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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

FORM N-CSR

 

CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT

INVESTMENT COMPANIES

 

Investment Company Act file number 811-2183

 

Babson Capital Corporate Investors

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

1500 Main Street, P.O. Box 15189, Springfield, MA 01115-5189

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

Janice M. Bishop, Vice President, Secretary and Chief Legal Officer

Independence Wharf, 470 Atlantic Ave., Boston, MA 02210

(Name and address of agent for service)

 

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 413-226-1000

 

Date of fiscal year end: 12/31

 

Date of reporting period: 06/30/16

 

Form N-CSR is to be used by management investment companies to file reports with the Commission not later than 10 days after the transmission to stockholders of any report that is required to be transmitted to stockholders under Rule 30e-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30e-1). The Commission may use the information provided on Form N-CSR in its regulatory, disclosure review, inspection and policymaking roles.

 

A registrant is required to disclose the information specified by Form N-CSR, and the Commission will make this information public. A registrant is not required to respond to the collection of information contained in Form N-CSR unless the Form displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget ("OMB") control number. Please direct comments concerning the accuracy of the information collection burden estimate and any suggestions for reducing the burden to Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC 20549. The OMB has reviewed this collection of information under the clearance requirements of 44 U.S.C. ss. 3507.

 

 

 
 
 

ITEM 1. REPORT TO STOCKHOLDERS.

 

Attached hereto is the semi-annual shareholder report transmitted to shareholders pursuant to Rule 30e-1 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 

 

 
Babson Capital
Corporate Investors
 
 
 
Report for the
Six Months Ended June 30, 2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

   

 
 
 
 

 

 
 
 

 

Adviser

Babson Capital Management LLC 

1500 Main Street, P.O. Box 15189

Springfield, Massachusetts 01115-5189
 
Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

KPMG LLP

Boston, Massachusetts 02110
 
Transfer Agent & Registrar

DST Systems, Inc.

P.O. Box 219086

Kansas City, Missouri 64121-9086

1-800-647-7374
 
Internet Website
www.babsoncapital.com/funds/closed-end-funds/babson-capital-corporate-investors
   
Counsel to the Trust

Ropes & Gray LLP

Boston, Massachusetts 02110

Custodian

State Street Bank and Trust Company

Boston, Massachusetts 02116
 

 

Babson Capital Corporate Investors

c/o Babson Capital Management LLC

1500 Main Street, Suite 2200

Springfield, Massachusetts 01115

(413) 226-1516


Investment Objective and Policy
Babson Capital Corporate Investors (the "Trust") is a closed-end management investment company, first offered to the public in 1971, whose shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the trading symbol "MCI". The Trust's share price can be found in the financial section of most newspapers under either the New York Stock Exchange listings or Closed-End Fund Listings.

 

The Trust's investment objective is to maintain a portfolio of securities providing a current yield and at the same time offering an opportunity for capital gains. The Trust's principal investments are privately placed, below-investment grade, long-term debt obligations. Such direct placement securities may, in some cases, be accompanied by equity features such as common stock, warrants, conversion rights, or other equity features and, occasionally, preferred stocks. The Trust typically purchases these investments, which are not publicly tradable, directly from their issuers in private placement transactions. These investments are typically mezzanine debt instruments with accompanying private equity securities made to small or middle market companies. In addition, the Trust may invest, subject to certain limitations, in marketable investment grade debt securities, other marketable debt securities (including high yield securities) and marketable common stocks. Below-investment grade or high yield securities have predominantly speculative characteristics with respect to the capacity of the issuer to pay interest and repay principal.

 

Babson Capital Management LLC ("Babson Capital") manages the Trust on a total return basis. The Trust distributes substantially all of its net income to shareholders each year. Accordingly, the Trust pays dividends to shareholders in January, May, August, and November. The Trust pays dividends to its shareholders in cash, unless the shareholder elects to participate in the Dividend Reinvestment and Share Purchase Plan. 
 
Form N-Q
The Trust files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. This information is available (i) on the SEC's website at http://www.sec.gov; and (ii) at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC (which information on their operation may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330). A complete schedule of portfolio holdings as of each quarter-end is available upon request by calling, toll-free, 866-399-1516.
 
Proxy Voting Policies & Procedures; Proxy Voting Record

The Trustees of the Trust have delegated proxy voting responsibilities relating to the voting of securities held by the Trust to Babson Capital. A description of Babson Capital's proxy voting policies and procedures is available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling, toll-free 866-399-1516; (2) on the Trust's website: http://www.babsoncapital.com/funds/closed-end-funds/babson-capital-corporate-investors; and (3) on the SEC's website at http://www.sec.gov. Information regarding how the Trust voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available (1) on the Trust's website: http://www.babsoncapital.com/funds/closed-end-funds/babson-capital-corporate-investors; and (2) on the SEC's website at http://www.sec.gov.

 

Legal Matters
The Trust has entered into contractual arrangements with an investment adviser, transfer agent and custodian (collectively "service providers") who each provide services to the Trust. Shareholders are not parties to, or intended beneficiaries of, these contractual arrangements, and these contractual arrangements are not intended to create any shareholder right to enforce them against the service providers or to seek any remedy under them against the service providers, either directly or on behalf of the Trust.

 

Under the Trust's Bylaws, any claims asserted against or on behalf of the Trust, including claims against Trustees and officers must be brought in courts located within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

 

The Trust's registration statement and this shareholder report are not contracts between the Trust and its shareholders and do not give rise to any contractual rights or obligations or any shareholder rights other than any rights conferred explicitly be federal or state securities laws that may not be waived.
 
  

  

 

 
 
 

Babson Capital Corporate Investors

 

 

TO OUR SHAREHOLDERS

July 31, 2016

 

We are pleased to present the June 30, 2016 Quarterly Report of Babson Capital Corporate Investors (the "Trust"). At the Trust's Annual Meeting of Shareholders, which was held on April 22, 2016, Michael L. Klofas announced that he was retiring from Babson Capital and as President of the Trust, effective June 1st. The Trust also announced that Robert M. Shettle will succeed Mr. Klofas as President of the Trust effective June 1, 2016. Mr. Shettle is currently head of Babson Capital's Mezzanine and Private Equity Group, where he focuses on originating, analyzing, structuring and documenting mezzanine and private equity investments.

 

The Board of Trustees declared a quarterly dividend of $0.30 per share, payable on August 12, 2016 to shareholders of record on August 1, 2016. The Trust paid a $0.30 per share dividend for the preceding quarter. The Trust earned $0.28 per share of net investment income for the second quarter of 2016, compared to $0.24 per share, including $0.03 per share of non-recurring income, in the previous quarter.

 

During the second quarter, the net assets of the Trust increased to $285,537,748 or $14.48 per share compared to $282,588,113 or $14.35 per share on March 31, 2016. This translates into a 3.0% total return for the quarter, based on the change in the Trust's net assets assuming the reinvestment of all dividends. Longer term, the Trust returned 5.1%, 10.7%, 11.8%, 10.3%, and 13.7% for the 1, 3, 5, 10, and 25-year periods, respectively, based on the change in the Trust's net assets assuming the reinvestment of all dividends.

 

The Trust's share price increased 5.6% during the quarter, from $17.01 per share as of March 31, 2016 to $17.97 per share as of June 30, 2016. The Trust's market price of $17.97 per share equates to a 24.3% premium over the June 30, 2016 net asset value per share of $14.48. The Trust's average quarter-end premium for the 3, 5 and 10-year periods was 11.0%, 16.0% and 13.2%, respectively. U.S. equity markets, as approximated by the Russell 2000 Index, increased 3.8% for the quarter. U.S. fixed income markets, as approximated by the Barclays Capital U.S. Corporate High Yield Index, increased 2.5% for the quarter.

 

The Trust closed five new private placement investments, as well as two add-on investments in existing portfolio companies, during the second quarter. The five new investments were in API Technologies Corp., CORA Health Services, Inc., Money Mailer Equity LLC, NSi Industries Holdings, Inc. and Software Paradigms International Group, LLC, while the add-on investments were in Church Services Holding Company and Handi Quilter Holding Company. A brief description of these investments can be found in the Consolidated Schedule of Investments. The total amount invested by the Trust in these transactions was $16,005,000.

 

Despite broad middle market acquisition activity metrics being notably lower than in 2015, our deal flow remained robust and our investment activity continued at an active pace during the second quarter. Barring any external shocks to the market, we expect deal flow to remain steady for the balance of the year and therefore, are cautiously optimistic about the prospects for new investment activity for the Trust in 2016. I say "cautiously" optimistic regarding the prospects for new investments due to the high purchase prices and debt levels that are increasingly present in middle market buyout transactions, combined with downward pressure on investment returns. Purchase multiples continue to be well above historical averages, and while leverage multiples appear to have decreased modestly, they are still well above historical averages. More recently, investment returns have been under some pressure as well, as new competitors enter the market due to the attractive yields the middle market offers relative to other market segments. While we are actively making new investments on behalf of the Trust, we do so cautiously and with credit discipline, consistent with our longstanding investment philosophy of seeking to take prudent levels of risk and getting paid appropriately for the risk taken. We are unwilling to provide financial leverage at levels we consider to be imprudent, an approach that has served us well over the long term and through various market cycles.

 

The Trust's existing portfolio remains in solid condition with the number of companies on our watch list and/or in default continuing to be below historical averages. We exited seven investments during the quarter, five of which resulted in realized gains while two long-time troubled investments, Transpac and NABCO, were realized at a loss. In two of the five successful exits, the Trust reinvested with the new buyer. We also had one Company prepay the remaining balance of its debt instruments held by the Trust. Of note, we have a notable list of portfolio companies that we expect to be sold over the next two to three quarters.

 

While the Trust was able to maintain its $0.30 per share quarterly dividend for the second quarter, we must make note again, as we have for over two years now, that this dividend level may not be sustainable. The Trust's net investment income per share from recurring sources of $0.28 for the second quarter was once again below the dividend rate. Net investment income per share from recurring sources has been below the dividend rate for every quarter since the third quarter of 2013. As we have discussed in prior reports, net investment income is down due principally to the considerable reduction in the number of private debt securities in the portfolio resulting from the high level of exit and

 

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prepayment activity that occurred in 2013 and 2014, and the challenges of replacing that level of exits and prepayments in a prudent and timely manner. With several strong recent quarters of new investment activity, we have made some progress in rebuilding the private portfolio, but it is still below its former size. We have been able to maintain the $0.30 per share quarterly dividend with current income, non-recurring income and earnings carried forward from prior quarters. Over time, however, the Trust's dividend-paying ability tends to be correlated with its recurring earnings capacity. This quarter, the Trust utilized $0.02 per share of earnings carry-forwards to maintain the $0.30 per share quarterly dividend. The Trust continues to have earnings carry-forwards which should be available to supplement recurring income for the next few quarters. But unless market conditions change dramatically, it is still unlikely that we will be able to completely rebuild the portfolio back to its former size in the near term and grow net investment income. As a result, barring an unforeseen favorable change in the market, it is a distinct possibility that in 2017 we will have to reduce the dividend from the current $0.30 per share quarterly rate. As we move through the coming quarters, we and the Board of Trustees will continue to evaluate the current and future earnings capacity of the Trust and formulate a dividend strategy that is consistent with that earnings level.

 

Thank you for your continued interest in and support of Babson Capital Corporate Investors.

 

Sincerely,

  

  

Robert M. Shettle

 

President

 

Portfolio Composition as of 6/30/16*

 

 

 

* Based on market value of total investments (including cash)

 

Cautionary Notice: Certain statements contained in this report may be "forward looking" statements. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made and which reflect management's current estimates, projections, expectations or beliefs, and which are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially. These statements are subject to change at any time based upon economic, market or other conditions and may not be relied upon as investment advice or an indication of the Trust's trading intent. References to specific securities are not recommendations of such securities, and may not be representative of the Trust's current or future investments. We undertake no obligation to publicly update forward looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

 


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Babson Capital Corporate Investors

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

June 30, 2016

(Unaudited)

 

Assets:

 

 

 

Investments

(See Consolidated Schedule of Investments)

 

 

 

Corporate restricted securities at fair value

(Cost - $206,628,159)

 

$210,254,675

 

Corporate restricted securities at market value

(Cost - $53,721,202)

 

 

52,297,513

 

Corporate public securities at market value

(Cost - $38,540,883)

 

 

37,694,969

 

Total investments (Cost - $298,890,244)

 

 

300,247,157

 

Cash

 

 

16,099,053

 

Interest receivable

 

 

3,203,816

 

Receivable for investments sold

 

 

122,644

 

Other assets

 

 

6,726

 

Total assets

 

 

319,679,396

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

Note payable

 

 

30,000,000

 

Payable for investments purchased

 

 

1,364,640

 

Deferred tax liability

 

 

1,268,290

 

Investment advisory fee payable

 

 

892,305

 

Interest payable

 

 

202,400

 

Tax payable

 

 

103,128

 

Accrued expenses

 

 

310,885

 

Total liabilities

 

 

34,141,648

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total net assets

 

$285,537,748

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Assets:

 

 

 

 

Common shares, par value $1.00 per share

 

$19,723,927

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

 

112,349,597

 

Retained net realized gain on investments, prior years

 

 

143,724,071

 

Undistributed net investment gain

 

 

8,664,248

 

Accumulated net realized gain on investments

 

 

987,282

 

Net unrealized depreciation of investments

 

 

88,623

 

Total net assets

 

$285,537,748

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common shares issued and outstanding (28,054,782 authorized)

 

 

19,723,927

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value per share

 

$14.48

 

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

For the six months ended June 30, 2016

(Unaudited)

 

Investment Income:

 

 

 

Interest

 

$12,911,042

 

Dividends

 

 

246,043

 

Other

 

 

170,414

 

Total investment income

 

 

13,327,499

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expenses:

 

 

 

 

Investment advisory fees

 

 

1,775,393

 

Interest

 

 

792,000

 

Trustees' fees and expenses

 

 

195,000

 

Professional fees

 

 

105,126

 

Reports to shareholders

 

 

57,000

 

Custodian fees

 

 

16,800

 

Other

 

 

73,704

 

Total expenses

 

 

3,015,023

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment income - net

 

 

10,312,476

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net realized and unrealized gain on investments:

 

 

 

 

Net realized loss on investments before taxes

 

 

(539,675)

Income tax expense

 

 

(323,223)

 

 

 

 

 

Net realized loss on investments after taxes

 

 

(862,898)

 

 

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation of investments before taxes

 

 

5,230,432

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net change in deferred income tax expense

 

 

(140,113)

 

 

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation of investments after taxes

 

 

5,090,319

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net gain on investments

 

 

4,227,421

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

 

$14,539,897

 

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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Babson Capital Corporate Investors

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

For the six months ended June 30, 2016

(Unaudited)

 

Net increase in cash:

 

 

 

Cash flows from operating activities:

 

 

 

Purchases/Proceeds/Maturities from short-term portfolio securities, net

 

$6,911,963

 

Purchases of portfolio securities

 

 

(43,516,740)

Proceeds from disposition of portfolio securities

 

 

47,229,394

 

Interest, dividends and other income received

 

 

11,974,301

 

Interest expense paid

 

 

(792,000)

Operating expenses paid

 

 

(2,208,161)

Income taxes paid

 

 

(1,610,327)

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

 

17,988,430

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities:

 

 

 

 

Cash dividends paid from net investment income

 

 

(11,807,804)

Receipts for shares issued on reinvestment of dividends

 

 

990,955

 

Net cash used for financing activities

 

 

(10,816,849)

 

 

 

 

 

Net increase in cash

 

 

7,171,581

 

Cash - beginning of year

 

 

8,927,472

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash - end of period

 

$16,099,053

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reconciliation of net increase in net assets to net cash provided by operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

 

$14,539,897

 

Decrease in investments

 

 

2,973,136

 

Decrease in interest receivable

 

 

306,062

 

Increase in receivable for investments sold

 

 

(122,644)

Decrease in other assets

 

 

59,468

 

Increase in payable for investments purchased

 

 

1,364,640

 

Increase in deferred tax liability

 

 

140,113

 

Increase in investment advisory fee payable

 

 

30,070

 

Decrease in tax payable

 

 

(1,287,104)

Decrease in accrued expenses

 

 

(15,208)

Total adjustments to net assets from operations

 

 

3,448,533

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

$17,988,430

 

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

 

 

 

For the six
months ended
06/30/2016
(Unaudited)

 

 

For the
year ended
12/31/2015

 

Increase in net assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment income - net

 

$10,312,476

 

 

$20,423,963

 

Net realized (loss)/gain on investments after taxes

 

 

(862,898)

 

 

1,884,370

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) of investments after taxes

 

 

5,090,319

 

 

 

(5,025,211)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

 

 

14,539,897

 

 

 

17,283,122

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Increase from common shares issued on reinvestment of dividends

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common shares issued (2016 - 59,223; 2015 - 131,288)

 

 

990,955

 

 

 

2,041,729

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends to shareholders from:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (2016 - $0.30 per share; 2015 - $1.20 per share)

 

 

(5,908,393)

 

 

(23,539,826)

Total increase/(decrease) in net assets

 

 

9,622,459

 

 

 

(4,214,975)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, beginning of period/year

 

 

275,915,289

 

 

 

280,130,264

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets, end of period/year (including undistributed net investment income

of $8,664,248 and $4,260,165, respectively)

 

$285,537,748

 

 

$275,915,289

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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 Babson Capital Corporate Investors

CONSOLIDATED SELECTED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Selected data for each share of beneficial interest outstanding:

 

 

 

For the six
months ended
06/30/2016

 

 

For the years ended December 31,

 

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

2012

Net asset value:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning of period/year

 

$14.03

 

 

$14.34

 

 

$13.85

 

 

$13.38

 

 

$12.69

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income (a)

 

 

0.52

 

 

 

1.04

 

 

 

1.23

 

 

 

1.18

 

 

 

1.28

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments

 

 

0.22

 

 

 

(0.16)

 

 

0.45

 

 

 

0.48

 

 

 

0.69

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total from investment operations

 

 

0.74

 

 

 

0.88

 

 

 

1.68

 

 

 

1.66

 

 

 

1.97

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends from net investment income to common shareholders

 

 

(0.30)

 

 

(1.20)

 

 

(1.20)

 

 

(1.20)

 

 

(1.25)

Dividends from realized gain on investments to common shareholders

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(0.05)

Increase from dividends reinvested

 

 

0.01

 

 

 

0.01

 

 

 

0.01

 

 

 

0.01

 

 

 

0.02

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total dividends

 

 

(0.29)

 

 

(1.19)

 

 

(1.19)

 

 

(1.19)

 

 

(1.28)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value: End of period/year

 

$14.48

 

 

$14.03

 

 

$14.34

 

 

$13.85

 

 

$13.38

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Per share market value:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

End of period/year

 

$17.97

 

 

$17.25

 

 

$15.89

 

 

$14.93

 

 

$15.28

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total investment return

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value (b)

 

 

5.36%

 

 

6.20%

 

 

13.78%

 

 

12.76%

 

 

17.07%

Market value (b)

 

 

6.02%

 

 

17.01%

 

 

16.53%

 

 

5.93%

 

    (7.11

)%

Net assets (in millions):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

End of period/year

 

$285.54

 

 

$275.92

 

 

$280.13

 

 

$268.69

 

 

$257.38

 

Ratio of total expenses to average net assets

 

  2.39

%(d)

 

 

2.56%

 

 

3.66%

 

 

2.42%

 

 

3.17%

Ratio of operating expenses to average net assets

 

  1.59

%(d)

 

 

1.67%

 

 

1.65%

 

 

1.64%

 

 

1.66%

Ratio of interest expense to average net assets

 

  0.57

%(d)

 

 

0.55%

 

 

0.57%

 

 

0.59%

 

 

0.63%

Ratio of income tax expense to average net assets (c)

 

  0.23

%(d)

 

 

0.34%

 

 

1.44%

 

 

0.19%

 

 

0.88%

Ratio of net investment income to average net assets

 

  7.37

%(d)

 

 

7.12%

 

 

8.57%

 

 

8.50%

 

 

9.78%

Portfolio turnover

 

 

15%

 

 

29%

 

 

38%

 

 

34%

 

 

34%

 

(a)Calculated using average shares.
(b)

Net asset value return represents portfolio returns based on change in the Trust's net asset value assuming the reinvestment of all dividends and distributions which differs from the total investment return based on the Trust's market value due to the difference between the Trust's net asset value and the market value of its shares outstanding; past performance is no guarantee of future results.

