (appreciation) depreciation on investments before income taxes |
5,092,921 | (13,049,041 | ) | |||||
Deferred income tax (benefit) |
(48,395 | ) | (68,395 | ) | ||||
Depreciation and amortization |
6,250 | 28,255 | ||||||
Original issue discount amortization |
(18,754 | ) | (105,923 | ) | ||||
Non-cash conversion of debenture interest |
(516,391 | ) | (199,848 | ) | ||||
Change in interest receivable allowance |
| (15,000 | ) | |||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: |
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(Increase) decrease in interest receivable |
(92,617 | ) | 161,973 | |||||
Increase in other assets |
(147,111 | ) | (93,860 | ) | ||||
Decrease in prepaid income taxes |
200,874 | 20,459 | ||||||
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accrued expenses |
22,453 | (89,064 | ) | |||||
(Decrease) increase in due to investment adviser |
(665,453 | ) | 76,439 | |||||
(Decrease) increase in capital gains incentive fees payable |
(880,760 | ) | 4,114,000 | |||||
(Decrease) increase in deferred revenue |
(50,001 | ) | 230,301 | |||||
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Total adjustments |
2,690,063 | (17,688,760 | ) | |||||
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Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities |
1,488,039 | (2,835,967 | ) | |||||
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Cash flows from financing activities: |
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Payment of cash dividends |
(1,161,459 | ) | (4,208,843 | ) | ||||
Payment of closing fee |
(125,000 | ) | | |||||
Purchase of treasury shares |
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Net cash used in financing activities |
(1,286,459 | ) | (4,229,614 | ) | ||||
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Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents |
201,580 | (7,065,581 | ) | |||||
Cash and cash equivalents: |
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Beginning of period |
833,875 | 20,365,415 | ||||||
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End of period |
$ | 1,035,455 | $ | 13,299,834 | ||||
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See accompanying notes
5
RAND CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO INVESTMENTS
September 30, 2022
(Unaudited)
Company, Geographic Location, Business Description, (Industry) and Website |
(a) Type of Investment |
(b) Date Acquired |
(c) Equity |
Cost | (d)(f) Fair Value |
Percent of Net Assets |
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Non-Control/Non-Affiliate Investments 44.5% of net assets: (g) (j) | ||||||||||||||||||||
ACV Auctions, Inc. (e)(n)(p) NASDAQ: ACVA Buffalo, NY. Live mobile wholesale auctions for new and used car dealers. (Software) www.acvauctions.com |
319,934 shares of Class A Common Stock valued at $7.97 per share. | 8/12/16 | <1 | % | $ |
87,219 |
$ |
2,548,808 |
4.4 | % | ||||||||||
Ares Capital Corporation (n) NASDAQ: ARCC New York, NY. (BDC Investment Fund) |
21,000 shares. | 3/16/20 | <1 | % | 267,140 | 358,540 | 0.6 | % | ||||||||||||
Barings BDC, Inc. (n) NYSE: BBDC New York, NY. (BDC Investment Fund) |
40,000 shares. | 8/13/20 | <1 | % | 333,352 | 336,800 | 0.6 | % | ||||||||||||
Caitec, Inc. (l) Halethorpe, MD. Pet product manufacturer and distributor. (Consumer Goods) www.caitec.com |
$1,750,000 Subordinated Secured Promissory Note at 12% (+2% PIK) due June 1, 2026. | 11/6/20 | 2 | % | |
1,818,630 |
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1,818,630 |
6.7 | % | ||||||||||
150 Class A Units. | 11/6/20 | 150,000 | 150,000 | |||||||||||||||||
$1,750,000 Subordinated Secured Promissory Note at 12% (+2% PIK) due June 1, 2026. | 11/6/20 | 2 | % | 1,818,630 | 1,818,630 | |||||||||||||||
150 Class A Units. | 11/6/20 | 150,000 | 150,000 | |||||||||||||||||
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Total Caitec | 3,937,260 | 3,937,260 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Carlyle Secured Lending Inc. (formerly TCG BDC, Inc.) (n) NASDAQ: CGBD New York, NY. (BDC Investment Fund) |
86,000 shares. | 8/13/20 | <1 | % | 899,749 | 1,018,527 | 1.7 | % | ||||||||||||
Empire Genomics, Corp. Buffalo, NY. Molecular diagnostics company that offers a comprehensive menu of assay services for diagnosing and guiding patient therapeutic treatments. (Health Care) www.empiregenomics.com |
$444,915 + $1,000,000 Secured Promissory Notes at 8% due December 31, 2026. | 5/3/21 | 0 | % | |
1,444,915 |
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1,444,915 |
2.5 | % | ||||||||||
FS KKR Capital Corp. (n) NYSE: FSK Philadelphia, PA. (BDC Investment Fund) |
48,000 shares. | 3/16/20 | <1 | % | 755,058 | 828,640 | 1.4 | % | ||||||||||||
GoNoodle, Inc. (h) (l) Nashville, TN. Student engagement education software providing core aligned physical activity breaks. (Software) www.gonoodle.com |
$1,500,000 Secured Note at 12% (1% PIK) due September 30, 2024. | 11/1/19 | <1 | % | |
1,408,248 |
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1,408,248 |
2.4 | % | ||||||||||
Warrant for 47,324 Series C Preferred. | 3/1/15 | 25 | 25 | |||||||||||||||||
Warrant for 21,948 Series D Preferred. | 11/1/19 | 38 | 38 | |||||||||||||||||
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Total GoNoodle | 1,408,311 | 1,408,311 | ||||||||||||||||||
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HDI Acquisition LLC (Hilton Displays) (l) Greenville, NC. HDI is engaged in manufacturing, installation and maintenance of signage and brands. (Manufacturing) www.hiltondisplays.com |
$1,245,119 Term Loan at 12% (+2% PIK) due June 20, 2023. | 11/8/19 | 0 | % | |
1,321,030 |
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1,321,030 |
2.2 | % | ||||||||||
Lumious (Tech 2000, Inc.) Herndon, VA. Develops and delivers IT training. (Software) www.t2000inc.com |
$850,000 Replacement Term Note at 14% due November 15, 2023. | 11/16/18 | 0 | % | |
860,777 |
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860,777 |
1.5 | % |
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RAND CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO INVESTMENTS
September 30, 2022 (Continued)
(Unaudited)
Company, Geographic Location, Business Description, (Industry) and Website |
(a) Type of Investment |
(b) Date Acquired |
(c) Equity |
Cost | (d)(f) Fair Value |
Percent of Net Assets |
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Mattison Avenue Holdings LLC (l) Dallas, TX. Provider of upscale salon spaces for lease. (Professional Services) www.mattisonsalonsuites.com |
$1,794,944 Third Amended, Restated and Consolidated Promissory Note at 14% (2% PIK) due December 9, 2023. | 6/23/21 | 0 | % | |
1,847,096 |
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1,847,096 |
3.2 | % | ||||||||||
Nailbiter, Inc. Reston, VA. Video-metrics data analytics supporting name brand Consumer Products Groups (CPG) shopping behavioral insight. (Professional Services) www.nailbiter.com |
$2,250,000 Membership Interest of USB Focus Fund Nailbiter I, LLC with economic interest of $2,250,000 Subordinated Secured Promissory Note at net 9% due November 23, 2024. | 11/22/21 | <1 | % | |
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2,250,000 |
3.9 | % | |||||||||
Warrants for Preferred Stock. | | | ||||||||||||||||||
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Total Nailbiter, Inc. | 2,250,000 | 2,250,000 | ||||||||||||||||||
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(i) Interest Receivable $50,092 | ||||||||||||||||||||
OnCore Golf Technology, Inc. (e) Buffalo, NY. Patented and proprietary golf balls utilizing technology and innovation. (Consumer Product) www.oncoregolf.com |
300,483 Preferred AA. | 11/30/18 | 3 | % | 752,712 | 300,000 | 0.5 | % | ||||||||||||
Open Exchange, Inc. (e) Lincoln, MA. Online presentation and training software. (Software) www.openexc.com |
397,899 Series C Preferred. | 11/13/13 | 3 | % | 1,193,697 | 2,785,000 | 9.5 | % | ||||||||||||
397,899 Common. | 10/22/19 | 208,243 | 2,785,000 | |||||||||||||||||
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Total Open Exchange | 1,401,940 | 5,570,000 | ||||||||||||||||||
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PennantPark Investment Corporation (n) NASDAQ: PNNT New York, NY. (BDC Investment Fund) |
195,000 shares. | 8/13/20 | <1 | % | 892,212 | 1,084,850 | 1.9 | % | ||||||||||||
PostProcess Technologies, Inc. (e) Buffalo, NY. Provides innovative solutions for the post-processing of additive manufactured 3D parts. (Manufacturing) www.postprocess.com |
360,002 Series A1 Preferred. | 11/1/19 | <1 | % | 348,875 | 348,875 | 0.6 | % | ||||||||||||
Rheonix, Inc. (e) Ithaca, NY. Developer of fully automated microfluidic based molecular assay and diagnostic testing devices. (Health Care) www.rheonix.com |
9,676 Common. | 10/29/09 | 4 | % | | | 0.0 | % | ||||||||||||
1,839,422 Series A Preferred. | 12/12/13 | 2,099,999 | | |||||||||||||||||
50,593 Common. | 10/24/09 | | | |||||||||||||||||
589,420 Series B Preferred. | 9/29/15 | 702,732 | | |||||||||||||||||
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Total Rheonix | 2,802,731 | | ||||||||||||||||||
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Somerset Gas Transmission Company, LLC (e)(m) Columbus, OH. Natural gas transportation. (Oil and Gas) www.somersetgas.com |
26.5337 Units. | 4/1/05 | 3 | % | 719,097 | 500,000 | 0.9 | % | ||||||||||||
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|
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Subtotal Non-Control/Non-Affiliate Investments | $ | 22,329,474 | $ | 25,964,429 | ||||||||||||||||
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Affiliate Investments 50.6% of net assets (g)(k) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Applied Image, Inc. Rochester NY. Global supplier of precision imaged optical components and calibration standards for a wide range of industries and applications. (Manufacturing) www.appliedimage.com |
$1,750,000 Term Note at 10% due Warrant for 1,167 Shares. |
12/31/21 |
12 | % | $ |
1,750,000 |
$ |
1,750,000 |
3.0 | % | ||||||||||
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|
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|
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Total Applied Imaging | $ | 1,750,000 | $ | 1,750,000 | ||||||||||||||||
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|
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BMP Swanson Holdco, LLC (m) Plano, TX. Designs, installs, and maintains a variety of fire protection systems. (Professional Services) |
$1,600,000 Term Note at 12% due September 4, 2026. |
3/4/21 | 9 | % |
|
1,600,000 |
|
$ |
1,600,000 |
|
3.1 | % | ||||||||
Preferred Membership Interest for 9.29%. | 3/4/21 | 233,333 | 233,333 | |||||||||||||||||
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|
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|
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Total BMP Swanson | 1,833,333 | 1,833,333 | ||||||||||||||||||
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7
RAND CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO INVESTMENTS
September 30, 2022 (Continued)
(Unaudited)
Company, Geographic Location, Business Description, (Industry) and Website |
(a) Type of Investment |
(b) Date Acquired |
(c) Equity |
Cost | (d)(f) Fair Value |
Percent of Net Assets |
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Carolina Skiff LLC (m) Waycross, GA. Manufacturer of ocean fishing and pleasure boats. (Manufacturing) www.carolinaskiff.com |
6.0825% Class A Common Membership Interest. | 1/30/04 | 7 | % | 15,000 | 1,300,000 | 2.2 | % | ||||||||||||
DSD Operating, LLC (l)(m) Duluth, GA. Design and renovate auto dealerships. (Automotive) www.dsdteam.com |
$3,063,276 Term Note at 12% (+2% PIK) due September 30, 2026. | 9/30/21 | 11 | % |
|
3,123,816 |
|
|
3,123,816 |
|
7.2 | % | ||||||||
1,067 Class A Preferred Shares. | 1,067,500 | 1,067,500 | ||||||||||||||||||
1,067 Class B Common Shares. | | | ||||||||||||||||||
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|
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|
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Total DSD | 4,191,316 | 4,191,316 | ||||||||||||||||||
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|
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Filterworks Acquisition USA, LLC DBA Autotality (l)(m) Deerfield Beach, FL. Provides spray booth equipment, frame repair machines and paint booth filter services for collision shops. (Automotive) www.autotality.com |
$2,283,702 Term Note at 12% (+2% PIK) modified to 8% PIK and 6% payable in A-0 shares for the period May 1, through December 31, 2022. | 11/18/19 | |
8 |
% |
|
2,593,340 |
|
|
2,593,340 |
|
5.0 | % | |||||||
626.2 Shares Class A-1 Units. | 6/3/22 | 626,243 | 256,994 | |||||||||||||||||
258.7 Shares Class A-0 Units. | 9/30/22 | 86,213 | 86,213 | |||||||||||||||||
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|
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|
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Total Filterworks | 3,305,796 | 2,936,547 | ||||||||||||||||||
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|
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Knoa Software, Inc. (e) | 973,533 Series A-1 Convertible Preferred. | 11/20/12 | 7 | % | 750,000 | | 0.8 | % | ||||||||||||
New York, NY. End user experience management and performance (EMP) solutions utilizing enterprise applications. (Software) www.knoa.com |
1,876,922 Series B Preferred. | 6/9/14 | 479,155 | 479,155 | ||||||||||||||||
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|
|
|
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Total Knoa | 1,229,155 | 479,155 | ||||||||||||||||||
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|
