Form: 10-Q

Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

August 3, 2011

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
Form 10-Q
 
 
     
(Mark One)    
 
þ
  QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
    For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2011
OR
o
  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 814-00733
 
Triangle Capital Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
     
Maryland
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
  06-1798488
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
     
3700 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 530
Raleigh, North Carolina
(Address of principal executive offices)
  27612
(Zip Code)
 
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:
(919) 719-4770
 
Former Name, Former Address and Former Fiscal Year, if Changed Since Last Report:
N/A
 
 
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 þ     No o
 
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).  Yes o     No o
 
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
 
Large accelerated filer o Accelerated filer þ Non-accelerated filer o Smaller reporting company o
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
 
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).  Yes o     No þ
 
 
The number of shares outstanding of the registrant’s Common Stock on August 1, 2011 was 18,625,238.
 


 

 
TRIANGLE CAPITAL CORPORATION
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q
 
                 
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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION
             
  Item 1.     Financial Statements        
        Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheet as of June 30, 2011 and Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2010     3  
        Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2011 and 2010     4  
        Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2011 and 2010     5  
        Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2011 and 2010     6  
        Unaudited Consolidated Schedule of Investments as of June 30, 2011     7  
        Consolidated Schedule of Investments as of December 31, 2010     13  
        Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements     18  
  Item 2.     Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations     29  
  Item 3.     Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk     41  
  Item 4.     Controls and Procedures     42  
 
PART II — OTHER INFORMATION
  Item 1.     Legal Proceedings     43  
  Item 1A.     Risk Factors     43  
  Item 2.     Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds     45  
  Item 3.     Defaults Upon Senior Securities     45  
  Item 4.     [Removed and Reserved]     45  
  Item 5.     Other Information     45  
  Item 6.     Exhibits     46  
Signatures     47  
Exhibits     48  
 EX-31.1
 EX-31.2
 EX-32.1
 EX-32.2


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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
Item 1.   Financial Statements.
 
TRIANGLE CAPITAL CORPORATION
 
Consolidated Balance Sheets
 
                 
    June 30,
    December 31,
 
    2011     2010  
    (Unaudited)        
 
ASSETS
Investments at fair value:
               
Non-Control/Non-Affiliate investments (cost of $306,487,844 and $244,197,828 at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively)
  $ 310,837,398     $ 245,392,144  
Affiliate investments (cost of $90,621,782 and $60,196,084 at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively)
    90,921,038       55,661,878  
Control investments (cost of $14,260,745 and $19,647,795 at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively)
    7,641,249       24,936,571  
                 
Total investments at fair value
    409,399,685       325,990,593  
Cash and cash equivalents
    68,242,549       54,820,222  
Interest and fees receivable
    1,579,634       867,627  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    554,905       119,151  
Deferred financing fees
    6,904,285       6,200,254  
Property and equipment, net
    51,285       47,647  
                 
Total assets
  $ 486,732,343     $ 388,045,494  
                 
 
LIABILITIES
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
  $ 2,273,598     $ 2,268,898  
Interest payable
    3,112,355       2,388,505  
Taxes payable
    6,307       197,979  
Deferred revenue
    37,500       37,500  
Deferred income taxes
    352,316       208,587  
SBA-guaranteed debentures payable
    224,149,934       202,464,866  
                 
Total liabilities
    229,932,010       207,566,335  
Net Assets
               
Common stock, $0.001 par value per share (150,000,000 shares authorized, 18,625,238 and 14,928,987 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively)
    18,625       14,929  
Additional paid-in-capital
    248,967,897       183,602,755  
Investment income in excess of distributions
    5,400,419       3,365,548  
Accumulated realized gain (loss) on investments
    4,736,393       (8,244,376 )
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments
    (2,323,001 )     1,740,303  
                 
Total net assets
    256,800,333       180,479,159  
                 
Total liabilities and net assets
  $ 486,732,343     $ 388,045,494  
                 
Net asset value per share
  $ 13.79     $ 12.09  
                 
 
See accompanying notes.


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TRIANGLE CAPITAL CORPORATION
 
Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations
 
                                 
    Three Months
    Three Months
    Six Months
    Six Months
 
    Ended
    Ended
    Ended
    Ended
 
    June 30,
    June 30,
    June 30,
    June 30,
 
    2011     2010     2011     2010  
 
Investment income:
                               
Loan interest, fee and dividend income:
                               
Non-Control/Non-Affiliate investments
  $ 11,224,891     $ 5,217,203     $ 19,974,340     $ 10,018,845  
Affiliate investments
    1,724,555       1,078,074       3,098,798       2,108,670  
Control investments
    888,593       369,325       1,146,861       722,470  
                                 
Total loan interest, fee and dividend income
    13,838,039       6,664,602       24,219,999       12,849,985  
Paid-in-kind interest income:
                               
Non-Control/Non-Affiliate investments
    1,886,506       1,135,906       3,368,326       1,963,507  
Affiliate investments
    549,724       303,246       944,895       565,923  
Control investments
    53,504       133,909       118,801       259,857  
                                 
Total paid-in-kind interest income
    2,489,734       1,573,061       4,432,022       2,789,287  
Interest income from cash and cash equivalent investments
    85,973       56,484       187,122       139,782  
                                 
Total investment income
    16,413,746       8,294,147       28,839,143       15,779,054  
                                 
Expenses:
                               
Interest expense
    2,541,369       1,838,004       4,531,353       3,577,984  
Amortization of deferred financing fees
    212,382       99,630       522,145       196,061  
General and administrative expenses
    3,436,474       1,797,889       5,833,997       3,652,701  
                                 
Total expenses
    6,190,225       3,735,523       10,887,495       7,426,746  
                                 
Net investment income
    10,223,521       4,558,624       17,951,648       8,352,308  
Net realized gain (loss) on investments — Non Control/Non-Affiliate
    827,599       (3,032,785 )     827,599       (2,833,585 )
Net realized gain on investments — Control
    12,153,170       —       12,153,170       —  
Net realized gain on investments — Affiliate
    —       3,541,238       —       3,541,238  
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments
    (8,659,059 )     1,840,049       (4,063,304 )     2,049,392  
                                 
Total net gain on investments before income taxes
    4,321,710       2,348,502       8,917,465       2,757,045  
Income tax benefit (provision)
    —       (39,846 )     27,359       (92,744 )
                                 
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations
  $ 14,545,231     $ 6,867,280     $ 26,896,472     $ 11,016,609  
                                 
Net investment income per share — basic and diluted
  $ 0.55     $ 0.38     $ 1.01     $ 0.70  
                                 
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations per share — basic and diluted
  $ 0.78     $ 0.57     $ 1.52     $ 0.92  
                                 
Dividends declared per common share
  $ 0.44     $ 0.41     $ 0.86     $ 0.82  
                                 
Weighted average number of shares outstanding — basic and diluted
    18,570,929       12,003,068       17,714,507       11,940,724  
                                 
 
See accompanying notes.


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TRIANGLE CAPITAL CORPORATION
 
Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets
 
                                                         
                      Investment
    Accumulated
    Net
       
                      Income
    Realized
    Unrealized
       
    Common Stock     Additional
    in Excess of
    Gains
    Appreciation
    Total
 
    Number
    Par
    Paid In
    (Less Than)
    (Losses) on
    (Depreciation)
    Net
 
    of Shares     Value     Capital     Distributions     Investments     of Investments     Assets  
 
Balance, January 1, 2010
    11,702,511     $ 11,703     $ 136,769,259     $ 1,070,452     $ 448,164     $ (9,200,386 )   $ 129,099,192  
Net investment income
    —       —       —       8,352,308       —       —       8,352,308  
Stock-based compensation
    —       —       545,670       —       —       —       545,670  
Net realized gain on investments
    —       —       —       —       707,653       (188,682 )     518,971  
Net unrealized gain on investments
    —       —       —       —       —       2,238,074       2,238,074  
Provision for income taxes
    —       —       —       (92,744 )     —       —       (92,744 )
Dividends/distributions declared
    237,346       237       3,220,614       (9,817,051 )     —       —       (6,596,200 )
Expenses related to public offering of common stock
    —       —       (21,001 )     —       —       —       (21,001 )
Issuance of restricted stock
    152,944       153       (153 )     —       —       —       —  
Common stock withheld for payroll taxes upon vesting of restricted stock
    (18,617 )     (19 )     (234,893 )     —       —       —       (234,912 )
                                                         
Balance, June 30, 2010
    12,074,184     $ 12,074     $ 140,279,496     $ (487,035 )   $ 1,155,817     $ (7,150,994 )   $ 133,809,358  
                                                         
 
                                                         
                      Investment
    Accumulated
    Net
       
                      Income
    Realized
    Unrealized
       
    Common Stock     Additional
    in Excess of
    Gains
    Appreciation
    Total
 
    Number
    Par
    Paid In
    (Less Than)
    (Losses) on
    (Depreciation)
    Net
 
    of Shares     Value     Capital     Distributions     Investments     of Investments     Assets  
 
Balance, January 1, 2011
    14,928,987     $ 14,929     $ 183,602,755     $ 3,365,548     $ (8,244,376 )   $ 1,740,303     $ 180,479,159  
Net investment income
    —       —       —       17,951,648       —       —       17,951,648  
Stock-based compensation
    —       —       909,500       —       —       —       909,500  
Net realized gain on investments
    —       —       —       —       12,980,769       (11,137,330 )     1,843,439  
Net unrealized gain on investments
    —       —       —       —       —       7,074,026       7,074,026  
Income tax benefit
    —       —       —       27,359       —       —       27,359  
Dividends/distributions declared
    117,142       117       2,109,433       (15,944,136 )     —       —       (13,834,586 )
Public offering of common stock
    3,450,000       3,450       62,989,646       —       —       —       62,993,096  
Issuance of restricted stock
    161,174       161       (161 )     —       —       —       —  
Common stock withheld for payroll taxes upon vesting of restricted stock
    (32,065 )     (32 )     (643,276 )     —       —       —       (643,308 )
                                                         
Balance, June 30, 2011
    18,625,238     $ 18,625     $ 248,967,897     $ 5,400,419     $ 4,736,393     $ (2,323,001 )   $ 256,800,333  
                                                         
 
See accompanying notes.


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TRIANGLE CAPITAL CORPORATION
 
Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
 
                 
    Six Months Ended
    Six Months Ended
 
    June 30,
    June 30,
 
    2011     2010  
 
Cash flows from operating activities:
               
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations
  $ 26,896,472     $ 11,016,609  
Adjustments to reconcile net increase in net assets resulting from operations to net cash used in operating activities:
               
Purchases of portfolio investments
    (136,291,889 )     (58,216,292 )
Repayments received/sales of portfolio investments
    61,522,270       21,702,621  
Loan origination and other fees received
    2,689,172       1,157,860  
Net realized gain on investments
    (12,980,769 )     (707,653 )
Net unrealized depreciation (appreciation) of investments
    3,919,574       (1,718,790 )
Deferred income taxes
    143,729       (330,600 )
Payment-in-kind interest accrued, net of payments received
    (1,037,758 )     (1,483,865 )
Amortization of deferred financing fees
    522,145       196,061  
Accretion of loan origination and other fees
    (711,355 )     (418,082 )
Accretion of loan discounts
    (518,337 )     (312,106 )
Accretion of discount on SBA-guaranteed debentures payable
    85,068       —  
Depreciation expense
    14,477       9,609  
Stock-based compensation
    909,500       545,670  
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
               
Interest and fees receivable
    (712,007 )     (374,704 )
Prepaid expenses
    (435,754 )     25,041  
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
    4,700       (1,080,809 )
Interest payable
    723,850       99,921  
Deferred revenue
    —       (37,500 )
Taxes payable
    (191,672 )     (6,830 )
                 
Net cash used in operating activities
    (55,448,584 )     (29,933,839 )
                 
Cash flows from investing activities:
               
Purchases of property and equipment
    (18,115 )     (20,155 )
                 
Net cash used in investing activities
    (18,115 )     (20,155 )
                 
Cash flows from financing activities:
               
Borrowings under SBA-guaranteed debentures payable
    31,100,000       32,590,000  
Repayments of SBA-guaranteed debentures payable
    (9,500,000 )     —  
Financing fees paid
    (1,226,176 )     (1,324,307 )
Proceeds from public stock offerings, net of expenses
    62,993,096       (21,001 )
Common stock withheld for payroll taxes upon vesting of restricted stock
    (643,308 )     (234,912 )
Cash dividends paid
    (13,834,586 )     (11,370,734 )
                 
Net cash provided by financing activities
    68,889,026       19,639,046  
                 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
    13,422,327       (10,314,948 )
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
    54,820,222       55,200,421  
                 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
  $ 68,242,549     $ 44,885,473  
                 
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
               
Cash paid for interest
  $ 3,722,435     $ 3,478,064  
                 
 
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TRIANGLE CAPITAL CORPORATION
 
Unaudited Consolidated Schedule of Investments
June 30, 2011
 
                                 
            Principal
          Fair
 
Portfolio Company
 
Industry
 
Type of Investment(1)(2)
 
Amount
   
Cost
   
Value(3)
 
 
Non-Control/Non-Affiliate Investments:
                                 
Ambient Air Corporation (“AA”) and Peaden-Hobbs Mechanical,
  Specialty Trade
Contractors
  Subordinated Note-AA (15% Cash, 3% PIK, Due 06/13)   $ 4,065,043     $ 4,033,531     $ 4,033,531  
LLC (“PHM”) (2)%*
      Common Stock-PHM (128,571 shares)             128,571       128,571  
        Common Stock Warrants-AA (455 shares)             142,361       1,622,000  
                                 
              4,065,043       4,304,463       5,784,102  
Ann’s House of Nuts, Inc. (4)%*
  Trail Mixes and Nut Producers   Subordinated Note (12% Cash, 1% PIK, Due 11/17)     7,045,180       6,659,527       6,659,527  
        Preferred A Units (22,368 units)             2,124,957       2,124,957  
        Preferred B Units (10,380 units)             986,059       986,059  
        Common Units (190,935 units)             150,000       150,000  
        Common Stock Warrants (14,558 shares)             14,558       14,558  
                                 
              7,045,180       9,935,101       9,935,101  
                                 
Assurance Operations Corporation (0)%*
  Metal Fabrication   Common Stock (517 Shares)             516,867       511,000  
                                 
                      516,867       511,000  
BioSan Laboratories, Inc. (2)%*
  Nutritional Supplement Manufacturing and Distribution   Subordinated Note (12% Cash, 3.8% PIK, Due 10/16)     5,175,000       5,071,500       5,071,500  
                                 
              5,175,000       5,071,500       5,071,500  
Botanical Laboratories, Inc. (4)%*
  Nutritional Supplement Manufacturing and Distribution   Senior Notes (14% Cash, 1% PIK, Due 02/15)     10,324,703       9,727,374       9,208,000  
        Common Unit Warrants (998,680 Units)             474,600       —  
                                 
              10,324,703       10,201,974       9,208,000  
Capital Contractors, Inc. (3)%*
  Janitorial and Facilities Maintenance Services   Subordinated Notes (12% Cash, 2% PIK, Due 12/15)     9,091,889       8,470,658       8,470,658  
        Common Stock Warrants (20 shares)             492,000       409,000  
                                 
              9,091,889       8,962,658       8,879,658  
Carolina Beer and Beverage, LLC (5)%*
  Beverage Manufacturing and Packaging   Subordinated Note (12% Cash, 4% PIK, Due 02/16)     12,993,885       12,769,510       12,769,510  
        Class A Units (11,974 Units)             1,077,615       926,000  
        Class B Units (11,974 Units)             119,735       —  
                                 
              12,993,885       13,966,860       13,695,510  
CRS Reprocessing, LLC (9)%*
  Fluid Reprocessing Services   Subordinated Note (12% Cash, 2% PIK, Due 11/15)     11,241,853       10,861,396       10,861,396  
        Subordinated Note (10% Cash, 4% PIK, Due 11/15)     10,794,017       9,701,608       9,701,608  
        Series C Preferred Units (13 Units)             122,377       155,000  
        Common Unit Warrant (550 Units)             1,253,556       2,267,000  
                                 
              22,035,870       21,938,937       22,985,004  
CV Holdings, LLC (6)%*
  Specialty Healthcare Products Manufacturer   Subordinated Note (12% Cash, 4% PIK, Due 09/13)     9,091,591       8,550,239       8,550,239  
        Subordinated Note (12% Cash, Due 09/13)     6,000,000       5,890,468       5,890,468  
        Royalty rights             874,400       785,000  
                                 
              15,091,591       15,315,107       15,225,707  
DLR Restaurants, LLC (3)%*
  Restaurant   Subordinated Note (12% Cash, 2% PIK, Due 03/16)     9,056,130       8,825,062       8,825,062  
        Royalty rights             —       —  
                                 
