The decrease in total expenses during the six months ended June 30, 2025 versus the same period in 2024 was primarily due to a $3,318,300 decrease in the capital gains incentive fee expense, a $721,289 decrease in interest expense, and a $155,410 decrease in base management fees payable to RCM. The decrease was partially offset by a $119,673 increase in the income based incentive fee expense.
The capital gains incentive fee benefit during the six months ended June 30, 2025 is due to the calculation of the capital gains fee as required by GAAP. We are required under GAAP to accrue capital gains incentive fees on the basis of net realized capital gains and losses and net unrealized gains and losses. Our capital gains incentive fee accrual reflects the capital gains incentive fees that would be payable to RCM if our entire investment portfolio was liquidated at its fair value as of the balance sheet date, even though RCM is not entitled to this capital gains incentive fee under the Investment Management Agreement with respect to unrealized gains unless and until such gains are realized. The decrease in expense during the six months ended June 30, 2025 is attributable to a net increase in net unrealized depreciation in excess of realized capital gains during the period, which was primarily the result of the writedown of the valuation of our investment in Tilson by $9,500,000.
The decrease in interest expense resulted from lower average outstanding debt balances under the Credit Facility during the six months ended June 30, 2025 versus the same period in 2024. Interest expense for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024 was $61,903 and $783,192, respectively.
The base management fee payable to RCM under the Investment Management Agreement is calculated based upon total assets less cash, and, as investments are exited or repaid, the base management fee payable to RCM will decrease accordingly. The base management fee for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024 was $469,857 and $625,267, respectively.
The income based incentive fee is calculated quarterly in accordance with the Investment Management Agreement. The income based incentive fee accrued during the six months ended June 30, 2025 was $119,673, and results from an increase in Pre-Incentive Fee Net Investment Income above the applicable hurdle rate during the three months ended March 31, 2025, as set forth and described in the Investment Management Agreement. “Pre-Incentive Fee Net Investment Income” means interest income, dividend income and any other income (including any other fees (other than fees for providing managerial assistance), such as commitment, origination, structuring, diligence and consulting fees or other fees that we receive from portfolio companies) accrued during such calendar quarter, minus our operating expenses for such calendar quarter (including the Base Management Fee, expenses payable under the Administration Agreement, and any interest expense and dividends paid on any issued and outstanding preferred stock, but excluding any portion of the Incentive Fee). Pre-Incentive Fee Net Investment Income includes any accretion of original issue discount, market discount, payment-in-kind interest, payment-in-kind dividends or other types of deferred or accrued income, including in connection with zero coupon securities, that we have recognized in accordance with GAAP, but have not yet received in cash (collectively, “Accrued Unpaid Income”). Pre-Incentive Fee Net Investment Income does not include any realized capital gains, realized and unrealized capital losses or unrealized capital appreciation or depreciation.
Net Investment Income
The excess of investment income over total expenses, including income taxes, represents net investment income. The net investment income for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024 was $3,696,349 and $322,390, respectively.
Realized Gain on Investments
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Six months ended June 30, 2025 |
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Six months ended June 30, 2024 |
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Realized gain on investments before income taxes |
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925,332 |
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3,878,200 |
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During the six months ended June 30, 2025, we sold our warrant investment in Pressure Pro and recognized a realized gain of $870,000. In addition, during the six months ended June 30, 2025, we recognized a gain of $58,329 from additional proceeds received from Microcision LLC (Microcision), an investment we exited in 2022. We also recognized a realized loss of ($25) on GoNoodle when the Series C warrant expired without exercise.
During the six months ended June 30, 2024, we recognized a net realized gain of $3,450,092 on the sale of 194,934 shares of ACV Auctions, Inc. (ACV), a net realized gain of $598,371 on the sale of 86,000 shares of Carlyle, a net realized gain of $484,834 on the sale of 195,000 shares of Pennantpark, and a net realized gain of $176,794 on the sale of 21,000 shares of Ares. In addition, we recognized a realized gain of $397,264 from proceeds received from Tilson following a partial sale of certain SQF assets.