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      Stellus Capital Investment Corporation Reports Results for its first fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2022

      Stellus Capital Investment Corporation

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      May 11, 2022, 16:36 ET

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      HOUSTON, May 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stellus Capital Investment Corporation (NYSE: SCM) ("Stellus" or "the Company") today announced financial results for its first fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2022.

      Robert T. Ladd, Chief Executive Officer of Stellus, stated, "I am pleased to report solid results in the first quarter in which we grew our investment portfolio, maintained net asset value, covered the dividend, and generated $3.4 million of realized gains. In particular, core and GAAP net investment income covered our first quarter regular dividend of $0.28 per share.  In April, in addition to our regular dividend of $0.28 per quarter in the aggregate, our Board of Directors declared an additional aggregate dividend of $0.06 for the second quarter. These dividends total $0.34 per share in the aggregate for the second quarter and are payable in increments of $0.1133 for each of May, June and July. Our portfolio at fair value increased by $65 million, ending the quarter at $838 million."

      FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS





      ($ in millions, except data relating to per share amounts and shares outstanding)








      Quarter Ended


      Quarter Ended




      Q1-22


      Q1-21










      Amount

      Per Share


      Amount

      Per Share










      Net investment income


      $5.51

      $0.28


      $5.06

      $0.26










      Core net investment income (1)


      5.75

      0.29


      5.38

      0.28










      Net realized gains on investments


      3.46

      0.18


      0.46

      0.02










      Net realized loss on foreign currency


      (0.01)

      (0.00)


      -

      -










      Loss on debt extinguishment


      -

      -


      (0.54)

      (0.03)










      Total realized income(2)


      8.96

      0.46


      4.98

      0.25










      Distributions


      (5.46)

      (0.28)


      (4.87)

      (0.25)










      Net unrealized (depreciation)








      appreciation on investments


      (3.72)

      (0.19)


      0.12

      0.01










      Provision for taxes on unrealized appreciation








      on investments in taxable subsidiaries


      (0.02)

      (0.00)


      (0.17)

      (0.01)










      Net increase in net assets resulting








      from operations


      $5.22

      0.27


      $4.94

      0.25










      Weighted average shares outstanding


      19,517,761


      19,486,003




      (1)

      Core net investment income, as presented, excludes the impact of capital gains incentive fees and income taxes, the majority of which are excise taxes.  The company believes presenting core net investment income and the related per share amount is a useful supplemental disclosure for analyzing its financial performance.  However, core net investment income is a non-U.S GAAP measure and should not be considered as a replacement for net investment income and other earnings measures presented in accordance with U.S GAAP.  A reconciliation of net investment income in accordance with U.S GAAP to core net investment income is presented in the table below the financial statements.       

      (2)

      Total realized income is the sum of net investment income, net realized gains (losses) on investments, net realized gains (losses) on foreign currency, and loss on debt extinguishment; all U.S GAAP measures.             

      PORTFOLIO ACTIVITY










      ($ in millions, except data relating to per share amounts and number of portfolio companies)
















      As of


      As of









      March 31,


      December 31,









      2022


      2021







      Investments at fair value


      $838.0


      $772.9







      Total assets


      $866.7


      $821.3







      Net assets


      $285.0


      $285.1







      Shares outstanding


      19,532,519


      19,517,595







      Net asset value per share


      $14.59


      $14.61

































      Quarter Ended


      Quarter Ended








      March 31,


      March 31,









      2022


      2021


















      New investments


      $74.5


      $93.4







      Repayments of investments


      (10.0)


      (33.6)







      Net activity


      $64.5


      $59.8




























      As of


      As of









      March 31,


      December 31,









      2022


      2021














      Number of portfolio company investments


      78


      73

      Number of debt investments


      64


      55






      Weight average yield of debt and other income producing investments (3)





      Cash


      7.4%


      7.4%

      Payment-in-kind ("PIK')


      0.2%


      0.2%

      Fee amortization


      0.4%


      0.4%

      Total


      8.0%


      8.0%






      Weighted average yield on total investments (4)





