Neostellar Capital Corp.
For the period ended Jun 30, 2026. Filed Aug 6, 2026.
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Jun 30, 2026 · Filed Aug 6, 2026
NSLR$5.76+2.9%Stored close · as of Nov 6, 2026
What changed in Management’s Discussion and Analysis?
Read the current filingPrevious report: 10-Q
Period ended 2026-03-31; filed 2026-05-06.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsCurrent report: 10-Q
Period ended 2026-06-30; filed 2026-08-06.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsThe baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.
Compared 88 previous paragraphs and 98 current paragraphs.
57 unchanged; 28 reworded; 9 added; 3 removed; 0 previous and 4 current paragraphs rearranged.
Tables are not compared: 38 previous and 43 current tables excluded. Dates, whitespace, punctuation and numbering changes are ignored; changes to financial figures remain significant.
A changed paragraph is not evidence that risk increased or decreased. An unchanged paragraph does not establish that risk stayed the same.
Added paragraphs (9)
Current report
Six Months Ended June 30, 2026
Current report
Six Months Ended June 30, 2025
Current report
Total operating expenses increased to $28,364,789 for the six months ended June 30, 2026 from $8,050,327 for the six months ended June 30, 2025. The increase in operating expenses was primarily due to an increase in compensation expense associated with the Externalization, including the acceleration of stock-based compensation expense and tax obligations associated with the vesting of equity awards. The increase was also attributable to higher professional fees, directors’ fees, and other expenses, partially offset by a decrease in interest expense during the six months ended June 30, 2026, relative to the six months ended June 30, 2025.
Current report
On July 16, 2026, in connection with the Externalization, we issued a $20.0 million redeemable promissory note to MCP Investing LLC, an affiliate of Magnetar, bearing interest at 6.50% per annum, payable semi-annually in cash, and maturing in 2029, pursuant to a Securities Purchase Agreement dated June 26, 2026. Following the Externalization, our operating expenses will include the base management fee and incentive fee payable to the Adviser and expense reimbursements payable to the Administrator, which will increase our expenses relative to the periods presented. See “Note 12—Subsequent Events.”
Current report
Shelf Registration Statement
Current report
On July 30, 2026, we filed a registration statement on Form N-2 with the SEC pursuant to which we may offer, from time to time in one or more offerings, up to $500.0 million of our common stock, preferred stock, subscription rights to purchase shares of our common stock, debt securities, or warrants representing rights to purchase shares of our common stock, preferred stock or debt securities. As of the date of this quarterly report, the registration statement had not been declared effective, and we had not offered or sold any securities thereunder. We intend to use the net proceeds of any offering under the registration statement to make investments in portfolio companies in accordance with our investment objective and strategy, to repay indebtedness, including the 6.00% Notes due 2026, and for general corporate purposes. The offering price per share of our common stock, less any underwriting commissions or discounts, will not be less than our net asset value per share at the time of the offering, except in connection with a rights offering to our existing stockholders, with the requisite approval of our common stockholders or under such other circumstances as the SEC may permit. We did not seek stockholder authorization to issue shares of our common stock at a price below net asset value per share at our 2026 annual meeting of stockholders.
Current report
For the six months ended June 30, 2026 the Company issued 1,092,504 shares of its common stock and cash for fractional shares upon the conversion of $8.0 million in aggregate principal amount of the 6.50% Convertible Notes due 2029.
Current report
Shelf Registration Statement
Current report
On July 30, 2026, we filed a registration statement on Form N-2 with the SEC covering the offer and sale, from time to time in one or more offerings, of up to $500.0 million of our common stock, preferred stock, subscription rights, debt securities and warrants. The registration statement had not been declared effective as of the date of this quarterly report. For additional information, see “Liquidity and Capital Resources—Equity Issuances and Debt Capital Activities—Shelf Registration Statement” above and “Note 12—Subsequent Events” to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements as of June 30, 2026.
Removed paragraphs (3)
Previous report
Three Months Ended March 31, 2026
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Three Months Ended March 31, 2025
Previous report
During the three months ended March 31, 2025, we did not write-off any investments.
