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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

 
x	QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934	
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2016
OR
 
¨	TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934	
For the transition period                     to                    
Commission File No. 000-54899

CARLYLE GMS FINANCE, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

 
 	 	 	
Maryland	 	80-0789789	
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)	 	(I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number)	
520 Madison Avenue, 38th Floor, New York, NY 10022
(Address of principal executive office) (Zip Code)
(212) 813-4900
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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

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   x     No   ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted 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 and post such files).    Yes   ¨     No   ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

Large accelerated filer	 	¨	  	Accelerated filer	 	¨	
 	 	 	 	
Non-accelerated filer	 	x  (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)	  	Smaller reporting company	 	¨	
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes   ¨     No   x
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

Class	 	Outstanding at May 9, 2016	
Common stock, $0.01 par value	 	34,856,996	

 

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CARLYLE GMS FINANCE, INC.
INDEX

Part I.	 	Financial Information	  	 	 	 	
 	 	 	
Item 1.	 	Financial Statements	  	 	 	 	
 	 	 	
 	 	Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities as of March 31, 2016 (unaudited) and December 31, 2015	  	 	3	  	
 	 	 	
 	 	Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three month periods ended March 31, 2016 (unaudited) and March 31, 2015 (unaudited)	  	 	4	  	
 	 	 	
 	 	Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets for the three month periods ended March 31, 2016 (unaudited) and March 31, 2015 (unaudited)	  	 	5	  	
 	 	 	
 	 	Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three month periods ended March 31, 2016 (unaudited) and March 31, 2015 (unaudited)	  	 	6	  	
 	 	 	
 	 	Consolidated Schedules of Investments as of March 31, 2016 (unaudited) and December 31, 2015	  	 	7	  	
 	 	 	
 	 	Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)	  	 	22	  	
 	 	 	
Item 2.	 	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	  	 	49	  	
 	 	 	
Item 3.	 	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	  	 	67	  	
 	 	 	
Item 4.	 	Controls and Procedures	  	 	68	  	
 	 	 	
Part II.	 	Other Information	  	 	 	 	
 	 	 	
Item 1.	 	Legal Proceedings	  	 	70	  	
 	 	 	
Item 1A.	 	Risk Factors	  	 	70	  	
 	 	 	
Item 2.	 	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	  	 	70	  	
 	 	 	
Item 3.	 	Defaults Upon Senior Securities	  	 	70	  	
 	 	 	
Item 4.	 	Mine Safety Disclosures	  	 	70	  	
 	 	 	
Item 5.	 	Other Information	  	 	70	  	
 	 	 	
Item 6.	 	Exhibits	  	 	70	  	
 	 	 	
 	 	Signatures	  	 	71	  	
 
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CARLYLE GMS FINANCE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
(dollar amounts in thousands, except per share data)

 	  	March 31,
2016	 	 	December 31,
2015	 	
 	  	(unaudited)	 	 	 	 	
ASSETS	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Investments, at fair value	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Investments—non-controlled/non-affiliated, at fair value (amortized cost of $1,182,885 and $1,079,720, respectively)	  	$	1,144,740	  	 	$	1,052,666	  	
Investments—controlled/affiliated, at fair value (amortized cost of $1 and $0, respectively)	  	 	1	  	 	 	—  	  	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Total investments, at fair value (amortized cost of $1,182,886 and $1,079,720, respectively)	  	 	1,144,741	  	 	 	1,052,666	  	
Cash and cash equivalents	  	 	31,571	  	 	 	41,837	  	
Receivable for investment sold	  	 	—  	  	 	 	1,987	  	
Deferred financing costs	  	 	3,665	  	 	 	3,877	  	
Interest receivable	  	 	3,198	  	 	 	3,279	  	
Prepaid expenses and other assets	  	 	16	  	 	 	386	  	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Total assets	  	$	1,183,191	  	 	$	1,104,032	  	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
LIABILITIES	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Payable for investments purchased	  	$	18,258	  	 	$	—  	  	
Secured borrowings (Note 6)	  	 	279,313	  	 	 	234,313	  	
2015-1 Notes payable, net of unamortized debt issuance costs of $2,305 and $2,356, respectively (Note 7)	  	 	270,695	  	 	 	270,644	  	
Due to Investment Adviser	  	 	68	  	 	 	189	  	
Interest and credit facility fees payable (Note 6 and 7)	  	 	3,015	  	 	 	2,577	  	
Dividend payable (Note 9)	  	 	13,337	  	 	 	18,284	  	
Base management and incentive fees payable (Note 4)	  	 	8,440	  	 	 	5,277	  	
Administrative service fees payable (Note 4)	  	 	147	  	 	 	97	  	
Other accrued expenses and liabilities	  	 	1,163	  	 	 	925	  	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Total liabilities	  	 	594,436	  	 	 	532,306	  	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Commitments and contingencies (Notes 8 and 11)	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
NET ASSETS	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 200,000,000 shares authorized; 33,343,149 shares and 31,524,083 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively	  	 	333	  	 	 	315	  	
Paid-in capital in excess of par value	  	 	647,000	  	 	 	613,944	  	
Offering costs	  	 	(74	) 	 	 	(74	) 	
Accumulated net investment income (loss), net of cumulative dividends of $79,188 and $65,851 at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively	  	 	(14,371	) 	 	 	(12,994	) 	
Accumulated net realized gain (loss)	  	 	(5,988	) 	 	 	(2,411	) 	
Accumulated net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)	  	 	(38,145	) 	 	 	(27,054	) 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Total net assets	  	$	588,755	  	 	$	571,726	  	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
NET ASSETS PER SHARE	  	$	17.66	  	 	$	18.14	  	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
 
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CARLYLE GMS FINANCE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(dollar amounts in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)

 	  	For the three month periods ended	 	
 	  	  March 31, 2016  	 	 	  March 31, 2015  	 	
Investment income:	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Interest income from non-controlled/non-affiliated investments	  	$	22,111	  	 	$	12,617	  	
Other income from non-controlled/non-affiliated investments	  	 	999	  	 	 	362	  	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Total investment income	  	 	23,110	  	 	 	12,979	  	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Expenses:	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Base management fees (Note 4)	  	 	4,140	  	 	 	2,723	  	
Incentive fees (Note 4)	  	 	2,990	  	 	 	1,620	  	
Professional fees	  	 	431	  	 	 	384	  	
Administrative service fees (Note 4)	  	 	148	  	 	 	112	  	
Interest expense (Note 6 and 7)	  	 	3,599	  	 	 	1,780	  	
Credit facility fees (Note 6)	  	 	599	  	 	 	428	  	
Directors’ fees and expenses	  	 	120	  	 	 	101	  	
Other general and administrative	  	 	503	  	 	 	259	  	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Total expenses	  	 	12,530	  	 	 	7,407	  	
Waiver of base management fees (Note 4)	  	 	1,380	  	 	 	908	  	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Net expenses	  	 	11,150	  	 	 	6,499	  	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Net investment income (loss)	  	 	11,960	  	 	 	6,480	  	
Net realized gain (loss) and net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments:	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Net realized gain (loss) on investments—non-controlled/non-affiliated	  	 	(3,577	) 	 	 	(264	) 	
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments—non-controlled/non-affiliated	  	 	(11,091	) 	 	 	3,572	  	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Net realized gain (loss) and net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments	  	 	(14,668	) 	 	 	3,308	  	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations	  	$	(2,708	) 	 	$	9,788	  	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Basic and diluted earnings per common share (Note 9)	  	$	(0.08	) 	 	$	0.50	  	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Weighted-average shares of common stock outstanding—Basic and Diluted (Note 9)	  	 	31,945,959	  	 	 	19,577,942	  	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Dividends declared per common share (Note 9)	  	$	0.40	  	 	$	0.37	  	
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
 
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CARLYLE GMS FINANCE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
(dollar amounts in thousands)
(unaudited)

 	  	For the three month periods ended	 	
 	  	  March 31, 2016  	 	 	  March 31, 2015  	 	
Increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations:	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Net investment income (loss)	  	$	11,960	  	 	$	6,480	  	
Net realized gain (loss) on investments—non-controlled/non-affiliated	  	 	(3,577	) 	 	 	(264	) 	
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments—non-controlled/non-affiliated	  	 	(11,091	) 	 	 	3,572	  	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations	  	 	(2,708	) 	 	 	9,788	  	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Capital transactions:	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Common stock issued	  	 	33,000	  	 	 	63,005	  	
Reinvestment of dividends	  	 	74	  	 	 	20	  	
Dividends declared (Note 12)	  	 	(13,337	) 	 	 	(7,833	) 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions	  	 	19,737	  	 	 	55,192	  	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Net increase (decrease) in net assets	  	 	17,029	  	 	 	64,980	  	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Net assets at beginning of period	  	 	571,726	  	 	 	338,257	  	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Net assets at end of period	  	$	588,755	  	 	$	403,237	  	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
 
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CARLYLE GMS FINANCE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(dollar amounts in thousands)
(unaudited)

 	  	For the three month periods ended	 	
 	  	  March 31, 2016  	 	 	  March 31, 2015  	 	
Cash flows from operating activities:	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations	  	$	(2,708	) 	 	$	9,788	  	
Adjustments to reconcile net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Amortization of deferred financing costs	  	 	264	  	 	 	232	  	
Net accretion of discount on securities	  	 	(611	) 	 	 	(329	) 	
Net realized (gain) loss on investments—non-controlled/non-affiliated	  	 	3,577	  	 	 	264	  	
Net change in unrealized (appreciation) depreciation on investments—non- controlled/non-affiliated	  	 	11,091	  	 	 	(3,572	) 	
Cost of investments purchased and change in payable for investments purchased	  	 	(114,034	) 	 	 	(134,065	) 	
Proceeds from sales and repayments of investments and change in receivable for investments sold	  	 	28,146	  	 	 	17,596	  	
Changes in operating assets:	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Interest receivable	  	 	81	  	 	 	2,290	  	
Prepaid expenses and other assets	  	 	370	  	 	 	147	  	
Changes in operating liabilities:	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Due to Investment Adviser	  	 	(121	) 	 	 	42	  	
Interest and credit facility fees payable	  	 	438	  	 	 	268	  	
Base management and incentive fees payable	  	 	3,163	  	 	 	(2,627	) 	
Administrative service fees payable	  	 	50	  	 	 	(39	) 	
Other accrued expenses and liabilities	  	 	238	  	 	 	146	  	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	  	 	(70,056	) 	 	 	(109,859	) 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Cash flows from financing activities:	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Proceeds from issuance of common stock	  	 	33,000	  	 	 	63,005	  	
Borrowings on Revolving Credit Facility and Facility	  	 	111,000	  	 	 	105,699	  	
Repayments of Facility	  	 	(66,000	) 	 	 	(51,000	) 	
Dividends paid in cash	  	 	(18,210	) 	 	 	(6,256	) 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	  	 	59,790	  	 	 	111,448	  	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	  	 	(10,266	) 	 	 	1,589	  	
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	  	 	41,837	  	 	 	8,754	  	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	  	$	31,571	  	 	$	10,343	  	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Supplemental disclosures:	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Interest paid during the period	  	$	3,227	  	 	$	1,450	  	
Dividends declared during the period	  	$	13,337	  	 	$	7,833	  	
Reinvestment of dividends	  	$	74	  	 	$	20	  	
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
 
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CARLYLE GMS FINANCE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
As of March 31, 2016
(dollar amounts in thousands)
(unaudited)

Investments—non-controlled/non-affiliated (1)	 	Industry	 	Interest
Rate	 	 	Maturity
Date	 	 	Par/
Principal
Amount	 	 	Amortized
Cost  (6)	 	 	Fair
Value  (7)	 	 	Percentage
of
Net Assets	 	
First Lien Debt (77.20%)	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Access CIG, LLC (2) (3) (4) (13)	 	Business Services	 	 	6.00	% 	 	 	10/17/2021	  	 	$	18,476	  	 	$	18,346	  	 	$	18,226	  	 	 	3.10	% 	
AF Borrower LLC (Accuvant) (2) (3) (4) (13)	 	High Tech Industries	 	 	6.25	  	 	 	1/28/2022	  	 	 	16,236	  	 	 	16,022	  	 	 	16,012	  	 	 	2.72	  	
Alpha Packaging Holdings, Inc. (2) (3) (4) (13)	 	Containers, Packaging & Glass	 	 	5.25	  	 	 	5/12/2020	  	 	 	11,409	  	 	 	11,399	  	 	 	11,193	  	 	 	1.90	  	
Anaren, Inc. (2) (3) (4) (13)	 	Telecommunications	 	 	5.50	  	 	 	2/18/2021	  	 	 	10,953	  	 	 	10,873	  	 	 	10,721	  	 	 	1.82	  	
APX Group, Inc. (5) (8)	 	Consumer Services	 	 	6.38	  	 	 	12/1/2019	  	 	 	10,000	  	 	 	9,762	  	 	 	10,030	  	 	 	1.70	  	
Audax AAMP Holdings Inc. (2) (3) (4) (13)	 	Durable Consumer Goods	 	 	6.50	  	 	 	6/24/2017	  	 	 	10,875	  	 	 	10,816	  	 	 	10,698	  	 	 	1.82	  	
BAART Programs, Inc. (2) (4)	 	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	 	 	8.38	  	 	 	10/9/2021	  	 	 	7,462	  	 	 	7,405	  	 	 	7,521	  	 	 	1.28	  	
Blue Bird Body Company (2) (3) (4) (8) (13)	 	Transportation: Consumer	 	 	6.50	  	 	 	6/27/2020	  	 	 	9,350	  	 	 	8,992	  	 	 	9,062	  	 	 	1.54	  	
Brooks Equipment Company, LLC (2) (3) (4) (13)	 	Construction & Building	 	 	6.00	  	 	 	8/29/2020	  	 	 	7,062	  	 	 	7,016	  	 	 	6,925	  	 	 	1.18	  	
Capstone Logistics Acquisition, Inc. (2) (3) (4) (13)	 	Transportation: Cargo	 	 	5.50	  	 	 	10/7/2021	  	 	 	19,750	  	 	 	19,589	  	 	 	19,330	  	 	 	3.28	  	
Captive Resources Midco, LLC (2) (3) (4) (5) (9) (13)	 	Banking, Finance, Insurance &
Real Estate	 	 	6.75	  	 	 	6/30/2020	  	 	 	29,275	  	 	 	28,839	  	 	 	28,819	  	 	 	4.90	  	
Castle Management Borrower LLC (Highgate Hotels L.P.)  (2) (3) (4) (13)	 	Hotel, Gaming & Leisure	 	 	5.50	  	 	 	9/18/2020	  	 	 	9,853	  	 	 	9,785	  	 	 	9,530	  	 	 	1.62	  	
Central Security Group, Inc. (2) (3) (4) (5) (13)	 	Consumer Services	 	 	6.63	  	 	 	10/6/2020	  	 	 	28,877	  	 	 	28,460	  	 	 	28,940	  	 	 	4.92	  	
Colony Hardware Corporation (2) (3) (4) (13) (21)	 	Construction & Building	 	 	7.00	  	 	 	10/23/2021	  	 	 	12,968	  	 	 	12,704	  	 	 	12,865	  	 	 	2.19	  	
CRCI Holdings Inc. (CLEAResult Consulting, Inc.) (2) (3) (4) (13)	 	Utilities: Electric	 	 	5.25	  	 	 	7/10/2019	  	 	 	5,895	  	 	 	5,878	  	 	 	5,761	  	 	 	0.98	  	
Dent Wizard International Corporation (2) (3) (4) (13)	 	Automotive	 	 	5.75	  	 	 	4/7/2020	  	 	 	7,661	  	 	 	7,629	  	 	 	7,540	  	 	 	1.28	  	
Dimensional Dental Management, LLC (2) (3) (5) (12) (15)	 	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	 	 	8.00	  	 	 	2/12/2021	  	 	 	18,000	  	 	 	17,548	  	 	 	17,664	  	 	 	3.00	  	
Emerging Markets Communications, LLC (2) (3) (4) (13)	 	Telecommunications	 	 	6.75	  	 	 	7/1/2021	  	 	 	17,865	  	 	 	16,244	  	 	 	16,525	  	 	 	2.81	  	
EP Minerals, LLC (2) (3) (4) (13)	 	Metals & Mining	 	 	5.50	  	 	 	8/20/2020	  	 	 	10,342	  	 	 	10,305	  	 	 	10,140	  	 	 	1.72	  	
FCX Holdings Corp. (2) (3) (4) (13)	 	Capital Equipment	 	 	5.50	  	 	 	8/4/2020	  	 	 	10,021	  	 	 	10,016	  	 	 	9,793	  	 	 	1.66	  	
Genex Holdings, Inc. (2) (3) (13)	 	Banking, Finance, Insurance &
Real Estate	 	 	5.25	  	 	 	5/30/2021	  	 	 	4,232	  	 	 	4,217	  	 	 	4,090	  	 	 	0.69	  	
Green Energy Partners/Stonewall LLC (2) (3) (5) (13)	 	Energy: Electricity	 	 	6.50	  	 	 	11/13/2021	  	 	 	16,600	  	 	 	16,460	  	 	 	16,498	  	 	 	2.80	  	
Hummel Station LLC (2) (3) (5) (13)	 	Energy: Electricity	 	 	7.00	  	 	 	10/27/2022	  	 	 	21,000	  	 	 	20,223	  	 	 	20,780	  	 	 	3.53	  	
Imagine! Print Solutions, LLC (2) (3) (4) (5)	 	Media: Advertising, Printing &
Publishing	 	 	7.00	  	 	 	3/30/2022	  	 	 	18,600	  	 	 	18,321	  	 	 	18,786	  	 	 	3.19	  	
Imperial Bag & Paper Co. LLC (2) (3) (4) (5)	 	Forest Products & Paper	 	 	7.00	  	 	 	1/7/2022	  	 	 	21,384	  	 	 	21,085	  	 	 	21,382	  	 	 	3.63	  	
Indra Holdings Corp. (Totes Isotoner) (2) (3) (5) (13)	 	Non-durable Consumer Goods	 	 	5.25	  	 	 	5/1/2021	  	 	 	14,285	  	 	 	14,178	  	 	 	13,264	  	 	 	2.25	  	
International Medical Group, Inc. (2) (3) (5) (12)	 	Banking, Finance, Insurance &
Real Estate	 	 	5.75	  	 	 	10/30/2020	  	 	 	30,000	  	 	 	29,437	  	 	 	29,703	  	 	 	5.05	  	
Jackson Hewitt Inc. (2) (3) (4) (13)	 	Retail	 	 	8.00	  	 	 	7/30/2020	  	 	 	14,800	  	 	 	14,538	  	 	 	14,612	  	 	 	2.48	  	
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
 
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CARLYLE GMS FINANCE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
As of March 31, 2016
(dollar amounts in thousands)
(unaudited)

Investments—non-controlled/non-affiliated (1)	 	Industry	 	Interest
Rate	 	 	Maturity
Date	 	 	Par/
Principal
Amount	 	 	Amortized
Cost  (6)	 	 	Fair
Value  (7)	 	 	Percentage
of
Net Assets	 	
First Lien Debt (77.20%) (continued)	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Jensen Hughes, Inc. (2) (3) (5) (20)	 	Construction & Building	 	 	6.00	% 	 	 	12/4/2021	  	 	$	14,900	  	 	$	14,711	  	 	$	14,474	  	 	 	2.46	% 	
Language Line, LLC (2) (3) (4) (13)	 	Telecommunications	 	 	6.50	  	 	 	7/7/2021	  	 	 	23,365	  	 	 	23,157	  	 	 	23,189	  	 	 	3.94	  	
Miller Heiman, Inc. (2) (3) (4) (13)	 	Business Services	 	 	7.00	  	 	 	9/30/2019	  	 	 	19,016	  	 	 	18,910	  	 	 	14,368	  	 	 	2.44	  	
Ministry Brands, LLC (2) (3) (5) (10) (18)	 	High Tech Industries	 	 	8.00	  	 	 	11/20/2021	  	 	 	994	  	 	 	972	  	 	 	960	  	 	 	0.16	  	
Ministry Brands, LLC (2) (3) (5) (12) (19)	 	High Tech Industries	 	 	8.00	  	 	 	11/20/2021	  	 	 	25,374	  	 	 	24,975	  	 	 	25,069	  	 	 	4.26	  	
MSX International, Inc. (2) (3) (4) (13)	 	Automotive	 	 	6.00	  	 	 	8/21/2020	  	 	 	9,499	  	 	 	9,427	  	 	 	9,285	  	 	 	1.58	  	
National Technical Systems, Inc. (2) (3) (4) (5) (13) (14)	 	Aerospace & Defense	 	 	7.00	  	 	 	6/12/2021	  	 	 	25,870	  	 	 	25,557	  	 	 	24,740	  	 	 	4.20	  	
NES Global Talent Finance US LLC (United Kingdom)  (2) (3) (4) (8) (13)	 	Energy: Oil & Gas	 	 	6.50	  	 	 	10/3/2019	  	 	 	11,719	  	 	 	11,569	  	 	 	10,873	  	 	 	1.85	  	
Paradigm Acquisition Corp. (2) (3) (4) (5) (13)	 	Business Services	 	 	6.00	  	 	 	6/2/2022	  	 	 	23,423	  	 	 	23,106	  	 	 	22,964	  	 	 	3.90	  	
Pelican Products, Inc. (2) (3) (4) (13)	 	Containers, Packaging & Glass	 	 	5.25	  	 	 	4/11/2020	  	 	 	7,643	  	 	 	7,657	  	 	 	6,815	  	 	 	1.16	  	
Plano Molding Company, LLC (2) (3) (4) (5) (13)	 	Hotel, Gaming & Leisure	 	 	7.00	  	 	 	5/12/2021	  	 	 	22,431	  	 	 	22,245	  	 	 	21,726	  	 	 	3.69	  	
Product Quest Manufacturing, LLC (2) (3) (4) (5) (12)	 	Containers, Packaging & Glass	 	 	6.75	  	 	 	9/9/2020	  	 	 	28,000	  	 	 	27,498	  	 	 	27,294	  	 	 	4.64	  	
Prowler Acquisition Corp. (Pipeline Supply and Service, LLC)  (2) (3) (4)	 	Wholesale	 	 	5.50	  	 	 	1/28/2020	  	 	 	10,883	  	 	 	10,812	  	 	 	7,952	  	 	 	1.35	  	
PSC Industrial Holdings Corp (2) (3) (4) (13)	 	Environmental Industries	 	 	5.75	  	 	 	12/5/2020	  	 	 	11,850	  	 	 	11,756	  	 	 	11,526	  	 	 	1.96	  	
PSI Services LLC (2) (3) (4) (5) (12)	 	Business Services	 	 	8.00	  	 	 	2/27/2021	  	 	 	27,927	  	 	 	27,272	  	 	 	27,485	  	 	 	4.67	  	
SolAero Technologies Corp. (2) (3) (4)	 	Telecommunications	 	 	5.75	  	 	 	12/10/2020	  	 	 	10,827	  	 	 	10,748	  	 	 	10,487	  	 	 	1.78	  	
SolAero Technologies Corp. (2) (3) (13)	 	Telecommunications	 	 	6.25	  	 	 	12/10/2020	  	 	 	9,104	  	 	 	9,026	  	 	 	8,860	  	 	 	1.50	  	
Synarc-Biocore Holdings, LLC (2) (3) (4) (13)	 	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	 	 	5.50	  	 	 	3/10/2021	  	 	 	13,230	  	 	 	13,133	  	 	 	12,684	  	 	 	2.15	  	
TASC, Inc. (2) (3) (4) (8) (13)	 	Aerospace & Defense	 	 	7.00	  	 	 	5/23/2020	  	 	 	18,301	  	 	 	17,694	  	 	 	18,152	  	 	 	3.08	  	
Teaching Strategies, LLC (2) (3) (4) (13)	 	Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing	 	 	6.13	  	 	 	10/1/2019	  	 	 	13,858	  	 	 	13,812	  	 	 	13,741	  	 	 	2.33	  	
The Hilb Group, LLC (2) (3) (5) (12) (13)	 	Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	 	 	6.75	  	 	 	6/24/2021	  	 	 	33,492	  	 	 	32,831	  	 	 	33,361	  	 	 	5.67	  	
The Hygenic Corporation (Performance Health) (2) (3) (4) (13)	 	Non-durable Consumer Goods	 	 	6.00	  	 	 	10/11/2020	  	 	 	15,880	  	 	 	15,689	  	 	 	15,388	  	 	 	2.61	  	
The SI Organization, Inc. (2) (3) (4) (13)	 	Aerospace & Defense	 	 	5.75	  	 	 	11/23/2019	  	 	 	8,756	  	 	 	8,697	  	 	 	8,709	  	 	 	1.48	  	
The Topps Company, Inc. (2) (3) (4) (13)	 	Non-durable Consumer Goods	 	 	7.25	  	 	 	10/2/2018	  	 	 	11,366	  	 	 	11,369	  	 	 	11,366	  	 	 	1.93	  	
TruckPro, LLC (2) (3) (4) (13)	 	Automotive	 	 	6.00	  	 	 	8/6/2018	  	 	 	9,585	  	 	 	9,553	  	 	 	9,416	  	 	 	1.60	  	
U.S. Farathane, LLC (2) (3) (4) (13)	 	Automotive	 	 	6.75	  	 	 	12/23/2021	  	 	 	15,620	  	 	 	15,350	  	 	 	15,476	  	 	 	2.63	  	
Vetcor Professional Practices, LLC (2) (3) (4) (5) (13) (16)	 	Consumer Services	 	 	7.00	  	 	 	4/20/2021	  	 	 	11,869	  	 	 	11,694	  	 	 	11,796	  	 	 	2.00	  	
Violin Finco S.A.R.L. (Alexander Mann Solutions)	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
(United Kingdom) (2) (3) (4) (8) (13)	 	Business Services	 	 	5.75	  	 	 	12/20/2019	  	 	 	11,221	  	 	 	11,150	  	 	 	11,212	  	 	 	1.90	  	
Vistage Worldwide Inc. (2) (3) (4) (13)	 	Business Services	 	 	6.50	  	 	 	8/19/2021	  	 	 	29,625	  	 	 	29,354	  	 	 	29,311	  	 	 	4.98	  	
Vitera Healthcare Solutions, LLC (2) (3) (4) (13)	 	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	 	 	6.00	  	 	 	11/4/2020	  	 	 	9,413	  	 	 	9,348	  	 	 	9,152	  	 	 	1.55	  	
Zest Holdings, LLC (2) (3) (4) (13)	 	Durable Consumer Goods	 	 	5.25	  	 	 	8/16/2020	  	 	 	9,530	  	 	 	9,530	  	 	 	9,459	  	 	 	1.61	  	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
First Lien Debt Total	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	$	894,689	  	 	$	883,700	  	 	 	150.10	% 	

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
 
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CARLYLE GMS FINANCE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
As of March 31, 2016
(dollar amounts in thousands)
(unaudited)

