Note 6. Debt

Debt consisted of the following (in thousands):
 

 

December 31, 2025

 

 

December 31, 2024

 

 

Aggregate Principal
Amount Committed

 

 

Drawn
Amount

 

 

Amount Available (1)

 

 

Carrying
Value
(2)(3)

 

 

Aggregate Principal
Amount Committed

 

 

Drawn
Amount

 

 

Amount Available (1)

 

 

Carrying
Value
(2)(3)

 

SPV Asset Facility

$

400,000

 

 

 

329,600

 

 

$

70,400

 

 

$

329,600

 

 

$

500,000

 

 

$

344,850

 

 

$

155,150

 

 

$

344,850

 

SMBC Corporate Revolving Facility

 

310,000

 

 

 

138,402

 

 

 

171,598

 

 

 

138,402

 

 

 

310,000

 

 

 

242,601

 

 

 

67,399

 

 

 

242,601

 

Series 2021A Unsecured Notes(4)

 

135,000

 

 

 

135,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

135,000

 

 

 

135,000

 

 

 

135,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

135,000

 

FCRX Unsecured Notes(5)

 

111,600

 

 

 

111,600

 

 

 

 

 

 

111,600

 

 

 

111,600

 

 

 

111,600

 

 

 

 

 

 

111,600

 

Series 2023A Unsecured Notes(6)

 

50,000

 

 

 

50,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

50,000

 

 

 

50,000

 

 

 

50,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

50,000

 

Series 2024A Unsecured Notes - 2028(7)

 

35,000

 

 

 

35,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

35,000

 

 

 

35,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

35,000

 

 

 

 

Series 2024A Unsecured Notes - 2030(8)

 

80,000

 

 

 

80,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

80,000

 

 

 

80,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

80,000

 

 

 

 

Total Debt

$

1,121,600

 

 

$

879,602

 

 

$

241,998

 

 

$

879,602

 

 

$

1,221,600

 

 

$

884,051

 

 

$

337,549

 

 

$

884,051

 

 

(1)
The amount available is subject to any limitations related to the respective debt facilities’ borrowing bases and foreign currency translation adjustments.
(2)
The amount presented excludes netting of deferred financing costs.
(3)
As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the carrying amount of the Company’s outstanding debt approximated fair value unless otherwise noted.
(4)
As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the fair value of the Series 2021A Unsecured Notes was approximately $134,487 and $133,280, respectively.
(5)
As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the fair value of the FCRX Unsecured Notes was approximately $111,823 and $109,680, respectively.
(6)
As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the fair value of the Series 2023A Unsecured Notes was approximately $50,207 and $52,027, respectively.
(7)
As of December 31, 2025, the fair value of the Series 2024A Unsecured Notes -2028 was approximately $35,074.
(8)
As of December 31, 2025, the fair value of the Series 2024A Unsecured Notes -2030 was approximately $80,660.

 

The combined weighted average interest rate of the aggregate borrowings outstanding for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023 was 6.42%, 7.12% and 7.02% respectively. The combined weighted average debt of the aggregate borrowings outstanding for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023 was $896,494, $881,056 and $836,999 respectively.

The fair values of the Company’s debt are determined in accordance with ASC 820, which defines fair value in terms of the price that would be paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date under current market conditions. The fair value of the Company's debt is calculated by discounting remaining payments using comparable market rates or market quotes for similar instruments at the measurement date. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, all the debt except for FCRX Unsecured Notes would be deemed to be Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. FCRX Unsecured Notes would be deemed to be Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

As of December 31, 2025 and 2024 the Company was in compliance with the terms and covenants of its debt arrangements.

SPV Asset Facility

 

On March 28, 2016, Crescent Capital BDC Funding, LLC (“CCAP SPV”), a wholly owned subsidiary of CCAP, entered into a loan and security agreement, as amended from time to time (the “SPV Asset Facility”), with the Company as the collateral manager, seller and equity holder, CCAP SPV as the borrower, the banks and other financial institutions from time to time party thereto as lenders, and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association (“Wells Fargo”), as administrative agent, collateral agent, and lender. CCAP SPV is consolidated into the Company’s financial statements and no gain or loss is recognized from transfer of assets to and from CCAP SPV.