              9,056,130       8,825,062       8,825,062  


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TRIANGLE CAPITAL CORPORATION
 
Unaudited Consolidated Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
 
                                 
            Principal
          Fair
 
Portfolio Company
 
Industry
 
Type of Investment(1)(2)
 
Amount
   
Cost
   
Value(3)
 
 
Electronic Systems Protection, Inc. (2)%*
  Power Protection Systems Manufacturing   Subordinated Note (12% Cash, 2% PIK, Due 12/15)   $ 3,215,720     $ 3,196,124     $ 3,196,124  
        Senior Note (8.3% Cash, Due 01/14)     801,417       801,417       801,417  
        Common Stock (570 shares)             285,000       187,000  
                                 
              4,017,137       4,282,541       4,184,541  
                                 
Energy Hardware Holdings, LLC (0)%*
  Machined Parts Distribution   Voting Units (4,833 units)             4,833       1,115,000  
                                 
                      4,833       1,115,000  
Frozen Specialties, Inc. (3)%*
  Frozen Foods Manufacturer   Subordinated Note (13% Cash, 5% PIK, Due 07/14)     8,265,246       8,164,068       8,164,068  
                                 
              8,265,246       8,164,068       8,164,068  
                                 
Garden Fresh Restaurant Corp. (0)%*
  Restaurant   Membership Units (5,000 units)             500,000       762,000  
                                 
                      500,000       762,000  
                                 
Great Expressions Group Holdings,
  Dental Practice Management   Class A Units (225 Units)             450,000       680,000  
                                 
LLC (0)%*
                    450,000       680,000  
Grindmaster-Cecilware Corp. (2)%*
  Food Services Equipment Manufacturer   Subordinated Note (12% Cash, 4.5% PIK, Due 04/16)     6,131,957       6,046,419       6,046,419  
                                 
              6,131,957       6,046,419       6,046,419  
                                 
Hatch Chile Co., LLC (2)%*
  Food Products Distributer   Senior Note (19% Cash, Due 07/15)     4,500,000       4,402,500       4,402,500  
        Subordinated Note (14% Cash, Due 07/15)     1,000,000       851,253       851,253  
        Unit Purchase Warrant (5,265 Units)             149,800       132,000  
                                 
              5,500,000       5,403,553       5,385,753  
Home Physicians, LLC (“HP”) and Home Physicians Holdings, LP
  In-home Primary Care Physician Services   Subordinated Note-HP (12% Cash, 5% PIK, Due 03/16)     10,385,839       10,169,213       10,169,213  
(“HPH”) (4)%*
      Subordinated Note-HPH (4% Cash, 6% PIK, Due 03/16)     1,245,116       1,245,116       1,245,116  
        Royalty rights             —       —  
                                 
              11,630,955       11,414,329       11,414,329  
Infrastructure Corporation of America, Inc. (4)%*
  Roadway Maintenance, Repair and Engineering Services   Subordinated Note (12% Cash, 1% PIK, Due 10/15)     10,823,378       9,718,271       9,718,271  
        Common Stock Purchase Warrant (199,526 shares)             980,000       980,000  
                                 
              10,823,378       10,698,271       10,698,271  
Inland Pipe Rehabilitation Holding Company LLC (8)%*
  Cleaning and Repair Services   Subordinated Note (13% Cash, 2.5% PIK, Due 12/16)     20,020,834       19,720,834       19,720,834  
        Membership Interest Purchase Warrant (3.0)%             853,500       2,138,000  
                                 
              20,020,834       20,574,334       21,858,834  
Library Systems & Services, LLC (2)%*
  Municipal Business Services   Subordinated Note (12.5% Cash, 4.5% PIK, Due 06/15)     5,368,782       5,235,539       5,235,539  
        Common Stock Warrants (112 shares)             58,995       516,000  
                                 
              5,368,782       5,294,534       5,751,539  
McKenzie Sports Products, LLC (2)%*
  Taxidermy Manufacturer   Subordinated Note (13% Cash, 1% PIK, Due 10/17)     6,040,926       5,929,267       5,929,267  
                                 
              6,040,926       5,929,267       5,929,267  
Media Temple, Inc. (5)%*
  Web Hosting Services   Subordinated Note (12% Cash, 5.5% PIK, Due 04/15)     8,800,000       8,641,122       8,641,122  
        Convertible Note (8% Cash, 6% PIK, Due 04/15)     3,200,000       2,722,222       2,722,222  
        Common Stock Purchase Warrant (28,000 Shares)             536,000       1,363,000  
                                 
              12,000,000       11,899,344       12,726,344  

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TRIANGLE CAPITAL CORPORATION
 
Unaudited Consolidated Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
 
                                 
            Principal
          Fair
 
Portfolio Company
 
Industry
 
Type of Investment(1)(2)
 
Amount
   
Cost
   
Value(3)
 
 
Minco Technology Labs, LLC (2)%*
  Semiconductor Distribution   Subordinated Note (13% Cash, 3.25% PIK, Due 05/16)   $ 5,185,928     $ 5,075,704     $ 5,075,704  
        Class A Units (5,000 Units)             500,000       114,000  
                                 
              5,185,928       5,575,704       5,189,704  
National Investment Managers Inc. (5)%*
  Retirement Plan Administrator   Subordinated Note (11% Cash, 5% PIK, Due 09/16)     11,409,593       11,137,817       11,137,817  
        Preferred A Units (90,000 Units)             900,000       900,000  
        Common Units (10,000 Units)             100,000       100,000  
                                 
              11,409,593       12,137,817       12,137,817  
Novolyte Technologies, Inc. (4)%*
  Specialty Manufacturing   Subordinated Note (12% Cash, 4% PIK, Due 07/16)     7,117,916       6,987,222       6,987,222  
        Subordinated Note (12% Cash, 4% PIK, Due 07/16)     2,287,902       2,245,894       2,245,894  
        Preferred Units (641 units)             661,227       664,600  
        Common Units (24,522 units)             165,306       370,200  
                                 
              9,405,818       10,059,649       10,267,916  
Pomeroy IT Solutions (4)%*
  Information Technology Outsourcing Services   Subordinated Notes (13% Cash, 2% PIK, Due 02/16)     10,077,915       9,830,910       9,830,910  
                                 
              10,077,915       9,830,910       9,830,910  
PowerDirect Marketing, LLC (3)%*
  Marketing Services   Subordinated Note (13% Cash, 2% PIK, Due 05/16)     8,018,675       7,456,675       7,456,675  
        Common Unit Purchase Warrants             402,000       402,000  
                                 
              8,018,675       7,858,675       7,858,675  
SRC, Inc. (3)%*
  Specialty Chemical Manufacturer   Subordinated Notes (12% Cash, 2% PIK, Due 09/14)     8,791,384       8,518,660       8,518,660  
        Common Stock Purchase Warrants             123,800       —  
                                 
              8,791,384       8,642,460       8,518,660  
Syrgis Holdings, Inc. (2)%*
  Specialty Chemical Manufacturer   Senior Notes (7.75%-10.75% Cash, Due 08/12-02/14)     2,587,642       2,576,533       2,576,533  
        Class C Units (2,114 units)             1,000,000       1,314,000  
                                 
              2,587,642       3,576,533       3,890,533  
TBG Anesthesia Management, LLC (4)%*
  Physician Management Services   Senior Note (13.5% Cash, Due 11/14)     11,000,000       10,652,503       10,652,503  
        Warrant (263 shares)             276,100       218,000  
                                 
              11,000,000       10,928,603       10,870,503  
TMR Automotive Service Supply, LLC (2)%
  Automotive Supplies   Subordinated Note (12% Cash, 1% PIK, Due 03/16)     5,000,000       4,715,978       4,715,978  
        Unit Purchase Warrant (329,518 units)             195,000       195,000  
                                 
              5,000,000       4,910,978       4,910,978  
Top Knobs USA, Inc. (4)%
  Hardware Designer and Distributor   Subordinated Note (12% Cash, 4.5% PIK, Due 05/17)     10,133,315       9,954,692       9,954,692  
        Common Stock (26,593 shares)             750,000       534,000  
                                 
              10,133,315       10,704,692       10,488,692  
TrustHouse Services Group, Inc. (2)%*
  Food Management Services   Subordinated Note (12% Cash, 2% PIK, Due 09/15)     4,485,308       4,431,866       4,431,866  
        Class A Units (1,495 units)             475,000       602,000  
        Class B Units (79 units)             25,000       9,000  
                                 
              4,485,308       4,931,866       5,042,866  
Tulsa Inspection Resources, Inc. (2)%*
  Pipeline Inspection Services   Subordinated Note (14%-17.5% Cash, Due 03/14)     5,810,588       5,531,094       5,531,094  
        Common Unit (1 unit)             200,000       3,000  
        Common Stock Warrants (8 shares)             321,000       14,000  
                                 
              5,810,588       6,052,094       5,548,094  

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TRIANGLE CAPITAL CORPORATION
 
Unaudited Consolidated Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
 
                                 
            Principal
          Fair
 
Portfolio Company
 
Industry
 
Type of Investment(1)(2)
 
Amount
   
Cost
   
Value(3)
 
 
Twin-Star International, Inc. (2)%*
  Consumer Home Furnishings Manufacturer   Subordinated Note (12% Cash, 1% PIK, Due 04/14)   $ 4,500,000     $ 4,468,976     $ 4,468,976  
        Senior Note (4.3%, Due 04/13)     1,057,740       1,057,740       1,057,740  
                                 
              5,557,740       5,526,716       5,526,716  
Wholesale Floors, Inc. (1)%*
  Commercial Services   Subordinated Note (12.5% Cash, 3.5% PIK, Due 06/14)     3,845,088       3,456,370       3,456,370  
        Membership Interest Purchase Warrant (4.0)%             132,800       —  
                                 
              3,845,088       3,589,170       3,456,370  
Yellowstone Landscape Group, Inc. (5)%*
  Landscaping Services   Subordinated Note (12% Cash, 3% PIK, Due 04/14)     12,626,120       12,461,955       12,461,955  
                                 
              12,626,120       12,461,955       12,461,955  
                                 
Subtotal Non-Control/Non-Affiliate Investments
        298,613,620       306,487,844       310,837,398  
                                 
Affiliate Investments:
                               
                                 
American De-Rosa Lamparts, LLC and Hallmark Lighting (2)%*
  Wholesale and Distribution   Subordinated Note (10% PIK, Due 10/13)     5,756,249       5,182,781       4,625,000  
        Membership Units (6,516 Units)             350,000       —  
                                 
              5,756,249       5,532,781       4,625,000  
AP Services, Inc. (3)%*
  Fluid Sealing Supplies and Services   Subordinated Note (12% Cash, 2% PIK, Due 09/15)     5,893,796       5,791,139       5,791,139  
        Class A Units (933 units)             933,333       1,003,000  
        Class B Units (496 units)             —       85,000  
                                 
              5,893,796       6,724,472       6,879,139  
Asset Point, LLC (2)%*
  Asset Management Software Provider   Senior Note (12% Cash, 5% PIK, Due 03/13)     5,902,491       5,860,612       5,612,000  
        Senior Note (12% Cash, 2% PIK, Due 07/15)     611,296       611,296       506,000  
        Options to Purchase Membership Units (342,407 units)             500,000       —  
        Membership Unit Warrants (356,506 units)             —       —  
                                 
              6,513,787       6,971,908       6,118,000  
                                 
Axxiom Manufacturing, Inc. (0)%*
  Industrial Equipment Manufacturer   Common Stock (136,400 shares)             200,000       877,000  
        Common Stock Warrant (4,000 shares)             —       26,000  
                                 
                      200,000       903,000  
Brantley Transportation, LLC (“Brantley Transportation”) and Pine Street Holdings, LLC (“Pine
  Oil and Gas Services   Subordinated Note — Brantley Transportation (14% Cash, 5% PIK, Due 12/12)     3,848,230       3,801,017       3,801,017  
Street”)(4) (1)%*
      Common Unit Warrants — Brantley Transportation (4,560 common units)             33,600       —  
        Preferred Units — Pine Street (200 units)             200,000       —  
        Common Unit Warrants — Pine Street (2,220 units)             —       —  
                                 
              3,848,230       4,034,617       3,801,017  
Captek Softgel International, Inc. (3)%*
  Nutraceutical Manufacturer   Subordinated Note (12% Cash, 4% PIK, Due 08/16)     8,109,895       7,955,135       7,955,135  
        Class A Units (80,000 units)             800,000       800,000  
                                 
              8,109,895       8,755,135       8,755,135  
                                 
Dyson Corporation (1)%*
  Custom Forging and Fastener Supplies   Class A Units (1,000,000 units)             1,000,000       3,456,000  
                                 
                      1,000,000       3,456,000  

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TRIANGLE CAPITAL CORPORATION
 
Unaudited Consolidated Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
 
                                 
            Principal
          Fair
 
Portfolio Company
 
Industry
 
Type of Investment(1)(2)
 
Amount
   
Cost
   
Value(3)
 
 
Equisales, LLC (2)%*
  Energy Products and Services   Subordinated Note (13% Cash, 4% PIK, Due 04/12)   $ 3,061,666     $ 3,036,950     $ 3,036,950  
        Class A Units (500,000 units)             480,900       870,000  
                                 
              3,061,666       3,517,850       3,906,950  
Fischbein Partners, LLC (3)%*
  Packaging and Materials Handling Equipment Manufacturer   Subordinated Note (12% Cash, 2% PIK, Due 10/16)     6,687,867       6,558,912       6,558,912  
        Class A Units (1,750,000 units)             417,088       1,750,000  
                                 
              6,687,867       6,976,000       8,308,912  
Main Street Gourmet, LLC (2)%*
  Baked Goods Provider   Subordinated Notes (12% Cash, 4.5% PIK, Due 10/16)     4,042,000       3,964,620       3,964,620  
        Jr. Subordinated Notes (8% Cash, 2% PIK, Due 04/17)     1,004,667       985,324       985,324  
        Preferred Units (233 units)             233,478       233,478  
        Common Units (1,652 units)             16,522       16,522  
                                 
              5,046,667       5,199,944       5,199,944  
Plantation Products, LLC (6)%*
  Seed Manufacturing   Subordinated Notes (13% Cash, 4.5% PIK, Due 06/16)     14,858,871       14,519,822       14,519,822  
        Preferred Units (1,127 units)             1,127,000       1,127,000  
        Common Units (92,000 units)             23,000       23,000  
                                 
              14,858,871       15,669,822       15,669,822  
                                 
QC Holdings, Inc. (0)%*
  Lab Testing Services   Common Stock (5,594 shares)             563,602       477,000  
                                 
                      563,602       477,000  
Technology Crops International (2)%*
  Supply Chain Management Services   Subordinated Note (12% Cash, 5% PIK, Due 03/15)     5,469,088       5,394,179       5,394,179  
        Common Units (50 Units)             500,000       588,000  
                                 
              5,469,088       5,894,179       5,982,179  
                                 
Waste Recyclers Holdings, LLC (2)%*
  Environmental and Facilities Services   Class A Preferred Units (280 Units)             2,251,100       —  
        Class B Preferred Units (985,372 Units)             3,304,218       3,696,000  
        Class C Preferred Units (1,444,475 Units)             1,499,531       1,546,000  
        Common Unit Purchase Warrant (1,170,083 Units)             748,900       —  
        Common Units (153,219 Units)             180,783       —  
                                 
                      7,984,532       5,242,000  
Wythe Will Tzetzo, LLC (5)%*
  Confectionary Goods Distributor   Subordinated Notes (12% Cash, 2% PIK, Due 10/16)     10,303,000       9,795,430       9,795,430  
        Series A Preferred Units (74,764 units)             1,500,000       1,500,000  
        Common Unit Purchase Warrants (25,065 units)             301,510       301,510  
                                 
              10,303,000       11,596,940       11,596,940  
                                 
Subtotal Affiliate Investments
            75,549,116       90,621,782       90,921,038  

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TRIANGLE CAPITAL CORPORATION
 
Unaudited Consolidated Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
 
                                 
            Principal
          Fair
 
Portfolio Company
 
Industry
 
Type of Investment(1)(2)
 
Amount
   
Cost
   
Value(3)
 
 
                                 
Control Investments:
                               
                                 
FCL Graphics, Inc. (1)%*
  Commercial Printing Services   Senior Note (3.8% Cash, 2% PIK, Due 9/11)   $ 1,498,266     $ 1,496,693     $ 1,496,693  
        Senior Note (7.8% Cash, 2% PIK, Due 9/11)     2,065,882       2,062,625       969,307  
        2nd Lien Note (2.8% Cash, 8% PIK, Due 12/11)     3,612,244       2,997,390       —  
        Preferred Shares (35,000 shares)             —       —  
        Common Shares (4,000 shares)             —       —  
        Members Interests (3,839 Units)             —       —  
                                 
              7,176,392       6,556,708       2,466,000  
Fire Sprinkler Systems, Inc. (0)%*
  Specialty Trade Contractors   Subordinated Notes (2% PIK, Due 04/12)     3,247,948       2,780,028       494,000  
        Common Stock (2,978 shares)             294,624       —  
                                 
              3,247,948       3,074,652       494,000  
Fischbein, LLC (1)%*
  Packaging and Materials Handling Equipment Manufacturer   Class A-1 Common Units (501,984 units)             59,315       283,816  
        Class A Common Units (3,839,068 units)             453,630       1,859,433  
                                 
                      512,945       2,143,249  
Gerli & Company (1)%*
  Specialty Woven Fabrics Manufacturer   Subordinated Note (8.5% Cash, Due 03/15)     3,064,458       3,000,000       2,156,000  
        Class A Preferred Shares (1,211 shares)             855,000       382,000  
        Class E Preferred Shares (400 shares)             161,440       —  
        Common Stock (300 shares)             100,000       —  
                                 
              3,064,458       4,116,440       2,538,000  
                                 
Subtotal Control Investments
            13,488,798       14,260,745       7,641,249  
                                 
Total Investments, June 30, 2011(159)%*
      $ 387,651,534     $ 411,370,371     $ 409,399,685  
                             
 
 
Value as a percent of net assets
 
(1) All debt investments are income producing. Common stock, preferred stock and all warrants are non-income producing.
 