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Mezmeriz, Inc. (e) Ithaca, NY. Technology company developing novel reality capture tools for 3D mapping, reality modeling, object tracking and classification. (Electronics Developer) www.mezmeriz.com |
1,554,565 Series Seed Preferred. | 5/14/15 | 12 | % | 742,850 | | 0.0 | % | ||||||||||||
SciAps, Inc. (e) Woburn, MA. Instrumentation company producing portable analytical devices using XRF, LIBS and RAMAN spectroscopy to identify compounds, minerals, and elements. (Manufacturing) www.sciaps.com |
187,500 Series A Preferred. | 7/12/13 | 6 | % | 1,500,000 | 210,000 | 4.2 | % | ||||||||||||
274,299 Series A1 Convertible Preferred. | 4/4/14 | 504,710 | 96,000 | |||||||||||||||||
117,371 Series B Convertible Preferred. | 8/31/15 | 250,000 | 124,000 | |||||||||||||||||
113,636 Series C Convertible Preferred. | 4/7/16 | 175,000 | 84,000 | |||||||||||||||||
369,698 Series C1 Convertible Preferred. | 4/7/16 | 399,274 | 207,000 | |||||||||||||||||
147,059 Series D Convertible Preferred. | 5/9/17 | 250,000 | 250,000 | |||||||||||||||||
Warrant to purchase Series D-1 Preferred. | 5/9/17 | 45,000 | | |||||||||||||||||
$1,500,000 Second Amended and Restated Secured Subordinated Promissory Note at 12% due August 20, 2024. | 8/20/21 | 1,491,250 | 1,491,250 | |||||||||||||||||
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|
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Total SciAps | 4,615,234 | 2,462,250 | ||||||||||||||||||
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|
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|
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Seyberts Billiards Corporation (l) Coldwater, MI. Billiard supplies. (Consumer Product) www.seyberts.com |
$4,139,444 Term Note at 12% (+2% PIK) due January 19, 2026. | 11/22/21 | 8 | % | |
4,161,500 |
|
4,161,500 |
9.7 | % | ||||||||||
Warrant for 4%. | 1/19/21 | 25,000 | 25,000 | |||||||||||||||||
$1,435,435 Term Note at 12% (+2% PIK) due January 19, 2026. | 1/19/21 | 1,432,199 | 1,432,199 | |||||||||||||||||
Warrant for 4%. | 1/19/21 | 25,000 | 25,000 | |||||||||||||||||
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|
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Total Seyberts | 5,643,699 | 5,643,699 | ||||||||||||||||||
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8
RAND CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO INVESTMENTS
September 30, 2022 (Continued)
(Unaudited)
Company, Geographic Location, Business Description, (Industry) and Website |
(a) Type of Investment |
(b) Date Acquired |
(c) Equity |
Cost | (d)(f) Fair Value |
Percent of Net Assets |
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Tilson Technology Management, Inc. Portland, ME. Provides network deployment construction and information system services management for cellular, fiber optic and wireless systems providers. Its affiliated entity, SQF, LLC is a CLEC supporting small cell 5G deployment. (Professional Services) www.tilsontech.com |
*120,000 Series B Preferred. | 1/20/15 | 9 | % | 600,000 | 3,900,000 | 15.3 | % | ||||||||||||
*21,391 Series C Preferred. | 9/28/16 | 200,000 | 695,000 | |||||||||||||||||
*70,176 Series D Preferred. | 9/29/17 | 800,000 | 2,280,000 | |||||||||||||||||
*15,385 Series E Preferred. | 3/15/19 | 500,012 | 500,012 | |||||||||||||||||
211,567 Class A-1 Units of SQF Holdco LLC. | 3/15/19 | | 800,000 | |||||||||||||||||
23,077 Series F Preferred. | 6/15/20 | 750,003 | 750,003 | |||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
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Total Tilson | 2,850,015 | 8,925,015 | ||||||||||||||||||
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|
|
|
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*2.5% dividend payable quarterly. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Subtotal Affiliate Investments | $ | 26,176,398 | $ | 29,521,315 | ||||||||||||||||
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|
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|
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Control Investments -7.3% of net assets (o) | ||||||||||||||||||||
ITA Acquisition, LLC (l)(m) Ormond Beach, FL. Blind and shade manufacturing. (Manufacturing) www.itainc.com |
$1,900,000 Term Note at 12% (+2% PIK) due June 21, 2026. | 6/22/21 | 37 | % | 1,949,783 | 1,949,783 | 7.3 | % | ||||||||||||
$1,500,000 Term Note at 12% (+2% PIK) due June 21, 2026. | 6/22/21 | 1,539,303 | 1,539,303 | |||||||||||||||||
1,124 Class A Preferred Units and 1,924 Class B Common Units. | 6/22/21 | 1,123,810 | 748,810 | |||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
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Total ITA | 4,612,896 | 4,237,896 | ||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
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(i) Interest Receivable $70,765. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Subtotal Control Investments | $ | 4,612,896 | $ | 4,237,896 | ||||||||||||||||
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|
|
|
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TOTAL INVESTMENTS 102.3% | $ | 53,118,768 | $ | 59,723,640 | ||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
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LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS - (2.3%) | (1,341,707 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
|
|
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NET ASSETS 100% | $ | 58,381,933 | ||||||||||||||||||
|
|
9
RAND CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO INVESTMENTS
September 30, 2022 (Continued)
(Unaudited)
Notes to the Consolidated Schedule of Portfolio Investments
(a) | At September 30, 2022, restricted securities represented 90% of the fair value of the investment portfolio. Restricted securities are subject to one or more restrictions on resale and are not freely marketable. Type of investment for equity position is in the form of shares unless otherwise noted as units or interests, i.e., preferred shares, common shares. |
(b) | The Date Acquired column indicates the date on which the Corporation first acquired an investment. |
(c) | Each equity percentage estimates the Corporations ownership interest in the applicable portfolio investment. The estimated ownership is calculated based on the percent of outstanding voting securities held by the Corporation or the potential percentage of voting securities held by the Corporation upon exercise of warrants or conversion of debentures, or other available data. If applicable, the symbol <1% indicates that the Corporation holds an equity interest of less than one percent. |
(d) | The Corporations investments are carried at fair value in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 820 Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, which defines fair value and establishes guidelines for measuring fair value. At September 30, 2022, ASC 820 designates 90% of the Corporations investments as Level 3 assets. Under the valuation policy of the Corporation, unrestricted publicly traded securities are valued at the average closing price for these securities for the last three trading days of the reporting period. Restricted securities are subject to restrictions on resale and are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by our external investment advisor Rand Capital Management, LLC (RCM) and approved by the Board of Directors. Fair value is considered to be the amount that the Corporation may reasonably expect to receive for portfolio securities when sold on the valuation date. Valuations as of any particular date, however, are not necessarily indicative of amounts which may ultimately be realized as a result of future sales or other dispositions of securities and these favorable or unfavorable differences could be material. Among the factors considered in determining the fair value of restricted securities are the financial condition and operating results, projected operations, and other analytical data relating to the investment. Also considered are the market prices for unrestricted securities of the same class (if applicable) and other matters which may have an impact on the value of the portfolio company (see Note 3. Investments to the Consolidated Financial Statements). |
(e) | These investments are non-income producing. All other investments are income producing. Non-income producing investments have not generated cash payments of interest or dividends including LLC tax-related distributions within the last twelve months or are not expected to do so going forward. If a debt or a preferred equity investment fails to make its most recent payment, then the investment will also be classified as non-income producing. |
(f) | As of September 30, 2022, the total cost of investment securities was approximately $53.1 million. Net unrealized appreciation was approximately $6.6 million, which was comprised of $14.5 million of unrealized appreciation of investment securities and ($7.9) million of unrealized depreciation of investment securities. At September 30, 2022, the aggregate gross unrealized gain for federal income tax purposes was $13.8 million and the aggregate gross unrealized loss for federal income tax purposes was ($7.6) million. The net unrealized gain for federal income tax purposes was $6.2 million based on a tax cost of $53.6 million. |
(g) | All of the Corporations portfolio assets are pledged as collateral for purposes of securing the Corporations senior secured revolving credit facility pursuant to a general security agreement, dated June 27, 2022, between the Corporation, the subsidiaries listed therein, and the Lender (as defined herein). |
(h) | Reduction in cost and value from previously reported balances reflects current principal repayment. |
(i) | Represents interest due (amounts over $50,000) from investments included as interest receivable on the Corporations Consolidated Statements of Financial Position. |
(j) | Non-Control/Non-Affiliate Investments are investments that are neither Control Investments nor Affiliate Investments. |
(k) | Affiliate Investments are defined by the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (1940 Act), as those Non-Control investments in companies in which between 5% and 25% of the voting securities are owned by the Corporation. |
(l) | Payment in kind (PIK) represents earned interest that is added to the cost basis of the investment and due at maturity. The amount of PIK earned is included in the interest rate detailed in the Type of Investment column, unless it has been noted with a (+), in which case the PIK is in addition to the face amount of interest due on the security. |
(m) | Equity holdings are held in a wholly owned (100%) blocker corporation of Rand Capital Corporation or Rand Capital Sub LLC for federal income tax and Regulated Investment Company (RIC) compliance. |
(n) | Publicly traded company. |
(o) | Control Investments are defined by the 1940 Act as investments in companies in which more than 25% of the voting securities are owned by the Corporation or where greater than 50% of the board representation is maintained. |
(p) | Subsequent to September 30, 2022, ACV Auctions (ACVA) public market share price had a trading range on Nasdaq of $7.68 per share to $8.99 per share for the period of October 1, 2022 to October 30, 2022. The Corporations value per share at September 30, 2022 was $7.97. |
10
RAND CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO INVESTMENTS
September 30, 2022 (Continued)
(Unaudited)
Investments in and Advances to Affiliates
Company |
Type of Investment |
January 1, 2022, Fair Value |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) |
Gross Additions (1) |
Gross Reductions (2) |
September 30, 2022, Fair Value |
Net Realized (Losses) Gains |
Amount of Interest/ Dividend/ Fee Income (3) |
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Control Investments: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
ITA Acquisition | $1,900,000 Term Note at 12% (+2% PIK) due June 21, 2026. | $ | | $ | | $ | 1,949,783 | $ | | $ | 1,949,783 | $ | | $ | 71,422 | |||||||||||||||
$1,500,000 Term Note at 12% (+2% PIK) due June 21, 2026. | | | 1,539,303 | | 1,539,303 | | 56,886 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
1,124 Class A Preferred Units | | | 748,810 | | 748,810 | | | |||||||||||||||||||||||
1,924Class B Common Units. | | | | | | | | |||||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||||
Total ITA | | | 4,237,896 | | 4,237,896 | | 128,308 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||||
Total Control Investments | $ | | $ | | $ | 4,237,896 | | $ | 4,237,896 | $ | | $ | 128,308 | |||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Affiliate Investments: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Applied Image Inc. | $1,750,000 Term Note at 10% due December 28, 2028. | $ | 1,750,000 | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | 1,750,000 | $ | | $ | 137,773 | |||||||||||||||
Warrant for 1,167 shares. | | | | | | | | |||||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||||
Total Applied Image | 1,750,000 | | | | 1,750,000 | | 137,773 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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BMP Swanson Holdco, LLC | $1,600,000 Term Note at 12% due September 4, 2026. | 1,600,000 | | | | 1,600,000 | | 150,600 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Preferred Membership Interest for 9.29% | 233,333 | | | | 233,333 | | | |||||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||||
Total BMP Swanson | 1,833,333 | | | | 1,833,333 | | 150,600 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Carolina Skiff LLC | 6.0825% Class A Common Membership interest. | 1,300,000 | | | | 1,300,000 | | 398,830 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