      Cash


      6.9%


      6.9%

      Payment-in-kind ("PIK')


      0.2%


      0.2%

      Fee amortization


      0.4%


      0.4%

      Total


      7.5%


      7.5%
















      (3)

      The dollar-weighted average annualized effective yield is computed using the effective interest rate for our debt investments and other income producing investments, including cash and PIK interest, as well as the accretion of deferred fees.  The individual investment yields are then weighted by the respective cost of the investments (as of the date presented) in calculating the weighted average effective yield of the portfolio.  The dollar-weighted average annualized yield on the Company's investments for a given period will generally be higher than what investors of our common stock would realize in a return over the same period because the dollar-weighted average annualized yield does not reflect the Company's expense or any sales load that may be paid by investors.

      (4)

      The dollar weighted average yield on total investments takes the same yields as calculated in the footnote above, but weights them to determine the weighted average effective yield as a percentage of the Company's total investments, including non-income producing loans and equity.

      Results of Operations

      Investment income for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021 totaled $15.5 million and $14.0 million, respectively, most of which was interest income from portfolio investments. 

      Operating expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, totaled $10.0 million and $8.9 million, respectively. For the same respective periods, base management fees totaled $3.5 million and $3.0 million, there were no income incentive fees for both periods, capital gains incentive fees (reversal) totaled ($0.0) million and $0.1 million, fees and expenses related to our borrowings totaled $4.9 million and $4.3 million (including interest and amortization of deferred financing costs), administrative expenses totaled $0.5 million for both periods, income tax totaled $0.3 million and $0.2 million and other expenses totaled $0.8 million for both periods.

      Net investment income was $5.5 million and $5.1 million, or $0.28 and $0.26 per common share based on weighted average common shares outstanding for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021 of 19,517,761 and 19,486,003, respectively.

      The capital gains incentive fee reversal of ($0.0) million for the three months ended March 31, 2022 was accrued for GAAP purposes due to the decrease in net realized and unrealized gains over the quarter.  Such fees, as calculated and accrued, would not necessarily be payable under the investment advisory agreement, and may never be paid based upon the computation of incentive fees in subsequent periods.  The income tax expense accrual of $0.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022 was accrued based on estimates of undistributed taxable income, which was generated largely from capital gains.  Core net investment income, which is a non-U.S GAAP measure that excludes these accruals, for the three months ended March 31, 2022 was $5.8 million, or $0.29 per share; and for the three months ended March 31, 2021 was $5.4 million, or $0.28 per share.

      The Company's investment portfolio had a net change in unrealized (depreciation) appreciation for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, of ($3.7) million and $0.1 million, respectively.  For the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, the Company had realized gains of $3.5 million and $0.5 million, respectively.

      Net increase in net assets resulting from operations totaled $5.2 million and $4.9 million, or $0.27 and $0.25 per common share, based on weighted average common shares outstanding for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021 of 19,517,761 and 19,486,003, respectively.

      Liquidity and Capital Resources

      As of March 31, 2022, our amended and restated senior secured revolving credit agreement with certain bank lenders and Zions Bancorporation, N.A. dba Amegy Bank, as administrative agent (as amended from time to time, the "Credit Facility") provided for borrowings in an aggregate amount of up to $250.0 million on a committed basis.  As of March 31, 2022 and 2021, our credit facility had an accordion feature which allowed for potential future expansion of the facility size to $280.0 million. As of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, we had $205.5 million and $177.3 million in outstanding borrowings under the credit facility, respectively.

      For the three months ended March 31, 2022, our operating activities used cash of $62.9 million primarily in connection with purchases and origination of portfolio investments, which was slightly offset by repayments of our investments.  For the same period, our financing activities provided cash of $43.4 million, primarily from proceeds from SBA-guaranteed debentures and net borrowings on our Credit Facility.

