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Significant Agreements and Related Party Transactions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]  
Significant Agreements and Related Party Transactions

3. SIGNIFICANT AGREEMENTS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Overview

On April 11, 2016, the Company entered into an investment advisory and management agreement (the “Former Investment Advisory Agreement”) with the Investment Adviser. The Former Investment Advisory Agreement remained in effect until December 16, 2024. On December 17, 2024, the Company entered into an amended and restated investment advisory and management agreement (the “Investment Advisory Agreement”) with the Investment Advisor. The Investment Advisory Agreement will remain in full force and effect so long as such continuance is specifically approved at least annually by (a) the vote of a majority of the Independent Directors in accordance with the requirements of the Investment Company Act, and (b) a vote of a majority of the Board of Directors or a majority of the Company's outstanding voting securities, as defined in the Investment Company Act. The Investment Advisory Agreement may, on 60 days’ written notice to the other party, be terminated in its entirety at any time without the payment of any penalty, by the Board of Directors or by vote of a majority of the Company’s outstanding voting securities, on the one hand, or by the Investment Adviser, on the other hand. The Investment Advisory Agreement will also automatically terminate in the event of its assignment (as defined in the Investment Company Act).

Management Services

Pursuant to the terms of the Investment Advisory Agreement, the Investment Adviser, subject to the overall supervision of the Board of Directors, manages the Company’s day-to-day operations and provides investment advisory and management services to the Company.

 

Former Investment Advisory Agreement

Former Management Fee

Pursuant to the Former Investment Advisory Agreement, the Company paid its Investment Adviser a management fee (the “Former Management Fee”), payable quarterly in arrears, equal to 0.375% (i.e., an annual rate of 1.50%) of the average of the Company’s NAV (including uninvested cash and cash equivalents) at the end of the then-current quarter and the prior calendar quarter (and, in the case of the Company’s first quarter, the Company's NAV as of such quarter-end). The Former Management Fee for any partial quarter would have been appropriately prorated. The Investment Adviser waived a portion of its management fee payable by the Company in an amount equal to the management fees it earned as an investment adviser for any affiliated money market funds in which the Company invested.

For the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, Former Management Fees amounted to $4,974 and $6,171.

 

Former Incentive Fee

 

Pursuant to the Former Investment Advisory Agreement, the Company paid the Investment Adviser an incentive fee (the “Former Incentive Fee”) as follows:

 

a)
First, no Former Incentive Fee was payable to the Investment Adviser until the Company made cumulative distributions pursuant to this clause (a) equal to aggregate Former Contributed Capital (as defined below);
b)
Second, no Former Incentive Fee was payable to the Investment Adviser until the Company made cumulative distributions pursuant to this clause (b) equal to a 7% return per annum, compounded annually, on aggregate unreturned Former Contributed Capital, from the date each capital contribution was made through the date such capital was returned;
c)
Third, subject to clauses (a) and (b), the Investment Adviser was entitled to the Former Incentive Fee equal to 100% of all amounts designated by the Company as proceeds intended for distribution and Former Incentive Fee payments, until such time as the cumulative Former Incentive Fee paid to the Investment Adviser pursuant to this clause (c) was equal to 15% of the amount by which the sum of (i) cumulative distributions to Unitholders pursuant to clauses (a) and (b) above and (ii) the cumulative Incentive Fee previously paid to the Investment Adviser pursuant to this clause exceeded Former Contributed Capital; and
d)
Fourth, at any time that clause (c) was satisfied, the Investment Adviser was entitled to a Former Incentive Fee equal to 15% of all amounts designated by the Company as proceeds intended for distribution and Former Incentive Fee payments.

The Former Incentive Fee was calculated on a cumulative basis and the amount of the Former Incentive Fee payable prior to a proposed distribution was determined and, if applicable, was paid in accordance with the foregoing formula each time amounts were to be distributed to the Unitholders. The Former Incentive Fee was a fee owed by the Company to the Investment Adviser and was not paid out of distributions made to Unitholders.

