UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM N-CSR

 

CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED

MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES

 

Investment Company Act file number: 811-22686

 

Blackstone / GSO Strategic Credit Fund

(exact name of Registrant as specified in charter)

 

345 Park Avenue, 31st Floor

New York, New York 10154

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

 

(Name and address of agent for service)

 

Marisa Beeney

345 Park Avenue, 31st Floor

New York, New York 10154

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (877) 876-1121

 

Date of fiscal year end: December 31

 

Date of reporting period: January 1, 2018 – June 30, 2018

 

 

 

Item 1. Report to Stockholders.

 

(COVER PAGE) 

 

 

Table of Contents

 

 

Manager Commentary 1
Fund Summary 3
Portfolio of Investments 9
Statement of Assets and Liabilities 44
Statement of Operations 45
Statement of Changes in Net Assets 46
Statement of Cash Flows 47
Financial Highlights 48
Notes to Financial Statements 54
Summary of Dividend Reinvestment Plan 67
Additional Information 68
Privacy Procedures 70
Approval of Investment Advisory Agreements 77
Trustees & Officers 81

 

 

Blackstone / GSO Funds Manager Commentary

 

June 30, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

To Our Shareholders:

 

After a first quarter that was occasionally volatile but anchored by healthy economic sentiment, the second quarter of 2018 witnessed a collision between two strong but opposing forces: accelerating economic growth and rising protectionist policies. GDP in the U.S. increased at an annual rate of 4.1% in 2Q 2018, according to the advance estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. This represents the second longest expansion in the post-World War II era, just 12 months shy of the record 1991-2001 cycle. Nearly all of the major leading indicators argue for continued growth as well. The Purchasing Manager’s Index, the NFIB Small Business Optimism Index, and the University of Michigan Consumer Confidence survey all hit new highs or accelerated. The business cycle showed strength as S&P 500® earnings per share increased by approximately 23% year-over-year amid strong revenue growth and benefits from tax cuts. Unemployment in the U.S. hit lows since 2000, and wages rose, with average hourly earnings increasing by 2.8% year-over-year.

 

Despite some softness in the U.S. loan market in June, below investment grade fixed income outperformed all other major fixed income asset classes in 1H 2018. The S&P/LSTA Leveraged Loan Index and the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Corporate High Yield Index posted year-to-date returns of 2.16% and 0.16%, respectively, as of June 30, 2018. Meanwhile, the Bloomberg Barclays U.S. MBS, U.S. Treasuries, U.S. Aggregate, U.S. Investment Grade, and Emerging Markets USD Aggregate indices all posted negative returns year-to-date as of June 30, 2018.

 

The outperformance of loans in 1H 2018 compared to other fixed income asset classes is consistent with historical periods of economic growth and rising interest rates. In June, the Federal Reserve increased the federal funds rate by a quarter of a percentage point to 2.00%, the seventh hike since December 2015, and signaled it will raise rates two more times this year in a shift driven by positive assessments of the economy. As a likely result, the average loan all-in rate has increased 64 basis points, which, coupled with strong fundamentals and low correlation to macro-driven swings, has helped support positive year-to-date performance.

 

Lower quality loans outperformed the higher quality segment of the market during 1H 2018. Within the non-investment grade stack, the BB loan segment contained the highest spread duration and therefore underperformed the idiosyncratic credit risk loans rated CCC/B-. Additionally, repricing activity in 2Q 2018 had an outsized impact on BB prices in contrast with the spread widening seen in new primary market deals and add-ons toward the end of the second quarter. Similarly in high yield, higher-quality paper continued to underperform the lower-quality segments in 1H 2018 with the BB component 1.3% lower for the year. CCC paper, meanwhile, has significantly outperformed at +4.5% year-to-date.

Total Returns through June 30, 2018  
US Loans (S&P/LSTA Leveraged Loan Index) 2.16%
US High Yield Bonds (Bloomberg Barclays U.S. High Yield Index) 0.16%
3-month Treasury Bills (Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Treasury Bellwethers: 3 Month) 0.81%
10-Year Treasuries (Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Treasury Bellwethers: 10 Year) -2.67%
US Aggregate Bonds (Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Index) -1.62%
US Invesment Grade Bonds (Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Corporate Investment Grade Index) -3.27%
Emerging Markets (Bloomberg Barclays EM USD Aggregate Index) -3.84%
US Large Cap Equities (S&P 500® Index) 2.65%

 

Sources: Bloomberg, Barclays, S&P/LCD

 

Past Performance is no guarantee of future results. Index performance is shown for illustrative purposes only. You cannot invest directly in an index.



Institutional gross loan issuance in the first half of 2018 totaled $501 billion, with refinancings and repricings accounting for 66.7%, compared to an issuance of $577 billion, with refinancings and repricings at 75.7%, for the same time period in 2017. Additionally, towards the end of June, the percentage of loans trading above par had fallen to 20%, the lowest level since 2016, which implies loan repricings may slow in the coming quarters.

 

U.S. CLO issuance remained robust through the first half of 2018 with year-to-date issuance of $68 billion as of June 30, 2018. Total issuance is expected to reach a record $150 billion by year-end 2018, according to Wells Fargo. This compares to U.S. CLO issuance of $51 billion for 1H 2017 and $118 billion for FY 2017. In a further sign of continuing strong demand for loans, loan retail funds inflows as of June 30, 2018 totaled $8.5 billion year-to-date, while high yield retail out flows were greater than $18 billion for the first half of the year.

 

Year-to-date, 17 companies have defaulted with debt totaling $29.7 billion. By comparison, there were 22 defaults in the same period in 2017 totaling $18.0 billion. Although total debt involved in defaults has picked up year-to-date as compared to 2017, iHeart Communications (“iHeart”), a large 2008 LBO (not held by the Funds), accounted for the majority of total year-to-date default volume. Excluding iHeart, default volume in 1H 2018 was $13.7 billion. The par-weighted U.S. loan LTM default rate at the end of June 2018 was 1.99% (1.34% ex-iHeart), as compared to 1.84% at year-end 2017. High yield par-weighted defaults were at 1.98% (1.25% ex-iHeart), as compared to 1.27% at year-end 2017. Due to iHeart, the broadcasting sector accounts for the highest default volume, with energy and retail following thereafter. JP Morgan expects loan and high yield default rates to remain low at 2.0% in 2019.

 

 

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Blackstone / GSO Funds Manager Commentary

 

June 30, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

We continue to believe that floating rate senior loans offer a compelling risk-reward opportunity. Given the low correlation of loans with other fixed income investments, we believe any volatility in loans caused by rising rates could present an opportunity to add exposure to the asset class.

 

At GSO / Blackstone, we value your continued investment and confidence in us and in our family of funds. Additional information about our funds is available on our website at www.blackstone-gso.com.

 

Sincerely,

 

GSO / Blackstone Debt Funds Management LLC

 

(LOGO) 

 

 

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Blackstone / GSO Senior Floating Rate Term Fund Fund Summary

 

June 30, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

Fund Overview

 

Blackstone / GSO Senior Floating Rate Term Fund (“BSL” or herein, the “Fund”) is a closed-end term fund that trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “BSL”. BSL’s primary investment objective is to seek high current income, with a secondary objective to seek preservation of capital, consistent with its primary goal of high current income. Under normal market conditions, the Fund invests at least 80% of its Managed Assets in senior, secured floating rate loans (“Senior Loans”). BSL may also invest in second-lien loans and high yield bonds and employs financial leverage, which may increase risk to the Fund. The Fund has a limited term, and absent shareholder approval to extend the life of the Fund, the Fund will dissolve on or about May 31, 2022.

 

Portfolio Management Commentary

 

Fund Performance 

BSL outperformed its key benchmark, the S&P/LSTA Leveraged Loan Index (“S&P LLI”), on a Net Asset Value (“NAV”) per share basis for the periods of six months, one year, three years, five years, and the life of the Fund since inception. On a share price basis, the Fund outperformed its benchmark for the periods of six months, one year, three years, five years, and since inception. The shares of the Fund traded at an average premium to NAV of 1.5% for the six months ended June 30, compared to its peer group average discount of 7.6% over the same time.1

 

NAV Performance Factors 

The Fund’s outperformance relative to its benchmark in the first half of 2018 was attributable to credit selection within single-B rated loans (approximately 76% of the Fund during the period), as single-B loans held in the Fund returned approximately +3.2% compared to approximately +2.3% for single-B loans in the benchmark. The Fund’s modest allocation to high yield bonds (5.7%) also contributed positively due to credit selection (+3.2% vs. +0.2% for the Barclays High Yield Index). Credit selection was positive in seven of ten sectors, with the strongest contributions from industrials, healthcare, and technology, partially offset by negative energy performance.2 By issuer, the largest positive contributors to performance relative to the benchmark were Spencer Gifts, Crossmark, and Sheridan Production Partners, while American Tire Distributors, Serta Simmons, and not holding Seadrill (which was included in the benchmark) were the most significant detractors.

 

Portfolio Activity and Positioning 

Over the first six months of 2018, the Fund focused on taking advantage of new issuance while net reducing its allocation to certain higher beta/stressed loans as well as repriced, low coupon loans. On a sector basis, the Fund reduced its allocation to financial services, telecom, and utilities while increasing exposure to industrials and CLO debt.3 The Fund continues to seek to opportunistically take advantage of rallies to pare higher risk names where the portfolio managers believe inadequate levels of compensation are being offered relative to the credit risk. Given the potential for repricing activity as well as modest expectations for new issue, we anticipate this dynamic to continue into the second half of 2018.

 

As of June 30, 2018, the Fund held 84.6% of its Managed Assets in Senior Loans, 13.27% in second lien loans, and 5.5% in high yield bonds. BSL’s investments represented the obligations of 266 companies, with an average position size representing 0.33% of Managed Assets of the Fund. Healthcare and pharmaceuticals, high tech industries, and business services represented the Fund’s top sector weightings.4

 

 

1Average discount and peer group per Morningstar.
2Industries per S&P classifications.
3Industries per Bloomberg classifications.
4Industries per Moody’s classifications.

 

 

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Blackstone / GSO Senior Floating Rate Term Fund Fund Summary

 

June 30, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

BSL’s Portfolio Composition*

 

(PIE CHART) 

  

*Numbers may not sum to 100.00% due to rounding. The Fund’s Cash and Other represents net cash and other assets and liabilities, which includes amounts payable for investments purchased but not yet settled and amounts receivable for investments sold but not yet settled. At period end, the amounts payable for investments purchased but not yet settled exceeded the amount of cash on hand. The Fund uses sales proceeds or funds from its leverage program to settle amounts payable for investments purchased, but such amounts are not reflected in the Fund’s net cash.

 

BSL’s Moody’s Rating*

 

 (BAR CHART)

 

*For more information on Moody's ratings and descriptions refer to www.moodys.com.

 

Portfolio Characteristics  
Average All-In Rate 6.87%
Current Dividend Yield^ 6.46%
Effective Duration^^ 0.41 yr
Average Position* 0.33%
Leverage* 32.67%

 

^Using current dividend rate of $0.097/share and market price/share as of 6/30/2018

^^Loan durations are treated as 3 months because of LIBOR resets, however, the effective rate for loans with LIBOR floors will not change if LIBOR is below the floor

*As a percentage of Managed Assets.
Top 10 Issuers*  
Quest Software US Holdings Inc. 1.6%
McAfee, LLC 1.3%
Advantage Sales & Marketing Inc. 1.3%
Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc. 1.2%
TKC Holdings, Inc. 1.2%
EG Group Limited 1.2%
Information Resources, Inc. 1.1%
LBM Borrower, LLC 1.0%
Ivanti Software, Inc. 1.0%
KUEHG Corp 1.0%
Top 10 Issuer 12.0%

 

*As a percentage of Managed Assets

 

Portfolio holdings and distributions are subject to change and are not recommendations to buy or sell any security.

 

Top 5 Industries*^  
Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals 17.8%
High Tech Industries 17.0%
Services - Business 14.5%
Construction and Building 7.9%
Banking, Finance, Insurance and Real Estate 7.6%
Top 5 Industries 64.8%

 

*As a percentage of Managed Assets.

^Industries per Moody’s.

 

BSL Total Return

 

 

6

Month

1

Year

3

Year

5

Year

Since Inception
NAV* 3.11%** 6.73% 5.83% 5.19% 5.95%
Market Price* 2.93% 7.63% 8.84% 4.79% 5.64%
S&P LLI 2.16% 4.37% 4.20% 4.00% 4.89%

 

Annualized.

*Assumes distributions are reinvested pursuant to the Fund’s dividend reinvestment plan. Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results.

**Excludes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and as such, the net asset value and total return for shareholder transactions reported to the market at period ended June 30, 2018 may differ from the net asset value for financial reporting purposes.


 

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Blackstone / GSO Long-Short Credit Income Fund Fund Summary

 

June 30, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

Fund Overview

 

Blackstone / GSO Long Short Credit Income Fund (“BGX” or herein, the “Fund”) is a closed-end fund that trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “BGX”. BGX’s primary investment objective is to provide current income, with a secondary objective of capital appreciation. BGX will take long positions in investments which we believe offer the potential for attractive returns under various economic and interest rate environments. BGX may also take short positions in investments which we believe will under-perform due to a greater sensitivity to earnings growth of the issuer, default risk or the general level and direction of interest rates. BGX must hold no less than 70% of its Managed Assets in first-and second-lien secured loans (“Secured Loans”), but may also invest in unsecured loans and high yield bonds.

 

Portfolio Management Commentary

 

Fund Performance 

BGX outperformed a composite weighting of the S&P LLI and the Barclays U.S. High Yield Index (“Barclays HYI”) (70% loans, 30% high yield bonds) on a NAV per share basis for the periods of six months, one year, three years, five years, and the life of the Fund since inception. On a share price basis, the Fund outperformed its benchmark for the periods of six months, one year, three years, and since inception and underperformed its benchmark for the five year period. The shares of the Fund traded at an average discount to NAV of 5.5% for the six months ended June 30, compared to its peer group average discount of 8.6% over the same time.1

 

NAV Performance Factors 

The Fund’s outperformance relative to its benchmark in the first half of 2018 was primarily attributable to credit selection within both single-B rated loans and high yield, which represented approximately 81% of the Fund during the period. Single-B loans held by the Fund returned approximately +3.0% compared to approximately +2.3% for single-B loans in the composite weighted benchmark. High yield bonds held in the Fund generated a return of approximately +3.0% compared to +0.2% for the Barclays HYI. Credit selection was positive in nine of ten sectors, with the strongest contributions from industrials, technology, and healthcare, partially offset by negative consumer discretionary performance.2 By issuer, the largest positive contributors to performance relative to the benchmark were Comstock Resources, LANDesk Software and Carestream, while American Tire Distributors, Serta Simmons, and Sandridge were the most significant detractors.

 

Portfolio Activity and Positioning 

Over the first six months of 2018, the Fund focused on taking advantage of new issuance while net reducing its allocation to certain higher beta/stressed loans as well as repriced, low coupon loans. On a sector basis, the Fund reduced its allocation to financial services and technology while increasing exposure to industrials and CLO liabilities.3 The Fund continues to seek to opportunistically take advantage of rallies to pare higher risk names where the portfolio managers believe inadequate levels of compensation are being offered relative to the credit risk. Given the potential for repricing activity as well as modest expectations for new issue, we anticipate this dynamic to continue into the second half of 2018.

 

As of June 30, 2018, the Fund held 86.4% of its Managed Assets in Secured Loans and 16.5% in high yield bonds. BGX’s investments represented the obligations of 283 companies, with an average position size representing 0.30% of Managed Assets of the Fund. Healthcare and pharmaceuticals, high tech industries, and business services represented the Fund’s top sector weightings.4

 

 

1Average discount and peer group per Morningstar.

2Industries per S&P classifications.

3Industries per Bloomberg classifications.

4Industries per Moody’s classifications.

 

 

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Blackstone / GSO Long-Short Credit Income Fund Fund Summary

 

June 30, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

BGX’s Portfolio Composition*

 

(PIE CHART)

 

*Numbers may not sum to 100.00% due to rounding. The Fund’s Cash and Other represents net cash and other assets and liabilities, which includes amounts payable for investments purchased but not yet settled and amounts receivable for investments sold but not yet settled. At period end, the amounts payable for investments purchased but not yet settled exceeded the amount of cash on hand. The Fund uses sales proceeds or funds from its leverage program to settle amounts payable for investments purchased, but such amounts are not reflected in the Fund’s net cash.

 

BGX’s Moody’s Rating Distribution*

 

(LINE GRAPH) 

 

*For more information on Moody's ratings and descriptions refer to www.moodys.com.

 

Portfolio Characteristics  
Average All-In Rate 7.18%
Current Dividend Yield^ 7.51%
Effective Duration^^ 0.73 yr
Average Position* 0.30%
Leverage* 38.51%

 

^Using current dividend rate of $0.103/share and market price/share as of 6/30/2018

^^Loan durations are treated as 3 months because of LIBOR resets, however, the effective rate for loans with LIBOR floors will not change if LIBOR is below the floor

*As a percentage of Managed Assets.
Top 10 Issuers*  
Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc. 1.7%
Quest Software US Holdings Inc. 1.5%
Ivanti Software, Inc. 1.3%
Advantage Sales & Marketing Inc. 1.3%
Information Resources, Inc. 1.2%
KUEHG Corp 1.0%
Priso Acquisition Corp 1.0%
LBM Borrower, LLC 1.0%
Avantor Inc 1.0%
Asurion, LLC 1.0%
Top 10 Issuer 12.0%

 

*As a percentage of Managed Assets

Portfolio holdings and distributions are subject to change and are not recommendations to buy or sell any security.

 

Top 5 Industries*^  
Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals 17.6%
High Tech Industries 15.1%
Services - Business 13.6%
Banking, Finance, Insurance and Real Estate 10.8%
Construction and Building 7.8%
Top 5 Industries 64.9%

 

*As a percentage of Managed Assets.

^Industries per Moody’s.

 

BGX Total Return

 

 

6

Month

1

Year

3

Year

5

Year

Since Inception
NAV* 3.47%** 7.81% 6.95% 6.13% 6.28%
Market Price* 6.67% 10.02% 10.95% 4.47% 5.04%
70% S&P LLI / 30% Barclays HYI 1.56% 3.84% 4.61% 4.54% 4.93%

 

Annualized.

*Assumes distributions are reinvested pursuant to the Fund’s dividend reinvestment plan. Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results.

**Excludes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and as such, the net asset value and total return for shareholder transactions reported to the market at period ended June 30, 2018 may differ from the net asset value for financial reporting purposes.


 
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Blackstone / GSO Strategic Credit Fund Fund Summary

 

June 30, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

Fund Overview

 

Fund Overview 

Blackstone / GSO Strategic Credit Fund (“BGB” or herein, the “Fund”) is a closed-end term fund that trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “BGB”. BGB’s primary investment objective is to seek high current income, with a secondary objective to seek preservation of capital, consistent with its primary goal of high current income. BGB invests primarily in a diversified portfolio of loans and other fixed income instruments of predominantly U.S. corporate issuers, including first- and second-lien loans (“Senior Secured Loans”) and high yield corporate bonds of varying maturities. BGB must hold no less than 80% of its Managed Assets in credit investments comprised of corporate fixed income instruments and other investments (including derivatives) with similar economic characteristics. The Fund has a limited term and will dissolve on or about September 15, 2027, absent shareholder approval to extend such term.

 

Portfolio Management Commentary

 

Fund Performance  

BGB outperformed a composite weighting of the S&P LLI and the Barclays HYI (75% loans, 25% high yield bonds) on a NAV per share basis for the periods of six months, one year, three years, five years, and the life of the Fund since inception. On a share price basis, the Fund outperformed its benchmark for the periods of six months, one year, three years, and five years and underperformed its benchmark since inception. The shares of the Fund traded at an average discount to NAV of 6.6% for the six months ended June 30, compared to its peer group average discount of 8.5% over the same time.1

 

NAV Performance Factors  

The Fund’s outperformance relative to its benchmark in the first half of 2018 was primarily attributable to credit selection within both single-B rated loans and high yield, which represented approximately 80% of the Fund during the period. Single-B loans held in the Fund returned approximately +3.1% compared to approximately +2.3% for single-B loans in the composite weighted benchmark. High yield bonds held in the Fund generated a return of approximately +3.3% compared to +0.2% for the Barclays HYI. Credit selection was positive in seven of ten sectors, with the strongest contributions from industrials, healthcare, and technology, partially offset by negative energy performance.2 By issuer, the largest positive contributors to performance relative to the benchmark were Spencer Gifts, Crossmark, and Sheridan Production Partners, while American Tire Distributors, Dixie Electric, and Serta Simmons were the most significant detractors.

 

Portfolio Activity and Positioning

Over the first six months of 2018, the Fund focused on taking advantage of new issuance while net reducing its allocation to certain higher beta/stressed loans as well as repriced, low coupon loans. On a sector basis, the Fund reduced its allocation to financial services and technology while increasing exposure to industrials and consumer discretionary.3 The Fund continues to seek to opportunistically take advantage of rallies to pare higher risk names where the portfolio managers believe inadequate levels of compensation are being offered relative to the credit risk. Given the potential for repricing activity as well as modest expectations for new issue, we anticipate this dynamic to continue into the second half of 2018.

 

As of June 30, 2018, the Fund held 85.1% of its Managed Assets in Senior Secured Loans and 15.6% in high yield bonds. BGB’s investments represented the obligations of 288 companies, with an average position size representing 0.29% of Managed Assets of the Fund. Healthcare and pharmaceuticals, high tech industries, and business services represented the Fund’s top sector weightings.4

 

 

1Average discount and peer group per Morningstar.

2Industries per S&P classifications.

3Industries per Bloomberg classifications.

4Industries per Moody’s classifications.

 

 

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Blackstone / GSO Strategic Credit Fund Fund Summary

 

June 30, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

BGB’s Portfolio Composition*

 

(PIE CHART) 

 

*Numbers may not sum to 100.00% due to rounding. The Fund’s Cash and Other represents net cash and other assets and liabilities, which includes amounts payable for investments purchased but not yet settled and amounts receivable for investments sold but not yet settled. At period end, the amounts payable for investments purchased but not yet settled exceeded the amount of cash on hand. The Fund uses sales proceeds or funds from its leverage program to settle amounts payable for investments purchased, but such amounts are not reflected in the Fund’s net cash.

 

BGB’s Moody’s Rating Distribution*

 

(LINE GRAPH) 

 

*For more information on Moody's ratings and descriptions refer to www.moodys.com.

 

Portfolio Characteristics  
Average All-In Rate 7.28%
Current Dividend Yield^ 7.97%
Effective Duration^^ 0.71 yr
Average Position* 0.29%
Leverage* 36.85%

 

^Using current dividend rate of $0.105/share and market price/share as of 6/30/2018

^^Loan durations are treated as 3 months because of LIBOR resets, however, the effective rate for loans with LIBOR floors will not change if LIBOR is below the floor

*As a percentage of Managed Assets.
Top 10 Issuers*  
Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc. 1.7%
Quest Software US Holdings Inc. 1.5%
Advantage Sales & Marketing Inc. 1.4%
Priso Acquisition Corp 1.1%
Asurion, LLC 1.1%
Information Resources, Inc. 1.0%
Pf Changs China Bistro 1.0%
Explorer Holdings, Inc. 1.0%
Ivanti Software, Inc. 1.0%
McAfee, LLC 1.0%
Top 10 Issuer 12.0%

 

*As a percentage of Managed Assets

Portfolio holdings and distributions are subject to change and are not recommendations to buy or sell any security.

 

Top 5 Industries*^  
High Tech Industries 15.9%
Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals 15.5%
Services - Business 14.3%
Banking, Finance, Insurance and Real Estate 8.6%
Construction and Building 8.1%
Top 5 Industries 62.4%

 

*As a percentage of Managed Assets.

^Industries per Moody’s.

 

BGB Total Return 

 

6

Month

1

Year

3

Year

5

Year

Since Inception
NAV* 2.79%** 6.80% 6.10% 5.81% 5.87%
Market Price* 4.00% 7.45% 9.27% 4.71% 3.90%
75% S&P LLI / 25% Barclays HYI 1.66% 3.93% 4.54% 4.45% 4.58%

 

Annualized.

*Assumes distributions are reinvested pursuant to the Fund’s dividend reinvestment plan. Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results.

**Excludes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and as such, the net asset value and total return for shareholder transactions reported to the market at period ended June 30, 2018 may differ from the net asset value for financial reporting purposes.


 
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Blackstone / GSO Senior Floating Rate Term Fund Portfolio of Investments

 

June 30, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

  

Principal

Amount

   Value 
FLOATING RATE LOAN INTERESTS(a) - 145.93%          
Aerospace and Defense - 2.67%          
Propulsion Acquisition, LLC, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 6.00%, 7/13/2021(b)(c)  $2,390,051   $2,366,151 
StandardAero Aviation Holdings Inc, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.75%, 07/07/2022   1,222,963    1,226,405 
Vectra Co, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.25%, 03/08/2025   1,194,030    1,189,051 
Vectra Co, Second Lien Initial Loan, 1M US L + 7.25%, 03/08/2026   1,000,000    1,004,375 
WP CPP Holdings LLC, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.75%, 04/30/2025   1,375,000    1,383,422 
         7,169,404 
           
Automotive - 4.27%          
American Tire Distributors Inc, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.25%, 09/01/2021   3,281,566    2,151,476 
Bright Bidco BV, First Lien 2018 Refinancing Term B Loan, 1M US L + 3.50%, 06/28/2024   1,655,449    1,645,102 
CH Hold Corp, Second Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 7.25%, 02/03/2025(b)   1,052,632    1,069,737 
Dealer Tire LLC, Senior Secured First Lien Refinancing Term Loan,, 3M US L + 3.25%, 12/22/2021(b)   1,283,901    1,259,828 
FPC Holdings Inc, First Lien Term B-1 Loan, 1M US L + 4.50%, 11/21/2022   1,097,250    1,106,165 
FPC Holdings Inc, Second Lien Term B-1 Loan, 1M US L + 9.00%, 11/20/2023   498,113    495,623 
Mitchell International, Inc., First Lien Delayed Draw Term Loan, 3M US L + 0.00%, 11/29/2024   83,060    82,713 
Mitchell International, Inc., First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.25%, 11/29/2024   1,029,940    1,025,645 
Mitchell International, Inc., Second Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 7.25%, 12/01/2025   1,036,364    1,039,281 
Superior Industries International Inc, First Lien Replacement Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.00%, 05/22/2024(b)(c)   1,617,723    1,623,790 
         11,499,360 
           
Banking, Finance, Insurance and Real Estate - 9.52%          
Acrisure LLC, First Lien 2018-1 Additional Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.75%, 11/22/2023(c)   617,978    614,115 
Acrisure LLC, First Lien Term B-2 Loan, 3M US L + 4.25%, 11/22/2023   1,484,949    1,484,028 
AmWINS Group Inc, Second Lien Term Loan, 1M US L + 6.75%, 01/25/2025   43,888    44,250 
Apco Holdings LLC, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 5.50%, 06/09/2025(b)   2,200,000    2,194,500 
Applied Systems Inc, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.00%, 09/19/2024   99,250    99,506 
ASP MCS Acquisition Corp, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 4.75%, 05/20/2024(b)   1,775,362    1,717,663 
Asurion LLC, Second Lien Replacement B-2 Term Loan, 1M US L + 6.00%, 08/04/2025(c)   1,910,526    1,941,572 
Broadstreet Partners Inc, First Lien Tranche B-2 Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.25%, 11/08/2023   2,084,714    2,074,947 
Confie Seguros Holding II Co, First Lien Term B Loan, 3M US L + 5.25%, 04/19/2022   1,736,776    1,724,835 
CP VI Bella Topco LLC, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.00%, 02/14/2025   419,766    419,111 
CP VI Bella Topco LLC, Second Lien Initial Loan, 1M US L + 6.75%, 02/16/2026   385,714    383,142 
Edelman Financial Center LLC (The), First Lien Term B Loan, 3M US L + 3.25%, 06/26/2025(c)   691,824    691,827 
Edelman Financial Center LLC (The), Term Loan Second Lien, 3M US L + 6.75%, 06/26/2026(c)   676,923    683,587 
Gem Acquisitions Inc, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.25%, 03/02/2025   684,783    680,219 
Genworth Holdings Inc, First Lien Initial Loan, 1M US L + 4.50%, 02/28/2023(b)   382,609    390,261 
Intralinks, Inc., First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.00%, 11/11/2024   957,594    957,896 
Ion Trading Finance Limited, First Lien Term Loan, 3M US L + 4.00%, 11/21/2024(c)   2,772,000    2,754,675 
NorthStar Financial Services Group LLC, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.50%, 05/25/2025   2,145,000    2,147,681 
NorthStar Financial Services Group LLC, Second Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 7.50%, 05/25/2026(b)   550,000    558,250 
One Call Corporation, First Lien Extended Term Loan, 1M US L + 5.25%, 11/28/2022   784,709    753,321 
Resolute Investment Managers Inc, Second Lien Tranche C Term Loan, 3M US L + 7.50%, 04/30/2023(b)   1,000,000    1,015,000 
York Risk Services Holding Corp (Onex York Finance LP), First Lien Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.75%, 10/01/2021   2,347,149    2,283,858 
         25,614,244 

 

 
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June 30, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

  

Principal

Amount

   Value 
Beverage, Food and Tobacco - 3.67%          
CEC Entertainment Inc, First Lien Term B Loan, 1M US L + 3.25%, 02/15/2021  $1,648,163   $1,539,318 
CSM Bakery Solutions LLC, First Lien Term Loan, 3M US L + 4.00%, 7/3/2020   2,099,529    2,043,115 
Fogo de Chao Inc, First Lien Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.50%, 03/27/2025   945,242    947,605 
NPC International Inc, Senior Secured First Lien Initial Term Loan,, 1M US L + 3.50%, 04/19/2024   282,976    284,979 
TKC Holdings Inc, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.75%, 02/01/2023   3,690,056    3,687,750 
TKC Holdings Inc, Second Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 8.00%, 02/01/2024   1,105,629    1,109,311 
Winebow Holdings Inc, Senior Secured First Lien Initial Term Loan,, 1M US L + 3.75%, 07/01/2021(b)   285,269    268,153 
         9,880,231 
           
Capital Equipment - 3.94%          
Blount International Inc, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.25%, 04/12/2023   537,115    541,146 
Direct ChassisLink Acquisition Inc, Second Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 6.00%, 06/15/2023(b)   2,400,000    2,427,000 
Engineered Machinery Holdings Inc, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.25%, 07/19/2024   1,494,490    1,489,827 
Helix Acquisition Holdings Inc, First Lien 2018 New Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.50%, 09/30/2024   1,333,788    1,333,788 
LTI Holdings Inc, First Lien Second Amendment Incremental Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.50%, 05/16/2024(b)   502,174    502,802 
LTI Holdings Inc, Second Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 8.75%, 05/16/2025(b)   1,300,000    1,319,500 
Robertshaw US Holding Corp, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.50%, 02/14/2025   1,364,872    1,364,872 
Titan Acquisition Limited, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.00%, 03/28/2025   1,634,202    1,612,149 
         10,591,084 
           
Chemicals, Plastics and Rubber - 4.07%          
Composite Resins Holding BV, First Lien Term B Loan, 3M US L + 4.25%, 06/27/2025(c)   2,640,000    2,633,400 
DuBois Chemicals Inc, First Lien Repriced Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.25%, 3/15/2024   537,829    539,846 
Emerald Performance Materials LLC, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.50%, 08/02/2021   2,958,519    2,965,915 
Pinnacle Operating Corporation, First Lien 2017 Extended Term Loan Non-pik Loan, PIK  1.75%, 11/15/2021   2,690,345    2,488,569 
Spectrum Holdings III Corp, First Lien Closing Date Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.25%, 01/31/2025   293,736    293,247 
Spectrum Holdings III Corp, Second Lien Closing Date Loan, 1M US L + 7.00%, 01/26/2026(b)   600,000    604,500 
Vantage Specialty Chemicals Inc, First Lien Closing Date Term Loan, 3M US L + 4.00%, 10/28/2024   682,286    687,686 
Vantage Specialty Chemicals Inc, Second Lien Initial Loan, 2M US L + 8.25%, 10/27/2025   725,111    730,854 
         10,944,017 
           
Construction and Building - 9.46%          
American Bath Group LLC, First Lien Replacement Term Loan, 3M US L + 4.25%, 09/30/2023   3,240,378    3,262,655 
American Bath Group LLC, Second Lien Term Loan, 3M US L + 9.75%, 09/30/2024(b)   250,000    253,750 
CPG International LLC, First Lien New Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.75%, 05/05/2024   293,333    293,700 
Dayton Superior Corporation, First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan, 3M US L + 8.00%, 11/03/2021(b)   1,345,941    1,080,118 
DiversiTech Holdings Inc, Senior Secured First Lien Tranche B-1 Term Loan,, 3M US L + 3.00%, 06/03/2024   662,022    660,370 
Fastener Acquisition Inc, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 4.25%, 03/28/2025   1,870,313    1,873,819 
Forterra Finance LLC, First Lien Replacement Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.00%, 10/25/2023   3,269,076    3,061,686 
Henry Holdings Inc, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.00%, 10/05/2023   1,594,245    1,602,217 
Installed Building Products Inc, First Lien Tranche B-2 Term Loan, 1M US L + 2.50%, 04/15/2025(c)   1,080,000    1,077,975 
Interior Logic Group Holdings IV LLC, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.00%, 05/30/2025(b)   2,400,000    2,409,000 
LBM Borrower LLC, First Lien Tranche C Term Loan, 2M US L + 3.75%, 08/19/2022   4,152,436    4,162,838 

 

 
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June 30, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

  

Principal

Amount

   Value 
Construction and Building (continued)          
Reece Ltd, First Lien Term B Loan, 3M US L + 2.00%, 07/02/2025(b)(c)  $470,229   $469,053 
Specialty Building Products Holdings LLC, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 6.00%, 10/28/2023(c)   2,739,780    2,760,329 
SRS Distribution Inc, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 2M US L + 3.25%, 05/23/2025   2,520,000    2,486,408 
         25,453,918 
           
Consumer Goods Durable - 4.34%          
AI Aqua Merger Sub Inc, First Lien 2018 Incremental Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.25%, 12/13/2023   955,200    951,919 
AI Aqua Merger Sub Inc, First Lien 2018 Tranche B-1 Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.25%, 12/13/2023   1,313,220    1,308,708 
Apex Tool Group LLC, First Lien Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.75%, 02/01/2022   2,221,147    2,226,000 
Hayward Acquisition Corp, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.50%, 08/05/2024   90,694    90,992 
Hillman Group Inc (The), First Lien Delayed Draw Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.50%, 05/30/2025(c)   522,302    521,652 
Hillman Group Inc (The), First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.50%, 05/30/2025   1,677,698    1,675,609 
Power Products LLC, First Lien Tranche B-1 Term Loan, 3M US L + 4.00%, 12/20/2022   1,118,276    1,125,271 
Recess Holdings Inc, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.75%, 09/30/2024(b)   1,748,690    1,750,876 
Serta Simmons Bedding LLC, Second Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 8.00%, 11/8/2024   1,645,600    1,139,578 
SIWF Holdings Inc, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 4.25%, 06/15/2025   880,000    885,500 
         11,676,105 
           
Consumer Goods Non Durable - 0.41%          
Alphabet Holding Company Inc, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.50%, 09/26/2024   1,095,481    1,023,180 
Revlon Consumer Products Corporation, First Lien Initial Term B Loan, 1M US L + 3.50%, 09/07/2023   86,051    67,012 
         1,090,192 
           
