10-Q

PENNANTPARK INVESTMENT CORP (PNNT)

10-Q 2023-02-08 For: 2022-12-31
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022

OR

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM TO

COMMISSION FILE NUMBER: 814-00736

PENNANTPARK INVESTMENT CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

MARYLAND 20-8250744
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
1691 Michigan Avenue,<br><br>Miami Beach, Florida 33139
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(786) 297-9500

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

None

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of Each Class Trading Symbol(s) Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share PNNT The New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes  No 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☒ No 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer Accelerated filer
Non-accelerated filer Smaller reporting company
Emerging growth company

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes  No 

The number of shares of the registrant’s common stock, $0.001 par value per share, outstanding as of February 8, 2023 was 65,224,500.

PENNANTPARK INVESTMENT CORPORATION

FORM 10-Q FOR THE QUARTER ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Consolidated Financial Statements
Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities as of December 31, 2022 (unaudited) and September 30, 2022 4
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 (unaudited) 5
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets for the three months ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 (unaudited) 6
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 (unaudited) 7
Consolidated Schedules of Investments as of December 31, 2022 (unaudited) and September 30, 2022 8
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) 19
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (PCAOB ID 49) 37
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 39
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 52
Item 4. Controls and Procedures 53
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings 54
Item 1A. Risk Factors 54
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds 55
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities 55
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures 55
Item 5. Other Information 55
Item 6. Exhibits 56
SIGNATURES 57

We are filing this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, or the Report, in compliance with Rule 13a-13 as promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission, or the SEC, under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Exchange Act. In this Report, except where context suggest otherwise, the terms “Company,” “we,” “our” or “us” refers to PennantPark Investment Corporation and its consolidated subsidiaries; “PennantPark Investment” refers to only PennantPark Investment Corporation; “our SBIC Fund” refers collectively to our consolidated subsidiaries, PennantPark SBIC II LP, or SBIC II, and its general partner, PennantPark SBIC GP II, LLC; “Funding I” refers to PennantPark Investment Funding I, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary prior to deconsolidation on July 31, 2020; “Taxable Subsidiary” refers to PNNT Investment Holdings, LLC; “PSLF” refers to PennantPark Senior Loan Fund, LLC, an unconsolidated joint venture; “PTSF II” refers to PennantPark-TSO Senior Loan Fund II, LP, an unconsolidated limited partnership; “PennantPark Investment Advisers” or “Investment Adviser” refers to PennantPark Investment Advisers, LLC; “PennantPark Investment Administration” or “Administrator” refers to PennantPark Investment Administration, LLC; “SBA” refers to the Small Business Administration; “SBIC” refers to a small business investment company under the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, as amended, or the “1958 Act”; “BNP Credit Facility” refers to our revolving credit facility with BNP Paribas prior to deconsolidation of Funding I; “Truist Credit Facility” refers to our multi-currency, senior secured revolving credit facility with Truist Bank (formerly SunTrust Bank), as amended and restated; “2024 Notes” refers to our 5.50% Notes due 2024; “2026 Notes” refers to our 4.50% Notes due May 2026; “2026 Notes-2” refers to our 4.00% Notes due November 2026; “BDC” refers to a business development company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, or the “1940 Act”; “SBCAA” refers to the Small Business Credit Availability Act; “Code” refers to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended; and “RIC” refers to a regulated investment company under the Code. References to our portfolio, our investments and our business include investments we make through SBIC II and other consolidated subsidiaries.

Item 1. Consolidated Financial Statements

PENNANTPARK INVESTMENT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

(In thousands, except share and per share data)

September 30, 2022
Assets
Investments at fair value
Non-controlled, non-affiliated investments (cost—929,937 and 882,513 respectively) 928,888 $ 932,155
Non-controlled, affiliated investments (cost—38,431 and 37,612, respectively) 35,579 34,760
Controlled, affiliated investments (cost—395,134 and 381,904, respectively) 231,568 259,386
Total investments (cost—1,363,502 and 1,302,029, respectively) 1,196,035 1,226,301
Cash and cash equivalents (cost—28,558 and 52,844, respectively) 28,556 52,666
Interest receivable 4,124 3,593
Receivable for investments sold 29,494
Distribution receivable 3,256 2,420
Prepaid expenses and other assets 4,036 4,036
Total assets 1,236,007 1,318,510
Liabilities
Distributions payable 10,762 9,784
Payable for investments purchased 8,325
Truist Credit Facility payable, at fair value (cost—380,920 and 385,920, respectively) (See Notes 5 and 10) 367,308 376,687
2026 Notes payable, net (par— 150,000) (See Notes 5 and 10) 146,993 146,767
2026 Notes-2 payable, net (par— 165,000) (See Notes 5 and 10) 161,586 161,373
SBA debentures payable, net (par—20,000) (See Notes 5 and 10) 19,701 19,686
Base-management fee payable, net (See Note 3) 4,602 4,849
Incentive fee payable (See Note 3) 2,192
Interest payable on debt 3,291 6,264
Accrued other expenses 2,155 6,639
Current tax liability 6,183 896
Total liabilities 733,098 732,945
Commitments and contingencies (See Note 11)
Net assets
Common stock, 65,224,500 shares issued and outstanding   Par value 0.001 per share and 100,000,000 shares authorized 65 65
Paid-in capital in excess of par value 748,169 748,169
Accumulated deficit (245,325 ) (162,669 )
Total net assets 502,909 $ 585,565
Total liabilities and net assets 1,236,007 $ 1,318,510
Net asset value per share 7.71 $ 8.98

All values are in US Dollars.

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PENNANTPARK INVESTMENT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited)

(In thousands, except per share data)

Three Months Ended December 31,
2022 2021
Investment income:
From non-controlled, non-affiliated investments:
Interest $ 22,231 $ 15,540
Payment-in-kind 2,410
Other income 487 4,191
From controlled, affiliated investments:
Interest 2,858 2,267
Payment-in-kind 1,131 2,126
Dividend income 3,256 1,815
Total investment income 29,963 28,349
Expenses:
Base management fee (See Note 3) 4,602 5,109
Performance-based incentive fee (See Note 3) 2,192 2,657
Interest and expenses on debt (See Note 10) 9,729 6,886
Administrative services expenses (See Note 3) 266 250
Other general and administrative expenses 841 723
Expenses before provision for taxes 17,630 15,625
Provision for taxes on net investment income 2,000 200
Net expenses 19,630 15,825
Net investment income 10,333 12,524
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments and debt:
Net realized gain (loss) on investments and debt:
Non-controlled, non-affiliated investments 4,064 5,201
Non-controlled and controlled, affiliated investments (31,274 )
Debt extinguishment (1,669 )
Net realized gain (loss) on investments and debt 4,064 (27,742 )
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:
Non-controlled, non-affiliated investments (50,517 ) (49,603 )
Non-controlled and controlled, affiliated investments (41,048 ) 96,372
Provision for taxes on unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments 896 (5,045 )
Debt appreciation (depreciation) (See Notes 5 and 10) 4,378 (996 )
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and debt (86,291 ) 40,728
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) from investments and debt (82,227 ) 12,986
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations (71,894 ) 25,510
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations per common share (See Note 7) $ (1.10 ) $ 0.38
Net investment income per common share $ 0.16 $ 0.19

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PENNANTPARK INVESTMENT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (Unaudited)

(In thousands)

Three Months Ended December 31,
2022 2021
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations:
Net investment income $ 10,333 $ 12,524
Net realized gain (loss) on investments and debt 4,064 (27,742 )
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments (91,565 ) 46,769
Net change in provision for taxes on unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments 896 (5,045 )
Net change in unrealized (appreciation) depreciation on debt 4,378 (996 )
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations (71,894 ) 25,510
Distributions to stockholders: (10,762 ) (8,045 )
Net increase (decrease) in net assets (82,656 ) 17,465
Net assets:
Beginning of period 585,565 660,144
End of period $ 502,909 $ 677,609

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PENNANTPARK INVESTMENT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)

(In thousands)

Three months ended December 31,
2022 2021
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations $ (71,894 ) $ 25,510
Adjustments to reconcile net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from <br>   operations to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Net change in net unrealized (appreciation) depreciation on investments 91,565 (46,769 )
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on debt (4,378 ) 996
Net realized (gain) loss on investments (4,064 ) 26,073
Net accretion of discount and amortization of premium (822 ) (2,065 )
Purchases of investments (86,182 ) (295,136 )
Payment-in-kind income (1,131 ) (4,451 )
Proceeds from dispositions of investments 30,620 132,246
Amortization of deferred financing costs 454 565
(Increase) or Decrease in:
Interest receivable (531 ) (449 )
Receivables from investments sold 29,494 (12,821 )
Distribution receivable (836 ) (121 )
Increase or (Decrease) in:
Payable for investments purchased 8,325 (7,812 )
Interest payable on debt (2,973 ) (931 )
Base management fee payable, net (247 ) 529
Performance-based incentive fee payable, net 2,192 2,082
Deferred tax liability 5,287 5,045
Accrued other expenses (4,485 ) 159
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities (9,606 ) (177,350 )
Cash flows from financing activities:
Distributions paid to stockholders (9,784 ) (8,045 )
Net repayments of the 2024 Notes issuance (84,581 )
Proceeds from 2026 Notes-2 issuance 160,519
Borrowings under Truist Credit Facility 44,000 416,897
Repayments under Truist Credit Facility (49,000 ) (288,218 )
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities (14,784 ) 196,572
Net increase (decrease) in cash equivalents (24,390 ) 19,222
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash 280 2
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 52,666 20,357
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $ 28,556 $ 39,581
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Interest paid $ 12,248 $ 7,252
Taxes paid $ 299 $ 695
Non-cash exchanges and conversions $ $ (31,274 )

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PENNANTPARK INVESTMENT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited)

DECEMBER 31, 2022

(In thousands, except share data)

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Issuer Name Maturity / Expiration Industry Current<br> Coupon Basis Point<br> Spread Above<br> Index (4) Par /<br> Shares Cost Fair Value (3)
Investments in Non-Controlled, Non-Affiliated Portfolio Companies—184.7% of Net Assets (1), (2)
First Lien Secured Debt—122.1% of Net Assets
A1 Garage Merger Sub, LLC 12/22/2028 Personal, Food and Miscellaneous Services 11.12 % 3M L+650 11,215 $ 10,998 $ 10,997
A1 Garage Merger Sub, LLC - Unfunded Term Loan 12/21/2024 Personal, Food and Miscellaneous Services 5,747 - -
A1 Garage Merger Sub, LLC (Revolver) (7) 12/22/2028 Personal, Food and Miscellaneous Services 2,532 - -
Ad.net Acquisition, LLC (Revolver) 05/06/2026 Media 10.84 % 3M L+600 356 356 353
Ad.net Acquisition, LLC (Revolver) (7) 05/06/2026 Media 89 - (1 )
Altamira Technologies, LLC (Revolver) 07/24/2025 Aerospace and Defense 10.73 % 3M L+600 50 50 49
Altamira Technologies, LLC (Revolver) (7) 07/24/2025 Aerospace and Defense 138 (2 )
American Insulated Glass, LLC 12/21/2023 Building Materials 9.25 % 3M L+550 3,319 3,304 3,319
Anteriad, LLC (f/k/a MeritDirect, LLC) (Revolver) (7) 05/23/2024 Media 1,612
Any Hour Services 07/21/2027 Personal, Food and Miscellaneous Services 10.17 % 3M L+525 4,120 4,092 4,007
Any Hour Services (Revolver) 07/21/2027 Personal, Food and Miscellaneous Services 10.17 % 3M L+585 229 229 223
Any Hour Services (Revolver) (7) 07/21/2027 Personal, Food and Miscellaneous Services 918 (25 )
Apex Service Partners, LLC 07/31/2025 Personal, Food and Miscellaneous Services 7.60 % 1M L+550 1,331 1,331 1,324
Apex Service Partners, LLC Term Loan C 07/31/2025 Personal, Food and Miscellaneous Services 9.08 % 1M L+550 1,893 1,875 1,883
Apex Service Partners, LLC (Revolver) 07/31/2025 Personal, Food and Miscellaneous Services 9.67 % 3M L+525 645 645 641
Apex Service Partners, LLC (Revolver) (7) 07/31/2025 Personal, Food and Miscellaneous Services 287 (1 )
Applied Technical Services, LLC 12/29/2026 Environmental Services 9.69 % 3M L+575 1,534 1,519 1,495
Applied Technical Services, LLC (7) 04/21/2023 Environmental Services 1,457 (20 )
Applied Technical Services, LLC (Revolver) 12/29/2026 Environmental Services 12.25 % 3M P+475 400 400 390
Applied Technical Services, LLC (Revolver) (7) 12/29/2026 Environmental Services 600 (15 )
Arcfield Acquisition Corp. (Revolver) (7) 03/07/2028 Aerospace and Defense 2,263 (45 )
Berwick Industrial Park 04/28/2023 Buildings and Real Estate 11.00 % 4,000 3,974 3,956
Beta Plus Technologies, Inc. 07/01/2029 Business Services 9.37 % SOFR+525 4,988 4,895 4,938
Blackhawk Industrial Distribution, Inc. 09/17/2024 Distribution 9.65 % 3M L+500 1,407 1,392 1,376
Blackhawk Industrial Distribution, Inc.(7) 09/17/2024 Distribution 3,808 (48 )
Blackhawk Industrial Distribution, Inc. (Revolver) 09/17/2024 Distribution 10.06 % 3M L+500 1,030 1,030 976
Blackhawk Industrial Distribution, Inc. (Revolver) (7) 09/17/2024 Distribution 2,402 (125 )
Broder Bros., Co. 12/04/2025 Consumer Products 9.60 % 3M L+600 10,031 10,031 10,031
Cartessa Aesthetics, LLC 05/13/2028 Distribution 10.58 % 1M L+600 34,315 33,680 33,972
Cartessa Aesthetics, LLC - (Revolver) 05/13/2028 Distribution 10.58 % 1M L+600 1,265 1,265 1,253
Cartessa Aesthetics, LLC - (Revolver) (7) 05/13/2028 Distribution 2,297 (23 )
CF512, Inc. 08/20/2026 Media 10.75 % 3M L+600 6,720 6,635 6,585
CF512, Inc.(Revolver) (7) 08/20/2026 Media 909 (18 )
Compex Legal Services, Inc. 02/09/2026 Business Services 9.97 % 3M L+525 851 841 849
Compex Legal Services, Inc. (Revolver) 02/07/2025 Business Services 9.61 % 3M L+525 328 328 327
Compex Legal Services, Inc. (Revolver) (7) 02/07/2025 Business Services 328 (1 )
Connatix Buyer, Inc. (7) 01/13/2023 Media 3,158 (71 )
Connatix Buyer, Inc. (Revolver) (7) 07/13/2027 Media 1,859 (60 )
Crane 1 Services, Inc. 08/16/2027 Personal, Food and Miscellaneous Services 10.16 % 3M L+575 2,595 2,568 2,569
Crane 1 Services, Inc. (Revolver) 08/16/2027 Personal, Food and Miscellaneous Services 10.48 % 1M L+575 175 175 173
Crane 1 Services, Inc. (Revolver) (7) 08/16/2027 Personal, Food and Miscellaneous Services 117 (1 )
DermaRite Industries LLC 06/30/2023 Manufacturing / Basic Industries 11.73 % 1M L+700 8,755 8,743 5,288
Dr. Squatch, LLC 08/31/2027 Personal and Non-Durable Consumer Products 9.69 % 3M L+600 12,897 12,720 12,704
Dr. Squatch, LLC (7) 08/27/2026 Personal and Non-Durable Consumer Products 2,000 (10 )
Dr. Squatch, LLC (Revolver) 08/31/2027 Personal and Non-Durable Consumer Products 10.46 % 1M L+600 775 775 764
Dr. Squatch, LLC (Revolver) (7) 08/31/2027 Personal and Non-Durable Consumer Products 1,551 (23 )
DRS Holdings III, Inc. (Revolver) (7) 11/03/2025 Consumer Products 1,783 (57 )
ECL Entertainment, LLC 05/01/2028 Hotels, Motels, Inns and Gaming 11.88 % 1M L+750 19,108 18,974 19,044
ECM Industries, LLC (Revolver) 12/23/2025 Electronics 9.50 % 3M L+475 194 194 185
ECM Industries, LLC (Revolver) (7) 12/23/2025 Electronics 323 (15 )
EDS Buyer, LLC 12/22/2028 Aerospace and Defense 10.91 % 3M L+625 7,500 7,388 7,388
EDS Buyer, LLC - Unfunded Term Loan 12/22/2028 Aerospace and Defense 5,625
EDS Buyer, LLC - (Revolver) (7) 12/22/2028 Aerospace and Defense 1,688
Exigo Intermediate II, LLC 03/15/2027 Business Services 10.13 % 3M L+575 24,813 24,485 24,316
Exigo Intermediate II, LLC (7) 03/15/2024 Business Services 7,424 (93 )
Exigo Intermediate II, LLC (Revolver) 03/15/2027 Business Services 10.13 % 3M L+575 371 371 364
Exigo Intermediate II, LLC (Revolver) (7) 03/15/2027 Business Services 1,485 (30 )
Fairbanks Morse Defense 06/17/2028 Aerospace and Defense 9.48 % 3M L+475 738 735 699
Gantech Acquisition Corp. 05/14/2026 Business Services 10.63 % 1M L+625 16,723 16,477 16,221
Gantech Acquisition Corp. (Revolver) 05/14/2026 Business Services 10.57 % 1M L+625 664 664 644
Gantech Acquisition Corp. (Revolver) (7) 05/14/2026 Business Services 1,327 (40 )
Graffiti Buyer, Inc. 08/10/2027 Distribution 10.23 % 3M L+550 174 172 168
Graffiti Buyer, Inc. (7) 08/10/2023 Distribution 718 (16 )
Graffiti Buyer, Inc. (Revolver) 08/10/2027 Distribution 10.51 % 3M L+575 310 310 297
Graffiti Buyer, Inc. (Revolver) (7) 08/10/2027 Distribution 459 (18 )
Hancock Roofing and Construction L.L.C. 12/31/2026 Insurance 9.79 % 1M L+550 160 160 157
Hancock Roofing and Construction L.L.C. (Revolver) (7) 12/31/2026 Insurance 590 (12 )
Holdco Sands Intermediate, LLC 11/23/2028 Aerospace and Defense 10.17 % 3M L+600 1,913 1,879 1,875
Holdco Sands Intermediate, LLC (Revolver) (7) 11/23/2027 Aerospace and Defense 3,941 (79 )
HV Watterson Holdings, LLC 12/17/2026 Business Services 10.73 % 1M L+600 281 279 267
HV Watterson Holdings, LLC (7) 12/17/2026 Business Services 2,219 (99 )
HV Watterson Holdings, LLC - (Revolver) 12/17/2026 Business Services 9.69 % 3M L+600 200 200 190
HV Watterson Holdings, LLC - (Revolver)(7) 12/17/2026 Business Services 1,050 (55 )
HW Holdco, LLC 12/10/2024 Media 7.81 % 3M L+500 10,162 10,063 10,035
HW Holdco, LLC (7) 12/10/2024 Media 3,049 (8 )
HW Holdco, LLC (Revolver) (7) 12/10/2024 Media 3,387 (42 )
Icon Partners III, LP 05/11/2028 Auto Sector 8.82 % 3M L+450 1,990 1,593 1,336
IDC Infusion Services, Inc. 12/30/2026 Healthcare, Education and Childcare 11.73 % 3M L+700 3,676 3,572 3,602
IDC Infusion Services, Inc. (Revolver) (7) 12/30/2026 Healthcare, Education and Childcare 4,167 (146 )
IG Investments Holdings, LLC (Revolver) 09/22/2027 Business Services 10.39 % 3M L+600 191 191 188
IG Investments Holdings, LLC (Revolver) (7) 09/22/2027 Business Services 286 (4 )
Imagine Acquisitionco, LLC (7) 11/15/2027 Business Services 2,341 (47 )
Imagine Acquisitionco, LLC (Revolver) (7) 11/15/2027 Business Services 1,685 (51 )
Inception Fertility Ventures, LLC 12/07/2023 Healthcare, Education and Childcare 11.95 % 3M L+715 20,454 20,245 20,045

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PENNANTPARK INVESTMENT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) —(Continued)

DECEMBER 31, 2022

(In thousands, except share data)

Issuer Name Maturity / Expiration Industry Current<br> Coupon Basis Point<br> Spread Above<br> Index (4) Par /<br> Shares Cost Fair Value (3)
Infinity Home Services Holdco, Inc. 12/28/2028 Personal, Food and Miscellaneous Services 11.40 % 3M L+685 6,136 $ 6,014 $ 6,014
Infinity Home Services Holdco, Inc. - Unfunded Term Loan 12/28/2023 Personal, Food and Miscellaneous Services 3,230
Infinity Home Services Holdco, Inc.(Revolver) (7) 12/28/2028 Personal, Food and Miscellaneous Services 1,292
Infolinks Media Buyco, LLC (7) 11/01/2023 Media 2,372 24
Integrity Marketing Acquisition, LLC 08/27/2025 Insurance 8.83 % 3M L+550 9,930 9,880 9,781
ITI Holdings, Inc. 03/03/2028 Business Services 10.08 % 3M L+550 8,905 8,767 8,727
ITI Holdings, Inc. (Revolver) 03/03/2028 Business Services 10.77 % 3M L+550 513 513 502
ITI Holdings, Inc. (Revolver) (7) 03/03/2028 Business Services 978 (20 )
K2 Pure Solutions NoCal, L.P. 12/20/2023 Chemicals, Plastics and Rubber 12.38 % 1M L+800 10,955 10,917 10,955
K2 Pure Solutions NoCal, L.P. (Revolver) (7) 12/20/2023 Chemicals, Plastics and Rubber 1,938
Kinetic Purchaser, LLC 11/10/2027 Consumer Products 10.73 % 3M L+600 24,280 23,771 23,673
Kinetic Purchaser, LLC (Revolver) 11/10/2026 Consumer Products 10.73 % 3M L+600 4,854 4,854 4,732
Lash OpCo, LLC 02/18/2027 Consumer Products 11.78 % 1M L+700 2,828 2,777 2,771
Lash OpCo, LLC (Revolver) 08/16/2026 Consumer Products 11.58 % 1M L+700 742 742 728
Lash OpCo, LLC (Revolver) (7) 08/16/2026 Consumer Products 1,077 (22 )
LAV Gear Holdings, Inc. 10/31/2024 Leisure, Amusement, Motion Pictures, Entertainment 10.23 % 1M L+565 2,056 2,034 2,027
(PIK 5.50%)
Ledge Lounger, Inc. 11/09/2026 Consumer Products 10.98 % 3M L+625 9,154 9,007 8,971
Ledge Lounger, Inc. (Revolver) 11/09/2026 Consumer Products 10.98 % 3M L+625 644 644 631
Ledge Lounger, Inc. (Revolver) (7) 11/09/2026 Consumer Products 1,288 (26 )
Lightspeed Buyer Inc. 02/03/2026 Healthcare, Education and Childcare 9.88 % 1M L+575 2,215 2,200 2,159
Lightspeed Buyer Inc. (Revolver) 02/03/2026 Healthcare, Education and Childcare 9.88 % 1M L+575 505 505 493
Lightspeed Buyer Inc. (Revolver) (7) 02/03/2026 Healthcare, Education and Childcare 661 (17 )
Limerick Town Cener, LLC 09/27/2023 Real Estate 12.50 % 3,000 2,978 2,964
LSF9 Atlantis Holdings, LLC 03/31/2029 Retail 11.83 % SOFR+725 5,925 5,706 5,744
Mars Acquisition Holdings Corp. 05/14/2026 Media 10.23 % 3M L+550 4,913 4,820 4,864
Mars Acquisition Holdings Corp. (Revolver)(7) 05/14/2026 Media 1,209 (12 )
MBS Holdings, Inc. (Revolver) (7) 04/16/2027 Telecommunications 694 (7 )
MDI Buyer, Inc. 07/25/2028 Chemicals, Plastics and Rubber 10.49 % 3M L+600 20,287 19,949 19,835
MDI Buyer, Inc. (Revolver) 07/25/2028 Chemicals, Plastics and Rubber 10.26 % 3M L+600 683 683 668
MDI Buyer, Inc. (Revolver) (7) 07/25/2028 Chemicals, Plastics and Rubber 1,544 (19 )
Meadowlark Acquirer, LLC 12/10/2027 Business Services 9.70 % 3M L+550 1,317 1,305 1,304
Meadowlark Acquirer, LLC Term Loan I (7) 12/10/2027 Business Services 1,676
Meadowlark Acquirer, LLC Term Loan II (7) 12/10/2027 Business Services 8,922
Meadowlark Acquirer, LLC (Revolver) (7) 12/10/2027 Business Services 1,685 (17 )
Municipal Emergency Services, Inc. 09/28/2027 Distribution 8.91 % 3M L+500 1,340 1,328 1,286
Municipal Emergency Services, Inc. (7) 09/28/2027 Distribution 539 (16 )
Municipal Emergency Services, Inc. - Unfunded Term Loan A 06/16/2023 Distribution 1,255 (31 )
Municipal Emergency Services, Inc. - Unfunded Term Loan B 12/16/2024 Distribution 2,510 (100 )
Municipal Emergency Services, Inc. (Revolver) 09/28/2027 Distribution 9.83 % 3M L+500 1,128 1,128 1,083
Municipal Emergency Services, Inc. (Revolver) (7) 09/28/2027 Distribution 752 (30 )
NBH Group LLC (Revolver) (7) 08/19/2026 Healthcare, Education and Childcare 1,163
Neptune Flood Incorporated 10/14/2026 Financial Services 10.28 % 1M L+600 3,894 3,871 3,894
One Stop Mailing, LLC 05/07/2027 Cargo Transport 10.63 % 3M L+625 6,990 6,876 6,781
ORL Acquisition, Inc. 09/03/2027 Business Services 9.98 % 3M L+525 4,442 4,370 4,442
ORL Acquisition, Inc. (Revolver) (7) 09/03/2027 Business Services 597
Ox Two, LLC 05/18/2026 Building Materials 10.84 % 1M L+700 15,352 15,164 14,891
Ox Two, LLC (Revolver) 05/18/2026 Building Materials 10.84 % 3M L+700 1,935 1,935 1,877
Ox Two, LLC (Revolver) (7) 05/18/2026 Building Materials 484 (15 )
PL Acquisitionco, LLC (Revolver) (7) 11/09/2027 Retail 3,236 (81 )
PRA Events, Inc. 08/07/2025 Business Services 15.23 % 3M L+1,050 24,907 21,694 24,907
(PIK 10.5%)
PRA Events, Inc. (Revolver) (7) 08/07/2025 Business Services 2,000
Pragmatic Institute, LLC 07/06/2028 Business Services 10.33 % 3M L+575 35,252 34,757 34,899
Pragmatic Institute, LLC Term Loan (7) 07/06/2028 Business Services 7,193
Pragmatic Institute, LL (Revolver) 07/06/2028 Business Services 10.33 % 3M L+575 959 959 949
Pragmatic Institute, LL (Revolver) (7) 07/06/2028 Business Services 3,836 (38 )
Quantic Electronics, LLC 11/19/2026 Aerospace and Defense 8.11 % 1M L+625 1,500 1,488 1,470
Quantic Electronics, LLC - Unfunded Term Loan 11/19/2026 Aerospace and Defense 584 (6 )
Quantic Electronics, LLC (Revolver) 11/19/2026 Aerospace and Defense 10.84 % 3M L+600 423 423 414
Quantic Electronics, LLC (Revolver) (7) 11/19/2026 Aerospace and Defense 106 (2 )
Questex, LLC 09/09/2024 Media 8.98 % 3M L+500 21,544 21,401 21,113
Questex, LLC (Revolver) (7) 09/09/2024 Media 3,590 (72 )
Radius Aerospace, Inc. (Revolver) 03/31/2025 Aerospace and Defense 9.19 % 3M L+575 445 445 437
Radius Aerospace, Inc. (Revolver) (7) 03/31/2025 Aerospace and Defense 1,782 (36 )
Rancho Health MSO, Inc. (7) 12/18/2025 Healthcare, Education and Childcare 10.48 % 3M L+575 289 289 289
Rancho Health MSO, Inc. - Unfunded Term Loan 12/18/2025 Healthcare, Education and Childcare 761
Rancho Health MSO, Inc. (Revolver) (7) 12/18/2025 Healthcare, Education and Childcare 525
Reception Purchaser, LLC 02/28/2028 Transportation 10.42 % SOFR+600 5,970 5,888 5,731
Recteq, LLC (Revolver) (7) 01/29/2026 Consumer Products 1,127 (39 )
Research Now Group, Inc. and Dynata, LLC 12/20/2024 Business Services 8.84 % 3M L+550 126 126 93
Riverpoint Medical, LLC (Revolver) (7) 06/20/2025 Healthcare, Education and Childcare 364 (9 )
Riverside Assessments, LLC 03/10/2025 Education 9.78 % 3M L+625 12,873 12,692 12,648
Sales Benchmark Index LLC (Revolver) (7) 01/03/2025 Business Services 732 (4 )
Sargent & Greenleaf Inc. (Revolver) 12/20/2024 Electronics 10.27 % 3M L+550 593 593 584
Sargent & Greenleaf Inc. (Revolver) (7) 12/20/2024 Electronics 5 - -
Schlesinger Global, Inc. 07/14/2025 Business Services 11.98 % 3M L+700 4,678 4,629 4,561
Schlesinger Global, Inc. (Revolver) 07/14/2025 Business Services 10.42 % 3M L+600 30 30 30
(PIK 0.5%)
Schlesinger Global, Inc. (Revolver)(7) 07/14/2025 Business Services 8
Seaway Buyer, LLC 06/13/2029 Chemicals, Plastics and Rubber 10.73 % 1M L+575 4,788 4,720 4,716
Seaway Buyer, LLC (Revolver)(7) 06/13/2029 Chemicals, Plastics and Rubber 3,126 (47 )
Shiftkey, LLC 06/21/2027 Business Services 10.59 % 1M L+575 17,910 17,747 17,803

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DECEMBER 31, 2022

(In thousands, except share data)

Issuer Name Maturity / Expiration Industry Current<br> Coupon Basis Point<br> Spread Above<br> Index (4) Par /<br> Shares Cost Fair Value (3)
Sigma Defense Systems, LLC 12/18/2025 Telecommunications 13.23 % 1M L+850 31,476 $ 30,850 $ 30,847
Sigma Defense Systems, LLC (Revolver) 12/18/2025 Telecommunications 13.23 % 1M L+850 1,190 1,190 1,167
Sigma Defense Systems, LLC (Revolver) (7) 12/18/2025 Telecommunications 1,786 (36 )
Signature Systems Holding Company (Revolver) (7) 05/03/2024 Chemicals, Plastics and Rubber 2,016
Solutionreach, Inc. (Revolver) (7) 01/17/2024 Communications 1,665 (45 )
Spendmend Holdings LLC 03/01/2028 Business Services 10.17 % 1M L+575 9,680 9,562 9,361
Spendmend Holdings LLC (7) 03/01/2023 Business Services 2,784 (71 )
Spendmend Holdings LLC - Funded Revolver 03/01/2028 Business Services 10.17 % 3M L+575 187 187 181
Spendmend Holdings LLC - Unfunded Revolver (7) 03/01/2028 Business Services 1,215 (40 )
System Planning and Analysis, Inc. - (Revolver) (7) <br>(f/k/a Management Consulting & Research, LLC) 08/16/2027 Aerospace and Defense 2,925 (38 )
The Bluebird Group LLC 07/27/2026 Business Services 10.92 % 3M L+700 4,859 4,777 4,767
The Bluebird Group LLC (Revolver) (7) 07/27/2026 Business Services 734 (14 )
The Vertex Companies, LLC 08/30/2027 Business Services 9.39 % 3M L+550 1,750 1,734 1,713
The Vertex Companies, LLC (7) 08/30/2027 Business Services 466 (5 )
The Vertex Companies, LLC (Revolver) 08/30/2027 Business Services 9.79 % 3M L+550 148 148 145
The Vertex Companies, LLC (Revolver) (7) 08/30/2027 Business Services 592 (12 )
TVC Enterprises, LLC 03/26/2026 Transportation 9.82 % 1M L+600 12,628 12,395 12,313
TVC Enterprises, LLC (Revolver) (7) 03/26/2026 Transportation 1,370 (34 )
TWS Acquisition Corporation 06/16/2025 Education 11.46 % 1M L+625 1,143 1,143 1,143
TWS Acquisition Corporation (Revolver) (7) 06/16/2025 Education 1,644
Tyto Athene, LLC (Revolver) (7) 04/01/2026 Aerospace and Defense 364 (34 )
Unique Indoor Comfort, LLC 05/24/2027 Home and Office Furnishings 9.98 % 1M L+525 36,741 36,333 35,785
Unique Indoor Comfort, LLC (7) 05/24/2027 Home and Office Furnishings 6,540 (105 )
Unique Indoor Comfort, LLC (Revolver) (7) 05/24/2027 Home and Office Furnishings 3,000 (78 )
Walker Edison Furniture Company LLC(6) 03/31/2027 Home and Office Furnishings 25,369 24,881 12,821
Wildcat Buyerco, Inc. 02/27/2026 Electronics 10.21 % 3M L+575 3,826 3,770 3,711
Wildcat Buyerco, Inc. (Revolver) 02/27/2026 Electronics 10.12 % 3M L+585 199 199 185
Wildcat Buyerco, Inc. (Revolver) (7) 02/27/2026 Electronics 376 (26 )
Zips Car Wash, LLC 03/01/2024 Auto Sector 11.53 % 3M L+725 2,624 2,607 2,565
Total First Lien Secured Debt 632,198 614,127
Second Lien Secured Debt—26.0% of Net Assets
Ascensus Holdings, Inc. 08/02/2028 Financial Services 10.25 % 3M L+650 3,000 2,688 2,605
Atlas Purchaser, Inc 05/07/2029 Telecommunications 14.20 % 3M L+900 17,000 16,563 13,192
Best Practice Associates LLC 06/29/2027 Aerospace and Defense 13.73 % 3M L+900 17,825 17,519 17,290
Burgess Point Purchaser Corporation 07/28/2030 Auto Sector 13.16 % 3M L+900 8,000 7,858 7,680
Data Axle, Inc. 04/03/2024 Other Media 12.92 % 3M L+925 20,400 20,306 20,196
ENC Parent Corporation 08/19/2029 Business Services 12.23 % 3M L+750 7,500 7,434 6,900
Halo Buyer, Inc. 07/06/2026 Consumer Products 12.63 % 1M L+825 32,500 32,180 31,769
Inventus Power, Inc. 09/29/2024 Electronics 13.23 % 3M L+850 16,593 16,411 16,427
QuantiTech LLC 02/04/2027 Aerospace and Defense 14.29 % 3M L+1,000 150 149 148
VT Topco, Inc. 08/17/2026 Business Services 11.13 % 3M L+675 15,000 14,935 14,550
Total Second Lien Secured Debt 136,043 130,757
Subordinated Debt/Corporate Notes—10.6% of Net Assets
Express Wash Acquisition Company, LLC 01/15/2029 Auto Sector 16.34 % 3M L+1,150 21,000 20,296 20,265
Flock Financial, LLC 05/26/2027 Financial Services 12.50 % 34,000 33,223 32,980
Total Subordinated Debt/Corporate Notes 53,519 53,245
Preferred Equity/Partnership Interests—1.5% of Net Assets (6)
Ad.net Holdings, Inc. (9) Media 2,400 240 272
AH Newco Equityholdings, LLC Healthcare, Education and Childcare 6.00 % 211 500 2,161
Anteriad Holdings, LP (f/k/a MeritDirect Holdings, LP) (9) Media 1,135 1,135 1,461
Imagine Topco, LP Business Services 8.00 % 743,826 744 702
Mars Intermediate Holdings II, Inc. Media 414 414 484
NXOF Holdings, Inc. (Tyto Athene, LLC) Aerospace and Defense 160 160 173
ORL Holdco, Inc. Business Services 575 58 65
Signature CR Intermediate Holdco, Inc. Chemicals, Plastics and Rubber 12.00 % 1,527 1,527 2,278
TPC Holding Company, LP (8),(11) Food 219 219 71
TWD Parent Holdings, LLC Business Services 30 30 34
(The Vertex Companies, LLC)
Total Preferred Equity/Partnership Interests 5,027 7,701
Common Equity/Partnership Interests/Warrants—24.5% of Net Assets (6)
A1 Garage Equity, LLC (9) Personal, Food and Miscellaneous Services 2,193,038 2,193 2,193
Ad.net Holdings, Inc. (9) Media 2,667 27 33
Affinion Group Holdings, Inc. (Warrants) 04/10/2024 Consumer Products 77,190 2,126
AG Investco LP (9) Business Services 805,164 805 1,187
AG Investco LP (7), (9) Business Services 194,836
Altamira Intermediate Company II, Inc. Aerospace and Defense 125,000 125 115
AMCSI Crash Co-Invest, LP Auto Sector 2,489,777 2,490 2,689
AMCSI Crash Co-Invest, LP (7) Auto Sector 510,223
Anteriad Holdings, LP (f/k/a MeritDirect Holdings, LP) (9) Media 1,135 221
Athletico Holdings, LLC (9) Healthcare, Education and Childcare 9,357 10,000 7,566
Atlas Investment Aggregator, LLC Telecommunications 1,700,000 1,700 834
Burgess Point Holdings, LP Auto Sector 680 680 703
Cartessa Aesthetics, LLC (9) Distribution 3,562,500 3,563 3,956
CI (Allied) Investment Holdings, LLC (9) Business Services 120,962 1,243 1,836
(PRA Events, Inc.) (9)
Connatix Parent, LLC Media 57,416 632 586
Cowboy Parent LLC Distribution 26,360 2,782 4,109
(Blackhawk Industrial Distribution, Inc.)