      For the three months ended March 31, 2021, our operating activities used cash of $57.1 million, primarily in connection with the purchase and origination of new portfolio investments, which was slightly offset by repayments of our investments. For the same period, our financing activities provided cash of $69.0 million, due to the issuance of our 4.875% fixed-rate notes due 2026 offset by the repayment of our 5.75% fixed-rate notes due 2022 and net repayments on our Credit Facility.

      Distributions

      During the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, we declared aggregate distributions of $0.28 per share and $0.25 per share ($5.5 million and $4.9 million, respectively) for each quarter. Tax characteristics of all distributions will be reported to stockholders on Form 1099-DIV after the end of the calendar year.  None of these dividends are expected to include a return of capital.

      Recent Portfolio Activity

      On January 5, 2022, we invested $0.1 million in the equity of Tower Arch Infolinks Media, LP, an existing portfolio company. On March 31, 2022, we invested an additional $0.1 million in the equity of the company.

      On February 1, 2022, we invested $6.2 million in the first lien term loan and committed $0.1 million in the unfunded revolver of BLP Buyer, Inc., a distributor of lifting solutions. Additionally, we invested $0.8 million in the equity of the company.

      On February 7, 2022, we invested $5.4 million in the first lien term loan and committed $0.1 million in the unfunded revolver and $0.1 million in the unfunded delayed draw term loan of Service Minds Company, LLC, a provider of residential electrical services.

      On February 10, 2022, we invested $1.0 million in the first lien term loan of NuSource Financial, LLC, an existing portfolio company.

      On February 15, 2022, we invested £10.0 million pounds sterling ($13.5 million dollars) in the first lien term loan and committed $0.1 million in the unfunded delayed draw term loan and $0.1 million in the unfunded revolver of a provider of Oracle-focused IT services. Additionally, we invested $0.8 million in the equity of the company.

      On February 24, 2022, we invested $13.5 million in the first lien term loan and committed $0.1 million in the unfunded revolver of BDS Solutions Intermediateco, LLC, a leading provider of outsourced marketing services.

      On March 1, 2022, we received $3.9 million in full realization on the equity of Mobile Acquisition Holdings, LP, resulting in a $3.4 million realized gain.

      On March 16, 2022, we invested $9.1 million in the first lien term loan and committed $0.1 million in the unfunded revolver and $0.1 million in the unfunded delayed draw term loan of Exigo, LLC, a software platform for direct selling organizations. Additionally, we invested $0.4 million in the equity of the company.

      On March 22, 2022, we invested $5.0 million in the second lien term loan of TFH Reliability, LLC, an existing portfolio company.

      On March 22, 2022, we invested $12.0 million in the first lien term loan and committed $0.1 million in the unfunded revolver and $0.1 million in the unfunded delayed draw term loan of Axis Portable Air, LLC, an air conditioning, heating, and air quality equipment rental company. Additionally, we invested $0.4 million in the preferred equity of the company.

      On March 31, 2022, we invested $7.5 million in the first lien term loan of Credit Connection, LLC, an existing portfolio company.

      On March 31, 2022, we invested $0.1 million in the convertible term loan of Venbrook Holdings, LLC, an existing portfolio company.

      Events Subsequent to March 31, 2022

      On April 1, 2022, we invested $0.1 million in the first lien term loan and committed $0.1 million in the revolver of Cancos Tile & Stone LLC, a regional distributor, seller, and custom fabricator of high-end ceramic and stone tile products and accessories. Additionally, we invested $0.1 million in the equity of the company.

      On April 1, 2022, we invested $0.1 million in the first lien term loan and committed $0.1 million in the revolver of Tilley Chemical Company, Inc., a distributor of specialty chemicals, oils, and lubricants into the food & beverage, lubricants, flavor and fragrances, personal care, and other chemicals end-markets.

      On April 4, 2022, we invested $11.3 million in the first lien term loan and committed $0.1 million in the revolver of Microbe Formulas LLC, a provider of dietary supplements and other natural solutions for detox and gut health.

      On April 7, 2022, we received $1.3 million in full realization on the equity of Energy Labs Holding Corp., resulting in a $0.7 million realized gain.

