N-30D 1 corp_n30d-18073.htm BARINGS CORPORATE INVESTORS - N30D--MARCH 31, 2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
Barings
Corporate Investors



Report for the
Three Months Ended March 31, 2017














Adviser
 
Barings LLC
1500 Main Street, P.O. Box 15189
Springfield, Massachusetts 01115-5189
 
Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
 
KPMG LLP
Boston, Massachusetts 02110
 
Counsel to the Trust
 
Ropes & Gray LLP
Boston, Massachusetts 02110
 
Custodian
 
State Street Bank and Trust Company
Boston, Massachusetts 02116
 
Transfer Agent & Registrar
 
DST Systems, Inc.
P.O. Box 219086
Kansas City, Missouri 64121-9086
1-800-647-7374
 
Internet Website
 
www.barings.com/mci
 
        
Barings Corporate Investors
c/o Barings LLC
1500 Main Street, Suite 2200
Springfield, Massachusetts 01115
(413) 226-1516
 

 
Investment Objective and Policy
 
Barings Corporate Investors (the "Trust") is a closed-end management investment company, first offered to the public in 1971, whose shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the trading symbol "MCI". The Trust's share price can be found in the financial section of most newspapers under either the New York Stock Exchange listings or Closed-End Fund Listings.
 
The Trust's investment objective is to maintain a portfolio of securities providing a current yield and at the same time offering an opportunity for capital gains. The Trust's principal investments are privately placed, below-investment grade, long-term debt obligations. Such direct placement securities may, in some cases, be accompanied by equity features such as common stock, warrants, conversion rights, or other equity features and, occasionally, preferred stocks. The Trust typically purchases these investments, which are not publicly tradable, directly from their issuers in private placement transactions. These investments are typically mezzanine debt instruments with accompanying private equity securities made to small or middle market companies. In addition, the Trust may invest, subject to certain limitations, in marketable investment grade debt securities, other marketable debt securities (including high yield securities) and marketable common stocks. Below-investment grade or high yield securities have predominantly speculative characteristics with respect to the capacity of the issuer to pay interest and repay principal.
 
Barings LLC ("Barings") manages the Trust on a total return basis. The Trust distributes substantially all of its net income to shareholders each year. Accordingly, the Trust pays dividends to shareholders in January, May, August, and November. The Trust pays dividends to its shareholders in cash, unless the shareholder elects to participate in the Dividend Reinvestment and Share Purchase Plan.
 
 
 
 
 

Form N-Q
 
The Trust files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. This information is available (i) on the SEC's website at http://www.sec.gov; and (ii) at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC (which information on their operation may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330). A complete schedule of portfolio holdings as of each quarter-end is available upon request by calling, toll-free, 866-399-1516.
 
Proxy Voting Policies & Procedures; Proxy Voting Record
 
The Trustees of the Trust have delegated proxy voting responsibilities relating to the voting of securities held by the Trust to Barings. A description of Barings' proxy voting policies and procedures is available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling, toll-free 866-399-1516; (2) on the Trust's website: www.barings.com/mci; and (3) on the SEC's website at http://www.sec.gov. Information regarding how the Trust voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available (1) on the Trust's website: www.barings.com/mci; and (2) on the SEC's website at http://www.sec.gov.
 
Legal Matters
 
The Trust has entered into contractual arrangements with an investment adviser, transfer agent and custodian (collectively "service providers") who each provide services to the Trust. Shareholders are not parties to, or intended beneficiaries of, these contractual arrangements, and these contractual arrangements are not intended to create any shareholder right to enforce them against the service providers or to seek any remedy under them against the service providers, either directly or on behalf of the Trust.
 
Under the Trust's Bylaws, any claims asserted against or on behalf of the Trust, including claims against Trustees and officers must be brought in courts located within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
 
The Trust's registration statement and this shareholder report are not contracts between the Trust and its shareholders and do not give rise to any contractual rights or obligations or any shareholder rights other than any rights conferred explicitly be federal or state securities laws that may not be waived.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Barings Corporate Investors
 
TO OUR SHAREHOLDERS
April 30, 2017
 
 
 
We are pleased to present the March 31, 2017 Quarterly Report of Barings Corporate Investors (the "Trust").
 
The Board of Trustees declared a quarterly dividend of $0.30 per share, payable on May 12, 2017 to shareholders of record on May 4, 2017. The Trust paid a $0.30 per share dividend for the preceding quarter. The Trust earned $0.33 per share of net investment income, including $0.04 per share of non-recurring income, for the first quarter of 2017, compared to $0.34 per share, including $0.05 per share of non-recurring income, in the previous quarter.
 
During the first quarter, the net assets of the Trust increased to $292,381,934 or $14.74 per share compared to $281,570,891 or $14.23 per share on December 31, 2016. This translates into a 3.6% total return for the quarter, based on the change in the Trust's net assets assuming the reinvestment of all dividends. Longer term, the Trust returned 11.5%, 10.2%, 12.3%, 10.1%, and 13.5% for the 1-, 3-, 5-, 10-, and 25-year periods ended March 31, 2017, respectively, based on the change in the Trust's net asset value (net of all fees and expenses) assuming the reinvestment of all dividends and distributions.
 
The Trust's share price decreased 1.4% during the quarter, from $15.48 per share as of December 31, 2016 to $15.27 per share as of March 31, 2017. The Trust's market price of $15.27 per share equates to a 3.6% premium over the March 31, 2017 net asset value per share of $14.74. The Trust's average quarter-end premium for the 3-, 5- and 10-year periods was 10.6%, 14.3% and 12.8%, respectively. U.S. equity markets, as approximated by the Russell 2000 Index, increased 2.5% for the quarter. U.S. fixed income markets, as approximated by the Barclays Capital U.S. Corporate High Yield Index, increased 2.7% for the quarter.
 
The Trust closed two new private placement investments, as well as six add-on investments in existing portfolio companies, during the first quarter. The two new investments were in SR Smith LLC and Worldwide Express Operations, LLC, while the six add-on investments were in Handi Quilter Holding Company, MC Sign Holdings LLC, Merex Holding Corporation, Panos Brands LLC, Tranzonic Holdings LLC and Veritext Corporation. A brief description of these investments can be found in the Consolidated Schedule of Investments. The total amount invested by the Trust in these transactions was $9,555,000.
 
Despite overall optimism heading into 2017, middle market merger and acquisition activity did not meet expectations for the quarter ending March 31, 2017. The lower M&A activity combined with a significant inflow of new capital into the private debt markets in 2016 and thus far in 2017 has exacerbated already hyper-competitive market conditions. High purchase price multiples for companies and aggressive credit terms being offered by debt providers have, and continue to be prevalent in the market. The net result of all of these factors was the Trust's new investment activity being below average for the quarter. While deal flow remains stable and we continue to actively pursue new investment opportunities on behalf of the Trust, we do so cautiously in order to generate attractive investment returns without taking inappropriate levels of risk, a strategy that has served us well over the years.
 
The Trust's remaining portfolio remains in good condition with the number of companies on our watch list and/or in default remaining stable and at acceptable levels. Two private companies in which the Trust had outstanding investments were sold during the quarter resulting in favorable outcomes. In addition, two companies refinanced their debt, resulting in the prepayment of subordinated notes held by the Trust while also paying a dividend on the equity portion of the Trust's investment. At quarter-end, there were fourteen companies in which the Trust had outstanding investments which were in an active sale process. We would expect these companies to be sold over the next two to three quarters.
 
The Trust was able to maintain its $0.30 per share quarterly dividend in the first quarter. However, it was necessary to supplement recurring investment income with $0.01 per share of earnings carry forward in order to maintain the $0.30 per share dividend. As has been discussed in prior reports, recurring investment income alone has not been sufficient, and while improving, may not be sufficient in the near term, to fully fund the current dividend rate. Net investment income has been below the dividend rate since 2013 due principally to the considerable reduction in the number of private debt securities in the portfolio resulting from the high level of exits and prepayment activity that occurred from 2013 through 2015, combined with generally lower investment returns available due to market and competitive dynamics over the past several years. As mentioned above, we made good progress in growing recurring investment income over the past several quarters, but it remains below the dividend rate and may continue to require supplementation from non-recurring income in the near term. The level of expected recurring investment income generated by the Trust in 2017, combined with the availability of earnings carry forwards and other non-recurring income, is expected to be sufficient to maintain the current dividend rate over the next several quarters. However, over time, the Trust's dividend paying ability tends to
 
 
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correlate with its recurring earnings capacity. As such, until recurring investment income reaches a level equal to the current dividend rate, there is the risk that the dividend may need to be reduced in the future.
 
Thank you for your continued interest in and support of Barings Corporate Investors.
 
Sincerely,
 
 
Robert M. Shettle
 
President
 
Portfolio Composition as of 3/31/17*
 
 
 
 
* Based on market value of total investments (including cash)
Cautionary Notice: Certain statements contained in this report may be "forward looking" statements. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made and which reflect management's current estimates, projections, expectations or beliefs, and which are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially. These statements are subject to change at any time based upon economic, market or other conditions and may not be relied upon as investment advice or an indication of the Trust's trading intent. References to specific securities are not recommendations of such securities, and may not be representative of the Trust's current or future investments. We undertake no obligation to publicly update forward looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
March 31, 2017
(Unaudited)
 
       
Assets:
     
Investments
     
(See Consolidated Schedule of Investments)
     
Corporate restricted securities at fair value
(Cost - $209,290,593)
 
$
207,046,804
 
Corporate restricted securities at market value
(Cost - $59,489,703)
   
60,351,069
 
Corporate public securities at market value
(Cost - $39,691,062)
   
41,724,170
 
Short-term securities at amortized cost
   
5,898,559
 
         
Total investments (Cost - $314,369,917)
   
315,020,602
 
         
Cash
   
7,880,975
 
Interest receivable
   
2,961,824
 
Receivable for investments sold
   
935,771
 
Other assets
   
28,861
 
 
       
Total assets
   
326,828,033
 
 
       
         
Liabilities:
       
Note payable
   
30,000,000
 
Payable for investments purchased
   
2,071,000
 
Investment advisory fee payable
   
913,694
 
Deferred tax liability
   
912,469
 
Interest payable
   
202,400
 
Tax payable
   
149,547
 
Accrued expenses
   
196,989
 
 
       
Total liabilities
   
34,446,099
 
 
       
Total net assets
 
$
292,381,934
 
 
       
         
Net Assets:
       
Common shares, par value $1.00 per share
 
$
19,830,088
 
Additional paid-in capital
   
111,594,359
 
Retained net realized gain on investments, prior years
   
145,980,019
 
Undistributed net investment gain
   
8,052,754
 
Accumulated net realized gain on investments
   
7,186,498
 
Net unrealized depreciation of investments
   
(261,784
)
 
       
Total net assets
 
$
292,381,934
 
 
       
Common shares issued and outstanding ( 28,054,782 authorized)
   
19,830,088
 
 
       
Net asset value per share
 
$
14.74
 
 
       
 
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
 
 
 
 
 
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
For the three months ended March 31, 2017
(Unaudited)
 
       
Investment Income:
     
Interest
 
$
6,226,155
 
Dividends
   
1,692,225
 
Other
   
71,918
 
 
       
Total investment income
   
7,990,298
 
 
       
         
Expenses:
       
Investment advisory fees
   
913,694
 
Interest
   
396,000
 
Trustees' fees and expenses
   
90,000
 
Professional fees
   
48,542
 
Reports to shareholders
   
28,500
 
Custodian fees
   
8,400
 
Other
   
31,547
 
 
       
Total expenses
   
1,516,683
 
 
       
Investment income - net
   
6,473,615
 
 
       
         
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments:
       
Net realized gain on investments before taxes
   
686,282
 
Income tax expense
   
(323,331
)
 
       
         
Net realized gain on investments after taxes
   
362,951
 
 
       
Net increase (decrease) in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments before taxes
   
3,282,098
 
         
Net (increase) decrease in deferred income tax expense
   
100,732
 
 
       
Net increase (decrease) in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments after taxes
   
3,382,830
 
 
       
Net gain on investments
   
3,745,781
 
 
       
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations
 
$
10,219,396
 
 
       
 
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
4

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
For the three months ended March 31, 2017
(Unaudited)
 
       
Net decrease in cash:
     
Cash flows from operating activities:
     
Purchases/Proceeds/Maturities from short-term portfolio securities, net
 
$
5,023,666
 
Purchases of portfolio securities
   
(19,807,740
)
Proceeds from disposition of portfolio securities
   
10,290,880
 
Interest, dividends and other income received
   
7,228,456
 
Interest expense paid
   
(396,000
)
Operating expenses paid
   
(1,084,099
)
Income taxes paid
   
(2,317,943
)
 
       
Net cash used for operating activities
   
(1,062,780
)
 
       
Cash flows from financing activities:
       
Cash dividends paid from net investment income
   
(5,937,122
)
Receipts for shares issued on reinvestment of dividends
   
591,647
 
 
       
Net cash used for financing activities
   
(5,345,475
)
 
       
Net decrease in cash
   
(6,408,255
)
Cash - beginning of year
   
14,289,230
 
 
       
Cash - end of period
 
$
7,880,975
 
 
       
         
Reconciliation of net increase in net assets to
net cash used for operating activities:
       
 
       
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations
 
$
10,219,396
 
 
       
Increase in investments
   
(11,108,419
)
Decrease in interest receivable
   
751,852
 
Increase in receivable for investments sold
   
(935,771
)
Increase in other assets
   
(2,078
)
Increase in payable for investments purchased
   
2,071,000
 
Increase in investment advisory fee payable
   
33,785
 
Decrease in deferred tax liability
   
(100,732
)
Decrease in tax payable
   
(1,994,612
)
Increase in accrued expenses
   
2,799
 
 
       
Total adjustments to net assets from operations
   
(11,282,176
)
 
       
Net cash used for operating activities
 
$
(1,062,780
)
 
       
 
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
5

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
 
             
 
 
For the three
months ended
3/31/2017
(Unaudited)
   
For the
year ended
12/31/2016
 
Increase in net assets:
           
Operations:
           
Investment income - net
 
$
6,473,615
   
$
22,171,839
 
Net realized gain on investments after taxes
   
362,951
     
3,711,135
 
Net change in unrealized appreciation of investments after taxes
   
3,382,830
     
1,357,082
 
 
               
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations
   
10,219,396
     
27,240,056
 
Increase from common shares issued on reinvestment of dividends
               
Common shares issued (2017 - 39,681; 2016 - 125,703)
   
591,647
     
2,103,555
 
 
               
Dividends to shareholders from:
               
Net investment income (2017 - $0.00 per share; 2016 - $1.20 per share)
   
     
(23,688,009
)
 
               
Total increase in net assets
   
10,811,043
     
5,655,602
 
 
               
Net assets, beginning of period/year
   
281,570,891
     
275,915,289
 
 
               
Net assets, end of period/year (including undistributed net investment income of $8,052,754 and $1,579,139, respectively)
 
$
292,381,934
   
$
281,570,891
 
 
               
 
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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CONSOLIDATED SELECTED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Selected data for each share of beneficial interest outstanding:
 
                               
 
 
For the three
months ended
03/31/2017
(Unaudited)
   
For the years ended December 31,
 
 
 
2016
   
2015
   
2014
   
2013
 
Net asset value:
                             
Beginning of period/year
 
$
14.23
   
$
14.03
   
$
14.34
   
$
13.85
   
$
13.38
 
 
                                       
Net investment income (a)
   
0.33
     
1.12
     
1.04
     
1.23
     
1.18
 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on
investments
   
0.19
     
0.26
     
(0.16
)
   
0.45
     
0.48
 
 
                                       
Total from investment operations
   
0.52
     
1.38
     
0.88
     
1.68
     
1.66
 
 
                                       
Dividends from net investment income to common shareholders
   
     
(1.20
)
   
(1.20
)
   
(1.20
)
   
(1.20
)
Dividends from net realized gain on investments to
common shareholders
   
     
     
     
     
 
(Decrease)/Increase from dividends reinvested
   
(0.01
)
   
0.02
     
0.01
     
0.01
     
0.01
 
 
                                       
Total dividends
   
(0.01
)
   
(1.18
)
   
(1.19
)
   
(1.19
)
   
(1.19
)
 
                                       
Net asset value: End of period/year
 
$
14.74
   
$
14.23
   
$
14.03
   
$
14.34
   
$
13.85
 
 
                                       
Per share market value:
                                       
End of period/year
 
$
15.27
   
$
15.48
   
$
17.25
   
$
15.89
   
$
14.93
 
 
                                       
Total investment return
                                       
Net asset value (b)
   
3.58
%
   
10.13
%
   
6.20
%
   
13.78
%
   
12.76
%
Market value (b)
   
(1.36
%)
   
(3.49
%)
   
17.01
%
   
16.53
%
   
5.93
%
Net assets (in millions):
                                       
End of period/year
 
$
292.38
   
$
281.57
   
$
275.92
   
$
280.13
   
$
268.69
 
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets
   
2.60
%
   
2.92
%
   
2.56
%
   
3.66
%
   
2.42
%
Ratio of operating expenses to average net assets
   
1.58
%
   
1.56
%
   
1.67
%
   
1.65
%
   
1.64
%
Ratio of interest expense to average net assets
   
0.56
%
   
0.56
%
   
0.55
%
   
0.57
%
   
0.59
%
Ratio of income tax expense to average net
assets (c)
   
0.46
%
   
0.80
%
   
0.34
%
   
1.44
%
   
0.19
%
Ratio of net investment income to average net
assets
   
9.15
%
   
7.80
%
   
7.12
%
   
8.57
%
   
8.50
%
Portfolio turnover
   
3
%
   
29
%
   
29
%
   
38
%
   
34
%
 
(a) Calculated using average shares.
(b) Net asset value return represents portfolio returns based on change in the Trust's net asset value assuming the reinvestment of all dividends and distributions which differs from the total investment return based on the Trust's market value due to the difference between the Trust's net asset value and the market value of its shares outstanding; past performance is no guarantee of future results.
(c) As additional information, this ratio is included to reflect the taxes paid on retained long-term gains. These taxes paid are netted against realized capital gains in the Statement of Operations. The taxes paid are treated as deemed distributions and a credit for the taxes paid is passed on to the shareholders.
 