(c)

As additional information, this ratio is included to reflect the taxes paid on retained long-term gains. These taxes paid are netted against realized capital gains in the Statement of Operations. The taxes paid are treated as deemed distributions and a credit for the taxes paid is passed on to the shareholders.

(d)Annualized.

  

Senior borrowings:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total principal amount (in millions)

 

$30

 

 

$30

 

 

$30

 

 

$30

 

 

$30

 

Asset coverage per $1,000 of indebtedness

 

$10,518

 

 

$10,197

 

 

$10,338

 

 

$9,956

 

 

$9,579

 

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

7

 
 
 

 

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS 

June 30, 2016

(Unaudited)

 

Corporate Restricted Securities - 91.95%: (A)

 

Principal Amount,
Shares, Units or
Ownership Percentage

 

 

Acquisition
Date

 

Cost

 

 

Fair Value

 

 

 

Private Placement Investments - 73.63%: (C)

 

 

 

1492 Acquisition LLC

 

A leading producer of premium Italian cured meats and deli meats in the U.S.

 

Limited Liability Company Unit Class A Preferred (B)

 

                245 uts.

 

 

10/17/12

 

$245,450

 

 

$322,415

 

Limited Liability Company Unit Class A Common (B)

 

           27,273 uts.

 

 

10/17/12

 

 

27,273

 

 

 

288,941

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

272,723

 

 

 

611,356

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A W X Holdings Corporation

A provider of aerial equipment rental, sales and repair services to non-residential construction and maintenance contractors operating in the State of Indiana.

10.5% Senior Secured Term Note due 12/20/2016 (D)

 

$735,000

 

 

05/15/08 

 

 

724,402

 

 

 

656,355

 

13% Senior Subordinated Note due 12/20/2016 (D)

 

$735,000

 

 

05/15/08

 

 

673,096

 

 

 

-

 

Common Stock (B)

 

  105,000 shs.

 

 

05/15/08 

 

 

105,000

 

 

 

-

 

Warrant, exercisable until 2016, to purchase

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

common stock at $.01 per share (B)

 

           36,923 shs.

 

 

05/15/08 

 

 

62,395

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,564,893

 

 

 

656,355

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ABC Industries, Inc.

A manufacturer of mine and tunneling ventilation products in the U.S.

13% Senior Subordinated Note due 07/31/2019

 

$436,364

 

 

08/01/12

 

 

410,249

 

 

 

431,909

 

Preferred Stock Series A (B)

 

         300,000 shs.

 

 

08/01/12

 

 

300,000

 

 

 

482,435

 

Warrant, exercisable until 2022, to purchase

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

common stock at $.02 per share (B)

 

           53,794 shs.

 

 

08/01/12

 

 

101,870

 

 

 

80,768

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

812,119

 

 

 

995,112

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Advanced Manufacturing Enterprises LLC

A designer and manufacturer of large, custom gearing products for a number of critical customer applications.

Limited Liability Company Unit (B)

 

             4,669 uts.

 

 

            *

 

 

498,983

 

 

 

-

 

* 12/07/12, 07/11/13 and 06/30/15.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Advanced Technologies Holdings

A provider of factory maintenance services to industrial companies.

Preferred Stock Series A (B)

 

               287 shs.

 

 

12/27/07

 

 

141,915

 

 

 

509,436

 

Convertible Preferred Stock Series B (B)

 

                 52 shs.

 

 

01/04/11

 

 

40,800

 

 

 

93,243

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

182,715

 

 

 

602,679

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AFC - Dell Holding Corporation

A distributor and provider of inventory management services for "C-Parts" used by OEMs in their manufacturing and production facilities.

12.5% Senior Subordinated Note due 09/27/2020

 

$2,429,376

 

 

03/27/15 

 

 

2,389,672

 

 

 

2,477,964

 

Preferred Stock (B)

 

            2,276 shs.

 

 

03/27/15 

 

 

227,558

 

 

 

227,272

 

Common Stock (B)

 

               703 shs.

 

 

03/27/15

 

 

703

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,617,933

 

 

 

2,705,236

 

 

 

8

 
 
 

 Babson Capital Corporate Investors

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)

June 30, 2016

(Unaudited)

 

Corporate Restricted Securities: (A) (Continued)

 

Principal Amount,
Shares, Units or
Ownership Percentage

 

 

Acquisition
Date

 

Cost

 

 

Fair Value

 

 

 

Airxcel Holdings

 

A leading manufacturer of a broad range of climate control solutions, including air-conditioners, heat pumps, cooking appliances, furnaces, powered vents, and water heaters.

 

12.5% Senior Subordinated Note due 11/18/2020

 

$2,988,596

 

 

11/18/14  

 

$2,941,917

 

 

$3,055,374

 

Limited Liability Company Unit

 

             583 uts.

 

 

11/18/14

 

 

583,000

 

 

 

636,079

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,524,917

 

 

 

3,691,453

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AMS Holding LLC

A leading multi-channel direct marketer of high-value collectible coins and proprietary-branded jewelry and watches.

Limited Liability Company Unit Class A Preferred (B)

 

273 uts.

 

 

10/04/12

 

 

272,727

 

 

 

695,937

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Animal Supply Company

A distributor of pet products to independent pet stores, veterinary clients and other pet specialty retailers.

11.75% Second Lien Term Loan due 09/17/2019

 

$3,570,000

 

 

03/30/15

 

 

3,532,302

 

 

 

3,424,607

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

API Technologies Corp.

A designer, developer and manufacturer of electronic systems, subsystems, modules and secure communications for technically demanding defense, aerospace and commercial applications in the U.S. and internationally.

12% Senior Subordinated Note due 04/22/2023

 

$2,800,000

 

 

04/22/16 

 

 

2,748,167

 

 

 

2,845,637

 

Limited Liability Company Unit (B)

 

700,000 uts.

 

 

04/20/16

 

 

700,000

 

 

 

700,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,448,167

 

 

 

3,545,637

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ARI Holding Corporation

A leading national supplier of products used primarily by specialty contractors.

11.5% Senior Subordinated Note due 02/01/2020

 

$3,417,675

 

 

            *

 

 

3,378,944

 

 

 

3,425,061

 

Limited Partnership Interest

 

1,048 uts.

 

 

08/01/14

 

 

1,047,900

 

 

 

1,126,336

 

* 05/21/13 and 08/01/14.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,426,844

 

 

 

4,551,397

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ASC Holdings, Inc.

A manufacturer of capital equipment used by corrugated box manufacturers.

13% Senior Subordinated Note due 05/18/2021

 

$1,511,641

 

 

11/19/15

 

 

1,483,991

 

 

 

1,505,179

 

Limited Liability Company Unit (B)

 

225,300 uts.

 

 

11/18/15

 

 

225,300

 

 

 

125,943

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,709,291

 

 

 

1,631,122

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Aurora Parts & Accessories LLC

A distributor of aftermarket over-the-road semi-trailer parts and accessories sold to customers across North America.

11% Senior Subordinated Note due 02/17/2022

 

$3,074,700

 

 

08/17/15

 

 

3,019,738

 

 

 

3,157,851

 

Preferred Stock (B)

 

425 shs.

 

 

08/17/15

 

 

424,875

 

 

 

394,507

 

Common Stock (B)

 

425 shs.

 

 

08/17/15

 

 

425

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,445,038

 

 

 

3,552,358

 

 

 

9

 
 
 

 
CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
(CONTINUED)

June 30, 2016

(Unaudited)

 

Corporate Restricted Securities: (A) (Continued)

 

Principal Amount,
Shares, Units or
Ownership Percentage

 

 

Acquisition
Date

 

Cost

 

 

Fair Value

 

 

 

Avantech Testing Services LLC

 

A manufacturer of custom Non-Destructive Testing ("NDT") systems and provider of NDT and inspections services primarily to the oil country tubular goods market.

 

15% Senior Subordinated Note due 01/31/2021 (D)

 

$1,015,684

 

 

07/31/14

 

$996,694

 

 

$-

 

Limited Liability Company Unit

 

92,327 uts.

 

 

            *

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

* 07/31/14 and 10/14/15.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

996,694

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Blue Wave Products, Inc.

A distributor of pool supplies.

10% Senior Secured Term Note due 09/30/2018

 

$402,128

 

 

10/12/12

 

 

398,525

 

 

 

402,128

 

13% Senior Subordinated Note due 09/30/2019

 

$741,971

 

 

10/12/12

 

 

710,811

 

 

 

741,971

 

Common Stock (B)

 

114,894 shs.

 

 

10/12/12

 

 

114,894

 

 

 

453,889

 

Warrant, exercisable until 2022, to purchase

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

common stock at $.01 per share (B)

 

45,486 shs.

 

 

10/12/12

 

 

45,486

 

 

 

179,693

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,269,716

 

 

 

1,777,681

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BlueSpire Holding, Inc.

A marketing services firm that integrates strategy, technology, and content to deliver customized marketing solutions for clients in the senior living, financial services and healthcare end markets.

12.5% Senior Subordinated Note due 06/30/2021

 

$3,229,796

 

 

06/30/15

 

 

3,173,724

 

 

 

2,868,107

 

Common Stock (B)

 

2,876 shs.

 

 

06/30/15

 

 

318,200

 

 

 

148,174

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,491,924

 

 

 

3,016,281

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BP SCI LLC

A leading value-added distributor of branded pipes, valves, and fittings (PVF) to diversified end markets.

Limited Liability Company Unit Class A (B)

 

1,000 uts.

 

 

10/17/12

 

 

100,000

 

 

 

275,815

 

Limited Liability Company Unit Class B (B)

 

400 uts.

 

 

10/17/12

 

 

400,000

 

 

 

605,224

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

500,000

 

 

 

881,039

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CG Holdings Manufacturing Company

A coating provider serving the automotive, agricultural, heavy truck and other end markets.

13% Senior Subordinated Note 11/01/2019

 

$3,390,252

 

 

             *

 

 

3,264,715

 

 

 

3,390,252

 

Preferred Stock (B)

 

3,241 shs.

 

 

            *

 

 

324,054

 

 

 

391,219

 

Preferred Stock (B)

 

1,174 shs.

 

 

            *

 

 

116,929

 

 

 

141,742

 

Common Stock (B)

 

337 shs.

 

 

            *

 

 

35,673

 

 

 

137,245

 

Warrant, exercisable until 2023, to purchase

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

common stock at $.01 per share (B)

 

137 shs.

 

 

            *

 

 

13,033

 

 

 

55,839

 

* 05/09/13 and 11/01/13.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,754,404

 

 

 

4,116,297

 

 

 

10

 
 
 

 Babson Capital Corporate Investors

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)

June 30, 2016

(Unaudited)

 

Corporate Restricted Securities: (A) (Continued)

 

Principal Amount,
Shares, Units or
Ownership Percentage

 

 

Acquisition
Date

 

Cost

 

 

Fair Value

 

 

 

CHG Alternative Education Holding Company

 

A leading provider of publicly-funded, for profit pre-K-12 education services targeting special needs children at therapeutic day schools and "at risk" youth through alternative education programs.

 

13.5% Senior Subordinated Note due 01/19/2018

 

$2,321,830

 

 

01/19/11 

 

$2,281,609

 

 

$2,321,831

 

14% Senior Subordinated Note due 08/03/2019

 

$608,789

 

 

08/03/12 

 

 

602,466

 

 

 

608,789

 

Common Stock (B)

 

1,125 shs.

 

 

01/19/11

 

 

112,500

 

 

 

148,830

 

Warrant, exercisable until 2021, to purchase

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

common stock at $.01 per share (B)

 

884 shs.

 

 

01/19/11

 

 

87,750

 

 

 

116,990

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,084,325

 

 

 

3,196,440

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Church Services Holding Company

A provider of diversified residential services to homeowners in the Houston, Dallas, and Austin markets.

14.5% Senior Subordinated Note due 03/26/2018

 

$575,664

 

 

03/26/12

 

 

568,157

 

 

 

537,357

 

10% Senior Subordinated Note due 09/15/2099

 

$20,559

 

 

09/15/14

 

 

20,559

 

 

 

-

 

Preferred Stock (B)

 

1,672 shs.

 

 

04/11/16

 

 

167,240

 

 

 

-

 

Common Stock (B)

 

3,981 shs.

 

 

             *

 

 

398,100

 

 

 

-

 

Warrant, exercisable until 2022, to purchase

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

common stock at $.01 per share (B)

 

172 shs.

 

 

03/26/12

 

 

17,220

 

 

 

-

 

* 03/26/12, 05/25/12 and 06/19/12.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,171,276

 

 

 

537,357

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clarion Brands Holding Corp.

A portfolio of six over-the-counter (OTC) pharmaceutical brands whose products are used to treat tinnitus or ringing of the ear, excessive sweating, urinary tract infections, muscle pain, and skin conditions.

12.5% Senior Subordinated Note due 04/01/2021

 

$3,266,286

 

 

10/01/14

 

 

3,213,720

 

 

 

3,266,286

 

Common Stock (B)

 

3,182 shs.

 

 

10/01/14

 

 

318,182

 

 

 

102,814

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,531,902

 

 

 

3,369,100

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clough, Harbour and Associates

An engineering service firm that is located in Albany, NY.

Preferred Stock (B)

 

277 shs.

 

 

12/02/08

 

 

276,900

 

 

 

1,307,672

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Compass Chemical International LLC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A manufacturer and supplier of standard and specialty formulated chemicals, primarily phosphoric acid derivatives called phosphonates.

Limited Liability Company Unit (B)

 

467 uts.

 

 

03/04/15

 

 

298,900

 

 

 

228,685

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Connecticut Electric, Inc.

A supplier and distributor of electrical products sold into the retail and wholesale markets.

Limited Liability Company Unit Class A (B)

 

156,046 uts.

 

 

01/12/07

 

 

156,046

 

 

 

199,218

 

Limited Liability Company Unit Class C (B)

 

112,873 uts.

 

 

01/12/07

 

 

112,873

 

 

 

153,782

 

Limited Liability Company Unit Class D (B)

 

1,268,437 uts.

 

 

05/03/10

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,598,223

 

Limited Liability Company Unit Class E (B)

 

2,081 uts.

 

 

05/03/10

 

 

-

 

 

 

242,800

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

268,919

 

 

 

2,194,023

 

 

 

11

 
 
 

 

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS(CONTINUED)

June 30, 2016

(Unaudited)

 

Corporate Restricted Securities: (A) (Continued)

 

Principal Amount,
Shares, Units or
Ownership Percentage

 

 

Acquisition
Date

 

Cost

 

 

Fair Value

 

 

 

CORA Health Services, Inc.

 

A provider of outpatient rehabilitation therapy services.

 

12.75% Senior Subordinated Note due 06/30/2023

 

$1,538,461

 

 

06/30/16 

 

$1,507,703

 

 

$1,538,461

 

Preferred Stock Series A (B)

 

1,538 shs.

 

 

06/30/16

 

 

146,154

 

 

 

146,154

 

Common Stock Class A (B)

 

7,692 shs.

 

 

06/30/16

 

 

7,692

 

 

 

7,692

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,661,549

 

 

 

1,692,307

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CTM Holding, Inc.

A leading owner and operator of coin-operated children's rides, penny presses and candy kiosks in the U.S.

15% Senior Subordinated Note due 11/22/2019

 

$2,555,291

 

 

11/22/13

 

 

2,523,480

 

 

 

2,560,653

 

Common Stock (B)

 

155 shs.

 

 

11/22/13

 

 

886,364

 

 

 

813,386

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,409,844

 

 

 

3,374,039

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DPL Holding Corporation

A distributor and manufacturer of aftermarket undercarriage parts for medium and heavy duty trucks and trailers.

14% Senior Subordinated Note due 05/04/2019

 

$3,336,060

 

 

05/04/12

 

 

3,303,601

 

 

 

3,336,060

 

Preferred Stock (B)

 

61 shs.

 

 

05/04/12

 

 

605,841

 

 

 

697,024

 

Common Stock (B)

 

61 shs.

 

 

05/04/12

 

 

67,316

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,976,758

 

 

 

4,033,084

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dunn Paper

A provider of specialty paper for niche product applications.

Preferred Stock (B)

 

530shs.

 

 

12/30/14

 

 

530,303

 

 

 

1,847,549

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Eagle Family Foods, Inc.

A producer of low-cost branded and private label canned milk.

10.05% Last Out Term Loan due 12/31/2021

 

$3,500,000

 

 

12/22/15

 

 

3,451,883

 

 

 

3,490,908

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ECG Consulting Group

A healthcare management consulting company who provides strategic, financial, operational, and technology related consulting services to healthcare providers.

11.75% Senior Subordinated Note due 11/21/2020

 

$2,656,827

 

 

11/21/14

 

 

2,609,124

 

 

 

2,709,963

 

Limited Liability Company Unit (B)

 

467 uts.