(2) Disclosures of interest rates on notes include cash interest rates and payment-in-kind (“PIK”) interest rates.
 
(3) All investments are restricted as to resale and were valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Board of Directors.
 
(4) Pine Street Holdings, LLC is the majority owner of Brantley Transportation, LLC and its sole business purpose is its ownership of Brantley Transportation, LLC.
 
See accompanying notes.

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TRIANGLE CAPITAL CORPORATION
 
Consolidated Schedule of Investments
December 31, 2010
 
                                 
            Principal
          Fair
 
Portfolio Company
 
Industry
 
Type of Investment(1)(2)
  Amount    
Cost
   
Value(3)
 
 
Non-Control/Non-Affiliate Investments:
Ambient Air Corporation (“AA”) and Peaden-Hobbs Mechanical, LLC
  Specialty Trade Contractors   Subordinated Note-AA (15% Cash, 3% PIK, Due 06/13)   $ 4,325,151     $ 4,287,109     $ 4,287,109  
(“PHM”) (3)%*
      Common Stock-PHM (128,571 shares)             128,571       68,500  
        Common Stock Warrants-AA (455 shares)             142,361       852,000  
                                 
              4,325,151       4,558,041       5,207,609  
Ann’s House of Nuts, Inc. (5)%*
  Trail Mixes and Nut Producers   Subordinated Note (12% Cash, 1% PIK, Due 11/17)     7,009,722       6,603,828       6,603,828  
        Preferred A Units (22,368 units)             2,124,957       2,124,957  
        Preferred B Units (10,380 units)             986,059       986,059  
        Common Units (190,935 units)             150,000       150,000  
        Common Stock Warrants (14,558 shares)             14,558       14,558  
                                 
              7,009,722       9,879,402       9,879,402  
                                 
Assurance Operations Corporation (0)%*
  Metal Fabrication   Common Stock (517 Shares)             516,867       528,900  
                                 
                      516,867       528,900  
                                 
Botanical Laboratories, Inc. (5)%*
  Nutritional Supplement Manufacturing   Senior Notes (14% Cash, Due 02/15)     10,500,000       9,843,861       9,843,861  
    and Distribution   Common Unit Warrants (998,680)             474,600       —  
                                 
              10,500,000       10,318,461       9,843,861  
Capital Contractors, Inc. (5)%*
  Janitorial and Facilities Maintenance Services   Subordinated Notes (12% Cash, 2% PIK, Due 12/15)     9,001,001       8,329,001       8,329,001  
        Common Stock Warrants (20 shares)             492,000       492,000  
                                 
              9,001,001       8,821,001       8,821,001  
Carolina Beer and Beverage, LLC (8)%*
  Beverage Manufacturing and Packaging   Subordinated Note (12% Cash , 4% PIK, Due 02/16)     12,865,233       12,622,521       12,622,521  
        Class A Units (11,974 Units)             1,077,615       1,077,615  
        Class B Units (11,974 Units)             119,735       119,735  
                                 
              12,865,233       13,819,871       13,819,871  
CRS Reprocessing, LLC (8)%*
  Fluid Reprocessing Services   Subordinated Note (12% Cash, 2% PIK, Due 11/15)     11,129,470       10,706,406       10,706,406  
        Subordinated Note (10% Cash, 4% PIK, Due 11/15)     3,403,211       3,052,570       3,052,570  
        Common Unit Warrant (340 Units)             564,454       1,043,000  
                                 
              14,532,681       14,323,430       14,801,976  
CV Holdings, LLC (6)%*
  Specialty Healthcare Products Manufacturer   Subordinated Note (12% Cash, 4% PIK, Due 09/13)     11,685,326       11,042,011       11,042,011  
        Royalty rights             874,400       622,500  
                                 
              11,685,326       11,916,411       11,664,511  
Electronic Systems Protection, Inc. (2)%*
  Power Protection Systems Manufacturing   Subordinated Note (12% Cash, 2% PIK, Due 12/15)     3,183,802       3,162,604       3,162,604  
        Senior Note (8.3% Cash, Due 01/14)     835,261       835,261       835,261  
        Common Stock (570 shares)             285,000       110,000  
                                 
              4,019,063       4,282,865       4,107,865  
                                 
Energy Hardware Holdings, LLC (0)%*
  Machined Parts Distribution   Voting Units (4,833 units)             4,833       414,100  
                                 
                      4,833       414,100  
Frozen Specialties, Inc. (4)%*
  Frozen Foods Manufacturer   Subordinated Note (13% Cash, 5% PIK, Due 07/14)     8,060,481       7,945,904       7,945,904  
                                 
              8,060,481       7,945,904       7,945,904  
                                 
Garden Fresh Restaurant Corp. (0)%*
  Restaurant   Membership Units (5,000 units)             500,000       723,800  
                                 
                      500,000       723,800  
                                 
Gerli & Company (1)%*
  Specialty Woven Fabrics Manufacturer   Subordinated Note (0.69% PIK, Due 08/11)     3,799,359       3,161,442       2,156,500  
        Subordinated Note (6.25% Cash, 11.75% PIK, Due 08/11)     137,233       120,000       120,000  
        Royalty rights             —       112,100  
        Common Stock Warrants (56,559 shares)             83,414       —  
                                 
              3,936,592       3,364,856       2,388,600  


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TRIANGLE CAPITAL CORPORATION
 
Consolidated Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
 
                                 
            Principal
          Fair
 
Portfolio Company
 
Industry
 
Type of Investment(1)(2)
  Amount    
Cost
   
Value(3)
 
 
Great Expressions Group Holdings, LLC (3)%*
  Dental Practice Management   Subordinated Note (12% Cash, 4% PIK, Due 08/15)   $ 4,561,311     $ 4,498,589     $ 4,498,589  
        Class A Units (225 Units)             450,000       678,400  
                                 
              4,561,311       4,948,589       5,176,989  
Grindmaster-Cecilware Corp. (3)%*
  Food Services Equipment Manufacturer   Subordinated Note (12% Cash, 4.5% PIK, Due 04/16)     5,995,035       5,900,500       5,900,500  
                                 
              5,995,035       5,900,500       5,900,500  
                                 
Hatch Chile Co., LLC (3)%*
  Food Products Distributer   Senior Note (19% Cash, Due 07/15)     4,500,000       4,394,652       4,394,652  
        Subordinated Note (14% Cash, Due 07/15)     1,000,000       837,779       837,779  
        Unit Purchase Warrant (5,265 Units)             149,800       149,800  
                                 
              5,500,000       5,382,231       5,382,231  
Infrastructure Corporation of America, Inc. (6)%*
  Roadway Maintenance, Repair and Engineering Services   Subordinated Note (12% Cash, 1% PIK, Due 10/15)     10,769,120       9,566,843       9,566,843  
        Common Stock Purchase Warrant (199,526 shares)             980,000       980,000  
                                 
              10,769,120       10,546,843       10,546,843  
Inland Pipe Rehabilitation Holding Company LLC (10)%*
  Cleaning and Repair Services   Subordinated Note (14% Cash, Due 01/14)     8,274,920       7,621,285       7,621,285  
        Subordinated Note (18% Cash, Due 01/14)     3,905,108       3,861,073       3,861,073  
        Subordinated Note (15% Cash, Due 01/14)     306,302       306,302       306,302  
        Subordinated Note (15.3% Cash, Due 01/14)     3,500,000       3,465,000       3,465,000  
        Membership Interest Purchase Warrant (3.0)%             853,500       2,982,600  
                                 
              15,986,330       16,107,160       18,236,260  
Library Systems & Services, LLC (3)%*
  Municipal Business Services   Subordinated Note (12.5% Cash, 4.5% PIK, Due 06/15)     5,250,000       5,104,255       5,104,255  
        Common Stock Warrants (112 shares)             58,995       535,000  
                                 
              5,250,000       5,163,250       5,639,255  
McKenzie Sports Products, LLC (3)%*
  Taxidermy Manufacturer   Subordinated Note (13% Cash, 1% PIK, Due 10/17)     6,010,667       5,893,359       5,893,359  
                                 
              6,010,667       5,893,359       5,893,359  
Media Temple, Inc. (7)%*
  Web Hosting Services   Subordinated Note (12% Cash, 4% PIK, Due 04/15)     8,800,000       8,624,776       8,624,776  
        Convertible Note (8% Cash, 4% PIK, Due 04/15)     3,200,000       2,668,581       2,668,581  
        Common Stock Purchase Warrant (28,000 Shares)             536,000       536,000  
                                 
              12,000,000       11,829,357       11,829,357  
Minco Technology Labs, LLC (3)%*
  Semiconductor Distribution   Subordinated Note (13% Cash, 3.25% PIK, Due 05/16)     5,102,216       4,984,368       4,984,368  
        Class A Units (5,000 Units)             500,000       296,800  
                                 
              5,102,216       5,484,368       5,281,168  
Novolyte Technologies, Inc. (5)%*
  Specialty Manufacturing   Subordinated Note (12% Cash, 5.5% PIK, Due 04/15)     7,785,733       7,686,662       7,686,662  
        Preferred Units (641 units)             640,818       664,600  
        Common Units (24,522 units)             160,204       370,200  
                                 
              7,785,733       8,487,684       8,721,462  
SRC, Inc. (5)%*
  Specialty Chemical Manufacturer   Subordinated Notes (12% Cash, 2% PIK, Due 09/14)     9,001,000       8,697,200       8,697,200  
        Common Stock Purchase Warrants             123,800       123,800  
                                 
              9,001,000       8,821,000       8,821,000  
Syrgis Holdings, Inc. (2)%*
  Specialty Chemical Manufacturer   Senior Notes (7.75%-10.75% Cash, Due 08/12-02/14)     2,873,393       2,858,198       2,858,198  
        Class C Units (2,114 units)             1,000,000       962,200  
                                 
              2,873,393       3,858,198       3,820,398  

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TRIANGLE CAPITAL CORPORATION
 
Consolidated Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
 
                                 
            Principal
          Fair
 
Portfolio Company
 
Industry
 
Type of Investment(1)(2)
  Amount    
Cost
   
Value(3)
 
 
TBG Anesthesia Management, LLC (6)%*
  Physician Management Services   Senior Note (13.5% Cash, Due 11/14)   $ 11,000,000     $ 10,612,766     $ 10,612,766  
        Warrant (263 shares)             276,100       165,000  
                                 
              11,000,000       10,888,866       10,777,766  
Top Knobs USA, Inc. (6)%*
  Hardware Designer and Distributor   Subordinated Note (12% Cash, 4.5% PIK, Due 05/17)     9,910,331       9,713,331       9,713,331  
        Common Stock (26,593 shares)             750,000       750,000  
                                 
              9,910,331       10,463,331       10,463,331  
TrustHouse Services Group, Inc. (3)%*
  Food Management Services   Subordinated Note (12% Cash, 2% PIK, Due 09/15)     4,440,543       4,381,604       4,381,604  
        Class A Units (1,495 units)             475,000       492,900  
        Class B Units (79 units)             25,000       —  
                                 
              4,440,543       4,881,604       4,874,504  
Tulsa Inspection Resources, Inc. (3)%*
  Pipeline Inspection Services   Subordinated Note (14%-17.5% Cash, Due 03/14)     5,810,588       5,490,797       5,490,797  
        Common Unit (1 unit)             200,000       —  
        Common Stock Warrants (8 shares)             321,000       —  
                                 
              5,810,588       6,011,797       5,490,797  
Twin-Star International, Inc. (3)%*
  Consumer Home Furnishings Manufacturer   Subordinated Note (12% Cash, 1% PIK, Due 04/14)     4,500,000       4,462,290       4,462,290  
        Senior Note (4.53%, Due 04/13)     1,088,962       1,088,962       1,088,962  
                                 
              5,588,962       5,551,252       5,551,252  
Wholesale Floors, Inc. (1)%*
  Commercial Services   Subordinated Note (12.5% Cash, 1.5% PIK, Due 06/14)     3,739,639       3,387,525       2,632,100  
        Membership Interest Purchase Warrant (4.0)%             132,800       —  
                                 
              3,739,639       3,520,325       2,632,100  
Yellowstone Landscape Group, Inc. (7)%*
  Landscaping Services   Subordinated Note (12% Cash, 3% PIK, Due 04/14)     12,438,838       12,250,147       12,250,147  
                                 
              12,438,838       12,250,147       12,250,147  
Zoom Systems (4)%*
  Retail Kiosk Operator   Subordinated Note (12.5% Cash, 1.5% PIK, Due 12/14)     8,125,222       7,956,025       7,956,025  
        Royalty rights             —       —  
                                 
              8,125,222       7,956,025       7,956,025  
                                 
Subtotal Non-Control/Non-Affiliate Investments
        237,824,178       244,197,828       245,392,144  
                                 
Affiliate Investments:
                               
American De-Rosa Lamparts, LLC and
  Wholesale and Distribution   Subordinated Note (5% PIK, Due 10/13)     5,475,141       5,153,341       3,985,700  
Hallmark Lighting (2)%*
      Membership Units (6,516 Units)             350,000       —  
                                 
              5,475,141       5,503,341       3,985,700  
AP Services, Inc. (4)%*
  Fluid Sealing Supplies and Services   Subordinated Note (12% Cash, 2% PIK, Due 09/15)     5,834,877       5,723,194       5,723,194  
        Class A Units (933 units)             933,333       933,333  
        Class B Units (496 units)             —       —  
                                 
              5,834,877       6,656,527       6,656,527  
Asset Point, LLC (3)%*
  Asset Management Software Provider   Senior Note (12% Cash, 5% PIK, Due 03/13)     5,756,261       5,703,925       5,384,500  
        Senior Note (12% Cash, 2% PIK, Due 07/15)     605,185       605,185       478,100  
        Options to Purchase Membership Units (342,407 units)             500,000       —  
        Membership Unit Warrants (356,506 units)             —       —  
                                 
              6,361,446       6,809,110       5,862,600  
                                 
Axxiom Manufacturing, Inc. (1)%*
  Industrial Equipment Manufacturer   Common Stock (136,400 shares)             200,000       978,700  
        Common Stock Warrant (4,000 shares)             —       28,700  
                                 
                      200,000       1,007,400  

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TRIANGLE CAPITAL CORPORATION
 
Consolidated Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
 
                                 
            Principal
          Fair
 
Portfolio Company
 
Industry
 
Type of Investment(1)(2)
  Amount    
Cost
   
Value(3)
 
 
Brantley Transportation, LLC (“Brantley Transportation”) and Pine Street
  Oil and Gas Services   Subordinated Note — Brantley Transportation (14% Cash, Due 12/12)   $ 3,800,000     $ 3,738,821     $ 3,546,600  
Holdings, LLC (“Pine Street”)(4) (2)%*
      Common Unit Warrants — Brantley Transportation (4,560 common units)             33,600       —  
        Preferred Units — Pine Street (200 units)             200,000       —  
        Common Unit Warrants — Pine Street (2,220 units)             —       —  
                                 
              3,800,000       3,972,421       3,546,600  
                                 
Dyson Corporation (1)%*
  Custom Forging and Fastener Supplies   Class A Units (1,000,000 units)             1,000,000       2,476,000  
                                 
                      1,000,000       2,476,000  
Equisales, LLC (4)%*
  Energy Products and Services   Subordinated Note (13% Cash, 4% PIK, Due 04/12)     6,000,000       5,959,983       5,959,983  
        Class A Units (500,000 units)             480,900       569,300  
                                 
