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MCVT Mill City Ventures III Ltd

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21 Dec 2024 - Closed
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Share Name Share Symbol Market Type
Mill City Ventures III Ltd NASDAQ:MCVT NASDAQ Common Stock
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  0.02 1.02% 1.99 1.87 2.72 1.93 1.91 1.93 6,689 05:00:02

Form 10-Q - Quarterly report [Sections 13 or 15(d)]

14/08/2024 9:23pm

Edgar (US Regulatory)


 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

__________________________

 

FORM 10-Q

__________________________

 

(Mark One)

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

       

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2024

or

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

                 

For the transition period from _______________________ to ___________________

 

Commission File Number 001-41472

__________________________

 

MILL CITY VENTURES III, LTD.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 __________________________

 

Minnesota

 

90-0316651

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

 

 

 

1907 Wayzata Blvd, #205, Wayzata, Minnesota

 

55391

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(Zip Code)

 

(952) 479-1923

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

__________________________

 

N/A

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

__________________________

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.   ☒ Yes    ☐ No

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).   ☒ Yes    ☐ No

 

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

 

Large accelerated filer

Accelerated filer

Non-accelerated filer

Smaller reporting company

 

 

Emerging growth company

                                                                                                                                             

 

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

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes    ☒ No

 

As of August 15, 2024, Mill City Ventures III, Ltd. had 6,385,255 shares of common stock, and no other classes of capital stock, outstanding.

 

 

 

 

MILL CITY VENTURES III, LTD.

 

Index to Form 10-Q

for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2024

 

PART I.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Page No.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 1.

Financial Statements (unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Condensed Balance Sheets – June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Condensed Statements of Operations – Three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Condensed Statements of Shareholders’ Equity – Three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Condensed Statements of Cash Flows – Six months ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Condensed Schedule of Investments – June 30, 2024 and Schedule of Investments – December 31, 2023

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Condensed Notes to Financial Statements – June 30, 2024

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 2.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PART II.

OTHER INFORMATION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 5.

Other Information

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 6.

Exhibits

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SIGNATURES

 

 

 

 
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PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

MILL CITY VENTURES III, LTD.

CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS

 

 

 

June 30, 2024 (unaudited)

 

 

December 31, 2023

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments, at fair value:

 

$12,929,985

 

 

$17,284,676

 

Non-control/non-affiliate investments (cost: $14,460,679 and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$18,577,481 respectively)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

 

5,424,611

 

 

 

376,024

 

Note receivable

 

 

250,000

 

 

 

250,000

 

Prepaid expenses

 

 

103,762

 

 

 

165,301

 

Interest and dividend receivables

 

 

177,792

 

 

 

264,413

 

Right-of-use operating lease asset

 

 

 

 

 

9,283

 

Deferred taxes

 

 

772,000

 

 

 

757,000

 

Total Assets

 

$19,658,150

 

 

$19,106,697

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$87,644

 

 

$71,702

 

Accrued payroll liabilities

 

 

7,604

 

 

 

435,449

 

Operating lease liability

 

 

 

 

 

9,283

 

Accrued income tax

 

 

177,600

 

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

 

 

272,848

 

 

 

516,434

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY (NET ASSETS)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock, par value $0.001 per share (111,111,111 authorized;

 

 

6,385

 

 

 

6,385

 

6,385,255 outstanding)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

 

15,473,121

 

 

 

15,473,121

 

Additional paid-in capital - stock options

 

 

1,460,209

 

 

 

1,460,209

 

Accumulated deficit

 

 

(1,159,665)

 

 

(1,159,665)

Accumulated undistributed investment loss

 

 

(390,494)

 

 

(1,052,183)

Accumulated undistributed net realized gains on investment transactions

 

 

5,526,440

 

 

 

5,155,200

 

Net unrealized depreciation in value of investments

 

 

(1,530,694)

 

 

(1,292,804)

Total Shareholders' Equity (Net Assets)

 

 

19,385,302

 

 

 

18,590,263

 

Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity

 

$19,658,150

 

 

$19,106,697

 

Net Asset Value Per Common Share

 

$3.04

 

 

$2.91

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

 

 
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MILL CITY VENTURES III, LTD.

CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

Six Months Ended

 

 

 

June 30, 2024

 

 

June 30, 2023

 

 

June 30, 2024

 

 

June 30, 2023

 

Investment Income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest income

 

$888,629

 

 

$907,502

 

 

$1,721,296

 

 

$1,771,530

 

Total Investment Income

 

 

888,629

 

 

 

907,502

 

 

 

1,721,296

 

 

 

1,771,530

 

Operating Expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Professional fees

 

 

174,098

 

 

 

287,325

 

 

 

312,469

 

 

 

417,176

 

Payroll

 

 

145,859

 

 

 

147,161

 

 

 

296,925

 

 

 

1,277,600

 

Insurance

 

 

24,602

 

 

 

26,522

 

 

 

51,492

 

 

 

53,522

 

Occupancy

 

 

9,545

 

 

 

21,072

 

 

 

20,222

 

 

 

40,115

 

Director's fees

 

 

30,000

 

 

 

30,000

 

 

 

60,000

 

 

 

562,968

 

Interest expense

 

 

 

 

 

43,333

 

 

 

320

 

 

 

78,000

 

Other general and administrative

 

 

13,955

 

 

 

14,632

 

 

 

17,718

 

 

 

32,481

 

Total Operating Expenses

 

 

398,059

 

 

 

570,045

 

 

 

759,146

 

 

 

2,461,862

 

Net Investment Gain (Loss)

 

$490,570

 

 

$337,457

 

 

$962,150

 

 

$(690,332)

Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

 

 

346,745

 

 

 

41,371

 

 

 

371,240

 

 

 

(558,629)

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

 

 

(289,641)

 

 

(21,107)

 

 

(237,890)

 

 

627,316

 

Net Realized and Unrealized Gain on Investments

 

 

57,104

 

 

 

20,264

 

 

 

133,350

 

 

 

68,687

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations Before Taxes

 

$547,674

 

 

$357,721

 

 

$1,095,500

 

 

$(621,645)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Provision for Income Taxes

 

 

134,738

 

 

 

287,000

 

 

 

300,461

 

 

 

25,678

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations

 

$412,936

 

 

$70,721

 

 

$795,039

 

 

$(647,323)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$0.06

 

 

$0.01

 

 

$0.12

 

 

$(0.10)

Diluted

 

$0.06

 

 

$0.01

 

 

$0.12

 

 

$(0.10)

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

 

 
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MILL CITY VENTURES III, LTD.

CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (UNAUDITED)

 

Three Months Ended June 30, 2024

 

Common Shares

 

 

Par Value

 

 

Additional Paid In Capital

 

 

Accumulated Deficit

 

 

Accumulated Undistributed Net Investment Gain (Loss)

 

 

Accumulated Undistributed Net Realized Gain on Investments Transactions

 

 

Net Unrealized Depreciation in value of Investments

 

 

Total Shareholders' Equity

 

Balance as of March 31, 2024

 

 

6,385,255

 

 

$6,385

 

 

$16,933,330

 

 

$(1,159,665)

 

$(746,326)

 

$5,179,695

 

 

$(1,241,053)

 

$18,972,366

 

Undistributed net investment gain

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

355,832

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

355,832

 

Undistributed net realized gain on investment transactions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

346,745

 

 

 

 

 

 

346,745

 

Depreciation in value of investments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(289,641)

 

 

(289,641)

Balance as of June 30, 2024

 

 

6,385,255

 

 

$6,385

 

 

$16,933,330

 

 

$(1,159,665)

 

$(390,494)

 

$5,526,440

 

 

$(1,530,694)

 

$19,385,302

 

 

Three Months Ended June 30, 2023

 

Common Shares

 

 

Par Value

 

 

Additional Paid In Capital

 

 

Accumulated Deficit

 

 

Accumulated Undistributed Net Investment Gain (Loss)

 

 

Accumulated Undistributed Net Realized Gain on Investments Transactions

 

 

Net Unrealized Depreciation in value of Investments

 

 

Total Shareholders' Equity

 

Balance as of March 31, 2023

 

 

6,185,255

 

 

$12,215

 

 

$16,503,500

 

 

$(1,159,665)

 

$(1,853,206)

 

$5,113,829

 

 

$(2,948)

 

$18,613,725

 

Undistributed net investment gain

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

50,457

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

50,457

 

Undistributed net realized gain on investment transactions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

41,371

 

 

 

 

 

 

41,371

 

Depreciation in value of investments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(21,107)

 

 

(21,107)

Balance as of June 30, 2023

 

 

6,185,255

 

 

$12,215

 

 

$16,503,500

 

 

$(1,159,665)

 

$(1,802,749)

 

$5,155,200

 

 

$(24,055)

 

$18,684,446

 

 

 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2024

 

Common Shares

 

 

Par Value

 

 

Additional Paid In Capital

 

 

Accumulated Deficit

 

 