 

 

11/19/14

 

 

145,833

 

 

 

142,190

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,754,957

 

 

 

2,852,153

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ERG Holding Company LLC

A provider of inpatient and outpatient clinical trial services to pharmaceutical companies and contract research organizations.

13.5% Senior Subordinated Note due 10/04/2019

 

$1,952,119

 

 

04/04/14

 

 

1,926,411

 

 

 

1,971,640

 

Common Stock (B)

 

63 shs.

 

 

04/04/14

 

 

157,314

 

 

 

169,911

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,083,725

 

 

 

2,141,551

 

 

 

12

 
 
 

Babson Capital Corporate Investors

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED) 

June 30, 2016 

(Unaudited)

 

Corporate Restricted Securities: (A) (Continued)

 

Principal Amount,
Shares, Units or
Ownership Percentage

 

 

Acquisition
Date

 

Cost

 

 

Fair Value

 

 

 

F F C Holding Corporation

 

A leading U.S. manufacturer of private label frozen novelty and ice cream products.

 

Limited Liability Company Unit Preferred (B)

 

512 uts.

 

 

09/27/10

 

$175,035

 

 

$227,132

 

Limited Liability Company Unit Common (B)

 

512 uts.

 

 

09/27/10

 

 

51,220

 

 

 

388,400

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

226,255

 

 

 

615,532

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

F G I Equity LLC

A manufacturer of a broad range of filters and related products that are used in commercial, light industrial, healthcare, gas turbine, nuclear, laboratory, clean room, hotel, educational system, and food processing settings.

Limited Liability Company Unit Preferred (B)

 

483,355 uts.

 

 

04/15/14

 

 

-

 

 

 

483,355

 

Limited Liability Company Unit Class B-1 (B)

 

394,737 uts.

 

 

12/15/10

 

 

394,737

 

 

 

885,287

 

Limited Liability Company Unit Class B-2 (B)

 

49,488 uts.

 

 

12/15/10

 

 

49,488

 

 

 

110,988

 

Limited Liability Company Unit Class B-3 (B)

 

39,130 uts.

 

 

08/30/12

 

 

90,000

 

 

 

97,933

 

Limited Liability Company Unit Class C (B)

 

9,449 uts.

 

 

12/20/10

 

 

96,056

 

 

 

178,810

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

630,281

 

 

 

1,756,373

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FMH Holdings Corporation

A designer and manufacturer of highly engineered components for the aerospace, defense and space industries.

11.5% Senior Subordinated Note due 11/01/2020

 

$2,929,728

 

 

05/01/15

 

 

2,881,350

 

 

 

2,959,025

 

Common Stock (B)

 

300 shs.

 

 

05/01/15

 

 

300,485

 

 

 

384,612

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,181,835

 

 

 

3,343,637

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

G C Holdings

A leading manufacturer of gaming tickets, industrial recording charts, security-enabled point-of sale receipts, and medical charts and supplies.

Warrant, exercisable until 2018, to purchase

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

common stock at $.01 per share (B)

 

594 shs.

 

 

10/19/10

 

 

140,875

 

 

 

383,207

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GD Dental Services LLC

A provider of convenient "onestop" general, specialty, and cosmetic dental services with 21 offices located throughout South and Central Florida.

Limited Liability Company Unit Preferred (B)

 

182 uts.

 

 

10/05/12

 

 

182,209

 

 

 

237,098

 

Limited Liability Company Unit Common (B)

 

1,840 uts.

 

 

10/05/12

 

 

1,840

 

 

 

76,603

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

184,049

 

 

 

313,701

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GenNx Novel Holding, Inc.

A manufacturer and distributor of nutraceutical ingredients.

13% Senior Subordinated Note due 03/27/2020

 

$3,250,231

 

 

03/27/14

 

 

3,204,967

 

 

 

2,939,903

 

Common Stock (B)

 

31,500 shs.

 

 

03/27/14

 

 

315,000

 

 

 

126,146

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,519,967

 

 

 

3,066,049

 

 

 

13

 
 
 

 

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)

June 30, 2016

(Unaudited)

 

Corporate Restricted Securities: (A) (Continued)

 

Principal Amount,
Shares, Units or
Ownership Percentage

 

 

Acquisition
Date

 

Cost

 

 

Fair Value

 

 

 

gloProfessional Holdings, Inc.

 

A marketer and distributor of premium mineral-based cosmetics, cosmeceuticals and professional hair care products to the professional spa and physician's office channels.

 

14% Senior Subordinated Note due 03/27/2019

 

$2,898,986

 

 

03/27/13

 

$2,868,457

 

 

$2,866,044

 

Common Stock (B)

 

2,835 shs.

 

 

03/27/13

 

 

283,465

 

 

 

264,345

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,151,922

 

 

 

3,130,389

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Glynlyon Holding Companies, Inc.

A technology-enabled curriculum provider of K-12 and support services predominantly to small and medium public school districts.

12% Senior Subordinated Note due 01/15/2022

 

$3,215,631

 

 

01/15/16

 

 

3,155,039

 

 

 

3,312,100

 

Common Stock (B)

 

299 shs.

 

 

01/15/16

 

 

299,145

 

 

 

308,408

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,454,184

 

 

 

3,620,508

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GlynnDevins Acquisition Corporation

A marketing communications agency that service senior living facilities.

13% Senior Subordinated Note due 12/19/2020

 

$1,616,656

 

 

06/19/15

 

 

1,589,689

 

 

 

1,648,989

 

Preferred Stock Series A (B)

 

695 shs.

 

 

06/19/15

 

 

143,414

 

 

 

151,807

 

Common Stock (B)

 

695 shs.

 

 

06/19/15

 

 

5,976

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,739,079

 

 

 

1,800,796

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Grakon Parent

The leading designer and manufacturer of highly-engineered and customized LED and incandescent lighting systems for transportation-based markets.

Common Stock (B)

 

355 shs.

 

 

10/31/14

 

 

354,730

 

 

 

379,515

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GTI Holding Company

A designer, developer, and marketer of precision specialty hand tools and handheld test instruments.

12% Senior Subordinated Note due 02/05/2020

 

$1,455,729

 

 

02/05/14

 

 

1,384,474

 

 

 

1,404,695

 

Common Stock (B)

 

1,693 shs.

 

 

02/05/14

 

 

169,271

 

 

 

134,035

 

Warrant, exercisable until 2024, to purchase

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

common stock at $.01 per share (B)

 

795 shs.

 

 

02/05/14

 

 

73,633

 

 

 

62,940

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,627,378

 

 

 

1,601,670

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Handi Quilter Holding Company

A designer and manufacturer of long-arm quilting machines and related components for the consumer quilting market.

12% Senior Subordinated Note due 06/19/2021

 

$2,916,667

 

 

12/19/14

 

 

2,868,207

 

 

 

2,943,824

 

Limited Liability Company Unit Preferred (B)

 

729 uts.

 

 

            *

 

 

729,169

 

 

 

446,691

 

Limited Liability Company Unit Common Class A (B)

 

7,292 uts.

 

 

12/19/14

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

* 12/19/14 and 4/29/16.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,597,376

 

 

 

3,390,515

 

 

 

14

 
 
 

 Babson Capital Corporate Investors

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)

June 30, 2016

(Unaudited)

 

Corporate Restricted Securities: (A) (Continued)

 

Principal Amount,
Shares, Units or
Ownership Percentage

 

 

Acquisition
Date

 

Cost

 

 

Fair Value

 

 

 

Hartland Controls Holding Corporation

 

A manufacturer and distributor of electronic and electromechanical components.

 

14% Senior Subordinated Note due 08/14/2019

 

$2,222,546

 

 

02/14/14

 

$2,193,286

 

 

$2,244,771

 

12% Senior Subordinated Note due 08/14/2019

 

$875,000

 

 

06/22/15

 

 

868,060

 

 

 

892,500

 

Preferred Stock Series A (B)

 

2,313 shs.

 

 

02/14/14

 

 

231,326

 

 

 

249,745

 

Common Stock (B)

 

1,666 shs.

 

 

02/14/14

 

 

1,667

 

 

 

495,869

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,294,339

 

 

 

3,882,885

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Healthcare Direct Holding Company

A direct-to-consumer marketer of discount dental plans.

Common Stock (B)

 

1,552 shs.

 

 

03/09/12

 

 

155,172

 

 

 

293,623

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HHI Group, LLC

A developer, marketer, and distributor of hobby-grade radio control products.

16% Senior Subordinated Note due 01/17/2020

 

$3,328,485

 

 

01/17/14

 

 

3,286,276

 

 

 

2,868,774

 

Limited Liability Company Unit (B)

 

203 uts.

 

 

01/17/14

 

 

203,125

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,489,401

 

 

 

2,868,774

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hi-Rel Group LLC

A manufacturer and distributor of precision metal piece parts for the microelectronic packaging industry, serving the aerospace/defense, telecommunications, and medical end markets.

12% Senior Subordinated Note due 4/15/2021

 

$1,687,500

 

 

04/15/13

 

 

1,633,806

 

 

 

1,704,375

 

Limited Liability Company Unit (B)

 

563 uts.

 

 

04/15/13

 

 

562,500

 

 

 

1,013,839

 

Warrant, exercisable until 2020, to purchase

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

common stock at $.01 per share (B)

 

89,224 shs.

 

 

04/15/13

 

 

77,625

 

 

 

201,506

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,273,931

 

 

 

2,919,720

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hollandia Produce LLC

A hydroponic greenhouse producer of branded root vegetables.

13.75% Senior Subordinated Note due 03/31/2021

 

$2,661,420

 

 

12/30/15

 

 

2,612,785

 

 

 

2,734,186

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HOP Entertainment LLC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A provider of post production equipment and services to producers of television shows and motion pictures.

Limited Liability Company Unit Class F (B)

 

89 uts.

 

 

10/14/11

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Limited Liability Company Unit Class G (B)

 

215 uts.

 

 

10/14/11

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Limited Liability Company Unit Class H (B)

 

89 uts.

 

 

10/14/11

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Limited Liability Company Unit Class I (B)

 

89 uts.

 

 

10/14/11

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

15

 
 
 

 

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)

June 30, 2016 

(Unaudited)

 

Corporate Restricted Securities: (A) (Continued)

 

Principal Amount,
Shares, Units or
Ownership Percentage

 

 

Acquisition
Date

 

Cost

 

 

Fair Value

 

 

 

Hospitality Mints Holding Company

 

A manufacturer of individually-wrapped imprinted promotional mints.

 

12% Senior Subordinated Note due 10/1/2018

 

$2,075,581

 

 

08/19/08

 

$2,066,380

 

 

$1,923,834

 

Common Stock (B)

 

474 shs.

 

 

08/19/08

 

 

474,419

 

 

 

56,608

 

Warrant, exercisable until 2018, to purchase

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

common stock at $.01 per share (B)

 

123 shs.

 

 

08/19/08

 

 

113,773

 

 

 

14,631

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,654,572

 

 

 

1,995,073

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HVAC Holdings, Inc.

A provider of integrated energy efficiency services and maintenance programs for HVAC systems.

12.5% Senior Subordinated Note due 09/27/2019

 

$2,892,906

 

 

09/27/12

 

 

2,861,510

 

 

 

2,892,906

 

Limited Liability Company Unit Class A Preferred (B)

 

2,705 uts.

 

 

09/27/12

 

 

270,542

 

 

 

386,901

 

Limited Liability Company Unit Class A Common (B)

 

2,185 uts.

 

 

09/27/12

 

 

2,185

 

 

 

120,429

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,134,237

 

 

 

3,400,236

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ideal Tridon Holdings, Inc.

A designer and manufacturer of clamps and couplings used in automotive and industrial end markets.

Common Stock

 

279 shs.

 

 

10/27/11

 

 

232,385

 

 

 

477,265

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Impact Confections

An independent manufacturer and marketer of confectionery products including WarheadsÒ brand sour candies, MelsterÒ brand classic candies, and co-manufactured/private label classic candies.

13% Senior Subordinated Note due 11/10/2020

 

$2,194,015

 

 

11/10/14

 

 

2,159,496

 

 

 

2,239,321

 

Common Stock (B)

 

4,667 shs.

 

 

11/10/14

 

 

466,667

 

 

 

612,902

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,626,163

 

 

 

2,852,223

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Insurance Claims Management, Inc.

A third party administrator providing auto and property claim administration services for insurance companies.

Common Stock (B)

 

89 shs.

 

 

02/27/07

 

 

2,689

 

 

 

217,063

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

J A C Holding Enterprises, Inc.

A supplier of luggage racks and accessories to the original equipment manufacturers.

Preferred Stock A (B)

 

495 shs.

 

 

12/20/10

 

 

495,000

 

 

 

951,236

 

Preferred Stock B (B)

 

0.17 shs.

 

 

12/20/10

 

 

-

 

 

 

321

 

Common Stock

 

100 shs.

 

 

12/20/10

 

 

5,000

 

 

 

318,914

 

Warrant, exercisable until 2020, to purchase

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

common stock at $.01 per share (B)

 

36 shs.

 

 

12/20/10

 

 

316,931

 

 

 

401,927

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

816,931

 

 

 

1,672,398

 

 

 

16 
 
 
 

 Babson Capital Corporate Investors

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)

June 30, 2016 

(Unaudited)

 

Corporate Restricted Securities: (A) (Continued)

 

Principal Amount,
Shares, Units or
Ownership Percentage

 

 

Acquisition
Date

 

Cost

 

 

Fair Value

 

 

 

Janus Group Holdings LLC

 

A manufacturer of roll-up doors and hallway systems that are primarily used in self-storage facilities.

 

13.5% Senior Subordinated Note due 06/10/2019

 

$2,214,946

 

 

12/11/13

 

$2,187,132

 

 

$2,237,095

 

Limited Liability Company Unit Class A (B)

 

565 uts.

 

 

12/11/13

 

 

1,223,588

 

 

 

2,352,814

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,410,720

 

 

 

4,589,909

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

JMH Investors LLC

A developer and manufacturer of custom formulations for a wide variety of foods.

14.25% Senior Subordinated Note due 12/05/2019

 

$2,685,079

 

 

12/05/12

 

 

2,654,614

 

 

 

2,318,532

 

Limited Liability Company Unit (B)

 

2,493,253 uts.

 

 

12/05/12

 

 

557,301

 

 

 

74,282

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,211,915

 

 

 

2,392,814

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

K & N Parent, Inc.

A manufacturer and supplier of automotive aftermarket performance air filters and intake systems.

Preferred Stock Series A

 

305 shs.

 

 

12/23/11

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Preferred Stock Series B

 

86 shs.

 

 

12/23/11

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Common Stock

 

489 shs.

 

 

            *

 

 

19,565

 

 

 

704,998

 

* 12/23/11 and 06/30/14.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

19,565

 

 

 

704,998

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

K N B Holdings Corporation

A designer, manufacturer and marketer of products for the custom framing market.

Common Stock (B)

 

134,210 shs.

 

 

05/24/06

 

 

134,210

 

 

 

149,708

 

Warrant, exercisable until 2018, to purchase

common stock at $.01 per share (B)

 

82,357 shs.

 

 

05/25/06

 

 

71,534

 

 

 

91,867

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

205,744

 

 

 

241,575

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

K P I Holdings, Inc.

The largest player in the U.S. non-automotive, non-ferrous die casting segment.

Limited Liability Company Unit Class C Preferred (B)

 

                 75 uts.

 

 

06/30/15

 

 

-

 

 

 

140,282

 

Common Stock (B)

 

667 shs.

 

 

07/15/08

 

 

539,502

 

 

 

643,505

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

539,502

 

 

 

783,787

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kyjen Company

A designer and distributor of branded and private label dog toys and accessories primarily in the U.S.

13% Senior Subordinated Note due 10/14/2021

 

$2,643,711

 

 

10/14/15

 

 

2,595,515

 

 

 

2,715,935

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mail Communications Group, Inc.

A provider of mail processing and handling services, lettershop services, and commercial printing services.

Limited Liability Company Unit

 

24,109 uts.

 

 

            *

 

 

314,464

 

 

 

280,218

 

Warrant, exercisable until 2017, to purchase

common stock at $.01 per share (B)

 

3,375 shs.

 

 

05/04/07

 

 

43,031

 

 

 

39,228

 

* 05/04/07 and 01/02/08.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

357,495

 

 

 

319,446

 

 

 

17

 
 
 

 

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)

June 30, 2016

(Unaudited)

 

Corporate Restricted Securities: (A) (Continued)

 

Principal Amount,
Shares, Units or
Ownership Percentage

 

 

Acquisition
Date

 

Cost

 

 

Fair Value

 

 

 

Manhattan Beachwear Holding Company

 

A designer and distributor of women's swimwear.

 

12.5% Senior Subordinated Note due 01/15/2018 (D)

 

$1,259,914

 

 

01/15/10

 

$1,212,363

 

 

$-

 

15% Senior Subordinated Note due 01/15/2018 (D)

 

$345,759

 

 

10/05/10

 

 

343,820

 

 

 

-

 

Common Stock (B)

 

106 shs.

 

 

10/05/10

 

 

106,200

 

 

 

-

 

Common Stock Class B (B)

 

353 shs.

 

 

01/15/10

 

 

352,941

 

 

 

-

 

Warrant, exercisable until 2019, to purchase

common stock at $.01 per share (B)

 

312 shs.

 

 

10/05/10

 

 

283,738

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,299,062

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Master Cutlery LLC

A designer and marketer of a wide assortment of knives and swords.

13% Senior Subordinated Note due 04/17/2020

 

$1,753,967

 

 

04/17/15

 

 

1,736,651

 

 

 

1,701,449

 

Limited Liability Company Unit

 

9 uts.

 

 

04/17/15

 

 

1,356,658

 

 

 

489,547

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,093,309

 

 

 

2,190,996

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MC Sign Holdings LLC

A provider of sign and lighting services nationwide.

11.75% Senior Subordinated Note due 09/15/2021

 

$1,553,092

 

 

09/22/15

 

 

1,525,081

 

 

 

1,584,154

 

Limited Liability Company Unit Class B (B)

 

205,900 uts.

 

 

09/22/15

 

 

205,900

 

 

 

197,973

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,730,981

 

 

 

1,782,127

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Merex Holding Corporation

A provider of after-market spare parts and components, as well as Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul services for "out of production" or "legacy" aerospace and defense systems that are no longer effectively supported by the original equipment manufacturers.

16% Senior Subordinated Note due 10/30/2019

 

$1,362,886

 

 

09/22/11

 

 

1,347,188

 

 

 

1,226,597

 

15% Senior Subordinated Note due 04/30/2022

 

$71,517

 

 

08/18/15

 

 

71,517

 

 

 

-

 

Limited Liability Company Unit Series A (B)

 

684 uts.