              6,000,000       6,440,883       6,529,283  
Plantation Products, LLC (8)%*
  Seed Manufacturing   Subordinated Notes (13% Cash, 4.5% PIK, Due 06/16)     14,527,188       14,164,688       14,164,688  
        Preferred Units (1,127 units)             1,127,000       1,127,000  
        Common Units (92,000 units)             23,000       23,000  
                                 
              14,527,188       15,314,688       15,314,688  
                                 
QC Holdings, Inc.(0)%*
  Lab Testing Services   Common Stock (5,594 shares)             563,602       505,500  
                                 
                      563,602       505,500  
Technology Crops International (3)%*
  Supply Chain Management Services   Subordinated Note (12% Cash, 5% PIK, Due 03/15)     5,333,595       5,250,980       5,250,980  
        Common Units (50 Units)             500,000       612,200  
                                 
              5,333,595       5,750,980       5,863,180  
                                 
Waste Recyclers Holdings, LLC (2)%*
  Environmental and Facilities Services   Class A Preferred Units (280 Units)             2,251,100       —  
        Class B Preferred Units (985,372 Units)             3,304,218       2,384,100  
        Class C Preferred Units (1,444,475 Units)             1,499,531       1,530,300  
        Common Unit Purchase Warrant (1,170,083 Units)             748,900       —  
        Common Units (153,219 Units)             180,783       —  
                                 
                      7,984,532       3,914,400  
                                 
Subtotal Affiliate Investments
        47,332,247       60,196,084       55,661,878  
                                 
Control Investments:
                               
FCL Graphics, Inc. (1)%*
  Commercial Printing Services   Senior Note (3.76% Cash, 2% PIK, Due 9/11)     1,500,498       1,497,934       1,465,400  
        Senior Note (7.79% Cash, 2% PIK, Due 9/11)     2,045,228       2,041,167       1,081,100  
        2nd Lien Note (2.79% Cash, 8% PIK, Due 12/11)     3,470,254       2,996,287       —  
        Preferred Shares (35,000 shares)             —       —  
        Common Shares (4,000 shares)             —       —  
        Members Interests (3,839 Units)             —       —  
                                 
              7,015,980       6,535,388       2,546,500  
Fire Sprinkler Systems, Inc. (0)%*
  Specialty Trade Contractors   Subordinated Notes (2% PIK, Due 04/11)     3,065,981       2,626,072       750,000  
        Common Stock (2,978 shares)             294,624       —  
                                 
              3,065,981       2,920,696       750,000  
Fischbein, LLC (11)%*
  Packaging and Materials Handling Equipment Manufacturer   Subordinated Note (13% Cash, 5.5% PIK, Due 05/13)     4,345,573       4,268,333       4,268,333  
        Class A-1 Common Units (558,140 units)             558,140       2,200,600  
        Class A Common Units (4,200,000 units)             4,200,000       13,649,600  
                                 
              4,345,573       9,026,473       20,118,533  

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Consolidated Schedule of Investments — (Continued)
 
                                 
            Principal
          Fair
 
Portfolio Company
 
Industry
 
Type of Investment(1)(2)
  Amount    
Cost
   
Value(3)
 
 
Weave Textiles, LLC (1)%*
  Specialty Woven Fabrics Manufacturer   Senior Note (12% PIK, Due 01/11)   $ 310,238     $ 310,238     $ 310,238  
        Membership Units (425 units)             855,000       1,211,300  
                                 
              310,238       1,165,238       1,521,538  
                                 
Subtotal Control Investments
            14,737,772       19,647,795       24,936,571  
                                 
Total Investments, December 31, 2010 (181)%*
      $ 299,894,197     $ 324,041,707     $ 325,990,593  
                             
 
 
Value as a percent of net assets
 
(1) All debt investments are income producing. Common stock, preferred stock and all warrants are non-income producing.
 
(2) Disclosures of interest rates on subordinated notes include cash interest rates and payment-in-kind (“PIK”) interest rates.
 
(3) All investments are restricted as to resale and were valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Board of Directors.
 
(4) Pine Street Holdings, LLC is the majority owner of Brantley Transportation, LLC and its sole business purpose is its ownership of Brantley Transportation, LLC.
 
See accompanying notes.

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Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
 
1.   ORGANIZATION, BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND BUSINESS
 
Organization
 
Triangle Capital Corporation and its wholly owned subsidiaries, including Triangle Mezzanine Fund LLLP (the “Fund”) and Triangle Mezzanine Fund II LP (“Fund II”) (collectively, the “Company”), operates as a Business Development Company (“BDC”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”). The Fund and Fund II are specialty finance limited partnerships formed to make investments primarily in middle market companies located throughout the United States. On September 11, 2003, the Fund was licensed to operate as a Small Business Investment Company (“SBIC”) under the authority of the United States Small Business Administration (“SBA”). On May 26, 2010, Fund II obtained its license to operate as an SBIC. As SBICs, both the Fund and Fund II are subject to a variety of regulations concerning, among other things, the size and nature of the companies in which they may invest and the structure of those investments.
 
The Company currently operates as a closed-end, non-diversified investment company and has elected to be treated as a BDC under the 1940 Act. The Company is internally managed by its executive officers under the supervision of its Board of Directors. The Company does not pay management or advisory fees, but instead incurs the operating costs associated with employing executive management and investment and portfolio management professionals.
 
Basis of Presentation
 
The financial statements of the Company include the accounts of Triangle Capital Corporation and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, including the Fund and Fund II. Neither the Fund nor Fund II consolidates portfolio company investments. The effects of all intercompany transactions between the Company and its subsidiaries have been eliminated in consolidation.
 
The accompanying unaudited financial statements are presented in conformity with United States generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) for interim financial information and pursuant to the requirements for reporting on Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, certain disclosures accompanying annual consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP are omitted. In the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting solely of normal recurring adjustments necessary for the fair presentation of financial statements for the interim period, have been reflected in the unaudited consolidated financial statements. The current period’s results of operations are not necessarily indicative of results that ultimately may be achieved for the year. Therefore, the unaudited financial statements and notes thereto should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and notes thereto for the period ended December 31, 2010. Financial statements prepared on a U.S. GAAP basis require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts and disclosures reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Such estimates and assumptions could change in the future as more information becomes known, which could impact the amounts reported and disclosed herein.


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Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements — (Continued)
 
2.   INVESTMENTS
 
Summaries of the composition of the Company’s investment portfolio at cost and fair value, and as a percentage of total investments, are shown in the following tables:
 
                                 
          Percentage of
             
          Total
          Percentage of
 
    Cost     Portfolio     Fair Value     Total Portfolio  
 
June 30, 2011:
                               
Subordinated debt, Unitranche and 2nd lien notes
  $ 365,763,772       89 %   $ 358,205,291       87 %
Senior debt
    7,995,008       2       6,901,690       2  
Equity shares
    29,247,111       7       32,909,636       8  
Equity warrants
    7,490,080       2       10,598,068       3  
Royalty rights
    874,400       —       785,000       —  
                                 
    $ 411,370,371       100 %   $ 409,399,685       100 %
                                 
December 31, 2010:
                               
Subordinated debt, Unitranche and 2nd lien notes
  $ 279,433,775       86 %   $ 270,994,677       83 %
Senior debt
    8,631,760       3       7,639,159       3  
Equity shares
    29,115,890       9       38,719,699       12  
Equity warrants
    5,985,882       2       7,902,458       2  
Royalty rights
    874,400       —       734,600       —  
                                 
    $ 324,041,707       100 %   $ 325,990,593       100 %
                                 
 
During the three months ended June 30, 2011, the Company made five new investments totaling approximately $35.2 million and four investments in existing portfolio companies totaling approximately $32.8 million. During the six months ended June 30, 2011, the Company made ten new investments totaling approximately $86.8 million and investments in seven existing portfolio companies totaling approximately $49.5 million.
 
During the three months ended June 30, 2010, the Company made four new investments totaling approximately $32.0 million and seven investments in existing portfolio companies totaling approximately $12.1 million. During the six months ended June 30, 2010, the Company made six new investments totaling approximately $43.6 million and ten investments in existing portfolio companies totaling approximately $14.6 million.
 
Valuation of Investments
 
The Company has established and documented processes and methodologies for determining the fair values of portfolio company investments on a recurring basis in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC Topic 820”). Under ASC Topic 820, a financial instrument’s categorization within the valuation hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The three levels of valuation hierarchy established by ASC Topic 820 are defined as follows:
 
Level 1 — inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.


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Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements — (Continued)
 
Level 2 — inputs to the valuation methodology include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument.
 
Level 3 — inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to the fair value measurement.
 
The Company’s investment portfolio is comprised of debt and equity instruments of privately held companies for which quoted prices falling within the categories of Level 1 and Level 2 inputs are not available. Therefore, the Company values all of its investments at fair value, as determined in good faith by the Board of Directors, using Level 3 inputs, as further described below. Due to the inherent uncertainty in the valuation process, the Board of Directors’ estimate of fair value may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market for the securities existed, and the differences could be material. 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 ultimately realized on these investments to be different than the valuations currently assigned.
 
Debt and equity securities that are not publicly traded and for which a limited market does not exist are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Board of Directors. There is no single standard for determining fair value in good faith, as fair value depends upon circumstances of each individual case. In general, fair value is the amount that the Company might reasonably expect to receive upon the current sale of the security.
 
Management evaluates the investments in portfolio companies using the most recent portfolio company financial statements and forecasts. Management also consults with the portfolio company’s senior management to obtain further updates on the portfolio company’s performance, including information such as industry trends, new product development and other operational issues.
 
In making the good faith determination of the value of debt securities, the Company starts with the cost basis of the security, which includes the amortized original issue discount, and payment-in-kind (“PIK”) interest, if any. The Company also uses a risk rating system to estimate the probability of default on the debt securities and the probability of loss if there is a default. The risk rating system covers both qualitative and quantitative aspects of the business and the securities held. In valuing debt securities, management utilizes an “income approach” model that considers factors including, but not limited to, (i) the portfolio investment’s current risk rating, (ii) the portfolio company’s current trailing twelve months’ (“TTM”) results of operations as compared to the portfolio company’s TTM results of operations as of the date the investment was made and the portfolio company’s anticipated results for the next twelve months of operations, (iii) the portfolio company’s current leverage as compared to its leverage as of the date the investment was made, (iv) publicly available information regarding current pricing and credit metrics for similar proposed and executed investment transactions of private companies and, (v) when management believes a relevant comparison exists, current pricing and credit metrics for similar proposed and executed investment transactions of publicly traded debt.
 
In valuing equity securities of private companies, the Company considers valuation methodologies consistent with industry practice, including but not limited to (i) valuation using a valuation model based on original transaction multiples and the portfolio company’s recent financial performance, (ii) publicly available information regarding the valuation of the securities based on recent sales in comparable transactions of private companies and, (iii) when management believes there are comparable companies that are publicly traded, a review of these publicly traded companies and the market multiple of their equity securities.


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TRIANGLE CAPITAL CORPORATION
 
Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements — (Continued)
 
The following table presents the Company’s financial instruments carried at fair value as of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, on the consolidated balance sheet by ASC Topic 820 valuation hierarchy, as previously described:
 
                                 
    Fair Value at June 30, 2011  
    Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Total  
 
Portfolio company investments
  $ —     $ —     $ 409,399,685     $ 409,399,685  
                                 
    $ —     $ —     $ 409,399,685     $ 409,399,685  
                                 
 
                                 
    Fair Value at December 31, 2010  
    Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Total  
 
Portfolio company investments
  $ —     $ —     $ 325,990,593     $ 325,990,593  
                                 
    $ —     $ —     $ 325,990,593     $ 325,990,593  
                                 
 
The following table reconciles the beginning and ending balances of our portfolio company investments measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010:
 
                 
    Six Months Ended June 30,  
    2011     2010  
 
Fair value of portfolio, beginning of period
  $ 325,990,593     $ 201,317,970  
New investments
    136,291,889       58,216,292  
Proceeds from sales of investments
    (15,995,056 )     (4,089,571 )
Loan origination fees received
    (2,689,172 )     (1,157,860 )
Principal repayments received
    (45,527,214 )     (17,613,050 )
Payment in kind interest earned
    4,432,022       2,789,287  
Payment in kind interest payments received
    (3,394,264 )     (1,305,422 )
Accretion of loan discounts
    518,337       312,106  
Accretion of deferred loan origination revenue
    711,355       418,082  
Realized gain on investments
    12,980,769       707,653  
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments
    (3,919,574 )     1,718,790  
                 
Fair value of portfolio, end of period
  $ 409,399,685     $ 241,314,277  
                 
 
All realized and unrealized gains and losses are included in earnings (changes in net assets) and are reported on separate line items within the Company’s statements of operations. Pre-tax net unrealized gains on investments of $2.4 million and $7.2 million, respectively, during the three and six months ended June 30, 2011 are related to portfolio company investments that were still held by the Company as of June 30, 2011. Pre-tax net unrealized gains on investments of $1.5 million and $1.1 million, respectively, during the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 are related to portfolio company investments that were still held by the Company as of June 30, 2010.
 
Duff & Phelps, LLC (“Duff & Phelps”), an independent valuation firm, provides third party valuation consulting services to the Company which consist of certain limited procedures that the Company identified and requested Duff & Phelps to perform (hereinafter referred to as the “procedures”). We generally request Duff & Phelps to perform the procedures on each portfolio company at least once in every calendar year and for new portfolio companies, at least once in the twelve-month period subsequent to the initial investment. In addition, we generally request Duff & Phelps to perform the procedures on a portfolio company when there


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TRIANGLE CAPITAL CORPORATION
 
Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements — (Continued)
 
has been a significant change in the fair value of the investment. In certain instances, we may determine that it is not cost-effective, and as a result is not in our stockholders’ best interest, to request Duff & Phelps to perform the procedures on one or more portfolio companies. Such instances include, but are not limited to, situations where the fair value of our investment in the portfolio company is determined to be insignificant relative to our total investment portfolio.
 
The total number of investments and the percentage of our portfolio on which we asked Duff & Phelps to perform such procedures are summarized below by period:
 
                 
        Percent of Total
    Total
  Investments at
For the Quarter Ended:
  Companies   Fair Value(1)
 
June 30, 2010
    8       29 %
September 30, 2010
    8       26 %
December 31, 2010
    9       29 %
March 31, 2011
    11       34 %
June 30, 2011
    13       26 %
 
 
(1) Exclusive of the fair value of new investments made during the quarter
 
Upon completion of the procedures, Duff & Phelps concluded that the fair value, as determined by the Board of Directors, of those investments subjected to the procedures did appear reasonable. Our Board of Directors is ultimately and solely responsible for determining the fair value of our investments in good faith.
 
Warrants
 
When originating a debt security, the Company will sometimes receive warrants or other equity-related securities from the borrower. The Company determines the cost basis of the warrants or other equity-related securities received based upon their respective fair values on the date of receipt in proportion to the total fair value of the debt and warrants or other equity-related securities received. Any resulting difference between the face amount of the debt and its recorded fair value resulting from the assignment of value to the warrant or other equity instruments is treated as original issue discount and accreted into interest income over the life of the loan.
 
Realized Gain or Loss and Unrealized Appreciation or Depreciation of Portfolio Investments
 
Realized gains or losses are recorded upon the sale or liquidation of investments and are calculated as the difference between the net proceeds from the sale or liquidation, if any, and the cost basis of the investment using the specific identification method. Unrealized appreciation or depreciation reflects the difference between the fair value of the investments and the cost basis of the investments.
 
Investment Classification
 
In accordance with the provisions of the 1940 Act, the Company classifies investments by level of control. As defined in the 1940 Act, “Control Investments” are investments in those companies that the Company is deemed to “Control.” “Affiliate Investments” are investments in those companies that are “Affiliated Companies” of the Company, as defined in the 1940 Act, other than Control Investments. “Non-Control/Non-Affiliate Investments” are those that are neither Control Investments nor Affiliate Investments. Generally, under the 1940 Act, the Company is deemed to control a company in which it has invested if the Company owns more than 25.0% of the voting securities of such company or has greater than 50.0% representation on its board. The Company is deemed to be an affiliate of a company in which the Company has invested if it owns between 5.0% and 25.0% of the voting securities of such company.


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TRIANGLE CAPITAL CORPORATION
 
Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements — (Continued)
 
Investment Income
 
Interest income, adjusted for amortization of premium and accretion of original issue discount, is recorded on the accrual basis to the extent that such amounts are expected to be collected. Generally, when interest and/or principal payments on a loan become past due, or if the Company otherwise does not expect the borrower to be able to service its debt and other obligations, the Company will place the loan on non-accrual status and will generally cease recognizing interest income on that loan until all principal and interest has been brought current through payment or a restructuring such that the interest income is deemed to be collectible. The Company writes off any previously accrued and uncollected interest when it is determined that interest is no longer considered collectible. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date.
 
