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DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Fair Value and Aggregate Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)
The following tables present the fair value and aggregate unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of the MVC Credit Support Agreement as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023:
As of March 31, 2024
Description
($ in thousands)
CounterpartySettlement DateNotional AmountValueUnrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)
MVC Credit Support AgreementBarings LLC01/01/31$23,000 $16,050 $2,450 
Total MVC Credit Support Agreement$2,450 
As of December 31, 2023
Description
($ in thousands)
CounterpartySettlement DateNotional AmountValueUnrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)
MVC Credit Support AgreementBarings LLC01/01/31$23,000 $17,300 $3,700 
Total MVC Credit Support Agreement$3,700 
The following tables present the fair value and aggregate unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of the Sierra Credit Support Agreement as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023:
As of March 31, 2024
Description
($ in thousands)
CounterpartySettlement DateNotional AmountValueUnrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)
Sierra Credit Support AgreementBarings LLC04/01/32$100,000 $35,400 $(9,000)
Total Sierra Credit Support Agreement$(9,000)
As of December 31, 2023
Description
($ in thousands)
CounterpartySettlement DateNotional AmountValueUnrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)
Sierra Credit Support AgreementBarings LLC04/01/32$100,000 $40,500 $(3,900)
Total Sierra Credit Support Agreement$(3,900)
Schedule of Significant Unobservable Inputs used in Valuation
The following tables summarize the significant unobservable inputs the Adviser used in the valuation of the Company’s Level 3 debt and equity securities as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023. The weighted average range of unobservable inputs is based on fair value of investments.
March 31, 2024:
($ in thousands)
Fair ValueValuation
Model
Level 3
Input
Range of
Inputs
Weighted
Average
Impact to Valuation from an Increase in Input
Senior debt and 1st lien notes(1)
$1,340,742 Yield AnalysisMarket Yield
6.1% – 27.0%
11.3%Decrease
42,618 Market ApproachAdjusted EBITDA Multiple
0.9x – 12.5x
7.4xIncrease
190,551 Recent TransactionTransaction Price
95.6% – 100.0%
98.0%Increase
Subordinated debt and 2nd lien notes(2)
171,135 Yield AnalysisMarket Yield
9.0% – 17.7%
13.2%Decrease
48,627 Market ApproachAdjusted EBITDA Multiple
5.0x – 11.0x
7.0xIncrease
1,875 Recent TransactionTransaction Price100.0%100.0%Increase
Structured products(3)
32,112 Yield AnalysisMarket Yield
9.0% – 10.3%
9.6%Decrease
Equity shares(4)
23,191 Yield AnalysisMarket Yield
10.5% – 14.2%
12.5%Decrease
342,771 Market ApproachAdjusted EBITDA Multiple
4.5x – 27.5x
10.2xIncrease
1,762 Market ApproachRevenue Multiple
6.0x – 9.3x
6.7xIncrease
16,055 Discounted Cash Flow AnalysisDiscount Rate14.5%14.5%Decrease
3,535 Net Asset ApproachLiabilities$(64,894.6)$(64,894.6)Decrease
Expected RecoveryExpected Recovery$2.5$2.5Increase
1,130 Recent TransactionTransaction Price
$0.00 – $1,037.50
$440.33Increase
Equity warrants2,506 Market ApproachAdjusted EBITDA Multiple
6.3x – 12.5x
7.5xIncrease
Expected RecoveryExpected Recovery$3.0$3.0Increase
(1)Excludes investments with an aggregate fair value amounting to $21,506, which the Adviser valued using unadjusted prices from independent pricing services and independent indicative broker quotes where pricing inputs are not readily available.
(2)Excludes investments with an aggregate fair value amounting to $10,571, which the Adviser valued using unadjusted prices from independent pricing services and independent indicative broker quotes where pricing inputs are not readily available.
(3)Excludes investments with an aggregate fair value amounting to $13,097, which the Adviser valued using unadjusted prices from independent pricing services and independent indicative broker quotes where pricing inputs are not readily available.
