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Nuveen Churchill Direct Lending Corp.

For the period ended Sep 30, 2026. Filed Nov 3, 2026.

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Sep 30, 2026 · Filed Nov 3, 2026

NCDL$11.81-1.0%Stored close · as of Nov 6, 2026

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  1. ORGANIZATION

Nuveen Churchill Direct Lending Corp., a Maryland corporation (the “Company”, which refers to either Nuveen Churchill Direct Lending Corp. or Nuveen Churchill Direct Lending Corp. together with its consolidated subsidiaries, as the context may require), is a closed-end, externally managed, non-diversified 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”). In addition, the Company has elected, and intends to qualify annually, to be treated for U.S. federal income tax purposes as a regulated investment company (“RIC”) under subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”).

The Company’s investment objective is to generate attractive risk-adjusted returns primarily through current income by investing primarily in senior secured loans to private equity-owned U.S. middle market companies, which the Company defines as companies with approximately $10 million to $250 million of annual earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”). The Company primarily focuses on investing in U.S. middle market companies with $10 million to $100 million in EBITDA, which it considers the core middle market. The Company's portfolio is comprised primarily of first-lien senior secured debt and unitranche loans. Although it is not the Company's primary strategy, the Company also opportunistically invests in junior capital opportunities, including second-lien loans, subordinated debt, and equity co-investments and similar equity-related securities.

The Company entered into the Advisory Agreement with Churchill DLC Advisor LLC (the “Adviser”), under which the Adviser has delegated substantially all of its day-to-day portfolio management obligations through the CAM Sub-Advisory Agreement with Churchill Asset Management LLC (“Churchill”). In addition, the Adviser and Churchill have entered into the NAM Sub-Advisory Agreement with Nuveen Asset Management, LLC (“Nuveen Asset Management” and, together with the Adviser and Churchill, the “Advisers”), pursuant to which Nuveen Asset Management may manage a portion of the Company's portfolio consisting of cash and cash equivalents, liquid fixed-income securities (including broadly syndicated loans) and other liquid credit instruments, subject to the pace and amount of investment activity in the middle market investment program. Under the Administration Agreement, the Company is provided with certain services by an administrator, Churchill BDC Administration LLC (the “Administrator”). The Advisers and Administrator are all affiliates and subsidiaries of Nuveen, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America (“TIAA”). See Note 6, Related Party Transactions.

Churchill NCDLC CLO-I, LLC (“CLO-I”), Churchill NCDLC CLO-II, LLC (“CLO-II”), and NCDL Equity Holdings LLC ("NCDL Equity Holdings") are wholly owned subsidiaries of the Company and are consolidated in these financial statements commencing from the date of their respective formation, in accordance with the Company's consolidation policy discussed in Note 2. Churchill NCDLC CLO-III, LLC (“CLO-III”) was also a wholly owned, consolidated subsidiary of the Company until its redemption on July 7, 2026 (see Note 7, Borrowings). CLO-I, CLO-II and CLO-III have completed term debt securitizations. NCDL Equity Holdings was formed to hold certain equity-related securities.

On January 29, 2024, the Company closed its initial public offering (“IPO”). The Company’s common stock began trading on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) under the symbol “NCDL” on January 25, 2024.

  1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Presentation

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the accrual basis of accounting in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”). The Company is an investment company for the purposes of accounting and financial reporting in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 946, Financial Services—Investment Companies(“ASC 946”). The interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP for interim financial information and pursuant to the requirements for reporting on Form 10-Q and Article 6 and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, certain disclosures accompanying the annual consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP are omitted. In the opinion of management, all adjustments considered necessary for the fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements for the periods presented, have been included. Operating results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of operating results for an entire year. Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation. U.S. GAAP for an investment company requires investments to be recorded at fair value. The carrying value for all other assets and liabilities approximates their fair value unless otherwise disclosed herein.

Consolidation

As provided under ASC 946, the Company generally will not consolidate its investment in a company other than an investment company subsidiary or a controlled operating company whose business consists of providing services to the Company.

Accordingly, the consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.

The Company does not consolidate its investment in NCDL Senior Loan Fund I LLC (“Senior Loan Fund I”), which was formed as a joint venture (“JV” or “Joint Venture”) between the Company and an unaffiliated institutional investor (the “JV Partner”). See Note 3, Investments, for more information.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires the Company to make estimates based on assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements, as well as the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash

Cash and restricted cash represent cash deposits held at financial institutions, which at times may exceed U.S. federally insured limits. Cash equivalents include short-term highly liquid investments, such as money market funds, that are readily convertible to cash and have original maturities of three months or less. Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash are carried at cost, which approximates fair value, and investments held in money market funds are valued at their net asset value per share. As of September 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, the Company didnot hold any restricted cash. As of September 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, the Company held $35,537 and $53,927 of cash equivalents, respectively.

Valuation of Portfolio Investments

Investments, including derivative instruments, are valued in accordance with the fair value principles established by FASB ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement (“ASC Topic 820”), and in accordance with the 1940 Act. ASC Topic 820’s definition of fair value focuses on the amount that would be received to sell the asset or paid to transfer the liability in the principal or most advantageous market and prioritizes the use of market-based inputs (observable) over entity-specific inputs (unobservable) within a measurement of fair value.

ASC Topic 820 specifies a hierarchy of valuation techniques based on whether the inputs to those valuation techniques are observable or unobservable. ASC Topic 820 also provides guidance regarding a fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes information used to measure fair value and the effect of fair value measurements on earnings, and provides for enhanced disclosures determined by the level within the hierarchy of information used in the valuation. In accordance with ASC Topic 820, these inputs are summarized in the three levels listed below:

Level 1 — Valuations are based on unadjusted, quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that are accessible at the measurement date.

Level 2 — Valuations are based on quoted prices in markets that are not active or for which all significant inputs are observable, either directly or indirectly.

Level 3 — Valuations are based on inputs that are unobservable and significant to the overall fair value measurement.

In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, an investment’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of observable input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment and considers factors specific to the investment.

Active, publicly traded instruments are classified as Level 1 and their values are generally based on quoted market prices, even if both the market’s normal daily trading volume is not sufficient to absorb the quantity held and placing orders to sell the position in a single transaction might affect the quoted price.

Fair value is generally determined as the price that would be received for an investment in a current sale, which assumes an orderly market is available for the market participants at the measurement date. If available, fair value of investments is based on directly observable market prices or on market data derived from comparable assets and are classified as Level 2. The Company’s valuation policy considers the fact that no ready market may exist for many of the securities in which it invests and that fair value for its investments must be determined using unobservable inputs. Derivative instruments, including interest rate swaps, are modeled using market prices for reference securities, yield curves, volatility assumptions and correlations of such inputs.

The Company applies the practical expedient provided by ASC Topic 820 relating to investments in certain investment companies that calculate net asset value ("NAV") per share (or its equivalent). ASC Topic 820 permits an entity holding investments in certain portfolio companies that either are investment companies, or have attributes similar to an investment company, calculate NAV per share or its equivalent for which the fair value is not readily determinable, and measure the fair value of such investments on the basis of NAV per share, or its equivalent, without adjustment. Investments which are valued using NAV per share or its equivalent as a practical expedient are not categorized within the fair value hierarchy as per ASC Topic 820.

Pursuant to Rule 2a-5 under the 1940 Act, the Company's board of directors (the “Board”) has designated the Adviser as the Company's valuation designee (the “Valuation Designee”) to determine the fair value of the Company's investments that do not have readily available market quotations. Pursuant to the Company's valuation policy approved by the Board, a valuation committee comprised of employees of the Adviser (the “Valuation Committee”) is responsible for determining the fair value of the Company’s assets for which market quotations are not readily available, subject to the oversight of the Board.

With respect to investments for which market quotations are not readily available (Level 3), the Valuation Designee, subject to the oversight of the Board as described below, undertakes a multi-step valuation process each quarter, as follows:

i. the quarterly valuation process begins with each portfolio company or investment being initially valued by either the professionals of the applicable investment team that are responsible for the portfolio investment or an independent third-party valuation firm;

ii. to the extent that an independent third-party valuation firm has not been engaged by, or on behalf of, the Company to value 100% of the portfolio, then at a minimum, an independent third-party valuation firm will be engaged by, or on behalf of, the Company to provide positive assurance of the portfolio each quarter (such that each investment is reviewed by a third-party valuation firm at least once on a rolling 12-month basis and each watch-list investment will be reviewed each quarter), including a review of management’s preliminary valuation and recommendation of fair value;

iii. the Valuation Committee then reviews and discusses the valuations with any input, where appropriate, from the independent third-party valuation firm(s), and determines the fair value of each investment in good faith based on the Company’s valuation policy, subject to the oversight of the Board; and

iv. the Valuation Designee provides the Board with the information relating to the fair value determination pursuant to the Company’s valuation policy in connection with each quarterly Board meeting, complies with the periodic Board reporting requirements set forth in the Company’s valuation policy, and discusses with the Board its determination of the fair value of each investment in good faith.

The Valuation Designee makes this fair value determination on a quarterly basis and in such other instances when a decision regarding the fair value of the portfolio investments is required. Factors considered by the Valuation Designee as part of the valuation of investments include each portfolio company's credit ratings/risk, current and projected earnings, current and expected leverage, ability to make interest and principal payments, liquidity, compliance with applicable loan covenants, and price to earnings (or other financial) ratios and those of comparable companies, as well as the estimated remaining life of the investment and current market yields and interest rate spreads of similar securities as of the measurement date. Other factors taken into account include changes in the interest rate environment and credit markets that may affect the price at which similar investments would trade. The Valuation Designee also may base its valuation of an investment on recent transactions of investments and securities with similar structure and risk characteristics. The Valuation Designee obtains market data from its ongoing investment purchase efforts, in addition to monitoring transactions that have closed or are discussed in industry publications. External information may include (but is not limited to) observable market data derived from the U.S. loan and equity markets. As part of compiling market data as an indication of current market conditions, the Valuation Designee may utilize third-party sources.

The Board is responsible for overseeing the Valuation Designee’s process for determining the fair value of the Company’s assets for which market quotations are not readily available, taking into account the Company’s valuation risks. To facilitate the Board’s oversight of the valuation process, the Valuation Designee provides the Board with quarterly reports, annual reports, and prompt reporting of material matters affecting the Valuation Designee’s determination of fair value. As part of the Board’s oversight role, the Board may request and review additional information to be informed of the Valuation Designee’s process for determining the fair value of the Company's investments.

The values assigned to investments are based on available information and may fluctuate from period to period. In addition, such values do not necessarily represent the amount that ultimately might be realized upon a portfolio investment's sale. Due to the inherent uncertainty of valuation, the estimated fair value of an investment may differ from the value that would have been used had a ready market for the security existed, and the difference could be material.

Investment Transactions and Revenue Recognition

Investment transactions are recorded on the applicable trade date. Any amounts related to purchases, sales and principal paydowns that have traded, but not settled, are reflected as either a receivable for investments sold or payable for investments purchased on the consolidated statements of assets and liabilities. Realized gains or losses are measured by the difference between the net proceeds received from repayments and sales and the cost basis of the investment using the specific identification method without regard to unrealized appreciation or depreciation previously recognized and are included as net realized gain (loss) on investments in the consolidated statements of operations. Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments is recognized in the consolidated statements of operations and reflects the period-to-period change in fair value and cost of investments, including the reversal of previously recorded unrealized appreciation or depreciation when gains or losses are realized.

Interest income, including amortization of premium and accretion of discount on loans, and expenses are recorded on the accrual basis. The Company accrues interest income if it expects that ultimately it will be able to collect such income.

The Company may have loans in its portfolio that contain payment-in-kind (“PIK”) income provisions. PIK represents interest that is accrued and recorded as interest income at the contractual rates, increases the loan principal on the respective capitalization dates, and is generally due at maturity. This non-cash source of income is included when determining what must be paid to shareholders in the form of distributions in order for the Company to maintain its tax treatment as a RIC, even though the Company has not yet collected cash. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026, the Company earned $2,714 and $8,227, respectively, in PIK income provisions, representing 6.21% and 6.13% of total investment income, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, the Company earned $2,369 and $6,998, respectively, in PIK income provisions, representing 4.64% and 4.43% of total investment income, respectively.

Dividend income on preferred equity securities is recorded on the accrual basis to the extent that such amounts are payable by the portfolio company and are expected to be collected. Dividend income on common equity securities is recorded on the record date for private portfolio companies or on the ex-dividend date for publicly traded portfolio companies. Distributions from investments in other investment companies occur at irregular intervals and the exact timing of the distributions cannot be determined. The classification of distributions received, including return of capital, realized gains and dividend income, is based on information received from the portfolio company. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026, the Company earned $780 and $780, respectively, of dividend income on its equity investments. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, the Company earned $286 and $402, respectively, of dividend income on its equity investments.

Other income may include income such as consent, waiver, amendment, unused, and prepayment fees associated with the Company’s investment activities, as well as any fees for managerial assistance and administrative services rendered by the Company to its portfolio companies. Such fees are recognized as income when earned or the services are rendered. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026, the Company earned other income of $182 and $585, respectively, primarily related to prepayment, amendment, and administrative service fees. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, the Company earned other income of $224 and $1,138, respectively, primarily related to prepayment and amendment fees.

Loans are generally placed on non-accrual status when a payment default occurs or if management otherwise believes that the issuer of the loan will not be able to make contractual interest payments or principal payments. The Company will cease recognizing interest income on that loan until all principal and interest is current through payment or until a restructuring occurs, such that the interest income is deemed to be collectible. However, the Company remains contractually entitled to this interest. The Company may make exceptions to this policy if the loan has sufficient collateral value and is in the process of collection. Accrued interest is written-off when it becomes probable that the interest will not be collected and the amount of uncollectible interest can be reasonably estimated. When a PIK investment is placed on non-accrual status, the accrued, uncapitalized interest is generally reversed through PIK income. As of September 30, 2026, the Company had investments innine portfolio companies on non-accrual status with an aggregate fair value of $27,670 which represented approximately 1.49% of total investments at fair value. As of December 31, 2025, the Company had investments infour portfolio companies on non-accrual status with an aggregate fair value of $9,744, which represented approximately 0.50% of total investments at fair value.

Derivative Instruments and Hedging

The Company recognizes all derivative instruments as assets or liabilities at fair value in its consolidated financial statements, pursuant to ASC Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging, further clarified by the FASB’s issuance of Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2017-12, Derivatives and Hedging. The Company uses interest rate swaps to hedge the 2030 Notes (as defined in Note 7) and therefore both the periodic payment and the change in fair value for the effective hedge, if applicable, are recognized as components of interest expense in the consolidated statements of operations. The Company designated its interest rate swaps as hedging instruments in a qualifying fair value hedge accounting relationship and, as a result, the net change in the fair value of the hedging instruments is recorded in the same line item of the consolidated statements of operations as the hedged item.

Derivative instruments are expressed in terms of the notional contract amount and derive their value based upon one or more underlying instruments. While the notional amount gives some indication of the Company's derivative activity, it generally is not exchanged, but is only used as the basis on which interest and other payments are exchanged. Derivative instruments are subject to various risks similar to non-derivative instruments, including market liquidity and operational risks. The Company manages these risks on an aggregate basis as part of its risk management process.

Deferred Financing Costs and Debt Issuance Costs

Deferred financing and debt issuance costs represent fees and other direct incremental costs incurred in connection with the Company’s borrowings. These expenses are deferred and amortized into interest expense over the life of the related debt instrument. The unamortized balance of such costs is included as a direct deduction from the related liability in the accompanying consolidated statements of assets and liabilities. The amortization of such costs is included in interest and debt financing expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.

Equity Offering Costs

Equity offering costs include registration expenses related to any shelf registration statement filed by the Company. These expenses consist primarily of SEC registration fees, legal fees and accounting fees incurred related thereto. Upon the completion of an equity offering, the deferred expenses are charged to additional paid-in capital. If no offering is completed prior to the expiration of the registration statement, the deferred costs are charged to expense. The Adviser paid the offering costs associated with the IPO on behalf of the Company. The Company is not obligated to reimburse any such offering costs paid by the Adviser.

