UNITED STATES


SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION


Washington, D.C. 20549


FORM 10-Q





[x]QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934


For the quarterly period ended  September 30, 2018


OR


[ ]TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934


For the transition period from __________ to __________


Commission File Number  000-54755


CĪON Investment Corporation(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)





Maryland45-3058280(State or other jurisdiction ofincorporation or organization)(I.R.S. EmployerIdentification No.)3 Park Avenue, 36thFloorNew York, New York10016(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)


(212) 418-4700(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)Not applicable(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.


Yes [x] No [ ]


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted  electronically  every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).


Yes [ ] No [ ]


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.


Large accelerated filer [ ]Accelerated filer [ ]Non-accelerated filer [x]Smaller reporting company [ ]Emerging growth company [ ]


If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.


[ ]


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).


Yes [ ] No [x]


The number of shares of the registrant’s common stock, $0.001 par value, outstanding as of November 8, 2018 was 113,376,829 .





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CĪON INVESTMENT CORPORATION


FORM 10-Q


TABLE OF CONTENTS


PagePART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATIONItem 1. Financial Statements1Consolidated Balance Sheets1Consolidated Statements of Operations2Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets3Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows4Consolidated Schedules of Investments5Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements23Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations54Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk69Item 4. Controls and Procedures70PART II – OTHER INFORMATIONItem 1. Legal Proceedings71Item 1A. Risk Factors71Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds71Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities71Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures71Item 5. Other Information72Item 6. Exhibits73Signatures76








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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION





Item 1. Financial Statements





CĪON Investment Corporation


Consolidated Balance Sheets


(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)


September 30, 2018December 31, 2017(unaudited)AssetsInvestments, at fair value:Non-controlled, non-affiliated investments (amortized cost of $1,873,894 and $1,692,978, respectively)$1,872,228$1,698,662Non-controlled, affiliated investments (amortized cost of $47,338 and $19,422, respectively)42,14815,533Total investments, at fair value (amortized cost of $1,921,232 and $1,712,400, respectively)1,914,3761,714,195Cash15,53756,354Due from counterparty2,321—Interest receivable on investments14,28212,433Receivable due on investments sold13,64529,524Prepaid expenses and other assets2,4513,417Total assets$1,962,612$1,815,923


Liabilities and Shareholders' EquityLiabilitiesFinancing arrangements (net of unamortized debt issuance costs of $6,772 and $6,018, respectively)$892,770$705,447Payable for investments purchased35,15836,439Accounts payable and accrued expenses1,0111,432Interest payable3,5422,311Accrued management fees9,1647,821Accrued subordinated incentive fee on income5,5733,222Accrued administrative services expense200556Due to CIG - offering costs—4Total liabilities947,418757,232Commitments and contingencies (Note 4 and Note 11)Shareholders' EquityCommon stock, $0.001 par value; 500,000,000 shares authorized;112,035,367 and 115,781,751 shares issued and outstanding, respectively112116Capital in excess of par value1,042,3121,076,131Undistributed net investment income9,30910,368Accumulated net realized loss from investments(10,349)(10,385)Accumulated net unrealized (depreciation) appreciation on investments(6,856)1,795Accumulated net realized loss from total return swap(1)(19,334)(19,334)Total shareholders' equity1,015,1941,058,691Total liabilities and shareholders' equity$1,962,612$1,815,923Net asset value per share of common stock at end of period$9.06$9.14


(1) See Note 7 for a discussion of the Company’s total return swap agreement.


See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.





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CĪON Investment Corporation


Consolidated Statements of Operations


(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)


Three Months EndedSeptember 30,Nine Months EndedSeptember 30,2018201720182017(unaudited)(unaudited)(unaudited)(unaudited)Investment incomeInterest income:Non-controlled, non-affiliated investments$51,140$37,212$130,230$99,117Non-controlled, affiliated investments293—641—Total interest income51,43337,212130,87199,117Fee and other income4041,1661,2852,651Total investment income51,83738,378132,156101,768Operating expensesManagement fees9,1647,82025,70521,724Administrative services expense5004331,4921,204Subordinated incentive fee on income(1)5,573—5,573—General and administrative(2)1,4071,8034,9935,220Interest expense12,9016,92032,67015,543Total operating expenses29,54516,97670,43343,691Net investment income22,29221,40261,72358,077Realized and unrealized (losses) gainsNet realized gain (loss) on:Non-controlled, non-affiliated investments3,103(2,800)—(5,142)Non-controlled, affiliated investments2—39—Total return swap(3)—67—(13,789)Foreign currency(12)12(3)159Net realized gains (losses)3,093(2,721)36(18,772)Net change in unrealized (depreciation) appreciation on:Non-controlled, non-affiliated investments(9,620)1,700(7,349)11,094Non-controlled, affiliated investments(408)—(1,302)—Total return swap(3)———15,402Net change in unrealized (depreciation) appreciation(10,028)1,700(8,651)26,496Net realized and unrealized (losses) gains(6,935)(1,021)(8,615)7,724Net increase in net assets resulting from operations$15,357$20,381$53,108$65,801Per share information—basic and dilutedNet increase in net assets per share resulting from operations$0.14$0.18$0.46$0.59Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding113,490,567112,954,234114,385,478111,504,552


(1)  See Note 4 for a discussion of the methodology employed by the Company in calculating the subordinated incentive fee on income.


(2)  See Note 10 for details of the Company's general and administrative expenses.


(3)  See Note 7 for a discussion of the Company's total return swap agreement.


See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.





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CĪON Investment Corporation


Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets


(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)


Nine Months EndedSeptember 30,20182017(unaudited)(unaudited)Changes in net assets from operations:Net investment income$61,723$58,077Net realized gain (loss) on investments39(5,142)Net realized (loss) gain on foreign currency(3)159Net change in unrealized (depreciation) appreciation on investments(8,651)11,094Net realized loss on total return swap(1)—(13,789)Net change in unrealized appreciation on total return swap(1)—15,402Net increase in net assets resulting from operations53,10865,801Changes in net assets from shareholders' distributions:(2)Net investment income(62,782)(55,191)Net realized gain on total return swapNet interest and other income from TRS portfolio—(3,661)Net gain on TRS loan sales(3)—(2,286)Net decrease in net assets from shareholders' distributions(62,782)(61,138)Changes in net assets from capital share transactions:Issuance of common stock, net of issuance costs of $708 and $1,713, respectively18,46143,227Reinvestment of shareholders' distributions29,25129,701Repurchase of common stock(81,535)(30,167)Net (decrease) increase in net assets resulting from capital share transactions(33,823)42,761Total (decrease) increase in net assets(43,497)47,424Net assets at beginning of period1,058,691999,763Net assets at end of period$1,015,194$1,047,187Net asset value per share of common stock at end of period$9.06$9.15Shares of common stock outstanding at end of period112,035,367114,440,741Undistributed net investment income at end of period$9,309$4,314


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|(1) | See Note 7 for a discussion of the Company’s total return swap agreement.

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|(2) | This table presents changes in net assets from shareholders' distributions on a GAAP basis. See Note 5 for a discussion of the sources of distributions paid by the Company.

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|(3) | During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, the Company realized losses on TRS loan sales of$19,736, which were not then deductible on a tax-basis.

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.





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CĪON Investment Corporation


Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows


(in thousands)


Nine Months EndedSeptember 30,20182017(unaudited)(unaudited)Operating activities:Net increase in net assets resulting from operations$53,108$65,801Adjustments to reconcile net increase in net assets resulting from operations to net cash used in operating activities:Net accretion of discount on investments(6,857)(6,799)Proceeds from principal repayment of investments535,081403,098Purchase of investments(1,003,789)(1,139,000)Paid-in-kind interest(1,045)(1,704)Decrease (increase) in short term investments, net106,503(70,312)Proceeds from sale of investments161,230218,395Net realized (gain) loss on investments(39)5,142Net unrealized depreciation (appreciation) on investments8,651(11,094)Net unrealized appreciation on total return swap(1)—(15,402)Amortization of debt issuance costs2,3631,272(Increase) decrease in due from counterparty(2,321)139,715(Increase) decrease in interest receivable on investments(1,765)(2,254)(Increase) decrease in receivable due on investments sold15,879(12,147)(Increase) decrease in receivable due on total return swap(1)—4,187(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses and other assets(1,608)(812)Increase (decrease) in payable for investments purchased(1,281)39,869Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accrued expenses(421)(209)Increase (decrease) in interest payable1,2311,113Increase (decrease) in accrued management fees1,3432,040Increase (decrease) in accrued administrative services expense(356)(599)Increase (decrease) in due to CIG - offering costs(4)(18)Increase (decrease) in subordinated incentive fee on income payable2,351—Net cash used in operating activities(131,746)(379,718)Financing activities:Gross proceeds from issuance of common stock19,16944,940Commissions and dealer manager fees paid(708)(1,715)Repurchase of common stock(81,535)(30,167)Shareholders' distributions paid(2)(33,531)(31,437)Borrowings under financing arrangements(3)213,077406,698Repayments of financing arrangements(3)(25,000)—Debt issuance costs paid(543)(3,732)Net cash provided by financing activities90,929384,587Net (decrease) increase in cash and restricted cash(40,817)4,869Cash and restricted cash, beginning of period56,35417,046Cash and restricted cash, end of period$15,537$21,915Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:Cash paid for interest$29,065$13,075Supplemental non-cash financing activities:Reinvestment of shareholders' distributions(2)$29,251$29,701


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|(1) | See Note 7 for a discussion of the Company’s total return swap agreement.

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|(2) | See Note 5 for a discussion of the sources of distributions paid by the Company.

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|(3) | See Note 8 for a discussion of the Company’s financing arrangements.

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.





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CĪON Investment Corporation


Consolidated Schedule of Investments (unaudited)


September 30, 2018


(in thousands) Portfolio Company(a)Index Rate(b)IndustryPrincipal/Par Amount/Units(e)Cost(d)FairValue(c)Senior Secured First Lien Debt - 137.5%Academy, Ltd., L+400, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 7/1/2022(q)1 Month LIBORRetail$14,451$12,023$11,293Accommodations Plus Technologies LLC, L+500, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 5/11/20243 Month LIBORServices: Business3,5793,5123,525Adams Publishing Group, LLC, L+750, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 7/2/2023(p)(s)2 Month LIBORMedia: Advertising, Printing & Publishing17,48317,29717,308Adams Publishing Group, LLC, 0.38% Unfunded, 7/2/2020(p)(s)NoneMedia: Advertising, Printing & Publishing2,069—(21)Advanced Integration Technology LP, L+475, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 4/3/2023(q)3 Month LIBORAerospace & Defense3,9403,9693,945Aegis Toxicology Sciences Corp., L+550, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 5/9/2025(k)(q)2 Month LIBORHealthcare & Pharmaceuticals10,0009,8009,775AIS Holdco, LLC, L+500, 0.00% LIBOR Floor, 8/15/2025(q)2 Month LIBORBanking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate5,5565,4845,549Allen Media, LLC, L+650, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 8/30/2023(p)(r)(s)2 Month LIBORMedia: Diversified & Production80,00078,02778,000ALM Media, LLC, L+450, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 7/31/2020(q)3 Month LIBORMedia: Advertising, Printing & Publishing13,27212,34311,895American Clinical Solutions LLC, 12.50%, 6/11/2020(u)(w)NoneHealthcare & Pharmaceuticals9,2459,0647,396American Dental Partners, Inc., L+475, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 8/29/2021(q)(s)3 Month LIBORHealthcare & Pharmaceuticals10,69410,30010,708American Media, Inc., L+800, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 8/24/2020(p)3 Month LIBORMedia: Advertising, Printing & Publishing19,63419,57220,026American Media, Inc., 0.50% Unfunded, 8/24/2020NoneMedia: Advertising, Printing & Publishing1,778(25)36American Teleconferencing Services, Ltd., L+650, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 12/8/2021(p)(q)(r)(s)2 Month LIBORTelecommunications20,44518,95119,832Analogic Corp., L+600, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 6/21/2024(s)1 Month LIBORHealthcare & Pharmaceuticals30,00029,42829,700AP Exhaust Acquisition, LLC, L+500, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 5/10/2024(k)(q)(r)2 Month LIBORAutomotive10,5709,9649,632APCO Holdings, LLC, L+550, 0.00% LIBOR Floor, 6/9/2025(q)1 Month LIBORBanking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate11,57711,46611,679Ascent Resources - Marcellus, LLC, L+650, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 3/30/20231 Month LIBOREnergy: Oil & Gas712712718Associated Asphalt Partners, LLC, L+525, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 4/5/2024(q)1 Month LIBORConstruction & Building10,86410,69010,898Avetta, LLC, L+525, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 4/10/20241 Month LIBORHigh Tech Industries249245247Cadence Aerospace, LLC, L+650, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 11/14/2023(r)(s)2 Month LIBORAerospace & Defense26,02525,79025,765Canam Construction Inc., L+500, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 7/1/20241 Month LIBORConstruction & Building4,9874,9755,037Caraustar Industries, Inc., L+550, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 3/14/2022(q)3 Month LIBORForest Products & Paper5,5355,5865,588Cardinal US Holdings, Inc., L+500, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 7/31/2023(q)2 Month LIBORServices: Business8,4157,9028,278CB URS Holdings Corp., L+525, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 9/1/2024(q)(s)1 Month LIBORTransportation: Cargo14,55014,48114,705Central Security Group, Inc., L+563, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 10/6/2021(q)(s)1 Month LIBORServices: Consumer24,72424,74924,879Charming Charlie LLC, L+1000, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 4/24/2023(u)(v)(w)2 Month LIBORRetail3,2141,9122,121Charming Charlie LLC, L+1000, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 4/24/2023(u)(v)(w)2 Month LIBORRetail2,6522,6181,790Charming Charlie LLC, 20.00%, 5/15/2019(v)NoneRetail157157157Charming Charlie LLC, 2.50% Unfunded, 5/15/2019(v)NoneRetail1,938——CHC Solutions Inc., 12.00%, 7/20/2023NoneHealthcare & Pharmaceuticals7,0007,0007,000CircusTrix Holdings, LLC, L+550, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 12/16/2021(r)(s)1 Month LIBORHotel, Gaming & Leisure22,16621,99121,944CircusTrix Holdings, LLC, 1.00% Unfunded, 12/27/2019NoneHotel, Gaming & Leisure2,675—(27)Confie Seguros Holding II Co., L+525, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 4/16/2022(q)1 Month LIBORBanking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate15,78215,68715,446


See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.





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CĪON Investment Corporation


Consolidated Schedule of Investments (unaudited)


September 30, 2018


(in thousands)


Portfolio Company(a)Index Rate(b)IndustryPrincipal/Par Amount/Units(e)Cost(d)FairValue(c)Country Fresh Holdings, LLC, L+500, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 3/31/2023(k)(s)3 Month LIBORBeverage, Food & Tobacco10,0009,8509,800Covenant Surgical Partners, Inc., L+450, 0.00% LIBOR Floor, 10/4/2024(q)1 Month LIBORHealthcare & Pharmaceuticals2,4202,4142,432Covenant Surgical Partners, Inc., 4.50% Unfunded, 10/4/2018NoneHealthcare & Pharmaceuticals1——Datix Bidco Ltd., L+450, 0.00% LIBOR Floor, 4/28/2025(i)6 Month LIBORHigh Tech Industries250245246David's Bridal, Inc., L+400, 1.25% LIBOR Floor, 10/11/2019(q)2 Month LIBORRetail3,4063,1493,033Dayton Superior Corp., L+1400, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 11/15/2021(q)(w)3 Month LIBORConstruction & Building6,3155,8115,526DBRS, Inc., L+525, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 3/4/2022(i)(q)2 Month LIBORServices: Business5,8625,7055,884Deluxe Entertainment Services Group Inc., L+550, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 2/28/2020(q)2 Month LIBORMedia: Diversified & Production16,17516,10614,881DFC Global Facility Borrower II LLC, L+1075, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 9/27/20221 Month LIBORServices: Consumer24,42024,30024,420DFC Global Facility Borrower II LLC, 0.50% Unfunded, 9/27/2019NoneServices: Consumer5,580——DMT Solutions Global Corp., L+700, 0.00% LIBOR Floor, 7/2/2024(q)(s)6 Month LIBORServices: Business19,75019,18019,552DXP Enterprises, Inc., L+475, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 8/29/2023(i)(q)1 Month LIBOREnergy: Oil & Gas9,9009,8139,993Eagle Family Foods Group LLC, L+650, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 6/14/2024(s)3 Month LIBORBeverage, Food & Tobacco14,96314,64314,626EagleTree-Carbide Acquisition Corp., L+475, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 8/28/2024(q)3 Month LIBORConsumer Goods: Durable19,85019,71419,850Eastman Kodak Company, L+625, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 9/3/2019(i)(q)2 Month LIBORConsumer Goods: Durable1,9651,9621,886Elemica, Inc., L+700, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 7/7/2021(p)(r)1 Month LIBORHigh Tech Industries17,10616,83317,021Elemica, Inc., 0.50% Unfunded, 7/7/2021NoneHigh Tech Industries2,500(35)(13)Emmis Operating Company, L+700, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 4/18/2019(q)1 Month LIBORMedia: Broadcasting & Subscription1,3641,3191,356Entertainment Studios P&A LLC, 11.47%, 5/18/2037(m)NoneMedia: Diversified & Production18,18718,02317,824Entertainment Studios P&A LLC, 5.00%, 5/18/2037(m)NoneMedia: Diversified & Production——1,152EnTrans International, LLC, L+750, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 6/4/2020(r)1 Month LIBORCapital Equipment11,90610,03811,906ES Chappaquiddick LLC, 10.00%, 5/18/2022NoneMedia: Diversified & Production1,4621,4621,557Evergreen Skills Lux S.À.R.L., L+475, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 4/28/2021(i)(q)1 Month LIBORHigh Tech Industries10,2109,7109,751F+W Media, Inc., L+650, 1.50% LIBOR Floor, 5/24/2022(v)(w)1 Month LIBORMedia: Diversified & Production1,0921,0921,147F+W Media, Inc., L+1000, 1.50% LIBOR Floor, 5/24/2022(p)(u)(v)(w)1 Month LIBORMedia: Diversified & Production2,9922,755651Flavors Holdings Inc., L+575, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 4/3/2020(k)(p)3 Month LIBORConsumer Goods: Non-Durable3,0002,8352,850Foundation Consumer Healthcare, LLC, L+650, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 11/2/2023(p)(r)(s)2 Month LIBORHealthcare & Pharmaceuticals45,44645,14345,446Foundation Consumer Healthcare, LLC, 0.50% Unfunded, 11/2/2023NoneHealthcare & Pharmaceuticals4,211(32)—Frontline Technologies Group Holding LLC, 1.00% Unfunded, 9/18/2019NoneHigh Tech Industries328—(4)Genesis Healthcare, Inc., L+600, 0.50% LIBOR Floor, 3/6/2023(i)(p)(s)2 Month LIBORHealthcare & Pharmaceuticals35,00034,68534,650Harland Clarke Holdings Corp., L+475, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 11/3/2023(q)(s)3 Month LIBORServices: Business14,23314,17113,681Healogics, Inc., L+425, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 7/1/2021(q)2 Month LIBORHealthcare & Pharmaceuticals4,8124,6034,535Homer City Generation, L.P., L+1100, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 4/5/2023(k)(p)1 Month LIBOREnergy: Oil & Gas6,5666,2586,353Hummel Station LLC, L+600, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 10/27/2022(q)1 Month LIBOREnergy: Oil & Gas9,9759,5509,651Infinity Sales Group, LLC, L+1050, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 11/21/2018(p)3 Month LIBORServices: Business7,8737,8227,873


See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.





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CĪON Investment Corporation


Consolidated Schedule of Investments (unaudited)


September 30, 2018


(in thousands) Portfolio Company(a)Index Rate(b)IndustryPrincipal/Par Amount/Units(e)Cost(d)FairValue(c)InfoGroup Inc., L+500, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 4/3/2023(q)(r)(s)3 Month LIBORMedia: Advertising, Printing & Publishing15,95915,94415,949Instant Web, LLC, L+650, 0.00% LIBOR Floor, 12/15/2022(p)(r)(s)1 Month LIBORMedia: Advertising, Printing & Publishing39,34139,25439,341Instant Web, LLC, 0.50% Unfunded, 12/15/2022NoneMedia: Advertising, Printing & Publishing2,704——Intermedia Holdings, Inc., L+600, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 7/21/2025(q)3 Month LIBORHigh Tech Industries12,50012,37812,562International Seaways, Inc., L+600, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 6/22/2022(i)(q)1 Month LIBORTransportation: Cargo9,7509,5949,792Isagenix International, LLC, L+575, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 6/14/2025(q)3 Month LIBORBeverage, Food & Tobacco14,81314,67114,850Island Medical Management Holdings, LLC, L+650, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 9/1/2022(r)1 Month LIBORHealthcare & Pharmaceuticals11,98711,86111,148ITC Service Group Acquisition LLC, L+950, 0.50% LIBOR Floor, 5/26/2021(l)(p)6 Month LIBORHigh Tech Industries11,25011,10810,912Jab Wireless, Inc., L+800, 0.00% LIBOR Floor, 5/2/2023(s)1 Month LIBORTelecommunications19,90019,90019,900Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc., L+625, 0.00% LIBOR Floor, 5/30/2023(s)1 Month LIBORServices: Consumer18,00018,00018,000KLO Intermediate Holdings, LLC, L+775, 1.50% LIBOR Floor, 4/7/2022(r)1 Month LIBORChemicals, Plastics & Rubber7,4297,3607,058KLO Intermediate Holdings, LLC, L+775, 1.50% LIBOR Floor, 4/7/2022(r)1 Month LIBORChemicals, Plastics & Rubber4,3014,2614,086KNB Holdings Corp., L+550, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 4/26/2024(q)(s)6 Month LIBORConsumer Goods: Durable15,60015,33715,795Labvantage Solutions Inc., L+750, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 12/29/2020(r)1 Month LIBORHigh Tech Industries4,1404,1154,099Labvantage Solutions Ltd., E+750, 1.00% EURIBOR Floor, 12/29/2020(i)2 Month EURIBORHigh Tech Industries€4,1224,6074,736Lannett Company, Inc., L+538, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 11/25/2022(i)(q)1 Month LIBORHealthcare & Pharmaceuticals7,0806,9756,230LD Intermediate Holdings, Inc., L+588, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 12/9/2022(k)(q)1 Month LIBORHigh Tech Industries2,0001,8951,940Lift Brands, Inc., L+700, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 4/16/2023(p)(r)(s)3 Month LIBORServices: Consumer44,77543,87243,991Lift Brands, Inc., 1.00% Unfunded, 4/16/2023NoneServices: Consumer5,000—(88)Logix Holding Company, LLC, L+575, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 12/22/2024(q)1 Month LIBORTelecommunications5,0014,9545,038Longview Power, LLC, L+600, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 4/13/2021(p)(r)3 Month LIBOREnergy: Oil & Gas14,96112,91913,072LTCG Holdings Corp., L+500, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 6/6/2020(q)1 Month LIBORServices: Business5,9115,6965,911Mayfield Agency Borrower Inc., L+450, 0.00% LIBOR Floor, 2/28/2025(q)1 Month LIBORBanking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate3,9713,9523,971Ministry Brands, LLC, L+400, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 12/2/2022(r)1 Month LIBORServices: Business11,33211,27311,332Ministry Brands, LLC, L+100, 1.00% LIBOR Floor Unfunded, 10/18/20203 Month LIBORServices: Business3,615——Moss Holding Company, L+675, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 4/17/2023(p)(r)3 Month LIBORServices: Business18,68718,41218,501Moss Holding Company, 0.50% Unfunded, 4/17/2023NoneServices: Business2,232—(22)Moxie Patriot LLC, L+575, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 12/19/2020(k)(q)3 Month LIBOREnergy: Oil & Gas9,9869,9699,949MRO Holdings, Inc., L+525, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 10/25/2023(q)3 Month LIBORAerospace & Defense4,4564,4174,495MRP Generation Holdings, LLC, L+700, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 10/18/2022(q)3 Month LIBOREnergy: Oil & Gas2,2212,1852,176Murray Energy Corp., L+725, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 10/17/2022(q)1 Month LIBORMetals & Mining3,6013,5443,307NewsCycle Solutions, Inc., L+700, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 12/29/2022(r)(s)1 Month LIBORMedia: Advertising, Printing & Publishing21,15520,95720,838Ocean Bidco, Inc., L+500, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 3/21/2025(q)3 Month LIBORHigh Tech Industries4,5204,4994,537One Call Corp., L+400, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 11/27/2022(q)1 Month LIBORHealthcare & Pharmaceuticals8,0327,5837,641Orbcomm Inc., 8.00%, 4/1/2024(p)NoneTelecommunications9,2379,2379,814P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Inc., L+500, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 9/1/2022(q)6 Month LIBORBeverage, Food & Tobacco14,87514,56514,870


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CĪON Investment Corporation


Consolidated Schedule of Investments (unaudited)


September 30, 2018


(in thousands)


Portfolio Company(a)Index Rate(b)IndustryPrincipal/Par Amount/Units(e)Cost(d)FairValue(c)Pathway Partners Vet Management Company LLC, L+425, 0.00% LIBOR Floor, 10/10/20241 Month LIBORHealthcare & Pharmaceuticals816816818PDI TA Holdings, Inc., L+475, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 8/25/20233 Month LIBORHigh Tech Industries3,6143,6043,596Petroflow Energy Corp., L+800, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 6/29/2019(p)(u)(v)(w)1 Month LIBOREnergy: Oil & Gas3,3103,0002,979PFS Holding Corp., L+350, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 1/31/20211 Month LIBORRetail3,1382,4301,835Photonis Technologies SAS, L+750, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 9/18/2019(i)(q)3 Month LIBORAerospace & Defense6,3975,9496,005Plano Molding Company, LLC, L+750, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 5/12/2021(p)1 Month LIBORConsumer Goods: Non-Durable6,0866,0315,615Polymer Additives, Inc., L+600, 0.00% LIBOR Floor, 7/31/2025(p)(q)1 Month LIBORChemicals, Plastics & Rubber20,00019,60919,700Radio One, Inc., L+400, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 4/18/2023(q)1 Month LIBORMedia: Broadcasting & Subscription2,9432,9192,889Rhino Energy LLC, L+1000, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 12/27/2020(s)1 Month LIBORMetals & Mining8,6958,3168,608Sequoia Healthcare Management, LLC, L+850, 1.75% LIBOR Floor, 8/21/2023(p)1 Month LIBORHealthcare & Pharmaceuticals10,0009,9019,900SG Acquisition, Inc., L+500, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 3/29/2024(q)3 Month LIBORBanking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate3,7483,7193,762Shift PPC LLC, L+450, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 12/22/2021(r)1 Month LIBORHigh Tech Industries4,5644,4804,564SIMR, LLC, L+900, 2.00% LIBOR Floor, 9/7/2023(p)(v)3 Month LIBORHealthcare & Pharmaceuticals15,31215,01015,006SM Wellness Holdings, Inc., L+550, 0.00% LIBOR Floor, 8/1/20241 Month LIBORHealthcare & Pharmaceuticals698680680SM Wellness Holdings, Inc., 1.00% Unfunded, 8/1/2020NoneHealthcare & Pharmaceuticals128(1)(3)Spinal USA, Inc. / Precision Medical Inc., L+950, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 9/30/2020(p)3 Month LIBORHealthcare & Pharmaceuticals12,80712,76812,743Spinal USA, Inc. / Precision Medical Inc., L+950, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 12/31/2021(p)(w)3 Month LIBORHealthcare & Pharmaceuticals466465464Sprint Industrial Holdings, LLC, L+575, 1.25% LIBOR Floor, 5/14/2019(p)3 Month LIBOREnergy: Oil & Gas7,9617,8137,742STG-Fairway Acquisitions, Inc., L+525, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 6/30/2022(q)2 Month LIBORServices: Business3,9293,8403,934Studio Movie Grill Holdings, LLC, L+725, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 9/30/2020(f)(p)3 Month LIBORHotel, Gaming & Leisure22,37122,29622,371TDG Group Holding Company, L+550, 0.00% LIBOR Floor, 5/31/20243 Month LIBORServices: Consumer2,8162,7632,760TDG Group Holding Company, 1.00% Unfunded, 5/31/2020NoneServices: Consumer720—(14)Teladoc, Inc., 0.50% Unfunded, 7/14/2020NoneHigh Tech Industries1,250(30)—Telestream Holdings Corp., L+645, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 3/24/2022(l)(p)3 Month LIBORHigh Tech Industries8,4828,3338,228Tenere Inc., L+1000, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 12/23/2021(p)(r)2 Month LIBORCapital Equipment30,88030,78730,108Tensar Corp., L+475, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 7/9/2021(q)3 Month LIBORChemicals, Plastics & Rubber12,98012,37612,842The Pasha Group, L+750, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 1/26/2023(r)2 Month LIBORTransportation: Cargo7,2687,0717,373The Pay-O-Matic Corp., L+900, 0.00% LIBOR Floor, 4/5/2021(h)(p)2 Month LIBORServices: Consumer22,71322,52222,485TherapeuticsMD, Inc., L+775, 1.50% LIBOR Floor, 5/1/2023(i)(s)1 Month LIBORHealthcare & Pharmaceuticals15,00014,86014,850TherapeuticsMD, Inc., 0.00% Unfunded, 12/31/2019(i)(t)NoneHealthcare & Pharmaceuticals10,000(93)(100)TherapeuticsMD, Inc., 0.00% Unfunded, 5/31/2019(i)(t)NoneHealthcare & Pharmaceuticals15,000(140)(150)Therapure Biopharma Inc., L+875, 0.50% LIBOR Floor, 12/1/2021(i)1 Month LIBORHealthcare & Pharmaceuticals15,00014,94815,000Vero Parent, Inc., L+500, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 8/16/2024(q)(s)1 Month LIBORHigh Tech Industries14,85014,71914,906Vertex Aerospace Services Corp., L+475, 0.00% LIBOR Floor, 6/29/2025(q)(s)1 Month LIBORAerospace & Defense24,93824,81725,210Visual Edge Technology, Inc., L+575, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 8/31/20221 Month LIBORServices: Business3,1043,0933,088