Containers, Packaging and Glass - 4.14%          
Caraustar Industries, Inc., First Lien Refinancing Term Loan, 3M US L + 5.50%, 03/14/2022   2,615,492    2,634,415 
Flex Acquisition Company Inc, First Lien Incremental B-2018 Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.25%, 06/29/2025(c)   1,309,524    1,308,974 
IBC Capital Limited, First Lien Tranche B-1 Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.75%, 09/11/2023(c)   1,100,000    1,102,294 
IBC Capital Limited, Second Lien Tranche B-1 Term Loan, 3M US L + 7.00%, 09/11/2024(b)(c)   1,170,110    1,175,960 
Loparex International BV, First Lien Term B Loan, 3M US L + 4.25%, 03/28/2025(b)   700,000    704,375 
Pregis Holding I Corporation, First Lien Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.50%, 5/20/2021   816,253    814,216 
ProAmpac PG Borrower LLC, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.50%, 11/20/2023   589,236    587,395 
ProAmpac PG Borrower LLC, Second Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 8.50%, 11/18/2024   488,038    495,512 
Ranpak Corp, Second Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 7.25%, 10/03/2022(b)   25,605    25,797 
Strategic Materials Holding Corp, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.75%, 11/01/2024(b)   551,077    538,678 
Strategic Materials Holding Corp, Second Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 7.75%, 12/27/2025(b)   1,400,000    1,368,500 
Trident TPI Holdings Inc, First Lien Tranche B-1 Term Loan, 2M US L + 3.25%, 10/17/2024(c)   385,000    383,558 
         11,139,674 
           
Energy, Oil and Gas - 4.21%          
Ascent Resources Marcellus LLC, First Lien Exit Term Loan, 1M US L + 6.50%, 03/30/2023   246,914    247,840 
Keane Group Holdings LLC, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.75%, 05/25/2025   1,320,000    1,320,000 
Lucid Energy Group II Borrower LLC, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.00%, 02/17/2025(b)   521,789    519,832 
Oryx Southern Delaware Holdings LLC, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.25%, 02/28/2025(b)   2,710,853    2,683,744 
Sheridan Investment Partners I LLC, First Lien Tranche B-2 Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.50%, 10/01/2019   2,802,408    2,484,797 

 

 
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June 30, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

  

Principal

Amount

   Value 
Energy, Oil and Gas (continued)          
Sheridan Production Partners I LLC, First Lien Deferred Principal Loan:          
3M US L + 0.00%, 10/01/2019(b)  $8,866   $7,291 
3M US L + 0.00%, 10/01/2019(b)   109,547    90,080 
Sheridan Production Partners I LLC, First Lien Term Loan, 3M US L + 0.00%, 10/01/2019(b)   14,516    11,936 
Sheridan Production Partners I-A LP, First Lien Tranche B-2 Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.50%, 10/01/2019   372,327    330,129 
Sheridan Production Partners I-M LP, First Lien Tranche B-2 Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.50%, 10/01/2019   226,818    201,112 
Traverse Midstream Partners LLC, First Lien Advance Loan, 3M US L + 4.00%, 09/27/2024   1,372,549    1,374,141 
Utex Industries Inc, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.00%, 05/21/2021   2,068,765    2,054,119 
         11,325,021 
           
Environmental Industries - 0.29%          
EnergySolutions LLC, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.75%, 05/09/2025(c)   780,711    783,151 
           
Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals - 25.03%          
ADMI Corp, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.25%, 04/30/2025   1,117,241    1,115,850 
Albany Molecular Research Inc, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.25%, 08/30/2024   426,882    426,455 
Albany Molecular Research Inc, Second Lien Initial Loan, 1M US L + 7.00%, 08/30/2025   392,857    393,348 
Alvogen Pharma US Inc, First Lien 2018 Refinancing Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.75%, 04/01/2022   3,589,806    3,603,285 
Arbor Pharmaceuticals LLC, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 5.00%, 07/05/2023   1,629,918    1,640,781 
ATI Holdings Acquisition, Inc., First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.50%, 5/10/2023   591,966    593,076 
Avantor Inc, First Lien Initial Dollar Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.00%, 11/21/2024   2,454,770    2,470,112 
BioClinica-Clinverse Holdings Corp, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 4.25%, 10/20/2023   2,978,833    2,841,062 
BioClinica-Clinverse Holdings Corp, Second Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 8.25%, 10/04/2024   1,052,629    1,006,576 
Capri Acquisitions BidCo Limited, First Lien Initial Dollar Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.25%, 11/01/2024   2,059,584    2,045,435 
Certara Holdco Inc, First Lien Replacement Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.50%, 08/15/2024   222,628    223,741 
Concordia Healthcare Corp, First Lien Dollar Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.25%, 10/21/2021   2,668,742    2,390,432 
Covenant Surgical Partners Inc, First Lien Delayed Draw Term Loan, 3M US L + 4.75%, 10/04/2024(b)(d)   103,362    103,879 
Covenant Surgical Partners Inc, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 4.50%, 10/04/2024(b)   574,038    576,909 
CT Technologies Intermediate Holdings Inc, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.25%, 12/01/2021   2,193,747    2,082,228 
CVS Holdings I LP, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.00%, 02/06/2025(b)   309,569    307,247 
Dentalcorp Perfect Smile ULC, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.75%, 06/06/2025   929,577    933,068 
Endo Luxembourg Finance Company I Sarl, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.25%, 04/29/2024   2,283,520    2,283,520 
Equian LLC, First Lien 2018 Incremental Term B Loan, 1M US L + 3.25%, 05/20/2024   1,500,870    1,498,363 
Greenway Health LLC, First Lien Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.75%, 02/16/2024   1,365,517    1,366,378 
Heartland Dental LLC, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.75%, 04/30/2025   2,353,823    2,343,525 
Lanai Holdings III Inc, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 4.75%, 08/29/2022   1,231,166    1,178,842 
Lifescan Global Corporation, First Lien Term Loan, 3M US L + 6.00%, 06/19/2024(c)   3,300,000    3,209,250 
MedPlast Holdings Inc, First Lien Loan, 3M US L + 3.75%, 07/02/2025(c)   916,667    918,101 
Navicure Inc, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.75%, 11/01/2024(b)   1,745,077    1,745,077 
Netsmart Technologies Inc, First Lien Term D-1 Loan, 1M US L + 3.75%, 04/19/2023(c)   3,477,983    3,504,068 
NMSC Holdings Inc, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 5.00%, 04/19/2023(b)   237,362    236,472 
nThrive Inc, First Lien Term B-2 Loan, 1M US L + 4.50%, 10/20/2022   3,560,761    3,544,079 
Onex Carestream Finance LP, Second Lien Term Loan, 1M US L + 8.50%, 12/07/2019   2,367,258    2,370,217 
Onex Carestream Finance LP, Term Loan (First Lien 2013) Loan, 1M US L + 4.00%, 06/07/2019   222,537    222,901 
Onex Schumacher Finance LP, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.00%, 07/29/2022   1,585,252    1,579,315 

 

 
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June 30, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

  

Principal

Amount

   Value 
Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals (continued)          
ORTHO-CLINICAL DIAGNOSTICS INC, First Lien Refinancing Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.25%, 06/30/2025  $546,595   $545,059 
Packaging Coordinators Midco, Inc., First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 4.00%, 06/30/2023   1,707,302    1,711,579 
PharMerica Corporation, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.50%, 12/06/2024   1,436,400    1,437,075 
PharMerica Corporation, Second Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 7.75%, 12/07/2025   289,405    290,189 
Press Ganey Holdings Inc, Second Lien Initial Loan, 1M US L + 6.50%, 10/21/2024   408,582    415,477 
Project Ruby Ultimate Parent Corp, First Lien New Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.50%, 02/09/2024   809,777    811,802 
Prospect Medical Holdings Inc, First Lien Term B-1 Loan, 1M US L + 5.50%, 02/22/2024   2,592,490    2,592,490 
Stratose Intermediate Holdings II LLC, First Lien Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.25%, 06/22/2023   695,676    700,316 
U.S. Renal Care Inc, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 4.25%, 12/30/2022   3,904,887    3,854,436 
Vyaire Medical Inc, First Lien Term Loan, 3M US L + 4.75%, 04/16/2025(b)   3,300,000    3,242,250 
YI LLC (Young Innovations), First Lien Delayed Draw Term Loan, 3M US L + 1.00%, 11/07/2024(d)   137,637    138,153 
YI LLC (Young Innovations), First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 4.00%, 11/06/2024   1,137,320    1,141,585 
Zest Acquisition Corp, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.50%, 03/07/2025   196,827    197,073 
Zest Acquisition Corp, Second Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 7.50%, 03/06/2026(b)   1,500,000    1,496,250 
         67,327,326 
           
High Tech Industries - 24.18%          
BMC Software Finance Inc, First Lien Term Loan USD Loan, 3M US L + 4.25%, 09/01/2025(b)(c)   3,300,000    3,283,500 
CommerceHub Inc, First Lien Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.75%, 05/21/2025(b)   1,275,000    1,281,375 
Compuware Corporation, First Lien Tranche B-3 Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.50%, 12/15/2021   3,049,938    3,060,613 
CPI International Inc, Second Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 7.25%, 07/25/2025(b)   313,725    315,686 
DigiCert Holdings Inc, First Lien Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.75%, 09/20/2024   2,560,191    2,561,791 
ECI Macola / Max Holding LLC, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 4.25%, 09/27/2024   511,069    513,625 
Epicor Software Corporation, First Lien Term B Loan, 1M US L + 3.25%, 06/01/2022(c)   2,163,577    2,160,061 
Excelitas Technologies Corp (fka IDS Acquisition), First Lien Initial USD Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.50%, 12/02/2024(c)   544,777    546,482 
Flexera Software LLC, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.25%, 02/26/2025   608,644    608,361 
Flexera Software LLC, Second Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 7.25%, 02/26/2026   580,645    582,097 
Gigamon Inc, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 4.50%, 12/27/2024(b)   1,903,332    1,919,987 
Help Systems Holdings Inc, First Lien Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.75%, 03/28/2025   1,181,102    1,182,579 
Hyland Software Inc, Senior Secured Second Lien Initial Loan, 1M US L + 7.00%, 07/07/2025   411,576    418,779 
Idera Inc, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.50%, 06/28/2024   1,674,000    1,697,017 
Ivanti Software Inc, First Lien Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.25%, 01/20/2024   2,092,852    2,078,474 
Ivanti Software Inc, Second Lien Loan, 1M US L + 9.00%, 01/20/2025   2,000,000    1,904,170 
McAfee, LLC, First Lien Closing Date USD Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.50%, 09/30/2024   5,338,108    5,373,393 
MH Sub I, LLC, First Lien Amendment No. 2 Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.75%, 09/13/2024   1,488,722    1,490,278 
P2 Upstream Acquisition Co. (P2 Upstream Canada BC ULC), First Lien Term Loan, 3M US L + 4.00%, 10/30/2020   2,715,880    2,698,906 
Park Place Technologies LLC, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.00%, 03/29/2025(b)   1,569,231    1,571,192 
Ping Identity Corporation, First Lien Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.75%, 1/23/2025   560,000    561,050 
Pomeroy Group LLC, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 6.00%, 11/12/2021   1,469,849    1,465,256 
Project Alpha Intermediate Holding, Inc., First Lien Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.50%, 04/26/2024   3,375,369    3,362,711 
Project Leopard Holdings Inc, First Lien 2018 Repricing Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.00%, 7/7/2023(b)   325,853    326,260 
Project Silverback Holdings Corp, First Lien Term B Loan, 1M US L + 3.50%, 08/21/2024   754,859    747,311 
Quest Software US Holdings Inc., First Lien Term Loan, 3M US L + 4.25%, 05/16/2025   3,100,000    3,092,901 
Quest Software US Holdings Inc., Second Lien Term Loan, 3M US L + 8.25%, 05/17/2026   3,100,000    3,105,828 
Ramundsen Public Sector, LLC, First Lien Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.25%, 02/01/2024   325,549    328,398 
Riverbed Technology Inc, First Lien First Amendment Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.25%, 04/24/2022   992,140    981,866 
Rocket Software Inc, First Lien Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.75%, 10/14/2023   2,224,277    2,241,426 
SciQuest Inc, First Lien Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.00%, 12/20/2024(b)   2,071,731    2,071,731 
SCS Holdings I Inc, First Lien New Tranche B Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.25%, 10/30/2022   1,417,622    1,423,824 

 

 
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June 30, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

  

Principal

Amount

   Value 
High Tech Industries (continued)          
SMS Systems Maintenance Services Inc, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 5.00%, 10/30/2023  $3,886,266   $3,134,934 
SonicWall US Holdings Inc, First Lien Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.50%, 05/16/2025   1,490,323    1,494,674 
SonicWall US Holdings Inc, Second Lien Term Loan, 3M US L + 7.50%, 05/17/2026   1,760,000    1,751,200 
Sungard Availability Services Capital, Inc., First Lien Extended Term B Loan, 1M US L + 7.00%, 09/30/2021   1,218,125    1,126,766 
TIBCO Software Inc, First Lien Term B-1 Loan, 1M US L + 3.50%, 12/04/2020   909,395    910,959 
Veritas US Inc, First Lien New Dollar Term B Loan, 3M US L + 4.50%, 01/27/2023   1,815,269    1,667,778 
         65,043,239 
           
Hotels, Gaming and Leisure - 1.67%          
AP Gaming I LLC, First Lien 2018 Refinancing Term B Loan, 1M US L + 4.25%, 02/15/2024   2,710,606    2,735,462 
Casablanca US Holdings Inc, First Lien Amendment No 2 Initial Term Loan, 2M US L + 4.00%, 03/29/2024(b)   1,755,600    1,755,600 
         4,491,062 
           
Media Advertising, Printing and Publishing - 1.38%          
Southern Graphics Inc, First Lien Refinancing Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.25%, 12/31/2022   2,217,585    2,215,855 
Southern Graphics Inc, Second Lien Initial Loan, 1M US L + 7.50%, 12/31/2023   1,500,000    1,508,437 
         3,724,292 
           
Metals and Mining - 2.81%          
Aleris International Inc, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.75%, 02/27/2023(c)   1,770,115    1,757,388 
American Rock Salt Company LLC, First Lien 2018 Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.75%, 03/21/2025   1,014,848    1,016,116 
Canam Steel Corporation, First Lien Closing Date Term Loan, 1M US L + 5.50%, 07/01/2024(b)   1,877,099    1,900,562 
GrafTech Finance Inc, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.50%, 02/12/2025(c)   1,600,000    1,594,008 
Murray Energy Corporation, First Lien Term B-2 Loan Non-PIK Loan, 3M US L + 7.25%, 04/16/2020   977,637    924,429 
Phoenix Services International LLC, First Lien Term B Loan, 1M US L + 3.75%, 03/01/2025   363,375    364,965 
         7,557,468 
           
Retail - 4.68%          
Academy LTD., First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.00%, 07/01/2022   417,586    348,626 
Apro LLC, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 2M US L + 4.00%, 08/08/2024(b)   792,542    798,486 
Ascena Retail Group Inc, First Lien Tranche B Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.50%, 08/19/2022   1,094,008    979,684 
EG America LLC, First Lien Additional Facility Loan, 3M US L + 4.00%, 02/07/2025   4,547,426    4,515,026 
EG Dutch Finco BV, First Lien Facility B Loan, 3M US L + 4.00%, 02/07/2025   208,333    206,849 
Fairway Group Acquisition Company, First Lien First Out Term Loan -Non-PIK Loan, PIK  12.00%, 01/03/2020(b)   287,880    287,880 
Fairway Group Acquisition Company, First Lien Last Out Term Loan Non-PIK Loan, PIK  10.00%, 01/03/2020(b)   186,765    98,238 
Fairway Group Holdings Corp, First Lien Subordinated Term Loan -Non PIK Loan, PIK 11.00%, 10/04/2021(b)   164,664     
Fullbeauty Brands Holdings Corp, First Lien Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.75%, 10/14/2022   833,383    345,854 
Neiman Marcus Group Ltd LLC, First Lien Other Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.25%, 10/25/2020   1,245,606    1,107,033 
Petco Animal Supplies Inc, First Lien Second Amendment Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.25%, 1/26/2023   654,016    473,890 
Spencer Gifts LLC, Senior Secured First Lien Term B-1 Loan,, 1M US L + 4.25%, 07/16/2021   3,632,992    3,398,664 
Sports Authority (The), First Lien Term B Loan, 3M US L + 0.00%, 11/16/2017(e)   4,441,348    30,534 
         12,590,764 
           
Services - Business - 20.92%          
Access CIG LLC, First Lien Term B Loan, 1M US L + 3.75%, 02/27/2025   676,775    678,805 
Access CIG LLC, First Lien Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.75%, 02/27/2025(c)   136,000    136,408 
Access CIG LLC, Second Lien Term Loan, 3M US L + 7.75%, 02/27/2026(c)   119,565    119,964 

 

 
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June 30, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

  

Principal

Amount

   Value 
Services - Business (continued)          
Advantage Sales & Marketing Inc, First Lien Incremental Term B-2 Loan, 1M US L + 3.25%, 07/25/2021  $965,250   $914,975 
Advantage Sales & Marketing Inc, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.25%, 07/23/2021   1,464,986    1,388,998 
Advantage Sales & Marketing Inc, Second Lien Term Loan, 1M US L + 6.50%, 07/25/2022   3,248,461    2,975,054 
AqGen Ascensus Inc, First Lien Fourth Amendment Incremetnal Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.50%, 12/05/2022   182,875    183,104 
AqGen Ascensus Inc, First Lien Third Amendment Replacement Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.50%, 12/05/2022   1,206,692    1,208,201 
BMC Acquisition Inc, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 6M US L + 5.25%, 12/18/2024(b)   870,625    877,155 
DG Investment Intermediate Holdings 2 Inc, First Lien Delayed Draw Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.00%, 02/03/2025(d)   7,101    7,070 
DG Investment Intermediate Holdings 2 Inc, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.00%, 02/03/2025   233,344    232,323 
DG Investment Intermediate Holdings 2 Inc, Second Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 6.75%, 02/01/2026   465,517    469,591 
Explorer Holdings, Inc., First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.75%, 05/02/2023   2,977,215    2,977,215 
FHC Health Systems Inc, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.00%, 12/23/2021(c)   2,083,293    1,953,087 
Genuine Financial Holdings LLC, First Lien Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.75%, 06/27/2025(b)(c)   1,154,098    1,152,656 
GI Revelation Aqcuisition LLC, First Lien Term Loan, 1M US L + 5.00%, 04/16/2025   1,396,552    1,409,058 
GI Revelation Aqcuisition LLC, Second Lien Term Loan, 1M US L + 9.00%, 04/10/2026(b)   2,200,000    2,101,000 
GlobalLogic Holdings Inc, First Lien Refinancing Term B-1 Loan, 3M US L + 3.75%, 06/20/2022(b)   718,238    720,033 
IG Investments Holdings LLC, First Lien 2018 Refinancing Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.50%, 05/23/2025   245,270    245,168 
Information Resources Inc, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 4.25%, 01/18/2024   2,450,372    2,454,207 
Information Resources Inc, Second Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 8.25%, 01/20/2025   2,000,000    2,008,130 
Inmar Inc, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.50%, 05/01/2024   1,596,774    1,602,267 
Inmar Inc, Second Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 8.00%, 05/01/2025   1,183,432    1,189,349 
LD Intermediate Holdings Inc, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 2M US L + 5.875%, 12/09/2022(b)   2,043,002    1,910,207 
National Intergovernmental Purchasing Alliance Company, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M  US L + 3.75%, 05/19/2025(b)   1,432,558    1,432,558 
National Intergovernmental Purchasing Alliance Company, Second Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M  US L + 7.50%, 05/22/2026(b)   1,540,000    1,520,750 
Output Services Group Inc, First Lien Term B Loan, 1M US L + 4.25%, 03/21/2024   371,364    375,078 
Packers Holdings LLC, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.25%, 12/04/2024   331,667    330,423 
Polyconcept North America Holdings Inc, Senior Secured First Lien Closing Date Term Loan,, 1M US L + 3.75%, 8/16/2023(b)   2,067,844    2,078,183 
PricewaterhouseCoopers Public Sector LLP, Second Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 7.50%, 05/01/2026(b)   440,000    442,750 
PT Intermediate Holdings III LLC, First Lien Term B Loan, 3M US L + 4.00%, 12/9/2024   1,469,218    1,470,136 
Red Ventures, LLC (New Imagitas, Inc.), First Lien Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.00%, 11/08/2024   885,483    891,203 
Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc., First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 2.75%, 03/01/2021   2,548,918    2,538,556 
Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc., Second Lien Initial Loan, 1M US L + 5.75%, 02/28/2022   2,309,374    2,325,263 
SurveyMonkey Inc, First Lien Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.50%, 04/13/2024(b)   3,498,141    3,498,141 
ThoughtWorks Inc, First Lien Incremental Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.00%, 10/11/2024(b)   299,507    301,005 
ThoughtWorks Inc, First Lien Refinancing Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.00%, 10/11/2024   1,000,000    1,006,880 
Travel Leaders Group, LLC, First Lien New Incremental Term Loan, 6M US L + 4.50%, 01/25/2024   334,125    336,631 
TravelCLICK Inc, First Lien Term-3 Loan, 1M US L + 3.50%, 05/06/2021   2,905,560    2,937,347 
TravelCLICK Inc, Second Lien Initial Loan, 1M US L + 7.75%, 11/06/2021   933,333    933,917 
TRC Companies Inc, First Lien Refinancing Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.50%, 06/21/2024   1,736,875    1,744,474 
Weld North Education LLC, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 4.25%, 02/15/2025(b)   3,192,000    3,207,960 
         56,285,280 

 

 
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June 30, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

  

Principal

Amount

   Value 
Services - Consumer - 4.98%          
American Residential Services LLC, First Lien Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.00%, 6/30/2021  $937,847   $934,330 
Flynn Restaurant Group LP, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.50%, 06/27/2025(b)(c)   1,613,333    1,613,333 
KUEHG Corp, First Lien Term B-2 Loan, 3M US L + 3.75%, 08/12/2022   1,653,571    1,652,885 
KUEHG Corp, Second Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 8.25%, 08/15/2025   2,250,000    2,289,375 
Pearl Intermediate Parent LLC, First Lien Delayed Draw Term Loan, 3M US L + 2.75%, 02/14/2025(d)   32,730    32,157 
Pearl Intermediate Parent LLC, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 2.75%, 02/14/2025   401,997    394,962 
Quidditch Acquisition Inc, First Lien Term B Loan, 1M US L + 7.00%, 03/14/2025(b)   1,274,583    1,287,329 
Red Lobster Management LLC, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 5.25%, 07/28/2021   1,363,482    1,362,630 
St Georges University, First Lien Delayed Draw Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.50%, 06/20/2025(b)(c)   668,458    670,129 
St Georges University, First Lien Term B Loan, 3M US L + 3.50%, 06/20/2025(b)(c)   2,148,615    2,153,987 
Tacala Investment Corp, Second Lien Term Loan, 1M US L + 7.00%, 01/30/2026   993,103    998,069 
         13,389,186 
           
Telecommunications - 4.15%          
Alorica Inc, First Lien New Term B Loan, 1M US L + 3.75%, 06/30/2022   842,907    845,014 
Cologix Holdings Inc, Second Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 7.00%, 03/20/2025   1,797,743    1,817,519 
Colorado Buyer Inc., Second Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 7.25%, 05/01/2025   300,751    300,751 
Ensono LP, First Lien Term Loan, 3M US L + 5.25%, 06/27/2025(c)   1,159,802    1,161,252 
Masergy Holdings Inc, First Lien 2017 Replacement Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.25%, 12/15/2023   725,056    726,263 
Masergy Holdings Inc, Second Lien Initial Loan, 3M US L + 7.50%, 12/16/2024   588,972    592,653 
Mitel US Holdings Inc, First Lien Incremental Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.75%, 9/25/2023   1,093,709    1,095,081 
Peak 10 Holding Corporation, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.50%, 08/01/2024   1,082,727    1,073,427 
Peak 10 Holding Corporation, Second Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 7.25%, 08/01/2025   1,157,143    1,153,093 
Securus Technologies Holdings Inc, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.50%, 11/01/2024(c)   850,000    855,313 
Vertiv Group Corporation, First Lien Term B Loan, 1M US L + 4.00%, 11/30/2023   1,544,787    1,537,063 
         11,157,429 
           
Transportation - Cargo - 0.25%          
REP WWEX Acquisition Parent LLC, First Lien Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.00%, 02/05/2024   681,639    682,634 
           
Transportation - Consumer - 0.90%          
Air Medical Group Holdings Inc, First Lien 2017-2 New Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.25%, 03/14/2025   1,990,000    1,966,369 
Lineage Logistics LLC, First Lien Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.00%, 02/16/2025   450,270    448,206 
         2,414,575 
           
Utilities Electric - 3.55%          
Eastern Power LLC, First Lien Term B Loan, 1M US L + 3.75%, 10/02/2023   1,003,046    1,003,673 
Granite Acquisition Inc, Senior Secured First Lien Term C Loan,, 3M US L + 3.50%, 12/17/2021   62,857    63,234 
Green Energy Partners / Stonewall LLC, First Lien Term B-1 Conversion Advances Loan, 3M  US L + 5.50%, 11/13/2021(b)   496,250    495,009 
Panda Liberty LLC, First Lien Construction B-1 Facility Loan, 3M US L + 6.50%, 08/21/2020   2,394,142    2,258,466 
Panda Patriot LLC (fka Moxie Patriot LLC), First Lien Construction B-1 Advances Loan, 3M US L + 5.75%, 12/18/2020   1,390,437    1,379,139 
Pike Corporation, First Lien 2018 Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.50%, 03/23/2025   1,052,761    1,057,477 
Sandy Creek Energy Associates LP, First Lien Term Loan, 3M US L + 4.00%, 11/09/2020   1,909,355    1,730,697 
Southeast PowerGen LLC, Senior Secured First Lien Advance Term B Loan,, 1M US L + 3.50%, 12/02/2021   1,668,555    1,555,928 
         9,543,623 

 

 
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June 30, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

  

Principal

Amount

   Value 
Wholesale - 0.44%        
Staples Inc, First Lien Closing Date Term Loan, 3M US L + 4.00%, 09/12/2024  $1,186,346   $1,172,448 
           
TOTAL FLOATING RATE LOAN INTERESTS          
(Cost $398,729,906)        392,545,727 
           
COLLATERALIZED LOAN OBLIGATION SECURITIES(a) -1.50%          
Banking, Finance, Insurance and Real Estate - 1.50%          
Barings CLO Ltd. 2015-1 Series 2015-IA, 3M US L + 5.50%, 01/20/2031(b)(f)   875,000    863,052 
CIFC Funding 18-IA, Ltd. Series 2018-1A, 3M US L + 5.00%, 04/18/2031(b)(f)   725,000    693,149 
HPS Loan Management 6-2015, LTD Series 2018-2015, 3M US L + 5.10%, 02/05/2031(b)(f)   834,000    839,190 
Neuberger Berman Loan Advisors CLO 27 Ltd Series 2018-27A, 3M US L + 5.20%, 01/15/2030(b)(f)   667,000    648,067 
Sound Point CLO XX, LTD Series 2018-2A, 3M US L + 6.00%, 07/26/2031(b)(f)   1,000,000    999,953 
         4,043,411 
           
TOTAL COLLATERALIZED LOAN OBLIGATION SECURITIES          
(Cost $4,091,006)        4,043,411 
           
CORPORATE BONDS - 8.18%          
Aerospace and Defense - 0.58%          
Engility Corp, Senior Unsecured Bond, 8.875%, 09/01/2024   1,500,000    1,573,125 
           
Banking, Finance, Insurance and Real Estate - 0.20%          
NFP Corp, Senior Secured Bond, 6.875%, 07/15/2025(f)   553,000    544,705 
           
Beverage, Food and Tobacco - 0.34%          
PF Chang's China Bistro Inc, Senior Unsecured Bond, 10.250%, 06/30/2020(f)   1,000,000    905,000 
           
Capital Equipment - 0.35%          
NWH Escrow Corp, Senior Secured Bond, 7.500%, 08/01/2021(f)   1,000,000    932,500 
           
Construction and Building - 2.20%          
FBM Finance Inc, Senior Secured Bond, 8.250%, 08/15/2021(f)   1,950,000    2,040,187 
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corp, Senior Unsecured Bond, Series WI, 8.000%, 05/15/2022   2,080,000    2,132,000 
Zachry Holdings Inc, Senior Unsecured Bond, 7.500%, 02/01/2020(f)   1,750,000    1,739,063 
         5,911,250 
           
Containers, Packaging and Glass - 0.11%          
ARD Securities Finance, Senior Secured Bond, 8.750%, 01/31/2023(f)(g)   300,000    306,750 
           
Energy, Oil and Gas - 0.39%          
Comstock Resources Inc, Senior Unsecured Bond, 10.00% Cash or 12.25% PIK%, 03/15/2020(g)   1,000,000    1,050,000 
           
Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals - 1.40%          
Avantor Inc, Senior Unsecured Bond, 9.000%, 10/01/2025(f)   1,733,000    1,750,676 
Team Health Holdings Inc, Senior Secured Bond, 6.375%, 02/01/2025(f)   1,000,000    865,000 
Tenet Healthcare, Senior Unsecured Bond, 7.000%, 08/01/2025(f)   1,143,000    1,138,714 
         3,754,390 
           
High Tech Industries - 1.06%          
BMC Software Finance Inc, Senior Unsecured Bond, 8.125%, 07/15/2021(f)   1,000,000    1,023,750 
Boxer Parent Co Inc, Senior Unsecured Bond, 9.000%, 10/15/2019(f)(g)   502,000    502,000 

 

 
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June 30, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

  

Principal

Amount

   Value 
High Tech Industries (continued)          
Riverbed Technology Inc, Senior Unsecured Bond, 8.875%, 03/01/2023(f)  $1,385,000   $1,318,174 
         2,843,924 
           
Media Advertising, Printing and Publishing - 0.98%          
Cimpress NV, Senior Unsecured Bond, 7.000%, 06/15/2026(f)   2,200,000    2,257,750 
McGraw-Hill Global Education, Senior Unsecured Bond, 7.875%, 05/15/2024(f)   420,000    390,075 
         2,647,825 
           
Services - Business - 0.57%          
Infinity ACQ LLC / FI Corp, Senior Unsecured Bond, 7.250%, 08/01/2022(f)   1,500,000    1,533,075 
           
TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS          
(Cost $21,529,839)        22,002,544 

 

   Shares     
COMMON STOCK - 0.83%        
Energy, Oil and Gas - 0.24%        
Ascent Resources Marcellus LLC, Class A(h)   177,384   $572,063 
TE Holdings LLC (Templar), Class A(b)(h)   72,786    80,065 
         652,128 
           
Retail - 0.00%          
Fairway Group Holdings Corp(h)   3,243     
           
Utilities Electric - 0.59%          
Texgen Power LLC(b)(h)   44,349    1,574,390 
           
TOTAL COMMON STOCK          
(Cost $4,957,831)        2,226,518 
           
PREFERRED STOCK - 0.12%          
Energy, Oil and Gas - 0.12%          
TE Holdings LLC (Templar)(b)(h)   48,248    313,614 
           
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCK          
(Cost $482,483)        313,614 
           
WARRANTS - 0.01%          
Energy, Oil and Gas - 0.01%          
Ascent Resources Marcellus LLC, expires 3/30/2023 at $6.15   45,926    1,378 
Comstock Resources Inc, expires 6/20/2020 at $0.01   3,438    36,099 
           
TOTAL WARRANTS          
(Cost $5,012)        37,477 

 

 
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Blackstone / GSO Senior Floating Rate Term Fund Portfolio of Investments

 

June 30, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

Total Investments - 156.57%    
(Cost $429,796,077)  $421,169,291 
      
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets - (8.06)%   (21,671,192)
      
Leverage Facility - (48.51)%   (130,500,000)
      
Net Assets - 100.00%  $268,998,099 

 

Amounts above are shown as a percentage of net assets as of June 30, 2018.