On May 31, 2024, CCAP SPV entered into the Seventh Amendment to Loan and Security Agreement. The amendment, among other things, (a) extended the last day of the reinvestment period to May 31, 2027, and the stated maturity date to May 31, 2029 and (b) reduced the spread from 2.75% to 2.45%.

On April 10, 2025, CCAP SPV entered into the Eighth Amendment to Loan and Security Agreement. The amendment, among other things, (a) reduced the spread from 2.45% to 1.95%, and (b) reduced the facility size from $500,000 to $400,000.

The maximum commitment amount under the SPV Asset Facility is $400,000 and may be increased with the consent of Wells Fargo or reduced upon request of the Company. Proceeds of the advances under the SPV Asset Facility may be used to acquire portfolio investments, to make distributions to the Company in accordance with the SPV Asset Facility, and to pay related expenses. The maturity date is the earlier of (a) the date the Borrower voluntarily reduces the commitments to zero, (b) May 31, 2029 and (c) the date upon which Wells Fargo declares the obligations due and payable after the occurrence of an Event of Default. Borrowings under the SPV Asset Facility bear interest at daily simple SOFR plus a 1.95% margin with no floor. The Company pays unused facility fees of 0.50% per annum on committed but undrawn amounts under the SPV Asset Facility. The unused facility fee rate may vary based on the utilization. The SPV Asset Facility includes customary covenants, including certain limitations on the incurrence of additional indebtedness and liens, as well as usual and customary events of default for revolving credit facilities of this nature. The facility size is subject to availability under the borrowing base, which is based on the amount of CCAP SPV’s assets from time to time, and satisfaction of certain conditions, including certain concentration limits.

Costs incurred in connection with obtaining the SPV Asset Facility were recorded as deferred financing costs and are being amortized over the life of the SPV Asset Facility on a straight line basis. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, deferred financing costs related to the SPV Asset Facility were $3,215 and $5,262, respectively, and were netted against debt outstanding on the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

SMBC Corporate Revolving Facility

On October 27, 2021, the Company entered into a senior secured revolving credit agreement, as amended from time to time, with Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, as administrative agent, collateral agent and lender (the “SMBC Corporate Revolving Facility”). On December 3, 2024, the Company amended the SMBC Corporate Revolving Facility. The amendment, among other things, (i) decreased the size of the aggregate revolving commitment from $350,000 to $285,000, (ii) added an initial term commitment of $25,000 for an aggregate facility size of $310,000, (iii) increased the interest rate by 0.125% so that borrowings under the revolving commitment will bear interest at the applicable benchmark rate plus 2.000% or 2.125%, subject to certain provisions, (iii) extended the facility termination to December 3, 2029 and (iv) extended the facility revolving commitment period termination to December 1, 2028.

The maximum principal amount of the SMBC Corporate Revolving Facility is $310,000, comprised of $25,000 term loan and $285,000 revolving commitment, subject to availability under the borrowing base. Borrowings under the SMBC Corporate Revolving Facility bear interest at adjusted SOFR plus 2.000% or 2.125%, subject to certain provisions in the SMBC Corporate Revolving Facility agreement, with no benchmark rate floor. The Company pays unused facility fees of 0.375% per annum on committed but undrawn amounts under the SMBC Corporate Revolving Facility. Any amounts borrowed under the SMBC Corporate Revolving Facility, and all accrued and unpaid interest, will be due and payable, on December 3, 2029.

Costs incurred in connection with obtaining the SMBC Corporate Revolving Facility were recorded as deferred financing costs and are being amortized over the life of the SMBC Corporate Revolving Facility on a straight line basis. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, deferred financing costs related to the SMBC Corporate Revolving Facility were $1,704 and $2,511, respectively, and were netted against debt outstanding on the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

Series 2021A Unsecured Notes

On February 17, 2021, the Company completed a private offering of $135,000 aggregate principal amount of 4.00% senior unsecured notes due February 17, 2026 (the “Series 2021A Unsecured Notes”). The initial issuance of $50,000 of Series 2021A Unsecured Notes closed February 17, 2021. The issuance of the remaining $85,000 of Series 2021A Unsecured Notes closed on May 5, 2021.

The Series 2021A Unsecured Notes will mature on February 17, 2026 and may be redeemed in whole or in part, at the Company’s option, at any time or from time to time at par plus a “make-whole” premium, if applicable. Interest on the Series 2021A Unsecured Notes is due and payable semiannually in arrears on February 17 and August 17 of each year.