 

 

05/07/14

 

 

44,281

 

 

 

-

 

Limited Liability Company Unit Series B (B)

 

467,833 uts.

 

 

09/22/11

 

 

467,833

 

 

 

-

 

Common Stock Class A

 

5,578 shs.

 

 

08/18/15

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,930,819

 

 

 

1,226,597

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MES Partners, Inc.

An industrial service business offering an array of cleaning and environmental services to the Gulf Coast region of the U.S.

12% Senior Subordinated Note due 09/30/2021

 

$2,234,165

 

 

09/30/14

 

 

2,198,015

 

 

 

2,301,190

 

Common Stock Class B (B)

 

445,455 shs.

 

 

09/30/14

 

 

445,455

 

 

 

284,131

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,643,470

 

 

 

2,585,321

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MNX Holding Company

An international third party logistics company providing customized logistics services to customers across the globe.

14% Senior Subordinated Note due 11/02/2019

 

$3,112,240

 

 

11/02/12

 

 

3,077,630

 

 

 

3,112,240

 

Common Stock (B)

 

107 shs.

 

 

11/02/12

 

 

107,143

 

 

 

100,753

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,184,773

 

 

 

3,212,993

 

 

 

18

 
 
 

Babson Capital Corporate Investors

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)

June 30, 2016

(Unaudited)

 

Corporate Restricted Securities: (A) (Continued)

 

Principal Amount,
Shares, Units or
Ownership Percentage

 

 

Acquisition
Date

 

Cost

 

 

Fair Value

 

 

 

Money Mailer Equity LLC

 

A leading provider of hyperlocal shared direct mail advertising as well as interactive and online advertising solutions through its nationwide production and distribution network.

 

12% Senior Subordinated Note due 10/29/2021

 

$3,503,068

 

 

04/29/16

 

$3,434,429

 

 

$3,503,068

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Motion Controls Holdings

A manufacturer of high performance mechanical motion control and linkage products.

14.25% Senior Subordinated Note due 08/15/2020

 

$3,001,529

 

 

11/30/10

 

 

2,977,919

 

 

 

3,001,529

 

Limited Liability Company Unit Class B-1 (B)

 

225,000 uts.

 

 

11/30/10

 

 

-

 

 

 

184,570

 

Limited Liability Company Unit Class B-2 (B)

 

20,403 uts.

 

 

11/30/10

 

 

-

 

 

 

16,737

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,977,919

 

 

 

3,202,836

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NetShape Technologies, Inc.

A manufacturer of powder metal and metal injection molded precision components used in industrial, consumer, and other applications.

12% Senior Subordinated Note due 06/10/2020

 

$1,530,000

 

 

02/02/07

 

 

1,528,882

 

 

 

-

 

Limited Partnership Interest of Saw Mill PCG

Partners LLC (B)

 

2.73% int.

 

 

02/01/07

 

 

1,110,810

 

 

 

-

 

Limited Liability Company Unit Class D of Saw Mill PCG

Partners LLC (B)

 

17 uts.

 

 

            *

 

 

16,759

 

 

 

-

 

Limited Liability Company Unit Class D-1 of Saw Mill PCG

Partners LLC (B)

 

229 uts.

 

 

09/30/09

 

 

228,858

 

 

 

-

 

Limited Liability Company Unit Class D-2 of Saw Mill PCG

Partners LLC (B)

 

128 uts.

 

 

04/29/11

 

 

65,256

 

 

 

-

 

Limited Liability Company Unit Class D-3 of Saw Mill PCG

Partners LLC (B)

 

196 uts.

 

 

12/10/14

 

 

196,263

 

 

 

187,107

 

* 12/18/08 and 09/30/09.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,146,828

 

 

 

187,107

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Northwest Mailing Services, Inc.

A producer of promotional materials for companies that use direct mail as part of their customer retention and loyalty programs.

Limited Partnership Interest (B)

 

3,287 uts.

 

 

            *

 

 

328,679

 

 

 

474,843

 

Warrant, exercisable until 2019, to purchase

common stock at $.01 per share (B)

 

4,920 shs.

 

 

            *

 

 

492,016

 

 

 

710,816

 

* 07/09/09 and 08/09/10.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

820,695

 

 

 

1,185,659

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NSi Industries Holdings, Inc.

A manufacturer and distributer of electrical components and accessories to small to mid-sized electrical wholesalers.

12.75% Senior Subordinated Note due 5/17/2023

 

$3,086,438

 

 

06/30/16

 

 

3,026,006

 

 

 

3,140,244

 

Common Stock (B)

 

420 shs.

 

 

05/17/16

 

 

420,000

 

 

 

420,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,446,006

 

 

 

3,560,244

 

 

 

19

 
 
 

 

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)

June 30, 2016

(Unaudited)

 

Corporate Restricted Securities: (A) (Continued)

 

Principal Amount,
Shares, Units or
Ownership Percentage

 

 

Acquisition
Date

 

Cost

 

 

Fair Value

 

 

 

O E C Holding Corporation

 

A provider of elevator maintenance, repair and modernization services.

 

Preferred Stock Series A (B)

 

1,661 shs.

 

 

06/04/10

 

$166,062

 

 

$202,923

 

Preferred Stock Series B (B)

 

934 shs.

 

 

06/04/10

 

 

93,376

 

 

 

162,751

 

Common Stock (B)

 

      1,032 shs.

 

 

06/04/10

 

 

1,032

 

 

 

139,448

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

260,470

 

 

 

505,122

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PANOS Brands LLC

A marketer and distributor of branded consumer foods in the specialty, natural, better-for-you,"free from" healthy and gluten-free categories.

12% Senior Subordinated Note due 07/29/2021

 

$2,940,000

 

 

01/29/16

 

 

2,884,447

 

 

 

3,028,200

 

Common Stock Class A (B)

 

560,000 shs.

 

 

01/29/16

 

 

560,000

 

 

 

649,530

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,444,447

 

 

 

3,677,730

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pearlman Enterprises, Inc.

A developer and distributor of tools, equipment, and supplies to the natural and engineered stone industry.

Preferred Stock Series A (B)

 

2,334 shs.

 

 

05/22/09

 

 

111,508

 

 

 

2,334,350

 

Preferred Stock Series B (B)

 

     13,334 shs.

 

 

05/22/09

 

 

547,872

 

 

 

111,844

 

Common Stock (B)

 

     40,540 shs.

 

 

05/22/09

 

 

1,877,208

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,536,588

 

 

 

2,446,194

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Petroplex Inv Holdings LLC

A leading provider of acidizing services to E&P customers in the Permian Basin.

Limited Liability Company Unit

 

375,000 uts.

 

 

11/29/12

 

 

375,000

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Polytex Holdings LLC

A manufacturer of water based inks and related products serving primarily the wall covering market.

13% Senior Subordinated Note due 01/31/2020

 

$2,144,048

 

 

07/31/14

 

 

2,113,341

 

 

 

2,103,229

 

Limited Liability Company Unit

 

300,485 uts.

 

 

07/31/14

 

 

300,485

 

 

 

231,193

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,413,826

 

 

 

2,334,422

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Power Stop Holdings LLC

A supplier of performance upgrade aftermarket brake products.

11% Senior Subordinated Note due 05/29/2022

 

$3,266,800

 

 

05/29/15

 

 

3,209,994

 

 

 

3,332,136

 

Limited Liability Company Unit Preferred (B)

 

2,332 uts.

 

 

05/29/15

 

 

233,200

 

 

 

253,462

 

Limited Liability Company Unit Common (B)

 

2,332 uts.

 

 

05/29/15

 

 

-

 

 

 

100,129

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,443,194

 

 

 

3,685,727

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PPC Event Services

A special event equipment rental business.

14% Senior Subordinated Note due 05/20/2020

 

$2,344,109

 

 

11/20/14

 

 

2,308,779

 

 

 

2,390,991

 

Limited Liability Company Unit (B)

 

7,000 uts.

 

 

11/20/14

 

 

350,000

 

 

 

787,500

 

Limited Liability Company Unit Series A-1 (B)

 

689 uts.

 

 

03/16/16

 

 

86,067

 

 

 

80,024

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,744,846

 

 

 

3,258,515

 

 

 

20

 
 
 

 Babson Capital Corporate Investors

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)

June 30, 2016

(Unaudited)

 

Corporate Restricted Securities: (A) (Continued)

 

Principal Amount,
Shares, Units or
Ownership Percentage

 

 

Acquisition
Date

 

Cost

 

 

Fair Value

 

 

Randy's Worldwide Automotive

A designer and distributor of automotive aftermarket parts.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

11.5% Senior Subordinated Note due 05/12/2021

 

$2,304,719

 

 

05/12/15

 

$2,266,208

 

 

$2,350,813

 

Common Stock (B)

 

240 shs.

 

 

05/12/15

 

 

240,388

 

 

 

303,177

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,506,596

 

 

 

2,653,990

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REVSpring, Inc.

A provider of accounts receivable management and revenue cycle management services to customers in the healthcare, financial and utility industries.

Limited Liability Company Unit Class A (B)

 

40,643 uts.

 

 

            *

 

 

406,432

 

 

 

675,581

 

* 10/21/11 and 08/03/12.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Safety Infrastructure Solutions

A provider of trench safety equipment to a diverse customer base across multiple end markets in Texas and the Southwestern United States.

Preferred Stock (B)

 

6,294 shs.

 

 

03/30/12

 

 

251,758

 

 

 

362,500

 

Common Stock (B)

 

2,949 shs.

 

 

03/30/12

 

 

29,492

 

 

 

441,791

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

281,250

 

 

 

804,291

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Signature Systems Holdings Company

A seller and installer of a variety of modular surfaces, industrial matting and related products used for ground protection.

Common Stock (B)

 

181 shs.

 

 

03/15/13

 

 

181,221

 

 

 

71,471

 

Warrant, exercisable until 2023, to purchase

common stock at $.01 per share (B)

 

74 shs.

 

 

03/15/13

 

 

67,958

 

 

 

29,197

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

249,179

 

 

 

100,668

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Smart Source Holdings LLC

A short-term computer rental company.

Limited Liability Company Unit (B)

 

619 uts.

 

 

            *

 

 

493,496

 

 

 

631,400

 

Warrant, exercisable until 2016, to purchase

common stock at $.01 per share (B)

 

157 shs.

 

 

            *

 

 

127,437

 

 

 

159,955

 

* 08/31/07 and 03/06/08.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

620,933

 

 

 

791,355

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SMB Machinery Holdings, Inc.

A reseller of used, rebuilt and refurbished packaging and processing equipment, primarily serving the bottling and food manufacturing industries.

14% Senior Subordinated Note due 10/18/2019 (D)

 

$1,477,388

 

 

10/18/13

 

 

1,452,295

 

 

 

-

 

Common Stock (B)

 

1,681 shs.

 

 

10/18/13

 

 

168,100

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,620,395

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Software Paradigms International Group, LLC

An outsourced IT services provider focused on the retail industry.

12.5% Senior Subordinated Note due 11/23/2021

 

$3,505,396

 

 

05/23/16

 

 

3,436,348

 

 

 

3,550,696

 

 

 

21

 
 
 

 

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)

June 30, 2016 

(Unaudited)

 

Corporate Restricted Securities: (A) (Continued)

 

Principal Amount,
Shares, Units or
Ownership Percentage

 

 

Acquisition
Date

 

Cost

 

 

Fair Value

 

 

 

Strahman Holdings Inc

 

A manufacturer of industrial valves and wash down equipment for a variety of industries, including chemical, petrochemical, polymer, pharmaceutical, food processing, beverage and mining.

 

14% Senior Subordinated Note due 06/13/2019 (D)

 

$2,119,565

 

 

12/13/13

 

$2,088,021

 

 

$2,140,761

 

Preferred Stock Series A (B)

 

317,935 shs.

 

 

12/13/13

 

 

317,935

 

 

 

502,337

 

Preferred Stock Series A-2 (B)

 

53,086 shs.

 

 

09/10/15

 

 

59,987

 

 

 

83,876

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,465,943

 

 

 

2,726,974

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sunrise Windows Holding Company

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A manufacturer and marketer of premium vinyl windows exclusively selling to the residential remodeling and replacement market.

16% Senior Subordinated Note due 12/14/2017

 

$3,955,338

 

 

            *

 

 

3,896,604

 

 

 

3,559,804

 

Common Stock (B)

 

         115 shs.

 

 

12/14/10

 

 

114,504

 

 

 

51,200

 

Warrant, exercisable until 2020, to purchase

common stock at $.01 per share (B)

 

112 shs.

 

 

12/14/10

 

 

111,747

 

 

 

49,970

 

* 12/14/10, 08/17/12 and 03/31/16.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,122,855

 

 

 

3,660,974

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sunvair Aerospace Group Inc.

An aerospace maintenance, repair, and overhaul provider servicing landing gears on narrow body aircraft.

12% Senior Subordinated Note due 07/31/2021

 

$2,466,440

 

 

07/31/15

 

 

2,417,111

 

 

 

2,481,345

 

Common Stock (B)

 

         139 shs.

 

 

07/31/15

 

 

158,560

 

 

 

127,571

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,575,671

 

 

 

2,608,916

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team Drive-Away Holdings LLC

An asset-light provider of over the road driveaway services for class 8 trucks and specialized equipment.

12.5% Senior Subordinated Note due 04/15/2021

 

$1,555,600

 

 

10/15/15

 

 

1,527,402

 

 

 

1,597,876

 

Limited Liability Company Unit (B)

 

   194,400 uts.

 

 

10/15/15

 

 

194,400

 

 

 

205,286

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,721,802

 

 

 

1,803,162

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Torrent Group Holdings, Inc.

A contractor specializing in the sales and installation of engineered drywells for the retention and filtration of stormwater and nuisance water flow.

3% Senior Subordinated Note due 12/31/2018 (D)

 

$1,199,001

 

 

12/05/13

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,199,001

 

15% Senior Subordinated Note due 12/05/2020 (D)

 

$122,180

 

 

12/05/13

 

 

414,051

 

 

 

116,071

 

Warrant, exercisable until 2023, to purchase

common stock at $.01 per share (B)

 

53,038 shs.

 

 

12/05/13

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

414,051

 

 

 

1,315,072

 

 

 

22 

 
 
 

 Babson Capital Corporate Investors

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)

June 30, 2016

(Unaudited)

 

Corporate Restricted Securities: (A) (Continued)

 

Principal Amount,
Shares, Units or
Ownership Percentage

 

 

Acquisition
Date

 

Cost

 

 

Fair Value

 

 

 

Tranzonic Holdings LLC

 

A producer of commercial and industrial supplies, such as safety products, janitorial supplies, work apparel, washroom and restroom supplies and sanitary care products.

 

14% Senior Subordinated Note due 07/05/2019

 

$3,135,908

 

 

07/05/13

 

$3,100,059

 

 

$3,135,908

 

Limited Liability Company Unit Preferred Class A (B)

 

295,455 uts.

 

 

07/05/13

 

 

295,455

 

 

 

416,400

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,395,514

 

 

 

3,552,308

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tristar Global Energy Solutions, Inc.

A hydrocarbon and decontamination services provider serving refineries worldwide.

12.5% Senior Subordinated Note due 07/31/2020

 

$2,302,621

 

 

01/23/15

 

 

2,265,797

 

 

 

2,229,884

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Veritext Corporation

A provider of stenographic staffing and other services used during the legal deposition process.

10.75% Second Lien Term Loan due 01/29/2023

 

$3,500,000

 

 

01/21/16

 

 

3,434,216

 

 

 

3,473,094

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vitex Packaging Group, Inc.

A manufacturer of specialty packaging, primarily envelopes and tags used on tea bags.

Class B Unit (B)

 

767,881 uts.

 

 

10/29/09

 

 

348,058

 

 

 

-

 

Class C Unit (B)

 

850,000 uts.

 

 

10/29/09

 

 

780,572

 

 

 

160,640

 

Limited Liability Company Unit Class A (B)

 

723,465 uts.

 

 

            *

 

 

433,222

 

 

 

-

 

Limited Liability Company Unit Class B (B)

 

182,935 uts.

 

 

07/19/04

 

 

182,935

 

 

 

-

 

* 07/19/04 and 10/29/09.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,744,787

 

 

 

160,640

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VP Holding Company

A provider of school transportation services for special-needs and homeless children in Massachusetts.

Common Stock (B)

 

7,368 shs.

 

 

03/31/14

 

 

736,842

 

 

 

1,171,283

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wellborn Forest Holding Company

A manufacturer of semi-custom kitchen and bath cabinetry.

8% Senior Subordinated Note due 09/30/2017 (D)

 

$3,175,092

 

 

11/30/06

 

 

1,638,669

 

 

 

2,381,319

 

Common Stock (B)

 

191 shs.

 

 

11/30/06

 

 

191,250

 

 

 

-

 

Warrant, exercisable until 2016, to purchase

common stock at $.01 per share (B)

 

95 shs.

 

 

11/30/06

 

 

86,493

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,916,412

 

 

 

2,381,319

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Westminster Acquisition LLC

A manufacturer of premium, all-natural oyster cracker products sold under the Westminster and Olde Cape Cod brands.

12% Senior Subordinated Note due 02/03/2021

 

$758,059

 

 

08/03/15

 

 

745,080

 

 

 

773,895

 

Limited Liability Company Unit (B)

 

751,212 uts.

 

 

08/03/15

 

 

751,212

 

 

 

1,084,939

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,496,292

 

 

 

1,858,834

 

 

 

23

 
 
 

 

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)

June 30, 2016 

(Unaudited)

  

Corporate Restricted Securities: (A) (Continued)

 

Principal Amount,
Shares, Units or
Ownership Percentage

 

 

Acquisition
Date

 

 

Cost

 

 

Fair Value

 

 

 

Whitcraft Holdings, Inc.

 

A leading independent manufacturer of precision formed, machined, and fabricated flight-critical aerospace components.

 

Common Stock (B)

 

616 shs.

 

 

12/16/10

 

 

$616,438

 

 

$539,259

 

Warrant, exercisable until 2018, to purchase

common stock at $.01 per share (B)

 

166 shs.

 

 

12/16/10

 

 

 

148,003

 

 

 

144,901

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

764,441

 

 

 

684,160

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wolf-Gordon, Inc.

A designer and specialty distributor of wallcoverings and related building products, including textiles, paint, and writeable surfaces.

12.5% Senior Subordinated Note due 07/22/2021

 

$3,202,932

 

 

01/22/16

 

 

 

3,142,923

 

 

 

3,296,051

 

Common Stock (B)

 

318 shs.