                               
Senior borrowings:
                             
Total principal amount (in millions)
 
$
30
   
$
30
   
$
30
   
$
30
   
$
30
 
Asset coverage per $1,000 of indebtedness
 
$
10,746
   
$
10,386
   
$
10,197
   
$
10,338
   
$
9,956
 
 
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
 
 
 
 
 
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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
March 31, 2017
(Unaudited)
 
                         
Corporate Restricted Securities - 91.45%: (A)
 
Principal Amount,
Shares, Units or
Ownership Percentage
   
Acquisition
Date
   
Cost
   
Fair Value
 
         
Private Placement Investments - 70.81%: (C)
       
1492 Acquisition LLC
                       
A leading producer of premium Italian cured meats and deli meats in the U.S.
 
Limited Liability Company Unit Class A
Preferred (B)
 
245 uts.
   
10/17/12
   
$
245,450
   
$
342,522
 
Limited Liability Company Unit Class A
Common (B)
 
27,273 uts.
   
10/17/12
     
27,273
     
411,746
 
 
               
272,723
     
754,268
 
 
                           
ABC Industries, Inc.
                           
A manufacturer of mine and tunneling ventilation products in the U.S.
 
13% Senior Subordinated Note due 07/31/2019
 
$
334,091
   
08/01/12
     
318,145
     
329,753
 
Preferred Stock Series A (B)
 
300,000 shs.
   
08/01/12
     
300,000
     
498,828
 
Warrant, exercisable until 2022, to purchase
common stock at $.02 per share (B)
 
53,794 shs.
   
08/01/12
     
101,870
     
83,444
 
 
                 
720,015
     
912,025
 
 
                             
Advanced Manufacturing Enterprises LLC
                             
A designer and manufacturer of large, custom gearing products for a number of critical customer applications.
 
Limited Liability Company Unit (B)
 
4,669 uts.
     
*
     
498,983
       
* 12/07/12, 07/11/13 and 06/30/15.
                               
 
                               
AFC - Dell Holding Corporation
                               
A distributor and provider of inventory management services for "C-Parts" used by OEMs in their manufacturing and production facilities.
 
12.5% (1% PIK) Senior Subordinated Note
due 09/27/2020
 
$
2,447,642
   
03/27/15
     
2,413,515
     
2,472,119
 
Preferred Stock (B)
 
2,276 shs.
   
03/27/15
     
227,558
     
204,184
 
Common Stock (B)
 
703 shs.
   
03/27/15
     
703
     
 
 
                   
2,641,776
     
2,676,303
 
 
                               
Airxcel Holdings
                               
A leading manufacturer of a broad range of climate control solutions, including air-conditioners, heat pumps, cooking appliances, furnaces, powered vents, and water heaters.
 
Limited Liability Company Unit
 
583 uts.
   
11/18/14
     
583,000
     
669,159
 
 
                               
 
                               
AM Conservation Holding Corp
                               
A supplier of energy efficiency ("EE") products, including lighting, shower heads and aerators, and weatherization products such as door seals and weather stripping.
 
11.75% (1.5% PIK) Senior Subordinated Note
due 04/30/2023
 
$
3,181,818
   
10/31/16
     
3,120,974
     
3,155,947
 
Common Stock (B)
 
318,182 shs.
   
10/31/16
     
318,182
     
338,087
 
 
                   
3,439,156
     
3,494,034
 
 
                               
 
 
 
 
 
 
8

 
                         
Corporate Restricted Securities: (A) (Continued)
 
Principal Amount,
Shares, Units or
Ownership Percentage
   
Acquisition
Date
   
Cost
   
Fair Value
 
                         
AMS Holding LLC
                       
A leading multi-channel direct marketer of high-value collectible coins and proprietary-branded jewelry and watches.
 
Limited Liability Company Unit Class A
Preferred (B) (F)
 
273 uts.
   
10/04/12
   
$
272,727
   
$
582,187
 
 
                           
 
                           
API Technologies Corp.
                           
A designer, developer and manufacturer of electronic systems, subsystems, modules and secure communications for technically demanding defense, aerospace and commercial applications in the U.S. and internationally.
 
12% (1% PIK) Senior Subordinated Note
due 04/22/2023
 
$
2,826,368
   
04/22/16
     
2,791,431
     
2,838,449
 
Limited Liability Company Unit (B)
 
0.90% int.
   
04/20/16
     
700,000
     
644,000
 
 
                 
3,491,431
     
3,482,449
 
 
                             
ARI Holding Corporation
                             
A leading national supplier of products used primarily by specialty contractors.
 
11.5% (0.5% PIK) Senior Subordinated Note
due 02/01/2020
 
$
3,430,507
     
*
     
3,398,593
     
3,430,507
 
Limited Partnership Interest
 
1,048 uts.
   
08/01/14
     
1,047,900
     
1,087,013
 
* 05/21/13 and 08/01/14.
                   
4,446,493
     
4,517,520
 
 
                               
 
                               
ASC Holdings, Inc.
                               
A manufacturer of capital equipment used by corrugated box manufacturers.
 
13% (1% PIK) Senior Subordinated Note
due 05/18/2021
 
$
1,523,007
   
11/19/15
     
1,498,529
     
1,447,512
 
Limited Liability Company Unit (B)
 
225,300 uts.
   
11/18/15
     
225,300
     
45,961
 
 
                   
1,723,829
     
1,493,473
 
 
                               
Aurora Parts & Accessories LLC
                               
A distributor of aftermarket over-the-road semi-trailer parts and accessories sold to customers across North America.
 
11% Senior Subordinated Note due 02/17/2022
 
$
3,074,700
   
08/17/15
     
3,026,135
     
3,119,921
 
Preferred Stock (B)
 
425 shs.
   
08/17/15
     
424,875
     
353,588
 
Common Stock (B)
 
425 shs.
   
08/17/15
     
425
     
 
 
                   
3,451,435
     
3,473,509
 
 
                               
Avantech Testing Services LLC
                               
A manufacturer of custom Non-Destructive Testing ("NDT") systems and provider of NDT and inspections services primarily to the oil country tubular goods market.
 
15% (3.75% PIK) Senior Subordinated Note
due 01/31/2021 (D)
 
$
1,015,684
   
07/31/14
     
996,694
     
 
Limited Liability Company Unit (B) (F)
 
92,327 uts.
     
*
     
     
 
* 07/31/14 and 10/14/15.
                   
996,694
     
 
 
                               
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
9

 
                         
Corporate Restricted Securities: (A) (Continued)
 
Principal Amount,
Shares, Units or
Ownership Percentage
   
Acquisition
Date
   
Cost
   
Fair Value
 
                         
Blue Wave Products, Inc.
                       
A distributor of pool supplies.
 
10% Senior Secured Term Note due 09/30/2018
 
$
268,085
   
10/12/12
   
$
266,430
   
$
268,085
 
13% (1% PIK) Senior Subordinated Note
due 09/30/2019
 
$
747,549
   
10/12/12
     
722,373
     
747,549
 
Common Stock (B)
 
114,894 shs.
   
10/12/12
     
114,894
     
658,925
 
Warrant, exercisable until 2022, to purchase common
stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
45,486 shs.
   
10/12/12
     
45,486
     
260,865
 
 
               
1,149,183
     
1,935,424
 
 
                             
BlueSpire Holding, Inc.
                             
A marketing services firm that integrates strategy, technology, and content to deliver customized marketing solutions for clients in the senior living, financial services and healthcare end markets.
 
12.5% (1.5% PIK) Senior Subordinated Note
due 06/30/2021 (D)
 
$
3,217,730
   
06/30/15
     
3,167,754
     
 
Common Stock (B)
 
2,876 shs.
   
06/30/15
     
318,200
     
 
 
               
3,485,954
     
 
 
                             
BP SCI LLC
                 
A leading value-added distributor of branded pipes, valves, and fittings (PVF) to diversified end markets.
 
Limited Liability Company Unit Class A (B) (F)
 
1,000 uts.
   
10/17/12
     
100,000
     
152,358
 
Limited Liability Company Unit Class B (B) (F)
 
400 uts.
   
10/17/12
     
400,000
     
662,415
 
 
               
500,000
     
814,773
 
 
                             
CG Holdings Manufacturing Company
                             
A coating provider serving the automotive, agricultural, heavy truck and other end markets.
 
13% Senior Subordinated Note 11/01/2019
 
$
3,390,252
     
*
     
3,287,274
     
3,390,252
 
Preferred Stock (B)
 
3,241 shs.
     
*
     
324,054
     
414,254
 
Preferred Stock (B)
 
1,174 shs.
     
*
     
116,929
     
150,088
 
Common Stock (B)
 
337 shs.
     
*
     
35,673
     
479,869
 
Warrant, exercisable until 2023, to purchase common
stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
137 shs.
     
*
     
13,033
     
195,238
 
* 05/09/13 and 11/01/13.
                   
3,776,963
     
4,629,701
 
 
                               
 
                               
CHG Alternative Education Holding Company
                               
A leading provider of publicly-funded, for profit pre-K-12 education services targeting special needs children at therapeutic day schools and "at risk" youth through alternative education programs.
 
13.5% (1.5% PIK) Senior Subordinated Note
due 06/19/2020
 
$
2,348,439
   
01/19/11
     
2,325,051
     
2,348,439
 
14% (2% PIK) Senior Subordinated Note
due 06/19/2020
 
$
618,103
   
08/03/12
     
613,022
     
618,103
 
Common Stock (B)
 
1,125 shs.
   
01/19/11
     
112,500
     
130,320
 
Warrant, exercisable until 2021, to purchase common
stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
884 shs.
   
01/19/11
     
87,750
     
102,440
 
 
                   
3,138,323
     
3,199,302
 
 
                               
 
 
 
 
 
10

 
                         
Corporate Restricted Securities: (A) (Continued)
 
Principal Amount,
Shares, Units or
Ownership Percentage
   
Acquisition
Date
   
Cost
   
Fair Value
 
                   
Church Services Holding Company
                 
A provider of diversified residential services to homeowners in the Houston, Dallas, and Austin markets.
 
Limited Liability Company Unit (B) (F)
 
3 uts.
   
03/26/12
   
$
569,935
   
$
 
 
                           
 
                           
Clarion Brands Holding Corp.
                           
A portfolio of six over-the-counter (OTC) pharmaceutical brands whose products are used to treat tinnitus or ringing of the ear, excessive sweating, urinary tract infections, muscle pain, and skin conditions.
 
12.5% (1.5% PIK) Senior Subordinated Note
due 04/01/2021
   
$
4,120,926
     
*
     
4,059,589
     
4,135,056
 
Limited Liability Company Unit (B)
 
3,759 uts.
   
07/18/16
     
384,020
     
374,015
 
* 10/01/14 and 07/18/16.
                   
4,443,609
     
4,509,071
 
 
                               
 
                               
Clough, Harbour and Associates
                               
An engineering service firm that is located in Albany, NY.
 
Preferred Stock (B)
 
277 shs.
   
12/02/08
     
276,900
     
1,446,684
 
 
                               
 
                               
Compass Chemical International LLC
                               
A manufacturer and supplier of standard and specialty formulated chemicals, primarily phosphoric acid derivatives called phosphonates.
 
Limited Liability Company Unit (B) (F)
 
467 uts.
   
03/04/15
     
298,900
     
233,098
 
 
                               
 
                               
Connecticut Electric, Inc.
                               
A supplier and distributor of electrical products sold into the retail and wholesale markets.
 
Limited Liability Company Unit Class A (B)
 
156,046 uts.
   
01/12/07
     
156,046
     
229,585
 
Limited Liability Company Unit Class C (B)
 
112,873 uts.
   
01/12/07
     
112,873
     
182,651
 
Limited Liability Company Unit Class D (B)
 
1,268,437 uts.
   
05/03/10
     
     
1,959,476
 
Limited Liability Company Unit Class E (B)
 
2,081 uts.
   
05/03/10
     
     
413,598
 
 
                   
268,919
     
2,785,310
 
 
                               
CORA Health Services, Inc.
                               
A provider of outpatient rehabilitation therapy services.
 
12.75% (1.75% PIK) Senior Subordinated Note
due 06/30/2023
   
$
1,558,817
   
06/30/16
     
1,530,355
     
1,575,548
 
Preferred Stock Series A (B)
 
1,538 shs.
   
06/30/16
     
146,154
     
155,431
 
Common Stock Class A (B)
 
7,692 shs.
   
06/30/16
     
7,692
     
2,692
 
 
                   
1,684,201
     
1,733,671
 
 
                               
CTM Holding, Inc.
                               
A leading owner and operator of coin-operated children's rides, penny presses and candy kiosks in the U.S.
 
15% (3% PIK) Senior Subordinated Note
due 11/22/2019
   
$
2,613,217
   
11/22/13
     
2,587,091
     
2,613,217
 
Common Stock (B)
 
180 shs.
     
*
     
1,028,568
     
727,399
 
* 11/22/13 and 09/16/16.
                   
3,615,659
     
3,340,616
 
 
                               
 
11

 
                           
Corporate Restricted Securities: (A) (Continued)
 
Principal Amount,
Shares, Units or
Ownership Percentage
     
Acquisition
Date
   
Cost
   
Fair Value
 
                           
Del Real LLC
         
 
             
A manufacturer and distributor of fully-prepared fresh refrigerated Hispanic entrees as well as side dishes that are typically sold on a heat-and-serve basis at retail grocers.
 
11% Senior Subordinated Note due 04/06/2023
 
$
2,882,353
     
10/07/16
   
$
2,827,710
   
$
2,842,484
 
Limited Liability Company Unit (B) (F)
 
617,647 uts.
     