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Previous wording
We are an internally managed, non-diversified closed-end management investment company that has elected to be regulated as a business development company (“BDC”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), and has elected to be treated, and intends to qualify annually, as a regulated investment company (“RIC”) under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”).
Current wording
We are an externally managed, non-diversified closed-end management investment company that has elected to be regulated as a business development company (“BDC”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), and has elected to be treated, and intends to qualify annually, as a regulated investment company (“RIC”) under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”). Effective July 15, 2026, we are externally managed by Neostellar Advisors LLC (the “Adviser”), which sources, evaluates and monitors our investments subject to the oversight of our Board of Directors, and we pay the Adviser a base management fee and an incentive fee and reimburse the Administrator for certain expenses.
Previous wording
We formed in 2010 as a Maryland corporation and operate as an internally managed, non-diversified closed-end management investment company. Our investment activities are supervised by our Board of Directors and managed by our executive officers and investments professionals, all of which are our employees.
Current wording
We formed in 2010 as a Maryland corporation and, until July 15, 2026, operated as an internally managed, non-diversified closed-end management investment company. Our investment activities were supervised by our Board of Directors and managed by our executive officers and investment professionals, all of whom were our employees.
Previous wording
On and effective March 12, 2019, our Board of Directors approved our Internalization, and we began operating as an internally managed non-diversified closed-end management investment company that has elected to be regulated as a BDC under the 1940 Act. Our Board of Directors approved the Internalization in order to better align the interests of our stockholders with its management. As an internally managed BDC, we are managed by our employees, rather than the employees of an external investment adviser. As a result of the Internalization, we no longer pay any fees or expenses under an investment advisory agreement or administration agreement, and instead pay the operating costs associated with employing investment management professionals including, without limitation, compensation expenses related to salaries, discretionary bonuses and restricted stock grants.
Current wording
On and effective March 12, 2019, our Board of Directors approved our Internalization, and we began operating as an internally managed non-diversified closed-end management investment company that has elected to be regulated as a BDC under the 1940 Act. Our Board of Directors approved the Internalization in order to better align the interests of our stockholders with its management. As an internally managed BDC, we were managed by our employees, rather than the employees of an external investment adviser. On June 10, 2026, our stockholders approved a new investment advisory agreement and, effective July 15, 2026, we transitioned to an externally managed BDC managed by Neostellar Advisors LLC and changed our name to “Neostellar Capital Corp.” As an externally managed BDC, our investment activities are managed by the Adviser, and we no longer have employees. Following the Externalization, we pay a base management fee, an incentive fee and administration expense reimbursements.
Previous wording
The value of our investment portfolio will change over time due to changes in the fair value of our underlying investments, as well as changes in the composition of our portfolio resulting from purchases of new and follow-on investments and the sales of existing investments. The fair value as of March 31, 2026 of all of our portfolio investments was $388,534,651.
Current wording
The value of our investment portfolio will change over time due to changes in the fair value of our underlying investments, as well as changes in the composition of our portfolio resulting from purchases of new and follow-on investments and the sales of existing investments. The fair value as of June 30, 2026 of all of our portfolio investments was $405,851,701.
Previous wording
During the three months ended March 31, 2026, we funded investments in an aggregate amount of $5,000,000 (not including capitalized transaction costs) as shown in the following table:
Current wording
During the six months ended June 30, 2026, we funded investments in an aggregate amount of $29,696,170 (not including capitalized transaction costs) as shown in the following table:
Previous wording
During the three months ended March 31, 2026, we capitalized fees of $12,250.
Current wording
During the six months ended June 30, 2026, we capitalized fees of $124,628.
Previous wording
During the three months ended March 31, 2026, we exited or received proceeds from investments in the amount of $1,603,659, net of transaction costs, and realized a net gain on investments of $890,513 as shown in the following table:
Current wording
During the six months ended June 30, 2026, we exited or received proceeds from investments in the amount of $13,746,165, net of transaction costs, and realized a net gain on investments of $5,940,033 (including adjustments to amounts held in escrow receivable) as shown in the following table:
Previous wording
The value of our investment portfolio will change over time due to changes in the fair value of our underlying investments, as well as changes in the composition of our portfolio resulting from purchases of new and follow-on investments and the sales of existing investments. The fair value as of March 31, 2025 of all of our portfolio investments was $213,577,198.