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CĪON Investment Corporation


Consolidated Schedule of Investments (unaudited)


September 30, 2018


(in thousands)


Portfolio Company(a)Index Rate(b)IndustryPrincipal/Par Amount/Units(e)Cost(d)FairValue(c)Visual Edge Technology, Inc., 1.00% Unfunded, 2/28/2019NoneServices: Business831—(4)VLS Recovery Services, LLC, L+600, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 10/17/20231 Month LIBORServices: Business279255276VLS Recovery Services, LLC, 1.00% Unfunded, 10/17/2019NoneServices: Business205—(2)Woodstream Corp., L+625, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 5/29/2022(s)3 Month LIBORConsumer Goods: Non-Durable14,54214,54214,542Woodstream Corp., 0.50% Unfunded, 5/29/2021NoneConsumer Goods: Non-Durable559——Zemax Software Holdings, LLC, L+575, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 6/25/2024(s)1 Month LIBORHigh Tech Industries1,3181,2931,292Total Senior Secured First Lien Debt1,395,8491,395,969Senior Secured Second Lien Debt - 34.5%1A Smart Start LLC, L+825, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 8/21/2022(p)(r)1 Month LIBORHigh Tech Industries17,80017,47717,515ABG Intermediate Holdings 2 LLC, L+775, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 9/29/2025(p)1 Month LIBORRetail9,8979,8469,977Access CIG, LLC, L+775, 0.00% LIBOR Floor, 2/27/2026(r)1 Month LIBORServices: Business16,43416,29816,568ALM Media, LLC, L+800, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 7/30/2021(p)(r)3 Month LIBORMedia: Advertising, Printing & Publishing10,34410,2698,016American Residential Services LLC, L+800, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 12/31/2022(p)1 Month LIBORConstruction & Building4,9334,9034,835Argon Medical Devices Holdings, Inc., L+800, 0.00% LIBOR Floor, 1/23/2026(p)1 Month LIBORHealthcare & Pharmaceuticals14,40014,32914,517Avalign Technologies, Inc., L+825, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 7/15/2022(s)2 Month LIBORHealthcare & Pharmaceuticals5,5005,4565,459Drew Marine Group, Inc., L+700, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 5/19/2021(i)(p)1 Month LIBORChemicals, Plastics & Rubber9,5009,4729,524EagleTree-Carbide Acquisition Corp., L+850, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 8/28/2025(r)3 Month LIBORConsumer Goods: Durable20,00019,72720,250Elements Behavioral Health, Inc., L+1275, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 2/11/2020(u)3 Month LIBORHealthcare & Pharmaceuticals6,501——Emerald 3 Ltd., L+700, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 5/16/2022(i)(p)3 Month LIBOREnvironmental Industries3,0002,9842,947Evergreen Skills Lux S.À.R.L., L+825, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 4/28/2022(i)(r)1 Month LIBORHigh Tech Industries9,9997,5878,499Flexera Software LLC, L+725, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 2/26/2026(r)1 Month LIBORHigh Tech Industries3,4623,4453,485Global Tel*Link Corp., L+825, 1.25% LIBOR Floor, 11/23/2020(r)3 Month LIBORTelecommunications11,50011,48811,561GOBP Holdings, Inc., L+825, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 10/21/2022(r)1 Month LIBORRetail4,0004,0164,020LSCS Holdings, Inc., L+825, 0.00% LIBOR Floor, 3/16/2026(p)3 Month LIBORServices: Business11,89111,64111,831Mayfield Agency Borrower Inc., L+850, 0.00% LIBOR Floor, 3/2/2026(p)(r)(s)1 Month LIBORBanking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate20,00019,70719,925Medical Solutions Holdings, Inc., L+825, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 6/16/2025(p)1 Month LIBORHealthcare & Pharmaceuticals10,0009,86410,038Medplast Holdings, Inc., L+775, 0.00% LIBOR Floor, 7/2/2026(s)2 Month LIBORHealthcare & Pharmaceuticals6,7506,6846,868Ministry Brands, LLC, L+925, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 6/2/2023(p)6 Month LIBORServices: Business5,4885,4025,488Ministry Brands, LLC, L+925, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 6/2/20236 Month LIBORServices: Business2,5082,4872,508Ministry Brands, LLC, L+100, 1.00% LIBOR Floor Unfunded, 10/18/20203 Month LIBORServices: Business465——Niacet Corp., E+875, 1.00% EURIBOR Floor, 8/1/2024(i)1 Month EURIBORChemicals, Plastics & Rubber€7,4897,9468,604Onex Carestream Finance LP, L+850, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 12/7/2019(r)1 Month LIBORHealthcare & Pharmaceuticals10,55710,04010,543Onex TSG Holdings II Corp., L+850, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 7/31/2023(p)(q)1 Month LIBORHealthcare & Pharmaceuticals12,24912,15212,126Patterson Medical Supply, Inc., L+850, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 8/28/2023(p)2 Month LIBORHealthcare & Pharmaceuticals13,50013,40012,893


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CĪON Investment Corporation


Consolidated Schedule of Investments (unaudited)


September 30, 2018


(in thousands)


Portfolio Company(a)Index Rate(b)IndustryPrincipal/Par Amount/Units(e)Cost(d)FairValue(c)PDI TA Holdings, Inc., L+875, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 8/25/20246 Month LIBORHigh Tech Industries2,0342,0122,014PetroChoice Holdings, Inc., L+875, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 8/21/2023(p)1 Month LIBORChemicals, Plastics & Rubber15,00014,73114,738PFS Holding Corp., L+725, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 1/31/2022(q)1 Month LIBORRetail4,9984,742875Premiere Global Services, Inc., L+950, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 6/6/2022(p)2 Month LIBORTelecommunications3,0002,9122,835PT Intermediate Holdings III, LLC, L+800, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 12/8/2025(r)3 Month LIBORServices: Business9,3759,2919,516Securus Technologies Holdings, Inc., L+825, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 11/1/2025(r)1 Month LIBORTelecommunications2,9422,9142,961SESAC Holdco II LLC, L+725, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 2/23/2025(k)(r)1 Month LIBORMedia: Broadcasting & Subscription250248249STG-Fairway Acquisitions, Inc., L+925, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 6/30/2023(p)(r)1 Month LIBORServices: Business10,0009,8949,600TexOak Petro Holdings LLC, 8.00%, 12/29/2019(u)NoneEnergy: Oil & Gas7,7002,592—TMK Hawk Parent, Corp., L+800, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 8/28/2025(p)1 Month LIBORServices: Business13,39313,08613,125TouchTunes Interactive Networks, Inc., L+825, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 5/29/2022(r)1 Month LIBORHotel, Gaming & Leisure6,0005,9566,000U.S. Renal Care, Inc., L+800, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 12/29/2023(p)3 Month LIBORHealthcare & Pharmaceuticals5,0004,9284,825Wand Intermediate I LP, L+725, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 9/19/2022(p)2 Month LIBORAutomotive16,00015,90216,080Winebow Holdings, Inc., L+750, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 1/2/2022(p)1 Month LIBORBeverage, Food & Tobacco12,82312,6249,553Zest Acquisition Corp., L+750, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 3/13/2026(r)2 Month LIBORHealthcare & Pharmaceuticals15,00014,85914,850Zywave Inc., L+900, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 11/17/2023(p)2 Month LIBORHigh Tech Industries5,0004,9415,000Total Senior Secured Second Lien Debt358,252350,218Collateralized Securities and Structured Products - Debt - 1.5%Deutsche Bank AG Frankfurt CRAFT 2015-2 Class Credit Linked Note, L+925, 1/16/2022(i)3 Month LIBORDiversified Financials14,90314,90314,903Total Collateralized Securities and Structured Products - Debt14,90314,903Collateralized Securities and Structured Products - Equity - 1.6%APIDOS CLO XVI Subordinated Notes, 4.79% Estimated Yield, 1/19/2025(i)(g)Diversified Financials9,0003,8023,278CENT CLO 19 Ltd. Subordinated Notes, 4.57% Estimated Yield, 10/29/2025(i)(g)Diversified Financials2,0001,2311,179Galaxy XV CLO Ltd. Class A Subordinated Notes, 12.35% Estimated Yield, 4/15/2025(i)(g)Diversified Financials4,0002,3222,151Ivy Hill Middle Market Credit Fund VIII, Ltd. Subordinated Loan, 10.35% Estimated Yield, 2/2/2026(f)(i)(g)Diversified Financials10,0009,5539,724Total Collateralized Securities and Structured Products - Equity16,90816,332Equity - 3.6%Ascent Resources - Marcellus, LLC, Common Shares(t)Energy: Oil & Gas511,255 Units1,6421,610Ascent Resources - Marcellus, LLC, Warrants(t)Energy: Oil & Gas132,367 Units134Avaya Holdings Corp., Common Stock(j)(q)(t)Telecommunications321,260 Units5,2857,113Charming Charlie LLC, Common Stock(t)(v)Retail30,046,243 Units1,302350CHC Medical Partners, Inc., Series C Preferred Stock, 12% DividendHealthcare & Pharmaceuticals1,818,182 Units3,0003,127Conisus Holdings, Inc., Common Stock(t)(v)Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals4,914,556 Units200170Conisus Holdings, Inc., Series B Preferred Stock, 12% Dividend(u)(v)Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals12,677,833 Units9,20010,100F+W Media, Inc., Common Stock(t)(v)Media: Diversified & Production31,211 Units——


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CĪON Investment Corporation


Consolidated Schedule of Investments (unaudited)


September 30, 2018


(in thousands) Portfolio Company(a)IndustryPrincipal/Par Amount/Units(e)Cost(d)FairValue(c)Mooregate ITC Acquisition, LLC, Class A Units(t)High Tech Industries500 Units564245NS NWN Acquisition, LLC, Voting Units(t)High Tech Industries404 Units393736NSG Co-Invest (Bermuda) LP, Partnership Interests(i)(t)Consumer Goods: Durable1,575 Units1,000675Rhino Energy LLC, Warrants(t)Metals & Mining170,972 Units280148SIMR Parent, LLC, Class B Common Units(t)(v)Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals7,500,000 Units7,5007,677Spinal USA, Inc. / Precision Medical Inc., Warrants(p)(t)Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals9,317,237 Units4,7364,938Tenere Inc., Warrants(t)Capital EquipmentN/A16117TexOak Petro Holdings LLC, Membership Interests(t)(v)Energy: Oil & Gas60,000 Units——Total Equity35,27636,910Short Term Investments - 9.9%(n)First American Treasury Obligations Fund, Class Z Shares, 1.96%(o)100,044100,044Total Short Term Investments100,044100,044TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 188.6%$1,921,2321,914,376LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS - (88.6%)(899,182)NET ASSETS - 100%$1,015,194


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|a. | All of the Company’s investments are issued by eligible U.S. portfolio companies, as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, or the 1940 Act, except for investments specifically identified as non-qualifying per note i. below. Unless specifically identified in note w. below, investments do not contain a paid-in-kind, or PIK, interest provision.

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|b. | The 1, 2, 3, and 6 month London Interbank Offered Rate, or LIBOR, rates were 2.26%, 2.30%, 2.40%, and 2.60%, respectively, as of September 30, 2018.  The actual LIBOR rate for each loan listed may not be the applicable LIBOR rate as of September 30, 2018, as the loan may have been priced or repriced based on a LIBOR rate prior to or subsequent to September 30, 2018. The 1 and 2 month Euro Interbank Offered Rate, or EURIBOR, rates were (0.40%) and (0.37%), respectively,  as of September 30, 2018.

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|c. | Fair value determined in good faith by the Company’s board of directors (see Note 9) using significant unobservable inputs unless otherwise noted.

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|d. | Represents amortized cost for debt securities and cost for equity investments.

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|e. | Denominated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted.

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|f. | As of September 30, 2018, the Company was committed, upon the satisfaction of certain conditions, to fund additional amounts in connection with this investment. See Note 11 for additional information.

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|g. | The CLO subordinated notes are considered equity positions in the CLO vehicles and are not rated. Equity investments are entitled to recurring distributions, which are generally equal to the remaining cash flow of the payments made by the underlying vehicle's securities less contractual payments to debt holders and expenses. The estimated yield indicated is based upon a current projection of the amount and timing of these recurring distributions and the estimated amount of repayment of principal upon termination. Such projections are periodically reviewed and adjusted, and the estimated yield may not ultimately be realized.

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|h. | As a result of an arrangement between the Company and the other lenders in the syndication, the Company is entitled to less interest than the stated interest rate of this loan, which is reflected in this schedule, in exchange for a higher payment priority.

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|i. | The investment or a portion thereof is not a qualifying asset under the 1940 Act. A business development company may not acquire any asset other than qualifying assets, unless, at the time the acquisition is made, qualifying assets represent at least 70% of the company’s total assets as defined under Section 55 of the 1940 Act. As of September 30, 2018, 90.6% of the Company’s total assets represented qualifying assets.

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|j. | Fair value determined using level 1 inputs.

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|k. | Position or a portion thereof unsettled as of September 30, 2018.

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|l. | In addition to the interest earned based on the stated interest rate of this loan, which is the amount reflected in this schedule, the Company may be entitled to receive additional amounts as a result of an arrangement between the Company and other lenders in the syndication in exchange for a lower payment priority.

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|m. | In addition to the interest earned based on the stated interest rate of this loan, which is the amount reflected in this schedule, the Company may be entitled to receive additional residual amounts.

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|n. | Short term investments represent an investment in a fund that invests in highly liquid investments with average original maturity dates of three months or less.

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|o. | 7-day effective yield as of September 30, 2018.

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CĪON Investment Corporation


Consolidated Schedule of Investments (unaudited)


September 30, 2018


(in thousands)


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|p. | Investment or a portion thereof held within the Company’s wholly-owned consolidated subsidiary, 34th Street Funding, LLC, or 34th Street, and was pledged as collateral supporting the amounts outstanding under the credit facility with JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, or JPM, as of September 30, 2018 (see Note 8).

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|q. | Investment or a portion thereof held within the Company’s wholly-owned consolidated subsidiary, Flatiron Funding II, LLC, or Flatiron Funding II, and was pledged as collateral supporting the amounts outstanding under the credit facility with Citibank N.A., or Citibank, as of September 30, 2018 (see Note 8).

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|r. | Investment or a portion thereof held within the Company’s wholly-owned consolidated subsidiary, Murray Hill Funding II, LLC, or Murray Hill Funding II, and was pledged as collateral supporting the amounts outstanding under the repurchase agreement with UBS AG, or UBS, as of September 30, 2018 (see Note 8).

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|s. | Investment or a portion thereof held within the Company’s wholly-owned consolidated subsidiary, 33rd Street Funding, LLC, or 33rd Street, and was pledged as collateral supporting the amounts outstanding under the credit facility with Morgan Stanley N.A., or MS, as of September 30, 2018 (see Note 8).

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|t. | Non-income producing security.

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|u. | Investment was on non-accrual status as of September 30, 2018.

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|v. | Investment determined to be an affiliated investment as defined in the 1940 Act as the Company owns between 5% and 25% of the portfolio company’s outstanding voting securities but does not control the company. Fair value as of December 31, 2017 and September 30, 2018, along with transactions during the nine months ended September 30, 2018 in these affiliated investments are as follows:

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018Non-Controlled, Affiliated InvestmentsFair Value atDecember 31, 2017GrossAdditions(Cost)(1)GrossReductions(Cost)(2)Net Unrealized(Loss) GainFair Value atSeptember 30, 2018Net RealizedGain (Loss)InterestIncome(3)Charming Charlie, LLCFirst Lien Term Loan B1$—$2,619$—$(829)$1,790$—$86First Lien Term Loan B2—1,912—2092,121—185Vendor Payment Financing Facility—157——157——Common Stock—1,302—(952)350——Conisus Holdings, Inc.Series B Preferred Stock9,300——80010,100——Common Stock175——(5)170——F+W Media, Inc.First Lien Term Loan B-11,16985(106)(1)1,147—77First Lien Term Loan B-21,49811—(858)651—35Common Stock———————SIMR, LLCFirst Lien Term Loan—15,010—(4)15,006—120SIMR Parent, LLCClass B Common Units—7,500—1777,677——Petroflow Energy Corp.First Lien Term Loan3,39148(621)1612,97939138TexOak Petro Holdings LLCSecond Lien Term Loan———————Membership Interests———————Totals$15,533$28,644$(727)$(1,302)$42,148$39$641


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|(1) | Gross additions include increases in the cost basis of investments resulting from new portfolio investments, PIK interest, the amortization of unearned income, 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.

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|(2) | Gross reductions 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.

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|(3) | Includes PIK interest income.

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Consolidated Schedule of Investments (unaudited)


September 30, 2018


(in thousands)


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|w. | For the nine months ended September 30, 2018, the following investments contain a PIK interest provision whereby the issuer has either the option or the obligation to make interest payments with the issuance of additional securities:

Interest RateInterest AmountPortfolio CompanyInvestment TypeCashPIKAll-in-RateCashPIKTotalAmerican Clinical Solutions LLC(x)Senior Secured First Lien Debt10.50%2.00%12.50%$346$215$561Charming Charlie LLC(x)Senior Secured First Lien Debt6.00%5.00%11.00%$86$—$86Charming Charlie LLC(x)Senior Secured First Lien Debt2.00%9.00%11.00%$47$—$47Dayton Superior Corp.Senior Secured First Lien Debt9.00%6.00%15.00%$412$95$507F+W Media, Inc.(x)Senior Secured First Lien Debt—11.50%11.50%$—$24$24F+W Media, Inc.Senior Secured First Lien Debt—8.00%8.00%$—$61$61Lonestar Prospects, Ltd.(y)Senior Secured First Lien Debt9.50%1.00%10.50%$190$27$217Petroflow Energy Corp.(x)Senior Secured First Lien Debt3.00%6.00%9.00%$76$14$90Rimini Street, Inc.(y)Senior Secured First Lien Debt12.00%3.00%15.00%$1,228$278$1,506Sequoia Healthcare Management, LLC(y)Senior Secured First Lien Debt12.00%4.00%16.00%$370$171$541Spinal USA, Inc. / Precision Medical Inc.Senior Secured First Lien Debt—10.50%10.50%$—$25$25TexOak Petro Holdings LLC(x)Senior Secured Second Lien Debt—8.00%8.00%$—$—$—Visual Edge Technology, Inc.(y)Subordinated Note—12.50%12.50%$—$224$224


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|x. | PIK interest was on non-accrual status as of September 30, 2018.

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|y. | Prior to September 30, 2018, the Company exited the investment.

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Consolidated Schedule of Investments


December 31, 2017


(in thousands) Portfolio Company(a)Index Rate(b)IndustryPrincipal/Par Amount/Units(d)Cost(m)FairValue(c)Senior Secured First Lien Debt - 103.9%AbelConn, LLC / Atrenne Computing Solutions, LLC / Airco Industries, LLC, L+875, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 7/17/2019 (n)(p)3 Month LIBORAerospace & Defense$18,724$18,501$18,677Academy, Ltd., L+400, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 7/1/2022 (o)VariousRetail14,57211,71411,557Access CIG, LLC, L+500, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 10/18/2021 (e)(o)1 Month LIBORServices: Business6,7296,7696,796Adams Publishing Group, LLC, L+700, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 11/3/2020 (n)3 Month LIBORMedia: Advertising, Printing & Publishing5,3035,2585,303Advanced Integration Technology LP, L+475, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 4/3/2023 (o)1 Month LIBORAerospace & Defense3,9704,0034,000ALM Media, LLC, L+450, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 7/31/2020 (o)3 Month LIBORMedia: Advertising, Printing & Publishing7,5297,2546,588Alvogen Pharma US, Inc., L+500, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 4/1/2022 (o)1 Month LIBORHealthcare & Pharmaceuticals8,2248,1888,168American Clinical Solutions LLC, 12.50%, 6/11/2020 (u)NoneHealthcare & Pharmaceuticals8,8348,7438,326American Dental Partners, Inc., L+475, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 8/29/2021 (o)3 Month LIBORHealthcare & Pharmaceuticals10,69410,25610,641American Energy - Marcellus, LLC, L+425, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 8/4/2020 (r)1 Month LIBOREnergy: Oil & Gas4,0333,0452,985American Media, Inc., L+900, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 8/24/2020 (e)(n)3 Month LIBORMedia: Advertising, Printing & Publishing15,80715,50216,203American Media, Inc., 9.00% Unfunded, 8/24/2020 (e)NoneMedia: Advertising, Printing & Publishing154—4American Media, Inc., 0.50% Unfunded, 8/24/2020 (e)NoneMedia: Advertising, Printing & Publishing83—2American Teleconferencing Services, Ltd., L+650, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 12/8/2021 (n)(o)(p)3 Month LIBORTelecommunications21,32419,59921,093AMPORTS, Inc., L+500, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 5/19/2020 (j)(n)(p)3 Month LIBORAutomotive18,94318,68718,943AP Exhaust Acquisition, LLC, L+500, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 5/10/2024 (o)3 Month LIBORAutomotive5,6135,4245,542ASG Technologies Group, Inc., L+475, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 7/31/2024 (o)1 Month LIBORHigh Tech Industries4,9884,9645,040Associated Asphalt Partners, LLC, L+525, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 4/5/2024 (o)1 Month LIBORConstruction & Building10,92710,7339,998Azure Midstream Energy, LLC, L+650, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 11/15/2018 (o)1 Month LIBOREnergy: Oil & Gas2,0842,0311,876Bambino CI Inc., L+600, 0.00% LIBOR Floor, 10/18/20231 Month LIBORHealthcare & Pharmaceuticals2,8212,7592,757Cadence Aerospace, LLC, L+650, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 11/14/2023 (p)3 Month LIBORAerospace & Defense20,00019,80219,500Caraustar Industries, Inc., L+550, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 3/14/2022 (o)3 Month LIBORForest Products & Paper5,5775,6385,599Cardinal US Holdings, Inc., L+500, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 7/31/2023 (o)1 Month LIBORServices: Business8,4797,8978,140CB URS Holdings Corp., L+525, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 9/1/2024 (o)1 Month LIBORTransportation: Cargo14,88814,81415,046Central Security Group, Inc., L+563, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 10/6/2021 (o)1 Month LIBORServices: Consumer17,89917,92917,966CF Entertainment Inc., L+850, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 1/27/2023 (n)(p)6 Month LIBORMedia: Diversified & Production58,90057,85358,900CF Entertainment Inc., L+850, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 1/27/20236 Month LIBORMedia: Diversified & Production3,0372,9823,030CF Entertainment Inc., L+850, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 1/27/20236 Month LIBORMedia: Diversified & Production17,50017,30217,456Charming Charlie, LLC, L+450, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 6/8/2018 (e)1 Month LIBORRetail1,0481,0481,048Charming Charlie, LLC, 0.38% Unfunded, 6/8/2018 (e)NoneRetail1,048——Charming Charlie, LLC, L+800, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 12/24/2019 (e)(i)(r)3 Month LIBORRetail12,1254,7833,880Command Alkon Inc., L+500, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 9/1/20233 Month LIBORHigh Tech Industries7,5417,5047,390Confie Seguros Holding II Co., L+525, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 4/16/2022 (o)3 Month LIBORBanking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate15,90215,78615,897Covenant Surgical Partners, Inc., L+475, 0.00% LIBOR Floor, 10/4/2024 (e)(o)3 Month LIBORHealthcare & Pharmaceuticals1,8741,8691,888


See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.





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Consolidated Schedule of Investments


December 31, 2017


(in thousands)


Portfolio Company(a)Index Rate(b)IndustryPrincipal/Par Amount/Units(d)Cost(m)FairValue(c)Covenant Surgical Partners, Inc., L+475, 0.00% LIBOR Floor, 10/4/2024 (e)(o)3 Month LIBORHealthcare & Pharmaceuticals104102104Covenant Surgical Partners, Inc., 4.75% Unfunded, 10/4/2018 (e)(o)NoneHealthcare & Pharmaceuticals458—3CSP Technologies North America, LLC, L+525, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 1/29/2022 (p)3 Month LIBORChemicals, Plastics & Rubber13,51813,28313,552David's Bridal, Inc., L+400, 1.25% LIBOR Floor, 10/11/2019 (o)3 Month LIBORRetail3,4773,0443,060DBRS, Inc., L+525, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 3/4/2022 (h)(o)3 Month LIBORServices: Business5,9075,7195,922Deluxe Entertainment Services Group Inc., L+550, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 2/28/2020 (o)3 Month LIBORMedia: Diversified & Production9,7979,7639,620DFC Global Facility Borrower II LLC, L+1075, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 9/27/2022 (e)1 Month LIBORServices: Consumer19,57519,43319,575DFC Global Facility Borrower II LLC, 0.50% Unfunded, 9/27/2019 (e)NoneServices: Consumer10,425——Discovery DJ Services LLC, L+725, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 10/25/2022 (e)3 Month LIBOREnergy: Oil & Gas5,2945,0995,188Discovery DJ Services LLC, 0.50% Unfunded, 4/25/2019 (e)NoneEnergy: Oil & Gas4,314—(86)Discovery DJ Services LLC, 0.50% Unfunded, 10/25/2022 (e)NoneEnergy: Oil & Gas392—(8)Dodge Data & Analytics, LLC / Skyline Data News and Analytics, LLC, L+875, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 10/31/2019 (n)3 Month LIBORConstruction & Building9,8629,7709,702DXP Enterprises, Inc., L+550, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 8/29/2023 (h)(o)1 Month LIBOREnergy: Oil & Gas9,9759,8799,975EagleTree-Carbide Acquisition Corp., L+475, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 8/28/2024 (o)3 Month LIBORConsumer Goods: Durable9,9759,87510,050Eastman Kodak Company, L+625, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 9/3/2019 (h)(o)1 Month LIBORConsumer Goods: Durable1,9651,9611,695Elemica, Inc., L+800, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 7/7/2021 (e)(n)(p)1 Month LIBORHigh Tech Industries17,23816,90617,065Elemica, Inc., 0.50% Unfunded, 7/7/2021 (e)NoneHigh Tech Industries2,500(44)(25)Emmis Operating Company, L+700, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 4/18/2019 (o)1 Month LIBORMedia: Broadcasting & Subscription3,3843,2203,300Entertainment Studios P&A LLC, 15.00%, 5/18/2037 (w)NoneMedia: Diversified & Production17,50017,35316,887Entertainment Studios P&A LLC, 5.00%, 5/18/2037 (w)NoneMedia: Diversified & Production3,7073,6349,336EnTrans International, LLC, L+750, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 6/4/20202 Month LIBORCapital Equipment13,03110,26513,031Evergreen Skills Lux S.À.R.L., L+475, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 4/28/2021 (h)(o)1 Month LIBORHigh Tech Industries10,2369,6079,887F+W Media, Inc., L+1000, 1.50% LIBOR Floor, 5/24/2022 (n)(r)(t)(u)1 Month LIBORMedia: Diversified & Production2,7362,7431,498F+W Media, Inc., L+650, 1.50% LIBOR Floor, 5/24/2022 (t)1 Month LIBORMedia: Diversified & Production1,1141,1141,169Forbes Media LLC, L+675, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 9/12/2019 (j)(p)2 Month LIBORMedia: Advertising, Printing & Publishing15,00014,75115,000Foundation Consumer Healthcare, LLC, 0.50% Unfunded, 11/2/2023 (e)NoneHealthcare & Pharmaceuticals4,211(32)(21)Foundation Consumer Healthcare, LLC, L+650, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 11/2/2023 (e)(n)(p)3 Month LIBORHealthcare & Pharmaceuticals45,78945,45145,561Frontline Technologies Group Holding LLC, 1.00% Unfunded, 9/18/2019 (e)NoneHigh Tech Industries540—(6)Frontline Technologies Group Holding LLC, L+650, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 9/18/2023 (e)3 Month LIBORHigh Tech Industries2,7482,7172,715Global Franchise Group, LLC, L+575, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 12/18/20193 Month LIBORBeverage, Food & Tobacco2,1612,1422,139Harland Clarke Holdings Corp., L+475, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 11/3/2023 (o)3 Month LIBORServices: Business14,86514,79214,945Healogics, Inc., L+425, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 7/1/2021 (o)3 Month LIBORHealthcare & Pharmaceuticals4,8504,5884,243Heartland Dental, LLC, L+475, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 7/31/2023 (o)3 Month LIBORHealthcare & Pharmaceuticals4,0003,9814,060Help/Systems Holdings, Inc., L+450, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 10/8/2021 (o)3 Month LIBORServices: Business11,90911,89711,987Infinity Sales Group, LLC, L+1050, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 11/21/2018 (n)1 Month LIBORServices: Business7,5407,2307,031InfoGroup Inc., L+500, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 4/3/2023 (o)(p)3 Month LIBORMedia: Advertising, Printing & Publishing14,08014,06913,799


See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.