10/07/16
     
617,647
     
611,471
 
 
           
 
     
3,445,357
     
3,453,955
 
 
           
 
                 
DPL Holding Corporation
           
 
                 
A distributor and manufacturer of aftermarket undercarriage parts for medium and heavy duty trucks and trailers.
 
14% (2% PIK) Senior Subordinated Note
due 11/04/2020
 
$
3,386,352
     
05/04/12
     
3,359,697
     
3,288,799
 
Preferred Stock (B)
 
61 shs.
     
05/04/12
     
605,841
     
580,446
 
Common Stock (B)
 
61 shs.
     
05/04/12
     
67,316
     
 
 
           
 
     
4,032,854
     
3,869,245
 
 
           
 
                 
Dunn Paper
           
 
                 
A provider of specialty paper for niche product applications.
 
9.75% Second Lien Term Loan due 08/31/2023
 
$
3,500,000
     
09/28/16
     
3,434,719
     
3,430,000
 
 
           
 
                 
 
           
 
                 
Eagle Family Foods, Inc.
           
 
                 
A producer of low-cost branded and private label canned milk.
 
10.05% Last Out Term Loan due 12/31/2021
 
$
3,500,000
     
12/22/15
     
3,458,445
     
3,500,000
 
 
           
 
                 
 
           
 
                 
ECG Consulting Group
           
 
                 
A healthcare management consulting company who provides strategic, financial, operational, and technology related consulting services to healthcare providers.
 
11.75% (0.75% PIK) Senior Subordinated Note
due 11/21/2020
 
$
2,671,800
     
11/21/14
     
2,630,552
     
2,698,518
 
Limited Liability Company Unit (B) (F)
 
467 uts.
     
11/19/14
     
145,833
     
169,264
 
 
           
 
     
2,776,385
     
2,867,782
 
 
           
 
                 
Elite Sportswear Holding, LLC
           
 
                 
A designer and manufacturer of gymnastics, competitive cheerleading and swimwear apparel in the U.S. and internationally.
 
11.5% (1% PIK) Senior Subordinated Note
due 10/13/2021
 
$
3,190,853
     
10/14/16
     
3,139,190
     
3,161,988
 
Limited Liability Company Unit (B) (F)
 
204 uts.
     
10/14/16
     
324,074
     
365,725
 
 
           
 
     
3,463,264
     
3,527,713
 
 
           
 
                 
 
12

 
                           
Corporate Restricted Securities: (A) (Continued)
 
Principal Amount,
Shares, Units or
Ownership Percentage
     
Acquisition
Date
   
Cost
   
Fair Value
 
                           
ERG Holding Company LLC
         
 
             
A provider of inpatient and outpatient clinical trial services to pharmaceutical companies and contract research organizations.
 
13.5% (1.5% PIK) Senior Subordinated Note
due 10/04/2019
 
$
1,974,163
     
04/04/14
   
$
1,953,392
   
$
1,993,904
 
14% (2% PIK) Senior Subordinated Note
due 10/04/2019
 
$
518,977
     
07/01/16
     
510,700
     
534,547
 
Common Stock (B)
 
0.64% int.
     
04/04/14
     
157,314
     
175,639
 
 
           
 
     
2,621,406
     
2,704,090
 
 
           
 
                 
F F C Holding Corporation
           
 
                 
A leading U.S. manufacturer of private label frozen novelty and ice cream products.
 
Limited Liability Company Unit Preferred (B)
 
512 uts.
     
09/27/10
     
175,035
     
245,781
 
Limited Liability Company Unit Common (B)
 
512 uts.
     
09/27/10
     
51,220
     
827,383
 
 
           
 
     
226,255
     
1,073,164
 
 
           
 
                 
F G I Equity LLC
           
 
                 
A manufacturer of a broad range of filters and related products that are used in commercial, light industrial, healthcare, gas turbine, nuclear, laboratory, clean room, hotel, educational system, and food processing settings.
 
Limited Liability Company Unit Preferred (B)
 
483,355 uts.
     
04/15/14
     
     
483,355
 
Limited Liability Company Unit Class B-1 (B)
 
394,737 uts.
     
12/15/10
     
394,737
     
1,217,916
 
Limited Liability Company Unit Class B-2 (B)
 
49,488 uts.
     
12/15/10
     
49,488
     
152,690
 
Limited Liability Company Unit Class B-3 (B)
 
39,130 uts.
     
08/30/12
     
90,000
     
130,906
 
Limited Liability Company Unit Class C (B)
 
9,449 uts.
     
12/20/10
     
96,056
     
225,306
 
 
           
 
     
630,281
     
2,210,173
 
 
           
 
                 
FMH Holdings Corporation
           
 
                 
A designer and manufacturer of highly engineered components for the aerospace, defense and space industries.
 
Common Stock (B)
 
300 shs.
     
05/01/15
     
300,485
     
530,031
 
 
           
 
     
300,485
     
530,031
 
 
           
 
                 
GD Dental Services LLC
           
 
                 
A provider of convenient "onestop" general, specialty, and cosmetic dental services with 21 offices located throughout South and Central Florida.
 
Limited Liability Company Unit Preferred (B)
 
182 uts.
     
10/05/12
     
182,209
     
250,436
 
Limited Liability Company Unit Common (B)
 
1,840 uts.
     
10/05/12
     
1,840
     
33,468
 
 
           
 
     
184,049
     
283,904
 
 
           
 
                 
GenNx Novel Holding, Inc.
           
 
                 
A manufacturer and distributor of nutraceutical ingredients.
 
15% (1% PIK) Senior Subordinated Note
due 03/27/2020
 
$
3,274,668
     
03/27/14
     
3,234,579
     
2,947,201
 
Common Stock (B)
 
31,500 shs.
     
03/27/14
     
315,000
     
97,366
 
 
           
 
     
3,549,579
     
3,044,567
 
 
           
 
                 
 
13

                           
Corporate Restricted Securities: (A) (Continued)
 
Principal Amount,
Shares, Units or
Ownership Percentage
     
Acquisition
Date
   
Cost
   
Fair Value
 
                     
gloProfessional Holdings, Inc.
         
 
       
A marketer and distributor of premium mineral-based cosmetics, cosmeceuticals and professional hair care products to the professional spa and physician's office channels.
 
14% (2% PIK) Senior Subordinated Note
due 03/27/2019
 
$
2,942,689
     
03/27/13
   
$
2,919,407
   
$
2,942,689
 
Common Stock (B)
 
2,835 shs.
     
03/27/13
     
283,465
     
308,965
 
 
                 
3,202,872
     
3,251,654
 
 
           
 
                 
Glynlyon Holding Companies, Inc.
           
 
                 
A technology-enabled curriculum provider of K-12 and support services predominantly to small and medium public school districts.
 
12% (1% PIK) Senior Subordinated Note
due 01/15/2022
 
$
3,239,809
     
01/15/16
     
3,185,213
     
3,304,605
 
Common Stock (B)
 
299 shs.
     
01/15/16
     
299,145
     
443,423
 
 
                 
3,484,358
     
3,748,028
 
 
           
 
                 
GlynnDevins Acquisition Corporation
           
 
                 
A marketing communications agency that service senior living facilities.
 
Preferred Stock Series A (B)
 
695 shs.
     
06/19/15
     
143,414
     
161,508
 
Common Stock (B)
 
695 shs.
     
06/19/15
     
5,976
     
42,234
 
 
                 
149,390
     
203,742
 
 
           
 
                 
Grakon Parent
           
 
                 
The leading designer and manufacturer of highly-engineered and customized LED and incandescent lighting systems for transportation-based markets.
 
Common Stock (B)
 
355 shs.
     
10/31/14
     
354,730
     
319,958
 
 
           
 
                 
 
           
 
                 
GTI Holding Company
           
 
                 
A designer, developer, and marketer of precision specialty hand tools and handheld test instruments.
 
12% Senior Subordinated Note due 02/05/2020
 
$
1,455,729
     
02/05/14
     
1,396,596
     
1,428,620
 
Common Stock (B)
 
1,693 shs.
     
02/05/14
     
169,271
     
110,880
 
Warrant, exercisable until 2024, to purchase common
stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
795 shs.
     
02/05/14
     
73,633
     
52,067
 
 
                 
1,639,500
     
1,591,567
 
 
           
 
                 
Handi Quilter Holding Company (Premier Needle Arts)
                 
A designer and manufacturer of long-arm quilting machines and related components for the consumer quilting market.
 
12% (1% PIK) Senior Subordinated Note
due 06/19/2021
 
$
3,500,632
     
*
     
3,446,310
     
3,499,486
 
Limited Liability Company Unit Preferred (B)
 
754 uts.
     
**
     
754,061
     
765,104
 
Limited Liability Company Unit Common Class A (B)
 
7,292 uts.
     
12/19/14
     
     
 
* 12/19/14 and 03/31/17.
                 
4,200,371
     
4,264,590
 
** 12/19/14 and 04/29/16.
           
 
                 
 
14

                         
Corporate Restricted Securities: (A) (Continued)
 
Principal Amount,
Shares, Units or
Ownership Percentage
   
Acquisition
Date
   
Cost
   
Fair Value
 
                   
Happy Floors Acquisition, Inc.
                 
A wholesale importer and value-added distributor of premium European flooring tile to residential and commercial end markets.
 
12.5% (1% PIK) Senior Subordinated Note
due 07/01/2022
 
$
3,220,702
   
07/01/16
   
$
3,162,706
   
$
3,245,656
 
Common Stock (B)
 
303 shs.
   
07/01/16
     
303,333
     
255,407
 
 
               
3,466,039
     
3,501,063
 
 
                             
Hartland Controls Holding Corporation
                             
A manufacturer and distributor of electronic and electromechanical components.
 
14% (2% PIK) Senior Subordinated Note
due 08/14/2020
 
$
2,256,051
   
02/14/14
     
2,232,365
     
2,256,051
 
12% Senior Subordinated Note due 08/14/2020
 
$
875,000
   
06/22/15
     
869,452
     
892,500
 
Common Stock (B)
 
1,666 shs.
   
02/14/14
     
1,667
     
431,190
 
 
               
3,103,484
     
3,579,741
 
 
                             
Healthcare Direct Holding Company
                             
A direct-to-consumer marketer of discount dental plans.
                 
Common Stock (B)
 
1,552 shs.
   
03/09/12
     
64,254
     
274,825
 
 
                             
 
                             
HHI Group, LLC
                             
A developer, marketer, and distributor of hobby-grade radio control products.
 
14% (2% PIK) Senior Subordinated Note
due 01/17/2020
 
$
3,445,899
   
01/17/14
     
3,411,266
     
1,895,245
 
Limited Liability Company Unit (B) (F)
 
203 uts.
   
01/17/14
     
203,125
     
 
 
               
3,614,391
     
1,895,245
 
 
                             
Hollandia Produce LLC
                             
A hydroponic greenhouse producer of branded root vegetables.
                 
14.25% (2.75% PIK) Senior Subordinated Note
due 03/31/2021
 
$
2,772,885
     
*
     
2,729,496
     
2,653,528
 
* 12/30/15 and 12/23/16
                               
 
                               
HOP Entertainment LLC
                               
A provider of post production equipment and services to producers of television shows and motion pictures.
 
Limited Liability Company Unit Class F (B) (F)
 
89 uts.
   
10/14/11
     
     
 
Limited Liability Company Unit Class G (B) (F)
 
215 uts.
   
10/14/11
     
     
 
Limited Liability Company Unit Class H (B) (F)
 
89 uts.
   
10/14/11
     
     
 
Limited Liability Company Unit Class I (B) (F)
 
89 uts.
   
10/14/11
     
     
 
 
                   
     
 
 
                               
 
15

 
                         
Corporate Restricted Securities: (A) (Continued)
 
Principal Amount,
Shares, Units or
Ownership Percentage
   
Acquisition
Date
   
Cost
   
Fair Value
 
                   
Hospitality Mints Holding Company
                 
A manufacturer of individually-wrapped imprinted promotional mints.
 
12% Senior Subordinated Note due 10/01/2018
 
$
2,075,581
   
08/19/08
   
$
2,069,090
   
$
1,962,046
 
Common Stock (B)
 
474 shs.
   
08/19/08
     
474,419
     
20,781
 
Warrant, exercisable until 2018, to purchase common
stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
123 shs.
   
08/19/08
     
113,773
     
5,371
 
 
               
2,657,282
     
1,988,198
 
 
                             
HVAC Holdings, Inc.
                             
A provider of integrated energy efficiency services and maintenance programs for HVAC systems.
 
12% (1% PIK) Senior Subordinated Note
due 7/19/2022
 
$
2,296,147
     
*
     
2,271,651
     
2,296,147
 
Limited Liability Company Unit Class A Preferred (B)
 
2,705 uts.
   
09/27/12
     
270,542
     
406,818
 
Limited Liability Company Unit Class A Common (B)
 
2,185 uts.
   
09/27/12
     
2,185
     
250,445
 
* 7/19/16 and 9/6/16.
                   
2,544,378
     
2,953,410
 
 
                               
 
                               
Ideal Tridon Holdings, Inc.
                               
A designer and manufacturer of clamps and couplings used in automotive and industrial end markets.
 
Common Stock
 
279 shs.
   
10/27/11
     
232,385
     
524,412
 
 
                               
 
                               
Impact Confections
                               
An independent manufacturer and marketer of confectionery products including Warheads® brand sour candies, Melster® brand classic candies, and co-manufactured/private label classic candies.
 
13% (1% PIK) Senior Subordinated Note
due 11/10/2020
 
$
2,210,511
   
11/10/14
     
2,180,604
     
2,171,318
 
Common Stock (B)
 
4,667 shs.
   
11/10/14
     
466,667
     
238,316
 
 
                   
2,647,271
     
2,409,634
 
 
                               
Insurance Claims Management, Inc.
                               
A third party administrator providing auto and property claim administration services for insurance companies.
 
Common Stock (B)
 
89 shs.
   
02/27/07
     
2,689
     
197,512
 
 
                               
 
                               
Janus Group Holdings LLC
                               
A manufacturer of roll-up doors and hallway systems that are primarily used in self-storage facilities.
 
Limited Liability Company Unit Class A (B) (F)
 
565 uts.
   
12/11/13
     
     
1,817,417
 
 
                               
 
                               
JMH Investors LLC
                               
A developer and manufacturer of custom formulations for a wide variety of foods.
 
Limited Liability Company Unit (B) (F)
 
2,493,253 uts.
   
12/05/12
     
557,301
     
 
Limited Liability Company Unit Class A-2 (B) (F)
 
2,478,261 uts.
   
10/31/16
     
     
 
Limited Liability Company Unit Class A-1 (B) (F)
 
391,304 uts.
   
10/31/16
     
391,304
     
391,304
 
 
                   
948,605
     
391,304
 
 
                               
 
16

 
                         
Corporate Restricted Securities: (A) (Continued)
 
Principal Amount,
Shares, Units or
Ownership Percentage
   
Acquisition
Date
   
Cost
   
Fair Value
 
                   
K N B Holdings Corporation
                 
A designer, manufacturer and marketer of products for the custom framing market.
 
Common Stock (B)
 
134,210 shs.
   
05/24/06
   
$
134,210
   
$
89,099
 
Warrant, exercisable until 2018, to purchase common
stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
82,357 shs.
   
05/25/06
     
71,534
     
54,675
 
 
         
205,744
     
143,774
 
 
                           
K P I Holdings, Inc.
                           
The largest player in the U.S. non-automotive, non-ferrous die casting segment.
 
Limited Liability Company Unit Class C Preferred (B)
 
75 uts.
   
06/30/15
     
     
148,868
 
Common Stock (B)
 
667 shs.
   
07/15/08
     
539,502
     
154,080
 
 
         
539,502
     
302,948
 
 
                           
Kyjen Company
                           
A designer and distributor of branded and private label dog toys and accessories primarily in the U.S.
 
13% (1% PIK) Senior Subordinated Note
due 10/14/2021
 
$
2,663,588
   
10/14/15
     
2,620,355
     
2,705,516
 
 
                             
 
                             
Mail Communications Group, Inc.
                             