DSD Operating, LLC | $2,745,000 Term Note at 12% (+2% PIK) due September 30, 2026. | 2,759,183 | | 364,633 | | 3,123,816 | | 450,205 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
1,067 Class A Preferred shares. | 1,067,500 | | | | 1,067,500 | | | |||||||||||||||||||||||
1,067 Class B Common shares. | | | | | | | | |||||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||||
Total DSD | 3,826,683 | | 364,633 | | 4,191,316 | | 450,205 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Filterworks | $2,283,702 Term Note at 12%. | 2,446,617 | | 146,723 | | 2,593,340 | | 265,761 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Acquisition USA, | 626.2 Class A Units. | 256,994 | | | | 256,994 | | | ||||||||||||||||||||||
LLC | 258.7 Class A-0 Units | | | 86,213 | | 86,213 | | | ||||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Total Filterworks | 2,703,611 | | 232,936 | | 2,936,547 | | 265,761 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
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|
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ITA Acquisition | $1,900,000 Term Note at 12% (+2% PIK) due June 21, 2026. | 1,920,459 | | 29,324 | (1,949,783 | ) | | | $ | 139,547 | ||||||||||||||||||||
$1,500,000 Term Note at 12% (+2% PIK) due June 21, 2026. | 1,516,152 | | 23,151 | (1,539,303 | ) | | | 110,373 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
1,124 Class A Preferred Units | 125,000 | | 623,810 | (748,810 | ) | | | | ||||||||||||||||||||||
1,924Class B Common Units. | | | | | | | | |||||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||||||||
Total ITA | 3,561,611 | | 676,285 | (4,237.896 | ) | | | 249,920 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
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Knoa Software, Inc. | 973,533 Series A-1 Convertible Preferred. | | | | | | | | ||||||||||||||||||||||
1,876,922 Series B Preferred. | 479,155 | | | | 479,155 | | | |||||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Total Knoa | 479,155 | | | | 479,155 | | | |||||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
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Mezmeriz, Inc. | 1,554,565 Series Seed Preferred. | | | | | | | | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Microcision | Membership Interest Purchase Warrant for 5%. | 85,000 | | | (85,000 | ) | | 190,000 | | |||||||||||||||||||||
New Monarch Machine Tool, Inc. |
22.84 Common. | | | | | | (22,841 | ) | | |||||||||||||||||||||
SciAps, Inc. | 187,500 Series A Preferred. | 210,000 | | | | 210,000 | | | ||||||||||||||||||||||
274,299 Series A-1 Convertible Preferred. | 96,000 | | | | 96,000 | | | |||||||||||||||||||||||
117,371 Series B Convertible Preferred. | 124,000 | | | | 124,000 | | | |||||||||||||||||||||||
113,636 Series C Convertible Preferred. | 84,000 | | | | 84,000 | | | |||||||||||||||||||||||
369,698 Series C-1 Convertible Preferred. | 207,000 | | | | 207,000 | | | |||||||||||||||||||||||
147,059 Series D Convertible Preferred. | 250,000 | | | | 250,000 | | | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Warrant to Purchase Series D-1 Preferred. | | | | | | | | |||||||||||||||||||||||
$1,500,000 Subordinated Promissory Note at 12%. | 1,480,000 | | 11,250 | | 1,491,250 | | 161,250 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Total SciAps | 2,451,000 | | 11,250 | | 2,462,250 | | 161,250 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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|
|
|
|
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|
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Seyberts Billiards Corporation | $1,400,000 Term Note at 12% (+2% PIK) due January 19, 2026. | 1,907,774 | | 2,253,726 | | 4,161,500 | | 376,208 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Warrant for 4%. | 25,000 | | | | 25,000 | | | |||||||||||||||||||||||
$1,400,000 Term Note at 12% (+2% PIK) due January 19, 2026. | 1,406,690 | | 25,509 | | 1,432,199 | | 161,732 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Warrant for 4%. | 25,000 | | | | 25,000 | | | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Total Seyberts | 3,364,464 | | 2,279,235 | | 5,643,699 | | 537,940 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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11
RAND CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO INVESTMENTS
September 30, 2022 (Continued)
(Unaudited)
Company |
Type of Investment |
January 1, 2022, Fair Value |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) |
Gross Additions (1) |
Gross Reductions (2) |
September 30, 2022, Fair Value |
Net Realized (Losses) Gains |
Amount of Interest/ Dividend/ Fee Income (3) |
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Tilson Technology | 120,000 Series B Preferred. | 3,900,000 | | | | 3,900,000 | | 39,375 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Management, Inc. | 21,391 Series C Preferred. | 695,000 | | | | 695,000 | | | ||||||||||||||||||||||
70,176 Series D Preferred. | 2,280,000 | | | | 2,280,000 | | | |||||||||||||||||||||||
15,385 Series E Preferred. | 500,012 | | | | 500,012 | | | |||||||||||||||||||||||
23,077 Series F Preferred. | 800,000 | | | | 800,000 | | | |||||||||||||||||||||||
211,567 SQF Hold Co. Common. | 750,003 | | | | 750,003 | | | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Total Tilson | 8,925,015 | | | | 8,925,015 | | 39,375 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Total Affiliate Investments | $ | 30,279,872 | $ | | $ | 3,564,339 | $ | (4,322,896 | ) | $ | 29,521,315 | $ | 167,159 | $ | 2,391,654 | |||||||||||||||
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Total Control and Affiliate Investments | $ | 30,279,872 | $ | | $ | 7,802,235 | $ | (4,322,896 | ) | $ | 33,759,211 | $ | 167,159 | $ | 2,519,962 | |||||||||||||||
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This schedule should be read in conjunction with the Corporations Consolidated Financial Statements, including the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements and the Consolidated Schedule of Portfolio Investments.
(1) | Gross additions include increases in the cost basis of investments resulting from new portfolio investments, follow on investments, capitalized interest and the accretion of discounts. Gross additions also include the movement of an existing portfolio company into this category and out of another category. |
(2) | Gross reductions include decreases in the cost basis of investments resulting from principal repayments, sales, note conversions, the exchange of existing securities for new securities and the movement of an existing portfolio company out of this category and into another category. |
(3) | Represents the total amount of interest, fees or dividends credited to income for the portion of the period an investment was included in Control or Affiliate categories, respectively. |
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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO INVESTMENTS
September 30, 2022 (Continued)
(Unaudited)
Industry Classification |
Percentage of Total Investments (at fair value) as of September 30, 2022 | |
Professional Services |
24.9% | |
Manufacturing |
19.1 | |
Software |
18.2 | |
Consumer Product |
16.6 | |
Automotive |
11.9 | |
BDC Investment Fund |
6.1 | |
Healthcare |
2.4 | |
Oil and Gas |
0.8 | |
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Total Investments |
100% | |
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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO INVESTMENTS
December 31, 2021
Company, Geographic Location, Business |
(a) Type of Investment |
(b) Date Acquired |
(c) Equity |
Cost | (d)(f) Fair Value |
Percent of Net Assets |
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Non-Control/Non-Affiliate Investments 55.6% of net assets: (j) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
ACV Auctions, Inc. NASDAQ: ACVA (e)(g)(n)(p) Buffalo, NY. Live mobile wholesale auctions for new and used car dealers. (Software) www.acvauctions.com |
442,934 Class A Common stock valued at $18.81 per share. | 8/12/16 | <1 | % | $ |
121,659 |
|
$ |
8,333,065 |
|
13.7 | % | ||||||||||
Ares Capital Corporation (n) NASDAQ: ARCC New York, NY. (BDC Investment Fund) |
27,000 shares. | 3/16/20 | <1 | % | 343,460 | 567,090 | 0.9 | % | ||||||||||||||
Barings BDC, Inc. (n) NYSE: BBDC New York, NY. (BDC Investment Fund) |
40,000 shares. | 8/13/20 | <1 | % | 333,352 | 438,000 | 0.7 | % | ||||||||||||||
Caitec, Inc. (l) Halethorpe, MD. Pet product manufacturer and distributor. (Consumer Goods) www.caitec.com |
$1,750,000 Subordinated Secured Promissory Note at 12% (+2% PIK) due June 1, 2026. | 11/6/20 | 4 | % | |
1,791,278 |
|
1,791,278 |
6.4 | % | ||||||||||||
150 Class A Units. | 11/6/20 | 150,000 | 150,000 | |||||||||||||||||||
(g) $1,750,000 Subordinated Secured Promissory Note at 12% (+2% PIK) due June 1, 2026. | 11/6/20 | |
1,791,278 |
|
1,791,278 |
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(g) 150 Class A Units. | 11/6/20 | 150,000 | 150,000 | |||||||||||||||||||
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Total Caitec | 3,882,556 | 3,882,556 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Empire Genomics Corp. (g) Buffalo, NY. Molecular diagnostics company that offers a comprehensive menu of assay services for diagnosing and guiding patient therapeutic treatments. (Health Care) www.empiregenomics.com |
$444,915 + $1,000,000 Secured Promissory Notes at 8% due December 31, 2026. | 5/3/21 | 0 | % | |
1,444,915 |
|
1,444,915 |
2.4 | % | ||||||||||||
FS KKR Capital Corp. (n) NYSE: FSK Philadelphia, PA. (BDC Investment Fund) |
54,000 shares. | 3/16/20 | <1 | % | 849,438 | 1,127,160 | 1.9 | % | ||||||||||||||
Golub Capital BDC, Inc. (n) NASDAQ: GBDC New York, NY. (BDC Investment Fund) |
31,250 shares. | 3/16/20 | <1 | % | 403,910 | 481,563 | 0.8 | % | ||||||||||||||
GoNoodle, Inc. (g)(h)(l) Nashville, TN. Student engagement education software providing core aligned physical activity breaks. (Software) www.gonoodle.com |
$1,500,000 Secured Note at 12% (1% PIK) due September 30, 2024. | 11/1/19 | <1 | % | |
1,487,801 |
|
1,487,801 |
2.5 | % | ||||||||||||
Warrant for 47,324 Series C Preferred. | 3/1/15 | 25 | 25 | |||||||||||||||||||
Warrant for 21,948 Series D Preferred. | 11/1/19 | 38 | 38 | |||||||||||||||||||
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Total GoNoodle | 1,487,864 | 1,487,864 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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HDI Acquisition LLC (Hilton Displays) (l) Greenville, NC. HDI is engaged in manufacturing, installation and maintenance of signage and brands. (Manufacturing) www.hiltondisplays.com |
$1,245,119 Term Loan at 12% (+2% PIK) due June 20, 2023. | 11/8/19 | 0 | % | |
1,301,195 |
|
1,301,195 |
2.1 | % | ||||||||||||
Lumious (Tech 2000, Inc.) (g) Herndon, VA. Develops and delivers IT training. (Software) www.t2000inc.com |
$850,000 Replacement Term Note at 14% due November 15, 2023. | 11/16/18 | 0 | % | |
860,777 |
|
860,777 |
1.4 | % | ||||||||||||
Mattison Avenue Holdings LLC (l) Dallas, TX. Provider of upscale salon spaces for lease. (Professional Services) www.mattisonsalonsuites.com |
$1,794,944 Third Amended, Restated and Consolidated Promissory Note at 14% (2% PIK) due December 9, 2023. | 6/23/21 | 0 | % | |
1,819,362 |
|
1,819,362 |
3.0 | % |
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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO INVESTMENTS
December 31, 2021 (Continued)
Company, Geographic Location, Business |
(a) Type of Investment |
(b) Date Acquired |
(c) Equity |
Cost | (d)(f) Fair Value |
Percent of Net Assets |
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Nailbiter, Inc. Reston, VA. Video-metrics data analytics supporting name brand consumer products groups (CPG) shopping behavioral insight. (Professional Services) www.nailbiter.com |
$2,250,000 Membership Interest of USB Focus Fund Nailbiter I, LLC with economic interest of $2,250,000 Subordinated Secured Promissory Note at 10% due November 23, 2024. | 11/22/21 | <1 | % | |
2,250,000 |
|
2,250,000 |
3.7 | % | ||||||||||||
Warrants for Preferred stock of Nailbiter, Inc. | | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Total Nailbiter | 2,250,000 | 2,250,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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OnCore Golf Technology, Inc. (e)(g) Buffalo, NY. Patented and proprietary golf balls utilizing technology and innovation. (Consumer Product) www.oncoregolf.com |
300,483 Preferred AA. | 11/30/18 | 3 | % | 752,712 | 300,000 | 0.5 | % | ||||||||||||||
Open Exchange, Inc. (e)(g) Lincoln, MA. Online presentation and training software. (Software) www.openexc.com |
397,899 Series C Preferred. | 11/13/13 | 3 | % | 1,193,697 | 2,785,000 | 9.2 | % | ||||||||||||||
397,899 Common. | 10/22/19 | 208,243 | 2,785,000 | |||||||||||||||||||
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Total Open Exchange | 1,401,940 | 5,570,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Owl Rock Capital Corporation (n) NYSE: ORCC (n) New York, NY. (BDC Investment Fund) |
30,000 shares. | 3/16/20 | <1 | % | 347,067 | 427,600 | 0.7 | % | ||||||||||||||
PennantPark Investment Corporation (n) NASDAQ: PNNT New York, NY. (BDC Investment Fund) |
195,000 shares. | 8/13/20 | <1 | % | 892,212 | 1,345,500 | 2.2 | % | ||||||||||||||
PostProcess Technologies, Inc. (e)(g) Buffalo, NY. Provides innovative solutions for the post-processing of additive manufactured 3D parts. (Manufacturing) www.postprocess.com |
360,002 Series A1 Preferred. | 11/1/19 | <1 | % | 348,875 | 348,875 | 0.6 | % | ||||||||||||||
Rheonix, Inc. (e) Ithaca, NY. Developer of fully automated microfluidic based molecular assay and diagnostic testing devices. (Health Care) www.rheonix.com |