Accumulated Undistributed Net Investment Gain (Loss)

 

 

Accumulated Undistributed Net Realized Gain on Investments Transactions

 

 

Net Unrealized Depreciation in value of Investments

 

 

Total Shareholders' Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance as of December 31, 2023

 

 

6,385,255

 

 

$6,385

 

 

$16,933,330

 

 

$(1,159,665)

 

$(1,052,183)

 

$5,155,200

 

 

$(1,292,804)

 

$18,590,263

 

Undistributed net investment gain

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

661,689

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

661,689

 

Undistributed net realized gain on investment transactions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

371,240

 

 

 

 

 

 

371,240

 

Depreciation in value of investments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(237,890)

 

 

(237,890)

Balance as of June 30, 2024

 

 

6,385,255

 

 

$6,385

 

 

$16,933,330

 

 

$(1,159,665)

 

$(390,494)

 

$5,526,440

 

 

$(1,530,694)

 

$19,385,302

 

 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2023

 

Common Shares

 

 

Par Value

 

 

Additional Paid In Capital

 

 

Accumulated Deficit

 

 

Accumulated Undistributed Net Investment Loss

 

 

Accumulated Undistributed Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investments Transactions

 

 

Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) in value of Investments

 

 

Total Shareholders' Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance as of December 31, 2022

 

 

6,185,255

 

 

$12,215

 

 

$15,043,291

 

 

$(1,159,665)

 

$(1,086,739)

 

$5,713,829

 

 

$(651,371)

 

$17,871,560

 

Issuance of stock options

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,460,209

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,460,209

 

Net investment loss, net of tax benefit of $139,300

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(716,010)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(716,010)

Undistributed net realized loss on investment transactions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(558,629)

 

 

 

 

 

(558,629)

Appreciation in value of investments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

627,316

 

 

 

627,316

 

Balance as of June 30, 2023

 

 

6,185,255

 

 

$12,215

 

 

$16,503,500

 

 

$(1,159,665)

 

$(1,802,749)

 

$5,155,200

 

 

$(24,055)

 

$18,684,446

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

 

 
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MILL CITY VENTURES III, LTD.

CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)

 

 

 

Six Months Ended

 

 

 

June 30, 2024

 

 

June 30, 2023

 

Cash flows from operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

 

$795,039

 

 

$(647,323)

Adjustments to reconcile net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

from operations to net cash provided by operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized (appreciation) depreciation on investments

 

 

237,890

 

 

 

(627,316)

Net realized (gain) loss on investments

 

 

(371,240)

 

 

558,629

 

Purchases of investments

 

 

(973,438)

 

 

(8,900,500)

Proceeds from sales of investments

 

 

5,461,479

 

 

 

9,149,194

 

Issuance of stock options

 

 

 

 

 

1,460,209

 

Deferred income taxes

 

 

(15,000)

 

 

(227,000)

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prepaid expenses and other assets

 

 

70,822

 

 

 

70,516

 

Interest and dividends receivable

 

 

86,621

 

 

 

(58,420)

Accounts payable and other liabilities

 

 

(243,586)

 

 

(710,228)

Deferred interest income

 

 

 

 

 

(55,875)

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

 

5,048,587

 

 

 

11,886

 

Cash flows from financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from line of credit

 

 

 

 

 

2,750,000

 

Repayments on line of credit

 

 

 

 

 

(2,750,000)

Net cash provided by financing activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

 

 

5,048,587

 

 

 

11,886

 

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

 

 

376,024

 

 

 

1,089,641

 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

 

$5,424,611

 

 

$1,101,527

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash paid for income taxes

 

$1,438

 

 

$

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements

 

 
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MILL CITY VENTURES III, LTD.

CONDENSED SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (UNAUDITED)

JUNE 30, 2024

 

Investment / Industry

 

Cost

 

 

Fair Value

 

 

Percentage of Net Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Short-Term Non-banking Loans

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Business Services - 15% secured loans

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mustang Litigation Funding

 

$10,000,000

 

 

$10,024,533

 

 

 

51.71%

Consumer - 15% secured loans

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bankers American Capital Corp

 

 

900,000

 

 

 

903,493

 

 

 

4.66%

Financial - 12% secured loans

 

 

500,000

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

0.00%

Real Estate - 12% secured loans

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Alatus Development Corp

 

 

2,000,000

 

 

 

2,001,959

 

 

 

10.33%

Total Short-Term Non-Banking Loans

 

 

13,400,000

 

 

 

12,929,985

 

 

 

66.70%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred Stock

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consumer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wisdom Gaming, Inc