Current wording
The value of our investment portfolio will change over time due to changes in the fair value of our underlying investments, as well as changes in the composition of our portfolio resulting from purchases of new and follow-on investments and the sales of existing investments. The fair value as of June 30, 2025 of all of our portfolio investments was $243,798,547.
Previous wording
During the three months ended March 31, 2025, we funded investments in an aggregate amount of $1,303,010 (not including capitalized transaction costs) as shown in the following table:
Current wording
During the six months ended June 30, 2025, we funded investments in an aggregate amount of $6,302,884 (not including capitalized transaction costs) as shown in the following table:
Previous wording
During the three months ended March 31, 2025, we capitalized fees of $4,568.
Current wording
During the six months ended June 30, 2025, we capitalized fees of $400,237.
Previous wording
During the three months ended March 31, 2025, we did not exit or receive proceeds from any of our investments, and realized a net loss on investments of $17,951 (including adjustments to amounts held in escrow receivable).
Current wording
During the six months ended June 30, 2025, we exited or received proceeds from investments in the amount of $41,251,774, net of transaction costs, and realized a net gain on investments of $21,194,660 (including adjustments to amounts held in escrow receivable) as shown in following table:
Previous wording
Comparison of the Three Months Ended March 31, 2026 and 2025
Current wording
Comparison of the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025
Previous wording
Operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025:
Current wording
Operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025:
Previous wording
Investment income increased to $731,963 for the three months ended March 31, 2026 from $499,094 for the three months ended March 31, 2025. The net increase between periods was primarily due to an increase in interest income received on cash, an increase in interest accruals on our investment in the Supplying Demand, Inc. (d/b/a Liquid Death) Convertible Note, and an increase in dividend income from Treehouse Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc. The increases were offset by the cessation of dividend income from CW Opportunity 2 LP during the three months ended March 31, 2026, relative to the three months ended March 31, 2025.
Current wording
Investment income increased to $299,650 for the three months ended June 30, 2026 from $167,304 for the three months ended June 30, 2025. The net increase between periods was primarily due to an increase in interest income received on cash and an increase in interest accruals on our investment in the Supplying Demand, Inc. (d/b/a Liquid Death) Convertible Note.
Previous wording
Total operating expenses increased to $4,710,455 for the three months ended March 31, 2026 from $4,160,863 for the three months ended March 31, 2025. The increase in operating expenses was primarily due to increases in compensation expense, professional fees, income tax expense, directors’ fees, and other expenses. These increases were partially offset by a decrease in interest expense during the three months ended March 31, 2026, relative to the three months ended March 31, 2025.
Current wording
Total operating expenses increased to $23,654,334 for the three months ended June 30, 2026 from $3,889,464 for the three months ended June 30, 2025. The increase in operating expenses was primarily due to an increase in compensation expense associated with the Externalization, including the acceleration of stock-based compensation expense and tax obligations associated with the vesting of equity awards. The increase was also attributable to higher professional fees, directors’ fees, and other expenses, partially offset by a decrease in interest expense during the three months ended June 30, 2026, relative to the three months ended June 30, 2025.
Previous wording
For the three months ended March 31, 2026, we recognized a net investment loss of $3,978,492, compared to a net investment loss of $3,661,769 for the three months ended March 31, 2025. The change between periods resulted from an increase in operating expenses, partially offset by an increase in total investment income, during the three months ended March 31, 2026, relative to the three months ended March 31, 2025.
Current wording
For the three months ended June 30, 2026, we recognized a net investment loss of $23,354,684, compared to a net investment loss of $3,722,160 for the three months ended June 30, 2025. The change between periods resulted from an increase in operating expenses, partially offset by an increase in total investment income, during the three months ended June 30, 2026, relative to the three months ended June 30, 2025.
