PhenixFIN Corp

Previous wording

Periods of market volatility have occurred and could continue to occur in response to pandemics or other events outside of our control, including terrorist attacks, acts of war, natural disasters, public health crises or similar events. These types of events have adversely affected and could continue to adversely affect operating results for us and for our portfolio companies.

Current wording

Periods of market volatility have occurred and could continue to occur in response to pandemics or other events outside of our control, including terrorist attacks, acts of war, natural disasters, significant tariffs, public health crises or similar events. These types of events have adversely affected and could continue to adversely affect operating results for us and for our portfolio companies.

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The large-scale invasion of Ukraine by Russia in February 2022 resulted in sanctions and market disruptions, including declines in regional and global stock markets, unusual volatility in global commodity markets and significant devaluations of Russian currency. The extent and duration of the military action are impossible to predict but could be significant. Market disruption caused by the Russian military action, and any counter measures or responses thereto (including international sanctions, a downgrade in a country’s credit rating, purchasing and financing restrictions, boycotts, tariffs, changes in consumer or purchaser preferences, cyberattacks and espionage) could continue to have severe adverse impacts on regional and/or global securities and commodities markets, including markets for oil and natural gas. These impacts may include reduced market liquidity, distress in credit markets, further disruption of global supply chains, increased risk of inflation, and limited access to investments in certain international markets and/or issuers. In addition, the current conflict in the Middle East and terrorist acts may cause significant volatility in the markets and/or market disruptions.

Current wording

The large-scale invasion of Ukraine by Russia in February 2022 resulted in sanctions and market disruptions, including declines in regional and global stock markets, unusual volatility in global commodity markets and significant devaluations of Russian currency. The extent and duration of the military action are impossible to predict but could be significant. Market disruption caused by the Russian military action, and any counter measures or responses thereto (including international sanctions, a downgrade in a country’s credit rating, purchasing and financing restrictions, boycotts, tariffs, changes in consumer or purchaser preferences, cyberattacks and espionage) could continue to have severe adverse impacts on regional and/or global securities and commodities markets, including markets for oil and natural gas. These impacts may include reduced market liquidity, distress in credit markets, further disruption of global supply chains, increased risk of inflation, and limited access to investments in certain international markets and/or issuers. In addition, the conflicts in the Middle East and terrorist acts may cause significant volatility in the markets and/or market disruptions.

Previous wording

In the past, the Federal Reserve raised short-term interest rates. Changing interest rates may have unpredictable effects on markets, may result in heightened market volatility and may detract from our performance to the extent we are exposed to such interest rates and/or volatility. In periods of rising interest rates, such as the current interest rate environment, to the extent we borrow money subject to a floating interest rate, our cost of funds would increase, which could reduce our net investment income. Further, rising interest rates could also adversely affect our performance if such increases cause our borrowing costs to rise at a rate in excess of the rate that our investments yield. Further, rising interest rates could also adversely affect our performance if we hold investments with floating interest rates, subject to specified minimum interest rates (such as a SOFR floor), while at the same time engaging in borrowings subject to floating interest rates not subject to such minimums. In such a scenario, rising interest rates may increase our interest expense, even though our interest income from investments is not increasing in a corresponding manner as a result of such minimum interest rates.

Current wording

In 2023, the Federal Reserve raised short-term interest rates. Additional interest rate increases may come. Changing interest rates may have unpredictable effects on markets, may result in heightened market volatility and may detract from our performance to the extent we are exposed to such interest rates and/or volatility. In periods of rising interest rates, such as the current interest rate environment, to the extent we borrow money subject to a floating interest rate, our cost of funds would increase, which could reduce our net investment income. Further, rising interest rates could also adversely affect our performance if such increases cause our borrowing costs to rise at a rate in excess of the rate that our investments yield. Further, rising interest rates could also adversely affect our performance if we hold investments with floating interest rates, subject to specified minimum interest rates (such as a SOFR floor), while at the same time engaging in borrowings subject to floating interest rates not subject to such minimums. In such a scenario, rising interest rates may increase our interest expense, even though our interest income from investments is not increasing in a corresponding manner as a result of such minimum interest rates.

Previous wording

The Company’s investment objective is to generate current income and capital appreciation. The management team seeks to achieve this objective primarily through making loans, private equity or other investments in privately-held companies. The Company may also make debt, equity or other investments in publicly-traded companies. These investments may also include investments in other BDCs, closed-end funds or REITs. We may also pursue other strategic opportunities and invest in other assets or operate other businesses to achieve our investment objective, such as operating and managing an asset-based lending business and overseeing an insurance business. The portfolio generally consists of senior secured first lien term loans, senior secured second lien term loans, senior secured bonds, preferred equity and common equity. Occasionally, we will receive warrants or other equity participation features which we believe will have the potential to increase total investment returns. Our loan and other debt investments are primarily rated below investment grade or are unrated. Investments in below investment grade securities are considered predominantly speculative with respect to the issuer’s capacity to pay interest and repay principal when due.