Income Taxes

For U.S. federal income tax purposes, the Company has elected, and intends to qualify annually, to be treated as a RIC under the Code; however, no assurance can be given that the Company will be able to qualify for and maintain RIC tax status. In order to qualify as a RIC, the Company must meet certain minimum distribution, source-of-income and asset diversification requirements. If such requirements are met, then the Company is generally subject to U.S. federal income taxes only on the portion of its taxable income and capital gains it does not distribute.

The minimum distribution requirements applicable to RICs generally require the Company to timely distribute (or be deemed to distribute) to its shareholders at least 90% of its investment company taxable income (“ICTI”), as defined by the Code, each year. Depending on the level of ICTI earned in a tax year, the Company may choose to carry forward ICTI in excess of current year distributions into the next tax year. Any such carry over 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.

In addition, based on the excise distribution requirements, the Company is subject to a nondeductible 4% U.S. federal excise tax on undistributed income unless the Company distributes (or is deemed to distribute) in a timely manner an amount at least equal to the sum of (1) 98% of its ordinary income for each calendar year, (2) 98.2% of the amount by which the Company's capital gain exceeds its capital loss (adjusted for certain ordinary losses) for the one-year period ended October 31 in that calendar year and (3) certain undistributed amounts from previous years on which we paid no U.S. federal income tax. For this purpose, however, any ordinary income or capital gain net income retained by the Company that is subject to U.S. federal income tax is considered to have been distributed. The Company intends to timely distribute to its shareholders substantially all of its annual taxable income for each year, except that the Company may retain certain net capital gains for reinvestment and, depending upon the level of taxable income earned in a year, the Company may choose to carry forward ICTI for distribution in the following year and pay any applicable U.S. federal excise tax. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026, and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, the Company didnot incur any excise tax expense.

The Company evaluates tax positions taken or expected to be taken in the course of preparing its consolidated financial statements to determine whether the tax positions are “more-likely than not” to be sustained by the applicable tax authority. CLO-I, CLO-II, and CLO-III are disregarded entities for U.S. federal income tax purposes and are consolidated with the tax return of the Company. NCDL Equity Holdings has elected to be classified as a corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes. All penalties and interest associated with income taxes, if any, are included in income tax expense.

Dividends and Distributions to Common Shareholders

To the extent that the Company has taxable income, the Company intends to continue to make quarterly distributions to its common shareholders. Dividends and distributions to common shareholders are recorded on the applicable record date. The amount to be distributed to common shareholders is determined by the Board each quarter and is generally based upon the taxable earnings estimated by management and available cash. Net realized capital gains, if any, will generally be distributed at least annually, although the Company may decide to retain such capital gains for investment.

In connection with the IPO, the Board approved an amended and restated dividend reinvestment plan (the "Amended DRIP"), which became effective on January 29, 2024, concurrent with the consummation of the IPO.

The Amended DRIP changed the dividend reinvestment plan from an “opt in” dividend reinvestment plan to an “opt out” dividend reinvestment plan. As a result of the foregoing, if the Board authorizes, and the Company declares, a cash dividend or distribution, shareholders that acquired their shares in the IPO and do not “opt out” of the Amended DRIP will have their cash distributions automatically reinvested in additional shares rather than receiving cash. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a shareholder’s election (or deemed election) under the dividend reinvestment plan, dated December 19, 2019, will remain in effect for such shareholder, and no further action is required by such shareholder with respect to their election under the Amended DRIP.

With respect to each distribution under the Amended DRIP, the Company reserves the right to either issue new shares of common stock or purchase shares of common stock in the open market for the accounts of participants in the Amended DRIP. If newly issued shares are used to implement the Amended DRIP, the number of shares to be issued to a shareholder will be determined by dividing the total dollar amount of the distribution payable to such participant by the market price per share of the Company's common stock at the close of regular trading of the NYSE on the distribution payment date, or if no sale is reported for such day, the average of the reported bid and ask prices. However, if the market price per share on the distribution payment date exceeds the most recently computed NAV per share, the Company will issue shares at the greater of (i) the most recently computed NAV per share and (ii) 95% of the current market price per share (or such lesser discount to the current market price per share that still exceeds the most recently computed NAV per share). If shares are purchased in the open market to implement the Amended DRIP, the number of shares to be issued to a participant will be determined by dividing the dollar amount of the distribution payable to such participant by the weighted average price per share for all shares of common stock purchased by the plan administrator in the open market in connection with the dividend or distribution. Although each participant may from time to time have an undivided fractional interest in a share, no certificates for a fractional share will be issued. However, dividends and distributions on fractional shares will be credited to each participant’s account.

Functional Currency

The functional currency of the Company is the U.S. Dollar and all transactions were in U.S. Dollars.

Segment Reporting

The Company is externally managed by Churchill and operates as a single reportable segment in accordance with ASC Topic 280, Segment Reporting ("ASC 280"). The Company's sole business activity is deriving investment income from its portfolio of investments. The Company's accounting policies are described in Note 2, Significant Accounting Policies. The Company's chief operating decision makers ("CODM") are the investment committee, comprised of senior investment personnel from the Churchill investment teams, and the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer. The CODM assess the Company's performance based on: (i) net investment income, (ii) net realized and unrealized gains (losses) from investments, and (iii) net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations, all of which are reported in the consolidated statements of operations. The CODM also may evaluate performance through industry benchmarking analyses using metrics disclosed in Note 11, Consolidated Financial Highlights. Subject to the Board's oversight, Churchill manages the Company's day-to-day operations and provides investment advisory and management services. All investment decisions require unanimous approval from the investment committee members. The operating expense categories and information presented in the consolidated statements of operations fully reflect the significant expense categories and amounts regularly provided to the CODM for decision-making purposes.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In November 2024, the FASB issued Accounting Standard Update (“ASU”) No. 2024-03, Income Statement—Reporting Comprehensive Income—Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40) (“ASU 2024-03”). The amendments in ASU 2024-03 improve financial reporting by requiring that public business entities disclose additional information about specific expense categories in the notes to financial statements at interim and annual reporting periods. This information currently is not generally presented in the consolidated financial statements. The amendments in ASU 2024-03 are effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2027. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting ASU 2024-03.

  1. INVESTMENTS

As of September 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, the Company's investments consisted of the following (amounts in thousands):

September 30, 2026December 31, 2025
CostFair Value% of Fair ValueCostFair Value% of Fair Value
First-Lien Debt$1,658,504$1,622,30087.13%$1,773,647$1,756,62089.51%
Subordinated Debt1152,995141,5207.60%179,656161,3748.22%
Equity Investments61,94757,4343.08%47,90444,4552.27%
Investments in Joint Venture240,68840,7592.19%———%
Total$1,914,134$1,862,013100.00%$2,001,207$1,962,449100.00%

1 As of September 30, 2026, Subordinated Debt at fair value was comprised of second lien term loans and/or second lien notes of $61,688, mezzanine debt of $78,574 and structured debt of $1,258; Subordinated Debt at cost was comprised of second lien term loans and/or second lien notes of $63,417, mezzanine debt of $86,331 and structured debt of $3,247.

As of December 31, 2025, Subordinated Debt at fair value was comprised of second lien term loans and/or second lien notes of $74,262, mezzanine debt of $84,633 and structured debt of $2,479; Subordinated Debt at cost was comprised of second lien term loans and/or second lien notes of $78,960, mezzanine debt of $96,113 and structured debt of $4,583.

2 As of September 30, 2026, Investments in Joint Venture at cost were comprised of secured loans of $24,938 and equity interests of $15,750; Investments in Joint Venture at fair value were comprised of secured loans of $24,938 and equity interests of $15,821.

The industry composition of the Company's portfolio as a percentage of fair value as of September 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025 was as follows:

IndustrySeptember 30, 2026December 31, 2025
Aerospace & Defense0.81%1.71%
Automotive2.46%3.28%
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate3.83%4.01%
Beverage, Food & Tobacco8.74%7.62%
Capital Equipment5.81%5.75%
Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber0.94%1.10%
Construction & Building7.24%6.90%
Consumer Goods: Durable1.18%1.25%
Consumer Goods: Non-durable1.68%1.61%
Containers, Packaging & Glass3.62%4.02%
Energy: Electricity1.67%1.56%
Environmental Industries3.37%4.52%
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals18.32%18.19%
High Tech Industries4.11%4.03%
Hotel, Gaming & Leisure0.19%0.17%
Investments in Joint Venture2.19%—%
Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing1.15%0.93%
Media: Diversified & Production0.75%0.83%
Services: Business16.94%17.24%
Services: Consumer4.73%4.33%
Sovereign & Public Finance0.61%0.69%
Telecommunications3.33%3.55%
Transportation: Cargo2.49%3.05%
Transportation: Consumer0.54%0.53%
Utilities: Electric1.69%1.41%
Utilities: Water0.49%0.54%
Wholesale1.12%1.18%
Total100.00%100.00%

The geographic composition of investments at cost and fair value was as follows:

September 30, 2026
CostFair Value% of Total Investments at Fair ValueFair Value as % of Net Assets
United States$1,835,294$1,783,14795.76%210.73%
Canada38,34538,5652.07%4.56%
Germany27,61827,7721.49%3.28%
United Kingdom12,87712,5290.68%1.48%
Total$1,914,134$1,862,013100.00%220.05%
December 31, 2025
CostFair Value% of Total Investments at Fair ValueFair Value as % of Net Assets
United States$1,917,138$1,878,29095.71%214.62%
Canada43,21543,4082.21%4.96%
Germany27,80628,0641.43%3.21%
United Kingdom13,04812,6870.65%1.45%
Total$2,001,207$1,962,449100.00%224.24%

As of September 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, on a fair value basis,93.90% and 94.07%, respectively, of the Company’s debt investments earn interest at a floating rate, and 6.10% and 5.93%, respectively, of the Company’s debt investments earn interest at a fixed rate.

Senior Loan Fund I

Senior Loan Fund I, a Delaware limited liability company, was formed as a joint venture between the Company and the JV Partner on July 7, 2026, and operates under a limited liability company agreement. Senior Loan Fund I was established for the purpose of making portfolio company investments, including first-lien senior secured debt, junior secured loans, subordinated or unsecured loans or other debt or equity investments, either directly or indirectly through its wholly owned subsidiaries, NCDL Senior Loan Fund I SPV LLC (the “JV SPV”) and NCDL Senior Loan Fund I Equity Holdings LLC (“JV Equity Holdings”). Investment decisions and generally all other decisions of the Joint Venture require unanimous approval of the Joint Venture's investment committee or board of managers, as applicable, each of which consists of an equal number of representatives of the Company and the JV Partner.

The Company and the JV Partner agreed to contribute up to $92,750 and $13,250, respectively, to the Senior Loan Fund I in exchange for membership interests and secured debt, representing total ownership interests of 87.5% and 12.5%, respectively. On July 9, 2026, the Company and the JV Partner contributed $40,688 and $5,812, respectively, through equity contributions to Senior Loan Fund I and funding debt obligations issued by the JV SPV. The proceeds of these equity contributions and debt issuances were used by Senior Loan Fund I to acquire a portfolio of first-lien debt from the Company with an aggregate fair value of $148,882, resulting in the Company recognizing a $156 realized loss on the asset sale.

On July 9, 2026, the JV SPV entered into a senior secured revolving credit facility (the “JV Credit Facility”) with a third-party lender, with a total commitment of up to $231,000. The JV Credit Facility is secured by substantially all the assets of the JV SPV. Senior Loan Fund I consolidates the JV SPV and JV Equity Holdings. JV Equity Holdings has not commenced operation as of September 30, 2026.

The Company serves as the administrative agent of Senior Loan Fund I and performs certain day-to-day administrative services on its behalf. In return, the Company receives a service fee equal to 0.25% of the principal amount of Senior Loan Fund I's assets under administration (or cost, in the case of equity), calculated and payable quarterly in arrears. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026, the Company earned $87 and $87 of administrative service fees, respectively.

The following table presents the summarized consolidated statement of assets and liabilities information of Senior Loan Fund I as of September 30, 2026:

September 30, 2026
Assets:
Investments, at fair value (cost $147,406)$147,481
Cash and cash equivalents4,919
Other assets1,168
Total assets$153,568
Liabilities and Members' Equity
Liabilities:
Debt (net of deferred financing costs of $986)$132,514
Other liabilities2,972
Total liabilities135,486
Total members' equity18,082
Total liabilities and members' equity$153,568

The following table presents the summarized consolidated statement of operations information of Senior Loan Fund I for the period from July 7, 2026 (inception) to September 30, 2026:

For the period from July 7, 2026 (inception) to September 30, 2026
Income
Investment income$3,108
Expenses:
Interest and debt financing expenses2,048
Other expenses202
Total expenses2,250
Net investment income (loss)858
Net realized gain (loss) on investments7
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments75
Net increase (decrease) resulting from operations$940

The following table presents a summary of Senior Loan Fund I's portfolio as of September 30, 2026:

Investment commitments$148,460
Total investments, fair value$147,481
Number of portfolio companies95
Number of industries22
Weighted average yield on total portfolio, at cost (1)9.19%
Weighted average yield on total portfolio, at fair value (1)9.18%
Average position size of investment as % of fair value1.05%