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DECEMBER 31, 2022

(In thousands, except share data)

Issuer Name Maturity / Expiration Industry Current<br> Coupon Basis Point<br> Spread Above<br> Index (4) Par /<br> Shares Cost Fair Value (3)
Crane 1 Acquisition Parent Holdings, L.P. Personal, Food and Miscellaneous Services 113 $ 104 $ 144
Delta InvestCo LP Telecommunications 698,889 684 1,378
(Sigma Defense Systems, LLC) (9)
Delta InvestCo LP (7) Telecommunications 442,155
(Sigma Defense Systems, LLC) (7), (9)
ECM Investors, LLC (9) Electronics 167,537 37 419
eCommission Holding Corporation (11) Financial Services 80 1,005 1,490
EDS Topco, LP Aerospace and Defense 937,500 938 938
Exigo, LLC (9) Business Services 1,458,333 1,458 1,553
Express Wash Topco, LLC Auto Sector 658,000 3,290 3,046
FedHC InvestCo LP (9) Aerospace and Defense 14,186 469 1,418
FedHC InvestCo LP (7),(9) Aerospace and Defense 6,384
FedHC InvestCo II LP (9) Aerospace and Defense 20,357 2,199 2,036
Gauge Lash Coinvest LLC Consumer Products 889,376 135 4,523
Gauge Schlesinger Coinvest, LLC Business Services 9 10 10
Gauge TVC Coinvest, LLC Transportation 810,645 3,482
(TVC Enterprises, LLC)
GCOM InvestCo LP (9) Business Services 2,434 1,003 624
Go Dawgs Capital III, LP Building Materials 675,325 675 1,101
(American Insulated Glass, LLC) (9)
Hancock Claims Consultants Investors, LLC (9) Insurance 450,000 450 378
HV Watterson Holdings, LLC Business Services 1,600,000 1,600 815
Icon Partners V C, L.P. Business Services 1,111,111 1,111 989
Icon Partners V C, L.P. (7) Business Services 388,889 (43 )
IHS Parent Holdngs, L.P. Personal, Food and Miscellaneous Services 1,218,045 1,218 1,218
Imagine Topco, LP Business Services 743,826
Infogroup Parent Holdings, Inc. Other Media 181,495 2,040 3,124
(Data Axle, Inc.)
Ironclad Holdco, LLC Environmental Services 4,566 450 621
(Applied Technical Services, LLC) (9)
ITC Infusion Co-invest, LP (9) Healthcare, Education and Childcare 162,445 1,624 1,624
ITC Rumba, LLC Healthcare, Education and Childcare 375,675 8 6,725
(Cano Health, LLC) (9)
JWC-WE Holdings, L.P. Home and Office Furnishings 2,688 783
(Walker Edison Furniture Company LLC) (9)
Kentucky Racing Holdco, LLC (Warrants) (9) Hotels, Motels, Inns and Gaming 161,252 1,678
Kinetic Purchaser, LLC Consumer Products 1,308,814 1,309 1,705
KL Stockton Co-Invest LP Personal, Food and Miscellaneous Services 382,353 382 918
(Any Hour Services) (9)
Lariat ecoserv Co-Invest Holdings, LLC (9) Environmental Services 363,656 119 1,509
Lightspeed Investment Holdco LLC Healthcare, Education and Childcare 273,143 273 498
Lorient Peregrine Investments, LP Business Services 335,590 4,530 4,519
Mars Intermidiate Holdings II, Inc. (9) Media 414 139
MDI Aggregator, LP Chemicals, Plastics and Rubber 30,993 3,103 3,215
Meadowlark Title, LLC (9) Business Services 815,385 802 734
Municipal Emergency Services, Inc. Distribution 3,920,145 3,984 3,042
NEPRT Parent Holdings, LLC Consumer Products 1,299 1,259 179
(Recteq, LLC) (9)
North Haven Saints Equity Holdings, LP (9) Business Services 351,553 352 344
NXOF Holdings, Inc. Aerospace and Defense 3,261 3
(Tyto Athene, LLC)
OceanSound Discovery Equity, LP Aerospace and Defense 98,286 961 1,729
(Holdco Sands Intermediate, LLC) (9)
OHCP V BC COI, L.P. Distribution 446,250 446 381
OHCP V BC COI, L.P. (7) Distribution 303,750 (44 )
ORL Holdco, Inc. Business Services 638 6 80
PennantPark-TSO Senior Loan Fund II, LP Financial Services 15,038,871 15,039 14,991
Pink Lily Holdco, LLC (9) Retail 1,044 1,044 543
Pragmatic Institute, LLC Business Services 1,918,047 1,918 1,789
ProFrac Holdings Corp. Oil and Gas 20,215 3,022 509
Quad (U.S.) Co-Invest, L.P. Business Services 2,771,739 2,772 2,814
QuantiTech InvestCo LP (9) Aerospace and Defense 712 68 345
QuantiTech InvestCo LP (7),(9) Aerospace and Defense 955
QuantiTech InvestCo II LP (9) Aerospace and Defense 40 24 24
RFMG Parent, LP Healthcare, Education and Childcare 1,050,000 1,050 1,050
(Rancho Health MSO, Inc.)
SBI Holdings Investments LLC Business Services 36,585 366 357
(Sales Benchmark Index LLC)
Seaway Topco, LP (9) Chemicals, Plastics and Rubber 2,981 2,981 2,998
Signature CR Intermediate Holdco, Inc. Chemicals, Plastics and Rubber 80 80 435
SP L2 Holdings, LLC Consumer Products 881,966 882 620
SSC Dominion Holdings, LLC Electronics 1,500 1,500 2,041
Class A (US Dominion, Inc.)
SSC Dominion Holdings, LLC Electronics 1,500 3,936
Class B (US Dominion, Inc.)
StellPen Holdings, LLC Media 153,846 154 162
(CF512, Inc.)
TAC LifePort Holdings, LLC (9) Aerospace and Defense 232,558 233 328

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DECEMBER 31, 2022

(In thousands, except share data)

Issuer Name Maturity / Expiration Industry Current<br> Coupon Basis Point<br> Spread Above<br> Index (4) Par /<br> Shares Cost Fair Value (3)
Tower Arch Infolinks Media, LP (9) Media 533,903 $ 513 $ 1,060
Tower Arch Infolinks Media, LP (7), (9) Media 361,541
TPC Holding Company, LP (8). (11) Food 11,527 12
TWD Parent Holdings, LLC Business Services 608 1 2
(The Vertex Companies, LLC)
UniVista Insurance (9) Business Services 400 379 406
WCP Ivyrehab QP CF Feeder, LP Healthcare, Education and Childcare 3,762,257 3,696 3,620
WCP Ivyrehab QP CF Feeder, LP - Unfunded (7) Healthcare, Education and Childcare 237,743 (9 )
Wildcat Parent, LP Electronics 2,314 230 770
(Wildcat Buyerco, Inc.)
Total Common Equity/Partnership Interests/Warrants 103,150 123,058
Total Investments in Non-Controlled, Non-Affiliated Portfolio Companies 929,937 928,888
Investments in Non-Controlled, Affiliated Portfolio Companies—7.1% of Net Assets (1), (2)
Preferred Equity/Partnership Interests—6.7% of Net Assets(6)
Cascade Environmental Holdings, LLC (9) Environmental Services 5,887,236 32,791 32,791
Cascade Environmental Holdings, LLC - Series B Environmental Services 819 819 819
Total Preferred Equity/Partnership Interests 33,610 33,610
Common Equity/Partnership Interests/Warrants—0.4% of Net Assets (6)
Cascade Environmental Holdings, LLC Environmental Services 7,444,347 2,852
JF Intermediate, LLC Distribution 19,687 1,969 1,969
Total Common Equity/Partnership Interests/Warrants 4,821 1,969
Total Investments in Non-Controlled, Affiliated Portfolio Companies 38,431 35,579
Investments in Controlled, Affiliated Portfolio Companies—46.0% of Net Assets (1), (2)
First Lien Secured Debt—9.4% of Net Assets
AKW Holdings Limited (8), (10), (11) 03/13/2024 Healthcare, Education and Childcare 9.85 % 3M L+700 £ 39,190 53,923 47,141
Total First Lien Secured Debt 53,923 47,141
Second Lien Secured Debt—0% of Net Assets
Mailsouth Inc. 04/23/2025 Printing and Publishing 13,342 12,383
Total Second Lien Secured Debt 12,383
Subordinated Debt—19.0% of Net Assets
PennantPark Senior Loan Fund, LLC (11) 07/31/2027 Financial Services 12.44 % 3M L+800 95,351 95,351 95,351
Total Subordinated Debt 95,351 95,351
Common Equity—17.7% of Net Assets (6)
AKW Holdings Limited (8), (10), (11) Healthcare, Education and Childcare £ 950 132 3,329
MSpark, LLC Printing and Publishing 51,151 16,516
PennantPark Senior Loan Fund, LLC Financial Services 54,058,415 54,121 53,806
RAM Energy Holdings LLC (9) Energy and Utilities 180,805 162,708 31,941
Total Common Equity 233,477 89,076
Total Investments in Controlled, Affiliated Portfolio Companies 395,134 231,568
Total Investments—237.8% of Net Assets 1,363,502 1,196,035
Cash and Cash Equivalents—5.7% of Net Assets
BlackRock Federal FD Institutional 30 23,090 23,090
BNY Mellon Cash Reserve and Cash 5,468 5,466
Total Cash and Cash Equivalents 28,558 28,556
Total Investments and Cash Equivalents—243.5% of Net Assets $ 1,392,060 $ 1,224,591
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets—(143.5%) of Net Assets (721,682 )
Net Assets—100.0% $ 502,909

(1) The provisions of the 1940 Act classify investments based on the level of control that we maintain in a particular portfolio company. As defined in the 1940 Act, a company is generally presumed to be “non-controlled” when we own 25% or less of the portfolio company’s voting securities and “controlled” when we own more than 25% of the portfolio company’s voting securities (See Note 6).

(2) The provisions of the 1940 Act classify investments further based on the level of ownership that we maintain in a particular portfolio company. As defined in the 1940 Act, a company is generally deemed as “non-affiliated” when we own less than 5% of a portfolio company’s voting securities and “affiliated” when we own 5% or more of a portfolio company’s voting securities (See Note 6).

(3) Valued based on our accounting policy (See Note 2).

(4) Represents floating rate instruments that accrue interest at a predetermined spread relative to an index, typically the applicable London Interbank Offered Rate, or LIBOR or “L,” the Euro Interbank Offered Rate, or EURIBOR or “E”, Secured Overnight Financing Rate or "SOFR", or Prime rate, or “P.” The spread may change based on the type of rate used. The terms in the Schedule of Investments disclose the actual interest rate in effect as of the reporting period. LIBOR loans are typically indexed to a 30-day, 90-day or 180-day LIBOR rate (1M L, 3M L, or 6M L, respectively), and EURIBOR loans are typically indexed to a 90-day EURIBOR rate (3M E), at the borrower’s option. All securities are subject to a LIBOR or Prime rate floor where a spread is provided, unless noted. The spread provided includes payment-in-kind, or PIK, interest and other fee rates, if any.

(5) The security was not valued using significant unobservable inputs. The value of all other securities was determined using significant unobservable inputs (See Note 5).

(6) Non-income producing securities.

(7) Represents the purchase of a security with delayed settlement or a revolving line of credit that is currently an unfunded investment. This security does not earn a basis point spread above an index while it is unfunded.

(8) Non-U.S. company or principal place of business outside the United States.

(9) Investment is held through our Taxable Subsidiary (See Note 1).

(10) Par / Shares amount is denominated in British Pounds (£) as denoted.

(11) The investment is treated as a non-qualifying asset under Section 55(a) of the 1940 Act. Under the 1940 Act, we may not acquire any non-qualifying asset unless, at the time the acquisition is made, qualifying assets represent at least 70% of our total assets. As of December 31, 2022, qualifying assets represent 80% of the Company’s total assets and non-qualifying assets represent 20% of the Company’s total assets.

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September 30, 2022

(In thousands, except share data)

Issuer Name Maturity / Expiration Industry Current<br> Coupon Basis Point<br> Spread Above<br> Index (4) Par /<br> Shares Cost Fair Value (3)
Investments in Non-Controlled, Non-Affiliated Portfolio Companies—159.2% of Net Assets (1), (2)
First Lien Secured Debt—100.5% of Net Assets
Ad.net Acquisition, LLC (Revolver) (7) 05/06/2026 Media 444 $ $ (3 )
Altamira Technologies, LLC (Revolver) 07/24/2025 Aerospace and Defense 11.67 % 3M L+800 50 50 48
Altamira Technologies, LLC (Revolver) (7) 07/24/2025 Aerospace and Defense 138 (5 )
American Insulated Glass, LLC 12/21/2023 Building Materials 7.79 % 3M L+550 3,329 3,310 3,329
Anteriad, LLC (f/k/a MeritDirect, LLC) (Revolver) (7) 05/23/2024 Media 1,612
Any Hour Services 07/21/2027 Personal, Food and Miscellaneous Services 8.15 % 3M L+525 4,120 4,086 4,038
Any Hour Services (Revolver) (7) 07/21/2027 Personal, Food and Miscellaneous Services 1,147 (23 )
Apex Service Partners, LLC 07/31/2025 Personal, Food and Miscellaneous Services 7.60 % 1M L+550 1,331 1,331 1,324
Apex Service Partners, LLC Term Loan C 07/31/2025 Personal, Food and Miscellaneous Services 9.08 % 1M L+550 1,893 1,873 1,883
Apex Service Partners, LLC (Revolver) 07/31/2025 Personal, Food and Miscellaneous Services 6.72 % 3M L+525 62 62 62
Apex Service Partners, LLC (Revolver) (7) 07/31/2025 Personal, Food and Miscellaneous Services 870 (4 )
Applied Technical Services, LLC 12/29/2026 Environmental Services 7.59 % 3M L+575 1,402 1,388 1,367
Applied Technical Services, LLC (7) 04/21/2023 Environmental Services 1,595 (22 )
Applied Technical Services, LLC (Revolver) 12/29/2026 Environmental Services 10.25 % 3M P+475 200 200 195
Applied Technical Services, LLC (Revolver) (7) 12/29/2026 Environmental Services 800 (20 )
Arcfield Acquisition Corp. (Revolver) (7) 03/07/2028 Aerospace and Defense 2,263 (45 )
Berwick Industrial Park 04/28/2023 Buildings and Real Estate 11.00 % 4,000 3,953 3,934
Beta Plus Technologies, Inc. 07/01/2029 Business Services 7.56 % SOFR+525 5,000 4,904 4,900
Blackhawk Industrial Distribution, Inc. 09/17/2024 Distribution 8.69 % 3M L+500 1,175 1,160 1,149
Blackhawk Industrial Distribution, Inc.(7) 09/17/2024 Distribution 4,043 (51 )
Blackhawk Industrial Distribution, Inc. (Revolver) 09/17/2024 Distribution 8.69 % 3M L+500 686 686 667
Blackhawk Industrial Distribution, Inc. (Revolver) (7) 09/17/2024 Distribution 2,746 (77 )
Broder Bros., Co. 12/02/2022 Consumer Products 7.39 % 3M L+600 10,096 10,096 10,096
Cartessa Aesthetics, LLC 05/13/2028 Distribution 9.55 % 1M L+600 39,401 38,644 38,810
Cartessa Aesthetics, LLC - (Revolver) 05/13/2028 Distribution 9.55 % 1M L+600 1,265 1,265 1,246
Cartessa Aesthetics, LLC - (Revolver) (7) 05/13/2028 Distribution 2,297 (34 )
CF512, Inc. 08/20/2026 Media 9.30 % 3M L+600 6,720 6,630 6,619
CF512, Inc.(Revolver) (7) 08/20/2026 Media 909 (14 )
Compex Legal Services, Inc. 02/09/2026 Business Services 7.48 % 3M L+525 853 843 853
Compex Legal Services, Inc. (Revolver) 02/07/2025 Business Services 8.92 % 3M L+525 361 361 361
Compex Legal Services, Inc. (Revolver) (7) 02/07/2025 Business Services 295
Connatix Buyer, Inc. (7) 01/13/2023 Media 3,158 (47 )
Connatix Buyer, Inc. (Revolver) (7) 07/13/2027 Media 1,859 (46 )
Crane 1 Services, Inc. 08/16/2027 Personal, Food and Miscellaneous Services 8.40 % 3M L+575 2,606 2,577 2,580
Crane 1 Services, Inc. (Revolver) 08/16/2027 Personal, Food and Miscellaneous Services 8.87 % 1M L+575 194 194 192
Crane 1 Services, Inc. (Revolver) (7) 08/16/2027 Personal, Food and Miscellaneous Services 97 (1 )
DermaRite Industries LLC 06/30/2023 Manufacturing / Basic Industries 10.67 % 1M L+700 8,755 8,734 7,030
Dr. Squatch, LLC 08/31/2027 Personal and Non-Durable Consumer Products 9.17 % 3M L+600 12,930 12,742 12,736
Dr. Squatch, LLC (7) 08/27/2026 Personal and Non-Durable Consumer Products 2,000 (10 )
Dr. Squatch, LLC (Revolver) 08/31/2027 Personal and Non-Durable Consumer Products 8.95 % 1M L+600 775 775 764
Dr. Squatch, LLC (Revolver) (7) 08/31/2027 Personal and Non-Durable Consumer Products 1,551 (23 )
DRS Holdings III, Inc. (Revolver) (7) 11/03/2025 Consumer Products 1,783 (57 )
ECL Entertainment, LLC 05/01/2028 Hotels, Motels, Inns and Gaming 10.62 % 1M L+750 19,156 19,019 18,869
ECM Industries, LLC (Revolver) 12/23/2025 Electronics 7.93 % 3M L+475 291 291 277
ECM Industries, LLC (Revolver) (7) 12/23/2025 Electronics 226 (11 )
Exigo Intermediate II, LLC 03/15/2027 Business Services 8.87 % 3M L+575 24,875 24,532 24,315
Exigo Intermediate II, LLC (7) 03/15/2024 Business Services 7,424 (111 )
Exigo Intermediate II, LLC (Revolver) 03/15/2027 Business Services 8.87 % 3M L+575 371 371 363
Exigo Intermediate II, LLC (Revolver) (7) 03/15/2027 Business Services 1,485 (33 )
Fairbanks Morse Defense 06/17/2028 Aerospace and Defense 7.00 % 3M L+475 738 735 682
Gantech Acquisition Corp. 05/14/2026 Business Services 9.37 % 1M L+625 16,809 16,548 16,305
Gantech Acquisition Corp. (Revolver) 05/14/2026 Business Services 9.37 % 1M L+625 132 133 129
Gantech Acquisition Corp. (Revolver) (7) 05/14/2026 Business Services 1,858 (56 )
Graffiti Buyer, Inc. (7) 08/10/2023 Distribution 892 (20 )
Graffiti Buyer, Inc. (Revolver) 08/10/2027 Distribution 9.16 % 3M L+575 372 372 357
Graffiti Buyer, Inc. (Revolver) (7) 08/10/2027 Distribution 397 (16 )
Hancock Roofing and Construction L.L.C. (7) 12/31/2022 Insurance 400 (6 )
Hancock Roofing and Construction L.L.C. 12/31/2026 Insurance 7.82 % 1M L+500 270 270 266
Hancock Roofing and Construction L.L.C. (Revolver) (7) 12/31/2026 Insurance 480 (7 )
Holdco Sands Intermediate, LLC 11/23/2028 Aerospace and Defense 10.17 % 3M L+600 1,918 1,883 1,879
Holdco Sands Intermediate, LLC (Revolver) (7) 11/23/2027 Aerospace and Defense 3,941 (79 )
HV Watterson Holdings, LLC 12/17/2026 Business Services 9.67 % 1M L+600 281 279 271
HV Watterson Holdings, LLC (7) 12/17/2026 Business Services 2,219 (61 )
HV Watterson Holdings, LLC - (Revolver) 12/17/2026 Business Services 9.63 % 3M L+600 200 200 193
HV Watterson Holdings, LLC - (Revolver)(7) 12/17/2026 Business Services 1,050 (37 )
HW Holdco, LLC 12/10/2024 Media 6.00 % 3M L+500 10,188 10,077 10,061
HW Holdco, LLC (7) 12/10/2024 Media 3,049 (8 )
HW Holdco, LLC (Revolver) (7) 12/10/2024 Media 3,387 (42 )
Icon Partners III, LP 05/11/2028 Auto Sector 7.55 % 3M L+475 995 834 727
IDC Infusion Services, Inc. 12/30/2026 Healthcare, Education and Childcare 10.70 % 3M L+600 3,685 3,576 3,574
IDC Infusion Services, Inc. (Revolver) (7) 12/30/2026 Healthcare, Education and Childcare 4,167 (187 )
IG Investments Holdings, LLC (Revolver) (7) 09/22/2027 Business Services 477 (5 )
Imagine Acquisitionco, LLC (7) 11/15/2027 Business Services 2,341 (35 )
Imagine Acquisitionco, LLC (Revolver) (7) 11/15/2027 Business Services 1,685 (42 )
Inception Fertility Ventures, LLC 12/07/2023 Healthcare, Education and Childcare 10.18 % 3M L+715 20,506 20,239 20,301

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September 30, 2022

(In thousands, except share data)

Issuer Name Maturity / Expiration Industry Current<br> Coupon Basis Point<br> Spread Above<br> Index (4) Par /<br> Shares Cost Fair Value (3)
Infolinks Media Buyco, LLC (7) 11/01/2023 Media 2,372 $ $ 24
Integrity Marketing Acquisition, LLC 08/27/2025 Insurance 7.83 % 3M L+550 9,930 9,876 9,831
ITI Holdings, Inc. 03/03/2028 Business Services 8.67 % 3M L+550 8,927 8,784 8,749
ITI Holdings, Inc. (Revolver) 03/03/2028 Business Services 8.25 % 3M L+550 298 298 292
ITI Holdings, Inc. (Revolver) (7) 03/03/2028 Business Services 1,192 (24 )
K2 Pure Solutions NoCal, L.P. 12/20/2023 Chemicals, Plastics and Rubber 11.12 % 1M L+800 11,678 11,629 11,678
K2 Pure Solutions NoCal, L.P. (Revolver) (7) 12/20/2023 Chemicals, Plastics and Rubber 1,938
Kinetic Purchaser, LLC 11/10/2027 Consumer Products 9.67 % 3M L+600 24,341 23,807 23,855
Kinetic Purchaser, LLC (Revolver) 11/10/2026 Consumer Products 9.67 % 3M L+600 4,854 4,854 4,757
Lash OpCo, LLC 02/18/2027 Consumer Products 11.78 % 1M L+700 2,828 2,774 2,771
Lash OpCo, LLC (Revolver) 08/16/2026 Consumer Products 9.38 % 1M L+700 568 568 556
Lash OpCo, LLC (Revolver) (7) 08/16/2026 Consumer Products 1,252 (25 )
LAV Gear Holdings, Inc. 10/31/2024 Leisure, Amusement, Motion Pictures, Entertainment 9.95 % 1M L+750 2,061 2,036 2,013
(PIK 5.50%)
Ledge Lounger, Inc. 11/09/2026 Consumer Products 9.92 % 3M L+625 9,177 9,021 9,040
Ledge Lounger, Inc. (Revolver) (7) 11/09/2026 Consumer Products 1,933 (29 )
Lightspeed Buyer Inc. 02/03/2026 Healthcare, Education and Childcare 8.87 % 1M L+575 2,220 2,205 2,148
Lightspeed Buyer Inc. (Revolver) 02/03/2026 Healthcare, Education and Childcare 8.87 % 1M L+575 505 505 489
Lightspeed Buyer Inc. (Revolver) (7) 02/03/2026 Healthcare, Education and Childcare 661 (21 )
Limerick Town Cener, LLC 09/27/2023 Real Estate 12.50 % 3,000 2,970 2,970
LSF9 Atlantis Holdings, LLC 03/31/2029 Retail 9.37 % SOFR+725 6,000 5,772 5,685
Mars Acquisition Holdings Corp. (Revolver)(7) 05/14/2026 Media 806 (4 )
MBS Holdings, Inc. (Revolver) (7) 04/16/2027 Telecommunications 694 (7 )
MDI Buyer, Inc. 07/25/2028 Chemicals, Plastics and Rubber 8.98 % 3M L+600 14,400 14,117 14,112
MDI Buyer, Inc. Term Loan (7) 07/25/2028 Chemicals, Plastics and Rubber 5,196 (52 )
MDI Buyer, Inc. (Revolver) (7) 07/25/2028 Chemicals, Plastics and Rubber 2,227 (22 )
Meadowlark Acquirer, LLC 12/10/2027 Business Services 9.17 % 3M L+550 1,320 1,307 1,307
Meadowlark Acquirer, LLC Term Loan I (7) 12/10/2027 Business Services 1,676
Meadowlark Acquirer, LLC Term Loan II (7) 12/10/2027 Business Services 8,922
Meadowlark Acquirer, LLC (Revolver) (7) 12/10/2027 Business Services 1,685 (17 )
Municipal Emergency Services, Inc. 09/28/2027 Distribution 8.67 % 3M L+500 703 697 663
Municipal Emergency Services, Inc. (7) 09/28/2027 Distribution 1,175 (56 )
Municipal Emergency Services, Inc. (Revolver) 09/28/2027 Distribution 7.25 % 3M L+500 282 282 266
Municipal Emergency Services, Inc. (Revolver) (7) 09/28/2027 Distribution 1,598 (93 )
NBH Group LLC (Revolver) (7) 08/19/2026 Healthcare, Education and Childcare 1,163
Neptune Flood Incorporated 10/14/2026 Financial Services 7.10 % 1M L+525 4,379 4,352 4,423
OIS Management Services, LLC (Revolver) (7) 07/09/2026 Healthcare, Education and Childcare 333
One Stop Mailing, LLC 05/07/2027 Cargo Transport 8.77 % 3M L+625 7,008 6,889 6,798
ORL Acquisition, Inc. 09/03/2027 Business Services 8.92 % 3M L+525 4,454 4,378 4,454
ORL Acquisition, Inc. (Revolver) (7) 09/03/2027 Business Services 597
Ox Two, LLC 05/18/2026 Building Materials 9.81 % 1M L+700 15,391 15,189 15,083
Ox Two, LLC (Revolver) 05/18/2026 Building Materials 9.81 % 3M L+700 1,774 1,774 1,739
Ox Two, LLC (Revolver) (7) 05/18/2026 Building Materials 645 (13 )
PL Acquisitionco, LLC (Revolver) (7) 11/09/2027 Retail 3,236 (81 )
PRA Events, Inc. 08/07/2025 Business Services 14.17 % 3M L+1,050 24,907 21,694 24,907
(PIK 10.5%)
PRA Events, Inc. (Revolver) (7) 08/07/2025 Business Services 3M L+1,050 2,000
Pragmatic Institute, LLC 07/06/2028 Business Services 9.30 % 3M L+575 35,340 34,826 34,987
Pragmatic Institute, LLC Term Loan (7) 07/06/2028 Business Services 7,193
Pragmatic Institute, LL (Revolver) 07/06/2028 Business Services 9.30 % 3M L+575 959 959 949
Pragmatic Institute, LL (Revolver) (7) 07/06/2028 Business Services 3,836 (38 )
Quantic Electronics, LLC 11/19/2026 Aerospace and Defense 8.00 % 1M L+625 679 673 666
Quantic Electronics, LLC (Revolver) 11/19/2026 Aerospace and Defense 9.51 % 3M L+600 211 211 207
Quantic Electronics, LLC (Revolver) (7) 11/19/2026 Aerospace and Defense 317 (6 )
Questex, LLC 09/09/2024 Media 7.45 % 3M L+500 21,600 21,436 21,168
Questex, LLC (Revolver) (7) 09/09/2024 Media 3,590 (72 )
Radius Aerospace, Inc. (Revolver) 03/31/2025 Aerospace and Defense 8.28 % 3M L+575 891 891 877
Radius Aerospace, Inc. (Revolver) (7) 03/31/2025 Aerospace and Defense 1,336 (20 )
Rancho Health MSO, Inc. (7) 12/18/2025 Healthcare, Education and Childcare 1,050
Rancho Health MSO, Inc. (Revolver) (7) 12/18/2025 Healthcare, Education and Childcare 525
Reception Purchaser, LLC 02/28/2028 Transportation 9.13 % SOFR+600 5,970 5,885 5,701
Recteq, LLC (Revolver) 01/29/2026 Consumer Products 9.92 % 1M L+600 313 313 302
Recteq, LLC (Revolver) (7) 01/29/2026 Consumer Products 814 (28 )
Research Now Group, Inc. and Dynata, LLC 12/20/2024 Business Services 8.84 % 3M L+550 126 126 113
Riverpoint Medical, LLC (Revolver) (7) 06/20/2025 Healthcare, Education and Childcare 364 (9 )
Riverside Assessments, LLC 03/10/2025 Education 8.97 % 3M L+625 12,906 12,705 12,648
Sales Benchmark Index LLC (Revolver) (7) 01/03/2025 Business Services 732 (7 )
Sargent & Greenleaf Inc. (Revolver) 12/20/2024 Electronics 8.28 % 3M L+550 593 593 587
Sargent & Greenleaf Inc. (Revolver) (7) 12/20/2024 Electronics 5 - -
Schlesinger Global, Inc. 07/14/2025 Business Services 11.11 % 3M L+700 4,689 4,636 4,571
Schlesinger Global, Inc. (Revolver) 07/14/2025 Business Services 9.09 % 3M L+600 30 30 30
(PIK 0.5%)
Schlesinger Global, Inc. (Revolver)(7) 07/14/2025 Business Services 8
Seaway Buyer, LLC 06/13/2029 Chemicals, Plastics and Rubber 9.70 % 1M L+575 4,800 4,730 4,728
Seaway Buyer, LLC (Revolver)(7) 06/13/2029 Chemicals, Plastics and Rubber 3,126 (47 )
Shiftkey, LLC 06/21/2027 Business Services 9.56 % 1M L+575 17,955 17,784 17,722