(4)Excludes investments with an aggregate fair value amounting to $2,669, which the Adviser valued using unadjusted prices from independent pricing services and independent indicative broker quotes where pricing inputs are not readily available.
During the three months ended March 31, 2024, one equity position with a fair value of $14.2 million transitioned from a market approach to a yield analysis valuation model. In addition, two senior debt and first lien note positions with a fair value of $16.0 million transitioned from a yield analysis to a market approach valuation model. The changes in approach were driven by considerations given to the financial performance of each portfolio company.

December 31, 2023:
($ in thousands)
Fair ValueValuation
Model
Level 3
Input
Range of
Inputs
Weighted
Average
Impact to Valuation from an Increase in Input
Senior debt and 1st lien notes(1)
$1,399,907 Yield AnalysisMarket Yield
7.8% – 19.6%
11.7%Decrease
32,150 Market ApproachAdjusted EBITDA Multiple
1.10x – 12.5x
3.7xIncrease
136,594 Recent TransactionTransaction Price
95.0% – 100.0%
97.9%Increase
Subordinated debt and 2nd lien notes(2)
167,250 Yield AnalysisMarket Yield
8.5% – 18.9%
13.5%Decrease
39,826 Market ApproachAdjusted EBITDA Multiple
7.0x – 12.3x
8.2xIncrease
5,875 Recent TransactionTransaction Price
98.0% – 100.0%
99.3%Increase
Structured products(3)
30,529 Yield AnalysisMarket Yield
9.2% – 10.3%
9.7%Decrease
Equity shares(4)
8,788 Yield AnalysisMarket Yield14.6%14.6%Decrease
328,210 Market ApproachAdjusted EBITDA Multiple
4.5x – 30.0x
10.6xIncrease
1,771 Market ApproachRevenue Multiple
6.5x – 9.5x
6.9xIncrease
12,159 Discounted Cash Flow AnalysisDiscount Rate14.2%14.2%Decrease
3,196 Net Asset ApproachLiabilities$(55,281.8)$(55,281.8)Decrease
Expected RecoveryExpected Recovery$2.5$2.5Increase
12,947 Recent TransactionTransaction Price
$1.00 – $10.00
$9.5Increase
Equity warrants2,389 Market ApproachAdjusted EBITDA Multiple
6.3x – 12.5x
7.3xIncrease
3Expected RecoveryExpected Recovery$3.0$3.0Increase
(1)Excludes investments with an aggregate fair value amounting to $25,146, which the Adviser valued using unadjusted prices from independent pricing services and independent indicative broker quotes where pricing inputs are not readily available.
(2)Excludes investments with an aggregate fair value amounting to $10,847, which the Adviser valued using unadjusted prices from independent pricing services and independent indicative broker quotes where pricing inputs are not readily available.
(3)Excludes investments with an aggregate fair value amounting to $12,443, which the Adviser valued using unadjusted prices from independent pricing services and independent indicative broker quotes where pricing inputs are not readily available.
(4)Excludes investments with an aggregate fair value amounting to $7,498, which the Adviser valued using unadjusted prices from independent pricing services and independent indicative broker quotes where pricing inputs are not readily available.

During the year ended December 31, 2023, one equity position with a fair value of $5.3 million and six senior debt and first lien note positions with a fair value of $20.0 million transitioned from a yield analysis to a market approach valuation model. In addition, one senior debt and first lien note position with a fair value of $9.9 million and one structured product position with a fair value of $3.3 million transitioned from a discounted cash flow analysis to a broker quote valuation model. Lastly, one equity position with a fair value of nil transitioned from an expected recovery to a market approach valuation model. The changes in approach were driven by considerations given to the financial performance of each portfolio company.
The following tables summarize the significant unobservable inputs the Adviser used in the valuation of the Company’s Level 3 MVC Credit Support Agreement as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023. The average range of unobservable inputs is based on fair value of the MVC Credit Support Agreement.