1 There were no investments on non-accrual status as of September 30, 2026.

Senior Loan Fund I Consolidated Schedule of Investments as of September 30, 2026

Portfolio Company · Footnotes · Investment · Spread Above Reference Rate (1) · Interest Rate · Maturity Date · Par Amount · Amortized Cost · Fair Value · % of Net Assets (2)
Investments
Debt Investments
Automotive
RA Parent Holdings LP (S&S Truck Parts)(3)First Lien DebtS + 4.75%8.97%3/1/2029$563$561$5623.11%
RA Parent Holdings LP (S&S Truck Parts)(3)First Lien DebtS + 4.75%8.97%3/1/20298628608614.76%
RA Parent Holdings LP (S&S Truck Parts)(3)First Lien Debt (Delayed Draw)S + 4.75%8.97%3/1/20298378358364.62%
RA Parent Holdings LP (S&S Truck Parts)(3)First Lien Debt (Delayed Draw)S + 4.75%8.97%3/1/20294848480.27%
Randys Holdings, Inc. (Randy's Worldwide Automotive)(3)First Lien DebtS + 5.00%8.81%11/1/20291,7451,7231,7249.53%
Total Automotive4,0274,03122.29%
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate
Big Apple Advisory, LLC(3)First Lien DebtS + 4.50%8.34%11/18/20312,3102,2902,28912.66%
Cohen Advisory, LLC(3)First Lien DebtS + 4.25%8.32%12/31/20311,0371,0371,0375.73%
Compex Legal Services, Inc.(3)First Lien DebtS + 5.75%9.58%3/31/20285049490.27%
World Insurance Associates, LLC(3)First Lien DebtS + 5.00%9.07%4/3/20302,3102,2852,28012.61%
Total Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate5,6615,65531.27%
Beverage, Food & Tobacco
AmerCareRoyal, LLC(3)First Lien Debt (Delayed Draw)S + 5.00%9.07%9/10/20308281810.45%
AmerCareRoyal, LLC(3)First Lien Debt (Delayed Draw)S + 5.00%9.07%9/10/20305655550.30%
Commercial Bakeries Corp.(3)First Lien DebtS + 5.25%9.32%9/25/20292,3102,2992,30012.72%
FoodScience, LLC(3)First Lien DebtS + 5.25%9.51%11/14/20311441441430.79%
L.A. Specialty Produce Co., LLC(3)First Lien DebtS + 4.50%8.23%4/1/20334040400.22%
Razor Light, Inc.(3)First Lien DebtS + 4.75%8.82%2/6/20321,8391,8311,7769.82%
Refresh Buyer, LLC (Sunny Sky Products)(3)First Lien DebtS + 4.75%8.82%12/23/20282,0572,0252,02111.18%
Refresh Buyer, LLC (Sunny Sky Products)(3)First Lien Debt (Delayed Draw)S + 4.75%8.82%12/23/20282532492481.37%
WCHG Buyer, Inc. (Handgards, LLC)(3)First Lien DebtS + 4.75%8.51%4/10/20312,2572,2382,25212.45%
Total Beverage, Food & Tobacco8,9628,91649.30%
Capital Equipment
FirstCall Mechanical Group, LLC(3)First Lien DebtS + 4.75%8.82%6/27/20311,2141,1941,2006.64%
FirstCall Mechanical Group, LLC(3)First Lien Debt (Delayed Draw)S + 4.75%8.82%6/27/20311,0961,0771,0835.99%
Ovation Holdings, Inc.(3)First Lien Debt (Delayed Draw)S + 4.75%8.82%2/4/20306116086083.36%
Ovation Holdings, Inc.(3)First Lien DebtS + 4.75%8.57%2/4/20301,6991,6921,6929.36%
Rhino Intermediate Holding Company, LLC (Rhino Tool House)(3)First Lien DebtS + 5.25%9.48%4/4/20291,6991,6721,6689.22%
Portfolio Company · Footnotes · Investment · Spread Above Reference Rate (1) · Interest Rate · Maturity Date · Par Amount · Amortized Cost · Fair Value · % of Net Assets (2)
SkyMark Refuelers, LLC(3)First Lien Debt (Delayed Draw)S + 4.50%8.60%12/16/20323073063021.67%
Specialty Manufacturing Holdings, LLC(3)First Lien DebtS + 4.25%8.23%3/31/20334141410.23%
USA Industries Holdings LLC(3)First Lien DebtS + 4.25%8.09%12/10/20323231310.17%
Vessco Midco Holdings, LLC(3)First Lien DebtS + 4.25%7.93%7/24/20312,3162,2752,27612.59%
Total Capital Equipment8,8968,90149.23%
Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber
Chroma Color Corporation(3)First Lien DebtS + 4.25%8.09%4/23/20291,3051,2921,2927.15%
Total Chemicals, Plastics, & Rubber1,2921,2927.15%
Construction & Building
Bells Parent, Inc.(3)First Lien DebtS + 5.00%9.07%4/25/20333333330.18%
Chase Industries, Inc.(3)First Lien DebtS + 5.00%9.07%5/11/20295049490.27%
Cobalt Service Partners, LLC(3)First Lien DebtS + 4.75%9.01%10/13/20313012992991.65%
Gannett Fleming, Inc.(3)First Lien DebtS + 4.50%8.24%8/5/20302,3102,2962,29712.71%
Java Buyer, Inc.(3)First Lien DebtS + 4.75%8.82%12/15/20302,3102,2872,27012.55%
Royal Holdco Corporation (RMA Companies)(3)First Lien DebtS + 4.50%8.57%12/30/20302,3102,2722,27212.56%
WSB Engineering Holdings Inc.(3)First Lien DebtS + 4.50%8.26%8/31/20291,6951,6821,6889.34%
WSB Engineering Holdings Inc.(3)First Lien Debt (Delayed Draw)S + 4.50%8.34%8/31/20292212192201.22%
Total Construction & Building9,1379,12850.48%
Consumer Goods: Durable
XpressMyself.com LLC (SmartSign)(3)First Lien DebtS + 5.50%9.44%9/7/20282,3102,3102,31012.78%
Total Consumer Goods: Durable2,3102,31012.78%
Consumer Goods: Non-durable
Bradford Soap International, Inc.(3)First Lien DebtS + 4.75%8.65%8/28/20314964964962.74%
KL Bronco Acquisition, Inc. (Elevation Labs)(3)First Lien Debt (Delayed Draw)S + 5.25%9.17%6/30/20301,2211,2141,2146.72%
Total Consumer Goods: Non-durable1,7101,7109.46%
Containers, Packaging & Glass
good2grow LLC(3)First Lien DebtS + 4.50%8.41%12/1/20277727697694.25%
good2grow LLC(3)First Lien DebtS + 5.50%9.41%12/1/20272252252251.24%
good2grow LLC(3)First Lien DebtS + 4.75%8.66%12/1/20277707697704.26%
Ivex Holdco Inc. (Specialized Packaging Group)(3)First Lien DebtS + 5.25%9.13%12/17/20276106096103.37%
Ivex Holdco Inc. (Specialized Packaging Group)(3)First Lien DebtS + 5.25%9.13%12/17/20271,7001,6961,6989.39%
Online Labels Group, LLC(3)First Lien DebtS + 4.75%8.82%12/19/20291,6161,6161,6168.94%
Performance Packaging Buyer, LLC(3)First Lien DebtS + 4.50%8.34%4/15/20311,2391,2271,2316.81%
Total Containers, Packaging & Glass6,9116,91938.26%
Portfolio Company · Footnotes · Investment · Spread Above Reference Rate (1) · Interest Rate · Maturity Date · Par Amount · Amortized Cost · Fair Value · % of Net Assets (2)
Environmental Industries
CLS Management Services, LLC (Contract Land Staff)(3)First Lien DebtS + 4.75%8.82%3/27/20302,1692,1592,15811.93%
NFM & J, L.P. (The Facilities Group)(3)First Lien DebtS + 5.75%9.60%11/30/20282,3092,2852,28812.65%
Nutrition 101 Buyer, LLC (101 Inc)(3)First Lien DebtS + 5.25%9.17%8/31/20281,6141,5931,5988.84%
SI Solutions, LLC(3)First Lien DebtS + 4.75%8.65%8/15/20301,6881,6881,6889.34%
Total Environmental Industries7,7257,73242.76%
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
AB Centers Acquisition Corporation (Action Behavior Centers)(3)First Lien DebtS + 5.25%9.15%7/2/20312,3102,2742,28312.63%
ACP Maverick Holdings, Inc.(3)First Lien DebtS + 4.75%8.82%3/18/20312,3102,3022,32812.87%
Bluebird PM Buyer, Inc.(3)First Lien DebtS + 4.75%8.82%2/3/20321,7211,7211,7219.52%
Bridges Consumer Healthcare Intermediate LLC(3)First Lien DebtS + 5.25%9.10%12/22/20316876816783.75%
Coding Solutions Acquisition, Inc.(3)First Lien DebtS + 5.00%8.90%8/7/20312,3102,2822,31012.78%
Eyesouth Eye Care Holdco LLC(3)First Lien DebtS + 5.50%9.50%10/5/20291,6991,6771,6789.28%
Eyesouth Eye Care Holdco LLC(3)First Lien Debt (Delayed Draw)S + 5.50%9.50%10/5/20296116036033.33%
FH DMI Buyer, Inc.(3)First Lien Debt (Delayed Draw)S + 5.00%9.07%10/11/20305465465463.02%
FH DMI Buyer, Inc.(3)First Lien DebtS + 5.00%9.07%10/11/20303263263261.80%
Health Management Associates, Inc.(3)First Lien DebtS + 6.25%10.01%3/30/20291,6411,6341,6349.04%
Healthspan Buyer, LLC (Thorne HealthTech)(3)First Lien DebtS + 4.75%8.65%10/16/20302,2692,2602,26912.55%
HLSG Intermediate, LLC(3)First Lien DebtS + 4.75%8.49%2/2/20333737370.20%
HMN Acquirer Corp.(3)First Lien DebtS + 4.75%8.82%11/5/20311,1281,1191,1196.19%
Impact Advisors, LLC(3)First Lien DebtS + 4.50%8.57%3/19/20322,3102,2802,27712.59%
JKC Buyer, Inc. (J. Knipper and Company Inc)(3)First Lien Debt (Delayed Draw)S + 4.75%8.50%2/13/20329869669725.38%
Midwest Eye Services, LLC(3)First Lien DebtS + 4.50%8.72%8/20/20274954954942.73%
Promptcare Infusion Buyer, Inc.(3)First Lien Debt (Delayed Draw)S + 6.00%10.00%9/1/20277017017013.88%
Promptcare Infusion Buyer, Inc.(3)First Lien DebtS + 6.00%10.00%9/1/20276486486483.58%
Promptcare Infusion Buyer, Inc.(3)First Lien Debt (Delayed Draw)S + 6.00%10.00%9/1/20273613613612.00%
QHR Health, LLC(3)First Lien Debt (Delayed Draw)S + 5.25%9.22%5/26/20288018008014.43%
QHR Health, LLC(3)First Lien DebtS + 5.25%9.22%5/26/20281,5091,5071,5088.34%
TBRS, Inc.(3)First Lien DebtS + 4.75%8.51%11/24/20312,0812,0432,04411.30%
VMG Holdings LLC (VMG Health)(3)First Lien DebtS + 4.75%8.82%4/16/20302,3102,2942,29412.69%
Wellspring Pharmaceutical Corporation(3)First Lien DebtS + 5.00%8.95%8/22/20284949490.27%
Wellspring Pharmaceutical Corporation(3)First Lien DebtS + 5.00%8.95%8/22/20281,3991,3961,3997.74%
Wellspring Pharmaceutical Corporation(3)First Lien Debt (Delayed Draw)S + 4.50%8.45%8/22/20281221221220.67%
Wellspring Pharmaceutical Corporation(3)First Lien DebtS + 4.50%8.45%8/22/20286036026033.33%
YI, LLC (Young Innovations)(3)First Lien DebtS + 5.75%9.65%12/3/20292,3102,2722,27312.57%
Total Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals33,99834,078188.46%
Portfolio Company · Footnotes · Investment · Spread Above Reference Rate (1) · Interest Rate · Maturity Date · Par Amount · Amortized Cost · Fair Value · % of Net Assets (2)
High Tech Industries
Arctiq, Inc.(3)First Lien DebtS + 4.75%8.51%2/3/20321,5821,5741,5808.74%
Exterro, Inc.(3)First Lien DebtS + 5.25%9.01%6/1/20271,4801,4611,4638.09%
Infobase Acquisition, Inc.(3)First Lien DebtS + 5.50%9.60%6/14/20289899899895.47%
Ridge Trail US Bidco, Inc. (Options IT)(3)First Lien DebtS + 4.50%8.57%9/30/20313363333341.85%
VALIDITY INC(3)First Lien DebtS + 5.00%8.68%4/12/20324948490.27%
Venture Buyer, LLC (Velosio)(3)First Lien DebtS + 5.25%9.01%3/1/20301,5211,5211,5218.41%
Waldo Buyer, LLC(3)First Lien DebtS + 4.25%8.32%4/1/20333433330.18%
Total High Tech Industries5,9595,96933.01%
Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing
Calienger Acquisition, L.L.C. (Wpromote, LLC)(3)First Lien DebtS + 6.00%9.78%10/23/20282,1262,0972,09811.60%
Total Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing2,0972,09811.60%
Services: Business
Archer Acquisition, LLC (ARMstrong)(3)First Lien DebtS + 4.75%8.92%10/6/20291,0261,0151,0165.62%
Archer Acquisition, LLC (ARMstrong)(3)First Lien Debt (Delayed Draw)S + 4.75%8.73%10/6/20294654604602.54%
Astra Service Partners, LLC(3)First Lien DebtS + 4.50%8.58%11/26/20323737370.20%
Bounteous, Inc.(3)First Lien DebtS + 4.75%8.82%8/2/20295735735733.17%
Bounteous, Inc.(3)First Lien Debt (Delayed Draw)S + 4.75%8.82%8/2/20291,7371,7371,7379.61%
Bullhorn, Inc.(3)First Lien DebtS + 5.00%8.90%10/1/20292,3162,2792,28312.63%
Cornerstone Advisors of Arizona, LLC(3)First Lien DebtS + 4.75%8.82%5/13/20324949490.27%
Env Automation Acquisition,LLC(3)First Lien DebtS + 4.25%8.06%12/8/20313333330.18%
Gabriel Partners, LLC(3)First Lien Debt (Delayed Draw)S + 6.25%10.16%5/17/20274324304322.39%
Gabriel Partners, LLC(3)First Lien DebtS + 6.25%10.16%5/17/20278888880.49%
Gabriel Partners, LLC(3)First Lien DebtS + 6.25%10.16%5/17/20271,7901,7841,7909.90%
KENG Acquisition, Inc. (Engage PEO)(3)First Lien DebtS + 4.50%8.32%8/1/20292,3102,2712,27012.55%
KRIV Acquisition, Inc. (Riveron)(3)First Lien DebtS + 4.50%8.57%7/31/20312,3102,2972,29812.72%
LRN Corporation (Lion Merger Sub, Inc.)(3)First Lien DebtS + 5.25%9.23%12/17/20271,2911,2871,2847.10%
LRN Corporation (Lion Merger Sub, Inc.)(3)First Lien DebtS + 5.25%9.23%12/17/20271,0241,0211,0185.63%
Redwood Services Group, LLC (Evergreen Services Group)(3)First Lien DebtS + 5.00%9.08%6/15/20291,6991,6991,6999.40%
Redwood Services Group, LLC (Evergreen Services Group)(3)First Lien Debt (Delayed Draw)S + 5.00%9.08%6/15/20296116116113.38%
Sagebrush Buyer, LLC (Province)(3)First Lien DebtS + 4.75%8.65%7/1/20301,2991,2901,2907.13%
Sagebrush Buyer, LLC (Province)(3)First Lien DebtS + 4.75%8.65%7/1/20306986936933.83%
Sagebrush Buyer, LLC (Province)(3)First Lien DebtS + 4.75%8.65%7/1/20301811791801.00%
Transit Buyer, LLC (Propark Mobility)(3)First Lien DebtS + 4.50%8.40%1/31/20291,5761,5751,5758.71%
Transit Buyer, LLC (Propark Mobility)(3)First Lien Debt (Delayed Draw)S + 4.50%8.40%1/31/20297347347344.06%
TSS Buyer, LLC (Technical Safety Services)(3)First Lien DebtS + 5.00%9.07%6/22/20291,6431,6361,6379.05%
Portfolio Company · Footnotes · Investment · Spread Above Reference Rate (1) · Interest Rate · Maturity Date · Par Amount · Amortized Cost · Fair Value · % of Net Assets (2)
TSS Buyer, LLC (Technical Safety Services)(3)First Lien DebtS + 5.00%9.07%6/22/20296666636643.67%
Victors CCC Buyer LLC (CrossCountry Consulting)(3)First Lien DebtS + 4.50%8.40%6/1/20291,5771,5781,5778.72%
Victors CCC Buyer LLC (CrossCountry Consulting)(3)First Lien Debt (Delayed Draw)S + 4.50%8.40%6/1/20294074074072.25%
Total Services: Business26,42626,435146.20%
Services: Consumer
Excel Fitness Consolidator LLC(3)First Lien DebtS + 4.75%8.82%4/29/20309409259225.10%
Excel Fitness Consolidator LLC(3)First Lien Debt (Delayed Draw)S + 4.75%8.82%4/29/20309429279245.11%
Legacy Service Partners, LLC(3)First Lien DebtS + 4.50%8.57%11/10/20312,3102,2972,29612.70%
North Haven Spartan US Holdco LLC(3)First Lien Debt (Delayed Draw)S + 5.75%9.54%12/6/20271,6091,6091,6098.90%
Total Services: Consumer5,7585,75131.81%
Sovereign & Public Finance
Renaissance Buyer, LLC (LMI Consulting, LLC)(3)First Lien DebtS + 4.75%8.79%7/18/20282,3102,3102,31012.78%
Total Sovereign & Public Finance2,3102,31012.78%
Telecommunications
MBS Holdings, Inc.(3)First Lien DebtS + 5.00%9.00%4/16/20275145145142.84%
MBS Holdings, Inc.(3)First Lien DebtS + 5.00%9.00%4/16/20278888888884.91%
MBS Holdings, Inc.(3)First Lien DebtS + 5.00%9.00%4/16/20272702702701.49%
MBS Holdings, Inc.(3)First Lien DebtS + 5.00%9.00%4/16/20276386386383.53%
Mobile Communications America, Inc.(3)First Lien DebtS + 4.75%8.50%10/16/20291,6991,6861,6789.28%
Mobile Communications America, Inc.(3)First Lien Debt (Delayed Draw)S + 4.75%8.49%10/16/20296106056033.33%
Sapphire Telecom, Inc.(3)First Lien DebtS + 5.00%9.07%6/27/20292,3102,3102,31012.79%
Total Telecommunications6,9116,90138.17%
Transportation: Cargo
Kenco PPC Buyer LLC(3)First Lien DebtS + 4.25%8.32%11/15/20291,6991,6981,6989.39%
Kenco PPC Buyer LLC(3)First Lien Debt (Delayed Draw)S + 4.25%8.03%11/15/20296116116113.38%
Total Transportation: Cargo2,3092,30912.77%
Transportation: Consumer
Firstline Road Solutions, LLC(3)First Lien DebtS + 4.50%8.57%5/1/20333232320.18%
Total Transportation: Consumer32320.18%
Utilities: Electric
Low Voltage Holdings Inc.(3)First Lien DebtS + 4.75%8.82%4/28/20321751751750.97%
RMS Energy Borrower LLC(3)First Lien DebtS + 4.50%8.57%9/30/20328408298374.63%
Portfolio Company · Footnotes · Investment · Spread Above Reference Rate (1) · Interest Rate · Maturity Date · Par Amount · Amortized Cost · Fair Value · % of Net Assets (2)
Total Utilities: Electric1,0041,0125.60%
Utilities: Water
USA Water Intermediate Holdings, LLC(3)First Lien DebtS + 4.25%8.01%2/21/20311,7041,6941,7049.42%
Total Utilities: Water1,6941,7049.42%
Wholesale
INS Intermediate II, LLC (Ergotech DBA Industrial Networking Solutions)(3)First Lien Debt (Delayed Draw)S + 5.50%9.41%1/19/20296176086113.38%
INS Intermediate II, LLC (Ergotech DBA Industrial Networking Solutions)(3)First Lien DebtS + 5.50%9.41%1/19/20291,6931,6691,6779.27%
Total Wholesale2,2772,28812.65%
Total Investments$147,406$147,481815.63%
Cash Equivalents · Interest Rate · Shares/Units · Cost · Fair Value · % of Net Assets (2)
BlackRock Liquidity Funds T-Fund - Institutional Class3.55%4,732,004$4,732$4,73226.17%
First American Government Obligations Fund - Class Z3.54%187,1671871871.03%
Total Cash Equivalents$4,919$4,91927.20%
Total Investments and Cash Equivalents$152,325$152,400842.83%