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Consolidated Schedule of Investments


December 31, 2017


(in thousands)


Portfolio Company(a)Index Rate(b)IndustryPrincipal/Par Amount/Units(d)Cost(m)FairValue(c)International Seaways, Inc., L+550, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 6/22/2022 (h)(o)1 Month LIBORTransportation: Cargo9,9389,75310,012Ipsen International GmbH, L+800, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 9/30/2019 (h)(j)1 Month LIBORCapital Equipment1,2531,2561,253Ipsen, Inc., L+700, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 9/30/2019 (j)(p)1 Month LIBORCapital Equipment8,0197,9557,999Island Medical Management Holdings, LLC, L+550, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 9/1/2022 (p)3 Month LIBORHealthcare & Pharmaceuticals13,70913,54313,411ITC Service Group Acquisition LLC, L+950, 0.50% LIBOR Floor, 5/26/2021 (j)(n)1 Month LIBORHigh Tech Industries11,25011,07511,053KLO Intermediate Holdings, LLC, L+775, 1.25% LIBOR Floor, 4/7/2022 (p)1 Month LIBORChemicals, Plastics & Rubber7,5737,4907,479KLO Intermediate Holdings, LLC, L+775, 1.25% LIBOR Floor, 4/7/2022 (p)1 Month LIBORChemicals, Plastics & Rubber4,3844,3364,330KNB Holdings Corp., L+550, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 4/26/2024 (o)3 Month LIBORConsumer Goods: Durable15,90015,60316,079Labvantage Solutions Inc., L+800, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 12/29/2020 (p)1 Month LIBORHigh Tech Industries4,6254,5904,671Labvantage Solutions Ltd., E+800, 1.00% EURIBOR Floor, 12/29/2020 (h)1 Month EURIBORHigh Tech Industries€4,2374,7295,137Lift Brands, Inc., L+800, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 12/23/2019 (n)3 Month LIBORServices: Consumer9,1619,0889,161Logix Holding Company, LLC, L+575, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 12/22/2024 (i)(o)1 Month LIBORTelecommunications5,0404,9904,990Lonestar Prospects, Ltd, L+950, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 8/1/20213 Month LIBOREnergy: Oil & Gas7,7187,5827,564LTCG Holdings Corp., L+500, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 6/6/2020 (o)1 Month LIBORServices: Business5,9115,6105,897MB2 Dental Solutions, LLC, L+475, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 9/29/20233 Month LIBORHealthcare & Pharmaceuticals2,1852,1592,158Ministry Brands, LLC, L+500, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 12/2/2022 (n)1 Month  LIBORServices: Business4,9474,7734,947Ministry Brands, LLC, L+500, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 12/2/2022 (p)1 Month  LIBORServices: Business2,4132,4132,413Ministry Brands, LLC, L+100, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, Unfunded, 2/22/20191 Month LIBORServices: Business1,477——Moss Holding Company, L+675, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 4/17/2023 (e)(n)(p)3 Month LIBORServices: Business18,87718,57018,641Moss Holding Company, 0.50% Unfunded, 4/17/2023 (e)NoneServices: Business2,232—(28)Moss Holding Company, 0.75% Unfunded, 5/7/2018 (e)NoneServices: Business1,046—(13)MRO Holdings, Inc., L+525, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 10/25/2023 (o)3 Month LIBORAerospace & Defense4,4904,4464,529MSHC, Inc., L+425, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 7/31/20233 Month LIBORServices: Business2,8532,8392,838Murray Energy Corp., L+725, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 4/16/2020 (o)3 Month LIBORMetals & Mining3,6293,5463,185National Intergovernmental Purchasing Alliance Company, L+500, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 9/19/20223 Month LIBORServices: Business1,8261,7911,790Navex Global, Inc, L+425, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 11/19/2021 (o)1 Month LIBORHigh Tech Industries17,91017,96017,978Nextech Systems, LLC, L+725, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 6/22/2021 (j)(n)1 Month LIBORHigh Tech Industries15,14214,67314,991Opal Acquisition, Inc., L+400, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 11/27/2020 (o)3 Month LIBORHealthcare & Pharmaceuticals10,2099,6959,558Orbcomm Inc., 8.00%, 4/1/2024 (n)NoneTelecommunications9,2379,2379,843P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Inc., L+500, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 9/1/2022 (o)3 Month LIBORBeverage, Food & Tobacco9,9759,6889,489Paris Presents Inc., L+500, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 12/31/2020 (p)1 Month LIBORConsumer Goods: Durable8,9318,8578,931Pathway Partners Vet Management Company LLC, 1.00% Unfunded, 10/10/2019 (e)NoneHealthcare & Pharmaceuticals818—2Pathway Partners Vet Management Company LLC, L+425, 0.00% LIBOR Floor, 10/10/2024 (e)1 Month LIBORHealthcare & Pharmaceuticals2,1762,1562,182PDI TA Holdings, Inc., L+475, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 8/25/20236 Month LIBORHigh Tech Industries713713706PDI TA Holdings, Inc., 0.50% Unfunded, 8/24/2018NoneHigh Tech Industries570—(6)Petroflow Energy Corp., L+800, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 6/29/2019 (n)(r)(t)(u)1 Month LIBOREnergy: Oil & Gas3,7893,5733,391


See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.





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Consolidated Schedule of Investments


December 31, 2017


(in thousands)


Portfolio Company(a)Index Rate(b)IndustryPrincipal/Par Amount/Units(d)Cost(m)FairValue(c)Photonis Technologies SAS, L+750, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 9/18/2019 (h)(o)3 Month LIBORAerospace & Defense6,3975,6465,606Plano Molding Company, LLC, L+750, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 5/12/2021 (n)1 Month LIBORConsumer Goods: Non-Durable7,9547,8807,055Project Leopard Holdings, Inc., L+550, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 7/7/2023 (o)3 Month LIBORHigh Tech Industries3,9903,9814,020Radio One, Inc., L+400, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 4/18/2023 (o)3 Month LIBORMedia: Broadcasting & Subscription2,9652,9382,924Reddy Ice Corp., L+550, 1.25% LIBOR Floor, 5/1/2019 (o)3 Month LIBORBeverage, Food & Tobacco1,9051,8891,885Rhino Energy LLC, L+1000, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 12/27/20203 Month LIBORMetals & Mining10,0009,6019,600Rimini Street, Inc., 15.00%, 6/24/2020 (n)(u)NoneHigh Tech Industries20,08719,86620,589Robertshaw US Holding Corp., L+450, 0.00% LIBOR Floor, 8/10/2024 (o)1 Month LIBORChemicals, Plastics & Rubber3,1473,1243,178Sequoia Healthcare Management, LLC, 16.00%, 7/17/2019 (n)(t)NoneHealthcare & Pharmaceuticals5,4075,3515,407SG Acquisition, Inc., L+500, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 3/29/2024 (o)3 Month LIBORBanking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate3,9853,9503,960Shift PPC LLC, L+600, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 12/22/2021 (p)3 Month LIBORHigh Tech Industries4,8474,7394,847SI Organization, Inc., L+475, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 11/23/2019 (o)3 Month LIBORServices: Business7,6727,7547,782Spinal USA, Inc. / Precision Medical Inc., L+950, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 1/21/2020 (n)3 Month LIBORHealthcare & Pharmaceuticals12,72812,66812,632Spinal USA, Inc. / Precision Medical Inc., L+950, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 7/21/2020 (n)(s)3 Month LIBORHealthcare & Pharmaceuticals428426425Sprint Industrial Holdings, LLC, L+575, 1.25% LIBOR Floor, 5/14/2019 (n)3 Month LIBOREnergy: Oil & Gas8,0247,6957,512STG-Fairway Acquisitions, Inc., L+525, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 6/30/2022 (o)3 Month LIBORServices: Business3,9293,8253,889Studio Movie Grill Holdings, LLC, L+725, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 9/30/2020 (e)(n)3 Month LIBORHotel, Gaming & Leisure17,37817,27317,378Teladoc, Inc., 0.50% Unfunded, 7/14/2020 (e)(h)NoneHigh Tech Industries1,250(43)—Telestream Holdings Corp., L+643, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 3/24/2022 (j)(n)3 Month LIBORHigh Tech Industries8,6408,4608,381Tenere Inc., L+1000, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 12/23/2021 (n)(p)3 Month LIBORCapital Equipment31,76031,28830,966Tensar Corp., L+475, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 7/9/2021 (o)3 Month LIBORChemicals, Plastics & Rubber13,23612,47612,938The Pasha Group, L+750, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 1/26/2023 (i)(p)1 Month LIBORTransportation: Cargo8,0207,7797,819Therapure Biopharma Inc., L+875, 0.50% LIBOR Floor, 12/1/2021 (h)1 Month LIBORHealthcare & Pharmaceuticals15,00014,93815,713U.S. Renal Care, Inc., L+425, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 12/30/2022 (o)3 Month LIBORHealthcare & Pharmaceuticals7,9477,7687,844Vero Parent, Inc., L+500, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 8/16/2024 (o)3 Month LIBORHigh Tech Industries14,96314,81914,645Vince, LLC, L+700, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 11/27/2019 (h)(o)3 Month LIBORRetail901868789Visual Edge Technology, Inc., L+575, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 8/31/2022 (e)1 Month LIBORServices: Business9,4469,2679,304Visual Edge Technology, Inc., L+575, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 8/31/2022 (e)1 Month LIBORServices: Business4,7964,7514,724VLS Recovery Services, LLC, L+600, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 10/17/2023 (e)2 Month LIBORServices: Business3,9003,8533,801VLS Recovery Services, LLC, 1.00% Unfunded, 10/17/2019 (e)NoneServices: Business1,108(62)(28)WD Wolverine Holdings, LLC, L+550, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 8/16/2022 (o)1 Month LIBORHealthcare & Pharmaceuticals14,22813,94113,801Western Dental Services, Inc., L+525, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 6/30/2023 (o)1 Month LIBORHealthcare & Pharmaceuticals2,1862,1652,197Total Senior Secured First Lien Debt1,088,5121,100,336Senior Secured Second Lien Debt - 31.5%1A Smart Start LLC, L+850, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 8/21/2022 (n)3 Month LIBORHigh Tech Industries17,80017,45517,444


See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.





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Consolidated Schedule of Investments


December 31, 2017


(in thousands)


Portfolio Company(a)Index Rate(b)IndustryPrincipal/Par Amount/Units(d)Cost(m)FairValue(c)ABG Intermediate Holdings 2 LLC, L+775, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 9/29/2025 (n)3 Month LIBORRetail6,4756,4286,572Access CIG, LLC, L+875, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 10/17/2022 (e)(p)1 Month LIBORServices: Business16,03015,53315,709Accruent, LLC, L+875, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 7/28/20243 Month LIBORHigh Tech Industries1,5541,5291,530Accruent, LLC, 0.75% Unfunded, 7/28/2018 (e)NoneHigh Tech Industries111—(2)ALM Media, LLC, L+800, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 7/30/2021 (n)(p)3 Month LIBORMedia: Advertising, Printing & Publishing10,34410,2418,896American Residential Services LLC, L+800, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 12/31/2021 (n)1 Month LIBORConstruction & Building4,9334,8984,933Argon Medical Devices Holdings, Inc., L+800, 0.00% LIBOR Floor, 10/27/2025 (i)(n)1 Month LIBORHealthcare & Pharmaceuticals14,40014,32814,472Avalign Technologies, Inc., L+825, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 7/15/20223 Month LIBORHealthcare & Pharmaceuticals5,5005,4495,514Command Alkon Inc., L+900, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 3/1/20243 Month LIBORHigh Tech Industries2,4402,4052,404Drew Marine Group, Inc., L+700, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 5/19/2021 (h)(n)1 Month LIBORChemicals, Plastics & Rubber9,5009,4679,506EagleTree-Carbide Acquisition Corp., L+850, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 8/28/2025 (p)3 Month LIBORConsumer Goods: Durable20,00019,70719,800Elements Behavioral Health, Inc., L+1200, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 2/11/2020 (r)(u)3 Month LIBORHealthcare & Pharmaceuticals6,5016,056455Emerald 3 Ltd., L+700, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 5/16/2022 (h)(n)3 Month LIBOREnvironmental Industries3,0002,9812,865Evergreen Skills Lux S.À.R.L., L+825, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 4/28/2022 (h)(n)1 Month LIBORHigh Tech Industries9,9997,2608,949Flexera Software LLC, L+700, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 4/2/2021 (p)2 Month LIBORHigh Tech Industries9,3859,1809,385Genex Holdings, Inc., L+775, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 5/30/2022 (n)(p)1 Month LIBORServices: Business11,41011,33111,282Global Tel*Link Corp., L+825, 1.25% LIBOR Floor, 11/23/2020 (p)3 Month LIBORTelecommunications11,50011,48111,507GOBP Holdings, Inc., L+825, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 10/21/2022 (p)3 Month LIBORRetail4,0004,0194,020Medical Solutions Holdings, Inc., L+825, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 6/16/2025 (n)1 Month LIBORHealthcare & Pharmaceuticals10,0009,8599,950Ministry Brands, LLC, L+925, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 6/2/2023 (n)1 Month LIBORServices: Business5,4885,3935,488Ministry Brands, LLC, L+925, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 6/2/20231 Month LIBORServices: Business2,1582,1582,158Ministry Brands, LLC, L+100, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, Unfunded, 2/22/20191 Month LIBORServices: Business388——Niacet Corp., E+875, 1.00% EURIBOR Floor, 8/1/2024 (h)3 Month EURIBORChemicals, Plastics & Rubber€7,4897,9448,811Onex Carestream Finance LP, L+850, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 12/7/2019 (p)3 Month LIBORHealthcare & Pharmaceuticals10,5579,75510,398Onex TSG Holdings II Corp., L+850, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 7/31/2023 (n)(o)1 Month LIBORHealthcare & Pharmaceuticals12,24912,14611,759Paris Presents Inc., L+875, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 12/31/2021 (n)1 Month LIBORConsumer Goods: Durable3,5003,4383,483Patterson Medical Supply, Inc., L+850, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 8/28/2023 (n)3 Month LIBORHealthcare & Pharmaceuticals13,50013,38612,488PDI TA Holdings, Inc., L+875, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 8/25/20243 Month LIBORHigh Tech Industries306306303PDI TA Holdings, Inc., 0.50% Unfunded, 8/24/2018NoneHigh Tech Industries244—(2)Pelican Products, Inc., L+825, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 4/11/2021 (p)3 Month LIBORChemicals, Plastics & Rubber3,4693,4583,469PetroChoice Holdings, Inc., L+875, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 8/21/2023 (n)1 Month LIBORChemicals, Plastics & Rubber15,00014,70714,737PFS Holding Corp., L+725, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 1/31/2022 (o)1 Month LIBORRetail4,9984,6942,393Premiere Global Services, Inc., L+950, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 6/6/2022 (n)1 Month LIBORTelecommunications3,0002,8972,839PT Intermediate Holdings III, LLC, L+800, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 12/8/2025 (i)(p)3 Month LIBORServices: Business9,3759,2819,422Robertshaw US Holding Corp., L+900, 0.00% LIBOR Floor, 2/10/20251 Month LIBORChemicals, Plastics & Rubber5,0004,8634,981


See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.





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CĪON Investment Corporation


Consolidated Schedule of Investments


December 31, 2017


(in thousands)


Portfolio Company(a)Index Rate(b)IndustryPrincipal/Par Amount/Units(d)Cost(m)FairValue(c)Securus Technologies Holdings, Inc., L+825, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 11/1/2025 (p)2 Month LIBORTelecommunications2,9422,9132,981SMG, L+825, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 2/27/2021 (n)1 Month LIBORHotel, Gaming & Leisure6,1426,1426,165STG-Fairway Acquisitions, Inc., L+925, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 6/30/2023 (n)(p)3 Month LIBORServices: Business10,0009,8839,600TexOak Petro Holdings LLC, 8.00%, 12/29/2019 (r)(t)(u)NoneEnergy: Oil & Gas7,3432,592—TMK Hawk Parent, Corp., L+800, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 8/28/2025 (n)3 Month LIBORServices: Business13,39313,06913,175TouchTunes Interactive Networks, Inc, L+825, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 5/29/2022 (p)3 Month LIBORHotel, Gaming & Leisure6,0005,9516,007U.S. Renal Care, Inc., L+800, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 12/29/2023 (n)3 Month LIBORHealthcare & Pharmaceuticals5,0004,9204,912Wand Intermediate I LP, L+725, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 9/19/2022 (n)3 Month LIBORAutomotive16,00015,88116,080Winebow Holdings, Inc., L+750, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 1/2/2022 (n)1 Month LIBORBeverage, Food & Tobacco12,82312,58812,118Zywave Inc., L+900, 1.00% LIBOR Floor, 11/17/2023 (n)3 Month LIBORHigh Tech Industries5,0004,9344,988Total Senior Secured Second Lien Debt342,906333,944Collateralized Securities and Structured Products - Debt - 2.4%Deutsche Bank AG Frankfurt CRAFT 2014-1 Class Credit Linked Note, L+965, 5/15/2019 (h)3 Month LIBORDiversified Financials3,4473,4473,447Deutsche Bank AG Frankfurt CRAFT 2015-2 Class Credit Linked Note, L+925, 1/16/2022 (h)3 Month LIBORDiversified Financials14,82614,82614,531NXT Capital CLO 2014-1, LLC Class E Notes, L+550, 4/23/2026 (g)(h)3 Month LIBORDiversified Financials7,5007,1387,311Total Collateralized Securities and Structured Products - Debt25,41125,289Collateralized Securities and Structured Products - Equity - 1.8%Anchorage Capital CLO 2012-1, Ltd. Subordinated Notes, 2.82% Estimated Yield, 1/13/2025 (h)(f)Diversified Financials4,0002,5302,102APIDOS CLO XVI Subordinated Notes, 11.84% Estimated Yield, 1/19/2025 (h)(f)Diversified Financials9,0004,0353,387CENT CLO 19 Ltd. Subordinated Notes, 6.47% Estimated Yield, 10/29/2025 (h)(f)Diversified Financials2,0001,3051,060Galaxy XV CLO Ltd. Class A Subordinated Notes, 4.60% Estimated Yield, 4/15/2025 (h)(f)Diversified Financials4,0002,2822,362Ivy Hill Middle Market Credit Fund VIII, Ltd. Subordinated Loan, 10.35% Estimated Yield, 2/2/2026 (e)(h)(f)Diversified Financials10,0009,6819,614Total Collateralized Securities and Structured Products - Equity19,83318,525Unsecured Debt -  0.7%Visual Edge Technology, Inc., 12.50%, 8/31/2024 (t)(u)NoneServices: Business7,8357,6537,639Total Unsecured Debt7,6537,639Equity - 2.1%Avaya Holdings Corp., Common Stock (o)(q)(s)Telecommunications321,260 Units5,2855,638Conisus Holdings, Inc, Series B Preferred Stock, 12.00% Dividend (r)(t)(u)Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals12,677,833 Units9,2009,300Conisus Holdings, Inc, Common Stock (q)(t)Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals4,914,556 Units200175F+W Media, Inc., Common Stock (q)Media: Diversified & Production31,211 Units——Mooregate ITC Acquisition, LLC, Class A Units (q)High Tech Industries500 Units563375NS NWN Acquisition, LLC, Voting Units (q)High Tech Industries404 Units393450NSG Co-Invest (Bermuda) LP, Partnership Interests (h)(q)Consumer Goods: Durable1,575 Units1,000825Spinal USA, Inc. / Precision Medical Inc., Warrants (n)(q)Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals9,317,237 Units4,7365,125


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CĪON Investment Corporation


Consolidated Schedule of Investments


December 31, 2017


(in thousands)


Portfolio Company(a)IndustryPrincipal/Par Amount/Units(d)Cost(m)FairValue(c)Tenere Inc., Warrant (q)Capital EquipmentN/A16127Texoak Petro Holdings LLC, Membership Interests (q)(t)Energy: Oil & Gas60,000 Units——Total Equity21,53821,915Short Term Investments - 19.5%(k)First American Treasury Obligations Fund, Class Z Shares, 1.18% (l)(s)206,547206,547Total Short Term Investments206,547206,547TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 161.9%$1,712,4001,714,195LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS - (61.9%)(655,504)NET ASSETS - 100%$1,058,691


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|a. | All of the Company’s investments are issued by eligible U.S. portfolio companies, as defined in the 1940 Act, except for investments specifically identified as non-qualifying per note h. below. Unless specifically identified in note u. below, investments do not contain a PIK interest provision.

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|b. | The 1, 2, 3 and 6 month LIBOR rates were 1.57%, 1.62%, 1.69% and 1.84%, respectively, as ofDecember 31, 2017.  The actual LIBOR rate for each loan listed may not be the applicable LIBOR rate as ofDecember 31, 2017, as the loan may have been priced or repriced based on a LIBOR rate prior to or subsequent toDecember 31, 2017. The 1 and 3 month EURIBOR rates were (0.41%) and (0.38%), respectively, as ofDecember 31, 2017.

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|c. | Fair value determined in good faith by the Company’s board of directors (see Note 9) using significant unobservable inputs unless otherwise noted.

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|d. | Denominated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted.

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|e. | As discussed in Note 11, on December 31, 2017, the Company was committed, upon the satisfaction of certain conditions, to fund an additional $1,608 and $1,111 to Studio Movie Grill Holdings, LLC and Ivy Hill Middle Market Credit Fund VIII, Ltd., respectively. As ofMarch 8, 2018, the Company was committed, upon the satisfaction of certain conditions, to fund an additional $2,701, $111, $830, $210, $271, $9,765, $4,510, $2,500, $4,211, $540, $1,111, $3,278, $433, $1,608, $1,250, $64 and $949 to Access CIG, LLC, Accruent, LLC, American Media, Inc., Charming Charlie, LLC, Covenant Surgical Partners, Inc., DFC Global Facility Borrower II LLC, Discovery DJ Services LLC, Elemica Holdings, Inc., Foundation Consumer Healthcare, LLC, Frontline Technologies Group Holding LLC, Ivy Hill Middle Market Credit Fund VIII, Ltd., Moss Holding Company, Pathway Partners Vet Management Company LLC, Studio Movie Grill Holdings, LLC, Teladoc, Inc., Visual Edge Technology Inc. and VLS Recovery Services, LLC, respectively.

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|f. | The CLO subordinated notes are considered equity positions in the CLO vehicles and are not rated. Equity investments are entitled to recurring distributions, which are generally equal to the remaining cash flow of the payments made by the underlying vehicle's securities less contractual payments to debt holders and expenses. The estimated yield indicated is based upon a current projection of the amount and timing of these recurring distributions and the estimated amount of repayment of principal upon termination. Such projections are periodically reviewed and adjusted, and the estimated yield may not ultimately be realized.

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|g. | NXT Capital CLO 2014-1 Class E Notes were rated Ba2 on Moody's credit scale as ofDecember 31, 2017.

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|h. | The investment or a portion thereof is not a qualifying asset under the 1940 Act. A business development company may not acquire any asset other than qualifying assets, unless, at the time the acquisition is made, qualifying assets represent at least 70% of the company’s total assets as defined under Section 55 of the 1940 Act. As ofDecember 31, 2017, 92.0% of the Company’s total assets represented qualifying assets.

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|i. | Position or a portion thereof unsettled as ofDecember 31, 2017.

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|j. | In addition to the interest earned based on the stated interest rate of this loan, which is the amount reflected in this schedule, the Company may be entitled to receive additional amounts as a result of an arrangement between the Company and other lenders in the syndication in exchange for a lower payment priority.

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|k. | Short term investments represent an investment in a fund that invests in highly liquid investments with average original maturity dates of three months or less.

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|l. | 7-day effective yield as ofDecember 31, 2017.

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|m. | Represents amortized cost for debt securities and cost for equity investments.

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|n. | Investment or a portion thereof held within the Company’s wholly-owned consolidated subsidiary, 34th Street, and was pledged as collateral supporting the amounts outstanding under the credit facility with JPM as ofDecember 31, 2017(see Note 8).

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|o. | Investment or a portion thereof held within the Company’s wholly-owned consolidated subsidiary, Flatiron Funding II, and was pledged as collateral supporting the amounts outstanding under the credit facility with Citibank as ofDecember 31, 2017(see Note 8).

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CĪON Investment Corporation


Consolidated Schedule of Investments


December 31, 2017


(in thousands)


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|p. | Investment or a portion thereof held within the Company’s wholly-owned consolidated subsidiary, Murray Hill Funding II, and was pledged as collateral supporting the amounts outstanding under the repurchase agreement with UBS as ofDecember 31, 2017(see Note 8).

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|q. | Non-income producing security.

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|r. | Investment or a portion thereof was on non-accrual status as ofDecember 31, 2017.

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|s. | Value determined using level 1 inputs.

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|t. | Investment determined to be an affiliated investment as defined in the 1940 Act as the Company owns between 5% and 25% of the portfolio company’s outstanding voting securities but does not control the company. Fair value as of December 31, 2016 and 2017, along with transactions during the year ended December 31, 2017 in these affiliated investments are as follows:

Year Ended December 31, 2017Year Ended December 31, 2017Non-Controlled, Affiliated InvestmentsFair Value atDecember 31, 2016GrossAdditions(Cost)(1)GrossReductions(Cost)(2)Net UnrealizedGain (Loss)Fair Value atDecember 31, 2017Net RealizedGain (Loss)InterestIncome(3)Conisus Holdings, Inc.Series B Preferred Stock$—$9,200$—$100$9,300$—$—Common Stock—200—(25)175——F+W Media, Inc.First Lien Term Loan B-1—1,114—551,169—69First Lien Term Loan B-2—2,743—(1,245)1,498—226Common Stock———————Petroflow Energy Corp.First Lien Term Loan4,601395(1,440)(165)3,39165283TexOak Petro Holdings LLCSecond Lien Term Loan2,5901,042—(3,632)——1,035Membership Interests———————Totals$7,191$14,694$(1,440)$(4,912)$15,533$65$1,613


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|(1) | Gross additions include increases in the cost basis of investments resulting from new portfolio investments, PIK interest, the amortization of unearned income, 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.

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|(2) | Gross reductions 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.

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|(3) | Includes PIK interest income.

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CĪON Investment Corporation


Consolidated Schedule of Investments


December 31, 2017


(in thousands)


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|u. | For the year endedDecember 31, 2017, the following investments contain a PIK interest provision whereby the issuer has either the option or the obligation to make interest payments with the issuance of additional securities:

Interest RateInterest AmountPortfolio CompanyInvestment TypeCashPIKAll-in-RateCashPIKTotalAmerican Clinical Solutions LLCSenior Secured First Lien Debt10.50%2.00%12.50%$962$—$962Conisus Holdings, Inc. (v)Preferred Stock—12.00%12.00%$—$—$—Elements Behavioral Health, Inc. (v)Senior Secured Second Lien Debt—13.00%13.00%$—$370$370F+W Media, Inc. (v)Senior Secured First Lien Debt1.50%10.00%11.50%$33$176$209Petroflow Energy Corp. (v)Senior Secured First Lien Debt3.00%6.00%9.00%$41$242$283Rimini Street, Inc.Senior Secured First Lien Debt12.00%3.00%15.00%$2,185$552$2,737Sequoia Healthcare Management, LLCSenior Secured First Lien Debt12.00%4.00%16.00%$765$248$1,013Southcross Holdings Borrower LPSenior Secured First Lien Debt3.50%5.50%9.00%$9$7$16Spinal USA, Inc. / Precision Medical Inc.Senior Secured First Lien Debt—10.50%10.50%$—$313$313TexOak Petro Holdings LLC (v)Senior Secured Second Lien Debt—8.00%8.00%$—$313$313Visual Edge Technology, Inc.Subordinated Note—12.50%12.50%$—$324$324


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|v. | PIK interest was on non-accrual status as ofDecember 31, 2017.

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|w. | In addition to the interest earned based on the stated interest rate of this loan, which is the amount reflected in this schedule, the Company may be entitled to receive additional residual amounts.

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.





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CĪON Investment Corporation
 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements  (unaudited)
 September 30, 2018
 (in thousands, except share and per share amounts)











Note 1. Organization and Principal Business


CĪON Investment Corporation, or the Company, was incorporated under the general corporation laws of the State of Maryland on August 9, 2011. On December 17, 2012, the Company successfully raised gross proceeds from unaffiliated outside investors of at least $2,500, or the minimum offering requirement, and commenced operations. The Company is an externally managed, non-diversified closed-end management investment company that has elected to be regulated as a business development company, or BDC, under the 1940 Act. The Company elected to be treated for federal income tax purposes as a regulated investment company, or RIC, as defined under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or the Code.


The Company’s investment objective is to generate current income and, to a lesser extent, capital appreciation for investors. The Company’s portfolio is comprised primarily of investments in senior secured debt, including first lien loans, second lien loans and unitranche loans, and, to a lesser extent, collateralized securities, structured products and other similar securities, unsecured debt, including corporate bonds and long-term subordinated loans, referred to as mezzanine loans, and equity, of private and thinly-traded U.S. middle-market companies.