March 31, 2024:
($ in thousands)
Fair ValueValuation
Model
Level 3
Input
Range of
Inputs
 
Average
Impact to Valuation from an Increase in Input
MVC Credit Support Agreement$16,050 Income ApproachDiscount Rate
6.7% - 7.7%
7.2%Decrease
Time Until Exit (years)
2.3 - 5.3
3.8Decrease
December 31, 2023:
($ in thousands)
Fair ValueValuation
Model
Level 3
Input
Range of
Inputs
 
Average
Impact to Valuation from an Increase in Input
MVC Credit Support Agreement$17,300 Income ApproachDiscount Rate
6.7% - 7.7%
7.2%Decrease
Time Until Exit
(years)
2.3 - 5.3
3.8Decrease
The following tables summarize the significant unobservable inputs the Adviser used in the valuation of the Company’s Level 3 Sierra Credit Support Agreement as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023. The average range of unobservable inputs is based on fair value of the Sierra Credit Support Agreement.
March 31, 2024:
($ in thousands)
Fair ValueValuation
Model
Level 3
Input
Range of
Inputs
 
Average
Impact to Valuation from an Increase in Input
Sierra Credit Support Agreement$35,400 Simulation AnalysisEnterprise/Equity Value
$18 - $168,600
$84,308Decrease
Asset Volatility
35.0% - 50.0%
42.5%Increase
Time Until Exit (years)
0.0 - 7.8
3.9Decrease
Discount Rate7.2%7.2%Decrease
Recovery Rate
0.0% - 70.0%
35.0%Increase
December 31, 2023:
($ in thousands)
Fair ValueValuation
Model
Level 3
Input
Range of
Inputs
 
Average
Impact to Valuation from an Increase in Input
Sierra Credit Support Agreement$40,500 Simulation AnalysisEnterprise/Equity Value
$91 - $159,700
$79,900Decrease
Asset Volatility
35.0% - 50.0%
42.5%Increase
Time Until Exit (years)
0.0 - 8.1
4.1Decrease
Discount Rate5.7%5.7%Decrease
Recovery Rate
0.0% - 70.0%
35.0%Increase
Schedule of Foreign Currency Forward Contracts
The following tables present the Company’s foreign currency forward contracts as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023:
As of March 31, 2024
Description
($ in thousands)
Notional Amount to be PurchasedNotional Amount to be SoldMaturity DateGross Amount of Recognized Assets (Liabilities)Balance Sheet Location of Net Amounts
Foreign currency forward contract (AUD)A$69,834$45,58804/08/24$(22)Derivative liabilities
Foreign currency forward contract (AUD)$905A$1,38404/08/24Derivative assets
Foreign currency forward contract (AUD)$890A$1,32704/08/2424 Derivative assets
Foreign currency forward contract (AUD)$45,523A$67,12304/08/241,726 Derivative assets
Foreign currency forward contract (AUD)$45,714A$69,85307/08/2421 Derivative assets
Foreign currency forward contract (CAD)C$282$21104/08/24(3)Derivative liabilities
Foreign currency forward contract (CAD)C$9,611$7,07404/08/2429 Derivative assets
Foreign currency forward contract (CAD)$7,437C$9,89304/08/24125 Derivative assets
Foreign currency forward contract (CAD)$7,192C$9,75907/08/24(30)Derivative liabilities
Foreign currency forward contract (DKK)2,461kr.$35704/08/24(1)Derivative liabilities
Foreign currency forward contract (DKK)$644kr.04/08/24— Derivative assets
Foreign currency forward contract (DKK)$3572,417kr.04/08/24Derivative assets
Foreign currency forward contract (DKK)$3612,477kr.07/08/24Derivative assets
Foreign currency forward contract (EUR)€85,546$92,58404/08/24(177)Derivative liabilities
Foreign currency forward contract (EUR)$4,348€4,00004/08/2427 Derivative assets
Foreign currency forward contract (EUR)$89,642€81,54604/08/241,556 Derivative assets