Investments—non-controlled/non-affiliated (1)	 	Industry	 	Interest
Rate	 	 	Maturity
Date	 	 	Par/
Principal
Amount	 	 	Amortized
Cost  (6)	 	 	Fair
Value  (7)	 	 	Percentage
of
Net Assets	 	
Second Lien Debt (19.91%)	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
AF Borrower LLC (Accuvant) (2) (3) (5)	 	High Tech Industries	 	 	10.00	% 	 	 	1/30/2023	  	 	$	8,000	  	 	$	7,929	  	 	$	7,360	  	 	 	1.25	% 	
AIM Group USA Inc. (2) (3) (5)	 	Aerospace & Defense	 	 	10.00	  	 	 	8/2/2022	  	 	 	23,000	  	 	 	22,673	  	 	 	21,590	  	 	 	3.67	  	
Allied Security Holdings LLC (2) (3) (5) (13)	 	Business Services	 	 	8.00	  	 	 	8/13/2021	  	 	 	8,000	  	 	 	7,950	  	 	 	7,380	  	 	 	1.25	  	
AmeriLife Group, LLC (2) (3) (5)	 	Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	 	 	9.75	  	 	 	1/10/2023	  	 	 	20,000	  	 	 	19,629	  	 	 	19,060	  	 	 	3.24	  	
Argon Medical Devices, Inc. (2) (3) (4) (5)	 	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	 	 	10.50	  	 	 	6/23/2022	  	 	 	24,000	  	 	 	23,311	  	 	 	23,191	  	 	 	3.94	  	
Berlin Packaging L.L.C. (2) (3) (5) (13)	 	Containers, Packaging & Glass	 	 	7.75	  	 	 	10/1/2022	  	 	 	9,200	  	 	 	9,140	  	 	 	8,200	  	 	 	1.39	  	
Charter NEX US Holdings, Inc. (2) (3) (5) (13)	 	Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber	 	 	9.25	  	 	 	2/5/2023	  	 	 	10,000	  	 	 	9,867	  	 	 	9,444	  	 	 	1.60	  	
Confie Seguros Holding II Co. (2) (3) (5)	 	Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	 	 	10.25	  	 	 	5/8/2019	  	 	 	12,000	  	 	 	11,902	  	 	 	11,589	  	 	 	1.97	  	
Creganna Finance (US) LLC (Ireland) (2) (3) (5) (8)	 	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	 	 	10.50	  	 	 	6/1/2022	  	 	 	9,900	  	 	 	9,816	  	 	 	9,999	  	 	 	1.70	  	
DiversiTech Corporation (2) (3) (5) (13)	 	Capital Equipment	 	 	10.50	  	 	 	11/19/2022	  	 	 	8,400	  	 	 	8,296	  	 	 	8,084	  	 	 	1.37	  	
Drew Marine Group Inc. (2) (3) 4) (5)	 	Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber	 	 	8.00	  	 	 	5/19/2021	  	 	 	12,500	  	 	 	12,479	  	 	 	11,706	  	 	 	1.99	  	
Genex Holdings, Inc. (2) (3) (5)	 	Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	 	 	8.75	  	 	 	5/30/2022	  	 	 	7,990	  	 	 	7,908	  	 	 	7,389	  	 	 	1.26	  	
Genoa, a QoL Healthcare Company, LLC (2) (3) (5) (13)	 	Retail	 	 	8.75	  	 	 	4/28/2023	  	 	 	9,900	  	 	 	9,809	  	 	 	9,507	  	 	 	1.61	  	
Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (2) (3) (5) (13)	 	Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	 	 	8.50	  	 	 	4/30/2022	  	 	 	12,500	  	 	 	12,399	  	 	 	11,968	  	 	 	2.03	  	
Jazz Acquisition, Inc. (Wencor) (2) (3) (5) (13)	 	Aerospace & Defense	 	 	7.75	  	 	 	6/19/2022	  	 	 	6,700	  	 	 	6,674	  	 	 	5,471	  	 	 	0.93	  	
Landslide Holdings, Inc. (LANDesk Software) (2) (3) (13)	 	Software	 	 	8.25	  	 	 	2/25/2021	  	 	 	3,500	  	 	 	3,480	  	 	 	3,121	  	 	 	0.53	  	
MRI Software, LLC (2) (3) (5)	 	Software	 	 	9.00	  	 	 	6/23/2022	  	 	 	11,250	  	 	 	11,097	  	 	 	10,659	  	 	 	1.81	  	
Phillips-Medisize Corporation (2) (3) (5) (13)	 	Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber	 	 	8.25	  	 	 	6/16/2022	  	 	 	5,000	  	 	 	4,960	  	 	 	4,445	  	 	 	0.76	  	
Power Stop, LLC (5) (17)	 	Automotive	 	 	11.00	  	 	 	5/29/2022	  	 	 	10,000	  	 	 	9,817	  	 	 	9,987	  	 	 	1.70	  	
Prime Security Services Borrower, LLC (Protection One, Inc.)  (2) (3) (5)	 	Consumer Services	 	 	9.75	  	 	 	7/1/2022	  	 	 	6,700	  	 	 	6,610	  	 	 	6,259	  	 	 	1.06	  	
Prowler Acquisition Corp. (Pipeline Supply and Service, LLC)  (2) (3) (5)	 	Wholesale	 	 	9.50	  	 	 	7/28/2020	  	 	 	3,000	  	 	 	2,955	  	 	 	1,412	  	 	 	0.24	  	
Systems Maintenance Services Holding, Inc. (2) (3) (4)	 	High Tech Industries	 	 	9.25	  	 	 	10/18/2020	  	 	 	6,000	  	 	 	5,960	  	 	 	5,831	  	 	 	0.99	  	
TASC, Inc. (5) (8)	 	Aerospace & Defense	 	 	12.00	  	 	 	5/23/2021	  	 	 	6,000	  	 	 	5,895	  	 	 	5,695	  	 	 	0.97	  	
Vitera Healthcare Solutions, LLC (2) (3) (4)	 	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	 	 	9.25	  	 	 	11/4/2021	  	 	 	2,000	  	 	 	1,977	  	 	 	1,787	  	 	 	0.30	  	
Watchfire Enterprises, Inc. (2) (3) (5) (13)	 	Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing	 	 	9.00	  	 	 	10/2/2021	  	 	 	7,000	  	 	 	6,925	  	 	 	6,756	  	 	 	1.15	  	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Second Lien Debt Total	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	$	239,458	  	 	$	227,890	  	 	 	38.71	% 	

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
 
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CARLYLE GMS FINANCE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
As of March 31, 2016
(dollar amounts in thousands)
(unaudited)

Investments—non-controlled/non-affiliated (1)	 	Industry	  	Maturity
Date	 	  	Par
Amount	 	  	Amortized
Cost  (6)	 	  	Fair
Value  (7)	 	  	Percentage
of
Net Assets	 	
Structured Finance Obligations (2.65%) (5) (8) (11)	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
1776 CLO I, Ltd., Subordinated Notes	 	Structured Finance	  	 	5/8/2020	  	  	$	11,750	  	  	$	7,721	  	  	$	1,798	  	  	 	0.31	% 	
Ares XXVIII CLO Ltd., Subordinated Notes	 	Structured Finance	  	 	10/17/2024	  	  	 	7,000	  	  	 	4,095	  	  	 	2,485	  	  	 	0.42	  	
Babson CLO Ltd., 2005-I, Subordinated Notes	 	Structured Finance	  	 	4/15/2019	  	  	 	7,632	  	  	 	333	  	  	 	85	  	  	 	0.01	  	
CIFC Funding 2007-III, Ltd., Income Notes	 	Structured Finance	  	 	7/26/2021	  	  	 	6,500	  	  	 	2,690	  	  	 	2,194	  	  	 	0.37	  	
Clydesdale CLO 2005, Ltd., Subordinated Notes	 	Structured Finance	  	 	12/6/2017	  	  	 	5,750	  	  	 	—  	  	  	 	10	  	  	 	0.00	  	
Flagship VII Limited, Subordinated Notes	 	Structured Finance	  	 	1/20/2026	  	  	 	7,000	  	  	 	4,408	  	  	 	2,398	  	  	 	0.41	  	
ING IM CLO 2012-1 LLC, Preferred Shares	 	Structured Finance	  	 	3/14/2022	  	  	 	7,610	  	  	 	4,371	  	  	 	2,930	  	  	 	0.50	  	
ING IM CLO 2012- 1 LLC, Subordinated Notes	 	Structured Finance	  	 	3/14/2022	  	  	 	2,500	  	  	 	1,436	  	  	 	962	  	  	 	0.16	  	
MSIM Peconic Bay, Ltd., Subordinated Notes	 	Structured Finance	  	 	7/20/2019	  	  	 	4,500	  	  	 	1,055	  	  	 	783	  	  	 	0.13	  	
Nautique Funding Ltd., Income Notes	 	Structured Finance	  	 	4/15/2020	  	  	 	5,000	  	  	 	2,639	  	  	 	2,150	  	  	 	0.37	  	
Steele Creek CLO 2014-I, LLC, Subordinated Notes	 	Structured Finance	  	 	8/21/2026	  	  	 	18,000	  	  	 	12,905	  	  	 	10,710	  	  	 	1.82	  	
Venture VI CDO Limited, Preference Shares	 	Structured Finance	  	 	8/3/2020	  	  	 	7,000	  	  	 	3,320	  	  	 	2,870	  	  	 	0.49	  	
Westwood CDO I, Ltd., Subordinated Notes	 	Structured Finance	  	 	3/25/2021	  	  	 	4,000	  	  	 	1,550	  	  	 	980	  	  	 	0.17	  	
 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
Structured Finance Obligations Total	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	$	46,523	  	  	$	30,355	  	  	 	5.16	% 	

 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Investments—non-controlled/non-affiliated (1)	 	Industry	  	Par
Amount	 	  	Cost	 	  	Fair
Value  (7)	 	  	Percentage of
Net Assets	 	
Equity Investments (0.24%) (5)	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
Power Stop, LLC	 	Automotive	  	$	7	  	  	$	715	  	  	$	859	  	  	 	0.15	% 	
The Hilb Group, LLC	 	Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	  	 	1,500	  	  	 	1,500	  	  	 	1,936	  	  	 	0.33	  	
 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
Equity Investments Total	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	$	2,215	  	  	$	2,795	  	  	 	0.48	% 	

 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Investments—controlled/affiliated	 	Industry	  	LLC
Interest	 	  	
Cost	 	  	Fair
Value  (7)	 	  	Percentage of
Net Assets	 	
Investment Funds (0.00%) (8)	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
Middle Market Credit Fund, LLC (5) (22)	 	Investment Funds	  	$	1	  	  	$	1	  	  	$	1	  	  	 	0.00	% 	
 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
Investment Funds Total	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	$	1	  	  	$	1	  	  	 	0.00	% 	
 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
Total Investments	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	$	1,182,886	  	  	$	1,144,741	  	  	 	194.45	% 	

 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
 
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CARLYLE GMS FINANCE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
As of March 31, 2016
(dollar amounts in thousands)
(unaudited)
 
(1)	Unless otherwise indicated, issuers of debt and equity investments held by Carlyle GMS Finance, Inc. (“GMS Finance” or the “Company”) are domiciled in the United States and issuers of structured finance obligations are domiciled in the Cayman Islands. Under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (together with the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, the “Investment Company Act”), the Company would be deemed to “control” a portfolio company if the Company owned more than 25% of its outstanding voting securities and/or held the power to exercise control over the management or policies of the portfolio company. As of March 31, 2016, the Company does not “control” any of these portfolio companies. Under the Investment Company Act, the Company would be deemed an “affiliated person” of a portfolio company if the Company owns 5% or more of the portfolio company’s outstanding voting securities. As of March 31, 2016, the Company is not an “affiliated person” of any of these portfolio companies.	
(2)	Variable rate loans to the portfolio companies and variable rate notes of structured finance obligations bear interest at a rate that may be determined by reference to either LIBOR or an alternate base rate (commonly based on the Federal Funds Rate or the Prime Rate), which generally resets quarterly. For each such loan and note, the Company has provided the interest rate in effect as of March 31, 2016.	
(3)	Loan includes interest rate floor feature.	
(4)	Denotes that all or a portion of the assets are owned by the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Carlyle GMS Finance SPV LLC (the “Borrower Sub”). The Borrower Sub has entered into a senior secured revolving credit facility (as amended, the “Revolving Credit Facility”). The lenders of the Revolving Credit Facility have a first lien security interest in substantially all of the assets of the Borrower Sub (see Note 6, Borrowings). Accordingly, such assets are not available to creditors of the Company or Carlyle GMS Finance MM CLO 2015-1 LLC (the “2015-1 Issuer”), a wholly-owned and consolidated subsidiary of the Company.	
(5)	Denotes that all or a portion of the assets are owned by the Company. The Company has entered into a senior secured revolving credit facility (as amended, the “Facility”). The lenders of the Facility have a first lien security interest in substantially all of the portfolio investments held by the Company (see Note 6, Borrowings). Accordingly, such assets are not available to creditors of the Borrower Sub or the 2015-1 Issuer.	
(6)	Amortized cost represents original cost, including origination fees, adjusted for the accretion/amortization of discounts/premiums, as applicable, on debt investments using the effective interest method. Equity tranche collateralized loan obligation (“CLO”) fund investments, which are referred to as “structured finance obligations”, are recorded at amortized cost using the effective interest method.	
(7)	Fair value is determined in good faith by or under the direction of the Board of Directors of the Company (see Note 2, Significant Accounting Policies, and Note 3, Fair Value Measurements), pursuant to the Company’s valuation policy.	
(8)	The Company has determined the indicated investments are non-qualifying assets under Section 55(a) of the Investment Company Act. Under the Investment Company Act, the Company may not acquire any non-qualifying assets unless, at the time such acquisition is made, qualifying assets represent at least 70% of the Company’s total assets.	
(9)	Captive Resources Midco, LLC has an undrawn delayed draw term loan of $3,125 par value at LIBOR + 5.75%, 1.00% floor, and an undrawn revolver of $1,875 par value at LIBOR + 5.75%, 1.00% floor. An unused rate of 1.25% and 0.50% is charged on the delayed draw term loan and revolver principal, respectively, while undrawn.	
(10)	The Company receives less than the stated interest rate of this loan as a result of an agreement among lenders. Pursuant to the agreement among lenders, this investment represents a “first out” first lien loan, which has first priority ahead of the “last out” first lien loan with respect to principal, interest and other payments.	
(11)	As of March 31, 2016, the Company has a greater than 25% but less than 50% equity or subordinated notes ownership interest in certain structured finance obligations. These investments have governing documents that preclude the Company from controlling management of the entity and therefore the Company has determined that the issuer of the investment is not a controlled affiliate or a non-controlled affiliate because the investments are not “voting securities”.	
(12)	In addition to the interest earned based on the stated interest rate of this loan, which is the amount reflected in this schedule, the Company is entitled to receive additional interest as a result of an agreement among lenders. Pursuant to the agreement among lenders, this investment represents a “last out” first lien loan, which has a secondary priority behind the “first out” first lien loan with respect to principal, interest and other payments.	
(13)	Denotes that all or a portion of the assets are owned by the 2015-1 Issuer and secure the notes issued in connection with a $400 million term debt securitization completed by the Company on June 26, 2015 (see Note 7, 2015-1 Notes). Accordingly, such assets are not available to the creditors of the Borrower Sub or the Company.	
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
 
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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
As of March 31, 2016
(dollar amounts in thousands)
(unaudited)
 
(14)	National Technical Systems, Inc. has an undrawn delayed draw term loan of $4,469 par value at LIBOR + 6.00%, 1.00% floor, and an undrawn revolver of $2,031 par value at LIBOR + 6.00%, 1.00% floor. An unused rate of 1.00% and 0.50% is charged on the delayed draw term loan and revolver principal, respectively, while undrawn.	
(15)	Dimensional Dental Management, LLC has an undrawn delayed last out draw term loan of $2,507 par value at LIBOR + 7.00%, 1.00% floor. An unused rate of 1.00% is charged on the delayed draw term loan principal while undrawn.	
(16)	Vetcor Professional Practices LLC has an undrawn delayed draw term loan of $4,860 par value at LIBOR + 6.00%, 1.00% floor. An unused rate of 1.00% is charged on the principal while undrawn.	
(17)	Represents a corporate mezzanine loan, which is subordinated to senior secured term loans of the portfolio company.	
(18)	Ministry Brands, LLC has an undrawn first out delayed draw term loan of $600 par value at LIBOR + 7.00%, 1.00% floor. An unused rate of 2.00% is charged on the delayed draw term loan principal while undrawn.	
(19)	Ministry Brands, LLC has an undrawn last out delayed draw term loan of $1,867 par value at LIBOR + 7.00%, 1.00% floor. An unused rate of 2.00% is charged on the delayed draw term loan principal while undrawn.	
(20)	Jensen Hughes, Inc has an undrawn delayed draw term loan of $3,100 par value at LIBOR + 5.00%, 1.00% floor, and an undrawn revolver of $2,000 par value at LIBOR + 5.00%, 1.00% floor. An unused rate of 1.00% is charged on the delayed draw term loan and the revolver principal while undrawn.	
(21)	Colony Hardware Corporation has an undrawn delayed draw term loan of $4,200 par value at LIBOR + 6.00%, 1.00% floor. An unused rate of 1.00% is charged on the principal while undrawn.	
(22)	Under the Investment Company Act, the Company is deemed to be an “affiliated person” of and “control” this investment fund because the Company owns more than 25% of the investment fund’s outstanding voting securities and/or has the power to exercise control over management or policies of such investment fund. See Note 5, Middle Market Credit Fund, LLC, for more details.	

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
 
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CARLYLE GMS FINANCE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
As of March 31, 2016
(dollar amounts in thousands)
(unaudited)
 
As of March 31, 2016, investments at fair value consisted of the following:

Type	  	Amortized
Cost	 	  	Fair Value	 	  	% of Fair Value	 	
First Lien Debt	  	$	894,689	  	  	$	883,700	  	  	 	77.20	% 	
Second Lien Debt	  	 	239,458	  	  	 	227,890	  	  	 	19.91	  	
Structured Finance Obligations	  	 	46,523	  	  	 	30,355	  	  	 	2.65	  	
Equity Investments	  	 	2,215	  	  	 	2,795	  	  	 	0.24	  	
Investment Funds	  	 	1	  	  	 	1	  	  	 	0.00	  	
 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
Total	  	$	1,182,886	  	  	$	1,144,741	  	  	 	100.00	% 	
 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
The industrial composition of investments at fair value as of March 31, 2016 was as follows:

Industry	  	Amortized
Cost	 	  	Fair Value	 	  	% of Fair Value	 	
Aerospace & Defense	  	$	87,190	  	  	$	84,357	  	  	 	7.37	% 	
Automotive	  	 	52,491	  	  	 	52,563	  	  	 	4.59	  	
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	  	 	148,662	  	  	 	147,915	  	  	 	12.92	  	
Business Services	  	 	136,088	  	  	 	130,946	  	  	 	11.44	  	
Capital Equipment	  	 	18,312	  	  	 	17,877	  	  	 	1.56	  	
Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber	  	 	27,306	  	  	 	25,595	  	  	 	2.24	  	
Construction & Building	  	 	34,431	  	  	 	34,264	  	  	 	3.00	  	
Consumer Services	  	 	56,526	  	  	 	57,025	  	  	 	4.98	  	
Containers, Packaging & Glass	  	 	55,694	  	  	 	53,502	  	  	 	4.67	  	
Durable Consumer Goods	  	 	20,346	  	  	 	20,157	  	  	 	1.76	  	
Energy: Electricity	  	 	36,683	  	  	 	37,278	  	  	 	3.26	  	
Energy: Oil & Gas	  	 	11,569	  	  	 	10,873	  	  	 	0.95	  	
Environmental Industries	  	 	11,756	  	  	 	11,526	  	  	 	1.01	  	
Forest Products & Paper	  	 	21,085	  	  	 	21,382	  	  	 	1.87	  	
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	  	 	82,538	  	  	 	81,998	  	  	 	7.16	  	
High Tech Industries	  	 	55,858	  	  	 	55,232	  	  	 	4.82	  	
Hotel, Gaming & Leisure	  	 	32,030	  	  	 	31,256	  	  	 	2.72	  	
Investment Funds	  	 	1	  	  	 	1	  	  	 	0.00	  	
Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing	  	 	39,058	  	  	 	39,283	  	  	 	3.43	  	
Metals & Mining	  	 	10,305	  	  	 	10,140	  	  	 	0.89	  	
Non-durable Consumer Goods	  	 	41,236	  	  	 	40,018	  	  	 	3.50	  	
Retail	  	 	24,347	  	  	 	24,119	  	  	 	2.11	  	
Software	  	 	14,577	  	  	 	13,780	  	  	 	1.20	  	
Structured Finance	  	 	46,523	  	  	 	30,355	  	  	 	2.65	  	
Telecommunications	  	 	70,048	  	  	 	69,782	  	  	 	6.10	  	
Transportation: Cargo	  	 	19,589	  	  	 	19,330	  	  	 	1.69	  	
Transportation: Consumer	  	 	8,992	  	  	 	9,062	  	  	 	0.79	  	
Utilities: Electric	  	 	5,878	  	  	 	5,761	  	  	 	0.50	  	
Wholesale	  	 	13,767	  	  	 	9,364	  	  	 	0.82	  	
 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
Total	  	$	1,182,886	  	  	$	1,144,741	  	  	 	100.00	% 	

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
 
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CARLYLE GMS FINANCE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
As of March 31, 2016
(dollar amounts in thousands)
(unaudited)
 
The geographical composition of investments at fair value as of March 31, 2016 was as follows:

Geography	  	Amortized
Cost	 	  	Fair Value	 	  	% of Fair Value	 	
Cayman Islands	  	$	46,523	  	  	$	30,355	  	  	 	2.65	% 	
Ireland	  	 	9,816	  	  	 	9,999	  	  	 	0.87	  	
United Kingdom	  	 	22,719	  	  	 	22,085	  	  	 	1.93	  	
United States	  	 	1,103,828	  	  	 	1,082,302	  	  	 	94.55	  	
 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
Total	  	$	1,182,886	  	  	$	1,144,741	  	  	 	100.00	% 	

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
 
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CARLYLE GMS FINANCE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
As of December 31, 2015
(dollar amounts in thousands)

Investments—non-controlled/non-affiliated (1)	 	Industry	 	Interest
Rate	 	 	Maturity
Date	 	 	Par/
Principal
Amount	 	 	Amortized
Cost  (6)	 	 	Fair
Value  (7)	 	 	Percentage of
Net Assets	 	
First Lien Debt (75.53%)	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Access CIG, LLC (2) (3) (4) (13)	 	Business Services	 	 	6.00	% 	 	 	10/17/2021	  	 	$	18,522	  	 	$	18,388	  	 	$	18,291	  	 	 	3.20	% 	
AF Borrower LLC (Accuvant) (2) (3) (5) (13)	 	High Tech Industries	 	 	6.25	  	 	 	1/28/2022	  	 	 	16,277	  	 	 	16,055	  	 	 	15,829	  	 	 	2.77	  	
Alpha Packaging Holdings, Inc. (2) (3) (4) (13)	 	Containers, Packaging & Glass	 	 	5.25	  	 	 	5/12/2020	  	 	 	11,409	  	 	 	11,398	  	 	 	11,180	  	 	 	1.96	  	
Anaren, Inc. (2) (3) (4)(13)	 	Telecommunications	 	 	5.50	  	 	 	2/18/2021	  	 	 	10,981	  	 	 	10,898	  	 	 	10,759	  	 	 	1.88	  	
APX Group, Inc. (5) (8)	 	Consumer Services	 	 	6.38	  	 	 	12/1/2019	  	 	 	10,000	  	 	 	9,749	  	 	 	9,575	  	 	 	1.67	  	
Audax AAMP Holdings Inc. (2) (3) (4) (13)	 	Durable Consumer Goods	 	 	6.50	  	 	 	6/24/2017	  	 	 	11,025	  	 	 	10,954	  	 	 	10,885	  	 	 	1.90	  	
BAART Programs, Inc. (2) (4)	 	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	 	 	8.07	  	 	 	10/9/2021	  	 	 	7,481	  	 	 	7,422	  	 	 	7,556	  	 	 	1.32	  	
Blue Bird Body Company (2) (3) (4) (8) (13)	 	Transportation: Consumer	 	 	6.50	  	 	 	6/27/2020	  	 	 	9,491	  	 	 	9,110	  	 	 	9,361	  	 	 	1.64	  	
Brooks Equipment Company, LLC (2) (3) (4) (13)	 	Construction & Building	 	 	6.35	  	 	 	8/29/2020	  	 	 	7,209	  	 	 	7,160	  	 	 	7,097	  	 	 	1.24	  	
Capstone Logistics Acquisition, Inc. (2) (3) (4) (13)	 	Transportation: Cargo	 	 	5.50	  	 	 	10/7/2021	  	 	 	19,750	  	 	 	19,582	  	 	 	19,134	  	 	 	3.35	  	
Captive Resources Midco, LLC (2) (3) (4) (5) (9) (13)	 	Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	 	 	6.75	  	 	 	6/30/2020	  	 	 	29,350	  	 	 	28,890	  	 	 	28,900	  	 	 	5.05	  	
Castle Management Borrower LLC (Highgate Hotels L.P.)  (2) (3) (4) (13)	 	Hotel, Gaming & Leisure	 	 	5.50	  	 	 	9/18/2020	  	 	 	9,878	  	 	 	9,807	  	 	 	9,535	  	 	 	1.67	  	
Central Security Group, Inc. (2) (3) (4) (13)	 	Consumer Services	 	 	6.25	  	 	 	10/6/2020	  	 	 	24,750	  	 	 	24,444	  	 	 	23,884	  	 	 	4.18	  	
Colony Hardware Corporation (2) (3) (5) (13)	 	Construction & Building	 	 	7.00	  	 	 	10/23/2021	  	 	 	13,000	  	 	 	12,787	  	 	 	12,861	  	 	 	2.25	  	
CRCI Holdings Inc. (CLEAResult Consulting, Inc.)  (2) (3) (4) (13)	 	Utilities: Electric	 	 	5.25	  	 	 	7/10/2019	  	 	 	5,910	  	 	 	5,892	  	 	 	5,704	  	 	 	1.00	  	
Dent Wizard International Corporation (2) (3) (4) (13)	 	Automotive	 	 	5.75	  	 	 	4/7/2020	  	 	 	7,809	  	 	 	7,775	  	 	 	7,591	  	 	 	1.33	  	
Emerging Markets Communications, LLC (2) (3) (4) (13)	 	Telecommunications	 	 	6.75	  	 	 	7/1/2021	  	 	 	17,910	  	 	 	16,225	  	 	 	16,882	  	 	 	2.95	  	
EP Minerals, LLC (2) (3) (4) (13)	 	Metals & Mining	 	 	5.50	  	 	 	8/20/2020	  	 	 	10,369	  	 	 	10,329	  	 	 	10,168	  	 	 	1.78	  	
FCX Holdings Corp. (2) (3) (4) (13)	 	Capital Equipment	 	 	5.50	  	 	 	8/4/2020	  	 	 	10,047	  	 	 	10,041	  	 	 	9,862	  	 	 	1.72	  	
Genex Holdings, Inc. (2) (3) (13)	 	Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	 	 	5.25	  	 	 	5/30/2021	  	 	 	4,243	  	 	 	4,227	  	 	 	4,164	  	 	 	0.73	  	
Green Energy Partners/Stonewall LLC (2) (3) (5) (13)	 	Energy: Electricity	 	 	6.50	  	 	 	11/13/2021	  	 	 	16,600	  	 	 	16,456	  	 	 	16,354	  	 	 	2.86	  	
Hummel Station LLC (2) (3) (5)	 	Energy: Electricity	 	 	7.00	  	 	 	10/27/2022	  	 	 	21,000	  	 	 	20,174	  	 	 	20,553	  	 	 	3.59	  	
Indra Holdings Corp. (Totes Isotoner) (2) (3) (5) (13)	 	Non-durable Consumer Goods	 	 	5.25	  	 	 	5/1/2021	  	 	 	14,285	  	 	 	14,173	  	 	 	13,818	  	 	 	2.42	  	
International Medical Group, Inc.(2) (3) (5) (12)	 	Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	 	 	5.75	  	 	 	10/30/2020	  	 	 	30,000	  	 	 	29,415	  	 	 	30,276	  	 	 	5.30	  	
Jackson Hewitt Inc. (2) (3) (4) (13)	 	Retail	 	 	8.00	  	 	 	7/30/2020	  	 	 	14,800	  	 	 	14,526	  	 	 	14,600	  	 	 	2.55	  	
Language Line, LLC (2) (3) (4) (13)	 	Telecommunications	 	 	6.50	  	 	 	7/7/2021	  	 	 	23,896	  	 	 	23,675	  	 	 	23,697	  	 	 	4.14	  	
Miller Heiman, Inc. (2) (3) (4) (13)	 	Business Services	 	 	6.75	  	 	 	9/30/2019	  	 	 	19,094	  	 	 	18,901	  	 	 	16,904	  	 	 	2.96	  	
Ministry Brands, LLC (2) (3) (5) (10) (18)	 	High Tech Industries	 	 	8.00	  	 	 	11/20/2021	  	 	 	936	  	 	 	926	  	 	 	901	  	 	 	0.16	  	
Ministry Brands, LLC (2) (3) (5) (12) (19)	 	High Tech Industries	 	 	8.00	  	 	 	11/20/2021	  	 	 	17,471	  	 	 	17,190	  	 	 	17,371	  	 	 	3.04	  	
MSX International, Inc. (2) (3) (4) (13)	 	Automotive	 	 	6.00	  	 	 	8/21/2020	  	 	 	9,499	  	 	 	9,424	  	 	 	9,218	  	 	 	1.61	  	
National Technical Systems, Inc. (2) (3) (4) (5) (13) (14)	 	Aerospace & Defense	 	 	7.00	  	 	 	6/12/2021	  	 	 	25,935	  	 	 	25,609	  	 	 	24,919	  	 	 	4.36	  	
NES Global Talent Finance US LLC (United Kingdom)  (2) (3) (4) (8) (13)	 	Energy: Oil & Gas	 	 	6.50	  	 	 	10/3/2019	  	 	 	11,875	  	 	 	11,715	  	 	 	11,327	  	 	 	1.98	  	
 