 

Investment Abbreviations:

LIBOR - London Interbank Offered Rate

PIK - Payment In Kind

 

Libor Rates:

1M US L - 1 Month LIBOR as of June 30, 2018 was 2.09%

2M US L - 2 Month LIBOR as of June 30, 2018 was 2.17%

3M US L - 3 Month LIBOR as of June 30, 2018 was 2.34%

6M US L - 6 Month LIBOR as of June 30, 2018 was 2.50%

 

(a)Floating or variable rate security. The reference rate is described above. The rate in effect as of June 30, 2018 is based on the reference rate plus the displayed spread as of the security's last reset date.
(b)Level 3 assets valued using significant unobservable inputs as a result of unavailable quoted prices from an active market or the unavailability of other significant observable inputs.
(c)All or a portion of this position has not settled as of June 30, 2018. The interest rate shown represents the stated spread over the London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR" or "L") or the applicable LIBOR floor; the Fund will not accrue interest until the settlement date, at which point the LIBOR will be established.
(d)A portion of this position was not funded as of June 30, 2018. The Portfolio of Investments records only the funded portion of each position. As of June 30, 2018, the Fund had a liability for unfunded delayed draws in the amount of $1,669,535. Fair value of these unfunded delayed draws was $1,670,721.
(e)Security is in default as of period end and is therefore non-income producing.
(f)Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. Total market value of Rule 144A securities amounts to $21,290,830, which represented approximately 7.91% of net assets as of June 30, 2018. Such securities may normally be sold to qualified institutional buyers in transactions exempt from registration.
(g)Option to convert to pay-in-kind security.
(h)Non-income producing security.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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June 30, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

  

Principal

Amount

   Value 
FLOATING RATE LOAN INTERESTS(a) - 140.54%          
Aerospace and Defense - 2.64%          
Propulsion Acquisition, LLC, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 6.00%, 7/13/2021(b)(c)  $2,090,816   $2,069,908 
StandardAero Aviation Holdings Inc, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.75%, 07/07/2022   978,370    981,125 
Vectra Co, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.25%, 03/08/2025   895,522    891,788 
Vectra Co, Second Lien Initial Loan, 1M US L + 7.25%, 03/08/2026   666,667    669,583 
WP CPP Holdings LLC, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.75%, 04/30/2025   1,125,000    1,131,891 
         5,744,295 
           
Automotive - 2.72%          
American Tire Distributors Inc, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.25%, 09/01/2021   1,964,196    1,287,776 
CH Hold Corp, Second Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 7.25%, 02/03/2025(b)   789,474    802,303 
FPC Holdings Inc, First Lien Term B-1 Loan, 1M US L + 4.50%, 11/21/2022   897,750    905,044 
FPC Holdings Inc, Second Lien Term B-1 Loan, 1M US L + 9.00%, 11/20/2023   407,547    405,509 
Mitchell International, Inc., First Lien Delayed Draw Term Loan, 3M US L + 0.00%, 11/29/2024   55,373    55,142 
Mitchell International, Inc., First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.25%, 11/29/2024   686,627    683,764 
Mitchell International, Inc., Second Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 7.25%, 12/01/2025   690,909    692,854 
Superior Industries International Inc, First Lien Replacement Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.00%, 05/22/2024(b)(c)   1,078,482    1,082,527 
         5,914,919 
           
Banking, Finance, Insurance and Real Estate - 10.81%          
Acrisure LLC, First Lien 2018-1 Additional Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.75%, 11/22/2023(c)   505,618    502,458 
Acrisure LLC, First Lien Term B-2 Loan, 3M US L + 4.25%, 11/22/2023   543,374    543,037 
Almonde Inc, First Lien Dollar Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.50%, 06/13/2024   486,887    479,009 
AmWINS Group Inc, Second Lien Term Loan, 1M US L + 6.75%, 01/25/2025   32,916    33,188 
Apco Holdings LLC, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 5.50%, 06/09/2025(b)   1,800,000    1,795,500 
Applied Systems Inc, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.00%, 09/19/2024   74,438    74,629 
ASP MCS Acquisition Corp, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 4.75%, 05/20/2024(b)   1,650,573    1,596,930 
Asurion LLC, Second Lien Replacement B-2 Term Loan, 1M US L + 6.00%, 08/04/2025(c)   3,381,340    3,436,286 
Broadstreet Partners Inc, First Lien Tranche B-2 Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.25%, 11/08/2023   1,632,455    1,624,807 
Confie Seguros Holding II Co, First Lien Term B Loan, 3M US L + 5.25%, 04/19/2022   1,488,665    1,478,430 
CP VI Bella Topco LLC, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.00%, 02/14/2025   396,445    395,827 
CP VI Bella Topco LLC, Second Lien Initial Loan, 1M US L + 6.75%, 02/16/2026   364,286    361,856 
Cypress Merger Sub Inc, Second Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 6.75%, 04/28/2025   813,953    815,651 
Edelman Financial Center LLC (The), First Lien Term B Loan, 3M US L + 3.25%, 06/26/2025(c)   566,038    566,041 
Edelman Financial Center LLC (The), Term Loan Second Lien, 3M US L + 6.75%, 06/26/2026(c)   553,846    559,299 
EZE Software Group LLC, Second Lien New Loan, 1M US L + 6.50%, 04/05/2021   470,905    472,476 
Gem Acquisitions Inc, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.25%, 03/02/2025   586,957    583,044 
Genworth Holdings Inc, First Lien Initial Loan, 1M US L + 4.50%, 02/28/2023(b)   313,043    319,304 
Hyperion Insurance Group Limited, First Lien Initial Dollar Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.50%, 12/20/2024   10    10 
Intralinks, Inc., First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.00%, 11/11/2024   718,195    718,422 
Ion Trading Finance Limited, First Lien Term Loan, 3M US L + 4.00%, 11/21/2024(c)   2,268,000    2,253,825 
NorthStar Financial Services Group LLC, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.50%, 05/25/2025   1,755,000    1,757,194 
NorthStar Financial Services Group LLC, Second Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 7.50%, 05/25/2026(b)   450,000    456,750 
One Call Corporation, First Lien Extended Term Loan, 1M US L + 5.25%, 11/28/2022   1,099,813    1,055,820 
Resolute Investment Managers Inc, Second Lien Tranche C Term Loan, 3M US L + 7.50%, 04/30/2023(b)   1,000,000    1,015,000 

 

 

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June 30, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

  

Principal

Amount

   Value 
Banking, Finance, Insurance and Real Estate (continued)          
York Risk Services Holding Corp (Onex York Finance LP), First Lien Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.75%, 10/01/2021  $669,080   $651,038 
         23,545,831 
           
Beverage, Food and Tobacco - 3.86%          
Agro Merchants North America Holdings Inc, First Lien Effective Date Loan, 3M US L + 3.75%, 12/06/2024   804,153    807,168 
CEC Entertainment Inc, First Lien Term B Loan, 1M US L + 3.25%, 02/15/2021   1,999,038    1,867,021 
CSM Bakery Solutions LLC, First Lien Term Loan, 3M US L + 4.00%, 7/3/2020   2,304,428    2,242,509 
Fogo de Chao Inc, First Lien Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.50%, 03/27/2025   615,183    616,721 
TKC Holdings Inc, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.75%, 02/01/2023   1,412,407    1,411,524 
TKC Holdings Inc, Second Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 8.00%, 02/01/2024   831,548    834,317 
Winebow Holdings Inc, Second Lien Loan, 1M US L + 7.50%, 01/02/2022   693,642    631,214 
         8,410,474 
           
Capital Equipment - 4.11%          
Blount International Inc, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.25%, 04/12/2023   1,213,305    1,222,411 
Direct ChassisLink Acquisition Inc, Second Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 6.00%, 06/15/2023(b)   2,100,000    2,123,625 
Engineered Machinery Holdings Inc, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.25%, 07/19/2024   1,132,310    1,128,777 
Helix Acquisition Holdings Inc, First Lien 2018 New Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.50%, 09/30/2024   917,767    917,767 
LTI Holdings Inc, First Lien Second Amendment Incremental Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.50%, 05/16/2024(b)   409,842    410,355 
LTI Holdings Inc, Second Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 8.75%, 05/16/2025(b)   700,000    710,500 
Robertshaw US Holding Corp, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.50%, 02/14/2025   1,116,713    1,116,713 
Titan Acquisition Limited, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.00%, 03/28/2025   1,337,074    1,319,031 
         8,949,179 
           
Chemicals, Plastics and Rubber - 4.07%          
Composite Resins Holding BV, First Lien Term B Loan, 3M US L + 4.25%, 06/27/2025(c)   2,160,000    2,154,600 
DuBois Chemicals Inc, First Lien Repriced Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.25%, 3/15/2024   537,829    539,846 
Emerald Performance Materials LLC, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.50%, 08/02/2021   696,122    697,863 
Emerald Performance Materials LLC, Second Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 7.75%, 08/01/2022   1,500,000    1,505,625 
Pinnacle Operating Corporation, First Lien 2017 Extended Term Loan Non-pik Loan, PIK 1.75%, 11/15/2021   2,246,280    2,077,809 
Spectrum Holdings III Corp, First Lien Closing Date Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.25%, 01/31/2025   277,417    276,955 
Spectrum Holdings III Corp, Second Lien Closing Date Loan, 1M US L + 7.00%, 01/26/2026(b)   566,667    570,917 
Vantage Specialty Chemicals Inc, First Lien Closing Date Term Loan, 3M US L + 4.00%, 10/28/2024   454,857    458,457 
Vantage Specialty Chemicals Inc, Second Lien Initial Loan, 2M US L + 8.25%, 10/27/2025   588,834    593,497 
         8,875,569 
           
Construction and Building - 8.76%          
American Bath Group LLC, First Lien Replacement Term Loan, 3M US L + 4.25%, 09/30/2023   2,708,650    2,727,272 
American Bath Group LLC, Second Lien Term Loan, 3M US L + 9.75%, 09/30/2024(b)   150,000    152,250 
CPG International LLC, First Lien New Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.75%, 05/05/2024(c)   240,000    240,300 
Dayton Superior Corporation, First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan, 3M US L + 8.00%, 11/03/2021(b)   1,009,456    810,088 
Fastener Acquisition Inc, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 4.25%, 03/28/2025   935,156    936,910 
Forterra Finance LLC, First Lien Replacement Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.00%, 10/25/2023   2,903,620    2,719,414 
Henry Holdings Inc, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.00%, 10/05/2023   858,685    862,979 

 

 

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June 30, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

  

Principal

Amount

   Value 
Construction and Building (continued)          
Installed Building Products Inc, First Lien Tranche B-2 Term Loan, 1M US L + 2.50%, 04/15/2025(c)  $883,636   $881,980 
Interior Logic Group Holdings IV LLC, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.00%, 05/30/2025(b)   1,963,636    1,971,000 
LBM Borrower LLC, First Lien Tranche C Term Loan, 2M US L + 3.75%, 08/19/2022   3,629,356    3,638,448 
Reece Ltd, First Lien Term B Loan, 3M US L + 2.00%, 07/02/2025(b)(c)   384,733    383,771 
Specialty Building Products Holdings LLC, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 6.00%, 10/28/2023(c)   1,719,083    1,731,976 
SRS Distribution Inc, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 2M US L + 3.25%, 05/23/2025   2,061,818    2,034,334 
         19,090,722 
           
Consumer Goods Durable - 3.46%          
AI Aqua Merger Sub Inc, First Lien 2018 Incremental Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.25%, 12/13/2023   636,800    634,613 
AI Aqua Merger Sub Inc, First Lien 2018 Tranche B-1 Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.25%, 12/13/2023   1,066,427    1,062,764 
Hayward Acquisition Corp, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.50%, 08/05/2024   60,463    60,661 
Hercules Achievement Inc, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.50%, 12/16/2024   508,886    509,997 
Hillman Group Inc (The), First Lien Delayed Draw Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.50%, 05/30/2025(c)   427,338    426,806 
Hillman Group Inc (The), First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.50%, 05/30/2025   1,372,662    1,370,953 
Power Products LLC, First Lien Tranche B-1 Term Loan, 3M US L + 4.00%, 12/20/2022(c)   885,945    891,487 
Recess Holdings Inc, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.75%, 09/30/2024(b)   998,497    999,745 
Serta Simmons Bedding LLC, Second Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 8.00%, 11/8/2024   1,246,702    863,342 
SIWF Holdings Inc, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 4.25%, 06/15/2025   720,000    724,500 
         7,544,868 
           
Consumer Goods Non Durable - 0.73%          
Alphabet Holding Company Inc, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.50%, 09/26/2024   1,643,222    1,534,769 
Revlon Consumer Products Corporation, First Lien Initial Term B Loan, 1M US L + 3.50%, 09/07/2023   64,539    50,260 
         1,585,029 
           
Containers, Packaging and Glass - 4.44%          
Caraustar Industries, Inc., First Lien Refinancing Term Loan, 3M US L + 5.50%, 03/14/2022   1,463,827    1,474,418 
Flex Acquisition Company Inc, First Lien Incremental B-2018 Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.25%, 06/29/2025(c)   1,071,429    1,070,979 
IBC Capital Limited, First Lien Tranche B-1 Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.75%, 09/11/2023(c)   900,000    901,877 
IBC Capital Limited, Second Lien Tranche B-1 Term Loan, 3M US L + 7.00%, 09/11/2024(b)(c)   957,363    962,149 
Loparex International BV, First Lien Term B Loan, 3M US L + 4.25%, 03/28/2025(b)   1,800,000    1,811,250 
Pregis Holding I Corporation, First Lien Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.50%, 5/20/2021   714,221    712,439 
ProAmpac PG Borrower LLC, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.50%, 11/20/2023   484,365    482,851 
ProAmpac PG Borrower LLC, Second Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 8.50%, 11/18/2024   366,029    371,635 
Ranpak Corp, Second Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 7.25%, 10/03/2022(b)   323,753    326,181 
Strategic Materials Holding Corp, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.75%, 11/01/2024(b)   331,667    324,204 
Strategic Materials Holding Corp, Second Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 7.75%, 12/27/2025(b)   933,333    912,333 
Trident TPI Holdings Inc, First Lien Tranche B-1 Term Loan, 2M US L + 3.25%, 10/17/2024(c)   315,000    313,820 
         9,664,136 
           
Energy, Oil and Gas - 3.43%          
Keane Group Holdings LLC, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.75%, 05/25/2025   1,080,000    1,080,000 
Lucid Energy Group II Borrower LLC, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.00%, 02/17/2025(b)   347,859    346,555 
Oryx Southern Delaware Holdings LLC, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.25%, 02/28/2025(b)   2,217,971    2,195,791 

 

 

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June 30, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

  

Principal

Amount

   Value 
Energy, Oil and Gas (continued)          
Sheridan Investment Partners I LLC, First Lien Tranche B-2 Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.50%, 10/01/2019  $869,913   $771,321 
Sheridan Production Partners I LLC, First Lien Deferred Principal Loan:          
3M US L + 0.00%, 10/01/2019(b)   2,752    2,263 
3M US L + 0.00%, 10/01/2019(b)   34,005    27,963 
Sheridan Production Partners I LLC, First Lien Term Loan, 3M US L + 0.00%, 10/01/2019(b)   4,506    3,705 
Sheridan Production Partners I-A LP, First Lien Tranche B-2 Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.50%, 10/01/2019   115,271    102,206 
Sheridan Production Partners I-M LP, First Lien Tranche B-2 Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.50%, 10/01/2019   70,408    62,428 
Traverse Midstream Partners LLC, First Lien Advance Loan, 3M US L + 4.00%, 09/27/2024   1,029,412    1,030,606 
Utex Industries Inc, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.00%, 05/21/2021   1,870,827    1,857,582 
         7,480,420 
           
Environmental Industries - 0.29%          
EnergySolutions LLC, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.75%, 05/09/2025(c)   638,764    640,760 
           
Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals - 23.88%          
ADMI Corp, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.25%, 04/30/2025   868,966    867,884 
Albany Molecular Research Inc, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.25%, 08/30/2024   284,588    284,303 
Albany Molecular Research Inc, Second Lien Initial Loan, 1M US L + 7.00%, 08/30/2025   294,643    295,011 
Alvogen Pharma US Inc, First Lien 2018 Refinancing Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.75%, 04/01/2022   3,331,838    3,344,349 
Arbor Pharmaceuticals LLC, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 5.00%, 07/05/2023   1,222,440    1,230,588 
Avantor Inc, First Lien Initial Dollar Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.00%, 11/21/2024   807,347    812,393 
BioClinica-Clinverse Holdings Corp, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 4.25%, 10/20/2023   1,002,022    955,679 
BioClinica-Clinverse Holdings Corp, Second Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 8.25%, 10/04/2024   789,474    754,934 
Capri Acquisitions BidCo Limited, First Lien Initial Dollar Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.25%, 11/01/2024   1,685,115    1,673,538 
Certara Holdco Inc, First Lien Replacement Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.50%, 08/15/2024   160,017    160,817 
Concordia Healthcare Corp, First Lien Dollar Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.25%, 10/21/2021   1,290,771    1,156,163 
Covenant Surgical Partners Inc, First Lien Delayed Draw Term Loan, 3M US L + 4.75%, 10/04/2024(b)(d)   103,362    103,879 
Covenant Surgical Partners Inc, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 4.50%, 10/04/2024(b)   575,481    578,358 
CT Technologies Intermediate Holdings Inc, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.25%, 12/01/2021   775,851    736,410 
CVS Holdings I LP, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.00%, 02/06/2025(b)   206,379    204,831 
Dentalcorp Perfect Smile ULC, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.75%, 06/06/2025   760,563    763,419 
Endo Luxembourg Finance Company I Sarl, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.25%, 04/29/2024   1,926,312    1,926,312 
Equian LLC, First Lien 2018 Incremental Term B Loan, 1M US L + 3.25%, 05/20/2024   1,111,453    1,109,596 
Greenway Health LLC, First Lien Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.75%, 02/16/2024   1,365,517    1,366,378 
Heartland Dental LLC, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.75%, 04/30/2025   1,214,393    1,209,080 
Lanai Holdings III Inc, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 4.75%, 08/29/2022   1,128,077    1,080,133 
Lifescan Global Corporation, First Lien Term Loan, 3M US L + 6.00%, 06/19/2024(c)   2,700,000    2,625,750 
MedPlast Holdings Inc, First Lien Loan, 3M US L + 3.75%, 07/02/2025(c)   750,000    751,174 
Midwest Physician Administrative Services LLC, Second Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 7.00%, 08/15/2025   640,000    643,200 
Navicure Inc, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.75%, 11/01/2024(b)   1,163,385    1,163,385 
Netsmart Technologies Inc, First Lien Term D-1 Loan, 1M US L + 3.75%, 04/19/2023(c)   3,069,688    3,092,711 
NMSC Holdings Inc, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 5.00%, 04/19/2023(b)   203,453    202,690 
nThrive Inc, First Lien Term B-2 Loan, 1M US L + 4.50%, 10/20/2022   2,624,132    2,611,838 
Onex Carestream Finance LP, Second Lien Term Loan, 1M US L + 8.50%, 12/07/2019   3,244,121    3,248,176 

 

 

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June 30, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

  

Principal

Amount

   Value 
Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals (continued)          
Onex Carestream Finance LP, Term Loan (First Lien 2013) Loan, 1M US L + 4.00%, 06/07/2019  $171,064   $171,344 
Onex Schumacher Finance LP, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.00%, 07/29/2022   2,361,755    2,352,910 
ORTHO-CLINICAL DIAGNOSTICS INC, First Lien Refinancing Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.25%, 06/30/2025   478,271    476,927 
Packaging Coordinators Midco, Inc., First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 4.00%, 06/30/2023   2,224,711    2,230,284 
PharMerica Corporation, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.50%, 12/06/2024   957,600    958,050 
PharMerica Corporation, Second Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 7.75%, 12/07/2025   289,405    290,189 
Press Ganey Holdings Inc, Second Lien Initial Loan, 1M US L + 6.50%, 10/21/2024   306,437    311,608 
Project Ruby Ultimate Parent Corp, First Lien New Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.50%, 02/09/2024   657,132    658,774 
Prospect Medical Holdings Inc, First Lien Term B-1 Loan, 1M US L + 5.50%, 02/22/2024   1,308,462    1,308,462 
Stratose Intermediate Holdings II LLC, First Lien Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.25%, 06/22/2023   463,784    466,877 
U.S. Renal Care Inc, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 4.25%, 12/30/2022   2,496,608    2,464,352 
Vyaire Medical Inc, First Lien Term Loan, 3M US L + 4.75%, 04/16/2025(b)   2,700,000    2,652,750 
YI LLC (Young Innovations), First Lien Delayed Draw Term Loan, 3M US L + 1.00%, 11/07/2024(d)   137,637    138,154 
YI LLC (Young Innovations), First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 4.00%, 11/06/2024   1,137,320    1,141,585 
Zest Acquisition Corp, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.50%, 03/07/2025   168,287    168,497 
Zest Acquisition Corp, Second Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 7.50%, 03/06/2026(b)   1,285,714    1,282,500 
         52,026,242 
           
High Tech Industries - 21.37%          
BMC Software Finance Inc, First Lien Term Loan USD Loan, 3M US L + 4.25%, 09/01/2025(b)(c)   2,700,000    2,686,500 
CommerceHub Inc, First Lien Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.75%, 05/21/2025(b)   975,000    979,875 
Compuware Corporation, First Lien Tranche B-3 Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.50%, 12/15/2021   3,010,473    3,021,010 
CPI International Inc, Second Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 7.25%, 07/25/2025(b)   209,150    210,458 
DigiCert Holdings Inc, Second Lien Term Loan, 1M US L + 8.00%, 10/31/2025   1,000,000    979,375 
ECI Macola / Max Holding LLC, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 4.25%, 09/27/2024   383,302    385,219 
Epicor Software Corporation, First Lien Term B Loan, 1M US L + 3.25%, 06/01/2022(c)   1,076,151    1,074,402 
Excelitas Technologies Corp (fka IDS Acquisition), First Lien Initial USD Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.50%, 12/02/2024(c)   474,639    476,125 
Flexera Software LLC, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.25%, 02/26/2025   574,831    574,563 
Flexera Software LLC, Second Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 7.25%, 02/26/2026   548,387    549,758 
Gigamon Inc, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 4.50%, 12/27/2024(b)   2,197,623    2,216,852 
Help Systems Holdings Inc, First Lien Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.75%, 03/28/2025   590,551    591,289 
Help Systems Holdings Inc, Second Lien Term Loan, 1M US L + 7.75%, 03/23/2026   775,862    776,347 
Hyland Software Inc, Senior Secured Second Lien Initial Loan, 1M US L + 7.00%, 07/07/2025   365,564    371,962 
Idera Inc, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.50%, 06/28/2024   1,255,500    1,272,763 
Ivanti Software Inc, First Lien Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.25%, 01/20/2024   2,894,858    2,874,970 
Ivanti Software Inc, Second Lien Loan, 1M US L + 9.00%, 01/20/2025   2,000,000    1,904,170 
McAfee, LLC, First Lien Closing Date USD Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.50%, 09/30/2024   1,904,572    1,917,161 
MH Sub I, LLC, First Lien Amendment No. 2 Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.75%, 09/13/2024   2,238,722    2,241,061 
Park Place Technologies LLC, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.00%, 03/29/2025(b)   784,615    785,596 
Ping Identity Corporation, First Lien Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.75%, 1/23/2025   373,333    374,033 
Pomeroy Group LLC, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 6.00%, 11/12/2021   1,476,083    1,471,470 
Project Leopard Holdings Inc, First Lien 2018 Repricing Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.00%, 7/7/2023(b)   551,396    552,085 
Project Silverback Holdings Corp, First Lien Term B Loan, 1M US L + 3.50%, 08/21/2024   503,239    498,207 
Quest Software US Holdings Inc., First Lien Term Loan, 3M US L + 4.25%, 05/16/2025   2,700,000    2,693,817 
Quest Software US Holdings Inc., Second Lien Term Loan, 3M US L + 8.25%, 05/17/2026   2,700,000    2,705,076 
Ramundsen Public Sector, LLC, First Lien Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.25%, 02/01/2024   542,582    547,330 
Rocket Software Inc, First Lien Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.75%, 10/14/2023   1,679,697    1,692,647 
SciQuest Inc, First Lien Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.00%, 12/20/2024(b)   1,381,154    1,381,154 
SCS Holdings I Inc, First Lien New Tranche B Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.25%, 10/30/2022   945,081    949,216 

 

 

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Principal

Amount

   Value 
High Tech Industries (continued)          
SMS Systems Maintenance Services Inc, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 5.00%, 10/30/2023  $3,231,558   $2,606,801 
SonicWall US Holdings Inc, First Lien Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.50%, 05/16/2025   1,219,355    1,222,915 
SonicWall US Holdings Inc, Second Lien Term Loan, 3M US L + 7.50%, 05/17/2026   1,440,000    1,432,800 
Sungard Availability Services Capital, Inc., First Lien Extended Term B Loan, 1M US L + 7.00%, 09/30/2021   958,286    886,415 
TIBCO Software Inc, First Lien Term B-1 Loan, 1M US L + 3.50%, 12/04/2020   665,464    666,608 
Veritas US Inc, First Lien New Dollar Term B Loan, 3M US L + 4.50%, 01/27/2023   1,089,161    1,000,667 
         46,570,697 
           
Hotels, Gaming and Leisure - 1.40%          
AP Gaming I LLC, First Lien 2018 Refinancing Term B Loan, 1M US L + 4.25%, 02/15/2024   1,608,598    1,623,349 
Casablanca US Holdings Inc, First Lien Amendment No 2 Initial Term Loan, 2M US L + 4.00%, 03/29/2024(b)   1,436,400    1,436,400 
         3,059,749 
           
Media Advertising, Printing and Publishing - 1.45%          
Southern Graphics Inc, First Lien Refinancing Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.25%, 12/31/2022   1,659,030    1,657,736 
Southern Graphics Inc, Second Lien Initial Loan, 1M US L + 7.50%, 12/31/2023   1,500,000    1,508,438 
         3,166,174 
           
Metals and Mining - 2.66%          
Aleris International Inc, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.75%, 02/27/2023(c)   1,448,276    1,437,863 
American Rock Salt Company LLC, First Lien 2018 Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.75%, 03/21/2025   853,838    854,906 
Canam Steel Corporation, First Lien Closing Date Term Loan, 1M US L + 5.50%, 07/01/2024(b)   1,251,399    1,267,041 
GrafTech Finance Inc, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.50%, 02/12/2025(c)   1,309,091    1,304,188 
Murray Energy Corporation, First Lien Term B-2 Loan Non-PIK Loan, 3M US L + 7.25%, 04/16/2020   733,228    693,322 
Phoenix Services International LLC, First Lien Term B Loan, 1M US L + 3.75%, 03/01/2025   242,250    243,310 
         5,800,630 
           
Retail - 2.28%          
Academy LTD., First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.00%, 07/01/2022   313,190    261,470 
Apro LLC, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 2M US L + 4.00%, 08/08/2024(b)   594,407    598,865 
Ascena Retail Group Inc, First Lien Tranche B Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.50%, 08/19/2022   250,061    223,929 
EG America LLC, First Lien Additional Facility Loan, 3M US L + 4.00%, 02/07/2025   1,418,015    1,407,912 
EG Dutch Finco BV, First Lien Facility B Loan, 3M US L + 4.00%, 02/07/2025   138,889    137,899 
Fullbeauty Brands Holdings Corp, First Lien Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.75%, 10/14/2022   625,039    259,391 
Petco Animal Supplies Inc, First Lien Second Amendment Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.25%, 1/26/2023   309,032    223,920 
Pier 1 Imports (U.S.), Inc., First Lien Initial Loan, 3M US L + 3.50%, 04/30/2021   2,005,208    1,839,779 
Sports Authority (The), First Lien Term B Loan, 3M US L + 0.00%, 11/16/2017(e)   3,537,739    24,322 
         4,977,487 
           
Services - Business - 21.58%          
Access CIG LLC, First Lien Term B Loan, 1M US L + 3.75%, 02/27/2025   553,725    555,386 
Access CIG LLC, First Lien Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.75%, 02/27/2025(c)   111,273    111,607 
Access CIG LLC, Second Lien Term Loan, 3M US L + 7.75%, 02/27/2026(c)   97,826    98,152 
Advantage Sales & Marketing Inc, First Lien Incremental Term B-2 Loan, 1M US L + 3.25%, 07/25/2021   750,750    711,647 
Advantage Sales & Marketing Inc, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.25%, 07/23/2021   1,098,743    1,041,752 
Advantage Sales & Marketing Inc, Second Lien Term Loan, 1M US L + 6.50%, 07/25/2022   3,123,849    2,860,930 
Allied Universal Holdco LLC, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.75%, 07/28/2022   1,173,000    1,157,728 
AqGen Ascensus Inc, First Lien Fourth Amendment Incremetnal Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.50%, 12/05/2022   150,000    150,188 

 

 

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Principal

Amount

   Value 
         
Services - Business (continued)          
AqGen Ascensus Inc, First Lien Third Amendment Replacement Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.50%, 12/05/2022  $834,923   $835,967 
BMC Acquisition Inc, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 6M US L + 5.25%, 12/18/2024(b)   654,609    659,519 
DG Investment Intermediate Holdings 2 Inc, First Lien Delayed Draw Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.00%, 02/03/2025(d)   6,707    6,677 
DG Investment Intermediate Holdings 2 Inc, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.00%, 02/03/2025   220,381    219,416 
DG Investment Intermediate Holdings 2 Inc, Second Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 6.75%, 02/01/2026   439,655    443,502 
Explorer Holdings, Inc., First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.75%, 05/02/2023   2,977,215    2,977,215 
FHC Health Systems Inc, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.00%, 12/23/2021(c)   2,456,600    2,303,062 
Genuine Financial Holdings LLC, First Lien Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.75%, 06/27/2025(b)(c)   944,262    943,082 
GI Revelation Aqcuisition LLC, First Lien Term Loan, 1M US L + 5.00%, 04/16/2025   1,210,345    1,221,183 
GI Revelation Aqcuisition LLC, Second Lien Term Loan, 1M US L + 9.00%, 04/10/2026(b)   1,800,000    1,719,000 
GlobalLogic Holdings Inc, First Lien Refinancing Term B-1 Loan, 3M US L + 3.75%, 06/20/2022(b)   131,032    131,359 
IG Investments Holdings LLC, First Lien 2018 Refinancing Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.50%, 05/23/2025   200,676    200,592 
Information Resources Inc, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 4.25%, 01/18/2024   2,149,504    2,152,868 
Information Resources Inc, Second Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 8.25%, 01/20/2025   2,000,000    2,008,130 
Inmar Inc, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.50%, 05/01/2024   1,277,419    1,281,814 
Inmar Inc, Second Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 8.00%, 05/01/2025   946,746    951,479 
LD Intermediate Holdings Inc, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 2M US L + 5.875%, 12/09/2022(b)   2,013,502    1,882,624 
National Intergovernmental Purchasing Alliance Company, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.75%, 05/19/2025(b)   1,172,093    1,172,093 
National Intergovernmental Purchasing Alliance Company, Second Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 7.50%, 05/22/2026(b)   1,260,000    1,244,250 
Output Services Group Inc, First Lien Term B Loan, 1M US L + 4.25%, 03/21/2024   283,984    286,824 
Packers Holdings LLC, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.25%, 12/04/2024   331,667    330,423 
PricewaterhouseCoopers Public Sector LLP, Second Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 7.50%, 05/01/2026(b)   360,000    362,250 
PT Intermediate Holdings III LLC, First Lien Term B Loan, 3M US L + 4.00%, 12/9/2024   1,202,087    1,202,839 
PT Intermediate Holdings III LLC, Second Lien Initial Loan, 3M US L + 8.00%, 12/08/2025(b)   1,260,000    1,275,750 
Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc., First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 2.75%, 03/01/2021   1,699,279    1,692,371 
Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc., Second Lien Initial Loan, 1M US L + 5.75%, 02/28/2022   4,135,987    4,164,443 
SurveyMonkey Inc, First Lien Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.50%, 04/13/2024(b)   2,493,428    2,493,428 
ThoughtWorks Inc, First Lien Incremental Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.00%, 10/11/2024(b)   149,754    150,502 
ThoughtWorks Inc, First Lien Refinancing Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.00%, 10/11/2024   500,000    503,440 
Travel Leaders Group, LLC, First Lien New Incremental Term Loan, 6M US L + 4.50%, 01/25/2024   260,531    262,485 
TravelCLICK Inc, First Lien Term-3 Loan, 1M US L + 3.50%, 05/06/2021   603,176    609,775 
TravelCLICK Inc, Second Lien Initial Loan, 1M US L + 7.75%, 11/06/2021   1,226,017    1,226,783 
TRC Companies Inc, First Lien Refinancing Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.50%, 06/21/2024   1,013,742    1,018,177 
Weld North Education LLC, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 4.25%, 02/15/2025(b)   2,394,000    2,405,970 
         47,026,682 
           
Services - Consumer - 5.04%          
American Residential Services LLC, First Lien Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.00%, 6/30/2021   703,385    700,747 
Flynn Restaurant Group LP, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.50%, 06/27/2025(b)(c)   1,320,000    1,320,000 
IRB Holding Corp, First Lien Term B Loan, 1M US L + 3.25%, 02/05/2025   283,676    284,503 
KUEHG Corp, First Lien Term B-2 Loan, 3M US L + 3.75%, 08/12/2022   1,419,684    1,419,095 
KUEHG Corp, Second Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 8.25%, 08/15/2025   2,198,220    2,236,689 
Pearl Intermediate Parent LLC, First Lien Delayed Draw Term Loan, 3M US L + 2.75%, 02/14/2025(d)   21,820    21,438 

 

 

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June 30, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

  

Principal

Amount

   Value 
         
Services - Consumer (continued)          
Pearl Intermediate Parent LLC, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 2.75%, 02/14/2025  $267,998   $263,308 
Quidditch Acquisition Inc, First Lien Term B Loan, 1M US L + 7.00%, 03/14/2025(b)   828,479    836,764 
Red Lobster Management LLC, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 5.25%, 07/28/2021   656,180    655,769 
St Georges University, First Lien Delayed Draw Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.50%, 06/20/2025(b)(c)   546,920    548,287 
St Georges University, First Lien Term B Loan, 3M US L + 3.50%, 06/20/2025(b)(c)   1,757,958    1,762,353 
Tacala Investment Corp, Second Lien Term Loan, 1M US L + 7.00%, 01/30/2026   937,931    942,621 
         10,991,574 
           
Telecommunications - 5.76%          
Alorica Inc, First Lien New Term B Loan, 1M US L + 3.75%, 06/30/2022   674,326    676,011 
Avaya Inc., First Lien Tranche B Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.25%, 12/15/2024   2,191,660    2,197,655 
Cologix Holdings Inc, Second Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 7.00%, 03/20/2025   1,523,309    1,540,066 
Colorado Buyer Inc., Second Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 7.25%, 05/01/2025   225,564    225,564 
Ensono LP, First Lien Term Loan, 3M US L + 5.25%, 06/27/2025(c)   948,929    950,115 
Masergy Holdings Inc, First Lien 2017 Replacement Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.25%, 12/15/2023   704,291    705,464 
Masergy Holdings Inc, Second Lien Initial Loan, 3M US L + 7.50%, 12/16/2024   548,872    552,303 
Mitel US Holdings Inc, First Lien Incremental Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.75%, 9/25/2023   729,139    730,054 
Peak 10 Holding Corporation, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.50%, 08/01/2024   721,818    715,618 
Peak 10 Holding Corporation, Second Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 7.25%, 08/01/2025   771,429    768,729 
Securus Technologies Holdings Inc, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.50%, 11/01/2024(c)   695,106    699,450 
TierPoint, LLC, First Lien Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.75%, 05/06/2024   1,403,224    1,369,027 
Vertiv Group Corporation, First Lien Term B Loan, 1M US L + 4.00%, 11/30/2023   1,434,778    1,427,604 
         12,557,660 
           
Transportation - Cargo - 0.26%          
REP WWEX Acquisition Parent LLC, First Lien Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.00%, 02/05/2024   568,033    568,862 
           
Transportation - Consumer - 1.28%          
Air Medical Group Holdings Inc, First Lien 2017-2 New Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.25%, 03/14/2025   1,990,000    1,966,369 
Air Medical Group Holdings Inc, First Lien 2018 Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.25%, 04/28/2022   474,235    461,786 
Lineage Logistics LLC, First Lien Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.00%, 02/16/2025   368,403    366,714 
         2,794,869 
           
Utilities Electric - 3.60%          
Eastern Power LLC, First Lien Term B Loan, 1M US L + 3.75%, 10/02/2023   856,415    856,950 
Granite Acquisition Inc, Second Lien Term B Loan, 3M US L + 7.25%, 12/19/2022   2,421,507    2,433,615 
Green Energy Partners / Stonewall LLC, First Lien Term B-1 Conversion Advances Loan, 3M  US L + 5.50%, 11/13/2021(b)   496,250    495,009 
Panda Liberty LLC, First Lien Construction B-1 Facility Loan, 3M US L + 6.50%, 08/21/2020   1,436,045    1,354,664 
Panda Patriot LLC (fka Moxie Patriot LLC), First Lien Construction B-1 Advances Loan, 3M US L + 5.75%, 12/18/2020   695,218    689,570 
Pike Corporation, First Lien 2018 Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.50%, 03/23/2025   861,350    865,208 
Sandy Creek Energy Associates LP, First Lien Term Loan, 3M US L + 4.00%, 11/09/2020   1,270,554    1,151,668 
         7,846,684 
           
Wholesale - 0.66%          
Staples Inc, First Lien Closing Date Term Loan, 3M US L + 4.00%, 09/12/2024   1,454,231    1,437,194 
           
TOTAL FLOATING RATE LOAN INTERESTS          
(Cost $309,636,321)        306,270,706 

 

 

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June 30, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

  

Principal

Amount

   Value 
         
COLLATERALIZED LOAN OBLIGATION SECURITIES(a) -2.54%          
Banking, Finance, Insurance and Real Estate - 2.54%          
Barings CLO Ltd. 2015-1 Series 2015-IA, 3M US L + 5.50%, 01/20/2031(b)(f)  $875,000   $863,052 
CIFC Funding 18-IA, Ltd. Series 2018-1A, 3M US L + 5.00%, 04/18/2031(b)(f)   725,000    693,149 
HPS Loan Management 6-2015, LTD Series 2018-2015, 3M US L + 5.10%, 02/05/2031(b)(f)   833,000    838,184 
Neuberger Berman Loan Advisors CLO 27 Ltd Series 2018-27A, 3M US L + 5.20%, 01/15/2030(b)(f)   667,000    648,067 
TIAA CLO III Ltd. Series 2017-2A, 3M US L + 5.90%, 01/16/2031(b)(f)   2,500,000    2,490,753 
         5,533,205 
           
TOTAL COLLATERALIZED LOAN OBLIGATION SECURITIES          
(Cost $5,600,000)        5,533,205 
           
CORPORATE BONDS - 26.78%          
Aerospace and Defense - 0.48%          
Engility Corp, Senior Unsecured Bond, 8.875%, 09/01/2024   1,000,000    1,048,750 
           
Banking, Finance, Insurance and Real Estate - 4.18%          
AssuredPartners Inc, Senior Unsecured Bond, 7.000%, 08/15/2025(f)   1,136,000    1,096,240 
HUB International Ltd, Senior Unsecured Bond, 7.000%, 05/01/2026(f)   378,000    374,220 
NFP Corp, Senior Secured Bond, 6.875%, 07/15/2025(f)   1,583,000    1,559,255 
Onex York Acquisition Co, Senior Unsecured Bond, 8.500%, 10/01/2022(f)   3,500,000    3,229,135 
Solera LLC, Senior Unsecured Bond, 10.500%, 03/01/2024(f)   2,550,000    2,844,856 
         9,103,706 
           
Beverage, Food and Tobacco - 1.54%          
CEC Entertainment Inc, Senior Unsecured Bond, 8.000%, 02/15/2022   345,000    305,325 
PF Chang's China Bistro Inc, Senior Unsecured Bond, 10.250%, 06/30/2020(f)   3,377,000    3,056,185 
         3,361,510 
           
Capital Equipment - 0.91%          
Diebold Inc, Senior Unsecured Bond, Series WI, 8.500%, 04/15/2024   500,000    480,790 
Hardwoods Acquisition Inc, Senior Secured Bond, 7.500%, 08/01/2021(f)   289,000    269,492 
NWH Escrow Corp, Senior Secured Bond, 7.500%, 08/01/2021(f)   1,332,000    1,242,090 
         1,992,372 
           