      On April 15, 2022, we invested $6.6 million in the first lien term loan of Anne Lewis Strategies, LLC, an existing portfolio company.

      On April 15, 2022, we invested $0.1 million in the equity of Pure TopCo, LLC, an existing portfolio company.

      On April 25, 2022 we received full repayment on the first lien term loan of SQAD, LLC for total proceeds of $14.1 million. We also received $2.4 million in full realization on the equity of the company, resulting in a $2.1 million realized gain.

      On April 29, 2022, we invested $10.0 million in the first lien term loan and committed $0.1 million in the revolver and $0.1 million in the delayed draw term loan of Florachem Holdings, LLC, a distiller and supplier of natural citrus, pine, and specialty inputs. Additionally, we invested $0.4 million in the equity of the company.

      Credit Facility

      The outstanding balance under the credit facility as of May 11, 2022 was $204.1 million.

      SBA-guaranteed Debentures

      The total balance of SBA-guaranteed debentures outstanding as of May 11, 2022 was $290.0 million.

      ATM Program

      Since March 31, 2022, the Company issued 13,416 shares under the ATM Program, for gross proceeds of $0.2 million and underwriting and other expenses of less than $0.1 million. The average per share offering price of shares issued in the ATM Program subsequent to March 31, 2022 was $14.01. The Advisor agreed to reimburse the Company for underwriting fees and expenses to the extent the issuance of shares would be dilutive in nature. As such, the Advisor reimbursed the Company less than $0.1 which resulted in net proceeds of $0.2 million, or $14.61 per share.

      Distributions Declared

      On April 19, 2022, our board of directors declared a regular monthly distribution for each of April 2022, May 2022 and June 2022 as follows:

      Declared


      Ex-Dividend Date


      Record Date


      Payment Date


      Amount per Share

      4/19/2022


      4/28/2022


      4/29/2022


      5/13/2022


      $

      0.0933

      4/19/2022


      5/26/2022


      5/27/2022


      6/15/2022


      $

      0.0933

      4/19/2022


      6/29/2022


      6/30/2022


      7/15/2022


      $

      0.0933

      On April 19, 2022, our board of directors declared a supplemental monthly distribution for each of April 2022, May 2022 and June 2022 as follows:

      Declared


      Ex-Dividend Date


      Record Date


      Payment Date


      Amount per Share

      4/19/2022


      4/28/2022


      4/29/2022


      5/13/2022


      $

      0.02

      4/19/2022


      5/26/2022


      5/27/2022


      6/15/2022


      $

      0.02

      4/19/2022


      6/29/2022


      6/30/2022


      7/15/2022


      $

      0.02

      Conference Call Information

      Stellus Capital Investment Corporation will host a conference call to discuss these results on Thursday, May 12, 2022 at 10:00 AM, Central Daylight Time.  The conference call will be led by Robert T. Ladd, chief executive officer, and W. Todd Huskinson, chief financial officer, chief compliance officer, treasurer, and secretary.

      For those wishing to participate by telephone, please dial (888) 220-8451 (domestic).  Use passcode 2120806.  Starting approximately two hours after the conclusion of the call, a replay will be available through Friday, May 20, 2022 by dialing (888) 203-1112 and entering passcode 2120806. The replay will also be available on the company's website.

      For those wishing to participate via Live Webcast, connect via the Public Company (SCIC) section of our website at www.stelluscapital.com, under the Events tab. A replay of the conference will be available on our website for approximately 90 days.

      About Stellus Capital Investment Corporation

      The Company is an externally-managed, closed-end, non-diversified investment management company that has elected to be regulated as a business development company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. The Company's investment objective is to maximize the total return to its stockholders in the form of current income and capital appreciation by investing primarily in private middle-market companies (typically those with $5.0 million to $50.0 million of EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization)) through first lien (including unitranche) loans, second lien loans and unsecured debt financing, with corresponding equity co-investments. The Company's investment activities are managed by its investment adviser, Stellus Capital Management. To learn more about Stellus Capital Investment Corporation, visit www.stelluscapital.com under the "Public (SCIC)" tab.