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CARLYLE GMS FINANCE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
As of December 31, 2015
(dollar amounts in thousands)

Investments—non-controlled/non-affiliated (1)	 	Industry	 	Interest
Rate	 	 	Maturity
Date	 	 	Par/
Principal
Amount	 	 	Amortized
Cost  (6)	 	 	Fair
Value  (7)	 	 	Percentage of
Net Assets	 	
First Lien Debt (75.53%) (continued)	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Paradigm Acquisition Corp. (2) (3) (5) (13)	 	Business Services	 	 	6.00	% 	 	 	6/2/2022	  	 	$	23,482	  	 	$	23,154	  	 	$	22,984	  	 	 	4.02	% 	
Pelican Products, Inc. (2) (3) (4) (13)	 	Containers, Packaging & Glass	 	 	5.25	  	 	 	4/11/2020	  	 	 	7,817	  	 	 	7,832	  	 	 	7,444	  	 	 	1.30	  	
Plano Molding Company, LLC (2) (3) (5) (13)	 	Hotel, Gaming & Leisure	 	 	7.00	  	 	 	5/12/2021	  	 	 	22,487	  	 	 	22,294	  	 	 	21,779	  	 	 	3.81	  	
Product Quest Manufacturing, LLC (2) (3) (4) (5) (12)	 	Containers, Packaging & Glass	 	 	6.75	  	 	 	9/9/2020	  	 	 	28,000	  	 	 	27,477	  	 	 	27,810	  	 	 	4.86	  	
Prowler Acquisition Corp. (Pipeline Supply and Service, LLC)  (2) (3) (4)	 	Wholesale	 	 	5.50	  	 	 	1/28/2020	  	 	 	10,911	  	 	 	10,836	  	 	 	9,736	  	 	 	1.70	  	
PSC Industrial Holdings Corp (2) (3) (4) (13)	 	Environmental Industries	 	 	5.75	  	 	 	12/5/2020	  	 	 	11,880	  	 	 	11,782	  	 	 	11,622	  	 	 	2.03	  	
PSI Services LLC (2) (3) (4) (5) (12)	 	Business Services	 	 	8.00	  	 	 	2/27/2021	  	 	 	23,471	  	 	 	22,885	  	 	 	23,933	  	 	 	4.19	  	
SolAero Technologies Corp. (2) (3) (4)	 	Telecommunications	 	 	5.75	  	 	 	12/10/2020	  	 	 	10,827	  	 	 	10,744	  	 	 	10,511	  	 	 	1.84	  	
SolAero Technologies Corp. (2) (3) (13)	 	Telecommunications	 	 	6.25	  	 	 	12/10/2020	  	 	 	9,104	  	 	 	9,023	  	 	 	8,887	  	 	 	1.55	  	
Synarc-Biocore Holdings, LLC (2) (3) (4) (13)	 	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	 	 	5.50	  	 	 	3/10/2021	  	 	 	13,264	  	 	 	13,162	  	 	 	12,599	  	 	 	2.20	  	
Systems Maintenance Services Holding, Inc. (2) (3) (13)	 	High Tech Industries	 	 	5.00	  	 	 	10/18/2019	  	 	 	2,193	  	 	 	2,187	  	 	 	2,155	  	 	 	0.38	  	
TASC, Inc. (2) (3) (4) (8) (13)	 	Aerospace & Defense	 	 	7.00	  	 	 	5/23/2020	  	 	 	18,351	  	 	 	17,713	  	 	 	17,916	  	 	 	3.13	  	
Teaching Strategies, LLC (2) (3) (4) (13)	 	Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing	 	 	6.00	  	 	 	10/1/2019	  	 	 	13,953	  	 	 	13,904	  	 	 	13,844	  	 	 	2.42	  	
The Hilb Group, LLC (2) (3) (5) (12) (13) (15)	 	Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	 	 	6.75	  	 	 	6/24/2021	  	 	 	23,458	  	 	 	22,850	  	 	 	23,555	  	 	 	4.12	  	
The Hygenic Corporation (Performance Health) (2) (3) (4) (13)	 	Non-durable Consumer Goods	 	 	6.00	  	 	 	10/11/2020	  	 	 	15,920	  	 	 	15,721	  	 	 	15,368	  	 	 	2.69	  	
The SI Organization, Inc. (2) (3) (4) (13)	 	Aerospace & Defense	 	 	5.75	  	 	 	11/23/2019	  	 	 	8,778	  	 	 	8,716	  	 	 	8,724	  	 	 	1.53	  	
The Topps Company, Inc. (2) (3) (4) (13)	 	Non-durable Consumer Goods	 	 	7.25	  	 	 	10/2/2018	  	 	 	11,395	  	 	 	11,326	  	 	 	11,395	  	 	 	1.99	  	
TruckPro, LLC (2) (3) (4) (13)	 	Automotive	 	 	6.00	  	 	 	8/6/2018	  	 	 	9,683	  	 	 	9,648	  	 	 	9,546	  	 	 	1.67	  	
U.S. Farathane, LLC (2) (3) (4) (13)	 	Automotive	 	 	6.75	  	 	 	12/23/2021	  	 	 	15,818	  	 	 	15,535	  	 	 	15,586	  	 	 	2.73	  	
Vetcor Professional Practices, LLC (2) (3) (4) (5) (13) (16)	 	Consumer Services	 	 	7.00	  	 	 	4/20/2021	  	 	 	11,085	  	 	 	10,983	  	 	 	11,034	  	 	 	1.93	  	
Violin Finco S.A.R.L. (Alexander Mann Solutions)	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
(United Kingdom) (2) (3) (4) (8) (13)	 	Business Services	 	 	5.75	  	 	 	12/20/2019	  	 	 	11,252	  	 	 	11,176	  	 	 	11,241	  	 	 	1.97	  	
Vistage Worldwide Inc. (2) (3) (4) (13)	 	Business Services	 	 	6.50	  	 	 	8/19/2021	  	 	 	29,813	  	 	 	29,529	  	 	 	29,505	  	 	 	5.16	  	
Vitera Healthcare Solutions, LLC (2) (3) (4) (13)	 	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	 	 	6.00	  	 	 	11/4/2020	  	 	 	9,437	  	 	 	9,369	  	 	 	9,107	  	 	 	1.59	  	
Zest Holdings, LLC (2) (3) (4) (13)	 	Durable Consumer Goods	 	 	5.00	  	 	 	8/16/2020	  	 	 	9,694	  	 	 	9,694	  	 	 	9,597	  	 	 	1.69	  	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
First Lien Debt Total	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	$	800,857	  	 	$	795,034	  	 	 	139.06	% 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Second Lien Debt (19.98%)	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
AF Borrower LLC (Accuvant) (2) (3) (5)	 	High Tech Industries	 	 	10.00	% 	 	 	1/30/2023	  	 	$	8,000	  	 	$	7,927	  	 	$	7,666	  	 	 	1.34	% 	
Allied Security Holdings LLC (2) (3) (5) (13)	 	Business Services	 	 	8.00	  	 	 	8/13/2021	  	 	 	8,000	  	 	 	7,948	  	 	 	7,460	  	 	 	1.30	  	
AmeriLife Group, LLC (2) (3) (5)	 	Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	 	 	9.75	  	 	 	1/10/2023	  	 	 	20,000	  	 	 	19,619	  	 	 	19,598	  	 	 	3.44	  	
Argon Medical Devices, Inc. (2) (3) (4) (5)	 	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	 	 	12.00	  	 	 	6/23/2022	  	 	 	24,000	  	 	 	23,294	  	 	 	23,354	  	 	 	4.09	  	
Berlin Packaging L.L.C. (2) (3) (5) (13)	 	Containers, Packaging & Glass	 	 	7.75	  	 	 	10/1/2022	  	 	 	9,200	  	 	 	9,139	  	 	 	8,694	  	 	 	1.52	  	
Charter NEX US Holdings, Inc. (2) (3) (5) (13)	 	Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber	 	 	9.25	  	 	 	2/5/2023	  	 	 	10,000	  	 	 	9,864	  	 	 	9,459	  	 	 	1.65	  	
 
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CARLYLE GMS FINANCE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
As of December 31, 2015
(dollar amounts in thousands)

Investments—non-controlled/non-affiliated (1)	 	Industry	 	Interest
Rate	 	 	Maturity
Date	 	 	Par/
Principal
Amount	 	 	Amortized
Cost  (6)	 	 	Fair
Value  (7)	 	 	Percentage of
Net Assets	 	
Second Lien Debt (19.98%) (continued)	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Confie Seguros Holding II Co. (2) (3) (5)	 	Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	 	 	10.25	% 	 	 	5/8/2019	  	 	$	12,000	  	 	$	11,896	  	 	$	11,820	  	 	 	2.07	% 	
Creganna Finance (US) LLC (Ireland) (2) (3) (5) (8)	 	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	 	 	9.00	  	 	 	6/1/2022	  	 	 	9,900	  	 	 	9,814	  	 	 	9,740	  	 	 	1.70	  	
DiversiTech Corporation (2) (3) (5) (13)	 	Capital Equipment	 	 	9.00	  	 	 	11/19/2022	  	 	 	8,400	  	 	 	8,294	  	 	 	8,131	  	 	 	1.42	  	
Drew Marine Group Inc. (2) (3) 4) (5)	 	Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber	 	 	8.00	  	 	 	5/19/2021	  	 	 	12,500	  	 	 	12,478	  	 	 	11,743	  	 	 	2.05	  	
Genex Holdings, Inc. (2) (3) (5)	 	Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	 	 	8.75	  	 	 	5/30/2022	  	 	 	7,990	  	 	 	7,906	  	 	 	7,390	  	 	 	1.29	  	
Genoa, a QoL Healthcare Company, LLC (2) (3) (5) (13)	 	Retail	 	 	8.75	  	 	 	4/28/2023	  	 	 	9,900	  	 	 	9,807	  	 	 	9,523	  	 	 	1.67	  	
Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (2) (3) (5) (13)	 	Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	 	 	8.50	  	 	 	4/30/2022	  	 	 	12,500	  	 	 	12,397	  	 	 	12,014	  	 	 	2.10	  	
Jazz Acquisition, Inc. (Wencor) (2) (3) (5) (13)	 	Aerospace & Defense	 	 	7.75	  	 	 	6/19/2022	  	 	 	6,700	  	 	 	6,674	  	 	 	5,759	  	 	 	1.01	  	
Landslide Holdings, Inc. (LANDesk Software) (2) (3) (13)	 	Software	 	 	8.25	  	 	 	2/25/2021	  	 	 	3,500	  	 	 	3,480	  	 	 	3,113	  	 	 	0.54	  	
MRI Software, LLC (2) (3) (5)	 	Software	 	 	9.00	  	 	 	6/23/2022	  	 	 	11,250	  	 	 	11,093	  	 	 	10,890	  	 	 	1.91	  	
Phillips-Medisize Corporation (2) (3) (5) (13)	 	Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber	 	 	8.25	  	 	 	6/16/2022	  	 	 	5,000	  	 	 	4,958	  	 	 	4,700	  	 	 	0.82	  	
Power Stop, LLC (5) (17)	 	Automotive	 	 	11.00	  	 	 	5/29/2022	  	 	 	10,000	  	 	 	9,811	  	 	 	10,080	  	 	 	1.76	  	
Prime Security Services Borrower, LLC (Protection One, Inc.)  (2) (3) (5)	 	Consumer Services	 	 	9.75	  	 	 	7/1/2022	  	 	 	6,700	  	 	 	6,607	  	 	 	6,271	  	 	 	1.10	  	
Prowler Acquisition Corp. (Pipeline Supply and Service, LLC)  (2) (3) (5)	 	Wholesale	 	 	9.50	  	 	 	7/28/2020	  	 	 	3,000	  	 	 	2,953	  	 	 	2,493	  	 	 	0.44	  	
Systems Maintenance Services Holding, Inc. (2) (3) (4)	 	High Tech Industries	 	 	9.25	  	 	 	10/18/2020	  	 	 	6,000	  	 	 	5,959	  	 	 	5,860	  	 	 	1.02	  	
TASC, Inc. (5) (8)	 	Aerospace & Defense	 	 	12.00	  	 	 	5/23/2021	  	 	 	6,000	  	 	 	5,891	  	 	 	6,075	  	 	 	1.06	  	
Vitera Healthcare Solutions, LLC (2) (3) (4) (13)	 	Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	 	 	9.25	  	 	 	11/4/2021	  	 	 	2,000	  	 	 	1,976	  	 	 	1,784	  	 	 	0.31	  	
Watchfire Enterprises, Inc. (2) (3) (5) (13)	 	Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing	 	 	9.00	  	 	 	10/2/2021	  	 	 	7,000	  	 	 	6,923	  	 	 	6,779	  	 	 	1.19	  	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Second Lien Debt Total	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	$	216,708	  	 	$	210,396	  	 	 	36.80	% 	

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CARLYLE GMS FINANCE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
As of December 31, 2015
(dollar amounts in thousands)

Investments—non-controlled/non-affiliated (1)	  	Industry	  	Maturity
Date	 	  	Par/
Principal
Amount	 	  	Amortized
Cost  (6)	 	  	Fair
Value  (7)	 	  	Percentage
of
Net Assets	 	
Structured Finance Obligations (4.26%) (5) (8) (11)	  	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
1776 CLO I, Ltd., Subordinated Notes	  	Structured Finance	  	 	5/8/2020	  	  	$	11,750	  	  	$	8,079	  	  	$	3,347	  	  	 	0.59	% 	
AIMCO CLO, Series 2014-A, Class F, 5.47% (2)	  	Structured Finance	  	 	7/20/2026	  	  	 	2,700	  	  	 	2,369	  	  	 	1,701	  	  	 	0.30	  	
AIMCO CLO, Series 2014-A, Subordinated Notes	  	Structured Finance	  	 	7/20/2026	  	  	 	11,500	  	  	 	8,369	  	  	 	5,779	  	  	 	1.00	  	
Ares XXVIII CLO Ltd., Subordinated Notes	  	Structured Finance	  	 	10/17/2024	  	  	 	7,000	  	  	 	4,416	  	  	 	3,255	  	  	 	0.57	  	
Babson CLO Ltd. 2005-I, Subordinated Notes	  	Structured Finance	  	 	4/15/2019	  	  	 	7,632	  	  	 	333	  	  	 	86	  	  	 	0.02	  	
CIFC Funding 2007-III, Ltd., Income Notes	  	Structured Finance	  	 	7/26/2021	  	  	 	6,500	  	  	 	2,902	  	  	 	2,453	  	  	 	0.43	  	
Clydesdale CLO 2005, Ltd., Subordinated Notes	  	Structured Finance	  	 	12/6/2017	  	  	 	5,750	  	  	 	—  	  	  	 	11	  	  	 	0.00	  	
Flagship VII Limited, Subordinated Notes	  	Structured Finance	  	 	1/20/2026	  	  	 	7,000	  	  	 	4,781	  	  	 	3,184	  	  	 	0.56	  	
ING IM CLO 2012-1 LLC, Preferred Shares	  	Structured Finance	  	 	3/14/2022	  	  	 	7,610	  	  	 	4,637	  	  	 	3,789	  	  	 	0.66	  	
ING IM CLO 2012- 1 LLC, Subordinated Notes	  	Structured Finance	  	 	3/14/2022	  	  	 	2,500	  	  	 	1,523	  	  	 	1,245	  	  	 	0.22	  	
MSIM Peconic Bay, Ltd., Subordinated Notes	  	Structured Finance	  	 	7/20/2019	  	  	 	4,500	  	  	 	1,112	  	  	 	923	  	  	 	0.16	  	
Nautique Funding Ltd., Income Notes	  	Structured Finance	  	 	4/15/2020	  	  	 	5,000	  	  	 	2,760	  	  	 	2,275	  	  	 	0.40	  	
Steele Creek CLO 2014-I, LLC, Subordinated Notes	  	Structured Finance	  	 	8/21/2026	  	  	 	18,000	  	  	 	13,453	  	  	 	12,241	  	  	 	2.14	  	
Venture VI CDO Limited, Preference Shares	  	Structured Finance	  	 	8/3/2020	  	  	 	7,000	  	  	 	3,488	  	  	 	3,203	  	  	 	0.56	  	
Westwood CDO I, Ltd., Subordinated Notes	  	Structured Finance	  	 	3/25/2021	  	  	 	4,000	  	  	 	1,718	  	  	 	1,320	  	  	 	0.23	  	
 	  	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
Structured Finance Obligations Total	  	 	  	 	 	 	  	$	59,940	  	  	$	44,812	  	  	 	7.84	% 	

 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Investments—non-controlled/non-affiliated (1)	  	Industry	  	Par/
Principal
Amount	 	  	Cost	 	  	Fair
Value  (7)	 	  	Percentage
of
Net Assets	 	
Equity Investments (0.23%) (5)	  	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
Power Stop, LLC	  	Automotive	  	$	7	  	  	$	715	  	  	$	788	  	  	 	0.14	% 	
The Hilb Group, LLC	  	Banking, Finance, Insurance &
Real Estate	  	 	1,500	  	  	 	1,500	  	  	 	1,636	  	  	 	0.28	  	
 	  	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
Equity Investments Total	  	 	  	 	 	 	  	$	2,215	  	  	$	2,424	  	  	 	0.42	% 	
 	  	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
Total Investments—non-controlled/non-affiliated	  	 	  	 	 	 	  	$	1,079,720	  	  	$	1,052,666	  	  	 	184.12	% 	
 
(1)	Unless otherwise indicated, issuers of debt and equity investments held by GMS Finance are domiciled in the United States and issuers of structured finance obligations are domiciled in the Cayman Islands. Under the Investment Company Act, the Company would be deemed to “control” a portfolio company if the Company owned more than 25% of its outstanding voting securities and/or held the power to exercise control over the management or policies of the portfolio company. As of December 31, 2015, the Company does not “control” any of these portfolio companies. Under the Investment Company Act, the Company would be deemed an “affiliated person” of a portfolio company if the Company owns 5% or more of the portfolio company’s outstanding voting securities. As of December 31, 2015, the Company is not an “affiliated person” of any of these portfolio companies.	
 
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As of December 31, 2015
(dollar amounts in thousands)
 
(2)	Variable rate loans to the portfolio companies and variable rate notes of structured finance obligations bear interest at a rate that may be determined by reference to either LIBOR or an alternate base rate (commonly based on the Federal Funds Rate or the Prime Rate), which generally resets quarterly. For each such loan and note, the Company has provided the interest rate in effect as of December 31, 2015.	
(3)	Loan includes interest rate floor feature.	
(4)	Denotes that all or a portion of the assets are owned by the Borrower Sub. The Borrower Sub has entered into the Revolving Credit Facility. The lenders of the Revolving Credit Facility have a first lien security interest in substantially all of the assets of the Borrower Sub (see Note 6, Borrowings). Accordingly, such assets are not available to creditors of the Company or the 2015-1 Issuer.	
(5)	Denotes that all or a portion of the assets are owned by the Company. The Company has entered into the Facility. The lenders of the Facility have a first lien security interest in substantially all of the portfolio investments held by the Company (see Note 6, Borrowings). Accordingly, such assets are not available to creditors of the Borrower Sub or the 2015-1 Issuer.	
(6)	Amortized cost represents original cost, including origination fees, adjusted for the accretion/amortization of discounts/premiums, as applicable, on debt investments using the effective interest method. Equity tranche CLO fund investments, which are referred to as “structured finance obligations”, are recorded at amortized cost using the effective interest method.	
(7)	Fair value is determined in good faith by or under the direction of the Board of Directors of the Company (see Note 2, Significant Accounting Policies, and Note 3, Fair Value Measurements), pursuant to the Company’s valuation policy.	
(8)	The Company has determined the indicated investments are non-qualifying assets under Section 55(a) of the Investment Company Act. Under the Investment Company Act, the Company may not acquire any non-qualifying assets unless, at the time such acquisition is made, qualifying assets represent at least 70% of the Company’s total assets.	
(9)	Captive Resources Midco, LLC has an undrawn delayed draw term loan of $3,125 par value at LIBOR + 5.75%, 1.00% floor, and an undrawn revolver of $1,875 par value at LIBOR + 5.75%, 1.00% floor. An unused rate of 1.25% and 0.50% is charged on the delayed draw term loan and revolver principal, respectively, while undrawn.	
(10)	The Company receives less than the stated interest rate of this loan as a result of an agreement among lenders. Pursuant to the agreement among lenders, this investment represents a “first out” first lien loan, which has first priority ahead of the “last out” first lien loan with respect to principal, interest and other payments.	
(11)	As of December 31, 2015, the Company has a greater than 25% but less than 50% equity or subordinated notes ownership interest in certain structured finance obligations. These investments have governing documents that preclude the Company from controlling management of the entity and therefore the Company has determined that the issuer of the investment is not a controlled affiliate or a non-controlled affiliate because the investments are not “voting securities”.	
(12)	In addition to the interest earned based on the stated interest rate of this loan, which is the amount reflected in this schedule, the Company is entitled to receive additional interest as a result of an agreement among lenders. Pursuant to the agreement among lenders, this investment represents a “last out” first lien loan, which has a secondary priority behind the “first out” first lien loan with respect to principal, interest and other payments.	
(13)	Denotes that all or a portion of the assets are owned by the 2015-1 Issuer and secure the notes issued in connection with a $400 million term debt securitization completed by the Company on June 26, 2015 (see Note 7, 2015-1 Notes). Accordingly, such assets are not available to the creditors of the Borrower Sub or the Company.	
(14)	National Technical Systems, Inc. has an undrawn delayed draw term loan of $4,469 par value at LIBOR + 6.00%, 1.00% floor, and an undrawn revolver of $2,031 par value at LIBOR + 6.00%, 1.00% floor. An unused rate of 1.00% and 0.50% is charged on the delayed draw term loan and revolver principal, respectively, while undrawn.	
(15)	The Hilb Group, LLC has an undrawn delayed draw term loan of $10,034 par value at LIBOR + 5.75%, 1.00% floor. An unused rate of 1.00% is charged on the principal while undrawn.	
(16)	Vetcor Professional Practices LLC has an undrawn delayed draw term loan of $1,473 par value at LIBOR + 6.00%, 1.00% floor. An unused rate of 1.00% is charged on the principal while undrawn.	
(17)	Represents a corporate mezzanine loan, which is subordinated to senior secured term loans of the portfolio company.	
(18)	Ministry Brands, LLC has an undrawn first out delayed draw term loan of $64 par value at LIBOR + 7.00%, 1.00% floor. An unused rate of 1.00% is charged on the delayed draw term loan principal while undrawn.	
(19)	Ministry Brands, LLC has an undrawn last out delayed draw term loan of $1,530 par value at LIBOR + 7.00%, 1.00% floor. An unused rate of 1.00% is charged on the delayed draw term loan principal while undrawn.	
 