9,676 Common. | 10/29/09 | 4 | % | | | 0.0 | % | ||||||||||||||
(g) 1,839,422 Series A Preferred. | 12/12/13 | 2,099,999 | | |||||||||||||||||||
(g) 50,593 Common. | 10/24/09 | | | |||||||||||||||||||
(g) 589,420 Series B Preferred. | 9/29/15 | 702,732 | | |||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
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Total Rheonix | 2,802,731 | | ||||||||||||||||||||
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|
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SocialFlow, Inc. (e)(g) New York, NY. Provides instant analysis of social networks using a proprietary, predictive analytic algorithm to optimize advertising and publishing. (Software) www.socialflow.com |
1,049,538 Series B Preferred. | 4/5/13 | 4 | % | 500,000 | 35,000 | 0.2 | % | ||||||||||||||
1,204,819 Series B-1 Preferred. | 4/8/14 | 750,000 | 52,000 | |||||||||||||||||||
717,772 Series C Preferred. | 6/26/15 | 500,000 | 35,000 | |||||||||||||||||||
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|
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Total Social Flow | 1,750,000 | 122,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Somerset Gas Transmission Company, LLC (e)(m) Columbus, OH. Natural gas transportation. (Oil and Gas) www.somersetgas.com |
26.5337 Units. | 4/1/05 | 3 | % | 719,097 | 500,000 | 0.8 | % | ||||||||||||||
TCG BDC, Inc. (n) NASDAQ: CGBD New York, NY. (BDC Investment Fund)
|
86,000 shares. | 8/13/20 | <1 | % | 899,749 | 1,181,067 | 1.9 | % | ||||||||||||||
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|
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Subtotal Non-Control/Non-Affiliate Investments | $ | 25,012,871 | $ | 33,788,589 | ||||||||||||||||||
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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO INVESTMENTS
December 31, 2021 (Continued)
Company, Geographic Location, Business |
(a) Type of Investment |
(b) Date Acquired |
(c) Equity |
Cost | (d)(f) Fair Value |
Percent of Net Assets |
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Affiliate Investments 49.9% of net assets (k) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Applied Image, Inc. Rochester, NY. Global supplier of precision imaged optical components and calibration standards for a wide range of industries and applications. (Manufacturing) www.appliedimage.com |
$1,750,000 Term Note at 10% due February 1, 2029. | 12/31/21 | 12 | % | $ |
1,750,000 |
$ |
1,750,000 |
2.9 | % | ||||||||||||
Warrant for 1,167 shares. | 12/31/21 | | | |||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
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Total Applied Image | 1,750,000 | 1,750,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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|
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BMP Swanson Holdco, LLC (g)(m) Plano, TX. Designs, installs and maintains a variety of fire protection systems. (Professional Services) www.swansonfire.com |
$1,600,000 Term Note at 12% due September 4, 2026. |
3/4/21 | 9% |
|
1,600,000 |
|
|
1,600,000 |
|
3.0 | % | |||||||||||
Preferred Membership Interest for 9.29%. | 3/4/21 | 233,333 | 233,333 | |||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
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Total BMP Swanson | 1,833,333 | 1,833,333 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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|
|
|
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Carolina Skiff LLC (g)(m) Waycross, GA. Manufacturer of ocean fishing and pleasure boats. (Manufacturing) www.carolinaskiff.com |
6.0825% Class A Common Membership Interest. | 1/30/04 | 7 | % |
|
15,000 |
|
|
1,300,000 |
|
2.2 | % | ||||||||||
DSD Operating, LLC (l)(m) Duluth, GA. Design and renovate auto dealerships. (Automotive) www.dsdteam.com |
$2,745,000 Term Note at 12% (+2% PIK) due September 30, 2026. | 9/30/21 | 11 | % | |
2,759,183 |
|
2,759,183 |
6.3 | % | ||||||||||||
1,067 Class A Preferred shares. | 1,067,500 | 1,067,500 | ||||||||||||||||||||
1,067 Class B Common shares. | | | ||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
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Total DSD | 3,826,683 | 3,826,683 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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|
|
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Filterworks Acquisition USA, LLC DBA Autotality (l)(m) Deerfield Beach, FL. Provides spray booth equipment, frame repair machines and paint booth filter services for collision shops. (Automotive) www.autotality.com |
$2,283,702 Term Note at 12% (+2% PIK), modified to 4% (+10% PIK) through March 31, 2022, due December 4, 2023. | 11/8/19 | 9% | |
2,446,617 |
|
2,446,617 |
4.5 | % | |||||||||||||
626 Class A Units. | 12/28/21 | 626,243 | 256,994 | |||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
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Total Filterworks | 3,072,860 | 2,703,611 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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|
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ITA Acquisition, LLC (l) (m) Ormond Beach, FL. Blind and shade manufacturing. (Manufacturing) www.itainc.com |
$1,900,000 Term Note at 12% (+2% PIK) due June 21, 2026. | 6/22/21 | 24% | |
1,920,459 |
|
1,920,459 |
5.9 | % | |||||||||||||
(g) $1,500,000 Term Note at 12% (+2% PIK) due June 21, 2026. | 6/22/21 | |
1,516,152 |
|
1,516,152 |
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(g) 500 Class A Preferred Units and 500 Class B Common Units. | 6/22/21 | |
500,000 |
|
125,000 |
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|
|
|
|
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Total ITA | 3,936,611 | 3,561,611 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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|
|
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Knoa Software, Inc. (e)(g) New York, NY. End user experience management and performance (EMP) solutions utilizing enterprise applications. (Software) www.knoa.com |
973,533 Series A-1 Convertible Preferred. | 11/20/12 | 7% | 750,000 | | 0.8 | % | |||||||||||||||
1,876,922 Series B Preferred. | 6/9/14 | 479,155 | 479,155 | |||||||||||||||||||
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|
|
|
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Total Knoa | 1,229,155 | 479,155 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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|
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Mezmeriz, Inc. (e)(g) Ithaca, NY. Technology company developing novel reality capture tools for 3D mapping, reality modeling, object tracking and classification. (Electronics Developer) www.mezmeriz.com |
1,554,565 Series Seed Preferred. | 5/14/15 | 12 | % | 742,850 | | 0.0 | % | ||||||||||||||
Microcision LLC (g) Pennsauken Township, NJ. Manufacturer of precision machined medical implants, components and assemblies. (Manufacturing) www.microcision.com |
Membership Interest Purchase Warrant for 5%. | 1/10/20 | 5 | % | 110,000 | 85,000 | 0.1 | % | ||||||||||||||
New Monarch Machine Tool, Inc. (e)(g) Cortland, NY. Manufactures and services vertical/horizontal machining centers. (Manufacturing) www.monarchmt.com |
22.84 Common. | 1/17/08 | 15 | % | 22,841 | | 0.0 | % |
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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO INVESTMENTS
December 31, 2021 (Continued)
Company, Geographic Location, Business |
(a) Type of Investment |
(b) Date Acquired |
(c) Equity |
Cost | (d)(f) Fair Value |
Percent of Net Assets |
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SciAps, Inc. (e)(g) Woburn, MA. Instrumentation company producing portable analytical devices using XRF, LIBS and RAMAN spectroscopy to identify compounds, minerals, and elements. (Manufacturing) www.sciaps.com |
187,500 Series A Preferred. | |
7/12/13 |
|
6 | % | |
1,500,000 |
|
|
210,000 |
|
4.0 | % | ||||||||
274,299 Series A1 Convertible Preferred. | |
4/4/14 |
|
|
504,710 |
|
|
96,000 |
|
|||||||||||||
117,371 Series B Convertible Preferred. | |
8/31/15 |
|
|
250,000 |
|
|
124,000 |
|
|||||||||||||
113,636 Series C Convertible Preferred. | 4/7/16 | |
175,000 |
|
|
84,000 |
|
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369,698 Series C1 Convertible Preferred. | 4/7/16 | |
399,274 |
|
|
207,000 |
|
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147,059 Series D Convertible Preferred. | 5/9/17 | 250,000 | |
250,000 |
|
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Warrant to purchase Series D-1 Preferred. | 5/9/17 | 45,000 | |
|
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$1,500,000 Second Amended and Restated Secured Subordinated Promissory Note at 12% due August 20, 2024. | 8/20/21 | 1,480,000 | 1,480,000 | |||||||||||||||||||
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|
|
|
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Total SciAps | 4,603,984 | 2,451,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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|
|
|
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Seyberts Billiards Corporation (l) Coldwater, MI. Billiard supplies. (Consumer Product) www.seyberts.com |
$1,900,000 Term Note at 12% (+2% PIK) due January 19, 2026. | |
11/22/21 |
|
8 | % | |
1,907,775 |
|
1,907,775 |
5.5 | % | ||||||||||
Warrant for 4%. | |
1/19/21 |
|
|
25,000 |
|
|
25,000 |
|
|||||||||||||
(g) $1,400,000 Term Note at 12% (+2% PIK) due January 19, 2026. | |
1/19/21 |
|
|
1,406,690 |
|
1,406,690 |
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Warrant for 4%. | 1/19/21 | 25,000 | 25,000 | |||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
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Total Seyberts | 3,364,465 | 3,364,465 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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|
|
|
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Tilson Technology Management, Inc. (g) Portland, ME. Provides network deployment construction and information system services management for cellular, fiber optic and wireless systems providers. Its affiliated entity, SQF, LLC is a CLEC supporting small cell 5G deployment. (Professional Services) www.tilsontech.com |
*120,000 Series B Preferred. | 1/20/15 | 9 | % | 600,000 | 3,900,000 | 14.7 | % | ||||||||||||||
*21,391 Series C Preferred. | 9/28/16 | |
200,000 |
|
695,000 | |||||||||||||||||
*70,176 Series D Preferred. | 9/29/17 | 800,000 | 2,280,000 | |||||||||||||||||||
*15,385 Series E Preferred. | 3/15/19 | 500,012 | 500,012 | |||||||||||||||||||
211,567 SQF Hold Co. Common. | 3/15/19 | | 800,000 | |||||||||||||||||||
23,077 Series F Preferred. | 6/15/20 | 750,003 | 750,003 | |||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
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Total Tilson | 2,850,015 | 8,925,015 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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|
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*2.5% dividend payable quarterly. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Subtotal Affiliate Investments | $ | 27,357,797 | $ | 30,279,873 | ||||||||||||||||||
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|
|
|
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TOTAL INVESTMENTS 105.5% | $ | 52,370,668 | $ | 64,068,462 | ||||||||||||||||||
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|
|
|
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LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS (5.5%) | (3,323,046 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
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NET ASSETS 100% | $ | 60,745,416 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO INVESTMENTS
December 31, 2021 (Continued)
Notes to the Consolidated Schedule of Portfolio Investments
(a) | At December 31, 2021, restricted securities represented 78% of the fair value of the investment portfolio. Restricted securities are subject to one or more restrictions on resale and are not freely marketable. Type of investment for equity position is in the form of shares unless otherwise noted as units or interests, i.e., preferred shares, common shares. |
(b) | The Date Acquired column indicates the date on which the Corporation first acquired an investment. |
(c) | Each equity percentage estimates the Corporations ownership interest in the applicable portfolio investment. The estimated ownership is calculated based on the percent of outstanding voting securities held by the Corporation or the potential percentage of voting securities held by the Corporation upon exercise of warrants or conversion of debentures, or other available data. If applicable, the symbol <1% indicates that the Corporation holds an equity interest of less than one percent. |
(d) | The Corporations investments are carried at fair value in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 820 Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, which defines fair value and establishes guidelines for measuring fair value. At December 31, 2021, ASC 820 designates 78% of the Corporations investments as Level 3 assets. Under the valuation policy of the Corporation, unrestricted publicly traded securities are valued at the average closing price for these securities for the last three trading days of the reporting period. Restricted securities are subject to restrictions on resale and are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by our external investment advisor RCM and approved by the Board of Directors. Fair value is considered to be the amount that the Corporation may reasonably expect to receive for portfolio securities when sold on the valuation date. Valuations as of any particular date, however, are not necessarily indicative of amounts which may ultimately be realized as a result of future sales or other dispositions of securities and these favorable or unfavorable differences could be material. Among the factors considered in determining the fair value of restricted securities are the financial condition and operating results, projected operations, and other analytical data relating to the investment. Also considered are the market prices for unrestricted securities of the same class (if applicable) and other matters which may have an impact on the value of the portfolio company (see Note 3. Investments to the Consolidated Financial Statements). |