      Forward-Looking Statements

      Statements included herein may contain "forward-looking statements" which relate to future performance or financial condition. Statements other than statements of historical facts included in this press release, including statements about COVID-19 and its impacts, may constitute forward-looking statements and are not guarantees of future performance or results and involve a number of assumptions, risks and uncertainties, which change over time. Actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in any forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including those described from time to time in filings by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission including the final prospectus that will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statement made herein. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release.

      Contacts
      Stellus Capital Investment Corporation
      W. Todd Huskinson, Chief Financial Officer
      (713) 292-5414
      [email protected]

      PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION









      STELLUS CAPITAL INVESTMENT CORPORATION









       CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES












      March 31,






      2022


      December 31,



      (Unaudited)


      2021

      ASSETS







      Non-controlled, non-affiliated investments, at fair value








      (amortized cost of $853,845,723 and $785,005,957, respectively)

      $

      837,991,490


      $

      772,873,326


      Cash and cash equivalents


      24,630,783



      44,174,856


      Receivable for sales and repayments of investments


      558,621



      536,105


      Interest receivable


      2,764,672



      2,944,599


      Other receivables


      50,495



      54,752


      Deferred tax asset


      130,121



      151,278


      Deferred offering costs


      41,369



      14,888


      Prepaid expenses


      502,255



      512,214



      Total Assets

      $

      866,669,806


      $

      821,262,018

      LIABILITIES







      Notes payable

      $

      98,213,123


      $

      98,102,973


      Credit Facility payable


      203,707,297



      175,451,116


      SBA-guaranteed debentures


      264,412,047



      244,615,903


      Dividends payable


      2,213,037



      1,171,059


      Management fees payable


      3,946,938



      3,454,225


      Income incentive fees payable


      749,130



      1,749,130


      Capital gains incentive fees payable


      3,345,934



      3,388,151


      Interest payable


      838,418



      3,693,662


      Unearned revenue


      466,995



      529,726


      Administrative services payable


      404,688



      386,368


      Income tax payable


      2,514,202



      3,269,514


      Other accrued expenses and liabilities


      821,596



      338,958



      Total Liabilities

      $

      581,633,405


      $

      536,150,785


      Commitments and contingencies (Note 7)








      Net Assets

      $

      285,036,401


      $

      285,111,233

      NET ASSETS







      Common stock, par value $0.001 per share (100,000,000 shares








      authorized; 19,532,519 and 19,517,595 issued and outstanding,








      respectively)

      $

      19,533


      $

      19,518


      Paid-in capital


      274,726,776



      274,559,121


      Accumulated undistributed surplus


      10,290,092



      10,532,594



      Net Assets

      $

      285,036,401


      $

      285,111,233



      Total Liabilities and Net Assets

      $

      866,669,806


      $

      821,262,018



      Net Asset Value Per Share

      $

      14.59


      $

      14.61









      STELLUS CAPITAL INVESTMENT CORPORATION










       CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (unaudited)












      For the


      For the




      three

      three




      months ended

      months ended




      March 31,

      March 31,




      2022

      2021







      INVESTMENT INCOME







      Interest income

      $

      15,116,951


      $

      13,512,777


      Other income


      377,453



      475,087



      Total Investment Income

      $

      15,494,404


      $

      13,987,864

      OPERATING EXPENSES







      Management fees

      $

      3,492,713


      $

      2,963,861


      Valuation fees


      139,588



      128,353


      Administrative services expenses


      474,318



      453,389


      Capital gains incentive (reversal) fees


      (42,217)



      83,281


      Professional fees


      312,062



      268,965


      Directors' fees


      96,500



      91,500


      Insurance expense


      124,507



      117,507


      Interest expense and other fees


      4,891,597



      4,323,478


      Income tax expense


      279,417



      239,981


      Other general and administrative expenses


      211,736



      256,918



      Total Operating Expenses

      $

      9,980,221


      $

      8,927,233



      Net Investment Income

      $

      5,514,183


      $

      5,060,631


      Net realized gain on non-controlled, non-affiliated








      investments

      $

      3,458,090


      $

      462,228


      Net realized loss on foreign currency translation

      $

      (7,350)


