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6 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2026
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
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10. DEBT

 

The annualized weighted average cost of debt for the six months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, inclusive of the fee on the undrawn commitment and amendment costs on the Truist Credit Facility and amortized upfront fees on 2026 Notes, 2026 Notes-2 and 2029 Notes, was 6.3% and 6.1%, respectively. As of March 31, 2026, in accordance with the 1940 Act, with certain limited exceptions, we are only allowed to borrow amounts such that we are in compliance with a 150% asset coverage ratio after such borrowing.

 

On February 5, 2019, our stockholders approved the application of the modified asset coverage requirements set forth in Section 61(a)(2) of the 1940 Act, as amended by the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018 (which includes the Small Business Credit Availability Act, or "SBCAA") as approved by our board of directors on November 13, 2018. As a result, the asset coverage requirement applicable to us for senior securities was reduced from 200% (i.e., $1 of debt outstanding for each $1 of equity) to 150% (i.e., $2 of debt outstanding for each $1 of equity), subject to compliance with certain disclosure requirements. As of March 31, 2026 and September 30, 2025, our asset coverage ratio, as computed in accordance with the 1940 Act, was 175% and 163%, respectively.

 

Truist Credit Facility

 

As of March 31, 2026, we increased the availability under the multi-currency Truist Credit Facility for up to $535 million (increased from $500 million in December 2025), which may be further increased up to $750.0 million in borrowings with certain lenders and Truist Bank, acting as administrative agent, Regions Bank, acting as an additional multicurrency lender, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., acting as syndication agent for the lenders. As of March 31, 2026 and September 30, 2025, we had $201.5 million (including a $10.0 million temporary draw) and $426.5 million, respectively, in outstanding borrowings under the Truist Credit Facility. The Truist Credit Facility had a weighted average interest rate of 5.9% and 6.5%, respectively, exclusive of the fee on undrawn commitment, as of March 31, 2026 and September 30, 2025. The Truist Credit Facility was amended in December 2025. This amended revolving facility has a stated maturity date of December 11, 2030 and decreased pricing to SOFR plus 210 basis points from SOFR plus 235 basis points (or an alternative risk-free floating interest rate index). As of March 31, 2026 and September 30, 2025, we had $333.5 million and $73.5 million of unused borrowing capacity under the Truist Credit Facility, respectively, subject to leverage and borrowing base restrictions. The Truist Credit Facility is secured by substantially all of our assets. As of March 31, 2026, we were in compliance with the terms of the Truist Credit Facility.

 

2026 Notes

 

In April 2021, we issued $150.0 million in aggregate principal amount of our 2026 Notes at a public offering price per note of 99.4%. Interest on the 2026 Notes is paid semi-annually on May 1 and November 1 of each year, at a rate of 4.50% per year, commencing November 1, 2021. The effective interest rate is 4.62%. The 2026 Notes mature on May 1, 2026 and may be redeemed in whole or in part at our option subject to a make-whole premium if redeemed more than three months prior to maturity. The 2026 Notes are general, unsecured obligations and rank equal in right of payment with all of our existing and future senior unsecured indebtedness. The 2026 Notes are effectively subordinated to all of our existing and future secured indebtedness to the extent of the value of the assets securing such indebtedness and structurally subordinated to all existing and future indebtedness and other obligations of any of our subsidiaries, financing vehicles, or similar facilities. We do not intend to list the 2026 Notes on any securities exchange or automated dealer quotation system. The 2026 Notes were repaid in full on May 1, 2026.

 

2026 Notes-2

 

In October 2021, we issued $165.0 million in aggregate principal amount of our 2026 Notes-2 at a public offering price per note of 99.4%. Interest on the 2026 Notes-2 is paid semi-annually on May 1 and November 1 of each year, at a rate of 4.00% per year, commencing May 1, 2022. The effective interest rate is 4.12%. The 2026 Notes-2 mature on November 1, 2026 and may be redeemed in whole or in part at our option subject to a make-whole premium if redeemed more than three months prior to maturity. The 2026 Notes-2 are general, unsecured obligations and rank equal in right of payment with all of our existing and future senior unsecured indebtedness. The 2026 Notes-2 are effectively subordinated to all of our existing and future secured indebtedness to the extent of the value of the assets securing such indebtedness and structurally subordinated to all existing and future indebtedness and other obligations of any of our subsidiaries, financing vehicles, or similar facilities. We do not intend to list the 2026 Notes-2 on any securities exchange or automated dealer quotation system.

 

2029 Notes

 

In January 2026, we issued $75.0 million in aggregate principal amount of our 2029 Notes at a private placement price per note of 99.3%. Interest on the 2029

Notes is paid semiannually on February 1 and August 1 of each year, at a rate of 7.00% per year, commencing August 1, 2026. The effective interest rate is 7.25%. The 2029 Notes mature on February 1, 2029 and may be redeemed in whole or in part at our option subject to a make-whole premium if redeemed more than three months prior to maturity. The 2029 Notes are general, unsecured obligations and rank equal in right of payment with all of our existing and future senior unsecured indebtedness. The 2029 Notes are effectively subordinated to all of our existing and future secured indebtedness to the extent of the value of the assets securing such indebtedness and structurally subordinated to all existing and future indebtedness and other obligations of any of our subsidiaries, financing vehicles, or similar facilities. We do not intend to list the 2029 Notes on any securities exchange or automated dealer quotation system.