Current wording

The Company’s investment objective is to generate current income and capital appreciation. The management team seeks to achieve this objective primarily through making loans, private equity or other investments in privately-held companies. The Company may also make debt, equity or other investments in publicly-traded companies. These investments may also include investments in other BDCs, closed-end funds or REITs. We may also pursue other strategic opportunities and invest in other assets or operate other businesses to achieve our investment objective, such as operating and managing an asset-based lending business and an insurance business. The portfolio generally consists of senior secured first lien term loans, senior secured second lien term loans, senior secured bonds, preferred equity and common equity. Occasionally, we will receive warrants or other equity participation features which we believe will have the potential to increase total investment returns. Our loan and other debt investments are primarily rated below investment grade or are unrated. Investments in below investment grade securities are considered predominantly speculative with respect to the issuer’s capacity to pay interest and repay principal when due.

Previous wording

In December 2022, pursuant to the CIP, the Compensation Committee approved awards for Mr. Lorber and Ms. McMillan for the three-year performance period commencing on October 1, 2022 and ending on September 30, 2025 (the “2023 LTIP Plan”). Each participant is eligible to receive an amount of cash equal to a percentage of the target award amount set forth above based on the factors described above. The Compensation Committee, in approving the awards, evaluated each Performance Goal separately.

Current wording

In December 2022, pursuant to the CIP, the Compensation Committee approved awards for Mr. Lorber and Ms. McMillan for the three-year performance period commencing on October 1, 2022 and ending on September 30, 2025 (the “2023 LTIP Plan”). Each participant is eligible to receive an amount of cash equal to a percentage of the target award amount based on the factors described above. The Compensation Committee, in approving the awards, evaluated each performance goal separately.

Previous wording

In December 2024, pursuant to the CIP, the Compensation Committee approved awards for Mr. Lorber and Ms. McMillan for the three-year performance period commencing on October 1, 2024 and ending on September 30, 2027 (the “2025 LTIP Plan”). Each participant is eligible to receive an amount of cash equal to a percentage of their target award amount set forth above based on the factors described above. The threshold, target, and maximum performance levels are structured similar to those of the 2022 LTIP Plan. The Compensation Committee, in approving the awards, evaluated each Performance Goal separately.

Current wording

In December 2024, pursuant to the CIP, the Compensation Committee approved awards for Mr. Lorber and Ms. McMillan for the three-year performance period commencing on October 1, 2024 and ending on September 30, 2027 (the “2025 LTIP Plan”). Each participant is eligible to receive an amount of cash equal to a percentage of their target award amount based on the factors described above. The threshold, target, and maximum performance levels are structured similar to those of the 2022 LTIP Plan. The Compensation Committee, in approving the awards, evaluated each performance goal separately.

Previous wording

The Target Performance Award for each executive officer for the 2022 LTIP Plan, 2023 LTIP Plan, and the 2024 LTIP Plan is set forth in the table below:

Current wording

The Target Performance Award for each executive officer for the 2023 LTIP Plan, the 2024 LTIP Plan, the 2025 LTIP Plan, and the 2026 LTIP Plan is set forth in the table below:

Previous wording

During the three and nine months ended June 30, 2025, the Company recorded an expense of $275,342 and $905,510 respectively, for these awards. During the three and nine months ended June 30, 2024, the Company recorded an expense of $684,735 and $1,494,425, respectively, for these awards.

Current wording

During the three months ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company recorded an expense of $66,875 and $326,320 respectively, for these awards. During the three months ended December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the Company paid out $2.4 million and $2.0 million, respectively, for these awards.

Previous wording

As of June 30, 2025 and September 30, 2024, our portfolio had a fair market value of approximately $294.4 million and $227.9 million, respectively.

Current wording

As of December 31, 2025 and September 30, 2025, our portfolio had a fair market value of approximately $295.6 million and $302.3 million, respectively.

Previous wording

During the nine months ended June 30, 2025, we received proceeds from sale and settlements of investments of $90.8 million, including principal proceeds, net realized gains on investments of $(11.9) million and invested $159.5 million.

Current wording

During the three months ended December 31, 2025, we received proceeds from sale and settlements of investments of $19.6 million, including principal proceeds, net realized gains on investments of $0.7 million and invested $19.0 million.

Previous wording

During the nine months ended June 30, 2024, we received proceeds from sale and settlements of investments of $87.9 million, including principal and dividend proceeds, realized net losses on investments of $7.1 million, and invested $85.5 million.

Current wording

During the three months ended December 31, 2024, we received proceeds from sale and settlements of investments of $30.0 million, including principal and dividend proceeds, realized net gains on investments of $1.2 million, and invested $100.9 million.