(1)The majority of the investments bear interest at rates that may be determined by reference to Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("SOFR" or "S"), which generally reset periodically. For each such investment, the Company has provided the spread over SOFR and the current contractual interest rate in effect at September 30, 2026. As of September 30, 2026, rates for 1M S, 3M S, 6M S, 12M S ("SOFR") are 3.91%,4.08%,4.27%, and 4.60%, respectively. Certain investments are subject to a SOFR floor or may utilize an alternative reference rate such as U.S. Prime Rate (“P”). For fixed rate loans, a spread above a reference rate is not applicable. Debt investments are income producing unless otherwise noted.

(2)Percentage is based on net assets of $18,082 as of September 30, 2026.

(3)Denotes that all or a portion of the assets are pledged as collateral for the JV Credit Facility.

  1. DERIVATIVES

The Company enters into derivative instruments in the normal course of business to achieve certain risk management objectives, including managing its interest rate risk exposures.

In order to better define its contractual rights and to secure rights that will help the Company mitigate its counterparty risk, the Company may enter into an International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreement (“ISDA Master Agreement”) or a similar agreement with its derivative counterparties. An ISDA Master Agreement is a bilateral agreement between the Company and a counterparty that governs OTC derivatives, including interest swaps, and typically contains, among other things, collateral posting terms and netting provisions in the event of a default and/or termination event. The provisions of the ISDA Master Agreement typically permit a single net payment in the event of a default (close-out netting) or similar event, including the bankruptcy or insolvency of the counterparty.

Concurrent with the issuance of the Initial 2030 Notes, the Company entered into an interest rate swap agreement on January 22, 2025 with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. ("Wells Fargo") for a total notional amount of $300,000 with a maturity date of March 15, 2030. Under this agreement, the Company receives a fixed interest rate of 6.65% and pays a floating interest rate of three-month Term SOFR +2.30%. Upon the issuance of the Additional 2030 Notes (see Note 7), the Company entered into an additional interest rate swap agreement with Wells Fargo for a total notional amount of $100,000, effective September 15, 2026 and maturing on March 15, 2030, whereby the Company receives a fixed interest rate of 6.65% and pays a floating interest rate of three-month Term SOFR +2.55%.

The Company has designated each interest rate swap as a hedging instrument in a qualifying fair value hedge accounting relationship. For derivative instruments designated in a qualifying hedge relationship, the change in fair value of the hedging instruments and hedged items are recorded in interest and debt financing expenses on the consolidated statements of operations. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026, the Company recognized $52 and $71 of unrealized gains related to interest rate swaps and the hedged item, respectively, which are included in interest and debt financing expenses on the consolidated statements of operations. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, the Company recognized $6 and $45 of unrealized gains related to interest rate swaps and the hedged item, respectively, which are included in interest and debt financing expenses on the consolidated statements of operations. The Company presents derivative assets and liabilities on a gross basis and does not offset amounts subject to the ISDA Master Agreement in the consolidated statements of assets and liabilities. As of September 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, the fair values of the interest rate swaps were $(7,083) and $14,965, respectively, and are included within the derivative liability and derivative asset, at fair value, respectively, in the consolidated statements of assets and liabilities. As of September 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, there were $6,870 and $14,750 of collateral posted and received, respectively, to cover collateral obligations under the terms of the ISDA Master Agreement, which are included in collateral due from broker and collateral due to broker on the consolidated statements of assets and liabilities, respectively, resulting in net exposures after consideration of $(213) collateral of and $215, respectively.

The table below presents the carrying value of the unsecured borrowings as of September 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025 that are designated in a qualifying hedging relationship and the related cumulative hedging adjustment (increase/(decrease)) from current and prior hedging relationships included in such carrying values:

As of September 30, 2026As of December 31, 2025
Carrying ValueCumulative Hedging AdjustmentsCarrying ValueCumulative Hedging Adjustments
2030 Notes$392,747$(7,253)$309,915$9,915
  1. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

Fair Value Disclosures

The following tables present fair value measurements of investments, by major class, and cash equivalents as of September 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, according to the fair value hierarchy:

As of September 30, 2026Level 1Level 2Level 3Measured at NAV (2)Total
Assets:
First-Lien Debt$—$7,232$1,615,068$—$1,622,300
Subordinated Debt (1)——141,520—141,520
Equity Investments——36,62820,80657,434
Investments in Joint Venture (3)——24,93815,82140,759
Cash Equivalents35,537———35,537
Total investments and cash equivalents$35,537$7,232$1,818,154$36,627$1,897,550
Derivative liability—(7,083)——(7,083)
Total$35,537$149$1,818,154$36,627$1,890,467

(1) Subordinated Debt is further comprised of second lien term loans and/or second lien notes of $61,688, mezzanine debt of $78,574 and $1,258 of structured debt.

(2)Certain investments are measured at fair value using NAV as a practical expedient and have not been categorized in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value amounts presented in this table are intended to permit reconciliation of the fair value hierarchy to the amounts presented in the consolidated statements of assets and liabilities.

(3) Investments in Joint Venture consist of secured loans, for which the carrying value approximates fair value based on significant unobservable Level 3 inputs, and equity interests measured at fair value using NAV as a practical expedient.

As of December 31, 2025Level 1Level 2Level 3Measured at NAV (2)Total
Assets:
First-Lien Debt$—$8,115$1,748,505$—$1,756,620
Subordinated Debt (1)—6,176155,198—161,374
Equity Investments——32,17912,27644,455
Cash Equivalents53,927———53,927
Total investments and cash equivalents$53,927$14,291$1,935,88212,276$2,016,376
Derivative asset—14,965——14,965
Total$53,927$29,256$1,935,882$12,276$2,031,341

(1) Subordinated Debt is further comprised of second lien term loans and/or second lien notes of $74,262, mezzanine debt of $84,633 and $2,479 of structured debt.

(2)Certain investments are measured at fair value using NAV as a practical expedient and have not been categorized in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value amounts presented in this table are intended to permit reconciliation of the fair value hierarchy to the amounts presented in the consolidated statements of assets and liabilities.

The following tables provide a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances for investments that use Level 3 inputs for the following periods:

As of and for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2026
First-Lien DebtSubordinated DebtEquity InvestmentsInvestment in Joint VentureTotal
Balance as of June 30, 2026$1,709,082$133,405$42,830$—$1,885,317
Purchase of investments and other adjustments to cost (1)89,01041589224,938115,255
Proceeds from principal repayments and sales of investments (1)(186,377)(8)(5,955)—(192,340)
Payment-in-kind interest9091,919——2,828
Amortization of premium/accretion of discount, net782(79)78—781
Net realized gain (loss) on investments(5,671)212,205—(3,445)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments2,563(355)(1,713)—495
Transfers out of Level 3 (2)——(1,709)—(1,709)
Transfers to Level 3 (2)4,7706,202——10,972
Balance as of September 30, 2026$1,615,068$141,520$36,628$24,938$1,818,154
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on non-controlled/non-affiliated company investments still held as of September 30, 2026$(686)$(355)$792$—$(249)
As of and for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2026
First-Lien DebtSubordinated DebtEquity InvestmentsInvestment in Joint VentureTotal
Balance as of December 31, 2025$1,748,505$155,198$32,179$—$1,935,882
Purchase of investments and other adjustments to cost (1)178,8805,50211,24724,938220,567
Proceeds from principal repayments and sales of investments (1)(292,054)(26,464)(6,066)—(324,584)
Payment-in-kind interest2,5965,628——8,224
Amortization of premium/accretion of discount, net2,40610978—2,593
Net realized gain (loss) on investments(8,789)(11,443)2,239—(17,993)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments(18,959)6,814(3,049)—(15,194)
Transfers out of Level 3 (2)(2,490)———(2,490)
Transfers to Level 3 (2)4,9736,176——11,149
Balance as of September 30, 2026$1,615,068$141,520$36,628$24,938$1,818,154
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on non-controlled/non-affiliated company investments still held as of September 30, 2026$(24,088)$5,481$1,355$—$(17,252)

(1)Includes reorganizations and restructuring of investments.

(2) Transfers between levels, if any, are recognized at the beginning of the period in which the transfers occur. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026, transfers into or out of Level 3 were a result of changes in the observability of significant inputs for certain portfolio companies.

As of and for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2025
First-Lien DebtSubordinated DebtEquity InvestmentsTotal
Balance as of June 30, 2025$1,790,722$160,006$35,529$1,986,257
Purchase of investments and other adjustments to cost (1)28,8043,4441,59833,846
Proceeds from principal repayments and sales of investments (1)(54,682)(2,270)(1,440)(58,392)
Payment-in-kind interest5171,852—2,369
Amortization of premium/accretion of discount, net500(25)—475
Net realized gain (loss) on investments282421,1721,496
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments(349)(1,410)(2,442)(4,201)
Transfers out of Level 3 (2)(8,262)(8,861)—(17,123)
Transfers to Level 3 (2)2,527——2,527
Balance as of September 30, 2025$1,760,059$152,778$34,417$1,947,254
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on non-controlled/non-affiliated company investments still held as of September 30, 2025$(244)$(1,380)$(1,668)$(3,292)
As of and for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2025
First-Lien DebtSubordinated DebtEquity InvestmentsTotal
Balance as of December 31, 2024$1,806,850$150,779$36,598$1,994,227
Purchase of investments and other adjustments to cost (1)250,02312,8962,886265,805
Proceeds from principal repayments and sales of investments (1)(282,919)(11,733)(1,692)(296,344)
Payment-in-kind interest1,3785,620—6,998
Amortization of premium/accretion of discount, net1,1972591,5953,051
Net realized gain (loss) on investments(9,670)1481,321(8,201)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments(4,571)(5,191)(4,636)(14,398)
Transfers out of Level 3 (2)(15,433)—(1,655)(17,088)
Transfers to Level 3 (2)13,204——13,204
Balance as of September 30, 2025$1,760,059$152,778$34,417$1,947,254
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on non-controlled/non-affiliated company investments still held as of September 30, 2025$(6,877)$(5,157)$(4,207)$(16,241)

(1)Includes reorganizations and restructuring of investments.

(2)Transfers between levels, if any, are recognized at the beginning of the period in which the transfers occur. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, transfers into or out of Level 3 were a result of changes in the observability of significant inputs for certain portfolio companies.

Significant Unobservable Inputs

ASC Topic 820 requires disclosure of quantitative information about the significant unobservable inputs used in the valuation of assets and liabilities classified as Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy. The valuation techniques and significant unobservable inputs used in Level 3 fair value measurements of assets as of September 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025 were as follows:

Investment Type · Fair Value at September 30, 2026 · Valuation Techniques · Unobservable Inputs · Ranges · Weighted Average
First-Lien Debt$1,487,503Yield MethodMarket Yield Discount Rates7.60%24.50%10.85%
First-Lien Debt32,633Market ApproachEBITDA Multiple4.50x11.25x7.81x
First-Lien Debt3,250Market ApproachRevenue Multiple0.30x0.30x0.30x
First-Lien Debt3,596Market ApproachEBITDA Multiple6.50x6.50x6.50x
Revenue Multiple · 0.55x · 0.55x · 0.55x
Subordinated Debt116,942Yield MethodMarket Yield Discount Rates10.44%21.50%15.66%
Subordinated Debt16,746Market ApproachEBITDA Multiple5.40x16.10x10.77x
Subordinated Debt1,587Black-ScholesEBITDA Multiple0.90x10.58x8.58x
Equity1,567Yield MethodMarket Yield Discount Rates8.90%16.41%15.49%
Equity34,604Market ApproachEBITDA Multiple4.50x19.25x13.00x
Total$1,698,428

First-Lien Debt, Subordinated Debt, Equity investments, Investments in Joint Venture in the amount of $88,086, $6,245, $457, and $24,938, respectively, at September 30, 2026 have been excluded from the table above as these investments are valued using a recent transaction price.

Investment Type · Fair Value at December 31, 2025 · Valuation Techniques · Unobservable Inputs · Ranges · Weighted Average
First-Lien Debt$1,679,774Yield MethodMarket Yield Discount Rates7.45%18.14%9.24%
First-Lien Debt28,547Market ApproachEBITDA Multiple6.00x10.93x7.93x
First-Lien Debt6,483Market ApproachRevenue Multiple0.33x1.50x0.81x
Subordinated Debt139,506Yield MethodMarket Yield Discount Rates10.60%22.50%15.08%
Subordinated Debt10,357Market ApproachEBITDA Multiple10.40x10.40x10.40x
Subordinated Debt2,920Black-ScholesEBITDA Multiple1.05x10.00x6.21x
Equity1,487Yield MethodMarket Yield Discount Rates8.63%16.41%15.28%
Equity29,724Market ApproachEBITDA Multiple6.00x19.00x12.65x
Total$1,898,798

First-Lien Debt, Subordinated Debt, and Equity investments in the amount of $33,701, $2,415, and $968, respectively, at December 31, 2025 have been excluded from the table above as these investments are valued using a recent transaction price.