Previous wording
For the three months ended March 31, 2026, we recognized a net realized gain on our investments of $890,513, compared to a net realized loss of $17,951 for the three months ended March 31, 2025. The components of our net realized gains or losses on portfolio investments for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, excluding short-term U.S. Treasury bills, are reflected in the tables above, under “—Portfolio and Investment Activity.”
Current wording
For the three months ended June 30, 2026, we recognized a net realized gain on our investments of $5,049,520, compared to a net realized gain of $21,212,611 for the three months ended June 30, 2025. The components of our net realized gains or losses on portfolio investments for the three months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, excluding short-term U.S. Treasury bills, are reflected in the tables above, under “—Portfolio and Investment Activity.”
Previous wording
For the three months ended March 31, 2026, we had a net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) of $158,724,039. For the three months ended March 31, 2025, we had a net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) of $2,888,878. The following table summarizes, by portfolio company, the significant changes in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) of our investment portfolio for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025.
Current wording
For the three months ended June 30, 2026, we had a net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) of $(398,509). For the three months ended June 30, 2025, we had a net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) of $44,837,619. The following table summarizes, by portfolio company, the significant changes in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) of our investment portfolio for the three months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025.
Previous wording
Our liquidity and capital resources are generated primarily from the sales of our investments, recent private convertible debt issuances, and the net proceeds from public offerings of our equity and debt securities, including pursuant to our continuous at-the-market offering of shares of our common stock as discussed below under “Equity Issuances and Debt Capital Activities—At-the-Market Offering”. On December 17, 2021, we issued $75.0 million aggregate principal amount of our 6.00% Notes due 2026 (the “6.00% Notes due 2026”), of which $35.8 million remain outstanding as of March 31, 2026. In addition, on August 14, 2024, we issued $25.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 6.50% Convertible Notes due 2029, and on October 9, 2024 and January 16, 2025, we issued $5.0 million and $5.0 million, respectively, in aggregate principal amount of the Additional Notes (as defined below), all of which remain outstanding. For additional information, see “Equity Issuances and Debt Capital Activities—6.50% Convertible Notes due 2029” below and “Note 10—Debt Capital Activities” to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements as of March 31, 2026.
Current wording
Our liquidity and capital resources are generated primarily from the sales of our investments, recent private convertible debt issuances, and the net proceeds from public offerings of our equity and debt securities, including pursuant to our continuous at-the-market offering of shares of our common stock as discussed below under “Equity Issuances and Debt Capital Activities—At-the-Market Offering”. On December 17, 2021, we issued $75.0 million aggregate principal amount of our 6.00% Notes due 2026 (the “6.00% Notes due 2026”), of which $35.8 million remain outstanding as of June 30, 2026. In addition, on August 14, 2024, we issued $25.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 6.50% Convertible Notes due 2029, and on October 9, 2024 and January 16, 2025, we issued $5.0 million and $5.0 million, respectively, in aggregate principal amount of the Additional Notes (as defined below). On July 30, 2026, we filed a shelf registration statement on Form N-2 with the SEC covering up to $500.0 million of our common stock, preferred stock, subscription rights, debt securities and warrants, which had not been declared effective as of the date of this quarterly report. For additional information, see “Equity Issuances and Debt Capital Activities—6.50% Convertible Notes due 2029” and “Equity Issuances and Debt Capital Activities—Shelf Registration Statement” below and “Note 10—Debt Capital Activities” and “Note 12—Subsequent Events” to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements as of June 30, 2026.
Previous wording
Our primary uses of cash are to make investments, pay our operating expenses, and make distributions to our stockholders. For the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 our operating expenses, including interest payments on our debt obligations, were $4,710,455 and $4,160,863, respectively.
Current wording
Our primary uses of cash are to make investments, pay our operating expenses, and make distributions to our stockholders. For the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 our operating expenses, including interest payments on our debt obligations, were $28,364,789 and $8,050,327, respectively.