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(In thousands, except share data)

Issuer Name Maturity / Expiration Industry Current<br> Coupon Basis Point<br> Spread Above<br> Index (4) Par /<br> Shares Cost Fair Value (3)
Sigma Defense Systems, LLC 12/18/2025 Telecommunications 12.17 % 1M L+850 31,680 $ 31,004 $ 31,047
Sigma Defense Systems, LLC (Revolver) 12/18/2025 Telecommunications 12.17 % 1M L+850 1,131 1,131 1,108
Sigma Defense Systems, LLC (Revolver) (7) 12/18/2025 Telecommunications 1,845 (37 )
Signature Systems Holding Company (Revolver) (7) 05/03/2024 Chemicals, Plastics and Rubber 2,016 (15 )
Solutionreach, Inc. (Revolver) (7) 01/17/2024 Communications 1,665 (40 )
Spear Education, LLC 02/26/2025 Education 9.42 % 3M L+575 12,018 11,947 12,018
Spendmend Holdings LLC 03/01/2028 Business Services 8.63 % 1M L+575 9,705 9,581 9,433
Spendmend Holdings LLC (7) 03/01/2023 Business Services 2,784 (57 )
Spendmend Holdings LLC - Funded Revolver 03/01/2028 Business Services 8.63 % 3M L+575 187 187 182
Spendmend Holdings LLC - Unfunded Revolver (7) 03/01/2028 Business Services 1,215 (34 )
System Planning and Analysis, Inc. - (Revolver) (7) <br>(f/k/a Management Consulting & Research, LLC) 08/16/2027 Aerospace and Defense 2,925 (47 )
The Bluebird Group LLC 07/27/2026 Business Services 10.67 % 3M L+700 4,884 4,796 4,933
The Bluebird Group LLC (Revolver) (7) 07/27/2026 Business Services 734 7
The Vertex Companies, LLC 08/30/2027 Business Services 8.18 % 3M L+550 1,754 1,737 1,745
The Vertex Companies, LLC (7) 08/30/2027 Business Services 466 2
The Vertex Companies, LLC (Revolver) 08/30/2027 Business Services 8.26 % 3M L+550 148 148 147
The Vertex Companies, LLC (Revolver) (7) 08/30/2027 Business Services 592 (3 )
TVC Enterprises, LLC 03/26/2026 Transportation 8.87 % 1M L+600 12,864 12,626 12,543
TVC Enterprises, LLC (Revolver) (7) 03/26/2026 Transportation 1,370 (34 )
TWS Acquisition Corporation 06/16/2025 Education 8.76 % 1M L+625 1,143 1,143 1,137
TWS Acquisition Corporation (Revolver) (7) 06/16/2025 Education 1,644 (8 )
Tyto Athene, LLC (Revolver) (7) 04/01/2026 Aerospace and Defense 364 (26 )
Unique Indoor Comfort, LLC 05/24/2027 Home and Office Furnishings 8.95 % 1M L+525 27,233 26,904 26,634
Unique Indoor Comfort, LLC (7) 05/24/2027 Home and Office Furnishings 16,140 (194 )
Unique Indoor Comfort, LLC (Revolver) (7) 05/24/2027 Home and Office Furnishings 3,000 (66 )
Walker Edison Furniture Company LLC 03/31/2027 Home and Office Furnishings 12.42 % 3M L+875 25,368 24,881 16,946
Wildcat Buyerco, Inc. 02/27/2026 Electronics 9.09 % 3M L+575 3,831 3,771 3,716
Wildcat Buyerco, Inc. (Revolver) (7) 02/27/2026 Electronics 574 (41 )
Zips Car Wash, LLC 03/01/2024 Auto Sector 10.13 % 3M L+725 2,627 2,608 2,562
Total First Lien Secured Debt 599,263 588,267
Second Lien Secured Debt—22.2% of Net Assets
Atlas Purchaser, Inc 05/07/2029 Telecommunications 11.19 % 3M L+900 17,000 16,551 14,909
Best Practice Associates LLC 06/29/2027 Aerospace and Defense 12.67 % 3M L+900 17,825 17,506 17,290
Burgess Point Purchaser Corporation 07/28/2030 Auto Sector 12.16 % 3M L+900 8,000 7,752 7,680
Data Axle, Inc. 04/03/2024 Other Media 12.92 % 3M L+925 20,400 20,288 20,196
ENC Parent Corporation 08/19/2029 Business Services 11.17 % 3M L+750 7,500 7,432 7,125
Halo Buyer, Inc. 07/06/2026 Consumer Products 11.37 % 1M L+825 32,500 32,164 31,769
Inventus Power, Inc. 09/29/2024 Electronics 12.17 % 3M L+850 16,593 16,387 16,344
QuantiTech LLC 02/04/2027 Aerospace and Defense 12.68 % 3M L+1,000 150 148 148
VT Topco, Inc. 08/17/2026 Business Services 9.87 % 3M L+675 15,000 14,932 14,475
Total Second Lien Secured Debt 133,160 129,936
Subordinated Debt/Corporate Notes—9.1% of Net Assets
Express Wash Acquisition Company, LLC 01/15/2029 Auto Sector 15.31 % 3M L+1,150 21,000 20,278 20,359
Flock Financial, LLC 05/26/2027 Financial Services 12.50 % 34,000 33,190 32,895
Total Subordinated Debt/Corporate Notes 53,468 53,254
Preferred Equity/Partnership Interests—1.3% of Net Assets (6)
Ad.net Holdings, Inc. (9) Media 2,400 240 267
AH Newco Equityholdings, LLC Healthcare, Education and Childcare 6.00 % 211 500 2,127
Anteriad Holdings, LP (f/k/a MeritDirect Holdings, LP) (9) Media 1,135 1,135 1,427
Imagine Topco, LP Business Services 8.00 % 743,826 744 704
Mars Intermediate Holdings II, Inc (9) Media 414 414 484
NXOF Holdings, Inc. (Tyto Athene, LLC) Aerospace and Defense 160 160 227
ORL Holdco, Inc. Business Services 575 57 62
Signature CR Intermediate Holdco, Inc. Chemicals, Plastics and Rubber 12.00 % 1,527 1,527 1,932
TPC Holding Company, LP (8),(11) Food 219 219 62
TWD Parent Holdings, LLC Business Services 30 30 33
(The Vertex Companies, LLC)
Total Preferred Equity/Partnership Interests 5,026 7,325
Common Equity/Partnership Interests/Warrants—26.2% of Net Assets (6)
Ad.net Holdings, Inc. (9) Media 2,667 27 35
Affinion Group Holdings, Inc. (Warrants) 04/10/2024 Consumer Products 77,190 2,126
AG Investco LP (9) Business Services 805,164 805 1,127
AG Investco LP (7), (9) Business Services 194,836
Altamira Intermediate Company II, Inc. Aerospace and Defense 125,000 125 79
AMCSI Crash Co-Invest, LP Auto Sector 2,419,200 2,419 2,470
AMCSI Crash Co-Invest, LP (7) Auto Sector 580,800
Anteriad Holdings, LP (f/k/a MeritDirect Holdings, LP) (9) Media 1,135 270
Athletico Holdings, LLC Healthcare, Education and Childcare 9,357 10,000 9,516
Atlas Investment Aggregator, LLC (9) Telecommunications 1,700,000 1,700 1,219
Burgess Point Holdings, LP Auto Sector 680 680 690
Cartessa Aesthetics, LLC Distribution 3,562,500 3,563 3,716
CI (Allied) Investment Holdings, LLC Business Services 120,962 1,243 1,651
(PRA Events, Inc.) (9)
Connatix Parent, LLC Media 57,416 632 689
Cowboy Parent LLC Distribution 26,360 2,782 4,011
(Blackhawk Industrial Distribution, Inc.)

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(In thousands, except share data)

Issuer Name Maturity / Expiration Industry Current<br> Coupon Basis Point<br> Spread Above<br> Index (4) Par /<br> Shares Cost Fair Value (3)
Crane 1 Acquisition Parent Holdings, L.P. Personal, Food and Miscellaneous Services 113 $ 104 $ 122
Delta InvestCo LP Telecommunications 698,889 684 1,425
(Sigma Defense Systems, LLC) (9)
Delta InvestCo LP (7) Telecommunications 442,155
(Sigma Defense Systems, LLC) (7), (9)
ECM Investors, LLC (9) Electronics 167,537 37 358
eCommission Holding Corporation (11) Financial Services 80 1,005 1,391
Exigo, LLC (9) Business Services 1,458,333 1,458 1,288
Express Wash Topco, LLC Auto Sector 658,000 3,290 3,369
FedHC InvestCo LP (9) Aerospace and Defense 14,186 478 1,441
FedHC InvestCo LP (7),(9) Aerospace and Defense 6,384
FedHC InvestCo II LP (9) Aerospace and Defense 20,357 2,290 2,253
Gauge Lash Coinvest LLC Consumer Products 889,376 137 4,208
Gauge Schlesinger Coinvest, LLC Business Services 9 9 10
Gauge TVC Coinvest, LLC Transportation 810,645 3,229
(TVC Enterprises, LLC)
GCOM InvestCo LP (9) Business Services 2,434 1,003 587
Go Dawgs Capital III, LP Building Materials 675,325 675 783
(American Insulated Glass, LLC) (9)
Green Veracity Holdings, LP - Class A Business Services 15,000 1,500 5,700
(VT Topco, Inc.)
Hancock Claims Consultants Investors, LLC (9) Insurance 450,000 450 477
HV Watterson Holdings, LLC Business Services 1,600,000 1,600 1,387
Icon Partners V C, L.P. Business Services 1,111,111 1,111 1,194
Icon Partners V C, L.P. (7),(9) Business Services 388,889
Imagine Topco, LP Business Services 743,826
Infogroup Parent Holdings, Inc. Other Media 181,495 2,040 3,270
(Data Axle, Inc.)
Ironclad Holdco, LLC Environmental Services 4,566 450 592
(Applied Technical Services, LLC) (9)
ITC Infusion Co-invest, LP Healthcare, Education and Childcare 113,839 1,138 1,199
ITC Rumba, LLC Healthcare, Education and Childcare 375,675 8 42,031
(Cano Health, LLC) (9)
JWC-WE Holdings, L.P. Home and Office Furnishings 2,688 783
(Walker Edison Furniture Company LLC) (9)
Kentucky Racing Holdco, LLC (Warrants) Hotels, Motels, Inns and Gaming 161,252 1,774
Kinetic Purchaser, LLC Consumer Products 1,308,814 1,309 1,854
KL Stockton Co-Invest LP Personal, Food and Miscellaneous Services 382,353 382 643
(Any Hour Services) (9)
Lariat ecoserv Co-Invest Holdings, LLC (9) Environmental Services 363,656 180 1,376
Lightspeed Investment Holdco LLC Healthcare, Education and Childcare 273,143 273 373
Mars Intermidiate Holdings II, Inc. (9) Media 414 126
MDI Aggregator, LP Chemicals, Plastics and Rubber 1,925,990 1,930 1,926
Meadowlark Title, LLC (9) Business Services 815,385 815 897
Municipal Emergency Services, Inc. Distribution 3,920,145 3,984 2,990
NEPRT Parent Holdings, LLC Consumer Products 1,299 1,261 243
(Recteq, LLC) (9)
North Haven Saints Equity Holdings, LP Business Services 351,553 352 373
NXOF Holdings, Inc. Aerospace and Defense 3,261 3 68
(Tyto Athene, LLC)
OceanSound Discovery Equity, LP Aerospace and Defense 98,286 979 1,651
(Holdco Sands Intermediate, LLC) (9)
OHCP V BC COI, L.P. Distribution 446,250 446 382
OHCP V BC COI, L.P. (7),(9) Distribution 303,750 (44 )
Oral Surgery (ITC) Holdings, LLC (9) Healthcare, Education and Childcare 2,904 63 173
ORL Holdco, Inc. Business Services 638 6 113
PennantPark-TSO Senior Loan Fund II, LP Financial Services 15,038,871 15,039 15,571
Pink Lily Holdco, LLC (9) Retail 1,044 1,044 550
Pragmatic Institute, LLC Business Services 1,918,047 1,918 1,918
QuantiTech InvestCo LP (9) Aerospace and Defense 712 68 352
QuantiTech InvestCo LP (7),(9) Aerospace and Defense 955
QuantiTech InvestCo II LP (9) Aerospace and Defense 40 25 24
RFMG Parent, LP Healthcare, Education and Childcare 1,050,000 1,050 1,090
(Rancho Health MSO, Inc.)
SBI Holdings Investments LLC Business Services 36,585 366 359
(Sales Benchmark Index LLC)
Seaway Topco, LP Chemicals, Plastics and Rubber 2,981 2,981 2,981
Signature CR Intermediate Holdco, Inc. Chemicals, Plastics and Rubber 80 80
SP L2 Holdings, LLC Consumer Products 881,966 882 913
SSC Dominion Holdings, LLC Electronics 1,500 1,500 2,041
Class A (US Dominion, Inc.)
SSC Dominion Holdings, LLC Electronics 1,500 4,389
Class B (US Dominion, Inc.)
StellPen Holdings, LLC Media 153,846 154 152
(CF512, Inc.)
TAC LifePort Holdings, LLC (9) Aerospace and Defense 232,558 233 296

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(In thousands, except share data)

Issuer Name Maturity / Expiration Industry Current<br> Coupon Basis Point<br> Spread Above<br> Index (4) Par /<br> Shares Cost Fair Value (3)
Tower Arch Infolinks Media, LP (9) Media 531,293 $ 511 $ 896
Tower Arch Infolinks Media, LP (7), (9) Media 364,151
TPC Holding Company, LP (8). (11) Food 11,527 12
TWD Parent Holdings, LLC Business Services 608 1
(The Vertex Companies, LLC)
U.S. Well Services, Inc. - Class A (5), (11) Oil and Gas 60,057 3,022 304
UniVista Insurance (9) Business Services 400 382 454
WCP Ivyrehab QP CF Feeder, LP Healthcare, Education and Childcare 3,762,257 3,762 3,762
WCP Ivyrehab QP CF Feeder, LP - Unfunded (7) Healthcare, Education and Childcare 237,743
Wildcat Parent, LP Electronics 2,314 231 616
(Wildcat Buyerco, Inc.)
Total Common Equity/Partnership Interests/Warrants 91,596 153,373
Total Investments in Non-Controlled, Non-Affiliated Portfolio Companies 882,513 932,155
Investments in Non-Controlled, Affiliated Portfolio Companies—5.9% of Net Assets (1), (2)
Preferred Equity/Partnership Interests—5.6% of Net Assets(6)
Cascade Environmental Holdings, LLC (9) Environmental Services 5,887,236 32,791 32,791
Total Preferred Equity/Partnership Interests 32,791 32,791
Common Equity/Partnership Interests/Warrants—0.3% of Net Assets (6)
Cascade Environmental Holdings, LLC Environmental Services 7,444,347 2,852
JF Intermediate, LLC Distribution 19,687 1,969 1,969
Total Common Equity/Partnership Interests/Warrants 4,821 1,969
Total Investments in Non-Controlled, Affiliated Portfolio Companies 37,612 34,760
Investments in Controlled, Affiliated Portfolio Companies—44.3% of Net Assets (1), (2)
First Lien Secured Debt—7.3% of Net Assets
AKW Holdings Limited (8), (10), (11) 03/13/2024 Healthcare, Education and Childcare 8.67 % 3M L+700 £ 38,250 52,792 42,698
Total First Lien Secured Debt 52,792 42,698
Second Lien Secured Debt—0% of Net Assets
Mailsouth Inc. 04/23/2025 Printing and Publishing 12,846 12,383
Total Second Lien Secured Debt 12,383
Subordinated Debt—15.0% of Net Assets
PennantPark Senior Loan Fund, LLC (11) 07/31/2027 Financial Services 10.79 % 3M L+800 88,011 88,011 88,011
Total Subordinated Debt 88,011 88,011
Common Equity—22.0% of Net Assets (6)
AKW Holdings Limited (8), (10), (11) Healthcare, Education and Childcare £ 950 132 3,297
MSpark, LLC Printing and Publishing 51,151 16,516
PennantPark Senior Loan Fund, LLC Financial Services 49,298,789 49,362 51,098
RAM Energy Holdings LLC (9) Energy and Utilities 180,805 162,708 74,282
Total Common Equity 228,718 128,677
Total Investments in Controlled, Affiliated Portfolio Companies 381,904 259,386
Total Investments—209.4% of Net Assets 1,302,029 1,226,301
Cash and Cash Equivalents—9.0% of Net Assets
BlackRock Federal FD Institutional 30 39,122 39,122
BNY Mellon Cash Reserve and Cash 13,722 13,544
Total Cash and Cash Equivalents 52,844 52,666
Total Investments and Cash Equivalents—218.4% of Net Assets $ 1,354,873 $ 1,278,967
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets—(118.4%) of Net Assets (693,402 )
Net Assets—100.0% $ 585,565

(1) The provisions of the 1940 Act classify investments based on the level of control that we maintain in a particular portfolio company. As defined in the 1940 Act, a company is generally presumed to be “non-controlled” when we own 25% or less of the portfolio company’s voting securities and “controlled” when we own more than 25% of the portfolio company’s voting securities.

(2) The provisions of the 1940 Act classify investments further based on the level of ownership that we maintain in a particular portfolio company. As defined in the 1940 Act, a company is generally deemed as “non-affiliated” when we own less than 5% of a portfolio company’s voting securities and “affiliated” when we own 5% or more of a portfolio company’s voting securities (See Note 6).

(3) Valued based on our accounting policy (See Note 2).

(4) Represents floating rate instruments that accrue interest at a predetermined spread relative to an index, typically the applicable London Interbank Offered Rate, or LIBOR or “L,” the Euro Interbank Offered Rate, or EURIBOR or “E”, Secured Overnight Financing Rate or "SOFR", or Prime rate, or “P.” The spread may change based on the type of rate used. The terms in the Schedule of Investments disclose the actual interest rate in effect as of the reporting period. LIBOR loans are typically indexed to a 30-day, 90-day or 180-day LIBOR rate (1M L, 3M L, or 6M L, respectively), and EURIBOR loans are typically indexed to a 90-day EURIBOR rate (3M E), at the borrower’s option. All securities are subject to a LIBOR or Prime rate floor where a spread is provided, unless noted. The spread provided includes payment-in-kind, or PIK, interest and other fee rates, if any.

(5) The security was not valued using significant unobservable inputs. The value of all other securities was determined using significant unobservable inputs (See Note 5).

(6) Non-income producing securities.

(7) Represents the purchase of a security with delayed settlement or a revolving line of credit that is currently an unfunded investment. This security does not earn a basis point spread above an index while it is unfunded.

(8) Non-U.S. company or principal place of business outside the United States.

(9) Investment is held through our Taxable Subsidiary (See Note 1).

(10) Par / Shares amount is denominated in British Pounds (£) as denoted.

(11) The investment is treated as a non-qualifying asset under Section 55(a) of the 1940 Act. Under the 1940 Act, we may not acquire any non-qualifying asset unless, at the time the acquisition is made, qualifying assets represent at least 70% of our total assets. As of September 30, 2022, qualifying assets represent 88% of the Company’s total assets and non-qualifying assets represent 12% of the Company’s total assets.

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1. ORGANIZATION

PennantPark Investment Corporation was organized as a Maryland corporation in January 2007. We are a closed-end, externally managed, non-diversified investment company that has elected to be treated as a BDC under the 1940 Act. Our investment objective is to generate both current income and capital appreciation while seeking to preserve capital through debt and equity investments. We invest primarily in U.S. middle-market companies in the form of first lien secured debt, second lien secured debt, subordinated debt and, to a lesser extent, equity investments. On April 24, 2007, we closed our initial public offering. On April 14, 2022, trading of the Company's common stock commenced on the New York Stock Exchange after the Company voluntarily withdrew the principal listing of its common stock from the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC effective at market close on April 13, 2022. Our common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “PNNT.”

We have entered into an investment management agreement, or the Investment Management Agreement, with the Investment Adviser, an external adviser that manages our day-to-day operations. PennantPark Investment, through the Investment Adviser, manages the day-to-day operations of, and provides investment advisory services to, SBIC II under a separate investment management agreement. We have also entered into an administration agreement, or the Administration Agreement, with the Administrator, which provides the administrative services necessary for us to operate. PennantPark Investment, through the Administrator, also provides similar services to SBIC II under a separate administration agreement. See Note 3.

SBIC II, our wholly-owned subsidiary, was organized as a Delaware limited partnership in 2012. SBIC II received a license from the SBA to operate as a SBIC under Section 301(c) of the 1958 Act. SBIC II’s objectives are to generate both current income and capital appreciation through debt and equity investments generally by investing with us in SBA-eligible businesses that meet the investment selection criteria used by PennantPark Investment.

On July 31, 2020, we and certain entities and managed accounts of the private credit investment manager of Pantheon Ventures (UK) LLP, or Pantheon, entered into a limited liability company agreement to co-manage PSLF, a newly-formed unconsolidated joint venture. In connection with this transaction, we contributed in-kind our formerly wholly-owned subsidiary, Funding I. As a result of this transaction, Funding I became a wholly-owned subsidiary of PSLF and was deconsolidated from our financial statements. PSLF invests primarily in middle-market and other corporate debt securities consistent with our strategy. PSLF was formed as a Delaware limited liability company. See Note 4.

We have formed the Taxable Subsidiary, which is subject to tax as a corporation. The Taxable Subsidiary allows us to hold equity securities of certain portfolio companies treated as pass-through entities for federal income tax purposes while facilitating our ability to qualify as a RIC under the Code.

In January 2022, we funded PennantPark-TSO Senior Loan Fund II LP, ("PTSF II"), an unconsolidated Delaware limited partnership. We sold $82.3 million in investments to a wholly-owned subsidiary of PTSF II in exchange for cash in the amount of $75.7 million and an $6.6 million equity interest in PTSF II representing 23.1% of the total outstanding Class A Units of PTSF II. We recognized $0.2 million of realized gain upon the formation of PTSF II. As of December 31, 2022, our capital commitment of $15.0 million is 100% funded and we hold 23.1% of the total outstanding Class A Units of PTSF II and a 4.99% voting interest in the general partner which manages PTSF II.

We are operated by a person who has claimed an exclusion from the definition of the term “commodity pool operator” under the Commodity Exchange Act and the Investment Adviser intends to continue to affirm the exclusion on an annual basis, and therefore, is not subject to registration or regulation as a commodity pool operator under the Commodity Exchange Act.

2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The preparation of our Consolidated Financial Statements, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of our assets and liabilities at the date of the Consolidated Financial Statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reported periods. In the opinion of management, all adjustments, which are of a normal recurring nature, considered necessary for the fair presentation of financial statements have been included. Changes in the economic and regulatory environment, financial markets, the credit worthiness of our portfolio companies and any other parameters used in determining these estimates and assumptions could cause actual results to differ from such estimates and assumptions. We may reclassify certain prior period amounts to conform to the current period presentation. We have eliminated all intercompany balances and transactions in consolidation. References to the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s, or FASB’s, Accounting Standards Codification, as amended, or ASC, serve as a single source of accounting literature. Subsequent events are evaluated and disclosed as appropriate for events occurring through the date the Consolidated Financial Statements are issued.

Our Consolidated Financial Statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP, consistent with ASC Topic 946, Financial Services – Investment Companies, and pursuant to the requirements for reporting on Form 10-K/Q and Articles 6, 10 and 12 of Regulation S-X, as appropriate. In accordance with Article 6-09 of Regulation S-X, we have provided a Consolidated Statement of Changes in Net Assets in lieu of a Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity.

Our significant accounting policies consistently applied are as follows:

(a)

Investment Valuations

We expect that there may not be readily available market values for many of the investments which are or will be in our portfolio, and we value such investments at fair value as determined in good faith by or under the direction of our board of directors using a documented valuation policy and a consistently applied valuation process, as described in this Report. With respect to investments for which there is no readily available market value, the factors that our board of directors may take into account in pricing our investments at fair value include, as relevant, the nature and realizable value of any collateral, the portfolio company’s ability to make payments and its earnings and discounted cash flow, the markets in which the portfolio company does business, comparison to publicly traded securities and other relevant factors. When an external event such as a purchase transaction, public offering or subsequent equity sale occurs, we consider the pricing indicated by the external event to corroborate or revise our valuation. Due to the inherent uncertainty of determining the fair value of investments that do not have a readily available market value, the price used in an actual transaction may be different than our valuation and the difference may be material. See Note 5.

Our portfolio generally consists of illiquid securities, including debt and equity investments. With respect to investments for which market quotations are not readily available, or for which market quotations are deemed not reflective of the fair value, our board of directors undertakes a multi-step valuation process each quarter, as described below:

(1) Our quarterly valuation process begins with each portfolio company or investment being initially valued by the investment professionals of the Investment Adviser responsible for the portfolio investment;

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(2) Preliminary valuation conclusions are then documented and discussed with the management of the Investment Adviser;

(3) Our board of directors also engages independent valuation firms to conduct independent appraisals of our investments for which market quotations are not readily available or are readily available but deemed not reflective of the fair value of the investment. The independent valuation firms review management’s preliminary valuations in light of their own independent assessment and also in light of any market quotations obtained from an independent pricing service, broker, dealer or market maker;

(4) The audit committee of our board of directors reviews the preliminary valuations of the Investment Adviser and those of the independent valuation firms on a quarterly basis, periodically assesses the valuation methodologies of the independent valuation firms, and responds to and supplements the valuation recommendations of the independent valuation firms to reflect any comments; and

(5) Our board of directors discusses these valuations and determines the fair value of each investment in our portfolio in good faith, based on the input of our Investment Adviser, the respective independent valuation firms and the audit committee.

Our board of directors generally uses market quotations to assess the value of our investments for which market quotations are readily available. We obtain these market values from independent pricing services or at the bid prices obtained from at least two brokers or dealers, if available, or otherwise from a principal market maker or a primary market dealer. The Investment Adviser assesses the source and reliability of bids from brokers or dealers. If our board of directors has a bona fide reason to believe any such market quote does not reflect the fair value of an investment, it may independently value such investments by using the valuation procedure that it uses with respect to assets for which market quotations are not readily available.

(b)

Security Transactions, Revenue Recognition, and Realized/Unrealized Gains or Losses

Security transactions are recorded on a trade-date basis. We measure realized gains or losses by the difference between the net proceeds from the repayment or sale and the amortized cost basis of the investment, using the specific identification method, without regard to unrealized appreciation or depreciation previously recognized, but considering prepayment penalties. Net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation reflects, as applicable, the change in the fair values of our portfolio investments and the Credit Facility during the reporting period, including the reversal of previously recorded unrealized appreciation or depreciation, when gains or losses are realized.

We record interest income on an accrual basis to the extent that we expect to collect such amounts. For loans and debt investments with contractual PIK interest, which represents interest accrued and added to the loan balance that generally becomes due at maturity, we will generally not accrue PIK interest when the portfolio company valuation indicates that such PIK interest is not collectable. We do not accrue as a receivable interest on loans and debt investments if we have reason to doubt our ability to collect such interest. Loan origination fees, original issue discount, or OID, market discount or premium and deferred financing costs on liabilities, which we do not fair value, are capitalized and then accreted or amortized using the effective interest method as interest income or, in the case of deferred financing costs, as interest expense. We record prepayment penalties earned on loans and debt investments as income. Dividend income, if any, is recognized on an accrual basis on the ex-dividend date to the extent that we expect to collect such amounts. From time to time, the Company receives certain fees from portfolio companies, which are non-recurring in nature. Such fees include loan prepayment penalties, structuring fees and amendment fees, and are recorded as other investment income when earned.

Loans are placed on non-accrual status when principal or interest payments are past due 30 days or more and/or if there is reasonable doubt that principal or interest will be collected. Accrued interest is generally reversed when a loan is placed on non-accrual status. Interest payments received on non-accrual loans may be recognized as income or applied to principal depending upon management’s judgment. Non-accrual loans are restored to accrual status when past due principal and interest is paid and, in management’s judgment, are likely to remain current. As of December 31, 2022, we had two portfolio companies on non-accrual, representing 2.7% and 1.1% of our overall portfolio on a cost and fair value basis, respectively. As of September 30, 2022, we had one portfolio company on non-accrual, representing 1.0% and zero percent of our overall portfolio on a cost and fair value basis, respectively.

(c)

Income Taxes

We have complied with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Code and have qualified to be treated as a RIC for federal income tax purposes. In this regard, we account for income taxes using the asset and liability method prescribed by ASC Topic 740, Income Taxes, or ASC 740. Under this method, income taxes are provided for amounts currently payable and for amounts deferred as tax assets and liabilities based on differences between the financial statement carrying amounts and the tax basis of existing assets and liabilities. Based upon our qualification and election to be treated as a RIC for U.S. federal income tax purposes, we typically do not incur material federal income taxes. However, we may choose to retain a portion of our calendar year income, which may result in the imposition of an excise tax. Additionally, certain of the Company’s consolidated subsidiaries are subject to federal, state and local income taxes. For the three months ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, we recorded a provision for taxes on net investment income of $2.0 million and $0.2 million respectively, which pertains to U.S. federal excise tax.

We recognize the effect of a tax position in our Consolidated Financial Statements in accordance with ASC 740 when it is more likely than not, based on the technical merits, that the position will be sustained upon examination by the applicable tax authority. Tax positions not considered to satisfy the “more-likely-than-not” threshold would be recorded as a tax expense or benefit. Penalties or interest, if applicable, that may be assessed relating to income taxes would be classified as other operating expenses in the financial statements. There were no tax accruals relating to uncertain tax positions and no amounts accrued for any related interest or penalties with respect to the periods presented herein. The Company’s determinations regarding ASC 740 may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based upon factors including, but not limited to, an on-going analysis of tax laws, regulations and interpretations thereof. Although the Company files both federal and state income tax returns, the Company’s major tax jurisdiction is federal.

The Taxable Subsidiary (PNNT Investment Holdings, LLC, a second-tier wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company) is subject to U.S. federal, state and local corporate income taxes. The income tax expense and related tax liabilities of the Taxable Subsidiary are reflected in the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

For the three months ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, the Company recognized a provision for taxes of zero, respectively, on net realized gain on investments by the Taxable Subsidiary. For the three months ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, the Company recognized a provision for taxes of $(0.9) million and $5.0, respectively, on net unrealized gain (loss) on investments by the Taxable Subsidiary. The provision for taxes on net realized and unrealized gains on investments is the result of netting (i) the expected tax liability on the gains from the sales of investments which is likely to be realized and unrealized during fiscal year ending September 30, 2023 and (ii) the expected tax benefit resulting from the use of loss carryforwards to offset such gains. As of December 31, 2022 and September 30, 2022, the Company recognized a provision for taxes of $2.2 million and $7.1 million on net realized and unrealized gains on investments by the Taxable Subsidiary.

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During the three months ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, the Company paid zero, respectively, in federal taxes on realized gains on the sale of investments held by the Taxable Subsidiary. Due to offsetting losses in the year ended September 30, 2022, the $4.0 million is shown on the consolidated statement of assets and liabilities under prepaid expenses and other assets. The state and local tax liability of $6.2 million as of December 31, 2022 is included under accrued other expenses in the consolidated statement of assets and liabilities.