Fee Income
 
Loan origination, facility, commitment, consent and other advance fees received in connection with loan agreements are recorded as deferred income and recognized as investment income over the term of the loan. Loan prepayment penalties and loan amendment fees are generally recorded as investment income when the respective prepayment or loan amendment occurs. Any previously deferred fees are recognized as a capital gain upon prepayment of the related loan.
 
Payment-in-Kind Interest
 
The Company currently holds, and expects to hold in the future, some loans in its portfolio that contain a PIK interest provision. The PIK interest, computed at the contractual rate specified in each loan agreement, is added to the principal balance of the loan, rather than being paid to us in cash, and is recorded as interest income. Thus, the actual collection of PIK interest may be deferred until the time of debt principal repayment.
 
To maintain the Company’s status as a Regulated Investment Company (“RIC”) under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as Amended (the “Code”), this non-cash source of income must be paid out to stockholders in the form of dividends, even though the Company has not yet collected the cash. Generally, when current cash interest and/or principal payments on a loan become past due, or if the Company otherwise does not expect the borrower to be able to service its debt and other obligations, the Company will place the loan on non-accrual status and will generally cease recognizing PIK interest income on that loan for financial reporting purposes until all principal and interest have been brought current through payment or a restructuring such that the interest income is deemed to be collectible. The Company writes off any accrued and uncollected PIK interest when it is determined that the PIK interest is no longer collectible.
 
Concentration of Credit Risk
 
The Company generally invests in lower middle-market companies in a variety of industries. At both June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, there were no individual investments greater than 10% of the fair value of the Company’s portfolio. Income, consisting of interest, dividends, fees, other investment income, and realization of gains or losses on equity interests, can fluctuate dramatically upon repayment of an investment or sale of an equity interest and in any given year can be highly concentrated among several investees.
 
The Company’s investments carry a number of risks including, but not limited to: 1) investing in lower middle market companies which have limited operating histories and financial resources; 2) investing in senior subordinated debt which ranks equal to or lower than debt held by other investors; 3) holding investments that are not publicly traded and are subject to legal and other restrictions on resale and other risks common to investing in below investment grade debt and equity instruments.


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TRIANGLE CAPITAL CORPORATION
 
Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements — (Continued)
 
3.   INCOME TAXES
 
Triangle Capital Corporation has elected for federal income tax purposes to be treated as a RIC under Subchapter M of the Code. As a RIC, so long as certain minimum distribution, source-of-income and asset diversification requirements are met, income taxes are generally required to be paid only on the portion of taxable income and gains that are not distributed (actually or constructively) and on certain built-in gains.
 
The Company has certain wholly owned taxable subsidiaries (the “Taxable Subsidiaries”) each of which holds one or more of the Company’s portfolio investments that are listed on the Consolidated Schedule of Investments. The Taxable Subsidiaries are consolidated for financial reporting purposes, such that the Company’s consolidated financial statements reflect the Company’s investments in the portfolio companies owned by the Taxable Subsidiaries. The purpose of the Taxable Subsidiaries is to permit the Company to hold certain portfolio companies that are organized as limited liability companies (“LLCs”) (or other forms of pass-through entities) while satisfying the RIC tax requirement that at least 90% of the RIC’s gross revenue for income tax purposes must consist of qualifying investment income. Absent the Taxable Subsidiaries, a proportionate amount of any gross income of an LLC (or other pass-through entity) portfolio investment would flow through directly to the RIC. To the extent that such income did not consist of qualifying investment income, it could jeopardize the Company’s ability to qualify as a RIC and therefore cause the Company to incur significant amounts of federal income taxes. When LLCs (or other pass-through entities) are owned by the Taxable Subsidiaries, their income is taxed to the Taxable Subsidiaries and does not flow through to the RIC, thereby helping the Company preserve its RIC status and resultant tax advantages. The Taxable Subsidiaries are not consolidated for income tax purposes and may generate income tax expense as a result of their ownership of the portfolio companies. This income tax expense is reflected in the Company’s Statements of Operations.
 
For federal income tax purposes, the cost of investments owned at June 30, 2011 was approximately $413.6 million.


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Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements — (Continued)
 
4.   LONG-TERM DEBT
 
The Company reported the following borrowings outstanding on its Consolidated Balance Sheet as of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010:
 
                             
        Prioritized Return
    June 30,
    December 31,
 
Issuance/Pooling Date
 
Maturity Date
  (Interest) Rate     2011     2010  
 
SBA Debentures:
                           
September 28, 2005
  September 1, 2015     5.796 %   $ —     $ 9,500,000  
March 28, 2007
  March 1, 2017     6.231 %     4,000,000       4,000,000  
March 26, 2008
  March 1, 2018     6.214 %     6,410,000       6,410,000  
September 24, 2008
  September 1, 2018     6.455 %     50,900,000       50,900,000  
March 25, 2009
  March 1, 2019     5.337 %     22,000,000       22,000,000  
March 24, 2010
  March 1, 2020     4.825 %     6,800,000       6,800,000  
September 22, 2010
  September 1, 2020     3.687 %     32,590,000       32,590,000  
March 29, 2011
  March 1, 2021     4.474 %     75,400,000       63,400,000  
March 11, 2011
  September 1, 2021     1.293 %     9,600,000       —  
June 30, 2011
  September 1, 2021     1.053 %     9,500,000       —  
SBA LMI Debentures:
                           
September 14, 2010
  March 1, 2016     2.508 %     6,949,934       6,864,866  
Credit Facility:
                           
May 9, 2011
  May 8, 2014     —       —       —  
                             
                $ 224,149,934     $ 202,464,866  
                             
 
SBA and SBA LMI Debentures
 
Interest payments on SBA debentures are payable semi-annually. There are no principal payments required on these issues prior to maturity. Debentures issued prior to September 2006 were subject to prepayment penalties during their first five years. Those pre-payment penalties no longer apply to debentures issued after September 1, 2006. The Company’s SBA Low or Moderate Income (“LMI”) debentures are five-year deferred interest debentures that are issued at a discount to par. The accretion of discount on SBA LMI debentures is included in interest expense in the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
 
Under the Small Business Investment Act and current SBA policy applicable to SBICs, an SBIC (or group of SBICs under common control) can have outstanding at any time, SBA-guaranteed debentures up to two times (and in certain cases, up to three times) the amount of its regulatory capital. As of June 30, 2011, the maximum statutory limit on the dollar amount of outstanding SBA-guaranteed debentures that can be issued by a single SBIC is $150.0 million and by a group of SBICs under common control is $225.0 million. As of June 30, 2011, the Fund has issued the maximum $150.0 million of SBA-guaranteed debentures and Fund II has issued the maximum $75.0 million in face amount of SBA-guaranteed debentures. In addition to a one-time 1.0% fee on the total commitment from the SBA, the Company also pays a one-time 2.425% fee on the amount of each SBA debenture issued and a one-time 2.0% fee on the amount of each SBA LMI debenture issued. These fees are capitalized as deferred financing costs and are amortized over the term of the debt agreements using the effective interest method. The weighted average interest rates for all SBA-guaranteed debentures as of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 were 4.64% and 3.95%, respectively. The weighted average interest rate as of June 30, 2011 included $205.0 million of pooled SBA-guaranteed debentures with a weighted average fixed interest rate of 4.97% and $19.1 million of unpooled SBA-guaranteed debentures with a weighted average interim interest rate of 1.17%. The weighted average interest


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TRIANGLE CAPITAL CORPORATION
 
Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements — (Continued)
 
rate as of December 31, 2010 included $139.1 million of pooled SBA-guaranteed debentures with a weighted average fixed interest rate of 5.29% and $63.4 million of unpooled SBA-guaranteed debentures with a weighted average interim interest rate of 1.00%.
 
Credit Facility
 
In May 2011, the Company entered into a three-year senior secured credit facility with an initial commitment of $50.0 million (the “Credit Facility”). The purpose of the Credit Facility is to provide additional liquidity in support of future investment and operational activities. The Credit Facility was arranged by BB&T Capital Markets and Fifth Third Bank and has an accordion feature which allows for an increase in the total loan size up to $90.0 million and also contains two one-year extension options, bringing the total potential commitment and funding period to five years from closing. The Credit Facility, which is structured to operate like a revolving credit facility, is secured primarily by Triangle Capital Corporation’s assets, excluding the assets of the Fund and Fund II.
 
Borrowings under the Credit Facility bear interest, subject to the Company’s election, on a per annum basis equal to (i) the applicable base rate plus 1.95% or ii) the applicable LIBOR rate plus 2.95%. The applicable base rate is equal to the greater of i) prime rate, ii) the federal funds rate plus 0.5% or iii) the adjusted one-month LIBOR plus 2.0%. The Company pays unused commitment fees of 0.375% per annum. As of June 30, 2011, the Company did not have any borrowings outstanding under the Credit Facility.
 
The Credit Facility contains certain affirmative and negative covenants, including but not limited to i) maintaining an interest coverage ratio of at least 2.0 to 1.0, ii) maintaining a minimum liquidity, and iii) maintaining a minimum consolidated tangible net worth. As of June 30, 2011, the Company was in compliance with all financial covenants of the Credit Facility.
 
5.   EQUITY-BASED COMPENSATION
 
The Company’s Board of Directors and stockholders have approved the Triangle Capital Corporation Amended and Restated 2007 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan”), under which there are 900,000 shares of the Company’s common stock authorized for issuance. Under the Plan, the Board of Directors (or Compensation Committee, if delegated administrative authority by the Board of Directors) may award stock options, restricted stock or other stock-based incentive awards to executive officers, employees and directors. Equity-based awards granted under the Plan to independent directors generally will vest over a one-year period and equity-based awards granted under the Plan to executive officers and employees generally will vest ratably over a four-year period.
 
The Company accounts for its equity-based compensation plan using the fair value method, as prescribed by ASC Topic 718, Stock Compensation. Accordingly, for restricted stock awards, we measure the grant date fair value based upon the market price of our common stock on the date of the grant and amortize this fair value to compensation expense over the requisite service period or vesting term.


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TRIANGLE CAPITAL CORPORATION
 
Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements — (Continued)
 
The following table presents information with respect to the Plan for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010:
 
                                 
    Six Months Ended
    Six Months Ended
 
    June 30, 2011     June 30, 2010  
          Weighted-Average
          Weighted-Average
 
    Number of
    Grant-Date Fair
    Number of
    Grant-Date Fair
 
    Shares     Value per Share     Shares     Value per Share  
 
Unvested shares, beginning of period
    302,698     $ 11.40       219,813     $ 10.76  
Shares granted during the period
    161,174     $ 20.37       152,944     $ 12.01  
Shares vested during the period
    (104,317 )   $ 11.53       (70,059 )   $ 10.72  
                                 
Unvested shares, end of period
    359,555     $ 15.39       302,698     $ 11.40  
                                 
 
In the three and six months ended June 30, 2011, the Company recognized equity-based compensation expense of approximately $0.5 million and $0.9 million, respectively. In the three and six months ended June 30, 2010, the Company recognized equity-based compensation expense of approximately $0.3 million and $0.5 million, respectively. This expense is included in general and administrative expenses in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations.
 
As of June 30, 2011, there was approximately $4.8 million of total unrecognized compensation cost, related to the Company’s non-vested restricted shares. This cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 2.3 years.


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TRIANGLE CAPITAL CORPORATION
 
Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements — (Continued)
 
6.   FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
 
The following is a schedule of financial highlights for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010:
 
                 
    Six Months Ended June 30,  
    2011     2010  
 
Per share data:
               
Net asset value at beginning of period
  $ 12.09     $ 11.03  
Net investment income(1)
    1.01       0.70  
Net realized gain (loss) on investments(1)
    0.73       0.06  
Net unrealized appreciation on investments(1)
    (0.23 )     0.17  
                 
Total increase from investment operations(1)
    1.51       0.93  
Cash dividends/distributions declared
    (0.86 )     (0.82 )
Shares issued pursuant to Dividend Reinvestment Plan
    0.02       0.05  
Common stock offerings
    1.16       —  
Stock-based compensation
    (0.09 )     (0.09 )
Income tax provision(1)
    —       (0.01 )
Other(2)
    (0.04 )     (0.01 )
                 
Net asset value at end of period
  $ 13.79     $ 11.08  
                 
Market value at end of period(3)
  $ 18.46     $ 14.22  
                 
Shares outstanding at end of period
    18,625,238       12,074,184  
Net assets at end of period
  $ 256,800,333     $ 133,809,358  
Average net assets
  $ 229,874,789     $ 132,201,696  
Ratio of total expenses to average net assets (annualized)
    9 %     11 %
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (annualized)
    16 %     13 %
Portfolio turnover ratio
    13 %     11 %
Total Return(4)
    2 %     24 %
 
 
(1) Weighted average basic per share data.
 
(2) Represents the impact of the different share amounts used in calculating per share data as a result of calculating certain per share data based upon the weighted average basic shares outstanding during the period and certain per share data based on the shares outstanding as of a period end or transaction date.
 
(3) Represents the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the last day of the period.
 
(4) Total return equals the change in the ending market value of the Company’s common stock during the period, plus dividends declared per share during the period, divided by the market value of the Company’s common stock on the first day of the period. Total return is not annualized.
 
7.   SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
 
In July 2011, the Company invested $13.8 million in subordinated debt of Renew Life Formulas, Inc. (“Renew”), a provider of branded nutritional supplements and wellness products. Under the terms of the investment, Renew will pay interest on the subordinated debt at a rate of 14% per annum.
 
In July 2011, the Company invested $1.9 million in 2nd Lien debt of Aramsco Holdings, Inc. (“Aramsco”), a distributer of environmental safety and emergency preparedness products. Under the terms of the investment, Aramsco will pay interest on the subordinated debt at a rate of LIBOR plus 12% per annum.


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Item 2.   Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
 
The following discussion is designed to provide a better understanding of our unaudited consolidated financial statements, including a brief discussion of our business, key factors that impacted our performance and a summary of our operating results. The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the Unaudited Financial Statements and the notes thereto included in Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, and the Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto and Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010. Historical results and percentage relationships among any amounts in the financial statements are not necessarily indicative of trends in operating results for any future periods.
 
Forward-Looking Statements
 
Some of the statements in this Quarterly Report constitute forward-looking statements because they relate to future events or our future performance or financial condition. Forward-looking statements may include, among other things, statements as to our future operating results, our business prospects and the prospects of our portfolio companies, the impact of the investments that we expect to make, the ability of our portfolio companies to achieve their objectives, our expected financings and investments, the adequacy of our cash resources and working capital, and the timing of cash flows, if any, from the operations of our portfolio companies. Words such as “expect,” “anticipate,” “target,” “goals,” “project,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “seek,” “estimate,” “continue,” “forecast,” “may,” “should,” “potential,” variations of such words, and similar expressions indicate a forward-looking statement, although not all forward-looking statements include these words. Readers are cautioned that the forward-looking statements contained in this Quarterly Report are only predictions, are not guarantees of future performance, and are subject to risks, events, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Our actual results could differ materially from those implied or expressed in the forward-looking statements for any reason, including the factors discussed herein and in Item 1A entitled “Risk Factors” in Part I of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010. Other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include changes in the economy, risks associated with possible disruption in our operations or the economy generally due to terrorism, and future changes in laws or regulations and conditions in our operating areas. These statements are based on our current expectations, estimates, forecasts, information and projections about the industry in which we operate and the beliefs and assumptions of our management as of the date of this Quarterly Report. We assume no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, unless we are required to do so by law. Although 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 consult 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.
 
Overview of Our Business
 
We are a Maryland corporation which has elected to be treated and operates as an internally managed business development company, or BDC, under the Investment Company Act of 1940, or 1940 Act. Our wholly owned subsidiaries, Triangle Mezzanine Fund LLLP, or the Fund, and Triangle Mezzanine Fund II LP, or Fund II, are licensed as small business investment companies, or SBICs, by the United States Small Business Administration, or SBA. In addition, the Fund has also elected to be treated as a BDC under the 1940 Act. We, the Fund and Fund II invest primarily in debt instruments, equity investments, warrants and other securities of lower middle market privately held companies located in the United States.
 
Our business is to provide capital to lower middle market companies in the United States. We define lower middle market companies as those with annual revenues between $10.0 and $100.0 million. We focus on investments in companies with a history of generating revenues and positive cash flows, an established market position and a proven management team with a strong operating discipline. Our target portfolio company has annual revenues between $20.0 and $100.0 million and annual earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, or EBITDA, between $3.0 and $20.0 million.


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We invest primarily in subordinated debt securities secured by second lien security interests in portfolio company assets, coupled with equity interests. On a more limited basis, we also invest in senior debt securities secured by first lien security interests in portfolio companies. Our investments generally range from $5.0 to $15.0 million per portfolio company. In certain situations, we partner with other funds to provide larger financing commitments.
 