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CARLYLE GMS FINANCE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
As of December 31, 2015
(dollar amounts in thousands)
 
As of December 31, 2015, investments—non-controlled/non-affiliated at fair value consisted of the following:

Type	  	Amortized
Cost	 	  	Fair Value	 	  	% of Fair Value	 	
First Lien Debt	  	$	800,857	  	  	$	795,034	  	  	 	75.53	% 	
Second Lien Debt	  	 	216,708	  	  	 	210,396	  	  	 	19.98	  	
Structured Finance Obligations	  	 	59,940	  	  	 	44,812	  	  	 	4.26	  	
Equity Investments	  	 	2,215	  	  	 	2,424	  	  	 	0.23	  	
 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
Total	  	$	1,079,720	  	  	$	1,052,666	  	  	 	100.00	% 	
 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
The industrial composition of investments—non-controlled/non-affiliated at fair value as of December 31, 2015 was as follows:

Industry	  	Amortized
Cost	 	  	Fair Value	 	  	% of Fair Value	 	
Aerospace & Defense	  	$	64,603	  	  	$	63,393	  	  	 	6.02	% 	
Automotive	  	 	52,908	  	  	 	52,809	  	  	 	5.02	  	
Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	  	 	138,700	  	  	 	139,353	  	  	 	13.24	  	
Business Services	  	 	131,981	  	  	 	130,318	  	  	 	12.38	  	
Capital Equipment	  	 	18,335	  	  	 	17,993	  	  	 	1.71	  	
Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber	  	 	27,300	  	  	 	25,902	  	  	 	2.46	  	
Construction & Building	  	 	19,947	  	  	 	19,958	  	  	 	1.90	  	
Consumer Services	  	 	51,783	  	  	 	50,764	  	  	 	4.82	  	
Containers, Packaging & Glass	  	 	55,846	  	  	 	55,128	  	  	 	5.24	  	
Durable Consumer Goods	  	 	20,648	  	  	 	20,482	  	  	 	1.94	  	
Energy: Electricity	  	 	36,630	  	  	 	36,907	  	  	 	3.51	  	
Energy: Oil & Gas	  	 	11,715	  	  	 	11,327	  	  	 	1.08	  	
Environmental Industries	  	 	11,782	  	  	 	11,622	  	  	 	1.10	  	
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals	  	 	65,037	  	  	 	64,140	  	  	 	6.09	  	
High Tech Industries	  	 	50,244	  	  	 	49,782	  	  	 	4.73	  	
Hotel, Gaming & Leisure	  	 	32,101	  	  	 	31,314	  	  	 	2.97	  	
Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing	  	 	20,827	  	  	 	20,623	  	  	 	1.96	  	
Metals & Mining	  	 	10,329	  	  	 	10,168	  	  	 	0.97	  	
Non-durable Consumer Goods	  	 	41,220	  	  	 	40,581	  	  	 	3.85	  	
Retail	  	 	24,333	  	  	 	24,123	  	  	 	2.29	  	
Software	  	 	14,573	  	  	 	14,003	  	  	 	1.33	  	
Structured Finance	  	 	59,940	  	  	 	44,812	  	  	 	4.26	  	
Telecommunications	  	 	70,565	  	  	 	70,736	  	  	 	6.72	  	
Transportation: Cargo	  	 	19,582	  	  	 	19,134	  	  	 	1.82	  	
Transportation: Consumer	  	 	9,110	  	  	 	9,361	  	  	 	0.89	  	
Utilities: Electric	  	 	5,892	  	  	 	5,704	  	  	 	0.54	  	
Wholesale	  	 	13,789	  	  	 	12,229	  	  	 	1.16	  	
 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
Total	  	$	1,079,720	  	  	$	1,052,666	  	  	 	100.00	% 	

 
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CARLYLE GMS FINANCE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued)
As of December 31, 2015
(dollar amounts in thousands)
 
The geographical composition of investments—non-controlled/non-affiliated at fair value as of December 31, 2015 was as follows:

Geography	  	Amortized
Cost	 	  	Fair Value	 	  	% of Fair Value	 	
Cayman Islands	  	$	59,940	  	  	$	44,812	  	  	 	4.26	% 	
Ireland	  	 	9,814	  	  	 	9,740	  	  	 	0.93	  	
United Kingdom	  	 	22,891	  	  	 	22,568	  	  	 	2.14	  	
United States	  	 	987,075	  	  	 	975,546	  	  	 	92.67	  	
 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
Total	  	$	1,079,720	  	  	$	1,052,666	  	  	 	100.00	% 	

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CARLYLE GMS FINANCE, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited)
As of March 31, 2016
(dollar amounts in thousands, except per share data)
1. ORGANIZATION
Carlyle GMS Finance, Inc. (“GMS Finance” or the “Company”) is a Maryland corporation formed on February 8, 2012, and structured as an externally managed, non-diversified closed-end investment company. GMS Finance has elected to be regulated as a business development company (“BDC”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (together with the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, the “Investment Company Act”). GMS Finance has elected to be treated, and intends to continue to comply with the requirements to qualify annually, as a regulated investment company (“RIC”) under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”).
GMS Finance’s investment objective is to generate current income and capital appreciation primarily through debt investments in U.S. middle market companies, which the Company defines as companies with approximately $10 million to $100 million of earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”). GMS Finance seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing primarily in first lien senior secured loans (which may include stand-alone first lien loans; “last out” first lien loans, which are loans that have a secondary priority behind “first out” first lien loans; “unitranche” loans, which are loans that combine features of first lien, second lien or subordinated loans, generally in a first lien position; and secured corporate bonds with features similar to the features of these categories of first lien loans) and second lien senior secured loans (which may include senior secured loans, and, to a lesser extent, secured corporate bonds, with a secondary priority behind first lien loans) (collectively, “Middle Market Senior Loans”). The Middle Market Senior Loans are generally made to private U.S. middle market companies that are, in many cases, controlled by private equity firms. Depending on market conditions, GMS Finance expects that between 70% and 80% of the value of its assets will be invested in Middle Market Senior Loans, with the balance invested in higher-yielding investments, which may include middle market junior loans such as corporate mezzanine loans, equity co-investments, broadly syndicated first lien and second lien senior secured loans, high-yield bonds, structured finance obligations and/or other opportunistic investments. GMS Finance expects that the composition of its portfolio will change over time given Carlyle GMS Investment Management L.L.C.’s (the “Investment Adviser”) view on, among other things, the economic and credit environment (including with respect to interest rates) in which the Company is operating.
On May 2, 2013, GMS Finance completed its initial closing of capital commitments (the “Initial Closing”) and subsequently commenced substantial investment operations. Prior to May 2, 2013, GMS Finance had not commenced operations and was a development stage company as defined by Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 915, Development Stage Entity. During this time, GMS Finance focused substantially all of its efforts on establishing its business. If GMS Finance has not consummated an initial public offering of its common stock that results in an unaffiliated public float of at least 15% of the aggregate capital commitments received prior to the date of such initial public offering (a “Qualified IPO”) by May 2, 2018, then GMS Finance (subject to any necessary stockholder approvals and applicable requirements of the Investment Company Act) will use its best efforts to wind down and/or liquidate and dissolve.
GMS Finance is an “emerging growth company” as defined in the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012. GMS Finance will remain an emerging growth company for up to five years following an initial public offering, although if the market value of the common stock that is held by non-affiliates exceeds $700 million as of any June 30 before that time, GMS Finance would cease to be an emerging growth company as of the following December 31.
Carlyle GMS Finance SPV LLC (the “Borrower Sub”) is a Delaware limited liability company that was formed on January 3, 2013. The Borrower Sub invests in first and second lien senior secured loans. The
 
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Borrower Sub is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company and is consolidated in these consolidated financial statements commencing from the date of its formation, January 3, 2013.
On June 26, 2015, the Company completed a $400 million term debt securitization (the “2015-1 Debt Securitization”). The notes offered in the 2015-1 Debt Securitization (the “2015-1 Notes”) were issued by Carlyle GMS Finance MM CLO 2015-1 LLC (the “2015-1 Issuer”), a wholly-owned and consolidated subsidiary of the Company, and are secured by a diversified portfolio of the 2015-1 Issuer consisting primarily of first and second lien senior secured loans. Refer to Note 7 for details. The 2015-1 Issuer is consolidated in these consolidated financial statements commencing from the date of its formation, May 8, 2015.
On February 29, 2016, the Company and Credit Partners USA LLC (“Credit Partners”) entered into an amended and restated limited liability company agreement (the “Limited Liability Company Agreement”) to co-manage Middle Market Credit Fund, LLC (“Credit Fund”). Credit Fund will primarily invest in first lien loans of middle-market companies. Credit Fund is managed by a six-member board of managers, on which the Company and Credit Partners each have equal representation. The Company and Credit Partners each have 50% economic ownership of Credit Fund and have commitments to fund, from time to time, capital of up to $400,000 each. Refer to Note 5, Middle Market Credit Fund, LLC, for details.
GMS Finance is externally managed by the Investment Adviser, an investment adviser registered under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended. Carlyle GMS Finance Administration L.L.C. (the “Administrator”) provides the administrative services necessary for GMS Finance to operate. Both the Investment Adviser and the Administrator are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Carlyle Investment Management L.L.C., a subsidiary of The Carlyle Group L.P. “Carlyle” refers to The Carlyle Group L.P., its affiliates and its consolidated subsidiaries, a global alternative asset manager publicly traded on NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol “CG”. Refer to the sec.gov website for further information on Carlyle.
As a BDC, GMS Finance is required to comply with certain regulatory requirements. As part of these requirements, the Company must not acquire any assets other than “qualifying assets” specified in the Investment Company Act unless, at the time the acquisition is made, at least 70% of its total assets are qualifying assets (with certain limited exceptions).
GMS Finance has elected to be treated, and intends to continue to comply with the requirements to qualify annually, as a RIC under the Code, and operates in a manner so as to qualify for the tax treatment applicable to RICs. To qualify as a RIC, GMS Finance must, among other things, meet certain source-of-income and asset diversification requirements and timely distribute to its stockholders generally at least 90% of its investment company taxable income, as defined by the Code, for each year. Pursuant to this election, GMS Finance generally does not have to pay corporate level taxes on any income that it distributes to stockholders, provided that GMS Finance satisfies those requirements.
2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Presentation
The consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the accrual basis of accounting in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“US GAAP”). The Company is an investment company for the purposes of accounting and financial reporting in accordance with Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2013-08, Financial Services—Investment Companies (“ASU 2013-08”):  Amendments to the Scope, Measurement and Disclosure Requirements . The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of GMS Finance and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, the Borrower Sub and the 2015-1 Issuer. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated. US GAAP for an investment company requires investments to be recorded at fair value. The carrying value for all other assets and liabilities approximates their fair value.
 
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The interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with US GAAP for interim financial information and pursuant to the requirements for reporting on Form 10-Q and Articles 6 and 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, certain disclosures accompanying the annual consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with US GAAP are omitted. In the opinion of management, all adjustments considered necessary for the fair presentation of consolidated financial statements for the interim period presented have been included. These adjustments are of a normal, recurring nature. This Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015. The results of operations for the three month period ended March 31, 2016 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results to be expected for the full year.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with US GAAP requires management to make assumptions and estimates that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Management’s estimates are based on historical experiences and other factors, including expectations of future events that management believes to be reasonable under the circumstances. It also requires management to exercise judgment in the process of applying the Company’s accounting policies. Assumptions and estimates regarding the valuation of investments and their resulting impact on base management and incentive fees involve a higher degree of judgment and complexity and these assumptions and estimates may be significant to the consolidated financial statements. Actual results could differ from these estimates and such differences could be material.
Investments
Investment transactions are recorded on the trade date. Realized gains or losses are measured 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, and includes investments charged off during the period, net of recoveries. Net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation on investments as presented in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations reflects the net change in the fair value of investments, including the reversal of previously recorded unrealized appreciation or depreciation when gains or losses are realized. See Note 3 for further information about fair value measurements.
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents consist of demand deposits and highly liquid investments (e.g., money market funds, U.S. treasury notes) with original maturities of three months or less. Cash equivalents are carried at amortized cost, which approximates fair value. The Company’s cash and cash equivalents are held with two large financial institutions and cash held in such financial institutions may, at times, exceed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insured limit.
Revenue Recognition
Interest from Investments and Realized Gain/Loss on Investments
Interest income is recorded on an accrual basis and includes the accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums. Discounts from and premiums to par value on debt securities purchased are accreted/amortized into interest income over the life of the respective security using the effective interest method. The amortized cost of debt investments represents the original cost, including origination fees, adjusted for the accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums, if any. At time of exit, the realized gain or loss on an investment is the difference between the amortized cost at time of exit and the cash received at exit using the specific identification method.
 
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The Company may have loans in its portfolio that contain payment-in-kind (“PIK”) provisions. PIK represents interest that is accrued and recorded as interest income at the contractual rates, increases the loan principal on the respective capitalization dates, and is generally due at maturity. As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 and for the three month periods ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, no loans in the portfolio contained PIK provisions.
Interest income from investments in the “equity” class of collateralized loan obligation (“CLO”) funds, which are included in “structured finance obligations”, is recorded based upon an estimation of an effective yield to expected maturity utilizing assumed cash flows in accordance with ASC 325-40,  Beneficial Interests in Securitized Financials Assets . We monitor the expected cash inflows from our CLO equity investments, including the expected residual payments and the effective yield is determined and updated at least quarterly. In estimating these cash flows, there are a number of assumptions that are subject to uncertainties, including the amount and timing of principal payments which are impacted by prepayments, repurchases, defaults, delinquencies and liquidations of or within the CLO funds. These uncertainties are difficult to predict and are subject to future events that could have impacted the Company’s estimates if the information was known at the time. As a result, actual results may differ significantly from these estimates.
Other Income
Other income may include income such as consent, waiver, amendment, and syndication fees associated with the Company’s investment activities as well as any fees for managerial assistance services rendered by the Company to portfolio companies. Such fees are recognized as income when earned or the services are rendered. The Company may receive fees for guaranteeing the outstanding debt of a portfolio company. Such fees will be amortized into other income over the life of the guarantee. The unamortized amount, if any, is included in other assets in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities. For the three month periods ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company earned $999 and $362, respectively, in other income.
Non-Accrual Income
Loans are generally placed on non-accrual status when principal or interest payments are past due 30 days or more or when there is reasonable doubt that principal or interest will be collected in full. Accrued and unpaid 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 regarding collectability. Non-accrual loans are restored to accrual status when past due principal and interest are paid current and, in management’s judgment, are likely to remain current. Management may not place a loan on non-accrual status if the loan has sufficient collateral value and is in the process of collection. As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 and for the three month periods ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, no loans in the portfolio were on non-accrual status.
Revolving Credit Facility, Facility and 2015-1 Notes Related Costs, Expenses and Deferred Financing Costs (See Note 6, Borrowings, and Note 7, 2015-1 Notes)
Interest expense and unused commitment fees on the Revolving Credit Facility and Facility are recorded on an accrual basis. Unused commitment fees are included in credit facility fees in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations.
The Revolving Credit Facility and Facility are recorded at carrying value, which approximates fair value.
Deferred financing costs include capitalized expenses related to the closing of the Revolving Credit Facility and Facility. Amortization of deferred financing costs for each credit facility is computed on the straight-line basis over the respective term of each credit facility, except for a portion that was accelerated in connection with the amendment of the Revolving Credit Facility as described in Note 6. The amortization of such costs is included in credit facility fees in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations.
 
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Deferred financing costs also include capitalized expenses including structuring and arrangement fees related to the offering of the 2015-1 Notes. Amortization of deferred financing costs for the 2015-1 Notes is computed on the effective yield method over the term of the 2015-1 Notes. The amortization of such costs is included in interest expense in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations.
The 2015-1 Notes are recorded at carrying value, which approximates fair value.
Organization and Offering Costs
The Company agreed to reimburse the Investment Adviser for initial organization and offering costs incurred on behalf of GMS Finance up to $1,500. As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, $1,500 of organization and offering costs had been incurred by GMS Finance and $57 of excess organization and offering costs had been incurred by the Investment Adviser since inception. The $1,500 of incurred organization and offering costs are allocated to all stockholders based on their respective capital commitment and are re-allocated amongst all stockholders at the time of each capital drawdown subsequent to the Initial Closing. The Company’s organization costs incurred are expensed and the offering costs are charged against equity when incurred.
Income Taxes
For federal income tax purposes, GMS Finance has elected to be treated as a RIC under the Code, and intends to make the required distributions to its stockholders as specified therein. In order to qualify as a RIC, GMS Finance must meet certain minimum distribution, source-of-income and asset diversification requirements. If such requirements are met, then GMS Finance is generally required to pay income taxes only on the portion of its taxable income and gains it does not distribute.
The minimum distribution requirements applicable to RICs require GMS Finance to distribute to its stockholders at least 90% of its investment company taxable income (“ICTI”), as defined by the Code, each year. Depending on the level of ICTI earned in a tax year, GMS Finance may choose to carry forward ICTI in excess of current year distributions into the next tax year. Any such carryover ICTI must be distributed before the end of that next tax year through a dividend declared prior to filing the final tax return related to the year which generated such ICTI.
In addition, based on the excise distribution requirements, GMS Finance is subject to a 4% nondeductible federal excise tax on undistributed income unless GMS Finance distributes in a timely manner an amount at least equal to the sum of (1) 98% of its ordinary income for each calendar year, (2) 98.2% of capital gain net income (both long-term and short-term) for the one-year period ending October 31 in that calendar year and (3) any income realized, but not distributed, in the preceding year. For this purpose, however, any ordinary income or capital gain net income retained by GMS Finance that is subject to corporate income tax is considered to have been distributed. GMS Finance intends to make sufficient distributions each taxable year to satisfy the excise distribution requirements.
The Company evaluates tax positions taken or expected to be taken in the course of preparing its consolidated financial statements to determine whether the tax positions are “more-likely than not” to be sustained by the applicable tax authority. All penalties and interest associated with income taxes, if any, are included in income tax expense.
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Capital Calls and Dividends and Distributions to Common Stockholders
The Company records the shares issued in connection with capital calls as of the effective date of the capital call. To the extent that the Company has taxable income available, the Company intends to make quarterly distributions to its common stockholders. Dividends and distributions to common stockholders are recorded on the record date. The amount to be distributed is determined by the Board of Directors each quarter and is generally based upon the taxable earnings estimated by management and available cash. Net realized capital gains, if any, are generally distributed at least annually, although the Company may decide to retain such capital gains for investment.
The Company has adopted a dividend reinvestment plan that provides for reinvestment of any distributions on behalf of its stockholders, for those who have elected to participate in the plan. As a result of adopting such a plan, if the Board of Directors authorizes, and GMS Finance declares, a cash dividend or distribution, the stockholders who have elected to participate in the dividend reinvestment plan would have their cash dividends or distributions automatically reinvested in additional shares of the Company’s common stock, rather than receiving cash. Prior to a Qualified IPO, the Company intends to use primarily newly issued shares of its common stock to implement the plan issued at the net asset value per share most recently determined by the Board of Directors. After a Qualified IPO, the Company intends to use primarily newly issued shares to implement the plan so long as the market value per share is equal to or greater than the net asset value per share as of the close of business on the relevant payment date for such dividend or distribution. If the market value per share is less than the net asset value per share as of the close of business on the relevant payment date, the plan administrator would purchase the common stock on behalf of participants in the open market, unless the Company instructs the plan administrator otherwise.
Functional Currency
The functional currency of the Company is the U.S. Dollar and all transactions were in U.S. Dollars.
Recent Accounting Standards Updates
On April 7, 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued ASU 2015-3, Interest—Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30) Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs  (“ASU 2015-3”). ASU 2015-3 requires debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability to be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability, consistent with debt discounts and premiums. This guidance was effective for the Company on January 1, 2016 and the ASU requires the guidance to be applied on a retrospective basis. The Company adopted this guidance on January 1, 2016 and reclassified $2,356 of debt issuance costs from deferred financing costs to 2015-1 Notes payable in the accompanying Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities as of December 31, 2015.
In May 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued ASU 2015-7, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820)—Disclosures for Investments in Certain Entities That Calculate Net Asset Value per Share (or Its Equivalent) (“ASU 2015-7”). ASU 2015-7 provides amended guidance on the disclosures for investments in certain entities that calculate net asset value per share (or its equivalent). The amendments remove the requirement to categorize within the fair value hierarchy all investments for which fair value is measured using the net asset value per share practical expedient. The amendments also remove the requirement to make certain disclosures for all investments that are eligible to be measured at fair value using the net asset value per share practical expedient. Rather, those disclosures are limited to investments for which the entity has elected to measure the fair value using that practical expedient. The guidance is effective for the Company on January 1, 2016. The Company adopted the new accounting guidance on January 1, 2016 and presented the fair value disclosures accordingly.
In August 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued ASU 2015-15, Interest—Imputation of Interest (Sub-topic 835-30): Presentation and Subsequent Measurement of Debt Issuance Costs Associated with
 
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Line-of-Credit Arrangements (“ASU 2015-15”). ASU 2015-03 does not address presentation or subsequent measurement of debt issuance costs related to line-of-credit arrangements. In accordance with ASU 2015-15, an entity may defer and present debt issuance costs as an asset and subsequently amortize the deferred debt issuance costs ratably over the term of the line-of-credit arrangement, regardless of whether there are any outstanding borrowings on the line-of-credit arrangement. This guidance was effective for the Company on January 1, 2016. The Company adopted the new accounting guidance and it did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
3. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
The Company applies fair value accounting in accordance with the terms of Financial Accounting Standards Board ASC Topic 820,  Fair Value Measurement  (“ASC 820”). ASC 820 defines fair value as the amount that would be exchanged to sell an asset or transfer a liability in an orderly transfer between market participants at the measurement date. The Company values securities/instruments traded in active markets on the measurement date by multiplying the closing price of such traded securities/instruments by the quantity of shares or amount of the instrument held. The Company may also obtain quotes with respect to certain of its investments, such as its securities/instruments traded in active markets and its liquid securities/instruments that are not traded in active markets, from pricing services, brokers, or counterparties (i.e., “consensus pricing”). When doing so, the Company determines whether the quote obtained is sufficient according to US GAAP to determine the fair value of the security. The Company may use the quote obtained or alternative pricing sources may be utilized including valuation techniques typically utilized for illiquid securities/instruments.
Securities/instruments that are illiquid or for which the pricing source does not provide a valuation or methodology or provides a valuation or methodology that, in the judgment of the Investment Adviser or GMS Finance’s Board of Directors, does not represent fair value shall each be valued as of the measurement date using all techniques appropriate under the circumstances and for which sufficient data is available. These valuation techniques may vary by investment and include comparable public market valuations, comparable precedent transaction valuations and/or discounted cash flow analyses. The process generally used to determine the applicable value is as follows: (i) the value of each portfolio company or investment is initially reviewed by the investment professionals responsible for such portfolio company or investment and, for non-traded investments, a standardized template designed to approximate fair market value based on observable market inputs, updated credit statistics and unobservable inputs is used to determine a preliminary value, which is also reviewed alongside consensus pricing, where available; (ii) preliminary valuation conclusions are documented and reviewed by a valuation committee comprised of members of senior management; (iii) the Board of Directors engages a third-party valuation firm to provide positive assurance on portions of the Middle Market Senior Loans and equity investments portfolio each quarter (such that each non-traded investment is reviewed by a third-party valuation firm at least once on a rolling twelve month basis) including a review of management’s preliminary valuation and conclusion on fair value; (iv) the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors (the “Audit Committee”) reviews the assessments of the Investment Adviser and the third-party valuation firm and provides the Board of Directors with any recommendations with respect to changes to the fair value of each investment in the portfolio; and (v) the Board of Directors discusses the valuation recommendations of the Audit Committee and determines the fair value of each investment in the portfolio in good faith based on the input of the Investment Adviser and, where applicable, the third-party valuation firm.
All factors that might materially impact the value of an investment are considered, including, but not limited to the assessment of the following factors, as relevant:
 
 	•	 	the nature and realizable value of any collateral;	
 
 	•	 	call features, put features and other relevant terms of debt;	
 
 	•	 	the portfolio company’s leverage and ability to make payments;	
 
 	•	 	the portfolio company’s public or private credit rating;	
 
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 	•	 	the portfolio company’s actual and expected earnings and discounted cash flow;	
 
 	•	 	prevailing interest rates and spreads for similar securities and expected volatility in future interest rates;	
 
 	•	 	the markets in which the portfolio company does business and recent economic and/or market events; and	
 
 	•	 	comparisons to comparable transactions and publicly traded securities.	
Investment performance data utilized are the most recently available financial statements and compliance certificates received from the portfolio companies as of the measurement date which in many cases may reflect a lag in information.
Due to the inherent uncertainty of determining the fair value of investments that do not have a readily available market value, the fair value of the Company’s investments may fluctuate from period to period. Because of the inherent uncertainty of valuation, these estimated values may differ significantly from the values that would have been reported had a ready market for the investments existed, and it is reasonably possible that the difference could be material.
In addition, changes in the market environment and other events that may occur over the life of the investments may cause the realized gains or losses on investments to be different from the net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation currently reflected in the consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015.
US GAAP establishes a hierarchical disclosure framework which ranks the level of observability of market price inputs used in measuring investments at fair value. The observability of inputs is impacted by a number of factors, including the type of investment and the characteristics specific to the investment and state of the marketplace, including the existence and transparency of transactions between market participants. Investments with readily available quoted prices or for which fair value can be measured from quoted prices in active markets generally have a higher degree of market price observability and a lesser degree of judgment applied in determining fair value.
Investments measured and reported at fair value are classified and disclosed based on the observability of inputs used in determination of fair values, as follows:
 
 	•	 	Level I—inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices available in active markets for identical investments as of the reporting date. The types of financial instruments in Level I generally include unrestricted securities, including equities and derivatives, listed in active markets. The Company does not adjust the quoted price for these investments, even in situations where the Company holds a large position and a sale could reasonably impact the quoted price.	
 
 	•	 	Level II—inputs to the valuation methodology are either directly or indirectly observable as of the reporting date and are those other than quoted prices in active markets. The type of financial instruments in this category generally includes less liquid and restricted securities listed in active markets, securities traded in other than active markets, government and agency securities, and certain over-the-counter derivatives where the fair value is based on observable inputs.	
 
 	•	 	Level III—inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to overall fair value measurement. The inputs into the determination of fair value require significant management judgment or estimation. Financial instruments that are in this category generally include investments in privately-held entities, CLOs, and certain over-the-counter derivatives where the fair value is based on unobservable inputs.	
In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, an investment’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of
 
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input that is significant to the overall fair value measurement. The Investment Adviser’s assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment, and considers factors specific to the investment.
Transfers between levels, if any, are recognized at the beginning of the quarter in which the transfers occur. For the three month periods ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, there were no transfers between levels.
The following tables summarize the Company’s investments measured at fair value on a recurring basis by the above fair value hierarchy levels as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015:

 	  	March 31, 2016	 	
 	  	Level I	 	  	Level II	 	  	Level III	 	  	Total	 	
Assets	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
First Lien Debt	  	$	—  	  	  	$	10,030	  	  	$	873,670	  	  	$	883,700	  	
Second Lien Debt	  	 	—  	  	  	 	—  	  	  	 	227,890	  	  	 	227,890	  	
Structured Finance Obligations	  	 	—  	  	  	 	—  	  	  	 	30,355	  	  	 	30,355	  	
Equity Investments	  	 	—  	  	  	 	—  	  	  	 	2,795	  	  	 	2,795	  	
 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
Subtotal	  	$	—  	  	  	$	10,030	  	  	$	1,134,710	  	  	$	1,144,740	  	
 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
Investments measured at net asset value (1)	  	  	 	1	  	
 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
Total	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	$	1,144,741	  	

 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	  	December 31, 2015	 	
 	  	Level I	 	  	Level II	 	  	Level III	 	  	Total	 	
Assets	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
First Lien Debt	  	$	—  	  	  	$	9,575	  	  	$	785,459	  	  	$	795,034	  	
Second Lien Debt	  	 	—  	  	  	 	—  	  	  	 	210,396	  	  	 	210,396	  	
Structured Finance Obligations	  	 	—  	  	  	 	—  	  	  	 	44,812	  	  	 	44,812	  	
Equity Investments	  	 	—  	  	  	 	—  	  	  	 	2,424	  	  	 	2,424	  	
 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
Total	  	$	—  	  	  	$	9,575	  	  	$	1,043,091	  	  	$	1,052,666	  	

(1)	Amount represents the Company’s investment in Credit Fund, which held cash as of March 31, 2016. The fair value of this investment has been estimated using the net asset value of the Company’s ownership interest in members’ capital.	
 