Previous wording
As of March 31, 2026, $35.8 million in aggregate principal of our 6.00% Notes due 2026 remained outstanding, with a maturity date of December 30, 2026. We have the right to redeem the 6.00% Notes due 2026, in whole or in part, at any time at a redemption price of 100% of the outstanding principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest. We may also continue to repurchase the 6.00% Notes due 2026 in the open market under the Note Repurchase Program, which was extended by our Board of Directors on October 29, 2025 and authorizes us to repurchase up to the remaining aggregate principal amount of the 6.00% Notes due 2026. We intend to satisfy our repayment obligation at maturity primarily from existing cash balances, and we may also consider refinancing alternatives, including the issuance of new debt securities, the sale of portfolio investments, or the issuance of equity under the ATM Program (under which approximately $87.9 million in aggregate amount of shares remained available for sale as of March 31, 2026). Any refinancing involving the incurrence of new indebtedness would require five business days’ prior written notice to the holder of our 6.50% Convertible Notes due 2029 pursuant to the Notes Purchase Agreement. As of March 31, 2026, we held approximately $43.3 million in cash, which exceeds the outstanding principal amount of the 6.00% Notes due 2026 and which we believe is sufficient to satisfy this obligation at maturity. In addition, as of March 31, 2026, we held approximately $2.7 million of unrestricted securities of publicly traded portfolio companies that could provide an additional source of liquidity. We will continue to evaluate our overall liquidity position and may take additional proactive steps, including the potential early redemption or open-market repurchase of some or all of the outstanding 6.00% Notes due 2026, to manage this near-term maturity.
Current wording
As of June 30, 2026, $35.8 million in aggregate principal of our 6.00% Notes due 2026 remained outstanding, with a maturity date of December 30, 2026. We have the right to redeem the 6.00% Notes due 2026, in whole or in part, at any time at a redemption price of 100% of the outstanding principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest. We may also continue to repurchase the 6.00% Notes due 2026 in the open market under the Note Repurchase Program, which was extended by our Board of Directors on October 29, 2025 and authorizes us to repurchase up to the remaining aggregate principal amount of the 6.00% Notes due 2026. We expect to satisfy our repayment obligation at maturity through a combination of available cash and proceeds from the sale of portfolio investments, and we may also consider refinancing alternatives, including the issuance of new debt securities, the sale of portfolio investments, or the issuance of equity under the ATM Program (under which approximately $87.9 million in aggregate amount of shares remained available for sale as of June 30, 2026), in each case subject to the effectiveness of our shelf registration statement on Form N-2 filed on July 30, 2026. Any refinancing involving the incurrence of new indebtedness would require five business days’ prior written notice to the holder of our 6.50% Convertible Notes due 2029 pursuant to the Notes Purchase Agreement. As of June 30, 2026, we held approximately $12.9 million in cash and approximately $1.7 million of unrestricted securities of publicly traded portfolio companies that could provide an additional source of liquidity. We will continue to evaluate our overall liquidity position and may take additional proactive steps, including the potential early redemption or open-market repurchase of some or all of the outstanding 6.00% Notes due 2026, to manage this near-term maturity.
Previous wording
During the three months ended March 31, 2026, cash decreased to $43,315,750 from $49,034,154 at the beginning of the year. The decrease in cash was primarily due to the purchase of new investments, payment of our operating expenses, and payment of interest on the 6.00% Notes due 2026 and 6.50% Convertible Notes due 2029. The decrease was offset by the increase in cash from the sale of public securities and investment income received.
Current wording
During the six months ended June 30, 2026, cash decreased to $12,940,740 from $49,034,154 at the beginning of the year. The decrease in cash was primarily due to the purchase of new investments, payment of our operating expenses, including payment of compensation and payroll taxes related to the anticipated Externalization, and payment of interest on the 6.00% Notes due 2026 and 6.50% Convertible Notes due 2029. The decrease was offset by the increase in cash from the sale of public securities and investment income received.
Previous wording
During the three months ended March 31, 2026, we did not repurchase any shares of our common stock under the discretionary open-market Share Repurchase Program. As of March 31, 2026, the dollar value of shares that remained available to be purchased under the Share Repurchase Program is approximately $25.0 million. Currently, the Share Repurchase Program is authorized until the earlier of (i) October 31, 2026 or (ii) the repurchase of $64.3 million in aggregate amount of our common stock.