Costs incurred in connection with issuing the Series 2021A Unsecured Notes were recorded as deferred financing costs and are being amortized over the life of the Series 2021A Unsecured Notes on a straight line basis. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, deferred financing costs related to the Series 2021A Unsecured Notes were $36 and $323, respectively, and were netted against debt outstanding on the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

 

FCRX Unsecured Notes

On March 9, 2023, in connection with the acquisition of First Eagle Alternative Capital BDC, Inc., the Company assumed $111,600 of unsecured notes (the "FCRX Unsecured Notes"). The FCRX Unsecured Notes mature on May 25, 2026 and may be redeemed in whole or in part at any time or from time to time at the Company’s option, at a redemption price of 100% of the outstanding principal amount thereof plus accrued and unpaid interest payments otherwise payable for the then-current quarterly interest period accrued to but not including the date fixed for redemption. The FCRX Unsecured Notes bear interest at a rate of 5.00% per year payable quarterly on March 30, June 30, September 30 and December 30 of each year. The FCRX Unsecured Notes trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the trading symbol “FCRX”.

Series 2023A Unsecured Notes

On May 9, 2023, the Company completed a private offering of $50,000 aggregate principal amount of 7.54% senior unsecured notes due July 28, 2026 ("Series 2023A Unsecured Notes").

The Series 2023A Unsecured Notes will mature on July 28, 2026 and may be redeemed in whole or in part, at the Company’s option, at any time or from time to time at par plus a “make-whole” premium, if applicable. Interest on the Series 2023A Unsecured Notes is due and payable semiannually in arrears on January 28 and July 28 of each year.

Costs incurred in connection with issuing the Series 2023A Unsecured Notes were recorded as deferred financing costs and are being amortized over the life of the 2026 Unsecured Notes - Series 2023A on a straight line basis. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, deferred financing costs related to the Series 2023A Unsecured Notes were $43 and $118, respectively, and were netted against debt outstanding on the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

Series 2024A Unsecured Notes - 2028 and 2030

 

On February 18, 2025, the Company issued $115,000 aggregate principal amount of two tranches of senior unsecured notes: (a) $35,000 6.77% notes due February 18, 2028 ("Series 2024A Unsecured Notes - 2028") and (b) $80,000 6.90% notes due February 18, 2030 ("Series 2024A Unsecured Notes – 2030") . Interest on both unsecured notes will be payable semiannually, on the 18th day of February and August in each year, commencing with August 18, 2025. Both tranches may be redeemed in whole or in part, at the Company’s option, at any time or from time to time at par plus a “make-whole” premium, if applicable.

Costs incurred in connection with issuing the Series 2024A Unsecured Notes - 2028 were recorded as deferred financing costs and are being amortized over the life of the Series 2024A Unsecured Notes - 2028 on a straight line basis. As of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, deferred financing costs related to the Series 2024A Unsecured Notes - 2028 of $231 and $0 were netted against debt outstanding on the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

Costs incurred in connection with issuing the Series 2024A Unsecured Notes - 2030 were recorded as deferred financing costs and are being amortized over the life of the Series 2024A Unsecured Notes - 2030 on a straight line basis. As of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, deferred financing costs related to the Series 2024A Unsecured Notes - 2028 of $612 and $0 were netted against debt outstanding on the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

 

Summary of Interest and Credit Facility Expenses

The borrowing expenses incurred by the Company's credit facilities and unsecured debt were as follows (in thousands):

 

 

For the years ended
December 31,

 

2025

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

Borrowing interest expense

$

52,979

 

 

$

58,933

 

 

$

54,875

 

Unused facility fees

 

1,022

 

 

 

1,472

 

 

 

1,767

 

Amortization of financing costs

 

3,437

 

 

 

2,356

 

 

 

2,100

 

Total interest and credit facility expenses

$

57,438

 

 

$

62,761

 

 

$

58,742

 

Weighted average outstanding balance

$

896,494

 

 

$

881,056

 

 

 

836,999

 

Historical Timeline

Fiscal YearFiled
2025Feb 25, 2026Showing above
2024Feb 19, 2025
2023Feb 21, 2024
2022Feb 22, 2023

About Debt Disclosures

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