      $

      —


      Loss on debt extinguishment

      $

      —


      $

      (539,250)


      Net change in unrealized (depreciation) appreciation








      on non-controlled, non-affiliated investments

      $

      (3,721,602)


      $

      121,983


      Provision for taxes on net unrealized appreciation








      on investments

      $

      (21,157)


      $

      (167,804)



      Net Increase in Net Assets









      Resulting from Operations

      $

      5,222,164


      $

      4,937,788



      Net Investment Income Per Share—basic and diluted

      $

      0.28


      $

      0.26



      Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting









      from Operations Per Share—basic and diluted

      $

      0.27


      $

      0.25



      Weighted Average Shares of Common Stock









      Outstanding—basic and diluted


      19,517,761



      19,486,003



      Distributions Per Share—basic and diluted

      $

      0.28


      $

      0.25










      STELLUS CAPITAL INVESTMENT CORPORATION
















       CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS































      Common Stock






      Accumulated






      Number



      Par



      Paid-in



      undistributed






      of shares



      value



      capital



      surplus (deficit)



      Net Assets

      Balances at December 31, 2020

      19,486,003


      $

      19,486


      $

      276,026,667


      $

      (2,685,504)


      $

      273,360,649

      Net investment income

      -



      -



      -



      5,060,631



      5,060,631

      Net realized gain on non-controlled,















      non-affiliated investments

      -



      -



      -



      462,228



      462,228

      Loss on debt extinguishment










      (539,250)



      (539,250)

      Net change in unrealized appreciation on















      non-controlled, non-affiliated investments

      -



      -



      -



      121,983



      121,983

      Provision for taxes on unrealized appreciation















      on investments

      -



      -



      -



      (167,804)



      (167,804)

      Distributions from net investment income

      -



      -



      -



      (4,869,552)



      (4,869,552)

      Balances at March 31, 2021

      19,486,003


      $

      19,486


      $

      276,026,667


      $

      (2,617,268)


      $

      273,428,885















      Balances at December 31, 2021

      19,517,595


      $

      19,518


      $

      274,559,121


      $

      10,532,594


      $

      285,111,233

      Net investment income

      -



      -



      -



      5,514,183



      5,514,183

      Net realized gain on non-controlled,















      non-affiliated investments

      -



      -



      -



      3,458,090



      3,458,090

      Net realized loss on foreign currency translation

      -



      -



      -



      (7,350)



      (7,350)

      Net change in unrealized depreciation on















      non-controlled, non-affiliated investments

      -



      -



      -



      (3,721,602)



      (3,721,602)

      Provision for taxes on unrealized appreciation















      on investments

      -



      -



      -



      (21,157)



      (21,157)

      Distributions from net investment income

      -



      -



      -



      (5,464,666)



      (5,464,666)

      Issuance of common stock, net of offering costs

      14,924



      15



      167,655



      -



      167,670

      Balances at March 31, 2022

      19,532,519


      $

      19,533


      $

      274,726,776


      $

      10,290,092


      $

      285,036,401
















      STELLUS CAPITAL INVESTMENT CORPORATION










       CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (unaudited)












      For the


      For the




      three

      three




      months ended

      months ended




      March 31,

      March 31,




      2022

      2021

      Cash flows from operating activities






      Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

      $

      5,222,164


      $

      4,937,788


      Adjustments to reconcile net increase in net assets








      from operations to net cash used in operating activities:








      Purchases of investments


      (74,535,403)



      (93,290,837)



      Proceeds from sales and repayments of investments


      10,008,127



      33,473,269



      Net change in unrealized depreciation (appreciation) on investments


      3,721,602



      (121,983)



      Increase in investments due to PIK


      (330,111)



      (118,329)



      Amortization of premium and accretion of discount, net


      (546,806)



      (521,051)