Debt investments are generally valued using the yield method. Under the yield method, a price is ascribed for each investment based upon an assessment of current and expected market yields for similar investments and risk profiles. Additional consideration is given to the expected remaining life, portfolio company performance since the initial investment date, and other terms and risks associated with the investment. Among other factors, key risk determinants include the amount of leverage used by the portfolio company relative to its total enterprise value, current and projected financial performance of the portfolio company, and the rights and remedies of the Company’s investment within the portfolio company’s capital structure. Debt investments also may be valued using a market approach. The market approach utilizes market value (EBITDA) multiples of publicly traded comparable companies and available precedent sales transactions of comparable companies. Certain factors are considered when selecting the appropriate companies, including the type of organization, similarity to the business being valued, relevant risk factors, relative size, profitability and growth expectations. Adjustments may be applied to comparable company multiples to reflect differences in size, liquidity, growth prospects, or other company-specific factors. A recent transaction, if applicable, also may be considered in the valuation if the transaction price is believed to be representative of fair value.

Equity investments are generally valued using a market approach, which utilizes market value (EBITDA or revenue) multiples of publicly traded comparable companies and available precedent sales transactions of comparable companies. The selected multiple is used to estimate the enterprise value of the underlying portfolio company, from which the fair value of the Company's investment is derived after giving consideration to the portfolio company's capital structure, including the seniority and terms of all outstanding debt and equity securities.

The significant unobservable input used under the yield method is a discount rate based on comparable market yields for similar investments. Significant increases or decreases in discount rates in isolation would result in a significantly lower or higher fair value measurement, respectively. The significant unobservable input used in the market approach is the performance multiple, which may include a revenue multiple, EBITDA multiple, or forward-looking metrics. The multiple is used to estimate the enterprise value of the underlying portfolio company. An increase or decrease in the multiple would result in an increase or decrease, respectively, in the fair value.

Alternative valuation methodologies may be used as deemed appropriate, and may include, but are not limited to, a market approach, income approach, or liquidation (recovery) approach. The selection of an alternative methodology may reflect investment-specific circumstances or market conditions that warrant consideration of additional valuation approaches.

Weighted average inputs are calculated based on the relative fair value of the investments within each investment category.

Financial Instruments disclosed but not carried at fair value

The carrying value and fair value of the Company’s debt obligations were as follows:

September 30, 2026December 31, 2025
Carrying Value (1)Fair ValueCarrying Value (1)Fair Value
Revolving Credit Facility$109,000$109,000$66,000$66,000
2025 Debt /CLO-I320,608319,909321,083321,211
2026 Debt/ CLO-II213,000212,719213,286214,003
2024 Debt/ CLO-III——213,750214,322
2030 Notes392,747392,064309,915308,049
Total$1,035,355$1,033,692$1,124,034$1,123,585

(1) Carrying value on the consolidated statements of assets and liabilities are net of deferred financing, issuance costs, and unamortized discount. Carrying value of the 2030 Notes reflects the cumulative hedging adjustments.

The carrying value of the Company's credit facilities approximates their fair value. These fair value measurements were based on significant inputs that are not observable and thus represent Level 3 measurements.

The fair value of the debt securitizations and 2030 Notes were based on market quotations(s) received from broker/dealer(s). These fair value measurements were based on quoted prices in markets that are not active or for which all significant inputs are observable, either directly or indirectly, and thus represent Level 2 measurements.

  1. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Advisory Agreements

On December 31, 2019, immediately prior to its election to be regulated as a BDC, the Company entered into the investment advisory agreement with the Adviser. On January 29, 2024, the Company entered into an amended and restated investment advisory agreement (the “Advisory Agreement”), which became effective upon the consummation of the IPO on January 29, 2024.

On December 31, 2019, immediately prior to the Company’s election to be regulated as a BDC, the Adviser entered into an investment sub-advisory agreement with Churchill, which was subsequently amended and restated on December 11, 2020, October 7, 2021, and March 8, 2022 (the “CAM Sub-Advisory Agreement”). The Adviser has delegated substantially all of its day-to-day portfolio-management obligations under the Advisory Agreement to Churchill pursuant to the CAM Sub-Advisory Agreement. The Adviser has general oversight over the investment process on behalf of the Company and manages the capital structure of the Company, including, but not limited to, asset and liability management. The Adviser also has ultimate responsibility for the Company’s performance under the terms of the Advisory Agreement. The Adviser retains 32.5% of the management fee and incentive fees payable by the Company. The remaining amount is paid by the Adviser to Churchill as compensation for services provided by Churchill pursuant to the CAM Sub-Advisory Agreement.

On January 29, 2024, the Adviser and Churchill entered into an investment sub-advisory agreement with Nuveen Asset Management (the “NAM Sub-Advisory Agreement”, and together with the Advisory Agreement and the CAM Sub-Advisory Agreement, the “Advisory Agreements”), pursuant to which Nuveen Asset Management may manage a portion of the Company’s portfolio consisting of cash and cash equivalents, liquid fixed-income securities (including broadly syndicated loans) and other liquid credit instruments (“Liquid Investments”), subject to the pace and amount of investment activity in the middle market investment program. The Company typically refers to an investment as liquid if the investment is, or we expect it to be, actively traded (with a typical settlement period of one month with respect to broadly syndicated loans). The percentage of the Company’s portfolio allocated to the Liquid Investments strategy managed by Nuveen Asset Management is at the discretion of Churchill. The fees payable to Nuveen Asset Management pursuant to the NAM Sub-Advisory Agreement to manage the Company’s Liquid Investment allocation is payable by Churchill and does not impact the advisory fees payable by the Company’s shareholders. Churchill will pay Nuveen Asset Management monthly in arrears 0.375% of the daily weighted average principal amount of the Liquid Investments managed by Nuveen Asset Management pursuant to the NAM Sub-Advisory Agreement.

Advisory agreements remain in effect for an initial period oftwo years from its respective effective date and will remain in effect on a year-to-year basis thereafter if approved annually either by the Board or by the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of our outstanding voting securities and, in each case, a majority of our Independent Directors. Each Advisory Agreement will automatically terminate in the event of its assignment, as defined in the 1940 Act, by the applicable investment adviser and may be terminated by either the Company or the applicable investment adviser without penalty upon not less than 60 days’ written notice to the other. The holders of a majority of our outstanding voting securities may also terminate any of the Advisory Agreements without penalty. Most recently, on October 29, 2025, each of the Advisory Agreements were renewed for an additionalone-year term commencing on December 1, 2025, resulting in the continuation of the Advisory Agreements until December 1, 2026.

Compensation of the Adviser - Management Fee

Under the Advisory Agreement, for the first five quarters beginning with the calendar quarter in which the IPO was consummated (i.e., beginning with the calendar quarter ended March 31, 2024 through the calendar quarter ended March 31, 2025), the management fee was calculated at an annual rate of 0.75% of average total assets, excluding cash and cash equivalents and including assets financed using leverage (“Average Total Assets”), at the end of the two most recently completed calendar quarters, and thereafter, the management fee is calculated at an annual rate of 1.00% of Average Total Assets. For purposes of this calculation, cash and cash equivalents include any temporary investments in cash-equivalents, U.S. government securities and other high quality investment grade debt investments that mature in 12 months or less from the date of investment. Any management fees will be payable quarterly in arrears.

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026, base management fees were $4,821 and $14,694, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, base management fees were $5,128 and $14,221, respectively. As of September 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, $4,821 and $5,048, respectively, of such base management fees, were unpaid and are included in management fees payable in the accompanying consolidated statements of assets and liabilities.

Compensation of the Adviser - Incentive Fee

Under the Advisory Agreement, the Adviser waived the incentive fee on income and incentive fee on capital gains for the first five quarters beginning with the calendar quarter in which the IPO was consummated (i.e., beginning with the calendar quarter ended March 31, 2024 through the calendar quarter ended March 31, 2025). Following the expiration of the fee waiver, the Company pays an incentive fee to the Adviser that consists of two parts. The incentive fees are based on income and capital gains, each as described below. The portion of the incentive fee based on income is calculated subject to a cap (the “Incentive Fee Cap”) and payable quarterly in arrears based on pre-incentive fee net investment income in respect of the current calendar quarter and the eleven preceding calendar quarters (or, if fewer, the number of calendar quarters beginning with the calendar quarter in which the IPO was consummated) (such period, the “Trailing Twelve Quarters”) commencing from the beginning of the calendar quarter in which the IPO was consummated (i.e., beginning with the calendar quarter ended March 31, 2024), as follows:

no incentive fee in any calendar quarter in which the aggregate pre-incentive fee net investment income (as defined below) in respect of the Trailing Twelve Quarters does not exceed the hurdle rate of 1.50% (6% annually) for such Trailing Twelve Quarters;

100% of our aggregate pre-incentive fee net investment income in respect of the Trailing Twelve Quarters with respect to that portion of such pre-incentive fee net investment income, if any, that exceeds the hurdle rate but is less than 1.7647% in any calendar quarter following the consummation of the IPO. The Company refers to this portion of the pre-incentive fee net investment income as the “catch-up” provision. The catch-up is meant to provide the Adviser with 15% of the pre-incentive fee net investment income as if a hurdle rate did not apply if this net investment income exceeds 1.7647% multiplied by our NAV at the beginning of each applicable calendar quarter comprising of the relevant Trailing Twelve Quarters; and

15% of the aggregate pre-incentive fee net investment income, if any, in respect of the Trailing Twelve Quarters that exceeds 1.7647%.

Under the Advisory Agreement, the incentive fee on income for a particular quarter is subject to the Incentive Fee Cap. The Incentive Fee Cap is equal to the difference between (x)15% of the Cumulative Pre-Incentive Fee Net Return (as defined below) over the Trailing Twelve Quarters and (y) the aggregate incentive fee on income that was paid to the Adviser by the Company in respect of the first eleven calendar quarters (or, if fewer, the number of calendar quarters beginning with the calendar quarter in which the IPO was consummated) included in the relevant Trailing Twelve Quarters. These calculations are adjusted for any share issuances or repurchases during the applicable calendar quarter.

“Cumulative Pre-Incentive Fee Net Return” during the relevant Trailing Twelve Quarters, beginning with the calendar quarter in which the IPO was consummated, means (x) the pre-incentive fee net investment income in respect of the relevant Trailing Twelve Quarters less (y) any Net Capital Loss (as defined below), if any, in respect of the relevant Trailing Twelve Quarters. If, in any quarter, the Incentive Fee Cap is zero or a negative value, the Company will pay no incentive fee on income to the Adviser in respect of that quarter. If, in any quarter, the Incentive Fee Cap for such quarter is a positive value but is less than the incentive fee on income that is payable to the Adviser for such quarter calculated as described above, the Company will pay an incentive fee on income to the Adviser equal to the Incentive Fee Cap in respect of such quarter. If, in any quarter, the Incentive Fee Cap for such quarter is equal to or greater than the incentive fee on income that is payable to the Adviser for such quarter calculated as described above, the Company will pay an incentive fee on income to the Adviser equal to the incentive fee calculated as described above for such quarter without regard to the Incentive Fee Cap.

“Net Capital Loss” in respect of a particular period, beginning with the calendar quarter in which the IPO was consummated, means the difference, if positive, between (i) aggregate capital losses, whether realized or unrealized, in respect of such period and (ii) aggregate capital gains, whether realized or unrealized, in respect of such period.

Pre-incentive fee net investment income means interest income, dividend income and any other income (including any other fees, such as commitment, origination, structuring, diligence and consulting fees or other fees that the Company receives from portfolio companies but excluding fees for providing managerial assistance) accrued during the relevant calendar quarters, minus operating expenses for the relevant calendar quarters (including the management fee, any expenses payable under the Administration Agreement (as defined below), interest expense and dividends paid on any outstanding preferred shares, but excluding the incentive fee). Pre-incentive fee net investment income will include, in the case of investments with a deferred interest feature such as market discount, debt instruments with PIK interest, preferred shares with PIK dividends and zero-coupon securities, accrued income that the Company has not yet received in cash. The Adviser is not under any obligation to reimburse the Company for any part of the incentive fee it received that was based on accrued interest that the Company never received. Pre-incentive fee net investment income will not include any realized capital gains, realized capital losses or unrealized capital gains or losses. If any distributions from portfolio companies are characterized as a return of capital, such returns of capital would affect the capital gains incentive fee to the extent a gain or loss is realized.

Under the Advisory Agreement, the second part of the incentive fee is a capital gains incentive fee that is determined and payable in arrears as of the end of each fiscal year (or upon termination of the Advisory Agreement, as of the termination date), and equals 15.0% of the Company's realized capital gains as of the end of the fiscal year following the IPO. In no event will the capital gains incentive fee payable pursuant to the Advisory Agreement be in excess of the amount permitted by the Advisers Act, including Section 205 thereof.

In determining the capital gains incentive fee payable to the Adviser, the Company calculates the cumulative aggregate realized capital gains and cumulative aggregate realized capital losses beginning with the calendar quarter in which the IPO was consummated, and the aggregate unrealized capital depreciation as of the date of the calculation, as applicable, with respect to each of the investments in the Company's portfolio. For this purpose, cumulative aggregate realized capital gains, if any, equals the sum of the differences between the net sales price of each investment when sold and the amortized cost of such investment. Cumulative aggregate realized capital losses equals the sum of the amounts by which the net sales price of each investment when sold is less than the amortized cost of such investment beginning with the calendar quarter in which this offering is consummated. Aggregate unrealized capital depreciation equals the sum of the difference, if negative, between the valuation of each investment as of the applicable calculation date and the amortized cost of such investment. At the end of the applicable year, the amount of capital gains that serves as the basis for the calculation of the capital gains incentive fee equals the cumulative aggregate realized capital gains less cumulative aggregate realized capital losses and less aggregate unrealized capital depreciation with respect to the Company's portfolio of investments.

While the Advisory Agreement neither includes nor contemplates the inclusion of unrealized appreciation in the calculation of the capital gains incentive fee, as required by U.S. GAAP, the Company accrues capital gains incentive fees on unrealized capital appreciation. This accrual reflects the incentive fees that would be payable to the Adviser if the Company’s entire investment portfolio was liquidated at its fair value as of the balance sheet date even though the Adviser is not entitled to an incentive fee with respect to unrealized capital appreciation unless and until such capital gains are actually realized.

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026, income-based incentive fees were $2,812 and $4,993, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, income-based incentive fees were $3,293 and $8,373, respectively, of which $0 and $2,253 were waived in accordance with the terms of the Advisory Agreement. As of September 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, $2,812 and $2,809 were payable to the Adviser related to income-based incentive fees, respectively. No capital gains incentive fees were incurred during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026 or 2025.

Administration Agreement

On December 31, 2019, the Company entered into an administration agreement (the "Administration Agreement"), which was approved by the Board. Pursuant to the Administration Agreement, the Administrator furnishes the Company with office facilities and equipment and provides clerical, bookkeeping and record keeping and other administrative services at such facilities. The Administrator performs, or oversees the performance of, the required administrative services, which include, among other things, assisting the Company with the preparation of the financial records that the Company is required to maintain and with the preparation of reports to shareholders and reports filed with the SEC. At the request of the Adviser or Churchill, the Administrator also may provide significant managerial assistance on the Company’s behalf to those portfolio companies that have accepted the Company’s offer to provide such assistance. U.S. Bank Global Fund Services provides the Company with certain fund administration and bookkeeping services pursuant to a sub-administration agreement with the Administrator.

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026, the Company incurred $252 and $1,525, respectively, in fees under the Administration Agreement and sub-administration agreement, which are included in administration fees in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, the Company incurred $659 and $1,735, respectively, in fees under the Administration Agreement, which are included in administration fees in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. As of September 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, fees of $951 and $1,124, respectively, were unpaid and included in accounts payable and accrued expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of assets and liabilities.

Directors' Fees

The Board consists offive members, four of whom are Independent Directors. The Board established an Audit Committee, a Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, a Compensation Committee, and a Co-Investment Committee, each consisting solely of the Independent Directors, and may establish additional committees in the future. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026, the Company incurred $142 and $446, respectively, in fees which are included in Directors’ fees in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, the Company incurred $156 and $468, respectively, in fees which are included in Directors’ fees in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. As of September 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, $142 and $156, respectively, were unpaid and are included in Directors’ fees payable in the accompanying consolidated statements of assets and liabilities.