We generate revenues in the form of interest income, primarily from our investments in debt securities, loan origination and other fees and dividend income. Fees generated in connection with our debt investments are recognized over the life of the loan using the effective interest method or, in some cases, recognized as earned. In addition, we generate revenue in the form of capital gains, if any, on warrants or other equity-related securities that we acquire from our portfolio companies. Our debt investments generally have a term of between three and seven years and typically bear interest at fixed rates between 12.0% and 17.0% per annum. Certain of our debt investments have a form of interest, referred to as payment-in-kind, or PIK, interest, that is not paid currently but is instead accrued and added to the loan balance and paid at the end of the term. In our negotiations with potential portfolio companies, we generally seek to minimize PIK interest. Cash interest on our debt investments is generally payable monthly; however, some of our debt investments pay cash interest on a quarterly basis. As of both June 30, 2011, and December 31, 2010, the weighted average yield on our outstanding debt investments other than non-accrual debt investments (including PIK interest) was approximately 15.1%. The weighted average yield on all of our outstanding investments (including equity and equity-linked investments but excluding non-accrual debt investments) was approximately 14.0% and 13.7% as of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively. The weighted average yield on all of our outstanding investments (including equity and equity-linked investments and non-accrual debt investments) was approximately 13.5% and 12.9% as of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively.
 
The Fund and Fund II are eligible to issue debentures to the SBA, which pools these with debentures of other SBICs and sells them in the capital markets at favorable interest rates, in part as a result of the guarantee of payment from the SBA. We invest these funds in portfolio companies. We intend to continue to operate the Fund and Fund II as SBICs, subject to SBA approval, and to utilize the proceeds of the sale of SBA-guaranteed debentures, referred to herein as SBA leverage, to enhance returns to our stockholders.
 
Portfolio Composition
 
The total value of our investment portfolio was $409.4 million as of June 30, 2011, as compared to $326.0 million as of December 31, 2010. As of June 30, 2011, we had investments in 57 portfolio companies with an aggregate cost of $411.4 million. As of December 31, 2010, we had investments in 48 portfolio companies with an aggregate cost of $324.0 million. As of both June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, none of our portfolio investments represented greater than 10% of the total fair value of our investment portfolio.


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As of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, our investment portfolio consisted of the following investments:
 
                                 
          Percentage of
             
          Total
          Percentage of
 
    Cost     Portfolio     Fair Value     Total Portfolio  
 
June 30, 2011:
                               
Subordinated debt, Unitranche and 2nd lien notes
  $ 365,763,772       89 %   $ 358,205,291       87 %
Senior debt
    7,995,008       2       6,901,690       2  
Equity shares
    29,247,111       7       32,909,636       8  
Equity warrants
    7,490,080       2       10,598,068       3  
Royalty rights
    874,400       —       785,000       —  
                                 
    $ 411,370,371       100 %   $ 409,399,685       100 %
                                 
December 31, 2010:
                               
Subordinated debt, Unitranche and 2nd lien notes
  $ 279,433,775       86 %   $ 270,994,677       83 %
Senior debt
    8,631,760       3       7,639,159       3  
Equity shares
    29,115,890       9       38,719,699       12  
Equity warrants
    5,985,882       2       7,902,458       2  
Royalty rights
    874,400       —       734,600       —  
                                 
    $ 324,041,707       100 %   $ 325,990,593       100 %
                                 
 
Investment Activity
 
During the six months ended June 30, 2011, we made ten new investments totaling approximately $86.8 million, debt investments in six existing portfolio companies totaling approximately $49.3 million and three equity investments in existing portfolio companies totaling approximately $0.2 million. We had seven portfolio company loans repaid at par totaling approximately $39.8 million and received normal principal repayments and partial loan prepayments totaling approximately $5.8 million in the six months ended June 30, 2011. In addition, we sold one equity investment in a portfolio company for total proceeds of approximately $16.0 million, resulting in a realized gain totaling approximately $12.2 million.
 
During the six months ended June 30, 2010, we made six new investments totaling approximately $43.6 million, six additional debt investments in existing portfolio companies totaling approximately $13.9 million and five additional equity investments in existing portfolio companies totaling approximately $0.7 million. In addition, we sold two equity investments in portfolio companies for total proceeds of approximately $4.1 million, resulting in realized gains totaling approximately $3.7 million, and converted a subordinated debt investment in one portfolio company to equity, resulting in a realized loss of approximately $3.0 million. We had five portfolio company loans repaid at par totaling approximately $13.2 million and received normal principal repayments and partial loan prepayments totaling approximately $4.4 million in the six months ended June 30, 2010.


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Total portfolio investment activity for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 was as follows:
 
                 
    Six Months Ended June 30,  
    2011     2010  
 
Fair value of portfolio, beginning of period
  $ 325,990,593     $ 201,317,970  
New investments
    136,291,889       58,216,292  
Proceeds from sales of investments
    (15,995,056 )     (4,089,571 )
Loan origination fees received
    (2,689,172 )     (1,157,860 )
Principal repayments received
    (45,527,214 )     (17,613,050 )
Payment in kind interest earned
    4,432,022       2,789,287  
Payment in kind interest payments received
    (3,394,264 )     (1,305,422 )
Accretion of loan discounts
    518,337       312,106  
Accretion of deferred loan origination revenue
    711,355       418,082  
Realized gain on investments
    12,980,769       707,653  
Unrealized gain on investments
    (3,919,574 )     1,718,790  
                 
Fair value of portfolio, end of period
  $ 409,399,685     $ 241,314,277  
                 
Weighted average yield on debt investments at end of period(1)
    15.1 %     15.4 %
                 
Weighted average yield on total investments at end of period(1)
    14.0 %     14.0 %
                 
Weighted average yield on total investments at end of period
    13.5 %     12.6 %
                 
 
 
(1) Excludes non-accrual debt investments.
 
Non-Accrual Assets
 
As of June 30, 2011, the fair value of our non-accrual assets was approximately $7.3 million, which comprised 1.8% of the total fair value of our portfolio, and the cost of our non-accrual assets was approximately $14.0 million, which comprised 3.4% of the total cost of our portfolio. As of December 31, 2010, the fair value of our non-accrual assets was approximately $9.6 million, which comprised 3.0% of the total fair value of our portfolio, and the cost of our non-accrual assets was approximately $17.4 million, which comprised 5.4% of the total cost of our portfolio. Our non-accrual assets as of June 30, 2011 are as follows:
 
Gerli and Company
 
In November 2008, we placed our debt investment in Gerli and Company, or Gerli, on non-accrual status. As a result, under generally accepted accounting principles in the United States, or U.S. GAAP, we no longer recognize interest income on our debt investment in Gerli for financial reporting purposes. During 2008, we recognized an unrealized loss on our debt investment in Gerli of $1.2 million and in the year ended December 31, 2009, we recognized an additional unrealized loss on our debt investment in Gerli of $0.5 million. In the year ended December 31, 2010, we recognized an unrealized gain on our debt investment in Gerli of approximately $0.7 million. During the first quarter of 2011, we restructured our investment in Gerli. As a result of the restructuring, we received a new note from Gerli with a face amount of $3.0 million and a fair value of approximately $2.3 million and preferred stock with a liquidation preference of $0.4 million. Under the terms of the new note, interest on the note is payable only if Gerli meets certain covenants, which they were not compliant with as of June 30, 2011. In the six months ended June 30, 2011, we recognized an unrealized loss on our new debt investment in Gerli of approximately $0.8 million. As of June 30, 2011, the cost of our new debt investment in Gerli was $3.0 million and the fair value was $2.2 million.
 
Fire Sprinkler Systems, Inc.
 
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debt investment in Fire Sprinkler Systems for financial reporting purposes. During 2008, we recognized an unrealized loss of $1.3 million on our subordinated note investment in Fire Sprinkler Systems. In each of the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2010, we recognized additional unrealized losses on our debt investment in Fire Sprinkler Systems of $0.3 million. In the six months ended June 30, 2011, we recorded an additional $0.4 million unrealized loss on our debt investment. As of June 30, 2011, the cost of our debt investment in Fire Sprinkler Systems was $2.8 million and the fair value of such investment was $0.5 million.
 
American De-Rosa Lamparts, LLC and Hallmark Lighting
 
In 2008, we recognized an unrealized loss of $1.2 million on our subordinated note investment in American De-Rosa Lamparts, LLC and Hallmark Lighting, or collectively, ADL. This unrealized loss reduced the fair value of our investment in ADL to $6.9 million as of December 31, 2008. Through August 31, 2009, we continued to receive interest payments from ADL in accordance with the loan agreement. In September 2009, we received notification from ADL’s senior lender that ADL was blocked from making interest payments to us. As a result, we placed our investment in ADL on non-accrual status and under U.S. GAAP, we no longer recognize interest income on our investment in ADL for financial reporting purposes. In the year ended December 31, 2009, we recognized an additional unrealized loss on our investment in ADL of $3.2 million and in the first quarter of 2010, we recognized an unrealized gain on our investment in ADL of approximately $0.1 million. In June 2010, we converted approximately $3.0 million of our subordinated debt in ADL to equity as part of a restructuring, resulting in realized loss of approximately $3.0 million. As of June 30, 2011, the cost of our investment in ADL was approximately $5.2 million and the fair value of such investment was approximately $4.6 million.
 
FCL Graphics, Inc. 2nd Lien Note
 
During the first eight months of 2009, we received cash interest on our 2nd Lien note in FCL Graphics, Inc., or FCL, at the stated contractual rate (20% per annum as of September 30, 2009). In September 2009, FCL did not make the scheduled interest payments on its 2nd Lien notes. As a result, we placed our 2nd Lien note in FCL on non-accrual status and therefore, under U.S. GAAP, we no longer recognized interest income on our 2nd Lien note investment in FCL for financial reporting purposes. In November 2009, we amended the terms of our note with FCL. The terms of the amendment provide for cash interest at a rate of LIBOR plus 250 basis points per annum and PIK interest at a rate of 8% per annum. In addition, we exchanged approximately $0.4 million of unpaid PIK interest on our FCL 2nd Lien note for common equity in FCL, resulting in a $0.4 million realized loss. While we are currently recognizing cash interest on our 2nd Lien investment in FCL, we have placed the PIK component of this note on non-accrual status. In the year ended December 31, 2009, we recognized an unrealized loss on our 2nd Lien note investment in FCL of approximately $2.2 million and in the year ended December 31, 2010, we recognized an unrealized loss on our 2nd Lien note investment in FCL of approximately $0.8 million. As of June 30, 2011, the cost of our 2nd Lien note investment in FCL was approximately $3.0 million and the fair value of our 2nd Lien note investment in FCL was zero.
 
Results of Operations
 
Comparison of three months ended June 30, 2011 and June 30, 2010
 
Investment Income
 
For the three months ended June 30, 2011, total investment income was $16.4 million, a 98% increase from $8.3 million of total investment income for the three months ended June 30, 2010. This increase was primarily attributable to a $8.1 million increase in total loan interest, fee and dividend income (including PIK interest income) due to a net increase in our portfolio investments from June 30, 2010, to June 30, 2011 and an increase in non-recurring fee income of approximately $1.7 million. Non-recurring fee income was approximately $2.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011 as compared to $0.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2010.


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Expenses
 
For the three months ended June 30, 2011, expenses increased by 66% to $6.2 million from $3.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2010. The increase in expenses was primarily attributable to a $1.6 million increase in general and administrative expenses resulting from an increase in employee headcount, increased salary and incentive compensation costs and increased non-cash compensation expenses. In addition, the increase in expenses was also partially attributable to a $0.1 million increase in amortization of deferred financing fees and a $0.7 million increase in interest expense related to higher average balances of SBA-guaranteed debentures outstanding during the three months ended June 30, 2011 than in the comparable period in 2010.
 
Net Investment Income
 
As a result of the $8.1 million increase in total investment income and the $2.5 million increase in expenses, net investment income increased by 124% to $10.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011 as compared to net investment income of $4.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2010.
 
Net Increase/Decrease in Net Assets Resulting From Operations
 
In the three months ended June 30, 2011, we realized a gain on the sale of one control investment of approximately $12.2 million, a loss on the disposal of one control investment of $0.1 million, and gains on the repayments of two non-control/non-affiliate investments totaling approximately $0.8 million. In addition, during the three months ended June 30, 2011, we recorded net unrealized depreciation of investments totaling approximately $8.7 million, comprised of unrealized appreciation on 20 investments totaling approximately $4.7 million, unrealized depreciation on 13 investments totaling approximately $2.2 million and unrealized depreciation reclassification adjustments related to the realized gains noted above totaling $11.1 million.
 
In the three months ended June 30, 2010, we realized a gain on the sale of one affiliate investment of approximately $3.5 million and a realized loss on the partial conversion of one non-control/non-affiliate debt investment to equity of approximately $3.0 million. In addition, during the three months ended June 30, 2010, we recorded net unrealized appreciation of investments totaling approximately $1.8 million, comprised of 1) unrealized appreciation on 20 investments totaling approximately $6.6 million and 2) unrealized depreciation on 14 investments totaling approximately $4.8 million.
 
As a result of these events, our net increase in net assets from operations was $14.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011 as compared to a net increase in net assets from operations of $6.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2010.
 
Comparison of six months ended June 30, 2011 and June 30, 2010
 
Investment Income
 
For the six months ended June 30, 2011, total investment income was $28.8 million, an 83% increase from $15.8 million of total investment income for the six months ended June 30, 2010. This increase was primarily attributable to a $13.0 million increase in total loan interest, fee and dividend income (including PIK interest income). The increase in total loan interest, fee and dividend income was due to 1) a net increase in our portfolio investments from June 30, 2010, to June 30, 2011, and 2) an increase in non-recurring fee income of approximately $1.7 million. Non-recurring fee income was approximately $2.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011, as compared to approximately $1.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2010.
 
Expenses
 
For the six months ended June 30, 2011, expenses increased by 47% to $10.9 million from $7.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2010. The increase in expenses was primarily attributable to a $1.0 million increase in interest expense, a $0.3 million increase in amortization of deferred financing fees and a $2.2 million increase in general and administrative expenses. The increase in interest expense is related to


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higher average balances of SBA-guaranteed debentures outstanding during the six months ended June 30, 2011 than in the comparable period in 2010. The increase in amortization of deferred financing fees is associated with the early repayment of certain SBA-guaranteed debentures in the first quarter of 2011. The increase in general and administrative costs in the first six months of 2011 was primarily related to increased salary and incentive compensation costs and increased non-cash compensation expenses.
 
Net Investment Income
 
As a result of the $13.1 million increase in total investment income and the $3.5 million increase in expenses, net investment income for the six months ended June 30, 2011 was $18.0 million compared to net investment income of $8.4 million during the six months ended June 30, 2010.
 
Net Increase/Decrease in Net Assets Resulting From Operations
 
In the six months ended June 30, 2011, we realized a gain on the sale of one control investment of approximately $12.2 million, a loss on the disposal of one control investment of $0.1 million, and gains on the repayments of two non-control/non-affiliate investments totaling approximately $0.8 million. In addition, during the six months ended June 30, 2011, we recorded net unrealized depreciation of investments totaling approximately $4.1 million, comprised of 1) unrealized appreciation on 21 investments totaling approximately $11.0 million, 2) unrealized depreciation on 17 investments totaling approximately $3.9 million and 3) an $11.1 million unrealized depreciation reclassification adjustment related to the realized gains noted above.
 
In the six months ended June 30, 2010, we realized a gain on the sale of one affiliate investment of approximately $3.5 million, a gain on the sale of one non-control/non-affiliate investment of approximately $0.2 million and a realized loss on the partial conversion of one non-control/non-affiliate debt investment to equity of approximately $3.0 million. In addition, during the six months ended June 30, 2010, we recorded net unrealized appreciation of investments totaling approximately $2.0 million, comprised of 1) unrealized appreciation on 21 investments totaling approximately $11.3 million, 2) unrealized depreciation on 13 investments totaling approximately $9.1 million and 3) a $0.2 million unrealized depreciation reclassification adjustment related to the $0.2 million realized gain noted above.
 
As a result of these events, our net increase in net assets from operations was $26.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011 as compared to a net increase in net assets from operations of $11.0 million during the six months ended June 30, 2010.
 
Liquidity and Capital Resources
 
We believe that our current cash and cash equivalents on hand, available leverage under our new line of credit and our anticipated cash flows from operations will be adequate to meet our cash needs for our daily operations for at least the next twelve months.
 
In the future, depending on the valuation of the Fund’s assets and Fund II’s assets pursuant to SBA guidelines, the Fund and Fund II may be limited by provisions of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, and SBA regulations governing SBICs, from making certain distributions to Triangle Capital Corporation that may be necessary to enable Triangle Capital Corporation to make the minimum required distributions to its stockholders and qualify as a Regulated Investment Company, or RIC.
 