Construction and Building - 3.98%          
FBM Finance Inc, Senior Secured Bond, 8.250%, 08/15/2021(f)   1,590,000    1,663,537 
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corp, Senior Unsecured Bond, Series WI, 8.000%, 05/15/2022   1,835,000    1,880,875 
PriSo Acquisition Corp / Building Pro, Senior Unsecured Bond, 9.000%, 05/15/2023(f)   3,477,000    3,642,158 
Zachry Holdings Inc, Senior Unsecured Bond, 7.500%, 02/01/2020(f)   1,500,000    1,490,625 
         8,677,195 
           
Containers, Packaging and Glass - 1.31%          
ARD Securities Finance, Senior Secured Bond, 8.750%, 01/31/2023(f)(g)   400,000    409,000 
Flex Acquisition Co Inc, Senior Unsecured Bond, 6.875%, 01/15/2025(f)   1,916,000    1,853,730 
Trident Merger Sub Inc, Senior Secured Bond, 6.625%, 11/01/2025(f)   600,000    586,500 
         2,849,230 
           
Energy, Oil and Gas - 2.14%          
Calumet Specialty Prod, Senior Unsecured Bond, 7.750%, 04/15/2023   1,600,000    1,612,000 
Comstock Resources Inc, Senior Unsecured Bond,:          
10.00% Cash or 12.25% PIK%, 03/15/2020(g)   250,000    262,500 
9.500%, 06/15/2020(g)   2,358,805    2,340,050 

 

 

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Principal

Amount

   Value 
Energy, Oil and Gas (continued)          
CSI Compressco LP / CSI Compressco Finance Inc, Senior Unsecured Bond, 7.250%, 08/15/2022  $500,000   $460,000 
         4,674,550 
           
Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals - 4.67%          
Avantor Inc, Senior Secured Bond, 6.000%, 10/01/2024(f)   833,000    826,086 
Avantor Inc, Senior Unsecured Bond, 9.000%, 10/01/2025(f)   2,600,000    2,626,520 
Surgery Center Holdings Inc, Senior Unsecured Bond, 8.875%, 04/15/2021(f)   1,500,000    1,550,625 
Team Health Holdings Inc, Senior Secured Bond, 6.375%, 02/01/2025(f)   1,500,000    1,297,500 
Tenet Healthcare Corp, Senior Secured Bond, 4.625%, 07/15/2024(f)   667,000    634,283 
Tenet Healthcare Corp, Senior Unsecured Bond, 5.125%, 05/01/2025(f)   667,000    636,568 
Tenet Healthcare, Senior Unsecured Bond, 7.000%, 08/01/2025(f)   1,143,000    1,138,714 
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc, Senior Secured Bond, 5.500%, 11/01/2025(f)   600,000    593,550 
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc, Senior Unsecured Bond,:          
6.500%, 03/15/2022(f)   520,000    540,150 
7.000%, 03/15/2024(f)   323,000    339,050 
         10,183,046 
           
High Tech Industries - 3.24%          
BMC Software Finance Inc, Senior Unsecured Bond, 8.125%, 07/15/2021(f)   2,750,000    2,815,313 
Boxer Parent Co Inc, Senior Unsecured Bond, 9.000%, 10/15/2019(f)(g)   502,000    502,000 
Global A&T Electronics, Senior Secured Bond, 8.500%, 01/12/2023   1,363,844    1,297,451 
Riverbed Technology Inc, Senior Unsecured Bond, 8.875%, 03/01/2023(f)   2,559,000    2,435,528 
         7,050,292 
           
Media Advertising, Printing and Publishing - 1.09%          
Cimpress NV, Senior Unsecured Bond, 7.000%, 06/15/2026(f)   1,800,000    1,847,250 
McGraw-Hill Global Education, Senior Unsecured Bond, 7.875%, 05/15/2024(f)   580,000    538,675 
         2,385,925 
           
Media Broadcasting and Subscription - 1.36%          
Cablevision Systems Corp, Senior Unsecured Bond, 8.000%, 04/15/2020   1,400,000    1,473,080 
Cequel Communications Holdings I, Senior Unsecured Bond, 5.125%, 12/15/2021(f)   1,500,000    1,498,290 
         2,971,370 
           
Services - Business - 0.59%          
Infinity ACQ LLC / FI Corp, Senior Unsecured Bond, 7.250%, 08/01/2022(f)   1,250,000    1,277,563 
           
Services - Consumer - 0.17%          
IRB Holding Corp, Senior Unsecured Bond, 6.750%, 02/15/2026(f)   380,000    363,850 
           
Telecommunications - 0.84%          
Digicel Limited, Senior Unsecured Bond, 6.000%, 04/15/2021(f)   750,000    679,688 
Frontier Communications, Senior Unsecured Bond, 10.500%, 09/15/2022   1,250,000    1,140,625 
         1,820,313 

 

 

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June 30, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

  

Principal

Amount

   Value 
Utilities Electric - 0.28%          
Calpine Corp, Senior Unsecured Bond, 5.750%, 01/15/2025  $667,000   $611,556 
           
TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS          
(Cost $58,538,083)        58,371,228 

 

   Shares      
COMMON STOCK - 0.63%          
Energy, Oil and Gas - 0.31%          
SandRidge Energy Inc(h)   37,842   $671,316 
           
Utilities Electric - 0.32%          
Texgen Power LLC(b)(h)   19,573    694,842 
           
TOTAL COMMON STOCK          
(Cost $2,378,400)        1,366,158 
           
WARRANTS - 0.02%          
Energy, Oil and Gas - 0.02%          
Comstock Resources Inc, expires 6/20/2020 at $0.01   3,438    36,099 
           
TOTAL WARRANTS          
(Cost $0)        36,099 
           
Total Investments - 170.51%          
(Cost $376,152,804)        371,577,396 
           
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets - (7.82)%        (17,038,467)
           
Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Shares - (9.23)% (liquidation preference plus distributions payable on term preferred shares)        (20,121,642)
           
Leverage Facility - (53.46)%        (116,500,000)
           
Net Assets - 100.00%       $217,917,287 

 

Amounts above are shown as a percentage of net assets as of June 30, 2018.

 

Investment Abbreviations:  

LIBOR - London Interbank Offered Rate

PIK - Payment In Kind

 

Libor Rates: 

1M US L - 1 Month LIBOR as of June 30, 2018 was 2.09%

2M US L - 2 Month LIBOR as of June 30, 2018 was 2.17%

3M US L - 3 Month LIBOR as of June 30, 2018 was 2.34%

6M US L - 6 Month LIBOR as of June 30, 2018 was 2.50%

 

(a)Floating or variable rate security. The reference rate is described above. The rate in effect as of June 30, 2018 is based on the reference rate plus the displayed spread as of the security's last reset date.
(b)Level 3 assets valued using significant unobservable inputs as a result of unavailable quoted prices from an active market or the unavailability of other significant observable inputs.

 

 

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(c)All or a portion of this position has not settled as of June 30, 2018. The interest rate shown represents the stated spread over the London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR" or "L") or the applicable LIBOR floor; the Fund will not accrue interest until the settlement date, at which point the LIBOR will be established.
(d)A portion of this position was not funded as of June 30, 2018. The Portfolio of Investments records only the funded portion of each position. As of June 30, 2018, the Fund had a liability for unfunded delayed draws in the amount of $1,157,360. Fair value of these unfunded delayed draws was $1,158,700.
(e)Security is in default as of period end and is therefore non-income producing.
(f)Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. Total market value of Rule 144A securities amounts to $50,991,431, which represented approximately 23.40% of net assets as of June 30, 2018. Such securities may normally be sold to qualified institutional buyers in transactions exempt from registration.
(g)Option to convert to pay-in-kind security.
(h)Non-income producing security.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

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June 30, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

  

Principal

Amount

   Value 
FLOATING RATE LOAN INTERESTS(a) - 134.89%          
Aerospace and Defense - 2.45%          
Propulsion Acquisition, LLC, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 6.00%, 7/13/2021(b)  $6,969,388   $6,899,694 
StandardAero Aviation Holdings Inc, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.75%, 07/07/2022   3,668,888    3,679,216 
Vectra Co, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.25%, 03/08/2025   2,388,060    2,378,102 
Vectra Co, Second Lien Initial Loan, 1M US L + 7.25%, 03/08/2026   1,666,667    1,673,958 
WP CPP Holdings LLC, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.75%, 04/30/2025   3,750,000    3,772,969 
         18,403,939 
           
Automotive - 3.71%          
American Tire Distributors Inc, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.25%, 09/01/2021   7,590,633    4,976,609 
Bright Bidco BV, First Lien 2018 Refinancing Term B Loan, 1M US L + 3.50%, 06/28/2024   2,778,713    2,761,346 
CH Hold Corp, Second Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 7.25%, 02/03/2025(b)   3,157,895    3,209,211 
FPC Holdings Inc, First Lien Term B-1 Loan, 1M US L + 4.50%, 11/21/2022   2,992,500    3,016,814 
FPC Holdings Inc, Second Lien Term B-1 Loan, 1M US L + 9.00%, 11/20/2023   1,358,491    1,351,698 
Mitchell International, Inc., First Lien Delayed Draw Term Loan, 3M US L + 0.00%, 11/29/2024   276,866    275,711 
Mitchell International, Inc., First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.25%, 11/29/2024   3,433,134    3,418,818 
Mitchell International, Inc., Second Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 7.25%, 12/01/2025   3,454,545    3,464,270 
Superior Industries International Inc, First Lien Replacement Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.00%, 05/22/2024(b)   5,392,411    5,412,633 
         27,887,110 
           
Banking, Finance, Insurance and Real Estate - 9.12%          
Acrisure LLC, First Lien 2018-1 Additional Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.75%, 11/22/2023(c)   1,685,393    1,674,860 
AmWINS Group Inc, Second Lien Term Loan, 1M US L + 6.75%, 01/25/2025   538,444    542,887 
Apco Holdings LLC, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 5.50%, 06/09/2025(b)   6,000,000    5,985,000 
Applied Systems Inc, Second Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 7.00%, 09/19/2025   303,030    313,106 
ASP MCS Acquisition Corp, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 4.75%, 05/20/2024(b)   5,326,121    5,153,022 
Asurion LLC, Second Lien Replacement B-2 Term Loan, 1M US L + 6.00%, 08/04/2025   13,089,314    13,302,016 
Broadstreet Partners Inc, First Lien Tranche B-2 Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.25%, 11/08/2023   3,353,629    3,337,917 
Confie Seguros Holding II Co, First Lien Term B Loan, 3M US L + 5.25%, 04/19/2022   1,736,776    1,724,835 
CP VI Bella Topco LLC, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.00%, 02/14/2025   1,282,617    1,280,616 
CP VI Bella Topco LLC, Second Lien Initial Loan, 1M US L + 6.75%, 02/16/2026   1,178,571    1,170,710 
Cypress Merger Sub Inc, Second Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 6.75%, 04/28/2025   2,790,698    2,796,516 
Edelman Financial Center LLC (The), First Lien Term B Loan, 3M US L + 3.25%, 06/26/2025   1,886,792    1,886,802 
Edelman Financial Center LLC (The), Term Loan Second Lien, 3M US L + 6.75%, 06/26/2026   1,846,154    1,864,329 
EZE Software Group LLC, Second Lien New Loan, 1M US L + 6.50%, 04/05/2021   2,956,466    2,966,326 
Gem Acquisitions Inc, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.25%, 03/02/2025   1,989,130    1,975,873 
Genworth Holdings Inc, First Lien Initial Loan, 1M US L + 4.50%, 02/28/2023(b)   1,043,478    1,064,348 
Intralinks, Inc., First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.00%, 11/11/2024   877,794    878,071 
Ion Trading Finance Limited, First Lien Term Loan, 3M US L + 4.00%, 11/21/2024   7,560,000    7,512,750 
NorthStar Financial Services Group LLC, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.50%, 05/25/2025   5,850,000    5,857,313 
NorthStar Financial Services Group LLC, Second Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 7.50%, 05/25/2026(b)   1,500,000    1,522,500 
One Call Corporation, First Lien Extended Term Loan, 1M US L + 5.25%, 11/28/2022   2,276,287    2,185,235 
Resolute Investment Managers Inc, Second Lien Tranche C Term Loan, 3M US L + 7.50%, 04/30/2023(b)   3,000,000    3,045,000 
York Risk Services Holding Corp (Onex York Finance LP), First Lien Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.75%, 10/01/2021   487,554    474,407 
         68,514,439 
           
Beverage, Food and Tobacco - 3.90%          
CEC Entertainment Inc, First Lien Term B Loan, 1M US L + 3.25%, 02/15/2021   7,338,761    6,854,109 

 

 

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June 30, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

  

Principal

Amount

   Value 
Beverage, Food and Tobacco (continued)          
CSM Bakery Solutions LLC, First Lien Term Loan, 3M US L + 4.00%, 7/3/2020  $5,805,932   $5,649,927 
Fogo de Chao Inc, First Lien Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.50%, 03/27/2025   2,393,421    2,399,405 
NPC International, Inc., Second Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 7.50%, 04/18/2025   3,424,278    3,475,642 
TKC Holdings Inc, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.75%, 02/01/2023   4,733,362    4,730,404 
TKC Holdings Inc, Second Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 8.00%, 02/01/2024   4,052,012    4,065,506 
Winebow Holdings Inc, Second Lien Loan, 1M US L + 7.50%, 01/02/2022   2,387,283    2,172,428 
         29,347,421 
           
Capital Equipment - 3.90%          
Blount International Inc, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.25%, 04/12/2023   1,184,531    1,193,421 
Direct ChassisLink Acquisition Inc, Second Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 6.00%, 06/15/2023(b)   7,500,000    7,584,375 
Engineered Machinery Holdings Inc, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.25%, 07/19/2024   4,437,700    4,423,854 
Helix Acquisition Holdings Inc, First Lien 2018 New Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.50%, 09/30/2024   3,568,198    3,568,198 
LTI Holdings Inc, First Lien Second Amendment Incremental Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.50%, 05/16/2024(b)   1,369,565    1,371,277 
LTI Holdings Inc, Second Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 8.75%, 05/16/2025(b)   3,000,000    3,045,000 
Robertshaw US Holding Corp, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.50%, 02/14/2025   3,722,378    3,722,378 
Titan Acquisition Limited, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.00%, 03/28/2025   4,456,915    4,396,769 
         29,305,272 
           
Chemicals, Plastics and Rubber - 3.34%          
Composite Resins Holding BV, First Lien Term B Loan, 3M US L + 4.25%, 06/27/2025   7,200,000    7,182,000 
DuBois Chemicals Inc, First Lien Repriced Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.25%, 3/15/2024   1,609,444    1,615,480 
Emerald Performance Materials LLC, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.50%, 08/02/2021   1,740,305    1,744,656 
Pinnacle Operating Corporation, First Lien 2017 Extended Term Loan Non-pik Loan, PIK 1.75%, 11/15/2021   8,095,319    7,488,170 
Spectrum Holdings III Corp, First Lien Closing Date Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.25%, 01/31/2025   897,526    896,031 
Spectrum Holdings III Corp, Second Lien Closing Date Loan, 1M US L + 7.00%, 01/26/2026(b)   1,833,333    1,847,083 
Vantage Specialty Chemicals Inc, First Lien Closing Date Term Loan, 3M US L + 4.00%, 10/28/2024   2,274,286    2,292,287 
Vantage Specialty Chemicals Inc, Second Lien Initial Loan, 2M US L + 8.25%, 10/27/2025   1,995,334    2,011,137 
         25,076,844 
           
Construction and Building - 8.62%          
American Bath Group LLC, First Lien Replacement Term Loan, 3M US L + 4.25%, 09/30/2023   10,042,861    10,111,905 
American Bath Group LLC, Second Lien Term Loan, 3M US L + 9.75%, 09/30/2024(b)   600,000    609,000 
CPG International LLC, First Lien New Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.75%, 05/05/2024(c)   800,000    801,000 
Dayton Superior Corporation, First Lien Senior Secured Term Loan, 3M US L + 8.00%, 11/03/2021(b)   3,701,339    2,970,324 
Fastener Acquisition Inc, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 4.25%, 03/28/2025   3,428,906    3,435,335 
Forterra Finance LLC, First Lien Replacement Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.00%, 10/25/2023   10,448,164    9,785,333 
Henry Holdings Inc, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.00%, 10/05/2023   2,861,221    2,875,527 
Installed Building Products Inc, First Lien Tranche B-2 Term Loan, 1M US L + 2.50%, 04/15/2025   2,945,455    2,939,932 
Interior Logic Group Holdings IV LLC, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.00%, 05/30/2025(b)   6,545,455    6,570,000 
LBM Borrower LLC, First Lien Tranche C Term Loan, 2M US L + 3.75%, 08/19/2022   8,149,250    8,169,663 
LBM Borrower LLC, Second Lien Initial Term Loan, 2M US L + 9.25%, 08/20/2023   1,713,476    1,726,327 
Reece Ltd, First Lien Term B Loan, 3M US L + 2.00%, 07/02/2025(b)   1,282,443    1,279,237 
Specialty Building Products Holdings LLC, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 6.00%, 10/28/2023   6,693,660    6,743,863 

 

 

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Principal

Amount

   Value 
Construction and Building (continued)          
SRS Distribution Inc, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 2M US L + 3.25%, 05/23/2025  $6,872,727   $6,781,114 
         64,798,560 
           
Consumer Goods Durable - 2.76%          
AI Aqua Merger Sub Inc, First Lien 2018 Incremental Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.25%, 12/13/2023   184,000    183,368 
AI Aqua Merger Sub Inc, First Lien 2018 Tranche B-1 Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.25%, 12/13/2023   681,489    679,148 
Apex Tool Group LLC, First Lien Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.75%, 02/01/2022   4,927,252    4,938,018 
Hayward Acquisition Corp, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.50%, 08/05/2024   302,313    303,306 
Hillman Group Inc (The), First Lien Delayed Draw Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.50%, 05/30/2025   1,424,460    1,422,687 
Hillman Group Inc (The), First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.50%, 05/30/2025   4,575,540    4,569,843 
Power Products LLC, First Lien Tranche B-1 Term Loan, 3M US L + 4.00%, 12/20/2022   2,882,417    2,900,446 
Serta Simmons Bedding LLC, Second Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 8.00%, 11/8/2024   4,786,804    3,314,862 
SIWF Holdings Inc, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 4.25%, 06/15/2025   2,400,000    2,415,000 
         20,726,678 
           
Consumer Goods Non Durable - 0.71%          
Alphabet Holding Company Inc, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.50%, 09/26/2024(c)   5,477,406    5,115,897 
Revlon Consumer Products Corporation, First Lien Initial Term B Loan, 1M US L + 3.50%, 09/07/2023   258,154    201,037 
         5,316,934 
           
Containers, Packaging and Glass - 4.18%          
Caraustar Industries, Inc., First Lien Refinancing Term Loan, 3M US L + 5.50%, 03/14/2022   3,865,380    3,893,346 
Flex Acquisition Company Inc, First Lien Incremental B-2018 Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.25%, 06/29/2025(c)   3,571,429    3,569,928 
IBC Capital Limited, First Lien Tranche B-1 Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.75%, 09/11/2023(c)   3,000,000    3,006,255 
IBC Capital Limited, Second Lien Tranche B-1 Term Loan, 3M US L + 7.00%, 09/11/2024(b)(c)   3,191,209    3,207,165 
Loparex International BV, First Lien Term B Loan, 3M US L + 4.25%, 03/28/2025(b)   6,000,000    6,037,500 
Pregis Holding I Corporation, First Lien Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.50%, 5/20/2021   2,448,759    2,442,649 
ProAmpac PG Borrower LLC, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.50%, 11/20/2023   1,730,964    1,725,555 
ProAmpac PG Borrower LLC, Second Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 8.50%, 11/18/2024   1,464,115    1,486,538 
Ranpak Corp, Second Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 7.25%, 10/03/2022(b)   76,814    77,390 
Strategic Materials Holding Corp, Second Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 7.75%, 12/27/2025(b)   4,666,667    4,561,666 
Trident TPI Holdings Inc, First Lien Tranche B-1 Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.25%, 10/17/2024   1,428,947    1,423,596 
         31,431,588 
           
Energy, Oil and Gas - 3.31%          
Ascent Resources Marcellus LLC, First Lien Exit Term Loan, 1M US L + 6.50%, 03/30/2023   1,234,568    1,239,198 
Keane Group Holdings LLC, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.75%, 05/25/2025   3,600,000    3,600,000 
Lucid Energy Group II Borrower LLC, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.00%, 02/17/2025(b)   1,739,295    1,732,773 
Oryx Southern Delaware Holdings LLC, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.25%, 02/28/2025(b)   7,393,235    7,319,303 
Sheridan Investment Partners I LLC, First Lien Tranche B-2 Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.50%, 10/01/2019   3,076,002    2,727,383 
Sheridan Production Partners I LLC, First Lien Deferred Principal Loan:          
3M US L + 0.00%, 10/01/2019(b)   9,732    8,002 
3M US L + 0.00%, 10/01/2019(b)   120,242    98,875 
Sheridan Production Partners I LLC, First Lien Term Loan, 3M US L + 0.00%, 10/01/2019(b)   15,933    13,102 
Sheridan Production Partners I-A LP, First Lien Tranche B-2 Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.50%, 10/01/2019   408,677    362,359 

 

 

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Principal

Amount

   Value 
Energy, Oil and Gas (continued)          
Sheridan Production Partners I-M LP, First Lien Tranche B-2 Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.50%, 10/01/2019  $248,962   $220,746 
Traverse Midstream Partners LLC, First Lien Advance Loan, 3M US L + 4.00%, 09/27/2024   4,460,784    4,465,959 
Utex Industries Inc, Second Lien Initial Loan, 1M US L + 7.25%, 05/20/2022   3,181,818    3,131,434 
         24,919,134 
           
Environmental Industries - 0.28%          
EnergySolutions LLC, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.75%, 05/09/2025   2,129,213    2,135,867 
           
Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals - 21.58%          
ADMI Corp, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.25%, 04/30/2025   2,979,310    2,975,601 
Albany Molecular Research Inc, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.25%, 08/30/2024   1,422,939    1,421,516 
Albany Molecular Research Inc, Second Lien Initial Loan, 1M US L + 7.00%, 08/30/2025   1,473,214    1,475,056 
Alvogen Pharma US Inc, First Lien 2018 Refinancing Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.75%, 04/01/2022   9,310,615    9,345,576 
Arbor Pharmaceuticals LLC, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 5.00%, 07/05/2023   4,889,758    4,922,348 
BioClinica-Clinverse Holdings Corp, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 4.25%, 10/20/2023(c)   3,968,189    3,784,661 
BioClinica-Clinverse Holdings Corp, Second Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 8.25%, 10/04/2024   3,157,898    3,019,740 
Capri Acquisitions BidCo Limited, First Lien Initial Dollar Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.25%, 11/01/2024   5,617,049    5,578,459 
Certara Holdco Inc, First Lien Replacement Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.50%, 08/15/2024   939,159    943,855 
Concordia Healthcare Corp, First Lien Dollar Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.25%, 10/21/2021   5,163,084    4,624,652 
Covenant Surgical Partners Inc, First Lien Delayed Draw Term Loan, 3M US L + 4.75%, 10/04/2024(b)(d)   310,087    311,638 
Covenant Surgical Partners Inc, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 4.50%, 10/04/2024(b)   1,722,115    1,730,726 
CT Technologies Intermediate Holdings Inc, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.25%, 12/01/2021   2,940,738    2,791,245 
CVS Holdings I LP, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.00%, 02/06/2025(b)   1,031,897    1,024,157 
Dentalcorp Perfect Smile ULC, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.75%, 06/06/2025   2,535,211    2,544,731 
Equian LLC, First Lien 2018 Incremental Term B Loan, 1M US L + 3.25%, 05/20/2024   3,380,490    3,374,844 
Greenway Health LLC, First Lien Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.75%, 02/16/2024   3,072,414    3,074,349 
Heartland Dental LLC, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.75%, 04/30/2025   4,047,976    4,030,266 
Immucor Inc, First Lien Term B-3 Loan, 1M US L + 5.00%, 06/15/2021   342,692    347,619 
Lanai Holdings III Inc, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 4.75%, 08/29/2022(c)   5,325,110    5,098,793 
Lifescan Global Corporation, First Lien Term Loan, 3M US L + 6.00%, 06/19/2024   9,000,000    8,752,500 
MedPlast Holdings Inc, First Lien Loan, 3M US L + 3.75%, 07/02/2025   2,500,000    2,503,913 
Midwest Physician Administrative Services LLC, Second Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 7.00%, 08/15/2025   2,560,000    2,572,800 
Navicure Inc, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.75%, 11/01/2024(b)   5,816,923    5,816,923 
Netsmart Technologies Inc, First Lien Term D-1 Loan, 1M US L + 3.75%, 04/19/2023(c)   9,326,022    9,395,967 
NMSC Holdings Inc, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 5.00%, 04/19/2023(b)   689,480    686,894 
nThrive Inc, First Lien Term B-2 Loan, 1M US L + 4.50%, 10/20/2022   6,411,068    6,381,033 
Onex Carestream Finance LP, Second Lien Term Loan, 1M US L + 8.50%, 12/07/2019   10,343,603    10,356,532 
Onex Carestream Finance LP, Term Loan (First Lien 2013) Loan, 1M US L + 4.00%, 06/07/2019   535,804    536,680 
Onex Schumacher Finance LP, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.00%, 07/29/2022   6,578,471    6,553,834 
ORTHO-CLINICAL DIAGNOSTICS INC, First Lien Refinancing Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.25%, 06/30/2025   1,639,786    1,635,178 
Packaging Coordinators Midco, Inc., First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 4.00%, 06/30/2023   5,121,907    5,134,738 
PharMerica Corporation, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.50%, 12/06/2024   3,830,400    3,832,200 
PharMerica Corporation, Second Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 7.75%, 12/07/2025   868,217    870,570 
Press Ganey Holdings Inc, Second Lien Initial Loan, 1M US L + 6.50%, 10/21/2024   1,123,601    1,142,562 

 

 

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June 30, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

  

Principal

Amount

   Value 
Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals (continued)          
Project Ruby Ultimate Parent Corp, First Lien New Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.50%, 02/09/2024  $2,624,731   $2,631,293 
Prospect Medical Holdings Inc, First Lien Term B-1 Loan, 1M US L + 5.50%, 02/22/2024(c)   4,685,221    4,685,221 
Stratose Intermediate Holdings II LLC, First Lien Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.25%, 06/22/2023   2,318,919    2,334,386 
U.S. Renal Care Inc, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 4.25%, 12/30/2022   7,138,425    7,046,197 
Vyaire Medical Inc, First Lien Term Loan, 3M US L + 4.75%, 04/16/2025(b)   9,000,000    8,842,500 
YI LLC (Young Innovations), First Lien Delayed Draw Term Loan, 3M US L + 1.00%, 11/07/2024(d)   393,249    394,724 
YI LLC (Young Innovations), First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 4.00%, 11/06/2024   3,249,485    3,261,670 
Zest Acquisition Corp, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.50%, 03/07/2025   76,664    76,760 
Zest Acquisition Corp, Second Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 7.50%, 03/06/2026(b)   4,357,143    4,346,250 
         162,211,157 
           
High Tech Industries - 21.81%          
BMC Software Finance Inc, First Lien Initial B-2 US Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.25%, 09/10/2022   0     
BMC Software Finance Inc, First Lien Term Loan USD Loan, 3M US L + 4.25%, 09/01/2025(b)   9,000,000    8,955,000 
CommerceHub Inc, First Lien Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.75%, 05/21/2025(b)   3,750,000    3,768,750 
Compuware Corporation, First Lien Tranche B-3 Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.50%, 12/15/2021   3,355,769    3,367,514 
CPI International Inc, Second Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 7.25%, 07/25/2025(b)   1,045,752    1,052,288 
DigiCert Holdings Inc, Second Lien Term Loan, 1M US L + 8.00%, 10/31/2025   5,000,000    4,896,875 
ECI Macola / Max Holding LLC, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 4.25%, 09/27/2024   1,660,975    1,669,280 
Epicor Software Corporation, First Lien Term B Loan, 1M US L + 3.25%, 06/01/2022   4,241,011    4,234,119 
Excelitas Technologies Corp (fka IDS Acquisition), First Lien Initial USD Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.50%, 12/02/2024   1,624,535    1,629,619 
Flexera Software LLC, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.25%, 02/26/2025   1,859,746    1,858,881 
Flexera Software LLC, Second Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 7.25%, 02/26/2026   1,774,194    1,778,629 
Gigamon Inc, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 4.50%, 12/27/2024(b)   10,255,573    10,345,309 
Help Systems Holdings Inc, First Lien Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.75%, 03/28/2025   2,165,354    2,168,061 
Help Systems Holdings Inc, Second Lien Term Loan, 1M US L + 7.75%, 03/23/2026   2,068,966    2,070,259 
Hyland Software Inc, Senior Secured Second Lien Initial Loan, 1M US L + 7.00%, 07/07/2025   1,234,729    1,256,337 
Idera Inc, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.50%, 06/28/2024   5,440,500    5,515,307 
Ivanti Software Inc, First Lien Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.25%, 01/20/2024   5,984,483    5,943,370 
Ivanti Software Inc, Second Lien Loan, 1M US L + 9.00%, 01/20/2025   6,000,000    5,712,510 
McAfee, LLC, First Lien Closing Date USD Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.50%, 09/30/2024   11,507,859    11,583,926 
MH Sub I, LLC, First Lien Amendment No. 2 Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.75%, 09/13/2024   4,484,906    4,489,593 
P2 Upstream Acquisition Co. (P2 Upstream Canada BC ULC), First Lien Term Loan, 3M US L + 4.00%, 10/30/2020   4,073,821    4,048,359 
Park Place Technologies LLC, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.00%, 03/29/2025(b)   2,876,923    2,880,519 
Ping Identity Corporation, First Lien Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.75%, 1/23/2025   1,866,667    1,870,167 
Pomeroy Group LLC, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 6.00%, 11/12/2021   2,449,749    2,442,093 
Project Alpha Intermediate Holding, Inc., First Lien Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.50%, 04/26/2024(c)   2,104,340    2,096,449 
Project Leopard Holdings Inc, First Lien 2018 Repricing Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.00%, 7/7/2023(b)   2,756,979    2,760,425 
Project Silverback Holdings Corp, First Lien Term B Loan, 1M US L + 3.50%, 08/21/2024   2,012,958    1,992,828 
Quest Software US Holdings Inc., First Lien Term Loan, 3M US L + 4.25%, 05/16/2025   9,200,000    9,178,932 
Quest Software US Holdings Inc., Second Lien Term Loan, 3M US L + 8.25%, 05/17/2026   9,200,000    9,217,296 
Ramundsen Public Sector, LLC, First Lien Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.25%, 02/01/2024   1,302,198    1,313,592 
Rocket Software Inc, First Lien Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.75%, 10/14/2023   6,626,875    6,677,968 
SciQuest Inc, First Lien Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.00%, 12/20/2024(b)   6,905,769    6,905,769 
SCS Holdings I Inc, First Lien New Tranche B Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.25%, 10/30/2022   4,725,407    4,746,081 
SMS Systems Maintenance Services Inc, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 5.00%, 10/30/2023   11,658,809    9,404,811 
SonicWall US Holdings Inc, First Lien Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.50%, 05/16/2025   4,064,516    4,076,385 
SonicWall US Holdings Inc, Second Lien Term Loan, 3M US L + 7.50%, 05/17/2026   4,800,000    4,776,000 
Sungard Availability Services Capital, Inc., First Lien Extended Term B Loan, 1M US L + 7.00%, 09/30/2021   3,475,616    3,214,945 

 

 

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June 30, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

  

Principal

Amount

   Value 
High Tech Industries (continued)          
Veritas US Inc, First Lien New Dollar Term B Loan, 3M US L + 4.50%, 01/27/2023  $4,356,618   $4,002,642 
         163,900,888 
           
Hotels, Gaming and Leisure - 1.50%          
AP Gaming I LLC, First Lien 2018 Refinancing Term B Loan, 1M US L + 4.25%, 02/15/2024   6,466,926    6,526,228 
Casablanca US Holdings Inc, First Lien Amendment No 2 Initial Term Loan, 2M US L + 4.00%, 03/29/2024(b)(c)   4,788,000    4,788,000 
         11,314,228 
           
Media Advertising, Printing and Publishing - 1.49%          
Southern Graphics Inc, First Lien Refinancing Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.25%, 12/31/2022   6,652,754    6,647,564 
Southern Graphics Inc, Second Lien Initial Loan, 1M US L + 7.50%, 12/31/2023   4,500,000    4,525,313 
         11,172,877 
           
Metals and Mining - 2.99%          
Aleris International Inc, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.75%, 02/27/2023(c)   4,827,586    4,792,876 
American Rock Salt Company LLC, First Lien 2018 Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.75%, 03/21/2025   3,010,390    3,014,153 
Canam Steel Corporation, First Lien Closing Date Term Loan, 1M US L + 5.50%, 07/01/2024(b)   6,256,996    6,335,208 
GrafTech Finance Inc, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.50%, 02/12/2025(c)   4,363,636    4,347,294 
Murray Energy Corporation, First Lien Term B-2 Loan Non-PIK Loan, 3M US L + 7.25%, 04/16/2020   2,932,910    2,773,287 
Phoenix Services International LLC, First Lien Term B Loan, 1M US L + 3.75%, 03/01/2025(c)   1,211,250    1,216,549 
         22,479,367 
           
Retail - 2.47%          
Academy LTD., First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.00%, 07/01/2022(c)   1,252,759    1,045,879 
Apro LLC, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 2M US L + 4.00%, 08/08/2024(b)   2,377,627    2,395,459 
Ascena Retail Group Inc, First Lien Tranche B Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.50%, 08/19/2022   2,746,719    2,459,687 
EG America LLC, First Lien Additional Facility Loan, 3M US L + 4.00%, 02/07/2025   4,537,647    4,505,316 
EG Dutch Finco BV, First Lien Facility B Loan, 3M US L + 4.00%, 02/07/2025   694,444    689,497 
Fairway Group Acquisition Company, First Lien First Out Term Loan - Non-PIK Loan, PIK 12.00%, 01/03/2020(b)   1,044,684    1,044,684 
Fairway Group Acquisition Company, First Lien Last Out Term Loan Non-PIK Loan, PIK 10.00%, 01/03/2020(b)   674,388    354,728 
Fairway Group Holdings Corp, First Lien Subordinated Term Loan - Non PIK Loan, PIK 11.00%, 10/04/2021(b)   596,066     
Fullbeauty Brands Holdings Corp, First Lien Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.75%, 10/14/2022   2,500,154    1,037,564 
Neiman Marcus Group Ltd LLC, First Lien Other Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.25%, 10/25/2020   2,294,803    2,039,506 
Petco Animal Supplies Inc, First Lien Second Amendment Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.25%, 1/26/2023   1,573,414    1,140,072 
Pier 1 Imports (U.S.), Inc., First Lien Initial Loan, 3M US L + 3.50%, 04/30/2021   2,000,000    1,835,000 
Sports Authority (The), First Lien Term B Loan, 3M US L + 0.00%, 11/16/2017(e)   2,242,566    15,418 
         18,562,810 
           
Services - Business - 22.24%          
Access CIG LLC, First Lien Term B Loan, 1M US L + 3.75%, 02/27/2025   1,845,750    1,851,288 
Access CIG LLC, First Lien Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.75%, 02/27/2025   370,909    372,022 
Access CIG LLC, Second Lien Term Loan, 3M US L + 7.75%, 02/27/2026   326,087    327,174 
Advantage Sales & Marketing Inc, First Lien Incremental Term B-2 Loan, 1M US L + 3.25%, 07/25/2021   2,574,000    2,439,933 
Advantage Sales & Marketing Inc, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.25%, 07/23/2021   4,394,966    4,166,999 
Advantage Sales & Marketing Inc, Second Lien Term Loan, 1M US L + 6.50%, 07/25/2022   11,245,389    10,298,921 
Allied Universal Holdco LLC, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.75%, 07/28/2022   4,692,000    4,630,910 
AqGen Ascensus Inc, First Lien Delayed Draw Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.50%, 12/03/2022(d)   2,660,000    2,663,325 