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The changes in the Company’s investments at fair value for which the Company has used Level III inputs to determine fair value and net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) included in earnings for Level III investments still held are as follows:

 	  	 	 	 	Financial Assets
For the three month period ended March 31, 2016	 	
 	  	First Lien
Debt	 	 	Second
Lien Debt	 	 	Structured
Finance
Obligations	 	 	Equity
Investments	 	  	Total	 	
Balance, beginning of period	  	$	785,459	  	 	$	210,396	  	 	$	44,812	  	 	$	2,424	  	  	$	1,043,091	  	
Purchases	  	 	98,802	  	 	 	33,488	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	  	 	132,290	  	
Sales	  	 	(2,193	) 	 	 	(10,835	) 	 	 	(9,805	) 	 	 	—  	  	  	 	(22,833	) 	
Paydowns	  	 	(3,326	) 	 	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	  	 	(3,326	) 	
Accretion of discount	  	 	532	  	 	 	97	  	 	 	(31	) 	 	 	—  	  	  	 	598	  	
Net realized gains (losses)	  	 	4	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	(3,581	) 	 	 	—  	  	  	 	(3,577	) 	
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)	  	 	(5,608	) 	 	 	(5,256	) 	 	 	(1,040	) 	 	 	371	  	  	 	(11,533	) 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
Balance, end of period	  	$	873,670	  	 	$	227,890	  	 	$	30,355	  	 	$	2,795	  	  	$	1,134,710	  	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) included in earnings related to investments still held as of March 31, 2016 included in net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments non-controlled/non-affiliated on the Consolidated Statements of Operations	  	$	(5,602	) 	 	$	(5,256	) 	 	$	(4,298	) 	 	$	371	  	  	$	(14,785	) 	

 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	  	Financial Assets
For the three month period ended March 31, 2015	 	
 	  	First Lien
Debt	 	 	Second
Lien Debt	 	  	Structured
Finance
Obligations	 	 	Total	 	
Balance, beginning of period	  	$	505,212	  	 	$	107,874	  	  	$	76,001	  	 	$	689,087	  	
Purchases	  	 	86,297	  	 	 	9,853	  	  	 	7,819	  	 	 	103,969	  	
Sales	  	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	  	 	(3,311	) 	 	 	(3,311	) 	
Paydowns	  	 	(12,348	) 	 	 	—  	  	  	 	(1,937	) 	 	 	(14,285	) 	
Accretion of discount	  	 	277	  	 	 	25	  	  	 	5	  	 	 	307	  	
Net realized gain (loss)	  	 	2	  	 	 	—  	  	  	 	(266	) 	 	 	(264	) 	
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)	  	 	2,953	  	 	 	446	  	  	 	(180	) 	 	 	3,219	  	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Balance, end of period	  	$	582,393	  	 	$	118,198	  	  	$	78,131	  	 	$	778,722	  	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) included in earnings related to investments still held as of March 31, 2015 included in net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments non-controlled/non-affiliated on the Consolidated Statements of Operations	  	$	3,024	  	 	$	446	  	  	$	(446	) 	 	$	3,024	  	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
The Company generally uses the following framework when determining the fair value of investments that are categorized as Level III:
Investments in debt securities are initially evaluated to determine whether the enterprise value of the portfolio company is greater than the applicable debt. The enterprise value of the portfolio company is estimated using a market approach and an income approach. The market approach utilizes market value (EBITDA)
 
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multiples of publicly traded comparable companies and available precedent sales transactions of comparable companies. The Company carefully considers numerous factors when selecting the appropriate companies whose multiples are used to value its portfolio companies. These factors include, but are not limited to, the type of organization, similarity to the business being valued, relevant risk factors, as well as size, profitability and growth expectations. The income approach typically uses a discounted cash flow analysis of the portfolio company.
Investments in debt securities that do not have sufficient coverage through the enterprise value analysis are valued based on an expected probability of default and discount recovery analysis.
Investments in debt securities with sufficient coverage through the enterprise value analysis are generally valued using a discounted cash flow analysis of the underlying security. Projected cash flows in the discounted cash flow typically represent the relevant security’s contractual interest, fees and principal payments plus the assumption of full principal recovery at the security’s expected maturity date. The discount rate to be used is determined using an average of two market-based methodologies. Investments in debt securities may also be valued using consensus pricing.
Investments in structured finance obligations are generally valued using a discounted cash flow and/or consensus pricing.
Investments in equities are generally valued using a market approach and/or an income approach. The market approach utilizes EBITDA multiples of publicly traded comparable companies and available precedent sales transactions of comparable companies. The income approach typically uses a discounted cash flow analysis of the portfolio company.
Investments in investment funds are valued using the net asset value of the Company’s ownership interest in the funds.
 
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The following tables summarize the quantitative information related to the significant unobservable inputs for Level III instruments which are carried at fair value as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015:

 	 	Fair Value as
of March 31,
2016	 	 	Valuation Techniques	 	Significant
Unobservable
Inputs	 	Range	 	 	Weighted
Average	 	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	Low	 	 	High	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Investments in First Lien Debt	 	$	742,795	  	 	Discounted Cash Flow	 	Discount Rate	 	 	5.64	% 	 	 	15.19	% 	 	 	8.22	% 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	 	 	130,875	  	 	Consensus Pricing	 	Indicative Quotes	 	 	75.25	  	 	 	99.25	  	 	 	94.74	  	 	 	 	 	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Total First Lien Debt	 	 	873,670	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Investments in Second Lien Debt	 	 	201,739	  	 	Discounted Cash Flow	 	Discount Rate	 	 	9.59	% 	 	 	13.75	% 	 	 	11.07	% 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	 	 	24,739	  	 	Consensus Pricing	 	Indicative Quotes	 	 	92.00	  	 	 	101.00	  	 	 	95.71	  	 	 	 	 	 	
 	 	 	1,412	  	 	Income Approach	 	Discount Rate	 	 	16.75	% 	 	 	16.75	% 	 	 	16.75	% 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	Market Approach	 	Comparable Multiple	 	 	7.84x	  	 	 	7.84x	  	 	 	7.84x	  	 	 	 	 	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Total Second Lien Debt	 	 	227,890	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Investments in Structured Finance Obligations	 	 	30,260	  	 	Discounted Cash Flow	 	Discount Rate	 	 	16.60	% 	 	 	18.20	% 	 	 	17.32	% 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	Default Rate	 	 	0.14	  	 	 	1.84	  	 	 	1.48	  	 	 	 	 	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	Prepayment Rate	 	 	13.99	  	 	 	30.00	  	 	 	21.34	  	 	 	 	 	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	Recovery Rate	 	 	69.37	  	 	 	75.00	  	 	 	74.45	  	 	 	 	 	 	
 	 	 	95	  	 	Consensus Pricing	 	Indicative Quotes	 	 	0.18	  	 	 	1.12	  	 	 	1.02	  	 	 	 	 	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Total Structured Finance Obligations	 	 	30,355	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Investments in Equity	 	 	2,795	  	 	Income Approach	 	Discount Rate	 	 	8.71	% 	 	 	11.34	% 	 	 	9.52	% 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	Market Approach	 	Comparable Multiple	 	 	9.85x	  	 	 	11.09x	  	 	 	10.71x	  	 	 	 	 	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Total Equity Investments	 	 	2,795	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Total Level III Investments	 	$	1,134,710	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	

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 	 	Fair Value as
of December 31,
2015	 	 	Valuation Techniques	 	Significant
Unobservable Inputs	 	Range	 	 	Weighted
Average	 	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	Low	 	 	High	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Investments in First Lien Debt	 	$	618,172	  	 	Discounted Cash Flow	 	Discount Rate	 	 	5.57	% 	 	 	13.37	% 	 	 	8.19	% 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	 	 	167,287	  	 	Consensus Pricing	 	Indicative Quotes	 	 	96.50	  	 	 	99.38	  	 	 	97.97	  	 	 	 	 	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Total First Lien Debt	 	 	785,459	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Investments in Second Lien Debt	 	 	161,907	  	 	Discounted Cash Flow	 	Discount Rate	 	 	9.37	% 	 	 	15.44	% 	 	 	10.56	% 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	 	 	48,489	  	 	Consensus Pricing	 	Indicative Quotes	 	 	93.25	  	 	 	101.25	  	 	 	96.86	  	 	 	 	 	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Total Second Lien Debt	 	 	210,396	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Investments in Structured Finance Obligations	 	 	43,016	  	 	Discounted Cash Flow	 	Discount Rate	 	 	13.00	% 	 	 	17.50	% 	 	 	14.05	% 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	Default Rate	 	 	0.19	  	 	 	1.56	  	 	 	1.09	  	 	 	 	 	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	Prepayment Rate	 	 	18.16	  	 	 	40.00	  	 	 	22.09	  	 	 	 	 	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	Recovery Rate	 	 	69.27	  	 	 	75.00	  	 	 	74.36	  	 	 	 	 	 	
 	 	 	1,796	  	 	Consensus Pricing	 	Indicative Quotes	 	 	0.18	  	 	 	63.00	  	 	 	59.69	  	 	 	 	 	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Total Structured Finance Obligations	 	 	44,812	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Investments in Equity	 	 	2,424	  	 	Income Approach	 	Discount Rate	 	 	10.19	% 	 	 	10.90	% 	 	 	10.42	% 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	Market Approach	 	Comparable Multiple	 	 	9.94x	  	 	 	11.09x	  	 	 	10.71x	  	 	 	 	 	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Total Equity Investments	 	 	2,424	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Total Level III Investments	 	$	1,043,091	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the Company’s investments in first and second lien debt securities are discount rates and indicative quotes. Significant increases in discount rates would result in a significantly lower fair value measurement. Significant decreases in indicative quotes in isolation may result in a significantly lower fair value measurement.
The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the Company’s investments in structured finance obligations are discount rates, default rates, prepayment rates, recovery rates and indicative quotes. Significant increases in discount rates, default rates or prepayment rates in isolation would result in a significantly lower fair value measurement, while a significant increase in recovery rates in isolation would result in a significantly higher fair value. Significant decreases in indicative quotes in isolation may result in a significantly lower fair value measurement.
The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the Company’s investments in equities are discount rates and comparable EBITDA multiples. Significant increases in discount rates would result in a significantly lower fair value measurement. Significant decreases in comparable EBITDA multiples would result in a significantly lower fair value measurement.
Financial instruments disclosed but not carried at fair value
The following table presents the carrying value and fair value of the Company’s secured borrowings disclosed but not carried at fair value as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015:

 	  	March 31, 2016	 	  	December 31, 2015	 	
 	  	Carrying Value	 	  	Fair Value	 	  	Carrying Value	 	  	Fair Value	 	
Secured borrowings	  	$	279,313	  	  	$	279,313	  	  	$	234,313	  	  	$	234,313	  	
 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
Total	  	$	279,313	  	  	$	279,313	  	  	$	234,313	  	  	$	234,313	  	

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The carrying values of the secured borrowings approximate their respective fair values and are categorized as Level III within the hierarchy. Secured borrowings are valued generally using discounted cash flow analysis. The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the Company’s secured borrowings are discount rates. Significant increases in discount rates would result in a significantly lower fair value measurement.
The following table represents the carrying values (before debt issuance costs) and fair values of the Company’s 2015-1 Notes disclosed but not carried at fair value as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015:

 	  	March 31, 2016	 	  	December 31, 2015	 	
 	  	Carrying Value	 	  	Fair Value	 	  	Carrying Value	 	  	Fair Value	 	
Aaa/AAA Class A-1A Notes	  	$	160,000	  	  	$	156,338	  	  	$	160,000	  	  	$	157,200	  	
Aaa/AAA Class A-1B Notes	  	 	40,000	  	  	 	39,263	  	  	 	40,000	  	  	 	39,700	  	
Aaa/AAA Class A-1C Notes	  	 	27,000	  	  	 	27,192	  	  	 	27,000	  	  	 	26,823	  	
Aa2 Class A-2 Notes	  	 	46,000	  	  	 	44,669	  	  	 	46,000	  	  	 	45,122	  	
 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
Total	  	$	273,000	  	  	$	267,462	  	  	$	273,000	  	  	$	268,845	  	
 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
The fair value determination of the Company’s 2015-1 Notes was based on the market quotation(s) received from broker/dealer(s). These fair value measurements were based on significant inputs not observable and thus represent Level III measurements as defined in the accounting guidance for fair value measurement.
The carrying value of other financial assets and liabilities approximates their fair value based on the short term nature of these items.
4. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Investment Advisory Agreement
On April 3, 2013, the Company’s Board of Directors, including a majority of the directors who are not “interested persons” as defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act (the “Independent Directors”), approved an investment advisory agreement (the “Investment Advisory Agreement”) between the Company and the Investment Adviser in accordance with, and on the basis of an evaluation satisfactory to such directors as required by, Section 15(c) of the Investment Company Act. The initial term of the Investment Advisory Agreement is two years from April 3, 2013 and, unless terminated earlier, the Investment Advisory Agreement will renew automatically for successive annual periods, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by the vote of the Board of Directors and by the vote of a majority of the Independent Directors. On March 10, 2016, the Company’s Board of Directors, including a majority of the Independent Directors, approved the continuance of the Advisory Agreement for a one year period. The Investment Advisory Agreement will automatically terminate in the event of an assignment and may be terminated by either party without penalty upon at least 60 days’ written notice to the other party. Subject to the overall supervision of the Board of Directors, the Investment Adviser provides investment advisory services to the Company. For providing these services, the Investment Adviser receives fees from the Company consisting of two components—a base management fee and an incentive fee.
Prior to a Qualified IPO, the base management fee is calculated and payable quarterly in arrears at an annual rate of 1.50% of the average daily gross assets of the Company for the period adjusted for share issuances or repurchases, excluding any cash and cash equivalents and including assets acquired with leverage from use of the Revolving Credit Facility, Facility and 2015-1 Notes (see Note 6, Borrowings, and Note 7, 2015-1 Notes). For purposes of this calculation, cash and cash equivalents include any temporary investments in cash-equivalents, U.S. government securities and other high quality investment grade debt investments that mature in 12 months or less from the date of investment. Base management fees for any partial quarter are prorated. The Investment Adviser contractually waived one-third (0.50%) of the base management fee prior to a Qualified IPO. The fee waiver will terminate if and when a Qualified IPO has been consummated.
 
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The incentive fee has two parts. The first part is calculated and payable quarterly in arrears based on the pre-incentive fee net investment income for the immediately preceding calendar quarter. The second part is determined and payable in arrears based on capital gains as of the end of each calendar year.
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 commitment, origination, structuring, diligence and consulting fees or other fees that the Company receives from portfolio companies) accrued during the calendar quarter, minus the operating expenses accrued for the quarter (including the base management fee, expenses payable under the administration agreement, and any interest expense or fees on any credit facilities or outstanding debt and dividends paid on any issued and outstanding preferred stock, but excluding the incentive fee). Pre-incentive fee net investment income does not include, in the case of investments with a deferred interest feature (such as original issue discount, debt instruments with pay-in-kind interest and zero coupon securities), accrued income that the Company has not yet received in cash. Pre-incentive fee net investment income does not include any realized capital gains, realized capital losses or unrealized capital appreciation or depreciation.
Prior to any Qualified IPO of the Company’s common stock, pre-incentive fee net investment income, expressed as a rate of return on the average daily Hurdle Calculation Value (as defined below) throughout the immediately preceding calendar quarter, is compared to a “hurdle rate” of 1.50% per quarter (6% annualized). “Hurdle Calculation Value” means, on any given day, the sum of (x) the value of net assets as of the end of the calendar quarter immediately preceding such day plus (y) the aggregate amount of capital drawn from investors (or reinvested in the Company pursuant to a dividend reinvestment plan) from the beginning of the current quarter to such day minus (z) the aggregate amount of distributions (including share repurchases) made by the Company from the beginning of the current quarter to such day but only to the extent such distributions were not declared and accounted for on the books and records in a previous quarter.
GMS Finance pays its Investment Adviser an incentive fee with respect to its pre-incentive fee net investment income in each calendar quarter as follows:
 
 	•	 	no incentive fee based on pre-incentive fee net investment income in any calendar quarter in which its pre-incentive fee net investment income does not exceed the hurdle of 1.50%;	
 
 	•	 	100% of 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 but is less than 1.875% in any calendar quarter (7.50% annualized). The Company refers to this portion of the pre-incentive fee net investment income (which exceeds the hurdle but is less than 1.875%) as the “catch-up.” The “catch-up” is meant to provide the Investment Adviser with approximately 20% of the Company’s pre-incentive fee net investment income as if a hurdle did not apply if this net investment income exceeds 1.875% in any calendar quarter; and	
 
 	•	 	20% of the amount of pre-incentive fee net investment income, if any, that exceeds 1.875% in any calendar quarter (7.50% annualized) will be payable to the Investment Adviser. This reflects that once the hurdle is reached and the catch-up is achieved, 20% of all pre-incentive fee investment income thereafter is allocated to the Investment Adviser.	
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 Advisory Agreement, as of the termination date), and equals 20% of realized capital gains, if any, on a cumulative basis from inception through the date of determination, computed net of all realized capital losses on a cumulative basis and unrealized capital depreciation, less the aggregate amount of any previously paid capital gain incentive fees, provided that, the incentive fee determined at the end of the first calendar year of operations may be calculated for a period of shorter than twelve calendar months to take into account any realized capital gains computed net of all realized capital losses on a cumulative basis and unrealized capital depreciation.
 
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The Company will defer payment of any incentive fee otherwise earned by the Investment Adviser if, during the most recent four full calendar quarter periods (or, if less, the number of full calendar quarters completed since the initial drawdown of capital from the stockholders, “Initial Drawdown”) ending on or prior to the date such payment is to be made, the sum of (a) the aggregate distributions to stockholders and (b) the change in net assets (defined as gross assets less indebtedness and before taking into account any incentive fees payable during the period) is less than 6.0% of net assets (defined as gross assets less indebtedness) at the beginning of such period, provided, that such percentage will be appropriately prorated during the four full calendar quarters immediately following the Initial Drawdown. These calculations are adjusted for any share issuances or repurchases. Any deferred incentive fees are carried over for payment in subsequent calculation periods. The Investment Adviser may earn an incentive fee under the Investment Advisory Agreement on the Company’s repurchase of debt issued by the Company at a gain.
Prior to a Qualified IPO, from time to time, CGMSIM intends to pay certain individuals providing services to CGMSIM, including individuals who serve as our executive officer and/or director and individuals who are members of the CGMSIM team managing our investments (the “CGMSIM Investment Team”), a portion of each installment of the gross incentive fees that CGMSIM receives from us in consideration of their services on behalf of CGMSIM, with approximately 25% of the net after-tax amount paid to such members being paid in the form of newly issued shares of common stock purchased from us. In addition, following the completion of a Qualified IPO, from time to time, CGMSIM intends to purchase shares of our common stock in the open market at a purchase price, in the aggregate, equal to approximately 25% of each installment of the net after-tax incentive fees that CGMSIM receives from us, subject to market conditions. CGMSIM may then distribute those shares to individuals eligible for such payment in consideration of their services on behalf of CGMSIM.
For the three month periods ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, base management fees were $2,760 and $1,815, respectively (net of waiver of $1,380 and $908, respectively), incentive fees related to pre-incentive fee net investment income were $2,990 and $1,620, respectively, and there were no incentive fees related to realized capital gains. For the three month periods ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, there were no accrued capital gains incentive fees based upon the cumulative net realized and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) as of March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. The accrual for any capital gains incentive fee under US GAAP in a given period may result in an additional expense if such cumulative amount is greater than in the prior period or a reduction of previously recorded expense if such cumulative amount is less than in the prior period. If such cumulative amount is negative, then there is no accrual.
As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, $8,440 and $5,277, respectively, was included in base management and incentive fees payable in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.
On April 3, 2013, the Investment Adviser entered into a personnel agreement with The Carlyle Group Employee Co., L.L.C. (“Carlyle Employee Co.”), an affiliate of the Investment Adviser, pursuant to which Carlyle Employee Co. provides the Investment Adviser with access to investment professionals.
Administration Agreement
On April 3, 2013, the Company’s Board of Directors approved an administration agreement (the “Administration Agreement”) between the Company and the Administrator. Pursuant to the Administration Agreement, the Administrator provides services and receives reimbursements equal to an amount that reimburses the Administrator for its costs and expenses and the Company’s allocable portion of overhead incurred by the Administrator in performing its obligations under the Administration Agreement, including the Company’s allocable portion of the compensation paid to or compensatory distributions received by the Company’s officers (including the Chief Compliance Officer and Chief Financial Officer) and respective staff who provide services to the Company, operations staff who provide services to the Company, and any internal audit staff, to the extent internal audit performs a role in the Company’s Sarbanes-Oxley Act internal control assessment. Reimbursement under the Administration Agreement occurs quarterly in arrears.
 
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The initial term of the Administration Agreement is two years from April 3, 2013 and, unless terminated earlier, the Administration Agreement will renew automatically for successive annual periods, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of the Board of Directors or by a majority vote of the outstanding voting securities of the Company and (ii) the vote of a majority of the Company’s Independent Directors. On March 10, 2016, the Company’s Board of Directors, including a majority of the Independent Directors, approved the continuance of the Administration Agreement for a one year period. The Administration Agreement may not be assigned by a party without the consent of the other party and may be terminated by either party without penalty upon at least 60 days’ written notice to the other party.
For the three month periods ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, GMS Finance incurred $148 and $112, respectively in fees under the Administrative Agreement, which were included in administrative service fees in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations. As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, $147 and $97, respectively, was unpaid and included in administrative service fees payable in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.
Sub-Administration Agreements
On April 3, 2013, the Administrator entered into sub-administration agreements with Carlyle Employee Co. and CELF Advisors LLP. Pursuant to the agreements, Carlyle Employee Co. and CELF Advisors LLP provide the Administrator with access to personnel.
On April 3, 2013, the Administrator entered into a sub-administration agreement with State Street Bank and Trust Company (as amended, the “Sub-Administration Agreement”). On March 11, 2015, the Company’s Board of Directors, including a majority of the Independent Directors, approved an amendment to the Sub-Administration Agreement. The initial term of the Sub-Administration Agreement ends on April 1, 2017 and, unless terminated earlier, the Sub-Administration Agreement will renew automatically for successive annual periods, provided that such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (i) the vote of the Board of Directors or by the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Company and (ii) the vote of a majority of the Company’s Independent Directors. The Sub-Administration Agreement may be terminated upon at least 60 days’ written notice and without penalty by the vote of a majority of the outstanding securities of the Company, or by the vote of the Board of Directors or by either party to the Sub-Administration Agreement.
For the three month periods ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, fees incurred in connection with the Sub-Administration Agreement, which amounted to $140 and $91, respectively, were included in other general and administrative in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations. As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, $140 and $138, respectively, was unpaid and included in other accrued expenses and liabilities in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.
Placement Fees
On April 3, 2013, the Company entered into a placement fee arrangement with TCG Securities, L.L.C. (“TCG”), a licensed broker-dealer and an affiliate of the Investment Adviser, which may require stockholders to pay a placement fee to TCG for TCG’s services.
For the three month periods ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, TCG earned placement fees of $3 and $1, respectively, from GMS Finance stockholders in connection with the issuance or sale of the Company’s common stock.
Board of Directors
GMS Finance’s Board of Directors currently consists of seven members, four of whom are Independent Directors. The Board of Directors has established an Audit Committee consisting of its Independent Directors and a Pricing Committee of the Board of Directors (the “Pricing Committee”), and may establish additional
 
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committees in the future. For the three month periods ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, GMS Finance incurred $120 and $101, respectively, in fees and expenses associated with its Independent Directors, the Audit Committee and the Pricing Committee. As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, $0 was unpaid and included in other accrued expenses and liabilities in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities. As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, certain current directors had committed $1,541 in capital commitments to the Company.
5. MIDDLE MARKET CREDIT FUND, LLC
On February 29, 2016, the Company and Credit Partners entered into the Limited Liability Company Agreement to co-manage Credit Fund, an unconsolidated Delaware limited liability company. Credit Fund will primarily invest in first lien loans of middle-market companies. Credit Fund is managed by a six-member board of managers, on which the Company and Credit Partners each have equal representation. The Company and Credit Partners each have 50% economic ownership of Credit Fund and have commitments to fund, from time to time, capital of up to $400,000 each.
Together with Credit Partners, the Company co-invests through Credit Fund. Portfolio and investment decisions with respect to Credit Fund must be unanimously approved by a quorum of Credit Fund’s investment committee consisting of an equal number of representatives of the Company and Credit Partners. Therefore, although the Company owns more than 25% of the voting securities of Credit Fund, the Company does not believe that it has control over Credit Fund (other than for purposes of the Investment Company Act).
During the quarter ended March 31, 2016, the Company and Credit Partners each made an initial capital contribution of $1. As of March 31, 2016, Credit Fund held cash totaling $2 and had members’ capital of $2. The Company’s ownership interest in such members’ capital was $1.
6. BORROWINGS
In accordance with the Investment Company Act, the Company is only allowed to borrow amounts such that its asset coverage, as defined in the Investment Company Act, is at least 200% after such borrowing. As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, asset coverage was 206.60%, and 212.70%, respectively. During the three month period ended March 31, 2016, there were secured borrowings of $111,000 under the Revolving Credit Facility and Facility and repayments of $66,000 under the Facility. During the three month period ended March 31, 2015, there were secured borrowings of $105,699 under the Revolving Credit Facility and Facility and repayments of $51,000 under the Facility. As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, there was $279,313 and $234,313, respectively, in secured borrowings outstanding.
Revolving Credit Facility
The Borrower Sub closed on May 24, 2013 on the Revolving Credit Facility, which was subsequently amended on June 30, 2014 (the “First Amendment”) and further amended on June 19, 2015. Advances under the Revolving Credit Facility first became available once the Borrower Sub held at least $30,000 of minimum equity in its assets. The Revolving Credit Facility provides for secured borrowings during the applicable revolving period up to an amount equal to the lesser of $400,000 (the borrowing base as calculated pursuant to the terms of the Revolving Credit Facility) and the amount of net cash proceeds and unpledged capital commitments the Company has received, with an accordion feature that can, subject to certain conditions, increase the aggregate maximum credit commitment up to an amount not to exceed $750,000, subject to restrictions imposed on borrowings under the Investment Company Act and certain restrictions and conditions set forth in the Revolving Credit Facility, including adequate collateral to support such borrowings. The Revolving Credit Facility has a revolving period through May 24, 2018 and a maturity date of May 22, 2021. Borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility bear interest initially at the applicable commercial paper rate (if the lender is a conduit lender) or LIBOR (or, if applicable, a rate based on the prime rate or federal funds rate) plus 1.90% per year during the
 
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revolving period, with pre-determined future interest rate increases of 1.00%-1.85% over the three years following the end of the revolving period. The Borrower Sub is also required to pay an undrawn commitment fee of between 0.25% and 0.75% per year depending on the usage of the Revolving Credit Facility. Payments under the Revolving Credit Facility are made quarterly. The lenders have a first lien security interest on substantially all of the assets of the Borrower Sub.
As part of the Revolving Credit Facility, the Borrower Sub is subject to limitations as to how borrowed funds may be used and the types of loans that are eligible to be acquired by the Borrower Sub including, but not limited to, restrictions on sector and geographic concentrations, loan size, payment frequency, tenor and minimum investment ratings (or estimated ratings). In addition, borrowed funds are intended to be used primarily to purchase first lien loan assets, and the Borrower Sub is limited in its ability to purchase certain other assets (including, but not limited to, second lien loans, covenant-lite loans, revolving and delayed draw loans and discount loans) and other assets are not permitted to be purchased (including, but not limited to paid-in-kind loans and structured finance obligations). The Revolving Credit Facility has certain requirements relating to interest coverage, collateral quality and portfolio performance, including limitations on delinquencies and charge offs, certain violations of which could result in the immediate acceleration of the amounts due under the Revolving Credit Facility. The Revolving Credit Facility is also subject to a borrowing base that applies different advance rates to assets held by the Borrower Sub based generally on the fair market value of such assets. Under certain circumstances as set forth in the Revolving Credit Facility, the Company could be obliged to repurchase loans from the Borrower Sub.
As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the Borrower Sub was in compliance with all covenants and other requirements of the Revolving Credit Facility.
Facility
The Company closed on March 21, 2014 on the Facility, which was subsequently amended on January 8, 2015. The maximum principal amount of the Facility is $150,000, subject to availability under the Facility, which is based on certain advance rates multiplied by the value of the Company’s portfolio investments (subject to certain concentration limitations) net of certain other indebtedness that the Company may incur in accordance with the terms of the Facility. Proceeds of the Facility may be used for general corporate purposes, including the funding of portfolio investments. Maximum capacity under the Facility may be increased to $225,000 through the exercise by the Company of an uncommitted accordion feature through which existing and new lenders may, at their option, agree to provide additional financing. The Facility includes a $20,000 limit for swingline loans and a $5,000 limit for letters of credit. The Company may borrow amounts in U.S. dollars or certain other permitted currencies. Amounts drawn under the Facility, including amounts drawn in respect of letters of credit, will bear interest at either LIBOR plus an applicable spread of 2.25%, or an “alternative base rate” (which is the highest of a prime rate, the federal funds effective rate plus 0.50%, or one month LIBOR plus 1.00%) plus an applicable spread of 1.25%. The Company may elect either the LIBOR or the “alternative base rate” at the time of drawdown, and loans may be converted from one rate to another at any time, subject to certain conditions. The Company also pays a fee of 0.375% on undrawn amounts under the Facility and, in respect of each undrawn letter of credit, a fee and interest rate equal to the then-applicable margin under the Facility while the letter of credit is outstanding. The availability period under the Facility will terminate on March 21, 2018 and the Facility will mature on March 21, 2019. During the period from March 21, 2018 to March 21, 2019, the Company will be obligated to make mandatory prepayments under the Facility out of the proceeds of certain asset sales, other recovery events and equity and debt issuances.
Subject to certain exceptions, the Facility is secured by a first lien security interest in substantially all of the portfolio investments held by the Company and the Company’s unfunded investor equity capital commitments (provided that the amount of unfunded capital commitments ultimately available to the lenders is limited to $100,000). The pledge of unfunded investor equity capital commitments was subject to release once $100,000 of incremental capital had been called and received by the Company subsequent to January 8, 2015. The pledge of
 