We operate in a manner to maintain our election to be subject to tax as a RIC and to eliminate corporate-level U.S. federal income tax (other than the 4% excise tax) by distributing sufficient investment company taxable income and capital gain net income (if any). As a result, we will have an effective tax rate equal to 0% before the excise tax and income taxes incurred by the Taxable Subsidiary. As such, a reconciliation of the differences between our reported income tax expense and its tax expense at the federal statutory rate of 21% is not meaningful.

Because federal income tax regulations differ from GAAP, distributions characterized in accordance with tax regulations may differ from net investment income and net realized gains recognized for financial reporting purposes. Differences between tax regulations and GAAP may be permanent or temporary. Permanent differences are reclassified among capital accounts in the Consolidated Financial Statements to reflect their tax character. Temporary differences arise when certain items of income, expense, gain or loss are recognized at some time in the future.

(d)

Distributions and Capital Transactions

Distributions to common stockholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. The amount to be paid, if any, as a distribution is determined by our board of directors each quarter and is generally based upon the earnings estimated by management. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually. The tax attributes for distributions will generally include ordinary income and capital gains but may also include certain tax-qualified dividends and/or a return of capital.

Capital transactions, in connection with our dividend reinvestment plan or through offerings of our common stock, are recorded when issued and offering costs are charged as a reduction of capital upon issuance of our common stock.

(e)

Foreign Currency Translation

Our books and records are maintained in U.S. dollars. Any foreign currency amounts are translated into U.S. dollars on the following basis:

1. Fair value of investment securities, other assets and liabilities – at the exchange rates prevailing at the end of the applicable period; and

2. Purchases and sales of investment securities, income and expenses – at the exchange rates prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions.

Although net assets and fair values are presented based on the applicable foreign exchange rates described above, we do not isolate that portion of the results of operations due to changes in foreign exchange rates on investments, other assets and debt from the fluctuations arising from changes in fair values of investments and liabilities held. Such fluctuations are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments and liabilities.

Foreign security and currency translations may involve certain considerations and risks not typically associated with investing in U.S. companies and U.S. government securities. These risks include, but are not limited to, currency fluctuations and revaluations and future adverse political, social and economic developments, which could cause investments in foreign markets to be less liquid and prices to be more volatile than those of comparable U.S. companies or U.S. government securities.

(f)

Consolidation

As permitted under Regulation S-X and as explained by ASC paragraph 946-810-45-3, PennantPark Investment will generally 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 us. Accordingly, we have consolidated the results of our SBIC Funds and our Taxable Subsidiary in our Consolidated Financial Statements. We do not consolidate our non-controlling interests in PSLF or PTSF II. See further description of our investment in PSLF in Note 4.

(g)

Asset Transfers and Servicing

Asset transfers that do not meet ASC Topic 860, Transfers and Servicing, requirements for sale accounting treatment are reflected in the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities and the Consolidated Schedules of Investments as investments.

(h) Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In March 2020, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update, or ASU, No. 2020-04, “Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting.” The guidance provides optional expedients and exceptions for applying GAAP to contract modifications, hedging relationships and other transactions, subject to meeting certain criteria, that reference LIBOR or another reference rate expected to be discontinued because of the reference rate reform. ASU 2020-04 is effective for all entities as of March 12, 2020 through December 31, 2022. The Company utilized the optional expedients and exceptions provided by ASU 2020-04 during the year ended September 30, 2022, the effect of which was not material to the consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto. The Company continues to evaluate the potential impact that the amendments in this update will have on its consolidated financial statements and disclosures.

In March 2022, the FASB issued ASU 2022-02, “Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326)”, which is intended to address issues identified during the post-implementation review of ASU 2016-13, “Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments.” The amendment, among other things, eliminates the accounting guidance for troubled debt restructurings by creditors in Subtopic 310-40, “Receivables - Troubled Debt Restructurings by Creditors”, while enhancing disclosure requirements for certain loan refinancings and restructurings by creditors when a borrower is experiencing financial difficulty. The new guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2022. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of ASU 2022-02 on its consolidated financial statement and disclosures, but the impact of the adoption is not expected to be material.

In June 2022, the FASB issued ASU 2022-03, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Fair Value Measurement of Equity Securities Subject to Contractual Sale Restrictions, or ASU 2022-03, which changed the fair value measurement disclosure requirements of ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, or ASC 820. The amendments clarify that a contractual restriction on the sale of an equity security is not considered part of the unit of account of the equity security and, therefore, is not considered in measuring fair value. The amendments also clarify that an entity cannot, as a separate unit of account, recognize and measure a contractual sale

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restriction. The new guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, including interim periods therein. Early application is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of this new accounting standard will have on its consolidated financial statements, but the impact of the adoption is not expected to be material.

3. AGREEMENTS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

(a) Investment Management Agreement

The Investment Management Agreement with the Investment Adviser was reapproved by our board of directors, including a majority of our directors who are not interested persons of us or the Investment Adviser, in February 2023. Under the Investment Management Agreement, the Investment Adviser, subject to the overall supervision of our board of directors, manages the day-to-day operations of and provides investment advisory services to, us. The Investment Adviser serves as the servicer to Funding I and has irrevocably directed that the management fee owed to it with respect to such services be paid to the Company so long as the Investment Adviser remains the servicer. SBIC II’s investment management agreement does not affect the management or incentive fees that we pay to the Investment Adviser on a consolidated basis. For providing these services, the Investment Adviser receives a fee from us, consisting of two components— a base management fee and an incentive fee or, collectively, Management Fees.

Base Management Fee

The base management fee is calculated at an annual rate of 1.50% of our “average adjusted gross assets,” which equals our gross assets (exclusive of U.S. Treasury Bills, temporary draws under any credit facility, cash and cash equivalents, repurchase agreements or other balance sheet transactions undertaken at the end of a fiscal quarter for purposes of preserving investment flexibility for the next quarter and unfunded commitments, if any) and is payable quarterly in arrears. In addition, on November 13, 2018, in connection with our board of directors’ approval of the application of the modified asset coverage requirements under the 1940 Act to the Company, our board of directors also approved an amendment to the Investment Management Agreement reducing the Investment Adviser’s annual base management fee from 1.50% to 1.00% on gross assets that exceed 200% of the Company’s total net assets as of the immediately preceding quarter-end. This amendment became effective on February 5, 2019 with the amendment and restatement of the Investment Management Agreement on April 12, 2019. The base management fee is calculated based on the average adjusted gross assets at the end of the two most recently completed calendar quarters, and appropriately adjusted for any share issuances or repurchases during the current calendar quarter. For example, if we sold shares on the 45th day of a quarter and did not use the proceeds from the sale to repay outstanding indebtedness, our gross assets for such quarter would give effect to the net proceeds of the issuance for only 45 days of the quarter during which the additional shares were outstanding. For the three months ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, the Investment Adviser earned base management fees of $4.6 million and $5.1 million, respectively, from us.

Incentive Fee

The incentive fee has two parts, as follows:

One part is calculated and payable quarterly in arrears based on our Pre-Incentive Fee Net Investment Income for the immediately preceding calendar quarter. For this purpose, Pre-Incentive Fee Net Investment Income means interest income, dividend income and any other income, including any other fees (other than fees for providing managerial assistance), such as amendment, commitment, origination, prepayment penalties, structuring, diligence and consulting fees or other fees received from portfolio companies, accrued during the calendar quarter, minus our operating expenses for the quarter (including the base management fee, any expenses payable under the Administration Agreement and any interest expense or amendment fees under any credit facility and distribution paid on any issued and outstanding preferred stock, but excluding the incentive fee). Pre-Incentive Fee Net Investment Income includes, in the case of investments with a deferred interest feature (such as OID, debt instruments with PIK interest and zero-coupon securities), accrued income not yet received in cash. Pre-Incentive Fee Net Investment Income does not include any realized capital gains, computed net of all realized capital losses or unrealized capital appreciation or depreciation. Pre-Incentive Fee Net Investment Income, expressed as a percentage of the value of our net assets at the end of the immediately preceding calendar quarter, is compared to the hurdle rate of 1.75% per quarter (7.00% annualized). We pay the Investment Adviser an incentive fee with respect to our Pre- Incentive Fee Net Investment Income in each calendar quarter as follows: (1) no incentive fee in any calendar quarter in which our Pre-Incentive Fee Net Investment Income does not exceed the hurdle rate of 1.75%, (2) 100% of our Pre-Incentive Fee Net Investment Income with respect to that portion of such Pre-Incentive Fee Net Investment Income, if any, that exceeds the hurdle rate but is less than 2.1212% in any calendar quarter (8.4848% annualized), and (3) 17.5% of the amount of our Pre-Incentive Fee Net Investment Income, if any, that exceeds 2.1212% in any calendar quarter. These calculations are pro-rated for any share issuances or repurchases during the relevant quarter, if applicable.

For the three months ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, the Investment Adviser earned $2.2 million and $2.7 million, respectively, in incentive fees on net investment income from us.

The second part of the incentive fee is determined and payable in arrears as of the end of each calendar year (or upon termination of the Investment Management Agreement, as of the termination date) and, effective January 1, 2018, equals 17.5% of our realized capital gains, (20.0% for periods prior to January 1, 2018), if any, on a cumulative basis from inception through the end of each calendar year, computed net of all realized capital losses and unrealized capital depreciation on a cumulative basis, less the aggregate amount of any previously paid capital gain incentive fees. For each of the three months ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, the Investment Adviser did not accrue an incentive fee on capital gains as calculated under the Investment Management Agreement (as described above).

Under GAAP, we are required to accrue a capital gains incentive fee based upon net realized capital gains and net unrealized capital appreciation and depreciation on investments held at the end of each period. In calculating the capital gains incentive fee accrual, we considered the cumulative aggregate unrealized capital appreciation in the calculation, as a capital gains incentive fee would be payable if such unrealized capital appreciation were realized, even though such unrealized capital appreciation is not permitted to be considered in calculating the fee actually payable under the Investment Management Agreement. This accrual is calculated using the aggregate cumulative realized capital gains and losses and cumulative unrealized capital appreciation or depreciation. If such amount is positive at the end of a period, then we record a capital gains incentive fee equal to 17.5% of such amount, less the aggregate amount of actual capital gains related to incentive fees paid in all prior years, if any. If such amount is negative, then there is no accrual for such year. There can be no assurance that such unrealized capital appreciation will be realized in the future. For each of the three months ended December 31, 2022, and 2021, the Investment Adviser did not accrue an incentive fee on capital gains as calculated under GAAP.

(b) Administration Agreement

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The Administration Agreement with the Administrator was reapproved by our board of directors, including a majority of our directors who are not interested persons of us, in February 2023. Under the Administration Agreement, the Administrator provides administrative services and office facilities to us. The Administrator provides similar services to SBIC II under its administration agreement with PennantPark Investment. For providing these services, facilities and personnel, we have agreed to reimburse the Administrator for its allocable portion of overhead and other expenses incurred by the Administrator in performing its obligations under the Administration Agreement, including rent and our allocable portion of the costs of compensation and related expenses of our Chief Compliance Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Corporate Counsel and their respective staffs. The amount billed by the Administrator may include credits related to its administrative agreement with PSLF. The Administrator also offers, on our behalf, significant managerial assistance to portfolio companies to which we are required to offer such assistance. Reimbursement for certain of these costs is included in administrative services expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. For the three months ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, we reimbursed the Investment Administrator approximately $0.3 million and $0.2 million, respectively, for the services described above.

On July 1, 2022, the Administration Agreement with the Administrator was amended to clarify that the Administrator may be reimbursed by the Company for certain (i) tax and general legal advice and/or services provided to the Company by in-house professionals of the Administrator related to ongoing operations of the Company; and (ii) transactional legal advice and/or services provided to the Company or portfolio companies by in-house professionals of the Administrator or its affiliates on matters related to potential or actual investments and transactions, including tax structuring and/or due diligence.

(c) Other Related Party Transactions

There were no transactions subject to Rule 17a-7 under the 1940 Act during each of the three months ended December 31, 2022 and 2021.

For the three months ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 we sold zero and $48.1 million in investments to PSLF at fair value, respectively, and recognized zero and $0.1 million of net realized gains, respectively.

For the three months ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, we sold zero in investments to PTSF II at fair value, respectively, and recognized zero of net realized gains, respectively.

4. INVESTMENTS

Purchases of investments, including PIK interest, for the three months ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 totaled $86.2 million and $295.1 million, respectively. Sales and repayments of investments for the three months ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 totaled $30.6 million and $132.2 million, respectively.

Investments and cash and cash equivalents consisted of the following:

December 31, 2022 September 30, 2022
Investment Classification ($ in thousands) Cost Fair Value Cost Fair Value
First lien $ 686,122 $ 661,269 $ 652,055 $ 630,965
Second lien 148,426 130,757 145,542 129,936
Subordinated debt / corporate notes 53,519 53,245 53,468 53,255
Subordinated notes in PSLF 95,351 95,351 88,011 88,011
Equity 325,963 201,607 313,591 273,036
Equity in PSLF 54,121 53,806 49,362 51,098
Total investments 1,363,502 1,196,035 1,302,029 1,226,301
Cash and cash equivalents 28,558 28,556 52,844 52,666
Total investments and cash and cash equivalents $ 1,392,060 $ 1,224,591 $ 1,354,873 $ 1,278,967

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The table below describes investments by industry classification and enumerates the percentage, by fair value, of the total portfolio assets (excluding cash and cash equivalents) in such industries as of:

Industry Classification December 31, 2022 September 30, 2022
Business Services 19 % 18 %
Healthcare, Education and Childcare 10 12
Consumer Products 9 8
Distribution 5 5
Financial Services 5 5
Home and Office Furnishings 5 4
Telecommunications 5 5
Auto Sector 4 3
Chemicals, Plastics and Rubber 4 3
Environmental Services 4 3
Media 4 4
Aerospace and Defense 3 3
Electronics 3 3
Energy and Utilities 3 7
Personal, Food and Miscellaneous Services 3 1
Building Materials 2 2
Hotels, Motels, Inns and Gaming 2 2
Other Media 2 2
Transportation 2 2
Cargo Transport 1 1
Education 1 2
Insurance 1 1
Manufacturing / Basic Industries 1 1
Personal and Non-Durable Consumer Products 1 1
Other 1 2
Total 100 % 100 %

(1) Excludes investments in PSLF.

PennantPark Senior Loan Fund, LLC

In July 2020, we and Pantheon formed PSLF, an unconsolidated joint venture. PSLF invests primarily in middle-market and other corporate debt securities consistent with our strategy. PSLF was formed as a Delaware limited liability company. As of December 31, 2022 and September 30, 2022, PSLF had total assets of $776.9 million and $781.3 million, respectively and its investment portfolio consisted of debt investments in 83 and 80 portfolio companies, respectively. As of December 31, 2022, at fair value, the largest investment in a single portfolio company in PSLF was $19.8 million and the five largest investments totaled $98.0 million. As of September 30, 2022, at fair value, the largest investment in a single portfolio company in PSLF was $19.9 million and the five largest investments totaled $98.5 million. PSLF invests in portfolio companies in the same industries in which we may directly invest.

We and Pantheon provide capital to PSLF in the form of subordinated notes and equity interests. As of December 31, 2022 and September 30, 2022, we and Pantheon owned 60.5% and 39.5%, respectively, of each of the outstanding subordinated notes and equity interests of PSLF. As of December 31, 2022 and September 30, 2022 our investment in PSLF consisted of subordinated notes of $95.4 million (additional $20.5 million unfunded) and $88.0 million (additional $27.9 million unfunded), respectively, and equity interests of $59.0 million (additional $13.3 million unfunded) and $54.8 million (additional $18.3 million unfunded), respectively.

We and Pantheon each appointed two members to PSLF’s four-person Member Designees’ Committee, or the Member Designees’ Committee. All material decisions with respect to PSLF, including those involving its investment portfolio, require unanimous approval of a quorum of the Member Designees’ Committee. Quorum is defined as (i) the presence of two members of the Member Designees’ Committee; provided that at least one individual is present that was elected, designated or appointed by each of us and Pantheon; (ii) the presence of three members of the Member Designees’ Committee, provided that the individual that was elected, designated or appointed by each of us or Pantheon, as the case may be, with only one individual present shall be entitled to cast two votes on each matter; and (iii) the presence of four members of the Member Designees’ Committee shall constitute a quorum, provided that two individuals are present that were elected, designated or appointed by each of us and Pantheon.

Additionally, PSLF, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, or PSLF Subsidiary, has entered into a $225.0 million (reduced from $275.0 million on March 2, 2022) senior secured revolving credit facility, or the PSLF Credit Facility, with BNP Paribas, which bears interest at SOFR (or an alternative risk-free interest rate index) plus 255 basis points during the investment period and is subject to leverage and borrowing base restrictions.

In March 2022, PSLF completed a $304.0 million debt securitization in the form of a collateralized loan obligation, or the “2034 Asset-Backed Debt”. The 2034 Asset-Backed Debt is secured by a diversified portfolio of PennantPark CLO IV, LLC., a wholly-owned and consolidated subsidiary of PSLF, consisting primarily of middle market loans and participation interests in middle market loans. The 2034 Asset-Backed Debt is scheduled to mature in April 2034. On the closing date of the transaction, in consideration of PSLF’s transfer to PennantPark CLO IV, LLC. of the initial closing date loan portfolio, which included loans distributed to PSLF by certain of its wholly owned subsidiaries and us, PennantPark CLO IV, LLC. transferred to PSLF 100% of the Preferred Shares of PennantPark CLO IV, LLC. and 100% of the Subordinated Notes issued by PennantPark CLO IV, LLC.

Below is a summary of PSLF’s portfolio at fair value:

($ in thousands) December 31, 2022 September 30, 2022
Total investments $ 734,690 $ 730,108
Weighted average cost yield on income producing investments 10.6 % 9.4 %
Number of portfolio companies in PSLF 83 80
Largest portfolio company investment at fair value $ 19,846 $ 19,906
Total of five largest portfolio company investments at fair value $ 97,994 $ 98,502

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Below is a listing of PSLF’s individual investments as of December 31, 2022 ($ in thousands)

Issuer Name Maturity Industry Current<br> Coupon Basis Point<br>Spread Above<br>Index (1) Par Cost Fair Value(2)
First Lien Secured Debt - 826.1%
Ad.net Acquisition, LLC 5/6/2026 Media 10.84 % 3M L+600 4,925 $ 4,925 $ 4,888
Alpine Acquisition Corp II 11/30/2026 Containers, Packaging and Glass 8.69 % 3M L+800 14,975 14,604 14,376
Altamira Technologies, LLC 7/24/2025 Aerospace and Defense 10.24 % 3M L+550 859 852 844
American Insulated Glass, LLC 12/21/2023 Building Materials 8.25 % 3M L+575 19,846 19,817 19,846
Amsive Holding Corporation (f/k/a Vision Purchaser Corporation) 6/10/2025 Media 10.98 % 1M L+550 14,067 13,946 13,786
Anteriad, LLC (f/k/a MeritDirect, LLC) 5/23/2024 Media 10.23 % 3M L+550 14,964 14,891 14,964
Any Hour Services 7/21/2027 Personal, Food and Miscellaneous Services 10.17 % 3M L+575 9,902 9,894 9,629
Apex Service Partners, LLC 7/31/2025 Personal, Food and Miscellaneous Services 9.47 % 3M L+575 6,569 6,507 6,536
Apex Service Partners, LLC Term Loan B 7/31/2025 Personal, Food and Miscellaneous Services 9.63 % 3M L+550 3,323 3,300 3,307
Apex Service Partners, LLC - Term Loan C 7/31/2025 Personal, Food and Miscellaneous Services 6.50 % 3M L+600 7,607 7,607 7,569
Applied Technical Services, LLC 12/29/2026 Environmental Services 10.48 % 3M L+500 8,804 8,713 8,583
Arcfield Acquisition Corp. 3/7/2028 Aerospace and Defense 10.02 % 3M L+575 11,940 11,733 11,701
Beta Plus Technologies, Inc. 7/1/2029 Business Services 8.87 % 1M L+525 15,000 14,708 14,850
Blackhawk Industrial Distribution, Inc. 9/17/2024 Distribution 9.50 % 3M L+600 17,951 17,761 17,555
Broder Bros., Co. 12/4/2025 Personal and Non-Durable Consumer Products 10.73 % 3M L+600 9,937 9,937 9,937
Burgess Point Purchaser Corporation 9/26/2029 Auto Sector 9.67 % SOFR+525 900 838 812
Cartessa Aesthetics, LLC 5/13/2028 Distribution 10.58 % 3M L+600 17,413 17,097 17,238
CF512, Inc. 8/20/2026 Media 9.08 % 3M L+575 2,977 2,952 2,918
Connatix Buyer, Inc. 7/13/2027 Media 10.14 % 1M L+550 8,999 8,983 8,707
Dr. Squatch, LLC 8/31/2027 Personal and Non-Durable Consumer Products 10.48 % 3M L+475 6,419 6,412 6,322
DRI Holding Inc. 12/21/2028 Media 9.63 % 3M L+575 4,415 3,951 3,781
DRS Holdings III, Inc. 11/3/2025 Consumer Products 10.48 % 3M L+600 14,670 14,598 14,201
Duraco Specialty Tapes LLC 6/30/2024 Manufacturing / Basic Industries 9.89 % 3M L+575 8,118 8,006 7,989
ECL Entertainment, LLC 5/1/2028 Hotels, Motels, Inns and Gaming 11.88 % 3M L+500 4,546 4,546 4,531
ECM Industries, LLC 12/23/2025 Electronics 9.48 % 3M L+600 2,808 2,752 2,675
Electro Rent Corporation 1/17/2024 Electronics 10.27 % 3M L+550 4,600 4,398 4,416
Exigo Intermediate II, LLC 3/15/2027 Business Services 9.82 % 1M L+575 9,925 9,799 9,727
Fairbanks Morse Defense 6/17/2028 Aerospace and Defense 9.48 % 6M L+475 796 751 755
Global Holdings InterCo LLC 3/16/2026 Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate 10.19 % 3M L+600 7,343 7,314 7,013
Graffiti Buyer, Inc. 8/10/2027 Distribution 10.23 % 3M L+550 1,969 1,935 1,890
Hancock Roofing and Construction L.L.C. 12/31/2026 Insurance 10.23 % 1M L+575 6,833 6,833 6,696
Holdco Sands Intermediate, LLC 11/23/2028 Aerospace and Defense 10.17 % 1M L+800 19,865 19,494 19,467
HV Watterson Holdings, LLC 12/17/2026 Business Services 10.73 % 3M L+600 15,217 15,021 14,426
HW Holdco, LLC 12/10/2024 Media 6.00 % 3M L+700 14,325 14,209 14,146
Icon Partners III, LP 5/11/2028 Auto Sector 8.82 % 3M L+475 2,322 2,002 1,558
IDC Infusion Services, Inc. 12/30/2026 Healthcare, Education and Childcare 11.23 % 3M L+750 17,356 17,124 16,749
IG Investments Holdings, LLC 9/22/2028 Business Services 10.38 % 1M L+575 4,462 4,380 4,395
Imagine Acquisitionco, LLC 11/15/2027 Business Services 10.14 % 3M L+625 5,608 5,511 5,440
Inception Fertility Ventures, LLC 12/7/2023 Healthcare, Education and Childcare 11.95 % 3M L+550 19,900 19,557 19,502
Infolinks Media Buyco, LLC 11/1/2026 Media 10.23 % 1M L+550 6,412 6,412 6,412
Integrity Marketing Acquisition, LLC 8/27/2025 Insurance 9.33 % 3M L+575 19,952 19,872 19,652
K2 Pure Solutions NoCal, L.P. 12/20/2023 Chemicals, Plastics and Rubber 12.07 % 3M L+550 13,543 13,449 13,543
LAV Gear Holdings, Inc. 10/31/2024 Leisure, Amusement, Motion Pictures, Entertainment 10.23 % 3M L+500 2,132 2,124 2,102
Lash OpCo, LLC 2/18/2027 Consumer Products 11.17 % 1M L+650 19,925 19,731 19,526
Lightspeed Buyer Inc. 2/3/2026 Healthcare, Education and Childcare 9.57 % 3M L+475 12,313 12,101 12,005
MAG DS Corp. 4/1/2027 Aerospace and Defense 10.23 % 3M L+550 5,555 5,133 5,055
Magenta Buyer, LLC 7/31/2028 Software 9.17 % 3M L+500 3,814 3,558 3,246
Mars Acquisition Holdings Corp. 5/14/2026 Media 10.23 % 1M L+625 7,900 7,843 7,821
MBS Holdings, Inc. 4/16/2027 Telecommunications 10.13 % 3M L+575 7,388 7,309 7,314
Meadowlark Acquirer, LLC 12/10/2027 Business Services 8.96 % 3M L+575 2,975 2,921 2,946
Municipal Emergency Services, Inc. 9/28/2027 Distribution 8.67 % 3M L+550 4,143 4,085 3,978
NBH Group LLC 8/19/2026 Healthcare, Education and Childcare 9.05 % 3M L+575 7,486 7,411 7,486
Owl Acquisition, LLC 2/4/2028 Education 8.41 % 3M L+550 3,980 3,865 3,881
Ox Two, LLC (New Issue) 5/18/2026 Distribution 10.84 % 1M L+650 4,950 4,900 4,801
PL Acquisitionco, LLC 11/9/2027 Retail 10.88 % 1M L+575 8,613 8,471 8,397
PlayPower, Inc. 5/8/2026 Consumer Products 12.00 % 1M L+525 2,572 2,485 2,238
Quantic Electronics, LLC 11/19/2026 Aerospace and Defense 10.94 % 1M L+600 3,348 3,290 3,274
Quantic Electronics, LLC - Unfunded Term Loan 11/19/2026 Aerospace and Defense 0.00 % 3M L+625 56 - -
Radius Aerospace, Inc. 3/31/2025 Aerospace and Defense 9.87 % 3M L+600 12,744 12,650 12,489
Rancho Health MSO, Inc. 12/18/2025 Healthcare, Education and Childcare 9.42 % 1M L+450 5,167 5,167 5,167
Reception Purchaser, LLC 2/28/2028 Transportation 10.42 % SOFR+600 4,963 4,893 4,764
Recteq, LLC 1/29/2026 Consumer Products 10.98 % 3M L+700 9,825 9,701 9,481
Research Now Group, LLC and Dynata, LLC 12/20/2024 Business Services 8.84 % 1M L+550 14,542 14,452 10,776
Riverpoint Medical, LLC 6/20/2025 Healthcare, Education and Childcare 9.73 % 3M L+525 3,192 3,174 3,109
Riverside Assessments, LLC 3/10/2025 Education 10.48 % 1M L+575 9,923 9,855 9,750
Sales Benchmark Index LLC 1/3/2025 Business Services 10.73 % 3M L+625 6,859 6,787 6,825
Sargent & Greenleaf Inc. 12/20/2024 Electronics 9.89 % 3M L+550 4,886 4,886 4,813
Seaway Buyer, LLC 6/13/2029 Chemicals, Plastics and Rubber 10.73 % 3M L+575 14,963 14,767 14,738
Signature Systems Holding Company 5/3/2024 Chemicals, Plastics and Rubber 10.17 % 1M L+450 11,764 11,701 11,764
Solutionreach, Inc. 1/17/2024 Communications 10.13 % 6M L+675 11,353 11,324 11,047
STV Group Incorporated 12/11/2026 Transportation 9.67 % 3M L+575 12,099 12,033 12,038

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Issuer Name Maturity Industry Current<br> Coupon Basis Point<br>Spread Above<br>Index (1) Par Cost Fair Value(2)
Summit Behavioral Healthcare, LLC 11/24/2028 Healthcare, Education and Childcare 9.45 % 3M L+475 3,599 3,397 3,383
System Planning and Analysis, Inc. (f/k/a Management Consulting & Research, LLC) 8/16/2027 Aerospace and Defense 10.94 % SOFR+600 16,087 15,759 15,878
Team Services Group, LLC 11/24/2028 Healthcare, Education and Childcare 9.95 % SOFR+500 700 669 662
Teneo Holdings LLC 7/18/2025 Financial Services 9.67 % 3M L+525 4,104 4,041 3,940
The Aegis Technologies Group, LLC 10/31/2025 Aerospace and Defense 10.70 % 3M L+600 11,180 11,081 11,068
The Bluebird Group LLC 7/27/2026 Business Services 11.98 % 3M L+650 5,474 5,517 5,370
The Vertex Companies, LLC 8/30/2027 Business Services 9.88 % 3M L+550 4,520 4,476 4,425
TPC Canada Parent, Inc. and TPC US Parent, LLC 11/24/2025 Food 9.24 % 3M L+525 5,522 5,388 5,372
TVC Enterprises, LLC 3/26/2026 Transportation 10.13 % 3M L+600 17,180 17,054 16,750
TWS Acquisition Corporation 6/16/2025 Education 11.46 % 3M L+625 7,949 7,920 7,949
Tyto Athene, LLC 4/3/2028 Aerospace and Defense 9.25 % 3M L+550 12,034 11,912 10,903
UBEO, LLC 4/3/2024 Printing and Publishing 9.23 % 3M L+450 4,674 4,659 4,604
Unique Indoor Comfort, LLC 5/24/2027 Home and Office Furnishings, Housewares 9.98 % 3M L+525 9,950 9,820 9,691
Wildcat Buyerco, Inc. 2/27/2026 Electronics 9.81 % SOFR+575 11,477 11,396 11,082
Zips Car Wash, LLC 3/1/2024 Business Services 11.55 % 3M L+725 19,898 19,623 19,450
Total First Lien Secured Debt 746,720 734,690
Total Investments - 826.1%
Cash and Cash Equivalents - 40.2%
BlackRock Federal FD Institutional 30 35,708 35,708
Total Cash and Cash Equivalents 35,708 35,708
Total Investments and Cash Equivalents - 866.2% $ 782,428 $ 770,398
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (766.2)% (681,462 )
Members' Equity—100.0% $ 88,936

(1) Represents floating rate instruments that accrue interest at a predetermined spread relative to an index, typically the applicable LIBOR or “L” , Secured Overnight Financing Rate or "SOFR" or Prime rate or “P”. The spread may change based on the type of rate used. The terms in the Schedule of Investments disclose the actual interest rate in effect as of the reporting period. LIBOR loans are typically indexed to a 30-day, 60-day, 90-day or 180-day LIBOR rate (1M L, 2M L, 3M L, or 6M L, respectively), at the borrower’s option. All securities are subject to a LIBOR or Prime rate floor where a spread is provided, unless noted. The spread provided includes PIK interest and other fee rates, if any.

(2) Valued based on PSLF’s accounting policy.