A provider of mail processing and handling services, lettershop services, and commercial printing services.
 
Limited Liability Company Unit
 
24,109 uts.
     
*
     
314,464
     
354,757
 
Warrant, exercisable until 2017, to purchase common
stock at $.01 per share (B) (F)
 
3,375 shs.
   
05/04/07
     
43,031
     
49,662
 
* 05/04/07 and 01/02/08.
                   
357,495
     
404,419
 
 
                               
 
                               
Manhattan Beachwear Holding Company
                               
A designer and distributor of women's swimwear.
                 
12.5% Senior Subordinated Note due 01/15/2018 (D)
 
$
1,259,914
   
01/15/10
     
1,212,363
     
 
15% (2.5% PIK) Senior Subordinated Note
due 01/15/2018 (D)
 
$
345,759
   
10/05/10
     
343,820
     
 
Common Stock (B)
 
106 shs.
   
10/05/10
     
106,200
     
 
Common Stock Class B (B)
 
353 shs.
   
01/15/10
     
352,941
     
 
Warrant, exercisable until 2019, to purchase common
stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
312 shs.
   
10/05/10
     
283,738
     
 
 
                   
2,299,062
     
 
 
                               
Master Cutlery LLC
                               
A designer and marketer of a wide assortment of knives and swords.
                 
13% Senior Subordinated Note due 04/17/2020
 
$
1,740,646
   
04/17/15
     
1,726,669
     
1,566,865
 
Limited Liability Company Unit
 
9 uts.
   
04/17/15
     
1,356,658
     
249,217
 
 
                   
3,083,327
     
1,816,082
 
 
                               
 
17

 
                         
Corporate Restricted Securities: (A) (Continued)
 
Principal Amount,
Shares, Units or
Ownership Percentage
   
Acquisition
Date
   
Cost
   
Fair Value
 
                   
MC Sign Holdings LLC
                 
A provider of sign and lighting services nationwide.
       
11.75% (0.75% PIK) Senior Subordinated Note
due 09/15/2021
 
$
1,561,846
   
09/22/15
   
$
1,566,865
   
$
1,562,461
 
11.75% (0.75% PIK) Senior Subordinated Note
due 08/09/2022
 
$
437,965
   
02/09/17
     
429,370
     
438,137
 
Limited Liability Company Unit Class B (B)
 
205,900 uts.
   
09/22/15
     
205,900
     
335,185
 
 
               
2,172,038
     
2,335,783
 
 
                             
 
                             
Merex Holding Corporation
 
A provider of after-market spare parts and components, as well as maintenance, repair and overhaul services for "out of production" or "legacy" aerospace and defense systems that are no longer effectively supported by the original equipment manufacturers.
 
16% Senior Subordinated Note due 10/30/2019 (D)
 
$
1,362,886
   
09/22/11
     
1,347,188
     
1,226,597
 
15% PIK Senior Subordinated Note
due 04/30/2022 (D)
 
$
71,517
   
08/18/15
     
71,517
     
 
14% PIK Senior Subordinated Note
due 06/30/2019
 
$
113,117
   
10/21/16
     
113,117
     
112,410
 
Common Stock Class A (B)
 
260,870 shs.
     
*
     
512,114
     
 
* 08/18/15, 10/20/16 and 01/27/17.
                   
2,043,936
     
1,339,007
 
 
                               
 
                               
MES Partners, Inc.
                               
An industrial service business offering an array of cleaning and environmental services to the Gulf Coast region of the U.S.
 
12% (1% PIK) Senior Subordinated Note
due 09/30/2021
 
$
2,250,963
   
09/30/14
     
2,218,674
     
2,200,587
 
Common Stock Class B (B)
 
445,455 shs.
   
09/30/14
     
445,455
     
143,176
 
 
                   
2,664,129
     
2,343,763
 
 
                               
Midwest Industrial Rubber, Inc.
                               
A supplier of industrial maintenance, repair, and operations ("MRO") products, specializing in the fabrication and distribution of lightweight conveyor belting and related conveyor components and accessories.
 
12% (1% PIK) Senior Subordinated Note
due 12/02/2022
 
$
3,162,745
   
12/02/16
     
3,102,084
     
3,182,131
 
Preferred Stock
 
3,472 shs.
   
12/02/16
     
347,191
     
292,890
 
Common Stock
 
491 shs.
   
12/02/16
     
491
     
 
 
                   
3,449,766
     
3,475,021
 
 
                               
MNX Holding Company
                               
An international third party logistics company providing customized logistics services to customers across the globe.
 
14% (2% PIK) Senior Subordinated Note
due 11/02/2019
 
$
3,159,157
   
11/02/12
     
3,130,975
     
3,159,157
 
Common Stock (B)
 
107 shs.
   
11/02/12
     
107,143
     
57,441
 
 
                   
3,238,118
     
3,216,598
 
 
                               
 
18

 
                         
Corporate Restricted Securities: (A) (Continued)
 
Principal Amount,
Shares, Units or
Ownership Percentage
   
Acquisition
Date
   
Cost
   
Fair Value
 
                   
Money Mailer Equity LLC
                 
A leading provider of hyperlocal shared direct mail advertising as well as interactive and online advertising solutions through its nationwide production and distribution network.
 
12% (1% PIK) Senior Subordinated Note
due 10/29/2021
 
$
3,529,335
   
04/29/16
   
$
3,468,532
   
$
3,411,312
 
 
                             
Motion Controls Holdings
                             
A manufacturer of high performance mechanical motion control and linkage products.
 
14.25% (1.75% PIK) Senior Subordinated Note
due 08/15/2020
 
$
3,041,685
   
11/30/10
     
3,021,980
     
3,041,685
 
Limited Liability Company Unit Class B-1 (B) (F)
 
225,000 uts.
   
11/30/10
     
     
164,373
 
Limited Liability Company Unit Class B-2 (B) (F)
 
20,403 uts.
   
11/30/10
     
     
14,905
 
 
               
3,021,980
     
3,220,963
 
 
                             
NetShape Technologies, Inc.
                             
A manufacturer of powder metal and metal injection molded precision components used in industrial, consumer, and other applications.
 
12% Senior Subordinated Note due 06/10/2020 (D)
 
$
1,530,000
   
02/02/07
     
1,528,882
     
 
Limited Partnership Interest of Saw Mill PCG
Partners LLC (B)
 
2.76% int.
   
02/01/07
     
1,110,810
     
 
Limited Liability Company Unit Class D of Saw Mill PCG
Partners LLC (B)
 
17 uts.
     
*
     
16,759
     
 
Limited Liability Company Unit Class D-1 of Saw Mill PCG
Partners LLC (B)
 
229 uts.
   
09/30/09
     
228,858
     
 
Limited Liability Company Unit Class D-2 of Saw Mill PCG
Partners LLC (B)
 
128 uts.
   
04/29/11
     
65,256
     
 
Limited Liability Company Unit Class D-3 of Saw Mill PCG
Partners LLC (B)
 
196 uts.
   
12/10/14
     
196,263
     
 
* 12/18/08 and 09/30/09.
                   
3,146,828
     
 
 
                               
 
                               
NSi Industries Holdings, Inc.
                               
A manufacturer and distributer of electrical components and accessories to small to mid-sized electrical wholesalers.
 
12.75% (1.75% PIK) Senior Subordinated Note
due 5/17/2023
 
$
3,099,913
   
06/30/16
     
3,044,723
     
3,116,936
 
Common Stock (B)
 
420 shs.
   
05/17/16
     
420,000
     
471,343
 
 
                   
3,464,723
     
3,588,279
 
 
                               
O E C Holding Corporation
                               
A provider of elevator maintenance, repair and modernization services.
 
Preferred Stock Series A (B)
 
1,661 shs.
   
06/04/10
     
166,062
     
227,341
 
Preferred Stock Series B (B)
 
934 shs.
   
06/04/10
     
93,376
     
181,421
 
Common Stock (B)
 
1,032 shs.
   
06/04/10
     
1,032
     
177,495
 
 
                   
260,470
     
586,257
 
 
                               
 
19

 
                         
Corporate Restricted Securities: (A) (Continued)
 
Principal Amount,
Shares, Units or
Ownership Percentage
   
Acquisition
Date
   
Cost
   
Fair Value
 
                   
PANOS Brands LLC
                 
A marketer and distributor of branded consumer foods in the specialty, natural, better-for-you,"free from" healthy and gluten-free categories.
 
12% (1% PIK) Senior Subordinated Note
due 07/29/2021
 
$
2,940,000
   
01/29/16
   
$
2,890,628
   
$
2,998,800
 
12% (1% PIK) Senior Subordinated Note
due 08/17/2022
 
$
662,879
   
02/17/17
     
649,823
     
663,139
 
Common Stock Class B (B)
 
772,121 shs.
     
*
     
772,121
     
876,717
 
* 01/29/16 and 02/17/17.
                   
4,312,572
     
4,538,656
 
 
                               
 
                               
Pearlman Enterprises, Inc.
                               
A developer and distributor of tools, equipment, and supplies to the natural and engineered stone industry.
 
Preferred Stock Series A (B)
 
2,334 shs.
   
05/22/09
     
111,508
     
2,334,350
 
Preferred Stock Series B (B)
 
13,334 shs.
   
05/22/09
     
547,872
     
427,821
 
Common Stock (B)
 
40,540 shs.
   
05/22/09
     
1,877,208
     
 
 
                   
2,536,588
     
2,762,171
 
 
                               
Petroplex Inv Holdings LLC
                               
A leading provider of acidizing services to E&P customers in the Permian Basin.
 
Limited Liability Company Unit
 
0.90% int.
     
*
     
420,814
     
11,784
 
* 11/29/12 and 12/20/16.
                               
 
                               
Polytex Holdings LLC
                               
A manufacturer of water based inks and related products serving primarily the wall covering market.
 
13% (1% PIK) Senior Subordinated Note
due 01/31/2020
 
$
2,160,169
   
07/31/14
     
2,134,746
     
2,113,704
 
Limited Liability Company Unit
 
300,485 uts.
   
07/31/14
     
300,485
     
169,954
 
 
                   
2,435,231
     
2,283,658
 
 
                               
Power Stop Holdings LLC
                               
A supplier of performance upgrade aftermarket brake products.
 
11% Senior Subordinated Note due 05/29/2022
 
$
3,266,800
   
05/29/15
     
3,216,792
     
3,332,136
 
Limited Liability Company Unit Preferred (B) (F)
 
2,332 uts.
   
05/29/15
     
233,200
     
273,042
 
Limited Liability Company Unit Common (B) (F)
 
2,332 uts.
   
05/29/15
     
     
199,133
 
 
                   
3,449,992
     
3,804,311
 
 
                               
PPC Event Services
                               
A special event equipment rental business.
 
14% (2% PIK) Senior Subordinated Note
due 05/20/2020
 
$
2,379,447
   
11/20/14
     
2,349,534
     
2,379,447
 
Limited Liability Company Unit (B)
 
7,000 uts.
   
11/20/14
     
350,000
     
983,416
 
Limited Liability Company Unit Series A-1 (B)
 
689 uts.
   
03/16/16
     
86,067
     
112,306
 
 
                   
2,785,601
     
3,475,169
 
 
                               
 
20

 
                         
Corporate Restricted Securities: (A) (Continued)
 
Principal Amount,
Shares, Units or
Ownership Percentage
   
Acquisition
Date
   
Cost
   
Fair Value
 
                   
Randy's Worldwide Automotive
                 
A designer and distributor of automotive aftermarket parts.
       
11.5% Senior Subordinated Note due 05/12/2021
 
$
2,304,719
   
05/12/15
   
$
2,271,561
   
$
2,350,813
 
Common Stock (B)
 
240 shs.
   
05/12/15
     
240,388
     
366,229
 
 
               
2,511,949
     
2,717,042
 
 
                             
Signature Systems Holdings Company
                             
A seller and installer of a variety of modular surfaces, industrial matting and related products used for ground protection.
 
Common Stock (B)
 
181 shs.
   
03/15/13
     
181,221
     
18,206
 
Warrant, exercisable until 2023, to purchase common
stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
74 shs.
   
03/15/13
     
67,958
     
7,437
 
 
               
249,179
     
25,643
 
 
                             
Smart Source Holdings LLC
                             
A short-term computer rental company.
                             
Limited Liability Company Unit (B)
 
619 uts.
     
*
     
493,496
     
728,246
 
Warrant, exercisable until 2020, to purchase common
stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
157 shs.
     
*
     
127,437
     
184,489
 
* 08/31/07 and 03/06/08.
                   
620,933
     
912,735
 
 
                               
 
                               
SMB Machinery Holdings, Inc.
                               
A reseller of used, rebuilt and refurbished packaging and processing equipment, primarily serving the bottling and food manufacturing industries.
 
14% (2% PIK) Senior Subordinated Note
due 10/18/2019 (D)
 
$
1,477,388
   
10/18/13
     
1,452,295
     
 
Common Stock (B)
 
1,681 shs.
   
10/18/13
     
168,100
     
 
 
                   
1,620,395
     
 
 
                               
Software Paradigms International Group, LLC
                               
An outsourced IT services provider focused on the retail industry.
                 
12.5% (1.5% PIK) Senior Subordinated Note
due 11/23/2021
 
$
3,500,000
   
05/23/16
     
3,437,940
     
3,512,229
 
 
                               
 
                               
SR Smith LLC
                               
A manufacturer of mine and tunneling ventilation products in the United States.
                 
11% Senior Subordinated Note due 03/27/2022
 
$
1,760,454
   
03/27/17
     
1,738,494
     
1,756,445
 
Limited Liability Company Unit Class A (B) (F)
 
29 uts.
   
03/27/17
     
1,717,802
     
1,739,560
 
 
                   
3,456,296
     
3,496,005
 
 
                               
 
21

 
                         
Corporate Restricted Securities: (A) (Continued)
 
Principal Amount,
Shares, Units or
Ownership Percentage
   
Acquisition
Date
   
Cost
   
Fair Value
 
                   
Strahman Holdings Inc
                 
A manufacturer of industrial valves and wash down equipment for a variety of industries, including chemical, petrochemical, polymer, pharmaceutical, food processing, beverage and mining.
 
14% (2% PIK) Senior Subordinated Note
due 06/13/2019
 
$
2,119,565
   
12/13/13
   
$
2,092,055
   
$
2,090,545
 
Preferred Stock Series A (B)
 
317,935 shs.
   
12/13/13
     
317,935
     
279,783
 
Preferred Stock Series A-2 (B)
 
53,086 shs.
   
09/10/15
     
59,987
     
46,716
 
 
               
2,469,977
     
2,417,044
 
 
                             
Sunrise Windows Holding Company
                             
A manufacturer and marketer of premium vinyl windows exclusively selling to the residential remodeling and replacement market.
 
16% Senior Subordinated Note due 01/31/2019 (D)
 
$
4,285,410
     
*
     
4,075,756
     
2,999,787
 
Common Stock (B)
 
115 shs.
   
12/14/10
     
114,504
     
 
Warrant, exercisable until 2020, to purchase common
stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
112 shs.
   
12/14/10
     
111,747
     
 
* 12/14/10, 08/17/12 and 03/31/16.
                   
4,302,007
     
2,999,787
 
 
                               
 
                               
Sunvair Aerospace Group Inc.
                               
An aerospace maintenance, repair, and overhaul provider servicing landing gears on narrow body aircraft.
 
12% (1% PIK) Senior Subordinated Note
due 07/31/2021
 
$
2,478,788
   
07/31/15
     
2,429,459
     
2,430,539
 
Common Stock (B)
 
139 shs.
   
07/31/15
     
158,560
     
68,961
 
 
                   
2,588,019
     
2,499,500
 
 
                               
Team Drive-Away Holdings LLC
                               
An asset-light provider of over the road driveaway services for class 8 trucks and specialized equipment.
 
12.5% (1.5% PIK) Senior Subordinated Note
due 04/15/2021
 
$
1,555,600
   
10/15/15
     
1,530,761
     
1,580,216
 
Limited Liability Company Unit (B)
 
194,400 uts.
   