      Deferred tax provision


      21,157



      167,804



      Amortization of loan structure fees


      133,262



      114,583



      Amortization of deferred financing costs


      83,670



      122,460



      Amortization of loan fees on SBA-guaranteed debentures


      283,144



      233,814



      Net realized gain on investments


      (3,458,090)



      (455,560)



      Loss on debt extinguishment


      —



      539,250


      Changes in other assets and liabilities








      Increase in interest receivable


      179,927



      37,231



      Increase in other receivables


      4,257



      —



      Increase in prepaid expenses


      9,959



      30,873



      Increase (decrease) in management fees payable


      492,713



      (861,461)



      Decrease in income incentive fees payable


      (1,000,000)



      (559,161)



      (Decrease) increase in capital gains incentive fees payable


      (42,217)



      83,281



      Increase (decrease) in administrative services payable


      18,320



      (2,486)



      Decrease in interest payable


      (2,855,244)



      (318,658)



      Decrease in unearned revenue


      (62,731)



      (48,202)



      Decrease in income tax payable


      (755,312)



      (632,039)



      Increase in other accrued expenses and liabilities


      482,638



      137,090

      Net Cash Used In Operating Activities

      $

      (62,924,974)


      $

      (57,052,324)

      Cash flows from Financing Activities








      Proceeds from the issuance of common stock

      $

      221,176


      $

      —



      Sales load for commons stock issued


      (3,137)



      —



      Offering costs paid for common stock issued


      (50,369)



      —



      Stockholder distributions paid


      (4,422,688)



      (3,246,365)



      Repayment of Notes


      —



      (48,875,000)



      Proceeds from issuance of Notes


      —



      100,000,000



      Financing costs paid on Notes


      —



      (2,238,553)



      Proceeds from SBA-guaranteed debentures


      20,000,000



      33,500,000



      Financing costs paid on SBA-guaranteed debentures


      (487,000)



      (1,615,725)



      Financing costs paid on Credit facility


      (25,881)



      —



      Borrowings under Credit Facility


      57,388,800



      113,300,000



      Repayments of Credit Facility


      (29,240,000)



      (121,800,000)

      Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities

      $

      43,380,901


      $

      69,024,357

      Net (Decrease) Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents

      $

      (19,544,073)


      $

      11,972,033


      Cash and Cash Equivalents balance at beginning of period


      44,174,856



      18,477,602

      Cash and Cash Equivalents Balance at End of Period

      $

      24,630,783


      $

      30,449,635

      Supplemental and Non-Cash Activities







      Cash paid for interest expense

      $

      7,216,009


      $

      4,166,438


      Income and excise tax paid


      1,034,730



      870,000


      Increase in dividends payable


      1,041,978



      1,623,187


      Increase (decrease) in deferred offering costs


      26,481



      (90,000)


      Gain on conversion of equity investment


      —



      6,668

      Reconciliation of Core Net Investment Income (1)

      (Unaudited)





      Quarter


      Quarter



      ended


      ended



      March 31, 2022


      March 31, 2021

      Net investment income

      $5,514,183


      $5,060,631


      Capital gains incentive fee

      (42,217)


      83,281


      Income tax expense

      279,417


      239,981

      Core net investment income

      $5,751,383


      $5,383,893






      Per share amounts:




      Net investment income per share

      $0.28


      $0.26

      Core net investment income per share

      $0.29


      $0.28






      Reconciliation of Realized Net Investment Income (2)

      (Unaudited)





      Quarter


      Quarter



      ended


      ended



      March 31, 2022


      March 31, 2021

      Net investment income

      $5,514,183


      $5,060,631


      Net realized gain on investments

      3,458,090


      462,228


      Net realized loss on foreign currency translation

      (7,350)


      —


      Loss on debt extinguishment

      —


      (539,250)

      Total Realized Net Investment Income

      $8,964,923


      $4,983,609






      Per share amounts:




      Net investment income per share

      $0.28


      $0.26

      Realized net investment income per share

      $0.46


      $0.25






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