 

 

900,000

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

0.00%

Information Technology

 

 

150,000

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

0.00%

Total Preferred Stock

 

 

1,050,000

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

0.00%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Warrants

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Healthcare

 

 

679

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.00%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Financial

 

 

10,000

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

0.00%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Investments

 

$14,460,679

 

 

$12,929,985

 

 

 

66.70%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Cash and cash equivalents

 

 

5,424,611

 

 

 

5,424,611

 

 

 

27.98%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Investments and Cash

 

$

19,885,290

 

 

$

18,354,596

 

 

 

94.68%

 

See accompanying Notes to the Financial Statements

 

 
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MILL CITY VENTURES III, LTD.

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

DECEMBER 31, 2023

 

Investment / Industry

 

Cost

 

 

Fair Value

 

 

Percentage of Net Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Short-Term Non-banking Loans

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Business Services - 15% secured loans

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mustang Litigation Funding

 

$10,000,000

 

 

$10,069,354

 

 

 

54.16%

Consumer - 23% secured loans

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Intelligent Mapping, LLC

 

 

2,900,000

 

 

 

2,906,464

 

 

 

15.63%

Financial - 12% secured loans

 

 

500,000

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

0.00%

Information Technology - 15% convertible note

 

 

212,500

 

 

 

213,501

 

 

 

1.15%

Real Estate - 18% secured loans

 

 

745,000

 

 

 

760,119

 

 

 

4.09%

Tailwind, LLC

 

 

1,000,000

 

 

 

1,001,954

 

 

 

5.39%

Real Estate - 12% secured loans

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Alatus Development Corp

 

 

2,000,000

 

 

 

2,010,374

 

 

 

10.81%

Total Short-Term Non-Banking Loans

 

 

17,357,500

 

 

 

16,961,766

 

 

 

91.23%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred Stock

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consumer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wisdom Gaming, Inc

 

 

900,000

 

 

 

265,000

 

 

 

1.43%

Information Technology

 

 

150,000

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

0.00%

Total Preferred Stock

 

 

1,050,000

 

 

 

265,000

 

 

 

1.43%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common Stock

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consumer

 

 

159,302

 

 

 

47,910

 

 

 

0.26%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Warrants

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Healthcare

 

 

679

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.00%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Financial

 

 

10,000

 

 

 

10,000

 

 

 

0.05%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Investments

 

$18,577,481

 

 

$17,284,676

 

 

 

92.97%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Cash

 

 

376,024

 

 

 

376,024

 

 

 

2.02%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Investments and Cash

 

$

18,953,505

 

 

$

17,660,700

 

 

 

94.99%

 

See accompanying Notes to the Financial Statements

 

 
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NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION

 

In this report, we generally refer to Mill City Ventures III, Ltd. in the first person “we.” On occasion, we refer to our company in the third person as “Mill City Ventures” or the “Company.”  The Company follows accounting and reporting guidance in Accounting Standards (“ASC”) 946.

 

We were incorporated in Minnesota in January 2006. Until December 13, 2012, we were a development-stage company that focused on promoting and placing a proprietary poker game online and into casinos and entertainment facilities nationwide. In 2013, we elected to become a business development company (“BDC”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”). We operated as a BDC until we withdrew our BDC election at the end of December 2019. Since that time, we have remained a public reporting company filing periodic reports with the SEC. We engage in the business of providing short-term specialty finance solutions, typically in the form of short-term loans, primarily to small businesses, both private and public, and high-net-worth individuals. To avoid regulation under the 1940 Act, we generally seek to structure our investments so they do not constitute “securities” for purposes of federal securities laws, and we monitor our investments as a whole to ensure that no more than 40% of our total assets consist of “investment securities” as defined under the 1940 Act.

 

NOTE 2 – SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Use of estimates: The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management and our independent board members to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities, at the date of the financial statements, as well as the reported amounts of expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. For more information, see the “Valuation of portfolio investments” caption below, and “Note 4 – Fair Value of Financial Instruments” below. The Company presents its financial statements as an investment company following accounting and reporting guidance in ASC 946.

 

Cash and cash equivalentsCash represents cash on hand and demand deposits held at financial institutions. Cash equivalents include short-term, highly liquid investments of sufficient credit quality that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and have original maturities of three months or less. Cash equivalents are carried at cost, plus accrued interest, which approximates fair value. Cash equivalents are held to meet short-term liquidity requirements, rather than for investment purposes. Cash and cash equivalents are held at major financial institutions and are subject to credit risk to the extent those balances exceed applicable Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) or Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC) limitations.