In no event would an amount have been paid with respect to the Former Incentive Fee to the extent it would have caused the aggregate amount of the Company’s capital gains paid in respect of the Former Incentive Fee to exceed 20% of the Company’s realized capital gains computed net of all realized capital losses and unrealized capital depreciation, in each case determined on a cumulative basis from inception of the Company through the date of the proposed payment (the “Former Incentive Fee Cap”).

“Former Contributed Capital” was the aggregate amount of capital contributions that were made by all Unitholders in respect of their Units to the Company. All former distributions (or deemed distributions), including investment income (i.e. proceeds received in respect of interest payments, dividends and fees) and former proceeds attributable to the repayment or disposition of any investment, to Unitholders was considered a return of Former Contributed Capital. Unreturned Former Contributed Capital equaled aggregate Former Contributed Capital minus cumulative distributions but was never less than zero.

The term “former proceeds intended for distribution and Former Incentive Fee payments” included former proceeds from the full or partial realization of the Company’s investments and former income from investing activities and may have included return of capital, ordinary income and capital gains.

If, at the termination of the Company, the Investment Adviser had received aggregate payments of Former Incentive Fees in excess of the amount the Investment Adviser would have received had the Former Incentive Fees been determined upon such termination, then the Investment Adviser would have reimbursed the Company for the difference between the amount of Former Incentive Fees actually received and the amount determined at termination (the “Former Investment Adviser Reimbursement Obligation”). However, the Investment Adviser would not have been required to reimburse the Company an amount greater than the aggregate Former Incentive Fees paid to the Investment Adviser, reduced by the excess (if any) of (a) the aggregate federal, state and local income tax liability the Investment Adviser incurred in connection with the payment of such Former Incentive Fees (assuming the highest marginal applicable federal and New York city and state income tax rates applied to such payments), over (b) an amount equal to the U.S. federal and state tax benefits available to the Investment Adviser by virtue of the payment made by the Investment Adviser pursuant to its Former Investment Adviser Reimbursement Obligation (assuming that, to the extent such payments are deductible by the Investment Adviser, the benefit of such deductions was computed using the then highest marginal applicable federal and New York city and state income tax rates).

If the Former Investment Advisory Agreement was terminated prior to the termination of the Company (other than the Former Investment Adviser voluntarily terminating the agreement), the Company would have paid to the Investment Adviser a final Incentive Fee payment (the “Former Final Incentive Fee Payment”). The Former Final Incentive Fee Payment would have been calculated as of the date the Former Investment Advisory Agreement was terminated and would have equaled the amount of the Former Incentive Fee that would have been payable to the Investment Adviser if (a) all investments had been liquidated for their current value (but without taking into account any unrealized appreciation of any investment), and any unamortized deferred investment-related fees would have been deemed accelerated, (b) the proceeds from such liquidation were used to pay all of the Company’s outstanding liabilities, and (c) the remainder was distributed to Unitholders and paid as a Former Incentive Fee in accordance with the Former Incentive Fee waterfall described above for determining the amount of the Former Incentive Fee, subject to the Former Incentive Fee Cap. The Company would have made the Former Final Incentive Fee Payment in cash on or immediately following the date the Former Investment Advisory Agreement was so terminated. The Former Investment Adviser Reimbursement Obligation would have been determined as of the date of the termination of the Former Investment Advisory Agreement for purposes of the Former Final Incentive Fee Payment.

For the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company accrued Former Incentive Fees of $(16,125) and $9,230.

Former Expense Limitation

Pursuant to the Former Investment Advisory Agreement, Company expenses borne by the Company in the ordinary course on an annual basis (excluding the Former Management Fee, the Former Incentive Fee, organizational and start-up expenses and leverage-related expenses) would not have exceeded an amount equal to 0.5% of the aggregate amount of commitments to the Company by holders of its Units; provided, however, that expenses incurred outside of the ordinary course, including litigation and similar expenses, were not subject to such cap.