Current wording
During the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, we did not repurchase any shares of our common stock under the discretionary open-market Share Repurchase Program. As of June 30, 2026, the dollar value of shares that remained available to be purchased under the Share Repurchase Program is approximately $25.0 million. Currently, the Share Repurchase Program is authorized until the earlier of (i) October 31, 2026 or (ii) the repurchase of $64.3 million in aggregate amount of our common stock.
Previous wording
During the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, we did not issue or sell Shares under the ATM Program. As of March 31, 2026, up to approximately $87.9 million in aggregate amount of the Shares remain available for sale under the ATM Program.
Current wording
During the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, we did not issue or sell Shares under the ATM Program. As of June 30, 2026, up to approximately $87.9 million in aggregate amount of the Shares remain available for sale under the ATM Program.
Previous wording
On April 2, 2026, our Board of Directors, including all of its independent directors, unanimously approved a proposal to transition us from an internally managed BDC to an externally managed structure (the “Externalization”) and approved the related investment advisory agreement (the “Advisory Agreement”) with Neostellar Advisors LLC (the “Adviser”), an entity jointly owned by certain of our current employees and Magnetar Holdings LLC (“Magnetar”), pursuant to which the Adviser would be appointed as our investment adviser. Entry into the Advisory Agreement effectuating the Externalization is subject to approval by our stockholders. If our stockholders do not approve the Advisory Agreement, we will continue to operate as an internally managed BDC. We are not being sold, and if the Externalization is consummated, our stockholders immediately prior to the Externalization will be our stockholders immediately following the Externalization and will hold the same number of shares of our common stock as they held prior to the Externalization.
Current wording
On April 2, 2026, our Board of Directors, including all of its independent directors, unanimously approved a proposal to transition us from an internally managed BDC to an externally managed structure (the “Externalization”) and approved the related investment advisory agreement (the “Advisory Agreement”) with Neostellar Advisors LLC (the “Adviser”), an entity jointly owned by certain of our then-current employees and Magnetar Holdings LLC (“Magnetar”), pursuant to which the Adviser would be appointed as our investment adviser. Entry into the Advisory Agreement effectuating the Externalization was subject to approval by our stockholders. At a special meeting held on June 10, 2026, the Company’s stockholders approved the Investment Advisory Agreement with the Adviser. As a result, effective July 15, 2026 (the “Effective Date”), the Company transitioned from an internally managed BDC to an externally managed BDC managed by the Adviser, and changed its name from “SuRo Capital Corp.” to “Neostellar Capital Corp.”Our common stock continues to trade on the Nasdaq Global Select Market, now under the ticker symbol “NSLR.”
Previous wording
Key terms of the Externalization include: (i) no incentive fee payable to the Adviser on realized gains attributable to our existing portfolio; (ii) expected annual expense savings of approximately 0.77% of average total assets compared to the current internal management structure; (iii) a $20 million capital commitment by Magnetar to invest in us, the form of which will depend on certain factors; (iv) a base management fee of 1.75% of our gross assets, which our Board of Directors determined to be competitive with fees charged by comparable BDCs and below the median fee charged by private market venture and technology funds; and (v) management continuity, with our current investment team, including Mark D. Klein and Allison Green, continuing in their current capacities, but as employees of the Adviser rather than us following the Externalization. Upon effectiveness of the Advisory Agreement, we also will enter into an administration agreement (the “Administration Agreement”) with Neostellar Administrative Services LLC, an affiliate of the Adviser (the “Administrator”), pursuant to which the Administrator will provide, or oversee the provision of, administrative services necessary for our operations, subject to our reimbursement of the Administrator’s costs and expenses, including our allocable portion of overhead.