Other Related Party Transactions

From time to time, Churchill, in its capacity as sub-adviser, and the Administrator may pay amounts owed by the Company to third-party providers of goods or services, and the Company will subsequently reimburse Churchill and the Administrator for such amounts paid on its behalf. Amounts payable to Churchill and the Administrator are settled in the normal course of business without formal payment terms. As of September 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, the Company owed the Adviser, Churchill and/or the Administrator on an aggregate basis $439 and $938, respectively, for reimbursements, including the Company's allocable portion of overhead, which are included in accounts payable and accrued expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of assets and liabilities.

  1. BORROWINGS

The Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries are party to credit facilities or debt obligations as described below. In accordance with the 1940 Act, the Company is currently only allowed to borrow amounts such that its asset coverage, as defined in the 1940 Act, is maintained at a level of at least 150% after such borrowings. As of September 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, asset coverage was 181.16% and 178.55%, respectively. Proceeds of the credit facilities or debt obligations are used for general corporate purposes, including the funding of portfolio investments. The Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries were in compliance with all covenants and other requirements of their respective agreements.

Wells Fargo Financing Facility

On December 31, 2019, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company entered into a credit agreement (the “Wells Fargo Financing Facility” and the agreement relating thereto, as amended on October 28, 2020, March 31, 2022, March 14, 2024 and August 27, 2024, the “Wells Fargo Financing Facility Agreement”), with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as lender (“Wells Fargo”) and administrative agent. On March 14, 2024, a separate wholly owned subsidiary of the Company entered into the borrower joinder agreement to become party to the Wells Fargo Financing Facility Agreement and pledged all of its assets to the collateral agent to secure their obligations under the Wells Fargo Financing Facility. The Company made customary representations and warranties and was required to comply with various financial covenants related to liquidity and other maintenance covenants, reporting requirements and other customary requirements for similar facilities.

On January 23, 2025, the Wells Fargo Financing Facility Agreement was terminated in full, including the security interest over the collateral granted to Wells Fargo and the lenders pursuant to the Wells Fargo Financing Facility Agreement. The Wells Fargo Financing Facility Agreement was terminated concurrent with the satisfaction of all obligations and liabilities of the Company to the lenders thereunder, including, without limitation, payments of principal and interest, other fees, breakage costs and other amounts owing to the lenders.

The maximum facility amount available under the Wells Fargo Financing Facility was $225,000. Under the Wells Fargo Financing Facility Agreement, the Company paid a fee on daily undrawn amounts under the Wells Fargo Financing Facility of 0.25% per annum during the period ended June 14, 2024. For the six months following June 14, 2024, the Company paid a fee on daily undrawn amounts under the Wells Fargo Facility of 0.50% per annum, and, thereafter, paid 0.50% per annum on undrawn amounts of up to 40% of the maximum facility amount and 1.50% per annum on undrawn amounts in excess of 40% of the maximum facility amount.

For the three months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025, there wereno interest expenses related to the Wells Fargo Financing Facility. For the nine months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025, the components of interest expense related to the Wells Fargo Financing Facility were as follows:

Nine Months Ended September 30,
20262025 (1)
Borrowing interest expense$—$396
Unused fees—55
Amortization of deferred financing costs—734
Total interest and debt financing expenses$—$1,185

(1)Represents the period from January 1, 2025 to January 23, 2025 (date of repayment and termination of the Wells Fargo Financing Facility).

Revolving Credit Facility

On June 23, 2023, the Company entered into a senior secured revolving credit agreement (as amended from time to time, the “Senior Secured Revolving Credit Agreement” and facility thereunder, the “Revolving Credit Facility”) with SMBC as the lender, administrative agent, and one of the lead arrangers along with Wells Fargo. The Revolving Credit Facility is guaranteed by NCDL Equity Holdings and will be guaranteed by certain subsidiaries formed or acquired by the Company in the future (collectively, the “Guarantors”).

The Revolving Credit Facility was amended on April 9, 2024 and October 4, 2024. The most recent amendment on October 4, 2024, among other things: (i) extended the Commitment Termination Date and the Final Maturity Date (each as defined below); (ii) added a term loan tranche; (iii) increased the total committed facility amount from $250,000 to $325,000; and (iv) reduced (a) the applicable margin with respect to Sterling Overnight Index Average (“SONIA”) borrowings from 2.125% to 2.00%, (b) the credit spread adjustment from 0.15% to 0.10% for Term SOFR borrowings with a three-month tenor and from 0.25% to 0.10% for Term SOFR borrowings with a six-month tenor, and (c) the applicable margin with respect to all other permitted borrowing rates from 1.125% to 1.000%. The Revolving Credit Facility is secured by a perfected first-priority interest in substantially all of the portfolio investments held by the Company and each Guarantor, subject to certain exceptions, and includes a $25,000 limit for swingline loans.

The availability period under the Revolving Credit Facility will terminate on October 4, 2028 (the “Commitment Termination Date”) and will mature on October 4, 2029 (the “Final Maturity Date”). During the period from the Commitment Termination Date to the Final Maturity Date, the Company will be obligated to make mandatory prepayments out of the proceeds of certain asset sales and other recovery events and equity and debt issuances.

The Company may borrow amounts in U.S. dollars or certain other permitted currencies. Amounts drawn in U.S. dollars will bear interest at either Term SOFR plus a margin or the prime rate plus a margin. The Company may elect either the Term SOFR or prime rate at the time of drawdown, and loans denominated in U.S. dollars may be converted from one rate to another at any time at the Company’s option, subject to certain conditions. Amounts drawn in other permitted currencies will bear interest at the relevant rate specified therein plus an applicable margin. The Company also will pay a fee of 0.375% per annum on average daily undrawn amounts. As of September 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, the Revolving Credit Facility bore interest at one-month SOFR plus 2.00% per annum.

The Senior Secured Revolving Credit Agreement includes customary covenants, including certain limitations on: (i) the incurrence by the Company of additional indebtedness; (ii) the Company’s ability to make distributions to its shareholders, or to redeem, repurchase or retire shares of stock upon the occurrence of certain events; and (iii) certain financial covenants related to asset coverage and minimum shareholders’ equity, as well as customary events of default.

For the three months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025, the components of interest expense related to the Revolving Credit Facility were as follows:

Three Months Ended September 30,
20262025
Borrowing interest expense$1,190$1,015
Unused fees242230
Amortization of deferred financing costs120120
Total interest and debt financing expenses$1,552$1,365

For the nine months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025, the components of interest expense related to the Revolving Credit Facility were as follows:

Nine Months Ended September 30,
20262025
Borrowing interest expense$3,466$5,317
Unused fees713646
Amortization of deferred financing costs355355
Total interest and debt financing expenses$4,534$6,318

CLO-I

On May 20, 2022 (the “CLO-I Original Closing Date”), the Company completed a $448,325 term debt securitization (the “2022 Debt Securitization”). Term debt securitization is also known as a collateralized loan obligation and is a form of secured financing incurred by the Company.

The notes offered in the 2022 Debt Securitization (the “2022 Notes”) were issued by CLO-I, a direct, wholly owned, consolidated subsidiary of the Company. The 2022 Notes consisted of $199,000 of AAA Class A-1 2022 Notes, which bore interest at the three-month Term SOFR plus 1.80%; $34,250 of AAA Class A-1F 2022 Notes, which bore interest at 4.42%; $47,250 of AA Class B 2022 Notes, which bore interest at the three-month Term SOFR plus 2.30%; $31,500 of A Class C 2022 Notes, which bore interest at the three-month Term SOFR plus 3.15%; $27,000 of BBB Class D 2022 Notes, which bore interest at the three-month Term SOFR plus 4.15%; and $79,325 of Subordinated 2022 Notes, which do not bear interest. The Company directly owned all of the BBB Class D 2022 Notes and the Subordinated 2022 Notes and, as such, these notes were eliminated in consolidation.

As part of the 2022 Debt Securitization, CLO-I also entered into a loan agreement (the “CLO-I Loan Agreement”) on the CLO-I Original Closing Date, pursuant to which certain lenders (the “CLO-I Lenders”) committed to make $30,000 of AAA Class A-L 2022 Loans to CLO-I (the “2022 Loans” and, together with the 2022 Notes, the “2022 Debt”). The 2022 Loans bore interest at the three-month Term SOFR plus 1.80% and were fully drawn upon the closing of the transactions.

The 2022 Debt was backed by a diversified portfolio of senior secured and second lien loans. The 2022 Debt was the secured obligation of CLO-I, and the indenture and the CLO-I Loan Agreement, as applicable, governing the 2022 Debt included customary covenants and events of default. The 2022 Debt was not registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) or any state “blue sky” laws.

CLO-I Refinancing

On March 20, 2025 (the “CLO-I Refinancing Date”), the Company completed a $457,975 refinancing of the 2022 Debt Securitization (the "CLO-I Refinancing").

The notes offered in the CLO-I Refinancing (the “2025 Notes”) were issued by CLO-I and, together with the Class A-L-R 2025 Loans described below, comprise the CLO-I Refinancing. The 2025 Notes consist of $1,900 of AAA Class X 2025 Notes, which bear interest at the three-month Term SOFR plus 1.05%; $233,250 of AAA Class A-R 2025 Notes, which bear interest at the three-month Term SOFR plus 1.38%; $56,250 of AA Class B-R 2025 Notes, which bear interest at the three-month Term SOFR plus 1.70%; and $136,575 of Subordinated 2025 Notes, which do not bear interest and of which $79,325 were issued on the CLO-I Original Closing Date and remained outstanding on the CLO-I Refinancing Date. The Company directly retained all of the Subordinated 2025 Notes and, as such, these notes are eliminated in consolidation.

As part of the CLO-I Refinancing, CLO-I also entered into an amended and restated loan agreement (the “Class A-L-R Loan Agreement”), pursuant to which various financial institutions and other persons who are, or may become, parties to the Class A-L-R Loan Agreement as lenders (the “Class A-L-R Lenders”) committed to make $30,000 of AAA Class A-L-R 2025 Loans to CLO-I (the “Class A-L-R 2025 Loans” and, together with the 2025 Notes, the “2025 Debt”). The Class A-L-R 2025 Loans bear interest at the three-month Term SOFR plus 1.38% and were fully drawn on the CLO-I Refinancing Date. Any Class A-L-R Lender may elect to convert a portion or all of the Class A-L-R 2025 Loans held by such Class A-L-R Lender into Class A-R 2025 Notes upon written notice to CLO-I in accordance with the Class A-L-R Loan Agreement.

The 2025 Debt is backed by a diversified portfolio of senior secured and second lien loans. Through April 20, 2030, all principal collections received on the underlying collateral may be used by CLO-I to purchase new collateral under the direction of the Company, in its capacity as collateral manager of CLO-I and in accordance with the Company’s investment strategy, allowing the Company to maintain the initial leverage in the CLO-I Refinancing. The 2025 Debt matures on April 20, 2038 and may be optionally redeemed or prepaid on or after April 20, 2027.

The 2025 Debt is the secured obligation of CLO-I, and the supplemental indenture and the Class A-L-R Loan Agreement, as applicable, governing the 2025 Debt include customary covenants and events of default. The 2025 Debt has not been, and will not be, registered under the Securities Act or any state “blue sky” laws and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration with the SEC or applicable exemption from registration.

The Company serves as collateral manager to CLO-I under a collateral management agreement and has waived the management fee due to it in consideration for providing these services.

For the three months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025, the components of interest expense related to CLO-I were as follows:

Three Months Ended September 30,
20262025
Borrowing interest expense$4,222$4,769
Amortization of debt issuance costs8484
Total interest and debt financing expenses$4,306$4,853

For the nine months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025, the components of interest expense related to CLO-I were as follows:

Nine Months Ended September 30,
20262025
Borrowing interest expense$12,497$14,565
Amortization of debt issuance costs249957
Total interest and debt financing expenses$12,746$15,522

CLO-II

On December 7, 2023 (the “CLO-II Original Closing Date”), the Company completed a $298,060 term debt securitization (the “2023 Debt Securitization”).

The notes offered in the 2023 Debt Securitization (the “2023 Notes”) were issued by CLO-II, a direct, wholly owned, consolidated subsidiary of the Company. The 2023 Notes consisted of $2,000 of AAA Class X 2023 Notes, which bore interest at the three-month Term SOFR plus 2.00%; $100,500 of AAA Class A-1 2023 Notes, which bore interest at the three-month Term SOFR plus 2.35%; $37,500 of AA Class B 2023 Notes, which bore interest at three-month Term SOFR plus 3.20%; and approximately $83,060 of Subordinated 2023 Notes, which did not bear interest. The Company directly owned all of the Subordinated 2023 Notes and, as such, these notes were eliminated in consolidation.

As part of the 2023 Debt Securitization, CLO-II also entered into a loan agreement (the “CLO-II Loan Agreement”) on the CLO-II Original Closing Date, pursuant to which certain lenders (the “CLO-II Lenders”) committed to make $25,000 of AAA Class A-L-A 2023 Loans and $50,000 AAA Class A-L-B 2023 Loans to CLO-II (the “2023 Loans” and, together with the 2023 Notes, the “2023 Debt”). The 2023 Loans bore interest at the three-month Term SOFR plus 2.35% and were fully drawn upon the closing of the transactions.

The 2023 Debt was backed by a diversified portfolio of senior secured and second lien loans. The 2023 Debt was the secured obligation of CLO-II, and the indenture and the CLO-II Loan Agreement, as applicable, governing the 2023 Debt included customary covenants and events of default. The 2023 Debt was not registered under the Securities Act or any state “blue sky” laws.

CLO-II Refinancing

On February 20, 2026 (the "CLO-II Refinancing Date"), the Company completed a $299,700 refinancing of the 2023 Debt Securitization (the “CLO-II Refinancing”).

The notes offered in the CLO-II Refinancing (the "2026 Notes") were issued by CLO-II and, together with the Class A-L-R 2026 Loans described below, comprise the CLO-II Refinancing. The 2026 Notes consist of $125,500 of AAA Class A-R 2026 Notes, which bear interest at the three-month Term SOFR plus 1.38%; $37,500 of AA Class B-R 2026 Notes, which bear interest at the three-month Term SOFR plus 1.70%; and $86,700 of Subordinated 2026 Notes, which do not bear interest and of which $83,060 were issued on the CLO-II Original Closing Date and remained outstanding on the CLO-II Refinancing Date. The Company directly retained all of the Subordinated 2026 Notes and, as such, these notes are eliminated in consolidation.

In connection with the issuance of the 2026 Notes, CLO-II entered into a note purchase agreement with SG Americas Securities, LLC, as initial purchaser of the 2026 Notes, other than the Subordinated 2026 Notes.

As part of the CLO-II Refinancing, CLO-II also entered into an amended and restated loan agreement (the "Class A-L-R CLO-II Loan Agreement"), pursuant to which various financial institutions and other persons who are, or may become, parties to the Class A-L-R CLO-II Loan Agreement as lenders (the "Class A-L-R CLO-II Lenders") committed to make $50,000 of AAA Class A-L-R 2026 Loans to CLO-II (the "2026 Loans" and, together with the 2026 Notes, the "2026 Debt"). The 2026 Loans bear interest at the three-month Term SOFR plus 1.38% and were fully drawn on the CLO-II Refinancing Date.

The 2026 Debt is backed by a diversified portfolio of senior secured and second lien loans. Through January 20, 2031, all principal collections received on the underlying collateral may be used by CLO-II to purchase new collateral under the direction of the Company, in its capacity as collateral manager of CLO-II and in accordance with the Company's investment strategy and the terms of the indenture, allowing the Company to maintain the initial leverage in the CLO-II Refinancing. The 2026 Debt matures on January 20, 2039 and may be optionally redeemed or prepaid on or after January 20, 2028.