The Company is managed by CION Investment Management, LLC, or CIM, a registered investment adviser and an affiliate of the Company. Pursuant to an investment advisory agreement with the Company, CIM oversees the management of the Company’s activities and is responsible for making investment decisions for the Company’s investment portfolio. On November 1, 2018, the board of directors of the Company, including a majority of the board of directors who are not interested persons, approved the renewal of the investment advisory agreement with CIM for a period of twelve months commencing December 17, 2018. The Company and CIM previously engaged Apollo Investment Management, L.P., or AIM, a subsidiary of Apollo Global Management, LLC, or, together with its subsidiaries, Apollo, a leading global alternative investment manager, to act as the Company’s investment sub-adviser.


On July 11, 2017, the members of CIM entered into a third amended and restated limited liability company agreement of CIM, or the Third CIM LLC Agreement, for the purpose of creating a joint venture between AIM and CION Investment Group, LLC, or CIG. Under the Third CIM LLC Agreement, AIM became a member of CIM and was issued a newly-created class of membership interests in CIM pursuant to which AIM will, among other things, share in the profits, losses, distributions and expenses of CIM with the other members in accordance with the terms of the Third CIM LLC Agreement, which will ultimately result in CIG and AIM each owning a 50% economic interest in CIM.


On July 10, 2017, the Company’s independent directors unanimously approved the termination of the investment sub-advisory agreement with AIM, effective as of July 11, 2017. Although the investment sub-advisory agreement and AIM's engagement as the Company’s investment sub-adviser were terminated, AIM's investment professionals continue to perform certain services for CIM and the Company, including, without limitation, identifying investment opportunities for approval by CIM's investment committee. AIM is not paid a separate fee in exchange for such services, but is entitled to receive distributions as a member of CIM as described above.


On December 4, 2017, the members of CIM entered into a fourth amended and restated limited liability company agreement of CIM, or the Fourth CIM LLC Agreement. Under the Fourth CIM LLC Agreement, AIM's investment professionals perform certain services for CIM, which include, among other services, (i) assistance with identifying and providing information about potential investment opportunities for approval by CIM’s investment committee; and (ii) providing (a) trade and settlement support; (b) portfolio and cash reconciliation; (c) market pipeline information regarding syndicated deals, in each case, as reasonably requested by CIM; and (d) monthly valuation reports and support for all broker-quoted investments. All of the Company's investment decisions are the sole responsibility of, and are made at the sole discretion of, CIM's investment committee, which consists entirely of CIG senior personnel.





Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies


Basis of Presentation and Consolidation


The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP, for interim financial information and pursuant to the instructions for Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. For a more complete discussion of significant accounting policies and certain other information, the Company’s interim unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with its audited consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2017 and for the year then ended included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K. Operating results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year ending December 31, 2018 . The consolidated balance sheet and the consolidated schedule of investments as of December 31, 2017 are derived from the 2017 audited consolidated financial statements and include the accounts of the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiaries.


The Company evaluates subsequent events through the date that the consolidated financial statements are issued.





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CĪON Investment Corporation
 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements  (unaudited)
 September 30, 2018
 (in thousands, except share and per share amounts)





Recently Adopted Accounting Standards


In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board, or the FASB, issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers , or ASU 2014-09, which establishes a comprehensive and converged standard on revenue recognition to enable financial statement users to better understand and consistently analyze an entity’s revenue across industries, transactions and geographies. The core principle of ASU 2014-09 is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. As such, ASU 2014-09 could impact the timing of revenue recognition. ASU 2014-09 also requires improved disclosures to help users of financial statements better understand the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue that is recognized. ASU 2014-09 applies to all entities. In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-14, Revenue from Contracts with Customers: Deferral of the Effective Date , or ASU 2015-14, which amended the effective date of ASU 2014-09. ASU 2015-14 deferred the effective date of ASU 2014-09 to interim reporting periods within annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017. This guidance was adopted by the Company during the three months ended March 31, 2018 and did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.





In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows: Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments (a consensus of the Emerging Issues Task Force) , or ASU 2016-15, which intends to reduce diversity in practice in how certain cash receipts and payments are classified in the statement of cash flows, including debt prepayment or extinguishment costs, the settlement of contingent liabilities arising from a business combination, proceeds from insurance settlements and distributions from certain equity method investments. ASU 2016-15 is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017. This guidance was adopted by the Company during the three months ended March 31, 2018 and did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.





In November 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-18, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Restricted Cash (a consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force) , or ASU 2016-18, which requires an entity to include in its cash and cash-equivalent balances in the statement of cash flows those amounts that are deemed to be restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents. ASU 2016-18 is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017. This guidance was adopted by the Company during the three months ended March 31, 2018 and did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.





In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-01, Business Combinations: Clarifying the Definition of a Business , or ASU 2017-01, which clarifies the definition of a business with the objective of adding guidance to assist companies with evaluating whether transactions should be accounted for as acquisitions (or disposals) of assets or businesses. ASU 2017-01 is expected to reduce the number of transactions that need to be further evaluated as businesses. ASU 2017-01 is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017. This guidance was adopted by the Company during the three months ended March 31, 2018 and did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.


Recently Announced Accounting Standards





In March 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-08, Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities , or ASU 2017-08, which shortens the amortization period for the premium on certain purchased callable debt securities to the earliest call date. ASU 2017-08 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020. Early adoption is permitted, including adoption during an interim period. If the Company early adopts the amendments during an interim period, any adjustments will be reflected as of the beginning of the fiscal year that includes such interim period. The Company is in the process of evaluating the impact that this guidance will have on its consolidated financial statements.





In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-13, Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement , or ASU 2018-13, which modifies the disclosure requirements for fair value measurements in Topic 820 by removing, modifying, or adding certain disclosures. ASU 2018-13 is effective for all entities for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2019. The Company is in the process of evaluating the impact that this guidance will have on its consolidated financial statements.


Cash and Cash Equivalents


Cash and cash equivalents include cash in banks and highly liquid investments with original maturity dates of three months or less. The Company’s cash and cash equivalents are held principally at one financial institution and at times may exceed insured limits. The Company periodically evaluates the creditworthiness of this institution and has not experienced any losses on such deposits.


Foreign Currency Translations


The accounting records of the Company are maintained in U.S. dollars. All assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars based on the foreign exchange rate on the date of valuation. The Company does not isolate that portion of the results of operations resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates on investments from the fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of securities held. Changes in the relationship of foreign currencies to the U.S. dollar can significantly affect the value of these investments and therefore the earnings of the Company.





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CĪON Investment Corporation
 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements  (unaudited)
 September 30, 2018
 (in thousands, except share and per share amounts)





Short Term Investments


Short term investments include an investment in a U.S. Treasury obligations fund, which seeks to provide current income and daily liquidity by purchasing U.S. Treasury securities and repurchase agreements that are collateralized by such securities. The Company had $100,044  and $206,547 of such investments at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , respectively, which are included in investments, at fair value on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets and on the consolidated schedules of investments.


Offering and Organizational Costs


Offering costs include, among other things, legal fees and other costs pertaining to the preparation of the Company’s registration statements in connection with the continuous public offerings of the Company’s shares. Certain initial offering costs that were funded by CIG on behalf of the Company were submitted by CIG for reimbursement upon meeting the minimum offering requirement on December 17, 2012. These costs were capitalized and amortized over a twelve month period as an adjustment to capital in excess of par value. All other offering costs are expensed as incurred by the Company.


Organizational costs include, among other things, the cost of organizing the Company as a Maryland corporation, including the cost of legal services and other fees pertaining to the organization of the Company. All organizational costs were funded by CIG and its affiliates and there was no liability for these organizational costs to the Company until CIG and its affiliates submitted such costs for reimbursement.


Income Taxes


The Company elected to be treated for federal income tax purposes as a RIC under Subchapter M of the Code. To qualify and maintain qualification as a RIC, the Company must, among other things, meet certain source of income and asset diversification requirements and distribute to shareholders, for each taxable year, at least 90% of the Company’s “investment company taxable income”, which is generally equal to the sum of the Company’s net ordinary income plus the excess, if any, of realized net short-term capital gains over realized net long-term capital losses. If the Company continues to qualify as a RIC and continues to satisfy the annual distribution requirement, the Company will not be subject to corporate level federal income taxes on any income that the Company distributes to its shareholders. The Company intends to make distributions in an amount sufficient to maintain RIC status each year and to avoid any federal income taxes on income. The Company will also be subject to nondeductible federal excise taxes if the Company does not distribute at least 98.0% of net ordinary income, 98.2% of capital gains, if any, and any recognized and undistributed income from prior years for which it paid no federal income taxes.


Two of the Company’s wholly-owned consolidated subsidiaries, View ITC, LLC and View Rise, LLC, or collectively the Taxable Subsidiaries, have elected to be treated as taxable entities for U.S. federal income tax purposes. As a result, the Taxable Subsidiaries are not consolidated with the Company for income tax purposes and may generate income tax expense or benefit, and the related tax assets and liabilities, as a result of its ownership of certain portfolio investments. The income tax expense or benefit, if any, and related tax assets and liabilities, where material, are reflected in the Company’s consolidated financial statements. There were no deferred tax assets or liabilities as of September 30, 2018.


Book/tax differences relating to permanent differences are reclassified among the Company’s capital accounts, as appropriate. Additionally, the tax character of distributions is determined in accordance with income tax regulations that may differ from GAAP (see Note 5).


Uncertainty in Income Taxes


The Company evaluates its tax positions to determine if the tax positions taken meet the minimum recognition threshold for the purposes of measuring and recognizing tax liabilities in the consolidated financial statements. Recognition of a tax benefit or liability with respect to an uncertain tax position is required only when the position is “more likely than not” to be sustained assuming examination by the taxing authorities. The Company recognizes interest and penalties, if any, related to unrecognized tax benefits as income tax expense in the consolidated statements of operations. The Company did not have any uncertain tax positions during the periods presented herein.


The Company is subject to examination by U.S. federal, New York State, New York City and Maryland income tax jurisdictions for 2014 , 2015 , 2016 , and 2017 .


Use of Estimates


The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires the Company to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results may materially differ from those estimates.





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CĪON Investment Corporation
 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements  (unaudited)
 September 30, 2018
 (in thousands, except share and per share amounts)





Valuation of Portfolio Investments


The fair value of the Company’s investments is determined quarterly in good faith by the Company’s board of directors pursuant to its consistently applied valuation procedures and valuation process in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosure , or ASC 820. ASC 820 defines fair value as the price that would be received from the sale of an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. ASC 820 also establishes a three-tier fair value hierarchy that prioritizes and ranks the level of market price observability of inputs used in measuring investments at fair value. Inputs used to measure these fair values are classified into the following hierarchy:


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|Level 1 - | Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities, accessible by the Company at the measurement date.

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|Level 2 - | Quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, or quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, or other observable inputs other than quoted prices.

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|Level 3 - | Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability. The inputs used in the determination of fair value may require significant management judgment or estimation. Such information may be the result of consensus pricing information or broker quotes that include a disclaimer that the broker would not be held to such a price in an actual transaction. The non-binding nature of consensus pricing and/or quotes accompanied by the disclaimer would result in classification as a Level 3 asset, assuming no additional corroborating evidence.

Market price observability is affected by a number of factors, including the type of investment and the characteristics specific to the investment. Investments with readily available active quoted prices or for which fair value can be measured from actively quoted prices generally will have a higher degree of market price observability and a lesser degree of judgment used in measuring fair value.


Based on the observability of the inputs used in the valuation techniques, the Company is required to provide disclosures on fair value measurements according to the fair value hierarchy. The level in the fair value hierarchy for each fair value measurement has been determined based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Our assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment and considers factors specific to each investment. The level assigned to the investment valuations may not be indicative of the risk or liquidity associated with investing in such investments. Because of the inherent uncertainties of valuation, the values reflected in the financial statements may differ materially from the value that would be received upon an actual sale of such investments. In addition, changes in the market environment and other events that may occur over the life of the investments may cause the gains or losses that the Company ultimately realizes on these investments to materially differ from the valuations currently assigned.


The Company’s investments, excluding short term investments, consist primarily of debt securities that are traded on a private over-the-counter market for institutional investments. CIM attempts to obtain market quotations from at least two brokers or dealers for each investment (if available, otherwise from a principal market maker or a primary market dealer or other independent pricing service). CIM utilizes mid-market pricing to determine fair value unless a different point within the range is more representative. Because of the private nature of this marketplace (meaning actual transactions are not publicly reported) and the non-binding nature of consensus pricing and/or quotes, the Company believes that these valuation inputs result in Level 3 classification within the fair value hierarchy.


Notwithstanding the foregoing, if in the reasonable judgment of CIM, the price of any investment held by the Company and determined in the manner described above does not accurately reflect the fair value of such investment, CIM will value such investment at a price that reflects such investment’s fair value and report such change in the valuation to the board of directors or its designee as soon as practicable. Investments that carry certain restrictions on sale will typically be valued at a discount from the public market value of the investment.


Any investments that are not publicly traded or for which a market price is not otherwise readily available are valued at a price that reflects its fair value. With respect to such investments, if CIM is unable to obtain market quotations, the investments are reviewed and valued using one or more of the following types of analyses:


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|i. | Market comparable statistics and public trading multiples discounted for illiquidity, minority ownership and other factors for companies with similar characteristics.

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|iii. | Discounted cash flow analysis, including a terminal value or exit multiple.




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CĪON Investment Corporation
 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements  (unaudited)
 September 30, 2018
 (in thousands, except share and per share amounts)





Determination of fair value involves subjective judgments and estimates. Accordingly, these notes to the Company’s consolidated financial statements refer to the uncertainty with respect to the possible effect of such valuations, and any change in such valuations, on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. Below is a description of factors that the Company’s board of directors may consider when valuing the Company’s equity and debt investments where a market price is not readily available:


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|• | the size and scope of a portfolio company and its specific strengths and weaknesses;

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|• | prevailing interest rates for like securities;

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|• | expected volatility in future interest rates;

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|• | leverage;

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|• | call features, put features and other relevant terms of the debt;

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|• | the borrower’s ability to adequately service its debt;

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|• | the fair market value of the portfolio company in relation to the face amount of its outstanding debt;

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|• | the quality of collateral securing the Company’s debt investments;

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|• | multiples of earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, or EBITDA, cash flows, net income, revenues or, in some cases, book value or liquidation value; and

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|• | other factors deemed applicable.

All of these factors may be subject to adjustment based upon the particular circumstances of a portfolio company or the Company’s actual investment position. For example, adjustments to EBITDA may take into account compensation to previous owners, or acquisition, recapitalization, and restructuring expenses or other related or non-recurring items. The choice of analyses and the weight assigned to such factors may vary across investments and may change within an investment if events occur that warrant such a change.


The discounted cash flow model deemed appropriate by CIM is prepared for the applicable investments and reviewed by designated members of CIM’s management team. Such models are prepared at least quarterly or on an as needed basis. The model uses the estimated cash flow projections for the underlying investments and an appropriate discount rate is determined based on the latest financial information available for the borrower, prevailing market trends, comparable analysis and other inputs. The model, key assumptions, inputs, and results are reviewed by the designated members of CIM’s management team with final approval from the board of directors.


Consistent with the Company’s valuation policy, the Company evaluates the source of inputs, including any markets in which the Company’s investments are trading, in determining fair value.


The Company periodically benchmarks the broker quotes from the brokers or dealers against the actual prices at which the Company purchases and sells its investments. Based on the results of the benchmark analysis and the experience of the Company’s management in purchasing and selling these investments, the Company believes that these quotes are reliable indicators of fair value. The Company may also use other methods to determine fair value for securities for which it cannot obtain market quotations through brokers or dealers, including the use of an independent valuation firm. Designated members of CIM’s management team and the Company's board of directors review and approve the valuation determinations made with respect to these investments in a manner consistent with the Company’s valuation process.


The value of the total return swap, or TRS, was primarily based on the increase or decrease in the value of the loans underlying the TRS, as determined by the Company. The loans underlying the TRS were valued in the same manner as loans owned by the Company. As in all cases, the level in the fair value hierarchy for each instrument is determined based on the lowest level of inputs that are significant to the fair value measurement. The Company classified the TRS as Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy based on the lowest level of significant inputs. For additional information on the TRS, see Note 7.


Revenue Recognition


Securities transactions are accounted for on the trade date. The Company records interest and dividend income on an accrual basis beginning on the trade settlement date or the ex-dividend date, respectively, to the extent that the Company expects to collect such amounts.  For investments in equity tranches of collateralized loan obligations, the Company records income based on the effective interest rate determined using the amortized cost and estimated cash flows, which is updated periodically. Loan origination fees, original issue discounts, and market discounts/premiums are recorded and such amounts are amortized as adjustments to interest income over the respective term of the loan using the effective interest method. The Company records prepayment premiums on loans and debt securities within interest income when it receives such amounts. In addition, the Company may generate revenue in the form of commitment, amendment, structuring or diligence fees, monitoring fees, fees for providing managerial assistance and possibly consulting fees and performance-based fees. Any such fees generated in connection with investments are recognized when earned.





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CĪON Investment Corporation
 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements  (unaudited)
 September 30, 2018
 (in thousands, except share and per share amounts)





The Company may have investments in its investment portfolio that contain a PIK interest provision. PIK interest is accrued as interest income if the portfolio company valuation indicates that such PIK interest is collectible and recorded as interest receivable up to the interest payment date. On the interest payment dates, the Company will capitalize the accrued interest receivable attributable to PIK as additional principal due from the borrower. Additional PIK securities typically have the same terms, including maturity dates and interest rates, as the original securities. In order to maintain RIC status, substantially all of this income must be paid out to shareholders in the form of distributions, even if the Company has not collected any cash. For additional information on investments that contain a PIK interest provision, see the consolidated schedules of investments as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 .


Loans and debt securities, including those that are individually identified as being impaired under Accounting Standards Codification 310, Receivables , or ASC 310, are generally placed on non-accrual status immediately if, in the opinion of management, principal or interest is not likely to be paid, or when principal or interest is past due 90 days or more. Interest accrued but not collected at the date a loan or security is placed on non-accrual status is reversed against interest income. Interest income is recognized on non-accrual loans or debt securities only to the extent received in cash. However, where there is doubt regarding the ultimate collectibility of principal, cash receipts, whether designated as principal or interest, are thereafter applied to reduce the carrying value of the loan or debt security. Loans or securities are restored to accrual status only when interest and principal payments are brought current and future payments are reasonably assured.


Net Realized Gains or Losses and Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation or Depreciation


Gains or losses on the sale and repayment of investments are calculated by using the weighted-average method. The Company measures realized gains or losses by the difference between the net proceeds from the repayment or sale and the weighted-average amortized cost of the investment, without regard to unrealized appreciation or depreciation previously recognized, but considering unamortized upfront fees. Net change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation reflects the change in portfolio investment values during the reporting period, including any reversal of previously recorded unrealized appreciation or depreciation when gains or losses are realized.


Derivative Instrument


The Company recognizes all derivative instruments as assets or liabilities at fair value in its consolidated financial statements. Derivative contracts entered into by the Company are not designated as hedging instruments, and as a result, the Company presents changes in fair value through current period earnings.


Derivative instruments are measured in terms of the notional contract amount and derive their value based upon one or more underlying instruments. Derivative instruments are subject to various risks similar to non-derivative instruments including market, credit, liquidity and operational risks. For additional information on the Company's derivative instruments, see Note 7.


Capital Gains Incentive Fee


Pursuant to the terms of the investment advisory agreement the Company entered into with CIM, the incentive fee on capital gains earned on liquidated investments of the Company’s investment portfolio during operations is determined and payable in arrears as of the end of each calendar year. Such fee equals 20% of the Company’s incentive fee capital gains (i.e., the Company’s realized capital gains on a cumulative basis from inception, calculated as of the end of each calendar year, computed net of all realized capital losses and unrealized capital depreciation on a cumulative basis), less the aggregate amount of any previously paid capital gains incentive fees. On a cumulative basis and to the extent that all realized capital losses and unrealized capital depreciation exceed realized capital gains as well as the aggregate realized net capital gains for which a fee has previously been paid, the Company would not be required to pay CIM a capital gains incentive fee. On a quarterly basis, the Company accrues for the capital gains incentive fee by calculating such fee as if it were due and payable as of the end of such period.


CIM did not take any incentive fees with respect to the Company’s TRS. For purposes of computing the capital gains incentive fee, CIM became entitled to a capital gains incentive fee upon the termination of the TRS, at which point all gains and losses of the underlying loans constituting the reference assets of the TRS were realized. However, realized losses exceeded realized gains on the underlying loans, resulting in no capital gains incentive fees on the TRS. Any net unrealized gains on the TRS were reflected in total assets on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets and included in the computation of the base management fee. Any net unrealized losses on the TRS were reflected in total liabilities on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets and excluded in the computation of the base management fee.


While the investment advisory agreement with CIM neither includes nor contemplates the inclusion of unrealized gains in the calculation of the capital gains incentive fee, pursuant to an interpretation of the American Institute for Certified Public Accountants, or AICPA, Technical Practice Aid for investment companies, the Company accrues capital gains incentive fees on unrealized gains. This accrual reflects the incentive fees that would be payable to CIM if the Company’s entire investment portfolio was liquidated at its fair value as of the balance sheet date even though CIM is not entitled to an incentive fee with respect to unrealized gains unless and until such gains are actually realized.





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CĪON Investment Corporation
 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements  (unaudited)
 September 30, 2018
 (in thousands, except share and per share amounts)





Net Increase in Net Assets per Share


Net increase in net assets per share is calculated based upon the daily weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the reporting period.


Distributions


Distributions to shareholders are recorded as of the record date. The amount paid as a distribution is declared by the Company's co-chief executive officers and ratified by the board of directors on a quarterly basis. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually.





Note 3. Share Transactions


The Company’s initial continuous public offering commenced on July 2, 2012 and ended on December 31, 2015. The Company’s follow-on continuous public offering commenced on January 25, 2016 and will continue until no later than January 25, 2019.


The following table summarizes transactions with respect to shares of the Company’s common stock during the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 :


Nine Months EndedSeptember 30,20182017SharesAmountSharesAmountGross shares/proceeds from the offering2,003,534$19,1694,718,559$44,940Reinvestment of distributions3,210,92729,2513,251,25029,701Total gross shares/proceeds5,214,46148,4207,969,80974,641Sales commissions and dealer manager fees—(708)—(1,713)Net shares/proceeds5,214,46147,7127,969,80972,928Share repurchase program(8,960,845)(81,535)(3,316,625)(30,167)Net shares/proceeds (for) from share transactions(3,746,384)$(33,823)4,653,184$42,761


During the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 , the Company sold 5,214,461 and 7,969,809 shares, respectively, at an average price per share of $9.29 and $9.37 , respectively.


Since commencing its initial continuous public offering on July 2, 2012 and through September 30, 2018 , the Company sold 112,035,367 shares of common stock for net proceeds of $ 1,141,735 at an average price per share of $10.19 . The net proceeds include gross proceeds received from reinvested shareholder distributions of $ 153,383 , for which the Company issued 16,834,704 shares of common stock, and gross proceeds paid for shares of common stock tendered for repurchase of $ 147,356 , for which the Company repurchased 16,222,692 shares of common stock.


From May 1, 2018 through September 24, 2018, the Company temporarily suspended the sale of shares of its common stock while it engaged with the SEC to have declared effective a post-effective amendment to the Company’s registration statement. On September 24, 2018, the SEC declared effective the Company's post-effective amendment to its registration statement in connection with the Company's follow-on continuous public offering. As a result, the Company resumed admitting shareholders on October 4, 2018.


During the period from October 1, 2018 to November 8, 2018 , the Company sold 936,531 shares of common stock pursuant to its follow-on continuous public offering for gross proceeds of $8,940 at an average price per share of $9.55 . The Company also received gross proceeds of $3,650 from reinvested shareholder distributions, for which the Company issued 404,931 shares of common stock.


Since commencing its initial continuous public offering on July 2, 2012 and through November 8, 2018 , the Company sold 113,376,829 shares of common stock for net proceeds of $1,154,325 at an average price per share of $10.18 . The net proceeds include gross proceeds received from reinvested shareholder distributions of $157,033 , for which the Company issued 17,239,635 shares of common stock, and gross proceeds paid for shares of common stock tendered for repurchase of $147,356 , for which the Company repurchased 16,222,692 shares of common stock.


To ensure that the offering price per share, net of sales commissions and dealer manager fees, equaled or exceeded the net asset value per share on each subscription closing date and distribution reinvestment date, certain of the Company’s directors increased the offering price per share of common stock on certain dates. Due to a decline in the Company’s net asset value per share to an amount more than 2.5% below the Company’s then-current net offering price, certain of the Company’s directors decreased the offering price per share of common stock on certain dates.





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CĪON Investment Corporation
 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements  (unaudited)
 September 30, 2018
 (in thousands, except share and per share amounts)





The changes to our offering price per share since the commencement of our initial continuous public offering and the associated approval and effective dates of such changes were as follows:


Approval DateEffective DateNew Offering Price Per ShareDecember 28, 2012January 2, 2013$10.04January 31, 2013February 1, 2013$10.13March 14, 2013March 18, 2013$10.19May 15, 2013May 16, 2013$10.24August 15, 2013August 16, 2013$10.32February 4, 2014February 5, 2014$10.45October 6, 2015October 7, 2015$10.20November 24, 2015November 25, 2015$10.05December 22, 2015December 23, 2015$9.95March 8, 2016March 9, 2016$9.40March 15, 2016March 16, 2016$9.45March 22, 2016March 23, 2016$9.50March 29, 2016March 30, 2016$9.55April 5, 2016April 6, 2016$9.60April 26, 2016April 27, 2016$9.65May 3, 2016May 4, 2016$9.70May 10, 2016May 11, 2016$9.75May 31, 2016June 1, 2016$9.80July 19, 2016July 20, 2016$9.85July 26, 2016July 27, 2016$9.90August 9, 2016August 10, 2016$9.95August 23, 2016August 24, 2016$10.00October 4, 2016October 5, 2016$10.05October 11, 2016October 12, 2016$10.10January 3, 2017January 4, 2017$9.57(1)January 24, 2017January 25, 2017$9.60March 7, 2017March 8, 2017$9.65August 22, 2017August 23, 2017$9.70


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|(1) | On December 28, 2016, the Company entered into an amended and restated follow-on dealer manager agreement pursuant to which, among other things, the dealer manager fee was reduced to up to 2% and selling commissions were reduced to up to 3%. As a result, the Company adjusted its public offering price from $10.10 per share to $9.57 per share in order to maintain its net offering price of $9.09 per share (net of selling commissions and dealer manager fees).

Share Repurchase Program


On a quarterly basis, the Company offers, and intends to continue offering, to repurchase shares on such terms as may be determined by the Company’s board of directors in its complete and absolute discretion unless, in the judgment of the independent directors of the Company’s board of directors, such repurchases would not be in the best interests of the Company’s shareholders or would violate applicable law.





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CĪON Investment Corporation
 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements  (unaudited)
 September 30, 2018
 (in thousands, except share and per share amounts)





The Company limits the number of shares to be repurchased during any calendar year to the number of shares it can repurchase with the proceeds it receives from the issuance of shares pursuant to its fifth amended and restated distribution reinvestment plan. At the discretion of the Company’s board of directors, it may also use cash on hand, cash available from borrowings and cash from liquidation of investments as of the end of the applicable period to repurchase shares. In addition, the Company limits the number of shares to be repurchased in any calendar year to 15% of the weighted average number of shares outstanding in the prior calendar year, or 3.75% in each quarter, though the actual number of shares that it offers to repurchase may be less in light of the limitations noted above. The Company currently offers to repurchase such shares at a price equal to the estimated net asset value per share on each date of repurchase.


Any periodic repurchase offers are subject in part to the Company’s available cash and compliance with the BDC and RIC qualification and diversification rules promulgated under the 1940 Act and the Code, respectively. While the Company conducts quarterly tender offers as described above, it is not required to do so and may suspend or terminate the share repurchase program at any time, upon 30 days’ notice.


The following table summarizes the share repurchases completed during the nine months ended September 30, 2018 :


Three Months EndedRepurchase DateShares RepurchasedPercentage of Shares Tendered That Were RepurchasedRepurchase Price Per ShareAggregate Consideration for Repurchased SharesMarch 31, 2018January 3, 20182,014,536100%9.12$18,379June 30, 2018April 4, 20182,352,580100%9.1521,525September 30, 2018July 5, 20182,507,596100%9.0622,724September 26, 20182,086,133100%9.0618,907Total8,960,845$81,535





Note 4. Transactions with Related Parties


For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 , fees and other expenses incurred by the Company related to CIM and its affiliates were as follows:


Three Months EndedSeptember 30,Nine Months EndedSeptember 30,EntityCapacityDescription2018201720182017CION Securities, LLCDealer managerDealer manager fees(1)$—$290$323$782CIMInvestment adviserManagement fees(2)9,1647,82025,70521,724CIMInvestment adviserIncentive fees(2)5,573—5,573—CIMAdministrative services providerAdministrative services expense(2)500—1,031—ICON Capital, LLCAdministrative services providerAdministrative services expense(2)—4334611,204$15,237$8,543$33,093$23,710


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On December 28, 2016, the Company entered into an amended and restated follow-on dealer manager agreement with CIM and CION Securities, LLC (formerly, ICON Securities, LLC), or CION Securities, in connection with the Company's follow-on continuous public offering. Under the amended and restated dealer manager agreement, the dealer manager fee was reduced from up to 3% to up to 2% of gross offering proceeds and selling commissions to the selling dealers were reduced from up to 7% to up to 3% of gross offering proceeds. Such costs are charged against capital in excess of par value when incurred. Sinc e commencing its initial continuous public offering on July 2, 2012 and through November 8, 2018 , the Company paid or accrued sales comm issions of $65,014 to the selling dealers and dealer manager fees of $32,445 to CION Securities.