 

 

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June 30, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

  

Principal

Amount

   Value 
Services - Business (continued)          
AqGen Ascensus Inc, First Lien Fourth Amendment Incremetnal Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.50%, 12/05/2022  $500,000   $500,625 
AqGen Ascensus Inc, First Lien Third Amendment Replacement Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.50%, 12/05/2022   3,991,846    3,996,836 
BMC Acquisition Inc, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 6M US L + 5.25%, 12/18/2024(b)   2,836,641    2,857,915 
DG Investment Intermediate Holdings 2 Inc, First Lien Delayed Draw Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.00%, 02/03/2025(d)   21,699    21,603 
DG Investment Intermediate Holdings 2 Inc, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.00%, 02/03/2025   712,996    709,877 
DG Investment Intermediate Holdings 2 Inc, Second Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 6.75%, 02/01/2026   1,422,414    1,434,860 
Explorer Holdings, Inc., First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.75%, 05/02/2023   11,908,861    11,908,861 
FHC Health Systems Inc, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.00%, 12/23/2021   5,971,440    5,598,225 
FR Dixie Acquisition Corp, First Lien Term Loan, 3M US L + 4.75%, 12/18/2020(c)   5,026,316    1,591,683 
Genuine Financial Holdings LLC, First Lien Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.75%, 06/27/2025(b)   3,147,541    3,143,607 
GI Revelation Aqcuisition LLC, First Lien Term Loan, 1M US L + 5.00%, 04/16/2025   3,910,345    3,945,362 
GI Revelation Aqcuisition LLC, Second Lien Term Loan, 1M US L + 9.00%, 04/10/2026(b)   6,000,000    5,730,000 
GlobalLogic Holdings Inc, First Lien Refinancing Term B-1 Loan, 3M US L + 3.75%, 06/20/2022(b)   1,957,813    1,962,708 
IG Investments Holdings LLC, First Lien 2018 Refinancing Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.50%, 05/23/2025   668,919    668,641 
Information Resources Inc, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 4.25%, 01/18/2024   6,755,583    6,766,156 
Information Resources Inc, Second Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 8.25%, 01/20/2025   5,500,000    5,522,357 
Inmar Inc, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.50%, 05/01/2024   5,109,677    5,127,255 
Inmar Inc, Second Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 8.00%, 05/01/2025   3,786,982    3,805,917 
LD Intermediate Holdings Inc, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 2M US L + 5.875%, 12/09/2022(b)   6,129,006    5,730,620 
National Intergovernmental Purchasing Alliance Company, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.75%, 05/19/2025(b)   3,906,977    3,906,977 
National Intergovernmental Purchasing Alliance Company, Second Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 7.50%, 05/22/2026(b)   4,200,000    4,147,500 
Output Services Group Inc, First Lien Term B Loan, 1M US L + 4.25%, 03/21/2024   1,092,247    1,103,170 
PricewaterhouseCoopers Public Sector LLP, Second Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 7.50%, 05/01/2026(b)   1,200,000    1,207,500 
PT Intermediate Holdings III LLC, First Lien Term B Loan, 3M US L + 4.00%, 12/9/2024(c)   4,006,958    4,009,462 
PT Intermediate Holdings III LLC, Second Lien Initial Loan, 3M US L + 8.00%, 12/08/2025(b)   4,200,000    4,252,500 
Red Ventures, LLC (New Imagitas, Inc.), First Lien Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.00%, 11/08/2024   1,674,717    1,685,536 
Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc., First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 2.75%, 03/01/2021   6,797,114    6,769,484 
Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc., Second Lien Initial Loan, 1M US L + 5.75%, 02/28/2022   13,651,248    13,745,168 
SurveyMonkey Inc, First Lien Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.50%, 04/13/2024(b)   9,210,996    9,210,996 
ThoughtWorks Inc, First Lien Incremental Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.00%, 10/11/2024(b)   599,018    602,013 
ThoughtWorks Inc, First Lien Refinancing Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.00%, 10/11/2024   2,000,000    2,013,760 
Travel Leaders Group, LLC, First Lien New Incremental Term Loan, 6M US L + 4.50%, 01/25/2024   893,250    899,949 
TravelCLICK Inc, First Lien Term-3 Loan, 1M US L + 3.50%, 05/06/2021   2,010,586    2,032,582 
TravelCLICK Inc, Second Lien Initial Loan, 1M US L + 7.75%, 11/06/2021   3,729,135    3,731,465 
TRC Companies Inc, First Lien Refinancing Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.50%, 06/21/2024   3,253,415    3,267,649 
Trugreen Limited Partnership, First Lien Initial Incremental Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.00%, 04/13/2023(b)   366,258    370,836 
Weld North Education LLC, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 4.25%, 02/15/2025(b)   6,384,000    6,415,920 
         167,146,147 
           
Services - Consumer - 5.05%          
American Residential Services LLC, First Lien Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.00%, 6/30/2021   3,048,003    3,036,573 
Flynn Restaurant Group LP, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.50%, 06/27/2025(b)   4,400,000    4,400,000 

 

 

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June 30, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

  

Principal

Amount

   Value 
Services - Consumer (continued)          
K-Mac Holdings Corp, Second Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 6.75%, 03/09/2026  $1,744,186   $1,746,366 
KUEHG Corp, First Lien Term B-2 Loan, 3M US L + 3.75%, 08/12/2022   4,701,920    4,699,969 
KUEHG Corp, Second Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 8.25%, 08/15/2025   6,161,780    6,269,611 
Pearl Intermediate Parent LLC, First Lien Delayed Draw Term Loan, 3M US L + 2.75%, 02/14/2025(d)   109,101    107,192 
Pearl Intermediate Parent LLC, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 2.75%, 02/14/2025   1,339,989    1,316,540 
Quidditch Acquisition Inc, First Lien Term B Loan, 1M US L + 7.00%, 03/14/2025(b)(c)   2,995,271    3,025,223 
Red Lobster Management LLC, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 5.25%, 07/28/2021   2,624,714    2,623,074 
St Georges University, First Lien Delayed Draw Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.50%, 06/20/2025(b)   1,823,067    1,827,625 
St Georges University, First Lien Term B Loan, 3M US L + 3.50%, 06/20/2025(b)   5,859,859    5,874,509 
Tacala Investment Corp, Second Lien Term Loan, 1M US L + 7.00%, 01/30/2026   3,034,483    3,049,655 
         37,976,337 
           
Telecommunications - 4.95%          
Alorica Inc, First Lien New Term B Loan, 1M US L + 3.75%, 06/30/2022   2,697,303    2,704,046 
Avaya Inc., First Lien Tranche B Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.25%, 12/15/2024   7,425,643    7,445,953 
Cologix Holdings Inc, Second Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 7.00%, 03/20/2025   5,421,805    5,481,445 
Colorado Buyer Inc., Second Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 7.25%, 05/01/2025   902,256    902,256 
Ensono LP, First Lien Term Loan, 3M US L + 5.25%, 06/27/2025(c)   3,163,097    3,167,051 
Masergy Holdings Inc, First Lien 2017 Replacement Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.25%, 12/15/2023   1,838,594    1,841,655 
Masergy Holdings Inc, Second Lien Initial Loan, 3M US L + 7.50%, 12/16/2024   1,766,917    1,777,961 
Peak 10 Holding Corporation, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 3.50%, 08/01/2024   3,609,091    3,578,089 
Peak 10 Holding Corporation, Second Lien Initial Term Loan, 3M US L + 7.25%, 08/01/2025   3,857,143    3,843,643 
Securus Technologies Holdings Inc, First Lien Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.50%, 11/01/2024(c)   2,318,182    2,332,670 
Vertiv Group Corporation, First Lien Term B Loan, 1M US L + 4.00%, 11/30/2023   4,119,433    4,098,835 
         37,173,604 
           
Transportation - Cargo - 0.27%          
REP WWEX Acquisition Parent LLC, First Lien Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.00%, 02/05/2024   2,044,918    2,047,904 
           
Transportation - Consumer - 0.95%          
Air Medical Group Holdings Inc, First Lien 2017-2 New Term Loan, 1M US L + 4.25%, 03/14/2025   5,970,000    5,899,106 
Lineage Logistics LLC, First Lien Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.00%, 02/16/2025   1,228,010    1,222,380 
         7,121,486 
           
Utilities Electric - 2.88%          
Granite Acquisition Inc, Second Lien Term B Loan, 3M US L + 7.25%, 12/19/2022   5,742,624    5,771,337 
Green Energy Partners / Stonewall LLC, First Lien Term B-1 Conversion Advances Loan, 3M US L + 5.50%, 11/13/2021(b)   1,588,993    1,585,020 
Panda Liberty LLC, First Lien Construction B-1 Facility Loan, 3M US L + 6.50%, 08/21/2020   6,778,131    6,394,014 
Panda Patriot LLC (fka Moxie Patriot LLC), First Lien Construction B-1 Advances Loan, 3M US L + 5.75%, 12/18/2020   434,511    430,981 
Pike Corporation, First Lien 2018 Initial Term Loan, 1M US L + 3.50%, 03/23/2025   2,871,166    2,884,029 
Sandy Creek Energy Associates LP, First Lien Term Loan, 3M US L + 4.00%, 11/09/2020   5,050,451    4,577,880 
         21,643,261 
           
Wholesale - 0.43%          
Staples Inc, First Lien Closing Date Term Loan, 3M US L + 4.00%, 09/12/2024   3,291,154    3,252,598 
           
TOTAL FLOATING RATE LOAN INTERESTS          
(Cost $1,025,297,754)        1,013,866,450 

 

 

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Blackstone / GSO Strategic Credit Fund Portfolio of Investments

 

June 30, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

  

Principal

Amount

   Value 
CORPORATE BONDS - 24.68%          
Aerospace and Defense - 0.39%          
Engility Corp, Senior Unsecured Bond, 8.875%, 09/01/2024  $2,800,000   $2,936,500 
           
Banking, Finance, Insurance and Real Estate - 4.01%          
AssuredPartners Inc, Senior Unsecured Bond, 7.000%, 08/15/2025(f)   4,545,000    4,385,925 
Fly Leasing Limited, Senior Unsecured Bonds, 6.375%, 10/15/2021   2,100,000    2,170,875 
HUB International Ltd, Senior Unsecured Bond, 7.000%, 05/01/2026(f)   1,281,000    1,268,190 
NFP Corp, Senior Secured Bond, 6.875%, 07/15/2025(f)   5,084,000    5,007,740 
Onex York Acquisition Co, Senior Unsecured Bond, 8.500%, 10/01/2022(f)   12,200,000    11,255,842 
Solera LLC, Senior Unsecured Bond, 10.500%, 03/01/2024(f)   5,450,000    6,080,183 
         30,168,755 
           
Beverage, Food and Tobacco - 1.78%          
CEC Entertainment Inc, Senior Unsecured Bond, 8.000%, 02/15/2022   1,369,000    1,211,565 
PF Chang's China Bistro Inc, Senior Unsecured Bond, 10.250%, 06/30/2020(f)   13,415,000    12,140,575 
         13,352,140 
           
Capital Equipment - 1.20%          
Diebold Inc, Senior Unsecured Bond, Series WI, 8.500%, 04/15/2024   1,500,000    1,442,370 
Hardwoods Acquisition Inc, Senior Secured Bond, 7.500%, 08/01/2021(f)   3,211,000    2,994,257 
NWH Escrow Corp, Senior Secured Bond, 7.500%, 08/01/2021(f)   4,918,000    4,586,035 
         9,022,662 
           
Chemicals, Plastics and Rubber - 0.23%          
Pinnacle Operating Corp, Senior Secured Bond, 9.000%, 11/15/2020(f)   2,000,000    1,735,000 
           
Construction and Building - 4.20%          
FBM Finance Inc, Senior Secured Bond, 8.250%, 08/15/2021(f)   4,320,000    4,519,800 
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corp, Senior Unsecured Bond, Series WI, 8.000%, 05/15/2022   5,874,000    6,020,850 
PriSo Acquisition Corp / Building Pro, Senior Unsecured Bond, 9.000%, 05/15/2023(f)   13,060,000    13,680,350 
Zachry Holdings Inc, Senior Unsecured Bond, 7.500%, 02/01/2020(f)   7,423,000    7,376,606 
         31,597,606 
           
Consumer Goods Durable - 0.17%          
Hillman Group Inc (The), Senior Unsecured Bond, 6.375%, 07/15/2022(f)   1,300,000    1,251,250 
           
Containers, Packaging and Glass - 0.64%          
ARD Securities Finance, Senior Secured Bond, 8.750%, 01/31/2023(f)(g)   1,300,000    1,329,250 
Flex Acquisition Co Inc, Senior Unsecured Bond, 6.875%, 01/15/2025(f)   1,192,000    1,153,260 
Trident Merger Sub Inc, Senior Secured Bond, 6.625%, 11/01/2025(f)   2,400,000    2,346,000 
         4,828,510 
           
Energy, Oil and Gas - 1.79%          
Calumet Specialty Prod, Senior Unsecured Bond, 7.750%, 04/15/2023   6,600,000    6,649,500 
Comstock Resources Inc, Senior Unsecured Bond,:          
7.750%, 04/01/2019(g)   1,126,851    1,110,515 
10.00% Cash or 12.25% PIK%, 03/15/2020(g)   2,250,000    2,362,500 
CSI Compressco LP / CSI Compressco Finance Inc, Senior Unsecured Bond, 7.250%, 08/15/2022   800,000    736,000 
Ridgeback Resources Inc, Senior Unsecured Bond, 12.000%, 12/21/2021(b)   486,000    486,000 
Talos Production LLC 11.000%, 04/03/2022(f)   2,000,000    2,105,000 
         13,449,515 

 

 

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June 30, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

  

Principal

Amount

   Value 
Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals - 3.00%          
Avantor Inc, Senior Unsecured Bond, 9.000%, 10/01/2025(f)  $5,667,000   $5,724,803 
Surgery Center Holdings Inc, Senior Unsecured Bond, 8.875%, 04/15/2021(f)   5,500,000    5,685,625 
Team Health Holdings Inc, Senior Secured Bond, 6.375%, 02/01/2025(f)    3,500,000    3,027,500 
Tenet Healthcare, Senior Unsecured Bond, 7.000%, 08/01/2025(f)   5,714,000    5,692,573 
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc, Senior Secured Bond, 5.500%, 11/01/2025(f)   2,400,000    2,374,200 
         22,504,701 
           
High Tech Industries - 3.33%          
BMC Software Finance Inc, Senior Unsecured Bond, 8.125%, 07/15/2021(f)   9,250,000    9,469,688 
Boxer Parent Co Inc, Senior Unsecured Bond, 9.000%, 10/15/2019(f)(g)   3,012,000    3,012,000 
Global A&T Electronics, Senior Secured Bond, 8.500%, 01/12/2023   5,455,376    5,189,805 
Riverbed Technology Inc, Senior Unsecured Bond, 8.875%, 03/01/2023(f)   7,723,000    7,350,365 
         25,021,858 
           
Hotels, Gaming and Leisure - 0.68%          
Mood Media Borrower LLC / Mood Media Co.-Issuer, Inc. 6M US L + 14.00%, 06/28/2024(a)   5,125,283    5,074,031 
           
Media Advertising, Printing and Publishing - 1.35%          
Cimpress NV, Senior Unsecured Bond, 7.000%, 06/15/2026(f)   6,000,000    6,157,500 
McGraw-Hill Global Education, Senior Unsecured Bond, 7.875%, 05/15/2024(f)   4,320,000    4,012,200 
         10,169,700 
           
Media Broadcasting and Subscription - 0.71%          
Cablevision Systems Corp, Senior Unsecured Bond, 8.000%, 04/15/2020   4,600,000    4,840,120 
Cequel Communications Holdings I, Senior Unsecured Bond, 5.125%, 12/15/2021(f)   500,000    499,430 
         5,339,550 
           
Services - Business - 0.44%          
Infinity ACQ LLC / FI Corp, Senior Unsecured Bond, 7.250%, 08/01/2022(f)   3,250,000    3,321,663 
           
Telecommunications - 0.76%          
Digicel Limited, Senior Unsecured Bond, 6.000%, 04/15/2021(f)   2,250,000    2,039,062 
Frontier Communications, Senior Unsecured Bond,:          
10.500%, 09/15/2022   750,000    684,375 
7.125%, 01/15/2023   4,000,000    2,967,500 
         5,690,937 
           
TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS          
(Cost $186,477,473)        185,464,378 

 

   Shares     
COMMON STOCK - 3.39%          
Banking, Finance, Insurance and Real Estate - 0.44%          
The Brock Group Inc(b)(h)   164,832   $3,296,640 
           
Energy, Oil and Gas - 1.94%          
Ascent Resources Marcellus LLC, Class A   886,921    2,860,320 
Ridgeback Resources Inc(b)(h)   1,201,345    8,087,250 
SandRidge Energy Inc(h)   135,154    2,397,632 
TE Holdings LLC (Templar), Class A(b)(h)   197,643    217,407 
Titan Energy LLC(h)   29,318    10,261 
Total Safety Holdings LLC(h)   2,951    1,018,095 
         14,590,965 

 

 

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Blackstone / GSO Strategic Credit Fund Portfolio of Investments

 

June 30, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

  

Principal

Shares

     
Hotels, Gaming and Leisure - 0.42%          
Mood Media Corp(b)(h)   3,709,356   $3,152,953 
           
Retail - 0.00%          
Fairway Group Holdings Corp(h)   11,419     
           
Utilities Electric -  0.59%          
Texgen Power LLC(b)(h)   124,338    4,413,999 
           
TOTAL COMMON STOCK          
(Cost $45,403,218)        25,454,557 
           
PREFERRED STOCK - 0.11%          
Energy, Oil and Gas - 0.11%          
TE Holdings LLC (Templar)(b)(h)   131,013    851,582 
           
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCK          
(Cost $1,310,126)        851,582 
           
WARRANTS - 0.01%          
Energy, Oil and Gas - 0.01%          
Ascent Resources Marcellus LLC, expires 3/30/2023 at $6.15   229,630    6,889 
Comstock Resources Inc, expires 6/20/2020 at $0.01   8,250    86,625 
           
TOTAL WARRANTS          
(Cost $25,062)        93,514 
           
Total Investments - 163.08%          
(Cost $1,258,513,633)        1,225,730,481 
           
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets - (4.71)%        (35,351,868)
           
Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Shares - (6.02)%          
(liquidation preference plus distributions payable on term preferred shares)        (45,273,693)
           
Leverage Facility - (52.35)%        (393,500,000)
           
Net Assets - 100.00%       $751,604,920 

 

Amounts above are shown as a percentage of net assets as of June 30, 2018.

 

Investment Abbreviations:

LIBOR - London Interbank Offered Rate

PIK - Payment In Kind

 

Libor Rates:

1M US L - 1 Month LIBOR as of June 30, 2018 was 2.09%

2M US L - 2 Month LIBOR as of June 30, 2018 was 2.17%

3M US L - 3 Month LIBOR as of June 30, 2018 was 2.34%

6M US L - 6 Month LIBOR as of June 30, 2018 was 2.50%

 

(a)Floating or variable rate security. The reference rate is described above. The rate in effect as of June 30, 2018 is based on the reference rate plus the displayed spread as of the security's last reset date.

(b)Level 3 assets valued using significant unobservable inputs as a result of unavailable quoted prices from an active market or the unavailability of other significant observable inputs.

 

 

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(c)All or a portion of this position has not settled as of June 30, 2018. The interest rate shown represents the stated spread over the London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR" or "L") or the applicable LIBOR floor; the Fund will not accrue interest until the settlement date, at which point the LIBOR will be established.

(d)A portion of this position was not funded as of June 30, 2018. The Portfolio of Investments records only the funded portion of each position. As of June 30, 2018, the Fund had a liability for unfunded delayed draws in the amount of $3,506,658. Fair value of these unfunded delayed draws was $3,509,202.

(e)Security is in default as of period end and is therefore non-income producing.

(f)Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. Total market value of Rule 144A securities amounts to $141,581,872, which represented approximately 18.84% of net assets as of June 30, 2018. Such securities may normally be sold to qualified institutional buyers in transactions exempt from registration.

(g)Option to convert to pay-in-kind security.

(h)Non-income producing security.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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Blackstone / GSO Funds Statements of Assets and Liabilities

 

June 30, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

  

Senior Floating Rate

Term Fund

  

Long-Short Credit

Income Fund

  

Strategic Credit

Fund

 
ASSETS:            
Investments, at fair value (Cost $429,796,077, $376,152,804 and $1,258,513,633, respectively)  $421,169,291   $371,577,396   $1,225,730,481 
Cash   3,592,401    1,425,479    22,249,288 
Receivable for investment securities sold   16,024,408    14,056,917    51,671,042 
Interest receivable   1,356,247    1,906,709    6,397,643 
Receivable for dividend reinvest   27,148         
Prepaid expenses and other assets   50,292    67,000    143,259 
Total Assets   442,219,787    389,033,501    1,306,191,713 
                
LIABILITIES:               
Payable for investment securities purchased   40,582,608    33,288,386    112,635,887 
Leverage facility   130,500,000    116,500,000    393,500,000 
Interest due on leverage facility   983,238    522,678    639,273 
Accrued investment advisory fee payable   604,969    439,727    1,979,383 
Accrued fund accounting and administration fees payable   91,809    66,923    297,253 
Accrued trustees' fees payable   28,091    21,305    83,152 
Other payables and accrued expenses   430,973    337,642    587,851 
Mandatory redeemable preferred shares (net of deferred financing costs of: –, $(182,089) and $(409,699), respectively)(a)       19,817,911    44,590,301 
Distributions payable on mandatory redeemable preferred shares       121,642    273,693 
Total Liabilities   173,221,688    171,116,214    554,586,793 
Net Assets Attributable to Common Shareholders  $268,998,099   $217,917,287   $751,604,920 
                
COMPOSITION OF NET ASSETS ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON SHARES:               
Paid-in capital  $286,632,066   $236,893,802   $840,006,637 
Undistributed net investment income   4,379,444    5,050,736    13,062,100 
Accumulated net realized loss   (13,386,625)   (19,451,843)   (68,680,665)
Net unrealized depreciation   (8,626,786)   (4,575,408)   (32,783,152)
Net Assets Attributable to Common Shareholders  $268,998,099   $217,917,287   $751,604,920 
                
Common shares outstanding (unlimited shares authorized, par value $0.001 per share)   15,260,996    12,702,160    44,664,382 
Net Asset Value per Common Share  $17.63   $17.16   $16.83 

 

(a)$1,000 liquidation value per share. -, 20,000, and 45,000 shares issued and outstanding, respectively.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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Blackstone / GSO Funds Statements of Operations

 

For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

  

Senior Floating Rate

Term Fund

  

Long-Short Credit

Income Fund

  

Strategic Credit

Fund

 
INVESTMENT INCOME:               
Interest  $13,763,582   $12,654,396   $42,602,256 
Facility and other fees   218,619    172,497    810,857 
Total Investment Income   13,982,201    12,826,893    43,413,113 
                
EXPENSES:               
Investment advisory fee   1,806,723    1,305,585    5,917,932 
Fund accounting and administration fees   181,998    131,899    542,577 
Insurance expense   33,176    25,484    91,786 
Legal and audit fees   207,296    120,236    239,352 
Custodian fees   52,253    29,596    91,687 
Trustees' fees and expenses   54,389    42,348    155,419 
Printing expense   17,443    13,065    31,759 
Transfer agent fees   9,281    15,227    15,223 
Interest on leverage facility   1,997,341    1,684,061    5,296,208 
Amortization of deferred financing costs       17,796    40,041 
Other expenses   81,372    95,296    206,215 
Distributions to mandatory redeemable preferred shares       361,755    813,948 
Total Expenses   4,441,272    3,842,348    13,442,147 
Net Investment Income   9,540,929    8,984,545    29,970,966 
                
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN/(LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS:               
Net realized gain/(loss) on:               
Investment securities   (4,548,121)   (2,376,622)   (14,563,423)
Credit default swap contracts       76,306     
Net realized loss:   (4,548,121)   (2,300,316)   (14,563,423)
Change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on:               
Investment securities   3,332,605    708,005    5,204,207 
Net unrealized gain:   3,332,605    708,005    5,204,207 
Net Realized and Unrealized Loss on Investments   (1,215,516)   (1,592,311)   (9,359,216)
                
Net Increase in Net Assets Attributable to Common Shares from Operations  $8,325,413   $7,392,234   $20,611,750 

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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Blackstone / GSO Funds Statements of Changes in Net Assets

 

 

  

Senior Floating Rate

Term Fund

  

Long-Short Credit

Income Fund

  

Strategic Credit

Fund

 
  

For the Six

Months Ended

June 30, 2018

(Unaudited)

  

For the Year

Ended

December 31,

2017

  

For the Six

Months Ended

June 30,

2018  

(Unaudited)

  

For the Year

Ended

December 31,

2017

  

For the Six

Months Ended

June 30, 2018

(Unaudited)

  

For the Year

Ended

December 31,

2017

 
FROM OPERATIONS:                              
Net investment income(a)  $9,540,929   $19,192,156   $8,984,545   $17,072,346   $29,970,966   $56,209,594 
Net realized gain/(loss)   (4,548,121)   597,952    (2,300,316)   266,552    (14,563,423)   1,009,084 
Change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)   3,332,605    (2,753,295)   708,005    192,048    5,204,207    3,632,799 
Net Increase in Net Assets Attributable to Common Shares from Operations   8,325,413    17,036,813    7,392,234    17,530,946    20,611,750    60,851,477 
                               
DISTRIBUTIONS TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS:                              
From net investment income   (7,399,419)   (17,740,491)   (6,541,612)   (15,699,869)   (23,448,800)   (56,277,121)
Net Decrease in Net Assets from Distributions to Common Shareholders   (7,399,419)   (17,740,491)   (6,541,612)   (15,699,869)   (23,448,800)   (56,277,121)
                               
Net asset value of common shares issued to shareholders from reinvestment of dividends   169,009    453,286                 
Net Increase from Capital Share Transactions   169,009    453,286                 
Net Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets Attributable to Common Shares   1,095,003    (250,392)   850,622    1,831,077    (2,837,050)   4,574,356 
                               
NET ASSETS ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS:                     
Beginning of period   267,903,096    268,153,488    217,066,665    215,235,588    754,441,970    749,867,614 
End of period*  $268,998,099   $267,903,096   $217,917,287   $217,066,665   $751,604,920   $754,441,970 
* Including undistributed net investment income of:  $4,379,444   $2,237,934   $5,050,736   $2,607,803   $13,062,100   $6,539,934 

 

(a)Includes impact of distributions to preferred shareholders from net investment income. Distributions on the Fund's mandatory redeemable preferred stock ("MRPS") are treated as an operating expense under GAAP and are included in the calculation of net investment income. See Note 9 - Leverage. The Long-Short Credit Income Fund and the Strategic Credit Fund recorded distributions of $361,755and $813,948, respectively, to holders of MRPS for the period ended June 30, 2018. For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017, the Long-Short Credit Income Fund and the Strategic Credit Fund recorded distributions of $719,558 and $1,615,664, respectively, to holders of MRPS. See Note 10 for details on tax characterization of distributions.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 
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Blackstone / GSO Funds Statements of Cash Flows

 

For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

  

Senior Floating Rate

Term Fund

  

Long-Short Credit

Income Fund

  

Strategic Credit

Fund

 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:               
Net increase in net assets from operations  $8,325,413   $7,392,234   $20,611,750 
Adjustments to reconcile net increase in net assets from operations to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:            
Purchases of investment securities   (264,692,897)   (194,706,179)   (723,468,534)
Proceeds from disposition of investment securities   255,828,758    179,737,280    674,562,527 
Net payments on swap contracts       108,250     
Discounts accreted/premiums amortized   (450,932)   (327,860)   (1,332,058)
Net realized (gain)/loss on:               
Investment securities   4,548,121    2,376,622    14,563,423 
Credit default swap contracts       (76,306)    
Net change in unrealized (appreciation)/depreciation on:               
Investment securities   (3,332,605)   (708,005)   (5,204,207)
Amortization of deferred financing costs       17,796    40,041 
(Increase)/Decrease in assets:               
Interest receivable   699,977    508,430    2,299,371 
Prepaid expenses and other assets   (21,468)   (45,055)   (67,721)
Increase/(Decrease) in liabilities:               
Distributions payable on mandatory redeemable preferred shares       755    1,698 
Interest due on loan facility   286,834    141,119    85,134 
Accrued investment advisory fees payable   304,502    217,212    1,004,119 
Accrued fund accounting and administration expense   30,301    23,153    102,088 
Accrued trustees' fees payable   1,663    (5,086)   55,486 
Other payables and accrued expenses   4,076    116,434    205,906 
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities   1,531,743    (5,229,206)   (16,540,977)
                
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:               
Proceeds from leverage facility   2,000,000    4,500,000    29,500,000 
Payments on leverage facility   (3,500,000)       (11,000,000)
Distributions paid - common shareholders - net   (8,707,985)   (7,849,934)   (28,138,560)
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities   (10,207,985)   (3,349,934)   (9,638,560)
                
Net Decrease in Cash   (8,676,242)   (8,579,140)   (26,179,537)
Cash, beginning balance  $12,268,643   $10,004,619   $48,428,825 
Cash, ending balance  $3,592,401   $1,425,479   $22,249,288 
                
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:               
Cash paid on interest on leverage facility  $1,710,507   $1,542,942   $5,211,074 
                
Reinvestment of distributions  $169,009         

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 
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Blackstone / GSO Senior Floating Rate Term Fund Financial Highlights
 
For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Periods Indicated

 

  

For the

Six Months Ended

June 30, 2018

(Unaudited)

 

For the

Year Ended December 31,

2017

 

For the

Year Ended December 31,

2016

 

For the

Year Ended December 31,

2015

 

For the

Year Ended December 31,

2014

 

For the

Year Ended December 31,

2013

 
PER COMMON SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE:                
Net asset value - beginning of period  $17.57  $17.61  $15.96  $18.08  $19.27  $19.31 
INCOME/(LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:                    
Net investment income(a)   0.63   1.26   1.24   1.22   0.92   1.17 
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments   (0.08)  (0.14)  1.57   (2.17)  (0.84)  0.08 
DISTRIBUTIONS TO PREFERRED SHAREHOLDERS:                         
From net investment income(a)               (0.06)  (0.08)
From net realized gains                   
Total Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations   0.55   1.12   2.81   (0.95)  0.02   1.17 
                          
DISTRIBUTIONS TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS:                    
From net investment income   (0.49)  (1.16)  (1.16)  (1.17)  (0.86)  (1.06)
From net realized gains               (0.08)  (0.15)
From tax return of capital               (0.27)   
Total Distributions to Common Shareholders   (0.49)  (1.16)  (1.16)  (1.17)  (1.21)  (1.21)
                          
Net asset value per common share - end of period  $17.63  $17.57  $17.61  $15.96  $18.08  $19.27 
Market price per common share - end of period  $18.02  $18.00  $18.08  $14.85  $16.74  $18.85 
                          
Total Investment Return - Net Asset Value(b)   3.17%  6.67%  18.44%  (5.19%)  0.38%  6.27%
Total Investment Return - Market Price(b)   2.93%  6.44%  30.70%  (4.72%)  (4.99%)  (1.26%)
                          
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:                     
Net assets attributable to common shares, end of period (000s)  $268,998  $267,903  $268,153  $242,874  $275,201  $293,242 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets attributable to common shares   3.30%(c)  3.01%  2.59%  2.48%  3.02%(d)  2.73%(d)
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets attributable to common shares   7.09%(c)  7.11%  7.48%  6.84%  4.88%(d)  6.02%(d)
Ratio of expenses to average managed assets(e)   2.22%(c)  2.02%  1.74%  1.67%  2.02%(d)  1.83%(d)
Portfolio turnover rate   57%(f)  135%  99%  65%  66%  85%
                          
TERM PREFERRED SHARES:                         
Liquidation value, end of period, including dividends payable on Term Preferred Shares (000s)  $N/A  $N/A  $N/A  $N/A  $N/A(g) $48,100 
Total shares outstanding (000s)                  48 
Asset coverage per share  $N/A  $N/A  $N/A  $N/A  $N/A(g) $3,035(h)
Liquidation preference per share  $N/A  $N/A  $N/A  $N/A  $N/A(g) $1,000 
                          
SENIOR SECURED NOTES:                         
Aggregate principal amount, end of period (000s)  $N/A  $N/A  $N/A  $N/A  $(i) $96,000 
Average borrowings outstanding during the period (000s)  $N/A  $N/A  $N/A  $N/A  $96,000(i) $96,000 
Asset coverage, end of period per $1,000  N/A  N/A  N/A  N/A  N/A(i) $4,556(j)
                          
LEVERAGE FACILITY:                         
Aggregate principal amount, end of period (000s)  $130,500  $132,000  $131,000  $119,500  $133,000  $N/A 
Average borrowings outstanding during the period (000s)  $132,149  $132,323  $122,782  $132,372  $137,412(k) $N/A 
Asset coverage, end of period per $1,000  $3,061(l) $3,030(l) $3,047(l) $3,032(l) $3,069(l) $N/A 

 

 

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Blackstone / GSO Senior Floating Rate Term Fund Financial Highlights
 
For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Periods Indicated

 

(a)Calculated using average common shares outstanding.
(b)Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of common share at the opening on the first day and a sale at closing on the last day of each period reported. Dividends and distributions are assumed for purposes of this calculation to be reinvested at prices obtained under the Fund's dividend reinvestment plan. Total investment returns do not reflect brokerage commissions, if any, and are not annualized.
(c)Annualized.
(d)Ratios do not reflect dividend payments to preferred shareholders.
(e)Average managed assets represent net assets applicable to common shares plus principal value of leverage.
(f)Percentage represents the results for the period and is not annualized.
(g)On October 8, 2014, BSL redeemed 100% of the term preferred shares at 100% of their liquidation preference.
(h)Calculated by subtracting the Fund's total liabilities (excluding Term Preferred Shares and Senior Secured Notes) from the Fund's total assets and dividing by the sum of the Term Preferred Shares and the Senior Secured Notes and then multiplying by $1,000.
(i)On October 8, 2014, BSL redeemed 100% of the senior secured notes at 100% of their principal amount and entered into a new 364-day revolving credit facility. Average borrowings are shown for the period January 1, 2014 through the redemption date.
(j)Calculated by subtracting the Fund's total liabilities (excluding Term Preferred Shares and Senior Secured Notes) from the Fund's total assets and dividing by the principal amount of Senior Secured Notes and then multiplying by $1,000.
(k)Since first borrowing was made on October 8, 2014.
(l)Calculated by subtracting the Fund’s total liabilities (excluding the principal amount of the Leverage Facility) from the Fund’s total assets and dividing by the principal amount of the Leverage Facility and then multiplying by $1,000.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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Blackstone / GSO Long-Short Credit Income Fund Financial Highlights
 

For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Periods Indicated

 

  

For the

Six Months Ended

June 30, 2018

(Unaudited)

 

For the

Year Ended December 31,

2017

 

For the

Year Ended December 31,

2016

 

For the

Year Ended December 31,

2015

 

For the

Year Ended December 31,

2014

 

For the

Year Ended December 31,

2013

 
PER COMMON SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE:               
Net asset value - beginning of period  $17.09  $16.94  $15.37  $17.82  $19.11  $18.97 
INCOME/(LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:                     
Net investment income(a)(b)   0.71   1.34   1.40   1.48   0.94   1.13 
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments   (0.12)  0.05   1.60   (2.66)  (1.03)  0.36 
Total Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations   0.59   1.39   3.00   (1.18)  (0.09)  1.49 
                          
DISTRIBUTIONS TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS:                     
From net investment income   (0.52)  (1.24)  (1.43)  (1.27)  (0.96)  (1.23)
From net realized gains               (0.06)  (0.12)
From tax return of capital               (0.18)   
Total Distributions to Common Shareholders   (0.52)  (1.24)  (1.43)  (1.27)  (1.20)  (1.35)
                          
Net asset value per common share - end of period  $17.16  $17.09  $16.94  $15.37  $17.82  $19.11 
Market price per common share - end of period  $16.46  $15.92  $15.92  $13.48  $15.53  $17.87 
                          
Total Investment Return - Net Asset Value(c)   3.59%  8.85%  21.21%  (6.04%)  (0.06%)  8.34%
Total Investment Return - Market Price(c)   6.67%  7.90%  29.89%  (5.44%)  (6.86%)  2.50%
                          
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:                         
Net assets attributable to common shares, end of period (000s)  $217,917  $217,067  $215,236  $195,204  $226,316  $242,699 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets attributable to common shares   3.53%(d)  3.03%  2.58%  2.07%  1.86%  1.85%
Ratio of expenses to average net assets excluding interest expense on short sales attributable to common shares   3.53%(d)  3.03%  2.58%  2.07%  1.85%  1.83%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets attributable to common shares   8.26%(d)  7.82%  8.67%  8.45%  4.99%  5.94%
Ratio of expenses to average managed assets(e)   2.20%(d)  1.93%  1.73%  1.43%  1.66%  N/A 
Portfolio turnover rate   46%(f)  126%  103%  72%  66%  80%
                          
MANDATORY REDEEMABLE PREFERRED SHARES:                     
Liquidation value, end of period, including dividends payable on Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Shares (000s)  $20,122  $20,121  $20,125  $N/A  $N/A  $N/A 
Total shares outstanding (000s)   20   20   20          
Asset coverage, end of period per $1,000  $2,596(g) $2,644(g) $2,905(g) $N/A  $N/A  $N/A 
Liquidation preference per share  $1,000  $1,000  $1,000  $N/A  $N/A  $N/A 
                          
LEVERAGE FACILITY:                         
Aggregate principal amount, end of period (000s)  $116,500  $112,000  $93,000  $96,000  $73,000  $N/A 
Average borrowings outstanding during the period (000s)  $114,834  $105,633  $93,684  $100,261  $66,827(h) $N/A 
Asset coverage, end of period per $1,000  $3,042(i) $3,117(i) $3,314(i) $3,033(i) $4,100(i) $N/A 

 

(a)Calculated using average common shares outstanding.
(b)Distributions on the Company's MRPS are treated as an operating expense under GAAP and are included in the calculation of net investment income. See Note 9 - Leverage.
(c)Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of common share at the opening on the first day and a sale at closing on the last day of each period reported. Dividends and distributions are assumed for purposes of this calculation to be reinvested at prices obtained under the Fund's dividend reinvestment plan. Total investment returns do not reflect brokerage commissions, if any, and are not annualized.