 

 

01/22/16

 

 

 

318,182

 

 

 

318,802

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,461,105

 

 

 

3,614,853

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WP Supply Holding Corporation

A distributor of fresh fruits and vegetables to grocery wholesalers and foodservice distributors in the upper Midwest.

14.5% Senior Subordinated Note due 06/12/2020

 

$2,864,125

 

 

11/03/11

 

 

 

2,841,007

 

 

 

2,864,125

 

Common Stock

 

4,500 shs.

 

 

11/03/11

 

 

 

450,000

 

 

 

607,767

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,291,007

 

 

 

3,471,892

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

York Wall Holding Company

A designer, manufacturer and marketer of wall covering products for both residential and commercial wall coverings.

12.5% Senior Subordinated Note due 03/04/2021

 

$3,190,238

 

 

03/04/15

 

 

 

3,137,706

 

 

 

3,046,866

 

Common Stock (B)

 

3,723 shs.

 

 

03/04/15

 

 

 

372,300

 

 

 

189,988

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,510,006

 

 

 

3,236,854

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Private Placement Investments (E)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$206,628,159

 

 

$210,254,675

 

 

 

24

 
 
 

Babson Capital Corporate Investors

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)

June 30, 2016

(Unaudited)

 

Corporate Restricted Securities: (A) (Continued)

 

Interest
Rate

 

 

Due
Date

 

Principal
Amount

 

 

Cost

 

 

Market
Value

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rule 144A Securities - 18.32%:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bonds - 18.32%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Alere Inc.

 

 

6.375%

 

07/01/23

 

$1,175,000

 

 

$1,191,484

 

 

$1,224,937

 

Altice S.A.

 

 

7.750

 

 

05/15/22

 

 

1,000,000

 

 

 

1,000,000

 

 

 

1,010,000

 

Amsted Industries

 

 

5.375

 

 

09/15/24

 

 

520,000

 

 

 

520,000

 

 

 

509,600

 

Belden Inc.

 

 

5.250

 

 

07/15/24

 

 

410,000

 

 

 

410,000

 

 

 

396,675

 

Boyd Gaming Corporation

 

 

6.375

 

 

04/01/26

 

 

197,000

 

 

 

197,000

 

 

 

205,865

 

Brunswick Corporation

 

 

4.625

 

 

05/15/21

 

 

1,000,000

 

 

 

1,009,159

 

 

 

1,012,500

 

CITGO Petroleum Corporation

 

 

6.250

 

 

08/15/22

 

 

925,000

 

 

 

925,000

 

 

 

885,688

 

Commscope Holdings Inc.

 

 

6.625

 

 

06/01/20

 

 

221,000

 

 

 

221,337

 

 

 

228,183

 

Consolidated Energy Finance S.A.

 

 

6.750

 

 

10/15/19

 

 

1,000,000

 

 

 

990,433

 

 

 

940,000

 

Constellium N.V.

 

 

7.875

 

 

04/01/21

 

 

743,000

 

 

 

743,000

 

 

 

766,219

 

Cornerstone Chemical Company

 

 

9.375

 

 

03/15/18

 

 

750,000

 

 

 

758,014

 

 

 

735,000

 

Coveris Holdings S.A.

 

 

7.875

 

 

11/01/19

 

 

1,000,000

 

 

 

1,000,000

 

 

 

971,250

 

CTP Transportation Products, LLC

 

 

8.250

 

 

12/15/19

 

 

635,000

 

 

 

635,000

 

 

 

558,800

 

CVR Partners, LP.

 

 

9.250

 

 

06/15/23

 

 

1,000,000

 

 

 

975,138

 

 

 

1,017,500

 

Dean Foods

 

 

6.500

 

 

03/15/23

 

 

663,000

 

 

 

663,000

 

 

 

684,548

 

Diamond 1 Finance Corp / Diamond 2 Finance Corp (Dell)

 

 

5.875

 

 

06/15/21

 

 

228,000

 

 

 

228,000

 

 

 

232,508

 

Digicel Group Limited

 

 

6.000

 

 

04/15/21

 

 

1,000,000

 

 

 

910,568

 

 

 

857,200

 

Endo Finance LLC

 

 

5.375

 

 

01/31/23

 

 

1,000,000

 

 

 

980,958

 

 

 

867,500

 

First Data Corporation

 

 

5.000

 

 

01/15/24

 

 

834,000

 

 

 

834,000

 

 

 

836,085

 

Gates Global LLC

 

 

6.000

 

 

07/15/22

 

 

1,000,000

 

 

 

775,506

 

 

 

875,000

 

HD Supply, Inc.

 

 

5.250

 

 

12/15/21

 

 

265,000

 

 

 

265,000

 

 

 

276,594

 

Hilcorp Energy Company

 

 

5.000

 

 

12/01/24

 

 

500,000

 

 

 

500,000

 

 

 

466,200

 

Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc.

 

 

5.750

 

 

09/01/23

 

 

385,000

 

 

 

385,000

 

 

 

393,663

 

Hub International Ltd.

 

 

7.875

 

 

10/01/21

 

 

1,000,000

 

 

 

1,000,000

 

 

 

960,000

 

INEOS Group Holdings PLC

 

 

5.875

 

 

02/01/19

 

 

485,000

 

 

 

485,000

 

 

 

484,394

 

Infor (US), Inc.

 

 

5.750

 

 

08/15/20

 

 

226,000

 

 

 

224,073

 

 

 

236,735

 

International Automotive Component

 

 

9.125

 

 

06/01/18

 

 

1,000,000

 

 

 

978,566

 

 

 

1,000,000

 

International Wire Group

 

 

8.500

 

 

10/15/17

 

 

500,000

 

 

 

512,124

 

 

 

495,000

 

J.B. Poindexter Co., Inc.

 

 

9.000

 

 

04/01/22

 

 

1,000,000

 

 

 

1,039,082

 

 

 

1,040,000

 

JBS USA Holdings, Inc.

 

 

7.750

 

 

10/28/20

 

 

750,000

 

 

 

778,326

 

 

 

791,250

 

Jupiter Resources Inc.

 

 

8.500

 

 

10/01/22

 

 

1,000,000

 

 

 

947,426

 

 

 

717,500

 

Jurassic Holdings III Inc

 

 

6.875

 

 

02/15/21

 

 

15,000

 

 

 

15,000

 

 

 

9,525

 

KeHE Distributors, LLC

 

 

7.625

 

 

08/15/21

 

 

1,000,000

 

 

 

1,050,103

 

 

 

988,750

 

LBC Tank Terminals Holding Netherlands B.V.

 

 

6.875

 

 

05/15/23

 

 

1,315,000

 

 

 

1,347,730

 

 

 

1,268,975

 

Mallinckrodt PLC

 

 

5.750

 

 

08/01/22

 

 

1,000,000

 

 

 

1,000,000

 

 

 

950,000

 

Micron Technology, Inc.

 

 

5.250

 

 

08/01/23

 

 

1,000,000

 

 

 

1,000,000

 

 

 

852,500

 

Micron Technology, Inc.

 

 

7.500

 

 

09/15/23

 

 

403,000

 

 

 

403,000

 

 

 

428,187

 

Milacron Financial

 

 

7.750

 

 

02/15/21

 

 

500,000

 

 

 

500,000

 

 

 

515,000

 

 

 

25

 
 
 

 

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)

June 30, 2016

(Unaudited)

 

Corporate Restricted Securities: (A) (Continued)

 

Interest
Rate

 

 

Due
Date

 

Shares or
Principal
Amount

 

 

Cost

 

 

Market
Value

 

Moog Inc.

 

 

5.250%

 

12/01/22

 

$1,000,000

 

 

$1,006,779

 

 

$1,012,500

 

MPLX LP

 

 

4.875

 

 

12/01/24

 

 

1,000,000

 

 

 

1,000,000

 

 

 

974,161

 

Mustang Merger Corporation

 

 

8.500

 

 

08/15/21

 

 

1,000,000

 

 

 

998,117

 

 

 

1,045,000

 

Numericable Group SA

 

 

6.000

 

 

05/15/22

 

 

1,000,000

 

 

 

976,617

 

 

 

972,500

 

Onex Corporation

 

 

8.500

 

 

10/01/22

 

 

352,000

 

 

 

352,000

 

 

 

259,600

 

OPE KAG Finance Sub

 

 

7.875

 

 

07/31/23

 

 

1,750,000

 

 

 

1,818,783

 

 

 

1,723,749

 

Paragon Offshore plc. (D)

 

 

6.750

 

 

07/15/22

 

 

1,000,000

 

 

 

351,422

 

 

 

300,000

 

Pinnacle Operating Corporation

 

 

9.000

 

 

11/15/20

 

 

1,000,000

 

 

 

1,032,435

 

 

 

840,000

 

Prime Security Services Borrower

 

 

9.250

 

 

05/15/23

 

 

1,000,000

 

 

 

1,000,000

 

 

 

1,060,000

 

PSPC Escrow Corp

 

 

6.500

 

 

02/01/22

 

 

299,000

 

 

 

252,970

 

 

 

261,625

 

Sabre GLBL Inc.

 

 

5.250

 

 

11/15/23

 

 

251,000

 

 

 

251,000

 

 

 

255,393

 

Safway Group Holding LLC/Finance Corporation

 

 

7.000

 

 

05/15/18

 

 

500,000

 

 

 

500,000

 

 

 

498,750

 

Signode Industrial Group

 

 

6.375

 

 

05/01/22

 

 

1,265,000

 

 

 

1,234,775

 

 

 

1,209,656

 

Sirius XM Radio Inc.

 

 

5.375

 

 

04/15/25

 

 

250,000

 

 

 

250,000

 

 

 

248,906

 

Sirius XM Radio Inc.

 

 

5.375

 

 

07/15/26

 

 

1,000,000

 

 

 

996,161

 

 

 

992,500

 

Sunoco LP

 

 

6.250

 

 

04/15/21

 

 

840,000

 

 

 

836,650

 

 

 

837,900

 

Surgical Care Affiliates, Inc.

 

 

6.000

 

 

04/01/23

 

 

918,000

 

 

 

918,000

 

 

 

936,360

 

TeamHealth Holdings Inc

 

 

7.250

 

 

12/15/23

 

 

235,000

 

 

 

235,000

 

 

 

251,478

 

Teine Energy Ltd.

 

 

6.875

 

 

09/30/22

 

 

900,000

 

 

 

894,052

 

 

 

882,000

 

Topaz Marine S.A.

 

 

8.625

 

 

11/01/18

 

 

1,000,000

 

 

 

1,000,000

 

 

 

942,060

 

Tullow Oil Plc

 

 

6.250

 

 

04/15/22

 

 

725,000

 

 

 

528,690

 

 

 

580,000

 

United States Steel Corp.

 

 

8.375

 

 

07/01/21

 

 

195,000

 

 

 

195,000

 

 

 

204,750

 

Unitymedia KabelBW GmbH

 

 

6.125

 

 

01/15/25

 

 

1,000,000

 

 

 

1,000,000

 

 

 

1,024,900

 

Univision Communications, Inc.

 

 

5.125

 

 

05/15/23

 

 

325,000

 

 

 

325,000

 

 

 

322,562

 

Univision Communications, Inc.

 

 

5.125

 

 

02/15/25

 

 

860,000

 

 

 

870,583

 

 

 

850,325

 

UPCB Finance IV Limited

 

 

5.375

 

 

01/15/25

 

 

425,000

 

 

 

425,000

 

 

 

420,750

 

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International

 

 

7.000

 

 

10/01/20

 

 

880,000

 

 

 

881,020

 

 

 

776,600

 

Virgin Media Secured Finance PLC

 

 

5.250

 

 

01/15/26

 

 

1,000,000

 

 

 

1,007,590

 

 

 

967,500

 

VRX Escrow Corp.

 

 

6.125

 

 

04/15/25

 

 

782,000

 

 

 

782,000

 

 

 

627,555

 

Watco Companies, L.L.C.

 

 

6.375

 

 

04/01/23

 

 

1,000,000

 

 

 

1,000,000

 

 

 

990,000

 

Welltec A/S

 

 

8.000

 

 

02/01/19

 

 

750,000

 

 

 

743,102

 

 

 

696,562

 

West Corporation

 

 

5.375

 

 

07/15/22

 

 

1,000,000

 

 

 

984,039

 

 

 

930,000

 

Western Digital Corporation

 

 

10.500

 

 

04/01/24

 

 

494,000

 

 

 

494,000

 

 

 

528,580

 

XPO Logistics, Inc.

 

 

7.875

 

 

09/01/19

 

 

933,000

 

 

 

952,390

 

 

 

951,660

 

Zekelman Industries, Inc

 

 

9.875

 

 

06/15/23

 

 

230,000

 

 

 

230,000

 

 

 

232,300

 

Total Bonds

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

53,721,202

 

 

 

52,297,513

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common Stock - 0.00%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TherOX, Inc. (B)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Touchstone Health Partnership (B)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,168

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Total Common Stock

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Rule 144A Securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

53,721,202

 

 

 

52,297,513

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Corporate Restricted Securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$260,349,361

 

 

$262,552,188

 

 

 

26 

 
 
 

Babson Capital Corporate Investors

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)

June 30, 2016

(Unaudited)

 

Corporate Public Securities - 13.20%: (A)

 

Interest
Rate

 

 

Maturity
Date

 

Principal
Amount

 

 

Cost

 

 

Market
Value

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bank Loans - 1.03%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ascent Resource - Marcellus LLC

 

 

8.500%

 

07/09/21

 

$209,882

 

 

$207,585

 

 

$31,132

 

Aquilex Holdings LLC

 

 

6.500

 

 

12/31/20

 

 

273,411

 

 

 

272,967

 

 

 

259,740

 

Caelus Energy Alaska, LLC

 

 

8.750

 

 

04/15/20

 

 

1,000,000

 

 

 

993,394

 

 

 

590,000

 

Fieldwood Energy LLC

 

 

8.000

 

 

08/31/20

 

 

344,430

 

 

 

305,052

 

 

 

283,580

 

Fieldwood Energy LLC

 

 

8.375

 

 

09/30/20

 

 

544,008

 

 

 

246,922

 

 

 

149,602

 

Fieldwood Energy LLC

 

 

8.375

 

 

09/30/20

 

 

455,992

 

 

 

129,550

 

 

 

240,536

 

Seadrill Partners Finco, LLC

 

 

4.000

 

 

02/21/21

 

 

994,898

 

 

 

416,592

 

 

 

441,734

 

Synarc-BioCore Holdings, LLC

 

 

9.250

 

 

03/04/22

 

 

1,000,000

 

 

 

992,854

 

 

 

950,000

 

Total Bank Loans

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,564,916

 

 

 

2,946,324

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bonds - 11.54%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accuride Corp

 

 

9.500

 

 

08/01/18

 

 

1,500,000

 

 

 

1,517,134

 

 

 

1,389,300

 

ADT Security Services Corporation

 

 

4.125

 

 

06/15/23

 

 

1,000,000

 

 

 

873,192

 

 

 

936,250

 

Anixter, Inc.

 

 

5.125

 

 

10/01/21

 

 

421,000

 

 

 

421,000

 

 

 

427,315

 

Anixter, Inc.

 

 

5.500

 

 

03/01/23

 

 

1,000,000

 

 

 

1,000,000

 

 

 

1,017,500

 

Antero Resources Corporation

 

 

5.375

 

 

11/01/21

 

 

800,000

 

 

 

800,000

 

 

 

782,000

 

Bonanza Creek Energy, Inc.

 

 

5.750

 

 

02/01/23

 

 

1,000,000

 

 

 

1,000,000

 

 

 

402,500

 

Calpine Corporation

 

 

5.750

 

 

01/15/25

 

 

700,000

 

 

 

700,000

 

 

 

680,750

 

Calumet Specialty Products Partners L.P.

 

 

7.625

 

 

01/15/22

 

 

1,000,000

 

 

 

998,241

 

 

 

707,500

 

Clearwater Paper Corporation

 

 

4.500

 

 

02/01/23

 

 

750,000

 

 

 

744,606

 

 

 

728,437

 

Commercial Metals Company

 

 

4.875

 

 

05/15/23

 

 

1,500,000

 

 

 

1,502,326

 

 

 

1,417,500

 

Commercial Vehicle Group Inc.

 

 

7.875

 

 

04/15/19

 

 

930,000

 

 

 

945,143

 

 

 

902,100

 

CPI International, Inc.

 

 

8.750

 

 

02/15/18

 

 

760,000

 

 

 

757,420

 

 

 

754,300

 

CVR Refining LLC

 

 

6.500

 

 

11/01/22

 

 

650,000

 

 

 

632,785

 

 

 

559,000

 

EP Energy Corporation

 

 

9.375

 

 

05/01/20

 

 

819,000

 

 

 

370,358

 

 

 

579,442

 

Ferrellgas Partners, L.P

 

 

6.750

 

 

01/15/22

 

 

465,000

 

 

 

465,000

 

 

 

423,150

 

Ferrellgas Partners, L.P

 

 

8.625

 

 

06/15/20

 

 

1,048,000

 

 

 

1,049,095

 

 

 

1,048,000

 

Forum Energy Technologies

 

 

6.250

 

 

10/01/21

 

 

325,000

 

 

 

325,000

 

 

 

301,438

 

HCA Holdings, Inc.

 

 

5.375

 

 

02/01/25

 

 

150,000

 

 

 

152,479

 

 

 

153,750

 

HealthSouth Corporation

 

 

5.125

 

 

03/15/23

 

 

378,000

 

 

 

369,992

 

 

 

370,440

 

HealthSouth Corporation

 

 

5.750

 

 

11/01/24

 

 

579,000

 

 

 

582,698

 

 

 

581,316

 

Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc.

 

 

1.500

 

 

09/01/19

 

 

1,000,000

 

 

 

515,000

 

 

 

573,750

 

Icahn Enterprises L.P.

 

 

6.000

 

 

08/01/20

 

 

1,150,000

 

 

 

1,165,290

 

 

 

1,135,625

 

Kindred Healthcare, Inc.

 

 

8.750

 

 

01/15/23

 

 

1,000,000

 

 

 

1,000,000

 

 

 

986,880

 

Lamar Media Corp.

 

 

5.375

 

 

01/15/24

 

 

320,000

 

 

 

320,000

 

 

 

331,200

 

Laredo Petroleum, Inc.

 

 

5.625

 

 

01/15/22

 

 

1,000,000

 

 

 

942,500

 

 

 

935,000

 

Lear Corporation

 

 

4.750

 

 

01/15/23

 

 

750,000

 

 

 

739,156

 

 

 

770,625

 

Memorial Production Partners LP

 

 

6.875

 

 

08/01/22

 

 

1,000,000

 

 

 

987,202

 

 

 

500,000

 

Meritor, Inc.