For the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, there were no reimbursements from the Investment Adviser pursuant to this provision.

Investment Advisory Agreement

The Company entered into an amended and restated investment advisory agreement effective as of December 17, 2024 (the “Investment Advisory Agreement”) with the Investment Adviser, pursuant to which the Investment Adviser manages the Company’s investment program and related activities.

Management Fee

The Company pays the Investment Adviser a management fee (the “Management Fee”), payable quarterly in arrears, equal to 0.25% (i.e., an annual rate of 1.00%) of the average of the NAV of the Company (including un-invested cash and cash equivalents) at the end of the then-current quarter and the prior calendar quarter (and, in the case of the Company’s first quarter, the Company's NAV as of such quarter-end). The Management Fee for any partial quarter will be appropriately prorated. The Investment Adviser waives a portion of its management fee payable by the Company in an amount equal to the management fees it earns as an investment adviser for any affiliated money market funds in which the Company invests.

For the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, Management Fees amounted to $3,184, and $144. As of December 31, 2025, $737 remained payable.

Incentive Fee

The Incentive Fee shall be calculated as provided below and payable (i) in arrears at the end of each calendar year or (ii) in the event that this Agreement is terminated, as follows:

a)
First, no Incentive Fee will be payable to the Investment Adviser with respect to any period in which the Company’s Cumulative Pre-Incentive Fee Net Return (as defined below) does not exceed the Hurdle Amount (as defined below) for such period.
b)
Second, 100.0% of the Company’s Cumulative Pre-Incentive Fee Net Return with respect to that portion of such Cumulative Pre-Incentive Fee Net Return, if any, that exceeds the Hurdle Amount until amounts payable to the Investment Adviser equal 10.0% of the Company’s Cumulative Pre-Incentive Fee Net Return as if the Hurdle Amount did not apply (“Catch-up”).
c)
Thereafter, the Investment Adviser will be entitled to receive 10.0% of the Cumulative Pre-Incentive Fee Net Return, if any, that exceeds the Catch-up for such period.

The amount of Incentive Fees payable in respect of such calendar year or upon termination, as applicable, shall equal the Incentive Fees calculated based on the methodology above, less the aggregate amount of any previously paid Incentive Fees, in each case determined on a cumulative basis from the Lookback Date (as defined below) through the end of such calendar year (or, if terminated, until the date of termination). For the avoidance of doubt the Incentive Fee payable in such calendar year shall be no less than zero.

“Contributed Capital” shall mean the aggregate amount of capital contributions that have been made by all Unitholders in respect of their Units to the Company. All distributions consisting of proceeds attributable to the repayment or disposition of any Investment to Unitholders (including for the avoidance of doubt, capital gains) will be considered a return of Contributed Capital. For the avoidance of doubt, unreturned Contributed Capital at any time shall equal aggregate Contributed Capital minus cumulative distributions (excluding, for the avoidance of doubt, any distributions of interest, dividends and fees) but shall never be less than zero.

“Cumulative Pre-Incentive Fee Net Return” for the relevant calendar year (or, if terminated, until the date of termination) shall mean (x) Pre-Incentive Fee Net Investment Income (as defined below) determined on a cumulative basis for the period from the Lookback Date through the end of such calendar year (or, if terminated, until the date of termination), plus (y) realized capital gains, computed net of all realized capital losses and unrealized capital depreciation determined on a cumulative basis for the period from the Lookback Date through the end of such calendar year (or, if terminated, until the date of termination). In no event will Cumulative Pre-Incentive Fee Net Return include unrealized capital appreciation. The Company will accrue for unrealized capital appreciation but will not pay any Incentive Fee with respect to unrealized capital appreciation. Capital appreciation would be includable in Cumulative Pre-Incentive Fee Net Return with respect to a given investment if the Company were to sell the investment and realize a capital gain. The Cumulative Pre-Incentive Fee Net Return considers the discount paid by the Buyer for the investments of the Company acquired in connection with the Merger, as well as the amount paid by the Buyer for the investments acquired prior to the Merger, and subsequently contributed into the Company.