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CĪON Investment Corporation
 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements  (unaudited)
 September 30, 2018
 (in thousands, except share and per share amounts)





The Company has entered into an investment advisory agreement with CIM. On November 1, 2018, the board of directors of the Company, including a majority of the board of directors who are not interested persons, approved the renewal of the investment advisory agreement for a period of twelve months commencing December 17, 2018.  Pursuant to the investment advisory agreement, CIM is paid an annual base management fee equal to 2.0% of the average value of the Company’s gross assets, less cash and cash equivalents, and an incentive fee based on the Company’s performance, as described below. The base management fee is payable quarterly in arrears and is calculated based on the two most recently completed calendar quarters. The incentive fee consists of two parts. The first part, which is referred to as the subordinated incentive fee on income, is calculated and payable quarterly in arrears based on “pre-incentive fee net investment income” for the immediately preceding quarter and is subject to a hurdle rate, measured quarterly and expressed as a rate of return on adjusted capital, as defined in the investment advisory agreement, equal to 1.875% per quarter, or an annualized rate of 7.5%. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018, the Company recorded subordinated incentive fees on income of $5,573 , which was payable as of September 30, 2018. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, the Company had no liability for and did not record any subordinated incentive fees on income. The second part of the incentive fee, which is referred to as the incentive fee on capital gains, is described in Note 2.





The Company accrues the capital gains incentive fee based on net realized gains and net unrealized appreciation; however, under the terms of the investment advisory agreement, the fee payable to CIM is based on net realized gains and unrealized depreciation and no such fee is payable with respect to unrealized appreciation unless and until such appreciation is actually realized. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, the Company had no liability for and did not record any capital gains incentive fees.


With respect to the TRS, CIM became entitled to receive a capital gains incentive fee upon the termination of the TRS, at which point all net gains and losses of the underlying loans constituting the reference assets of the TRS were realized. However, CIM did not take any incentive fees with respect to the Company’s TRS as realized losses exceeded realized gains on the underlying loans upon termination. See Note 2 for an additional discussion of CIM's entitlement to receive payment of incentive fees.





The Company entered into an administration agreement with CIM’s affiliate, ICON Capital, LLC, or ICON Capital, pursuant to which ICON Capital furnished the Company with administrative services including accounting, investor relations and other administrative services necessary to conduct its day-to-day operations. ICON Capital was reimbursed for administrative expenses it incurred on the Company’s behalf in performing its obligations, provided that such reimbursement was for the lower of ICON Capital’s actual costs or the amount that the Company would have been required to pay for comparable administrative services in the same geographic location. Such costs were reasonably allocated to the Company on the basis of assets, revenues, time records or other reasonable methods. The Company did not reimburse ICON Capital for any services for which it received a separate fee or for rent, depreciation, utilities, capital equipment or other administrative items allocated to a person with a controlling interest in ICON Capital. On November 1, 2017, the board of directors of the Company, including a majority of the board of directors who are not interested persons, approved the renewal of the administration agreement for a period of twelve months commencing December 17, 2017.





On April 1, 2018, the Company entered into an administration agreement with CIM for the purpose of replacing ICON Capital with CIM as the Company's administrator pursuant to the terms of the administration agreement. No other material terms of the administration agreement with ICON Capital were amended in connection with the administration agreement with CIM. On November 1, 2018, the board of directors of the Company, including a majority of the board of directors who are not interested persons, approved the renewal of the administration agreement with CIM for a period of twelve months commencing December 17, 2018.





Under the terms of the investment advisory agreement, CIM and certain of its affiliates, which includes CIG, are entitled to receive reimbursement of up to 1.5% of the gross proceeds raised until all offering and organizational costs have been reimbursed. The Company’s payment of offering and organizational costs will not exceed 1.5% of the actual gross proceeds raised from the offerings (without giving effect to any potential expense support from CIG and its affiliates, which includes CIM). If the Company sells the maximum number of shares at its latest public offering price of $9.70 per share, the Company estimates that it may incur up to approximately $29,886 of expenses. With respect to any reimbursements for offering and organizational costs, the Company will interpret the 1.5% limit based on actual gross proceeds raised at the time of such reimbursement.  In addition, the Company will not issue any of its shares or other securities for services or for property other than cash or securities except as a dividend or distribution to its security holders or in connection with a reorganization.





Reinvestment of shareholder distributions and share repurchases are excluded from the gross proceeds from the Company’s offerings for purposes of determining the total amount of offering and organizational costs that can be paid by the Company. As of September 30, 2018 , the Company raised gross offering proceeds of $1,135,708 , of which it can pay up to $17,036 in offering and organizational costs (which represents 1.5% of the actual gross offering proceeds raised). Through September 30, 2018 , the Company paid $10,468 of such costs, leaving an additional $6,568 that can be paid. As of November 8, 2018 , the Company raised gross offering proceeds of $1,144,648 , of which it can pay up to $17,170 in offering and organizational costs (which represents 1.5% of the actual gross offering proceeds raised). Through November 8, 2018 , the Company paid $10,597 of such costs, leaving an additional $6,573 that can be paid.





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CĪON Investment Corporation
 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements  (unaudited)
 September 30, 2018
 (in thousands, except share and per share amounts)





On January 30, 2013, the Company entered into the expense support and conditional reimbursement agreement with CIG, whereby CIG agreed to provide expense support to the Company in an amount that is sufficient to: (1) ensure that no portion of the Company’s distributions to shareholders will be paid from its offering proceeds or borrowings, and/or (2) reduce the Company’s operating expenses until it has achieved economies of scale sufficient to ensure that it bears a reasonable level of expense in relation to its investment income. On December 13, 2013 and January 16, 2015, the Company and CIG amended the expense support and conditional reimbursement agreement to extend the termination date of such agreement from January 30, 2014 to January 30, 2015 and from January 30, 2015 to December 31, 2015, respectively. On December 16, 2015 and December 14, 2016, the Company further amended and restated the expense support and conditional reimbursement agreement for purposes of including AIM as a party to the agreement and extending the termination date from December 31, 2016 to December 31, 2017, respectively. On January 2, 2018, the Company entered into an expense support and conditional reimbursement agreement with CIM for purposes of (i) replacing CIG and AIM with CIM as the expense support provider pursuant to the terms of the expense support and conditional reimbursement agreement; and (ii) extending the termination date to December 31, 2018.


For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 , the Company did not receive any expense support from CIM. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, the Company did not receive any expense support from CIG or AIM. See Note 5 for additional information on the sources of the Company’s distributions.


Pursuant to the expense support and conditional reimbursement agreement, the Company will have a conditional obligation to reimburse CIM for any amounts funded by CIM under such agreement (i) if expense support amounts funded by CIM exceed operating expenses incurred during any fiscal quarter, (ii) if the sum of the Company’s net investment income for tax purposes, net capital gains and the amount of any dividends and other distributions paid to the Company on account of investments in portfolio companies (to the extent not included in net investment income or net capital gains for tax purposes) exceeds the distributions paid by the Company to shareholders, and (iii) during any fiscal quarter occurring within three years of the date on which CIM funded such amount. The obligation to reimburse CIM for any expense support provided by CIM under such agreement is further conditioned by the following: (i) in the period in which reimbursement is sought, the ratio of operating expenses to average net assets, when considering the reimbursement, cannot exceed the ratio of operating expenses to average net assets, as defined, for the period when the expense support was provided; (ii) in the period when reimbursement is sought, the annualized distribution rate cannot fall below the annualized distribution rate for the period when the expense support was provided; and (iii) the expense support can only be reimbursed within three years from the date the expense support was provided.


Expense support, if any, will be determined as appropriate to meet the objectives of the expense support and conditional reimbursement agreement. The Company did not record any obligation to repay expense support from CIG or CIM during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 or 2018 , respectively. The Company did not repay any expense support to CIG or CIM during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 or 2018 , respectively. The Company may or may not be requested to reimburse any expense support provided in the future.


The Company or CIM may terminate the expense support and conditional reimbursement agreement at any time. CIM has indicated that it expects to continue such expense support until it believes that the Company has achieved economies of scale sufficient to ensure that it bears a reasonable level of expenses in relation to its income. If the Company terminates the investment advisory agreement with CIM, the Company may be required to repay all unreimbursed expense support funded by CIM within three years of the date of termination. There will be no acceleration or increase of such repayment obligation at termination of the investment advisory agreement with CIM. The specific amount of expense support provided by CIM, if any, will be determined at the end of each quarter. There can be no assurance that the expense support and conditional reimbursement agreement will remain in effect or that CIM will support any portion of the Company’s expenses in future quarters.


As of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , the total liability payable to CIM and its affiliates was $14,937 and $11,603 , respectively, which primarily related to fees earned by CIM during the three months ended September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , respectively.


Because CIM’s senior management team is comprised of substantially the same personnel as the senior management team of the Company’s affiliate, ICON Capital, which is the investment manager to certain equipment finance funds, or equipment funds, such members of senior management provide investment advisory and management services to the equipment funds in addition to the Company. In the event that CIM undertakes to provide investment advisory services to other clients in the future, it will strive to allocate investment opportunities in a fair and equitable manner consistent with the Company’s investment objective and strategies so that the Company will not be disadvantaged in relation to any other client of the investment adviser or its senior management team. However, it is currently possible that some investment opportunities will be provided to the equipment funds or other clients of CIM rather than to the Company.





I ndemnifications


The investment advisory agreement, the administration agreement and the dealer manager agreement each provide certain indemnifications from the Company to the other relevant parties to such agreements.  The Company’s maximum exposure under these agreements is unknown. However, the Company has not experienced claims or losses pursuant to these agreements and believes the risk of loss related to such indemnifications to be remote.





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CĪON Investment Corporation
 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements  (unaudited)
 September 30, 2018
 (in thousands, except share and per share amounts)





Note 5. Distributions


From February 1, 2014 through July 17, 2017, the Company’s board of directors authorized and declared on a monthly basis a weekly distribution amount per share of common stock. On July 18, 2017, the Company's board of directors authorized and declared on a quarterly basis a weekly distribution amount per share of common stock. Effective September 28, 2017, the Company's board of directors delegated to management the authority to determine the amount, record dates, payment dates and other terms of distributions to shareholders, which will be ratified by the board of directors, each on a quarterly basis. Declared distributions are paid monthly.





The Company’s board of directors declared or ratified distributions for 52 and 39 record dates during the year ended December 31, 2017 and the nine months ended September 30, 2018 , respectively.


The following table presents cash distributions per share that were declared during the year ended December 31, 2017 and the nine months ended September 30, 2018 :


DistributionsThree Months EndedPer ShareAmount2017March 31, 2017 (thirteen record dates)$0.1829$20,123June 30, 2017 (thirteen record dates)0.182920,371September 30, 2017 (thirteen record dates)0.182920,644December 31, 2017 (thirteen record dates)0.182920,923Total distributions for the year ended December 31, 2017$0.7316$82,0612018March 31, 2018 (thirteen record dates)$0.1829$21,002June 30, 2018 (thirteen record dates)0.182921,004September 30, 2018 (thirteen record dates)0.182920,776Total distributions for the nine months ended September 30, 2018$0.5487$62,782





On September 26, 2018, the Company's co-chief executive officers declared regular weekly cash distributions of $0.014067 per share for October 2018 through December 2018. Each distribution was or will be paid monthly to shareholders of record as of the weekly record dates set forth below.


Record DatePayment DateDistribution Amount Per ShareOctober 2, 2018October 31, 2018$0.014067October 9, 2018October 31, 2018$0.014067October 16, 2018October 31, 2018$0.014067October 23, 2018October 31, 2018$0.014067October 30, 2018October 31, 2018$0.014067November 6, 2018November 28, 2018$0.014067November 13, 2018November 28, 2018$0.014067November 20, 2018November 28, 2018$0.014067November 27, 2018November 28, 2018$0.014067December 4, 2018December 26, 2018$0.014067December 11, 2018December 26, 2018$0.014067December 18, 2018December 26, 2018$0.014067December 25, 2018December 26, 2018$0.014067





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CĪON Investment Corporation
 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements  (unaudited)
 September 30, 2018
 (in thousands, except share and per share amounts)





The Company has adopted an “opt in” distribution reinvestment plan for shareholders. As a result, if the Company makes a distribution, shareholders will receive distributions in cash unless they specifically “opt in” to the fifth amended and restated distribution reinvestment plan so as to have their cash distributions reinvested in additional shares of the Company’s common stock.


On December 8, 2016, the Company amended and restated its distribution reinvestment plan pursuant to the fifth amended and restated distribution reinvestment plan, or the Fifth Amended DRIP. The Fifth Amended DRIP became effective as of, and first applied to the reinvestment of cash distributions paid on, February 1, 2017.  Under the Fifth Amended DRIP, cash distributions to participating shareholders will be reinvested in additional shares of common stock at a purchase price equal to the estimated net asset value per share of common stock as of the date of issuance.





The Company may fund its cash distributions to shareholders from any sources of funds available to the Company, including offering proceeds, borrowings, net investment income from operations, capital gains proceeds from the sale of assets, non-capital gains proceeds from the sale of assets, dividends or other distributions paid to it on account of preferred and common equity investments in portfolio companies and expense support from CIM, which is subject to repayment by the Company within three years. The Company has not established limits on the amount of funds it may use from available sources to make distributions. For the nine months ended September 30, 2018, none of the Company's distributions resulted from expense support from CIM. For the years ended December 31, 2015, 2016 and 2017, none of the Company's distributions resulted from expense support from CIG or AIM. The purpose of this arrangement is to avoid such distributions being characterized as a return of capital. Shareholders should understand that any such distributions are not based on the Company’s investment performance, and can only be sustained if the Company achieves positive investment performance in future periods and/or CIM provides such expense support. Shareholders should also understand that the Company’s future repayments of expense support will reduce the distributions that they would otherwise receive. There can be no assurance that the Company will achieve such performance in order to sustain these distributions, or be able to pay distributions at all. CIM has no obligation to provide expense support to the Company in future periods.





The following table reflects the sources of cash distributions on a GAAP basis that the Company has declared on its shares of common stock during the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 :


Nine Months EndedSeptember 30,20182017Source of DistributionPer ShareAmountPercentagePer ShareAmountPercentageNet investment income$0.5487$62,782100.0%$0.4953$55,19190.3%Net realized gain on total return swapNet interest and other income from TRS portfolio———0.03293,6616.0%Net gain on TRS loan sales(1)———0.02052,2863.7%Total distributions$0.5487$62,782100.0%$0.5487$61,138100.0%


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|(1) | During theninemonths ended September 30, 2017, the Company realized losses of $19,736primarily due to the purchase of loans by Flatiron Funding II, LLC in connection with the TRS refinancing that were previously held in the TRS and are not currently deductible on a tax-basis. See Note 8 for an additional discussion regarding this purchase.

It is the Company's policy to comply with all requirements of the Code applicable to RICs and to distribute substantially all of its taxable income to its shareholders. In addition, by distributing during each calendar year substantially all of its net investment income, net realized capital gains and certain other amounts, if any, the Company intends not to be subject to corporate level federal income tax or federal excise taxes. Accordingly, no federal income tax provision was required for the year ended December 31, 2017.





Income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with the Code and federal tax regulations, which may differ from amounts determined in accordance with GAAP. These book/tax differences, which could be material, are primarily due to differing treatments of income and gains on various investments held by the Company. Permanent book/tax differences result in reclassifications to capital in excess of par value, accumulated undistributed net investment income and accumulated undistributed realized gain on investments. During 2017 , book/tax differences were primarily due to differing treatments of income and gains on various investments held by the Company. Permanent book/tax differences result in reclassifications to capital in excess of par value, accumulated undistributed net investment income and accumulated undistributed realized gain on investments.


The determination of the tax attributes of the Company’s distributions is made annually as of the end of the Company’s fiscal year based upon the Company’s taxable income for the full year and distributions paid for the full year. The tax characteristics of distributions to shareholders are reported to shareholders annually on Form 1099-DIV. Except for long term capital gains of $927, all distributions for 2017 were characterized as ordinary income distributions for federal income tax purposes.





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CĪON Investment Corporation
 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements  (unaudited)
 September 30, 2018
 (in thousands, except share and per share amounts)





The tax components of accumulated earnings (losses) for the current year will be determined at year end. As of December 31, 2017 , the components of accumulated earnings on a tax basis were as follows:


December 31, 2017Undistributed ordinary income$10,508Accumulated losses(3,354)Net unrealized depreciation on investments and total return swap(24,568)Total accumulated earnings (losses)$(17,414)


As of September 30, 2018 , the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all securities in which there was an excess of value over tax cost was $18,105 ; the aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all securities in which there was an excess of tax cost over value was $59,319 ; the net unrealized depreciation was $41,214 ; and the aggregate cost of securities for Federal income tax purposes was $1,955,590 .


As of December 31, 2017 , the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all securities in which there was an excess of value over tax cost was $23,910 ; the aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all securities in which there was an excess of tax cost over value was $48,478 ; the net unrealized depreciation was $24,568 ; and the aggregate cost of securities for Federal income tax purposes was $1,738,763 .





Note 6. Investments


The composition of the Company’s investment portfolio as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 at amortized cost and fair value was as follows:


September 30, 2018December 31, 2017Cost(1)FairValuePercentage ofInvestmentPortfolioCost(1)FairValuePercentage ofInvestmentPortfolioSenior secured first lien debt$1,395,849$1,395,96977.0%$1,088,512$1,100,33673.0%Senior secured second lien debt358,252350,21819.3%342,906333,94422.1%Collateralized securities and structured products - debt14,90314,9030.8%25,41125,2891.7%Collateralized securities and structured products - equity16,90816,3320.9%19,83318,5251.2%Unsecured debt———7,6537,6390.5%Equity35,27636,9102.0%21,53821,9151.5%Subtotal/total percentage1,821,1881,814,332100.0%1,505,8531,507,648100.0%Short term investments(2)100,044100,044206,547206,547Total investments$1,921,232$1,914,376$1,712,400$1,714,195


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CĪON Investment Corporation
 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements  (unaudited)
 September 30, 2018
 (in thousands, except share and per share amounts)





The following tables show the composition of the Company’s investment portfolio by industry classification and geographic dispersion, and the percentage, by fair value, of the total investment portfolio assets in such industries and geographies as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 :


September 30, 2018December 31, 2017Industry ClassificationInvestments atFair ValuePercentage ofInvestment PortfolioInvestments atFair ValuePercentage ofInvestment PortfolioHealthcare & Pharmaceuticals$364,00020.0%$255,60817.0%Services: Business170,4439.4%195,25113.0%Services: Consumer136,4337.5%46,7023.1%High Tech Industries136,1147.5%194,90212.9%Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing133,3887.4%65,7954.4%Media: Diversified & Production115,2126.4%117,8967.8%Telecommunications79,0544.4%58,8913.9%Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber76,5524.2%82,9815.5%Aerospace & Defense65,4203.6%52,3123.5%Energy: Oil & Gas64,2473.5%38,3972.5%Beverage, Food & Tobacco63,6993.5%25,6311.7%Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate60,3323.3%19,8571.3%Consumer Goods: Durable58,4563.2%60,8634.0%Hotel, Gaming & Leisure50,2882.8%29,5502.0%Capital Equipment42,0312.3%53,2763.5%Retail35,4512.0%33,3192.2%Transportation: Cargo31,8701.8%32,8772.2%Diversified Financials31,2351.7%43,8142.9%Construction & Building26,2961.4%24,6331.6%Automotive25,7121.4%40,5652.7%Consumer Goods: Non-Durable23,0071.3%7,0550.5%Metals & Mining12,0630.7%12,7850.8%Forest Products & Paper5,5880.3%5,5990.4%Media: Broadcasting & Subscription4,4940.2%6,2240.4%Environmental Industries2,9470.2%2,8650.2%Subtotal/total percentage1,814,332100.0%1,507,648100.0%Short term investments100,044206,547Total investments$1,914,376$1,714,195





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CĪON Investment Corporation
 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements  (unaudited)
 September 30, 2018
 (in thousands, except share and per share amounts)





September 30, 2018December 31, 2017Geographic Dispersion(1)Investments atFair ValuePercentage ofInvestment PortfolioInvestments atFair ValuePercentage ofInvestment PortfolioUnited States$1,694,37693.5%$1,379,18091.5%Canada27,9421.5%29,1141.9%Luxembourg18,2501.0%18,8361.2%Netherlands18,1281.0%18,3171.2%Cayman Islands16,3320.9%18,5251.2%Germany14,9030.8%19,2311.3%Marshall Islands9,7920.5%10,0120.7%France6,0050.3%5,6060.4%Cyprus4,7360.3%5,1370.3%United Kingdom3,1930.2%2,8650.2%Bermuda675—8250.1%Subtotal/total percentage1,814,332100.0%1,507,648100.0%Short term investments100,044206,547Total investments$1,914,376$1,714,195


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|(1) | The geographic dispersion is determined by the portfolio company's country of domicile.




As of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , investments on non-accrual status represented 1.4% of the Company's investment portfolio on a fair value basis.


The Company’s investment portfolio may contain senior secured investments that are in the form of lines of credit, delayed draw term loans, revolving credit facilities, or unfunded commitments, which may require the Company to provide funding when requested in accordance with the terms of the underlying agreements. As of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , the Company’s unfunded commitments amounted to $67,672 and $48,259 , respectively. As of November 5, 2018 , the Company’s unfunded commitments amounted to $68,576 . Since these commitments may expire without being drawn upon, unfunded commitments do not necessarily represent future cash requirements or future earning assets for the Company.  Refer to Note 11 for further details on the Company’s unfunded commitments.





Note 7. Derivative Instruments





In the normal course of business and subject to the requirements of the 1940 Act, the Company enters into derivative instruments as part of its investment strategy.


Credit Default Swap





On October 14, 2016, the Company entered into a credit default swap with JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. with a base notional amount of €22,000, to purchase protection with respect to Deutsche Bank AG exposure. As of December 31, 2016, the fair value of the credit default swap was $46. The swap terminated on March 20, 2017.





Total Return Swap





On December 17, 2012, the Company, through its wholly-owned consolidated subsidiary, Flatiron Funding, LLC, or Flatiron, entered into a TRS with Citibank, N.A., or Citibank.  Flatiron and Citibank amended the TRS on several occasions, most recently on February 18, 2017, to extend the termination or call date from February 18, 2017 to April 18, 2017. Prior to the call date, the maximum aggregate market value of the portfolio of loans subject to the TRS (determined at the time each such loan became subject to the TRS) was $800,000 and the interest rate payable by Flatiron to Citibank with respect to each loan included in the TRS was a spread of 1.40% per year over the floating rate index specified for each such loan, which would not be less than zero.  On April 18, 2017, the TRS expired in accordance with its terms. The agreements between Flatiron and Citibank, which collectively established the TRS, are referred to herein as the TRS Agreement.





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CĪON Investment Corporation
 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements  (unaudited)
 September 30, 2018
 (in thousands, except share and per share amounts)





The value of the TRS was based on the increase or decrease in the value of the loans underlying the TRS, as determined by the Company. The loans underlying the TRS were valued in the same manner as loans owned by the Company.  As of December 31, 2017, Citibank returned all cash collateral to Flatiron.


Realized gains and losses on the TRS are composed of any gains or losses on loans underlying the TRS as well as net interest and fees earned during the period. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 , the net realized gain (loss) on the TRS consisted of the following:


Three Months EndedSeptember 30,Nine Months EndedSeptember 30,2018201720182017Interest and other income from TRS portfolio$—$67$—$6,610Interest and other expense from TRS portfolio———(2,949)Net loss on TRS loan sales———(17,450)Net realized gain (loss)(1)$—$67$—$(13,789)


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|(1) | Net realized gain (loss) is reflected in net realized gain (loss) on total return swap on the Company's consolidated statements of operations.




On March 29, 2017, Flatiron Funding II purchased certain loans underlying the TRS with a notional value of $363,860 in connection with the TRS refinancing. See Note 8 for additional information on Flatiron Funding II and the Citibank Credit Facility.





Note 8. Financing Arrangements





The following table presents summary information with respect to the Company’s outstanding financing arrangements as of September 30, 2018:


Financing ArrangementType of Financing ArrangementRateAmount OutstandingAmount AvailableMaturity DateCitibank Credit FacilityRevolving Credit FacilityL+2.00%$299,542$25,458March 30, 2020JPM Credit FacilityTerm Loan Credit FacilityL+3.00%250,00025,000August 24, 2021UBS FacilityRepurchase AgreementL+3.50%200,000—May 19, 2020MS Credit FacilityRevolving Credit FacilityL+3.00%150,00050,000December 19, 2022





Citibank Credit Facility





On March 29, 2017, Flatiron Funding II entered into a senior secured credit facility with Citibank. The senior secured credit facility with Citibank, or the Citibank Credit Facility, provides for a revolving credit facility in an aggregate principal amount of $325,000, subject to compliance with a borrowing base. On March 29, 2017, September 26, 2017 and November 17, 2017, Flatiron Funding II drew down $231,698, $50,000 and $42,844 of borrowings under the Citibank Credit Facility, respectively. On August 21, 2018, Flatiron Funding II repaid Citibank borrowings in the principal amount of $25,000 under the Amended Citibank Credit Facility.





On July 11, 2017, Flatiron Funding II amended the Citibank Credit Facility, or the Amended Citibank Credit Facility, with Citibank to make certain immaterial administrative amendments as a result of the termination of AIM as the Company's investment sub-adviser as discussed in Note 1.





On October 10, 2018 and November 8, 2018, Flatiron Funding II drew down $15,000 and $10,000 of borrowings under the Amended Citibank Credit Facility, respectively. On October 18, 2018, Flatiron Funding II repaid Citibank borrowings in the principal amount of $20,000 under the Amended Citibank Credit Facility.





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CĪON Investment Corporation
 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements  (unaudited)
 September 30, 2018
 (in thousands, except share and per share amounts)





Advances under the Amended Citibank Credit Facility bear interest at a floating rate equal to (1) the higher of (a) the Citibank prime rate, (b) the federal funds rate plus 1.5% or (c) the three-month LIBOR plus 1.0%, plus (2) a spread of (a) 2% per year during the period from and including March 29, 2017 and the earlier of March 29, 2019 and the date the Amended Citibank Credit Facility matures, or (b) 3% per year during the period from the date the Amended Citibank Credit Facility matures until all obligations under the Amended Citibank Credit Facility have been paid in full. Interest is payable quarterly in arrears. All advances under the Amended Citibank Credit Facility will mature, and all accrued and unpaid interest thereunder will be due and payable, by no later than March 30, 2020. Flatiron Funding II may prepay advances pursuant to the terms and conditions of the credit and security agreement, subject to a 0.50% premium if the amount of the Amended Citibank Credit Facility is reduced or terminated on or prior to March 29, 2019. Flatiron Funding II must repay 50% of advances under the Amended Citibank Credit Facility outstanding on March 29, 2019 by September 15, 2019. In addition, Flatiron Funding II will be subject to a non-usage fee of 0.75% per year (subject to an increase to 2% in certain circumstances) on the amount, if any, of the aggregate principal amount available under the Amended Citibank Credit Facility that has not been borrowed. The non-usage fees, if any, are payable quarterly in arrears. Flatiron Funding II incurred certain customary costs and expenses in connection with obtaining the Citibank Credit Facility.





The Company incurred debt issuance costs of $1,945 in connection with obtaining the Citibank Credit Facility, which were recorded as a direct reduction to the outstanding balance of the Amended Citibank Credit Facility, which is included in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets and will amortize to interest expense over the term of the Amended Citibank Credit Facility. At September 30, 2018, the unamortized portion of the debt issuance costs was $968.





Flatiron Funding II purchased loans and other corporate debt securities with a fair value of $354,967 on the closing date pursuant to master participation and assignment agreements between Flatiron Funding II and each of 15th Street Loan Funding LLC and 15th Street Loan Funding 2 LLC, each a special purpose subsidiary of Citibank. 15th Street Loan Funding LLC and 15th Street Loan Funding 2 LLC held loans and other corporate debt securities in connection with the TRS Agreement between Citibank and Flatiron. Flatiron Funding II’s obligations to Citibank under the Amended Citibank Credit Facility are secured by a first priority security interest in all of the assets of Flatiron Funding II. The obligations of Flatiron Funding II under the Amended Citibank Credit Facility are non-recourse to the Company, and the Company’s exposure under the Amended Citibank Credit Facility is limited to the value of the Company’s investment in Flatiron Funding II.





In connection with the Amended Citibank Credit Facility, Flatiron Funding II has made certain representations and warranties and is required to comply with various covenants, reporting requirements and other customary requirements for similar facilities. As of and for the nine months ended September 30, 2018, Flatiron Funding II was in compliance with all covenants and reporting requirements.