(e) | These investments are non-income producing. All other investments are income producing. Non-income producing investments have not generated cash payments of interest or dividends including LLC tax-related distributions within the last twelve months or are not expected to do so going forward. If a debt or a preferred equity investment fails to make its most recent payment, then the investment will also be classified as non-income producing. |
(f) | As of December 31, 2021, the total cost of investment securities was approximately $52.4 million. Net unrealized appreciation was approximately $11.7 million, which was comprised of $21.2 million of unrealized appreciation of investment securities and ($9.5) million of unrealized depreciation of investment securities. At December 31, 2021, the aggregate gross unrealized gain for federal income tax purposes was $20.6 million and the aggregate gross unrealized loss for federal income tax purposes was ($9.6) million. The net unrealized gain for federal income tax purposes was $11.0 million based on a tax cost of $53.0 million. |
(g) | Rand Capital investment held by Rand Capital Sub LLC. |
(h) | Reduction in cost and value from previously reported balances reflects current principal repayment. |
(i) | Represents interest due (amounts over $50,000) from investments included as interest receivable on the Corporations Consolidated Statements of Financial Position. |
(j) | Non-Control/Non-Affiliate Investments are investments that are neither Control Investments nor Affiliate Investments. |
(k) | Affiliate Investments are defined by the 1940 Act, as those Non-Control investments in companies in which between 5% and 25% of the voting securities are owned by the Corporation. |
(l) | Payment in kind (PIK) represents earned interest that is added to the cost basis of the investment and due at maturity. The amount of PIK earned is included in the interest rate detailed in the Type of Investment column, unless it has been noted with a (+), in which case the PIK is in addition to the face amount of interest due on the security. |
(m) | Equity holdings are held in a wholly owned (100%) blocker corporation of Rand Capital Corporation or Rand Capital Sub LLC for federal income tax and Regulated Investment Company (RIC) compliance. |
(n) | Publicly traded company. |
(o) | Control Investments are defined by the 1940 Act as investments in companies in which more than 25% of the voting securities are owned by the Corporation or where greater than 50% of the board representation is maintained (None at December 31, 2021). |
(p) | Subsequent to December 31, 2021, ACV Auctions (ACVA) public market share price had a trading range on Nasdaq of $10.30 per share to $19.73 per share for the period of January 1, 2022 to February 28, 2022. The Corporations value per share at December 31, 2021 was $18.81. |
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RAND CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO INVESTMENTS
December 31, 2021 (Continued)
Investments in and Advances to Affiliates
Company |
Type of Investment |
January 1, 2021, Fair Value |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) |
Gross Additions (1) |
Gross Reductions (2) |
December 31, 2021 Fair Value |
Net Realized (Losses) Gains |
Amount of Interest/ Dividend/ Fee Income (3) |
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Empire Genomics Corp. |
$444,915 Secured Promissory Note at 8% due December 31, 2026. | $ | | $ | | $ | 444,915 | ($ | 444,915 | ) | $ | | ($ | 308,676 | ) | $ | 23,068 | |||||||||||||
1,576,499 common shares | | | 157,655 | (157,655 | ) | | | | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Total Empire | | | 602,570 | (602,570 | ) | | (308,676 | ) | 23,068 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Total Control Investments | $ | | $ | | $ | 602,570 | ($ | 602,570 | ) | $ | | ($ | 308,676 | ) | $ | 23,068 | ||||||||||||||
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Applied Image Inc. |
$1,750,000 Term Note at 10% due December 28, 2028. |
$ | | $ | | $ | 1,750,000 | $ | | $ | 1,750,000 | $ | | $ | 17,500 | |||||||||||||||
Warrant for 1,167 shares. | | | | | | | | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Total Applied Image | | | 1,750,000 | | 1,750,000 | | 17,500 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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BMP Swanson Holdco, LLC |
$1,600,000 Term Note at 12% due September 4, 2026. | | | 1,600,000 | | 1,600,000 | | 166,623 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Preferred Membership Interest for 9.29% | | | 233,333 | | 233,333 | | | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Total BMP Swanson | | | 1,833,333 | | 1,833,333 | | 166,623 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Carolina Skiff LLC |
6.0825% Class A Common Membership interest. | 1,500,000 | (200,000 | ) | | | 1,300,000 | | 214,265 | |||||||||||||||||||||
ClearView Social, Inc. |
312,500 Series Seed Plus Preferred. | 200,000 | | | (200,000 | ) | | 135,430 | | |||||||||||||||||||||
DSD Operating, LLC |
$2,745,000 Term Note at 12% (+2% PIK) due September 30, 2026. | | | 2,759,183 | | 2,759,183 | | 103,089 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
1,067 Class A Preferred shares. | | | 1,067,500 | | 1,067,500 | | | |||||||||||||||||||||||
1,067 Class B Common shares. | | | | | | | | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Total DSD | | | 3,826,683 | | 3,826,683 | | 103,089 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Filterworks Acquisition USA, LLC | $2,283,702 Term Note at 12%. | 2,349,831 | | 96,786 | | 2,446,617 | | 336,090 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
562.5 Class A Units. | 562,500 | (369,249 | ) | 63,743 | | 256,994 | | | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Total Filterworks | 2,912,331 | (369,249 | ) | 160,529 | | 2,703,611 | | 336,090 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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ITA Acquisition LLC |
$1,900,000 Term Note at 12% (+2% PIK) due June 22, 2026. | | | 1,920,459 | | 1,920,459 | | 147,049 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
(g) $1,500,000 Term Note at 12% (+2% PIK) due June 22, 2026. | | | 1,516,152 | | 1,516,152 | | 118,220 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
(g) 500 Class A Preferred Units and 500 Class B Common Units. | | (375,000 | ) | 500,000 | | 125,000 | | 14,096 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Total ITA | | (375,000 | ) | 3,936,611 | | 3,561,611 | | 279,365 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Knoa Software, Inc. |
973,533 Series A-1 Convertible Preferred. | 544,860 | (544,860 | ) | | | | | 87,771 | |||||||||||||||||||||
1,876,922 Series B Preferred. | 479,155 | | | | 479,155 | | | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Total Knoa | 1,024,015 | (544,860 | ) | | | 479,155 | | 87,771 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Mezmeriz, Inc. |
1,554,565 Series Seed Preferred. | | | | | | | | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Microcision LLC |
$1,500,000 Subordinated Promissory Note at 10%. | 1,411,997 | | 88,003 | (1,500,000 | ) | | 57,215 | 126,711 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Membership Interest Purchase Warrant for 5% | 95,000 | (10,000 | ) | | | 85,000 | | | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Total Microcision | 1,506,997 | (10,000 | ) | 88,003 | (1,500,000 | ) | 85,000 | 57,215 | 126,711 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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New Monarch Machine Tool, Inc. | 22.84 Common. | 22,841 | (22,841 | ) | | | | | | |||||||||||||||||||||
OnCore Golf Technology, Inc. | 300,483 Series AA Preferred. | 300,000 | | | (300,000 | ) | | | | |||||||||||||||||||||
SciAps, Inc. | 187,500 Series A Preferred. |
| 210,000 | | | 210,000 | | | ||||||||||||||||||||||
274,299 Series A-1 Convertible Preferred. | | 96,000 | | | 96,000 | | | |||||||||||||||||||||||
117,371 Series B Convertible Preferred. | | 124,000 | | | 124,000 | | | |||||||||||||||||||||||
113,636 Series C Convertible Preferred. | | 84,000 | | | 84,000 | | | |||||||||||||||||||||||
369,698 Series C-1 Convertible Preferred. | | 207,000 | | | 207,000 | | | |||||||||||||||||||||||
147,059 Series D Convertible Preferred. | 250,000 | | | | 250,000 | | | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Warrant to Purchase Series D-1 Preferred. | | | | | | | | |||||||||||||||||||||||
$1,500,000 Subordinated Promissory Note at 12%. | 1,465,000 | | 15,000 | | 1,480,000 | | 215,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Total SciAps | 1,715,000 | 721,000 | 15,000 | | 2,451,000 | | 215,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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RAND CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO INVESTMENTS
December 31, 2021 (Continued)
Company |
Type of Investment |
January 1, 2021, Fair Value |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) |
Gross Additions (1) |
Gross Reductions (2) |
December 31, 2021 Fair Value |
Net Realized (Losses) Gains |
Amount of Interest/ Dividend/ Fee Income (3) |
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Seyberts Billiards Corporation | $1,400,000 Term Note at 12% (+2% PIK) due January 19, 2026. | | | 1,907,774 | | 1,907,774 | | 209,904 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Warrant for 4%. | | | 25,000 | | 25,000 | | | |||||||||||||||||||||||
(g) $1,400,000 Term Note at 12% (+2% PIK) due January 19, 2026. | | | 1,406,690 | | 1,406,690 | | 201,922 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Warrant for 4%. | | | 25,000 | | 25,000 | | | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Total Seyberts | | | 3,364,464 | | 3,364,464 | | 411,826 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Tilson Technology Management, Inc. | 120,000 Series B Preferred. | 1,950,000 | 1,950,000 | | | 3,900,000 | | 52,500 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
21,391 Series C Preferred. | 347,604 | 347,396 | | | 695,000 | | | |||||||||||||||||||||||
70,176 Series D Preferred. | 1,140,360 | 1,139,640 | | | 2,280,000 | | | |||||||||||||||||||||||
15,385 Series E Preferred. | 500,012 | | | | 500,012 | | | |||||||||||||||||||||||
23,077 Series F Preferred. | 750,003 | | | | 750,003 | | | |||||||||||||||||||||||
211,567 SQF Hold Co. Common. | 22,036 | 777,964 | | | 800,000 | | | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Total Tilson | 4,710,015 | 4,215,000 | | | 8,925,015 | | 52,500 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Total Affiliate Investments | $ | 13,891,199 | $ | 3,414,050 | $ | 14,974,623 | ($ | 2,000,000 | ) | $ | 30,279,872 | $ | 192,645 | $ | 2,010,740 | |||||||||||||||
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Total Control and Affiliate Investments | $ | 13,891,199 | $ | 3,414,050 | $ | 15,577,193 | ($ | 2,602,570 | ) | $ | 30,279,872 | ($ | 116,031 | ) | $ | 2,033,808 | ||||||||||||||
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This schedule should be read in conjunction with the Corporations Consolidated Financial Statements, including the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements and the Consolidated Schedule of Portfolio Investments.
(1) | Gross additions include increases in the cost basis of investments resulting from new portfolio investments, follow on investments, capitalized interest and the accretion of discounts. Gross additions also include the movement of an existing portfolio company into this category and out of another category. |
(2) | Gross reductions include decreases in the cost basis of investments resulting from principal repayments, sales, note conversions, the exchange of existing securities for new securities and the movement of an existing portfolio company out of this category and into another category. |
(3) | Represents the total amount of interest, fees or dividends credited to income for the portion of the period an investment was included in Control or Affiliate categories, respectively. |
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RAND CAPITAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO INVESTMENTS
December 31, 2021 (Continued)
Industry Classification |
Percentage of Total Investments (at fair value) as of December 31, 2021 |
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Software |
26.3 | % | ||
Professional Services |
23.1 | |||
Manufacturing |
16.8 | |||
Consumer Product |
11.8 | |||
Automotive |
10.2 | |||
BDC Investment Funds |
8.7 | |||
Healthcare |
2.3 | |||
Oil and Gas |
0.8 | |||
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Rand Capital Corporation and Subsidiaries
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
Note 1. ORGANIZATION
Rand Capital Corporation (Rand, we, us and our) was incorporated under the laws of New York in February 1969. We completed our initial public offering in 1971 and operated as an internally managed, closed end, diversified, management investment company from that time until November 2019.