“Hurdle Amount” shall mean an amount equal to 7.0%, per annum, compounded annually, on aggregate unreturned Contributed Capital, from the date each capital contribution is made through the date such capital has been returned.

“Lookback Date” shall mean December 17, 2024.

“Pre-Incentive Fee Net Investment Income” means, with respect to the relevant period, interest income, dividend income and any other income (including, without limitation, any accrued income that the Company has not yet received in cash and any other fees such as commitment, origination, structuring, diligence and consulting fees or other fees that the Company receives from portfolio companies) accrued during such period, minus the Company’s operating expenses accrued during such period (including, without limitation, the Management Fee, administration expenses and any interest expense and dividends paid on any issued and outstanding preferred Units in the Company, but excluding the Incentive Fee). For the avoidance of doubt, Pre-Incentive Fee Net Investment Income does not include any realized capital gains, realized capital losses or unrealized capital appreciation or depreciation.

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, in no event will an amount be paid with respect to the Incentive Fee to the extent it would cause the aggregate amount of the Incentive Fee to be in excess of the amount permitted by the Advisers Act, including Section 205 thereof.

If the Investment Advisory Agreement is terminated prior to termination of the Company (other than the Investment Adviser voluntarily terminating the Investment Advisory Agreement), the Company will pay to the Investment Adviser a final Incentive Fee payment (the “Final Incentive Fee Payment”). The Final Incentive Fee Payment will be calculated as of the date the Agreement is so terminated and will equal the amount of Incentive Fee that would be payable to the Investment Adviser if (a) all investments were liquidated for their current value (but without taking into account any unrealized appreciation of any Investment), and any unamortized deferred investment-related fees would be deemed accelerated, (b) the proceeds from such liquidation were used to pay all the Company’s outstanding liabilities, and (c) the remainder were distributed to Unitholders and paid as an Incentive Fee in accordance with the provisions set forth in paragraph (1) above. The Company will make the Final Incentive Fee Payment.

For the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company accrued Incentive Fees of $3,299, and $4,420. As of December 31, 2025, $4,904 was payable in accordance with the terms of the Investment Advisory Agreement and $2,413 remains unvested.

Expense Limitation

Pursuant to the Investment Advisory Agreement, Company expenses borne by the Company in the ordinary course on an annual basis (excluding the Management Fee, the Incentive Fee, organizational and start-up expenses, and leverage-related expenses (including among other things, participation-related expenses)) shall not exceed an amount equal to $4,250, provided, however, that expenses incurred outside of the ordinary course, including litigation and similar expenses, are not subject to such cap.

For the year ended December 31, 2025, there were no reimbursements from the Investment Adviser pursuant to this provision.

Administration and Custodian Fees

The Company has entered into an administration agreement with State Street Bank and Trust Company (in such capacity the “Administrator”) under which the Administrator provides various accounting and administrative services to the Company. The Company pays the Administrator fees for its services as it determines to be commercially reasonable in its sole discretion. The Company also reimburses the Administrator for all reasonable expenses. To the extent that the Administrator outsources any of its functions, the Administrator pays any compensation associated with such functions. The Administrator also serves as the Company’s Custodian.

For the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, the Company incurred expenses for services provided by the Administrator and the Custodian of $728, $507 and $567. As of December 31, 2025, $193 remained payable.

Transfer Agent Fees

State Street Bank and Trust Company serves as the Company’s transfer agent (in such capacity the “Transfer Agent”), registrar and disbursing agent. Transfer Agent fees are included in the Consolidated Statements of Operations as Other general and administrative expenses.