 

 

6.750

 

 

06/15/21

 

 

1,000,000

 

 

 

1,000,000

 

 

 

935,000

 

Meritor, Inc.

 

 

7.875

 

 

03/01/26

 

 

669,000

 

 

 

663,403

 

 

 

750,952

 

 

 

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED) 

June 30, 2016

(Unaudited)

 

Corporate Public Securities: (A) (Continued)

 

Interest
Rate

 

 

Maturity
Date

 

Shares or
Principal
Amount

 

 

Cost

 

 

Market
Value

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Netflix, Inc.

 

 

5.500%

 

02/15/22

 

$605,000

 

 

$605,000

 

 

$630,713

 

Oasis Petroleum Inc.

 

 

6.875

 

 

03/15/22

 

 

1,000,000

 

 

 

1,000,000

 

 

 

923,750

 

Omnova Solutions, Inc.

 

 

7.875

 

 

11/01/18

 

 

900,000

 

 

 

907,491

 

 

 

900,000

 

Perry Ellis International, Inc.

 

 

7.875

 

 

04/01/19

 

 

250,000

 

 

 

248,784

 

 

 

250,000

 

P.H. Glatfelter Company

 

 

5.375

 

 

10/15/20

 

 

1,000,000

 

 

 

1,008,739

 

 

 

1,015,000

 

Ply Gem Industries, Inc.

 

 

6.500

 

 

02/01/22

 

 

1,000,000

 

 

 

943,241

 

 

 

970,000

 

Precision Drilling Corporation

 

 

6.625

 

 

11/15/20

 

 

750,000

 

 

 

763,727

 

 

 

680,625

 

Sanchez Energy Corporation

 

 

6.125

 

 

01/15/23

 

 

1,000,000

 

 

 

707,790

 

 

 

772,500

 

Select Medical Corporation

 

 

6.375

 

 

06/01/21

 

 

650,000

 

 

 

657,060

 

 

 

624,000

 

Sprint Corporation

 

 

7.125

 

 

06/15/24

 

 

315,000

 

 

 

315,000

 

 

 

251,213

 

Tenet Healthcare Corporation

 

 

6.750

 

 

06/15/23

 

 

725,000

 

 

 

721,713

 

 

 

694,188

 

Summit Midstream Holdings, LLC

 

 

5.500

 

 

08/15/22

 

 

170,000

 

 

 

121,946

 

 

 

146,200

 

Suburban Propane Partners, L.P.

 

 

5.750

 

 

03/01/25

 

 

1,000,000

 

 

 

1,000,000

 

 

 

982,500

 

William Lyon Homes

 

 

7.000

 

 

08/15/22

 

 

1,000,000

 

 

 

1,000,000

 

 

 

990,000

 

WPX Energy, Inc.

 

 

5.250

 

 

09/15/24

 

 

925,000

 

 

 

925,000

 

 

 

814,000

 

Xerium Technologies, Inc.

 

 

8.875

 

 

06/15/18

 

 

1,231,000

 

 

 

1,244,136

 

 

 

1,212,535

 

Total Bonds

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

34,708,647

 

 

 

32,938,244

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common Stock - 0.63%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chase Packaging Corporation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9,541

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

239

 

Nortek, Inc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

175

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

10,379

 

Supreme Industries, Inc. (B)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

131,371

 

 

 

267,319

 

 

 

1,799,783

 

Total Common Stock

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

267,320

 

 

 

1,810,401

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Corporate Public Securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$38,540,883

 

 

$37,694,969

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Investments

 

 

105.15%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$298,890,244

 

 

$300,247,157

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other Assets

 

 

6.81

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

19,432,239

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities

 

 

(11.96)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(34,141,648)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Net Assets

 

 

100.00%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$285,537,748

 

 

(A)In each of the convertible note, warrant, convertible preferred and common stock investments, the issuer has agreed to provide certain registration rights.
(B)Non-income producing security.
(C)Security valued at fair value using methods determined in good faith by or under the direction of the Board of Trustees.
(D)Defaulted security; interest not accrued.
(E)Illiquid securities. As of June 30, 2016, the value of these securities amounted to $210,254,675 or 73.63% of net assets.
^Effective yield at purchase
PIK- Payment-in-kind

 

 

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Babson Capital Corporate Investors

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)

June 30, 2016

(Unaudited)

 

 

Fair Value/

 

 

 

 

Fair Value/

 

Industry Classification:

 

Market Value

 

 

 

 

Market Value

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AEROSPACE & DEFENSE - 4.26%

 

 

 

 

Wellborn Forest Holding Company

 

$2,381,319

 

API Technologies Corp.

 

$3,545,637

 

 

Wolf-Gordon, Inc.

 

 

3,614,853

 

CPI International, Inc.

 

 

754,300

 

 

 

 

 

27,201,009

 

FMH Holdings Corporation

 

 

3,343,637

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Merex Holding Corporation

 

 

1,226,597

 

 

CABLE & SATELLITE - 1.20%

 

 

 

 

Sunvair Aerospace Group Inc.

 

 

2,608,916

 

 

Altice S.A.

 

 

1,010,000

 

Whitcraft Holdings, Inc.

 

 

684,160

 

 

Unitymedia KabelBW GmbH

 

 

1,024,900

 

 

 

 

12,163,247

 

 

UPCB Finance IV Limited

 

 

420,750

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Virgin Media Secured Finance PLC

 

 

967,500

 

AIRLINES - 0.33%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,423,150

 

XPO Logistics, Inc.

 

 

951,660

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CHEMICALS - 3.06%

 

 

 

 

AUTOMOTIVE - 10.32%

 

 

 

 

 

Compass Chemical International LLC

 

 

228,685

 

Accuride Corp

 

 

1,389,300

 

 

Consolidated Energy Finance S.A.

 

 

940,000

 

Aurora Parts & Accessories LLC

 

 

3,552,358

 

 

Cornerstone Chemical Company

 

 

735,000

 

CG Holdings Manufacturing Company

 

 

4,116,297

 

 

CVR Partners, LP.

 

 

1,017,500

 

Commercial Vehicle Group Inc.

 

 

902,100

 

 

INEOS Group Holdings PLC

 

 

484,394

 

DPL Holding Corporation

 

 

4,033,084

 

 

LBC Tank Terminals Holding Netherlands B.V.

 

 

1,268,975

 

Gates Global LLC

 

 

875,000

 

 

Omnova Solutions, Inc.

 

 

900,000

 

Grakon Parent

 

 

379,515

 

 

Pinnacle Operating Corporation

 

 

840,000

 

International Automotive Component

 

 

1,000,000

 

 

Polytex Holdings LLC

 

 

2,334,422

 

J A C Holding Enterprises, Inc.

 

 

1,672,398

 

 

 

 

 

8,748,976

 

J.B. Poindexter Co., Inc.

 

 

1,040,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

K & N Parent, Inc.

 

 

704,998

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lear Corporation

 

 

770,625

 

 

CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY - 0.51%

 

 

 

 

Meritor, Inc.

 

 

1,685,952

 

 

A W X Holdings Corporation

 

 

656,355

 

Moog Inc.

 

 

1,012,500

 

 

Jurassic Holdings III Inc

 

 

9,525

 

Power Stop Holdings LLC

 

 

3,685,727

 

 

Safety Infrastructure Solutions

 

 

804,291

 

Randy's Worldwide Automotive

 

 

2,653,990

 

 

 

 

 

1,470,171

 

 

 

 

29,473,844

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BROKERAGE, ASSET MANAGERS &

 

 

 

 

 

CONSUMER CYCLICAL SERVICES - 3.47%

 

 

 

 

EXCHANGES - 0.40%

 

 

 

 

 

ADT Security Services Corporation

 

 

936,250

 

Icahn Enterprises L.P.

 

 

1,135,625

 

 

CHG Alternative Education Holding Company

 

 

3,196,440

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Church Services Holding Company

 

 

537,357

 

BUILDING MATERIALS - 9.53%

 

 

 

 

 

PPC Event Services

 

 

3,258,515

 

ARI Holding Corporation

 

 

4,551,397

 

 

Prime Security Services Borrower

 

 

1,060,000

 

Janus Group Holdings LLC

 

 

4,589,909

 

 

West Corporation

 

 

930,000

 

Nortek, Inc.

 

 

10,379

 

 

 

 

 

9,918,562

 

NSi Industries Holdings Inc.

 

 

3,560,244

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pearlman Enterprises, Inc.

 

 

2,446,194

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ply Gem Industries, Inc.

 

 

970,000

 

 

CONSUMER PRODUCTS - 8.94%

 

 

 

 

Signature Systems Holdings Company

 

 

100,668

 

 

AMS Holding LLC

 

 

695,937

 

Sunrise Windows Holding Company

 

 

3,660,974

 

 

Animal Supply Company

 

 

3,424,607

 

Torrent Group Holdings, Inc.

 

 

1,315,072

 

 

Blue Wave Products, Inc.

 

 

1,777,681

 

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)

June 30, 2016

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Fair Value/

 

 

 

 

Fair Value/

 

Industry Classification: (Continued)

 

Market Value

 

 

 

 

Market Value

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

gloProfessional Holdings, Inc.

 

$3,130,389

 

 

PSPC Escrow Corp

 

261,625

 

GTI Holding Company

 

 

1,601,670

 

 

 

1,698,288

 

Handi Quilter Holding Company

 

 

3,390,515

 

 

 

 

 

 

HHI Group, LLC

 

 

2,868,774

 

 

FOOD & BEVERAGE - 10.24%

 

 

 

 

K N B Holdings Corporation

 

 

241,575

 

 

1492 Acquisition LLC

 

 

611,356

 

Kyjen Company

 

 

2,715,935

 

 

Dean Foods

 

 

684,548

 

Manhattan Beachwear Holding Company

 

 

-

 

 

Eagle Family Foods, Inc.

 

 

3,490,908

 

Master Cutlery LLC

 

 

2,190,996

 

 

F F C Holding Corporation

 

 

615,532

 

Perry Ellis International, Inc.

 

 

250,000

 

 

GenNx Novel Holding, Inc.

 

 

3,066,049

 

York Wall Holding Company

 

 

3,236,854

 

 

Hollandia Produce LLC

 

 

2,734,186

 

 

 

 

25,524,933

 

 

Hospitality Mints Holding Company

 

 

1,995,073

 

DIVERSIFIED MANUFACTURING - 6.61%

 

 

 

 

 

Impact Confections

 

 

2,852,223

 

ABC Industries, Inc.

 

 

995,112

 

 

JBS USA Holdings, Inc.

 

 

791,250

 

Airxcel Holdings

 

 

3,691,453

 

 

JMH Investors LLC

 

 

2,392,814

 

Amsted Industries

 

 

509,600

 

 

KeHE Distributors, LLC

 

 

988,750

 

Belden Inc.

 

 

396,675

 

 

PANOS Brands LLC

 

 

3,677,730

 

BP SCI LLC

 

 

881,039

 

 

Westminster Acquisition LLC

 

 

1,858,834

 

CTP Transportation Products, LLC

 

 

558,800

 

 

WP Supply Holding Corporation

 

 

3,471,892

 

F G I Equity LLC

 

 

1,756,373

 

 

 

 

 

29,231,145

 

Forum Energy Technologies

 

 

301,438

 

 

GAMING - 1.25%

 

 

 

 

G C Holdings

 

 

383,207

 

 

Boyd Gaming Corporation

 

 

205,865

 

Ideal Tridon Holdings, Inc.

 

 

477,265

 

 

CTM Holding, Inc.

 

 

3,374,039

 

K P I Holdings, Inc.

 

 

783,787

 

 

 

 

 

3,579,904

 

Motion Controls Holdings

 

 

3,202,836

 

 

HEALTHCARE - 4.81%

 

 

 

 

NetShape Technologies, Inc.

 

 

187,107

 

 

Alere Inc.

 

 

1,224,937

 

Strahman Holdings Inc

 

 

2,726,974

 

 

CORA Health Services, Inc.

 

 

1,692,307

 

Supreme Industries, Inc.

 

 

1,799,783

 

 

ECG Consulting Group

 

 

2,852,153

 

Zekelman Industries, Inc

 

 

232,300

 

 

GD Dental Services LLC

 

 

313,701

 

 

 

 

18,883,749

 

 

HCA Holdings, Inc.

 

 

153,750

 

ELECTRIC - 0.24%

 

 

 

 

 

Healthcare Direct Holding Company

 

 

293,623

 

Calpine Corporation

 

 

680,750

 

 

HealthSouth Corporation

 

 

951,756

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc.

 

 

393,663

 

ENERGY - 0.22%

 

 

 

 

 

Kindred Healthcare, Inc.

 

 

986,880

 

Ascent Resource - Marcellus LLC

 

 

31,132

 

 

Select Medical Corporation

 

 

624,000

 

Caelus Energy Alaska, LLC

 

 

590,000

 

 

Surgical Care Affiliates, Inc.

 

 

936,360

 

 

 

 

621,132

 

 

Synarc-BioCore Holdings, LLC

 

 

950,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TeamHealth Holdings Inc

 

 

251,478

 

FINANCIAL OTHER - 0.59%

 

 

 

 

 

Tenet Healthcare Corporation

 

 

694,188

 

Hub International Ltd.

 

 

960,000

 

 

TherOX, Inc.

 

 

-

 

Insurance Claims Management, Inc.

 

 

217,063

 

 

Touchstone Health Partnership

 

 

-

 

Onex Corporation

 

 

259,600

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

30

 
 
 

Babson Capital Corporate Investors

CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)

June 30, 2016

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Fair Value/

 

 

 

 

Fair Value/

 

Industry Classification: (Continued)

 

Market Value

 

 

 

 

Market Value

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Valeant Pharmaceuticals International

 

$776,600

 

 

 

 

 

VRX Escrow Corp.

 

 

627,555

 

 

Lamar Media Corp.

 

$331,200

 

 

 

 

13,722,951

 

 

Money Mailer Equity LLC

 

 

3,503,068

 

HOME CONSTRUCTION - 0.35%

 

 

 

 

 

Netflix, Inc.

 

 

630,713

 

William Lyon Homes

 

 

990,000

 

 

Sirius XM Radio Inc.

 

 

1,241,406

 

 

 

 

 

Univision Communications, Inc.

 

 

1,172,887

 

INDEPENDENT - 2.00%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

11,696,351

 

Antero Resources Corporation

 

 

782,000

 

 

METALS & MINING - 0.84%

 

 

 

 

EP Energy Corporation

 

 

579,442

 

 

Commercial Metals Company

 

 

1,417,500

 

Fieldwood Energy LLC

 

 

673,718

 

 

Constellium N.V.

 

 

766,219

 

Jupiter Resources Inc.

 

 

717,500

 

 

United States Steel Corp.

 

 

204,750

 

Laredo Petroleum, Inc.

 

 

935,000

 

 

 

 

 

2,388,469

 

Precision Drilling Corporation

 

 

680,625

 

 

MIDSTREAM - 1.40%

 

 

 

 

Sanchez Energy Corporation

 

 

772,500

 

 

CVR Refining LLC

 

 

559,000

 

Tullow Oil Plc

 

 

580,000

 

 

Ferrellgas Partners, L.P

 

 

1,471,150

 

 

 

 

5,720,785

 

 

Suburban Propane Partners, L.P.

 

 

982,500

 

INDUSTRIAL OTHER - 9.78%

 

 

 

 

 

Summit Midstream Holdings, LLC

 

 

146,200

 

Advanced Technologies Holdings

 

 

602,679

 

 

Sunoco LP

 

 

837,900

 

AFC - Dell Holding Corporation

 

 

2,705,236

 

 

 

 

 

3,996,750

 

Aquilex Holdings LLC

 

 

259,740

 

 

OIL FIELD SERVICES - 2.33%

 

 

 

 

Brunswick Corporation

 

 

1,012,500

 

 

Bonanza Creek Energy, Inc.

 

 

402,500

 

Clough, Harbour and Associates

 

 

1,307,672

 

 

Hilcorp Energy Company

 

 

466,200

 

Connecticut Electric, Inc.

 

 

2,194,023

 

 

Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc.

 

 

573,750

 

Hartland Controls Holding Corporation

 

 

3,882,885

 

 

Memorial Production Partners LP

 

 

500,000

 

Hi-Rel Group LLC

 

 

2,919,720

 

 

Oasis Petroleum Inc.

 

 

923,750

 

HVAC Holdings, Inc.

 

 

3,400,236

 

 

Petroplex Inv Holdings LLC

 

 

-

 

International Wire Group

 

 

495,000

 

 

Seadrill Partners Finco, LLC

 

 

441,734

 

Mail Communications Group, Inc.

 

 

319,446

 

 

Teine Energy Ltd.

 

 

882,000

 

MC Sign Holdings LLC

 

 

1,782,127

 

 

Topaz Marine S.A.

 

 

942,060

 

Milacron Financial

 

 

515,000

 

 

Welltec A/S

 

 

696,562

 

Northwest Mailing Services, Inc.

 

 

1,185,659

 

 

WPX Energy, Inc.

 

 

814,000

 

O E C Holding Corporation

 

 

505,122

 

 

 

 

 

6,642,556

 

Safway Group Holding LLC/Finance Corporation

 

 

498,750

 

 

PACKAGING - 1.76%

 

 

 

 

Smart Source Holdings LLC

 

 

791,355

 

 

ASC Holdings, Inc.

 

 

1,631,122

 

SMB Machinery Holdings, Inc.

 

 

-

 

 

Chase Packaging Corporation

 

 

239

 

Tranzonic Holdings LLC

 

 

3,552,308

 

 

Coveris Holdings S.A.

 

 

971,250

 

 

 

 

27,929,458

 

 

Mustang Merger Corporation

 

 

1,045,000

 

MEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT - 4.10%

 

 

 

 

 

Signode Industrial Group

 

 

1,209,656

 

BlueSpire Holding, Inc.

 

 

3,016,281

 

 

Vitex Packaging Group, Inc.

 

 

160,640

 

GlynnDevins Acquisition Corporation

 

 

1,800,796

 

 

 

 

 

5,017,907

 

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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CONSOLIDATED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)

June 30, 2016

(Unaudited)

   

 

 

Fair Value/

 

 

 

 

Fair Value/

 

Industry Classification: (Continued)

 

Market Value

 

 

 

 

Market Value

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PAPER - 1.68%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clearwater Paper Corporation

 

$728,437

 

 

Diamond 1 Finance Corp / Diamond 2 Finance Corp (Dell)

 

$232,508

 

Dunn Paper

 

 

1,847,549

 

 

First Data Corporation

 

 

836,085

 

P.H. Glatfelter Company

 

 

1,015,000

 

 

Glynlyon Holding Companies, Inc.