Current wording
Key terms of the Externalization include: (i) no incentive fee payable to the Adviser on realized gains attributable to our existing portfolio; (ii) expected annual expense savings of approximately 0.77% of average total assets compared to our former internal management structure; (iii) a $20 million investment in us by an affiliate of Magnetar, which was made on July 16, 2026 in the form of a redeemable promissory note; (iv) a base management fee of 1.75% of our gross assets, which our Board of Directors determined to be competitive with fees charged by comparable BDCs and below the median fee charged by private market venture and technology funds; and (v) management continuity, with our investment team, including Mark D. Klein and Allison Green, continuing in their current capacities, but as employees of the Adviser rather than us following the Externalization. On the Effective Date, we also entered into an administration agreement (the “Administration Agreement”) with Neostellar Administrative Services LLC, an affiliate of the Adviser (the “Administrator”), pursuant to which the Administrator provides, or oversees the provision of, administrative services necessary for our operations, subject to our reimbursement of the Administrator’s costs and expenses, including our allocable portion of overhead.
Previous wording
In connection with the Externalization, on April 2, 2026, our Compensation Committee approved (a) a grant of 350,000 restricted shares (with any aggregate income tax liability to be paid by us) to Mark D. Klein; (b) a grant of 60,000 restricted shares (with any aggregate income tax liability to be paid by us) to Allison Green; (c) a cash bonus of $850,000 to Mark D. Klein; and (d) a cash bonus of $500,000 to Allison Green. The foregoing compensation will be paid only if the Advisory Agreement is approved by our stockholders.
Current wording
On June 12, 2026, following approval of the Externalization by our stockholders, we granted (a) 350,000 restricted shares (with any aggregate income tax liability to be paid by us) to Mark D. Klein and (b) 60,000 restricted shares (with any aggregate income tax liability to be paid by us) to Allison Green, and we approved a cash bonus of $850,000 to Mark D. Klein and a cash bonus of $500,000 to Allison Green. On June 15, 2026, our Board of Directors approved the acceleration in full of the vesting of all restricted shares then outstanding and unvested under the Amended and Restated 2019 Equity Incentive Plan and the Second Amended and Restated 2019 Equity Incentive Plan, effective as of June 15, 2026. Those shares vested on that date, subject to each holder’s entry into a lock-up agreement with us that replicates the holding periods of the vesting schedules that otherwise would have applied to such shares.
Previous wording
For additional information regarding the Externalization and its impact on stockholders, the Advisory Agreement, the Administration Agreement, Magnetar and the compensation of management relating to the Externalization, please refer to “Note 12—Subsequent Events” to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements as of March 31, 2026 and to the Current Report on Form 8-K we filed on April 7, 2026.
Current wording
For additional information regarding the Externalization and its impact on stockholders, the Advisory Agreement, the Administration Agreement, Magnetar and the compensation of management relating to the Externalization, please refer to “Note 11—Stock-Based Compensation” and “Note 12—Subsequent Events” to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements as of June 30, 2026, our definitive proxy statement for the Special Meeting of Stockholders filed April 29, 2026, and our Current Reports on Form 8-K filed April 7, 2026 and July 21, 2026.
Rearranged current paragraphs (4)
Current report — wording carried from elsewhere
Investment income increased to $1,031,613 for the six months ended June 30, 2026 from $666,398 for the six months ended June 30, 2025. The net increase between periods was primarily due to an increase in interest income received on cash and an increase in interest accruals on our investment in the Supplying Demand, Inc. (d/b/a Liquid Death) Convertible Note.
Current report — wording carried from elsewhere
For the six months ended June 30, 2026, we recognized a net investment loss of $27,333,176, compared to a net investment loss of $7,383,929 for the six months ended June 30, 2025. The change between periods resulted from an increase in operating expenses, partially offset by an increase in total investment income, during the six months ended June 30, 2026, relative to the six months ended June 30, 2025.
Current report — wording carried from elsewhere
For the six months ended June 30, 2026, we recognized a net realized gain on our investments of $5,940,033, compared to a net realized gain of $21,194,660 for the six months ended June 30, 2025. The components of our net realized gains or losses on portfolio investments for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, excluding short-term U.S. Treasury bills and fluctuations in escrow receivables estimates, are reflected in the tables above, under “—Portfolio and Investment Activity.”
Current report — wording carried from elsewhere
For the six months ended June 30, 2026, we had a net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) of $158,325,530. For the six months ended June 30, 2025, we had a net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) of $47,726,497. The following table summarizes, by portfolio company, the significant changes in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) of our investment portfolio for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025.