Previous wording

As of June 30, 2025, our income-bearing investment portfolio based upon cost represented 66.5% of our total portfolio of which 55.7% bore interest based on floating rates, such as SOFR, 18.8% bore interest at fixed rates, and 25.4% are income-producing equity investments. As of September 30, 2024, our income-bearing investment portfolio based upon cost represented 84.5% of our total portfolio of which 57.9% bore interest based on floating rates, such as LIBOR or SOFR, 17.0% bore interest at fixed rates, and 25.1% are income-producing equity investments. As of June 30, 2025, the Company had a weighted average yield of 12.7% on debt and other income producing investments. As of September 30, 2024, the Company had a weighted average yield of 12.3% on debt and other income producing investments. The weighted average yield of our total portfolio does not represent the total return to our stockholders.

Current wording

As of December 31, 2025, our income-bearing investment portfolio based upon cost represented 63.1% of our total portfolio of which 60.8% bore interest based on floating rates, such as SOFR, 12.9% bore interest at fixed rates, and 26.3% are income-producing equity investments. As of September 30, 2025, our income-bearing investment portfolio based upon cost represented 64.8% of our total portfolio of which 58.8% bore interest based on floating rates, such as SOFR, 14.9% bore interest at fixed rates, and 26.3% are income-producing equity investments. As of December 31, 2025, the Company had a weighted average yield of 12.5% on debt and other income producing investments. As of September 30, 2025, the Company had a weighted average yield of 12.8% on debt and other income producing investments. The weighted average yield of our total portfolio does not represent the total return to our stockholders.

Previous wording

Operating results for three and nine months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024 are as follows (dollars in thousands):

Current wording

Operating results for three months ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 are as follows (dollars in thousands):

Previous wording

For the three months ended June 30, 2024, investment income totaled $6.2 million, of which $4.2 million was attributable to portfolio interest, approximately $1.5 million was attributable to dividend income, $0.4 million was attributable to fee and other income, and $0.1 million was attributable to interest on cash and cash equivalents. For the nine months ended June 30, 2024, investment income totaled $16.6 million, of which $10.5 million was attributable to portfolio interest, approximately $5.2 million was attributable to dividend income, $0.5 million was attributable to fee and other income, and $0.4 million was attributable to interest on cash and cash equivalents. Dividend income was received from nine investments during the nine months ended June 30, 2024.

Current wording

For the three months ended December 31, 2025, investment income totaled $6.7 million, of which $3.9 million was attributable to portfolio interest, approximately $2.5 million was attributable to dividend income, $0.2 million was attributable to fee and other income, and $0.1 million was attributable to interest on cash and cash equivalents. Dividend income was received from eight investments during the three months ended December 31, 2025.

Previous wording

For the three months ended June 30, 2025, investment income totaled $6.2 million, of which $4.6 million was attributable to portfolio interest, approximately $0.9 million was attributable to dividend income, $0.7 million was attributable to fee and other income, and $27.8 thousand was attributable to interest on cash and cash equivalents. For the nine months ended June 30, 2025, investment income totaled $18.4 million, of which $12.4 million was attributable to portfolio interest, approximately $5.1 million was attributable to dividend income, $0.8 million was attributable to fee and other income, and $0.1 million was attributable to interest on cash and cash equivalents. Dividend income was received from seven investments during the nine months ended June 30, 2025.

Current wording

For the three months ended December 31, 2024, investment income totaled $6.2 million, of which $3.8 million was attributable to portfolio interest, approximately $2.1 million was attributable to dividend income, $0.1 million was attributable to fee and other income, and $0.2 million was attributable to interest on cash and cash equivalents. Dividend income was received from eight investments during the three months ended December 31, 2024.

Previous wording

Operating expenses for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024 are as follows (dollars in thousands):

Current wording

Operating expenses for the three months ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 are as follows (dollars in thousands):

Previous wording

Interest and financing expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2025 increased by $0.9 million, or 54.5% compared to the three months ended June 30, 2024. Interest and financing expenses for the nine months ended June 30, 2025 increased by $3.0 million, or 61.1% compared to the nine months ended June 30, 2024. The increase in interest and financing expenses for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2025 was primarily due to increased borrowings on the Credit Facility.

Current wording

Interest and financing expenses for the three months ended December 31, 2025 decreased by $(0.1) million, or (4.4)% compared to the three months ended December 31, 2024. The decrease in interest and financing expenses for the three months ended December 31, 2025 was primarily due to lower floating interest rates on the Credit Facility.

Previous wording

Professional fees and general and administrative expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2025 increased by $44 thousand, or 6.7% compared to the three months ended June 30, 2024. Professional fees and general and administrative expenses for the nine months ended June 30, 2025 increased by $0.2 million, or 11.7% compared to the nine months ended June 30, 2024.

Current wording

Professional fees and general and administrative expenses for the three months ended December 31, 2025 increased by $0.1 million, or 17.2% compared to the three months ended December 31, 2024.