10/15/15
     
194,400
     
198,482
 
 
                   
1,725,161
     
1,778,698
 
 
                               
Torrent Group Holdings, Inc.
                               
A contractor specializing in the sales and installation of engineered drywells for the retention and filtration of stormwater and nuisance water flow.
 
15% (7.5% PIK) Senior Subordinated Note
due 12/05/2020
 
$
131,605
   
12/05/13
     
414,051
     
131,605
 
Warrant, exercisable until 2023, to purchase common
stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
53,038 shs.
   
12/05/13
     
     
14,320
 
 
                   
414,051
     
145,925
 
 
                               
 
22

 
                         
Corporate Restricted Securities: (A) (Continued)
 
Principal Amount,
Shares, Units or
Ownership Percentage
   
Acquisition
Date
   
Cost
   
Fair Value
 
                         
Tranzonic Holdings LLC
                       
A producer of commercial and industrial supplies, such as safety products, janitorial supplies, work apparel, washroom and restroom supplies and sanitary care products.
 
Limited Liability Company Unit Preferred Class A (B)
 
305,393 uts.
     
*
   
$
332,498
   
$
631,838
 
* 07/05/13 and 02/13/17.
                             
 
                             
Tristar Global Energy Solutions, Inc.
                             
A hydrocarbon and decontamination services provider serving refineries worldwide.
 
12.5% (1.5% PIK) Senior Subordinated Note
due 07/31/2020
 
$
2,328,623
   
01/23/15
     
2,297,305
     
2,351,909
 
 
                               
 
                               
Veritext Corporation
                               
A provider of stenographic staffing and other services used during the legal deposition process.
 
10.75% Second Lien Term Loan due 01/29/2023
 
$
4,083,333
     
*
     
4,013,582
     
4,083,333
 
* 01/21/16 and 02/23/17.
                               
 
                               
                                 
VP Holding Company
                               
A provider of school transportation services for special-needs and homeless children in Massachusetts.
 
Common Stock (B)
 
7,368 shs.
   
03/31/14
     
736,842
     
808,825
 
 
                               
 
                               
Wellborn Forest Holding Company
                               
A manufacturer of semi-custom kitchen and bath cabinetry.
 
8% Senior Subordinated Note due 09/30/2017 (D)
 
$
3,359,243
   
11/30/06
     
1,260,037
     
3,359,243
 
Common Stock (B)
 
191 shs
   
11/30/06
     
191,250
     
 
Warrant, exercisable until 2017, to purchase common
stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
95 shs.
   
11/30/06
     
86,493
     
 
 
                   
1,537,780
     
3,359,243
 
 
                               
Westminster Acquisition LLC
                               
A manufacturer of premium, all-natural oyster cracker products sold under the Westminster and Olde Cape Cod brands.
 
12% (1% PIK) Senior Subordinated Note
due 02/03/2021
 
$
763,758
   
08/03/15
     
752,578
     
779,033
 
Limited Liability Company Unit (B) (F)
 
751,212 uts.
   
08/03/15
     
751,212
     
1,251,940
 
 
                   
1,503,790
     
2,030,973
 
 
                               
Whitcraft Holdings, Inc.
                               
A leading independent manufacturer of precision formed, machined, and fabricated flight-critical aerospace components.
 
Common Stock (B)
 
616 shs.
   
12/16/10
     
616,438
     
1,239,961
 
Warrant, exercisable until 2018, to purchase common
stock at $.01 per share (B)
 
166 shs.
   
12/16/10
     
148,003
     
333,183
 
 
                   
764,441
     
1,573,144
 
 
                               
 
23

 
                           
Corporate Restricted Securities: (A) (Continued)
 
Principal Amount,
Shares, Units or
Ownership Percentage
      
Acquisition
Date
   
Cost
   
Fair Value
 
                           
Wolf-Gordon, Inc.
         
 
             
A designer and specialty distributor of wallcoverings and related building products, including textiles, paint, and writeable surfaces.
 
12.5% (1.5% PIK) Senior Subordinated Note
due 07/22/2021
 
$
3,239,100
     
01/22/16
   
$
3,185,724
   
$
3,295,164
 
Common Stock (B)
 
318 shs.
     
01/22/16
     
318,182
     
307,860
 
 
           
 
     
3,503,906
     
3,603,024
 
 
           
 
                 
Worldwide Express Operations, LLC
           
 
                 
A third party logistics company providing parcel, less than truck load and truck load services focused on the small and medium business market through both company owned and franchise locations.
 
9.78% Second Lien Term Loan due 01/19/2025
 
$
3,500,000
     
02/13/17
     
3,448,347
     
3,459,116
 
 
           
 
                 
 
           
 
                 
WP Supply Holding Corporation
           
 
                 
A distributor of fresh fruits and vegetables to grocery wholesalers and foodservice distributors in the upper Midwest.
 
14.5% (2.5% PIK) Senior Subordinated Note
due 06/12/2020
 
$
2,918,164
     
11/03/11
     
2,901,612
     
2,918,164
 
Common Stock (B)
 
4,500 shs.
     
11/03/11
     
450,000
     
328,036
 
 
           
 
     
3,351,612
     
3,246,200
 
 
           
 
                 
York Wall Holding Company
           
 
                 
A designer, manufacturer and marketer of wall covering products for both residential and commercial wall coverings.
 
12.5% (1.5% PIK) Senior Subordinated Note
due 03/04/2021 (D)
 
$
3,190,238
     
03/04/15
     
3,144,098
     
2,778,940
 
Common Stock (B)
 
3,723 shs.
     
03/04/15
     
372,300
     
107,151
 
 
           
 
     
3,516,398
     
2,886,091
 
 
           
 
                 
                                 
Total Private Placement Investments (E)
           
  
   
$
209,290,593
   
$
207,046,804
 
 
           
 
                 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
24

 
                           
Corporate Restricted Securities: (A) (Continued)
 
Interest
Rate
 
Maturity
Date
 
Principal
Amount
   
Cost
   
Market
Value
 
                           
Rule 144A Securities - 20.64%:
     
 
                 
Bonds - 20.64%
     
 
                 
Altice financing S.A.
 
7.500
%
05/15/26
 
$
1,000,000
   
$
1,061,250
   
$
1,062,500
 
Altice S.A.
 
7.750
 
05/15/22
   
1,000,000
     
1,000,000
     
1,061,250
 
American Airlines Group Inc.
 
5.500
 
10/01/19
   
870,000
     
891,899
     
904,799
 
Amsted Industries
 
5.375
 
09/15/24
   
520,000
     
520,000
     
521,300
 
Beazer Homes USA Inc.
 
8.750
 
03/15/22
   
320,000
     
320,000
     
350,400
 
Beazer Homes USA Inc.
 
6.750
 
03/15/25
   
598,000
     
598,000
     
600,990
 
Belden Inc.
 
5.250
 
07/15/24
   
410,000
     
410,000
     
408,975
 
Boise Cascade Company
 
5.625
 
09/01/24
   
259,000
     
259,000
     
262,885
 
CITGO Holding, Inc.
 
10.750
 
02/15/20
   
1,000,000
     
1,017,256
     
1,075,000
 
CITGO Petroleum Corporation
 
6.250
 
08/15/22
   
925,000
     
925,000
     
936,563
 
Consolidated Energy Finance S.A.
 
6.750
 
10/15/19
   
1,000,000
     
992,266
     
1,007,500
 
Constellium N.V.
 
7.875
 
04/01/21
   
743,000
     
743,000
     
793,152
 
Cornerstone Chemical Company
 
9.375
 
03/15/18
   
1,000,000
     
1,005,974
     
1,005,000
 
Coveris Holdings S.A.
 
7.875
 
11/01/19
   
1,000,000
     
1,000,000
     
985,000
 
CTP Transportation Products, LLC
 
8.250
 
12/15/19
   
635,000
     
635,000
     
558,799
 
CVR Partners, LP.
 
9.250
 
06/15/23
   
1,000,000
     
977,108
     
1,026,250
 
Dean Foods
 
6.500
 
03/15/23
   
663,000
     
663,000
     
691,178
 
Diamond 1 Finance Corp / Diamond 2 Finance Corp (Dell)
 
5.875
 
06/15/21
   
228,000
     
228,000
     
239,704
 
Digicel Group Limited
 
6.000
 
04/15/21
   
1,000,000
     
922,390
     
908,750
 
Endo Finance LLC
 
5.375
 
01/31/23
   
1,000,000
     
982,058
     
863,120
 
EnPro Industries Inc.
 
5.875
 
09/15/22
   
250,000
     
252,500
     
258,750
 
First Quantum Minerals Ltd.
 
7.500
 
04/01/25
   
1,000,000
     
972,454
     
1,007,500
 
Gates Global LLC
 
6.000
 
07/15/22
   
1,000,000
     
796,046
     
1,017,500
 
Hilcorp Energy Company
 
5.000
 
12/01/24
   
500,000
     
500,000
     
468,750
 
Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc.
 
5.750
 
09/01/23
   
385,000
     
385,000
     
398,956
 
Hub International Ltd.
 
7.875
 
10/01/21
   
1,000,000
     
1,000,000
     
1,042,500
 
Hughes Satellite Systems Corporation
 
6.625
 
08/01/26
   
1,250,000
     
1,233,652
     
1,278,125
 
IAMGOLD Corporation
 
7.000
 
04/15/25
   
1,000,000
     
1,000,000
     
990,000
 
Infor (US), Inc.
 
5.750
 
08/15/20
   
226,000
     
224,389
     
234,972
 
International Automotive Component
 
9.125
 
06/01/18
   
1,000,000
     
986,426
     
992,500
 
J.B. Poindexter Co., Inc.
 
9.000
 
04/01/22
   
1,000,000
     
1,034,934
     
1,047,500
 
JBS USA Holdings, Inc.
 
7.750
 
10/28/20
   
750,000
     
773,956
     
785,625
 
JDA Escrow LLC
 
7.375
 
10/15/24
   
179,000
     
179,000
     
186,608
 
Jupiter Resources Inc.
 
8.500
 
10/01/22
   
1,000,000
     
945,059
     
817,500
 
KeHE Distributors, LLC
 
7.625
 
08/15/21
   
1,000,000
     
1,043,732
     
1,007,500
 
LBC Tank Terminals Holding Netherlands B.V.
 
6.875
 
05/15/23
   
1,315,000
     
1,344,793
     
1,364,470
 
Mallinckrodt PLC
 
5.750
 
08/01/22
   
1,000,000
     
1,000,000
     
985,500
 
Micron Technology, Inc.
 
5.250
 
08/01/23
   
1,000,000
     
1,000,000
     
1,025,000
 
Micron Technology, Inc.
 
7.500
 
09/15/23
   
403,000
     
403,000
     
449,849
 
Moog Inc.
 
5.250
 
12/01/22
   
1,000,000
     
1,006,086
     
1,025,000
 
 
25

 
                           
Corporate Restricted Securities: (A) (Continued)
 
Interest
Rate
 
Maturity
Date
 
Principal
Amount
   
Cost
   
Market
Value
 
New Gold Inc.
 
6.250
%
11/15/22
 
$
1,000,000
   
$
1,004,981
   
$
1,002,500
 
NRG Energy, Inc.
 
6.625
 
01/15/27
   
1,000,000
     
953,932
     
997,500
 
Numericable Group SA
 
6.000
 
05/15/22
   
1,000,000
     
979,148
     
1,036,250
 
Onex Corporation
 
8.500
 
10/01/22
   
1,352,000
     
1,287,050
     
1,264,120
 
OPE KAG Finance Sub
 
7.875
 
07/31/23
   
1,750,000
     
1,812,969
     
1,789,375
 
Peabody Energy Corporation
 
6.615
 
03/31/25
   
1,000,000
     
985,000
     
995,000
 
Pinnacle Operating Corporation
 
9.000
 
05/15/23
   
756,588
     
948,750
     
752,805
 
Prime Security Services Borrower
 
9.250
 
05/15/23
   
1,000,000
     
1,000,000
     
1,096,250
 
PSPC Escrow Corp
 
6.500
 
02/01/22
   
299,000
     
257,767
     
310,213
 
Sabre GLBL Inc.
 
5.250
 
11/15/23
   
251,000
     
251,000
     
256,648
 
Signode Industrial Group
 
6.375
 
05/01/22
   
1,265,000
     
1,238,041
     
1,297,409
 
Sinclair Television Group, Inc.
 
5.125
 
02/15/27
   
1,000,000
     
1,000,000
     
965,000
 
Sirius XM Radio Inc.
 
5.375
 
04/15/25
   
250,000
     
250,000
     
255,875
 
Sirius XM Radio Inc.
 
5.375
 
07/15/26
   
1,000,000
     
994,529
     
1,022,500
 
Sonic Automotive, Inc.
 
6.125
 
03/15/27
   
352,000
     
352,000
     
352,440
 
SunCoke Energy
 
7.375
 
02/01/20
   
1,000,000
     
949,730
     
1,010,000
 
Surgical Care Affiliates, Inc.
 
6.000
 
04/01/23
   
918,000
     
918,000
     
984,555
 
Tallgrass Operations LLC
 
5.500
 
09/15/24
   
605,000
     
605,000
     
608,025
 
Teine Energy Ltd.
 
6.875
 
09/30/22
   
1,300,000
     
1,309,120
     
1,326,000
 
Topaz Marine S.A.
 
8.625
 
11/01/18
   
1,000,000
     
1,000,000
     
985,000
 
Tullow Oil Plc
 
6.250
 
04/15/22
   
725,000
     
546,774
     
677,875
 
United States Steel Corp.
 
8.375
 
07/01/21
   
195,000
     
195,000
     
216,450
 
Unitymedia KabelBW GmbH
 
6.125
 
01/15/25
   
1,000,000
     
1,000,000
     
1,052,500
 
Univision Communications, Inc.
 
5.125
 
05/15/23
   
325,000
     
325,000
     
320,938
 
Univision Communications, Inc.
 
5.125
 
02/15/25
   
860,000
     
869,769
     
846,025
 
UPCB Finance IV Limited
 
5.375
 
01/15/25
   
425,000
     
425,000
     
427,656
 
Virgin Media Secured Finance PLC
 
5.250
 
01/15/26
   
1,000,000
     
1,005,973
     
1,005,000
 
VRX Escrow Corp.
 
5.875
 
05/15/23
   
1,500,000
     
1,128,318
     
1,164,375
 
Watco Companies, L.L.C.
 
6.375
 
04/01/23
   
1,000,000
     
1,000,000
     
1,015,000
 
Welltec A/S
 
8.000
 
02/01/19
   
750,000
     
744,883
     
753,750
 
West Corporation
 
5.375
 
07/15/22
   
1,000,000
     
985,736
     
982,500
 
WMG Acquisition Corp.
 
6.750
 
04/15/22
   
1,000,000
     
1,038,005
     
1,051,250
 
Wolverine World Wide, Inc.
 
5.000
 
09/01/26
   
666,000
     
666,000
     
626,040
 
Zekelman Industries, Inc
 
9.875
 
06/15/23
   
230,000
     
230,000
     
257,025
 
 
     
 
                       
Total Bonds
     
 
           
59,489,703
     
60,351,069
 
 
     
 
                       
Common Stock - 0.00%
     
 
                       
TherOX, Inc. (B)
     
 
   
6
     
     
 
Touchstone Health Partnership (B)
     
 
   
1,168
     
     
 
 
     
 
                       
Total Common Stock
     
 
           
     
 
 
     
 
                       
                                 
Total Rule 144A Securities
     
 
           
59,489,703
     
60,351,069
 
 
     
 
                       
                                 
Total Corporate Restricted Securities
     
 
         
$
268,780,296
   
$
267,397,873
 
 
     
 
                       
 
26

 
                           
Corporate Public Securities - 14.27%: (A)
 
Interest
Rate
 
Maturity
Date
 
Principal
Amount
   
Cost
   
Market
Value
 
                           
Bank Loans - 2.44%
     
 
                 
Aquilex Holdings LLC
 
6.500
%
12/31/20
 
$
273,105
   
$
272,736
   
$
263,546
 
Caelus Energy Alaska, LLC
 
8.750
 
04/15/20
   
1,000,000
     
994,702
     
875,000
 
Fieldwood Energy LLC
 
8.000
 
08/31/20
   
344,430
     
311,746
     
324,412
 
Fieldwood Energy LLC
 
8.375
 
09/30/20
   
1,044,008
     
525,075
     
746,466
 
Fieldwood Energy LLC
 
8.375
 
09/30/20
   
1,455,992
     
829,376
     
1,252,153
 
K&N Engineering, Inc.
 