 

 

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For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Periods Indicated

 

(d)Annualized.
(e)Average managed assets represent net assets applicable to common shares plus principal value of leverage.
(f)Percentage represents the results for the period and is not annualized.
(g)Calculated by subtracting the Fund's total liabilities (excluding the liquidation value of the Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Shares and the principal amount of the Leverage Facility) from the Fund's total assets and dividing by the liquidation value of the Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Shares and the principal amount of the Leverage Facility and then multiplying by $1,000.
(h)Since first borrowing was made on July 29, 2014.
(i)Calculated by subtracting the Fund's total liabilities (excluding Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Shares at liquidation value, including dividends payable on mandatory redeemable preferred shares, and the principal amount of the Leverage Facility) from the Fund's total assets and dividing by the principal amount of the Leverage Facility and then multiplying by $1,000.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.  

 

 
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Blackstone / GSO Strategic Credit Fund Financial Highlights
 
  For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Periods Indicated

 

  

For the

Six Months Ended

June 30, 2018

(Unaudited)

 

For the

Year Ended December 31,

2017

 

For the

Year Ended December 31,

2016

 

For the

Year Ended December 31,

2015

 

For the

Year Ended December 31,

2014

 

For the

Year Ended December 31,

2013

 
PER COMMON SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE:               
Net asset value - beginning of period  $16.89  $16.79  $15.20  $17.98  $19.12  $19.19 
INCOME/(LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS:                     
Net investment income(a)(b)   0.67   1.26   1.39   1.48   1.17   1.21 
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments   (0.20)  0.10   1.54   (2.89)  (1.03)  0.12 
Total Income/(Loss) from Investment Operations   0.47   1.36   2.93   (1.41)  0.14   1.33 
                          
DISTRIBUTIONS TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS:                    
From net investment income   (0.53)  (1.26)  (1.34)  (1.37)  (1.17)  (1.21)
From net realized gains               (0.01)  (0.14)
From tax return of capital               (0.10)  (0.05)
Total Distributions to Common Shareholders   (0.53)  (1.26)  (1.34)  (1.37)  (1.28)  (1.40)
                          
Net asset value per common share - end of period  $16.83  $16.89  $16.79  $15.20  $17.98  $19.12 
Market price per common share - end of period  $15.81  $15.71  $15.34  $13.37  $16.48  $17.80 
                          
Total Investment Return - Net Asset Value(c)   2.98%  8.79%  21.02%  (7.42%)  1.27%  7.48%
Total Investment Return - Market Price(c)   4.00%  10.75%  25.71%  (11.15%)  (0.29%)  3.51%
                          
RATIOS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:                         
Net assets attributable to common shares, end of period (000s)  $751,605  $754,442  $749,868  $679,029  $803,029  $854,173 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets attributable to common shares   3.57%(d)  3.29%  2.74%  2.33%  2.32%  2.21%
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets attributable to common shares   7.96%(d)  7.38%  8.73%  8.41%  6.16%  6.26%
Ratio of expenses to average managed assets(e)   2.28%(d)  2.10%  1.82%  1.57%  1.57%  1.57%
Portfolio turnover rate   52%(f)  136%  93%  74%  76%  73%
                          
MANDATORY REDEEMABLE PREFERRED SHARES:                     
Liquidation value, end of period, including dividends payable on Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Shares (000s)  $45,274  $45,272  $45,281  $N/A  $N/A  $N/A 
Total shares outstanding (000s)   45   45   45          
Asset coverage, end of period per $1,000  $2,714(g) $2,796(g) $2,777(g) $N/A  $N/A  $N/A 
Liquidation preference per share  $1,000  $1,000  $1,000  $N/A  $N/A  $N/A 
                          
LEVERAGE FACILITY:                         
Aggregate principal amount, end of period (000s)  $393,500  $375,000  $377,000  $331,000  $389,500  $390,000 
Average borrowings outstanding during the period (000s)  $384,669  $384,195  $342,331  $382,162  $403,727  $357,342 
Asset coverage, end of period per $1,000  $3,024(h) $3,132(h) $2,989(h) $3,051(h) $3,062(h) $3,190 

 

(a)Calculated using average common shares outstanding.
(b)Distributions on the Company's MRPS are treated as an operating expense under GAAP and are included in the calculation of net investment income. See Note 9 - Leverage.

 

 

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For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Periods Indicated

 

(c)Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of common share at the opening on the first day and a sale at closing on the last day of each period reported. Dividends and distributions are assumed for purposes of this calculation to be reinvested at prices obtained under the Fund's dividend reinvestment plan. Total investment returns do not reflect brokerage commissions, if any, and are not annualized.
(d)Annualized.
(e)Average managed assets represent net assets applicable to common shares plus principal value of leverage.
(f)Percentage represents the results for the period and is not annualized.
(g)Calculated by subtracting the Fund's total liabilities (excluding the liquidation value of the Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Shares and the principal amount of the Leverage Facility) from the Fund's total assets and dividing by the liquidation value of the Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Shares and the principal amount of the Leverage Facility and then multiplying by $1,000.
(h)Calculated by subtracting the Fund's total liabilities (excluding Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Shares at liquidation value, including dividends payable on mandatory redeemable preferred shares, and the principal amount of the Leverage Facility) from the Fund's total assets and dividing by the principal amount of the Leverage Facility and then multiplying by $1,000.

 

See Notes to Financial Statements.

 

 

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Blackstone / GSO Funds Notes to Financial Statements

 

June 30, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

NOTE 1. ORGANIZATION

 

Blackstone / GSO Senior Floating Rate Term Fund (“BSL”), is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. BSL was organized as a Delaware statutory trust on March 4, 2010. BSL was registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), on March 5, 2010. BSL commenced operations on May 26, 2010. Prior to that date, BSL had no operations other than matters relating to its organization and the sale and issuance of 5,236 common shares of beneficial interest in BSL to GSO / Blackstone Debt Funds Management LLC (the “Adviser”) at a price of $19.10 per share. The Adviser serves as BSL’s investment adviser. BSL’s common shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange (the “Exchange”) and trade under the ticker symbol “BSL.”

 

Absent shareholder approval to extend the term of BSL, BSL was initially scheduled to dissolve on or about May 31, 2020. On November 17, 2017, BSL’s shareholders approved extending the term of BSL by two years by changing BSL’s scheduled dissolution date from May 31, 2020 to May 31, 2022. Upon dissolution, BSL will distribute substantially all of its net assets to shareholders, after making appropriate provision for any liabilities. Pursuant to BSL’s Amended and Restated Agreement and Declaration of Trust, prior to the date of dissolution a majority of the Board of Trustees, with the approval of a majority of the shareholders entitled to vote (as defined in the 1940 Act), may extend the life of BSL by a period of two years or such shorter time as may be determined. The dissolution date of BSL may be extended an unlimited number of times. On March 31, 2017, BSL announced an extension of BSL’s reinvestment period. The extension will allow BSL to continue to reinvest proceeds generated by maturities, prepayments and sales of investments until one year prior to BSL’s scheduled dissolution date, which is currently May 31, 2022.

 

Blackstone / GSO Long-Short Credit Income Fund (“BGX”) is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. BGX was organized as a Delaware statutory trust on October 22, 2010. BGX was registered under the 1940 Act on October 26, 2010. BGX commenced operations on January 27, 2011. Prior to that, BGX had no operations other than matters relating to its organization and the sale and issuance of 5,236 common shares of beneficial interest in BGX to the Adviser at a price of $19.10 per share. The Adviser serves as the investment adviser for BGX. BGX’s common shares are listed on the Exchange and trade under the ticker symbol “BGX.”

 

Blackstone / GSO Strategic Credit Fund (“BGB” and, collectively with BSL and BGX, the “Funds”) is a diversified, closed-end management investment company. BGB was organized as a Delaware statutory trust on March 28, 2012. BGB was registered under the 1940 Act on April 6, 2012. BGB commenced operations on September 26, 2012. Prior to that, BGB had no operations other than matters relating to its organization and the sale and issuance of 5,236 common shares of beneficial interest in BGB to the Adviser at a price of $19.10 per share. The Adviser serves as the investment adviser for BGB. BGB’s common shares are listed on the Exchange and trade under the ticker symbol “BGB.”

 

BGB will dissolve on or about September 15, 2027, absent shareholder approval to extend such term. Upon dissolution, BGB will distribute substantially all of its net assets to shareholders, after making appropriate provision for any liabilities of BGB. Pursuant to BGB’s Amended and Restated Agreement and Declaration of Trust, prior to the date of dissolution a majority of the Board of Trustees, with the approval of a majority of the outstanding voting securities entitled to vote (as defined in the 1940 Act), may extend the life of BGB. If approved, the dissolution date of BGB may be extended by a period of two years or such shorter time as may be determined. The dissolution date of BGB may be extended an unlimited number of times.

 

The Funds were previously classified as non-diversified investment companies for purposes of the 1940 Act. As a result of ongoing operations, the Funds are now classified as diversified companies, BGX and BSL as of April 1, 2014 and BGB as of September 25, 2015. This means that with respect to 75% of each Fund’s total assets, no more than 5% of such Fund’s total assets may be invested in any one issuer, excepting cash and cash items, U.S. government securities, and securities of other investment companies. The Funds may not resume operating in a non-diversified manner without first obtaining shareholder approval in accordance with the 1940 Act.

 

BSL’s primary investment objective is to seek high current income, with a secondary objective to seek preservation of capital, consistent with its primary goal of high current income. Under normal market conditions, at least 80% of BSL’s Managed Assets will be invested in senior secured, floating rate loans (“Senior Loans”).

 

BGX’s primary investment objective is to provide current income, with a secondary objective of capital appreciation. BGX seeks to achieve its investment objectives by employing a dynamic long-short strategy in a diversified portfolio of loans and fixed-income instruments of predominantly U.S. corporate issuers, including first- and second-lien secured loans (“Secured Loans”) and high-yield corporate debt securities of varying maturities. BGX’s short positions, either directly or through the use of derivatives, may total up to 30% of such Fund’s net assets.

 

BGB’s primary investment objective is to seek high current income, with a secondary objective to seek preservation of capital, consistent with its primary goal of high current income. The Fund will seek to achieve its investment objectives by investing primarily in a diversified portfolio of loans and other fixed income instruments of predominantly U.S. corporate issuers, including first- and second-lien secured loans (‘‘Senior Secured Loans’’) and high yield corporate bonds of varying maturities. Under normal market conditions, at least 80% of BGB’s Managed Assets will be invested in credit investments comprised of corporate fixed income instruments and other investments (including derivatives) with similar economic characteristics.

 

 

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June 30, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

Senior Loans, Secured Loans and Senior Secured Loans are referred to collectively as “Loans” throughout the Notes to Financial Statements.

 

NOTE 2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Funds in the preparation of their financial statements. The preparation of their financial statements is in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”), which requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates and these differences could be material. Each Fund is considered an investment company for financial reporting purposes under GAAP.

 

Portfolio Valuation: Each Fund’s net asset value (“NAV”) is determined daily on each day that the Exchange is open for business, as of the close of the regular trading session on the Exchange. Each Fund calculates NAV per share by subtracting liabilities (including accrued expenses or dividends) from the total assets of such Fund (the value of the securities plus cash or other assets, including interest accrued but not yet received) and dividing the result by the total number of outstanding common shares of such Fund.

 

Loans are primarily valued by using a composite loan price from a nationally recognized loan pricing service. The methodology used by the Funds’ nationally recognized loan pricing provider for composite loan prices is to value loans at the mean of the bid and ask prices from one or more brokers or dealers. Collateralized Loan Obligation securities (“CLOs”) are valued at the price provided by a nationally recognized pricing service. The prices provided by the nationally recognized pricing service are typically based on the evaluated mid-price of each of the CLOs. Corporate bonds and convertible bonds, other than short-term investments, are valued at the price provided by a nationally recognized pricing service. The prices provided by the nationally recognized pricing service are typically based on the mean of bid and ask prices for each corporate bond security. In determining the value of a particular investment, pricing services may use certain information with respect to transactions in such investments, quotations from dealers, pricing matrices, market transactions in comparable investments, various relationships observed in the market between investments and calculated yield measures based on valuation technology commonly employed in the market for such investments. Equity securities for which market quotations are available are generally valued at the last sale price or official closing price on the primary market or exchange on which they trade. Futures contracts are ordinarily valued at the last sales price on the securities or commodities exchange on which they are traded. Written and purchased options are ordinarily valued at the closing price on the securities or commodities exchange on which they are traded. Short-term debt investments, if any, having a remaining maturity of 60 days or less when purchased would be valued at cost adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts. Any investments and other assets for which such current market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value (“Fair Valued Assets”) as determined in good faith by a committee of the Adviser (“Fair Valued Asset Committee”) under procedures established by, and under the general supervision and responsibility of, the Funds’ Boards of Trustees. Such methods may include, but are not limited to, the use of a market comparable and/or income approach methodologies. A Fair Valued Asset Committee meeting may be called at any time by any member of the Fair Valued Asset Committee. The pricing of all Fair Valued Assets and determinations thereof shall be reported by the Fair Valued Asset Committee to the Board at each regularly scheduled quarterly meeting. The Fund has procedures to identify and investigate potentially stale or missing prices for investments which are valued using a nationally recognized pricing service, exchange price or broker-dealer quotations. After performing such procedures, any prices which are deemed to be stale are reviewed by the Fair Valued Asset Committee and an alternative pricing source is determined.

 

Various inputs are used to determine the value of the Funds’ investments. Observable inputs are inputs that reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs are inputs that reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances. The three-tier hierarchy of inputs is summarized in the three broad Levels listed below.

 

Level 1— Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical investments at the measurement date. 

Level 2— Significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.). 

Level 3— Significant unobservable inputs (including the Funds’ own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments).

 

 

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Blackstone / GSO Funds Notes to Financial Statements

 

June 30, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

The categorization of a value determined for investments and other financial instruments is based on the pricing transparency of the investment and other financial instrument and does not necessarily correspond to the Funds’ perceived risk of investing in those securities. Investments measured and reported at fair value are classified and disclosed in one of the following levels within the fair value hierarchy based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

 

The following tables summarize valuation of the Funds’ investments under the fair value hierarchy levels as of June 30, 2018:

 

Blackstone / GSO Senior Floating Rate Term Fund

 

Investments in Securities at Value* 

Level 1 - Quoted Prices

  

Level 2 - Significant

Observable Inputs

  

Level 3 - Significant

Unobservable Inputs

   Total 
Floating Rate Loan Interests                    
Aerospace and Defense  $   $4,803,253   $2,366,151   $7,169,404 
Automotive       7,546,005    3,953,355    11,499,360 
Banking, Finance, Insurance and Real Estate       19,738,570    5,875,674    25,614,244 
Beverage, Food and Tobacco       9,612,078    268,153    9,880,231 
Capital Equipment       6,341,782    4,249,302    10,591,084 
Chemicals, Plastics and Rubber       10,339,517    604,500    10,944,017 
Construction and Building       21,241,997    4,211,921    25,453,918 
Consumer Goods Durable       9,925,229    1,750,876    11,676,105 
Containers, Packaging and Glass       7,326,364    3,813,310    11,139,674 
Energy, Oil and Gas       8,012,138    3,312,883    11,325,021 
Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals       59,619,242    7,708,084    67,327,326 
High Tech Industries       54,273,508    10,769,731    65,043,239 
Hotels, Gaming and Leisure       2,735,462    1,755,600    4,491,062 
Metals and Mining       5,656,906    1,900,562    7,557,468 
Retail       11,406,160    1,184,604    12,590,764 
Services - Business       37,042,882    19,242,398    56,285,280 
Services - Consumer       7,664,408    5,724,778    13,389,186 
Utilities Electric       9,048,614    495,009    9,543,623 
Other       21,024,721        21,024,721 
Collateralized Loan Obligation Securities                    
Banking, Finance, Insurance and Real Estate           4,043,411    4,043,411 
Corporate Bonds       22,002,544        22,002,544 
Common Stock                    
Energy, Oil and Gas       572,063    80,065    652,128 
Utilities Electric           1,574,390    1,574,390 
Other                
Preferred Stocks                    
Energy, Oil and Gas           313,614    313,614 
Warrants       37,477        37,477 
Total  $   $335,970,920   $85,198,371   $421,169,291 

 

Blackstone / GSO Long-Short Credit Income Fund

 

Investments in Securities at Value* 

Level 1 - Quoted Prices

  

Level 2 - Significant

Observable Inputs

  

Level 3 - Significant

Unobservable Inputs

   Total 
Floating Rate Loan Interests                    
Aerospace and Defense  $   $3,674,387   $2,069,908   $5,744,295 
Automotive       4,030,089    1,884,830    5,914,919 
Banking, Finance, Insurance and Real Estate       18,362,347    5,183,484    23,545,831 
Capital Equipment       5,704,699    3,244,480    8,949,179 
Chemicals, Plastics and Rubber       8,304,652    570,917    8,875,569 
Construction and Building       15,773,613    3,317,109    19,090,722 
Consumer Goods Durable       6,545,123    999,745    7,544,868 
Containers, Packaging and Glass       5,328,019    4,336,117    9,664,136 
Energy, Oil and Gas       4,904,143    2,576,277    7,480,420 
Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals       45,837,849    6,188,393    52,026,242 
High Tech Industries       37,758,177    8,812,520    46,570,697 
Hotels, Gaming and Leisure       1,623,349    1,436,400    3,059,749 
Metals and Mining       4,533,589    1,267,041    5,800,630 

 

 

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June 30, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

Blackstone / GSO Long-Short Credit Income Fund (continued)

 

Investments in Securities at Value* 

Level 1 - Quoted Prices

  

Level 2 - Significant

Observable Inputs

  

Level 3 - Significant

Unobservable Inputs

   Total 
Retail  $   $4,378,622   $598,865   $4,977,487 
Services - Business       32,586,855    14,439,827    47,026,682 
Services - Consumer       6,524,170    4,467,404    10,991,574 
Utilities Electric       7,351,675    495,009    7,846,684 
Other       31,161,022        31,161,022 
Collateralized Loan Obligation Securities Banking, Finance, Insurance and Real Estate           5,533,205    5,533,205 
Corporate Bonds       58,371,228        58,371,228 
Common Stock                    
Utilities Electric           694,842    694,842 
Other   671,316            671,316 
Warrants       36,099        36,099 
Total  $671,316   $302,789,707   $68,116,373   $371,577,396 

 

Blackstone / GSO Strategic Credit Fund

 

Investments in Securities at Value* 

Level 1 - Quoted Prices

  

Level 2 - Significant

Observable Inputs

  

Level 3 - Significant

Unobservable Inputs

   Total 
Floating Rate Loan Interests                    
Aerospace and Defense  $   $11,504,245   $6,899,694   $18,403,939 
Automotive       19,265,266    8,621,844    27,887,110 
Banking, Finance, Insurance and Real Estate       51,744,569    16,769,870    68,514,439 
Capital Equipment       17,304,620    12,000,652    29,305,272 
Chemicals, Plastics and Rubber       23,229,761    1,847,083    25,076,844 
Construction and Building       53,369,999    11,428,561    64,798,560 
Containers, Packaging and Glass       17,547,867    13,883,721    31,431,588 
Energy, Oil and Gas       15,747,079    9,172,055    24,919,134 
Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals       139,452,069    22,759,088    162,211,157 
High Tech Industries       127,232,828    36,668,060    163,900,888 
Hotels, Gaming and Leisure       6,526,228    4,788,000    11,314,228 
Metals and Mining       16,144,159    6,335,208    22,479,367 
Retail       14,767,939    3,794,871    18,562,810 
Services - Business       117,607,055    49,539,092    167,146,147 
Services - Consumer       22,848,980    15,127,357    37,976,337 
Utilities Electric       20,058,241    1,585,020    21,643,261 
Other       118,295,369        118,295,369 
Corporate Bonds                    
Energy, Oil and Gas       12,963,515    486,000    13,449,515 
Other       172,014,863        172,014,863 
Common Stock                    
Banking, Finance, Insurance and Real Estate           3,296,640    3,296,640 
Energy, Oil and Gas   2,407,893    3,878,415    8,304,657    14,590,965 
Hotels, Gaming and Leisure           3,152,953    3,152,953 
Utilities Electric           4,413,999    4,413,999 
Other                
Preferred Stocks                    
Energy, Oil and Gas           851,582    851,582 
Warrants       93,514        93,514 
Total  $2,407,893   $981,596,581   $241,726,007   $1,225,730,481 

 

*Refer to each Fund's Portfolio of Investments for a listing of securities by type.

 

 

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Blackstone / GSO Funds Notes to Financial Statements

 

June 30, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

The changes of the fair value of investments for which the Funds have used significant unobservable (Level 3) inputs to determine the fair value are as follows:

 

Blackstone/GSO Senior Floating Rate Term Fund 

Floating Rate

Loan Interests

  

Collateralized Loan Obligation

Securities

   Common Stock   Preferred Stock   Total 
Balance as of December 31, 2017  $59,352,858   $   $118,278   $446,297   $59,917,433 
Accrued discount/premium   47,955                47,955 
Realized Gain/(Loss)   422,002                422,002 
Change in Unrealized Appreciation/(Depreciation)   (159,833)   (47,595)   112,311    (132,683)   (227,800)
Purchases   52,894,240    4,091,006    1,423,866        58,409,112 
Sales Proceeds   (35,967,027)               (35,967,027)
Transfer into Level 3   17,938,123                17,938,123 
Transfer out of Level 3   (15,341,427)               (15,341,427)
Balance as of June 30, 2018  $79,186,891   $4,043,411   $1,654,455   $313,614   $85,198,371 
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) included in the Statements of Operations attributable to Level 3 investments held at June 30, 2018  $193,223   $(47,595)  $112,311   $(132,683)  $125,256 

 

Blackstone/GSO Long-Short Credit Income Fund 

Floating Rate

Loan Interests

  

Collateralized Loan

Obligation Securities

   Common Stock   Total 
Balance as of December 31, 2017  $48,514,020   $2,437,391   $   $50,951,411 
Accrued discount/premium   38,875            38,875 
Realized Gain/(Loss)   253,113            253,113 
Change in Unrealized Appreciation/(Depreciation)   (96,384)   (4,186)   66,439    (34,131)
Purchases   38,407,708    3,100,000    628,403    42,136,111 
Sales Proceeds   (23,128,400)           (23,128,400)
Transfer into Level 3   11,922,219            11,922,219 
Transfer out of Level 3   (14,022,825)           (14,022,825)
Balance as of June 30, 2018  $61,888,326   $5,533,205   $694,842   $68,116,373 
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) included in the Statements of Operations attributable to Level 3 investments held at June 30, 2018  $279,595   $(4,186)  $66,439   $341,848 

 

Blackstone/GSO Strategic Credit Fund 

Floating Rate

Loan Interests

  

Corporate Bonds

  

Common Stock

  

Preferred Stock

   Total 
Balance as of December 31, 2017  $180,109,500   $5,411,000   $15,121,331   $1,211,867   $201,853,698 
Accrued discount/premium   121,439    817    4,684        126,940 
Realized Gain/(Loss)   873,093                873,093 
Change in Unrealized Appreciation/(Depreciation)   (1,446,767)   (56,753)   54,950    (360,285)   (1,808,855)
Purchases   137,151,886    204,967    4,192,251        141,549,104 
Sales Proceeds   (93,371,160)       (204,967)       (93,576,127)
Transfer into Level 3   42,476,495                42,476,495 
Transfer out of Level 3   (44,694,310)   (5,074,031)           (49,768,341)
Balance as of June 30, 2018  $221,220,176   $486,000   $19,168,249   $851,582   $241,726,007 
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) included in the Statements of Operations attributable to Level 3 investments held at June 30, 2018  $878,616   $(817)  $(2,068,377)  $(360,285)  $(1,550,863)

 

 

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Blackstone / GSO Funds Notes to Financial Statements

 

June 30, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

Information about Level 3 fair value measurements as of June 30, 2018:

 

Blackstone / GSO Senior Floating Rate Term Fund Fair Value  Valuation Technique(s) Unobservable Input(s) Value/Range
Assets         
Floating Rate Loan Interests $78,800,773  Third-party vendor pricing service Broker quotes N/A
Floating Rate Loan Interests  386,118  Performance Multiple Methodology Revenue Multiple(a) 0.13x
Collateralized Loan Obligation Securities  4,043,411  Third-party vendor pricing service Broker quotes N/A
Common Stock  1,654,455  Third-party vendor pricing service Broker quotes N/A
Preferred Stock  313,614  Third-party vendor pricing service Broker quotes N/A

 

(a)A change to the unobservable input may result in a significant change to the value of the investment as follows:

 

Unobservable Input Impact to Value if Input Increases Impact to Value if Input Decreases
Revenue Multiple Increase Decrease

 

Blackstone / GSO Long-Short Credit Income Fund Fair Value  Valuation Technique(s) Unobservable Input(s) Value/Range
Assets         
Floating Rate Loan Interests $61,888,326  Third-party vendor pricing service Broker quotes N/A
Collateralized Loan Obligation Securities  5,533,205  Third-party vendor pricing service Broker quotes N/A
Common Stock  694,842  Third-party vendor pricing service Broker quotes N/A

 

Blackstone / GSO Strategic Credit Fund Fair Value   Valuation Technique(s) Unobservable Input(s) Value/Range
Assets            
Floating Rate Loan Interests $ 219,820,764   Third-party vendor pricing service Broker quotes N/A
    1,399,412   Performance Multiple Methodology Revenue Multiple(a) 0.13x
             
Corporate Bonds   486,000   Energy Market Multiples EBITDA Multiple(a) 4.94x
          Proved & Probable PV-10(a) 0.74x
          Daily Production(a) 51.2
          Proved & Probable Reserves(a) 10.0
             
Common Stock   3,296,640   Performance Multiple Methodology EBITDA Multiple(a) 9.90x
    8,087,250   Energy Market Multiples EBITDA Multiple(a) 4.94x
          Proved & Probable PV-10(a) 0.74x
          Daily Production(a) 51.2
          Proved & Probable Reserves(a) 10.0
    4,631,406   Third-party vendor pricing service Broker quotes N/A
    3,152,953   Discounted Cash Flow Discount Rate(a) 13.75%
          EBITDA Multiple(a) 7.75x
             
Preferred Stock   851,582   Third-party vendor pricing service Broker quotes N/A

  

(a)A change to the unobservable input may result in a significant change to the value of the investment as follows:

 

Unobservable Input Impact to Value if Input Increases Impact to Value if Input Decreases
Revenue Multiple Increase Decrease
Discount Rate Decrease Increase
EBITDA Multiple Increase Decrease
Proved & Probable PV-10 Increase Decrease
Proved & Probable Reserves Increase Decrease

 

 

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Blackstone / GSO Funds Notes to Financial Statements

 

June 30, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

The Funds evaluate transfers into or out of Level 1, 2 and 3 as of the end of the reporting period. There were no transfers between Level 1 and 2 during the period. Securities were transferred from Level 2 to Level 3 because of a lack of observable market data due to decrease in market activity and information for these securities. Other securities were moved from Level 3 to Level 2 as observable inputs were available for purposes of valuing those assets.

Securities Transactions and Investment Income: Securities transactions are recorded on trade date for financial reporting purposes and amounts payable or receivable for trades not settled at the time of period end are reflected as liabilities and assets, respectively. Interest income, including accretion of discount and amortization of premium, is recorded on the accrual basis. Realized gains and losses from securities transactions and foreign currency transactions, if any, are recorded on the basis of identified cost and stated separately in the Statement of Operations.

When the Funds sell a floating rate loan interest, they may pay an agency fee. The Funds earn facility and other fees on floating rate loan interests, and facility fees are typically amortized to income over the term of the loan. Consent and amendment fees are also recorded to income as earned. All of these fees are shown on the Statement of Operations under “Facility and other fees.”

Federal Income Taxes: It is the policy of the Funds to continue to qualify as regulated investment companies by complying with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, applicable to regulated investment companies, and to distribute substantially all of their earnings to their shareholders. While no federal income tax provision is required, in early 2017 BSL, BGX and BGB paid excise taxes of $69,539, $88,153, and $245,787, respectively.

Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP. These differences are primarily due to differing treatments of income and gains on various investment securities held by the Funds, timing differences and differing characterization of distributions made by the Funds as a whole.

As of and during the period ended June 30, 2018, the Funds did not have a liability for any unrecognized tax benefits. The Funds file U.S. federal, state, and local tax returns as required. The Funds’ tax returns are subject to examination by the relevant tax authorities until expiration of the applicable statute of limitations which is generally three years after the filing of the tax return for federal purposes and four years for most state returns. Tax returns for open years have incorporated no uncertain tax positions that require a provision for income taxes.

Distributions to Shareholders: The Funds make monthly cash distributions of all or a portion of their net investment income to common shareholders. The Funds will distribute to common shareholders at least annually all or substantially all of their net investment income after the payment of dividends and interest, if any, owed with respect to outstanding preferred shares and/or borrowings, if applicable. The Funds intend to pay any capital gains distributions at least annually.

 

NOTE 3. MANAGEMENT FEES, ADMINISTRATION FEES, AND OTHER AGREEMENTS

 

The Adviser, a wholly-owned subsidiary of GSO Capital Partners LP (collectively with its affiliates, “GSO”), is a registered investment adviser and is responsible for the day-to-day management of, and providing administrative and compliance oversight services to, the Funds. GSO is an affiliate of The Blackstone Group L.P.

For BSL, the Adviser receives a monthly fee at the annual rate of 0.90% of the average daily value of BSL’s total assets (including any assets attributable to any leverage used) minus the sum of the BSL’s accrued liabilities (other than Fund liabilities incurred for any leverage) (“Managed Assets”). Effective November 17, 2017, the Adviser agreed to reduce a portion of the previous management fee, which was at an annual rate equal to 1.00% of BSL’s Managed Assets, in connection with the extension of BSL’s term through May 31, 2022. If BSL’s term is extended again by shareholders beyond May 31, 2022, the management fee will return to an annual rate of 1.00% of BSL’s Managed Assets unless waived or otherwise modified. For BGX, the Adviser receives a monthly fee at the annual rate of 1.20% of the average daily value of BGX’s net assets (total assets of BGX minus liabilities, including accrued expenses or dividends). For BGB, the Adviser receives a monthly fee at the annual rate of 1.00% of the average daily value of BGB’s Managed Assets.

Effective January 1, 2018, the Funds and the Blackstone / GSO Floating Rate Enhance Income Fund will pay every Trustee who is not a director, officer, employee, or affiliate of GSO or ALPS, a retainer fee of $120,000 per annum. The Chairman of the Audit Committee and the Chairman of the Nominating and Governance Committee also will receive a retainer fee of $10,000 per annum. The Lead Independent Trustee will also receive a retainer fee of $14,000 per annum.

ALPS Fund Services, Inc. (“ALPS”) serves as administrator to the Funds. Under the administration agreement, ALPS is responsible for calculating the net asset value of the common shares and generally managing the administrative affairs of the Funds. For BSL and BGB, ALPS receives a monthly fee based on the average daily value of the Funds’ respective Managed Assets, plus out-of-pocket expenses. For BGX, ALPS receives a monthly fee based on the average daily value of the Fund’s net assets, plus out-of-pocket expenses. ALPS is not considered an affiliate of the Funds, as defined under the 1940 Act.

 

 

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Blackstone / GSO Funds Notes to Financial Statements

 

June 30, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

The Bank of New York Mellon serves as the Funds’ custodian. Computershare Shareowner Services, LLC, serves as the Funds’ transfer agent. The Bank of New York Mellon and Computershare Shareowner Services, LLC, are not considered affiliates of the Funds as defined under the 1940 Act.

 

NOTE 4. SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS

 

Investment transactions for the period ended June 30, 2018, excluding temporary short-term investments, were as follows:

 

Fund 

Cost of Investments

Purchased

  

Proceeds from

Investments Sold

 
Blackstone / GSO Senior Floating Rate Term Fund  $252,297,148   $236,334,511 
Blackstone / GSO Long-Short Credit Income Fund   188,631,807    164,303,713 
Blackstone / GSO Strategic Credit Fund   648,902,388    624,775,177 

 

NOTE 5. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

 

The Adviser is a related party. Fees payable to the related parties are disclosed in Note 3 and accrued amounts are disclosed in the Statement of Operations.

 

During the period ended June 30, 2018 none of the Funds engaged in cross trades with an affiliate pursuant to Rule 17a-7.

 

NOTE 6. CAPITAL

 

The Funds have authorized an unlimited number of $0.001 par value common shares.