Previous wording

During the three and nine months ended June 30, 2024, we recognized $8.7 million and $7.1 million of realized gains, respectively on our portfolio investments. The realized gains were primarily due to a realized gain on Maritime Wireless Holdings for $7.0 million and a realized gain on Kemmerer Operations, LLC for $8.5 million, offset by a loss on the sale of 1888 Industrial Services for $8.8 million.

Current wording

During the three months ended December 31, 2024, we recognized $1.2 million of realized gains on our portfolio investments. The realized gains were primarily due to a realized gain on PHH Mortgage Corp. for $0.8 million and a realized gain on Chimera Investment Corp. for $0.3 million.

Previous wording

For the three months ended June 30, 2024, we had $8.1 million of net unrealized losses. The net unrealized depreciation resulted from the reversal of the unrealized gain on Kemmerer Operations, LLC for $8.0 million and unrealized depreciation on ECC Capital Corp. for $1.2 million, offset by unrealized appreciation on JFL-NGS-WGS Partners, LLC for $1.1 million.

Current wording

For the three months ended December 31, 2024, we had $0.3 million of net unrealized depreciation on investments. The net unrealized depreciation resulted from the reversal of the unrealized gain on PHH Mortgage Corp. for $0.7 million, unrealized depreciation on Black Angus Steakhouses for $0.9 million, offset by unrealized appreciation on JFL-NGS-WGS Partners, LLC for $1.0 million.

Previous wording

Certain consolidated subsidiaries of ours are subject to U.S. federal and state income taxes. These taxable subsidiaries are not consolidated with the Company for income tax purposes, but are consolidated for GAAP purposes, and may generate income tax liabilities or assets from temporary differences in the recognition of items for financial reporting and income tax purposes at the subsidiaries. For the three months ended June 30, 2025, the Company recorded a change in provision for deferred taxes, net, on the unrealized (appreciation)/depreciation on investments in the amount of $55,511. For the nine months ended June 30, 2025, the Company recorded a change in provision for deferred taxes, net, on the unrealized (appreciation)/depreciation on investments in the amount of $(274,125). For the three and nine months ended June 30, 2024, the Company did not record a change in provision for deferred taxes.

Current wording

Certain consolidated subsidiaries of ours are subject to U.S. federal and state income taxes. These taxable subsidiaries are not consolidated with the Company for income tax purposes, but are consolidated for GAAP purposes, and may generate income tax liabilities or assets from temporary differences in the recognition of items for financial reporting and income tax purposes at the subsidiaries. For the three months ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company recorded a change in provision for deferred taxes of $(423,429) and $0, respectively.

Previous wording

For the three months ended June 30, 2025, we recorded a net decrease in net assets resulting from operations of $(1.5) million compared to a net increase in net assets resulting from operations of $2.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024. Based on 2,017,330 and 2,019,786 weighted average common shares outstanding for the three months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively, our per share net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations was $(0.74) for the three months ended June 30, 2025 and $1.29 for the three months ended June 30, 2024.

Current wording

For the three months ended December 31, 2025, we recorded a net decrease in net assets resulting from operations of $(4.8) million compared to a net increase in net assets resulting from operations of $2.5 million for the three months ended December 31, 2024. Based on 2,001,470 and 2,019,778 weighted average common shares outstanding for the three months ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively, our per share net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations was $(2.38) for the three months ended December 31, 2025 and $1.22 for the three months ended December 31, 2024.

Previous wording

As a RIC, we distribute substantially all of our net income to our stockholders and have an ongoing need to raise additional capital for investment purposes. To fund growth, we have a number of alternatives available to increase capital, including raising equity, increasing debt, and funding from operational cash flow.

Current wording

As a RIC, we distribute substantially all of our taxable net income to our stockholders and have an ongoing need to raise additional capital for investment purposes. To fund growth, we have a number of alternatives available to increase capital, including raising equity, increasing debt, and funding from operational cash flow.

Previous wording

As of June 30, 2025 and September 30, 2024, we had $7.3 million and $67.6 million, respectively, in cash and cash equivalents.

Current wording

As of December 31, 2025 and September 30, 2025, we had $3.4 million and $7.3 million, respectively, in cash and cash equivalents.

Previous wording

On January 11, 2021, the Company announced that its board of directors approved a share repurchase program. On February 9, 2022, the Board of Directors approved the expansion of the amount authorized for repurchase under the Company’s share repurchase program from $15 million to $25 million. On February 8, 2023, the Board of Directors approved the further expansion of the amount authorized for repurchase under the Company’s share repurchase program from $25 million to $35 million. Under the share repurchase program, the Company repurchased an aggregate of 719,840 shares of common stock through June 30, 2025, or 26.4% of shares outstanding as of the program’s inception, with a total cost of $28.9 million. The total remaining amount authorized under the expanded share repurchase program at June 30, 2025 was approximately $6.1 million.