Below is a listing of PSLF’s individual investments as of September 30, 2022 ($ in thousands):

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Issuer Name Maturity Industry Current<br> Coupon Basis Point<br>Spread Above<br>Index (1) Par Cost Fair Value (2)
First Lien Secured Debt - 864.4%
Ad.net Acquisition, LLC 05/06/26 Media 9.67 % 3M L+600 $ 4,938 $ 4,938 $ 4,900
Alpine Acquisition Corp II 11/30/26 Containers, Packaging and Glass 8.69 % 3M L+800 9,975 9,785 9,576
Altamira Technologies, LLC 07/24/25 Aerospace and Defense 10.81 % 3M L+550 871 864 841
American Insulated Glass, LLC 12/21/23 Building Materials 7.79 % 3M L+575 19,906 19,867 19,906
Amsive Holding Corporation (f/k/a Vision Purchaser Corporation) 06/10/25 Media 9.95 % 1M L+550 14,104 13,968 13,892
Anteriad, LLC (f/k/a MeritDirect, LLC) 05/23/24 Media 9.17 % 3M L+550 15,168 15,084 15,168
Any Hour Services 07/21/27 Personal, Food and Miscellaneous Services 7.98 % 3M L+575 9,942 9,934 9,743
Apex Service Partners, LLC 07/31/25 Personal, Food and Miscellaneous Services 6.25 % 3M L+575 6,569 6,502 6,536
Apex Service Partners, LLC Term Loan B 07/31/25 Personal, Food and Miscellaneous Services 6.55 % 3M L+550 3,323 3,298 3,307
Apex Service Partners, LLC - Term Loan C 07/31/25 Personal, Food and Miscellaneous Services 6.50 % 3M L+600 7,607 7,607 7,569
Applied Technical Services, LLC 12/29/26 Environmental Services 9.42 % 3M L+500 8,822 8,725 8,602
Arcfield Acquisition Corp. 03/07/28 Aerospace and Defense 8.99 % 3M L+575 11,940 11,721 11,701
Beta Plus Technologies, Inc. 07/01/29 Business Services 7.56 % 1M L+525 15,000 14,700 14,700
Blackhawk Industrial Distribution, Inc. 09/17/24 Distribution 8.57 % 3M L+600 17,993 17,772 17,596
Broder Bros., Co. 12/02/22 Personal, Food and Miscellaneous Services 7.39 % 3M L+600 9,937 9,937 9,937
Cartessa Aesthetics, LLC 05/13/28 Distribution 9.55 % 3M L+600 17,456 17,131 17,194
CF512, Inc. 08/20/26 Media 9.08 % 3M L+575 2,985 2,958 2,940
Connatix Buyer, Inc. 07/13/27 Media 8.42 % 1M L+550 9,045 9,029 8,819
Dr. Squatch, LLC 08/31/27 Personal and Non-Durable Consumer Products 9.42 % 3M L+475 6,435 6,427 6,338
DRI Holding Inc. 12/21/28 Media 8.37 % 3M L+575 2,776 2,526 2,489
DRS Holdings III, Inc. 11/03/25 Consumer Products 8.87 % 3M L+600 15,142 15,063 14,658
Duraco Specialty Tapes LLC 06/30/24 Manufacturing / Basic Industries 8.62 % 3M L+575 8,139 8,008 7,944
ECL Entertainment, LLC 05/01/28 Hotels, Motels, Inns and Gaming 10.62 % 3M L+500 4,558 4,558 4,489
ECM Industries, LLC 12/23/25 Electronics 6.32 % 3M L+600 2,823 2,761 2,689
Exigo Intermediate II, LLC 03/15/27 Business Services 8.87 % 1M L+575 9,950 9,817 9,726
Fairbanks Morse Defense 06/17/28 Aerospace and Defense 7.63 % 6M L+475 800 754 740
Global Holdings InterCo LLC 03/16/26 Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate 8.74 % 3M L+600 7,343 7,313 7,013
Graffiti Buyer, Inc. 08/10/27 Distribution 8.00 % 3M L+550 1,974 1,939 1,895
Hancock Roofing and Construction L.L.C. 12/31/26 Insurance 8.67 % 1M L+575 6,835 6,835 6,733
Holdco Sands Intermediate, LLC 11/23/28 Aerospace and Defense 10.17 % 1M L+800 19,915 19,535 19,516
HV Watterson Holdings, LLC 12/17/26 Business Services 9.67 % 3M L+600 15,255 15,045 14,721
HW Holdco, LLC 12/10/24 Media 6.00 % 3M L+700 14,438 14,303 14,257
Icon Partners III, LP 05/11/28 Auto Sector 6.87 % 3M L+475 2,333 2,001 1,705
IDC Infusion Services, Inc. 12/30/26 Healthcare, Education and Childcare 10.20 % 3M L+750 17,400 17,154 16,617
IG Investments Holdings, LLC 09/22/28 Business Services 9.45 % 1M L+575 4,473 4,388 4,428
Imagine Acquisitionco, LLC 11/15/27 Business Services 6.91 % 3M L+625 5,636 5,534 5,495
Inception Fertility Ventures, LLC 12/07/23 Healthcare, Education and Childcare 9.96 % 3M L+550 20,000 19,545 19,800
Infolinks Media Buyco, LLC 11/01/26 Media 9.42 % 1M L+550 6,428 6,428 6,428
Integrity Marketing Acquisition, LLC 08/27/25 Insurance 9.21 % 3M L+575 19,954 19,866 19,754
K2 Pure Solutions NoCal, L.P. 12/20/23 Chemicals, Plastics and Rubber 11.12 % 3M L+550 14,438 14,316 14,438
LAV Gear Holdings, Inc. 10/31/24 Leisure, Amusement, Motion Pictures, Entertainment 9.95 % 3M L+500 2,137 2,129 2,088
Lash OpCo, LLC 02/18/27 Consumer Products 11.17 % 1M L+650 19,925 19,708 19,526
Lightspeed Buyer Inc. 02/03/26 Healthcare, Education and Childcare 8.87 % 3M L+475 12,345 12,119 11,944
MAG DS Corp. 04/01/27 Aerospace and Defense 9.17 % 3M L+550 5,570 5,128 5,069
Magenta Buyer, LLC 07/31/28 Software 7.87 % 3M L+500 3,140 2,946 2,826
Mars Acquisition Holdings Corp. 05/14/26 Media 8.62 % 1M L+625 7,920 7,861 7,880
MBS Holdings, Inc. 04/16/27 Telecommunications 8.56 % 3M L+575 7,406 7,326 7,332
Meadowlark Acquirer, LLC 12/10/27 Business Services 9.17 % 3M L+575 2,983 2,926 2,953
Municipal Emergency Services, Inc. 09/28/27 Distribution 7.25 % 3M L+550 4,164 4,102 3,923
NBH Group LLC 08/19/26 Healthcare, Education and Childcare 7.80 % 3M L+575 7,505 7,426 7,505
OIS Management Services, LLC 07/09/26 Healthcare, Education and Childcare 9.45 % 3M L+600 5,257 5,210 5,257
Owl Acquisition, LLC 02/04/28 Education 8.41 % 3M L+550 3,990 3,874 3,890
Ox Two, LLC (New Issue) 05/18/26 Distribution 8.32 % 1M L+650 4,962 4,911 4,863
PL Acquisitionco, LLC 11/09/27 Retail 9.62 % 1M L+575 8,634 8,489 8,419
PlayPower, Inc. 05/08/26 Consumer Products 9.17 % 1M L+525 2,580 2,487 2,309
Quantic Electronics, LLC 11/19/26 Aerospace and Defense 9.92 % 1M L+600 3,403 3,342 3,335
Quantic Electronics, LLC - Unfunded Term Loan 11/19/26 Aerospace and Defense 0.00 % 3M L+625 143 - (1 )
Radius Aerospace, Inc. 03/31/25 Aerospace and Defense 9.46 % 3M L+600 12,757 12,657 12,566
Rancho Health MSO, Inc. 12/18/25 Healthcare, Education and Childcare 7.75 % 1M L+450 5,180 5,180 5,180
Reception Purchaser, LLC 02/28/28 Transportation 9.13 % SOFR+600 4,975 4,904 4,751
Recteq, LLC 01/29/26 Consumer Products 9.92 % 3M L+700 9,850 9,718 9,505
Research Now Group, LLC and Dynata, LLC 12/20/24 Business Services 8.84 % 1M L+550 14,542 14,440 13,070
Riverpoint Medical, LLC 06/20/25 Healthcare, Education and Childcare 7.74 % 3M L+525 3,192 3,172 3,112
Riverside Assessments, LLC 03/10/25 Education 9.95 % 1M L+575 9,949 9,872 9,750
Sales Benchmark Index LLC 01/03/25 Business Services 9.67 % 3M L+625 6,859 6,779 6,791
Sargent & Greenleaf Inc. 12/20/24 Electronics 7.15 % 3M L+550 5,082 5,082 5,031
Seaway Buyer, LLC 06/13/29 Chemicals, Plastics and Rubber 7.90 % 3M L+575 15,000 14,794 14,775
Signature Systems Holding Company 05/03/24 Chemicals, Plastics and Rubber 10.17 % 1M L+450 11,951 11,879 11,861
Solutionreach, Inc. 01/17/24 Communications 8.87 % 6M L+675 11,386 11,352 11,113
STV Group Incorporated 12/11/26 Transportation 8.37 % 3M L+575 12,099 12,031 11,978

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Issuer Name Maturity Industry Current<br> Coupon Basis Point<br>Spread Above<br>Index (1) Par Cost Fair Value (2)
System Planning and Analysis, Inc. (f/k/a Management Consulting & Research, LLC) 8/16/2027 Aerospace and Defense 8.73 % SOFR+600 16,128 15,785 15,870
Teneo Holdings LLC 7/18/2025 Financial Services 7.73 % 3M L+525 3,474 3,435 3,271
The Aegis Technologies Group, LLC 10/31/2025 Aerospace and Defense 9.67 % 3M L+600 11,208 11,102 11,096
The Bluebird Group LLC 7/27/2026 Business Services 10.67 % 3M L+650 5,502 5,549 5,557
The Vertex Companies, LLC 8/30/2027 Business Services 8.62 % 3M L+550 4,531 4,485 4,509
TPC Canada Parent, Inc. and TPC US Parent, LLC 11/24/2025 Food 7.78 % 3M L+525 5,536 5,392 5,370
TVC Enterprises, LLC 3/26/2026 Transportation 8.87 % 3M L+600 17,381 17,244 16,946
TWS Acquisition Corporation 6/16/2025 Education 8.76 % 3M L+625 7,949 7,917 7,910
Tyto Athene, LLC 4/3/2028 Aerospace and Defense 7.76 % 3M L+550 12,064 11,938 11,208
UBEO, LLC 4/3/2024 Printing and Publishing 8.17 % 3M L+450 4,674 4,657 4,604
Unique Indoor Comfort, LLC 5/24/2027 Home and Office Furnishings, Housewares 8.95 % 3M L+525 9,975 9,840 9,755
Wildcat Buyerco, Inc. 2/27/2026 Electronics 9.45 % SOFR+575 11,506 11,420 11,110
Zips Car Wash, LLC 3/1/2024 Business Services 10.24 % 3M L+725 19,998 19,673 19,498
Total First Lien Secured Debt 738,219 730,108
Total Investments - 864.4%
Cash and Cash Equivalents - 50.9%
BlackRock Federal FD Institutional 30 42,966 42,966
Total Cash and Cash Equivalents 42,966 42,966
Total Investments and Cash Equivalents - 915.3% $ 781,185 $ 773,073
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (815.3)% (688,611 )
Members' Equity—100.0% $ 84,462

(1) Represents floating rate instruments that accrue interest at a predetermined spread relative to an index, typically the applicable LIBOR or “L” , Secured Overnight Financing Rate or "SOFR" or Prime rate or “P”. The spread may change based on the type of rate used. The terms in the Schedule of Investments disclose the actual interest rate in effect as of the reporting period. LIBOR loans are typically indexed to a 30-day, 60-day, 90-day or 180-day LIBOR rate (1M L, 2M L, 3M L, or 6M L, respectively), at the borrower’s option. All securities are subject to a LIBOR or Prime rate floor where a spread is provided, unless noted. The spread provided includes PIK interest and other fee rates, if any.

(2) Valued based on PSLF’s accounting policy.

Below are the consolidated statements of assets and liabilities for PSLF ($ in thousands):

September 30, 2022
Assets
Investments at fair value (cost—746,720 and 738,219, respectively) 734,690 $ 730,108
Cash and cash equivalents (cost—35,708 and 42,966, respectively) 35,708 42,966
Receivable for investments sold 1,423 3,870
Interest receivable 3,887 2,970
Prepaid expenses and other assets 1,231 1,373
Total assets 776,939 781,287
Liabilities
Credit facility payable 264,600 257,600
2034 Asset-backed debt, net (par—246,000) 243,993 243,896
Notes payable to members 157,605 145,472
Payable for investments purchased 5,821 37,658
Interest payable on credit facility and asset backed debt 6,960 4,676
Distribution payable to Members 5,000 4,000
Interest payable on notes to members 3,376 2,703
Accrued expenses 648 820
Total liabilities 688,003 696,825
Commitments and contingencies (1)
Members' equity 88,936 84,462
Total liabilities and members' equity 776,939 $ 781,287

All values are in US Dollars.

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(1) As of December 31, 2022 and September 30, 2022, PSLF had unfunded commitments to fund of $0.5 million and $0.1 million, respectively

Below are the consolidated statements of operations for PSLF ($ in thousands):

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Three Months Ended December 31,
2022 2021
Investment income:
Interest $ 18,845 $ 7,570
Other income 97 103
Total investment income 18,942 7,673
Expenses:
Interest expense on credit facility and asset-backed debt 7,815 1,609
Interest expense on notes to members 4,723 2,439
Administrative services expenses 727 293
General and administrative expenses 114 112
Total expenses 13,379 4,453
Net investment income 5,563 3,220
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments:
Net realized gain (loss) on investments (33 ) (1 )
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments (3,922 ) 506
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) from investments (3,955 ) 505
Net increase (decrease) in members' equity resulting from operations $ 1,608 $ 3,725

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(*) No management or incentive fees are payable by PSLF.

5. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Fair value, as defined under ASC 820, is the price that we would receive upon selling an investment or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction to a market participant in the principal or most advantageous market for the investment or liability. ASC 820 emphasizes that valuation techniques maximize the use of observable market inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. Inputs refer broadly to the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability, including assumptions about risk. Inputs may be observable or unobservable. Observable inputs reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability based on market data obtained from sources independent of us. Unobservable inputs reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability based on the best information available to us on the reporting period date.

ASC 820 classifies the inputs used to measure these fair values into the following hierarchies:

Level 1: Inputs that are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities, accessible by us at the measurement date.
Level 2: Inputs that are quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, or that are quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active and inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term, if applicable, of the financial instrument.
Level 3: Inputs that are unobservable for an asset or liability because they are based on our own assumptions about how market participants would price the asset or liability.

A financial instrument’s categorization within the valuation hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Generally, most of our investments, our Credit Facility and our SBA debentures are classified as Level 3. Our 2026 Notes and 2026 Notes-2 are classified as Level 2, as they are financial instruments with readily observable market inputs. Due to the inherent uncertainty of determining the fair value of investments that do not have a readily available market value, the price used in an actual transaction may be different than our valuation and those differences may be material.

The inputs into the determination of fair value may require significant management judgment or estimation. Even if observable market data is available, such information may be the result of consensus pricing information, disorderly transactions or broker quotes which include a disclaimer that the broker would not be held to such a price in an actual transaction. The non-binding nature of consensus pricing and/or quotes accompanied by disclaimer would result in classification as Level 3 information, assuming no additional corroborating evidence were available. Corroborating evidence that would result in classifying these non-binding broker/dealer bids as a Level 2 asset includes observable orderly market-based transactions for the same or similar assets or other relevant observable market-based inputs that may be used in pricing an asset.

Our investments are generally structured as debt and equity investments in the form of first lien secured debt, second lien secured debt, subordinated debt and equity investments. The transaction price, excluding transaction costs, is typically the best estimate of fair value at inception. Ongoing reviews by our Investment Adviser and independent valuation firms are based on an assessment of each underlying investment, incorporating valuations that consider the evaluation of financing and sale transactions with third parties, expected cash flows and market-based information including comparable transactions, performance multiples and yields, among other factors. These non-public investments valued using unobservable inputs are included in Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

A review of fair value hierarchy classifications is conducted on a quarterly basis. Changes in our ability to observe valuation inputs may result in a reclassification for certain financial assets or liabilities.

In addition to using the above inputs to value cash equivalents, investments, our SBA debentures, our 2026 Notes, our 2026 Notes -2 and our Truist Credit Facility, we employ the valuation policy approved by our board of directors that is consistent with ASC 820. Consistent with our valuation policy, we evaluate the source of inputs, including any markets in which our investments are trading, in determining fair value. See Note 2.

As outlined in the table below, some of our Level 3 investments using a market approach valuation technique are valued using the average of the bids from brokers or dealers. The bids include a disclaimer, may not have corroborating evidence, may be the result of a disorderly transaction and may be the result of consensus pricing. The Investment Adviser assesses the source and reliability of bids from brokers or dealers. If the board of directors has a bona fide reason to believe any such bids do not reflect the fair value of an investment, it may independently value such investment by using the valuation procedure that it uses with respect to assets for which market quotations

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are not readily available. In accordance with ASC 820, we do not categorize any investments for which fair value is measured using the net asset value per share within the fair value hierarchy.

The remainder of our investment portfolio and our long-term Truist Credit Facility are valued using a market comparable or an enterprise market value technique. With respect to investments for which there is no readily available market value, the factors that our board of directors may take into account in pricing our investments at fair value include, as relevant, the nature and realizable value of any collateral, the portfolio company’s ability to make payments, its earnings and discounted cash flow, the markets in which the portfolio company does business, comparison to publicly traded securities, discount for lack of marketability and other relevant factors. When an external event such as a purchase transaction, public offering or subsequent equity sale occurs, the pricing indicated by the external event, excluding transaction costs, is used to corroborate the valuation. When using earnings multiples to value a portfolio company, the multiple used requires the use of judgment and estimates in determining how a market participant would price such an asset. These non-public investments using unobservable inputs are included in Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. Generally, the sensitivity of unobservable inputs or combination of inputs such as industry comparable companies, market outlook, consistency, discount rates and reliability of earnings and prospects for growth, or lack thereof, affects the multiple used in pricing an investment. As a result, any change in any one of those factors may have a significant impact on the valuation of an investment. Generally, an increase in a market yield will result in a decrease in the valuation of a debt investment, while a decrease in a market yield will have the opposite effect. Generally, an increase in an earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, or EBITDA, multiple will result in an increase in the valuation of an investment, while a decrease in an EBITDA multiple will have the opposite effect.

Our Level 3 valuation techniques, unobservable inputs and ranges were categorized as follows for ASC 820 purposes:

Asset Category ( in thousands) Valuation Technique Unobservable Input Range of Input<br>(Weighted Average) (1)
First lien 46,082 Market Comparable Broker/Dealer bids or quotes N/A
First lien 602,366 Market Comparable Market yield 7.0% - 21.0% (10.8%)
First lien 12,821 Enterprise Market Value EBITDA multiple 8.0x
Second lien 9,505 Market Comparable Broker/Dealer bids or quotes N/A
Second lien 121,252 Market Comparable Market yield 13.0 - 20.7 (14.8%)
Second lien Enterprise Market Value EBITDA multiple 6.3x
Subordinated debt / corporate notes 148,596 Market Comparable Market yield 12.4% - 17.4 (13.3%)
Equity 179,383 Enterprise Market Value EBITDA multiple 3.1x - 21.3x (9.4x)
Equity 6,725 Enterprise Market Value DLOM(2) 17.2%
Total Level 3 investments 1,126,730
Debt Category ( in thousands)
Truist Credit Facility 367,308 Market Comparable Market yield 2.9%

All values are in US Dollars.

(1) The weighted averages disclosed in the table above were weighted by their relative fair value.

(2) DLOM is defined as discount for lack of marketability.

Asset Category ( in thousands) Valuation Technique Unobservable Input Range of Input<br>(Weighted Average) (1)
First lien 44,530 Market Comparable Broker/Dealer bids or quotes N/A
First lien 569,488 Market Comparable Market yield 7.0% – 20.2% (10.8%)
First lien 16,946 Market Comparable EBITDA multiple 14.0x
Second lien 21,600 Market Comparable Broker/Dealer bids or quotes N/A
Second lien 108,336 Market Comparable Market yield 13.3% – 17.0% (14.4%)
Second lien Enterprise Market Value EBITDA multiple 6.0x
Subordinated debt / corporate notes 141,265 Market Comparable Market yield 10.8x – 17.2x (12.3x)
Equity 215,131 Enterprise Market Value EBITDA multiple 3.3x – 21.4x (9.1x)
Equity 42,031 Enterprise Market Value DLOM(2) 11.8
Total Level 3 investments 1,159,327
Debt Category ( in thousands)
Truist Credit Facility 376,687 Market Comparable Market yield 2.4%

All values are in US Dollars.

1. The weighted averages disclosed in the table above were weighted by their relative fair value.

2. DLOM is defined as discount for lack of marketability.

Our investments, cash and cash equivalents, Truist Credit Facility, SBA debentures, 2024 Notes, 2026 Notes and 2026 Notes-2 were categorized as follows in the fair value hierarchy:

Fair Value at December 31, 2022
Description ($ in thousands) Fair Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Measured at Net Asset Value (1)
Debt investments $ 940,621 $ $ $ 940,621 $
Equity investments 255,414 509 186,109 68,796
Total investments 1,196,035 509 1,126,730 68,796
Cash and cash equivalents 28,556 28,556
Total investments and cash and cash equivalents $ 1,224,591 $ 29,065 $ $ 1,126,730 $ 68,796
Truist Credit Facility $ 367,308 $ $ $ 367,308 $
SBA Debentures(2) 19,701 19,701
2026 Notes(2) 146,993 146,993
2026 Notes-2(2) 161,586 161,586
Total debt $ 695,588 $ $ 308,579 $ 387,009 $

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(1) In accordance with ASC Subtopic 820-10, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, or ASC 820-10, our equity investment in PSLF and PTSF II are measured using the net asset value per share (or its equivalent) as a practical expedient for fair value, and thus has not been classified in the fair value hierarchy.
(2) We elected not to apply ASC 825-10 to the SBA debentures, the 2026 Notes and the 2026 Notes-2, and thus the balance reported in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities represents the carrying value. As of December 31, 2022, the carrying value of the SBA debentures approximates the fair value.
Fair Value at September 30, 2022
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Description ($ in thousands) Fair Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Measured at Net Asset Value (1)
Debt investments $ 902,165 $ $ $ 902,165 $
Equity investments 324,136 304 257,162 66,670
Total investments 1,226,301 304 1,159,327 66,670
Cash and cash equivalents 52,666 52,666
Total investments and cash and cash equivalents $ 1,278,967 $ 52,970 $ $ 1,159,327 $ 66,670
Truist Credit Facility $ 376,687 $ $ $ 376,687
SBA Debentures (2) 19,686 19,686
2026 Notes (2) 146,767 146,767
2026-2 Notes (2) 161,373 161,373
Total debt $ 704,513 $ $ 308,140 $ 396,373 $
(1) In accordance with ASC Subtopic 820-10, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, or ASC 820-10, our equity investment in PSLF is measured using the net asset value per share (or its equivalent) as a practical expedient for fair value, and thus has not been classified in the fair value hierarchy.
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(2) We elected not to apply ASC 825-10 to the SBA debentures and the 2026 Notes and thus the balance reported in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities represents the carrying value. As of September 30, 2022, the carrying value of the SBA debentures approximates the fair value.

The tables below show a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances for investments measured at fair value using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3):

Three Months Ended December 31, 2022
Description ($ in thousands) Debt<br> investments Equity<br> investments Totals
Beginning Balance $ 902,165 $ 257,162 $ 1,159,327
Net realized (loss) gain 42 4,024 4,066
Net change in unrealized appreciation (5,885 ) (83,427 ) (89,312 )
Purchases, PIK interest, net discount accretion and non-cash exchanges 68,890 14,379 83,269
Sales, repayments and non-cash exchanges (24,590 ) (6,030 ) (30,620 )
Transfers in/out of Level 3
Ending Balance $ 940,622 $ 186,108 $ 1,126,730
Net change in unrealized appreciation reported within the net change in<br>   unrealized appreciation on investments in our Consolidated Statements of Operations<br>   attributable to our Level 3 assets still held at the reporting date $ (5,667 ) $ (83,580 ) $ (89,247 )
Three Months Ended December 31, 2021
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Description ($ in thousands) Debt<br> investments Equity<br> investments Totals
Beginning Balance $ 850,593 $ 360,428 $ 1,211,021
Net realized (loss) gain 30 (26,196 ) (26,166 )
Net change in unrealized appreciation (7,014 ) 53,736 46,722
Purchases, PIK interest, net discount accretion and non-cash exchanges 285,421 16,231 301,652
Sales, repayments and non-cash exchanges (123,718 ) (6,134 ) (129,852 )
Transfers in/out of Level 3
Ending Balance $ 1,005,312 $ 398,065 $ 1,403,377
Net change in unrealized appreciation reported within the net change in<br>   unrealized appreciation on investments in our Consolidated Statements of Operations<br>   attributable to our Level 3 assets still held at the reporting date $ (6,126 ) $ 53,800 $ 47,674

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The table below shows a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances for liabilities measured at fair value using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3):

Three months ended December 31,
Long-Term Credit Facility 2022 2021
Beginning Balance (cost – $385,920 and $316,545, respectively) $ 376,687 $ 314,813
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) included in earnings (4,379 ) 996
Borrowings (1) 44,000 416,897
Repayments (1) (49,000 ) (288,218 )
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3
Ending Balance (cost – $380,920 and $445,224, respectively) $ 367,308 $ 444,488
Temporary draws outstanding, at cost
Ending Balance (cost – $380,920 and $445,224, respectively) $ 367,308 $ 444,488

(1) Excludes temporary draws.

As of December 31, 2022, we had outstanding non-U.S. dollar borrowings on our Credit Facility. Net change in fair value on foreign currency translation on outstanding borrowings is listed below ($ in thousands):

Foreign Currency Amount Borrowed Borrowing Cost Current Value Reset Date Change in Fair Value
British Pound £ 36,000 $ 49,420 $ 43,304 March 31, 2023 $ (6,116 )

As of September 30, 2022, we had outstanding non-U.S. dollar borrowings on our Truist Credit Facility. Net change in fair value on foreign currency translation on outstanding borrowings is listed below ($ in thousands):

Foreign Currency Amount Borrowed Borrowing Cost Current Value Reset Date Change in Fair Value
British Pound £ 36,000 $ 49,420 $ 40,187 December 31, 2022 $ (9,233 )

Generally, the carrying value of our consolidated financial liabilities approximates fair value. We have adopted the principles under ASC Subtopic 825-10, Financial Instruments, or ASC 825-10, which provides companies with an option to report selected financial assets and liabilities at fair value, and made an irrevocable election to apply ASC 825-10 to our Truist Credit Facility. We elected to use the fair value option for the Truist Credit Facility to align the measurement attributes of both our assets and liabilities while mitigating volatility in earnings from using different measurement attributes. Due to that election and in accordance with GAAP, we did not incur any expenses relating to amendment costs on the Truist Credit Facility during the three months ended December 31, 2022 and 2021. ASC 825-10 establishes presentation and disclosure requirements designed to facilitate comparisons between companies that choose different measurement attributes for similar types of assets and liabilities and to more easily understand the effect on earnings of a company’s choice to use fair value. ASC 825-10 also requires us to display the fair value of the selected assets and liabilities on the face of the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities and changes in fair value of the Truist Credit Facility is reported in our Consolidated Statements of Operations. We did not elect to apply ASC 825-10 to any other financial assets or liabilities, including the 2024 Notes, the 2026 Notes, 2026 Notes-2, and the SBA debentures.

For the three months ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, the Truist Credit Facility had a net change in unrealized (appreciation) depreciation of $4.4 million and $(1.0) million, respectively. As of December 31, 2022 and September 30, 2022, the net unrealized depreciation on the Truist Credit Facility totaled $13.6 million and $9.2 million, respectively. We use an independent valuation service to measure the fair value of our Truist Credit Facility in a manner consistent with the valuation process that our board of directors uses to value our investments.

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6. TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATED COMPANIES

An affiliated portfolio company is a company in which we have ownership of 5% or more of its voting securities. A portfolio company is generally presumed to be a non-controlled affiliate when we own at least 5% but 25% or less of its voting securities and a controlled affiliate when we own more than 25% of its voting securities. Transactions related to our funded investments with both controlled and non-controlled affiliates for the three months ended December 31, 2022 were as follows ($ in thousands):

Name of Investment Fair Value at<br>September 30, 2022 Gross<br>Additions(1) Gross<br>Reductions Net Change in<br>Appreciation /<br>(Depreciation) Fair Value at<br>December 31, 2022 Interest<br>Income PIK<br>Income Dividend Income Net Realized<br>Gains<br>(Losses)
Controlled Affiliates
AKW Holdings Limited $ 45,995 $ 1,131 $ $ 3,345 $ 50,471 $ $ 1,131 $ $
Mailsouth Inc.
PennantPark Senior Loan Fund, LLC * 139,109 12,100 (2,052 ) 149,157 2,858 3,256
RAM Energy LLC 74,282 (42,341 ) 31,941
Total Controlled Affiliates $ 259,386 $ 13,231 $ $ (41,048 ) $ 231,569 $ 2,858 $ 1,131 $ 3,256 $
Non-Controlled Affiliates
Cascade Environmental Holdings, LLC (2) $ 32,791 $ 819 $ $ $ 33,610 $ $ $ $
MidOcean JF Holdings<br>   Corp. 1,969 1,969
Total Non-Controlled<br>   Affiliates $ 34,760 $ 819 $ $ $ 35,579 $ $ $ $
Total Controlled and<br>   Non-Controlled Affiliates $ 294,146 $ 14,050 $ $ (41,048 ) $ 267,148 $ 2,858 $ 1,131 $ 3,256 $

(1) Includes PIK.

(2) Cascade Environmental Holdings, LLC became a controlled affiliate during the quarter ended June 30, 2022.

• We and Pantheon are the members of PSLF, a joint venture formed as a Delaware limited liability company that is not consolidated by us for financial reporting purposes. The members of PSLF make investments in the PSLF in the form of subordinated debt and equity interests, and all portfolio and other material decision regarding PSLF must be submitted to PSFL’s board of directors or investment committee, both of which are comprised of two members appointed by each of us and Pantheon. Because management of PSLF is shared equally between us and Pantheon, we do not believe we control PSLF for purposes of the 1940 Act or otherwise.

7. CHANGE IN NET ASSETS FROM OPERATIONS PER COMMON SHARE

The following information sets forth the computation of basic and diluted per share net increase in net assets resulting from operations ($ in thousands, except per share data):

Three Months Ended December 31,
2022 2021
Numerator for net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations $ (71,894 ) $ 25,510
Denominator for basic and diluted weighted average shares 65,224,500 67,045,105
Basic and diluted net increase (decrease) in net assets per share resulting from operations $ (1.10 ) $ 0.38

8. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

Cash equivalents represent cash in money market funds pending investment in longer-term portfolio holdings. Our portfolio may consist of temporary investments in U.S. Treasury Bills (of varying maturities), repurchase agreements, money market funds or repurchase agreement-like treasury securities. These temporary investments with original maturities of 90 days or less are deemed cash equivalents and are included in the Consolidated Schedule of Investments. At the end of each fiscal quarter, we may take proactive steps to preserve investment flexibility for the next quarter by investing in cash equivalents, which is dependent upon the composition of our total assets at quarter-end. We may accomplish this in several ways, including purchasing U.S. Treasury Bills and closing out positions on a net cash basis after quarter-end, temporarily drawing down on the Credit Facility, or utilizing repurchase agreements or other balance sheet transactions as are deemed appropriate for this purpose. These amounts are excluded from average adjusted gross assets for purposes of computing the Investment Adviser’s management fee. U.S. Treasury Bills with maturities greater than 60 days from the time of purchase are valued consistent with our valuation policy. As of December 31, 2022 and September 30, 2022, cash and cash equivalents consisted of money market funds in the amounts of $28.6 million and $52.7 million at fair value, respectively.

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9. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Below are the financial highlights ($ in thousands, except share and per share data):

Three Months Ended December 31,
2022 2021
Per Share Data:
Net asset value, beginning of period $ 8.98 $ 9.85
Net investment income (1) 0.16 0.19
Net change in realized and unrealized (loss) gain (1) (1.26 ) 0.19
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations (1) (1.10 ) 0.38
Distributions to stockholders (1), (2) (0.17 ) (0.12 )
Net asset value, end of period $ 7.71 $ 10.11
Per share market value, end of period $ 5.75 $ 6.93
Total return* (3) 8.34 % 8.57 %
Shares outstanding at end of period 65,224,500 67,045,105
Ratios** / Supplemental Data:
Ratio of operating expenses to average net assets (4) 7.13 % 5.40 %
Ratio of debt related expenses to average net assets (5) 7.01 % 4.16 %
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets (5) 14.14 % 9.56 %
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (5) 7.44 % 7.57 %
Net assets at end of period $ 502,909 $ 677,609
Weighted average debt outstanding(6) $ 694,152 $ 697,267
Weighted average debt per share (1)(6) $ 10.64 $ 10.40
Asset coverage per unit (7) $ 1,709 $ 1,902
Portfolio turnover rate* 1.90 % 9.73 %

* Not annualized for periods less than one year.

** Annualized for periods less than one year.

(1) Based on the weighted average shares outstanding for the respective periods.

(2) The tax status of distributions is calculated in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from amounts determined under GAAP, and reported on Form 1099-DIV each calendar year.

(3) Based on the change in market price per share during the periods and assumes distributions, if any, are reinvested.

(4) Excludes debt-related costs.

(5) Includes interest and expenses on debt (annualized) as well as Credit Facility amendment, debt issuance costs and excludes debt extinguishment cost, if any, (not annualized).

(6) Includes SBA debentures outstanding.

(7) The asset coverage ratio for a class of senior securities representing indebtedness is calculated as our consolidated total assets, less all liabilities and indebtedness not represented by senior securities, divided by the senior securities representing indebtedness at par (changed from fair value). This asset coverage ratio is multiplied by $1,000 to determine the asset coverage per unit. These amounts exclude SBA debentures from our asset coverage per unit computation pursuant to exemptive relief received from the SEC in June 2011.

10. DEBT

The annualized weighted average cost of debt for the three months ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, inclusive of the fee on the undrawn commitment and amendment costs on the Truist Credit Facility and amortized upfront fees on SBA debentures, 2026 Notes and 2026 Notes-2, was 5.5% and 4.0%, respectively. As of December 31, 2022, in accordance with the 1940 Act, with certain limited exceptions, we are only allowed to borrow amounts such that we are in compliance with a 150% asset coverage ratio requirement after such borrowing, excluding SBA debentures, pursuant to exemptive relief from the SEC received in June 2011.