 

Transactions in shares were as follows:

 

Blackstone / GSO Senior Floating Rate Term Fund 

For the

Six Months Ended

June 30, 2018

(Unaudited)

  

For the

Year Ended

December 31,

2017

 
Common shares outstanding - beginning of period   15,251,298    15,225,178 
Common shares issued as reinvestment of dividends   9,698    26,120 
Common shares outstanding - end of period   15,260,996    15,251,298 

 

Blackstone / GSO Long-Short Credit Income Fund 

For the

Six Months Ended

June 30, 2018

(Unaudited)

  

For the

Year Ended December 31,

2017

 
Common shares outstanding - beginning of period   12,702,160    12,702,160 
Common shares issued as reinvestment of dividends        
Common shares outstanding - end of period   12,702,160    12,702,160 

 

Blackstone / GSO Strategic Credit Fund 

For the

Six Months Ended

June 30, 2018

(Unaudited)

  

For the

Year Ended

December 31,

2017

 
Common shares outstanding - beginning of period   44,664,382    44,664,382 
Common shares issued as reinvestment of dividends        
Common shares outstanding - end of period   44,664,382    44,664,382 

 

 

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Blackstone / GSO Funds Notes to Financial Statements

 

June 30, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

NOTE 7. LOANS AND OTHER INVESTMENTS  

 

BSL defines “Senior Loans” as first lien senior secured, floating rate loans that are made to U.S. and, to a limited extent, non-U.S. corporations, partnerships and other business entities (“Borrowers”), which operate in various industries and geographical regions. BGX includes first and second lien secured, floating rate loans in its definition of “Secured Loans.” Under normal market conditions, at least 80% of BSL’s Managed Assets will be invested in Senior Loans and 70% of BGX’s managed assets will be invested in Secured Loans. Under normal market conditions, at least 80% of BGB's Managed Assets will be invested in credit investments comprised of corporate fixed income instruments and other investments (including derivatives) with similar economic characteristics. BGX defines its managed assets as net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes, which includes effective leverage obtained through securities lending, swap contract arrangements, and short selling or other derivative transactions (“BGX Managed Assets”). At June 30, 2018, 84.57% of BSL’s Managed Assets were held in Senior Loans, 86.42% of BGX's Managed Assets were held in Secured Loans, and 100.78% of BGB’s Managed Assets were held in corporate fixed income instruments including Senior Secured Loans.

 

Loans hold a senior position in the capital structure of a business entity, are secured with specific collateral and have a claim on the assets and/or stock of the Borrower that is senior to that held by unsecured creditors, subordinated debt holders and stockholders of the Borrower.

 

Loans often require prepayments from Borrowers’ excess cash flows or permit the Borrowers to repay at their election. The degree to which Borrowers repay, whether as a contractual requirement or at their election, cannot be predicted with accuracy. As a result, the actual remaining maturity may be substantially less than the stated maturities shown. However, floating rate loans typically have an expected average life of two to four years. Floating rate loans typically have rates of interest which are re-determined periodically, either daily, monthly, quarterly or semi-annually by reference to a floating base lending rate, primarily the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR), plus a premium or credit spread.

 

Loans are subject to the risk of payment defaults of scheduled interest or principal. Such non-payment could result in a reduction of income, a reduction in the value of the investment and a potential decrease in the net asset value of any of the Funds. Risk of loss of income is generally higher for subordinated unsecured loans or debt, which are not backed by a security interest in any specific collateral. There can be no assurance that the liquidation of any collateral securing a Loan would satisfy the Borrower’s obligation to the applicable Fund in the event of non-payment of scheduled interest or principal payments, or that such collateral could be readily liquidated.

 

Second lien loans generally are subject to similar risks as those associated with investments in first lien loans except that such loans are subordinated in payment and/or lower in lien priority to first lien holders. In the event of default on a second lien loan, the first priority lien holder has first claim to the underlying collateral of the loan. Second lien loans are subject to the additional risk that the cash flow of the Borrower and property securing the loan or debt, if any, may be insufficient to meet scheduled payments after giving effect to the senior obligations of the Borrower. At June 30, 2018, BSL, BGX and BGB had invested $54,676,186, $62,596,596 and $221,652,731, respectively, in second lien secured loans. Second lien secured loans are considered Secured Loans for BGX and Senior Secured Loans for BGB, but are not considered Senior Loans for BSL.

 

Loans can be rated below investment grade or may also be unrated. As a result, the risks associated with Loans may be similar to the risks of other below investment grade securities, although they are senior and secured in contrast to other below investment grade securities, which are often subordinated or unsecured. The Funds typically invest in Loans rated below investment grade, which are considered speculative because of the credit risk of the Borrowers. Such companies are more likely than investment grade issuers to default on their payments of interest and principal owed to the Funds, and such defaults could reduce net asset value and income distributions. The amount of public information available with respect to below investment grade loans will generally be less extensive than that available for registered or exchange-listed securities. In evaluating the creditworthiness of Borrowers, the Adviser will consider, and may rely in part on, analyses performed by others. The Adviser’s established best execution procedures and guidelines require trades to be placed for execution only with broker-dealer counterparties approved by the Counterparty Committee of the Adviser. The factors considered by the Counterparty Committee when selecting and approving brokers and dealers include, but are not limited to: (i) quality, accuracy, and timeliness of execution, (ii) review of the reputation, financial strength and stability of the financial institution, (iii) willingness and ability of the counterparty to commit capital, (iv) ongoing reliability and (v) access to underwritten offerings and secondary markets. The Counterparty Committee regularly reviews each broker-dealer counterparty based on the foregoing factors.

 

The Funds may acquire Loans through assignments or participations. The Funds typically acquire these Loans through assignment, and if a Fund acquires a Loan through participation, it will seek to elevate a participation interest into an assignment as soon as practicably possible. The purchaser of an assignment typically succeeds to all the rights and obligations of the assigning institution and becomes a lender under the credit agreement with respect to the debt obligation. A participation typically results in a contractual relationship only with the institution participating out the interest, not with the Borrower. Sellers of participations typically include banks, broker-dealers, other financial institutions and lending institutions. The Adviser has adopted best execution procedures and guidelines to mitigate credit and counterparty risk in the atypical situation when the Funds must acquire a Loan through a participation.

 

 

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Blackstone / GSO Funds Notes to Financial Statements

 

June 30, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

BSL and BGX have invested in Collateralized Loan Obligation securities (“CLOs”). A CLO is a financing company (generally called a Special Purpose Vehicle (“SPV”)), created to reapportion the risk and return characteristics of a pool of assets. While the assets underlying CLOs are typically Secured Loans, the assets may also include (i) unsecured loans, (ii) debt securities that are rated below investment grade, and (iii) equity securities incidental to investments in Secured Loans. When investing in CLOs, each fund will not invest in equity tranches, which are the lowest tranche. However, each fund may invest in lower tranches of CLOs, which typically experience a lower recovery, greater risk of loss or deferral or non-payment of interest than more senior tranches of the CLO. In addition, each fund intends to invest in CLOs consisting primarily of individual Secured Loans of Borrowers and not repackaged CLO obligations from other high risk pools. The underlying Secured Loans purchased by CLOs are generally performing at the time of purchase but may become non-performing, distressed or defaulted. CLOs with underlying assets of non-performing, distressed or defaulted loans are not contemplated to comprise a significant portion of each fund’s investments in CLOs. The key feature of the CLO structure is the prioritization of the cash flows from a pool of debt securities among the several classes of the CLO. The SPV is a company founded solely for the purpose of securitizing payment claims arising out of this diversified asset pool. On this basis, marketable securities are issued by the SPV which, due to the diversification of the underlying risk, generally represent a lower level of risk than the original assets. The redemption of the securities issued by the SPV may take place earlier than maturity out of the proceeds generated by sales of the underlying assets.

 

NOTE 8. CREDIT DEFAULT SWAPS

 

BGX entered into credit default swaps during the period ended June 30, 2018.

 

BGX may also use credit default swaps to express a negative credit view on a loan or other investment. If BGX purchases protection under a credit default swap and no credit event occurs on the reference obligation, BGX will have made a series of periodic payments and recover nothing of monetary value. However, if a credit event occurs on the reference obligation, BGX (if the buyer of protection) will receive the full notional value of the reference obligation through a cash payment in exchange for the reference obligation or alternatively, a cash payment representing the difference between the expected recovery rate and the full notional value.

 

The periodic swap payments received or made by BGX are recorded in the Statements of Operations as realized gains or losses, respectively. Any upfront fees paid are recorded as assets and any upfront fees received are recorded as liabilities and amortized over the term of the swap. Swaps are marked-to-market daily and changes in value, including the accrual of periodic amounts of interest, are recorded as unrealized appreciation (depreciation) and shown on BGX’s Statement of Operations. When the swap is terminated, BGX will record a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the proceeds from (or cost of) the closing transaction and BGX’s basis in the contract, if any. Generally, the basis of the contracts is the unamortized premium received or paid.

 

International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreements (“ISDA Master Agreements”) govern OTC (“over the counter”) financial derivative transactions entered into by a Fund and those counterparties. The ISDA Master Agreements maintain provisions for general obligations, representations, agreements, collateral and events of default or termination. Events of termination include conditions that may entitle counterparties to elect to terminate early and cause settlement of all outstanding transactions under the applicable ISDA Master Agreement. Any election to terminate early could be material to the financial statements.

 

Swap transactions involve, to varying degrees, elements of interest rate, credit and market risk in excess of the amounts recognized in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Such risks involve the possibility that there will be no liquid market for these agreements, that the counterparty to the agreements may default on its obligation to perform or disagree as to the meaning of the contractual terms in the agreements, and that there may be unfavorable changes in interest rates and/or market values associated with these transactions. The Adviser selects only those counterparties that it believes are credit-worthy.

 

 

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Blackstone / GSO Funds Notes to Financial Statements

 

June 30, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

The effect of credit default swaps on the Statements of Operations as of June 30, 2018 is as follows:

 

Risk Exposure Statement of Operations Location  Net Realized Gain/(Loss)   Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation)
Blackstone / GSO Long-Short Credit Income Fund           
Credit Contracts
(Credit Default Swap Contracts)
Net realized gain/(loss) on credit default swap contracts/Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on credit default swap contracts  $76,306   $ N/A
Total    $76,306   $ N/A

 

For the period ended June 30, 2018, the average notional value of the credit default swaps was $860,250.

 

NOTE 9. LEVERAGE

 

On July 27, 2016 BGX and BGB issued 7-year Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Shares (“MRPS”). BGX issued 20,000 MRPS with a total liquidation value of $20,000,000 and BGB issued 45,000 MRPS with a total liquidation value of $45,000,000, rated “AA” by Fitch Ratings. BGB and BGX used the proceeds of the offerings to make additional investments for their portfolios. The final redemption date of the MRPS is July 27, 2023. BGB and BGX make quarterly dividend payments on the MRPS at an annual dividend rate of 3.61%. Due to the terms of the MRPS, face value approximates fair value at June 30, 2018. This fair value is based on Level 2 inputs under the three-tier fair valuation hierarchy (see Note 2).

 

In connection with BGB and BGX’s issuance of MRPS, certain costs were incurred by BGB and BGX and have been recorded net against the outstanding liability. These costs are being amortized over the period beginning July 27, 2016 (day of issuance) through July 27, 2023, the final redemption date. The net deferred financing costs as of June 30, 2018 are shown on BGB and BGX’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The amount of expense amortized during the period ended June 30, 2018 is shown on BGB and BGX’s Statement of Operations under amortization of deferred financing costs.

 

Except for matters which do not require the vote of Holders of MRPS under the 1940 Act and except as otherwise provided in BGB’s and BGX’s Declaration of Trust, Bylaws, or the applicable Securities Purchase Agreement or as otherwise required by applicable law, each holder of MRPS shall be entitled to one vote for each MRPS held on each matter submitted to a vote of shareholders of the Fund, and the holders of outstanding preferred shares and common shares shall vote together as a single class on all matters submitted to shareholders; provided, however, that the holders of outstanding preferred shares shall be entitled, as a class, to the exclusion of the holders of shares of all other classes of beneficial interest of the Fund, to elect two Trustees of the applicable Fund at all times.

 

Each Fund has entered into a separate Credit Agreement (each, an “Agreement”) with a bank to borrow money pursuant to a two-year revolving line of credit (“Leverage Facility”) for BSL, BGX and BGB. BSL entered into an agreement dated October 8, 2014, as amended on October 7, 2015, October 5, 2016, and October 4, 2017 and as further amended and restated on June 20, 2018 to borrow up to a limit of $142 million. BGX entered into an agreement dated July 29, 2014, as amended on January 26, 2015, July 28, 2015, July 26, 2016, July 25, 2017, and February 23, 2018 and as further amended and restated on June 20, 2018, to borrow up to a limit of $122 million. BGB entered into an agreement dated December 21, 2012, as amended at December 20, 2013, December 19, 2014, December 18, 2015, July 26, 2016, December 16, 2016, and December 20, 2017 and as further amended and restated on June 20, 2018 to borrow up to a limit of $415 million. Borrowings under each Agreement are secured by the assets of each Fund. Interest is charged at a rate of 1.15% above LIBOR for short-term (one (1) month) LIBOR loans and 1.00% above LIBOR for long term (three (3) month, six (6) month or nine (9) month) LIBOR loans for each of BSL and BGX and 0.975% above LIBOR for BGB, with LIBOR measured for the period commencing on the date of the making of such LIBOR loan (or the last date upon which any other Loan was converted to, or continued as, such LIBOR loan) and ending on the numerically corresponding day in the calendar month that is one (1) week or one (1), two (2), three (3), six (6) or nine (9) months thereafter, as each Fund may elect, as applicable, or such other period as the lender may agree in its sole and absolute discretion. Under the terms of the applicable Agreement, each Fund must pay a commitment fee on any undrawn amounts. The commitment fee payable in BSL and BGX is 0.20% on the undrawn amounts and in BGB is 0.15% on the undrawn amounts when drawn amounts exceed 75% of the borrowing limit and 0.25% on the undrawn amounts at any other time. Interest and fees are payable quarterly. Each Fund may elect to extend the applicable Agreement for a further period with the consent of the lending bank. At June 30, 2018, BSL, BGX, and BGB had borrowings outstanding under its respective Leverage Facility of $130,500,000, $116,500,000, and $393,500,000, at an interest rate of 3.34%, 3.34%, and 3.02%, respectively. Due to the short term nature of each Agreement, face value approximates fair value at June 30, 2018. This fair value is based on Level 2 inputs under the three-tier fair valuation hierarchy (see Note 2). For the period of January 1, 2018 through June 30, 2018, the average borrowings under BSL’s, BGX’s and BGB’s Leverage Facility and the average interest rates were $132,149,171, and 2.97%, $114,834,254, and 2.86%, and $384,668,508, and 2.73%, respectively.

 

 

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Blackstone / GSO Funds Notes to Financial Statements

 

June 30, 2018 (Unaudited) 

 

Under each Agreement and each governing document of the MRPS, each Fund has agreed to certain covenants and additional investment limitations while the leverage is outstanding. Each Fund agreed to maintain asset coverage of three times over borrowings and BGX and BGB have agreed to maintain 225% asset coverage over borrowings plus MRPS. Compliance with the investment restrictions and calculations are performed by the Funds’ custodian, The Bank of New York Mellon.

 

The use of borrowings to leverage the common shares of the Funds can create risks. Changes in the value of the Funds’ portfolios, including securities bought with the proceeds of leverage, are borne entirely by the holders of common shares of the Funds. All costs and expenses related to any form of leverage used by the Funds are borne entirely by common shareholders. If there is a net decrease or increase in the value of the Funds’ investment portfolios, the leverage may decrease or increase, as the case may be, the net asset value per common share to a greater extent than if the Funds did not utilize leverage. During periods when BSL and BGB are using leverage, the fees paid to the Adviser for advisory services and to ALPS for administrative services are higher than if BSL and BGB did not use leverage because the fees paid are calculated on the basis of BSL and BGB’s Managed Assets, which include the assets purchased through leverage. As of June 30, 2018, BSL’s, BGX’s, and BGB’s leverage represented 32.67%, 38.51% and 36.85% of each Fund’s Managed Assets, respectively. The leverage amounts in BGX and BGB include 5.64% and 3.78% of Managed Assets attributable to the MRPS, respectively.

 

NOTE 10. TAX BASIS DISTRIBUTIONS

 

Ordinary income (inclusive of short-term capital gains) and long-term capital gains are allocated to common stockholders after payment of the available amounts on any outstanding term preferred shares. To the extent that the amount distributed to common stockholders exceeds the amount of available ordinary income and long-term capital gains after allocation to any outstanding term preferred shares, these distributions are treated as a tax return of capital. Additionally, to the extent that the amount distributed on any outstanding term preferred shares exceeds the amount of available ordinary income and long-term capital gains, these distributions are treated as a tax return of capital.

 

As determined on December 31, 2017, certain permanent differences between financial and tax accounting were reclassified. These differences were primarily due to the differing tax treatment of certain investments. The amounts reclassified did not affect net assets. The reclassifications were as follows:

 

Fund  Decrease Paid-in capital  

Increase/(Decrease)

Accumulated

net investment

income

  

Increase Accumulated

net realized

loss on investments

 
Blackstone / GSO Senior Floating Rate Term Fund  $(41,701)  $(1,437,989)  $1,479,690 
Blackstone / GSO Long-Short Credit Income Fund  $(68,975)  $(1,037,360)  $1,106,335 
Blackstone / GSO Strategic Credit Fund  $(257,747)  $(814,973)  $1,072,720 

 

The tax character of distributions paid by the Funds during the fiscal years ended December 31, 2017 was as follows:

 

2017 

Blackstone / GSO

Senior Floating

Rate Term Fund

  

Blackstone / GSO

Long-Short

Credit Income Fund

  

Blackstone / GSO

Strategic

Credit Fund

 
Distributions Paid From:               
Ordinary Income  $17,740,491   $16,419,427(a)  $57,892,785 
Total  $17,740,491   $16,419,427   $57,892,785 

 

(a)Distributions paid include common shares and mandatory redeemable preferred shares.

 

At December 31, 2017, the Funds had available for federal tax purposes unused capital loss carryforwards, which are available to offset future realized gains. To the extent that these carryforwards are used to offset future gains, it is probable that the amount offset will not be distributed to shareholders. The carryforward losses are as follows:

 

Fund  Short Term   Long Term 
Blackstone / GSO Senior Floating Rate Term Fund  $   $8,927,202 
Blackstone / GSO Long-Short Credit Income Fund  $1,789,235   $15,418,655 
Blackstone / GSO Strategic Credit Fund  $4,676,779   $49,692,050 

 

 

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Blackstone / GSO Funds Notes to Financial Statements

 

June 30, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

The Blackstone/GSO Senior Floating Rate Term Fund and the Blackstone/GSO Long-Short Credit Income Fund utilized capital loss carryovers during the year ended December 31, 2017, of $1,916,967 and $792,231, respectively.

 

At December 31, 2017, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis for the Funds were as follows:

 

  

Blackstone / GSO

Senior Floating

Rate Term Fund

  

Blackstone / GSO

Long-Short

Credit Income Fund

  

Blackstone / GSO

Strategic

Credit Fund

 
Undistributed ordinary income  $2,237,934   $2,850,827   $7,294,538 
Accumulated capital losses   (8,927,202)   (17,207,890)   (54,368,829)
Unrealized depreciation   (11,870,693)   (5,227,050)   (37,735,772)
Other Cumulative effect of timing differences       (243,024)   (754,604)
Total  $(18,559,961)  $(19,827,137)  $(85,564,667)

 

The amount of net unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) and the cost of investment securities for tax purposes, including short-term securities at June 30, 2018, were as follows:

 

  

Blackstone / GSO

Senior Floating

Rate Term Fund

  

Blackstone / GSO

Long-Short

Credit Income Fund

  

Blackstone / GSO

Strategic

Credit Fund

 
Cost of investments for income tax purposes  $429,824,127   $376,117,596   $1,258,581,558 
Gross appreciation (excess of value over tax cost)  $3,784,197   $3,623,142   $14,787,042 
Gross depreciation (excess of tax cost over value)   (12,437,013)   (8,215,758)   (47,632,572)
Net unrealized depreciation  $(8,652,816)  $(4,592,616)  $(32,845,530)

 

NOTE 11. RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENT

 

In March 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update “Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities” which amends the amortization period for a callable debt security held at a premium from the maturity date to the earliest call date. The guidance is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within those annual periods. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of these changes on the funds.

 

NOTE 12. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

The Investment Manager has evaluated the impact of subsequent events and transactions through the date of financial statement issuance.

 

Shareholder Distributions for BSL: On July 31, 2018, BSL paid the regularly scheduled distribution in the amount of $0.097 per share to shareholders of record as of July 24, 2018. On August 23, 2018, BSL went ex with respect to the regularly scheduled monthly distribution of $0.097 to stockholders of record as of August 24, 2018.

 

Shareholder Distributions for BGX: On July 31, 2018, BGX paid the regularly scheduled distribution in the amount of $0.103 per share to shareholders of record as of July 24, 2018. On August 23, 2018, BGX went ex with respect to the regularly scheduled monthly distribution of $0.103 to stockholders of record as of August 24, 2018.

 

Shareholder Distributions for BGB: On July 31, 2018, BGB paid the regularly scheduled distribution in the amount of $0.105 per share to shareholders of record as of July 24, 2018. On August 23, 2018, BGB went ex with respect to the regularly scheduled monthly distribution of $0.105 to stockholders of record as of August 24, 2018.

 

 
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Blackstone / GSO Funds Summary of Dividend Reinvestment Plan

 

June 30, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

Pursuant to the Funds’ Dividend Reinvestment Plan (the “DRIP”), shareholders whose shares are registered in their own name may ‘‘opt-in’’ to the plan and elect to reinvest all or a portion of their distributions in common shares by providing the required enrollment notice to Computershare, the DRIP administrator. Shareholders whose shares are held in the name of a broker or other nominee may have distributions reinvested only if such a service is provided by the broker or the nominee or if the broker or the nominee permits participation in the DRIP. Shareholders whose shares are held in the name of a broker or other nominee should contact the broker or nominee for details. A shareholder may terminate participation in the DRIP at any time by notifying the DRIP administrator before the record date of the next distribution through the Internet, by telephone or in writing. All distributions to shareholders who do not participate in the DRIP, or have elected to terminate their participation in the DRIP, will be paid by check mailed directly to the record holder by or under the direction of the DRIP administrator when the Funds’ Board of Trustees declares a distribution.

 

When the Funds declare a distribution, shareholders who are participants in the applicable DRIP receive the equivalent of the amount of the distribution in common shares. If you participate in the DRIP, the number of common shares of the Funds that you will receive will be determined as follows:

 

(1) If the market price of the common shares plus any brokerage commissions on the payable date (or, if the payable date is not a New York Stock Exchange trading day, the immediately preceding trading day) for determining shareholders eligible to receive the relevant distribution (the ‘‘determination date’’) is equal to or exceeds 98% of the net asset value per common share, the Fund will issue new common shares at a price equal to the greater of:

 

(a)98% of the net asset value per share at the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange on the determination date or

 

(b)95% of the market price per common share on the determination date.

 

(2) If 98% of the net asset value per common share exceeds the market price of the common shares plus any brokerage commissions on the determination date, the DRIP administrator will receive the distribution in cash and will buy common shares in the open market, on the New York Stock Exchange or elsewhere, for your account as soon as practicable commencing on the trading day following the determination date and terminating no later than the earlier of (a) 30 days after the distribution payment date, or (b) the record date for the next succeeding distribution to be made to the shareholders; except when necessary to comply with applicable provisions of the federal securities laws. If during this period: (i) the market price plus any brokerage commissions rises so that it equals or exceeds 98% of the net asset value per common share at the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange on the determination date before the DRIP administrator has completed the open market purchases or (ii) the DRIP administrator is unable to invest the full amount eligible to be reinvested in open market purchases, the DRIP administrator will cease purchasing common shares in the open market and the Fund will issue the remaining common shares at a price per share equal to the greater of (a) 98% of the net asset value per share at the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange on the determination date or (b) 95% of the then current market price per share.

 

The DRIP administrator maintains all shareholder accounts in the dividend reinvestment plan and furnishes written confirmations of all transactions in the account, including information needed by shareholders for personal and tax records. Common shares in the account of each DRIP participant are held by the DRIP administrator in non-certificated form in the name of the participant, and each shareholder’s proxy includes shares purchased pursuant to the DRIP.

 

There is no charge to participants for reinvesting regular distributions and capital gains distributions. The fees of the DRIP administrator for handling the reinvestment of regular distributions and capital gains distributions are included in the fee to be paid by us to our transfer agent. There are no brokerage charges with respect to shares issued directly by us as a result of regular distributions or capital gains distributions payable either in shares or in cash. However, each participant bears a pro rata share of brokerage commissions incurred with respect to the DRIP administrator’s open market purchases in connection with the reinvestment of such distributions. Shareholders that opt-in to the DRIP will add to their investment through dollar cost averaging. Because all dividends and distributions paid to such shareholder will be automatically reinvested in additional common shares, the average cost of such shareholder’s common shares will decrease over time. Dollar cost averaging is a technique for lowering the average cost per share over time if the Fund’s net asset value declines. While dollar cost averaging has definite advantages, it cannot assure profit or protect against loss in declining markets.

 

The automatic reinvestment of such dividends or distributions does not relieve participants of any income tax that may be payable on such dividends or distributions.

 

You may obtain additional information by contacting the DRIP administrator at the following address: Computershare, Attn: Sales Dept., P.O. Box 358035, Pittsburgh, PA 15252.

 

 
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Blackstone / GSO Funds Additional Information

 

June 30, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

Portfolio Information. The Funds file their complete schedules of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Funds’ Forms N-Q will be available (1) on the Funds’ website located at http://www.blackstone-gso.com; (2) on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov; or (3) for review and copying at the SEC’s Public Reference Room (the “PRR”) in Washington, DC. Information regarding the operation of the PRR may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.

 

Proxy Information. The policies and procedures used to determine how to vote proxies relating to securities held by the Funds are available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 1-877-876-1121, (2) on the Funds’ website located at http://www.blackstone-gso.com, and (3) on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. Information regarding how the Funds voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30 is available on Form N-PX by August 31 of each year (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 1-877-876-1121, (2) on the Funds’ website located at http://www.blacksone-gso.com, and (3) on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

 

Senior Officer Code of Ethics. The Funds file a copy of their code of ethics that applies to the Funds’ principal executive officer, principal financial officer or controller, or persons performing similar functions, with the SEC as an exhibit to each annual report on Form N-CSR. This will be available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.

 

BSL Meeting of Shareholders – Voting Results

On April 18, 2018, BSL held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders to consider the proposal set forth below. The following votes were recorded:

 

Proposal 1: The election of two (2) Trustees of BSL, to hold office for the term indicated and until his successor shall have been elected and qualified.

 

Election of Thomas W. Jasper as Class I Trustee of BSL, term to expire at 2021 Annual Meeting

 

  Number of Shares % of Shares Voted
Affirmative 12,622,402 98.31%
Withheld 217,331 1.69%
Total 12,839,733 100.00%

 

Election of Gary S. Schpero as Class I Trustee of BSL, term to expire at 2021 Annual Meeting

 

  Number of Shares % of Shares Voted
Affirmative 12,642,229 98.46%
Withheld 197,504 1.54%
Total 12,839,733 100.00%

 

BGX Meeting of Shareholders – Voting Results

On April 18, 2018, BGX held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders to consider the proposal set forth below. The following votes were recorded:

 

Proposal 1: The election of two (2) Trustees of BGX, to hold office for the term indicated and until his successor shall have been elected and qualified.

 

Election of Thomas W. Jasper as Class III Trustee of BGX, term to expire at 2021 Annual Meeting (only preferred shareholders vote)

 

  Number of Shares % of Shares Voted
Affirmative 20,000 100%
Withheld
Total 20,000 100.00%

 

Election of Gary S. Schpero as Class III Trustee of BGX, term to expire at 2021 Annual Meeting (both common and preferred shareholders vote)

 

  Number of Shares % of Shares Voted
Affirmative 11,159,064 98.82%
Withheld 133,361 1.18%
Total 11,292,425 100.00%

 

 
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Blackstone / GSO Funds Additional Information

 

June 30, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

BGB Meeting of Shareholders – Voting Results

On April 18, 2018, BGB held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders to consider the proposal set forth below. The following votes were recorded:

 

Proposal 1: The election of two (2) Trustees of BGB, to hold office for the term indicated and until his successor shall have been elected and qualified.

 

Election of Thomas W. Jasper as Class II Trustee of BGB, term to expire at 2021 Annual Meeting (only preferred shareholders vote)

 

  Number of Shares % of Shares Voted
Affirmative 45,000 100%
Withheld
Total 45,000 100.00%

 

Election of Gary S. Schpero as Class II Trustee of BGB, term to expire at 2021 Annual Meeting (both common and preferred shareholders vote)

 

  Number of Shares % of Shares Voted
Affirmative 35,478,119 98.82%
Withheld 423,018 1.18%
Total 35,901,137 100.00%

 

 
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Blackstone / GSO Funds Privacy Procedures

 

June 30, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

This privacy policy sets forth the Investment Manager’s policies with respect to nonpublic personal information of individual investors, shareholders, prospective investors and former investors of investment funds managed by the Investment Manager. These policies apply to individuals only and are subject to change.

 

Rev Dec, 2017

 

FACTS WHAT DO BLACKSTONE REGISTERED FUNDS DO WITH YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION?
Why? Financial companies choose how they share your personal information. Federal law gives consumers the right to limit some but not all sharing. Federal law also requires us to tell you how we collect, share, and protect your personal information. Please read this notice carefully to understand what we do.
What?

The types of personal information we collect and share depend on the product or service you have with us. This information can include:

●   Social Security number and income

●   Assets and investment experience

●   Risk tolerance and transaction history

How? All financial companies need to share customers’ personal information to run their everyday business. In the section below, we list the reasons financial companies can share their customers’ personal information; the reasons Blackstone Registered Funds (as defined below) choose to share; and whether you can limit this sharing.

 

Reasons we can share your personal information Do Blackstone Registered Funds share? Can you limit this sharing?
For our everyday business purposes – such as to process your transactions, maintain your account(s), respond to court orders and legal investigations, or report to credit bureaus Yes No
For our marketing purposes – to offer our products and services to you Yes No
For joint marketing with other financial companies No We don't share
For our affiliates' everyday business purposes – information about your transactions and experiences No We don't share
For our affiliates' everyday business purposes – information about your creditworthiness No We don't share
For our affiliates to market to you No We don't share
For nonaffiliates to market to you No We don't share

 

Questions? Email us at GLB.privacy@blackstone.com

Who We Are  
Who is providing this notice? Blackstone Registered Funds include Blackstone Alternative Alpha Fund, Blackstone Alternative Alpha Fund II, Blackstone Real Estate Income Fund, Blackstone Real Estate Income Fund II, Blackstone Alternative Investment Funds, on behalf of its series Blackstone Alternative Multi-Strategy Fund, Blackstone Diversified Multi-Strategy Fund, a sub-fund of Blackstone Alternative Investment Funds plc, and the GSO Funds, consisting of Blackstone / GSO Senior Floating Rate Term Fund, Blackstone / GSO Long-Short Credit Income Fund, Blackstone / GSO Strategic Income Fund and Blackstone / GSO Floating Rate Enhanced Income Fund.
What We Do  
How do Blackstone Registered Funds protect my personal information? To protect your personal information from unauthorized access and use, we use security measures that comply with federal law. These measures include computer safeguards and secured files and buildings.

 

 

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How do Blackstone Registered Funds collect my personal information?

We collect your personal information, for example, when you:

●   open an account or give us your income information

●   provide employment information or give us your contact information

●   tell us about your investment or retirement portfolio

 

  We also collect your personal information from others, such as credit bureaus, affiliates, orother companies.
Why can't I limit all sharing?

Federal law gives you the right to limit only:

●   sharing for affiliates’ everyday business purposes—information about your creditworthiness

●   affiliates from using your information to market to you

●   sharing for nonaffiliates to market to you

 

  State laws and individual companies may give you additional rights to limit sharing. See below for more on your rights under state law.
What happens when I limit sharing for an account I hold jointly with someone else? Your choices will apply to everyone on your account—unless you tell us otherwise.
Definitions  
Affiliates

Companies related by common ownership or control. They can be financial and nonfinancial companies.

●   Our affiliates include companies with a Blackstone name and financial companies such as GSO Capital Partners LP and Strategic Partners Fund Solutions.

 

Nonaffiliates

Companies not related by common ownership or control. They can be financial and nonfinancial companies.

●   Blackstone Registered Funds do not share with nonaffiliates so they can market to you.

 

Joint marketing

 

A formal agreement between nonaffiliated financial companies that together market financial products or services to you.

●   Our joint marketing partners include financial services companies. 

Other Important Information  

California Residents — In accordance with California law, we will not share information we collect about California residents with nonaffiliates except as permitted by law, such as with the consent of the customer or to service the customer’s accounts. We will also limit the sharing of information about you with our affiliates to the extent required by applicable California law.

 

Vermont Residents — In accordance with Vermont law, we will not share information we collect about Vermont residents with nonaffiliates except as permitted by law, such as with the consent of the customer or to service the customer’s accounts. We will not share creditworthiness information about Vermont residents among Blackstone Registered Funds’ affiliates except with the authorization or consent of the Vermont resident.

 

 

DATA PRIVACY NOTICE FOR INVESTORS

 

 

Why are you seeing this notice?  

 

  This Data Privacy Notice applies to you to the extent that European Union (“EU”) data protection legislation applies to our processing of your Personal Data (defined below) or to the extent you are a resident of the EU or the European Economic Area (“EEA”). If this Data  Privacy Notice applies to you, you have certain rights with respect to your Personal Data which are contained in this Data Privacy Notice.  
  You may need to provide Personal Data to us as part of your investment into Blackstone / GSO Senior Floating Rate Term Fund, Blackstone / GSO Long-Short Credit Income Fund, and Blackstone / GSO Strategic Credit Income Fund (each, the “Fund”).  
  We want you to understand how and why we use, store and otherwise process your Personal Data when you deal with us or our  relevant affiliates.  
  Personal Data” has the meaning given in the EU data protection legislation and includes any information relating to an identifiable  individual (such as name, address, date of birth or economic information).  

 

 

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Please read the information below carefully. It explains how and why Personal Data is processed by us.

 

Who is providing this notice?

 

The Fund is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.

 

The Fund-related entities on whose behalf this privacy statement is made are: (i) the Fund, (ii) GSO / Blackstone Debt Funds Management LLC, (the “Investment Advisor”), (iii), their respective affiliates, and in each case such persons’ legal and other advisors and agents (together, the “Fund Parties”).

 

Where we use the terms “we”, “us” and “our” in this Data Privacy Notice, we are referring to the Fund and the Fund Parties.

 

When you provide us with your Personal Data, the Fund acts as a “data controller”. In simple terms, this means that:

 

we “control” the Personal Data that you provide - including making sure that it is kept secure

we make certain decisions on how to use and protect your Personal Data - but only to the extent that we have informed you about the use or are otherwise permitted by law

 

What Personal Data do we collect about you?

 

The types of Personal Data we collect and share depends on the product or service you have with us and the nature of your investment. This information can include or be related to:

 

name, date of birth, country(ies) of citizenship, mailing and permanent address, email address, and telephone number

photo identification, including passports, driving license, and other government-issued IDs

bank and brokerage account information, including routing and account numbers

national insurance number and tax identification number

source of wealth, employment information, education history, number of dependents and income

assets and liabilities

investment strategy, experience, and activity

risk tolerance and transaction history

internet protocol address

cookie identification

information about your third-party representatives

 

The Personal Data collected about you will help us provide you with a better service and facilitate our business relationship.

 

We may combine Personal Data that you provide to us with Personal Data that we collect from, or about you, in some circumstances.

This will include Personal Data collected in an online or offline context.

 

Where do we obtain your Personal Data?

 

We collect, and have collected, Personal Data about you from a number of sources, including from you directly:

 

WHAT HOW
Personal Data that you give us

●   from the forms and any associated documentation that you complete when subscribing for an investment, shares and/or opening an account with us. This will include information about your name, address, date of birth, passport details or other national identifier, driving licence, your national insurance or social security number and income, employment information and details about your investment or retirement portfolio(s)

●   when you provide it to us in correspondence and conversations

●   when you make transactions with respect to the Fund

●   when you purchase shares from us and/or tell us where to send money

 

 

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Personal Data we obtain from others

●   publicly available and accessible directories and sources

●   bankruptcy registers

●   tax authorities, including those that are based outside the United Kingdom and the EEA if you are subject to tax in another jurisdiction

●   governmental and competent regulatory authorities to whom we have regulatory obligations

 

Why do we process your Personal Data?