Current wording

On January 11, 2021, the Company announced that its board of directors approved a share repurchase program. On February 9, 2022, the Board of Directors approved the expansion of the amount authorized for repurchase under the Company’s share repurchase program from $15 million to $25 million. On February 8, 2023, the Board of Directors approved the further expansion of the amount authorized for repurchase under the Company’s share repurchase program from $25 million to $35 million. Under the share repurchase program, the Company repurchased an aggregate of 724,075 shares of common stock through December 31, 2025, or 26.6% of shares outstanding as of the program’s inception, with a total cost of $29.1 million. The total remaining amount authorized under the expanded share repurchase program at December 31, 2025 was approximately $5.9 million.

Previous wording

On December 15, 2022, the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries executed a three-year, $50 million revolving credit facility (the “Credit Facility”) with WoodForest Bank, N.A. (“WoodForest”), Valley National Bank, and Axiom Bank, (collectively, the “Lenders”). WoodForest is the administrative agent, sole bookrunner and sole lead arranger. The Credit Facility has a maturity date of December 15, 2025. As of June 30, 2025, there was $87.0 million outstanding borrowings by the Company under the Credit Facility.

Current wording

On December 15, 2022, the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries executed a three-year, $50 million revolving credit facility (the “Credit Facility”) with WoodForest Bank, N.A. (“WoodForest”), Valley National Bank, and Axiom Bank, (collectively, the “Lenders”). WoodForest was the administrative agent, sole bookrunner and sole lead arranger. The Credit Facility had an original maturity date of December 15, 2025.

Previous wording

Outstanding loans under the Credit Facility bear a monthly interest rate at Term SOFR + 2.90%. The Company is also subject to a commitment fee of 0.25%, which shall accrue on the actual daily amount of the undrawn portion of the revolving credit. The Credit Facility contains customary representations and warranties and affirmative and negative covenants. The Credit Facility contains customary events of default for credit facilities of this type, including (without limitation): nonpayment of principal, interest, fees or other amounts after a stated grace period; inaccuracy of material representations and warranties; change of control; violations of covenants, subject in certain cases to stated cure periods; and certain bankruptcies and liquidations. If an event of default occurs and is continuing, the Company may be required to repay all amounts outstanding under the Credit Facility.

Current wording

Outstanding loans under the Credit Facility bear interest at a monthly rate of Term SOFR + 2.90%. The Company is also subject to a commitment fee of 0.25%, which shall accrue on the actual daily amount of the undrawn portion of the revolving credit. The Credit Facility contains customary representations and warranties and affirmative and negative covenants. The Credit Facility contains customary events of default for credit facilities of this type, including (without limitation): nonpayment of principal, interest, fees or other amounts after a stated grace period; inaccuracy of material representations and warranties; change of control; violations of covenants, subject in certain cases to stated cure periods; and certain bankruptcies and liquidations. If an event of default occurs and is continuing, the Company may be required to repay all amounts outstanding under the Credit Facility.

Previous wording

On February 21, 2024 (the “First Amendment Effective Date”), in order to increase the size of the Credit Facility, the parties to the Credit Facility amended the terms of the Credit Facility, effective as of the First Amendment Effective Date (the “First Amendment”). The First Amendment increased the principal amount of loan available under the Credit Facility by $12.5 million to $62.5 million. All other material terms of the Credit Facility remain unchanged.

Current wording

On February 21, 2024 (the “First Amendment Effective Date”), in order to increase the size of the Credit Facility, the parties to the Credit Facility amended the terms of the Credit Facility, effective as of the First Amendment Effective Date (the “First Amendment”). The First Amendment increased the principal amount of the loan available under the Credit Facility by $12.5 million to $62.5 million. All other material terms of the Credit Facility remain unchanged.

Previous wording

On August 5, 2024 (the “Second Amendment Effective Date”), in order to increase the size of the Credit Facility, the parties to the Credit Facility amended the Credit Facility, effective as of the Second Amendment Effective Date (the “Second Amendment”). The Second Amendment increased the principal amount of loan available under the Credit Facility by $25 million to $87.5 million. All other material terms of the Credit Facility remain unchanged.

Current wording

On August 5, 2024 (the “Second Amendment Effective Date”), in order to increase the size of the Credit Facility, the parties to the Credit Facility amended the Credit Facility, effective as of the Second Amendment Effective Date (the “Second Amendment”). The Second Amendment increased the principal amount of the loan available under the Credit Facility by $25 million to $87.5 million. All other material terms of the Credit Facility remain unchanged.