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unfunded investor equity capital commitments had been released as of March 31, 2016. The Facility includes customary covenants, including certain financial covenants related to asset coverage, shareholders’ equity and liquidity, certain limitations on the incurrence of additional indebtedness and liens, and other maintenance covenants, as well as usual and customary events of default for senior secured revolving credit facilities of this nature.
As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the Company was in compliance with all covenants and other requirements of the Facility.
Summary of Facilities
The facilities of the Company and the Borrower Sub consisted of the following as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015:

 	  	March 31, 2016	 	
 	  	Total Facility	 	  	Borrowings
Outstanding	 	  	Unused Portion (1)	 	  	Amount
Available  (2)	 	
Revolving Credit Facility	  	$	400,000	  	  	$	182,313	  	  	$	217,687	  	  	$	3,660	  	
Facility	  	 	150,000	  	  	 	97,000	  	  	 	53,000	  	  	 	53,000	  	
 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
Total	  	$	550,000	  	  	$	279,313	  	  	$	270,687	  	  	$	56,660	  	

 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	  	December 31, 2015	 	
 	  	Total Facility	 	  	Borrowings
Outstanding	 	  	Unused Portion (1)	 	  	Amount
Available  (2)	 	
Revolving Credit Facility	  	$	400,000	  	  	$	170,313	  	  	$	229,687	  	  	$	3,155	  	
Facility	  	 	150,000	  	  	 	64,000	  	  	 	86,000	  	  	 	86,000	  	
 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
Total	  	$	550,000	  	  	$	234,313	  	  	$	315,687	  	  	$	89,155	  	

(1)	The unused portion is the amount upon which commitment fees are based.	
(2)	Available for borrowing based on the computation of collateral to support the borrowings.	
As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, $1,134 and $966, respectively, of interest expense, $267 and $141, respectively, of unused commitment fees and $22 and $22, respectively, of other fees were included in interest and credit facility fees payable. For the three month periods ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, the weighted average interest rate was 2.60% and 2.18%, respectively, and average principal debt outstanding was $257,170 and $326,786, respectively. As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the interest rate was 2.82% and 2.37%, respectively, based on floating LIBOR rates.
For the three month periods ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, the components of interest expense and credit facility fees on the facilities were as follows:

 	  	For the three month periods ended	 	
 	  	March 31, 2016	 	  	March 31, 2015	 	
Interest expense	  	$	1,698	  	  	$	1,780	  	
Facility unused commitment fee	  	 	361	  	  	 	170	  	
Amortization of deferred financing costs	  	 	213	  	  	 	232	  	
Other fees	  	 	25	  	  	 	26	  	
 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
Total interest expense and credit facility fees	  	$	2,297	  	  	$	2,208	  	
 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
Cash paid for interest expense	  	$	1,520	  	  	$	1,450	  	
 
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7. 2015-1 Notes
On June 26, 2015, the Company completed the 2015-1 Debt Securitization. The 2015-1 Notes were issued by the 2015-1 Issuer, a wholly-owned and consolidated subsidiary of the Company, and are secured by a diversified portfolio of the 2015-1 Issuer consisting primarily of first and second lien senior secured loans. The 2015-1 Debt Securitization was executed through a private placement of the 2015-1 Notes, consisting of $160 million of Aaa/AAA Class A-1A Notes which bear interest at the three-month London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) plus 1.85%; $40 million of Aaa/AAA Class A-1B Notes which bear interest at the three-month LIBOR plus 1.75% for the first 24 months and the three-month LIBOR plus 2.05% thereafter; $27 million of Aaa/AAA Class A-1C Notes which bear interest at 3.75%; and $46 million of Aa2 Class A-2 Notes which bear interest at the three month LIBOR plus 2.70%. The 2015-1 Notes were issued at par and are scheduled to mature on July 15, 2027. The Company received 100% of the preferred interests (the “Preferred Interests”) issued by the 2015-1 Issuer on the closing date of the 2015-1 Debt Securitization in exchange for the Company’s contribution to the Issuer of the initial closing date loan portfolio. The Preferred Interests do not bear interest and had a nominal value of $125.9 million at closing. In connection with the contribution, the Company made customary representations, warranties and covenants to the 2015-1 Issuer in the purchase agreement. The Class A-1A, Class A-1B and Class A-1C and Class A-2 Notes are included in the March 31, 2016 consolidated financial statements. The Preferred Interests were eliminated in consolidation.
On the closing date of the 2015-1 Debt Securitization, the 2015-1 Issuer effected a one-time distribution to the Company of a substantial portion of the proceeds of the private placement of the 2015-1 Notes, net of expenses, which distribution was used to repay a portion of certain amounts outstanding under the Revolving Credit Facility and the Facility. As part of the 2015-1 Debt Securitization, certain first and second lien senior secured loans were distributed by the Borrower Sub to the Company pursuant to a distribution and contribution agreement. The Company contributed the loans that comprised the initial closing date loan portfolio (including the loans distributed to the Company from the Borrower Sub) to the 2015-1 Issuer pursuant to a contribution agreement. Future loans transfers from the Company to the 2015-1 Issuer will be made pursuant to a sale agreement and are subject to the approval of the Company’s Board of Directors. Assets of the 2015-1 Issuer are not available to the creditors of the Borrower Sub or the Company. In connection with the issuance and sale of the 2015-1 Notes, the Company made customary representations, warranties and covenants in the purchase agreement.
During the reinvestment period, pursuant to the indenture governing the 2015-1 Notes, all principal collections received on the underlying collateral may be used by the 2015-1 Issuer to purchase new collateral under the direction of Investment Adviser in its capacity as collateral manager of the 2015-1 Issuer and in accordance with the Company’s investment strategy.
The Investment Adviser serves as collateral manager to the 2015-1 Issuer under a collateral management agreement (the “Collateral Management Agreement”). Pursuant to the Collateral Management Agreement, the 2015-1 Issuer pays management fees (comprised of base management fees, subordinated management fees and incentive management fees) (“Management Fees”) to the Investment Adviser for rendering collateral management services. As per the Collateral Management Agreement, for the period the Company retains all of the Preferred Interests, the Investment Adviser does not earn Management Fees for providing such collateral management services. The Company currently retains all of the Preferred Interests, thus the Investment Adviser did not earn any management fees from the 2015-1 Issuer for the three month period ended March 31, 2016.
Pursuant to an undertaking by the Company in connection with the 2015-1 Debt Securitization, the Company has agreed to hold on an ongoing basis Preferred Interests with an aggregate dollar purchase price at least equal to 5% of the aggregate outstanding amount of all collateral obligations by the 2015-1 Issuer for so long as any securities of the 2015-1 Issuer remain outstanding. As of March 31, 2016, the Company was in compliance with its undertaking.
 
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The 2015-1 Issuer pays ongoing administrative expenses to the trustee, independent accountants, legal counsel, rating agencies and independent managers in connection with developing and maintaining reports, and providing required services in connection with the administration of the 2015-1 Issuer.
As of March 31, 2016, there were 56 first lien and second lien senior secured loans with a total fair value of approximately $386,621 securing the 2015-1 Notes. The pool of loans in the securitization must meet certain requirements, including asset mix and concentration, term, agency rating, collateral coverage, minimum coupon, minimum spread and sector diversity requirements in the indenture governing the 2015-1 Notes.
For the three months ended March 31, 2016, the effective annualized weighted average interest rate, which includes amortization of debt issuance costs on the 2015-1 Notes, was 2.79% based on floating LIBOR rates.
For the three month periods ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, the components of interest expense on the 2015-1 Notes were as follows:

 	  	For the three month periods ended	 	
 	  	March 31, 2016	 	  	March 31, 2015	 	
Interest expense	  	$	1,850	  	  	$	—  	  	
Amortization of deferred financing costs	  	 	51	  	  	 	—  	  	
 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
Total interest expense and credit facility fees	  	$	1,901	  	  	$	—  	  	
 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
Cash paid for interest expense	  	$	1,707	  	  	$	—  	  	
8. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
A summary of significant contractual payment obligations was as follows as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015:

 	  	Revolving Credit Facility and Facility	 	  	2015-1 Notes	 	
Payment Due by Period	  	March 31, 2016	 	  	December 31, 2015	 	  	March 31, 2016	 	  	December 31, 2015	 	
Less than 1 Year	  	$	—  	  	  	$	—  	  	  	$	—  	  	  	$	—  	  	
1-3 Years	  	 	97,000	  	  	 	—  	  	  	 	—  	  	  	 	—  	  	
3-5 Years	  	 	182,313	  	  	 	64,000	  	  	 	—  	  	  	 	—  	  	
More than 5 Years	  	 	—  	  	  	 	170,313	  	  	 	273,000	  	  	 	273,000	  	
 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
Total	  	$	279,313	  	  	$	234,313	  	  	$	273,000	  	  	$	273,000	  	
 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
In the ordinary course of its business, the Company enters into contracts or agreements that contain indemnification and warranties. Future events could occur that lead to the execution of these provisions against the Company. The Company believes that the likelihood of such an event is remote; however, the maximum potential exposure is unknown. No accrual has been made in the consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 for any such exposure.
As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the Company had $1,188,640 and $1,174,340, respectively, in total capital commitments from stockholders, of which $540,514 and $559,214, respectively, was unfunded. As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, certain current directors had committed $1,541 in capital commitments to the Company.
 
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The Company had the following unfunded commitments to fund delayed draw and revolving senior secured loans as of the indicated dates:

 	 	Par Value as of	 	
 	 	March 31, 2016	 	 	December 31, 2015	 	
Unfunded delayed draw commitments	 	$	24,728	  	 	$	20,695	  	
Unfunded revolving term loan commitments	 	 	5,906	  	 	 	3,906	  	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Total unfunded commitments	 	$	30,634	  	 	$	24,601	  	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
As of March 31, 2016, the Company had remaining commitments to fund, from time to time, capital to Credit Fund of up to $399,999.
9. NET ASSETS
The Company has the authority to issue 200,000,000 shares of common stock, $0.01 per share par value.
During the three month period ended March 31, 2016, the Company issued 1,819,066 shares for $33,074 including reinvestment of dividends. The following table summarizes capital activity during the three month period ended March 31, 2016:

 	 	 
Common Stock	 	 	Capital
in Excess
Of Par
Value	 	 	Offering
Costs	 	 	Accumulated
Net Investment
Income (Loss)	 	 	Accumulated
Net Realized
Gain (Loss)
on
Investments	 	 	Accumulated Net 
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation) on
Investments	 	 	Total
Net
Assets	 	 	
 	 	Shares	 	 	Amount	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Balance, beginning of period	 	 	31,524,083	  	 	$	315	  	 	$	613,944	  	 	$	(74	) 	 	$	(12,994	) 	 	$	(2,411	) 	 	$	(27,054	) 	 	$	571,726	  	 	 	 	 	
Common stock issued	 	 	1,815,181	  	 	 	18	  	 	 	32,982	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	33,000	  	 	 	 	 	
Reinvestment of dividends	 	 	3,885	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	74	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	74	  	 	 	 	 	
Net investment income (loss)	 	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	11,960	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	11,960	  	 	 	 	 	
Net realized gain (loss) on investments-non-controlled/non-affiliated	 	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	(3,577	) 	 	 	—  	  	 	 	(3,577	) 	 	 	 	 	
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments—non-controlled/non-affiliated	 	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	(11,091	) 	 	 	(11,091	) 	 	 	 	 	
Dividends declared	 	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	(13,337	) 	 	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	(13,337	) 	 	 	 	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Balance, end of period	 	 	33,343,149	  	 	$	333	  	 	$	647,000	  	 	$	(74	) 	 	$	(14,371	) 	 	$	(5,988	) 	 	$	(38,145	) 	 	$	588,755	  	 	 	 	 	

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During the three month period ended March 31, 2015, the Company issued 3,238,687 shares for $63,025. The following table summarizes capital activity during the three month period ended March 31, 2015:

 	 	 
Common Stock	 	 	Capital
In Excess
Of Par
Value	 	 	Offering
Costs	 	 	Accumulated
Net Investment
Income (Loss)	 	 	Accumulated
Net
Realized
Gain
(Loss)
on
Investments	 	 	Accumulated Net
Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation) on
Investments	 	 	Total
Net
Assets	 	 	
 	 	Shares	 	 	Amount	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Balance, beginning of period	 	 	17,932,697	  	 	$	179	  	 	$	351,636	  	 	$	(74	) 	 	$	(4,388	) 	 	$	(57	) 	 	$	(9,039	) 	 	$	338,257	  	 	 	 	 	
Common stock issued	 	 	3,237,636	  	 	 	33	  	 	 	62,972	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	63,005	  	 	 	 	 	
Reinvestment of dividends	 	 	1,051	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	20	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	20	  	 	 	 	 	
Net investment income (loss)	 	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	6,480	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	6,480	  	 	 	 	 	
Net realized gain (loss) on investments-non-controlled/non-affiliated	 	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	(264	) 	 	 	—  	  	 	 	(264	) 	 	 	 	 	
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments—non-controlled/non-affiliated	 	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	3,572	  	 	 	3,572	  	 	 	 	 	
Dividends declared	 	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	(7,833	) 	 	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	 	 	(7,833	) 	 	 	 	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Balance, end of period	 	 	21,171,384	  	 	$	212	  	 	$	414,628	  	 	$	(74	) 	 	$	(5,741	) 	 	$	(321	) 	 	$	(5,467	) 	 	$	403,237	  	 	 	 	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
The following table summarizes total shares issued and proceeds received related to capital subscriptions for the Company’s common stock and reinvestment of dividends during the three month period ended March 31, 2016:

 	  	Shares Issued	 	  	Proceeds Received	 	
January 22,2016**	  	 	3,885	  	  	$	74	  	
March 11, 2016	  	 	1,815,181	  	  	 	33,000	  	
 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
Total	  	 	1,819,066	  	  	$	33,074	  	

** 	 Represents shares issued upon the reinvestment of dividends	
The following table summarizes total shares issued and proceeds received related to capital subscriptions for the Company’s common stock and reinvestment of dividends during the three month period ended March 31, 2015:

 	  	Shares Issued	 	  	Proceeds Received	 	
January 16, 2015	  	 	924,977	  	  	 	18,000	  	
January 26, 2015**	  	 	1,051	  	  	 	20	  	
February 26, 2015	  	 	2,312,659	  	  	 	45,005	  	
 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
Total	  	 	3,238,687	  	  	$	63,025	  	

** 	 Represents shares issued upon the reinvestment of dividends	
Subscribed but unissued shares are presented in equity with a deduction of subscriptions receivable until cash is received for a subscription. There were no subscribed but unissued shares as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015.
Subscription transactions during the three month periods ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 were executed at an offering price at a premium to net asset value due to the requirement to use prior quarter net asset value as offering price unless it would result in the Company selling shares of its common stock at a price below the current net asset value and also in order to effect a reallocation of organizational costs to subsequent investors. Such subscription transactions increased net asset value by $0.01 per share and $0.10 per share, respectively, for the three month periods ended March 31, 2016 and 2015.
 
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The Company computes earnings per common share in accordance with ASC 260, Earnings Per Share. Basic earnings per common share were calculated by dividing net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations attributable to the Company by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period.
Basic and diluted earnings per common share were as follows:

 	  	For the three month periods ended	 	
 	  	March 31, 2016	 	 	March 31, 2015	 	
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations	  	$	(2,708	) 	 	$	9,788	  	
Weighted-average common shares outstanding	  	 	31,945,959	  	 	 	19,577,942	  	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Basic and diluted earnings per common share	  	$	(0.08	) 	 	$	0.50	  	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
The following table summarizes the Company’s dividends declared and payable since inception through the quarter ended March 31, 2016:

Date
Declared	  	Record
Date	  	Payment
Date	  	Per Share
Amount	 	 	Total
Amount	 	
March 13, 2014	  	March 31, 2014	  	April 14, 2014	  	$	0.19	  	 	$	2,449	  	
June 26, 2014	  	June 30, 2014	  	July 14, 2014	  	$	0.27	  	 	$	3,481	  	
September 12, 2014	  	September 18, 2014	  	October 9, 2014	  	$	0.44	  	 	$	5,956	  	
December 19, 2014	  	December 29, 2014	  	January 26, 2015	  	$	0.35	  	 	$	6,276	  	
March 11, 2015	  	March 13, 2015	  	April 17, 2015	  	$	0.37	  	 	$	7,833	  	
June 24, 2015	  	June 30, 2015	  	July 22, 2015	  	$	0.37	  	 	$	9,902	  	
September 24, 2015	  	September 24, 2015	  	October 22, 2015	  	$	0.42	  	 	$	11,670	  	
December 29, 2015	  	December 29, 2015	  	January 22, 2016	  	$	0.40	  	 	$	12,610	  	
December 29, 2015	  	December 29, 2015	  	January 22, 2016	  	$	0.18	 (1) 	 	$	5,674	  	
March 10, 2016	  	March 14, 2016	  	April 22, 2016	  	$	0.40	  	 	$	13,337	  	
 
(1)	Represents a special dividend.	
 
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10. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
The following is a schedule of consolidated financial highlights for the three month periods ended March 31, 2016 and 2015:

 	  	For the three month periods ended	 	
 	  	    March 31, 2016    	 	 	    March 31, 2015    	 	
Per Share Data:	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Net asset value per share, beginning of period	  	$	18.14	  	 	$	18.86	  	
Net investment income (loss) (1)	  	 	0.37	  	 	 	0.33	  	
Net realized gain (loss) and net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments	  	 	(0.46	) 	 	 	0.13	  	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations	  	 	(0.09	) 	 	 	0.46	  	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Dividends declared (2)	  	 	(0.40	) 	 	 	(0.37	) 	
Effect of subscription offering price (3)	  	 	0.01	  	 	 	0.10	  	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Net asset value per share, end of period	  	$	17.66	  	 	$	19.05	  	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Number of shares outstanding, end of period	  	 	33,343,149	  	 	 	21,171,384	  	
Total return (4)	  	 	(0.44	)% 	 	 	2.97	% 	
Net assets, end of period	  	$	588,755	  	 	$	403,237	  	
Ratio to average net assets (5):	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Expenses net of waiver, before incentive fees	  	 	1.42	% 	 	 	1.26	% 	
Expenses net of waiver, after incentive fees	  	 	1.94	% 	 	 	1.68	% 	
Expenses gross of waiver, after incentive fees	  	 	2.18	% 	 	 	1.91	% 	
Net investment income (loss)(6)	  	 	2.08	% 	 	 	1.67	% 	
Interest expense and credit facility fees	  	 	0.73	% 	 	 	0.57	% 	
Ratios/Supplemental Data:	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Asset coverage, end of period	  	 	206.60	% 	 	 	211.04	% 	
Portfolio turnover	  	 	2.57	% 	 	 	2.39	% 	
Total committed capital, end of period	  	$	1,188,640	  	 	$	1,140,630	  	
Ratio of total contributed capital to total committed capital, end of period	  	 	54.53	% 	 	 	36.46	% 	
Weighted-average shares outstanding	  	 	31,945,959	  	 	 	19,577,942	  	
 
(1)	Net investment income (loss) per share was calculated as net investment income (loss) for the period divided by the weighted average number of shares outstanding for the period.	
(2)	Dividends declared per share was calculated as the sum of dividends declared during the period divided by the number of shares outstanding at each respective quarter-end date (refer to Note 9).	
(3)	Increase is due to offering price of subscriptions during the period (refer to Note 9).	
(4)	Total return (not annualized) is based on the change in net asset value per share during the period plus the declared dividends, assuming reinvestment of dividends in accordance with the dividend reinvestment plan, divided by the beginning net asset value for the period. Total return for the three month periods ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 is inclusive of $0.01 and $0.10, respectively, per share increase in net asset value for the periods related to the offering price of subscriptions. Excluding the effects of the higher offering price of subscriptions, total return (not annualized) would have been (0.50%) and 2.44%, respectively (refer to Note 9).	
(5)	These ratios to average net assets have not been annualized.	
(6)	The net investment income ratio is net of the waiver of base management fees.	
 
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11. LITIGATION
The Company may become party to certain lawsuits in the ordinary course of business. The Company does not believe that the outcome of current matters, if any, will materially impact the Company or its consolidated financial statements. As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the Company was not subject to any material legal proceedings, nor, to the Company’s knowledge, is any material legal proceeding threatened against the Company.
In addition, portfolio investments of the Company could be the subject of litigation or regulatory investigations in the ordinary course of business. The Company does not believe that the outcome of any current contingent liabilities of its portfolio investments, if any, will materially affect the Company or these consolidated financial statements.
12. TAX
The Company has not recorded a liability for any uncertain tax positions pursuant to the provisions of ASC 740, Income Taxes,  as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015.
In the normal course of business, the Company is subject to examination by federal and certain state, local and foreign tax regulators. As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the Company had filed tax returns and therefore is subject to examination.
The Company’s taxable income for each period is an estimate and will not be finally determined until the Company files its tax return for each year. Therefore, the final taxable income, and the taxable income earned in each period and carried forward for distribution in the following period, may be different than this estimate. The estimated tax character of dividends declared for the three month periods ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 was as follows:

 	  	For the three month periods ended	 	
 	  	March 31, 2016	 	  	March 31, 2015	 	
Ordinary income	  	$	13,337	  	  	$	7,833	  	
Tax return of capital	  	$	—  	  	  	$	—  	  	
13. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Subsequent events have been evaluated through the date the consolidated financial statements were issued. There have been no subsequent events that require recognition or disclosure through the date the consolidated financial statements were issued, except as disclosed below.
On April 22, 2016, the Company issued a capital call and delivered capital drawdown notices totaling $27,000. Proceeds from the capital call were due and the related issuance of 1,510,859 shares occurred on May 6, 2016.
Subsequent to March 31, 2016, the Company borrowed $37,000 under the Facility to fund investment acquisitions. The Company also voluntarily repaid $46,000 under the Facility.
 
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
(dollar amounts in thousands, except per share data, unless otherwise indicated)
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
We have included or incorporated by reference in this Form 10-Q, and from time to time our management may make, “forward-looking statements”. These forward-looking statements are not historical facts, but instead relate to future events or the future performance or financial condition of Carlyle GMS Finance, Inc. (“we,” “us,” “our,” “GMS Finance,” or the “Company”). These statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about us, our current or prospective portfolio investments, our industry, our beliefs, and our assumptions. The forward-looking statements contained in this Form 10-Q and the documents incorporated by reference herein involve a number of risks and uncertainties, including statements concerning:
 
 	•	 	our, or our portfolio companies’, future business, operations, operating results or prospects;	
 
 	•	 	the return or impact of current and future investments;	
 
 	•	 	the impact of a protracted decline in the liquidity of credit markets on our business;	
 
 	•	 	the impact of fluctuations in interest rates on our business;	
 
 	•	 	the impact of changes in laws or regulations (including the interpretation thereof) governing our operations or the operations of our portfolio companies;	
 
 	•	 	the valuation of our investments in portfolio companies, particularly those having no liquid trading market;	
 
 	•	 	our ability to recover unrealized losses;	
 
 	•	 	market conditions and our ability to access alternative debt markets and additional debt and equity capital;	
 
 	•	 	our contractual arrangements and relationships with third parties;	
 
 	•	 	the general economy and its impact on the industries in which we invest;	
 
 	•	 	the financial condition of and ability of our current and prospective portfolio companies to achieve their objectives;	
 
 	•	 	our expected financings and investments;	
 
 	•	 	the adequacy of our cash resources and working capital;	
 
 	•	 	the timing, form and amount of any dividend distributions;	
 
 	•	 	the timing of cash flows, if any, from the operations of our portfolio companies;	
 
 	•	 	the ability of our investment adviser to locate suitable investments for us and to monitor and administer our investments; and	
 
 	•	 	our intent to satisfy the requirements of a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.	
We use words such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “expects,” “intends,” “will,” “should,” “may” and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements include these words. Our actual results and condition could differ materially from those implied or expressed in the forward-looking statements for any reason, including the factors set forth in “ Risk Factors ” in Part I, Item 1A of our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 and Part II, Item 1A of and elsewhere in this Form 10-Q.
 