For the three months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, the nine months ended September 30, 2018 , and the period from March 29, 2017 to September 30, 2017, the components of interest expense, average borrowings, and weighted average interest rate for the Amended Citibank Credit Facility were as follows:


Three Months EndedSeptember 30,Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018Period from March 29, 2017 to September 30, 201720182017Stated interest expense$3,507$1,953$9,929$3,860Amortization of deferred financing costs163174484330Non-usage fee2217324356Total interest expense$3,692$2,300$10,437$4,546Weighted average interest rate(1)4.41%3.54%4.09%3.50%Average borrowings$313,400$234,416$320,787$233,042


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JPM Credit Facility





On August 26, 2016, 34th Street entered into a senior secured credit facility with JPM. The senior secured credit facility with JPM, or the JPM Credit Facility, provided for borrowings in an aggregate principal amount of $150,000, of which $25,000 may be funded as a revolving credit facility, each subject to conditions described in the JPM Credit Facility. On August 26, 2016, 34th Street drew down $57,000 of borrowings under the JPM Credit Facility. On August 21, 2018, 34th Street drew down $25,577 of additional borrowings under the Amended JPM Credit Facility.





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CĪON Investment Corporation
 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements  (unaudited)
 September 30, 2018
 (in thousands, except share and per share amounts)





On September 30, 2016, July 11, 2017, November 28, 2017 and May 23, 2018, 34th Street amended and restated the JPM Credit Facility, or the Amended JPM Credit Facility, with JPM. Under the Amended JPM Credit Facility entered into on September 30, 2016, the aggregate principal amount available for borrowings was increased from $150,000 to $225,000, of which $25,000 may be funded as a revolving credit facility, subject to conditions described in the Amended JPM Credit Facility. On September 30, 2016, 34th Street drew down $167,423 of additional borrowings under the Amended JPM Credit Facility, a portion of which was used to purchase the portfolio of loans from Credit Suisse Park View BDC, Inc. Under the Amended JPM Credit Facility entered into on July 11, 2017 and November 28, 2017, certain immaterial administrative amendments were made as a result of the termination of AIM as the Company's investment sub-adviser as discussed in Note 1. Under the Amended JPM Credit Facility entered into on May 23, 2018, the aggregate principal amount available for borrowings was increased from $225,000 to $275,000, of which $25,000 may be funded as a revolving credit facility, subject to conditions described in the Amended JPM Credit Facility, and the maturity date was extended to August 24, 2021.





Advances under the Amended JPM Credit Facility bear interest at a floating rate equal to the three-month LIBOR, plus a spread of 3.00% per year, which was reduced from 3.50% under the Amended JPM Credit Facility entered into on May 23, 2018. Interest is payable quarterly in arrears. All advances under the Amended JPM Credit Facility will mature, and all accrued and unpaid interest thereunder will be due and payable, by no later than August 24, 2021. 34th Street may prepay advances pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Amended JPM Credit Facility, subject to a 1% premium in certain circumstances. In addition, 34th Street will be subject to a non-usage fee of 1.0% per year on the amount, if any, of the aggregate principal amount available under the Amended JPM Credit Facility that has not been borrowed during the period from August 23, 2018, and ending on, but excluding, August 24, 2020. The non-usage fees, if any, are payable quarterly in arrears.


The Company contributed loans and other corporate debt securities to 34th Street in exchange for 100% of the membership interests of 34th Street, and may contribute additional loans and other corporate debt securities to 34th Street in the future. 34th Street’s obligations to JPM under the Amended JPM Credit Facility are secured by a first priority security interest in all of the assets of 34th Street. The obligations of 34th Street under the Amended JPM Credit Facility are non-recourse to the Company, and the Company’s exposure under the Amended JPM Credit Facility is limited to the value of the Company’s investment in 34th Street.





In connection with the Amended JPM Credit Facility, 34th Street has made certain representations and warranties and is required to comply with various covenants, reporting requirements and other customary requirements for similar facilities. As of and for the nine months ended September 30, 2018, 34th Street was in compliance with all covenants and reporting requirements.





The Company incurred debt issuance costs of $4,052 in connection with obtaining and amending the JPM Credit Facility, which were recorded as a direct reduction to the outstanding balance of the Amended JPM Credit Facility, which is included in the Company’s consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2018 and will amortize to interest expense over the term of the Amended JPM Credit Facility. At September 30, 2018, the unamortized portion of the debt issuance costs was $2,080.





For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, the components of interest expense, average borrowings, and weighted average interest rate for the Amended JPM Credit Facility were as follows:


Three Months EndedSeptember 30,Nine Months EndedSeptember 30,2018201720182017Stated interest expense$3,234$2,770$9,145$7,978Amortization of deferred financing costs364222789660Non-usage fee641933Total interest expense$3,662$2,993$10,027$8,641Weighted average interest rate(1)5.47%4.74%5.34%4.61%Average borrowings$235,822$224,423$228,265$224,423


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CĪON Investment Corporation
 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements  (unaudited)
 September 30, 2018
 (in thousands, except share and per share amounts)





UBS Facility





On May 19, 2017, the Company, through two newly-formed, wholly-owned, special-purpose financing subsidiaries, entered into a financing arrangement with UBS pursuant to which up to $125,000 was made available to the Company.





Pursuant to the financing arrangement, assets in the Company's portfolio may be contributed from time to time to Murray Hill Funding II, through Murray Hill Funding, LLC, or Murray Hill Funding, each a newly-formed, wholly-owned, special-purpose financing subsidiary of the Company. On May 19, 2017, the Company contributed assets to Murray Hill Funding II. The assets held by Murray Hill Funding II secure the obligations of Murray Hill Funding II under Class A Notes, or the Notes, issued by Murray Hill Funding II. Pursuant to an Indenture, dated May 19, 2017, between Murray Hill Funding II and U.S. Bank National Association, or U.S. Bank, as trustee, or the Indenture, the aggregate principal amount of Notes that may be issued by Murray Hill Funding II from time to time was $192,308. Murray Hill Funding purchased the Notes issued by Murray Hill Funding II at a purchase price equal to their par value. Murray Hill Funding makes capital contributions to Murray Hill Funding II to, among other things, maintain the value of the portfolio of assets held by Murray Hill Funding II.





Principal on the Notes will be due and payable on the stated maturity date of May 19, 2027. Pursuant to the Indenture, Murray Hill Funding II has made certain representations and warranties and is required to comply with various covenants, reporting requirements and other customary requirements for similar transactions. The Indenture contains events of default customary for similar transactions, including, without limitation: (a) the failure to make principal payments on the Notes at their stated maturity or any earlier redemption date or to make interest payments on the Notes and such failure is not cured within three business days; (b) the failure to disburse amounts in accordance with the priority of payments and such failure is not cured within three business days; and (c) the occurrence of certain bankruptcy and insolvency events with respect to Murray Hill Funding II or Murray Hill Funding.





Murray Hill Funding, in turn, entered into a repurchase transaction with UBS, pursuant to the terms of a Global Master Repurchase Agreement and the related Annex and Master Confirmation thereto, each dated May 19, 2017, or collectively, the UBS Facility. Pursuant to the UBS Facility, on May 19, 2017 and June 19, 2017, UBS purchased Notes held by Murray Hill Funding for an aggregate purchase price equal to 65% of the principal amount of Notes purchased. Subject to certain conditions, the maximum principal amount of Notes that may be purchased under the UBS Facility was $192,308. Accordingly, the aggregate maximum amount payable to Murray Hill Funding under the UBS Facility would not exceed $125,000. Murray Hill Funding will repurchase the Notes sold to UBS under the UBS Facility by no later than May 19, 2020. The repurchase price paid by Murray Hill Funding to UBS will be equal to the purchase price paid by UBS for the repurchased Notes (giving effect to any reductions resulting from voluntary partial prepayment(s)). If the UBS Facility is accelerated prior to May 19, 2020 due to an event of default or a mandatory or voluntary full payment by Murray Hill Funding, then Murray Hill Funding must pay to UBS a fee equal to the present value of the spread portion of the financing fees that would have been payable to UBS from the date of acceleration through May 19, 2020 had the acceleration not occurred. The financing fee under the UBS Facility is equal to the three-month LIBOR plus a spread of up to 3.50% per year for the relevant period.





On December 1, 2017, Murray Hill Funding II amended and restated the Indenture, or the Amended Indenture, pursuant to which the aggregate principal amount of Notes that may be issued by Murray Hill Funding II was increased from $192,308 to $266,667. Murray Hill Funding will purchase the Notes to be issued by Murray Hill Funding II from time to time. On December 1, 2017, Murray Hill Funding entered into a First Amended and Restated Master Confirmation to the Global Master Repurchase Agreement, or the Amended Master Confirmation, which sets forth the terms of the repurchase transaction between Murray Hill Funding and UBS under the UBS Facility. As part of the Amended Master Confirmation, on December 15, 2017 and April 2, 2018, UBS purchased the increased aggregate principal amount of Notes held by Murray Hill Funding for an aggregate purchase price equal to 75% of the principal amount of Notes issued. As a result of the Amended Master Confirmation, the aggregate maximum amount payable to Murray Hill Funding and made available to the Company under the UBS Facility was increased from $125,000 to $200,000. No other material terms of the UBS Facility were revised in connection with the amended UBS Facility.





UBS may require Murray Hill Funding to post cash collateral if, without limitation, the sum of the market value of the portfolio of assets and the cash and eligible investments held by Murray Hill Funding II, together with any posted cash collateral, is less than the required margin amount under the UBS Facility; provided, however, that Murray Hill Funding will not be required to post cash collateral with UBS until such market value has declined at least 10% from the initial market value of the portfolio assets.





The Company has no contractual obligation to post any such cash collateral or to make any payments to UBS on behalf of Murray Hill Funding. The Company may, but is not obligated to, increase its investment in Murray Hill Funding for the purpose of funding any cash collateral or payment obligations for which Murray Hill Funding becomes obligated in connection with the amended UBS Facility. The Company’s exposure under the amended UBS Facility is limited to the value of the Company’s investment in Murray Hill Funding.





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CĪON Investment Corporation
 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements  (unaudited)
 September 30, 2018
 (in thousands, except share and per share amounts)





Pursuant to the amended UBS Facility, Murray Hill Funding has made certain representations and warranties and is required to comply with various covenants, reporting requirements and other customary requirements for similar transactions. The amended UBS Facility contains events of default customary for similar financing transactions, including, without limitation: (a) failure to transfer the Notes to UBS on the applicable purchase date or repurchase the Notes from UBS on the applicable repurchase date; (b) failure to pay certain fees and make-whole amounts when due; (c) failure to post cash collateral as required; (d) the occurrence of insolvency events with respect to Murray Hill Funding; and (e) the admission by Murray Hill Funding of its inability to, or its intention not to, perform any of its obligations under the amended UBS Facility.





Murray Hill Funding paid an upfront fee and incurred certain other customary costs and expenses totaling $2,637 in connection with obtaining the amended UBS Facility, which were recorded as a direct reduction to the outstanding balance of the amended UBS Facility, which is included in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets and will amortize to interest expense over the term of the amended UBS Facility. At September 30, 2018, the unamortized portion of the upfront fee and other expenses was $1,537.





As of September 30, 2018, Notes in the aggregate principal amount of $266,667 had been purchased by Murray Hill Funding from Murray Hill Funding II and subsequently sold to UBS under the amended UBS Facility for aggregate proceeds of $200,000. The carrying amount outstanding under the amended UBS Facility approximates its fair value. The Company funded each purchase of Notes by Murray Hill Funding through a capital contribution to Murray Hill Funding. As of September 30, 2018, the amount due at maturity under the amended UBS Facility was $200,000. The Notes issued by Murray Hill Funding II and purchased by Murray Hill Funding eliminate in consolidation on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.





As of September 30, 2018, the fair value of assets held by Murray Hill Funding II was $351,646.





For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 , the three months ended September 30, 2017, and the period from May 19, 2017 to September 30, 2017, the components of interest expense, average borrowings, and weighted average interest rate for the amended UBS Facility were as follows:


Three Months EndedSeptember 30,Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018Period from May 19, 2017 to September 30, 201720182017Stated interest expense$3,027$1,480$7,885$2,009Amortization of deferred financing costs237147703219Total interest expense$3,264$1,627$8,588$2,228Weighted average interest rate(1)5.92%4.74%5.55%4.72%Average borrowings$200,000$125,000$187,500$113,519


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|(1) | Includes the stated interest expense and non-usage fee on the unused portion of the amended UBS Facility and is annualized for periods covering less than one year.

MS Credit Facility





On December 19, 2017, 33rd Street Funding entered into a senior secured credit facility, or the MS Credit Facility, with MS. The MS Credit Facility provides for a revolving credit facility in an aggregate principal amount of up to $200,000, subject to compliance with a borrowing base.





Advances under the MS Credit Facility will be available through December 19, 2020 and will bear interest at a floating rate equal to the three-month LIBOR, plus a spread of (i) 3.0% per year through December 19, 2020 and (i) 3.5% per year thereafter through December 19, 2022. Interest is payable quarterly in arrears. All advances under the MS Credit Facility will mature, and all accrued and unpaid interest thereunder will be due and payable, by no later than December 19, 2022. 33rd Street Funding may prepay advances pursuant to the terms and conditions of the loan and servicing agreement, subject to a 3% premium if the amount of the MS Credit Facility is reduced below $100,000 or terminated on or prior to December 19, 2018, and subject to a 2% or 1% premium if the amount of the MS Credit Facility is reduced or terminated on or prior to December 19, 2019 or December 19, 2020, respectively. In addition, 33rd Street Funding will be subject to a non-usage fee of 0.75% per year that accrues for each day of an accrual period on the amount by which $200,000 exceeds the greater of (x) the aggregate principal amount, if any, of the advances outstanding on such day and (y) during the period from June 20, 2018 through December 19, 2020, 75% of $200,000 (or such smaller amount if the committed facility amount is reduced pursuant to the terms and conditions of the loan and servicing agreement). The non-usage fees, if any, are payable quarterly in arrears. 33rd Street Funding incurred certain customary costs and expenses in connection with obtaining the MS Credit Facility.





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CĪON Investment Corporation
 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements  (unaudited)
 September 30, 2018
 (in thousands, except share and per share amounts)





In connection with the MS Credit Facility, 33rd Street Funding has made certain representations and warranties and is required to comply with various covenants, reporting requirements and other customary requirements for similar facilities. The MS Credit Facility contains customary events of default for similar financing transactions, including, without limitation: (a) the failure to make any payment when due and thereafter (other than with respect to payments of principal and interest), within one business day following the earlier of (i) 33rd Street Funding becoming aware of such failure; or (ii) notice of such default is provided by MS; (b) the insolvency or bankruptcy of 33rd Street Funding, the Company or CIM; (c) a change of control of 33rd Street Funding shall have occurred or CIM ceases to be the investment advisor of the Company; (d) the failure by 33rd Street Funding to make any payment when due in connection with any of its other indebtedness having an aggregate value of at least $500, or any other default by 33rd Street Funding of any agreement related to such indebtedness; (e) any representation, warranty, condition or agreement of 33rd Street Funding, the Company or CIM under the loan and servicing agreement is incorrect or not performed, which if capable of being cured, is not cured within 30 days; and (f) the failure to satisfy certain financial covenants, which if capable of being cured, is not cured within the time period specified in the loan and servicing agreement. Upon the occurrence and during the continuation of an event of default, MS may declare the outstanding advances and all other obligations under the MS Credit Facility immediately due and payable.





The Company contributed loans and other corporate debt securities to 33rd Street Funding in exchange for 100% of the membership interests of 33rd Street Funding, and may contribute additional loans and other corporate debt securities to 33rd Street Funding in the future. 33rd Street Funding’s obligations to MS under the MS Credit Facility are secured by a first priority security interest in all of the assets of 33rd Street Funding. The obligations of 33rd Street Funding under the MS Credit Facility are non-recourse to the Company, and the Company's exposure under the MS Credit Facility is limited to the value of the Company's investment in 33rd Street Funding. 33rd Street Funding has appointed CIM to manage its portfolio.





On June 5, 2018, June 12, 2018 and June 28, 2018, 33rd Street Funding drew down $25,000, $75,000 and $50,000 of borrowings under the MS Credit Facility, respectively.





On July 9, 2018, 33rd Street Funding amended and restated the MS Credit Facility to make certain immaterial administrative amendments.





33rd Street Funding paid an upfront fee and incurred certain other customary costs and expenses totaling $2,591 in connection with obtaining the MS Credit Facility, which the Company initially recorded as prepaid expenses and other assets on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets and will amortize to interest expense over the term of the MS Credit Facility. On June 5, 2018, unamortized upfront fees were recorded as a direct reduction to the outstanding balance of the MS Credit Facility, which is included in the Company’s consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2018. At September 30, 2018, the unamortized portion of the upfront fee and other expenses was $2,187.


For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 , the components of interest expense, average borrowings, and weighted average interest rate for the MS Credit Facility were as follows:


Three Months EndedSeptember 30, 2018Nine Months EndedSeptember 30, 2018Stated interest expense$2,057$2,373Non-usage fee96858Amortization of deferred financing costs130387Total interest expense$2,283$3,618Weighted average interest rate(1)5.61%7.26%Average borrowings$150,000$58,700


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CĪON Investment Corporation
 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements  (unaudited)
 September 30, 2018
 (in thousands, except share and per share amounts)





East West Bank Credit Facility


On April 30, 2015, the Company entered into a revolving credit facility, or the EWB Credit Facility, with East West Bank, or EWB. The EWB Credit Facility provided for borrowings in an aggregate principal amount of up to $40,000, subject to certain conditions, and the Company was required to maintain $2,000 in a demand deposit account with EWB at all times. On April 27, 2017, the EWB Credit Facility expired in accordance with its terms. Through the expiration date, the Company was in compliance with all covenants and reporting requirements under the EWB Credit Facility.


For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, the components of interest expense for the EWB Credit Facility were as follows:


Three Months EndedSeptember 30,Nine Months EndedSeptember 30,2018201720182017Non-usage fee$—$—$—$65Amortization of deferred financing costs———63Total interest expense$—$—$—$128





Note 9. Fair Value of Financial Instruments





The following table presents fair value measurements of the Company’s portfolio investments as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , according to the fair value hierarchy:


September 30, 2018December 31, 2017Level 1Level 2Level 3TotalLevel 1Level 2Level 3TotalSenior secured first lien debt$—$—$1,395,969$1,395,969$—$—$1,100,336$1,100,336Senior secured second lien debt——350,218350,218——333,944333,944Collateralized securities and structured products - debt——14,90314,903——25,28925,289Collateralized securities and structured products - equity——16,33216,332——18,52518,525Unsecured debt——————7,6397,639Equity7,113—29,79736,9105,638—16,27721,915Short term investments100,044——100,044206,547——206,547Total Investments$107,157$—$1,807,219$1,914,376$212,185$—$1,502,010$1,714,195





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CĪON Investment Corporation
 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements  (unaudited)
 September 30, 2018
 (in thousands, except share and per share amounts)





The following tables provide a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances for investments that use Level 3 inputs for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 :


Three Months EndedSeptember 30, 2018Senior Secured First Lien DebtSenior Secured Second Lien DebtCollateralized Securities and Structured Products - DebtCollateralized Securities and Structured Products - EquityEquityTotalBeginning balance, June 30, 2018$1,378,155$365,598$14,903$16,050$18,680$1,793,386Investments purchased283,7152,982——10,501297,198Net realized gain2,919186———3,105Net change in unrealized (depreciation) appreciation(9,488)(2,196)—378616(10,690)Accretion of discount2,148370———2,518Sales and principal repayments(261,480)(16,722)—(96)—(278,298)Ending balance, September 30, 2018$1,395,969$350,218$14,903$16,332$29,797$1,807,219Change in net unrealized (depreciation) appreciation on investments still held as of September 30, 2018(1)$(4,934)$(2,062)$—$378$616$(6,002)


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Nine Months EndedSeptember 30, 2018Senior Secured First Lien DebtSenior Secured Second Lien DebtCollateralized Securities and Structured Products - DebtCollateralized Securities and Structured Products - EquityUnsecured DebtEquityTotalBeginning balance, December 31, 2017$1,100,336$333,944$25,289$18,525$7,639$16,277$1,502,010Investments purchased892,55098,462———13,7381,004,750Net realized gain (loss)4,468(4,936)34913721—39Net change in unrealized (depreciation) appreciation(11,703)92812273114(218)(10,126)Accretion of discount5,8051,03513—4—6,857Sales and principal repayments(595,487)(79,215)(10,870)(3,061)(7,678)—(696,311)Ending balance, September 30, 2018$1,395,969$350,218$14,903$16,332$—$29,797$1,807,219Change in net unrealized (depreciation) appreciation on investments still held as of September 30, 2018(1)$(9,235)$(4,144)$295$304$—$(218)$(12,998)


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CĪON Investment Corporation
 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements  (unaudited)
 September 30, 2018
 (in thousands, except share and per share amounts)





Three Months EndedSeptember 30, 2017Senior Secured First Lien DebtSenior Secured Second Lien DebtCollateralized Securities and Structured Products - DebtCollateralized Securities and Structured Products - EquityUnsecured DebtEquityTotal ReturnSwapTotalBeginning balance, June 30, 2017$1,062,513$413,690$29,113$30,190$—$3,554$—$1,539,060Investments purchased215,51461,505——7,331853—285,203Net realized (loss) gain(5,600)2,805(5)———67(2,733)Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)5,400(3,079)253(328)(2)(544)—1,700Accretion of discount1,82569013—2——2,530Sales and principal repayments(200,132)(73,152)(1,090)(274)——(67)(274,715)Ending balance, September 30, 2017$1,079,520$402,459$28,284$29,588$7,331$3,863$—$1,551,045Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments still held as of September 30, 2017(1)$1,205$(1,434)$253$(328)$(2)$(544)$—$(850)


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|(1) | Included in net change in unrealized (depreciation) appreciation on investments in the consolidated statements of operations except where related to the total return swap, which is included in net change in unrealized appreciation on total return swap.

Nine Months EndedSeptember 30, 2017Senior Secured First Lien DebtSenior Secured Second Lien DebtCollateralized Securities and Structured Products - DebtCollateralized Securities and Structured Products - EquityUnsecured DebtEquityTotal ReturnSwapTotalBeginning balance, December 31, 2016$489,913$434,347$38,114$34,648$16,851$5,107$(15,402)$1,003,578Investments purchased951,502179,814——8,4201,025—1,140,761Net realized (loss) gain(8,883)4,2562(451)163—(13,789)(18,702)Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)10,2405648231,116437(2,269)15,40226,313Accretion of discount4,7681,94060—31——6,799Sales and principal repayments(368,020)(218,462)(10,715)(5,725)(18,571)—13,789(607,704)Ending balance, September 30, 2017$1,079,520$402,459$28,284$29,588$7,331$3,863$—$1,551,045Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments still held as of September 30, 2017(1)$10,033$1,612$596$1,116$(2)$(2,269)$—$11,086


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CĪON Investment Corporation
 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements  (unaudited)
 September 30, 2018
 (in thousands, except share and per share amounts)





Significant Unobservable Inputs


The valuation techniques and significant unobservable inputs used in recurring Level 3 fair value measurements of investments as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 were as follows:


September 30, 2018Fair ValueValuation Techniques/MethodologiesUnobservableInputsRangeWeighted Average(1)Senior secured first lien debt$863,716Discounted Cash FlowDiscount Rates3.0%—30.0%10.0%527,476Broker QuotesBroker QuotesN/AN/A2,979Market Comparable ApproachEBITDA Multiple3.25x—4.00x4.00x1,798Revenue Multiple0.20x—0.25x0.25xSenior secured second lien debt206,154Discounted Cash FlowDiscount Rates9.3%—21.2%11.5%144,064Broker QuotesBroker QuotesN/AN/ACollateralized securities and structured products - debt14,903Discounted Cash FlowDiscount RatesN/A11.0%Collateralized securities and structured products - equity16,332Discounted Cash FlowDiscount RatesN/A13.0%Equity24,541Market Comparable ApproachEBITDA Multiple5.00x—10.00x7.77x3,477Revenue Multiple0.20x—1.25x0.91x1,614Broker QuotesBroker QuotesN/AN/A165Options Pricing ModelExpected Volatility30.7%—109.0%54.7%Total$1,807,219


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December 31, 2017Fair ValueValuation Techniques/MethodologiesUnobservableInputsRangeWeighted Average(1)Senior secured first lien debt$697,482Discounted Cash FlowDiscount Rates5.0%-23.3%10.0%377,869Broker QuotesBroker QuotesN/AN/A24,985Market Comparable ApproachEBITDA Multiple3.50x-10.50x7.04xRevenue Multiple0.25x-1.00x0.73xSenior secured second lien debt175,392Discounted Cash FlowDiscount Rates8.7%-13.1%10.5%158,097Broker QuotesBroker QuotesN/AN/A455Market Comparable ApproachRevenue Multiple0.95x-1.15x1.10xCollateralized securities and structured products - debt25,289Discounted Cash FlowDiscount Rates6.3%-11.0%9.6%Collateralized securities and structured products - equity18,525Discounted Cash FlowDiscount Rates14.0%-15.0%14.5%Unsecured debt7,639Discounted Cash FlowDiscount RatesN/A13.1%Equity16,250Market Comparable ApproachEBITDA Multiple4.50x-11.00x9.34x27Options Pricing ModelExpected Volatility29.0%-30.0%29.5%Total$1,502,010


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CĪON Investment Corporation
 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements  (unaudited)
 September 30, 2018
 (in thousands, except share and per share amounts)





The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the Company’s senior secured first lien debt, senior secured second lien debt, collateralized securities and structured products, unsecured debt and equity are discount rates, EBITDA multiples, revenue multiples, broker quotes and expected volatility. A significant increase or decrease in discount rates would result in a significantly lower or higher fair value measurement, respectively. A significant increase or decrease in the EBITDA multiples, revenue multiples, broker quotes and expected volatility would result in a significantly higher or lower fair value measurement, respectively.





Note 10. General and Administrative Expense


General and administrative expense consisted of the following items for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 :


Three Months EndedSeptember 30,Nine Months EndedSeptember 30,2018201720182017Professional fees$268$147$1,221$943Transfer agent expense310321956947Dues and subscriptions182223584630Valuation expense179463550989Accounting and administrative costs143108508388Director fees and expenses114125356327Insurance expense118102321309Printing and marketing expense2659172291Due diligence fees5587164145Other expenses12168161251Total general and administrative expense$1,407$1,803$4,993$5,220





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CĪON Investment Corporation
 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements  (unaudited)
 September 30, 2018
 (in thousands, except share and per share amounts)





Note 11. Commitments and Contingencies


The Company entered into certain contracts with other parties that contain a variety of indemnifications. The Company’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, the Company has not experienced claims or losses pursuant to these contracts and believes the risk of loss related to such indemnifications to be remote.


As of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , the Company’s unfunded commitments were as follows:


Unfunded CommitmentsSeptember 30, 2018(1)December 31, 2017(1)TherapeuticsMD, Inc.(2)$25,000$—DFC Global Facility Borrower II LLC(2)5,58010,425Lift Brands, Inc.(2)5,000—Foundation Consumer Healthcare, LLC(2)4,2114,211Ministry Brands, LLC(2)4,0801,865Studio Movie Grill Holdings, LLC(2)2,7721,608Instant Web, LLC(2)2,704—CircusTrix Holdings, LLC(2)2,675—Elemica, Inc.(2)2,5002,500Moss Holding Company(2)2,2323,278Adams Publishing Group, LLC(2)2,069—Charming Charlie, LLC(2)1,9381,048American Media, Inc.(2)1,778237Teladoc, Inc.(2)1,2501,250Ivy Hill Middle Market Credit Fund VIII, Ltd.(2)1,1111,111Visual Edge Technology, Inc.(2)831—TDG Group Holding Company(2)720—Woodstream Corp.(2)559—Frontline Technologies Group Holding LLC328540VLS Recovery Services, LLC2051,108SM Wellness Holdings, Inc.(2)128—Covenant Surgical Partners, Inc.1458Centene Corp.—12,170Discovery DJ Services LLC—4,706Pathway Partners Vet Management Company LLC—818PDI TA Holdings, Inc.(2)—815Accruent, LLC—111Total$67,672$48,259


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|(2) | As ofNovember 5, 2018, the Company was committed, upon the satisfaction of certain conditions, to fund an additional $534, $2,069, $1,659, $1,938, $2,675, $5,317, $2,500, $4,211, $2,704, $1,111, $5,000, $4,080, $2,232, $624, $663, $128, $2,772, $720, $1,250, $25,000, $831 and $559to Achilles Acquisition, LLC, Adams Publishing Group, LLC, American Media, Inc., Charming Charlie LLC, CircusTrix Holdings, LLC, DFC Global Facility Borrower II LLC, Elemica, Inc., Foundation Consumer Healthcare, LLC, Instant Web, LLC, Ivy Hill Middle Market Credit Fund VIII, Ltd., Lift Brands, Inc., Ministry Brands, LLC, Moss Holding Company, OTG Management, LLC, PDI TA Holdings, Inc., SM Wellness Holdings, Inc., Studio Movie Grill Holdings, LLC, TDG Group Holding Company, Teladoc, Inc., TherapeuticsMD, Inc., Visual Edge Technology, Inc. and Woodstream Corp., respectively.