The 2026 Debt is the secured obligation of CLO-II, and the supplemental indenture and the Class A-L-R CLO-II Loan Agreement, as applicable, governing the 2026 Debt include customary covenants and events of default. The 2026 Debt has not been, and will not be, registered under the Securities Act or any state “blue sky” laws and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration with the SEC or applicable exemption from registration.

The Company serves as collateral manager to CLO-II under a collateral management agreement and has waived the management fee due to it in consideration for providing these services.

For the three months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025, the components of interest expense related to CLO-II were as follows:

Three Months Ended September 30,
20262025
Borrowing interest expense$2,804$3,718
Amortization of debt issuance costs73104
Total interest and debt financing expenses$2,877$3,822

For the nine months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025, the components of interest expense related to CLO-II were as follows:

Nine Months Ended September 30,
20262025
Borrowing interest expense$8,620$11,056
Amortization of debt issuance costs1,028279
Total interest and debt financing expenses$9,648$11,335

CLO-III

On March 14, 2024 (the “CLO-III Closing Date”), the Company completed a $296,970 term debt securitization (the “2024 Debt Securitization”) through CLO-III, a direct, wholly owned, consolidated subsidiary of the Company. On July 7, 2026 (the “CLO-III Redemption Date”), the Company exercised its optional redemption right under the CLO-III Indenture (as defined below), redeeming all outstanding 2024 Notes (as defined below) at par value plus accrued interest, with total proceeds of $302,487. Proceeds were applied in accordance with the priority of payments set forth in the CLO-III Indenture. Following the redemption, the Company no longer holds any investment in, or retains any management role with respect to, CLO-III.

The notes offered in the 2024 Debt Securitization (the “2024 Notes”) were issued by CLO-III, pursuant to an indenture (the “CLO-III Indenture”) dated as of the CLO-III Closing Date. The 2024 Notes consisted of $2,000 of AAA Class X 2024 Notes, which bore interest at the three-month Term SOFR plus 1.40%; $175,500 of AAA Class A 2024 Notes, which bore interest at the three-month Term SOFR plus 2.00%; $37,500 of AA Class B 2024 Notes, which bore interest at the three-month Term SOFR plus 2.65%; and $81,970 of Subordinated 2024 Notes, which did not bear interest. The Company directly retained all of the Subordinated 2024 Notes, and as such, these notes were eliminated in consolidation.

The 2024 Notes were backed by a diversified portfolio of senior secured and second lien loans. The CLO-III Indenture contained certain conditions pursuant to which loans could be acquired by CLO-III, in accordance with rating agency criteria or as otherwise agreed with certain institutional investors who purchased the 2024 Notes. Prior to the CLO-III Redemption Date, all principal collections received on the underlying collateral could be used by CLO-III to purchase new collateral under the direction of the Company, in its capacity as collateral manager of CLO-III and in accordance with the Company’s investment strategy, allowing the Company to maintain the initial leverage in the 2024 Debt Securitization. Absent the redemption, the 2024 Notes were due on April 20, 2036.

The 2024 Notes were the secured obligation of CLO-III, and the CLO-III Indenture governing the 2024 Notes included customary covenants and events of default. The 2024 Notes were not registered under the Securities Act or any state “blue sky” laws.

The Company served as collateral manager to CLO-III under a collateral management agreement and waived the management fee due to it in consideration for providing these services, through the CLO-III Redemption Date.

For the three months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025, the components of interest expense related to CLO-III were as follows:

Three Months Ended September 30,
20262025
Borrowing interest expense$240$3,514
Amortization of debt issuance costs723101
Total interest and debt financing expenses$963$3,615

For the nine months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025, the components of interest expense related to CLO-III were as follows:

Nine Months Ended September 30,
20262025
Borrowing interest expense$6,472$10,446
Amortization of debt issuance costs921299
Total interest and debt financing expenses$7,393$10,745

Unsecured Notes

On January 22, 2025, the Company issued $300,000 in aggregate principal amount of the Company’s 6.65% Notes due 2030 (the “Initial 2030 Notes”). The Initial 2030 Notes bear interest at a rate of 6.65% per year payable semi-annually in arrears on March 15 and September 15 of each year. The Initial 2030 Notes will mature on March 15, 2030, and may be redeemed in whole or in part at the Company’s option at any time prior to February 15, 2030, at par plus a “make-whole” premium plus accrued interest, and thereafter at par. The Initial 2030 Notes are the direct unsecured obligations of the Company and: (i) rank pari passu with all existing and future unsubordinated unsecured indebtedness issued by the Company; (ii) are senior in right of payment to any of the Company’s future indebtedness that is expressly subordinated in right of payment to the Initial 2030 Notes; (iii) are effectively subordinated to all of the existing and future secured indebtedness issued by the Company (including indebtedness that is initially unsecured in respect of which the Company subsequently grants security), to the extent of the value of the assets securing such indebtedness; and (iv) are structurally subordinated to all existing and future indebtedness and other obligations of any of the Company’s subsidiaries.

On July 10, 2026, the Company issued an additional $100,000 in aggregate principal amount of its Initial 2030 Notes (the “Additional 2030 Notes”, and together with the Initial 2030 Notes, the “2030 Notes”). The Additional 2030 Notes are treated as a single series with, and have the same terms as, the Initial 2030 Notes (except for the issue date, offering price, and initial interest payment date), and are fungible with and rank equally with the Initial 2030 Notes. As of September 30, 2026, the outstanding aggregate principal amount of the 2030 Notes is $400,000.

The indenture governing the 2030 Notes contains certain covenants, including covenants requiring the Company to: (i) comply with Section 18(a)(1)(A), as modified by Section 61(a), of the 1940 Act, or any successor provisions, whether or not the Company continues to be subject to such provisions of the 1940 Act, but giving effect, in either case, to any exemptive relief granted to the Company by the SEC; and (ii) provide financial information to the holders of the 2030 Notes and the trustee if the Company is no longer subject to the reporting requirements under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). These covenants are subject to important limitations and exceptions that are described in the indenture.

For the three months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025, the components of interest expense related to the 2030 Notes were as follows:

Three Months Ended September 30,
20262025
Borrowing interest expense$5,735$5,337
Accretion of original issue discount2128
Amortization of deferred issuance costs237192
Net fair value adjustment for hedging transaction(52)(6)
Total interest and debt financing expenses$5,941$5,551

For the nine months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025, the components of interest expense related to the 2030 Notes were as follows:

Nine Months Ended September 30,
20262025
Borrowing interest expense$15,012$14,291
Accretion of original issue discount7677
Amortization of deferred issuance costs615526
Net fair value adjustment for hedging transaction(71)(45)
Total interest and debt financing expenses$15,632$14,849

In connection with the issuance of the 2030 Notes, the Company entered into interest rate swap agreements to more closely align the interest rates of the Company's liabilities with its investment portfolio, which consists of predominately floating rate loans. See Note 4, Derivatives for more information.

Summary of Borrowings

The Company's debt obligations consisted of the following as of September 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025:

September 30, 2026
2030 NotesCLO-ICLO-IIRevolving Credit FacilityTotal
Total Commitment$400,000$320,608$213,000$325,000$1,258,608
Amount Outstanding (1)400,000320,608213,000109,0001,042,608
Unused Portion (2)———216,000216,000
Amount Available (3)———216,000216,000

(1)Amount outstanding on the consolidated statements of assets and liabilities is net of deferred financing, issuance costs, unamortized net discount, and hedging adjustments, as applicable.

(2)The unused portion on the Revolving Credit Facility is the amount upon which commitment fees are based.

(3)Available for borrowing on the Revolving Credit Facility based on the computation of collateral to support the borrowings and subject to compliance with applicable covenants and financial ratios.

December 31, 2025
2030 NotesCLO-ICLO-IICLO-IIIRevolving Credit FacilityTotal
Total Commitment$300,000$321,083$213,286$213,750$325,000$1,373,119
Amount Outstanding (1)300,000321,083213,286213,75066,0001,114,119
Unused Portion (2)————259,000259,000
Amount Available (3)————259,000259,000

(1)Amount outstanding on the consolidated statements of assets and liabilities is net of deferred financing, issuance cost, unamortized discount, and hedging adjustments, as applicable.

(2)The unused portion on the credit facilities is the amount upon which commitment fees are based.

(3)Available for borrowing on the credit facilities based on the computation of collateral to support the borrowings and subject to compliance with applicable covenants and financial ratios.

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025, the components of interest expense and debt financing expenses were as follows:

Three Months Ended September 30,
20262025
Borrowing interest expense$14,191$18,353
Unused fees242230
Accretion of original issue discount2128
Amortization of deferred financing or issuance costs1,237601
Net fair value adjustment for hedging transaction(52)(6)
Total interest and debt financing expenses$15,639$19,206
Average interest rate (1)5.65%6.64%
Average daily borrowings$1,013,136$1,109,586

(1)Average interest rate includes borrowing interest expense and unused fees.

Nine Months Ended September 30,
20262025
Borrowing interest expense$46,067$56,071
Unused fees713701
Accretion of original issue discount7677
Amortization of deferred financing or issuance costs3,1683,150
Net fair value adjustment for hedging transaction(71)(45)
Total interest and debt financing expenses$49,953$59,954
Average interest rate (1)5.76%6.61%
Average daily borrowings$1,086,728$1,148,593

(1)Average interest rate includes borrowing interest expense and unused fees.

Contractual Obligations

The following tables show the contractual maturities of the Company's debt obligations as of September 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025:

Payments Due by Period
As of September 30, 2026TotalLess than 1 Year1 to 3 years3 to 5 yearsMore than 5 Years
Revolving Credit Facility$109,000$—$—$109,000$—
CLO-I320,608———320,608
CLO-II213,000———213,000
2030 Notes400,000——400,000—
Total debt obligations$1,042,608$—$—$509,000$533,608
Payments Due by Period
As of December 31, 2025TotalLess than 1 Year1 to 3 years3 to 5 yearsMore than 5 Years
Revolving Credit Facility$66,000$—$—$66,000$—
CLO-I321,083———321,083
CLO-II213,286———213,286
CLO-III213,750———213,750
2030 Notes300,000$——300,000—
Total debt obligations$1,114,119$—$—$366,000$748,119
  1. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

In the ordinary course of its business, the Company enters into contracts or agreements that contain indemnifications or warranties. While future events could occur that might lead to the enforcement of these provisions against the Company, the Company believes that the likelihood of such an event is remote; however, the maximum potential exposure is unknown. No accrual has been made in the consolidated financial statements as of September 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025 for any such exposure.

As of September 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, the Company had the following unfunded investment commitments:

Portfolio CompanySeptember 30, 2026December 31, 2025
360 Holdco, Inc. (360 Training) - Delayed Draw Loan$1,157$3,093
AB Centers Acquisition Corporation (Action Behavior Centers) - Delayed Draw Loan—1,822
A&R Logistics Holdings, Inc. - Revolving Loan636—
ACP Maverick Holdings, Inc. - Delayed Draw Loan683683
All4 Buyer, LLC - Delayed Draw Loan1,3121,812
Alta Buyer, LLC - Revolving Loan2,209—
AmerCareRoyal, LLC - Delayed Draw Loan—165
Anne Arundel Dermatology Management, LLC - Delayed Draw Loan366366
Apex Service Partners, LLC - Revolving Loan5541
Aprio Advisory Group, LLC - Delayed Draw Loan8492
Aprio Advisory Group, LLC - Revolving Loan88
ARC Health OPCO, LLC - Delayed Draw Loan1,2221,222
Archer Acquisition, LLC (ARMstrong) - Delayed Draw Loan—305
Arctiq, Inc. - Delayed Draw Loan1,315—
Ascend Partner Services LLC - Delayed Draw Loan—379
Astra Service Partners, LLC - Delayed Draw Loan4,05925
Athlete Buyer, LLC (Allstar Holdings) - Delayed Draw Loan—2,510
Bells Parent, Inc. - Delayed Draw Loan2,500—
Bells Parent, Inc. - Revolving Loan13—
Big Apple Advisory, LLC - Delayed Draw Loan3,1523,324
Big Apple Advisory, LLC - Revolving Loan1,7401,740
Bluebird PM Buyer, Inc. - Delayed Draw Loan6921,153
Bradford Soap International, Inc. - Delayed Draw Loan1,0001,000
Bridges Consumer Healthcare Intermediate LLC - Delayed Draw Loan3,6165,374
Bulldog ECI Intermediate, Inc., (f/k/a H.I.G. ECI Holdings, Inc.) - Delayed Draw Loan2,258—
Canopy Service Partners, LLC - Delayed Draw Loan1,279—
Carolina Components Group, LLC - Delayed Draw Loan898—
CLS Management Services, LLC (Contract Land Staff) - Delayed Draw Loan—500
CMP Ren Partners I-A LP (LMI Consulting, LLC)1515
Cobalt Service Partners, LLC - Delayed Draw Loan5,3971,617
Coding Solutions Acquisition, Inc. - Delayed Draw Loan521521
Coding Solutions Acquisition, Inc. - Revolving Loan1,2461,246
Cohen Advisory, LLC - Delayed Draw Loan4,6084,608
Columbia Home Services LLC - Delayed Draw Loan2222
CPL Consultants, LLC - Delayed Draw Loan4,263—
CRCI Longhorn Holdings, Inc. (CRCI Holdings Inc) - Delayed Draw Loan4722,615
CRCI Longhorn Holdings, Inc. (CRCI Holdings Inc) - Revolving Loan1,9251,925
Davidson Hotel Company LLC - Delayed Draw Loan7151,010
Delphi Infrastructure Group LLC (f/k/a Safety Infrastructure Services Intermediate LLC) - Delayed Draw Loan702,914
Portfolio CompanySeptember 30, 2026December 31, 2025
DH United Holdings, LLC (D&H United Fueling Solutions) - Delayed Draw Loan—800
Element 78 Partners, LLC (E78) - Delayed Draw Loan10,09315,518
Emburse, Inc. - Delayed Draw Loan1313
Emburse, Inc. - Revolving Loan1414
Env Automation Acquisition,LLC - Delayed Draw Loan2833
Environ Energy, LLC - Delayed Draw Loan5691,481
EVDR Purchaser, Inc. (Alternative Logistics Technologies Buyer, LLC) - Delayed Draw Loan—3,040
Excel Fitness Consolidator LLC - Delayed Draw Loan—1,897
FirstCall Mechanical Group, LLC - Delayed Draw Loan—4,400
FH MC Buyer, Inc. - Delayed Draw Loan2,693—
Firstline Road Solutions, LLC - Delayed Draw Loan32—
FoodScience, LLC - Delayed Draw Loan4,1094,228
Force Electrical Buyerco, LLC - Delayed Draw Loan5062
Forge Industries, Inc. - Delayed Draw Loan880—
Forge Industries, Inc. - Revolving Loan474—
Gannett Fleming, Inc. - Revolving Loan1,4212,131
GNX HBS PARENT, LLC - Delayed Draw Loan—1,481
GreyLion TGNL Holdings153153
Heartland Paving Partners, LLC - Delayed Draw Loan—621
HEF Safety Ultimate Holdings, LLC - Delayed Draw Loan1,070—
HLSG Intermediate, LLC - Delayed Draw Loan2—
HMN Acquirer Corp. - Delayed Draw Loan2,5222,426
Impact Advisors, LLC - Delayed Draw Loan6,1867,143
Industrial Air Flow Dynamics, Inc. - Delayed Draw Loan2121
Integrated Power Services Holdings, Inc. - Delayed Draw Loan—1,866
Kenco PPC Buyer LLC - Delayed Draw Loan—4,111
Knight AcquireCo, LLC - Delayed Draw Loan1,0831,250
KRIV Acquisition, Inc. (Riveron) - Delayed Draw Loan4,884—
KRIV Acquisition, Inc. (Riveron) - Revolving Loan313—
L.A. Specialty Produce Co., LLC - Delayed Draw Loan20—
Lavie Group, Inc. - Delayed Draw Loan276276
Legacy Service Partners, LLC - Delayed Draw Loan103147
LH Equity Investors, L.P.5656
Low Voltage Holdings Inc. - Delayed Draw Loan383517
Low Voltage Holdings Inc. - Revolving Loan215352
M&S Holdings Buyer, Inc. - Delayed Draw Loan769769
MacKay Sposito, LLC - Delayed Draw Loan84—
MEI Buyer LLC - Delayed Draw Loan1,5741,574
Mobile Communications America, Inc. - Delayed Draw Loan1,2081,444
National Renovations LLC - Delayed Draw Loan—643
Naturpak PPC Buyer LLC - Delayed Draw Loan8671,111
Nellson Nutraceutical, LLC - Delayed Draw Loan7272
North Haven Fairway Buyer, LLC (Fairway Lawns) - Delayed Draw Loan—1,068
Online Labels Group, LLC - Delayed Draw Loan605605
Orion Group FM Holdings, LLC (Leo Facilities) - Delayed Draw Loan—11,933
Ovation Holdings, Inc - Delayed Draw Loan—421
Perennial Services Group, LLC - Delayed Draw Loan2,7115,288
Portfolio CompanySeptember 30, 2026December 31, 2025
Pinnacle Supply Partners, LLC - Delayed Draw Loan1,6361,636
PN Buyer, Inc. - Delayed Draw Loan1,1111,111
RailPros Parent, LLC - Delayed Draw Loan1521
RailPros Parent, LLC - Revolving Loan1111
Randys Holdings, Inc. (Randy's Worldwide Automotive) - Delayed Draw Loan—692
Razor Light, Inc. - Delayed Draw Loan1,435—
Razor Light, Inc. - Revolving Loan673—
RCP Yukon Co-Invest B LP100—
Real Chemistry Intermediate III, Inc. - Delayed Draw Loan7561,496
Real Chemistry Intermediate III, Inc. - Revolving Loan1,7801,780
Redwood Services Group, LLC (Evergreen Services Group) - Delayed Draw Loan—542
REP RO Coinvest IV-A, LP (RoadOne)235235
Repipe Aggregator, LLC (Repipe Specialists)1717
Ridge Trail US Bidco, Inc. (Options IT) - Delayed Draw Loan203236
Ridge Trail US Bidco, Inc. (Options IT) - Revolving Loan7957
RMS Energy Borrower LLC - Delayed Draw Loan1,5481,231
Rose Paving, LLC - Delayed Draw Loan—191
Royal Holdco Corporation (RMA Companies) - Delayed Draw Loan—2,710
Sage Integration Holdings, LLC - Delayed Draw Loan6,667—
SCIC Buyer, Inc. - Delayed Draw Loan2,6282,628
SEKO Global Logistics Network, LLC - Delayed Draw Loan—73
Senior Loan Fund I52,063—
SI Solutions, LLC - Delayed Draw Loan4,4814,481
SkyMark Refuelers, LLC - Delayed Draw Loan1,6621,662
Smart Wave Technologies, Inc. - Delayed Draw Loan534—
Smith & Howard Advisory LLC - Delayed Draw Loan—112
Specialty Manufacturing Holdings, LLC - Delayed Draw Loan17—
STARC Operating Holdings, Inc. - Delayed Draw Loan1,291—
Swoop Intermediate III, Inc. - Delayed Draw Loan1,6434,928
Swoop Intermediate III, Inc. - Revolving Loan1,7761,776
Syndigo LLC - Revolving Loan498592
Tau Buyer, LLC - Delayed Draw Loan—1,165
Tau Buyer, LLC - Revolving Loan8711,445
TBRS, Inc. - Delayed Draw Loan1,0741,074
TBRS, Inc. - Revolving Loan1,2941,406
Thompson Safety LLC - Delayed Draw Loan7681
Thompson Safety LLC - Revolving Loan89
USA Industries Holdings LLC - Delayed Draw Loan3636
USA Water Intermediate Holdings, LLC - Delayed Draw Loan571996
Vensure Employer Services, Inc. - Delayed Draw Loan—52
Venture Buyer, LLC (Velosio) - Delayed Draw Loan1,0591,059
Vessco Midco Holdings, LLC - Delayed Draw Loan—792
Vessco Midco Holdings, LLC - Revolving Loan1,7261,726
Victors CCC Buyer LLC (CrossCountry Consulting) - Delayed Draw Loan1,193—
VitalSmarts, LC - Delayed Draw Loan320—
Waldo Buyer, LLC - Delayed Draw Loan19—
Waldo Buyer, LLC - Revolving Loan13—
Watermill Express, LLC - Delayed Draw Loan1,8801,880
Portfolio CompanySeptember 30, 2026December 31, 2025
WCI-Momentum Bidco, LLC - Delayed Draw Loan417
West-NR AcquisitionCo, LLC - Delayed Draw Loan8,682—
Whitsons Holding Group, LLC - Delayed Draw Loan2,182—
Yard-Nique, Inc. - Delayed Draw Loan98$—
Total unfunded commitments (1)$199,026$161,028

