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OFS Capital Corp Revenue Disclosure
Revenue recognition:
Interest income: Interest income from the Company’s loan and CLO mezzanine debt investments is recognized on an accrual basis and reported as interest receivables until collected. Interest income is accrued based on the outstanding principal amount on the consolidated schedule of investments and the contractual terms of the debt investment. Certain of the Company’s investments contain a payment-in-kind interest income provision (“PIK interest”). The PIK interest, computed at the contractual rate specified in the applicable investment agreement, is added to the principal balance of the investment, rather than being paid in cash. PIK interest on such investments is generally due at the maturity of the investment. Recognition of cash and PIK interest includes assessments of collectability. The Company discontinues the accrual of interest income, including PIK interest, when there is reasonable doubt that the interest income will be collected. See Non-Accrual Loans section.
Loan origination fees, original issue discount (“OID”), market discount or premium, and loan amendment fees (collectively, “Net Loan Fees”) are recorded as an adjustment to the amortized cost of the investment, and accreted or amortized as an adjustment to interest income over the life of the respective debt investment using a method that approximates the effective interest method. When the Company receives a loan principal payment, the unamortized Net Loan Fees related to the paid principal is accelerated and recognized in interest income.
The Company may also acquire or receive equity, warrants or other equity-related securities in connection with the Company’s acquisition of, subsequent amendment or restructuring to, debt investments. The Company determines the cost basis of the equity investment based on its relative fair value to the fair value of debt investments and other securities or consideration received. Any resulting difference between the face amount of the debt and its recorded cost resulting from the assignment of value to the equity investment is treated as OID, and accreted into interest income as described above.
Interest income - Structured Finance Securities: Structured Finance Securities include CLO mezzanine debt, CLO subordinated notes and loan accumulation facility positions. Interest income from investments in CLO subordinated notes is recognized on the basis of the estimated effective yield to expected redemption utilizing assumed cash flows in accordance with ASC Subtopic 325-40, Beneficial Interests in Securitized Financial Assets. The Company monitors the estimated cash flows from its CLO subordinated notes, and the accretable yields are generally established at purchase, and re-evaluated upon the receipt of the initial distribution and each subsequent quarter thereafter. Expected cash flows inherent in the Company’s estimates of accretable yields are based on expectations of defaults and loss-on-default severity, as well as other loan-performance assumptions, impacting the loans in the underlying CLO portfolios, as well as the estimated timing of redemption and the associated liquidation price of the terminal principal payment upon redemption. These assumed cash flows represent significant estimates and are subject to a reasonable possibility of near-term change due to economic and credit market conditions, and the effect of these changes could be material. The Company ultimately may not realize income accreted on CLO subordinated note securities.
Interest income from investments in loan accumulation facilities is recognized on an accrual basis based on an estimated yield. Income notes associated with loan accumulation facilities generally earn returns equal to the actual income earned on facility assets less costs of senior financing and manager costs. Interest income is generally received upon the earlier of the closing of the CLO securitization or liquidation of the underlying portfolio. The Company periodically evaluates the realizability of such amounts and, if necessary, subsequently adjusts the estimated yield.
Dividend income: Dividend income on common equity securities in limited liability companies, partnerships, and other private entities, generally payable in cash, is accrued at the time dividends are declared (in the absence of a formal ex-dividend or record date). Declared dividends payable in cash are reported as dividends receivable until collected. Distributions in excess of current or accumulated net income of the underlying portfolio company are recorded as return of capital and, correspondingly, as a reduction in the cost of the investment. Dividend income on preferred equity investments is accrued based on the contractual terms of the preferred equity investment, subject to assessments of collectability (including fair value coverage). Dividends on preferred equity securities may be payable in cash or in additional preferred securities. Non-cash dividends payable in additional preferred securities (“PIK dividends”) are recorded as an adjustment (i.e., increase) to the cost basis of the investment. The Company discontinues accrual of PIK dividends when there is reasonable doubt that the income will ultimately be collected.
Fee income: The Company generates fee revenue in the form of syndication, prepayment, and other contractual fees, that are recognized as the related services are rendered, which, when received from portfolio companies are non-recurring in nature. Prepayment fees are received on certain loans when repaid prior to their scheduled due date, which are recognized as earned when received. Syndication fees are received for capital structuring, loan syndication or advisory services from certain portfolio companies, which are recognized as earned upon closing of the investment. The Company also earns unfunded commitment fees on undrawn revolving lines of credit and delayed draw facility commitments.
Investment transactions and net realized and unrealized gains and losses on investments: Investment transactions are reported on a trade-date basis. Unsettled trades as of the statement of assets and liabilities date are included in receivable for investments sold and payable for investments purchased, as applicable. Primary market new issue trades are recorded on the closing and issuance of the security. Realized gains or losses on investments are measured by the difference between the net proceeds from the disposition and the amortized cost basis of the investment on the trade date. Investments are reported at fair value in accordance with ASC 820 as determined in good faith by OFS Advisor, as the valuation designee, under the active supervision of the Board. The Company reports changes in the fair value of investments, relative to the amortized cost of investments, as net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments in the consolidated statements of operations.
Non-accrual loans: Management reviews, for placement on non-accrual status, all loans and CLO mezzanine debt investments that become past due on principal and interest, and/or when there is reasonable doubt that principal or interest will be collected. When a loan is placed on non-accrual status, accrued and unpaid cash interest is reversed. Additionally, Net Loan Fees are no longer recognized as of the date the loan is placed on non-accrual status. Depending upon management’s judgment, interest payments subsequently received on non-accrual investments may be recognized as interest income or applied as a reduction to amortized cost. Interest accruals and Net Loan Fee amortization are resumed on non-accrual investments only when they are brought current with respect to principal and interest payments and, in the judgment of management, it is probable that the Company will collect all principal and interest from the investment.About Revenue Disclosures
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