Foreign currency forward contract (EUR)$97,565€89,81107/08/24185 Derivative assets
Foreign currency forward contract (NZD)NZ$14,769$8,86504/08/24(31)Derivative liabilities
Foreign currency forward contract (NZD)$166NZ$27304/08/24Derivative assets
Foreign currency forward contract (NZD)$9,072NZ$14,49604/08/24402 Derivative assets
Foreign currency forward contract (NZD)$8,932NZ$14,88007/08/2431 Derivative assets
Foreign currency forward contract (NOK)44,032kr$4,08504/08/24(26)Derivative liabilities
Foreign currency forward contract (NOK)$82864kr04/08/24Derivative assets
Foreign currency forward contract (NOK)$4,18743,168kr04/08/24207 Derivative assets
Foreign currency forward contract (NOK)$4,09744,064kr07/08/2426 Derivative assets
Foreign currency forward contract (GBP)£53,186$67,13904/08/2450 Derivative assets
Foreign currency forward contract (GBP)$3,052£2,39404/08/2428 Derivative assets
Foreign currency forward contract (GBP)$64,113£50,79204/08/24(51)Derivative liabilities
Foreign currency forward contract (GBP)$67,585£53,51407/08/24(52)Derivative liabilities
Foreign currency forward contract (SEK)15,255kr$1,43704/08/24(10)Derivative liabilities
Foreign currency forward contract (SEK)$1,50015,255kr04/08/2473 Derivative assets
Foreign currency forward contract (SEK)$1,48015,652kr07/08/2411 Derivative assets
Foreign currency forward contract (CHF)5,526Fr.$6,10004/08/2438 Derivative assets
Foreign currency forward contract (CHF)$6,5755,526Fr.04/08/24437 Derivative assets
Foreign currency forward contract (CHF)$6,1345,501Fr.07/08/24(39)Derivative liabilities
Total$4,569 
As of December 31, 2023
Description
($ in thousands)
Notional Amount to be PurchasedNotional Amount to be SoldMaturity DateGross Amount of Recognized Assets (Liabilities)Balance Sheet Location of Net Amounts
Foreign currency forward contract (AUD)$830A$1,26401/10/24$(33)Derivative liabilities
Foreign currency forward contract (AUD)$41,568A$64,98401/10/24(2,784)Derivative liabilities
Foreign currency forward contract (CAD)$126C$17301/10/24(4)Derivative liabilities
Foreign currency forward contract (CAD)$7,032C$9,59701/10/24(247)Derivative liabilities
Foreign currency forward contract (DKK)$965kr.01/10/24— Derivative liabilities
Foreign currency forward contract (DKK)$747kr.01/10/24— Derivative liabilities
Foreign currency forward contract (DKK)$3332,354kr.01/10/24(16)Derivative liabilities
Foreign currency forward contract (EUR)$86,266€81,48901/10/24(3,775)Derivative liabilities
Foreign currency forward contract (NZD)$159NZ$27101/10/24(12)Derivative liabilities
Foreign currency forward contract (NZD)$170NZ$27001/10/24(1)Derivative liabilities
Foreign currency forward contract (NZD)$8,287NZ$13,91201/10/24(522)Derivative liabilities
Foreign currency forward contract (NOK)$72kr74001/10/24(1)Derivative liabilities
Foreign currency forward contract (NOK)$3,920kr42,30901/10/24(247)Derivative liabilities
Foreign currency forward contract (GBP)$60,925£50,20301/10/24(3,077)Derivative liabilities
Foreign currency forward contract (SEK)$24261kr.01/10/24(2)Derivative liabilities
Foreign currency forward contract (SEK)$1,19012,500kr.01/10/24(51)Derivative liabilities
Foreign currency forward contract (SEK)$2032,228kr.01/10/24(18)Derivative liabilities
Foreign currency forward contract (CHF)$124104Fr.01/10/24Derivative assets
Foreign currency forward contract (CHF)$5,9665,418Fr.01/10/24(475)Derivative liabilities
Total$(11,264)