In November 2019, Rand completed a stock sale transaction (the Closing) with East Asset Management (East). The transaction consisted of a $25 million investment in Rand by East, in the form of cash and contributed portfolio assets, in exchange for approximately 8.3 million shares of Rand common stock. East owns approximately 64% of Rand Capitals outstanding common stock at September 30, 2022. Concurrent with the Closing, Rands management and staff became employees of Rand Capital Management, LLC (RCM), a registered investment adviser that has been retained by Rand as its external investment adviser and administrator (the Closing and the retention of RCM as our investment adviser and administrator are collectively referred to herein as the Transaction). In connection with a change of control of RCM (the Adviser Change of Control), Rands shareholders approved a new investment advisory and management agreement (the Investment Management Agreement) with RCM at a special meeting of shareholders held on December 16, 2020 (the Special Meeting), the term of which expires December 31, 2022. The terms of the Investment Management Agreement are identical to those contained in the prior investment management agreement that was in effect prior to the Adviser Change of Control (the Prior Investment Management Agreement) with RCM continuing to provide investment advisory and management services to Rand. Following approval by Rands shareholders at the Special Meeting, Rand, on December 31, 2020, entered into the Investment Management Agreement and a new administration agreement (the Administration Agreement) with RCM, the term of which expires December 31, 2022, and terminated the prior administration agreement (the Prior Administration Agreement). The terms of the Administration Agreement are identical to those contained in the Prior Administration Agreement. After expiration of the initial two-year term, the Investment Management Agreement and Administration Agreement will continue automatically for successive annual periods provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i)(A) the affirmative vote of a majority of the Board of Directors or (B) the affirmative vote of a majority of our outstanding voting securities, and (ii) the affirmative vote of a majority of our directors who are not interested persons, as defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the 1940 Act, of us, RCM or our respective affiliates. Pursuant to the terms of the Investment Management Agreement, Rand pays RCM a base management fee and may pay an incentive fee, if specified benchmarks are met.
In connection with the Closing, we also entered into a shareholder agreement by and between Rand and East (the Shareholder Agreement). Pursuant to the terms of the Shareholder Agreement, East has the right to designate two or three persons, depending upon the size of the Board of Directors of Rand (the Board), for nomination for election to the Board. East has the right to designate (i) up to two persons if the size of the Board is composed of fewer than seven directors or (ii) up to three persons if the size of the Board is composed of seven or more directors. Easts right to designate persons for nomination for election to the Board under the Shareholder Agreement is the exclusive means by which East may designate or nominate persons for election to the Board. The Board currently consists of five directors, and Easts designees are Adam S. Gusky and Benjamin E. Godley.
After the completion of the Transaction, we are an externally managed, closed-end, diversified management investment company. We have elected to be regulated as a business development company (BDC) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act). As a BDC, we are required to comply with certain regulatory requirements specified in the 1940 Act. For instance, we generally have to invest at least 70% of our total assets in qualifying assets and provide managerial assistance to the portfolio companies in which we invest. See Item 1. Business - Regulations, Business Development Company Regulations in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021.
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Prior to 2021, we made the majority of our investments through our wholly owned subsidiary, Rand Capital SBIC, Inc. (Rand SBIC), which operated as a small business investment company (SBIC) and was licensed by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) from 2002 until December 2021. Until December 2021, Rand SBIC also operated as a BDC.
In November 2021, Rand SBIC repaid, in full, all of its outstanding SBA-guaranteed debentures and surrendered its SBIC license. In connection with the surrender of its SBIC license, Rand SBIC changed its name to Rand Capital Sub, Inc. (Rand Sub), withdrew its election to be regulated as a BDC, and merged with and into Rand Capital Sub LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Rand.
In connection with the completion of the Transaction, we adopted an investment strategy focused on higher yielding debt investments and elected to be treated as a regulated investment company (RIC) for U.S. Federal income tax purposes as of January 1, 2020 on our U.S. Federal tax return for the 2020 tax year. As required for the RIC election, we paid a special dividend to shareholders to distribute all of our accumulated earnings and profits since inception to 2019.
The Board declared the following quarterly cash dividends during the nine months ended September 30, 2022:
Quarter |
Dividend/Share Amount |
Record Date | Payment Date | |||||||
1st |
$0.15 | March 14, 2022 | March 28, 2022 | |||||||
2nd |
$0.15 | June 1, 2022 | June 15, 2022 | |||||||
3rd |
$0.15 | September 1, 2022 | September 15, 2022 |
In order to qualify to make the RIC election, Rand placed several of its equity investments in newly formed holding companies that facilitate a tax structure that is advantageous to the RIC election. Rand has the following wholly owned blocker companies in place at September 30, 2022: Rand Somerset Holdings Corp., Rand Carolina Skiff Holdings Corp., Rand DSD Holdings Corp., Rand Filterworks Holdings Corp., Rand ITA Holdings Corp., and Rand BMP Swanson Holdings Corp. (the Blocker Corps). These subsidiaries are consolidated using United States generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) for financial reporting purposes.
On October 7, 2020, Rand, RCM and certain of their affiliates received exemptive relief from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to permit Rand to co-invest in portfolio companies with certain other funds, including other BDCs and registered investment companies, managed by RCM and certain of its affiliates in a manner consistent with Rands investment objective, positions, policies, strategies and restrictions as well as regulatory requirements, subject to compliance with certain conditions (the Order). Pursuant to the Order, Rand is generally permitted to co-invest with affiliated funds if a required majority (as defined in Section 57(o) of the 1940 Act) of Rands independent directors make certain conclusions in connection with a co-investment transaction, including that (1) the terms of the transaction, including the consideration to be paid, are reasonable and fair to Rand and its shareholders and do not involve overreaching in respect to Rand or its shareholders on the part of any person concerned and (2) the transaction is consistent with the interests of Rands shareholders and is consistent with Rands investment objective and strategies. On March 29, 2021, the SEC granted approval for a new exemptive relief order (the New Order) that supersedes the Order and permits the Corporation to co-invest with affiliates of RCM and Callodine Group, LLC (Callodine) in connection with the completion of the Adviser Change of Control. Callodine holds a controlling interest in RCM.
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The accompanying consolidated financial statements describe the operations of Rand and its wholly-owned subsidiaries Rand Sub and the Blocker Corps, (collectively, the Corporation).
Our corporate office is located in Buffalo, NY and our website address is www.randcapital.com. We make available on our website our annual and quarterly reports, proxy statements and other information as soon as reasonably practicable after such material is filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Our shares are traded on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the ticker symbol RAND.
Note 2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Presentation It is our opinion that the accompanying consolidated financial statements include all adjustments of a normal recurring nature necessary for a fair presentation in accordance with GAAP of the consolidated financial position, results of operations, cash flows and statement of changes in net assets for the interim periods presented. Certain information and note disclosures normally included in audited annual consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been omitted; however, we believe that the disclosures made are adequate to make the information presented herein not misleading. The interim results for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.
These statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021. Information contained in this filing should also be reviewed in conjunction with our related filings with the SEC prior to the date of this report.
Principles of Consolidation - The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Rand and its wholly owned subsidiaries. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments The carrying amounts reported in the consolidated statement of financial position of cash, interest receivable, accounts payable and accrued expenses approximate fair value because of the immediate or short-term nature of these financial instruments.
Investment Classification In accordance with the provisions of the 1940 Act, the Corporation classifies its investments by level of control. Under the 1940 Act, Control Investments are investments in companies that the Corporation is deemed to Control because it owns more than 25% of the voting securities of the company or has greater than 50% representation on the companys board. Affiliate Investments are companies in which the Corporation owns between 5% and 25% of the voting securities. Non-Control/Non-Affiliate Investments are those companies that are neither Control Investments nor Affiliate Investments.
Investments Investments are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by RCM and approved by our Board. The Corporation generally invests in loan, debt, and equity instruments and there is no single standard for determining fair value of these investments. As a result, determining fair value requires that judgment be applied to the specific facts and circumstances of each portfolio company while employing a consistent valuation process. Due to the inherent uncertainty of determining the fair value of portfolio investments, there may be material risks associated with this determination including that estimated fair values may differ from the values that would have been used had a readily available market value for the investments existed and these differences could be material if our assumptions and judgments differ from results of actual liquidation events. The Corporation analyzes and values each investment quarterly and records unrealized depreciation for an investment that they believe has become impaired, including where collection of a loan or realization of the recorded value of an equity security is doubtful. Conversely, the Corporation will record unrealized appreciation if they believe that an underlying portfolio company has appreciated in value and, therefore, its equity security has also appreciated in value. Additionally, the Corporation continues to assess any material risks associated with this fair value determination, including risks associated with material conflicts of interest. Under the valuation policy of the Corporation, unrestricted publicly traded securities are valued at the average closing price for these securities for the last three trading days of the reporting period.
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Qualifying Assets - More than 70% of the Corporations investments were made in qualifying privately held small business enterprises, that were not investment companies, are principally based in the United States, and represent qualifying assets as defined by Section 55(a) of the 1940 Act.
Revenue Recognition - Interest Income - Interest income is recognized on the accrual basis except where the investment is in default or otherwise presumed to be in doubt. In such cases, interest is recognized at the time of receipt. A reserve for possible losses on interest receivable is maintained when appropriate.
The Corporation holds debt securities in its investment portfolio that contain payment-in-kind (PIK) interest provisions. PIK interest, computed at the contractual rate specified in each debt agreement, is added to the principal balance of the debt and is recorded as interest income. Thus, the actual collection of this interest may be deferred until the time of debt principal repayment.
Revenue Recognition - Dividend Income The Corporation may receive cash distributions from portfolio companies that are limited liability companies or corporations, and these distributions are classified as dividend income on the consolidated statement of operations. Dividend income is recognized on an accrual basis when it can be reasonably estimated.
The Corporation may hold preferred equity securities that contain cumulative dividend provisions. Cumulative dividends are recorded as dividend income, if declared and deemed collectible, and any dividends in arrears are recognized into income and added to the balance of the preferred equity investment. The actual collection of these dividends in arrears may be deferred until such time as the preferred equity is redeemed.
Revenue Recognition - Fee Income - Consists of the revenue associated with the amortization of financing fees charged to the portfolio companies upon successful closing of financings and income associated with portfolio company board attendance fees.
Realized Gain or Loss and Unrealized Appreciation or Depreciation of Investments - Amounts reported as realized gains and losses are measured by the difference between the proceeds from the sale or exchange and the cost basis of the investment without regard to unrealized gains or losses recorded in prior periods. The cost of securities that have, in managements judgment, become worthless are written off and reported as realized losses when appropriate. Unrealized appreciation or depreciation reflects the difference between the fair value of the investments and the cost basis of the investments.
Original Issue Discount Investments may include original issue discount or OID income. This occurs when the Corporation purchases a warrant and a note from a portfolio company simultaneously, which requires an allocation of a portion of the purchase price to the warrant and reduces the note or debt instrument by an equal amount in the form of a note discount or OID.
Net Assets per Share - Net assets per share are based on the number of shares of common stock outstanding. There are no common stock equivalents outstanding.
Supplemental Cash Flow Information - Income taxes (refunded) paid during the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 were ($69,028) and $63,276, respectively. The Corporation paid a one-time closing fee on the Senior Secured Credit Facility (see Note 6) in the amount of $125,000 during the nine months ended September 30, 2022. Interest paid during the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 was $19,792 and $379,085, respectively. The Corporation converted $516,391 and $199,848 of interest receivable into investments during the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
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Accounting Estimates - The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Stockholders Equity (Net Assets) - At September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, there were 500,000 shares of $10.00 par value preferred stock authorized and unissued.
On April 21, 2022, the Board approved a share repurchase plan which authorizes the Corporation to repurchase shares of the Corporations outstanding common stock with an aggregate cost of up to $1,500,000 at prices per share of common stock no greater than the then current net asset value. This share repurchase authorization is in effect through April 21, 2023. This share repurchase plan replaces the share repurchase authorization that was previously approved by the Board in April 2021. No shares of common stock were repurchased by the Corporation during the nine months ended September 30, 2022. During the nine months ended September 30, 2021, the Corporation repurchased 1,148 shares of common stock at a cost of $20,771.
Income Taxes The Corporation elected to be treated, for income tax purposes, as a RIC for the 2022 and 2021 tax years under Subchapter M of the Code. As a result, the Corporation did not pay corporate-level federal income taxes on any net ordinary income or capital gains that the Corporation distributed to its shareholders as dividends. The Corporation must distribute substantially all of its investment company taxable income each tax year as dividends to its shareholders to maintain its RIC status. Accordingly, no provision for federal income tax has been made in the financial statements for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
Distributions from net investment income and distributions from net realized capital gains are determined in accordance with U.S. federal tax regulations, which may differ from amounts determined in accordance with GAAP and those differences could be material. These book-to-tax differences are either temporary or permanent in nature. Reclassifications due to permanent book-tax differences, including the offset of net operating losses against short-term gains and nondeductible meals and entertainment, have no impact on net assets.