Cash Flows
 
For the six months ended June 30, 2011, we experienced a net increase in cash and cash equivalents in the amount of $13.4 million. During that period, our operating activities used $55.4 million in cash, consisting primarily of new portfolio investments of $136.3 million, partially offset by repayments received from portfolio companies and proceeds from the sale of investments totaling $61.5 million. In addition, financing activities provided $68.9 million of cash, consisting primarily of proceeds from a public stock offering of $63.0 million, borrowings under SBA-guaranteed debentures payable of $31.1 million, offset by cash dividends paid in the amount of $13.8 million, repayments of SBA-guaranteed debentures of $9.5 million and financing


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fees paid in the amount of $1.2 million. At June 30, 2011, we had $68.2 million of cash and cash equivalents on hand.
 
For the six months ended June 30, 2010, we experienced a net decrease in cash and cash equivalents in the amount of $10.3 million. During that period, our operating activities used $29.9 million in cash, consisting primarily of new portfolio investments of $58.2 million, partially offset by repayments received from portfolio companies of $21.7 million. In addition, financing activities provided $19.6 million of cash, consisting primarily of borrowings under SBA-guaranteed debentures payable of $32.6 million, offset by cash dividends paid in the amount of $11.4 million and financing fees paid in the amount of $1.3 million. At June 30, 2010, we had $44.9 million of cash and cash equivalents on hand.
 
Financing Transactions
 
Due to the Fund’s and Fund II’s status as licensed SBICs, the Fund and Fund II have the ability to issue debentures guaranteed by the SBA at favorable interest rates. Under the Small Business Investment Act and the SBA rules applicable to SBICs, an SBIC (or group of SBICs under common control) can have outstanding at any time debentures guaranteed by the SBA up to two times (and in certain cases, up to three times) the amount of its regulatory capital, which generally is the amount raised from private investors. The maximum statutory limit on the dollar amount of outstanding debentures guaranteed by the SBA issued by a single SBIC is currently $150.0 million and by a group of SBICs under common control is $225.0 million. Debentures guaranteed by the SBA have a maturity of ten years, with interest payable semi-annually. The principal amount of the debentures is not required to be paid before maturity but may be pre-paid at any time. Debentures issued prior to September 2006, were subject to pre-payment penalties during their first five years. Those pre-payment penalties no longer apply to debentures issued after September 1, 2006.
 
As of June 30, 2011, the Fund has issued the maximum $150.0 million of SBA-guaranteed debentures and Fund II has issued the maximum $75.0 million in face amount of SBA-guaranteed debentures. In addition to the one-time fee of 1.0% on the total commitment from the SBA, the Company also pays a one-time fee of 2.425% on the amount of each debenture issued (2.0% for SBA LMI debentures). These fees are capitalized as deferred financing costs and are amortized over the term of the debt agreements using the effective interest method. The weighted average interest rate for all SBA-guaranteed debentures as of June 30, 2011 was 4.64%. The weighted average interest rate as of June 30, 2011 included $205.0 million of pooled SBA-guaranteed debentures with a weighted average fixed interest rate of 4.97% and $19.1 million of unpooled SBA-guaranteed debentures with a weighted average interim interest rate of 1.17%.
 
In May 2011, the Company entered into a three-year senior secured credit facility with an initial commitment of $50.0 million (the “Credit Facility”). The purpose of the Credit Facility is to provide additional liquidity in support of future investment and operational activities. The Credit Facility was arranged by BB&T Capital Markets and Fifth Third Bank and has an accordion feature which allows for an increase in the total loan size up to $90.0 million and also contains two one-year extension options, bringing the total potential commitment and funding period to five years from the closing date. The Credit Facility, which is structured to operate like a revolving credit facility, is secured primarily by Triangle Capital Corporation’s assets, excluding the assets of the Funds.
 
Borrowings under the Credit Facility bear interest, subject to the Company’s election, on a per annum basis equal to (i) the applicable base rate plus 1.95% or ii) the applicable LIBOR rate plus 2.95%. The applicable base rate is equal to the greater of i) prime rate, ii) the federal funds rate plus 0.5% or iii) the adjusted one-month LIBOR plus 2.0%. The Company pays unused commitment fees of 0.375% per annum. As of both June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the Company did not have any borrowings outstanding under the Credit Facility.
 
Distributions to Stockholders
 
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source-of-income and asset diversification requirements. If such requirements are met, then we are generally required to pay income taxes only on the portion of our taxable income and gains we do not distribute (actually or constructively) and certain built-in gains. We met our minimum distribution requirements for 2010, 2009, 2008 and 2007 and continually monitor our distribution requirements with the goal of ensuring compliance with the Code.
 
The minimum distribution requirements applicable to RICs require us to distribute to our stockholders each year at least 90% of our investment company taxable income, or ICTI as defined by the Code. Depending on the level of ICTI earned in a tax year, we may choose to carry forward ICTI in excess of current year distributions into the next tax year and pay a 4% excise tax on such excess. Any such carryover ICTI must be distributed before the end of the next tax year through a dividend declared prior to filing the final tax return related to the year which generated such ICTI.
 
ICTI generally differs from net investment income for financial reporting purposes due to temporary and permanent differences in the recognition of income and expenses. We may be required to recognize ICTI in certain circumstances in which we do not receive cash. For example, if we hold debt obligations that are treated under applicable tax rules as having original issue discount (such as debt instruments issued with warrants), we must include in ICTI each year a portion of the original issue discount that accrues over the life of the obligation, regardless of whether cash representing such income is received by us in the same taxable year. We may also have to include in ICTI other amounts that we have not yet received in cash, such as 1) PIK interest income and 2) interest income from investments that have been classified as non-accrual for financial reporting purposes. Interest income on non-accrual investments is not recognized for financial reporting purposes, but generally is recognized in ICTI. Because any original issue discount or other amounts accrued will be included in our ICTI for the year of accrual, we may be required to make a distribution to our stockholders in order to satisfy the minimum distribution requirements, even though we will not have received and may not ever receive any corresponding cash amount. ICTI also excludes net unrealized appreciation or depreciation, as investment gains or losses are not included in taxable income until they are realized.
 
Current Market Conditions
 
Beginning in 2008, the debt and equity capital markets in the United States were severely impacted by significant write-offs in the financial services sector relating to subprime mortgages and the re-pricing of credit risk in the broadly syndicated bank loan market, among other factors. These events, along with the deterioration of the housing market, led to an economic recession in the U.S. and abroad. Banks, investment companies and others in the financial services industry reported significant write-downs in the fair value of their assets, which led to the failure of a number of banks and investment companies, a number of distressed mergers and acquisitions, the government take-over of the nation’s two largest government-sponsored mortgage companies, the passage of the $700 billion Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 in October 2008 and the passage of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (the “Stimulus Bill”) in February 2009. These events significantly impacted the financial and credit markets and reduced the availability of debt and equity capital for the market as a whole, and for financial firms in particular. Notwithstanding recent gains across both the equity and debt markets, these conditions may reoccur in the future and could then continue for a prolonged period of time. Although we have been able to secure access to additional liquidity, including our recent public stock offering, increased leverage available through the SBIC program as a result of the Stimulus Bill and our new $50 million credit facility, there is no assurance that debt or equity capital will be available to us in the future on favorable terms, or at all.
 
Recent Developments
 
In July 2011, we invested $13.8 million in subordinated debt of Renew Life Formulas, Inc. (“Renew”), a provider of branded nutritional supplements and wellness products. Under the terms of the investment, Renew will pay interest on the subordinated debt at a rate of 14% per annum.


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In July 2011, we invested $1.9 million in 2nd Lien debt of Aramsco Holdings, Inc. (“Aramsco”), a distributer of environmental safety and emergency preparedness products. Under the terms of the investment, Aramsco will pay interest on the subordinated debt at a rate of LIBOR plus 12% per annum.
 
Critical Accounting Policies and Use of Estimates
 
The preparation of our unaudited financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses for the periods covered by such financial statements. We have identified investment valuation and revenue recognition as our most critical accounting estimates. On an on-going basis, we evaluate our estimates, including those related to the matters described below. These estimates are based on the information that is currently available to us and on various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates under different assumptions or conditions. A discussion of our critical accounting policies follows.
 
Investment Valuation
 
The most significant estimate inherent in the preparation of our financial statements is the valuation of investments and the related amounts of unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investments recorded. We have established and documented processes and methodologies for determining the fair values of portfolio company investments on a recurring (quarterly) basis in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, or ASC Topic 820. ASC Topic 820 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. As discussed below, we have engaged an independent valuation firm to assist us in our valuation process.
 
ASC Topic 820 clarifies that the exchange price is the price in an orderly transaction between market participants to sell an asset or transfer a liability in the market in which the reporting entity would transact for the asset or liability, that is, the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability. The transaction to sell the asset or transfer the liability is a hypothetical transaction at the measurement date, considered from the perspective of a market participant that holds the asset or owes the liability. ASC Topic 820 provides a consistent definition of fair value which focuses on exit price and prioritizes, within a measurement of fair value, the use of market-based inputs over entity-specific inputs. In addition, ASC Topic 820 provides a framework for measuring fair value and establishes a three-level hierarchy for fair value measurements based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability as of the measurement date. The three levels of valuation hierarchy established by ASC Topic 820 are defined as follows:
 
Level 1 — inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.
 
Level 2 — inputs to the valuation methodology include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument.
 
Level 3 — inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to the fair value measurement.
 
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could be material. 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 ultimately realized on these investments to be different than the valuations currently assigned.
 
Debt and equity securities that are not publicly traded and for which a limited market does not exist are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by our Board of Directors. There is no single standard for determining fair value in good faith, as fair value depends upon circumstances of each individual case. In general, fair value is the amount that we might reasonably expect to receive upon the current sale of the security.
 
We evaluate the investments in portfolio companies using the most recently available portfolio company financial statements and forecasts. We also consult with the portfolio company’s senior management to obtain further updates on the portfolio company’s performance, including information such as industry trends, new product development and other operational issues. Additionally, we consider some or all of the following factors:
 
  •  financial standing of the issuer of the security;
 
  •  comparison of the business and financial plan of the issuer with actual results;
 
  •  the size of the security held as it relates to the liquidity of the market for such security;
 
  •  pending public offering of common stock by the issuer of the security;
 
  •  pending reorganization activity affecting the issuer, such as merger or debt restructuring;
 
  •  ability of the issuer to obtain needed financing;
 
  •  changes in the economy affecting the issuer;
 
  •  financial statements and reports from portfolio company senior management and ownership;
 
  •  the type of security, the security’s cost at the date of purchase and any contractual restrictions on the disposition of the security;
 
  •  discount from market value of unrestricted securities of the same class at the time of purchase;
 
  •  special reports prepared by analysts;
 
  •  information as to any transactions or offers with respect to the security and/or sales to third parties of similar securities;
 
  •  the issuer’s ability to make payments and the type of collateral;
 
  •  the current and forecasted earnings of the issuer;
 
  •  statistical ratios compared to lending standards and to other similar securities; and
 
  •  other pertinent factors.
 
In making the good faith determination of the value of debt securities, we start with the cost basis of the security, which includes the amortized original issue discount, and PIK interest, if any. We also use a risk rating system to estimate the probability of default on the debt securities and the probability of loss if there is a default. The risk rating system covers both qualitative and quantitative aspects of the business and the securities held. In valuing debt securities, management utilizes an “income approach” model that considers factors including, but not limited to, (i) the portfolio investment’s current risk rating, (ii) the portfolio company’s current trailing twelve months’, or TTM, results of operations as compared to the portfolio company’s TTM results of operations as of the date the investment was made and the portfolio company’s anticipated results for the next twelve months of operations, (iii) the portfolio company’s current leverage as compared to its leverage as of the date the investment was made, (iv) publicly available information regarding current pricing and credit metrics for similar proposed and executed investment transactions of private


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companies and, (v) when management believes a relevant comparison exists, current pricing and credit metrics for similar proposed and executed investment transactions of publicly traded debt.
 
In valuing equity securities of private companies, we consider valuation methodologies consistent with industry practice, including but not limited to (i) valuation using a valuation model based on original transaction multiples and the portfolio company’s recent financial performance, (ii) publicly available information regarding the valuation of the securities based on recent sales in comparable transactions of private companies and, (iii) when management believes there are comparable companies that are publicly traded, a review of these publicly traded companies and the market multiple of their equity securities.
 
Duff & Phelps, LLC, or Duff & Phelps, an independent valuation firm, provides third party valuation consulting services to us, which consist of certain limited procedures that we identified and requested Duff & Phelps to perform (hereinafter referred to as the “procedures”). We generally request Duff & Phelps to perform the procedures on each portfolio company at least once in every calendar year and for new portfolio companies, at least once in the twelve-month period subsequent to the initial investment. In addition, we generally request Duff & Phelps to perform the procedures on a portfolio company when there has been a significant change in the fair value of the investment. In certain instances, we may determine that it is not cost-effective, and as a result is not in our stockholders’ best interest, to request Duff & Phelps to perform the procedures on one or more portfolio companies. Such instances include, but are not limited to, situations where the fair value of our investment in the portfolio company is determined to be insignificant relative to our total investment portfolio.
 
The total number of investments and the percentage of our portfolio on which we asked Duff & Phelps to perform such procedures are summarized below by period:
 
                 
        Percent of Total
    Total
  Investments at
For the Quarter Ended:
  Companies   Fair Value(1)
 
June 30, 2010
    8       29 %
September 30, 2010
    8       26 %
December 31, 2010
    9       29 %
March 31, 2011
    11       34 %
June 30, 2011
    13       26 %
 
 
(1) Exclusive of the fair value of new investments made during the quarter.
 
Upon completion of the procedures, Duff & Phelps concluded that the fair value, as determined by the Board of Directors, of those investments subjected to the procedures did appear reasonable. Our Board of Directors is ultimately and solely responsible for determining the fair value of our investments in good faith.
 
Revenue Recognition
 
Interest and Dividend Income
 
Interest income, adjusted for amortization of premium and accretion of original issue discount, is recorded on an accrual basis to the extent that such amounts are expected to be collected. Generally, when interest and/or principal payments on a loan become past due, or if we otherwise do not expect the borrower to be able to service its debt and other obligations, we will place the loan on non-accrual status and will generally cease recognizing interest income on that loan for financial reporting purposes until all principal and interest have been brought current through payment or due to a restructuring such that the interest income is deemed to be collectible. We write off any previously accrued and uncollected interest when it is determined that interest is no longer considered collectible. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date.
 
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the loan. Loan prepayment penalties and loan amendment fees are recorded as investment income when received. Any previously deferred fees are recognized as a capital gain upon prepayment of the related loan.
 
Payment-in-Kind Interest (PIK)
 
We currently hold, and we expect to hold in the future, some loans in our portfolio that contain a PIK interest provision. The PIK interest, computed at the contractual rate specified in each loan agreement, is added to the principal balance of the loan, rather than being paid to us in cash, and is recorded as interest income. Thus, the actual collection of PIK interest may be deferred until the time of debt principal repayment.
 
To maintain our status as a RIC, this non-cash source of income must be paid out to stockholders in the form of dividends, even though we have not yet collected the cash. Generally, when current cash interest and/or principal payments on a loan become past due, or if we otherwise do not expect the borrower to be able to service its debt and other obligations, we will place the loan on non-accrual status and will generally cease recognizing PIK interest income on that loan for financial reporting purposes until all principal and interest have been brought current through payment or due to a restructuring such that the interest income is deemed to be collectible. We write off any previously accrued and uncollected PIK interest when it is determined that the PIK interest is no longer collectible.
 
We may have to include in our taxable income, or ICTI, PIK interest income from investments that have been classified as non-accrual for financial reporting purposes. Interest income on non-accrual investments is not recognized for financial reporting purposes, but generally is recognized in ICTI. As a result, we may be required to make a distribution to our stockholders in order to satisfy the minimum distribution requirements, even though we will not have received and may not ever receive any corresponding cash amount.
 
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
 
We currently have no off-balance sheet arrangements.
 
Item 3.   Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
 
During the first half of 2011, the United States economy continued to show modest improvement and leading economic indicators suggest that the modest economic recovery may continue during the remainder of 2011. Although the economy has not yet recovered to pre-recession levels, we are cautiously optimistic of the potential for future economic growth. However, the recent economic recession may continue to impact the broader financial and credit markets and may continue to reduce the availability of debt and equity capital for the market as a whole and financial firms in particular. This reduction in spending has had an adverse effect on a number of the industries in which some of our portfolio companies operate, and on certain of our portfolio companies as well.
 