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We have based the forward-looking statements included in this Form 10-Q on information available to us on the date of this Form 10-Q, 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, 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 have filed or in the future may file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), including our annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K.
OVERVIEW
Management’s Discussion and Analysis should be read in conjunction with Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q “Financial Statements.” This discussion contains forward-looking statements and involves numerous risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to those described in Part I, Item 1A of our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 and Part II, Item 1A of this Form 10-Q “Risk Factors.” Actual results may differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements.
Carlyle GMS Finance, Inc. (“we,” “us,” “our,” “GMS Finance,” or the “Company”) is a Maryland corporation formed on February 8, 2012, and structured as an externally managed, non-diversified closed-end investment company. GMS Finance has elected to be regulated as a business development company (“BDC”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (together with the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, the “Investment Company Act”). GMS Finance has elected to be treated, and intends to continue to comply with the requirements to qualify annually, as a regulated investment company (“RIC”) under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, (the “Code”).
GMS Finance’s investment objective is to generate current income and capital appreciation primarily through debt investments in U.S. middle market companies, which we define as companies with approximately $10 million to $100 million of earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”). GMS Finance seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing primarily in first lien senior secured loans (which may include stand-alone first lien loans; “last out” first lien loans, which are loans that have a secondary priority behind “first out” first lien loans; “unitranche” loans, which are loans that combine features of first lien, second lien or subordinated loans, generally in a first lien position; and secured corporate bonds with features similar to the features of these categories of first lien loans) and second lien senior secured loans (which may include senior secured loans, and, to a lesser extent, secured corporate bonds, with a secondary priority behind first lien loans) (collectively, “Middle Market Senior Loans”). The Middle Market Senior Loans are generally made to private U.S. middle market companies that are, in many cases, controlled by private equity firms. Depending on market conditions, GMS Finance expects that between 70% and 80% of the value of its assets will be invested in Middle Market Senior Loans, with the balance invested in higher-yielding investments, which may include middle market junior loans such as corporate mezzanine loans, equity co-investments, broadly syndicated first lien and second lien senior secured loans, high-yield bonds, structured finance obligations and/or other opportunistic investments. We expect that the composition of our portfolio will change over time given our Investment Adviser’s view on, among other things, the economic and credit environment (including with respect to interest rates) in which we are operating.
GMS Finance is externally managed by the Investment Adviser, an investment adviser registered under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended. The Administrator provides the administrative services necessary for GMS Finance to operate. Both the Investment Adviser and the Administrator are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Carlyle Investment Management L.L.C., a subsidiary of The Carlyle Group L.P. “Carlyle” refers to The Carlyle Group L.P., its affiliates and its consolidated subsidiaries, a global alternative asset manager publicly traded on NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol “CG”. Refer to the sec.gov website for further information on Carlyle.
On February 29, 2016, the Company and Credit Partners USA LLC (“Credit Partners”) entered into an amended and restated limited liability company agreement to co-manage Middle Market Credit Fund, LLC
 
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(“Credit Fund”). Credit Fund will primarily invest in first lien loans of middle-market companies. Credit Fund is managed by a six-member board of managers, on which the Company and Credit Partners each have equal representation. The Company and Credit Partners each have 50% economic ownership of Credit Fund and have commitments to fund, from time to time, capital of up to $400,000 each .
Investments
Our level of investment activity can and does vary substantially from period to period depending on many factors, including the amount of debt available to middle market companies, the general economic environment and the competitive environment for the type of investments we make.
Revenue
We generate revenue primarily in the form of interest and fee income on debt investments we hold and capital gains, if any, on investments. Our debt investments generally have a stated term of five to eight years and generally bear interest at a floating rate usually determined on the basis of a benchmark such as LIBOR. Interest on these debt securities is generally paid quarterly. In some instances, we receive payments on our debt investments based on scheduled amortization of the outstanding balances. In addition, we receive repayments of some of our debt investments prior to their scheduled maturity date. The frequency or volume of these repayments fluctuates significantly from period to period. Our portfolio activity also reflects the proceeds of sales of securities. We may also generate revenue in the form of commitment, origination, amendment, structuring or due diligence fees, fees for providing managerial assistance and consulting fees.
Expenses
Our primary operating expenses include the payment of: (i) investment advisory fees, including base management fees and incentive fees, to our Investment Adviser pursuant to an investment advisory agreement (the “Investment Advisory Agreement”) between us and our Investment Adviser; (ii) costs and other expenses and our allocable portion of overhead incurred by the Administrator in performing its administrative obligations under an administration agreement (the “Administration Agreement”) between us and our Administrator; and (iii) other operating expenses as detailed below:
 
 	•	 	our initial organization costs and offering costs incurred prior to the filing of our election to be regulated as a BDC (the amount in excess of $1,500 to be paid by our Investment Adviser);	
 
 	•	 	the costs associated with the Private Offering;	
 
 	•	 	the costs of any other offerings of our common stock and other securities, if any;	
 
 	•	 	calculating individual asset values and our net asset value (including the cost and expenses of any independent valuation firms);	
 
 	•	 	expenses, including travel expenses, incurred by the Investment Adviser, or members of the Investment Adviser team managing our investments, or payable to third parties, performing due diligence on prospective portfolio companies and, if necessary, expenses of enforcing our rights;	
 
 	•	 	the base management fee and any incentive fee payable under our Investment Advisory Agreement;	
 
 	•	 	certain costs and expenses relating to distributions paid on our shares;	
 
 	•	 	administration fees payable under our Administration Agreement and sub-administration agreements, including related expenses;	
 
 	•	 	debt service and other costs of borrowings or other financing arrangements;	
 
 	•	 	the allocated costs incurred by the Investment Adviser in providing managerial assistance to those portfolio companies that request it;	
 
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 	•	 	amounts payable to third parties relating to, or associated with, making or holding investments;	
 
 	•	 	the costs associated with subscriptions to data service, research-related subscriptions and expenses and quotation equipment and services used in making or holding investments;	
 
 	•	 	transfer agent and custodial fees;	
 
 	•	 	costs of hedging;	
 
 	•	 	commissions and other compensation payable to brokers or dealers;	
 
 	•	 	federal and state registration fees;	
 
 	•	 	any U.S. federal, state and local taxes, including any excise taxes;	
 
 	•	 	independent director fees and expenses;	
 
 	•	 	costs of preparing financial statements and maintaining books and records, costs of preparing tax returns, costs of Sarbanes-Oxley Act compliance and attestation and costs of filing reports or other documents with the SEC (or other regulatory bodies), and other reporting and compliance costs, including registration and listing fees, and the compensation of professionals responsible for the preparation or review of the foregoing;	
 
 	•	 	the costs of any reports, proxy statements or other notices to our stockholders (including printing and mailing costs), the costs of any stockholders’ meetings and the compensation of investor relations personnel responsible for the preparation of the foregoing and related matters;	
 
 	•	 	the costs of specialty and custom software for monitoring risk, compliance and overall portfolio, including any development costs incurred prior to the filing of our election to be regulated as a BDC;	
 
 	•	 	our fidelity bond;	
 
 	•	 	directors and officers/errors and omissions liability insurance, and any other insurance premiums;	
 
 	•	 	indemnification payments;	
 
 	•	 	direct fees and expenses associated with independent audits, agency, consulting and legal costs; and	
 
 	•	 	all other expenses incurred by us or the Administrator in connection with administering our business, including our allocable share of certain officers and their staff compensation.	
We expect our general and administrative expenses to be relatively stable or to decline as a percentage of total assets during periods of asset growth and to increase during periods of asset declines.
PORTFOLIO AND INVESTMENT ACTIVITY
The fair value of our investments was approximately $1,144,741 comprised of 90 portfolio companies/structured finance obligations/investment funds as of March 31, 2016. The fair value of our investments was approximately $1,052,666 comprised of 85 portfolio companies/structured finance obligations as of December 31, 2015.
 
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The Company’s investment activity for the three month periods ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 is presented below (information presented herein is at amortized cost unless otherwise indicated):

 	  	For the three month periods ended	 	
 	  	March 31, 2016	 	 	March 31, 2015	 	
Investments:	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Total investments, beginning of period	  	$	1,079,720	  	 	$	707,701	  	
New investments purchased	  	 	132,291	  	 	 	103,969	  	
Net accretion of discount on securities	  	 	611	  	 	 	329	  	
Net realized gain (loss) on investments	  	 	(3,577	) 	 	 	(264	) 	
Investments sold or repaid	  	 	(26,159	) 	 	 	(17,596	) 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Total Investments, end of period	  	$	1,182,886	  	 	$	794,139	  	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Principal amount of investments funded:	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
First Lien Debt	  	$	100,556	  	 	$	87,650	  	
Second Lien Debt	  	 	34,000	  	 	 	10,000	  	
Structured Finance Obligations	  	 	—  	  	 	 	11,760	  	
Investment Funds	  	 	1	  	 	 	—  	  	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Total	  	$	134,557	  	 	$	109,410	  	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Principal amount of investments sold or repaid:	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
First Lien Debt	  	$	(5,629	) 	 	$	(12,348	) 	
Second Lien Debt	  	 	(11,000	) 	 	 	—  	  	
Structured Finance Obligations	  	 	(14,200	) 	 	 	(8,600	) 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Total	  	$	(30,829	) 	 	$	(20,948	) 	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Number of new funded investments	  	 	11	  	 	 	8	  	
Average new funded investment amount	  	$	12,032	  	 	$	12,996	  	
Percentage of new funded debt investments at floating rates	  	 	100.00	% 	 	 	100.00	% 	
Percentage of new funded debt investments at fixed rates	  	 	0	% 	 	 	0	% 	
As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, investments consisted of the following:

 	  	March 31, 2016	 	  	December 31, 2015	 	
 	  	Amortized
Cost	 	  	Fair Value	 	  	Amortized
Cost	 	  	Fair Value	 	
First Lien Debt	  	$	894,689	  	  	$	883,700	  	  	$	800,857	  	  	$	795,034	  	
Second Lien Debt	  	 	239,458	  	  	 	227,890	  	  	 	216,708	  	  	 	210,396	  	
Structured Finance Obligations	  	 	46,523	  	  	 	30,355	  	  	 	59,940	  	  	 	44,812	  	
Equity Investments	  	 	2,215	  	  	 	2,795	  	  	 	2,215	  	  	 	2,424	  	
Investment Funds	  	 	1	  	  	 	1	  	  	 	—  	  	  	 	—  	  	
 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
Total	  	$	1,182,886	  	  	$	1,144,741	  	  	$	1,079,720	  	  	$	1,052,666	  	
 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
The weighted average yields(1) for our first and second lien debt, based on the amortized cost and fair value as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 were as follows:

 	  	March 31, 2016	 	 	December 31, 2015	 	
 	  	Amortized
Cost	 	 	Fair Value	 	 	Amortized
Cost	 	 	Fair Value	 	
First Lien Debt	  	 	7.39	% 	 	 	7.49	% 	 	 	7.14	% 	 	 	7.19	% 	
Second Lien Debt	  	 	9.60	% 	 	 	10.09	% 	 	 	9.59	% 	 	 	9.87	% 	
 
(1)	Weighted average yields do not include the effect of accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums and are based on interest rates as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015. Actual yields earned over the life of each investment could differ materially from the yields presented above.	
 
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See the Consolidated Schedules of Investments as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 in our consolidated financial statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q for more information on these investments, including a list of companies and type and amount of investments.
As part of the monitoring process, our Investment Adviser has developed risk policies pursuant to which it regularly assesses the risk profile of each of our debt investments and rates each of them based on the following categories, which we refer to as “Internal Risk Ratings”:
Internal Risk Ratings Definitions

Rating	  	Definition	
1	  	Performing—Low Risk: Borrower is operating more than 10% ahead of the Base Case.	
2	  	Performing—Stable Risk: Borrower is operating within 10% of the Base Case (above or below). This is the initial rating assigned to all new borrowers.	
3	  	Performing—Management Notice: Borrower is operating more than 10% below the Base Case. A financial covenant default may have occurred, but there is a low risk of payment default.	
4	  	Watch List: Borrower is operating more than 20% below the Base Case and there is a high risk of covenant default, or it may have already occurred. Payments are current although subject to greater uncertainty, and there is moderate to high risk of payment default.	
5	  	Watch List—Possible Loss: Borrower is operating more than 30% below the Base Case. At the current level of operations and financial condition, the borrower does not have the ability to service and ultimately repay or refinance all outstanding debt on current terms. Payment default is very likely or may have occurred. Loss of principal is possible.	
6	  	Watch List—Probable Loss: Borrower is operating more than 40% below the Base Case, and at the current level of operations and financial condition, the borrower does not have the ability to service and ultimately repay or refinance all outstanding debt on current terms. Payment default is very likely or may have already occurred. Additionally, the prospects for improvement in the borrower’s situation are sufficiently negative that impairment of some or all principal is probable.	
Our Investment Adviser’s risk rating model is based on evaluating portfolio company performance in comparison to the Base Case when considering certain credit metrics including, but not limited to, adjusted EBITDA and net senior leverage as well as specific events including, but not limited to, default and impairment.
Our Investment Adviser monitors and, when appropriate, changes the investment ratings assigned to each debt investment in our portfolio. In connection with our quarterly valuation process, our Investment Adviser reviews our investment ratings on a regular basis. The following table summarizes the Internal Risk Ratings as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015:

 	  	March 31, 2016	 	 	December 31, 2015	 	
 	  	Fair Value	 	  	% of Fair Value	 	 	Fair Value	 	  	% of Fair Value	 	
(dollar amounts in millions)	  	 	 	  	 	 	 	 	 	  	 	 	
Internal Risk Rating 1	  	$	71.6	  	  	 	6.44	% 	 	$	71.2	  	  	 	7.08	% 	
Internal Risk Rating 2	  	 	912.9	  	  	 	82.12	  	 	 	809.7	  	  	 	80.54	  	
Internal Risk Rating 3	  	 	90.1	  	  	 	8.11	  	 	 	112.3	  	  	 	11.17	  	
Internal Risk Rating 4	  	 	37.0	  	  	 	3.33	  	 	 	12.2	  	  	 	1.21	  	
Internal Risk Rating 5	  	 	—  	  	  	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	  	 	—  	  	
Internal Risk Rating 6	  	 	—  	  	  	 	—  	  	 	 	—  	  	  	 	—  	  	
 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
Total	  	$	1,111.6	  	  	 	100.00	% 	 	$	1,005.4	  	  	 	100.00	% 	
 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
As part of our monitoring process, our Investment Adviser has developed risk policies pursuant to which it regularly assesses the risk profile of each of the structured finance obligation investments.
 
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As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the weighted average Internal Risk Rating of our debt investment portfolio was 2.1.
CONSOLIDATED RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
For the three month periods ended March 31, 2016 and 2015
The net increase or decrease in net assets from operations may vary substantially from period to period as a result of various factors, including the recognition of realized gains and losses and net change in unrealized appreciation and depreciation. As a result, quarterly comparisons may not be meaningful.
Investment Income
Interest income for the three month periods ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 were as follows:

 	  	For the three month periods ended	 	
 	  	March 31, 2016	 	  	March 31, 2015	 	
Interest income from non-controlled/non-affiliated investments	  	$	22,111	  	  	$	12,617	  	
Other income from non-controlled/non-affiliated investments	  	$	999	  	  	$	362	  	
 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
Total investment income	  	$	23,110	  	  	$	12,979	  	
 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
The increase in interest income for the three month period ended March 31, 2016 from the comparable period in 2015 was driven by our deployment of capital and increasing invested balance. As of March 31, 2016, the size of our portfolio increased to $1,182,886 from $794,139 as of March 31, 2015, at amortized cost, and total principal amount of investments outstanding increased to $1,246,092 from $855,992 as of March 31, 2015. As of March 31, 2016, the weighted average yield of our first and second lien debt increased to 7.86% from 6.64% as of March 31, 2015, on amortized cost.
Interest income on our first and second lien debt investments is dependent on the composition and credit quality of the portfolio. Generally, we expect the portfolio to generate predictable quarterly interest income based on the terms stated in each loan’s credit agreement. As of March 31, 2016 and 2015, all of our first and second lien debt investments were performing and current on their interest payments. Interest income from structured finance obligations is recorded based upon an estimation of an effective yield to expected maturity utilizing assumed cash flows. The effective yield is updated at least quarterly based on payments received and expected future payments. In estimating these cash flows, there are a number of assumptions that are subject to uncertainties, including the amount and timing of principal payments which are impacted by prepayments, repurchases, defaults, delinquencies and liquidations of or within the CLO funds that issued the structured finance obligations. These uncertainties are difficult to predict and are subject to future events that could have impacted the Company’s estimates if the information was known at the time of such estimates. As a result, actual results may differ significantly from these estimates.
Net investment income for the three month periods ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 was as follows:

 	  	For the three month periods ended	 	
 	  	  March 31, 2016  	 	  	  March 31, 2015  	 	
Total investment income from non-controlled/non-affiliated investments	  	$	23,110	  	  	$	12,979	  	
Net expenses	  	 	11,150	  	  	 	6,499	  	
 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
Net investment income	  	$	11,960	  	  	$	6,480	  	

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Expenses

 	  	For the three month periods ended	 	
 	  	March 31, 2016	 	  	March 31, 2015	 	
Base management fees	  	$	4,140	  	  	$	2,723	  	
Incentive fees	  	 	2,990	  	  	 	1,620	  	
Professional fees	  	 	431	  	  	 	384	  	
Administrative service fees	  	 	148	  	  	 	112	  	
Interest expense	  	 	3,599	  	  	 	1,780	  	
Credit facility fees	  	 	599	  	  	 	428	  	
Directors’ fees and expenses	  	 	120	  	  	 	101	  	
Other general and administrative	  	 	503	  	  	 	259	  	
 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
Total expenses	  	 	12,530	  	  	 	7,407	  	
Waiver of base management fees	  	 	(1,380	) 	  	 	(908	) 	
 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
Net expenses	  	$	11,150	  	  	$	6,499	  	
 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
Interest expense and credit facility fees for the three month periods ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 were comprised of the following:

 	  	For the three month periods ended	 	
 	  	March 31, 2016	 	  	March 31, 2015	 	
Interest expense	  	$	3,599	  	  	$	1,780	  	
Facility unused commitment fee	  	 	361	  	  	 	170	  	
Amortization of deferred financing costs	  	 	213	  	  	 	232	  	
Other fees	  	 	25	  	  	 	26	  	
 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
Total interest expense and credit facility fees	  	$	4,198	  	  	$	2,208	  	
 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
Cash paid for interest expense	  	$	3,227	  	  	$	1,450	  	
The increase in interest expense for the three month period ended March 31, 2016 from the comparable period in 2015 was driven by increased usage of the Company’s credit facilities, additional debt issued through the securitization in the form of the 2015-1 Notes (see Note 7 to the consolidated financial statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q for more information), and increased deployment of capital to investments. For the three month period ended March 31, 2016, the weighted average interest rate increased to 2.70% from 2.18% for the comparable period in 2015, and average principal debt outstanding increased to $530,170 from $326,786 for the comparable period in 2015.
The increase in base management fees (and related waiver of base management fees) and incentive fees related to pre-incentive fee net investment income for the three month period ended March 31, 2016 from the comparable period in 2015 were driven by our deployment of capital and increasing invested balance. For the three month periods ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, base management fees were $2,760 and $1,815, respectively (net of waiver of $1,380 and $908, respectively), incentive fees related to pre-incentive fee net investment income were $2,990 and $1,620, respectively, and there were no incentive fees related to realized capital gains. The accrual for any capital gains incentive fee under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“US GAAP”) in a given period may result in an additional expense if such cumulative amount is greater than in the prior period or a reduction of previously recorded expense if such cumulative amount is less than in the prior period. If such cumulative amount is negative, then there is no accrual. See Note 4 to the consolidated financial statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q for more information on the incentive and base management fees. For the three month periods ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, there were no capital gains incentive fees based upon the cumulative net realized and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) as of March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.
 
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Professional fees include legal, rating agencies, audit, tax, valuation, technology and other professional fees incurred related to the management of the Company. Administrative service fees represent fees paid to the Administrator for our allocable portion of overhead and other expenses incurred by the Administrator in performing its obligations under the administration agreement, including our allocable portion of the cost of certain of our executive officers and their respective staff. Other general and administrative expenses include insurance, filing, research, subscriptions and other costs.
Net Realized Gain (Loss) and Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments
During the three months ended March 31, 2016, the Company had a net realized loss of approximately $3,577 primarily from the sale of 2 structured finance obligations. During the three month periods ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company had a change in unrealized appreciation on 34 and 55 investments, respectively, totaling approximately $8,051 and $8,856, respectively, which was offset by a change in unrealized depreciation on 67 and 30 investments, respectively, totaling approximately $19,142 and $5,284, respectively.
Net realized gain (loss) and net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) by the type of investments for the three month periods ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 were as follows:

 	  	For the three month periods ended	 	
 	  	  March 31, 2016  	 	 	  March 31, 2015  	 	
Net realized gain (loss) on investments—non-controlled/ non-affiliated	  	$	(3,577	) 	 	$	(264	) 	
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments—non-controlled/non-affiliated	  	 	(11,091	) 	 	 	3,572	  	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Net realized gain (loss) and net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments	  	$	(14,668	) 	 	$	3,308	  	
 	  	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Net realized gain (loss) and net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) by the type of investments for the three month periods ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 were as follows:

 	  	For the three month periods ended	 	
 	  	March 31, 2016	 	  	March 31, 2015	 	
Type	  	Net realized
gain (loss)	 	  	Net change in
unrealized
appreciation
(depreciation)	 	  	Net realized
gain (loss)	 	  	Net change in
unrealized
appreciation
(depreciation)	 	
First Lien Debt	  	$	4	  	  	$	(5,166	) 	  	$	2	  	  	$	2,953	  	
Second Lien Debt	  	 	—  	  	  	 	(5,256	) 	  	 	—  	  	  	 	466	  	
Structured Finance Obligations	  	 	(3,581	) 	  	 	(1,040	) 	  	 	(266	) 	  	 	173	  	
Equity Investments	  	 	—  	  	  	 	371	  	  	 	—  	  	  	 	—  	  	
 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
Total	  	$	(3,577	) 	  	$	(11,091	) 	  	$	(264	) 	  	$	3,572	  	
 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
Net change in unrealized depreciation in our investments for the three months ended March 31, 2016 compared to the comparable period in 2015 was primarily due to changes in various inputs utilized under our valuation methodology, including, but not limited to, market spreads, leverage multiples and borrower ratings.
FINANCIAL CONDITION, LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
We generate cash from the net proceeds of offerings of our common stock and through cash flows from operations, including investment sales and repayments as well as income earned on investments and cash equivalents. We may also fund a portion of our investments through borrowings under the Borrower Sub’s senior secured revolving credit facility (as amended, the “Revolving Credit Facility”) and/or the Company’s senior secured revolving credit facility (as amended, the “Facility”), as well as through securitization of a portion of our existing investments.
 
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The Borrower Sub closed on May 24, 2013 on the Revolving Credit Facility, which was subsequently amended on June 30, 2014 and further amended on June 19, 2015. The Revolving Credit Facility provides for secured borrowings during the applicable revolving period up to an amount equal to the lesser of $400,000 (the borrowing base as calculated pursuant to the terms of the Revolving Credit Facility) and the amount of net cash proceeds and unpledged capital commitments the Company has received, with an accordion feature that can, subject to certain conditions, increase the aggregate maximum credit commitment up to an amount not to exceed $750,000, subject to restrictions imposed on borrowings under the Investment Company Act and certain restrictions and conditions set forth in the Revolving Credit Facility, including adequate collateral to support such borrowings. The Revolving Credit Facility imposes financial and operating covenants on us and the Borrower Sub that restrict our and its business activities. Continued compliance with these covenants will depend on many factors, some of which are beyond our control.
The Company closed on March 21, 2014 on the Facility, which was subsequently amended on January 8, 2015. The maximum principal amount of the Facility is $150,000, subject to availability under the Facility, which is based on certain advance rates multiplied by the value of the Company’s portfolio investments (subject to certain concentration limitations) net of certain other indebtedness that the Company may incur in accordance with the terms of the Facility. Proceeds of the Facility may be used for general corporate purposes, including the funding of portfolio investments. Maximum capacity under the Facility may be increased to $225,000 through the exercise by the Company of an uncommitted accordion feature through which existing and new lenders may, at their option, agree to provide additional financing. The Facility includes a $20,000 limit for swingline loans and a $5,000 limit for letters of credit. Subject to certain exceptions, the Facility is secured by a first lien security interest in substantially all of the portfolio investments held by the Company. The Facility includes customary covenants, including certain financial covenants related to asset coverage, shareholders’ equity and liquidity, certain limitations on the incurrence of additional indebtedness and liens, and other maintenance covenants, as well as usual and customary events of default for senior secured revolving credit facilities of this nature.
Although we believe that we and the Borrower Sub will remain in compliance, there are no assurances that we or the Borrower Sub will continue to comply with the covenants in the Facility and Revolving Credit Facility, as applicable. Failure to comply with these covenants could result in a default under the Facility and/or Revolving Credit Facility that, if we or the Borrower Sub were unable to obtain a waiver from the applicable lenders, could result in the immediate acceleration of the amounts due under the Facility and/or Revolving Credit Facility, and thereby have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
For more information on the Revolving Credit Facility and Facility, see Note 6 to the consolidated financial statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q.
The primary use of existing funds and any funds raised in the future is expected to be for investments in portfolio companies, repayment of indebtedness, cash distributions to our stockholders and for other general corporate purposes.
On June 26, 2015, the Company completed a $400 million term debt securitization (the “2015-1 Debt Securitization”). The notes offered in the Debt Securitization (the “2015-1 Notes”) were issued by Carlyle GMS Finance MM CLO 2015-1 LLC (the “2015-1 Issuer”), a wholly-owned and consolidated subsidiary of the Company, and are secured by a diversified portfolio of the 2015-1 Issuer consisting primarily of first and second lien senior secured loans. The 2015-1 Debt Securitization was executed through a private placement of the 2015-1 Notes, consisting of $160 million of Aaa/AAA Class A-1A Notes, which bear interest at the three-month London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) plus 1.85%; $40 million of Aaa/AAA Class A-1B Notes, which bear interest at the three-month LIBOR plus 1.75% for the first 24 months and the three-month LIBOR plus 2.05% thereafter; $27 million of Aaa/AAA Class A-1C Notes, which bear interest at 3.75%; and $46 million of Aa2 Class A-2 Notes which bear interest at the three-month LIBOR plus 2.70%. The 2015-1 Notes were issued at par and are scheduled to mature on July 15, 2027. The Company received 100% of the preferred interests (the
 
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“Preferred Interests”) issued by the 2015-1 Issuer on the closing date of the 2015-1 Debt Securitization in exchange for the Company’s contribution to the Issuer of the initial closing date loan portfolio. The Preferred Interests do not bear interest and had a nominal value of $125.9 million at closing. In connection with the contribution, the Company has made customary representations, warranties and covenants to the 2015-1 Issuer. The Class A-1A, Class A-1B and Class A-1C and Class A-2 Notes are included in the consolidated financial statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q. The Preferred Interests were eliminated in consolidation. For more information on the 2015-1 Notes, see Note 7 to the consolidated financial statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q.
As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the Company had $31,571 and $41,837, respectively, in cash and cash equivalents. The facilities of the Company and the Borrower Sub consisted of the following as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015:

 	  	March 31, 2016	 	
 	  	Total
Facility	 	  	Borrowings
Outstanding	 	  	Unused
Portion  (1)	 	  	Amount
Available  (2)	 	
Revolving Credit Facility	  	$	400,000	  	  	$	182,313	  	  	$	217,687	  	  	$	3,660	  	
Facility	  	 	150,000	  	  	 	97,000	  	  	 	53,000	  	  	 	53,000	  	
 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
Total	  	$	550,000	  	  	$	279,313	  	  	$	270,687	  	  	$	56,660	  	

 	  	December 31, 2015	 	
 	  	Total
Facility	 	  	Borrowings
Outstanding	 	  	Unused
Portion  (1)	 	  	Amount
Available  (2)	 	
Revolving Credit Facility	  	$	400,000	  	  	$	170,313	  	  	$	229,687	  	  	$	3,155	  	
Facility	  	 	150,000	  	  	 	64,000	  	  	 	86,000	  	  	 	86,000	  	
 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
Total	  	$	550,000	  	  	$	234,313	  	  	$	315,687	  	  	$	89,155	  	

(1)	The unused portion is the amount upon which commitment fees are based.	
(2)	Available for borrowing based on the computation of collateral to support the borrowings.	
The following were the carrying values (before debt issuance costs) and fair values of the Company’s 2015-1 Notes as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015:

 	  	March 31, 2016	 	  	December 31, 2015	 	
 	  	Carrying Value	 	  	Fair Value	 	  	Carrying Value	 	  	Fair Value	 	
Aaa/AAA Class A-1A Notes	  	$	160,000	  	  	$	156,338	  	  	$	160,000	  	  	$	157,200	  	
Aaa/AAA Class A-1B Notes	  	 	40,000	  	  	 	39,263	  	  	 	40,000	  	  	 	39,700	  	
Aaa/AAA Class A-1C Notes	  	 	27,000	  	  	 	27,192	  	  	 	27,000	  	  	 	26,823	  	
Aa2 Class A-2 Notes	  	 	46,000	  	  	 	44,669	  	  	 	46,000	  	  	 	45,122	  	
 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
Total	  	$	273,000	  	  	$	267,462	  	  	$	273,000	  	  	$	268,845	  	
 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
Equity Activity
There were $14,300 and $11,109 of investor equity capital commitments made to the Company during the three month periods ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the Company had $1,188,640 and $1,174,340, respectively, in total capital commitments from stockholders, of which $540,514 and $559,214, respectively, was unfunded. As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, certain current directors had committed $1,541 in capital commitments to the Company.
Shares issued as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 were 33,343,149 and 31,524,083, respectively.
 