The Corporation reviews the tax positions it has taken to determine if they meet a more likely than not threshold for the benefit of the tax position to be recognized in the consolidated financial statements. A tax position that fails to meet the more likely than not recognition threshold will result in either a reduction of a current or deferred tax asset or receivable, or the recording of a current or deferred tax liability. There were no uncertain tax positions recorded at September 30, 2022 or December 31, 2021.
The Corporation is currently open to audit under the statute of limitations by the Internal Revenue Service for the years ended December 31, 2018 through 2021. In general, the Corporations state income tax returns are open to audit under the statute of limitations for the years ended December 31, 2018 through 2021.
It is the Corporations policy to include interest and penalties related to income tax liabilities in income tax expense on the Consolidated Statement of Operations. There were no amounts recognized for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 or the nine months ended September 30, 2021.
Concentration of Credit and Market Risk The Corporations financial instruments potentially subject it to concentrations of credit risk. Cash is invested with banks in amounts which, at times, exceed insurable limits. The Corporation does not anticipate non-performance by such banks.
The following are the concentrations of the top five portfolio company values compared to the fair value of the Corporations total investment portfolio:
September 30, 2022 | ||||
Tilson Technology Management, Inc. (Tilson) |
15 | % | ||
Seyberts Billiards Corporation (Seyberts) |
9 | % | ||
Open Exchange, Inc. (Open Exchange) |
9 | % | ||
ITA Acquisition, LLC (ITA) |
7 | % | ||
DSD Operating, LLC (DSD) |
7 | % |
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December 31, 2021 | ||||
Tilson |
14 | % | ||
ACV Auctions, Inc. (ACV) |
13 | % | ||
Open Exchange |
9 | % | ||
Caitec, Inc. (Caitec) |
6 | % | ||
DSD |
6 | % |
Note 3. INVESTMENTS
The Corporations investments are carried at fair value, as determined in good faith by the Board, in accordance with FASB Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in accordance with GAAP, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements.
Loan investments are defined as traditional loan financings typically with no equity features or required equity co-investment. Debt investments are defined as debt financings that include one or more equity features such as conversion rights, stock purchase warrants, and/or stock purchase options. Equity investments will be direct investments into a portfolio company and may include preferred stock, common stock, warrants and limited liability company membership interests.
The Corporation uses several approaches to determine the fair value of an investment. The main approaches are:
| Loan and debt securities are generally valued using an Asset approach and will be valued at cost when representative of the fair value of the investment or sufficient assets or liquidation proceeds are expected to exist from a sale of a portfolio company at its estimated fair value. The valuation may also consider the carrying interest rate versus the related inherent portfolio risk of the investment. A loan or debt instrument may be reduced in value if it is judged to be of poor quality, collection is in doubt or insufficient liquidation proceeds exist. |
| Equity securities may be valued using the asset approach, market approach or income approach. The asset approach involves estimating the liquidation value of the portfolio companys assets. To the extent the value exceeds the remaining principal amount of the debt or loan securities of the portfolio company, the fair value of such securities is generally estimated to be their cost. However, where value is less than the remaining principal amount of the loan and debt securities, the Corporation may discount the value of an equity security. The market approach uses observable prices and other relevant information generated by similar market transactions. It may include both private and public M&A transactions where the traded price is a multiple of EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization) or another relevant operating metric. It may also include the market value of comparable public companies that are trading in an active market, or the use of market multiples derived from a set of comparables to assist in pricing the investment. Additionally, the Corporation adjusts valuations if a subsequent significant equity financing has occurred that includes a meaningful portion of the financing by a sophisticated, unrelated new investor. The income approach employs valuation techniques to convert future benefits or costs, usually in the form of cash flows, into a present value amount. The measurement is based on value indicated by current market expectations about those future amounts. |
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ASC 820 classifies the inputs used to measure fair value into the following hierarchy:
Level 1: Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities, used in the Corporations valuation at the measurement date. Under the valuation policy, the Corporation values unrestricted publicly traded companies, categorized as Level 1 investments, at the average closing price for the last three trading days of the reporting period.
Level 2: Quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, or quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, or other observable inputs other than quoted prices.
Level 3: Unobservable and significant inputs to determining the fair value.
Financial assets are categorized based upon the level of judgment associated with the inputs used to measure their fair value. Any changes in estimated fair value are recorded in the statement of operations.
At September 30, 2022, 10% of the Corporations investments were Level 1 investments and 90% were Level 3 investments. At December 31, 2021, 22% of the Corporations investments were Level 1 investments and 78% were Level 3 investments. There were no Level 2 investments at September 30, 2022 or December 31, 2021.
In the valuation process, the Corporation values restricted securities categorized as Level 3 investments, using information from these portfolio companies, which may include:
| Audited and unaudited statements of operations, balance sheets and operating budgets; |
| Current and projected financial, operational and technological developments of the portfolio company; |
| Current and projected ability of the portfolio company to service its debt obligations; |
| The current capital structure of the business and the seniority of the various classes of equity if a deemed liquidation event were to occur; |
| Pending debt or capital restructuring of the portfolio company; |
| Current information regarding any offers to purchase the investment, or recent fundraising transactions; |
| Current ability of the portfolio company to raise additional financing if needed; |
| Changes in the economic environment which may have a material impact on the operating results of the portfolio company; |
| Internal circumstances and events that may have an impact (both positive and negative) on the operating performance of the portfolio company; |
| Qualitative assessment of key management; |
| Contractual rights, obligations or restrictions associated with the investment; and |
| Other factors deemed relevant to assess valuation. |
The valuation may be reduced if a portfolio companys performance and potential have deteriorated significantly. If the factors that led to a reduction in valuation are overcome, the valuation may be readjusted.
Equity Securities
Equity securities may include preferred stock, common stock, warrants and limited liability company membership interests.
The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the Corporations equity investments are earnings before interest, tax and depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) and revenue multiples, where applicable, the financial and operational performance of the business, and the debt and senior equity preferences that may exist in a deemed liquidation event. Standard industry multiples may be used when available; however, the Corporations portfolio companies are typically small and in early stages of development
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and these industry standards may be adjusted to more closely match the specific financial and operational performance of the portfolio company. Due to the nature of certain investments, fair value measurements may be based on other criteria, which may include third party appraisals. Significant changes in any of these unobservable inputs may result in a significantly higher or lower fair value estimate.
Another key factor used in valuing equity investments is a significant recent arms-length equity transaction entered into by the portfolio company with a sophisticated, non-strategic, unrelated, new investor. The terms of these equity transactions may not be identical to the equity transactions between the portfolio company and the Corporation, and the impact of the difference in transaction terms on the market value of the portfolio company may be difficult or impossible to quantify.
When appropriate the Black-Scholes pricing model is used to estimate the fair value of warrants for accounting purposes. This model requires the use of highly subjective inputs including expected volatility and expected life, in addition to variables for the valuation of minority equity positions in small private and early stage companies. Significant changes in any of these unobservable inputs may result in a significantly higher or lower fair value estimate.
For investments made within the last year, the Corporation generally relies on the cost basis, which is deemed to represent the fair value, unless other fair value inputs are identified causing the Corporation to depart from this basis.
Loan and Debt Securities
The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the Corporations loan and debt securities are the financial and operational performance of the portfolio company, similar debt with similar terms with other portfolio companies, as well as the market acceptance for the portfolio companys products or services. These inputs will likely provide an indicator as to the probability of principal recovery of the investment. The Corporations loan and debt investments are often junior secured or unsecured securities. Fair value may also be determined based on other criteria where appropriate. Significant changes to the unobservable inputs may result in a change in fair value. For recent investments, the Corporation generally relies on the cost basis, which is deemed to represent the fair value, unless other fair value inputs are identified causing the Corporation to depart from this basis.
The following table provides a summary of the significant unobservable inputs used to determine the fair value of the Corporations Level 3 portfolio investments as of September 30, 2022:
Investment Type |
Market Approach EBITDA Multiple |
Market Approach Liquidation Seniority |
Market Approach Revenue Multiple |
Market Approach Transaction Pricing |
Totals | |||||||||||||||
Non-Control/Non-Affiliate Equity |
$ | | $ | 500,000 | $ | | $ | 6,518,938 | $ | 7,018,938 | ||||||||||
Non-Control/Non-Affiliate Loan and Debt |
3,168,126 | 2,269,025 | 1,444,915 | 5,887,260 | 12,769,326 | |||||||||||||||
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Total Non-Control/Non-Affiliate |
$ | 3,168,126 | $ | 2,769,025 | $ | 1,444,915 | $ | 12,406,198 | $ | 19,788,264 | ||||||||||
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Affiliate Equity |
$ | 1,643,207 | $ | | $ | 1,450,155 | $ | 10,275,848 | $ | 13,369,210 | ||||||||||
Affiliate Loan and Debt |
2,593,340 | | 1,491,250 | 12,067,515 | 16,152,105 | |||||||||||||||
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Total Affiliate |
$ | 4,236,547 | $ | | $ | 2,941,405 | $ | 22,343,363 | $ | 29,521,315 | ||||||||||
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Control Equity |
$ | 748,810 | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | 748,810 | ||||||||||
Control Loan and Debt |
| | | 3,489,086 | 3,489,086 | |||||||||||||||
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Total Control |
$ | 748,810 | $ | | $ | | $ | 22,343,363 | $ | 4,237,896 | ||||||||||
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Total Level 3 Investments |
$ | 8,153,483 | $ | 2,769,025 | $ | 4,386,320 | $ | 38,238,647 | $ | 53,547,475 | ||||||||||
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Range |
5X - 6X | 1X | 1X - 4X | Not Applicable | ||||||||||||||||
Unobservable Input |
EBITDA Multiple | Asset Value | Revenue Multiple | Transaction Price | ||||||||||||||||
Weighted Average |
5.8X | 1X | 1.9X | Not Applicable |
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The following table provides a summary of the components of Level 1, 2 and 3 Assets Measured at Fair Value at September 30, 2022:
Fair Value Measurements at Reported Date Using | ||||||||||||||||
Description |
September 30, 2022 |
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) |
Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2) |
Other Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) |
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Loan investments |
$ | 16,002,950 | $ | | $ | | $ | 16,002,950 | ||||||||
Debt investments |
16,407,567 | | | 16,407,567 | ||||||||||||
Equity investments |
27,313,123 | 6,176,165 | | 21,136,958 | ||||||||||||
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Total |
$ | 59,723,640 | $ | 6,176,165 | $ | | $ | 53,547,475 | ||||||||
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The following table provides a summary of the components of Level 1, 2 and 3 Assets Measured at Fair Value at December 31, 2021:
Fair Value Measurements at Reported Date Using | ||||||||||||||||
Description |
December 31, 2021 |
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) |
Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2) |
Other Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) |
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Loan investments |
$ | 15,503,404 | $ | | $ | | $ | 15,503,404 | ||||||||
Debt investments |
14,030,078 | | | 14,030,078 | ||||||||||||
Equity investments |
34,534,980 | 13,901,045 | | 20,633,935 | ||||||||||||
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Total |
$ | 64,068,462 | $ | 13,901,045 | $ | | $ | 50,167,417 | ||||||||
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The following table provides a summary of changes in Assets Measured at Fair Value Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) for the nine months ended September 30, 2022:
Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) |
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Description |
Loan Investments |
Debt Investments |
Equity Investments |
Total | ||||||||||||
Ending balance December 31, 2021, of Level 3 Assets |
$ | 15,503,404 | $ | 14,030,078 | $ | 20,633,935 | $ | 50,167,417 | ||||||||
Realized gains (losses) included in net change in net assets from operations: |
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ClearView Social, Inc. (Clearview Social) |