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CĪON Investment Corporation
 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements  (unaudited)
 September 30, 2018
 (in thousands, except share and per share amounts)





Unfunded commitments to provide funds to companies are not recorded on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets. Since these commitments may expire without being drawn upon, unfunded commitments do not necessarily represent future cash requirements or future earning assets for the Company. The Company intends to use cash on hand, short-term investments, proceeds from borrowings, and other liquid assets to fund these commitments should the need arise. For information on the companies to which the Company is committed to fund additional amounts as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , refer to the table above and the consolidated schedules of investments.


The Company will fund its unfunded commitments from the same sources it uses to fund its investment commitments that are funded at the time they are made (i.e., advances from its financing arrangements and/or cash flows from operations). The Company will not fund its unfunded commitments from future net proceeds generated by securities offerings. The Company follows a process to manage its liquidity and ensure that it has available capital to fund its unfunded commitments. Specifically, the Company prepares detailed analyses of the level of its unfunded commitments relative to its then available liquidity on a daily basis. These analyses are reviewed and discussed on a weekly basis by the Company’s executive officers and senior members of CIM (including members of the investment committee) and are updated on a “real time” basis in order to ensure that the Company has adequate liquidity to satisfy its unfunded commitments.





Note 12. Fee Income


Fee income consists of commitment fees and amendment fees. The following table summarizes the Company’s fee income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 :


Three Months EndedSeptember 30,Nine Months EndedSeptember 30,2018201720182017Amendment fees$271$984$815$1,979Commitment fees133182470672Total$404$1,166$1,285$2,651


For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 , all fee income was non-recurring.





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CĪON Investment Corporation
 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements  (unaudited)
 September 30, 2018
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Note 13. Financial Highlights





The following is a schedule of financial highlights as of and for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 :


Nine Months EndedSeptember 30,20182017Per share data:(1)Net asset value at beginning of period$9.14$9.11Results of operations:Net investment income0.540.52Net realized gain (loss) and net change in unrealized (depreciation) appreciation on investments(2)(0.07)0.06Net realized gain and net change in unrealized appreciation on total return swap—0.01Net increase in net assets resulting from operations(2)0.470.59Shareholder distributions:Distributions from net investment income(0.55)(0.50)Distributions from net realized gains—(0.05)Net decrease in net assets from shareholders' distributions(0.55)(0.55)Capital share transactions:Issuance of common stock above net asset value(3)——Repurchases of common stock(4)——Net increase in net assets resulting from capital share transactions——Net asset value at end of period$9.06$9.15Shares of common stock outstanding at end of period112,035,367114,440,741Total investment return-net asset value(5)5.23%6.68%Net assets at beginning of period$1,058,691$999,763Net assets at end of period$1,015,194$1,047,187Average net assets$1,044,899$1,020,019Ratio/Supplemental data:Ratio of net investment income to average net assets5.91%5.69%Ratio of gross operating expenses to average net assets(6)6.74%4.28%Ratio of expenses to average net assets(7)6.74%4.28%Ratio of net operating expenses to average net assets6.74%4.28%Portfolio turnover rate(8)41.65%46.07%Asset coverage ratio(9)2.132.66


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CĪON Investment Corporation
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 September 30, 2018
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|(3) | The continuous issuance of shares of common stock may cause an incremental increase in net asset value per share due to the sale of shares at the then prevailing public offering price and the receipt of net proceeds per share by the Company in excess of net asset value per share on each subscription closing date. The per share impact of the continuous issuance of shares of common stock was an increase to net asset value of less than$0.01per share during theninemonths endedSeptember 30, 2018and2017.

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|(4) | Repurchases of common stock may cause an incremental decrease in net asset value per share due to the repurchase of shares at a price in excess of net asset value per share on each repurchase date. The per share impact of repurchases of common stock was a decrease to net asset value of less than$0.01per share during theninemonths endedSeptember 30, 2018and2017.

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|(5) | Total investment return-net asset value is a measure of the change in total value for shareholders who held the Company’s common stock at the beginning and end of the period, including distributions paid or payable during the period. Total investment return-net asset value is based on (i) the beginning period net asset value per share on the first day of the period, (ii) the net asset value per share on the last day of the period of (A) one share plus (B) any fractional shares issued in connection with the reinvestment of monthly distributions, and (iii) the value of distributions payable, if any, on the last day of the period. The total investment return-net asset value calculation assumes that monthly cash distributions are reinvested in accordance with the Company's distribution reinvestment plan then in effect as described in Note 5. The total investment return-net asset value does not consider the effect of the sales load from the sale of the Company’s common stock. The total investment return-net asset value includes the effect of the issuance of shares at a net offering price that is greater than net asset value per share, which causes an increase in net asset value per share. Total returns covering less than a full year are not annualized.

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|(7) | In order to record an obligation to reimburse CIM for expense support provided, the ratio of gross operating expenses to average net assets, when considering the recoupment, in the period in which recoupment is sought, cannot exceed the ratio of gross operating expenses to average net assets for the period when the expense support was provided. For purposes of this calculation, gross operating expenses include all expenses borne by the Company, except for offering and organizational costs, base management fees, incentive fees, administrative services expenses, other general and administrative expenses owed to CIM and its affiliates and interest expense. For theninemonths endedSeptember 30, 2018and2017, the ratio of gross operating expenses to average net assets, when considering recoupment of expense support to CIG, was 0.43% and 0.46%, respectively.

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations


As used in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, “we,” “us,” “our” or similar terms include CĪON Investment Corporation and its consolidated subsidiaries.


The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our unaudited consolidated financial statements and related notes appearing elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and the audited consolidated financial statements and related notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017. In addition to historical information, the following discussion and other parts of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contain forward-looking information that involves risks and uncertainties. Amounts and percentages presented herein may have been rounded for presentation and all dollar amounts, excluding share and per share amounts, are presented in thousands unless otherwise noted.





Forward-Looking Statements


Some of the statements within this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q constitute forward-looking statements because they relate to future events or our future performance or financial condition. The forward-looking statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q may include statements as to:


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|• | our business prospects and the prospects of our portfolio companies;

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|• | the impact of the investments that we expect to make;

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|• | the ability of our portfolio companies to achieve their objectives;

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|• | our current and expected financings and investments;

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|• | the adequacy of our cash resources, financing sources and working capital;

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|• | the use of borrowed money to finance a portion of our investments;

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|• | the actual and potential conflicts of interest with CIM and Apollo and their respective affiliates;

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|• | the ability of CIM's and AIM's investment professionals to locate suitable investments for us and the ability of CIM to monitor and administer our investments;

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|• | the ability of CIM and its affiliates to attract and retain highly talented professionals;

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|• | the dependence of our future success on the general economy and its impact on the industries in which we invest;

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|• | the effect of changes to tax legislation and our tax position;

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|• | the timing and amount of distributions and dividends from the companies in which we invest.

In addition, words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “expect” and “intend” indicate a forward-looking statement, although not all forward-looking statements include these words. The forward-looking statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q involve risks and uncertainties. Our actual results could differ materially from those implied or expressed in the forward-looking statements for any reason, including the factors set forth in “Risk Factors” in Item 1A of Part II of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include:


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|• | risks associated with possible disruption in our operations or the economy generally due to terrorism or natural disasters; and

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|• | future changes in laws or regulations and conditions in our operating areas.

We have based the forward-looking statements on information available to us on the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Except as required by the federal securities laws, we undertake no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. You are advised to review any additional disclosures that we may make directly to you or through reports that we in the future may file with the SEC, including annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K. The forward-looking statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are excluded from the safe harbor protection provided by Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.





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Overview


We were incorporated under the general corporation laws of the State of Maryland on August 9, 2011 and commenced operations on December 17, 2012 upon raising proceeds of $2,500 from persons not affiliated with us, CIM or Apollo. We are an externally managed, non-diversified closed-end management investment company that has elected to be regulated as a BDC under the 1940 Act. We elected to be treated for federal income tax purposes as a RIC, as defined under Subchapter M of the Code.


Our investment objective is to generate current income and, to a lesser extent, capital appreciation for investors. Our portfolio is comprised primarily of investments in senior secured debt, including first lien loans, second lien loans and unitranche loans, and, to a lesser extent, collateralized securities, structured products and other similar securities, unsecured debt, including corporate bonds and long-term subordinated loans, referred to as mezzanine loans, and equity, of private and thinly traded U.S. middle-market companies. In connection with our debt investments, we may receive equity interests such as warrants or options as additional consideration. We may also purchase equity interests in the form of common or preferred stock in our target companies, either in conjunction with one of our debt investments or through a co-investment with a financial sponsor.


We are managed by CIM, our affiliate and a registered investment adviser. Pursuant to an investment advisory agreement with us, CIM oversees the management of our activities and is responsible for making investment decisions for our portfolio. On November 1, 2018, our board of directors, including a majority of directors who are not interested persons, approved the renewal of the investment advisory agreement with CIM for a period of twelve months commencing December 17, 2018. We and CIM previously engaged AIM to act as our investment sub-adviser.


On July 11, 2017, the members of CIM entered into the Third CIM LLC Agreement for the purpose of creating a joint venture between AIM and CIG. Under the Third CIM LLC Agreement, AIM became a member of CIM and was issued a newly-created class of membership interests in CIM pursuant to which AIM will, among other things, share in the profits, losses, distributions and expenses of CIM with the other members in accordance with the terms of the Third CIM LLC Agreement, which will ultimately result in CIG and AIM each owning a 50% economic interest in CIM.


On July 10, 2017, our independent directors unanimously approved the termination of the investment sub-advisory agreement with AIM, effective as of July 11, 2017, as part of the new and ongoing relationship among us, CIM and AIM. Although the investment sub-advisory agreement and AIM's engagement as our investment sub-adviser were terminated, AIM's investment professionals continue to perform certain services for CIM and us, including, without limitation, identifying investment opportunities for approval by CIM's investment committee. AIM is not paid a separate fee in exchange for such services, but is entitled to receive distributions as a member of CIM as described above.


On December 4, 2017, the members of CIM entered into the Fourth CIM LLC Agreement. Under the Fourth CIM LLC Agreement, AIM's investment professionals perform sourcing services for CIM, which include, among other services, (i) assistance with identifying and providing information about potential investment opportunities for approval by CIM’s investment committee; and (ii) providing (a) trade and settlement support; (b) portfolio and cash reconciliation; (c) market pipeline information regarding syndicated deals, in each case, as reasonably requested by CIM; and (d) monthly valuation reports and support for all broker-quoted investments. All of our investment decisions are the sole responsibility of, and are made at the sole discretion of, CIM's investment committee, which consists entirely of CIG personnel.


We seek to meet our investment objective by utilizing the experienced management team of CIM, which includes its access to the relationships and human capital of its affiliates in sourcing, evaluating and structuring transactions, as well as monitoring and servicing our investments. We focus primarily on the senior secured debt of private and thinly-traded U.S. middle-market companies, which we define as companies that generally possess annual EBITDA of $50 million or less, with experienced management teams, significant free cash flow, strong competitive positions and potential for growth.


Revenue


We primarily generate revenue in the form of interest income on the debt securities that we hold and capital gains on debt or other equity interests that we acquire in portfolio companies. The majority of our senior debt investments bear interest at a floating rate. Interest on debt securities is generally payable quarterly or monthly. In some cases, some of our investments may provide for deferred interest payments or PIK interest. The principal amount of the debt securities and any accrued, but unpaid, interest generally will become due at the maturity date. In addition, we may generate revenue in the form of commitment, structuring or diligence fees, monitoring fees, fees for providing managerial assistance and possibly consulting fees and performance-based fees. Any such fees generated in connection with our investments will be recognized when earned.


Operating Expenses





Our primary operating expenses are the payment of advisory fees under the investment advisory agreement and interest expense on our financing arrangements. Our investment advisory fees compensate CIM for its work in identifying, evaluating, negotiating, executing, monitoring and servicing our investments. We bear all other expenses of our operations and transactions.





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Portfolio Investment Activity for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2018 and 2017


The following table summarizes our investment activity, excluding short term investments and PIK securities, for the three months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 :


Three Months EndedSeptember 30,Net Investment Activity20182017Purchases and drawdownsSenior secured first lien debt$283,449$215,196Senior secured second lien debt2,98161,464Unsecured debt—7,331Equity10,500853Sales and principal repayments(278,298)(274,648)Net portfolio activity$18,632$10,196


The following tables summarize the composition of our investment portfolio at amortized cost and fair value as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017:


September 30, 2018Investments Cost(1)Investments FairValuePercentage ofInvestmentPortfolioSenior secured first lien debt$1,395,849$1,395,96977.0%Senior secured second lien debt358,252350,21819.3%Collateralized securities and structured products - debt14,90314,9030.8%Collateralized securities and structured products - equity16,90816,3320.9%Equity35,27636,9102.0%Subtotal/total percentage1,821,1881,814,332100.0%Short term investments(2)100,044100,044Total investments$1,921,232$1,914,376Number of portfolio companies156Average annual EBITDA of portfolio companies$80.0 millionMedian annual EBITDA of portfolio companies$58.0 millionPurchased at a weighted average price of par97.06%Gross annual portfolio yield based upon the purchase price(3)9.55%


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December 31, 2017Investments Cost(1)Investments FairValuePercentage ofInvestmentPortfolioSenior secured first lien debt$1,088,512$1,100,33673.0%Senior secured second lien debt342,906333,94422.1%Collateralized securities and structured products - debt25,41125,2891.7%Collateralized securities and structured products - equity19,83318,5251.2%Unsecured debt7,6537,6390.5%Equity21,53821,9151.5%Subtotal/total percentage1,505,8531,507,648100.0%Short term investments(2)206,547206,547Total investments$1,712,400$1,714,195Number of portfolio companies150Average annual EBITDA of portfolio companies$70.1 millionMedian annual EBITDA of portfolio companies$50.2 millionPurchased at a weighted average price of par95.83%Gross annual portfolio yield based upon the purchase price(3)9.24%


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The following table summarizes the composition of our investment portfolio by the type of interest rate as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , excluding short term investments of $100,044 and $206,547 , respectively:


September 30, 2018Interest Rate AllocationInvestments CostInvestments FairValuePercentage ofInvestmentPortfolioFloating interest rate investments$1,721,825$1,716,60294.6%Fixed interest rate investments41,58938,9892.2%Other income producing investments34,93135,3081.9%Non-income producing equity22,84323,4331.3%Total investments$1,821,188$1,814,332100.0%


December 31, 2017Interest Rate AllocationInvestments CostInvestments FairValuePercentage ofInvestmentPortfolioFloating interest rate investments$1,390,234$1,389,39592.2%Fixed interest rate investments83,44887,1135.8%Other income producing investments19,83318,5251.2%Non-income producing equity12,33812,6150.8%Total investments$1,505,853$1,507,648100.0%





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The following table shows the composition of our investment portfolio by industry classification and the percentage, by fair value, of the total assets in such industries as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 :


September 30, 2018December 31, 2017Industry ClassificationInvestments atFair ValuePercentage ofInvestment PortfolioInvestments atFair ValuePercentage ofInvestment PortfolioHealthcare & Pharmaceuticals$364,00020.0%$255,60817.0%Services: Business170,4439.4%195,25113.0%Services: Consumer136,4337.5%46,7023.1%High Tech Industries136,1147.5%194,90212.9%Media: Advertising, Printing & Publishing133,3887.4%65,7954.4%Media: Diversified & Production115,2126.4%117,8967.8%Telecommunications79,0544.4%58,8913.9%Chemicals, Plastics & Rubber76,5524.2%82,9815.5%Aerospace & Defense65,4203.6%52,3123.5%Energy: Oil & Gas64,2473.5%38,3972.5%Beverage, Food & Tobacco63,6993.5%25,6311.7%Banking, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate60,3323.3%19,8571.3%Consumer Goods: Durable58,4563.2%60,8634.0%Hotel, Gaming & Leisure50,2882.8%29,5502.0%Capital Equipment42,0312.3%53,2763.5%Retail35,4512.0%33,3192.2%Transportation: Cargo31,8701.8%32,8772.2%Diversified Financials31,2351.7%43,8142.9%Construction & Building26,2961.4%24,6331.6%Automotive25,7121.4%40,5652.7%Consumer Goods: Non-Durable23,0071.3%7,0550.5%Metals & Mining12,0630.7%12,7850.8%Forest Products & Paper5,5880.3%5,5990.4%Media: Broadcasting & Subscription4,4940.2%6,2240.4%Environmental Industries2,9470.2%2,8650.2%Subtotal/total percentage1,814,332100.0%1,507,648100.0%Short term investments100,044206,547Total investments$1,914,376$1,714,195


Our investment portfolio may contain senior secured investments that are in the form of lines of credit, delayed draw term loans, revolving credit facilities, or unfunded commitments, which may require us to provide funding when requested in accordance with the terms of the underlying agreements. As of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , our  unfunded commitments amounted to  $67,672  and  $48,259 , respectively. As of  November 5, 2018 , our unfunded commitments amounted to  $68,576 . Since these commitments may expire without being drawn upon, unfunded commitments do not necessarily represent future cash requirements or future earning assets for us. For additional information on our unfunded commitments, refer to Note 11 to our consolidated financial statements included in this report.





Investment Portfolio Asset Quality


CIM uses an investment rating system to characterize and monitor our expected level of returns on each investment in our portfolio. These ratings are just one of several factors that CIM uses to monitor our portfolio, are not in and of themselves determinative of fair value or revenue recognition and are presented for indicative purposes. CIM rates the credit risk of all investments on a scale of 1 to 5 no less frequently than quarterly. This system is intended primarily to reflect the underlying risk of a portfolio investment relative to our initial cost basis in respect of such portfolio investment (i.e., at the time of acquisition), although it may also take into account under certain circumstances the performance of the portfolio company’s business, the collateral coverage of the investment and other relevant factors.





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The following is a description of the conditions associated with each investment rating used in this ratings system:


Investment RatingDescription1Indicates the least amount of risk to our initial cost basis. The trends and risk factors for this investment since origination or acquisition are generally favorable, which may include the performance of the portfolio company or a potential exit.2Indicates a level of risk to our initial cost basis that is similar to the risk to our initial cost basis at the time of origination or acquisition. This portfolio company is generally performing in accordance with our analysis of its business and the full return of principal and interest or dividend is expected.3Indicates that the risk to our ability to recoup the cost of such investment has increased since origination or acquisition, but full return of principal and interest or dividend is expected. A portfolio company with an investment rating of 3 requires closer monitoring.4Indicates that the risk to our ability to recoup the cost of such investment has increased significantly since origination or acquisition, including as a result of factors such as declining performance and noncompliance with debt covenants, and we expect some loss of interest, dividend or capital appreciation, but still expect an overall positive internal rate of return on the investment.5Indicates that the risk to our ability to recoup the cost of such investment has increased materially since origination or acquisition and the portfolio company likely has materially declining performance. Loss of interest or dividend and some loss of principal investment is expected, which would result in an overall negative internal rate of return on the investment.


For investments rated 3, 4, or 5, CIM enhances its level of scrutiny over the monitoring of such portfolio company.


The following table summarizes the composition of our investment portfolio based on the 1 to 5 investment rating scale at fair value as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, excluding short term investments of $100,044 and $206,547, respectively:


September 30, 2018December 31, 2017Investment RatingInvestmentsFair ValuePercentage ofInvestment PortfolioInvestmentsFair ValuePercentage ofInvestment Portfolio1$——$——21,535,19384.6%1,274,56984.5%3246,60713.6%202,95013.5%431,0061.7%21,3111.4%51,5260.1%8,8180.6%$1,814,332100.0%$1,507,648100.0%


The amount of the investment portfolio in each rating category may vary substantially from period to period resulting primarily from changes in the composition of such portfolio as a result of new investment, repayment and exit activities. In addition, changes in the rating of investments may be made to reflect our expectation of performance and changes in investment values.





Current Investment Portfolio





As of November 5, 2018 , our investment portfolio, excluding our short term investments, consisted of interests in 154 portfolio companies  (77% in senior secured first lien debt, 19% in senior secured second lien debt, 2% in collateralized securities and structured products (comprised of 1% invested in non-rated debt and 1% invested in non-rated equity of such securities and products), and 2% in equity) with a total fair value of $1,812,597 with an average and median portfolio company annual EBITDA of $78.8 million and $57.0 million, respectively, at initial investment. As of November 5, 2018 , investments in our portfolio, excluding our short term investments, were purchased at a weighted average price of 97.19% of par value. Our estimated gross annual portfolio yield was 9.71% based upon the purchase price of such investments. The estimated gross portfolio yield does not represent and may be higher than an actual investment return to shareholders because it excludes our expenses and all sales commissions and dealer manager fees. For the nine months ended September 30, 2018, our total investment return-net asset value was 5.23% . Total investment return-net asset value does not represent and may be higher than an actual investment return to shareholders because it excludes all sales commissions and dealer manager fees. Total investment return-net asset value is a measure of the change in total value for shareholders who held our common stock at the beginning and end of the period, including distributions paid or payable during the period, and is described further in Note 13 of our consolidated financial statements.


As of November 5, 2018 , our only short term investment was an investment in a U.S. Treasury Obligations Fund of $122,644.





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Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2018 and 2017


Our results of operations for the three months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 were as follows:


Three Months EndedSeptember 30,20182017Investment income$51,837$38,378Net operating expenses29,54516,976Net investment income22,29221,402Net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency3,093(2,788)Net change in unrealized (depreciation) appreciation on investments(10,028)1,700Net realized gain on total return swap—67Net increase in net assets resulting from operations$15,357$20,381


Investment Income


For the three months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 , we generated investment income of $51,837 and $38,378 , respectively, consisting primarily of interest income on investments in senior secured debt, and collateralized securities and structured products of 166 and 176 portfolio companies held during each respective period. Our average investment portfolio size, excluding our short term investments, increased $262,032, from $1,545,053 for the three months ended September 30, 2017 to $1,807,085 for the three months ended September 30, 2018 , as we deployed the net proceeds from our financing arrangements and the net proceeds from our follow-on continuous public offering, which commenced on January 25, 2016. We expect our investment portfolio to continue to grow due to the anticipated capital available to us for investment from our follow-on continuous public offering and amounts available under our financing arrangements. As a result, we believe that reported investment income for the three months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 is not representative of our stabilized or future performance. Interest income earned by loans underlying the TRS was not included in investment income in the consolidated statements of operations, but rather it was recorded as part of net realized gain on total return swap. In lieu of extending the expiration date of the TRS beyond April 18, 2017, we entered into a traditional credit facility with Citibank on March 29, 2017.


Operating Expenses


The composition of our operating expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 was as follows:


Three Months EndedSeptember 30,20182017Management fees$9,164$7,820Administrative services expense500433Subordinated incentive fee on income5,573—General and administrative1,4071,803Interest expense12,9016,920Total operating expenses$29,545$16,976


The increase in subordinated incentive fees was due to quarterly investment performance during the three months ended September 30, 2018, while the increase in interest expense was primarily the result of drawing on existing financing arrangements.





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The composition of our general and administrative expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 was as follows:


Three Months EndedSeptember 30,20182017Transfer agent expense$310$321Professional fees268147Dues and subscriptions182223Valuation expense179463Accounting and administrative costs143108Insurance expense118102Director fees and expenses114125Due diligence fees5587Printing and marketing expense2659Other expenses12168Total general and administrative expense$1,407$1,803


Net Investment Income


Our net investment income totaled $22,292 and $21,402 for the three months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 , respectively. The slight increase in net investment income was primarily due to an increase in the size of our investment portfolio as we deployed proceeds received from our follow-on continuous public offering and our financing arrangements, which were largely offset by the increase in interest expense and management fees.


Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments and Foreign Currency


Our net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency totaled $3,093 and ($2,788) for the three months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively.  This change was mainly due to losses realized on certain investments during the three months ended September 30, 2017 .


Net Change in Unrealized (Depreciation) Appreciation on Investments


The net change in unrealized (depreciation) appreciation on our investments totaled ($10,028) and $1,700 for the three months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 , respectively. This change was driven primarily by a widening of credit spreads for middle market loans during the three months ended September 30, 2018 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2017.





Net Realized Gain on TRS


Our net realized gain on the TRS totaled $0 and $67 for the three months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 , respectively. The components of net realized gain on the TRS are summarized below:


Three Months EndedSeptember 30,20182017Interest and other income from TRS portfolio$—$67Interest and other expense from TRS portfolio——Net gain on TRS loan sales——Total$—$67


The net realized gain on TRS for the three months ended September 30, 2017 was primarily due to the sale of a majority of loans underlying the TRS to Flatiron Funding II on March 29, 2017.


Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations


For the three months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 , we recorded a net increase in net assets resulting from operations of $15,357 and $20,381 , respectively, as a result of our operating activity for the respective periods.





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Results of Operations for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 and 2017


Our results of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 were as follows:


Nine Months EndedSeptember 30,20182017Investment income$132,156$101,768Net operating expenses70,43343,691Net investment income61,72358,077Net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency36(4,983)Net change in unrealized (depreciation) appreciation on investments(8,651)11,094Net realized loss on total return swap—(13,789)Net change in unrealized appreciation on total return swap—15,402Net increase in net assets resulting from operations$53,108$65,801


Investment Income


For the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 , we generated investment income of $132,156 and $101,768 , respectively, consisting primarily of interest income on investments in senior secured debt, collateralized securities and structured products, and unsecured debt of 205 portfolio companies held during each respective period. Our average investment portfolio size, excluding our short term investments, increased $375,977, from $1,285,013 for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 to $1,660,990 for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 , as we deployed the net proceeds from our financing arrangements and the net proceeds from our follow-on continuous public offering, which commenced on January 25, 2016. We expect our investment portfolio to continue to grow due to the anticipated capital available to us for investment from our follow-on continuous public offering and amounts available under our financing arrangements. As a result, we believe that reported investment income for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 is not representative of our stabilized or future performance. Interest income earned by loans underlying the TRS was not included in investment income in the consolidated statements of operations, but rather it was recorded as part of net realized gain on total return swap. In lieu of extending the expiration date of the TRS beyond April 18, 2017, we entered into a traditional credit facility with Citibank on March 29, 2017.





Operating Expenses


The composition of our operating expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 was as follows:


Nine Months EndedSeptember 30,20182017Management fees$25,705$21,724Administrative services expense1,4921,204Subordinated incentive fee on income5,573—General and administrative4,9935,220Interest expense32,67015,543Total operating expenses$70,433$43,691


During the nine months ended September 30, 2018 , the increase in subordinated incentive fees was due to quarterly investment performance during the three months ended September 30, 2018, while the increase in interest expense was primarily the result of drawing on existing financing arrangements.





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The composition of our general and administrative expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 was as follows:


Nine Months EndedSeptember 30,20182017Professional fees$1,221$943Transfer agent expense956947Dues and subscriptions584630Valuation expense550989Accounting and administrative costs508388Director fees and expenses356327Insurance expense321309Printing and marketing expense172291Due diligence fees164145Other expenses161251Total general and administrative expense$4,993$5,220


Net Investment Income


Our net investment income totaled $61,723 and $58,077 for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 , respectively. The increase in net investment income was primarily due to an increase in the size of our investment portfolio relative to our expenses as we continued to achieve economies of scale due to proceeds received from our follow-on continuous public offering and our financing arrangements.


Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments and Foreign Currency


Our net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency totaled $36 and ($4,983) for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 , respectively.  This change was mainly due to an increase in sales and principal repayment activity during the nine months ended September 30, 2018 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2017 . During the nine months ended September 30, 2018 , we received sale proceeds of $161,230 and principal repayments of $535,081 , resulting in net realized gains of $39 . During the nine months ended September 30, 2017 , we received sale proceeds of $218,395 and principal repayments of $403,098, resulting in net realized losses of ($5,142). In addition, there was a decrease in losses recorded on certain investments during the nine months ended September 30, 2018 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2017 .





Net Change in Unrealized (Depreciation) Appreciation on Investments


The net change in unrealized (depreciation) appreciation on our investments totaled ($8,651) and $11,094 for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 , respectively. This change was driven primarily by generally flat credit spreads for middle market loans during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 compared to a widening of credit spreads during the nine months ended September 30, 2018.


Net Realized Loss on TRS


Our net realized loss on the TRS totaled $0 and ($13,789) for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 , respectively. The components of net realized loss on the TRS are summarized below:


Nine Months EndedSeptember 30,20182017Interest and other income from TRS portfolio$—$6,610Interest and other expense from TRS portfolio—(2,949)Net loss on TRS loan sales—(17,450)Total$—$(13,789)





The net realized loss on TRS for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 was primarily due to the sale of a majority of loans underlying the TRS to Flatiron Funding II on March 29, 2017.





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Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation on TRS


The net change in unrealized appreciation on the TRS totaled $0 and $15,402 for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 , respectively. This change was driven primarily by a reversal of previous unrealized depreciation on the loans underlying the TRS upon the purchase of the loans by Flatiron Funding II on March 29, 2017.


Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations


For the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 , we recorded a net increase in net assets resulting from operations of $53,108 and $65,801 , respectively, as a result of our operating activity for the respective periods.