(1)Represents the full amount of the Company's commitments to fund investments as of such date. Commitments may be subject to limitations on borrowings set forth in the agreements between the Company and the applicable portfolio company. As a result, portfolio companies may not be eligible to borrow the full commitment amount on such date.

The Company seeks to carefully consider its unfunded investment commitments for the purpose of planning its ongoing liquidity. As of September 30, 2026, the Company had adequate financial resources to satisfy its unfunded investment commitments.

  1. NET ASSETS

Shares Issued

The Company has the authority to issue 500,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share.

ATM Program

On March 10, 2025, the Company established an equity at-the-market offering program (the "ATM Program"), pursuant to which the Company may offer and sell, from time to time, through distribution managers, or to them, as principals for their own accounts, shares of its common stock having an aggregate offering price up to $200,000. Sales of common stock made pursuant to the ATM Program may be made in negotiated transactions or transactions that are deemed to be “at-the-market” offerings as defined in Rule 415(a)(5) under the Securities Act. The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the ATM Program for general corporate purposes, which may include, among other things, investing in accordance with its investment objective and strategies, and repaying indebtedness (which may be subject to re-borrowing).

As of September 30, 2026, the Company had not sold any shares of common stock through the ATM Program.

Distributions

The following table summarizes the Company's distributions recorded for the nine months ended September 30, 2026:

Date DeclaredRecord DatePayment DateDividend per Share
July 29, 2026September 30, 2026October 27, 2026$0.36
July 29, 2026September 30, 2026October 27, 2026$0.02 (1)
April 29, 2026June 30, 2026July 28, 2026$0.36
April 29, 2026June 30, 2026July 28, 2026$0.02 (1)
February 12, 2026March 31, 2026April 28, 2026$0.36
February 12, 2026March 31, 2026April 28, 2026$0.04 (1)

(1) Represents a supplemental dividend.

The following table summarizes the Company's distributions recorded for the nine months ended September 30, 2025:

Date DeclaredRecord DatePayment DateDividend per Share
July 30, 2025September 30, 2025October 28, 2025$0.45
April 30, 2025June 30, 2025July 28, 2025$0.45
February 19, 2025March 31, 2025April 28, 2025$0.45
January 10, 2024February 12, 2025April 28, 2025$0.10 (1)

(1) Represents a special dividend.

The following table reflects the shares distributed pursuant to the dividend reinvestment plan for the nine months ended September 30, 2026:

Date DeclaredRecord DatePayment DateShares(1)
April 29, 2026June 30, 2026July 28, 202670,660
February 12, 2026March 31, 2026April 28, 202659,772
October 29, 2025December 31, 2025January 27, 202680,391

The following table reflects the shares distributed pursuant to the dividend reinvestment plan for the nine months ended September 30, 2025:

Date DeclaredRecord DatePayment DateShares(1)
April 30, 2025June 30, 2025July 28, 202552,892
February 19, 2025March 31, 2025April 28, 202560,278
January 10, 2024February 12, 2025April 28, 202535,267
November 4, 2024December 31, 2024January 28, 202587,401
January 10, 2024November 11, 2024January 28, 20255,035

(1) In accordance with the Company's Amended DRIP, shares were purchased in the open market.

Prior Share Repurchase Plan

On March 5, 2024, the Company entered into a share repurchase plan (the “Prior Company 10b5-1 Plan”), which permitted the Company to purchase up to $99,275 in the aggregate of its outstanding shares of common stock in the open market at prices below its then-current NAV per share over a specified period. Any purchases of the shares pursuant to the Prior Company 10b5-1 Plan were conducted in accordance with the guidelines and conditions of Rule 10b-18 and Rule 10b5-1 under the Exchange Act. The Prior Company 10b5-1 Plan became effective on March 29, 2024, commenced on April 1, 2024 and was amended on March 28, 2025, which extended the Prior Company 10b5-1 Plan for an additional 12-month period and amended certain terms of the Prior Company 10b5-1 Plan as set forth in the guidelines therein. As a result of such amendment, the Prior Company 10b5-1 Plan would terminate upon the earliest to occur of (i) 12-months from March 29, 2025 (tolled for periods during which the Prior Company 10b5-1 Plan was suspended), (ii) the end of the trading day on which the aggregate purchase price for all shares of common stock purchased under the Prior Company 10b5-1 Plan equaled $99,275 and (iii) the occurrence of certain other events described in the Prior Company 10b5-1 Plan. On July 21, 2025, the aggregate purchase price for all shares of common stock purchased under the Prior Company 10b5-1 Plan reached $99,275, and the Prior Company 10b5-1 Plan was terminated in accordance with its terms on the same date.

The following table reflects the shares repurchased pursuant to the Prior Company 10b5-1 Plan for each month from inception through July 21, 2025, the date the Prior Company 10b5-1 Plan terminated (amounts in thousands, except share and per share data):

Period · Total Number of Shares Repurchased · Average Price Paid per Share · Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that have been Purchased Under the Plan · Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plan
April 1, 2024 - April 30, 2024104,075$17.57$1,828$97,447
May 1, 2024 - May 31, 202496,59817.561,69695,751
June 1, 2024 - June 30, 202491,63717.731,62594,126
July 1, 2024 - July 31, 202475,67517.611,33392,793
August 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024154,66817.242,66690,127
September 1, 2024 - September 30, 2024109,64617.691,94088,187
October 1, 2024 - October 31, 2024155,12217.272,68085,508
November 1, 2024 - November 30, 2024375,94917.066,41279,095
December 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024780,00417.1113,34965,746
January 1, 2025 - January 31, 2025972,75216.7416,28949,458
February 1, 2025 - February 28, 2025490,61517.448,55740,900
March 1, 2025 - March 31, 2025706,65717.2812,21028,689
April 1, 2025 - April 30, 2025805,27215.3212,33416,356
May 1, 2025 - May 31, 2025602,66215.639,4176,939
June 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025261,22016.274,2502,689
July 1, 2025 - July 21, 2025161,03316.702,689—
Total5,943,585$99,275

Existing Share Repurchase Plan

On March 17, 2026, the Company entered into a new share repurchase plan (the “Company 10b5-1 Plan”), pursuant to which the Company may purchase up to $50,000 in the aggregate of its outstanding shares of common stock in the open market at prices below its then-current NAV per share over a specified period. Any purchases of shares pursuant to the Company 10b5-1 Plan are conducted in accordance with the guidelines and conditions of Rule 10b-18 and Rule 10b5-1 of the Exchange Act. The Company 10b5-1 Plan requires BofA Securities, Inc., as agent, to repurchase shares of common stock on the Company's behalf when the market price per share is below the most recently reported NAV per share (including any updates, corrections or adjustments publicly announced by the Company to any previously announced NAV per share). Under the Company 10b5-1 Plan, the agent will increase the volume of purchases made as the price of the shares declines, subject to volume restrictions. The timing and amount of any share repurchases will depend on the terms and conditions of the Company 10b5-1 Plan, the market price of the shares of the Company's common stock and trading volumes, and no assurance can be given that any particular amount of shares of the common stock will be repurchased.

The Company 10b5-1 Plan became effective on March 24, 2026 and will terminate upon the earliest to occur of (i) the expiry of the 12-month period commencing on March 24, 2026 (tolled for periods during which the Company 10b5-1 Plan is suspended), (ii) the end of the trading day on which the aggregate purchase price for all shares of common stock purchased under the Company 10b5-1 Plan equals $50,000 and (iii) the occurrence of certain other events described in the Company 10b5-1 Plan.

As of September 30, 2026, the Company didnot repurchase any shares under the Company 10b5-1 Plan.

  1. EARNINGS PER SHARE

The following table presents the computation of basic and diluted earnings per common share for the following periods (amounts in thousands, except share and per share data):

Three Months Ended September 30,
20262025
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations$15,991$18,658
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic and diluted49,387,06549,403,696
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations per share - basic and diluted$0.32$0.38
Nine Months Ended September 30,
20262025
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations$28,272$49,695
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic and diluted49,387,06550,589,299
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations per share - basic and diluted$0.57$0.98
  1. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

The following is a schedule of consolidated financial highlights for the nine months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025:

Nine Months Ended September 30,
20262025
Per share data:
Net asset value, beginning of period$17.72$18.18
Net investment income (1)1.201.42
Net realized gain (loss) (1)(0.38)(0.16)
Net change in unrealized gain (loss) (1)(0.25)(0.28)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations (1)0.570.98
Shareholder distributions (2)(1.16)(1.45)
Other (3)—0.14
Net asset value, end of period$17.13$17.85
Net assets, end of period$846,188$881,485
Shares outstanding, end of period49,387,06549,387,065
Per share market value, end of period$11.24$13.80
Total return based on market value (4)(7.69)%(9.86)%
Total return based on net asset value (5)5.93%7.61%
Ratio/Supplemental data:
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets before waived fees (6)11.65%12.92%
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets after waived fees (6)11.65%12.67%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (6)9.25%10.39%
Portfolio turnover rate (7)12.69%13.32%
Asset coverage ratio (8)181.16%179.82%

(1)The per share data was derived by using the weighted average shares outstanding during the period.

(2)The per share data for distributions reflects the actual amount of distributions recorded during the period.

(3)Includes the impact of different share amounts used in calculating per share data as a result of calculating certain per share data based on weighted average shares outstanding during the period and certain per share data based on shares outstanding as of a period end or transaction date.

(4)Total return based on market value is calculated as the change in market value per share during the respective periods, taking into account distributions, if any, reinvested in accordance with the Company’s dividend reinvestment plan and is not annualized.

(5)Total return based on NAV is calculated as the change in NAV per share during the respective period, plus distributions per share, if any, reinvested in accordance with the Company’s dividend reinvestment plan effective during each relevant period divided by the beginning NAV per share and is not annualized.

(6)The ratio of interest and debt financing expenses to average net assets for the nine months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025 was 7.72% and 8.76% respectively. Average net assets is calculated utilizing quarterly net assets. Ratios are annualized except for the non-recurring debt issuance costs incurred in connection with our CLO transactions. Incentive fees waived is accounted for through March 31, 2025, the expiration date of the waiver and is not annualized.

(7)Portfolio turnover rate is calculated using the lesser of year-to-date sales or year-to-date purchases over the average of the invested assets at fair value for the periods reported.

(8)Asset coverage ratio is equal to (i) the sum of (a) net assets at the end of the period and (b) debt outstanding at the end of the period divided by (ii) total debt outstanding at the end of the period.

  1. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

The Company’s management evaluated subsequent events through the date of issuance of the consolidated financial statements. There have been no subsequent events that occurred during such period that would require disclosure in, or would be required to be recognized in, the consolidated financial statements as of September 30, 2026, except as discussed below.

Dividend Declaration

On October 28, 2026, the Board declared a regular distribution of $0.36 per share and a supplemental distribution of $0.02 per share, payable on or around January 28, 2027 to shareholders of record as of December 31, 2026.

Company 10b5-1 Plan

For the period from October 1, 2026 through October 30, 2026, BofA Securities, Inc., as agent, repurchased 278,294 shares of our common stock pursuant to the Company 10b5-1 Plan for approximately $2,995.

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