9.750
 
12/31/99
   
1,000,000
     
981,019
     
987,500
 
Kronos Incorporated
 
9.284
 
12/31/99
   
409,457
     
405,546
     
421,999
 
RadNet Management Inc.
 
8.150
 
12/31/99
   
1,000,000
     
997,711
     
1,005,000
 
Power Products LLC
 
5.530
 
01/24/23
   
268,262
     
266,953
     
269,938
 
Seadrill Partners Finco, LLC
 
4.000
 
02/21/21
   
987,245
     
506,098
     
667,447
 
Summit Midstream Holdings, LLC
 
7.022
 
03/06/22
   
306,680
     
303,627
     
312,047
 
 
     
 
                       
Total Bank Loans
     
 
           
6,394,589
     
7,125,508
 
 
     
 
                       
                                 
Bonds - 11.75%
     
 
                       
A. Schulman Inc.
 
6.875
 
06/01/23
   
1,000,000
     
1,011,786
     
1,037,500
 
Alere Inc.
 
7.250
 
07/01/18
   
940,000
     
957,829
     
951,750
 
Anixter, Inc.
 
5.500
 
03/01/23
   
1,000,000
     
1,000,000
     
1,037,500
 
Antero Resources Corporation
 
5.375
 
11/01/21
   
800,000
     
800,000
     
821,672
 
Boyd Gaming Corporation
 
6.375
 
04/01/26
   
197,000
     
197,000
     
210,790
 
Calpine Corporation
 
5.750
 
01/15/25
   
700,000
     
700,000
     
695,625
 
CHS/Community Health Systems, Inc.
 
5.125
 
08/01/21
   
480,000
     
472,173
     
474,600
 
Clearwater Paper Corporation
 
4.500
 
02/01/23
   
750,000
     
745,138
     
727,500
 
Commercial Metals Company
 
4.875
 
05/15/23
   
1,500,000
     
1,502,109
     
1,530,000
 
Commercial Vehicle Group Inc.
 
7.875
 
04/15/19
   
930,000
     
941,331
     
930,000
 
Community Health Systems Inc.
 
6.250
 
03/31/23
   
298,000
     
298,000
     
303,215
 
CVR Refining LLC
 
6.500
 
11/01/22
   
650,000
     
634,443
     
654,875
 
EP Energy Corporation
 
9.375
 
05/01/20
   
819,000
     
418,544
     
772,070
 
Ferrellgas Partners, L.P
 
6.750
 
01/15/22
   
1,000,000
     
1,005,787
     
945,000
 
Ferrellgas Partners, L.P
 
8.625
 
06/15/20
   
1,048,000
     
1,048,859
     
1,003,460
 
Forum Energy Technologies
 
6.250
 
10/01/21
   
325,000
     
325,000
     
320,125
 
GEO Group, Inc. (The)
 
5.875
 
01/15/22
   
1,000,000
     
952,214
     
1,032,500
 
HCA Holdings, Inc.
 
5.375
 
02/01/25
   
150,000
     
152,301
     
156,375
 
HealthSouth Corporation
 
5.750
 
11/01/24
   
579,000
     
582,424
     
583,343
 
Icahn Enterprises L.P.
 
6.000
 
08/01/20
   
1,150,000
     
1,162,713
     
1,190,250
 
Kindred Healthcare, Inc.
 
8.750
 
01/15/23
   
1,000,000
     
1,000,000
     
1,002,500
 
Lamar Media Corp.
 
5.375
 
01/15/24
   
320,000
     
320,000
     
330,400
 
Laredo Petroleum, Inc.
 
5.625
 
01/15/22
   
1,000,000
     
949,002
     
997,500
 
Level 3 Communications Inc.
 
5.250
 
03/15/26
   
858,000
     
878,559
     
862,290
 
Meritor, Inc.
 
6.750
 
06/15/21
   
1,000,000
     
1,000,000
     
1,036,250
 
Meritor, Inc.
 
7.875
 
03/01/26
   
669,000
     
663,403
     
1,169,077
 
 
 
 
 
27

 
                           
Corporate Public Securities - (A)
(Continued)
 
Interest
Rate
 
Maturity
Date
 
Principal
Amount
   
Cost
   
Market
Value
 
NRG Energy, Inc.
 
7.250
%
05/15/26
 
$
500,000
   
$
503,121
   
$
515,000
 
Oasis Petroleum Inc.
 
6.875
 
03/15/22
   
1,000,000
     
1,000,000
     
1,025,000
 
PBF Holding Company LLC
 
7.000
 
11/15/23
   
65,000
     
65,000
     
65,163
 
Perry Ellis International, Inc.
 
7.875
 
04/01/19
   
250,000
     
249,070
     
250,250
 
P.H. Glatfelter Company
 
5.375
 
10/15/20
   
1,000,000
     
1,007,343
     
1,022,500
 
Ply Gem Industries, Inc.
 
6.500
 
02/01/22
   
1,000,000
     
947,936
     
1,036,800
 
Precision Drilling Corporation
 
6.625
 
11/15/20
   
448,432
     
455,370
     
450,674
 
Select Medical Corporation
 
6.375
 
06/01/21
   
650,000
     
656,100
     
656,500
 
SM Energy Company
 
6.750
 
09/15/26
   
1,000,000
     
1,000,000
     
1,008,125
 
Sprint Corporation
 
7.125
 
06/15/24
   
315,000
     
315,000
     
336,263
 
Suburban Propane Partners, L.P.
 
5.750
 
03/01/25
   
1,000,000
     
1,000,000
     
985,000
 
Summit Midstream Holdings, LLC
 
5.500
 
08/15/22
   
170,000
     
126,135
     
170,000
 
Sunoco LP
 
6.250
 
04/15/21
   
840,000
     
835,689
     
856,800
 
Tenet Healthcare Corporation
 
6.750
 
06/15/23
   
725,000
     
721,791
     
712,313
 
TransDigm Group, Inc.
 
6.375
 
06/15/26
   
1,000,000
     
977,524
     
1,000,590
 
Triumph Group, Inc.
 
4.875
 
04/01/21
   
1,000,000
     
958,925
     
965,000
 
Western Digital Corporation
 
10.500
 
04/01/24
   
494,000
     
494,000
     
582,303
 
William Lyon Homes
 
7.000
 
08/15/22
   
1,000,000
     
1,000,000
     
1,045,000
 
WPX Energy, Inc.
 
5.250
 
09/15/24
   
925,000
     
925,000
     
894,938
 
 
     
 
                       
Total Bonds
     
 
           
32,956,619
     
34,354,386
 
 
     
 
                       
                                 
Common Stock - 0.00%
     
 
                       
Chase Packaging Corporation
     
 
   
9,541
     
     
206
 
 
     
 
                       
Total Common Stock
     
 
           
     
206
 
 
     
 
                       
                                 
Preferred Stock - 0.08%
     
 
                       
Pinnacle Operating Corporation
     
 
   
519,298
     
339,854
     
244,070
 
 
     
 
                       
Total Preferred Stock
     
 
           
339,854
     
244,070
 
 
     
 
                       
                                 
Total Corporate Public Securities
     
 
         
$
39,691,062
   
$
41,724,170
 
 
     
 
                       
 
     
 
                       
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
28

 
                           
Short-Term Securities:
 
Interest
Rate/Yield^
 
Maturity
Date
 
Principal
Amount
   
Cost
   
Market
Value
 
                           
Commercial Paper - 2.02%
     
 
                 
Ameren Corporation
 
1.130
%
04/10/17
 
$
4,000,000
   
$
3,998,870
   
$
3,998,870
 
South Carolina Electric & Gas Company
 
1.180
 
04/06/17
   
1,900,000
     
1,899,689
     
1,899,689
 
 
     
 
                       
Total Short-Term Securities
     
 
         
$
5,898,559
   
$
5,898,559
 
 
     
 
                       
                                 
Total Investments
 
107.74
%
 
         
$
314,369,917
   
$
315,020,602
 
 
     
 
                       
                                 
Other Assets
 
4.04
 
 
                   
11,807,431
 
                                 
Liabilities
 
(11.78
)
 
                   
(34,446,099
)
 
     
 
                       
Total Net Assets
 
100.00
%
 
                 
$
292,381,934
 
 
     
 
                       
 
 
 
(A) In each of the convertible note, warrant, convertible preferred and common stock investments, the issuer has agreed to provide certain registration rights.
(B) Non-income producing security.
(C) Security valued at fair value using methods determined in good faith by or under the direction of the Board of Trustees.
(D) Defaulted security; interest not accrued.
(E) Illiquid securities. As of March 31, 2017, the value of these securities amounted to $207,046,804 or 70.81% of net assets.
(F) Held in CI Subsidiary Trust.
^ Effective yield at purchase
PIK - Payment-in-kind
 
29

 
       
Industry Classification:
 
Fair Value/
Market Value
 
AEROSPACE & DEFENSE - 3.90%
     
API Technologies Corp.
 
$
3,482,449
 
FMH Holdings Corporation
   
530,031
 
Merex Holding Corporation
   
1,339,007
 
Sunvair Aerospace Group Inc.
   
2,499,500
 
TransDigm Group, Inc.
   
1,000,590
 
Triumph Group, Inc.
   
965,000
 
Whitcraft Holdings, Inc.
   
1,573,144
 
 
   
11,389,721
 
 
       
AIRLINES - 0.31%
       
American Airlines Group Inc.
   
904,799
 
 
       
AUTOMOTIVE - 9.24%
       
Aurora Parts & Accessories LLC
   
3,473,509
 
CG Holdings Manufacturing Company
   
4,629,701
 
Commercial Vehicle Group Inc.
   
930,000
 
DPL Holding Corporation
   
3,869,245
 
Gates Global LLC
   
1,017,500
 
Grakon Parent
   
319,958
 
International Automotive Component
   
992,500
 
J.B. Poindexter Co., Inc.
   
1,047,500
 
K&N Engineering, Inc.
   
987,500
 
Meritor, Inc.
   
2,205,327
 
Moog Inc.
   
1,025,000
 
Power Stop Holdings LLC
   
3,804,311
 
Randy's Worldwide Automotive
   
2,717,042
 
 
   
27,019,093
 
 
       
BROKERAGE, ASSET MANAGERS & EXCHANGES - 0.41%
       
Icahn Enterprises L.P.
   
1,190,250
 
 
       
BUILDING MATERIALS - 9.45%
       
ARI Holding Corporation
   
4,517,520
 
Boise Cascade Company
   
262,885
 
Happy Floors Acquisition, Inc.
   
3,501,063
 
Janus Group Holdings LLC
   
1,817,417
 
NSi Industries Holdings, Inc.
   
3,588,279
 
Pearlman Enterprises, Inc.
   
2,762,171
 
Ply Gem Industries, Inc.
   
1,036,800
 
Signature Systems Holdings Company
   
25,643
 
Sunrise Windows Holding Company
   
2,999,787
 
Torrent Group Holdings, Inc.
   
145,925
 
Wellborn Forest Holding Company
 
$
3,359,243
 
Wolf-Gordon, Inc.
   
3,603,024
 
 
   
27,619,757
 
 
       
CABLE & SATELLITE - 2.01%
       
Altice financing S.A.
   
1,062,500
 
Altice S.A.
   
1,061,250
 
Hughes Satellite Systems Corporation
   
1,278,125
 
Unitymedia KabelBW GmbH
   
1,052,500
 
UPCB Finance IV Limited
   
427,656
 
Virgin Media Secured Finance PLC
   
1,005,000
 
 
   
5,887,031
 
 
       
CHEMICALS - 3.06%
       
A. Schulman Inc.
   
1,037,500
 
Compass Chemical International LLC
   
233,098
 
Consolidated Energy Finance S.A.
   
1,007,500
 
 
 
30

 
Industry Classification: (Continued)
 
Fair Value/
Market Value
 
Cornerstone Chemical Company
   
1,005,000
 
CVR Partners, LP.
   
1,026,250
 
LBC Tank Terminals Holding Netherlands B.V.
   
1,364,470
 
Pinnacle Operating Corporation
   
996,875
 
Polytex Holdings LLC
   
2,283,658
 
 
   
8,954,351
 
 
       
CONSUMER CYCLICAL SERVICES - 3.34%
       
CHG Alternative Education Holding Company
   
3,199,302
 
Church Services Holding Company
   
 
GEO Group, Inc. (The)
   
1,032,500
 
PPC Event Services
   
3,475,169
 
Prime Security Services Borrower
   
1,096,250
 
West Corporation
   
982,500
 
 
   
9,785,721
 
 
       
CONSUMER PRODUCTS - 8.50%
       
AMS Holding LLC
   
582,187
 
Blue Wave Products, Inc.
   
1,935,424
 
Elite Sportswear Holding, LLC
   
3,527,713
 
gloProfessional Holdings, Inc.
   
3,251,654
 
GTI Holding Company
   
1,591,567
 
Handi Quilter Holding Company
   
4,264,590
 
HHI Group, LLC
   
1,895,245
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Industry Classification: (Continued)
 
Fair Value/
Market Value
 
K N B Holdings Corporation
 
$
143,774
 
Kyjen Company
   
2,705,516
 
Manhattan Beachwear Holding Company
   
 
Master Cutlery LLC
   
1,816,082
 
Perry Ellis International, Inc.
   
250,250
 
York Wall Holding Company
   
2,886,091
 
 
   
24,850,093
 
 
       
DIVERSIFIED MANUFACTURING - 5.87%
       
ABC Industries, Inc.
   
912,025
 
Advanced Manufacturing Enterprises LLC
   
 
Airxcel Holdings
   
669,159
 
Amsted Industries
   
521,300
 
Belden Inc.
   
408,975
 
BP SCI LLC
   
814,773
 
CTP Transportation Products, LLC
   
558,799
 
EnPro Industries Inc.
   
258,750
 
F G I Equity LLC
   
2,210,173
 
Forum Energy Technologies
   
320,125
 
Ideal Tridon Holdings, Inc.
   
524,412
 
K P I Holdings, Inc.
   
302,948
 
Motion Controls Holdings
   
3,220,963
 
NetShape Technologies, Inc.
   
 
Power Products LLC
   
269,938
 
SR Smith LLC
   
3,496,005
 
Strahman Holdings Inc
   
2,417,044
 
Zekelman Industries, Inc
   
257,025
 
 
   
17,162,414
 
 
       
ELECTRIC - 3.97%
       
Ameren Corporation
   
3,998,870
 
AM Conservation Holding Corp
   
3,494,034
 
Calpine Corporation
   
695,625
 
NRG Energy, Inc.
   
1,512,500
 
South Carolina Electric & Gas Company
   
1,899,689
 
 
   
11,600,718
 
 
       
ENERGY - 0.30%
       
Caelus Energy Alaska, LLC
   
875,000
 
 
       
FINANCIAL OTHER - 0.96%
       
Hub International Ltd.
   
1,042,500
 
Insurance Claims Management, Inc.
   
197,512
 
Onex Corporation
 
$
1,264,120
 
PSPC Escrow Corp
   
310,213
 
 
   
2,814,345
 
 
       
FOOD & BEVERAGE - 10.80%
       
1492 Acquisition LLC
   
754,268
 
Dean Foods
   
691,178
 
Del Real LLC
   
3,453,955
 
Eagle Family Foods, Inc.
   