 

We process your Personal Data for the following reasons:

 

WHY HOW
Contract

It is necessary to perform our contract with you to:

●   administer, manage and set up your investor account(s) to allow you to purchase your holding (of shares) in our funds

●   meet the resulting contractual obligations we have to you

●   facilitate the continuation or termination of the contractual relationship between you and the Fund

●   facilitate the transfer of funds, and administering and facilitating any other transaction, between you and the Fund

Compliance with law

It is necessary for compliance with an applicable legal or regulatory obligation to which we are subject to:

●   undertake our client and investor due diligence, and on-boarding checks

●   carry out verification, know your client (KYC), terrorist financing and anti-money laundering checks

●   verify the identity and addresses of our investors (and, if applicable their beneficial owners)

●   comply with requests from regulatory, governmental, tax and law enforcement authorities

●   surveillance and investigation

●   carry out audit checks

●   maintain statutory registers

●   prevent and detect fraud

●   comply with sanctions laws 

Our legitimate interests

For our legitimate interests or those of a third party to:

●   manage and administer your holding in any funds in which you are invested, and any related accounts on an ongoing basis

●   assess and process any applications or requests made by you

●   open, maintain or close accounts in connection with your investment in, or withdrawal from, the Fund

●   send updates, information and notices or otherwise correspond with you in connection with your investment in the Fund

●   address or investigate any complaints, claims, proceedings or disputes

●   provide you with, and inform you about, our investment products and services

●   monitor and improve our relationships with investors

●   comply with applicable regulatory obligations

●   manage our risk and operations

●   comply with our accounting and tax reporting requirements

●   comply with our audit requirements

●   assist with internal compliance with our policies and process

●   ensure appropriate group management and governance

●   keep our internal records

●   prepare reports on incidents / accidents

●   protect our business against fraud, breach of confidence, theft of proprietary materials, and other financial or business crimes (to the extent that this is not required of us by law)

●   analyse and manage commercial risks

●   seek professional advice, including legal advice

●   enable any actual or proposed, assignee or transferee, participant or sub-participant of the Fund's or

●   Fund vehicles’ rights or obligations to evaluate proposed transactions

●   facilitate business asset transactions involving the

 

 

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●   Fund or Fund-related vehicles

●   monitor communications to/from us using our systems

●   protect the security and integrity of our IT systems

 

  We only rely on these interests where we have considered that, on balance, our legitimate interests are not overridden by your interests, fundamental rights or freedoms.

 

Monitoring as described at (3) above

 

We monitor communications where the law requires us to do so. We will also monitor where we are required to do so to comply with our regulatory rules and practices and, where we are permitted to do so, to protect our business and the security of our systems.

 

Who we share your Personal Data with

 

We will share your Personal Data with the following persons for the following reasons:

 

WHO WHY
Fund associates

We share your Personal Data with our associates, related parties and members of our group. This is to:

 

●   manage our relationship with you

●   the purposes set out in this Data Privacy Notice

 

Fund Managers, Depositories, Administrators, Custodians, Investment Advisors

●   delivering the services you require

●   managing your investment

●   supporting and administering investment-related activities

●   complying with applicable investment laws and regulations

Fund and investment specific details of these third parties can be found in the relevant subscription documents you have been provided with 

Tax Authorities

●   to comply with applicable laws and regulations

●   where required by EEA tax authorities (who, in turn, may share your Personal Data with foreign tax authorities)

●   where required by foreign tax authorities, including outside of the EEA 

Service Providers

●   delivering andfacilitating the services needed to support our business relationship with you

   supporting and administering investment-related activities

Our lawyers, auditors and other professional advisors

●   providing you with investment-related services

●   to comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements

 

In exceptional circumstances, we will share your Personal Data with:

 

competent regulatory, prosecuting and other governmental agencies or litigation counterparties, in any country or territory

organisations and agencies - where we are required to do so by law

 

Do you have to provide us with this Personal Data?

 

Unless otherwise indicated, you should assume that we require the Personal Data for business and/or compliance purposes.

 

Where we collect Personal Data from you that is purely voluntary and there are no implications for you if you do not wish to provide us with it, we will indicate as such.

 

Some of the Personal Data we request is necessary for us to perform our contract with you and if you do not wish to provide us with this Personal Data, it will affect our ability to provide our services to you and manage your investment.

 

 

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Sending your Personal Data internationally

 

We will transfer your Personal Data to our group members, shareholders of the Fund and related parties, and to third party service providers outside of the EEA, which do not have similarly strict data protection and privacy laws.

 

Where we transfer Personal Data to other members of our group, or our service providers, we have put in place data transfer agreements and safeguards using European Commission approved terms.

 

Please contact us if you would like to know more about these agreements or receive a copy of them. Please see below for our contact details.

 

Consent – and your right to withdraw it

 

We do not generally rely on obtaining your consent to process your Personal Data.

 

If we do, you have the right to withdraw this consent at any time.

 

Please contact us or send us an email at GDPRqueries@blackstone.com at any time if you wish to do so.

 

Retention and deletion of your Personal Data

 

We keep your Personal Data for as long as it is required by us for our legitimate business purposes, to perform our contractual obligations, or where longer, such longer period as is required by law or regulatory obligations which apply to us.

 

We will generally retain Personal Data about you throughout the life cycle of any investment you are involved in
Some Personal Data will be retained after your relationship with us ends As a general principle, we do not retain your Personal Data for longer than we need it.

 

We will usually delete your Personal Data (at the latest) after you cease to be an investor in any investment vehicle related to the Fund and there is no longer any legal or regulatory requirement or other legitimate business purpose for retaining your Personal Data.

 

Your rights

 

You have certain data protection rights, including:

 

the right to access your Personal Data
the right to restrict the use of your Personal Data
the right to have incomplete or inaccurate Personal Data corrected
 the right to ask us to stop processing your Personal Data
the right to require us to delete your Personal Data in some limited circumstances

 

From 25 May 2018, you also have the right in some circumstances to request for us to “port” your Personal Data in a portable, re-usable format to other organisations (where this is possible).

 

Concerns or queries

 

We take your concerns very seriously. We encourage you to bring it to our attention if you have any concerns about our processing your Personal Data.

 

This Data Privacy Notice was drafted with simplicity and clarity in mind. We are, of course, happy to provide any further information or explanation needed. Our contact details are below.

 

If you want to make a complaint, you can also contact the body regulating data protection in your country, where you live or work, or the location where the data protection issue arose. A list of the EU data protection authorities is available by clicking this link: http://ec.europa.eu/newsroom/article29/item-detail.cfm?item_id=612080.

 

 
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Contact us

 

Please contact us if you have any questions about this Data Privacy Notice or the Personal Data we hold about you.

 

Contact us by email at GDPRqueries@blackstone.com.

 

Contact us in writing using the address below:

 

Address The Blackstone Group
Attn: Legal and Compliance 345 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10154

 

Changes to this Data Privacy Notice

 

We keep this Data Privacy Notice under regular review.

 

This Data Privacy Notice was last updated on 24 May 2018.

 

 
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Blackstone / GSO Funds Approval of Investment Advisory Agreements

 

June 30, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

The Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), requires that the Board of Trustees (collectively, the “Board”) of each of Blackstone / GSO Senior Floating Rate Term Fund (“BSL”), Blackstone / GSO Long-Short Credit Income Fund (“BGX”), and Blackstone / GSO Strategic Credit Fund (“BGB,” and together with BSL and BGX, the “Funds” and each a “Fund”), including a majority of its members who are not considered to be “interested persons” under the 1940 Act (the “Independent Trustees”) voting separately, approve on an annual basis the continuation of the Fund’s investment advisory agreement (each an “Agreement” and, collectively, the “Agreements”) with the Fund’s investment adviser, GSO / Blackstone Debt Funds Management LLC (the “Adviser”). At a joint meeting (the “Contract Renewal Meeting”) held in person on May 7, 2018, the Board of each Fund, including the Independent Trustees, considered and approved the continuation of each Agreement for an additional one-year term. To assist in its consideration of the renewal of each of the Agreements, the Board requested, received and considered a variety of information (together with the information provided at the Contract Renewal Meeting, the “Contract Renewal Information”) about the Adviser, as well as the Agreements, certain portions of which are discussed below. In preparation for the Contract Renewal Meeting, the Independent Trustees met in person in a private session (the “Review Session”) prior to the Contract Renewal Meeting with counsel to the Independent Trustees (“Independent Counsel”) to review Contract Renewal Information received to that time. No representatives of the Funds, the Adviser, or Fund management were present at the Review Session. As part of the Contract Renewal Information, the Board received performance and other information since each Fund’s inception related to the services rendered by the Adviser to such Fund. The Board’s evaluation took into account the information received since each Fund’s inception and also reflected the knowledge and familiarity gained as members of the Board with respect to the investment advisory and other services provided to each Fund by the Adviser under the Fund’s Agreement.

 

Board Approval of the Continuation of the Agreements  

In its deliberations regarding renewal of each Agreement, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, considered various factors, including those set forth below.

 

Nature, Extent and Quality of the Services Provided to the Funds under the Agreements  

The Board received and considered Contract Renewal Information regarding the nature, extent and quality of services provided to the Funds by the Adviser under the Agreements. The Board also reviewed Contract Renewal Information regarding the Funds’ compliance policies and procedures established pursuant to the 1940 Act and considered each Fund’s compliance record during the previous year and since its inception.

 

The Board reviewed the qualifications, backgrounds and responsibilities of the Funds’ senior personnel and the portfolio management team primarily responsible for the day-to-day portfolio management of each Fund. The Board also considered, based on its knowledge of the Adviser and its affiliates, the Contract Renewal Information and the Board’s discussions with the Adviser at the Contract Renewal Meeting, the general reputation and investment performance records of the Adviser and its affiliates and the financial resources of the corporate parent of the Adviser, The Blackstone Group L.P., available to support the Adviser’s activities in respect of the Funds.

 

The Board considered the responsibilities of the Adviser under each Fund’s Agreement, including the Adviser’s coordination and oversight of the services provided to the Fund by other unaffiliated parties.

 

In reaching its determinations regarding continuation of each Fund’s Agreement, the Board took into account that such Fund’s shareholders, in pursuing their investment goals and objectives, likely considered the reputation and the investment style, philosophy and strategy of the Adviser, as well as the resources available to the Adviser, in purchasing their shares.

 

Fund Performance  

Among other things, the Board received and considered information and analyses (the “Broadridge Performance Information”) comparing the performance of each Fund with a group of funds (the “Peer Group”) selected by Broadridge Financial Solutions (“Broadridge”), an independent provider of investment company data, primarily from the Morningstar CEF Classification of US Senior Loan Funds Leveraged classification (the “Morningstar Senior Loan Leveraged Classification”), which consisted of 27 closed-end funds for the 1-year period ended March 31, 2018 (the “1- year period”), 26 closed-end funds for the 3-year period ended March 31, 2018 (the “3-year period”), and 23 closed-end funds for the 5-year period ended March 31, 2018 (the “5-year period”) with respect to returns measured on a gross return basis. The Peer Group funds were selected primarily from the Morningstar Senior Loan Leveraged Classification to be more comparable to the Funds based upon Broadridge’s consideration of the constituent funds’ investment style, share class characterization, and assets. The Board was provided with a description of the methodology used by Broadridge to select each Fund’s Peer Group. On April 30, 2018, each of the members of the Board and Independent Counsel participated in a conference call and webinar with Broadridge regarding the Broadridge Performance Information, including its peer grouping methodology and reporting format. Representatives of the Adviser also participated on that conference call and webinar. The Board noted Broadridge’s observation that the relatively limited number of closed-end funds compared to the open-end fund universe poses particular challenges for peer grouping.

 

The Peer Group for BSL consisted of eleven funds for each of the 1- and 3-year periods and ten funds for the 5-year period, including BSL, with an emphasis on strategies that have historical net portfolio allocations to bank loans exceeding 75%. There was a single Peer Group for both BGX and BGB, which consisted of ten funds for the 1- and 3-year periods and eight funds for the 5-year period, including BGX and BGB, when applicable. The Peer Group for BGX and BGB included funds with historical portfolio allocations to bank loans greater than 20% and allowances for high-yield bonds. Most Peer Group funds, like BGX and BGB, had a majority of assets allocated to bank loans, while two Peer Group funds had less than 50% of assets in bank loans. In addition, three funds from outside the Morningstar Senior Loan Leveraged Classification with portfolio allocations to bank loans of at least 20% were included in the Peer Group for BGX and BGB. The Board noted that it had received and discussed with the Adviser information at periodic intervals since each Fund’s inception comparing such Fund’s performance against its benchmarks and its Peer Group funds. The Board considered the return volatility and Sharpe ratio (a measure of risk-weighted return) of each Fund relative to its Peer Group funds. The performance discussion below focuses on the comparison of the Funds’ performance relative to the Peer Groups, rather than to the broader Morningstar Senior Loan Leveraged Classification.

 

 
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Blackstone / GSO Funds Approval of Investment Advisory Agreements

 

June 30, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

BSL

The Broadridge Performance Information comparing BSL’s performance to that of the Peer Group based on net asset value (“NAV”) per share showed, among other things, that BSL’s returns, measured on a gross return basis, ranked first among its Peer Group funds for the 1-year period; ranked third among its Peer Group funds for the 3-year period; and ranked second among its Peer Group funds for the 5-year period. In these performance rankings, first represents the fund with the best performance in the Peer Group, whether measured on a gross or net return basis. The Fund’s gross performance and net performance were better than the Peer Group median performance in each of the 1-, 3- and 5-year periods. BSL’s returns, measured on a net return basis, ranked first among its Peer Group funds for the 1-year period; ranked fourth among its Peer Group funds for the 3-year period; and ranked fifth among its Peer Group funds for the 5-year period. The Board also considered BSL’s performance relative to its benchmark and in absolute terms. The Adviser noted that, whether measured on a gross or net NAV return basis, the Fund outperformed its benchmark for each of the 1-, 3-, and 5-year periods. The Broadridge Performance Information showed that BSL had higher volatility in its returns relative to other Peer Group funds and its benchmark as measured by standard deviation (a measure of return volatility). The Broadridge Performance Information noted that BSL’s Sharpe ratio on a gross and net return basis was ranked first among its Peer Group funds for the 1-year period, but was less favorable on a relative basis for the 3- and 5-year periods.

 

BGX

The Broadridge Performance Information comparing BGX’s performance to that of the Peer Group based on NAV per share showed, among other things, that BGX’s returns measured on a gross return basis, ranked third among its Peer Group funds for the 1-year period; ranked fourth among its Peer Group funds for the 3- and 5-year periods. BGX’s returns, measured on a net return basis, ranked third among its Peer Group funds for the 1-year period and ranked fifth among its Peer Group funds for the 3- and 5-year periods. The Fund’s gross performance and net performance were better than the Peer Group median performance in each period, except the Fund’s net performance was worse than the Peer Group median for the 5-year period. The Board also considered BGX’s performance relative to its benchmark and in absolute terms. The Adviser noted that BGX on a gross and net NAV return basis outperformed its benchmark for each of the 1-, 3-, and 5-year periods. The Broadridge Performance Information noted that BGX’s Sharpe ratio on a gross or net return basis was ranked second among its Peer Group funds for the 1- year period, but were less favorable on a relative basis for the 3- and 5-year periods.

 

BGB

The Broadridge Performance Information comparing BGB’s performance to that of the Peer Group based on NAV per share showed, among other things, that BGB’s gross return ranked fourth among its Peer Group funds for the 1-year period; ranked sixth among its Peer Group funds for the 3- year period; and ranked fifth among its Peer Group funds for the 5-year period. BGB’s returns, measured on a net return basis, ranked fifth among its Peer Group funds for the 1-year period; ranked ninth among its Peer Group funds for the 3-year period; and ranked seventh among its Peer Group funds for the 5-year period. The Fund’s gross performance and net performance were better than the Peer Group median performance for the 1-year period and were worse than the Peer Group median performance for the 3- and 5-year periods. The Board also considered BGB’s performance relative to its benchmark and in absolute terms. The Adviser noted that BGB on a gross NAV return basis and net NAV return basis outperformed its benchmark for each of the 1-, 3- and 5-year periods. The Broadridge Performance Information noted that BGB’s Sharpe ratio on a gross or net return basis was ranked third among its Peer Group funds for the 1- year period, but were less favorable on a relative basis for 3- and 5-year periods.

 

In assessing Fund performance, the Adviser noted that the small number and varying investment strategies of funds in the Peer Groups for BSL, BGX and BGB made meaningful performance comparisons difficult. Broadridge itself noted that the relatively limited number of closed-end funds compared to open-end funds poses particular challenges for peer grouping. The Adviser questioned whether the Morningstar Senior Loan Leveraged Classification provided relevant and appropriate performance comparisons in the case of BGX and BGB in light of their broader investment strategies. The Adviser also noted the particular limitations of the BGX and BGB Peer Groups, highlighting the wide range of investment strategies employed and returns achieved by funds in those Peer Groups (relative to the BSL Peer Group). In addition to the Broadridge Performance Information, the Board considered and gave significant weight to information provided by the Adviser regarding the Funds and the Morningstar Senior Loan Leveraged Classification and their respective Peer Groups as to differences in each fund’s portfolio composition by asset class, credit rating, investment size, and other relevant metrics. The Board noted the Adviser’s efforts to maintain each Fund’s level of distributions to shareholders at a competitive level in light of the prevailing low interest rate environment and credit market conditions, although there can be no assurance that each Fund’s past levels of distribution will continue in light of the prevailing low interest rate environment.

 

 
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Blackstone / GSO Funds Approval of Investment Advisory Agreements

 

June 30, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

 

The Board also noted the comprehensive and rigorous credit review and other processes employed by the Adviser in managing the Funds’ investment portfolios as well as the Adviser’s arranging and management of the respective Funds’ leverage. Significantly, the Adviser noted that the leadership of the Funds’ portfolio management team changed in October 2015 and that the portfolio of each Fund had been repositioned to implement the strategies of the new team with a meaningful improvement in the Funds’ recent performance, particularly BSL. The Board gave significant weight to the changes made to the portfolio management team to address the Funds’ performance, to the Funds’ limited performance history under the new portfolio management team, and to the improvement of each Fund’s performance in recent periods under the new portfolio management team. Based on its review and considering other relevant factors, including those noted above, the Board concluded that, under the circumstances, continuation of each Fund’s Agreement for an additional period of one year would be consistent with the interests of the Fund’s shareholders.

 

Management Fees and Expenses  

The Board reviewed and considered the investment advisory fee (the “Advisory Fee”) payable by each Fund to the Adviser under its Agreement in light of the nature, extent and overall quality of the investment advisory and other services provided by the Adviser to the Fund.

 

Additionally, the Board received and considered information and analyses (the “Broadridge Expense Information”) prepared by Broadridge, comparing, among other things, the Advisory Fee for each Fund and each Fund’s overall expenses with the Morningstar Senior Loan Leveraged Classification and the Fund’s Peer Group. The comparison was based upon the constituent funds’ latest fiscal years. The discussion below focuses on the Funds’ expenses relative to their respective Peer Groups, rather than to the broader Morningstar Senior Loan Leveraged Classification.

 

BSL

BSL’s eleven Peer Group funds had average common share net assets ranging from $115.14 million to $971.64 million. Six of the other funds in the Peer Group were larger than BSL and four were smaller. The Broadridge Expense Information, comparing BSL’s actual total expenses to the Peer Group, showed, among other things, that the Fund’s actual Advisory Fee (i.e., giving effect to any voluntary fee waivers implemented by the Adviser with respect to the Fund and by the managers of the other Peer Group funds) compared on the basis of common share net assets tied for eighth among the eleven funds in the Peer Group and was higher (i.e., worse) than the Peer Group median for that expense component. In these expense component rankings, first is best (i.e., lowest). The Fund’s actual total expenses compared on the basis of common share net assets ranked ninth among the funds in the Peer Group and were higher than the Peer Group median. The Broadridge Expense Information noted that BSL’s term was extended effective November 17, 2017 and that BSL’s Advisory Fee was reduced in connection with its term extension.

 

BGX

BGX’s ten Peer Group funds had average common share net assets ranging from $181.53 million to $1.064 billion. Seven of the other funds in the Peer Group were larger than BGX and two were smaller. The Broadridge Expense Information, comparing BGX’s actual total expenses to the Fund’s Peer Group, showed, among other things, that the Fund’s actual Advisory Fee compared on the basis of common share net assets ranked third among the funds in the Peer Group (with one fund in the Peer Group reporting no advisory fee) and was better (i.e., lower) than the Peer Group median for that expense component. The Fund’s actual total expenses compared on the basis of common share net assets ranked seventh among the funds in the Peer Group and were higher (i.e., worse) than the Peer Group median.

 

BGB

BGB’s ten Peer Group funds had average common share net assets ranging from $181.53 million to $1.064 billion. One of the other funds in the Peer Group was larger than BGB and eight were smaller. The Broadridge Expense Information, comparing BGB’s actual total expenses to the Fund’s Peer Group, showed, among other things, that the Fund’s actual Advisory Fee compared on the basis of common share net assets ranked eighth among the funds in the Peer Group (with one fund in the Peer Group reporting no advisory fee) and was higher (i.e., worse) than the Peer Group median for that expense component. The Fund’s actual total expenses compared on the basis of common share net assets ranked ninth among the funds in the Peer Group and were higher than the Peer Group median.

 

In its evaluation of the Advisory Fee and Broadridge Expense Information for each Fund, the Board took into account the complexity of such Fund’s investment program and the comprehensive and rigorous credit review and other processes employed by the Adviser in managing the Funds’ investment portfolios, including the Adviser’s prominence in the leveraged finance market and the strength of its investment management team and trading and middle office support. The Board further noted Broadridge’s observation that the relatively limited number of closed-end funds compared to the open-end fund universe poses particular challenges for peer grouping and that the small number and varying sizes of funds in the Funds’ Peer Groups made meaningful expense comparisons difficult. The Board considered the Adviser’s belief that smaller funds, such as BSL and BGX, may be disadvantaged in comparison with larger funds that have greater opportunities for economies of scale. The Board also considered the Adviser’s belief that other Peer Group funds that were launched prior to the financial crisis in 2008 and 2009 and that are parts of larger fund complexes than the Funds’ fund complex benefit from reduced cost-sharing opportunities and opportunities owing to economies of scale that are not available to the Funds. The Adviser provided and the Board considered expense information provided by the Adviser in support of this belief.

 

 

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Blackstone / GSO Funds Approval of Investment Advisory Agreements

 

June 30, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

The Board also considered Contract Renewal Information regarding fees (including sub-advisory fees) charged by the Adviser to other U.S. clients investing primarily in an asset class similar to that of the Funds, including, where applicable, institutional commingled funds and exchange-traded funds. The Board was advised that the base fees paid by such institutional and other clients generally are lower, and may be significantly lower, than the Advisory Fee. The Contract Renewal Information discussed the significant differences in scope of services provided to the Funds and to these other clients, noting that the Funds were subject to heightened regulatory requirements relative to institutional clients; that the Funds were provided with administrative services, office facilities and Fund officers (including each Fund’s chief executive, chief financial and chief compliance officers); and that the Adviser manages the leverage arrangements of the Funds and coordinates and oversees the provision of services to the Funds by other fund service providers. The Board considered the fee comparisons in light of the different services provided in managing these other types of clients and funds.

 

Taking all of the above into consideration, the Board determined that the Advisory Fee for each Fund was reasonable in light of the nature, extent and overall quality of the investment advisory and other services provided to such Fund under its Agreement.

 

Profitability  

The Board, as part of the Contract Renewal Information, received an analysis of the profitability to the Adviser and its affiliates in providing services to each Fund for each of the past two fiscal years. In addition, the Board received Contract Renewal Information with respect to the Adviser’s revenue and cost allocation methodologies used in preparing such profitability data. Such Contract Renewal Information included a report issued by an accounting firm on the adequacy of the methodology used by the Adviser to calculate and report its annual profitability analysis. The report concluded that the methodology and assumptions used by the Adviser to create the profitability analysis were reasonable and accurate. The profitability analysis, among other things, indicated that the profitability to the Adviser in providing investment advisory and other services to each Fund was at a level not considered excessive by the Board in light of the nature, extent and overall quality of such services.

 

Economies of Scale  

The Board received and discussed Contract Renewal Information concerning whether the Adviser would realize economies of scale if the Funds’ assets grow. The Board noted that because each Fund is a closed-end fund with no current plans to seek additional assets beyond maintaining its dividend reinvestment plan, any significant growth in its assets generally will occur through appreciation in the value of each Fund’s investment portfolio, rather than sales of additional shares in the Fund. The Board determined that the Advisory Fee structure was appropriate under present circumstances.

 

Other Benefits to the Adviser  

The Board considered other benefits received by the Adviser and its affiliates as a result of the Adviser’s relationship with each of the Funds and did not regard such benefits as excessive.

 

* * * * *

 

In light of all of the foregoing and other relevant factors, the Board determined that, under the circumstances, continuation of each Fund’s Agreement would be in the interests of the Fund and its shareholders and unanimously voted to continue the Agreement for a period of one additional year.

 

No single factor reviewed by the Board was identified by the Board as the principal factor in determining whether to approve continuation of each Agreement for the next year, and each Board member attributed different weights to the various factors. The Independent Trustees were advised by separate independent legal counsel throughout the process. Prior to the Review Session and the Contract Renewal Meeting, the Board received a memorandum prepared by counsel to the Funds discussing its responsibilities in connection with the proposed continuation of the Agreements as part of the Contract Renewal Information and the Independent Trustees separately received a memorandum as to their responsibilities in this regard from their independent counsel. Prior to voting, the Independent Trustees discussed the proposed continuation of the Agreements in a private session with their independent legal counsel at which no representatives of the Adviser or Fund management were present.

 

 
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Blackstone / GSO Funds Trustees & Officers

 

June 30, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

The oversight of the business and affairs of the Funds is vested in the Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees is classified into three classes—Class I, Class II and Class III—as nearly equal in number as reasonably possible, with the Trustees in each class to hold office until their successors are elected and qualified. At each annual meeting of shareholders, the successors to the class of Trustees whose terms expire at that meeting shall be elected to hold office for terms expiring at the later of the annual meeting of shareholders held in the third year following the year of their election or the election and qualification of their successors. The Funds’ executive officers were appointed by the Board of Trustees to hold office until removed or replaced by the Board of Trustees or until their respective successors are duly elected and qualified.

 

Below is a list of the Trustees and officers of the Funds and their present positions and principal occupations during the past five years. The business address of the Funds, the Trustees, the Funds’ officers, and the Adviser is 345 Park Avenue, 31st Floor, New York, NY 10154, unless specified otherwise below.

 

NON-INTERESTED TRUSTEES

Name, Address and

Year of Birth(1)

Position(s) Held

with the Funds

Term of Office

and Length of

Time Served

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past 5 Years

Number of

Portfolios in Fund Complex

Overseen by Trustee(2)

Other Directorships

Held by Trustee

Edward H. D’Alelio
Birth Year: 1952
Lead Independent Trustee and member of Audit and Nominating and Governance Committees

Trustee Since:

BSL: April 2010

BGX: November 2010

BGB: May 2012

 

Term Expires:

BSL: 2020

BGX: 2020

BGB: 2020

Mr D’Alelio was formerly a Managing Director and CIO for Fixed Income at Putnam Investments, Boston where he retired in 2002. He currently is an Executive in Residence with the School of Management, Univ. of Mass Boston. 7 Owl Rock Capital Corp.; Owl Rock Capital Corp. II.
Michael Holland
Birth Year: 1944
Trustee and member of Audit and Nominating and Governance Committees

Trustee Since:

BSL: April 2010

BGX: November 2010

BGB: May 2012

 

Term Expires:

BSL: 2019

BGX: 2019

BGB: 2019

Mr. Holland is the Chairman of Holland & Company, a private investment firm he founded in 1995. He is also President and Founder of the Holland Balanced Fund. 7 The China Fund, Inc.; State Street Master Funds; Reaves Utility Income Fund.
Thomas W. Jasper
Birth Year: 1948
Trustee, Chairman of Audit Committee and member of Nominating and Governance Committee

Trustee Since:

BSL: April 2010

BGX: November 2010

BGB: May 2012

 

Term Expires:

BSL: 2021

BGX:2021

BGB: 2021

Mr. Jasper is the Managing Partner of Manursing Partners LLC, a consulting firm. He was Chief Executive Officer of Primus Guaranty, Ltd. from 2001-2010. 7 Ciner Resources LP.
Gary S. Schpero
Birth Year: 1953
Trustee, Chairman of Nominating and Governance Committee and member of Audit Committee

Trustee Since:

BSL: May 2012

BGX: May 2012

BGB: May 2012

 

Term Expires:

BSL: 2021

BGX:2021

BGB: 2021

Retired. Prior to January 2000, Mr. Schpero was a partner at the law firm of Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP where he served as managing partner of the Investment Management and Investment Company Practice Group. 4 AXA Premier VIP Trust; EQ Advisors Trust; 1290 Funds

 

 

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Blackstone / GSO Funds Trustees & Officers

 

June 30, 2018 (Unaudited)

 

INTERESTED TRUSTEE(3)

Name, Address and

Year of Birth(1)

Position(s) Held

with the Funds

Term of Office

and Length of

Time Served

Principal Occupation(s)

During Past 5 Years

Number of

Portfolios in Fund Complex

Overseen by Trustee(2)

Other Directorships

Held by Trustee

Daniel H. Smith, Jr.
Birth Year: 1963
Chairman of the Board, President, Chief Executive Officer, Trustee

Trustee Since:

BSL: April 2010

BGX: November 2010

BGB: May 2012

 

Term Expires:

BSL: 2019

BGX: 2019

BGB: 2019

Mr. Smith is a Senior Managing Director of GSO and is Head of GSO / Blackstone Debt Funds Management LLC. Mr. Smith joined GSO from the Royal Bank of Canada in July 2005 where he was a Managing Partner and Co-head of RBC Capital Market’s Alternative Investments Unit. 4 None

 

OFFICERS

Name, Address and

Year of Birth(1)

Position(s) Held

with the Funds

Term of Office

and Length of

Time Served

Principal Occupation During the Past Five Years
Daniel H. Smith, Jr.
Birth Year: 1963
Trustee, Chairman of the Board, President, Chief Executive Officer

Officer Since:

BSL: April 2010

BGX: November 2010

BGB: May 2012

 

Term of Office:

Indefinite

Mr. Smith is a Senior Managing Director of GSO and is Head of GSO / Blackstone Debt Funds Management LLC. Mr. Smith joined GSO from the Royal Bank of Canada in July 2005 where he was a Managing Partner and Co-head of RBC Capital Market’s Alternative Investments Unit.

Dohyun (Doris) Lee-Silvestri

Birth Year: 1977

 

Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

Officer Since:

BSL: March 2016

BGX: March 2016

BGB: March 2016

 

Term of Office:

Indefinite

Doris Lee-Silvestri is a Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer of GSO. At GSO, Ms. Lee-Silvestri was most recently the head of the fund accounting and financial reporting group. Before joining GSO in 2006, Ms. Lee-Silvestri held a variety of positions at Merrill Lynch Investment Advisors and JP Morgan Partners within the respective finance and accounting teams. In addition, Ms. Lee-Silvestri worked at McGladrey LLP, a global public accounting firm.

Robert Zable

Birth Year: 1972

 

Executive Vice President and Assistant Secretary

Officer Since:

BSL: September 2015

BGX: September 2015

BGB: September 2015

 

Term of Office: 

Indefinite

Mr. Zable is a Senior Managing Director of GSO. Before joining GSO, Mr. Zable was a Vice President at FriedbergMilstein LLC, where he was responsible for credit opportunity investments and junior capital origination and execution. Prior to that, Mr. Zable was a Principal with Abacus Advisors Group, a restructuring and distressed investment firm. Mr. Zable began his career at JP Morgan Securities Inc., where he focused on leveraged finance in New York and London. Mr. Zable received a BS from Cornell University, and an MBA in Finance from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.

 

 

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OFFICERS (continued)

Name, Address and

Year of Birth(1)

Position(s) Held

with the Funds

Term of Office

and Length of

Time Served

Principal Occupation During the Past Five Years

Marisa Beeney

Birth Year: 1970

 

Chief Compliance Officer, Chief Legal Counsel and Secretary

Officer Since:

BSL: April 2010

BGX: November 2010

BGB: May 2012

 

Term of Office:

Indefinite

Ms. Beeney is a Managing Director, Chief Legal Officer and Chief Compliance Officer of GSO. From March 2007 to December 2008, she served as Counsel and Director of GSO. Prior to that time she was with the finance group of DLA Piper since 2005.

Jane Lee

Birth Year: 1972

 

Public Relations Officer

Officer Since:

BSL: November 2010

BGX: November 2010

BGB: May 2012

 

Term of Office:

Indefinite 

Ms. Lee is a Managing Director of GSO and Head of GSO / Blackstone’s capital formation efforts. Ms. Lee joined GSO from Royal Bank of Canada in July 2005, where she was most recently a partner in the Debt Investments Group and was responsible for origination of new CLO transactions and investor relations.

 

(1)The address of each Trustee/Nominee and Officer, unless otherwise noted, is GSO Capital Partners LP, 345 Park Avenue, 31st Floor, New York, NY 10154.
(2)The “Fund Complex” consists of the Funds, Blackstone / GSO Senior Floating Rate Term Fund, Blackstone / GSO Long-Short Credit Income Fund, Blackstone / GSO Strategic Credit Fund and Blackstone / GSO Floating Rate Enhanced Income Fund, as well as the “Blackstone Real Estate Funds,” Blackstone Real Estate Income Fund, Blackstone Real Estate Income Fund II and Blackstone Real Estate Income Master Fund.

(3)“Interested person” of the Fund as defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the 1940 Act. Mr. Smith is an interested person due to his employment with the Adviser.

 

 
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Item 2. Code of Ethics.

 

Not applicable to this Report.

 

Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert.

 

Not applicable to this Report.

 

Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.

 

Not applicable to this Report.

 

Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.

 

Not applicable to this Report.

 

Item 6. Investments.

 

(a)Schedule of Investments in securities of unaffiliated issuers as of the close of the reporting period is included as part of the Report to Stockholders filed under Item 1 of this Form N-CSR.

 

(b)Not applicable.

 

Item 7. Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

 

Not applicable to this Report.

 

Item 8. Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

 

Not applicable to this Report.

 

 

 

Item 9. Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers.

 

None.

 

Item 10. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

 

There have been no material changes to the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the Registrant’s Board of Trustees, where those changes were implemented after the Registrant last provided disclosure in response to the requirements of Item 407(c)(2) of Regulation S-K, or this Item.

 

Item 11. Controls and Procedures.

 

(a)The Registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that the Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended) are effective as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of this Report.

 

(b)There was no change in the Registrant's internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended) that occurred during the second fiscal quarter of the period covered by this Report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

 

Item 12. Disclosure of Securities Lending Activities for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

 

Not applicable .

 

Item 13. Exhibits.

 

(a)(1) Not applicable to this Report.

 

(a)(2) The certifications required by Rule 30a-2(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, are attached hereto as Exhibit 99.302Cert.

 

(a)(3) Not applicable to Registrant.

 

(a)(4) Not applicable.

 

(b) The certifications by the Registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as required by Rule 30a-2(b) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, are attached hereto as Exhibit 99.906Cert.

 

 

 

SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

Blackstone / GSO Strategic Credit Fund

 

By: /s/ Daniel H. Smith, Jr.  
  Daniel H. Smith, Jr. (Principal Executive Officer)  
  Chief Executive Officer and President  
     
Date: September 7, 2018  
     
By: /s/ Doris Lee-Silvestri  
  Doris Lee-Silvestri (Principal Financial Officer)  
  Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer  
     
Date: September 7, 2018  

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

 

Blackstone / GSO Strategic Credit Fund

 

By: /s/ Daniel H. Smith, Jr.  
  Daniel H. Smith, Jr. (Principal Executive Officer)  
  Chief Executive Officer and President  
     
Date: September 7, 2018  
     
By: /s/ Doris Lee-Silvestri  
  Doris Lee-Silvestri (Principal Financial Officer)  
  Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer  
     
Date: September 7, 2018