Previous wording

On April 17, 2025 (the “Third Amendment Effective Date”), in order to extend the term and increase the size of the Credit Facility, the parties to the Credit Facility amended the terms of the Credit Facility, effective as of the Third Amendment Effective Date (the “Third Amendment”). The Third Amendment increased the principal amount of the loan available under the Credit Facility by $12.5 million to $100.0 million (with potential access to up to an additional $50,000,000 pursuant to an uncommitted accordion provision) and appointed BankUnited, N.A. to assume all agency and syndication responsibilities from the prior agent and lenders. Outstanding loans under the terms of the Amendment bear a monthly interest rate ranging from ABR + 1.35% to ABR + 1.75% for any alternative base rate loans and from Term SOFR + 2.35% to Term SOFR + 2.75% for any term benchmark loans based on the total debt to tangible net worth ratio. The Amendment also extended the term of the credit facility to April 17, 2030, five years from the Effective Date. Other material terms remain substantially unchanged.

Current wording

On April 17, 2025 (the “Third Amendment Effective Date”), in order to extend the term and increase the size of the Credit Facility, the parties to the Credit Facility amended the terms of the Credit Facility, effective as of the Third Amendment Effective Date (the “Third Amendment”). The Third Amendment increased the principal amount of the loan available under the Credit Facility by $12.5 million to $100.0 million (with potential access to up to an additional $50,000,000 pursuant to an uncommitted accordion provision) and appointed BankUnited, N.A. to assume all agency and syndication responsibilities from the prior agent and lenders. Outstanding loans under the terms of the Amendment bear a monthly interest rate ranging from ABR + 1.35% to ABR + 1.75% for any alternative base rate loans and from Term SOFR + 2.35% to Term SOFR + 2.75% for any term benchmark loans based on the total debt to tangible net worth ratio. The Amendment also extended the term of the credit facility to April 17, 2030, five years from the Effective Date. Other material terms remain substantially unchanged. As of December 31, 2025, there was $90.0 million outstanding borrowings by the Company under the Credit Facility.

Previous wording

As of June 30, 2025 and September 30, 2024, we had commitments under loan and financing agreements to fund up to $4.7 million to five portfolio companies and $1.6 million to two portfolio companies, respectively. These commitments are primarily composed of senior secured term loans and revolvers, and the determination of their fair value is included in the Consolidated Schedule of Investments. The commitments are generally subject to the borrowers meeting certain criteria such as compliance with covenants and certain operational metrics. The terms of the borrowings and financings subject to commitment are comparable to the terms of other loan and equity securities in our portfolio. A summary of the composition of the unfunded commitments as of June 30, 2025 and September 30, 2024 is shown in the table below (dollars in thousands):

Current wording

As of December 31, 2025 and September 30, 2025, we had commitments under loan and financing agreements to fund up to $3.9 million to six portfolio companies and $5.5 million to six portfolio companies, respectively. These commitments are primarily composed of senior secured term loans and revolvers, and the determination of their fair value is included in the Consolidated Schedule of Investments. The commitments are generally subject to the borrowers meeting certain criteria such as compliance with covenants and certain operational metrics. The terms of the borrowings and financings subject to commitment are comparable to the terms of other loan and equity securities in our portfolio. A summary of the composition of the unfunded commitments as of December 31, 2025 and September 30, 2025 is shown in the table below (dollars in thousands):

Previous wording

On May 9, 2024, the Board of Directors declared a special dividend in the amount of $2,645,925. This dividend was paid on June 10, 2024 to stockholders of record as of May 27, 2024. On February 6, 2025, the Board of Directors declared a special dividend in the amount of $2,888,283 for a record date of February 17, 2025 and paid on February 19, 2025.

Current wording

On May 9, 2024, the Board of Directors declared a special dividend in the amount of $2,645,925. This dividend was paid on June 10, 2024 to stockholders of record as of May 27, 2024. On February 6, 2025, the Board of Directors declared a special dividend in the amount of $2,888,283 for a record date of February 17, 2025 and paid on February 19, 2025. The Company did not declare any distribution payments during the three months ended December 31, 2025 and 2024.

Previous wording

We have adopted a formal business code of conduct and ethics that governs the conduct of our CEO, CFO, chief accounting officer (which role is currently fulfilled by our CFO) and controller (Covered Officers). Our officers and directors also remain subject to the duties imposed by both the 1940 Act and the Delaware General Corporation Law. Our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics requires that all Covered Officers promote honest and ethical conduct, including the ethical handling of actual or apparent conflicts of interest between an individual’s personal and professional relationships. Pursuant to our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, each Covered Officer must disclose to the Company’s CCO any conflicts of interest, or actions or relationships that might give rise to a conflict. Any approvals or waivers under our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics must be considered by the disinterested directors. During the year ended September 30, 2024, the Company entered into a related party transaction with NVTN LLC whereby the $11.9 million of equity of Maritime Wireless Holdings LLC was transferred to NVTN LLC.

Current wording

We have adopted a formal business code of conduct and ethics that governs the conduct of our CEO, CFO, chief accounting officer (which role is currently fulfilled by our CFO) and controller (Covered Officers). Our officers and directors also remain subject to the duties imposed by both the 1940 Act and the Delaware General Corporation Law. Our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics requires that all Covered Officers promote honest and ethical conduct, including the ethical handling of actual or apparent conflicts of interest between an individual’s personal and professional relationships. Pursuant to our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, each Covered Officer must disclose to the Company’s CCO any conflicts of interest, or actions or relationships that might give rise to a conflict. Any approvals or waivers under our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics must be considered by the disinterested directors.