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Net Asset Value per Share, Annual Investment Return and Total Return Since Inception


Our net asset value per share was $9.06 and $9.14 on September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively. After considering (i) the overall changes in net asset value per share, (ii) paid distributions of approximately $0.5487 per share during the nine months ended September 30, 2018 , and (iii) the assumed reinvestment of those distributions in accordance with our distribution reinvestment plan then in effect, the total investment return-net asset value was 5.23% for the nine month period ended September 30, 2018 . Total investment return-net asset value does not represent and may be higher than an actual return to shareholders because it excludes all sales commissions and dealer manager fees. Total investment return-net asset value is a measure of the change in total value for shareholders who held our common stock at the beginning and end of the period, including distributions paid or payable during the period, and is described further in Note 13 to our consolidated financial statements included in this report.


Initial shareholders who subscribed to the offering in December 2012 with an initial investment of $10,000 and an initial purchase price equal to $9.00 per share (public offering price excluding sales load) have seen an annualized return of 8.26% and a cumulative total return of 58.32% through September 30, 2018 (see chart below). Initial shareholders who subscribed to the offering in December 2012 with an initial investment of $10,000 and an initial purchase price equal to $10.00 per share (the initial public offering price including sales load) have seen an annualized return of 6.30% and a cumulative total return of 42.48% through September 30, 2018 . Over the same time period, the S&P/LSTA Leveraged Loan Index, a primary measure of senior debt covering the U.S. leveraged loan market, which currently consists of approximately 1,000 credit facilities throughout numerous industries, recorded an annualized return of 4.32% and a cumulative total return of 27.76%. In addition, the BofA Merrill Lynch US High Yield Index, a primary measure of short-term US dollar denominated below investment grade corporate debt publicly issued in the US domestic market, recorded an annualized return of 5.22% and a cumulative total return of 34.26% over the same period.





(1) Cumulative performance: December 17, 2012 to September 30, 2018


The calculations for the Growth of $10,000 Initial Investment are based upon (i) an initial investment of $10,000 in our common stock at the beginning of the period, at a share price of $10.00 per share (including sales load) and $9.00 per share (excluding sales load), (ii) assumes reinvestment of monthly distributions in accordance with our distribution reinvestment plan then in effect, (iii) the sale of the entire investment position at the net asset value per share on the last day of the period, and (iv) the distributions declared and payable to shareholders, if any, on the last day of the period.





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Financial Condition, Liquidity and Capital Resources





We generate cash primarily from cash flows from interest, fees and dividends earned from our investments as well as principal repayments and proceeds from sales of our investments. We also employ leverage to seek to enhance our returns as market conditions permit and at the discretion of CIM. On March 23, 2018, an amendment to Section 61(a) of the 1940 Act was signed into law to permit BDCs to reduce the minimum “asset coverage” ratio from 200% to 150% and, as a result, to potentially increase the ratio of a BDC’s debt to equity to a maximum 2-to-1 from a maximum of 1-to-1, so long as certain approval and disclosure requirements are satisfied. We currently have not determined whether to seek to utilize such additional leverage. We are engaged in a follow-on continuous public offering of shares of our common stock. Our follow-on continuous public offering commenced on January 25, 2016 and will continue until no later than January 25, 2019. We accept subscriptions on a continuous basis and issue shares at weekly closings at prices that, after deducting selling commissions and dealer manager fees, are at or above our net asset value per share.





From May 1, 2018 through September 24, 2018, we temporarily suspended the sale of shares of our common stock while we engaged with the SEC to have declared effective a post-effective amendment to our registration statement. Our post-effective amendment to our registration statement was declared effective by the SEC on September 24, 2018. As a result, we resumed admitting shareholders on October 4, 2018.


We will sell our shares on a continuous basis at our latest public offering price of $9.70 per share; however, to the extent that our net asset value fluctuates, we will sell at a price necessary to ensure that shares are sold at a price, after deduction of selling commissions and dealer manager fees, that is above and within 2.5% of net asset value per share.


Since commencing our initial continuous public offering on July 2, 2012 and through September 30, 2018 , we sold 112,035,367 shares of common stock for net proceeds of $ 1,141,735 at an average price per share of $10.19 . The net proceeds include gross proceeds received from reinvested shareholder distributions of $ 153,383 , for which we issued 16,834,704 shares of common stock, and gross proceeds paid for shares of common stock tendered for repurchase of $ 147,356 , for which we repurchased 16,222,692 shares of common stock. Since commencing our initial continuous public offering on July 2, 2012 and through September 30, 2018 , sales commissions and dealer manager fees related to the sale of our common stock were $64,845 and $32,305, respectively.


From July 2, 2012 through November 8, 2018 , we sold 113,376,829 shares of common stock for net proceeds of $ 1,154,325 at an average price per share of $10.18 . The net proceeds include gross proceeds received from reinvested shareholder distributions of $ 157,033 , for which we issued 17,239,635 shares of common stock, and gross proceeds paid for shares of common stock tendered for repurchase of $ 147,356 , for which we repurchased 16,222,692 shares of common stock. Since commencing our initial continuous public offering on July 2, 2012 and through November 8, 2018 , sales commissions and dealer manager fees related to the sale of our common stock were $65,014 and $32,445, respectively.


The net proceeds from our follow-on continuous public offering will be invested primarily in cash, cash equivalents, U.S. government securities, repurchase agreements and high-quality debt instruments maturing in one year or less prior to being invested in debt securities of private U.S. middle-market companies.


As of September 30, 2018 and November 5, 2018 , we had $ 100,044 and $122,644 in short term investments, respectively, invested in a fund that primarily invests in U.S. government securities.





Citibank Credit Facility





As of September 30, 2018 and November 5, 2018 , our outstanding borrowings under the Citibank Credit Facility were $299,542 and $304,542, respectively, and the undrawn principal amount in connection with the Citibank Credit Facility was $25,458 and $20,458, respectively. We must repay 50% of outstanding borrowings under the Citibank Credit Facility as of March 29, 2019, or the Commitment Termination Date, by September 15, 2019. We intend to amend the Citibank Credit Facility prior the Commitment Termination Date. For a detailed discussion of our Citibank Credit Facility, refer to Note 8 to our consolidated financial statements included in this report.





JPM Credit Facility


As of September 30, 2018 and November 5, 2018 , our outstanding borrowings under the JPM Credit Facility were $250,000 and the undrawn principal amount in connection with the JPM Credit Facility was $25,000. For a detailed discussion of our JPM Credit Facility, refer to Note 8 to our consolidated financial statements included in this report.





UBS Facility


As of September 30, 2018 and November 5, 2018 , our outstanding borrowings under the UBS Facility were $200,000 and no additional principal amount was available for borrowing under the UBS Facility. For a detailed discussion of our UBS Facility, refer to Note 8 to our consolidated financial statements included in this report.





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MS Credit Facility


As of September 30, 2018 and November 5, 2018 , our outstanding borrowings under the MS Credit Facility were $150,000 and the undrawn principal amount in connection with the MS Credit Facility was $50,000. For a detailed discussion of our MS Credit Facility, refer to Note 8 to our consolidated financial statements included in this report.





Unfunded Commitments


As of September 30, 2018 and November 5, 2018 , our unfunded commitments amounted to $67,672 and $68,576 , respectively. For a detailed discussion of our unfunded commitments, refer to Note 11 to our consolidated financial statements included in this report.





Recent Accounting Pronouncements





See Note 2 to our consolidated financial statements included in this report for a discussion of certain recent accounting pronouncements that are applicable to us.





Critical Accounting Policies


Our consolidated financial statements are prepared in conformity with GAAP, which requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Critical accounting policies are those that require the application of management’s most difficult, subjective or complex judgments, often because of the need to make estimates about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain and that may change in subsequent periods. In preparing the consolidated financial statements, we also utilize available information, including our past history, industry standards and the current economic environment, among other factors, in forming our estimates and judgments, giving due consideration to materiality. Actual results may differ from these estimates. In addition, other companies may utilize different estimates, which may impact the comparability of our results of operations to those of companies in similar businesses.





Valuation of Portfolio Investments


The value of our assets is determined quarterly and at such other times that an event occurs that materially affects the valuation. The valuation is made pursuant to Section 2(a)(41) of the 1940 Act, which requires that we value our assets as follows: (i) the market price for those securities for which a market quotation is readily available, and (ii) for all other securities and assets, at fair value, as determined in good faith by our board of directors. As a BDC, Section 2(a)(41) of the 1940 Act requires the board of directors to determine in good faith the fair value of portfolio securities for which a market price is not readily available, and it does so in conjunction with the application of our valuation procedures by CIM.


There is no single standard for determining fair value in good faith. As a result, determining fair value requires that judgment be applied to the specific facts and circumstances of each asset while employing a valuation process that is consistently followed. Determinations of fair value involve subjective judgments and estimates. Accordingly, the notes to our consolidated financial statements refer to the uncertainty with respect to the possible effect of such valuations, and any change in such valuations in our consolidated financial statements.





Valuation Methods


With respect to investments for which market quotations are not readily available, we undertake a multi-step valuation process each quarter, as described below:


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|• | our audit committee meets with members of CIM’s management team and the independent valuation firms to discuss the assistance provided and the results of the independent valuation firms' review; and

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|• | our board of directors discusses the valuation and determines the fair value of each investment in our portfolio in good faith based on various statistical and other factors, including the input and recommendation of CIM, the audit committee and any third-party valuation firm, if applicable.




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In addition to the foregoing, certain investments for which a market price is not readily available are evaluated on a quarterly basis by an independent valuation firm and certain other investments are on a rotational basis reviewed by an independent valuation firm. Finally, certain investments are not evaluated by an independent valuation firm unless certain aspects of such investments in the aggregate meet certain criteria.


Given the expected types of investments, excluding short term investments that are classified as Level 1, management expects our portfolio holdings to be classified as Level 3. Due to the uncertainty inherent in the valuation process, particularly for Level 3 investments, such fair value estimates may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had an active market for the investments existed. In addition, changes in the market environment and other events that may occur over the life of the investments may cause the gains or losses that we ultimately realize on these investments to materially differ from the valuations currently assigned. Inputs used in the valuation process are subject to variability in the future and can result in materially different fair values.


For an additional discussion of our investment valuation process, refer to Note 2 to our consolidated financial statements included in this report.





Related Party Transactions





For a discussion of our relationship with related parties including CION Securities, CIM, ICON Capital, and CIG and amounts incurred under agreements with such related parties, refer to Note 4 to our consolidated financial statements included in this report.





Contractual Obligations





On August 26, 2016, 34th Street entered into the JPM Credit Facility with JPM, as amended and restated on September 30, 2016, July 11, 2017, November 28, 2017 and May 23, 2018. See Note 8 to our consolidated financial statements for a more detailed description of the JPM Credit Facility.





On March 29, 2017, Flatiron Funding II entered into the Citibank Credit Facility with Citibank, as amended on July 11, 2017. See Note 8 to our consolidated financial statements for a more detailed description of the Citibank Credit Facility.





On May 19, 2017, Murray Hill Funding II entered into the UBS Facility with UBS, as amended on December 1, 2017. See Note 8 to our consolidated financial statements for a more detailed description of the UBS Facility.





On December 19, 2017, 33rd Street entered into the MS Credit Facility with MS, as amended on July 9, 2018. See Note 8 to our consolidated financial statements for a more detailed description of the MS Credit Facility.





Commitments and Contingencies and Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements


Commitments and Contingencies


We have entered into certain contracts with other parties that contain a variety of indemnifications. Our maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, we have not experienced claims or losses pursuant to these contracts and believe the risk of loss related to such indemnifications to be remote.


Our investment portfolio may contain debt investments that are in the form of lines of credit, delayed draw term loans, revolving credit facilities, or other unfunded commitments, which may require us to provide funding when requested in accordance with the terms of the underlying agreements. For further details on such debt investments, refer to Note 11 to our consolidated financial statements included in this report.


Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements





We currently have no off-balance sheet arrangements, except for those discussed in Note 11 to our consolidated financial statements included in this report.





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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk


We are subject to financial market risks, including changes in interest rates. As of September 30, 2018, 94.6% of our investments paid variable interest rates. A rise in the general level of interest rates can be expected to lead to higher interest rates applicable to our debt investments, especially to the extent that we hold variable rate investments, and to declines in the value of any fixed rate investments we may hold. To the extent that a majority of our investments may be in variable rate investments, an increase in interest rates could make it easier for us to meet or exceed our incentive fee hurdle rate, as defined in our investment advisory agreement, and may result in a substantial increase in our net investment income, and also to the amount of incentive fees payable to CIM with respect to our pre-incentive fee net investment income.





Under the terms of the Amended JPM Credit Facility, advances currently bear interest at a floating rate equal to the three-month LIBOR, plus a spread of 3.00% per year. Under the terms of the Amended Citibank Credit Facility, advances currently bear interest at a floating rate equal to the three-month LIBOR plus 2.00%. Pursuant to the terms of the amended UBS Facility, we currently pay a financing fee equal to the three-month LIBOR plus a spread of 3.50%. Under the terms of the MS Credit Facility, advances currently bear interest at a floating rate equal to the three-month LIBOR, plus a spread of 3.00% per year. In addition, we may seek to further borrow funds in order to make additional investments. Our net investment income will be impacted, in part, by the difference between the rate at which we borrow funds and the rate at which we invest those funds. As a result, we would be subject to risks relating to changes in market interest rates. In periods of rising interest rates when we have debt outstanding, our cost of funds would increase, which could reduce our net investment income, especially to the extent we hold fixed rate investments. We expect that our long-term investments will be financed primarily with equity and long-term debt. Our interest rate risk management techniques may include various interest rate hedging activities to the extent permitted by the 1940 Act. Adverse developments resulting from changes in interest rates could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.





The following table shows the effect over a twelve month period of changes in interest rates on our net interest income, excluding short term investments, assuming no changes in our investment portfolio, the Amended Citibank Credit Facility, the Amended JPM Credit Facility, the amended UBS Facility or the MS Credit Facility in effect as of September 30, 2018:


Change in Interest Rates(Decrease) Increase in Net Interest Income(1)Percentage Change in Net Interest IncomeDown 200 basis points$(7,057)(6.0)%Down 100 basis points(8,264)(7.1)%Down 50 basis points(4,201)(3.6)%Current base interest rate——Up 50 basis points4,2263.6%Up 100 basis points8,4527.2%Up 200 basis points16,90414.4%Up 300 basis points25,35621.6%


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The interest rate sensitivity analysis presented above does not consider the potential impact of the changes in fair value of our fixed rate debt investments and the net asset value of our common stock in the event of sudden changes in interest rates. Approximately 2.2% of our investments paid fixed interest rates as of September 30, 2018. Rising market interest rates will most likely lead to fair value declines for fixed interest rate investments and a decline in the net asset value of our common stock, while declining market interest rates will most likely lead to an increase in the fair value of fixed interest rate investments and an increase in the net asset value of our common stock.


In addition, we may have risk regarding portfolio valuation as discussed in Note 2 to our consolidated financial statements included in this report.





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Item 4. Controls and Procedures


Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures


In connection with the preparation of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended September 30, 2018, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Co-Chief Executive Officers and our Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report pursuant to Rule 13a-15(b) and Rule 15d-15(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Based on the foregoing evaluation, the Co-Chief Executive Officers and the Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective.


In designing and evaluating our disclosure controls and procedures, we recognized that disclosure controls and procedures, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the disclosure controls and procedures are met.  Our disclosure controls and procedures have been designed to meet reasonable assurance standards. Disclosure controls and procedures cannot detect or prevent all error and fraud. Some inherent limitations in disclosure controls and procedures include costs of implementation, faulty decision-making, simple error and mistake. Additionally, controls can be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people, or by management override of the controls. The design of any system of controls is based, in part, upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all anticipated and unanticipated future conditions. Over time, controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or the degree of compliance with established policies or procedures.


Evaluation of internal control over financial reporting


There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the three months ended September 30, 2018 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.





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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION





Item 1. Legal Proceedings


We are not currently subject to any material legal proceedings, nor, to our knowledge, is any material legal proceeding threatened against us. From time to time, we may be party to certain legal proceedings in the ordinary course of business, including proceedings relating to the enforcement of our rights under contracts with our portfolio companies and other third parties. While the outcome of these legal proceedings cannot be predicted with certainty, we do not expect that any such proceedings will have a material effect upon our financial condition or results of operations.





Item 1A. Risk Factors


Except as set forth below, there have been no material changes from the risk factors disclosed in “Item 1A. Risk Factors” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017.


Recent legislation may allow us to incur additional leverage.





As a BDC, we are generally not permitted to incur indebtedness unless immediately after such borrowing we have an asset coverage for total borrowings of at least 200% (i.e., the amount of debt may not exceed 50% of the value of our assets). On March 23, 2018, an amendment to Section 61(a) of the 1940 Act was signed into law to permit BDCs to reduce the minimum “asset coverage” ratio from 200% to 150% and, as a result, to potentially increase the ratio of a BDC’s debt to equity to a maximum 2-to-1 from a maximum of 1-to-1, so long as certain approval and disclosure requirements are satisfied. Specifically, a BDC is permitted to apply a lower minimum asset coverage ratio of 150% if: (1) the BDC complies with certain additional asset coverage disclosure requirements; and (2)(A) a “required majority” of the BDC’s directors, as defined in Section 57(o) of the 1940 Act, approves the application of such a lower minimum asset coverage ratio to the BDC, in which case the 150% minimum asset coverage ratio will become effective on the date that is one year after the date of such independent director approval; or (B) the BDC obtains, at a special or annual meeting of its shareholders at which a quorum is present, the approval of more than 50% of the votes cast for the application of such a lower minimum asset coverage ratio to the BDC, in which case the 150% minimum asset coverage ratio will become effective on the first day after the date of such shareholder approval. As a result, we may be able to incur additional indebtedness in the future, and, therefore, your risk of an investment in us may increase. We currently have not determined whether to seek to utilize such additional leverage. If we choose to take advantage of such leverage, we will act in accordance with the requirements set forth in the amended legislation.








Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds


Our registration statement on Form N-2, as amended, in connection with our follow-on continuous public offering was declared effective by the SEC on January 25, 2016 (SEC File No. 333-203683). Our follow-on continuous public offering commenced on January 25, 2016. From May 1, 2018 through September 24, 2018, we temporarily suspended the sale of shares of our common stock while we engaged with the SEC to have declared effective a post-effective amendment to our registration statement. Our post-effective amendment to our registration statement was declared effective by the SEC on September 24, 2018. As a result, we resumed admitting shareholders on October 4, 2018.


We did not engage in any unregistered sales of equity securities during the three months ended September 30, 2018.


The table below provides information concerning our repurchases of shares of our common stock during the three months ended September 30, 2018 pursuant to our share repurchase program.


PeriodTotal Number of Shares PurchasedAverage Price Paid per ShareTotal Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or ProgramsMaximum Number of Shares That May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or ProgramsJuly 1 to July 31, 20182,507,596$9.062,507,596(1)August 1 to August 31, 2018————September 1 to September 30, 20182,086,1329.062,086,132(1)Total4,593,728$9.064,593,728(1)


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Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities


Not applicable.





Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures


Not applicable.





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Item 5. Other Information


Not applicable.





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Item 6. Exhibits


ExhibitNumberDescription of Document2.1Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated as of September 30, 2016, by and between Park South Funding, LLC and Credit Suisse Alternative Capital, LLC (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on October 4, 2016 (File No. 814-00941)).3.1Articles of Amendment and Restatement of the Articles of Incorporation of CĪON Investment Corporation (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit (A)(2) to Pre-Effective Amendment No. 4 to Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-2 filed with the SEC on June 29, 2012 (File No. 333-178646)).3.2Second Articles of Amendment and Restatement of the Articles of Incorporation of CĪON Investment Corporation (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on August 27, 2012 (File No. 814-00941)).3.3Bylaws of CĪON Investment Corporation (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit (B) to Pre-Effective Amendment No. 4 to Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-2 filed with the SEC on June 29, 2012 (File No. 333-178646)).4.1Form of Follow-On Subscription Agreement (Incorporated by reference to Appendix A to Final Prospectus on Form 497 filed with the SEC on September 25, 2018 (File No. 333-203683)).4.2Fifth Amended and Restated Distribution Reinvestment Plan of CĪON Investment Corporation (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on December 8, 2016 (File No. 814-00941)).10.1Investment Advisory Agreement by and between CĪON Investment Corporation and CION Investment Management, LLC (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit (G)(1) to Pre-Effective Amendment No. 4 to Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-2 filed with the SEC on June 29, 2012 (File No. 333-178646)).10.2Investment Sub-Advisory Agreement by and among CION Investment Management, LLC, CĪON Investment Corporation and Apollo Investment Management, L.P. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit (G)(2) to Pre-Effective Amendment No. 4 to Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-2 filed with the SEC on June 29, 2012 (File No. 333-178646)).10.3Administration Agreement by and between CĪON Investment Corporation and ICON Capital Corp. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit (K)(2) to Pre-Effective Amendment No. 4 to Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-2 filed with the SEC on June 29, 2012 (File No. 333-178646)).10.4Custody Agreement by and between CĪON Investment Corporation and U.S. Bank National Association (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit (J) to Pre-Effective Amendment No. 4 to Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-2 filed with the SEC on June 29, 2012 (File No. 333-178646)).10.5Escrow Agreement by and among CĪON Investment Corporation, UMB Bank, N.A., and ICON Securities Corp. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit (K)(1) to Pre-Effective Amendment No. 4 to Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-2 filed with the SEC on June 29, 2012 (File No. 333-178646)).10.6Dealer Manager Agreement by and among CĪON Investment Corporation, CION Investment Management, LLC and ICON Securities Corp. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit (H)(1) to Pre-Effective Amendment No. 4 to Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-2 filed with the SEC on June 29, 2012 (File No. 333-178646)).10.7ISDA 2002 Master Agreement, together with the Schedule thereto and Credit Support Annex to such Schedule, each dated as of December 17, 2012, by and between Flatiron Funding, LLC and Citibank, N.A. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on December 19, 2012 (File No. 814-00941)).10.8Thirteenth Amended and Restated Confirmation Letter Agreement, dated as of February 18, 2017, by and between Flatiron Funding, LLC and Citibank, N.A. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 23, 2017 (File No. 814-00941)).10.9Expense Support and Conditional Reimbursement Agreement, dated as of January 2, 2018, by and between CĪON Investment Corporation and CION Investment Management, LLC (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on January 5, 2018 (File No. 814-00941)).10.10Amended and Restated Follow-On Dealer Manager Agreement, dated as of December 28, 2016, by and among CĪON Investment Corporation, CION Investment Management, LLC and CION Securities, LLC (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on January 4, 2017 (File No. 814-00941)).10.11Form of Follow-On Selected Dealer Agreement (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit (H)(4) to Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-2 filed with the SEC on April 28, 2015 (File No. 333-203683)).10.12Loan and Security Agreement, dated as of April 30, 2015, by and between CĪON Investment Corporation and East West Bank (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on May 6, 2015 (File No. 814-00941)).10.13First Amendment to Loan and Security Agreement, dated as of January 28, 2016, by and between CĪON Investment Corporation and East West Bank (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 3, 2016 (File No. 814-00941)).10.14Second Amendment to Loan and Security Agreement, dated as of April 21, 2016, by and between CĪON Investment Corporation and East West Bank (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on April 27, 2016 (File No. 814-00941)).10.15Custody Control Agreement, dated as of April 30, 2015, by and among CĪON Investment Corporation, East West Bank and U.S. Bank National Association (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on May 6, 2015 (File No. 814-00941)).10.16Limited Liability Company Agreement of CION / Capitala Senior Loan Fund I, LLC, dated as of June 24, 2015, by and between CĪON Investment Corporation and Capitala Finance Corp. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on June 26, 2015 (File No. 814-00941)).





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ExhibitNumberDescription of Document10.17Loan and Security Agreement, dated as of August 26, 2016, by and among 34th Street Funding, LLC, JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, U.S. Bank National Association and CION Investment Management, LLC (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on September 1, 2016 (File No. 814-00941)).10.18Sale and Contribution Agreement, dated as of August 26, 2016, by and between 34th Street Funding, LLC and CĪON Investment Corporation (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on September 1, 2016 (File No. 814-00941)).10.19Master Participation Agreement, dated as of August 26, 2016, by and between 34th Street Funding, LLC and CĪON Investment Corporation (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on September 1, 2016 (File No. 814-00941)).10.20Portfolio Management Agreement, dated as of August 26, 2016, by and between 34th Street Funding, LLC and CION Investment Management, LLC (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on September 1, 2016 (File No. 814-00941)).10.21Guarantee of CĪON Investment Corporation dated as of August 26, 2016 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on September 1, 2016 (File No. 814-00941)).10.22Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement, dated as of September 30, 2016, by and among 34th Street Funding, LLC, JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, U.S. Bank National Association and CION Investment Management, LLC (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on October 4, 2016 (File No. 814-00941)).10.23Release and Termination Agreement, dated as of September 30, 2016, by and among CĪON Investment Corporation, 34th Street Funding, LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on October 4, 2016 (File No. 814-00941)).10.24Amended and Restated Portfolio Management Agreement, dated as of September 30, 2016, by and among 34th Street Funding, LLC, CION Investment Management, LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on October 4, 2016 (File No. 814-00941)).10.25Credit and Security Agreement, dated as of March 29, 2017, by and among Flatiron Funding II, LLC, CION Investment Management, LLC, CĪON Investment Corporation, Citibank, N.A. and U.S. Bank National Association (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on April 4, 2017 (File No. 814-00941)).10.26Account Control Agreement, dated as of March 29, 2017, by and among Flatiron Funding II, LLC, CION Investment Management, LLC and U.S. Bank National Association (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on April 4, 2017 (File No. 814-00941)).10.27Master Participation and Assignment Agreement, dated as of March 29, 2017, by and between 15th Street Loan Funding LLC and Flatiron Funding II, LLC (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on April 4, 2017 (File No. 814-00941)).10.28Master Participation and Assignment Agreement, dated as of March 29, 2017, by and between 15th Street Loan Funding 2 LLC and Flatiron Funding II, LLC (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on April 4, 2017 (File No. 814-00941)).10.29Contribution Agreement, dated as of May 19, 2017, by and among CÎON Investment Corporation, Murray Hill Funding, LLC and Murray Hill Funding II, LLC (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on May 25, 2017 (File No. 814-00941)).10.30Amended and Restated Indenture, dated as of December 1, 2017, by and between Murray Hill Funding II, LLC and U.S. Bank National Association (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on December 7, 2017 (File No. 814-00941)).10.31Murray Hill Funding II, LLC Class A Notes Due 2027 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on May 25, 2017 (File No. 814-00941)).10.32Contribution Agreement, dated as of May 19, 2017, by and among UBS AG, London Branch, Murray Hill Funding II, LLC, U.S. Bank National Association, Murray Hill Funding, LLC and CION Investment Management, LLC (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on May 25, 2017 (File No. 814-00941)).10.33October 2000 Version Global Master Repurchase Agreement, by and between UBS AG and Murray Hill Funding, LLC, together with the related Annex and Master Confirmation thereto, each dated as of May 19, 2017 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on May 25, 2017 (File No. 814-00941)).10.34Collateral Management Agreement, dated as of May 19, 2017, by and between CION Investment Management, LLC and Murray Hill Funding II, LLC (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on May 25, 2017 (File No. 814-00941)).10.35Collateral Administration Agreement, dated as of May 19, 2017, by and among Murray Hill Funding II, LLC, CION Investment Management, LLC and U.S. Bank National Association (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on May 25, 2017 (File No. 814-00941)).10.36Murray Hill Funding II, LLC Class A Notes Due 2027 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on December 7, 2017 (File No. 814-00941)).10.37First Amended and Restated Master Confirmation, dated as of December 1, 2017, to the October 2000 Version Global Master Repurchase Agreement, dated as of May 19, 2017, by and between UBS AG, London Branch and Murray Hill Funding, LLC (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on December 7, 2017 (File No. 814-00941)).





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ExhibitNumberDescription of Document10.38Loan and Servicing Agreement, dated as of December 19, 2017, by and among 33rd Street Funding, LLC, CION Investment Management, LLC, Morgan Stanley Asset Funding Inc., Morgan Stanley Bank, N.A. and U.S. Bank National Association (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on December 22, 2017 (File No. 814-00941)).10.39Sale and Contribution Agreement, dated as of December 19, 2017, by and between 33rd Street Funding, LLC and CĪON Investment Corporation (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on December 22, 2017 (File No. 814-00941)).10.40Portfolio Management Agreement, dated as of December 19, 2017, by and between 33rd Street Funding, LLC and CION Investment Management, LLC (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on December 22, 2017 (File No. 814-00941)).10.41Administration Agreement, dated as of April 1, 2018, by and between CĪON Investment Corporation and CION Investment Management, LLC (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on April 3, 2018 (File No. 814-00941)).10.42Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Loan Agreement, dated as of May 23, 2018, by and among 34th Street Funding, LLC, JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, U.S. Bank National Association and CION Investment Management, LLC (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on May 25, 2018 (File No. 814-00941)).31.1Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Co-Chief Executive Officer.31.2Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Co-Chief Executive Officer.31.3Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer.32.1Certification of Co-Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.32.2Certification of Co-Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.32.3Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.








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SIGNATURES


Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.


Date: November 9, 2018


CĪON Investment Corporation


(Registrant)


By:/s/ Michael A. ReisnerMichael A. ReisnerCo-Chief Executive Officer(Principal Executive Officer)


By:/s/ Mark GattoMark GattoCo-Chief Executive Officer(Principal Executive Officer)


By:/s/ Keith S. FranzKeith S. FranzChief Financial Officer(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)








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