For the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, the Company incurred expenses for services provided by the Transfer Agent of $49, $99 and $74. As of December 31, 2025, $8 remained payable.

Affiliates

The table below presents the Company’s affiliated investments (including investments in money market funds, if any):

 

 

 

Beginning
Fair Value
Balance

 

 

Gross
Additions
(1)

 

 

Gross
Reductions
(2)

 

 

Net
Realized
Gain
(Loss)

 

 

Net Change
in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)

 

 

Ending
Fair
Value
Balance

 

 

Dividend,
Interest
and Other
Income

 

For the Year Ended December 31, 2025

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-Controlled Affiliates

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund

 

$

288

 

 

$

411,703

 

 

$

(272,147

)

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

139,844

 

 

$

2,893

 

Elah Holdings, Inc.

 

 

3,354

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,354

 

 

 

 

Total Non-Controlled Affiliates

 

$

3,642

 

 

$

411,703

 

 

$

(272,147

)

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

143,198

 

 

$

2,893

 

For the Year Ended December 31, 2024

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-Controlled Affiliates

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Goldman Sachs Financial Square Government Fund

 

$

53,866

 

 

$

523,241

 

 

$

(576,819

)

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

288

 

 

$

2,437

 

Collaborative Imaging, LLC (dba Texas Radiology Associates)

 

 

2,526

 

 

 

 

 

 

(2,505

)

 

 

605

 

 

 

(626

)

 

 

 

 

 

52

 

Elah Holdings, Inc.

 

 

3,354

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,354

 

 

 

 

Total Non-Controlled Affiliates

 

$

59,746

 

 

$

523,241

 

 

$

(579,324

)

 

$

605

 

 

$

(626

)

 

$

3,642

 

 

$

2,489

 

 

 

(1)
Gross additions may include increases in the cost basis of investments resulting from new portfolio investments, PIK, the accretion of discounts, the exchange of one or more existing securities for one or more new securities and the movement of an existing portfolio company into this category from a different category.
(2)
Gross reductions may include decreases in the cost basis of investments resulting from principal collections related to investment repayments or sales, the exchange of one or more existing securities for one or more new securities and the movement of an existing portfolio company out of this category into a different category.

Due to Affiliates

The Investment Adviser pays certain general and administrative expenses, including legal expenses, on behalf of the Company in the ordinary course of business. As of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, there were $260 and $1,359, respectively, included within Accrued expenses and other liabilities paid by the Investment Adviser and its affiliates on behalf of the Company.

Co-Investment Activity

In certain circumstances, the Company and certain other client accounts managed by the Investment Adviser (collectively with the Company, the “Accounts”, which may include proprietary accounts of Goldman Sachs) can make negotiated co-investments pursuant to an exemptive order from the SEC permitting it to do so. On May 21, 2025, the SEC granted the exemptive relief (the “Relief”) to the Investment Adviser, the BDCs advised by the Investment Adviser and certain other affiliated applicants, which superseded the prior co-investment exemptive relief received on November 16, 2022, as amended on June 25, 2024 (the “Prior Relief”). If the Investment Adviser forms other funds in the future, the Company may co-invest alongside such other affiliates, subject to compliance with the Relief, applicable regulations and regulatory guidance, as well as applicable allocation procedures. Any such co-investments are subject to the applicable conditions of the Relief. Under the Relief, expenses of a single Account will be covered by that Account alone if those expenses were incurred solely by that Account due to its unique circumstances, such as legal and compliance expenses. Under the terms of the Relief, a “required majority” (as defined in Section 57(o) of the Investment Company Act) of the Company’s independent directors must make certain conclusions in connection with certain co-investment transactions, including co-investment transactions in which an affiliate of the Company is an existing investor in the portfolio company, non-pro rata incremental investments and non-pro rata dispositions of investments, and the Board is required to maintain oversight of the Company’s participation in the co-investment program.