 

 

3,620,508

 

Xerium Technologies, Inc.

 

 

1,212,535

 

 

Infor (US), Inc.

 

 

236,735

 

 

 

 

4,803,521

 

 

Micron Technology, Inc.

 

 

1,280,687

 

PHARMACEUTICALS - 2.57%

 

 

 

 

 

REVSpring, Inc.

 

 

675,581

 

Clarion Brands Holding Corp.

 

 

3,369,100

 

 

Sabre GLBL Inc.

 

 

255,393

 

Endo Finance LLC

 

 

867,500

 

 

Software Paradigms International Group, LLC

 

 

3,550,696

 

ERG Holding Company LLC

 

 

2,141,551

 

 

Veritext Corporation

 

 

3,473,094

 

Mallinckrodt PLC

 

 

950,000

 

 

Western Digital Corporation

 

 

528,580

 

 

 

 

7,328,151

 

 

 

 

 

16,362,865

 

REFINING - 2.69%

 

 

 

 

 

TRANSPORTATION SERVICES - 3.12%

 

 

 

 

Calumet Specialty Products Partners L.P.

 

 

707,500

 

 

MNX Holding Company

 

 

3,212,993

 

CITGO Petroleum Corporation

 

 

885,688

 

 

OPE KAG Finance Sub

 

 

1,723,749

 

MES Partners, Inc.

 

 

2,585,321

 

 

Team Drive-Away Holdings LLC

 

 

1,803,162

 

MPLX LP

 

 

974,161

 

 

VP Holding Company

 

 

1,171,283

 

Paragon Offshore plc. (D)

 

 

300,000

 

 

Watco Companies, L.L.C.

 

 

990,000

 

Tristar Global Energy Solutions, Inc.

 

 

2,229,884

 

 

 

 

 

8,901,187

 

 

 

 

7,682,554

 

 

WIRELESS - 0.72%

 

 

 

 

RETAILERS - 0.10%

 

 

 

 

 

Digicel Group Limited

 

 

857,200

 

HD Supply, Inc.

 

 

276,594

 

 

Numericable Group SA

 

 

972,500

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sprint Corporation

 

 

251,213

 

TECHNOLOGY - 5.73%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,080,913

 

Anixter, Inc.

 

 

1,444,815

 

 

Total Investments - 105.15%

 

$300,247,157

 

Commscope Holdings Inc.

 

 

228,183

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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Babson Capital Corporate Investors

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

 

1.

History

 

Babson Capital Corporate Investors (the "Trust") commenced operations in 1971 as a Delaware corporation. Pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization dated November 14, 1985, approved by shareholders, the Trust was reorganized as a Massachusetts business trust under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, effective November 28, 1985.

 

The Trust is a diversified closed-end management investment company. Babson Capital Management LLC ("Babson Capital"), a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company ("MassMutual"), acts as its investment adviser. The Trust's investment objective is to maintain a portfolio of securities providing a current yield and at the same time offering an opportunity for capital gains. The Trust's principal investments are privately placed, below-investment grade, long-term debt obligations. Such direct placement securities may, in some cases, be accompanied by equity features such as common stock, warrants, conversion rights, or other equity features and, occasionally, preferred stocks. The Trust typically purchases these investments, which are not publicly tradable, directly from their issuers in private placement transactions. These investments are typically mezzanine debt instruments with accompanying private equity securities made to small or middle market companies. In addition, the Trust may invest, subject to certain limitations, in marketable investment grade debt securities, other marketable debt (including high yield securities) and marketable common stocks. Below-investment grade or high yield securities have predominantly speculative characteristics with respect to the capacity of the issuer to pay interest and repay capital.

 

On January 27, 1998, the Board of Trustees authorized the formation of a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Trust ("CI Subsidiary Trust") for the purpose of holding certain investments. The results of CI Subsidiary Trust are consolidated in the accompanying financial statements. Footnote 2.D below discusses the Federal tax consequences of the CI Subsidiary Trust.

 

Determination of Fair Value

 

The determination of the fair value of the Trust's investments is the responsibility of the Trust's Board of Trustees (the "Trustees"). The Trustees have adopted procedures for the valuation of the Trust's securities and has delegated responsibility for applying those procedures to Babson Capital. Babson Capital has established a Pricing Committee which is responsible for setting the guidelines used in following the procedures adopted by the Trustees and ensuring that those guidelines are being followed. Babson Capital considers all relevant factors that are reasonably available, through either public information or information directly available to Babson Capital, when determining the fair value of a security. The Trustees meet at least once each quarter to approve the value of the Trust's portfolio securities as of the close of business on the last business day of the preceding quarter. This valuation requires the approval of a majority of the Trustees of the Trust, including a majority of the Trustees who are not interested persons of the Trust or of Babson Capital. In approving valuations, the Trustees will consider reports by Babson Capital analyzing each portfolio security in accordance with the procedures and guidelines referred to above, which include the relevant factors referred to below. Babson Capital has agreed to provide such reports to the Trust at least quarterly. The consolidated financial statements include private placement restricted securities valued at $210,254,675 (73.63% of net assets) as of June 30, 2016 whose values have been estimated by the Trustees based on the process described above in the absence of readily ascertainable market values. Due to the inherent uncertainty of valuation, those estimated values 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.

 

Following is a description of valuation methodologies used for assets recorded at fair value:

 

 

Corporate Public Securities – Corporate Bonds, Preferred Stocks and Common Stocks

 

2.

Significant Accounting Policies

 

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed consistently by the Trust in the preparation of its consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("U.S. GAAP").

 

The Trustees have determined that the Trust is an investment company in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 946, Financial Services – Investment Companies, for the purpose of financial reporting.

 

A. Fair Value Measurements:

 

Under U.S. GAAP, fair value represents the price that should be received to sell an asset (exit price) in an orderly transaction between willing market participants at the measurement date.

The Trust uses external independent third-party pricing services to determine the fair values of its Corporate Public Securities. At June 30, 2016, 100% of the carrying value of these investments was from external pricing services. In the event that the primary pricing service does not provide a price, the Trust utilizes the pricing provided by a secondary pricing service.

 

Public debt securities generally trade in the over-the-counter market rather than on a securities exchange. The Trust's pricing services use multiple valuation techniques to determine fair value. In instances where significant market activity exists, the pricing services may utilize a market based approach through which quotes from market makers are used to determine fair value. In instances where significant market activity may not exist or is limited, the pricing services also utilize proprietary valuation models which may consider market characteristics such as benchmark yield curves, option adjusted spreads, credit spreads, estimated default rates, coupon rates, anticipated timing of principal underlying prepayments, collateral, and other unique security features in order to estimate the relevant cash flows, which are then discounted to calculate the fair value.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

(Unaudited)
 

The Trust's investments in bank loans are normally valued at the bid quotation obtained from dealers in loans by an independent pricing service in accordance with the Trust's valuation policies and procedures approved by the Trustees.
 

Public equity securities listed on an exchange or on the NASDAQ National Market System are valued at the last quoted sales price of that day.
 

Annually, Babson Capital conducts reviews of the primary pricing vendors to validate that the inputs used in that vendors' pricing process are deemed to be market observable as defined in the standard. While Babson Capital is not provided access to proprietary models of the vendors, the reviews have included on-site walk-throughs of the pricing process, methodologies and control procedures for each asset class and level for which prices are provided. The review also includes an examination of the underlying inputs and assumptions for a sample of individual securities across asset classes, credit rating levels and various durations, a process Babson Capital continues to perform annually. In addition, the pricing vendors have an established challenge process in place for all security valuations, which facilitates identification and resolution of prices that fall outside expected ranges. Babson Capital believes that the prices received from the pricing vendors are representative of prices that would be received to sell the assets at the measurement date (exit prices) and are classified appropriately in the hierarchy.

 

Corporate Restricted Securities – Corporate Bonds
 

The fair value of certain notes is determined using an internal model that discounts the anticipated cash flows of those notes using a specific discount rate. Changes to that discount rate are driven by changes in general interest rates, probabilities of default and credit adjustments. The discount rate used within the models to discount the future anticipated cash flows is considered a significant unobservable input. Significant increases/(decreases) in the discount rate would result in a significant (decrease)/increase to the notes' fair value. 

The fair value of certain distressed notes is based on an enterprise waterfall methodology which is discussed in the equity security valuation section below.
 

Corporate Restricted Securities – Common Stock, Preferred Stock and Partnerships & LLC's
 

The fair value of equity securities is determined using an enterprise waterfall methodology. Under this methodology, the enterprise value of the company is first estimated and that value is then allocated to the company's outstanding debt and equity securities based on the documented priority of each class of securities in the capital structure. Generally, the waterfall proceeds from senior debt tranches of the capital structure to senior then junior subordinated debt, followed by each class of preferred stock and finally the common stock.

To estimate a company's enterprise value, the company's trailing twelve months earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA") is multiplied by a valuation multiple.
 

Both the company's EBITDA and valuation multiple are considered significant unobservable inputs. Significant increases/(decreases) to the company's EBITDA and/or valuation multiple would result in significant increases/ (decreases) to the equity value. An increase/(decrease) to the discount would result in a (decrease)/increase to the equity value.
  

Short-Term Securities
 

Short-term securities, of sufficient credit quality, with more than sixty days to maturity are valued at fair value, using external independent third-party services. Short-term securities having a maturity of sixty days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates fair value.

 

 

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Babson Capital Corporate Investors

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

(Unaudited)

 

Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements

 

The following table represents quantitative information about Level 3 fair value measurements as of June 30, 2016.

 

Fair Value

Valuation

Technique

Unobservable

Inputs

Range

Weighted
Average

Corporate Bonds

$153,054,586

Discounted Cash Flows

Discount Rate

9.1% to 19.8%

12.4%

$9,139,148

Market Approach

Valuation Multiple

3.7x to 10.2x

7.9x

EBITDA

-$2.1 million to
$11.2 million

$5.7 million

Equity Securities

$48,060,941

Market Approach

Valuation Multiple

3.7x to 11.8x

7.7x

 

Discount for lack
of marketability

0% to 20%

0.5%

EBITDA

-$2.1 million to
$154.4 million

$26.4 million

 

Fair Value Hierarchy

 

The Trust categorizes its investments measured at fair value in three levels, based on the inputs and assumptions used to determine fair value. These levels are as follows:

 

Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical securities

 

Level 2 – other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.)

 

Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs (including the Trust's own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments)

 

The following is a summary of the inputs used to value the Trust's net assets as of June 30, 2016:

 

Assets:

 

Total

 

 

Level 1

 

 

Level 2

 

 

Level 3

 

Restricted Securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Corporate Bonds

 

$214,491,205

 

 

$

-

 

 

$52,297,513

 

 

$162,193,692

 

Common Stock - U.S.

 

 

15,689,060

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

15,689,060

 

Preferred Stock

 

 

11,351,945

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

11,351,945

 

Partnerships and LLCs

 

 

21,019,978

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

21,019,978

 

Public Securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bank Loans

 

 

2,946,324

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

2,946,324

 

 

 

-

 

Corporate Bonds

 

 

32,938,244

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

32,938,244

 

 

 

-

 

Common Stock - U.S.

 

 

1,810,401

 

 

 

1,810,401

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Total

 

$300,247,157

 

 

$1,810,401

 

 

$88,182,081

 

 

$210,254,675

 

See information disaggregated by security type and industry classification in the Consolidated Schedule of Investments.

 

 

 

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

(Unaudited)

Following is a reconciliation of Level 3 assets for which significant unobservable inputs were used to determine fair value:
 

Assets:

 

Beginning
balance at
12/31/2015

 

 

Included in
earnings

 

 

Purchases

 

 

Sales

 

 

Prepayments

 

 

Transfers
into
Level 3

 

 

Transfers
out of
Level 3

 

 

Ending
balance at
6/30/2016

 

Restricted Securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Corporate Bonds

 

$144,499,690

 

 

$(562,469)

 

$27,863,366

 

 

$(7,563,082)

 

$(2,043,813)

 

$-

 

 

$-

 

 

$162,193,692

 

Common Stock - U.S.

 

 

17,650,577

 

 

 

(1,420,844)

 

 

1,605,019

 

 

 

(2,145,692)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

15,689,060

 

Preferred Stock

 

 

13,760,307

 

 

 

1,085,724

 

 

 

313,394

 

 

 

(3,807,480)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

11,351,945

 

Partnerships and LLCs

 

 

21,562,089

 

 

 

594,981

 

 

 

931,900

 

 

 

(2,068,992)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

21,019,978

 

 

 

$197,472,663

 

 

$(302,608)

 

$30,713,679

 

 

$(15,585,246)

 

$(2,043,813)

 

$-

 

 

$-

 

 

$210,254,675

 

  

 

There were no transfers into or out of Level 1 or Level 2 assets.

 

Income, Gains and Losses included in Net Increase in Net Assets resulting from Operations for the period are presented in the following accounts on the Statement of Operations:

D. Federal Income Taxes:
 

The Trust has elected to be taxed as a "regulated investment company" under the Internal Revenue Code, and intends to maintain this qualification and to distribute substantially all of its net taxable income to its shareholders. In any year when net long-term capital gains are realized by the Trust, management, after evaluating the prevailing economic conditions, will recommend that the Trustees either designate the net realized long-term gains as undistributed and pay the Federal capital gains taxes thereon or distribute all or a portion of such net gains.
 

The Trust is taxed as a regulated investment company and is therefore limited as to the amount of non-qualified income that it may receive as the result of operating a trade or business, e.g. the Trust's pro rata share of income allocable to the Trust by a partnership operating company. The Trust's violation of this limitation could result in the loss of its status as a regulated investment company, thereby subjecting all of its net income and capital gains to corporate taxes prior to distribution to its shareholders. The Trust, from time-to-time, identifies investment opportunities in the securities of entities that could cause such trade or business income to be allocable to the Trust. The CI Subsidiary Trust (described in Footnote 1 above) was formed in order to allow investment in such securities without adversely affecting the Trust's status as a regulated investment company.
  

The CI Subsidiary Trust is not taxed as a regulated investment company. Accordingly, prior to the Trust receiving any distributions from the CI Subsidiary Trust, all of the CI Subsidiary Trust's taxable income and realized gains, including non-qualified income and realized gains, is subject to taxation at prevailing corporate tax rates. As of June 30, 2016, the CI Subsidiary Trust has incurred income tax expense of $323,223.

Net Increase
in Net Assets
Resulting
from
Operations

Change in
Unrealized
Gains &
(Losses) in
Net Assets
from assets
still held

Interest (Amortization)

$

264,321

-

Net realized gain on investments before taxes

$

1,745,479

-

Net change in unrealized depreciation of investments before taxes

$

(2,312,408

)

(2,312,408

)

  

B. Accounting for Investments:

 

Investment transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis, including the amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts on bonds held using the yield-to-maturity method. The Trust does not accrue income when payment is delinquent and when management believes payment is questionable.

 

Realized gains and losses on investment transactions and unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investments are reported for financial statement and Federal income tax purposes on the identified cost method.

 

C. Use of Estimates:

 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

    

 

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 Babson Capital Corporate Investors

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

(Unaudited)

 

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of the existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis. As of June 30, 2016, the CI Subsidiary Trust has a deferred tax liability of $1,268,290.

 

The Trust recognizes a tax benefit from an uncertain position only if it is more likely than not that the position is sustainable, based solely on its technical merits and consideration of the relevant taxing authority's widely understood administrative practices and precedents. If this threshold is met, the Trust measures the tax benefit as the largest amount of benefit that is greater than fifty percent likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement. The Trust has evaluated and determined that the tax positions did not have a material effect on the Trust's financial position and results of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2016.

 

Each of the Trust's Federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service.

 

E. Distributions to Shareholders:

 

The Trust records distributions to shareholders from net investment income and net realized gains, if any, on the ex-dividend date. The Trust's net investment income dividend is declared four times per year, in April, July, October, and December. The Trust's net realized capital gain distribution, if any, is declared in December.
 

 

C. Basis For Board Renewal of Contract

 

At a meeting of the Trustees held on April 22, 2016, the Trustees (including a majority of the Trustees who are not "interested persons" of the Trust or Babson Capital) unanimously approved a one year continuance of the Contract.

 

Prior to the meeting, the Trustees requested and received from Ropes & Gray LLP, counsel to the Trust, a memorandum describing the Trustees' legal responsibilities in connection with their review and reapproval of the Contract. The Trustees also requested and received from Babson Capital extensive written and oral information regarding among other matters including: the principal terms of the Contract; the reasons why Babson Capital was proposing the continuance of the Contract; Babson Capital and its personnel; the Trust's investment performance, including comparative performance information; the nature and quality of the services provided by Babson Capital to the Trust; financial strength of Babson Capital; the fee arrangements between Babson Capital and the Trust; fee and expense information, including comparative fee and expense information; profitability of the advisory arrangement to Babson Capital; and "fallout" benefits to Babson Capital resulting from the Contract.

 

Among other things, the Trustees discussed and considered with management (i) the aforementioned guidance provided by Ropes & Gray LLP and the information provided by Babson Capital prior to the meeting and (ii) the reasons Babson Capital put forth in support of its recommendation that the Trustees approve the continuance of the Contract. These considerations are summarized below.

 

3.

Investment Services Contract

 

A. Services:
 

Under an Investment Services Contract (the "Contract") with the Trust, Babson Capital agrees to use its best efforts to present to the Trust a continuing and suitable investment program consistent with the investment objectives and policies of the Trust. Babson Capital represents the Trust in any negotiations with issuers, investment banking firms, securities brokers or dealers and other institutions or investors relating to the Trust's investments. Under the Contract, Babson Capital also provides administration of the day-to-day operations of the Trust and provides the Trust with office space and office equipment, accounting and bookkeeping services, and necessary executive, clerical and secretarial personnel for the performance of the foregoing services.

 

B. Fee:
 

For its services under the Contract, Babson Capital is paid a quarterly investment advisory fee of 0.3125% of the net asset value of the Trust as of the last business day of each fiscal quarter, which is approximately equal to 1.25% annually. A majority of the Trustees, including a majority of the Trustees who are not interested persons of the Trust or of Babson Capital, approve the valuation of the Trust's net assets as of such day.