Previous wording

The Company has entered into contracts with its affiliated portfolio companies, The National Security Group (and certain of its affiliates) and ECC Capital Corporation, pursuant to which the Company (and/or certain of its subsidiaries) provide such affiliated portfolio companies certain services, including managing a portion of their investment assets. During the nine months ended June 30, 2025, the Company recognized $0.6 million of fee income related to these contracts.

Current wording

The Company has entered into contracts with its affiliated portfolio companies, The National Security Group (and certain of its affiliates) and ECC Capital Corporation, pursuant to which the Company (and/or certain of its subsidiaries) provide such affiliated portfolio companies certain services, including managing a portion of their investment assets. During the three months ended December 31, 2025, the Company recognized $0.2 million of income related to these contracts.

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The Company follows ASC 820 for measuring the fair value of portfolio investments. Fair value is the price that would be received in the sale of an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Where available, fair value is based on observable market prices or parameters, or derived from such prices or parameters. Where observable prices or inputs are not available, valuation models are applied. These valuation models involve some level of management estimation and judgment, the degree of which is dependent on the price transparency for the instruments or market and the instruments’ complexity. The Company’s fair value analysis includes an analysis of the value of any unfunded loan commitments. Financial investments recorded at fair value in the consolidated financial statements are categorized for disclosure purposes based upon the level of judgment associated with the inputs used to measure their value. The valuation hierarchical levels are based upon the transparency of the inputs to the valuation of the investment as of the measurement date. Investments which are valued using NAV as a practical expedient are excluded from this hierarchy, and certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation. The three levels are defined below:

Current wording

The Company follows ASC 820 for measuring the fair value of portfolio investments. Fair value is the price that would be received in the sale of an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Where available, fair value is based on observable market prices or parameters, or derived from such prices or parameters. Where observable prices or inputs are not available, valuation models are applied. These valuation models involve some level of management estimation and judgment, the degree of which is dependent on the price transparency for the instruments or market and the instruments’ complexity. The Company’s fair value analysis includes an analysis of the value of any unfunded loan commitments. Financial investments recorded at fair value in the consolidated financial statements are categorized for disclosure purposes based upon the level of judgment associated with the inputs used to measure their value. The valuation hierarchical levels are based upon the transparency of the inputs to the valuation of the investment as of the measurement date. Investments which are valued using NAV as a practical expedient are excluded from this hierarchy. The three levels are defined below:

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In December 2020, the SEC adopted Rule 2a-5 under the 1940 Act, which permits a BDC’s board of directors to designate its executive officer(s) as a valuation designee to determine the fair value of its investment portfolio, subject to the oversight of the board. The Board has approved policies and procedures pursuant to Rule 2a-5 and has designated Ellida McMillan, the Company’s CFO, to serve as the Board’s valuation designee (“Valuation Designee”), subject to the Board’s oversight, effective September 8, 2022.

Current wording

In December 2020, the SEC adopted Rule 2a-5 under the 1940 Act, which permits a BDC’s board of directors to designate its executive officer(s) as a valuation designee to determine the fair value of its investment portfolio, subject to the oversight of the board. The Board approved policies and procedures pursuant to Rule 2a-5 and has designated Ellida McMillan, the Company’s CFO, to serve as the Board’s valuation designee (“Valuation Designee”), subject to the Board’s oversight, effective September 8, 2022.

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*Investments and Related Investment Income:*We account for investment transactions on a trade-date basis and interest income, adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts, is recorded on an accrual basis. For investments with contractual PIK interest, which represents contractual interest accrued and added to the principal balance that generally becomes due at maturity, we will not accrue PIK interest if the portfolio company valuation indicates that the PIK interest is not collectible. Origination, closing and/or commitment fees associated with investments in portfolio companies are recognized as income when the investment transaction closes. Other fees are capitalized as deferred revenue and recorded into income over the respective period. Prepayment penalties received by the Company for debt instruments paid back to the Company prior to the maturity date are recorded as income upon receipt. Realized gains or losses on investments are measured by the difference between the net proceeds from the disposition and the amortized cost basis of investment, without regard to unrealized gains or losses previously recognized. We report changes in the fair value of investments that are measured at fair value as a component of the net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on investments in our Consolidated Statements of Operations.