3,500,000
 
F F C Holding Corporation
   
1,073,164
 
GenNx Novel Holding, Inc.
   
3,044,567
 
Hollandia Produce LLC
   
2,653,528
 
Hospitality Mints Holding Company
   
1,988,198
 
Impact Confections
   
2,409,634
 
JBS USA Holdings, Inc.
   
785,625
 
JMH Investors LLC
   
391,304
 
 
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KeHE Distributors, LLC
   
1,007,500
 
PANOS Brands LLC
   
4,538,656
 
Westminster Acquisition LLC
   
2,030,973
 
WP Supply Holding Corporation
   
3,246,200
 
 
   
31,568,750
 
 
       
GAMING - 1.21%
       
Boyd Gaming Corporation
   
210,790
 
CTM Holding, Inc.
   
3,340,616
 
 
   
3,551,406
 
 
       
HEALTHCARE - 4.24%
       
Alere Inc.
   
951,750
 
CHS/Community Health Systems, Inc.
   
474,600
 
Community Health Systems Inc.
   
303,215
 
CORA Health Services, Inc.
   
1,733,671
 
ECG Consulting Group
   
2,867,782
 
GD Dental Services LLC
   
283,904
 
HCA Holdings, Inc.
   
156,375
 
Healthcare Direct Holding Company
   
274,825
 
HealthSouth Corporation
   
583,343
 
Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc.
   
398,956
 
Kindred Healthcare, Inc.
   
1,002,500
 
RadNet Management Inc.
   
1,005,000
 
Select Medical Corporation
   
656,500
 
Surgical Care Affiliates, Inc.
   
984,555
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Industry Classification: (Continued)
 
Fair Value/
Market Value
 
Tenet Healthcare Corporation
 
$
712,313
 
 
   
12,389,289
 
 
       
HOME CONSTRUCTION - 0.68%
       
Beazer Homes USA Inc.
   
951,390
 
William Lyon Homes
   
1,045,000
 
 
   
1,996,390
 
 
       
INDEPENDENT - 2.69%
       
Antero Resources Corporation
   
821,672
 
EP Energy Corporation
   
772,070
 
Fieldwood Energy LLC
   
2,323,031
 
Jupiter Resources Inc.
   
817,500
 
Laredo Petroleum, Inc.
   
997,500
 
Precision Drilling Corporation
   
450,674
 
SM Energy Company
   
1,008,125
 
Tullow Oil Plc
   
677,875
 
 
   
7,868,447
 
 
       
INDUSTRIAL OTHER - 7.54%
       
AFC - Dell Holding Corporation
   
2,676,303
 
Aquilex Holdings LLC
   
263,546
 
Clough, Harbour and Associates
   
1,446,684
 
Connecticut Electric, Inc.
   
2,785,310
 
Hartland Controls Holding Corporation
   
3,579,741
 
HVAC Holdings, Inc.
   
2,953,410
 
Mail Communications Group, Inc.
   
404,419
 
MC Sign Holdings LLC
   
2,335,783
 
Midwest Industrial Rubber, Inc.
   
3,475,021
 
O E C Holding Corporation
   
586,257
 
Smart Source Holdings LLC
   
912,735
 
SMB Machinery Holdings, Inc.
   
 
Tranzonic Holdings LLC
   
631,838
 
 
   
22,051,047
 
 
       
MEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT - 2.88%
       
BlueSpire Holding, Inc.
   
 
GlynnDevins Acquisition Corporation
   
203,742
 
HOP Entertainment LLC
   
 
Lamar Media Corp.
   
330,400
 
Money Mailer Equity LLC
   
3,411,312
 
Sinclair Television Group, Inc.
   
965,000
 
Sirius XM Radio Inc.
   
1,278,375
 
Univision Communications, Inc.
 
$
1,166,963
 
WMG Acquisition Corp.
   
1,051,250
 
 
   
8,407,042
 
 
       
METALS & MINING - 2.58%
       
Commercial Metals Company
   
1,530,000
 
Constellium N.V.
   
793,152
 
First Quantum Minerals Ltd.
   
1,007,500
 
IAMGOLD Corporation
   
990,000
 
New Gold Inc.
   
1,002,500
 
Peabody Energy Corporation
   
995,000
 
 
 
 
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SunCoke Energy
   
1,010,000
 
United States Steel Corp.
   
216,450
 
 
   
7,544,602
 
 
       
MIDSTREAM - 1.89%
       
CVR Refining LLC
   
654,875
 
Ferrellgas Partners, L.P
   
1,948,460
 
Suburban Propane Partners, L.P.
   
985,000
 
Summit Midstream Holdings, LLC
   
482,047
 
Sunoco LP
   
856,800
 
Tallgrass Operations LLC
   
608,025
 
 
   
5,535,207
 
 
       
OIL FIELD SERVICES - 2.10%
       
Avantech Testing Services LLC
   
 
Hilcorp Energy Company
   
468,750
 
Oasis Petroleum Inc.
   
1,025,000
 
Petroplex Inv Holdings LLC
   
11,784
 
Seadrill Partners Finco, LLC
   
667,447
 
Teine Energy Ltd.
   
1,326,000
 
Topaz Marine S.A.
   
985,000
 
Welltec A/S
   
753,750
 
WPX Energy, Inc.
   
894,938
 
 
   
6,132,669
 
 
       
PACKAGING - 1.29%
       
ASC Holdings, Inc.
   
1,493,473
 
Chase Packaging Corporation
   
206
 
Coveris Holdings S.A.
   
985,000
 
Signode Industrial Group
   
1,297,409
 
 
   
3,776,088
 
 
       
 
 
 
 
 
 
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Industry Classification: (Continued)
 
Fair Value/
Market Value
 
PAPER - 1.77%
     
Clearwater Paper Corporation
 
$
727,500
 
Dunn Paper
   
3,430,000
 
P.H. Glatfelter Company
   
1,022,500
 
 
   
5,180,000
 
 
       
PHARMACEUTICALS - 3.50%
       
Clarion Brands Holding Corp.
   
4,509,071
 
Endo Finance LLC
   
863,120
 
ERG Holding Company LLC
   
2,704,090
 
Mallinckrodt PLC
   
985,500
 
VRX Escrow Corp.
   
1,164,375
 
 
   
10,226,156
 
 
       
REFINING - 2.32%
       
CITGO Holding, Inc.
   
1,075,000
 
CITGO Petroleum Corporation
   
936,563
 
MES Partners, Inc.
   
2,343,763
 
PBF Holding Company LLC
   
65,163
 
Tristar Global Energy Solutions, Inc.
   
2,351,909
 
 
   
6,772,398
 
 
       
RETAILERS - 0.33%
       
Sonic Automotive, Inc.
   
352,440
 
Wolverine World Wide, Inc.
   
626,040
 
 
   
978,480
 
 
       
TECHNOLOGY - 5.40%
       
Anixter, Inc.
   
1,037,500
 
Diamond 1 Finance Corp / Diamond 2 Finance Corp (Dell)
   
239,704
 
Glynlyon Holding Companies, Inc.
 
$
3,748,028
 
Infor (US), Inc.
   
234,972
 
JDA Escrow LLC
   
186,608
 
Kronos Incorporated
   
421,999
 
Micron Technology, Inc.
   
1,474,849
 
Sabre GLBL Inc.
   
256,648
 
Software Paradigms International Group, LLC
   
3,512,229
 
Veritext Corporation
   
4,083,333
 
Western Digital Corporation
   
582,303
 
 
   
15,778,173
 
 
       
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES - 4.13%
       
MNX Holding Company
   
3,216,598
 
OPE KAG Finance Sub
   
1,789,375
 
Team Drive-Away Holdings LLC
   
1,778,698
 
VP Holding Company
   
808,825
 
Watco Companies, L.L.C.
   
1,015,000
 
Worldwide Express Operations, LLC
   
3,459,116
 
 
   
12,067,612
 
 
       
WIRELESS - 1.07%
       
Digicel Group Limited
   
908,750
 
Level 3 Communications Inc.
   
862,290
 
Numericable Group SA
   
1,036,250
 
Sprint Corporation
   
336,263
 
 
   
3,143,553
 
 
       
Total Investments - 107.74%
(Cost - $314,369,917)
 
$
315,020,602
 
 
       
 
 
 
 
 
 
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
 
1. History
Barings Corporate Investors (formerly known as Babson Capital Corporate Investors) (the "Trust") commenced operations in 1971 as a Delaware corporation. Pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization dated November 14, 1985, approved by shareholders, the Trust was reorganized as a Massachusetts business trust under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, effective November 28, 1985. In order to clarify the Trust's relationship to Barings LLC (formerly known as Babson Capital Management LLC), as of September 12, 2016, the Trust's name was changed to replace "Babson Capital Corporate Investors" with "Barings Corporate Investors".
 
The Trust is a diversified closed-end management investment company. Barings LLC ("Barings"), a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company ("MassMutual"), acts as its investment adviser. The Trust's investment objective is to maintain a portfolio of securities providing a current yield and at the same time offering an opportunity for capital gains. The Trust's principal investments are privately placed, below-investment grade, long-term debt obligations. Such direct placement securities may, in some cases, be accompanied by equity features such as common stock, warrants, conversion rights, or other equity features and, occasionally, preferred stocks. The Trust typically purchases these investments, which are not publicly tradable, directly from their issuers in private placement transactions. These investments are typically mezzanine debt instruments with accompanying private equity securities made to small or middle market companies. In addition, the Trust may invest, subject to certain limitations, in marketable investment grade debt securities, other marketable debt (including high yield securities) and marketable common stocks. Below-investment grade or high yield securities have predominantly speculative characteristics with respect to the capacity of the issuer to pay interest and repay capital.
 
On January 27, 1998, the Board of Trustees authorized the formation of a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Trust ("CI Subsidiary Trust") for the purpose of holding certain investments. The results of CI Subsidiary Trust are consolidated in the accompanying financial statements. Footnote 2.D below discusses the Federal tax consequences of the CI Subsidiary Trust.
 
2. Significant Accounting Policies
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed consistently by the Trust in the preparation of its consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("U.S. GAAP").
 
The Trustees have determined that the Trust is an investment company in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 946, Financial Services – Investment Companies, for the purpose of financial reporting.
 
A. Fair Value Measurements:
 
Under U.S. GAAP, fair value represents the price that should be received to sell an asset (exit price) in an orderly transaction between willing market participants at the measurement date.
 
Determination of Fair Value
 
The determination of the fair value of the Trust's investments is the responsibility of the Trust's Board of Trustees (the "Trustees"). The Trustees have adopted procedures for the valuation of the Trust's securities and has delegated responsibility for applying those procedures to Barings. Barings has established a Pricing Committee which is responsible for setting the guidelines used in following the procedures adopted by the Trustees and ensuring that those guidelines are being followed. Barings considers all relevant factors that are reasonably available, through either public information or information directly available to Barings, when determining the fair value of a security. The Trustees meet at least once each quarter to approve the value of the Trust's portfolio securities as of the close of business on the last business day of the preceding quarter. This valuation requires the approval of a majority of the Trustees of the Trust, including a majority of the Trustees who are not interested persons of the Trust or of Barings. In approving valuations, the Trustees will consider reports by Barings analyzing each portfolio security in accordance with the procedures and guidelines referred to above, which include the relevant factors referred to below. Barings has agreed to provide such reports to the Trust at least quarterly. The consolidated financial statements include private placement restricted securities valued at $207,046,804 (70.81% of net assets) as of March 31, 2017 whose values have been estimated by the Trustees based on the process described above in the absence of readily ascertainable market values. Due to the inherent uncertainty of valuation, those estimated values may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market for the securities existed, and the differences could be material.
 
Following is a description of valuation methodologies used for assets recorded at fair value:
 
Corporate Public Securities – Bank Loans, Corporate Bonds, Preferred Stocks and Common Stocks
 
The Trust uses external independent third-party pricing services to determine the fair values of its Corporate Public Securities. At March 31, 2017, 100% of the carrying value of these investments was from external pricing services. In the event that the primary pricing service does not provide a price, the Trust utilizes the pricing provided by a secondary pricing service.
 
Public debt securities generally trade in the over-the-counter market rather than on a securities exchange. The Trust's pricing services use multiple valuation techniques to determine fair value. In instances where significant market activity exists, the pricing services may utilize a market based approach through which quotes from market makers are used to determine fair value. In instances where significant market activity may not exist or is limited, the pricing services also utilize proprietary valuation models which may consider market characteristics such as benchmark yield curves, option adjusted spreads, credit spreads, estimated default rates, coupon rates, anticipated timing of principal underlying prepayments, collateral, and other unique security features in order to estimate the relevant cash flows, which are then discounted to calculate the fair value.
 
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The Trust's investments in bank loans are normally valued at the bid quotation obtained from dealers in loans by an independent pricing service in accordance with the Trust's valuation policies and procedures approved by the Trustees.
 
Public equity securities listed on an exchange or on the NASDAQ National Market System are valued at the last quoted sales price of that day.
 
Annually, Barings conducts reviews of the primary pricing vendors to validate that the inputs used in that vendors' pricing process are deemed to be market observable as defined in the standard. While Barings is not provided access to proprietary models of the vendors, the reviews have included on-site walk-throughs of the pricing process, methodologies and control procedures for each asset class and level for which prices are provided. The review also includes an examination of the underlying inputs and assumptions for a sample of individual securities across asset classes, credit rating levels and various durations, a process Barings continues to perform annually. In addition, the pricing vendors have an established challenge process in place for all security valuations, which facilitates identification and resolution of prices that fall outside expected ranges. Barings believes that the prices received from the pricing vendors are representative of prices that would be received to sell the assets at the measurement date (exit prices) and are classified appropriately in the hierarchy.
 
Corporate Restricted Securities – Corporate Bonds
 
The fair value of certain notes is determined using an internal model that discounts the anticipated cash flows of those notes using a specific discount rate. Changes to that discount rate are driven by changes in general interest rates, probabilities of default and credit adjustments. The discount rate used within the models to discount the future anticipated cash flows is considered a significant unobservable input. Significant increases/(decreases) in the discount rate would result in a significant (decrease)/increase to the notes' fair value.
 
The fair value of certain distressed notes is based on an enterprise waterfall methodology which is discussed in the equity security valuation section below.
 
Corporate Restricted Securities – Common Stock, Preferred Stock and Partnerships & LLC's
 
The fair value of equity securities is determined using an enterprise waterfall methodology. Under this methodology, the enterprise value of the company is first estimated and that value is then allocated to the company's outstanding debt and equity securities based on the documented priority of each class of securities in the capital structure. Generally, the waterfall proceeds from senior debt tranches of the capital structure to senior then junior subordinated debt, followed by each class of preferred stock and finally the common stock.
 
To estimate a company's enterprise value, the company's trailing twelve months earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA") is multiplied by a valuation multiple.
 
Both the company's EBITDA and valuation multiple are considered significant unobservable inputs. Significant increases/(decreases) to the company's EBITDA and/or valuation multiple would result in significant increases/ (decreases) to the equity value. An increase/(decrease) to the discount would result in a (decrease)/increase to the equity value.
 
Short-Term Securities
 
Short-term securities, of sufficient credit quality, with more than sixty days to maturity are valued at fair value, using external independent third-party services. Short-term securities having a maturity of sixty days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates fair value.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements
 
The following table represents quantitative information about Level 3 fair value measurements as of March 31, 2017.
 
           
 
Fair Value
Valuation
Technique
Unobservable
Inputs
Range
Weighted
Average
Bank Loans
    $3,430,000
Broker Quote
Single Broker
98%
98%
           
 
  $11,042,450
Discounted Cash
Flows
Discount Rate
8.6% to 9.2%
8.9%
           
Corporate Bonds
$143,024,804
Discounted Cash
Flows
Discount Rate
8.0% to 17.0%
12.5%
 
    $5,026,636
Market Approach
Valuation Multiple
3.6x to 7.7x
5.6x
           
     
EBITDA
$0.0 million to
$9.4 million
$5.8 million
           
Equity Securities
  $44,522,914
Market Approach
Valuation Multiple
3.6x to 13.4x
8.1x
           
     
EBITDA
$0.0 million to
$165.7 million
$26.3 million
 
       $244,070
Broker Quote
Single Quote
$0.47/share
$0.47/share
 
Fair Value Hierarchy
 
The Trust categorizes its investments measured at fair value in three levels, based on the inputs and assumptions used to determine fair value. These levels are as follows:
 
Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical securities
 
Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.)
 
Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs (including the Trust's own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments)
 
The following is a summary of the inputs used to value the Trust's net assets as of March 31, 2017:
 
                         
Assets:
 
Total
   
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
 
Restricted Securities
                       
Corporate Bonds
 
$
208,402,509
   
$
   
$
60,351,069
   
$
148,051,440
 
Bank Loans
   
14,472,450
     
     
     
14,472,450
 
Common Stock - U.S.
   
12,866,000
     
     
     
12,866,000
 
Preferred Stock
   
7,755,332
     
     
     
7,755,332
 
Partnerships and LLCs
   
23,901,582
     
     
     
23,901,582
 
Public Securities
                               
Bank Loans
   
7,125,508
     
     
7,125,508
     
 
Corporate Bonds
   
34,354,386
     
     
34,354,386
     
 
Common Stock - U.S.
   
206
     
206
     
     
 
Preferred Stock
   
244,070
     
     
     
244,070
 
Short-term Securities
   
5,898,559
     
     
5,898,559
     
 
Total
 
$
315,020,602
   
$
206
   
$
107,729,522
   
$
207,290,874
 
See information disaggregated by security type and industry classification in the Consolidated Schedule of Investments.
 
 
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Following is a reconciliation of Level 3 assets for which significant unobservable inputs were used to determine fair value:
 
                                                 
Assets:
 
Beginning
balance at
12/31/2016
   
Included in
earnings
   
Purchases
   
Sales
   
Prepayments
   
Transfers
into
Level 3
   
Transfers
out of
Level 3
   
Ending
balance at
3/31/2017
 
Restricted
Securities
                                               
Corporate
Bonds
 
$
146,939,686
   
$
2,597,658
   
$
3,111,933
   
$
   
$
(4,597,837
)
 
$
   
$
   
$
148,051,440
 
Bank Loans
   
10,414,560
     
38,723
     
4,019,167
     
     
     
     
     
14,472,450
 
Common
Stock - U.S.
   
13,321,840
     
70,901
     
212,121
     
(738,862
)
   
     
     
     
12,866,000
 
Preferred
Stock
   
8,047,466
     
191,381
     
     
(483,515
)
   
     
     
     
7,755,332
 
Partnerships
and LLCs
   
22,484,369
     
(40,088
)
   
2,349,673
     
(892,372
)
   
     
     
     
23,901,582
 
Public
Securities
                                                               
Bank Loans
   
982,500
     
     
     
     
     
     
(982,500
)
   
 
Preferred
Stock
   
     
(95,784
)
   
339,854
     
     
     
     
     
244,070
 
Total
 
$
202,190,421
   
$
2,762,791
   
$
10,032,748
   
$
(2,114,749
)
 
$
(4,597,837
)
 
$
   
$
(982,500
)
 
$
207,290,874
 
There were no transfers into or out of Level 1 or Level 2 assets.
 
 
 
 
Income, Gains and Losses included in Net Increase in Net Assets resulting from Operations for the period are presented in the following accounts on the Statement of Operations:
 
             
   
Net Increase in
Net Assets
Resulting from
Operations
   
Change in
Unrealized
Gains &
(Losses) in
Net Assets
from assets
still held
 
Interest (Amortization)
 
$
110,147
     
 
Net realized gain on investments before taxes
 
$
297,515
     
 
Net change in unrealized depreciation of investments before taxes
 
$
2,355,129
     
2,093,624
 
 
B. Accounting for Investments:
 
Investment transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis, including the amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts on bonds held using the yield-to-maturity method. The Trust does not accrue income when payment is delinquent and when management believes payment is questionable.
 
Realized gains and losses on investment transactions and unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investments are reported for financial statement and Federal income tax purposes on the identified cost method.
 
C. Use of Estimates:
 
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. 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.
 
D. Federal Income Taxes:
 
The Trust has elected to be taxed as a "regulated investment company" under the Internal Revenue Code, and intends to maintain this qualification and to distribute substantially all of its net taxable income to its shareholders. In any year when net long-term capital gains are realized by the Trust, management, after evaluating the prevailing economic conditions, will recommend that the Trustees either designate the net realized long-term gains as undistributed and pay the Federal capital gains taxes thereon or distribute all or a portion of such net gains. For the three months ended March 31, 2017, the Trust did not have any realized taxable long-term capital gains.
 
 
 
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The Trust is taxed as a regulated investment company and is therefore limited as to the amount of non-qualified income that it may receive as the result of operating a trade or business, e.g. the Trust's pro rata share of income allocable to the Trust by a partnership operating company. The Trust's violation of this limitation could result in the loss of its status as a regulated investment company, thereby subjecting all of its net income and capital gains to corporate taxes prior to distribution to its shareholders. The Trust, from time-to-time, identifies investment opportunities in the securities of entities that could cause such trade or business income to be allocable to the Trust. The CI Subsidiary Trust (described in Footnote 1 above) was formed in order to allow investment in such securities without adversely affecting the Trust's status as a regulated investment company.
 
The CI Subsidiary Trust is not taxed as a regulated investment company. Accordingly, prior to the Trust receiving any distributions from the CI Subsidiary Trust, all of the CI Subsidiary Trust's taxable income and realized gains, including non-qualified income and realized gains, is subject to taxation at prevailing corporate tax rates. As of March 31, 2017, the CI Subsidiary Trust has incurred income tax expense of $323,331.
 
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of the existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis. As of March 31, 2017, the CI Subsidiary Trust has a deferred tax liability of $912,469.
 
E. Distributions to Shareholders:
 
The Trust records distributions to shareholders from net investment income and net realized gains, if any, on the ex-dividend date. The Trust's net investment income dividend is declared four times per year, in April, July, October, and December. The Trust's net realized capital gain distribution, if any, is declared in December.
 
3. Investment Services Contract
A. Services:
 
Under an Investment Services Contract (the "Contract") with the Trust, Barings agrees to use its best efforts to present to the Trust a continuing and suitable investment program consistent with the investment objectives and policies of the Trust. Barings represents the Trust in any negotiations with issuers, investment banking firms, securities brokers or dealers and other institutions or investors relating to the Trust's investments. Under the Contract, Barings also provides administration of the day-to-day operations of the Trust and provides the Trust with office space and office equipment, accounting and bookkeeping services, and necessary executive, clerical and secretarial personnel for the performance of the foregoing services.
 
B. Fee:
 
For its services under the Contract, Barings is paid a quarterly investment advisory fee of 0.3125% of the net asset value of the Trust as of the last business day of each fiscal quarter, which is approximately equal to 1.25% annually. A majority of the Trustees, including a majority of the Trustees who are not interested persons of the Trust or of Barings, approve the valuation of the Trust's net assets as of such day.
 
4. Senior Secured Indebtedness
MassMutual holds the Trust's $30,000,000 Senior Fixed Rate Convertible Note (the "Note") issued by the Trust on November 15, 2007. The Note is due November 15, 2017 and accrues interest at 5.28% per annum. MassMutual, at its option, can convert the principal amount of the Note into common shares. The dollar amount of principal would be converted into an equivalent dollar amount of common shares based upon the average price of the common shares for ten business days prior to the notice of conversion. For the three months ended March 31, 2017, the Trust incurred total interest expense on the Note of $396,000.
 
The Trust may redeem the Note, in whole or in part, at the principal amount proposed to be redeemed together with the accrued and unpaid interest thereon through the redemption date plus a Make Whole Premium. The Make Whole Premium equals the excess of (i) the present value of the scheduled payments of principal and interest which the Trust would have paid but for the proposed redemption, discounted at the rate of interest of U.S. Treasury obligations whose maturity approximates that of the Note plus 0.50% over (ii) the principal of the Note proposed to be redeemed.
 
5. Purchases and Sales of Investments
             
 
 
For the three
months ended
3/31/2017
 
 
 
Cost of
Investments
Acquired
   
Proceeds
from
Sales or
Maturities
 
Corporate restricted securities
 
$
22,637,905
   
$
7,828,547
 
Corporate public securities
   
     
2,462,333
 
 
The aggregate cost of investments is substantially the same for financial reporting and Federal income tax purposes as of March 31, 2017. The net unrealized depreciation of investments for financial reporting and Federal tax purposes as of March 31, 2017 is $650,685 and consists of $27,866,051 appreciation and $27,215,366 depreciation.
 
Net unrealized depreciation of investments on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities reflects the balance net of a deferred tax accrual of $912,469 on net unrealized losses on the CI Subsidiary Trust.
 
 
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6. Investment Risks
In the normal course of its business, the Trust trades various financial instruments and enters into certain investment activities with investment risks. These risks include: (i) market risk, (ii) volatility risk and (iii) credit, counterparty and liquidity risk. It is the Trust's policy to identify, measure and monitor risk through various mechanisms including risk management strategies and credit policies. These include monitoring risk guidelines and diversifying exposures across a variety of instruments, markets and counterparties. There can be no assurance that the Trust will be able to implement its credit guidelines or that its risk monitoring strategies will be successful.
 
7. Commitments and Contingencies
During the normal course of business, the Trust may enter into contracts and agreements that contain a variety of representations and warranties. The exposure, if any, to the Trust under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may or may not be made against the Trust and which have not yet occurred. The Trust has no history of prior claims related to such contracts and agreements.
 
At March 31, 2017, the Trust had the following unfunded commitments:
 
       
Investment
 
Unfunded Amount
 
CORA Health Services, Inc.
 
$
1,807,693
 
HVAC Holdings, Inc.
 
$
1,218,493
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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THIS PRIVACY NOTICE IS BEING PROVIDED ON BEHALF OF BARINGS LLC AND ITS AFFILIATES: BARINGS SECURITIES LLC; BARINGS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD; BARINGS ADVISERS (JAPAN) KK; BARINGS INVESTMENT ADVISERS (HONG KONG) LIMITED; BARINGS FUNDS TRUST; BARINGS GLOBAL SHORT DURATION HIGH YIELD FUND; BARINGS CORPORATE INVESTORS AND BARINGS PARTICIPATION INVESTORS (TOGETHER, FOR PURPOSES OF THIS PRIVACY NOTICE, "BARINGS").
 
When you use Barings you entrust us not only with your hard-earned assets but also with your personal and financial data. We consider your data to be private and confidential, and protecting its confidentiality is important to us. Our policies and procedures regarding your personal information are summarized below.
 
We may collect non-public personal information about you from:
 
Applications or other forms, interviews, or by other means;
 
Consumer or other reporting agencies, government agencies, employers or others;
 
Your transactions with us, our affiliates, or others; and
 
Our Internet website.
 
We may share the financial information we collect with our financial service affiliates, such as insurance companies, investment companies and securities broker-dealers. Additionally, so that we may continue to offer you products and services that best meet your investment needs and to effect transactions that you request or authorize, we may disclose the information we collect, as described above, to companies that perform administrative or marketing services on our behalf, such as transfer agents, custodian banks, service providers or printers and mailers that assist us in the distribution of investor materials or that provide operational support to Barings. These companies are required to protect this information and will use this information only for the services for which we hire them, and are not permitted to use or share this information for any other purpose. Some of these companies may perform such services in jurisdictions other than the United States. We may share some or all of the information we collect with other financial institutions with whom we jointly market products. This may be done only if it is permitted by the state in which you live. Some disclosures may be limited to your name, contact and transaction information with us or our affiliates.
 
Any disclosures will be only to the extent permitted by federal and state law. Certain disclosures may require us to get an "opt-in" or "opt-out" from you. If this is required, we will do so before information is shared. Otherwise, we do not share any personal information about our customers or former customers unless authorized by the customer or as permitted by law.
 
We restrict access to personal information about you to those employees who need to know that information to provide products and services to you. We maintain physical, electronic and procedural safeguards that comply with legal standards to guard your personal information. As an added measure, we do not include personal or account information in non-secure e-mails that we send you via the Internet without your prior consent. We advise you not to send such information to us in non-secure e-mails.
 
This joint notice describes the privacy policies of Barings, the Funds and Barings Securities LLC. It applies to all Barings and the Funds accounts you presently have, or may open in the future, using your social security number or federal taxpayer identification number – whether or not you remain a shareholder of our Funds or as an advisory client of Barings. As mandated by rules issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission, we will be sending you this notice annually, as long as you own shares in the Funds or have an account with Barings.
 
Barings Securities LLC is a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and the Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC). Investors may obtain information about SIPC including the SIPC brochure by contacting SIPC online at www.sipc.org or calling (202)-371-8300. Investors may obtain information about FINRA including the FINRA Investor Brochure by contacting FINRA online at www.finra.org or by calling (800) 289-9999.
 
January 2017
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Members of the Board of Trustees
 
Michael H. Brown*
 
Barbara M. Ginader
 
Edward P. Grace III
 
Robert E. Joyal
 
Clifford M. Noreen
 
Susan B. Sweeney*
 
Maleyne M. Syracuse*
 
 
*Member of the Audit Committee
 
 
 
Officers
 
Clifford M. Noreen
Chairman
 
Robert M. Shettle
President
 
James M. Roy
Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
 
Janice M. Bishop
Vice President, Secretary & Chief Legal Officer
 
Sean Feeley
Vice President
 
Daniel J. Florence
Treasurer
 
Melissa M. LaGrant
Chief Compliance Officer
 
DIVIDEND REINVESTMENT AND SHARE PURCHASE PLAN
 
Barings Corporate Investors (the "Trust") offers a Dividend Reinvestment and Share Purchase Plan (the "Plan"). The Plan provides a simple way for shareholders to add to their holdings in the Trust through the receipt of dividend shares issued by the Trust or through the investment of cash dividends in Trust shares purchased in the open market. A shareholder may join the Plan by filling out and mailing an authorization card to DST Systems, Inc., the Transfer Agent.
 
Participating shareholders will continue to participate until they notify the Transfer Agent, in writing, of their desire to terminate participation. Unless a shareholder elects to participate in the Plan, he or she will, in effect, have elected to receive dividends and distributions in cash. Participating shareholders may also make additional contributions to the Plan from their own funds. Such contributions may be made by personal check or other means in an amount not less than $10 nor more than $5,000 per quarter. Cash contributions must be received by the Transfer Agent at least five days (but no more then 30 days) before the payment date of a dividend or distribution.
 
Whenever the Trust declares a dividend payable in cash or shares, the Transfer Agent, acting on behalf of each participating shareholder, will take the dividend in shares only if the net asset value is lower than the market price plus an estimated brokerage commission as of the close of business on the valuation day. The valuation day is the last day preceding the day of dividend payment.
 
When the dividend is to be taken in shares, the number of shares to be received is determined by dividing the cash dividend by the net asset value as of the close of business on the valuation date or, if greater than net asset value, 95% of the closing share price. If the net asset value of the shares is higher than the market value plus an estimated commission, the Transfer Agent, consistent with obtaining the best price and execution, will buy shares on the open market at current prices promptly after the dividend payment date.
 
The reinvestment of dividends does not, in any way, relieve participating shareholders of any federal, state or local tax. For federal income tax purposes, the amount reportable in respect of a dividend received in newly-issued shares of the Trust will be the fair market value of the shares received, which will be reportable as ordinary income and/or capital gains.
 
As compensation for its services, the Transfer Agent receives a fee of 5% of any dividend and cash contribution (in no event in excess of $2.50 per distribution per shareholder.)
 
Any questions regarding the Plan should be addressed to DST Systems, Inc., Transfer Agent for Barings Corporate Investors' Dividend Reinvestment and Share Purchase Plan, P.O. Box 219086, Kansas City, MO 64121-9086.









 

 
   
     
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