On February 5, 2019, our stockholders approved the application of the modified asset coverage requirements set forth in Section 61(a)(2) of the 1940 Act, as amended by the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018 (which includes the Small Business Credit Availability Act, or SBCAA) as approved by our board of directors on November 13, 2018. As a result, the asset coverage requirement applicable to us for senior securities was reduced from 200% (i.e., $1 of debt outstanding for each $1 of equity) to 150% (i.e., $2 of debt outstanding for each $1 of equity), subject to compliance with certain disclosure requirements. As of December 31, 2022 and September 30, 2022, our asset coverage ratio, as computed in accordance with the 1940 Act, was 171% and 186%, respectively.

Truist Credit Facility

As of December 31, 2022, we had the multi-currency Truist Credit Facility for up to $500.0 million (increased from $465.0 million in July 2022), which may be further increased up to $750.0 million in borrowings with certain lenders and Truist Bank (formerly SunTrust Bank), acting as administrative agent, Regions Bank, acting as an additional multicurrency lender, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., acting as syndication agent for the lenders. As of December 31, 2022 and September 30, 2022, we had $380.9 million and $385.9 million, respectively, in outstanding borrowings under the Truist Credit Facility. The Truist Credit Facility had a weighted average interest rate of 6.6% and 4.8%, respectively, exclusive of the fee on undrawn commitment, as of December 31, 2022 and September 30, 2022. The Truist Credit Facility is a revolving facility with a stated maturity date of July 29, 2027 for $475.0 million out of the total $500.0 million commitments (with the revolving period with respect to the remaining $25.0 million of commitments expiring on September 4, 2023 and the related obligations maturing on September 4, 2024) and pricing set at

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basis points over SOFR (or an alternative risk-free floating interest rate index). As of December 31, 2022 and September 30, 2022, we had $119.1 million and $114.1 million of unused borrowing capacity under the Truist Credit Facility, respectively, subject to leverage and borrowing base restrictions. The Truist Credit Facility is secured by substantially all of our assets, excluding assets held by SBIC II. As of December 31, 2022, we were in compliance with the terms of the Truist Credit Facility.

SBA Debentures

SBIC II is able to borrow funds from the SBA against regulatory capital (which approximates equity capital) that is paid-in and is subject to customary regulatory requirements including an examination by the SBA. We have funded SBIC II with $75.0 million of equity capital and it had SBA debentures outstanding of $20.0 million as of December 31, 2022 and September 30, 2022, respectively. SBA debentures are non-recourse to us and may be prepaid at any time without penalty. The interest rate of SBA debentures is fixed at the time of issuance, often referred to as pooling, at a market-driven spread over 10-year U.S. Treasury Notes. Under current SBA regulations, a SBIC may individually borrow up to a maximum of $175.0 million, which is up to twice its potential regulatory capital, and as part of a group of SBICs under common control may borrow a maximum of $350 million in the aggregate.

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As of both December 31, 2022 and September 30, 2022, SBIC II had an initial $150.0 million in debt commitments, all of which were drawn. During the three months ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, zero SBA debentures were repaid, respectively. As of both December 31, 2022 and September 30, 2022, the unamortized fees on the SBA debentures was $0.3 million, respectively. The SBA debentures’ upfront fees of 3.4% consist of a commitment fee of 1.0% and an issuance discount of 2.4%, which are being amortized.

Our fixed-rate SBA debentures were as follows ($ in thousands):

Issuance Dates Maturity Fixed All-in Coupon Rate (1) As of December 31, 2022<br>Principal Balance
September 20, 2017 September 1, 2027 2.9 % 20,000
Issuance Dates Maturity Fixed All-in Coupon Rate (1) As of September 30, 2022<br>Principal Balance
September 20, 2017 September 1, 2027 2.9 % $ 20,000

(1) Excluding 3.4% of upfront fees.

The SBIC program is designed to stimulate the flow of capital into eligible businesses. Under SBA regulations, SBIC II is subject to regulatory requirements, including making investments in SBA eligible businesses, investing at least 25% of regulatory capital in eligible smaller businesses, as defined under the 1958 Act, placing certain limitations on the financing terms of investments, prohibiting investment in certain industries and requiring capitalization thresholds that limit distributions to us, and is subject to periodic audits and examinations of its financial statements that are prepared on a basis of accounting other than GAAP (for example, fair value, as defined under ASC 820, is not required to be used for assets or liabilities for such compliance reporting).

2024 Notes

As of December 31, 2022 and September 30, 2022, we had zero in aggregate principal amount of 2024 Notes outstanding, respectively. The 2024 Notes were redeemed on November 13, 2021 at a redemption price of $25.00 per 2024 Note, plus accrued and unpaid interest to November 13, 2021, pursuant to the indenture governing the 2024 Notes. Interest on the 2024 Notes was paid quarterly at a rate of 5.5% per year.

2026 Notes

In April 2021, we issued $150.0 million in aggregate principal amount of our 2026 Notes at a public offering price per note of 99.4%. Interest on the 2026 Notes is paid semi-annually on May 1 and November 1 of each year, at a rate of 4.50% per year, commencing November 1, 2021. The 2026 Notes mature on May 1, 2026 and may be redeemed in whole or in part at our option subject to a make-whole premium if redeemed more than three months prior to maturity. The 2026 Notes are general, unsecured obligations and rank equal in right of payment with all of our existing and future senior unsecured indebtedness. The 2026 Notes are effectively subordinated to all of our existing and future secured indebtedness to the extent of the value of the assets securing such indebtedness and structurally subordinated to all existing and future indebtedness and other obligations of any of our subsidiaries, financing vehicles, or similar facilities. We do not intend to list the 2026 Notes on any securities exchange or automated dealer quotation system.

2026 Notes-2

In October 2021, we issued $165.0 million in aggregate principal amount of our 2026 Notes-2 at a public offering price per note of 99.436%. Interest on the 2026 Notes-2 is paid semi-annually on May 1 and November 1 of each year, at a rate of 4.00% per year, commencing May 1, 2022. The 2026 Notes-2 mature on November 1, 2026 and may be redeemed in whole or in part at our option subject to a make-whole premium if redeemed more than three months prior to maturity. The 2026 Notes-2 are general, unsecured obligations and rank equal in right of payment with all of our existing and future senior unsecured indebtedness. The 2026 Notes-2 are effectively subordinated to all of our existing and future secured indebtedness to the extent of the value of the assets securing such indebtedness and structurally subordinated to all existing and future indebtedness and other obligations of any of our subsidiaries, financing vehicles, or similar facilities. We do not intend to list the 2026 Notes-2 on any securities exchange or automated dealer quotation system.

11. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

From time to time, we, may be a party to legal proceedings, including proceedings relating to the enforcement of our rights under contracts with our portfolio companies. While the outcome of these legal proceedings cannot be predicted with certainty, we do not expect that these proceedings will have a material effect upon our financial condition or results of operations.

Unfunded debt and equity investments, if any, are disclosed in the Consolidated Schedules of Investments. Under these arrangements, we may be required to supply a letter of credit to a third party if the portfolio company were to request a letter of credit. As of December 31, 2022 and September 30, 2022, we had $172.3 million and $169.2 million, respectively, in commitments to fund investments. For the same periods, there were no letters of credit issued.

12. UNCONSOLIDATED SIGNIFICANT SUBSIDIARIES

We must determine which, if any, of our unconsolidated controlled portfolio companies is a "significant subsidiary" within the meaning of Regulation S-X. We have determined that, as of September 30, 2022, PennantPark Senior Loan Fund, LLC and RAM Energy Holdings LLC triggered at least one of the significance tests. As a result and in accordance with Rule 3-09 of Regulation S-X, presented below is summarized unaudited financial information for RAM Energy Holdings LLC for the three months ended December 31, 2022. Similarly, in accordance with Rule 4-08(g) of Regulation S-X, which requires summarized financial information to be included in the notes to the Company’s financial statements, please refer to Note 4 to review the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as well as the Statement of Operations for PennantPark Senior Loan Fund, LLC. PennantPark Senior Loan Fund, LLC did not meet the significance threshold under Rule 3-09 which requires separate audited financial statements.

a) RAM Energy Holdings LLC:

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Three Months Ended December 31,
Income Statement 2022 2021
Total revenue $ 16,437 $ 12,734
Total expenses (11,407 ) (9,315 )
Net income (loss) $ 5,030 $ 3,419

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13. STOCK REPURCHASE PROGRAM

On February 9, 2022, we announced a share repurchase program which allows us to repurchase up to $25 million of our outstanding common shares in the open market at prices below our net asset value as reported in our then most recently published consolidated financial statements. The shares may be purchased from time to time at prevailing market prices, through open market transactions, including block transactions. Unless extended by our board of directors, the program, which may be implemented at the discretion of management, will expire on the earlier of March 31, 2023 and the repurchase of $25 million of common shares. During the three months ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, we did not make any repurchases of our common sshares, respectively.

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Stockholders and the Board of Directors of PennantPark Investment Corporation and its Subsidiaries

Results of Review of Interim Financial Statements

We have reviewed the accompanying consolidated statement of assets and liabilities of PennantPark Investment Corporation and its Subsidiaries (collectively referred to as the Company), including the consolidated schedule of investments, as of December 31, 2022, the related consolidated statements of operations and changes in net assets for the three-month periods ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, and cash flows for the three-month periods ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, and the related notes to

the consolidated financial statements (collectively, the interim financial statements). Based on our reviews, we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to the consolidated financial statements referred to above for them to be in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

We have previously audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the consolidated statement of assets and liabilities of the Company, including the consolidated schedule of investments, as of September 30, 2022, and the related consolidated statements of operations, changes in net assets, and cash flows for the year then ended (not presented herein); and in our report dated November 17, 2022, we expressed an unqualified opinion

on those consolidated financial statements. In our opinion, the information set forth in the accompanying consolidated statement of assets and liabilities, including the consolidated schedule of investments, as of September 30, 2022, is fairly stated, in all material respects, in relation to the consolidated statement of assets and liabilities, including the consolidated schedule of investments, from which it has been derived.

Basis for Review Results

These interim financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. We conducted our reviews in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. A review of interim financial information consists principally of applying analytical procedures and making inquiries of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters. It is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB, the objective of which is the expression of an opinion regarding the financial statements taken as a whole. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

/s/ RSM US LLP

New York, New York

February 8, 2023

Awareness Letter of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of PennantPark Investment Corporation and its Subsidiaries

We have reviewed, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the unaudited interim financial information of PennantPark Investment Corporation for the periods ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, as indicated in our report dated February 8, 2023; because we did not perform an audit, we expressed no opinion on that information.

We are aware that our report referred to above, which is included in your Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31, 2022, is incorporated by reference in Registration Statement No. 333-263564 on Form N-2.

We are also aware that the aforementioned report, pursuant to Rule 436(c) under the Securities Act of 1933, is not considered a part of the Registration Statement prepared or certified by an accountant or a report prepared or certified by an accountant within the meaning of Sections 7 and 11 of that Act.

/s/ RSM US LLP

New York, New York

February 8, 2023

Item 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This Report, including Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, contains statements that constitute forward-looking statements, which relate to us and our consolidated subsidiaries regarding future events or our future performance or future financial condition. These forward-looking statements are not historical facts, but rather are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about our Company, our industry, our beliefs and our assumptions. The forward-looking statements contained in this Report involve risks and uncertainties, including statements as to:

• our future operating results;

• our business prospects and the prospects of our prospective portfolio companies, including as a result of the pandemic caused by COVID-19 or any future worsening there of;

• changes in political, economic or industry conditions, the interest rate environment or conditions affecting the financial and capital markets that could result in changes to the value of our assets, including changes from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic or any future worsening there of;

• the dependence of our future success on the general economy and its impact on the industries in which we invest;

• the impact of a protracted decline in the liquidity of credit markets on our business;

• the impact of investments that we expect to make;

• the impact of fluctuations in interest rates and foreign exchange rates on our business and our portfolio companies;

• our contractual arrangements and relationships with third parties;

• the valuation of our investments in portfolio companies, particularly those having no liquid trading market;

• the ability of our prospective portfolio companies to achieve their objectives;

• our expected financings and investments;

• the adequacy of our cash resources and working capital;

• the timing of cash flows, if any, from the operations of our prospective portfolio companies;

• the impact of price and volume fluctuations in the stock market;

• increasing levels of inflation, and its impact on us and our portfolio companies;

• the ability of our Investment Adviser to locate suitable investments for us and to monitor and administer our investments;

• the impact of future legislation and regulation on our business and our portfolio companies; and

• the impact of the ongoing invasion of Ukraine by Russia, United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the European Union (commonly known as “Brexit”)

and other world economic and political issues.

We use words such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “expects,” “intends,” “seeks,” “plans,” “estimates” and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. You should not place undue influence on the forward-looking statements as our actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements for any reason, including the factors in “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in this Report.

Although we believe that the assumptions on which these forward-looking statements are based are reasonable, any of those assumptions could prove to be inaccurate, and, as a result, the forward-looking statements based on those assumptions also could be inaccurate. Important assumptions include our ability to originate new loans and investments, certain margins and levels of profitability and the availability of additional capital. In light of these and other uncertainties, the inclusion of a projection or forward-looking statement in this Report should not be regarded as a representation by us that our plans and objectives will be achieved.

We have based the forward-looking statements included in this Report on information available to us on the date of this Report, and we assume no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. Although we undertake no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements in this Report, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, you are advised to consult any additional disclosures that we may make directly to you or through reports that we in the future may file with the SEC, including reports on Form 10-Q/K and current reports on Form 8-K.

You should understand that under Section 27A(b)(2)(B) of the Securities Act and Section 21E(b)(2)(B) of the Exchange Act, the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 do not apply to forward-looking statements made in periodic reports we file under the Exchange Act.

The following analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our Consolidated Financial Statements and the related notes thereto contained elsewhere in this Report.

Overview

PennantPark Investment Corporation is a BDC whose objectives are to generate both current income and capital appreciation while seeking to preserve capital through debt and equity investments primarily made to U.S. middle-market companies in the form of first lien secured debt, second lien secured debt, subordinated debt and equity investments.

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We believe middle-market companies offer attractive risk-reward to investors due to a limited amount of capital available for such companies. We seek to create a diversified portfolio that includes first lien secured debt, second lien secured debt, subordinated debt and equity investments by investing approximately $10 million to $50 million of capital, on average, in the securities of middle-market companies. We expect this investment size to vary proportionately with the size of our capital base. We use the term “middle-market” to refer to companies with annual revenues between $50 million and $1 billion. The companies in which we invest are typically highly leveraged, and, in most cases, are not rated by national rating agencies. If such companies were rated, we believe that they would typically receive a rating below investment grade (between BB and CCC under the Standard & Poor’s system) from the national rating agencies. Securities rated below investment grade are often referred to as “leveraged loans” or “high yield” securities or “junk bonds” and are often higher risk compared to debt instruments that are rated above investment grade and have speculative characteristics. Our debt investments may generally range in maturity from three to ten years and are made to U.S. and, to a limited extent, non-U.S. corporations, partnerships and other business entities which operate in various industries and geographical regions.

Our investment activity depends on many factors, including the amount of debt and equity capital available to middle-market companies, the level of merger and acquisition activity for such companies, the general economic environment and the competitive environment for the types of investments we make. We have used, and expect to continue to use, our debt capital, proceeds from the rotation of our portfolio and proceeds from public and private offerings of securities to finance our investment objectives.

Organization and Structure of PennantPark Investment Corporation

PennantPark Investment Corporation, a Maryland corporation organized in January 2007, is a closed-end, externally managed, non-diversified investment company that has elected to be treated as a BDC under the 1940 Act. In addition, for federal income tax purposes we have elected to be treated, and intend to qualify annually, as a RIC under the Code.

SBIC II, our wholly-owned subsidiary, was organized as a Delaware limited partnership in 2012. SBIC II received a license from the SBA to operate as a SBIC under Section 301(c) of the 1958 Act. SBIC II’s objectives are to generate both current income and capital appreciation through debt and equity investments generally by investing with us in SBA eligible businesses that meet the investment selection criteria used by PennantPark Investment.

Our investment activities are managed by the Investment Adviser. Under our Investment Management Agreement, we have agreed to pay our Investment Adviser an annual base management fee based on our average adjusted gross assets as well as an incentive fee based on our investment performance. PennantPark Investment, through the Investment Adviser, provides similar services to SBIC II under its investment management agreement. SBIC II’s investment management agreement does not affect the management and incentive fees on a consolidated basis. We have also entered into an Administration Agreement with the Administrator. Under our Administration Agreement, we have agreed to reimburse the Administrator for our allocable portion of overhead and other expenses incurred by the Administrator in performing its obligations under our Administration Agreement, including rent and our allocable portion of the costs of compensation and related expenses of our Chief Compliance Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Corporate Counsel and their respective staffs. PennantPark Investment, through the Administrator, provides similar services to SBIC II under its administration agreement with us. Our board of directors, a majority of whom are independent of us, provides overall supervision of our activities, and the Investment Adviser supervises our day-to-day activities.

Revenues

We generate revenue in the form of interest income on the debt securities we hold and capital gains and dividends, if any, on investment securities that we may acquire in portfolio companies. Our debt investments, whether in the form of first lien secured debt, second lien secured debt or subordinated debt, typically have a term of three to ten years and bear interest at a fixed or a floating rate. Interest on debt securities is generally payable quarterly or semiannually. In some cases, our investments provide for deferred interest payments and PIK interest. The principal amount of the debt securities and any accrued but unpaid interest generally becomes due at the maturity date. In addition, we may generate revenue in the form of amendment, commitment, origination, structuring or diligence fees, fees for providing significant managerial assistance and possibly consulting fees. Loan origination fees, OID and market discount or premium and deferred financing costs on liabilities, which we do not fair value, are capitalized and accreted or amortized using the effective interest method as interest income or, in the case of deferred financing costs, as interest expense. Dividend income, if any, is recognized on an accrual basis on the ex-dividend date to the extent that we expect to collect such amounts. From time to time, the Company receives certain fees from portfolio companies, which are non-recurring in nature. Such fees include loan prepayment penalties, structuring fees and amendment fees, and are recorded as other investment income when earned.

Expenses

Our primary operating expenses include interest expense on the outstanding debt and unused commitment fees on undrawn amounts, under our various debt facilities, the payment of a management fee and the payment of an incentive fee to our Investment Adviser, if any, our allocable portion of overhead under our Administration Agreement and other operating costs as detailed below. Our management fee compensates our Investment Adviser for its work in identifying, evaluating, negotiating, consummating and monitoring our investments. We bear all other direct or indirect costs and expenses of our operations and transactions, including:

• the cost of calculating our net asset value, including the cost of any third-party valuation services;

• the cost of effecting sales and repurchases of shares of our common stock and other securities;

• fees payable to third parties relating to, or associated with, making investments, including fees and expenses associated with performing due diligence and reviews of prospective investments or complementary businesses;

• expenses incurred by the Investment Adviser in performing due diligence and reviews of investments;

• transfer agent and custodial fees;

• fees and expenses associated with marketing efforts;

• federal and state registration fees and any exchange listing fees;

• federal, state, local and foreign taxes;

• independent directors’ fees and expenses;

• brokerage commissions;

• fidelity bond, directors and officers, errors and omissions liability insurance and other insurance premiums;

• direct costs such as printing, mailing, long distance telephone and staff;

• fees and expenses associated with independent audits and outside legal costs;

• costs associated with our reporting and compliance obligations under the 1940 Act, the 1958 Act and applicable federal and state securities laws; and

• all other expenses incurred by either the Administrator or us in connection with administering our business, including payments under our Administration Agreement that will be based upon our allocable portion of overhead, and other expenses incurred by the Administrator in performing its obligations under our Administration Agreement, including rent and our allocable portion of the costs of compensation and related expenses of our Chief Compliance Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Corporate Counsel and their respective staffs.

Generally, during periods of asset growth, we expect our general and administrative expenses to be relatively stable or to decline as a percentage of total assets and increase during periods of asset declines. Incentive fees, interest expense and costs relating to future offerings of securities would be additive to the expenses described above.

PORTFOLIO AND INVESTMENT ACTIVITY

As of December 31, 2022, our portfolio totaled $1,196.0 million, which consisted of $661.2 million of first lien secured debt, $130.8 million of second lien secured debt, $148.6 million of subordinated debt (including $95.4 million in PSLF) and $255.4 million of preferred and common equity (including $53.8 million in PSLF). Our debt portfolio consisted of 96% variable-rate investments and 4% fixed-rate investments. As of December 31, 2022, we had two portfolio companies on non-accrual, representing 2.7% and 1.1% of our overall portfolio on a cost and fair value basis, respectively. Overall, the portfolio had net unrealized depreciation of $167.5 million as of December 31, 2022. Our overall portfolio consisted of 125 companies with an average investment size of $9.6 million, had a weighted average yield on interest bearing debt investments of 11.9% and was invested 55% in first lien secured debt, 11% in second lien secured debt, 13% in subordinated debt (including 8% in PSLF) and 21% in preferred and common equity (including 4% in PSLF). As of December 31, 2022, all of the investments held by PSLF were first lien secured debt.

As of September 30, 2022, our portfolio totaled $1,226.3 million and consisted of $631.0 million of first lien secured debt, $129.9 million of second lien secured debt, $141.3 million of subordinated debt (including $88.0 million in PSLF) and $324.1 million of preferred and common equity (including $51.1 million in PSLF). Our interest bearing debt portfolio consisted of 96% variable-rate investments and 4% fixed-rate investments. As of September 30, 2022, we had one portfolio company on non-accrual, representing 1% and zero percent of our overall portfolio on a cost and fair value basis, respectively. Overall, the portfolio had net unrealized depreciation of $71.0 million as of September 30, 2022. Our overall portfolio consisted of 123 companies with an average investment size of $10.1 million, had a weighted average yield on interest bearing debt investments of 10.8 % and was invested 51 % in first lien secured debt, 11 % in second lien secured debt, 12% in subordinated debt (including 7 % in PSLF) and 26 % in preferred and common equity (including 4 % in PSLF).

For the three months ended December 31, 2022, we invested $86.2 million in six new and 29 existing portfolio companies with a weighted average yield on debt investments of 11.2%. Sales and repayments of investments for the three months ended December 31, 2022 totaled $30.6 million.

For the three months ended December 31, 2021, we invested $295.1 million in 15 new and 30 existing portfolio companies with a weighted average yield on debt investments of 8.1%. Sales and repayments of investments for the three months ended December 31, 2021 totaled $132.2 million.

PennantPark Senior Loan Fund, LLC

As of December 31, 2022, PSLF’s portfolio totaled $734.7 million, consisted of 83 companies with an average investment size of $8.9 million and had a weighted average yield on debt investments of 10.6 %.

As of September 30, 2022, PSLF’s portfolio totaled $730.1 million, consisted of 80 companies with an average investment size of $9.1 million and had a weighted average yield on debt investments of 9.4%.

For the three months ended December 31, 2022, PSLF invested $16.8 million (of which none were purchased from the Company) in four new and four existing portfolio companies with a weighted average yield on debt investments of 11.4% . PSLF’s sales and repayments of investments for the same period totaled $9.0 million.

For the three months ended December 31, 2021, PSLF invested $50.7 million (of which $48.1million was purchased from the Company) in nine new and two existing portfolio companies with a weighted average yield on debt investments of 7.5%. PSLF’s sales and repayments of investments for the same period totaled $35.6 million.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES

The preparation of our Consolidated Financial Statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of our assets and liabilities at the date of the Consolidated Financial Statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reported periods. In the opinion of management, all adjustments, which are of a normal recurring nature, considered necessary for the fair presentation of financial statements have been included. Actual results could differ from these estimates due to changes in the economic and regulatory environment, financial markets and any other parameters used in determining such estimates and assumptions, including the credit worthiness of our portfolio companies. We may reclassify certain prior period amounts to conform to the current period presentation. We have eliminated all intercompany balances and transactions. References to ASC serve as a single source of accounting literature. Subsequent events are evaluated and disclosed as appropriate for events occurring through the date the Consolidated Financial Statements are issued. In addition to the discussion below, we describe our critical accounting policies in the notes to our Consolidated Financial Statements. We discuss our critical accounting estimates in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in our 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K. There have been no significant changes in our critical accounting estimates during the three months from those disclosed in our 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Investment Valuations

We expect that there may not be readily available market values for many of the investments which are or will be in our portfolio, and we value such investments at fair value as determined in good faith by or under the direction of our board of directors using a documented valuation policy and a consistently applied valuation process, as described in this Report. With respect to investments for which there is no readily available market value, the factors that our board of directors may take into account in pricing our investments at fair value include, as relevant, the nature and realizable value of any collateral, the portfolio company’s ability to make payments and its earnings and discounted cash flow, the markets in which the portfolio company does business, comparison to publicly traded securities and other relevant factors. When an external event such as a purchase transaction, public offering or subsequent equity sale occurs, we consider the pricing indicated by the external event to corroborate or revise our

valuation. Due to the inherent uncertainty of determining the fair value of investments that do not have a readily available market value, the price used in an actual transaction may be different than our valuation and the difference may be material.

Our portfolio generally consists of illiquid securities, including debt and equity investments. With respect to investments for which market quotations are not readily available, or for which market quotations are deemed not reflective of the fair value, our board of directors undertakes a multi-step valuation process each quarter, as described below:

(1) Our quarterly valuation process begins with each portfolio company or investment being initially valued by the investment professionals of our Investment Adviser responsible for the portfolio investment;

(2) Preliminary valuation conclusions are then documented and discussed with the management of the Investment Adviser;

(3) Our board of directors also engages independent valuation firms to conduct independent appraisals of our investments for which market quotations are not readily available or are readily available but deemed not reflective of the fair value of the investment. The independent valuation firms review management’s preliminary valuations in light of their own independent assessment and also in light of any market quotations obtained from an independent pricing service, broker, dealer or market maker;

(4) The audit committee of our board of directors reviews the preliminary valuations of the Investment Adviser and those of the independent valuation firms on a quarterly basis, periodically assesses the valuation methodologies of the independent valuation firms, and responds to and supplements the valuation recommendations of the independent valuation firms to reflect any comments; and

(5) Our board of directors discusses these valuations and determines the fair value of each investment in our portfolio in good faith, based on the input of our Investment Adviser, the respective independent valuation firms and the audit committee.

Our board of directors generally uses market quotations to assess the value of our investments for which market quotations are readily available. We obtain these market values from independent pricing services or at the bid prices obtained from at least two brokers or dealers, if available, or otherwise from a principal market maker or a primary market dealer. The Investment Adviser assesses the source and reliability of bids from brokers or dealers. If our board of directors has a bona fide reason to believe any such market quote does not reflect the fair value of an investment, it may independently value such investments by using the valuation procedure that it uses with respect to assets for which market quotations are not readily available.

Fair value, as defined under ASC 820, is the price that we would receive upon selling an investment or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction to a market participant in the principal or most advantageous market for the investment or liability. ASC 820 emphasizes that valuation techniques maximize the use of observable market inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. Inputs refer broadly to the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability, including assumptions about risk. Inputs may be observable or unobservable. Observable inputs reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability based on market data obtained from sources independent of us. Unobservable inputs reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability based on the best information available to us on the reporting period date.

ASC 820 classifies the inputs used to measure these fair values into the following hierarchies:

Level 1: Inputs that are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities, accessible by us at the measurement date.
Level 2: Inputs that are quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, or that are quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active and inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term, if applicable, of the financial instrument.
Level 3: Inputs that are unobservable for an asset or liability because they are based on our own assumptions about how market participants would price the asset or liability.

A financial instrument’s categorization within the valuation hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Generally, most of our investments, our Truist Credit Facility, 2026 Notes, 2026-2 Notes and our SBA debentures are classified as Level 3. Due to the inherent uncertainty of determining the fair value of investments that do not have a readily available market value, the price used in an actual transaction may be different than our valuation and those differences may be material.

On December 3, 2020, the SEC adopted Rule 2a-5 under the 1940 Act, which establishes an updated regulatory framework for determining fair value in good faith for purposes of the 1940 Act. The new rule clarifies how fund boards of directors can satisfy their valuation obligations and requires, among other things, the board of directors to periodically assess material valuation risks and take steps to manage those risks. The rule also permit boards of directors, subject to board oversight and certain other conditions, to designate the fund’s investment adviser to perform fair value determinations. The new rule went into effect on March 8, 2021 and had a compliance date of September 8, 2022. We came into compliance with Rule 2a-5 under the 1940 Act before the compliance date. While our board of directors has not elected to designate the Investment Adviser as the valuation designee at this time, we have adopted certain revisions to our valuation policies and procedures in order comply with the applicable requirements of Rule 2a-5 under the 1940 Act.

In addition to using the above inputs to value cash equivalents, investments, our SBA debentures, our 2026 Notes, 2026 Notes-2 and our Truist Credit Facility valuations, we employ the valuation policy approved by our board of directors that is consistent with ASC 820. Consistent with our valuation policy, we evaluate the source of inputs, including any markets in which our investments are trading, in determining fair value.

Generally, the carrying value of our consolidated financial liabilities approximates fair value. We have adopted the principles under ASC Subtopic 825-10, Financial Instruments, or ASC 825-10, which provides companies with an option to report selected financial assets and liabilities at fair value, and made an irrevocable election to apply ASC 825-10 to our Truist Credit Facility. We elected to use the fair value option for the Truist Credit Facility to align the measurement attributes of both our assets and liabilities while mitigating volatility in earnings from using different measurement attributes. Due to that election and in accordance with GAAP, we did not incur any expenses relating to amendment costs on the Truist Credit Facility for both the three months ended December 31, 2022. ASC 825-10 establishes presentation and disclosure requirements designed to facilitate comparisons between companies that choose different measurement attributes for similar types of assets and liabilities and to more easily understand the effect on earnings of a company’s choice to use fair value. ASC 825-10 also requires entities to display the fair value of the selected assets and liabilities on the face of the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities and changes in fair value of the Truist Credit Facility is reported in our Consolidated Statements of Operations. We elect not to apply ASC 825-10 to any other financial assets or liabilities, including the 2026 Notes, 2026 Notes-2 and SBA debentures.

For the three months ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, the Truist Credit Facility had a net change in unrealized (appreciation) depreciation of $4.4 million and $(1.0) million, respectively. As of December 31, 2022 and September 30, 2022, the net unrealized depreciation on the Truist Credit Facility totaled $13.6 million and $9.2 million, respectively. We use a nationally recognized independent valuation service to measure the fair value of our Truist Credit Facility in a manner consistent with the valuation process that the board of directors uses to value our investments.

Revenue Recognition

We record interest income on an accrual basis to the extent that we expect to collect such amounts. For loans and debt investments with contractual PIK interest, which represents interest accrued and added to the loan balance that generally becomes due at maturity, we will generally not accrue PIK interest when the portfolio company valuation indicates that such PIK interest is not collectable. We do not accrue as a receivable interest on loans and debt investments if we have reason to doubt our ability to collect such interest. Loan origination fees, OID, market discount or premium and deferred financing costs on liabilities, which we do not fair value, are capitalized and then accreted or amortized using the effective interest method as interest income or, in the case of deferred financing costs, as interest expense. We record prepayment penalties on loans and debt investments as income. Dividend income, if any, is recognized on an accrual basis on the ex-dividend date to the extent that we expect to collect such amounts. From time to time, the Company receives certain fees from portfolio companies, which are non-recurring in nature. Such fees include loan prepayment penalties, structuring fees and amendment fees, and are recorded as other investment income when earned.

Net Realized Gains or Losses and Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation or Depreciation

We measure realized gains or losses by the difference between the net proceeds from the repayment or sale and the amortized cost basis of the investment, using the specific identification method, without regard to unrealized appreciation or depreciation previously recognized, but considering unamortized upfront fees and prepayment penalties. Net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation reflects the change in fair values of our portfolio investments and our Truist Credit Facility, including any reversal of previously recorded unrealized appreciation or depreciation, when gains or losses are realized.

Foreign Currency Translation

Our books and records are maintained in U.S. dollars. Any foreign currency amounts are translated into U.S. dollars on the following basis:

1. Fair value of investment securities, other assets and liabilities – at the exchange rates prevailing at the end of the applicable period; and

2. Purchases and sales of investment securities, income and expenses – at the exchange rates prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions.

Although net assets and fair values are presented based on the applicable foreign exchange rates described above, we do not isolate that portion of the results of operations due to changes in foreign exchange rates on investments, other assets and debt from the fluctuations arising from changes in fair values of investments and liabilities held. Such fluctuations are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments and liabilities.

Payment-in-Kind, or PIK Interest

We have investments in our portfolio which contain a PIK interest provision. PIK interest is added to the principal balance of the investment and is recorded as income. In order for us to maintain our ability to be subject to tax as a RIC, substantially all of this income must be paid out to stockholders in the form of dividends for U.S. federal income tax purposes, even though we may not have collected any cash with respect to interest on PIK securities.