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*Investments and Related Investment Income:*We account for investment transactions on a trade-date basis and interest income, adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts, is recorded on an accrual basis. For investments with contractual PIK interest, which represents contractual interest accrued and added to the principal balance that generally becomes due at maturity, we will not accrue PIK interest if the portfolio company valuation indicates that the PIK interest is not collectible. Origination, closing and/or commitment fees associated with investments in portfolio companies are recognized as income when the investment transaction closes. Other fees are capitalized as deferred revenue and recorded into income over the respective period. Prepayment penalties received by the Company for debt instruments paid back to the Company prior to the maturity date are recorded as income upon receipt. Realized gains or losses on investments are measured by the difference between the net proceeds from the disposition and the amortized cost basis of an investment, without regard to unrealized gains or losses previously recognized. We report changes in the fair value of investments that are measured at fair value as a component of the net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on investments in our Consolidated Statements of Operations.

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Non-accrual:We place loans on non-accrual status when principal and interest payments are past due by 90 days or more, or when there is reasonable doubt that we will collect principal or interest. Accrued interest is generally reversed when a loan is placed on non-accrual. Interest payments received on non-accrual loans may be recognized as income or applied to principal depending upon management’s judgment. Non-accrual loans are restored to accrual status when past due principal and interest is paid and, in our management’s judgment, are likely to remain current. At June 30, 2025, a certain investment in one portfolio company held by the Company was on non-accrual status with a fair value of approximately $0.0 million, or 0% of the fair value of our portfolio. At September 30, 2024, certain investments in three portfolio companies held by the Company were on non-accrual status with a combined fair value of approximately $2.4 million, or 1.1% of the fair value of our portfolio.* ***

Current wording

Non-accrual: We place loans on non-accrual status when principal and interest payments are past due by 90 days or more, or when there is reasonable doubt that we will collect principal or interest. Accrued interest is generally reversed when a loan is placed on non-accrual. Interest payments received on non-accrual loans may be recognized as income or applied to principal depending upon management’s judgment. Non-accrual loans are restored to accrual status when past due principal and interest is paid and, in our management’s judgment, are likely to remain current. At December 31, 2025, a certain investment in one portfolio company held by the Company was on non-accrual status with a fair value of approximately $0.0 million, or 0% of the fair value of our portfolio, and a cost of $7.6 million. At September 30, 2025, a certain investment in one portfolio company held by the Company was on non-accrual status with a combined fair value of approximately $0.0 million, or 0.0% of the fair value of our portfolio, and a cost of $7.6 million.

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The Company has elected, and intends to continue to qualify annually, to be treated for U.S. federal income tax purposes as a RIC under Subchapter M of the Code and it intends to operate in a manner so as to maintain its RIC tax treatment. To do so, among other things, the Company is required to meet certain source of income and asset diversification requirements and must timely distribute to its stockholders at least 90% of the sum of investment company taxable income (“ICTI”) including PIK, as defined by the Code, and net tax exempt interest income (which is the excess of our gross tax exempt interest income over certain disallowed deductions) for each taxable year. The Company will be subject to a nondeductible U.S. federal excise tax of 4% on undistributed income if it does not distribute at least 98% of its net ordinary income for any calendar year and 98.2% of its capital gain net income for each one-year period ending on October 31 of such calendar year and any income realized, but not distributed, in preceding years and on which it did not pay federal income tax. Depending on the level of ICTI earned in a tax year, the Company may choose to carry forward ICTI in excess of current year dividend distributions into the next tax year and pay a 4% excise tax on such income, as required. To the extent that the Company determines that its estimated current year annual taxable income will be in excess of estimated current year dividend distributions for excise tax purposes, the Company accrues excise tax, if any, on estimated excess taxable income as taxable income is earned. Any such carryover ICTI must be distributed before the end of that next tax year through a dividend declared prior to filing the final tax return related to the year which generated such ICTI.

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The Company has elected, and intends to continue to qualify annually, to be treated for U.S. federal income tax purposes as a RIC under Subchapter M of the Code and it intends to operate in a manner so as to maintain its RIC tax treatment. To do so, among other things, the Company is required to meet certain sources of income and asset diversification requirements and must timely distribute to its stockholders at least 90% of the sum of investment company taxable income (“ICTI”) including PIK, as defined by the Code, and net tax exempt interest income (which is the excess of our gross tax exempt interest income over certain disallowed deductions) for each taxable year. The Company will be subject to a nondeductible U.S. federal excise tax of 4% on undistributed income if it does not distribute at least 98% of its net ordinary income for any calendar year and 98.2% of its capital gain net income for each one-year period ending on October 31 of such calendar year and any income realized, but not distributed, in preceding years and on which it did not pay federal income tax. Depending on the level of ICTI earned in a tax year, the Company may choose to carry forward ICTI in excess of current year dividend distributions into the next tax year and pay a 4% excise tax on such income, as required. To the extent that the Company determines that its estimated current year annual taxable income will be in excess of estimated current year dividend distributions for excise tax purposes, the Company accrues excise tax, if any, on estimated excess taxable income as taxable income is earned. Any such carryover ICTI must be distributed before the end of that next tax year through a dividend declared prior to filing the final tax return related to the year which generated such ICTI.