| | 38,881 | 38,881 | ||||||||||||
GiveGab, Inc. (Givegab) |
| | 1,919 | 1,919 | ||||||||||||
Microcision, LLC (Microcision) |
| | 190,000 | 190,000 | ||||||||||||
New Monarch Machine Tool, Inc. (New Monarch) |
| | (22,841 | ) | (22,841 | ) | ||||||||||
SocialFlow, Inc. (Social Flow) |
| | (1,481,498 | ) | (1,481,498 | ) | ||||||||||
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Total realized (losses), net |
| | (1,273,539 | ) | (1,273,539 | ) |
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Unrealized gains, net included in net change in net assets from operations: |
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Microcision |
| | 25,000 | 25,000 | ||||||||||||
New Monarch |
| | 22,841 | 22,841 | ||||||||||||
Social Flow |
| | 1,628,000 | 1,628,000 | ||||||||||||
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Total unrealized gains |
| | 1,675,841 | 1,675,841 | ||||||||||||
Purchases of securities/changes to securities/non-cash conversions: |
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Caitec, Inc. (Caitec) |
54,704 | | | 54,704 | ||||||||||||
DSD Operating, LLC (DSD) |
364,633 | | | 364,633 | ||||||||||||
Filterworks Acquisition USA, LLC (Filterworks) |
| 146,723 | 86,213 | 232,936 | ||||||||||||
GoNoodle, Inc. (GoNoodle) |
| 10,622 | | 10,622 | ||||||||||||
HDI Acquisition LLC (Hilton Displays) |
| 19,835 | | 19,835 | ||||||||||||
ITA Acquisition, LLC (ITA) |
52,475 | | 623,810 | 676,285 | ||||||||||||
Mattison Avenue Holdings LLC (Mattison) |
27,734 | | | 27,734 | ||||||||||||
Seyberts Billiards Corporation (Seyberts) |
| 2,279,234 | | 2,279,234 | ||||||||||||
SciAps, Inc. (Sciaps) |
| 11,250 | | 11,250 | ||||||||||||
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Total purchases of securities/changes to securities/non-cash conversions |
499,546 | 2,467,664 | 710,023 | 3,677,233 | ||||||||||||
Repayments and sales of securities: |
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Clearview Social |
| | (38,881 | ) | (38,881 | ) | ||||||||||
Givegab |
| | (1,919 | ) | (1,919 | ) | ||||||||||
GoNoodle |
| (90,175 | ) | | (90,175 | ) | ||||||||||
Microcision |
| | (300,000 | ) | (300,000 | ) | ||||||||||
Social Flow |
| | (268,502 | ) | (268,502 | ) | ||||||||||
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Total repayments and sales of securities |
| (90,175 | ) | (609,302 | ) | (699,477 | ) | |||||||||
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Ending balance September 30, 2022, of Level 3 Assets |
$ | 16,002,950 | $ | 16,407,567 | $ | 21,136,958 | $ | 53,547,475 | ||||||||
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Change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments for the period included in changes in net assets |
($ | 5,092,921 | ) | |
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Net realized gain on investments for the period included in changes in net assets |
$ | 690,591 | ||
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The following table provides a summary of changes in Assets Measured at Fair Value Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) for the nine months ended September 30, 2021:
Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) |
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Description |
Loan Investments |
Debt Investments |
Equity Investments |
Total | ||||||||||||
Ending Balance December 31, 2020, of Level 3 Assets |
$ | 6,771,394 | $ | 9,799,365 | $ | 20,181,405 | $ | 36,752,164 | ||||||||
Realized gain included in net change in net assets from operations: |
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Centivo Corporation (Centivo) |
| | 1,614,433 | 1,614,433 | ||||||||||||
ClearView Social, Inc. (Clearview Social) |
| | 135,430 | 135,430 | ||||||||||||
GiveGab, Inc. (Givegab) |
| | 1,846,705 | 1,846,705 | ||||||||||||
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Total realized gains |
| | 3,596,568 | 3,596,568 | ||||||||||||
Unrealized gains/(losses) included in net change in net assets from operations: |
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Centivo |
| | (584,832 | ) | (584,832 | ) | ||||||||||
Knoa Software, Inc. (Knoa) |
| | (544,860 | ) | (544,860 | ) | ||||||||||
Mercantile Adjustment Bureau, LLC (Mercantile) |
| 849,040 | | 849,040 | ||||||||||||
New Monarch Machine Tool, Inc. (New Monarch) |
| | (22,841 | ) | (22,841 | ) | ||||||||||
Open Exchange, Inc. (Open Exchange) |
| | 4,918,061 | 4,918,061 | ||||||||||||
Post Process technologies, Inc. (Post Process) |
| | (122,728 | ) | (122,728 | ) | ||||||||||
Tilson Technology Management, Inc. (Tilson) |
| | 4,215,000 | 4,215,000 | ||||||||||||
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Total unrealized gains (losses) |
| 849,040 | 7,857,800 | 8,706,840 |
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Purchases of securities/changes to securities/non-cash conversions: |
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Caitec, Inc. (Caitec) |
53,606 | | | 53,606 | ||||||||||||
DSD Operating, LLC (DSD) |
2,745,000 | | 1,067,500 | 3,812,500 | ||||||||||||
Filterworks Acquisition USA, LLC (Filterworks) |
| 35,819 | | 35,819 | ||||||||||||
GoNoodle, Inc. (GoNoodle) |
| 11,412 | | 11,412 | ||||||||||||
HDI Acquisition LLC (Hilton Displays) |
| 19,438 | | 19,438 | ||||||||||||
ITA Acquisition, LLC (ITA) |
3,419,000 | | 500,000 | 3,919,000 | ||||||||||||
Mattison Avenue Holdings LLC (Mattison) |
682,296 | 5,611 | | 687,907 | ||||||||||||
Microcision, LLC (Microcision) |
| 88,003 | | 88,003 | ||||||||||||
Seyberts Billiards Corporation (Seyberts) |
| 2,796,366 | 50,000 | 2,846,366 | ||||||||||||
SciAps, Inc. (Sciaps) |
| 11,250 | | 11,250 | ||||||||||||
BMP Swanson Holdco, LLC (Swanson) |
1,600,000 | | 233,333 | 1,833,333 | ||||||||||||
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Total purchases of securities/changes to securities/non-cash conversions |
8,500,002 | 2,967,899 | 1,850,833 | 13,318,734 | ||||||||||||
Repayments and sale of securities: |
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Advantage 24/7, LLC (Advantage 24/7) |
(55,000 | ) | | | (55,000 | ) | ||||||||||
Centivo |
| | (2,415,775 | ) | (2,415,775 | ) | ||||||||||
Clearview Social |
| | (335,430 | ) | (335,430 | ) | ||||||||||
Givegab |
| | (2,462,926 | ) | (2,462,926 | ) | ||||||||||
Mercantile |
| (418,553 | ) | | (418,553 | ) | ||||||||||
Microcision |
| (1,500,000 | ) | | (1,500,000 | ) | ||||||||||
Science and Medicine Group, Inc. (SMG) |
(1,900,000 | ) | | | (1,900,000 | ) | ||||||||||
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Total repayments and sale of securities |
(1,955,000 | ) | (1,918,553 | ) | (5,214,131 | ) | (9,087,684 | ) | ||||||||
Transfers within Level 3 |
1,127,815 | (1,285,469 | ) | 157,654 | | |||||||||||
Transfers out of Level 3 |
| | (6,531,815 | ) | (6,531,815 | ) | ||||||||||
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Ending Balance September 30, 2021, of Level 3 Assets |
$ | 14,444,211 | $ | 10,412,281 | $ | 21,898,315 | $ | 46,754,807 | ||||||||
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Change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments for the period included in changes in net assets |
$ | 13,049,041 | ||
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Net realized gain on investments for the period included in changes in net assets |
$ | 4,729,466 | ||
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Note 4. OTHER ASSETS
At September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, other assets was comprised of the following:
September 30, 2022 |
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Dividend receivables |
$ | 220,891 | $ | 99,720 | ||||
Deferred financing fees, net |
118,750 | | ||||||
Escrow receivables |
68,983 | 71,765 | ||||||
Prepaid expenses |
38,693 | 9,972 | ||||||
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$ | 447,317 | $ | 181,457 | ||||
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Amortization expense related to the deferred financing fees during the nine months ended September 30, 2022 was $6,250.
Note 5. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
The Corporation had no commitments at September 30, 2022 or December 31, 2021.
Note 6. SENIOR SECURED REVOLVING CREDIT FACILITY
On June 27, 2022, the Corporation entered into a credit agreement (the Credit Agreement) with M&T Bank, as lender (the Lender), which provides the Corporation with a senior secured revolving credit facility in a principal amount not to exceed $25.0 million (the Credit Facility). The amount the Corporation
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can borrow, at any given time, under the Credit Facility is tied to a borrowing base, which is measured as (i) 75% of the aggregate sum of the fair market values of the publicly traded equity securities held (other than shares of ACV Auctions) plus (ii) the least of (a) 75% of the fair market value of the shares of ACV Auctions held, (b) $6.25 million and (c) 25% of the aggregate borrowing base availability for the Credit Facility at any date of determination plus (iii) 50% of the aggregate sum of the fair market values of eligible private loans held that meet specified criteria plus (iv) the lesser of (a) 50% of the aggregate sum of the fair market values of unsecured private loans held that meet specified criteria and (b) $1.25 million minus (v) such reserves as the Lender may establish from time to time in its sole discretion. The Credit Facility has a maturity date of June 27, 2027.
The Corporations borrowings under the Credit Facility bear interest at a variable rate determined as a rate per annum equal to 3.50 percentage points above the greater of (i) the applicable daily simple secured overnight financing rate (SOFR) and (ii) 0.25%. In addition, under the terms of the Credit Facility, the Corporation has also agreed to pay the Lender an unused commitment fee on a quarterly basis, computed as 0.30% multiplied by the average daily Unused Commitment Fee Base (which is defined as the difference between (i) $25.0 million and (ii) the sum of the aggregate principal amount of the Corporations outstanding borrowings under the Credit Facility) for the preceding quarter.
The Credit Agreement contains representations and warranties and affirmative, negative and financial covenants usual and customary for agreements of this type, including among others, covenants that prohibit, subject to certain specified exceptions, the Corporations ability to merge or consolidate with other companies, sell any material part of the Corporations assets, incur other indebtedness, incur liens on the Corporations assets, make investments or loans to third parties other than permitted investments and permitted loans, and declare any distribution or dividend other than certain permitted distributions. The Credit Agreement includes the following financial covenants: (i) a tangible net worth covenant that requires the Corporation to maintain a Tangible Net Worth (defined in the Credit Agreement as the Corporations aggregate assets, excluding intangible assets, less all liabilities) of not less than $50.0 million, which is measured quarterly at the end of each fiscal quarter, (ii) an asset coverage ratio covenant that requires the Corporation to maintain an Asset Coverage Ratio (defined in the Credit Agreement as the ratio of the fair market value of all of the Corporations assets to the sum of all of the Corporations obligations for borrowed money plus all capital lease obligations) of not less than 3:00:1:00, which is measured quarterly at the end of each fiscal quarter and (iii) an interest coverage ratio covenant that requires the Corporation to maintain an Interest Coverage Ratio (defined in the Credit Agreement as the ratio of Cash Flow (as defined in the Credit Agreement) to Interest Expense (as defined in the Credit Agreement)) of not less than 2:50:1:00, which is measured quarterly on a trailing twelve-months basis.
Events of default under the Credit Agreement which permit the Lender to exercise its remedies, including acceleration of the principal and interest on the Credit Facility, include, among others: (i) default in the payment of principal or interest on the Credit Facility, (ii) default by the Corporation on any other obligation, condition, covenant or other provision under the Credit Agreement and related documents, (iii) failure by the Corporation to pay any material indebtedness or obligation owing to any third party or affiliate, or the failure by the Corporation to perform any agreement with any third party or affiliate that would have a material adverse effect on the Corporation and its subsidiaries taken as a whole, (iv) the sale of all or substantially all of the Corporations assets to a third party, (v) various bankruptcy and insolvency events, and (vi) any material adverse change in the Corporations and its subsidiaries, taken as a whole, or their business, assets, operations, management, ownership, affairs, condition (financial or otherwise) or the Lenders collateral that the Lender reasonably determines will have a material adverse effect on the Lenders collateral, the Corporation and its subsidiaries, taken as a whole, or their business, assets, operation or condition (financial or otherwise) or on the Corporations ability to repay its debts.
In connection with entry into the Credit Facility, the Corporation and each of its subsidiaries that guaranty the Credit Facility entered into a general security agreement, dated June 27, 2022, with the Lender (the Security Agreement). The Security Agreement secures all of the Corporations obligations to the
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Lender, including, without limitation, principal and interest on the Credit Facility and any fees and charges. The security interest granted under the Security Agreement covers all of the Corporations personal property including, among other things, all accounts, chattel paper, investment property, deposit accounts, general intangibles, inventory, and all of the fixtures. The Security Agreement contains various representations, warranties, covenants and agreements customary in security agreements and various events of default with remedies under the New York Uniform Commercial Code and the Security Agreement. Events of default under the Security Agreement, which permit the Lender to exercise its various remedies, are similar to those contained in the Credit Agreement.
There was no outstanding balance drawn on the Credit Facility at September 30, 2022. A closing fee of $125,000 was paid related to the closing of this Credit Facility, and it is recorded in Other Assets on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position at September 30, 2022. This closing fee will be amortized over the life of the Credit Facility. Amortization expense related to the Credit Facility during the nine months ended September 30, 2022 was $6,250.
Note 7. CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY (NET ASSETS)
The following schedule analyzes the changes in stockholders equity (net assets) section of the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively:
Common Stock |
Capital in excess of par value |
Treasury Stock, at cost |
Total distributable earnings (losses) |
Total Stockholders Equity (Net Assets) |
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July 1, 2022 |
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