 

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services to be provided by Babson Capital to the Trust

 

In evaluating the scope and quality of the services provided by Babson Capital to the Trust, the Trustees considered, among other factors: (i) the scope of services required to be provided by Babson Capital under the Contract; (ii) Babson Capital's ability to find and negotiate private placement securities having equity features that are consistent with the stated investment objectives of the Trust; (iii) the experience and quality of Babson Capital's staff; (iv) the strength of Babson Capital's financial condition; (v) the nature of the private placement market compared to public markets (including the fact that finding, analyzing, negotiating and servicing private placement securities is more labor-intensive than buying and selling public securities and the administration of private placement securities is more extensive, expensive, and requires greater time and expertise than a portfolio of only public securities); (vi) the potential advantages afforded to the Trust by its ability to co-invest in negotiated private placements with MassMutual and its affiliates; and (vii) the expansion of the scope of services provided by Babson Capital as a result of recent regulatory and legislative initiatives that have required increased legal, compliance and business attention and diligence. Based on such considerations, the Trustees concluded that, overall, they are satisfied with the nature, extent and quality of services provided by Babson Capital, and expected to be provided in the future, under the Contract.

 

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

(Unaudited)

 

 

Investment Performance

 

The Trustees also examined the Trust's short-term, intermediate-term, and long-term performance as compared against various benchmark indices presented at the meeting, which showed that the Trust had outperformed such indices for the 1-, 3-, 5- and 10-year periods. In addition, the Trustees considered comparisons of the Trust's performance with the performance of (i) selected closed-end investment companies and funds that may invest in private placement securities and/or bank loans; (ii) selected business development companies with comparable types of investments; and (iii) investment companies included in the Lipper closed-end bond universe. It was acknowledged that, while such comparisons are helpful in judging performance, they are not directly comparable in terms of types of investments due to the fact that business development companies often report returns based on market value, which is affected by factors other than the performance of the underlying portfolio investments. Based on these considerations and the detailed performance information provided to the Trustees at the regular Board meetings each quarter, the Trustees concluded that the Trust's absolute and relative performance over time have been sufficient to warrant renewal of the Contract.

 

Advisory Fee/Costs of Services Provided and Profitability/ Manager's "Fall-Out" Benefits

 

In connection with the Trustees' consideration of the advisory fee paid by the Trust to Babson Capital under the Contract, Babson Capital noted that it was unaware of any registered closed-end investment companies that are directly comparable to the Trust in terms of the types of investments and percentages invested in private placement securities (which require more extensive advisory and administrative services than a portfolio of publicly traded securities, as previously discussed) other than Babson Capital Participation Investors, which also is advised by Babson Capital. Under the terms of its Investment Advisory and Administrative Services Contract, Babson Capital Participation Investors is charged a quarterly investment advisory fee of 0.225% of net asset value as of the end of each quarter, which is approximately equal to 0.90% annually. In considering the fee rate provided in the Contract, the Trustees noted the advisory fee charged by Babson Capital to Tower Square Capital Partners, L.P., and Tower Square Capital Partners II, III and IV, L.P., each a private mezzanine fund also managed by Babson Capital, and that the fee Babson Capital Participation Investors charged compares favorably.

At the request of the Trustees, Babson Capital provided information concerning the profitability of Babson Capital's advisory relationship with the Trust. The Trustees also considered the non-economic benefits Babson Capital and its affiliates derived from its relationship with the Trust, including the reputational benefits derived from having the Trust listed on the New York Stock Exchange, and the de minimis amount of commissions resulting from the Trust's portfolio transactions used by Babson Capital for third-party soft dollar arrangements. The Trustees recognized that Babson Capital should be entitled to earn a reasonable level of profit for services provided to the Trust and, based on their review, concluded that they were satisfied that Babson Capital's historical level of profitability from its relationship with the Trust was not excessive and that the advisory fee under the Contract is reasonable.

 

Economies of Scale

 

The Trustees considered the concept of economies of scale and possible advisory fee reductions if the Trust were to grow in assets. Given that the Trust is not continuously offering shares, such growth comes principally from retained net realized gain on investments and dividend reinvestment. The Trustees also examined the breakpoint features of selected competitive funds and noted that the minimum starting point for fee reductions in those funds was at least $200 million, close to the value of the Trust's current net assets. The Trustees concluded that the absence of breakpoints in the fee schedule under the Contract was currently acceptable given the Trust's current size and closed-end fund structure.

 

 

4.

Senior Secured Indebtedness

 

MassMutual holds the Trust's $30,000,000 Senior Fixed Rate Convertible Note (the "Note") issued by the Trust on November 15, 2007. The Note is due November 15, 2017 and accrues interest at 5.28% per annum. MassMutual, at its option, can convert the principal amount of the Note into common shares. The dollar amount of principal would be converted into an equivalent dollar amount of common shares based upon the average price of the common shares for ten business days prior to the notice of conversion. For the six months ended June 30, 2016, the Trust incurred total interest expense on the Note of $792,000.

 

The Trust may redeem the Note, in whole or in part, at the principal amount proposed to be redeemed together with the accrued and unpaid interest thereon through the redemption date plus a Make Whole Premium. The Make Whole Premium equals the excess of (i) the present value of the scheduled payments of principal and interest which the Trust would have paid but for the proposed redemption, discounted at the rate of interest of U.S. Treasury obligations whose maturity approximates that of the Note plus 0.50% over (ii) the principal of the Note proposed to be redeemed.  

 

 

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Babson Capital Corporate Investors

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

(Unaudited)

 

5.

Purchases and Sales of Investments

7.

Results of Shareholder Meeting

 

For the six
months ended
6/30/2016

The Annual Meeting of Shareholders was held on Friday, April 22, 2016. The shareholders were asked to vote to re-elect as Trustees Robert E. Joyal and Susan B. Sweeney for three year terms and Edward P. Grace III for a two year term. The shareholders approved the proposal. The Trust's other Trustees, Michael H. Brown, Barbara M. Ginader, Clifford M. Noreen and Maleyne M. Syracuse continued to serve their respective terms following the April 22, 2016 Annual Shareholder Meeting. The results of the voting are set forth below. 

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cost of
Investments
Acquired

from
Sales or
Maturities

Shares for

Withheld

Total

% of
Shares
Voted for

Corporate restricted securities

$

40,160,813

$

32,514,937

Robert E. Joyal 15,844,669

370,038

16,214,707

97.71 %

Corporate public securities

4,720,567

14,714,457

Susan B. Sweeney 16,009,574

205,133

16,214,707

98.74 %

 

Edward P. Grace III 15,916,930

297,777

16,214,707

98.16 %

 

The aggregate cost of investments is substantially the same for financial reporting and Federal income tax purposes as of June 30, 2016. The net unrealized appreciation of investments for financial reporting and Federal tax purposes as of June 30, 2016 is $1,356,913 and consists of $28,365,938 appreciation and $27,009,025 depreciation. 

 

Net unrealized depreciation of investments on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities reflects the balance net of a deferred tax accrual of $1,268,290 on net unrealized losses on the CI Subsidiary Trust.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.

Quarterly Results of Investment Operations (Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

March 31, 2016

 

 

 

Amount

 

 

Per Share

 

Investment income

 

$6,313,481

 

 

 

 

Net investment income

 

 

4,808,831

 

 

$0.24

 

Net realized and unrealized gain on investments (net of taxes)

 

 

1,368,826

 

 

 

0.07

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

June 30, 2016

 

 

Amount

 

 

Per Share

 

Investment income

 

$7,014,018

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income

 

 

5,503,645

 

 

$0.28

 

Net realized and unrealized gain on investments (net of taxes)

 

 

2,858,595

 

 

 

0.15

 

 

 

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THIS PRIVACY NOTICE IS BEING PROVIDED ON BEHALF OF BABSON CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC AND ITS AFFILIATES;
BABSON CAPITAL SECURITIES LLC;
BABSON CAPITAL MANAGEMENT (AUSTRALIA) PTY LTD.
BABSON CAPITAL MANAGEMENT (JAPAN) KK;
BABSON CAPITAL CORNERSTONE ASIA LIMITED;
BABSON CAPITAL FUNDS TRUST;
BABSON CAPITAL GLOBAL SHORT DURATION HIGH YIELD FUND;
BABSON CAPITAL CORPORATE INVESTORS AND BABSON CAPITAL PARTICIPATION INVESTORS (TOGETHER, FOR PURPOSES OF THIS PRIVACY NOTICE, "BABSON CAPITAL").

 

When you use Babson Capital you entrust us not only with your hard-earned assets but also with your personal and financial data. We consider your data to be private and confidential, and protecting its confidentiality is important to us. Our policies and procedures regarding your personal information are summarized below.

 

We may collect non-public personal information about you from:

 

·Applications or other forms, interviews, or by other means;

 

 

·Consumer or other reporting agencies, government agencies, employers or others;

 

 

·Your transactions with us, our affiliates, or others; and

 

 

·Our Internet website.


We may share the financial information we collect with our financial service affiliates, such as insurance companies, investment companies and securities broker-dealers. Additionally, so that we may continue to offer you products and services that best meet your investment needs and to effect transactions that you request or authorize, we may disclose the information we collect, as described above, to companies that perform administrative or marketing services on our behalf, such as transfer agents, custodian banks, service providers or printers and mailers that assist us in the distribution of investor materials or that provide operational support to Babson Capital. These companies are required to protect this information and will use this information only for the services for which we hire them, and are not permitted to use or share this information for any other purpose. Some of these companies may perform such services in jurisdictions other than the United States. We may share some or all of the information we collect with other financial institutions with whom we jointly market products. This may be done only if it is permitted by the state in which you live. Some disclosures may be limited to your name, contact and transaction information with us or our affiliates.

 

Any disclosures will be only to the extent permitted by federal and state law. Certain disclosures may require us to get an "opt-in" or "opt-out" from you. If this is required, we will do so before information is shared. Otherwise, we do not share any personal information about our customers or former customers unless authorized by the customer or as permitted by law.

 

We restrict access to personal information about you to those employees who need to know that information to provide products and services to you. We maintain physical, electronic and procedural safeguards that comply with legal standards to guard your personal information. As an added measure, we do not include personal or account information in non-secure e-mails that we send you via the Internet without your prior consent. We advise you not to send such information to us in non-secure e-mails.

 

This joint notice describes the privacy policies of Babson Capital, the Funds and Babson Capital Securities LLC. It applies to all Babson Capital and the Funds accounts you presently have, or may open in the future, using your social security number or federal taxpayer identification number – whether or not you remain a shareholder of our Funds or as an advisory client of Babson Capital. As mandated by rules issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission, we will be sending you this notice annually, as long as you own shares in the Funds or have an account with Babson Capital.

 

Babson Capital Securities LLC is a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and the Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC). Investors may obtain information about SIPC including the SIPC brochure by contacting SIPC online at www.sipc.org or calling (202)-371-8300. Investors may obtain information about FINRA including the FINRA Investor Brochure by contacting FINRA online at www.finra.org or by calling (800) 289-9999.

 

May 2016

 

 

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Members of the Board of Trustees

 

Michael H. Brown*

 

Barbara M. Ginader

 

Edward P. Grace III

 

Robert E. Joyal

 

Clifford M. Noreen

 

Susan B. Sweeney*

 

Maleyne M. Syracuse*

 

*Member of the Audit Committee

 

Officers

Clifford M. Noreen

Chairman

 

Robert M. Shettle

President

 

James M. Roy

Vice President & Chief Financial

Officer

 

Janice M. Bishop

Vice President, Secretary & Chief

Legal Officer

 

Sean Feeley

Vice President

 

Daniel J. Florence

Treasurer

 

Melissa M. LaGrant

Chief Compliance Officer

   

DIVIDEND REINVESTMENT AND SHARE PURCHASE PLAN

 

Babson Capital Corporate Investors (the "Trust") offers a Dividend Reinvestment and Share Purchase Plan (the "Plan"). The Plan provides a simple way for shareholders to add to their holdings in the Trust through the receipt of dividend shares issued by the Trust or through the investment of cash dividends in Trust shares purchased in the open market. A shareholder may join the Plan by filling out and mailing an authorization card to DST Systems, Inc., the Transfer Agent.

 

Participating shareholders will continue to participate until they notify the Transfer Agent, in writing, of their desire to terminate participation. Unless a shareholder elects to participate in the Plan, he or she will, in effect, have elected to receive dividends and distributions in cash. Participating shareholders may also make additional contributions to the Plan from their own funds. Such contributions may be made by personal check or other means in an amount not less than $10 nor more than $5,000 per quarter. Cash contributions must be received by the Transfer Agent at least five days (but no more then 30 days) before the payment date of a dividend or distribution.

 

Whenever the Trust declares a dividend payable in cash or shares, the Transfer Agent, acting on behalf of each participating shareholder, will take the dividend in shares only if the net asset value is lower than the market price plus an estimated brokerage commission as of the close of business on the valuation day. The valuation day is the last day preceding the day of dividend payment.

 

When the dividend is to be taken in shares, the number of shares to be received is determined by dividing the cash dividend by the net asset value as of the close of business on the valuation date or, if greater than net asset value, 95% of the closing share price. If the net asset value of the shares is higher than the market value plus an estimated commission, the Transfer Agent, consistent with obtaining the best price and execution, will buy shares on the open market at current prices promptly after the dividend payment date.

 

The reinvestment of dividends does not, in any way, relieve participating shareholders of any federal, state or local tax. For federal income tax purposes, the amount reportable in respect of a dividend received in newly-issued shares of the Trust will be the fair market value of the shares received, which will be reportable as ordinary income and/or capital gains.

 

As compensation for its services, the Transfer Agent receives a fee of 5% of any dividend and cash contribution (in no event in excess of $2.50 per distribution per shareholder.)

 

Any questions regarding the Plan should be addressed to DST Systems, Inc., Transfer Agent for Babson Capital Corporate Investors' Dividend Reinvestment and Share Purchase Plan, P.O. Box 219086, Kansas City, MO 64121-9086.

 

 
 
 

 

 

Babson Capital

Corporate Investors

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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ITEM 2. CODE OF ETHICS.

 

Not applicable for this filing.

 

ITEM 3. AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT.

 

Not applicable for this filing.

 

ITEM 4. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES.

 

Not applicable for this filing.

 

ITEM 5. AUDIT COMMITTEE OF LISTED REGISTRANTS.

 

Not applicable for this filing.

 

ITEM 6. SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

 

(a) A schedule of investments for the Registrant is included as part of this report to shareholders under Item 1 of this Form N-CSR.

 

(b) Not applicable for this filing.

 

ITEM 7. DISCLOSURE OF PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.

 

Not applicable for this filing.

 

ITEM 8. PORTFOLIO MANAGERS OF CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.

 

The following disclosure item is made as of the date of this Form N-CSR unless otherwise indicated.

 

PORTFOLIO MANAGER. Robert M. Shettle serves as President of the Registrant (since June 2016) and as one of its Portfolio Managers. Mr. Shettle began his service to the Registrant in 2015 as a Vice President. With over 17 years of industry experience, Mr. Shettle is a Managing Director of Babson and Head of the North America Mezzanine and Private Equity Group of Babson. He joined Babson in 2006. Prior to joining Babson, he spent six years at Fleet National Bank as a Vice President and commercial loan officer and three years at Anderson Consulting. At Babson, he has focused on originating, analyzing, structuring and documenting mezzanine and private equity investments. Mr. Shettle holds a B.S. from the University of Connecticut and a M.B.A. from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He is also a Chartered Financial Analyst. Mr. Shettle also presently serves as President of Babson Capital Participation Investors, another closed-end management investment company advised by Babson.

 

PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT TEAM. Mr. Shettle has primary responsibility for overseeing the investment of the Registrant's portfolio, with the day-to-day investment management responsibility of the Registrant's portfolio being shared with the following Babson investment professional (together with the Portfolio Manager, the "Portfolio Team").

 

Sean Feeley is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Registrant's public high yield and investment grade fixed income portfolio. Mr. Feeley has been a Vice President of the Registrant since 2011. Mr. Feeley is a Managing Director of Babson and head of the High Yield Research Team with over 22 years of industry experience in high yield bonds and loans in various investment strategies. Prior to joining Babson in 2003, he was a Vice President at Cigna Investment Management in project finance and a Vice President at Credit Suisse in leveraged loan finance. Mr. Feeley holds a B.S. from Canisius College and an M.B.A. from Cornell University. Mr. Feeley is a Certified Public Accountant and a Chartered Financial Analyst. Mr. Feeley also serves as Vice President of Babson Capital Participation Investors, another closed-end management investment company advised by Babson.

 

 
 
 

 

ITEM 9. PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS.

 

Not applicable for this filing.

 

ITEM 10. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.

 

Not applicable for this filing.

 

ITEM 11. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.

 

(a)

The principal executive officer and principal financial officer of the Registrant evaluated the effectiveness of the Registrant's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "Act")) as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of this report and based on that evaluation have concluded that such disclosure controls and procedures are effective to provide reasonable assurance that material information required to be disclosed by the Registrant on Form N-CSR is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and forms.

 

(b)

There were no changes in the Registrant's internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Act) during the Registrant's second fiscal half year that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

 

ITEM 12. EXHIBITS.

 

(a)(1)

ANY CODE OF ETHICS, OR AMENDMENTS THERETO, THAT IS THE SUBJECT OF DISCLOSURE REQUIRED BY ITEM 2, TO THE EXTENT THAT THE REGISTRANT INTENDS TO SATISFY THE ITEM 2 REQUIREMENTS THROUGH THE FILING OF AN EXHIBIT.

 

Not applicable for this filing.

 

(a)(2)

A SEPARATE CERTIFICATION FOR EACH PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER OF THE REGISTRANT AS REQUIRED BY RULE 30a-2 UNDER THE ACT.

 

Attached hereto as EX-99.31.1

 

Attached hereto as EX-99.31.2

 

(a)(3)

ANY WRITTEN SOLICITATION TO PURCHASE SECURITIES UNDER RULE 23c-1 UNDER THE ACT (17 CFR 270.23c-1) SENT OR GIVEN DURING THE PERIOD COVERED BY THE REPORT BY OR ON BEHALF OF THE REGISTRANT TO 10 OR MORE PERSONS.

 

Not applicable for this filing.

 

(b)

CERTIFICATIONS PURSUANT TO RULE 30a-2(b) UNDER THE ACT.

 

Attached hereto as EX-99.32

 

 
 
 

 

SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

(Registrant):

Babson Capital Corporate Investors

By:

/s/ Robert M. Shettle

Robert M. Shettle, President

Date:

September 8, 2016

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

 

By:

/s/ Robert M. Shettle

Robert M. Shettle, President

Date:

September 8, 2016

By:

/s/ James M. Roy

James M. Roy, Vice President and

Chief Financial Officer

Date:

September 8, 2016

 

 

 

 

 

 

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