Federal Income Taxes

We have elected to be treated, and intend to qualify annually to maintain our election to be treated, as a RIC under Subchapter M of the Code. To maintain our RIC tax election, we must, among other requirements, meet certain annual source-of-income and quarterly asset diversification requirements. We also must annually distribute dividends for U.S. federal income tax purposes to our stockholders out of the assets legally available for distribution of an amount generally at least equal to 90% of the sum of our net ordinary income and realized net short-term capital gains in excess of realized net long-term capital losses, or investment company taxable income, determined without regard to any deduction for dividends paid.

Although not required for us to maintain our RIC tax status, in order to preclude the imposition of a 4% nondeductible U.S. federal excise tax imposed on RICs, we must distribute dividends for federal income tax purposes to our stockholders in respect of each calendar year of an amount at least equal to the sum of (1) 98% of our net ordinary income (subject to certain deferrals and elections) for the calendar year, (2) 98.2% of the excess, if any, of our capital gains over our capital losses, or capital gain net income (adjusted for certain ordinary losses) for the one-year period ending on October 31 of the calendar year plus (3) the sum of any net ordinary income plus capital gain net income for preceding years that was realized but not distributed during such years and on which we did not incur any U.S. federal income tax, or the Excise Tax Avoidance Requirement. In addition, although we may distribute realized net capital gains (i.e., net long-term capital gains in excess of net short-term capital losses), if any, at least annually, out of the assets legally available for such distributions in the manner described above, we have retained and may continue to retain such net capital gains or investment company taxable income, contingent on maintaining our ability to be subject to tax as a RIC, in order to provide us with additional liquidity.

Because federal income tax regulations differ from GAAP, distributions in accordance with tax regulations may differ from net investment income and net realized gain recognized for financial reporting purposes. Differences between tax regulations and GAAP may be permanent or temporary. Permanent differences are reclassified among capital accounts in the Consolidated Financial Statements to reflect their appropriate tax character. Temporary differences arise when certain items of income, expense, gain or loss are recognized at some time in the future.

For the three months ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 we recorded a provision for taxes on net investment income of $2.0 million and $0.2 million respectively, pertaining to federal excise tax.

The Taxable Subsidiary (PNNT Investment Holdings, LLC, a second-tier wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company,) is subject to U.S. federal, state and local corporate income taxes. The income tax expense and related tax liabilities of the Taxable Subsidiary are reflected in the Company’s consolidated financial statements..

For the three months ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, the Company recognized a provision for taxes of zero, respectively, on net realized gain on investments by the Taxable Subsidiary. For the three months ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, the Company recognized a provision for taxes of $(0.9) million and $5.0, respectively, on net unrealized gain (loss) on investments by the Taxable Subsidiary. The provision for taxes on net realized and unrealized gains on investments is the result of netting (i) the expected tax liability on the gains from the sales of investments which is likely to be realized and unrealized during fiscal year ending September 30, 2023 and (ii) the expected

tax benefit resulting from the use of loss carryforwards to offset such gains. As of December 31, 2022 and September 30, 2022, the Company recognized a provision for taxes of $2.2 million and $7.1 million on net realized and unrealized gains on investments by the Taxable Subsidiary.

During the three months ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, the Company paid zero, respectively, in federal taxes on realized gains on the sale of investments held by the Taxable Subsidiary. Due to offsetting losses in the year ended September 30, 2022, the $4.0 million is shown on the consolidated statement of assets and liabilities under prepaid expenses and other assets. The state and local tax liability of $6.2 million as of December 31, 2022 is included under accrued other expenses in the consolidated statement of assets and liabilities.

We operate in a manner to maintain our election to be subject to tax as a RIC and to eliminate corporate-level U.S. federal income tax (other than the 4% excise tax) by distributing sufficient investment company taxable income and capital gain net income (if any). As a result, we will have an effective tax rate equal to 0% before the excise tax and income taxes incurred by the Taxable Subsidiary. As such, a reconciliation of the differences between our reported income tax expense and its tax expense at the federal statutory rate of 21% is not meaningful.

The Taxable Subsidiary, which is subject to tax as a corporation, allows us to hold equity securities of certain portfolio companies treated as pass-through entities for U.S. federal income tax purposes while facilitating our ability to qualify as a RIC under the Code.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Set forth below are the results of operations for the three months ended December 31, 2022 and 2021

Investment Income

For the three months ended December 31, 2022, investment income was $30.0 million, which was attributable to $21.8 million from first lien secured debt, $3.8 million from second lien secured debt, $1.1 million from subordinated debt and $3.3 million from preferred and common equity, respectively. For the three months ended December 31, 2021, investment income was $28.3 million, which was attributable to $20.1 million from first lien secured debt, $4.5 million from second lien secured debt, $1.9 million from subordinated debt and $1.8 million from preferred and common equity, respectively. The increase in investment income compared to the same period in the prior year was primarily due to the increase in the cost yield of our debt portfolio.

Net Expenses

For the three months ended December 31, 2022, expenses totaled $19.6 million and were comprised of; $9.7 million of debt related interest and expenses, $4.6 million of base management fees, $2.2 million of performance based $1.1 million of general and administrative expenses and $2.0 million of provision for excise taxes. For the three months ended December 31, 2021, expenses totaled $15.8 and were comprised of; $6.9 million of debt-related interest and expenses, $5.1 million of base management fees, $2.6 million of performance based, incentive fees, $1.0 million of general and administrative expenses and $0.2 million of provision for excise taxes. The increase in provision for excise taxes was primarily due to the increase undistrbuted taxable income as of December 31, 2022 compared to the same period in the prior year.

Net Investment Income

For the three months ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, net investment income totaled $10.3 million, or $0.16 per share, and $12.5 million, or $0.19 per share, respectively. The decrease in net investment income compared to the same period in the prior year was primarily due to an increase in debt related interest and expenses and an increase in the provision for excise tax.

Net Realized Gains or Losses on Investments

For the three months ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, net realized gains (losses) totaled $4.1 million and $(26.1) million, respectively. The change in realized gains (losses) was primarily due to changes in the market conditions of our investments and the values at which they were realized.

Unrealized Appreciation or Depreciation on Investments and Debt

For the three months ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, we reported net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments of $(91.6) million and $46.8 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2022 and September 30, 2022, our net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments totaled $(167.5) million and $(75.7) million, respectively. The net change in unrealized depreciation on our investments compared to the same period in the prior year was primarily due to changes in the capital market conditions of our investments and the values at which they were realized.

For the three months ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, the Truist Credit Facility had a net change in unrealized (appreciation) depreciation of $4.4 million and $(1.0) million, respectively. As of December 31, 2022 and September 30, 2022, the net unrealized depreciation on the Truist Credit Facility totaled $13.6 million and $9.2 million, respectively. The net change in unrealized depreciation compared to the same periods in the prior year was primarily due to changes in the capital markets.

Net Increasese (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

For the three months ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations totaled $(71.9) million, or $(1.10) per share and $25.5 million, or $0.38 per share, respectively.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Our liquidity and capital resources are derived primarily from cash flows from operations, including investment sales and repayments, and income earned, proceeds of securities offerings and debt financings. Our primary use of funds from operations includes investments in portfolio companies and payments of interest expense, fees and other operating expenses we incur. We have used, and expect to continue to use, our debt capital, proceeds from the rotation of our portfolio and proceeds from public and private offerings of securities to finance our investment objectives and operations. As of December 31, 2022, in accordance with the 1940 Act, with certain limited exceptions, we are only allowed to borrow amounts such that we are in compliance with a 150% asset coverage ratio requirement after such borrowing, excluding SBA debentures pursuant to exemptive relief from the SEC received in June 2011. This “Liquidity and Capital Resources” section should be read in conjunction with the "Forward-Looking Statements" section above.

On February 5, 2019, our stockholders approved the application of the modified asset coverage requirements set forth in Section 61(a)(2) of the 1940 Act, as amended by the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018 (which includes the SBCAA) as approved by our board of directors on November 13, 2018. As a result, the asset coverage requirement applicable to us for senior securities was reduced from 200% (i.e., $1 of debt outstanding for each $1 of equity) to 150% (i.e., $2 of debt outstanding for each $1 of equity), subject to compliance with certain disclosure requirements.

As of December 31, 2022 and September 30, 2022, our asset coverage ratio, as computed in accordance with the 1940 Act was 171% and 186%, respectively.

For the three months ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, the annualized weighted average cost of debt inclusive of the fee on the undrawn commitment and amendment costs on the Truist Credit Facility, amortized upfront fees on SBA debentures, was 5.6% and 4.0%, respectively.

As of December 31, 2022, we had the multi-currency Truist Credit Facility for up to $500.0 million (increased from $465.0 million in July 2022), which may be further increased up to $750.0 million in borrowings with certain lenders and Truist Bank (formerly SunTrust Bank), acting as administrative agent, Regions Bank, acting as an additional multicurrency lender, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., acting as syndication agent for the lenders. As of December 31, 2022 and September 30, 2022, we had $380.9 million and $385.9 million, respectively, in outstanding borrowings under the Truist Credit Facility. The Truist Credit Facility had a weighted average interest rate of 6.6% and 5.3%, respectively, exclusive of the fee on undrawn commitments, as of December 31, 2022 and September 30, 2022. The Truist Credit Facility is a revolving facility with a stated maturity date of July 29, 2027 for $475.0 million out of the total $500.0 million commitments (with the revolving period with respect to the remaining $25.0 million of commitments expiring on September 4, 2023 and the related obligations maturing on September 4, 2024) and pricing set at 235 basis points over SOFR. As of December 31, 2022 and September 30, 2022, we had $119.1 million and $114.1 million of unused borrowing capacity under the Truist Credit Facility, respectively, subject to leverage and borrowing base restrictions. The Truist Credit Facility is secured by substantially all of our assets excluding assets held by SBIC II. As of December 31, 2022, we were in compliance with the terms of the Truist Credit Facility.

On November 13, 2021, the 2024 Notes were redeemed at a redemption price of $25.00 per 2024 Note, plus accrued and unpaid interest to November 13, 2021, pursuant to the indenture governing the 2024 Notes. Accordingly, as of June 30, 2022 and September 30, 2021, we had zero and $86.3 million in aggregate principal amount of 2024 Notes outstanding, respectively. Interest on the 2024 Notes was paid quarterly on January 15, April 15, July 15 and October 15, at a rate of 5.5% per year.

As of December 31, 2022, we had $150.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 2026 Notes outstanding. Interest on the 2026 Notes is paid semi-annually on May 1 and November 1, at a rate of 4.50% per year, commencing November 1, 2021. The 2026 Notes mature on May 1, 2026, and may be redeemed in whole or in part at our option subject to a make-whole premium if redeemed more than three months prior to maturity. The 2026 Notes are direct unsecured obligations and rank pari passu in right of payment with future unsecured unsubordinated indebtedness. The 2026 Notes are structurally subordinated to all existing and future indebtedness and other obligations of any of our subsidiaries, financing vehicles, or similar facilities.

As of December 31, 2022, we had $165.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 2026 Notes-2 outstanding. Interest on the 2026 Notes is paid semi-annually on May 1 and November 1, at a rate of 4.0% per year, commencing May 1, 2022. The 2026 Notes-2 mature on November 1, 2026, and may be redeemed in whole or in part at our option subject to a make-whole premium if redeemed more than three months prior to maturity. The 2026 Notes-2 are direct unsecured obligations and rank pari passu in right of payment with future unsecured unsubordinated indebtedness. The 2026 Notes-2 are structurally subordinated to all existing and future indebtedness and other obligations of any of our subsidiaries, financing vehicles, or similar facilities.

We may raise additional equity or debt capital through both registered offerings off our shelf registration statement and private offerings of securities, by securitizing a portion of our investments, among other sources. Any future additional debt capital we incur, to the extent it is available, may be issued at a higher cost and on less favorable terms and conditions than the Truist Credit Facility, 2026 Notes, 2026 Notes-2 and SBA debentures. Furthermore, the Truist Credit Facility availability depends on various covenants and restrictions. The primary use of existing funds and any funds raised in the future is expected to be for repayment of indebtedness, investments in portfolio companies, cash distributions to our stockholders or for other general corporate or strategic purposes such as our stock repurchase program.

We have entered into certain contracts under which we have material future commitments. Under our Investment Management Agreement, which was reapproved by our board of directors (including a majority of our directors who are not interested persons of us or the Investment Adviser) in February 2023 PennantPark Investment Advisers serves as our investment adviser. PennantPark Investment, through the Investment Adviser, provides similar services to SBIC II under its investment management agreement with us. SBIC II’s investment management agreement does not affect the management or incentive fees that we pay to the Investment Adviser on a consolidated basis.

Payments under our Investment Management Agreement in each reporting period are equal to (1) a management fee equal to a percentage of the value of our average adjusted gross assets and (2) an incentive fee based on our performance.

Under our Administration Agreement, which was most recently reapproved by our board of directors, including a majority of our directors who are not interested persons of us, in February 2023 and amended in July 2022, the Administrator furnishes us with office facilities and administrative services necessary to conduct our day-to-day operations. The Administration Agreement was amended on July 1, 2022. PennantPark Investment, through the Administrator, provides similar services to SBIC II under its administration agreements, which are intended to have no effect on the consolidated administration fee. If requested to provide significant managerial assistance to our portfolio companies, we or the Administrator will be paid an additional amount based on the services provided. Payment under our Administration Agreement is based upon our allocable portion of the Administrator’s overhead in performing its obligations under our Administration Agreement, including rent and our allocable portion of the costs of our Chief Compliance Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Corporate Counsel and their respective staffs.

If any of our contractual obligations discussed above are terminated, our costs under new agreements that we enter into may increase. In addition, we will likely incur significant time and expense in locating alternative parties to provide the services we expect to receive under our Investment Management Agreement and our Administration Agreement. Any new investment management agreement would also be subject to approval by our stockholders.

SBIC II is able to borrow funds from the SBA against regulatory capital (which approximates equity capital) that is paid-in and is subject to customary regulatory requirements including an examination by the SBA. We have funded SBIC II with $75.0 million of equity capital and it had SBA debentures outstanding of $20.0 million as of December 31, 2022 and September 30, 2022, respectively. SBA debentures are non-recourse to us and may be prepaid at any time without penalty. The interest rate of SBA debentures is fixed at the time of issuance, often referred to as pooling, at a market-driven spread over 10-year U.S. Treasury Notes. Under current SBA regulations, a SBIC may individually borrow up to a maximum of $175.0 million, which is up to twice its potential regulatory capital, and as part of a group of SBICs under common control may borrow a maximum of $350 million in the aggregate.

As of both December 31, 2022 and September 30, 2022, SBIC II had an initial $150.0 million in debt commitments, all of which were drawn. During the three months ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, there were zero repayments to the SBA debentures. As of both December 31, 2022 and September 30, 2022, the unamortized fees on the SBA debentures was $0.3 million and $0.3 million, respectively. The SBA debentures’ upfront fees of 3.4% consist of a commitment fee of 1.0% and an issuance discount of 2.4%, which are being amortized.

Our fixed-rate SBA debentures as of December 31, 2022 and September 30, 2022 were as follows:

Issuance Dates Maturity Fixed All-in Coupon Rate (1) As of December 31, 2022<br>Principal Balance
September 20, 2017 September 1, 2027 2.9 % 20,000
Issuance Dates Maturity Fixed All-in Coupon Rate (1) As of September 30, 2022<br>Principal Balance
September 20, 2017 September 1, 2027 2.9 % $ 20,000

(1) Excluding 3.4% of upfront fees.

The SBIC program is designed to stimulate the flow of capital into eligible businesses. Under SBA regulations, SBIC II is subject to regulatory requirements, including making investments in SBA eligible businesses, investing at least 25% of regulatory capital in eligible smaller businesses, as defined under the 1958 Act, placing certain limitations on the financing terms of investments, prohibiting investment in certain industries and requiring capitalization thresholds that limit distributions to us, and is subject to periodic audits and examinations of their financial statements that are prepared on a basis of accounting other than GAAP (for example, fair value, as defined under ASC 820, is not required to be used for assets or liabilities for such compliance reporting). As of December 31, 2022, SBIC II was in compliance with their regulatory requirements.

In accordance with the 1940 Act, with certain limited exceptions, PennantPark Investment is only allowed to borrow amounts such that our required 150% asset coverage ratio is met after such borrowing. As of December 31, 2022 and September 30, 2022, we excluded the principal amounts of our SBA debentures from our asset coverage ratio pursuant to SEC exemptive relief. In 2011, we received exemptive relief from the SEC allowing us to modify the asset coverage ratio requirement to exclude the SBA debentures from the calculation. Accordingly, our ratio of total assets on a consolidated basis to outstanding indebtedness may be less than 150% which, while providing increased investment flexibility, also increases our exposure to risks associated with leverage.

As of December 31, 2022 and September 30, 2022, we had cash and cash equivalents of $28.6 million and $52.7 million, respectively, available for investing and general corporate purposes. We believe our liquidity and capital resources are sufficient to allows us to effectively operate our business.

For the three months ended December 31, 2022, our operating activities used cash of $9.6 million and our financing activities used cash of $14.8 million. Our operating activities used cash primarily due to our investment activities and our financing activities used cash primarily due to repayments under the Truist Credit Facility.

      For the three months ended December 31, 2021, our operating activities used cash of $177.4 million, and our financing activities provided cash of $196.6 million. Our operating activities used cash primarily due to our investment activities and our financing activities provided cash primarily due to the issuance of the 2026 Notes-2 and borrowings under the Truist Credit Facility.

PennantPark Senior Loan Fund, LLC

In July 2020, we and Pantheon formed PSLF, an unconsolidated joint venture. PSLF invests primarily in middle-market and other corporate debt securities consistent with our strategy. PSLF was formed as a Delaware limited liability company. As of December 31, 2022 and September 30, 2022, PSLF had total assets of $776.9 million and $781.3 million, respectively and its investment portfolio consisted of debt investments in 83 and 80 portfolio companies, respectively. As of December 31, 2022, at fair value, the largest investment in a single portfolio company in PSLF was $19.8 million and the five largest investments totaled $98.0 million. As of September 30, 2022, at fair value, the largest investment in a single portfolio company in PSLF was $19.9 million and the five largest investments totaled $98.5 million. PSLF invests in portfolio companies in the same industries in which we may directly invest.

We and Pantheon provide capital to PSLF in the form of subordinated notes and equity interests. As of December 31, 2022 and September 30, 2022, we and Pantheon owned 60.5% and 39.5%, respectively, of each of the outstanding subordinated notes and equity interests of PSLF. As of December 31, 2022 and September 30, 2022 our

investment in PSLF consisted of subordinated notes of $95.4 million (additional $20.5 million unfunded) and $88.0 million (additional $27.9 million unfunded), respectively, and equity interests of $59.0 million (additional $13.3 million unfunded) and $54.8 million (additional $18.3 million unfunded), respectively.

We and Pantheon each appointed two members to PSLF’s four-person Member Designees’ Committee, or the Member Designees’ Committee. All material decisions with respect to PSLF, including those involving its investment portfolio, require unanimous approval of a quorum of the Member Designees’ Committee. Quorum is defined as (i) the presence of two members of the Member Designees’ Committee; provided that at least one individual is present that was elected, designated or appointed by each of us and Pantheon; (ii) the presence of three members of the Member Designees’ Committee, provided that the individual that was elected, designated or appointed by each of us or Pantheon, as the case may be, with only one individual present shall be entitled to cast two votes on each matter; and (iii) the presence of four members of the Member Designees’ Committee shall constitute a quorum, provided that two individuals are present that were elected, designated or appointed by each of us and Pantheon.

Additionally, PSLF, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, or PSLF Subsidiary, has entered into a $225.0 million (reduced from $275.0 million on March 2, 2022) senior secured revolving credit facility, or the PSLF Credit Facility, with BNP Paribas, which bears interest at SOFR (or an alternative risk-free interest rate index) plus 255 basis points during the investment period and is subject to leverage and borrowing base restrictions.

In March 2022, PSLF completed a $304.0 million debt securitization in the form of a collateralized loan obligation, or the “2034 Asset-Backed Debt”. The 2034 Asset-Backed Debt is secured by a diversified portfolio of PennantPark CLO IV, LLC., a wholly-owned and consolidated subsidiary of PSLF, consisting primarily of middle market loans and participation interests in middle market loans. The 2034 Asset-Backed Debt is scheduled to mature in April 2034. On the closing date of the transaction, in consideration of PSLF’s transfer to PennantPark CLO IV, LLC. of the initial closing date loan portfolio, which included loans distributed to PSLF by certain of its wholly owned subsidiaries and us, PennantPark CLO IV, LLC. transferred to PSLF 100% of the Preferred Shares of PennantPark CLO IV, LLC. and 100% of the Subordinated Notes issued by PennantPark CLO IV, LLC.

Below is a summary of PSLF’s portfolio at fair value:

($ in thousands) December 31, 2022 September 30, 2022
Total investments $ 734,690 $ 730,108
Weighted average cost yield on income producing investments 10.6 % 9.4 %
Number of portfolio companies in PSLF 83 80
Largest portfolio company investment at fair value $ 19,846 $ 19,906
Total of five largest portfolio company investments at fair value $ 97,994 $ 98,502

Below is a listing of PSLF’s individual investments as of December 31, 2022 ($ in thousands):

Issuer Name Maturity Industry Current<br> Coupon Basis Point<br>Spread Above<br>Index (1) Par Cost Fair Value(2)
First Lien Secured Debt - 826.1%
Ad.net Acquisition, LLC 5/6/2026 Media 10.84 % 3M L+600 4,925 $ 4,925 $ 4,888
Alpine Acquisition Corp II 11/30/2026 Containers, Packaging and Glass 8.69 % 3M L+800 14,975 14,604 14,376
Altamira Technologies, LLC 7/24/2025 Aerospace and Defense 10.24 % 3M L+550 859 852 844
American Insulated Glass, LLC 12/21/2023 Building Materials 8.25 % 3M L+575 19,846 19,817 19,846
Amsive Holding Corporation (f/k/a Vision Purchaser Corporation) 6/10/2025 Media 10.98 % 1M L+550 14,067 13,946 13,786
Anteriad, LLC (f/k/a MeritDirect, LLC) 5/23/2024 Media 10.23 % 3M L+550 14,964 14,891 14,964
Any Hour Services 7/21/2027 Personal, Food and Miscellaneous Services 10.17 % 3M L+575 9,902 9,894 9,629
Apex Service Partners, LLC 7/31/2025 Personal, Food and Miscellaneous Services 9.47 % 3M L+575 6,569 6,507 6,536
Apex Service Partners, LLC Term Loan B 7/31/2025 Personal, Food and Miscellaneous Services 9.63 % 3M L+550 3,323 3,300 3,307
Apex Service Partners, LLC - Term Loan C 7/31/2025 Personal, Food and Miscellaneous Services 6.50 % 3M L+600 7,607 7,607 7,569
Applied Technical Services, LLC 12/29/2026 Environmental Services 10.48 % 3M L+500 8,804 8,713 8,583
Arcfield Acquisition Corp. 3/7/2028 Aerospace and Defense 10.02 % 3M L+575 11,940 11,733 11,701
Beta Plus Technologies, Inc. 7/1/2029 Business Services 8.87 % 1M L+525 15,000 14,708 14,850
Blackhawk Industrial Distribution, Inc. 9/17/2024 Distribution 9.50 % 3M L+600 17,951 17,761 17,555
Broder Bros., Co. 12/4/2025 Personal and Non-Durable Consumer Products 10.73 % 3M L+600 9,937 9,937 9,937
Burgess Point Purchaser Corporation 9/26/2029 Auto Sector 9.67 % SOFR+525 900 838 812
Cartessa Aesthetics, LLC 5/13/2028 Distribution 10.58 % 3M L+600 17,413 17,097 17,238
CF512, Inc. 8/20/2026 Media 9.08 % 3M L+575 2,977 2,952 2,918
Connatix Buyer, Inc. 7/13/2027 Media 10.14 % 1M L+550 8,999 8,983 8,707
Dr. Squatch, LLC 8/31/2027 Personal and Non-Durable Consumer Products 10.48 % 3M L+475 6,419 6,412 6,322
DRI Holding Inc. 12/21/2028 Media 9.63 % 3M L+575 4,415 3,951 3,781
DRS Holdings III, Inc. 11/3/2025 Consumer Products 10.48 % 3M L+600 14,670 14,598 14,201
Duraco Specialty Tapes LLC 6/30/2024 Manufacturing / Basic Industries 9.89 % 3M L+575 8,118 8,006 7,989
ECL Entertainment, LLC 5/1/2028 Hotels, Motels, Inns and Gaming 11.88 % 3M L+500 4,546 4,546 4,531
ECM Industries, LLC 12/23/2025 Electronics 9.48 % 3M L+600 2,808 2,752 2,675
Electro Rent Corporation 1/17/2024 Electronics 10.27 % 3M L+550 4,600 4,398 4,416
Exigo Intermediate II, LLC 3/15/2027 Business Services 9.82 % 1M L+575 9,925 9,799 9,727
Fairbanks Morse Defense 6/17/2028 Aerospace and Defense 9.48 % 6M L+475 796 751 755
Global Holdings InterCo LLC 3/16/2026 Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate 10.19 % 3M L+600 7,343 7,314 7,013
Graffiti Buyer, Inc. 8/10/2027 Distribution 10.23 % 3M L+550 1,969 1,935 1,890
Hancock Roofing and Construction L.L.C. 12/31/2026 Insurance 10.23 % 1M L+575 6,833 6,833 6,696
Holdco Sands Intermediate, LLC 11/23/2028 Aerospace and Defense 10.17 % 1M L+800 19,865 19,494 19,467
HV Watterson Holdings, LLC 12/17/2026 Business Services 10.73 % 3M L+600 15,217 15,021 14,426
HW Holdco, LLC 12/10/2024 Media 6.00 % 3M L+700 14,325 14,209 14,146
Icon Partners III, LP 5/11/2028 Auto Sector 8.82 % 3M L+475 2,322 2,002 1,558
IDC Infusion Services, Inc. 12/30/2026 Healthcare, Education and Childcare 11.23 % 3M L+750 17,356 17,124 16,749
IG Investments Holdings, LLC 9/22/2028 Business Services 10.38 % 1M L+575 4,462 4,380 4,395
Imagine Acquisitionco, LLC 11/15/2027 Business Services 10.14 % 3M L+625 5,608 5,511 5,440
Inception Fertility Ventures, LLC 12/7/2023 Healthcare, Education and Childcare 11.95 % 3M L+550 19,900 19,557 19,502
Infolinks Media Buyco, LLC 11/1/2026 Media 10.23 % 1M L+550 6,412 6,412 6,412
Integrity Marketing Acquisition, LLC 8/27/2025 Insurance 9.33 % 3M L+575 19,952 19,872 19,652
K2 Pure Solutions NoCal, L.P. 12/20/2023 Chemicals, Plastics and Rubber 12.07 % 3M L+550 13,543 13,449 13,543
LAV Gear Holdings, Inc. 10/31/2024 Leisure, Amusement, Motion Pictures, Entertainment 10.23 % 3M L+500 2,132 2,124 2,102
Lash OpCo, LLC 2/18/2027 Consumer Products 11.17 % 1M L+650 19,925 19,731 19,526
Lightspeed Buyer Inc. 2/3/2026 Healthcare, Education and Childcare 9.57 % 3M L+475 12,313 12,101 12,005
MAG DS Corp. 4/1/2027 Aerospace and Defense 10.23 % 3M L+550 5,555 5,133 5,055
Magenta Buyer, LLC 7/31/2028 Software 9.17 % 3M L+500 3,814 3,558 3,246
Mars Acquisition Holdings Corp. 5/14/2026 Media 10.23 % 1M L+625 7,900 7,843 7,821
MBS Holdings, Inc. 4/16/2027 Telecommunications 10.13 % 3M L+575 7,388 7,309 7,314
Meadowlark Acquirer, LLC 12/10/2027 Business Services 8.96 % 3M L+575 2,975 2,921 2,946
Municipal Emergency Services, Inc. 9/28/2027 Distribution 8.67 % 3M L+550 4,143 4,085 3,978
NBH Group LLC 8/19/2026 Healthcare, Education and Childcare 9.05 % 3M L+575 7,486 7,411 7,486
Owl Acquisition, LLC 2/4/2028 Education 8.41 % 3M L+550 3,980 3,865 3,881
Ox Two, LLC (New Issue) 5/18/2026 Distribution 10.84 % 1M L+650 4,950 4,900 4,801
PL Acquisitionco, LLC 11/9/2027 Retail 10.88 % 1M L+575 8,613 8,471 8,397
PlayPower, Inc. 5/8/2026 Consumer Products 12.00 % 1M L+525 2,572 2,485 2,238
Quantic Electronics, LLC 11/19/2026 Aerospace and Defense 10.94 % 1M L+600 3,348 3,290 3,274
Quantic Electronics, LLC - Unfunded Term Loan 11/19/2026 Aerospace and Defense 0.00 % 3M L+625 56 - -
Radius Aerospace, Inc. 3/31/2025 Aerospace and Defense 9.87 % 3M L+600 12,744 12,650 12,489
Rancho Health MSO, Inc. 12/18/2025 Healthcare, Education and Childcare 9.42 % 1M L+450 5,167 5,167 5,167
Reception Purchaser, LLC 2/28/2028 Transportation 10.42 % SOFR+600 4,963 4,893 4,764
Recteq, LLC 1/29/2026 Consumer Products 10.98 % 3M L+700 9,825 9,701 9,481
Research Now Group, LLC and Dynata, LLC 12/20/2024 Business Services 8.84 % 1M L+550 14,542 14,452 10,776
Riverpoint Medical, LLC 6/20/2025 Healthcare, Education and Childcare 9.73 % 3M L+525 3,192 3,174 3,109
Riverside Assessments, LLC 3/10/2025 Education 10.48 % 1M L+575 9,923 9,855 9,750
Sales Benchmark Index LLC 1/3/2025 Business Services 10.73 % 3M L+625 6,859 6,787 6,825
Sargent & Greenleaf Inc. 12/20/2024 Electronics 9.89 % 3M L+550 4,886 4,886 4,813
Seaway Buyer, LLC 6/13/2029 Chemicals, Plastics and Rubber 10.73 % 3M L+575 14,963 14,767 14,738
Signature Systems Holding Company 5/3/2024 Chemicals, Plastics and Rubber 10.17 % 1M L+450 11,764 11,701 11,764
Solutionreach, Inc. 1/17/2024 Communications 10.13 % 6M L+675 11,353 11,324 11,047
STV Group Incorporated 12/11/2026 Transportation 9.67 % 3M L+575 12,099 12,033 12,038
Issuer Name Maturity Industry Current<br> Coupon Basis Point<br>Spread Above<br>Index (1) Par Cost Fair Value(2)
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Summit Behavioral Healthcare, LLC 11/24/2028 Healthcare, Education and Childcare 9.45 % 3M L+475 3,599 3,397 3,383
System Planning and Analysis, Inc. (f/k/a Management Consulting & Research, LLC) 8/16/2027 Aerospace and Defense 10.94 % SOFR+600 16,087 15,759 15,878
Team Services Group, LLC 11/24/2028 Healthcare, Education and Childcare 9.95 % SOFR+500 700 669 662
Teneo Holdings LLC 7/18/2025 Financial Services 9.67 % 3M L+525 4,104 4,041 3,940
The Aegis Technologies Group, LLC 10/31/2025 Aerospace and Defense 10.70 % 3M L+600 11,180 11,081 11,068
The Bluebird Group LLC 7/27/2026 Business Services 11.98 % 3M L+650 5,474 5,517 5,370
The Vertex Companies, LLC 8/30/2027 Business Services 9.88 % 3M L+550 4,520 4,476 4,425
TPC Canada Parent, Inc. and TPC US Parent, LLC 11/24/2025 Food 9.24 % 3M L+525 5,522 5,388 5,372
TVC Enterprises, LLC 3/26/2026 Transportation 10.13 % 3M L+600 17,180 17,054 16,750
TWS Acquisition Corporation 6/16/2025 Education 11.46 % 3M L+625 7,949 7,920 7,949
Tyto Athene, LLC 4/3/2028 Aerospace and Defense 9.25 % 3M L+550 12,034 11,912 10,903
UBEO, LLC 4/3/2024 Printing and Publishing 9.23 % 3M L+450 4,674 4,659 4,604
Unique Indoor Comfort, LLC 5/24/2027 Home and Office Furnishings, Housewares 9.98 % 3M L+525 9,950 9,820 9,691
Wildcat Buyerco, Inc. 2/27/2026 Electronics 9.81 % SOFR+575 11,477 11,396 11,082
Zips Car Wash, LLC 3/1/2024 Business Services 11.55 % 3M L+725 19,898 19,623 19,450
Total First Lien Secured Debt 746,720 734,690
Total Investments - 826.1%
Cash and Cash Equivalents - 40.2%
BlackRock Federal FD Institutional 30 35,708 35,708
Total Cash and Cash Equivalents 35,708 35,708
Total Investments and Cash Equivalents - 866.2% $ 782,428 $ 770,398
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (766.2)% (681,462 )
Members' Equity—100.0% $ 88,936

(1) Represents floating rate instruments that accrue interest at a predetermined spread relative to an index, typically the applicable LIBOR, or “L” or Prime rate or “P”. The spread may change based on the type of rate used. The terms in the Schedule of Investments disclose the actual interest rate in effect as of the reporting period. LIBOR loans are typically indexed to a 30-day, 60-day, 90-day or 180-day LIBOR rate (1M L, 2M L, 3M L, or 6M L, respectively), at the borrower’s option. All securities are subject to a LIBOR or Prime rate floor where a spread is provided, unless noted. The spread provided includes PIK interest and other fee rates, if any.