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The following table summarizes activity in the number of shares of our common stock outstanding during the three month periods ended March 31, 2016 and 2015:

 	  	For the three month periods ended	 	
 	  	March 31, 2016	 	  	March 31, 2015	 	
Shares outstanding, beginning of period	  	 	31,524,083	  	  	 	17,932,697	  	
Common stock issued	  	 	1,815,181	  	  	 	3,237,636	  	
Reinvestment of dividends	  	 	3,885	  	  	 	1,051	  	
 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
Shares outstanding, end of period	  	 	33,343,149	  	  	 	21,171,384	  	
 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
Contractual Obligations
A summary of our significant contractual payment obligations was as follows as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015:

 	  	Revolving Credit Facility and Facility	 	  	2015-1 Notes	 	
Payment Due by Period	  	March 31, 2016	 	  	December 31, 2015	 	  	March 31, 2016	 	  	December 31, 2015	 	
Less than 1 Year	  	$	—  	  	  	$	—  	  	  	$	—  	  	  	$	—  	  	
1-3 Years	  	 	97,000	  	  	 	—  	  	  	 	—  	  	  	 	—  	  	
3-5 Years	  	 	182,313	  	  	 	64,000	  	  	 	—  	  	  	 	—  	  	
More than 5 Years	  	 	—  	  	  	 	170,313	  	  	 	273,000	  	  	 	273,000	  	
 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
Total	  	$	279,313	  	  	$	234,313	  	  	$	273,000	  	  	$	273,000	  	
 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
For more information on the Revolving Credit Facility and Facility and 2015-1 Notes, see Note 6 and Note 7, respectively, to the consolidated financial statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q.
As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, $182,313 and $170,313, respectively, of secured borrowings were outstanding under the Revolving Credit Facility, and $97,000 and $64,000, respectively, were outstanding under the Facility and $273,000 and $273,000, respectively, of 2015-1 Notes were outstanding. For the three month periods ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, we incurred $3,599 and $1,780, respectively, of interest expense and $361 and $170, respectively, of unused commitment fees.
OFF BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
In the ordinary course of its business, the Company enters into contracts or agreements that contain indemnification and warranties. Future events could occur that lead to the execution of these provisions against the Company. The Company believes that the likelihood of such an event is remote; however, the maximum potential exposure is unknown. No accrual has been made in these consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 included in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q for any such exposure.
We have in the past and may in the future become obligated to fund commitments such as revolving credit facilities, bridge financing commitments, or delayed draw commitments.
The Company had the following unfunded commitments to fund delayed draw and revolving senior secured loans as of the indicated dates:

 	  	Par Value as of	 	
 	  	March 31, 2016	 	  	December 31, 2015	 	
Unfunded delayed draw commitments	  	$	24,728	  	  	$	20,695	  	
Unfunded revolving term loan commitments	  	 	5,906	  	  	 	3,906	  	
 	  	 	 	 	  	 	 	 	
Total unfunded commitments	  	$	30,634	  	  	$	24,601	  	

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Pursuant to an undertaking by the Company in connection with the 2015-1 Debt Securitization, the Company agreed to hold on an ongoing basis Preferred Interests with an aggregate dollar purchase price at least equal to 5% of the aggregate outstanding amount of all collateral obligations by the 2015-1 Issuer for so long as any securities of the 2015-1 Issuer remains outstanding. As of March 31, 2016, the Company was in compliance with its undertaking.
As of March 31, 2016, the Company had remaining commitments to fund, from time to time, capital to Credit Fund of up to $399,999.
DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS
The Company has adopted a dividend reinvestment plan that provides for reinvestment of any distributions on behalf of its stockholders, for those who have elected to participate in the plan. As a result of adopting such a plan, if the Board of Directors authorizes and declares a cash dividend or distribution, the stockholders who have elected to participate in the dividend reinvestment plan would have their cash dividends or distributions automatically reinvested in additional shares of the Company’s common stock, rather than receiving cash. Prior to a Qualified IPO, the Company intends to use primarily newly issued shares of its common stock to implement the plan issued at the net asset value per share most recently determined by the Board of Directors. After a Qualified IPO, the Company intends to use primarily newly issued shares to implement the plan so long as the market value per share is equal to or greater than the net asset value per share as of the close of business on the relevant payment date for such dividend or distribution. If the market value per share is less than the net asset value per share as of the close of business on the relevant payment date, the plan administrator would purchase the common stock on behalf of participants in the open market, unless the Company instructs the plan administrator otherwise.
The following table summarizes the Company’s dividends declared and payable since inception through the quarter ended March 31, 2016:

Date
Declared	 	Record Date	 	Payment Date	  	Per Share
Amount	 	 	Total
Amount	 	  	Annualized
Dividend Yield  (1)	 	
March 13, 2014	 	March 31, 2014	 	April 14, 2014	  	$	0.19	  	 	$	2,449	  	  	 	4.76	% 	
June 26, 2014	 	June 30, 2014	 	July 14, 2014	  	$	0.27	  	 	$	3,481	  	  	 	5.52	% 	
September 12, 2014	 	September 18, 2014	 	October 9, 2014	  	$	0.44	  	 	$	5,956	  	  	 	9.23	% 	
December 19, 2014	 	December 29, 2014	 	January 26, 2015	  	$	0.35	  	 	$	6,276	  	  	 	8.17	% 	
March 11, 2015	 	March 13, 2015	 	April 17, 2015	  	$	0.37	  	 	$	7,833	  	  	 	8.58	% 	
June 24, 2015	 	June 30, 2015	 	July 22, 2015	  	$	0.37	  	 	$	9,902	  	  	 	9.03	% 	
September 24, 2015	 	September 24, 2015	 	October 22, 2015	  	$	0.42	  	 	$	11,670	  	  	 	8.91	% 	
December 29, 2015	 	December 29, 2015	 	January 22, 2016	  	$	0.40	  	 	$	12,610	  	  	 	8.97	% 	
December 29, 2015	 	December 29, 2015	 	January 22, 2016	  	$	0.18	 (2) 	 	$	5,674	  	  	 	4.03	% 	
March 10, 2016	 	March 14, 2016	 	April 22, 2016	  	$	0.40	  	 	$	13,337	  	  	 	9.26	% 	
 
(1)	Annualized dividend yield is calculated by dividing the declared dividend by the weighted average of the net asset value at the beginning of the quarter and the capital called during the quarter and annualizing over 4 quarterly periods.	
(2)	Represents a special dividend.	
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The preparation of our consolidated financial statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses. Changes in the economic environment, financial markets, and any other parameters used in determining such estimates could cause actual results to differ. Our critical accounting policies, including those relating to the valuation of our investment portfolio, are
 
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described below. The critical accounting policies should be read in connection with our consolidated financial statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q and in Part II, Item 8 of the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015.
Fair Value Measurements
The Company applies fair value accounting in accordance with the terms of Financial Accounting Standards Board ASC Topic 820,  Fair Value Measurement  (“ASC 820”). ASC 820 defines fair value as the amount that would be exchanged to sell an asset or transfer a liability in an orderly transfer between market participants at the measurement date. The Company values securities/instruments traded in active markets on the measurement date by multiplying the closing price of such traded securities/instruments by the quantity of shares or amount of the instrument held. The Company may also obtain quotes with respect to certain of its investments, such as its securities/instruments traded in active markets and its liquid securities/instruments that are not traded in active markets, from pricing services, brokers, or counterparties (i.e., “consensus pricing”). When doing so, the Company determines whether the quote obtained is sufficient according to US GAAP to determine the fair value of the security. The Company may use the quote obtained or alternative pricing sources may be utilized including valuation techniques typically utilized for illiquid securities/instruments.
Securities/instruments that are illiquid or for which the pricing source does not provide a valuation or methodology or provides a valuation or methodology that, in the judgment of the Investment Adviser or the Board of Directors, does not represent fair value shall each be valued as of the measurement date using all techniques appropriate under the circumstances and for which sufficient data is available. These valuation techniques may vary by investment and include comparable public market valuations, comparable precedent transaction valuations and/or discounted cash flow analyses. The process generally used to determine the applicable value is as follows: (i) the value of each portfolio company or investment is initially reviewed by the investment professionals responsible for such portfolio company or investment and, for non-traded investments, a standardized template designed to approximate fair market value based on observable market inputs, updated credit statistics and unobservable inputs is used to determine a preliminary value, which is also reviewed alongside consensus pricing, where available; (ii) preliminary valuation conclusions are documented and reviewed by a valuation committee comprised of members of senior management; (iii) the Board of Directors engages a third-party valuation firm to provide positive assurance on portions of the Middle Market Senior Loans and equity investments portfolio each quarter (such that each non-traded investment is reviewed by a third-party valuation firm at least once on a rolling twelve month basis) including a review of management’s preliminary valuation and conclusion on fair value; (iv) the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors (the “Audit Committee”) reviews the assessments of the Investment Adviser and the third-party valuation firm and provides the Board of Directors with any recommendations with respect to changes to the fair value of each investment in the portfolio; and (v) the Board of Directors discusses the valuation recommendations of the Audit Committee and determines the fair value of each investment in the portfolio in good faith based on the input of the Investment Adviser and, where applicable, the third-party valuation firm.
All factors that might materially impact the value of an investment are considered, including, but not limited to the assessment of the following factors, as relevant:
 
 	•	 	the nature and realizable value of any collateral;	
 
 	•	 	call features, put features and other relevant terms of debt;	
 
 	•	 	the portfolio company’s leverage and ability to make payments;	
 
 	•	 	the portfolio company’s public or private credit rating;	
 
 	•	 	the portfolio company’s actual and expected earnings and discounted cash flow;	
 
 	•	 	prevailing interest rates and spreads for similar securities and expected volatility in future interest rates;	
 
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 	•	 	the markets in which the portfolio company does business and recent economic and/or market events; and	
 
 	•	 	comparisons to comparable transactions and publicly traded securities.	
Investment performance data utilized are the most recently available financial statements and compliance certificates received from the portfolio companies as of the measurement date which in many cases may reflect a lag in information.
Due to the inherent uncertainty of determining the fair value of investments that do not have a readily available market value, the fair value of the Company’s investments may fluctuate from period to period. Because of the inherent uncertainty of valuation, these estimated values may differ significantly from the values that would have been reported had a ready market for the investments existed, and it is reasonably possible that the difference could be material.
In addition, changes in the market environment and other events that may occur over the life of the investments may cause the realized gains or losses on investments to be different from the net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation currently reflected in the consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015.
US GAAP establishes a hierarchical disclosure framework which ranks the level of observability of market price inputs used in measuring investments at fair value. The observability of inputs is impacted by a number of factors, including the type of investment and the characteristics specific to the investment and state of the marketplace, including the existence and transparency of transactions between market participants. Investments with readily available quoted prices or for which fair value can be measured from quoted prices in active markets generally have a higher degree of market price observability and a lesser degree of judgment applied in determining fair value.
Investments measured and reported at fair value are classified and disclosed based on the observability of inputs used in determination of fair values, as follows:
 
 	•	 	Level I—inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices available in active markets for identical investments as of the reporting date. The types of financial instruments in Level I generally include unrestricted securities, including equities and derivatives, listed in active markets. The Company does not adjust the quoted price for these investments, even in situations where the Company holds a large position and a sale could reasonably impact the quoted price.	
 
 	•	 	Level II—inputs to the valuation methodology are either directly or indirectly observable as of the reporting date and are those other than quoted prices in active markets. The type of financial instruments in this category generally includes less liquid and restricted securities listed in active markets, securities traded in other than active markets, government and agency securities, and certain over-the-counter derivatives where the fair value is based on observable inputs.	
 
 	•	 	Level III—inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to overall fair value measurement. The inputs into the determination of fair value require significant management judgment or estimation. Financial instruments that are in this category generally include investments in privately-held entities, collateralized loan obligations (“CLOs”), and certain over-the-counter derivatives where the fair value is based on unobservable inputs.	
In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, an investment’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the overall fair value measurement. The Investment Adviser’s assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment, and considers factors specific to the investment.
 
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Transfer between levels, if any, are recognized at the beginning of the quarter in which the transfers occur.
The Company generally uses the following framework when determining the fair value of investments that are categorized as Level III:
Investments in debt securities are initially evaluated to determine whether the enterprise value of the portfolio company is greater than the applicable debt. The enterprise value of the portfolio company is estimated using a market approach and an income approach. The market approach utilizes market value (EBITDA) multiples of publicly traded comparable companies and available precedent sales transactions of comparable companies. The Company carefully considers numerous factors when selecting the appropriate companies whose multiples are used to value its portfolio companies. These factors include, but are not limited to, the type of organization, similarity to the business being valued, relevant risk factors, as well as size, profitability and growth expectations. The income approach typically uses a discounted cash flow analysis of the portfolio company.
Investments in debt securities that do not have sufficient coverage through the enterprise value analysis are valued based on an expected probability of default and discount recovery analysis.
Investments in debt securities with sufficient coverage through the enterprise value analysis are generally valued using a discounted cash flow analysis of the underlying security. Projected cash flows in the discounted cash flow typically represent the relevant security’s contractual interest, fees and principal payments plus the assumption of full principal recovery at the security’s expected maturity date. The discount rate to be used is determined using an average of two market-based methodologies. Investments in debt securities may also be valued using consensus pricing.
Investments in structured finance obligations are generally valued using a discounted cash flow and/or consensus pricing.
Investments in equities are generally valued using a market approach and/or an income approach. The market approach utilizes EBITDA multiples of publicly traded comparable companies and available precedent sales transactions of comparable companies. The income approach typically uses a discounted cash flow analysis of the portfolio company.
Investments in investment funds are valued using the net asset value of the Company’s ownership interest in the funds.
The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the Company’s investments in first and second lien debt securities are discount rates and indicative quotes. Significant increases in discount rates would result in a significantly lower fair value measurement. Significant decreases in indicative quotes in isolation may result in a significantly lower fair value measurement.
The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the Company’s investments in structured finance obligations are discount rates, default rates, prepayment rates, recovery rates and indicative quotes. Significant increases in discount rates, default rates or prepayment rates in isolation would result in a significantly lower fair value measurement, while a significant increase in recovery rates in isolation would result in a significantly higher fair value. Significant decreases in indicative quotes in isolation may result in a significantly lower fair value measurement.
The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the Company’s investments in equities are discount rates and comparable EBITDA multiples. Significant increases in discount rates would result in a significantly lower fair value measurement. Significant decreases in comparable EBITDA multiples would result in a significantly lower fair value measurement.
 
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The carrying values of the secured borrowings and 2015-1 Notes approximate their respective fair values and are categorized as Level III within the hierarchy. Secured borrowings are valued generally using discounted cash flow analysis. The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the Company’s secured borrowings are discount rates. Significant increases in discount rates would result in a significantly lower fair value measurement. The fair value determination of the Company’s 2015-1 Notes was based on the market quotation(s) received from broker/dealer(s). These fair value measurements were based on significant inputs not observable and thus represent Level III measurements as defined in the accounting guidance for fair value measurement.
The carrying value of other financial assets and liabilities approximates their fair value based on the short term nature of these items.
See Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q for further information on fair value measurements.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of consolidated financial statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q, in conformity with US GAAP requires management to make assumptions and estimates that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Management’s estimates are based on historical experiences and other factors, including expectations of future events that management believes to be reasonable under the circumstances. It also requires management to exercise judgment in the process of applying the Company’s accounting policies. Assumptions and estimates regarding the valuation of investments and their resulting impact on base management and incentive fees involve a higher degree of judgment and complexity and these assumptions and estimates may be significant to the consolidated financial statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q. Actual results could differ from these estimates and such differences could be material.
Investments
Investment transactions are recorded on the trade date. Realized gains or losses are measured 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, and includes investments charged off during the period, net of recoveries. Net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation on investments as presented in the Consolidated Statements of Operations included in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q reflects the net change in the fair value of investments, including the reversal of previously recorded unrealized appreciation or depreciation when gains or losses are realized.
Revenue Recognition
Interest from Investments and Realized Gain/Loss on Investments
Interest income is recorded on an accrual basis and includes the accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums. Discounts from and premiums to par value on debt securities purchased are accreted/amortized into interest income over the life of the respective security using the effective interest method. The amortized cost of debt investments represents the original cost, including origination fees, adjusted for the accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums, if any. At time of exit, the realized gain or loss on an investment is the difference between the amortized cost at time of exit and the cash received at exit using the specific identification method.
The Company may have loans in its portfolio that contain payment-in-kind (“PIK”) provisions. PIK represents interest that is accrued and recorded as interest income at the contractual rates, increases the loan principal on the respective capitalization dates, and is generally due at maturity.
 
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Interest income from investments in the “equity” class of CLO funds, which are included in “structured finance obligations”, is recorded based upon an estimation of an effective yield to expected maturity utilizing assumed cash flows in accordance with ASC 325-40,  Beneficial Interests in Securitized Financials Assets . We monitor the expected cash inflows from our CLO equity investments, including the expected residual payments and the effective yield is determined and updated at least quarterly. In estimating these cash flows, there are a number of assumptions that are subject to uncertainties, including the amount and timing of principal payments which are impacted by prepayments, repurchases, defaults, delinquencies and liquidations of or within the CLO funds. These uncertainties are difficult to predict and are subject to future events that could have impacted the Company’s estimates if the information was known at the time. As a result, actual results may differ significantly from these estimates.
Other Income
Other income may include income such as consent, waiver, amendment, and syndication fees associated with the Company’s investment activities as well as any fees for managerial assistance services rendered by the Company to portfolio companies. Such fees are recognized as income when earned or the services are rendered. The Company may receive fees for guaranteeing the outstanding debt of a portfolio company. Such fees will be amortized into other income over the life of the guarantee. The unamortized amount, if any, is included in other assets in the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities included in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q.
Non-Accrual Income
Loans are generally placed on non-accrual status when principal or interest payments are past due 30 days or more or when there is reasonable doubt that principal or interest will be collected in full. Accrued and unpaid 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 regarding collectability. Non-accrual loans are restored to accrual status when past due principal and interest are paid current and, in management’s judgment, are likely to remain current. Management may not place a loan on non-accrual status if the loan has sufficient collateral value and is in the process of collection.
Income Taxes
For federal income tax purposes, GMS Finance has elected to be treated as a RIC under the Code, and intends to make the required distributions to its stockholders as specified therein. In order to qualify as a RIC, GMS Finance must meet certain minimum distribution, source-of-income and asset diversification requirements. If such requirements are met, then GMS Finance is generally required to pay income taxes only on the portion of its taxable income and gains it does not distribute.
The minimum distribution requirements applicable to RICs require GMS Finance to distribute to its stockholders at least 90% of its investment company taxable income (“ICTI”), as defined by the Code, each year. Depending on the level of ICTI earned in a tax year, GMS Finance may choose to carry forward ICTI in excess of current year distributions into the next tax year. Any such carryover ICTI must be distributed before the end of that next tax year through a dividend declared prior to filing the final tax return related to the year which generated such ICTI.
In addition, based on the excise distribution requirements, GMS Finance is subject to a 4% nondeductible federal excise tax on undistributed income unless GMS Finance distributes in a timely manner an amount at least equal to the sum of (1) 98% of its ordinary income for each calendar year, (2) 98.2% of capital gain net income (both long-term and short-term) for the one-year period ending October 31 in that calendar year and (3) any income realized, but not distributed, in the preceding year. For this purpose, however, any ordinary income or capital gain net income retained by GMS Finance that is subject to corporate income tax is considered to have been distributed. GMS Finance intends to make sufficient distributions each taxable year to satisfy the excise distribution requirements.
 
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The Company evaluates tax positions taken or expected to be taken in the course of preparing its consolidated financial statements to determine whether the tax positions are “more-likely than not” to be sustained by the applicable tax authority. All penalties and interest associated with income taxes, if any, are included in income tax expense.
The Borrower Sub is a disregarded entity for tax purposes and is consolidated with the tax return of GMS Finance.
Capital Calls and Dividends and Distributions to Common Stockholders
The Company records the shares issued in connection with capital calls as of the effective date of the capital call. To the extent that the Company has taxable income available, the Company intends to make quarterly distributions to its common stockholders. Dividends and distributions to common stockholders are recorded on the record date. The amount to be distributed is determined by the Board of Directors each quarter and is generally based upon the taxable earnings estimated by management and available cash. Net realized capital gains, if any, are generally distributed at least annually, although the Company may decide to retain such capital gains for investment.
The Company has adopted a dividend reinvestment plan that provides for reinvestment of any distributions on behalf of its stockholders, for those who have elected to participate in the plan. As a result of adopting such a plan, if the Board of Directors authorizes, and GMS Finance declares, a cash dividend or distribution, the stockholders who have elected to participate in the dividend reinvestment plan would have their cash dividends or distributions automatically reinvested in additional shares of the Company’s common stock, rather than receiving cash. Prior to a Qualified IPO, the Company intends to use primarily newly issued shares of its common stock to implement the plan issued at the net asset value per share most recently determined by the Board of Directors. After a Qualified IPO, the Company intends to use primarily newly issued shares to implement the plan so long as the market value per share is equal to or greater than the net asset value per share as of the close of business on the relevant payment date for such dividend or distribution. If the market value per share is less than the net asset value per share as of the close of business on the relevant payment date, the plan administrator would purchase the common stock on behalf of participants in the open market, unless the Company instructs the plan administrator otherwise.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
We are subject to financial market risks, including changes in the valuations of our investment portfolio and interest rates.
Valuation Risk
Our investments may not have a readily available market price, and we value these investments at fair value as determined in good faith by our Board of Directors in accordance with our valuation policy. There is no single standard for determining fair value in good faith. As a result, determining fair value requires that judgment be applied to the specific facts and circumstances of each portfolio investment while employing a consistently applied valuation process for the types of investments we make. Due to the inherent uncertainty of determining the fair value of investments that do not have a readily available market value, the fair value of the Company’s investments may fluctuate from period to period. Because of the inherent uncertainty of valuation, these estimated values may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market for the investments existed, and it is possible that the difference could be material.
 
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Interest Rate Risk
As of March 31, 2016, on a fair value basis, approximately 2% of our debt investments bear interest at a fixed rate and approximately 98% of our debt investments bear interest at a floating rate, which primarily are subject to interest rate floors. Interest rates on the investments held within the Company’s portfolio of investments are typically based on floating LIBOR, with many of these investments also having a LIBOR floor. Additionally, the Company’s credit facilities are also subject to floating interest rates and are currently paid based on floating LIBOR rates.
Interest rate sensitivity refers to the change in earnings that may result from changes in the level of interest rates. There can be no assurance that a significant change in market interest rates will not have a material adverse effect on our income in the future.
The following table estimates the potential changes in net cash flow generated from interest income, should interest rates increase or decrease by 100, 200 or 300 basis points. Interest income is calculated as revenue from interest generated from the Company’s settled portfolio of investments held as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, excluding structured finance obligations. These hypothetical calculations are based on a model of the settled investments in our portfolio, excluding structured finance obligations, held as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, and are only adjusted for assumed changes in the underlying base interest rates and the impact of that change on interest income. Interest expense is calculated based on outstanding secured borrowings as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 and based on the terms of the Company’s credit facilities. Interest expense on the Company’s credit facilities is calculated using the interest rate as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, adjusted for the hypothetical changes in rates, as shown below. We intend to continue to finance a portion of our investments with borrowings and the interest rates paid on our borrowings may impact significantly our net interest income.
The Company regularly measures exposure to interest rate risk. The Company assesses interest rate risk and manages interest rate exposure on an ongoing basis by comparing our interest rate sensitive assets to our interest rate sensitive liabilities. Based on that review, we determine whether or not any hedging transactions are necessary to mitigate exposure to changes in interest rates.
Based on our Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the following table shows the annual impact on net investment income of base rate changes in interest rates for our settled investments (considering interest rate floors for variable rate instruments), excluding structured finance obligations, and outstanding secured borrowings assuming no changes in our investment and borrowing structure:

 	  	As of March 31, 2016	 	  	As of December 31, 2015	 	
Basis Point Change	  	Interest
Income	 	 	Interest
Expense	 	 	Net
Investment
Income	 	  	Interest
Income	 	  	Interest
Expense	 	 	Net
Investment
Income	 	
Up 300 basis points	  	$	29,171	  	 	$	(15,759	) 	 	$	13,412	  	  	$	26,335	  	  	$	(14,409	) 	 	$	11,926	  	
Up 200 basis points	  	$	18,114	  	 	$	(10,506	) 	 	$	7,608	  	  	$	16,271	  	  	$	(9,606	) 	 	$	6,665	  	
Up 100 basis points	  	$	7,057	  	 	$	(5,253	) 	 	$	1,804	  	  	$	6,207	  	  	$	(4,803	) 	 	$	1,404	) 	
Down 100 basis points	  	$	(230	) 	 	$	3,117	  	 	$	2,887	  	  	$	—  	  	  	$	2,826	  	 	$	2,826	  	
Down 200 basis points	  	$	(366	) 	 	$	3,117	  	 	$	2,751	  	  	$	—  	  	  	$	2,826	  	 	$	2,826	  	
Down 300 basis points	  	$	(549	) 	 	$	3,117	  	 	$	2,568	  	  	$	—  	  	  	$	2,826	  	 	$	2,826	  	
Item 4. Controls and Procedures.
As of the end of the period covered by this report, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) and our Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (Principal Financial Officer), of the effectiveness of the design and
 
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operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)). Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer have concluded that our current disclosure controls and procedures are effective in timely alerting them of material information relating to the Company that is required to be disclosed by us in the reports we file or submit under the Exchange Act.
There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the three month period ended March 31, 2016 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
 
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PART II—OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings.
The Company may become party to certain lawsuits in the ordinary course of business. The Company is not currently subject to any material legal proceedings, nor, to our knowledge, is any material legal proceeding threatened against the Company. See also Note 11 to the consolidated financial statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q.
Item 1A. Risk Factors.
There have been no material changes to the risk factors previously disclosed in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015. For a discussion of our potential risks and uncertainties, see the information under the heading “Risk Factors” in Part I, Item 1A of our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 filed with the SEC on March 11, 2016, which is accessible on the SEC’s website at sec.gov.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
Except as previously reported by the Company on Form 8-K, we did not sell any equity securities during the period covered in this report that were not registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.
Not applicable.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.
Not applicable.
Item 5. Other Information.
On May 5, 2016, the Board of Directors appointed Michael Hart as Chief Executive Officer of the Company. Mr. Hart will continue as an interested director of the Board of Directors and a member of the investment committee of Carlyle GMS Investment Management L.L.C., the Company’s investment adviser.
On May 5, 2016, the Board of Directors appointed Jeffrey Levin as President of the Company, succeeding Mr. Hart.
Item 6. Exhibits.

31.1	  	Certification of Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.*	
 	 	
31.2	  	Certification of Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) Pursuant to Rule 13a-14 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.*	
 	 	
32.1	  	Certification of Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*	
 	 	
32.2	  	Certification of Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*	
 
*	Filed herewith	
 
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 	 	 	 	CARLYLE GMS FINANCE, INC.	
 	 	 	 	
Dated: May 9, 2016	 	 	 	By 	 	/s/ Venugopal Rathi	
 	 	 	 	 	 	Venugopal Rathi	
 	 	 	 	 	 	Chief Financial Officer	
 
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Exhibit 31.1
CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER
CERTIFICATION
I, Michael Hart, certify that:
 
1.	I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Carlyle GMS Finance, Inc.;	
 
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 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	
 
5.	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.	
Date: May 9, 2016

/s/ Michael Hart	
Michael Hart	
Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)	

Exhibit 31.2
CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER
CERTIFICATION
I, Venugopal Rathi, certify that:
 
1.	I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Carlyle GMS Finance, Inc.;	
 
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 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	
 
5.	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.	
Date: May 9, 2016

/s/ Venugopal Rathi	
Venugopal Rathi
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)	

Exhibit 32.1
CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER, SECTION 906
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
I, Michael Hart, the Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) of Carlyle GMS Finance, Inc. (the “Company”), hereby certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:
 
 	•	 	the Form 10-Q of the Company for the quarter ended March 31, 2016 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Form 10-Q”), fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m or 78o(d)); and	
 
 	•	 	the information contained in the Form 10-Q fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.	

Dated: May 9, 2016	
 	
/s/ Michael Hart	
Michael Hart
Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)	
 
*	The foregoing certification is being furnished solely pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 and is not being filed as part of the Report or as a separate disclosure document.	

Exhibit 32.2
CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER, SECTION 906
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
I, Venugopal Rathi, the Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) of Carlyle GMS Finance, Inc. (the “Company”), hereby certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:
 
 	•	 	the Form 10-Q of the Company for the quarter ended March 31, 2016 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Form 10-Q”), fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m or 78o(d)); and	
 
 	•	 	the information contained in the Form 10-Q fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.	

Dated: May 9, 2016	
 	
/s/ Venugopal Rathi	
Venugopal Rathi
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)	
 
*	The foregoing certification is being furnished solely pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 and is not being filed as part of the Report or as a separate disclosure document.