During 2009, we experienced write-downs in our portfolio, several of which were due to declines in the operating performance of certain portfolio companies. During 2010, we experienced a $10.9 million increase in the fair value of our investment portfolio related to unrealized appreciation of investments and in the first half of 2011, we experienced a $7.1 million increase in the fair value of our investment portfolio related to unrealized appreciation of investments, exclusive of an $11.1 million unrealized depreciation reclassification adjustment related to certain realized gains discussed above under “Results of Operations.”
 
As of June 30, 2011, the fair value of our non-accrual assets was approximately $7.3 million, which comprised approximately 1.8% of the total fair value of our portfolio, and the cost of our non-accrual assets was approximately $14.0 million, or 3.4% of the total cost of our portfolio. In addition to these non-accrual assets, as of June 30, 2011, we had, on a fair value basis, approximately $16.3 million of debt investments, or 4.0% of the total fair value of our portfolio, which were current with respect to scheduled principal and interest payments, but which were carried at less than cost. The cost of these assets as of June 30, 2011 was approximately $18.3 million, or 4.4% of the total cost of our portfolio.
 
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financial position and results of operations of certain of the middle-market companies in our portfolio could be further affected adversely, which ultimately could lead to difficulty in our portfolio companies meeting debt service requirements and lead to an increase in defaults. There can be no assurance that the performance of our portfolio companies will not be further impacted by economic conditions, which could have a negative impact on our future results.
 
In addition, we are subject to interest rate risk. Interest rate risk is defined as the sensitivity of our current and future earnings to interest rate volatility, variability of spread relationships, the difference in re-pricing intervals between our assets and liabilities and the effect that interest rates may have on our cash flows. Changes in the general level of interest rates can affect our net interest income, which is the difference between the interest income earned on interest earning assets and our interest expense incurred in connection with our interest bearing debt and liabilities. Changes in interest rates can also affect, among other things, our ability to acquire and originate loans and securities and the value of our investment portfolio. Our investment income is affected by fluctuations in various interest rates, including LIBOR and prime rates. We regularly measure exposure to interest rate risk and determine whether or not any hedging transactions are necessary to mitigate exposure to changes in interest rates. As of June 30, 2011, we were not a party to any hedging arrangements.
 
As of June 30, 2011, approximately 97.1%, or $362.8 million of our debt portfolio investments bore interest at fixed rates and approximately 2.9%, or $11.0 million of our debt portfolio investments bore interest at variable rates, which are either Prime-based or LIBOR-based. A 200 basis point increase or decrease in the interest rates on our variable-rate debt investments would increase or decrease, as applicable, our investment income by approximately $0.2 million on an annual basis. All of our pooled SBA-guaranteed debentures bear interest at fixed rates. Our credit facility bears interest at LIBOR plus 2.95%.
 
Because we currently borrow, and plan to borrow in the future, money to make investments, our net investment income is dependent upon the difference between the rate at which we borrow funds and the rate at which we invest the funds borrowed. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that a significant change in market interest rates will not have a material adverse effect on our net investment income. In periods of rising interest rates, our cost of funds would increase, which could reduce our net investment income if there is not a corresponding increase in interest income generated by our investment portfolio.
 
Item 4.   Controls and Procedures.
 
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
 
We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports that we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer carried out an evaluation 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. Based on the evaluation of these disclosure controls and procedures, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective. It should be noted that any system of controls, however well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, and not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the system are met. In addition, the design of any control system is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events. Because of these and other inherent limitations of control systems, there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions, regardless of how remote.
 
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
 
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the second quarter of 2011 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.
 
Neither Triangle Capital Corporation nor any of its subsidiaries is currently a party to any material pending legal proceedings.
 
Item 1A.   Risk Factors.
 
In addition to the other information set forth in this report, you should carefully consider the factors discussed in Part I., “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010, and the risks below, which could materially affect our business, financial condition or operating results. The risks described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and the risks below are not the only risks facing our Company. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and/or operating results.
 
Because of the limited amount of committed funding under our credit facility, we will have limited ability to fund new investments if we are unable to expand the facility.
 
On May 9, 2011, we entered into a credit agreement providing for a revolving line of credit, which we refer to as the Credit Facility. Initial committed funding under the Credit Facility is $50.0 million. The Credit Facility has an accordion feature which allows for an increase in the total loan size up to $90.0 million. However, if we are unable to meet the terms of the accordion feature, we will be unable to expand the Credit Facility and thus will continue to have limited availability to finance new investments under our line of credit. The Credit Facility matures on May 8, 2014, with two one-year extension options bringing the total potential commitment and funding period to five years from closing. If the facility is not renewed or extended, all principal and interest will be due and payable.
 
There can be no guarantee that we will be able to renew, extend or replace the Credit Facility upon its maturity on terms that are favorable to us, if at all. Our ability to expand the Credit Facility, and to obtain replacement financing at the time of maturity, will be constrained by then-current economic conditions affecting the credit markets. In the event that we are not able to expand the Credit Facility, or to renew, extend or refinance the Credit Facility at the time of its maturity, this could have a material adverse effect on our liquidity and ability to fund new investments, our ability to make distributions to our stockholders and our ability to qualify as a RIC under the Code.
 
In addition to regulatory limitations on our ability to raise capital, our line of credit contains various covenants, which, if not complied with, could accelerate our repayment obligations under the facility, thereby materially and adversely affecting our liquidity, financial condition, results of operations and ability to pay distributions.
 
We will have a continuing need for capital to finance our loans. We are party to the Credit Facility, which provides us with a revolving credit line facility of up to $90.0 million, of which $50.0 million was available for borrowings as of June 30, 2011. The Credit Facility contains customary terms and conditions, including, without limitation, affirmative and negative covenants such as information reporting requirements, minimum consolidated tangible net worth, minimum interest coverage ratio, maintenance of RIC and BDC status, and minimum liquidity. The Credit Facility also contains customary events of default with customary cure and notice, including, without limitation, nonpayment, misrepresentation of representations and warranties in a material respect, breach of covenant, cross-default to other indebtedness, bankruptcy, change of control, and materially adverse effect. The Credit Facility permits us to fund additional loans and investments as long as we are within the conditions set out in the credit agreement. Our continued compliance with these covenants depends on many factors, some of which are beyond our control, and there are no assurances that we will continue to comply with these covenants. Our failure to satisfy these covenants could result in foreclosure by our lenders, which would accelerate our repayment obligations under the facility and thereby have a material


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adverse effect on our business, liquidity, financial condition, results of operations and ability to pay distributions to our stockholders.
 
Because we borrow money, the potential for gain or loss on amounts invested in us is magnified and may increase the risk of investing in us.
 
Borrowings, also known as leverage, magnify the potential for gain or loss on invested equity capital. As we use leverage to partially finance our investments, you will experience increased risks associated with investing in our securities. The Fund and Fund II issue debt securities guaranteed by the SBA and sold in the capital markets. As a result of its guarantee of the debt securities, the SBA has fixed dollar claims on the assets of the Fund and Fund II that are superior to the claims of our common stockholders. In addition, our Credit Facility contains financial and operating covenants that could restrict our business activities, including our ability to declare dividends if we default under certain provisions. Breach of any of those covenants could cause a default under those instruments. Such a default, if not cured or waived, could have a material adverse effect on us. We may also borrow from banks and other lenders in the future. If the value of our assets increases, then leveraging would cause the net asset value attributable to our common stock to increase more sharply than it would have had we not leveraged. Conversely, if the value of our assets decreases, leveraging would cause net asset value to decline more sharply than it otherwise would have had we not leveraged. Similarly, any increase in our income in excess of interest payable on the borrowed funds would cause our net investment income to increase more than it would without the leverage, while any decrease in our income would cause our net investment income to decline more sharply than it would have had we not borrowed. Such a decline could negatively affect our ability to make distributions to our stockholders. Leverage is generally considered a speculative investment technique.
 
As a BDC, we are generally required to meet a coverage ratio of total assets to total borrowings and other senior securities, which include all of our borrowings (other than SBA leverage) and any preferred stock we may issue in the future, of at least 200%. If this ratio declines below 200%, we may not be able to incur additional debt and may need to sell a portion of our investments to repay some debt when it is disadvantageous to do so, and we may not be able to make distributions. Currently, we do not have senior securities outstanding and therefore are not limited by this ratio.
 
On June 30, 2011, we had $224.1 million of outstanding indebtedness guaranteed by the SBA, which had a weighted average annualized interest cost of 4.64%. The calculation of this weighted average interest rate includes i) the interim rates charged on $19.1 million of SBA guaranteed debentures that have not yet been pooled and ii) the fixed rates charged on $205.0 million of pooled SBA guaranteed debentures. The unpooled SBA-guaranteed debentures have a weighted average interim interest rate of 1.17% and the pooled SBA guaranteed debentures have a weighted average interest rate of 4.97%.
 
Our ability to achieve our investment objective may depend in part on our ability to achieve additional leverage on favorable terms by issuing debentures guaranteed by the SBA, by borrowing from banks or insurance companies or by expanding our line of credit, and there can be no assurance that such additional leverage can in fact be achieved.
 
Stockholders may experience dilution in their ownership percentage if they do not participate in our dividend reinvestment plan.
 
All dividends declared in cash payable to stockholders that are participants in our dividend reinvestment plan are generally automatically reinvested in shares of our common stock. As a result, stockholders that do not participate in the dividend reinvestment plan may experience dilution over time. Stockholders who do not elect to receive dividends in shares of common stock may experience accretion to the net asset value of their shares if our shares are trading at a premium and dilution if our shares are trading at a discount. The level of accretion or discount would depend on various factors, including the proportion of our stockholders who participate in the plan, the level of premium or discount at which our shares are trading and the amount of the dividend payable to a stockholder.


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Item 2.   Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
 
Sales of Unregistered Securities
 
During the six months ended June 30, 2011, we issued a total of 117,142 shares of our common stock under our dividend reinvestment plan pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933. The aggregate offering price for the shares of common stock sold under the dividend reinvestment plan was $2.1 million.
 
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
 
During the six months ended June 30, 2011, there were elections by employees to surrender shares of stock upon vesting of shares of restricted stock to cover tax withholding obligations. The following chart summarizes repurchases of our common stock for the six months ended June 30, 2011.
 
                                 
                      Maximum Number (or
 
                Total Number of Shares
    Approximate Dollar
 
    Total Number
          Purchased as Part of
    Value) of Shares that May
 
    of Shares
    Average Price Paid
    Publicly Announced
    Yet Be Purchased Under
 
Period
  Purchased     per Share     Plans or Programs     the Plans or Programs  
 
February 1-28, 2011
    23,676 (1)   $ 20.51       —       —  
May 1-31, 2011
    8,389 (1)   $ 18.80       —       —  
                                 
Total
    32,065     $ 20.06       —       —  
                                 
 
 
(1) Represents shares of our common stock delivered to us in satisfaction of certain tax withholding obligations of holders of restricted shares that vested during this period.
 
Pursuant to Section 23(c)(1) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, we intend to purchase our common stock in the open market in order to satisfy our Dividend Reinvestment Plan obligations if, at the time of the distribution of any dividend, our common stock is trading at a price per share below net asset value. We did not purchase any shares of our common stock to satisfy our Dividend Reinvestment Plan obligations during the six months ended June 30, 2011.
 
Item 3.   Defaults Upon Senior Securities.
 
Not applicable.
 
Item 4.   [Removed and Reserved.]
 
Item 5.   Other Information.
 
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Item 6.   Exhibits.
 
         
Number
 
Exhibit
 
  3 .1   Articles of Amendment and Restatement of the Registrant (Filed as Exhibit (a)(3) to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-2/N-5 (File No. 333-138418) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 29, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference).
  3 .2   Third Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Registrant (Filed as Exhibit 3.2 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 4, 2011 and incorporated herein by reference).
  3 .3   Certificate of Domestic Limited Partnership of Triangle Mezzanine Fund LLLP (Filed as Exhibit (a)(4) to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-2/N-5 (File No. 333-138418) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 13, 2007 and incorporated herein by reference).
  3 .4   Second Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Triangle Mezzanine Fund LLLP (Filed as Exhibit 3.4 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 11, 2007 and incorporated herein by reference).
  4 .1   Form of Common Stock Certificate (Filed as Exhibit (d) to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-2/N-5 (File No. 333-138418) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 15, 2007 and incorporated herein by reference).
  4 .2   Dividend Reinvestment Plan of the Registrant (Filed as Exhibit 4.2 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 12, 2008 and incorporated herein by reference).
  4 .3   Agreement to Furnish Certain Instruments (Filed as Exhibit 4.19 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 25, 2009 and incorporated herein by reference).
  10 .1   Credit Agreement between the Registrant, Branch Banking and Trust Company, BB&T Capital Markets and Fifth Third Bank dated May 9, 2011 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on May 11, 2011).
  10 .2   General Security Agreement between the Registrant, ARC Industries Holdings, Inc., Brantley Holdings, Inc., Energy Hardware Holdings, Inc., Minco Holdings, Inc., Peaden Holdings, Inc., Technology Crops Holdings, Inc. and Branch Banking and Trust Company dated May 9, 2011 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on May 11, 2011).
  10 .3   Equity Pledge Agreement between the Registrant, ARC Industries Holdings, Inc., Brantley Holdings, Inc., Energy Hardware Holdings, Inc., Minco Holdings, Inc., Peaden Holdings, Inc., Technology Crops Holdings, Inc. and Branch Banking and Trust Company dated May 9, 2011 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on May 11, 2011).
  31 .1   Chief Executive Officer Certification Pursuant to Rule 13a-14 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
  31 .2   Chief Financial Officer Certification Pursuant to Rule 13a-14 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
  32 .1   Chief Executive Officer Certification pursuant to Section 1350, Chapter 63 of Title 18, United States Code, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
  32 .2   Chief Financial Officer Certification pursuant to Section 1350, Chapter 63 of Title 18, United States Code, 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.
 
TRIANGLE CAPITAL CORPORATION
 
     
     
Date: August 3, 2011
  /s/  Garland S. Tucker, III
Garland S. Tucker, III
President, Chief Executive Officer and
Chairman of the Board of Directors
     
Date: August 3, 2011
  /s/  Steven C. Lilly
Steven C. Lilly
Chief Financial Officer and Director
     
Date: August 3, 2011
  /s/  C. Robert Knox, Jr.
C. Robert Knox, Jr.
Principal Accounting Officer


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EXHIBIT INDEX
 
         
Number
 
Exhibit
 
  3 .1   Articles of Amendment and Restatement of the Registrant (Filed as Exhibit (a)(3) to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-2/N-5 (File No. 333-138418) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 29, 2006 and incorporated herein by reference).
  3 .2   Third Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Registrant (Filed as Exhibit 3.2 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 4, 2011 and incorporated herein by reference).
  3 .3   Certificate of Domestic Limited Partnership of Triangle Mezzanine Fund LLLP (Filed as Exhibit (a)(4) to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-2/N-5 (File No. 333-138418) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 13, 2007 and incorporated herein by reference).
  3 .4   Second Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Triangle Mezzanine Fund LLLP (Filed as Exhibit 3.4 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 11, 2007 and incorporated herein by reference).
  4 .1   Form of Common Stock Certificate (Filed as Exhibit (d) to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-2/N-5 (File No. 333-138418) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 15, 2007 and incorporated herein by reference).
  4 .2   Dividend Reinvestment Plan of the Registrant (Filed as Exhibit 4.2 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 12, 2008 and incorporated herein by reference).
  4 .3   Agreement to Furnish Certain Instruments (Filed as Exhibit 4.19 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 25, 2009 and incorporated herein by reference).
  10 .1   Credit Agreement between the Registrant, Branch Banking and Trust Company, BB&T Capital Markets and Fifth Third Bank dated May 9, 2011 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on May 11, 2011).
  10 .2   General Security Agreement between the Registrant, ARC Industries Holdings, Inc., Brantley Holdings, Inc., Energy Hardware Holdings, Inc., Minco Holdings, Inc., Peaden Holdings, Inc., Technology Crops Holdings, Inc. and Branch Banking and Trust Company dated May 9, 2011 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on May 11, 2011).
  10 .3   Equity Pledge Agreement between the Registrant, ARC Industries Holdings, Inc., Brantley Holdings, Inc., Energy Hardware Holdings, Inc., Minco Holdings, Inc., Peaden Holdings, Inc., Technology Crops Holdings, Inc. and Branch Banking and Trust Company dated May 9, 2011 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on May 11, 2011).
  31 .1   Chief Executive Officer Certification Pursuant to Rule 13a-14 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
  31 .2   Chief Financial Officer Certification Pursuant to Rule 13a-14 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
  32 .1   Chief Executive Officer Certification pursuant to Section 1350, Chapter 63 of Title 18, United States Code, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
  32 .2   Chief Financial Officer Certification pursuant to Section 1350, Chapter 63 of Title 18, United States Code, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.


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