(2) Valued based on PSLF’s accounting policy.

(3) Represents the purchase of a security with delayed settlement or a revolving line of credit that is currently an unfunded investment. This security does not earn a basis point spread above an index while it is unfunded.

Below is a listing of PSLF’s individual investments as of September 30, 2022 ($ in thousands):

Issuer Name Maturity Industry Current<br> Coupon Basis Point<br>Spread Above<br>Index (1) Par Cost Fair Value (2)
First Lien Secured Debt - 864.4%
Ad.net Acquisition, LLC 05/06/26 Media 9.67 % 3M L+600 $ 4,938 $ 4,938 $ 4,900
Alpine Acquisition Corp II 11/30/26 Containers, Packaging and Glass 8.69 % 3M L+800 9,975 9,785 9,576
Altamira Technologies, LLC 07/24/25 Aerospace and Defense 10.81 % 3M L+550 871 864 841
American Insulated Glass, LLC 12/21/23 Building Materials 7.79 % 3M L+575 19,906 19,867 19,906
Amsive Holding Corporation (f/k/a Vision Purchaser Corporation) 06/10/25 Media 9.95 % 1M L+550 14,104 13,968 13,892
Anteriad, LLC (f/k/a MeritDirect, LLC) 05/23/24 Media 9.17 % 3M L+550 15,168 15,084 15,168
Any Hour Services 07/21/27 Personal, Food and Miscellaneous Services 7.98 % 3M L+575 9,942 9,934 9,743
Apex Service Partners, LLC 07/31/25 Personal, Food and Miscellaneous Services 6.25 % 3M L+575 6,569 6,502 6,536
Apex Service Partners, LLC Term Loan B 07/31/25 Personal, Food and Miscellaneous Services 6.55 % 3M L+550 3,323 3,298 3,307
Apex Service Partners, LLC - Term Loan C 07/31/25 Personal, Food and Miscellaneous Services 6.50 % 3M L+600 7,607 7,607 7,569
Applied Technical Services, LLC 12/29/26 Environmental Services 9.42 % 3M L+500 8,822 8,725 8,602
Arcfield Acquisition Corp. 03/07/28 Aerospace and Defense 8.99 % 3M L+575 11,940 11,721 11,701
Beta Plus Technologies, Inc. 07/01/29 Business Services 7.56 % 1M L+525 15,000 14,700 14,700
Blackhawk Industrial Distribution, Inc. 09/17/24 Distribution 8.57 % 3M L+600 17,993 17,772 17,596
Broder Bros., Co. 12/02/22 Personal, Food and Miscellaneous Services 7.39 % 3M L+600 9,937 9,937 9,937
Cartessa Aesthetics, LLC 05/13/28 Distribution 9.55 % 3M L+600 17,456 17,131 17,194
CF512, Inc. 08/20/26 Media 9.08 % 3M L+575 2,985 2,958 2,940
Connatix Buyer, Inc. 07/13/27 Media 8.42 % 1M L+550 9,045 9,029 8,819
Dr. Squatch, LLC 08/31/27 Personal and Non-Durable Consumer Products 9.42 % 3M L+475 6,435 6,427 6,338
DRI Holding Inc. 12/21/28 Media 8.37 % 3M L+575 2,776 2,526 2,489
DRS Holdings III, Inc. 11/03/25 Consumer Products 8.87 % 3M L+600 15,142 15,063 14,658
Duraco Specialty Tapes LLC 06/30/24 Manufacturing / Basic Industries 8.62 % 3M L+575 8,139 8,008 7,944
ECL Entertainment, LLC 05/01/28 Hotels, Motels, Inns and Gaming 10.62 % 3M L+500 4,558 4,558 4,489
ECM Industries, LLC 12/23/25 Electronics 6.32 % 3M L+600 2,823 2,761 2,689
Exigo Intermediate II, LLC 03/15/27 Business Services 8.87 % 1M L+575 9,950 9,817 9,726
Fairbanks Morse Defense 06/17/28 Aerospace and Defense 7.63 % 6M L+475 800 754 740
Global Holdings InterCo LLC 03/16/26 Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate 8.74 % 3M L+600 7,343 7,313 7,013
Graffiti Buyer, Inc. 08/10/27 Distribution 8.00 % 3M L+550 1,974 1,939 1,895
Hancock Roofing and Construction L.L.C. 12/31/26 Insurance 8.67 % 1M L+575 6,835 6,835 6,733
Holdco Sands Intermediate, LLC 11/23/28 Aerospace and Defense 10.17 % 1M L+800 19,915 19,535 19,516
HV Watterson Holdings, LLC 12/17/26 Business Services 9.67 % 3M L+600 15,255 15,045 14,721
HW Holdco, LLC 12/10/24 Media 6.00 % 3M L+700 14,438 14,303 14,257
Icon Partners III, LP 05/11/28 Auto Sector 6.87 % 3M L+475 2,333 2,001 1,705
IDC Infusion Services, Inc. 12/30/26 Healthcare, Education and Childcare 10.20 % 3M L+750 17,400 17,154 16,617
IG Investments Holdings, LLC 09/22/28 Business Services 9.45 % 1M L+575 4,473 4,388 4,428
Imagine Acquisitionco, LLC 11/15/27 Business Services 6.91 % 3M L+625 5,636 5,534 5,495
Inception Fertility Ventures, LLC 12/07/23 Healthcare, Education and Childcare 9.96 % 3M L+550 20,000 19,545 19,800
Infolinks Media Buyco, LLC 11/01/26 Media 9.42 % 1M L+550 6,428 6,428 6,428
Integrity Marketing Acquisition, LLC 08/27/25 Insurance 9.21 % 3M L+575 19,954 19,866 19,754
K2 Pure Solutions NoCal, L.P. 12/20/23 Chemicals, Plastics and Rubber 11.12 % 3M L+550 14,438 14,316 14,438
LAV Gear Holdings, Inc. 10/31/24 Leisure, Amusement, Motion Pictures, Entertainment 9.95 % 3M L+500 2,137 2,129 2,088
Lash OpCo, LLC 02/18/27 Consumer Products 11.17 % 1M L+650 19,925 19,708 19,526
Lightspeed Buyer Inc. 02/03/26 Healthcare, Education and Childcare 8.87 % 3M L+475 12,345 12,119 11,944
MAG DS Corp. 04/01/27 Aerospace and Defense 9.17 % 3M L+550 5,570 5,128 5,069
Magenta Buyer, LLC 07/31/28 Software 7.87 % 3M L+500 3,140 2,946 2,826
Mars Acquisition Holdings Corp. 05/14/26 Media 8.62 % 1M L+625 7,920 7,861 7,880
MBS Holdings, Inc. 04/16/27 Telecommunications 8.56 % 3M L+575 7,406 7,326 7,332
Meadowlark Acquirer, LLC 12/10/27 Business Services 9.17 % 3M L+575 2,983 2,926 2,953
Municipal Emergency Services, Inc. 09/28/27 Distribution 7.25 % 3M L+550 4,164 4,102 3,923
NBH Group LLC 08/19/26 Healthcare, Education and Childcare 7.80 % 3M L+575 7,505 7,426 7,505
OIS Management Services, LLC 07/09/26 Healthcare, Education and Childcare 9.45 % 3M L+600 5,257 5,210 5,257
Owl Acquisition, LLC 02/04/28 Education 8.41 % 3M L+550 3,990 3,874 3,890
Ox Two, LLC (New Issue) 05/18/26 Distribution 8.32 % 1M L+650 4,962 4,911 4,863
PL Acquisitionco, LLC 11/09/27 Retail 9.62 % 1M L+575 8,634 8,489 8,419
PlayPower, Inc. 05/08/26 Consumer Products 9.17 % 1M L+525 2,580 2,487 2,309
Quantic Electronics, LLC 11/19/26 Aerospace and Defense 9.92 % 1M L+600 3,403 3,342 3,335
Quantic Electronics, LLC - Unfunded Term Loan 11/19/26 Aerospace and Defense 0.00 % 3M L+625 143 - (1 )
Radius Aerospace, Inc. 03/31/25 Aerospace and Defense 9.46 % 3M L+600 12,757 12,657 12,566
Rancho Health MSO, Inc. 12/18/25 Healthcare, Education and Childcare 7.75 % 1M L+450 5,180 5,180 5,180
Reception Purchaser, LLC 02/28/28 Transportation 9.13 % SOFR+600 4,975 4,904 4,751
Recteq, LLC 01/29/26 Consumer Products 9.92 % 3M L+700 9,850 9,718 9,505
Research Now Group, LLC and Dynata, LLC 12/20/24 Business Services 8.84 % 1M L+550 14,542 14,440 13,070
Riverpoint Medical, LLC 06/20/25 Healthcare, Education and Childcare 7.74 % 3M L+525 3,192 3,172 3,112
Riverside Assessments, LLC 03/10/25 Education 9.95 % 1M L+575 9,949 9,872 9,750
Sales Benchmark Index LLC 01/03/25 Business Services 9.67 % 3M L+625 6,859 6,779 6,791
Sargent & Greenleaf Inc. 12/20/24 Electronics 7.15 % 3M L+550 5,082 5,082 5,031
Seaway Buyer, LLC 06/13/29 Chemicals, Plastics and Rubber 7.90 % 3M L+575 15,000 14,794 14,775
Signature Systems Holding Company 05/03/24 Chemicals, Plastics and Rubber 10.17 % 1M L+450 11,951 11,879 11,861
Solutionreach, Inc. 01/17/24 Communications 8.87 % 6M L+675 11,386 11,352 11,113
STV Group Incorporated 12/11/26 Transportation 8.37 % 3M L+575 12,099 12,031 11,978
Issuer Name Maturity Industry Current<br> Coupon Basis Point<br>Spread Above<br>Index (1) Par Cost Fair Value (2)
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System Planning and Analysis, Inc. (f/k/a Management Consulting & Research, LLC) 8/16/2027 Aerospace and Defense 8.73 % SOFR+600 16,128 15,785 15,870
Teneo Holdings LLC 7/18/2025 Financial Services 7.73 % 3M L+525 3,474 3,435 3,271
The Aegis Technologies Group, LLC 10/31/2025 Aerospace and Defense 9.67 % 3M L+600 11,208 11,102 11,096
The Bluebird Group LLC 7/27/2026 Business Services 10.67 % 3M L+650 5,502 5,549 5,557
The Vertex Companies, LLC 8/30/2027 Business Services 8.62 % 3M L+550 4,531 4,485 4,509
TPC Canada Parent, Inc. and TPC US Parent, LLC 11/24/2025 Food 7.78 % 3M L+525 5,536 5,392 5,370
TVC Enterprises, LLC 3/26/2026 Transportation 8.87 % 3M L+600 17,381 17,244 16,946
TWS Acquisition Corporation 6/16/2025 Education 8.76 % 3M L+625 7,949 7,917 7,910
Tyto Athene, LLC 4/3/2028 Aerospace and Defense 7.76 % 3M L+550 12,064 11,938 11,208
UBEO, LLC 4/3/2024 Printing and Publishing 8.17 % 3M L+450 4,674 4,657 4,604
Unique Indoor Comfort, LLC 5/24/2027 Home and Office Furnishings, Housewares 8.95 % 3M L+525 9,975 9,840 9,755
Wildcat Buyerco, Inc. 2/27/2026 Electronics 9.45 % SOFR+575 11,506 11,420 11,110
Zips Car Wash, LLC 3/1/2024 Business Services 10.24 % 3M L+725 19,998 19,673 19,498
Total First Lien Secured Debt 738,219 730,108
Total Investments - 864.4%
Cash and Cash Equivalents - 50.9%
BlackRock Federal FD Institutional 30 42,966 42,966
Total Cash and Cash Equivalents 42,966 42,966
Total Investments and Cash Equivalents - 915.3% $ 781,185 $ 773,073
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (815.3)% (688,611 )
Members' Equity—100.0% $ 84,462

(1) Represents floating rate instruments that accrue interest at a predetermined spread relative to an index, typically the applicable LIBOR, or “L” or Prime rate or “P”. The spread may change based on the type of rate used. The terms in the Schedule of Investments disclose the actual interest rate in effect as of the reporting period. LIBOR loans are typically indexed to a 30-day, 60-day, 90-day or 180-day LIBOR rate (1M L, 2M L, 3M L, or 6M L, respectively), at the borrower’s option. All securities are subject to a LIBOR or Prime rate floor where a spread is provided, unless noted. The spread provided includes PIK interest and other fee rates, if any.

(2) Valued based on PSLF’s accounting policy.

Below are the consolidated statements of assets and liabilities for PSLF,($ in thousands):

September 30, 2022
Assets
Investments at fair value (cost—746,720 and 738,219, respectively) 734,690 $ 730,108
Cash and cash equivalents (cost—35,708 and 42,966, respectively) 35,708 42,966
Receivable for investments sold 1,423 3,870
Interest receivable 3,887 2,970
Prepaid expenses and other assets 1,231 1,373
Total assets 776,939 781,287
Liabilities
Credit facility payable 264,600 257,600
2034 Asset-backed debt, net (par—246,000) 243,993 243,896
Notes payable to members 157,605 145,472
Payable for investments purchased 5,821 37,658
Interest payable on credit facility and asset backed debt 6,960 4,676
Distribution payable to Members 5,000 4,000
Interest payable on notes to members 3,376 2,703
Accrued expenses 648 820
Total liabilities 688,003 696,825
Commitments and contingencies (1)
Members' equity 88,936 84,462
Total liabilities and members' equity 776,939 $ 781,287

All values are in US Dollars.

(1) As of December 31, 2022 and September 30, 2022, PSLF did not have any unfunded commitments to fund investments.

Below are the consolidated statements of operations for PSLF, ($ in thousands):

Three Months Ended December 31,
2022 2021
Investment income:
Interest $ 18,845 $ 7,570
Other income 97 103
Total investment income 18,942 7,673
Expenses:
Interest expense on credit facility and asset-backed debt 7,815 1,609
Interest expense on notes to members 4,723 2,439
Administrative services expenses 727 293
General and administrative expenses 114 112
Total expenses 13,379 4,453
Net investment income 5,563 3,220
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments:
Net realized gain (loss) on investments (33 ) (1 )
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments (3,922 ) 506
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) from investments (3,955 ) 505
Net increase (decrease) in members' equity resulting from operations $ 1,608 $ 3,725

(*) No management or incentive fees are payable by PSLF.

Distributions

In order to be treated as a RIC for federal income tax purposes and to not be subject to corporate-level tax on undistributed income or gains, we are required, under Subchapter M of the Code, to annually distribute dividends for U.S. federal income tax purposes to our stockholders out of the assets legally available for distribution of an amount generally at least equal to 90% of our investment company taxable income, determined without regard to any deduction for dividends paid.

Although not required for us to maintain our RIC tax status, in order to preclude the imposition of a 4% nondeductible federal excise tax imposed on RICs, we must distribute dividends for U.S. federal income tax purposes to our stockholders in respect of each calendar year of an amount at least equal to the Excise Tax Avoidance Requirement. In addition, although we may distribute realized net capital gains (i.e., net long-term capital gains in excess of net short-term capital losses), if any, at least annually, out of the assets legally available for such distributions in the manner described above, we have retained and may continue to retain such net capital gains or investment company taxable income, contingent on our ability to be subject to tax as a RIC, in order to provide us with additional liquidity.

During the three months ended December 31, 2022, we declared distributions of $0.17 per share, for total distributions of $10.8 million. For the same periods in the prior year, we declared distributions of $0.12 per share, for total distributions of $8.0 million. We monitor available net investment income to determine if a return of capital for tax purposes may occur for the fiscal year. To the extent our taxable earnings fall below the total amount of our distributions for any given fiscal year, stockholders will be notified of the portion of those distributions deemed to be a tax return of capital. Tax characteristics of all distributions will be reported to stockholders subject to information reporting on Form 1099-DIV after the end of each calendar year and in our periodic reports filed with the SEC.

We intend to continue to make quarterly distributions to our stockholders. Our quarterly distributions, if any, are determined by our board of directors.

We maintain an “opt out” dividend reinvestment plan for our common stockholders. As a result, if we declare a distribution, then stockholders’ cash distributions will be automatically reinvested in additional shares of our common stock, unless they specifically “opt out” of the dividend reinvestment plan so as to receive cash distributions.

We may not be able to achieve operating results that will allow us to make distributions at a specific level or to increase the amount of these distributions from time to time. In addition, we may be limited in our ability to make distributions due to the asset coverage ratio for borrowings applicable to us as a BDC under the 1940 Act and/or due to provisions in future credit facilities. If we do not distribute at least a certain percentage of our income annually, we could suffer adverse tax consequences, including possible loss of our ability to be subject to tax as a RIC. We cannot assure stockholders that they will receive any distributions at a particular level.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In March 2020, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update, or ASU, No. 2020-04, “Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting.” The guidance provides optional expedients and exceptions for applying GAAP to contract modifications, hedging relationships and other transactions, subject to meeting certain criteria, that reference LIBOR or another reference rate expected to be discontinued because of the reference rate reform. ASU 2020-04 is effective for all entities as of March 12, 2020 through December 31, 2022. The Company utilized the optional expedients and exceptions provided by ASU 2020-04 during the year ended September 30, 2022, the effect of which was not material to the consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto. The Company continues to evaluate the potential impact that the amendments in this update will have on its consolidated financial statements and disclosures.

In March 2022, the FASB issued ASU 2022-02, “Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326)”, which is intended to address issues identified during the post-implementation review of ASU 2016-13, “Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments.” The amendment, among other things, eliminates the accounting guidance for troubled debt restructurings by creditors in Subtopic 310-40, “Receivables - Troubled Debt Restructurings by Creditors”, while enhancing disclosure requirements for certain loan refinancings and restructurings by creditors when a borrower is experiencing financial difficulty. The new guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2022. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of ASU 2022-02 on its consolidated financial statement and disclosures, but the impact of the adoption is not expected to be material.

In June 2022, the FASB issued ASU 2022-03, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Fair Value Measurement of Equity Securities Subject to Contractual Sale Restrictions, or ASU 2022-03, which changed the fair value measurement disclosure requirements of ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, or ASC 820. The amendments clarify that a contractual restriction on the sale of an equity security is not considered part of the unit of account of the equity security and, therefore, is not considered in measuring fair value. The amendments also clarify that an entity cannot, as a separate unit of account, recognize and measure a contractual sale restriction. The new guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, including interim periods therein. Early application is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of this new accounting standard will have on its consolidated financial statements, but the impact of the adoption is not expected to be material.

Share Repurchase Program

On February 9, 2022, we announced a share repurchase program which allows us to repurchase up to $25 million of our outstanding common shares in the open market at prices below our net asset value as reported in our then most recently published consolidated financial statements. The shares may be purchased from time to time at prevailing market prices, through open market transactions, including block transactions. Unless extended by our board of directors, the program, which may be implemented at the discretion of management, will expire on the earlier of March 31, 2023 and the repurchase of $25 million of common shares. During the three months ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, we did not make any repurchases of our common sshares, respectively.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

We are subject to financial market risks, including changes in interest rates. As of December 31, 2022, our debt portfolio consisted of 96.0% variable-rate investments and 4.0% fixed rate investments. The variable-rate loans are usually based on a SOFR (or an alternative risk-free floating interest rate index) rate and typically have durations of three months after which they reset to current market interest rates. Variable-rate investments subject to a floor generally reset by reference to the current market index after one to nine months only if the index exceeds the floor. In regards to variable-rate instruments with a floor, we do not benefit from increases in interest rates until such rates exceed the floor and thereafter benefit from market rates above any such floor. In contrast, our cost of funds, to the extent it is not fixed, will fluctuate with changes in interest rates since it has no floor.

Assuming that the most recent Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities was to remain constant, and no actions were taken to alter the interest rate sensitivity, the following table shows the annualized impact of hypothetical base rate changes in interest rates:

Change in Interest Rates Change in Interest Income, <br>Net of Interest Expense<br> (in thousands) Change in Interest Income, <br>Net of Interest <br>Expense Per Share
Down 1% $ (5,378 ) $ (0.08 )
Up 1% 5,378 0.08
Up 2% 10,755 0.16
Up 3% 16,133 0.25
Up 4% 21,514 0.33

Although management believes that this measure is indicative of our sensitivity to interest rate changes, it does not adjust for potential changes in the credit market, credit quality, size and composition of the assets on the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities and other business developments that could affect net increase in net assets resulting from operations, or net investment income. Accordingly, no assurances can be given that actual results would not differ materially from those shown above.

Because we borrow money to make investments, our net investment income is dependent upon the difference between the rate at which we borrow funds and the rate at which we invest these funds as well as our level of leverage. As a result, there can be no assurance that a significant change in market interest rates will not have a material adverse effect on our net investment income or net assets.

We may hedge against interest rate and foreign currency fluctuations by using standard hedging instruments such as futures, options and forward contracts or our Truist Credit Facility subject to the requirements of the 1940 Act and applicable commodities laws. While hedging activities may insulate us against adverse changes in interest rates and foreign currencies, they may also limit our ability to participate in benefits of lower interest rates or higher exchange rates with respect to our portfolio of investments with fixed interest rates or investments denominated in foreign currencies. During the periods covered by this Report, we did not engage in interest rate hedging activities or foreign currency derivatives hedging activities.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

As of the period covered by this Report, we, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Exchange Act). As disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022, a material weakness was previously identified in connection with our internal control over financial reporting relating to procedures ensuring the timely transmission of portfolio company financial information to our independent valuation service providers. We have taken steps to remediate this material weakness, which stepshave included (i) enhancing existing controls to ensure the timely transmission of all relevant portfolio company financial information to our independent service providers and (ii) enhancing policies and procedures to demonstrate a commitment to improving our overall control environment.

Taking the above efforts into consideration, our management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures for the quarter ended December 31, 2022 were effective and provided reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in our periodic filings with the SEC is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. However, in evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, management recognized that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and management necessarily was required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of such possible controls and procedures.

Other than disclosed in this Item 4, there have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended December 31, 2022 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

None of us, our Investment Adviser or our Administrator, is currently subject to any material legal proceedings, nor, to our knowledge, is any material legal proceeding threatened against us, or against our Investment Adviser or Administrator. From time to time, we, our Investment Adviser or Administrator may be a party to certain legal proceedings, including proceedings relating to the enforcement of our rights under contracts with our portfolio companies. While the outcome of these legal proceedings cannot be predicted with certainty, we do not expect that these proceedings will have a material effect upon our financial condition or results of operations.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

In addition to the other information set forth in this Report, you should consider carefully the factors discussed below, as well as in Part I “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022 filed on November 17, 2022 which could materially affect our business, financial condition and/or operating results. The risks described below, as well as in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, are not the only risks facing PennantPark Investment. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition and/or operating results.

Legislation enacted in 2018 allows us to incur additional leverage.

A BDC has historically been able to issue “senior securities,” including borrowing money from banks or other financial institutions, only in amounts such that its asset coverage, as defined in Section 61(a)(2) of the 1940 Act, equals at least 200% after such incurrence or issuance. In March 2018, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018 (which includes the SBCAA) was enacted which amended the 1940 Act to decrease this percentage from 200% (i.e., $1 of debt outstanding for each $1 of equity) to 150% (i.e., $2 of debt outstanding for each $1 of equity) for a BDC that has received either stockholder approval or approval of a “required majority” (as defined in Section 57(o) of the 1940 Act) of its board of directors of the application of such lower asset coverage ratio to the BDC. On February 5, 2019, our stockholders approved such reduction, as approved by our board of directors on November 13, 2018. As of February 5, 2019, we are able to incur additional indebtedness so long as we comply with the applicable disclosure requirements, which may increase the risk of investing in us. Under the 200% minimum asset coverage ratio, we were permitted to borrow up to one dollar for investment purposes for every one dollar of investor equity and, under the 150% minimum asset coverage ratio, we are permitted to borrow up to two dollars for investment purposes for every one dollar of investor equity. In other words, Section 61(a)(2) of the 1940 Act permits BDCs to potentially increase their debt-to-equity ratio from a maximum of 1-to-1 to a maximum of 2-to-1. In addition, since our base management fee is determined and payable based upon our average adjusted gross assets, which includes any borrowings for investment purposes, our base management fee expense may increase if we incur additional leverage. Effective February 5, 2019, base management fees were reduced from 1.50% to 1.00% on gross assets that exceed 200% of the Company’s total net assets as of the immediately preceding quarter-end.

Because we intend to distribute substantially all of our income to our stockholders to maintain our ability to be subject to tax as a RIC, we may need to raise additional capital to finance our growth. If funds are not available to us, we may need to curtail new investments, and our common stock value could decline.

In connection with satisfying the requirements to be subject to tax as a RIC for federal income tax purposes, we intend to distribute to our stockholders substantially all of our investment company taxable income and net capital gains each taxable year. However, we may retain all or a portion of our net capital gains and incur applicable income taxes with respect thereto and elect to treat such retained net capital gains as deemed dividend distributions to our stockholders.

As noted above, on November 13, 2018 and February 5, 2019, our board of directors, including a “required majority” (as such term is defined in Section 57(o) of the 1940 Act), and our stockholders, respectively, approved a reduction of our asset coverage ratio from 200% to 150%. As a result, as of February 6, 2019, the asset coverage requirement applicable to us for senior securities was reduced from 200% (i.e., $1 of debt outstanding for each $1 of equity) to 150% (i.e., $2 of debt outstanding for each $1 of equity). If we incur additional indebtedness under this provision, the risk of investing in us will increase. If the value of our assets declines, we may be unable to satisfy this asset coverage test. If that happens, we may be required to sell a portion of our investments or sell additional common stock and, depending on the nature of our leverage, to repay a portion of our indebtedness at a time when such sales and repayments may be disadvantageous. In addition, the issuance of additional securities could dilute the percentage ownership of our current stockholders in us.

We are partially dependent on our SBIC Fund for cash distributions to enable us to meet the distribution requirements in order to permit us to be subject to tax as a RIC. In this regard, our SBIC Fund is limited by the SBA regulations governing SBICs from making certain distributions to us that may be necessary to satisfy the requirements to be subject to tax as a RIC. In such a case, we would need to request a waiver of the SBA’s restrictions for our SBIC Fund to make certain distributions to enable us to be subject to tax as a RIC. We cannot assure you that the SBA will grant such waiver, and if our SBIC Fund is unable to obtain a waiver, compliance with the SBA regulations may cause us to incur a corporate-level income tax.

If we incur additional debt, it could increase the risk of investing in our shares.

We have indebtedness outstanding pursuant to the Truist Credit Facility, 2024 Notes, 2026 Notes, 2026 Notes-2 and SBA debentures and expect in the future to borrow additional amounts under the Truist Credit Facility or other debt securities, subject to market availability, and, may increase the size of the Truist Credit Facility. We cannot assure you that our leverage will remain at current levels. The amount of leverage that we employ will depend upon our assessment of the market and other factors at the time of any proposed borrowing. Lenders have fixed dollar claims on our assets that are superior to the claims of our common stockholders or preferred stockholders, if any, and we have granted a security interest in our assets, excluding those of SBIC II, in connection with borrowings under the Truist Credit Facility. In the case of a liquidation event, those lenders would receive proceeds before our stockholders. Additionally, the SBA, as a lender and an administrative agent, has a superior claim over the assets of SBIC II in relation to our other creditors. Any future debt issuance will increase our leverage and may be subordinate to the Truist Credit Facility and SBA debentures. In addition, borrowings or debt issuances and SBA debentures, also known as leverage, magnify the potential for loss or gain on amounts invested and, therefore, increase the risks associated with investing in our securities. Leverage is generally considered a speculative investment technique. If the value of our assets decreases, then leveraging would cause the net asset value attributable to our common stock to decline more than it otherwise would have had we not utilized leverage. Similarly, any decrease in our revenue would cause our net income to decline more than it would have had we not borrowed funds and could negatively affect our ability to make distributions on our common or preferred stock. Our ability to service any debt that we incur depends largely on our financial performance and is subject to prevailing economic conditions and competitive pressures.

As noted above, on November 13, 2018 and February 5, 2019, our board of directors, including a “required majority” (as such term is defined in Section 57(o) of the 1940 Act), and our stockholders, respectively, approved a reduction of our asset coverage ratio. As a result, as of February 6, 2019, the asset coverage requirement applicable to us for senior securities was reduced from 200% to 150%. As of such date, we are able to incur additional indebtedness so long as we comply with the applicable disclosure requirements, which may increase the risk of investing in us.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

No unregistered securities were sold in the quarter ended December 31, 2022.

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

Repurchases of our common stock under our share repurchase program are as follows:

Period Total Number of Shares Purchased Average Price per Share Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs (1) Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs (in thousands)
January 1, 2022 through March 31, 2022 913,454 $ 7.72 913,454 $ 17,944
April 1, 2022 through June 30, 2022 717,709 $ 6.91 1,631,163 $ 12,986
July 1, 2022 through September 30, 2022 189,442 $ 6.52 1,820,605 $ 11,751
October 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022 $ - 1,820,605 $ 11,751
Total investments 1,820,605 $ 7.28

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(1) On February 9, 2022, we announced a share repurchase program which allows us to repurchase up to $25.0 million of our outstanding commons stock. Unless extended by our board of directors, the program will expire on the earlier off March 31, 2023 and the repurchase of $25.0 million of common stock.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable.

Item 5. Other Information

None.

Item 6. Exhibits

Unless specifically indicated otherwise, the following exhibits are incorporated by reference to exhibits previously filed with the SEC:

3.1 Articles of Incorporation (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99(a) to the Registrant’s Pre-Effective Amendment No. 3 to the Registration Statement on Form N-2/A (File No. 333-140092), filed on April 5, 2007).
3.2 Second Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Registrant (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (File No. 814-00736), filed on May 11, 2020).
4.1 Form of Share Certificate (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99(d)(1) to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-2 (File No. 333-150033), filed on April 2, 2008).
31.1* Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
31.2* Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
32.1* Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.2* Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
99.1 Privacy Policy of the Registrant (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K (File No. 814-00736), filed on November 16, 2011).
101.INS* Inline XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH* Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema
101.CAL* Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEF* Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LAB* Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE* Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)

* Filed herewith.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this Report on Form 10-Q to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

PENNANTPARK INVESTMENT CORPORATION
Date: February 8, 2023 By: /s/ Arthur H. Penn
Arthur H. Penn
Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors<br><br>(Principal Executive Officer)
Date: February 8, 2023 By: /s/ Richard T. Allorto, Jr.
Richard T. Allorto, Jr.
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer<br><br>(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

EX-31.1

EXHIBIT 31.1

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER CERTIFICATION

I, Arthur H. Penn, Chief Executive Officer of PennantPark Investment Corporation, certify that:

  1. I have reviewed this Report on Form 10-Q of PennantPark Investment Corporation;

  2. Based on my knowledge, this Report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this Report;

  3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this Report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this Report;

  4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this Report is being prepared;

b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this Report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this Report based on such evaluation; and

d) Disclosed in this Report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

  1. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Dated: February 8, 2023

/s/ Arthur H. Penn
Name: Arthur H. Penn
Title: Chief Executive Officer

EX-31.2

EXHIBIT 31.2

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER CERTIFICATION

I, Richard T. Allorto, Jr., Chief Financial Officer of PennantPark Investment Corporation, certify that:

  1. I have reviewed this Report on Form 10-Q of PennantPark Investment Corporation;

  2. Based on my knowledge, this Report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this Report;

  3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this Report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this Report;

  4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this Report is being prepared;

b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this Report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this Report based on such evaluation; and

d) Disclosed in this Report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

  1. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Dated: February 8, 2023

/s/ Richard T. Allorto, Jr.
Name: Richard T. Allorto, Jr.
Title: Chief Financial Officer

EX-32.1

EXHIBIT 32.1

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 (18 U.S.C. 1350)

In connection with this Report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended December 31, 2022 (the “Report”) of PennantPark Investment Corporation (the “Registrant”), as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof, I, Arthur H. Penn, Chief Executive Officer of the Registrant, hereby certify, to the best of my knowledge, that:

(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and

(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Registrant.

/s/ Arthur H. Penn
Name: Arthur H. Penn
Title: Chief Executive Officer
Date: February 8, 2023

EX-32.2

EXHIBIT 32.2

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 (18 U.S.C. 1350)

In connection with this Report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended December 31, 2022 (the “Report”) of PennantPark Investment Corporation (the “Registrant”), as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof, I, Richard T. Allorto, Jr., Chief Financial Officer of the Registrant, hereby certify, to the best of my knowledge, that:

(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and

(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Registrant.

/s/ Richard T. Allorto, Jr.
Name: Richard T. Allorto, Jr.
Title: Chief Financial Officer
Date: February 8, 2023