 

Valuation of portfolio investments:  We carry our investments in accordance with ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC 820”), issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”), which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and requires disclosures about fair value measurements. Fair value is generally based on quoted market prices provided by independent pricing services, broker or dealer quotations, or alternative price sources. In the absence of quoted market prices, broker or dealer quotations, or alternative price sources, investments are measured at fair value as determined by our Board of Directors, based on, among other things, the input of our executive management, the Audit Committee of our Board of Directors, and any independent third-party valuation experts that may be engaged by management to assist in the valuation of our portfolio investments, but in all cases consistent with our written valuation policies and procedures.

 

Due to the inherent uncertainties of valuation, certain estimated fair values may differ significantly from the values that would have been realized had a ready market for these investments existed, and these differences could be material. In addition, such investments are generally less liquid than publicly traded securities. If we were required to liquidate a portfolio investment in a forced or liquidation sale, we could realize significantly less than the value at which we have recorded it.

 

Accounting guidance establishes a hierarchal disclosure framework that prioritizes and ranks the level of market price observability of inputs used in measuring investments at fair value. Observable inputs must be used when available. Observable inputs are inputs that market participants would use in valuing the asset or liability based on market data obtained from independent sources. Unobservable inputs are inputs that reflect our assumptions about the factors market participants would use in valuing the asset or liability based upon the best information available. Assets and liabilities measured at fair value are to be categorized into one of the three hierarchy levels based on the relative observability of inputs used in the valuation. The three levels are defined as follows:

 

Level 1: Observable inputs based on quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

 

Level 2: Observable inputs based on quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, or quoted prices for identical assets and liabilities in inactive markets.

 

Level 3: Unobservable inputs that reflect an entity’s own assumptions about what inputs a market participant would use in pricing the asset or liability based on the best information available in the circumstances.

 

 
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Our valuation policy and procedures: Under our valuation policies and procedures, we evaluate the source of inputs, including any markets in which our investments are trading, and then apply the resulting information in determining fair value.  For our Level 1 investment assets, our valuation policy generally requires us to use a market approach, considering the last quoted closing price of a security we own that is listed on a securities exchange, and in a case where a security we own is listed on an over-the-counter market, to average the last quoted bid and ask price on the most active market on which the security is quoted.  In the case of traded debt securities the prices for which are not readily available, we may value those securities using a discounted cash flows approach, at their weighted-average yield to maturity.

 

The estimated fair value of our Level 3 investment assets is determined on a quarterly basis by our Board of Directors. In general, we value our Level 3 equity investments at cost unless circumstances warrant a different approach.  Examples of these circumstances includes a situation in which a portfolio company has engaged in a subsequent financing of more than a de minimis size involving sophisticated investors (in which case we may use the price involved in that financing as a determinative input absent other known factors), or when a portfolio company is engaged in the process of a transaction that we determine is reasonably likely to occur (in which case we may use the price involved in the pending transaction as a determinative input absent other known factors). Other facts and circumstances that may serve as an input supporting a change in the valuation of our Level 3 equity investments include (i) a third-party valuation conducted by an independent and qualified professional, (ii) changes in the performance of long-term financial prospects of the portfolio company, (iii) a subsequent financing that changes the distribution rights associated with the equity security we hold, or (iv) sale transactions involving comparable companies, but only if further supported by a third-party valuation conducted by an independent and qualified professional.

 

When valuing preferred equity investments, we generally view intrinsic value as a key input. Intrinsic value means the value of any conversion feature (if the preferred investment is convertible) or the value of any liquidation or other preference. Discounts to intrinsic value may be applied in cases where the issuer’s financial condition is impaired or, in cases where intrinsic value relating to a conversion is determined to be a key input, to account for resale restrictions applicable to the securities issuable upon conversion.

 

When valuing warrants, our valuation policy and procedures indicate that value will generally be the difference between the closing price of the underlying equity security and the exercise price, after applying an appropriate discount for restriction, if applicable, in situations where the underlying security is marketable. If the underlying security is not marketable, then intrinsic value will be considered consistent with the principles described above. Generally, “out-of-the-money” warrants will be valued at cost or zero.

 

For non-traded (Level 3) debt instruments with a residual maturity less than or equal to 60 days, we will generally value such instruments based on a discounted cash flows approach, considering the straight-line amortized face value of the debt unless justification for impairment exists. For level 3 non-banking loans with a maturity in excess of 60 days, fair value is determined based on the initial purchase price and adjusted as necessary to reflect any changes in the financial strength of the creditor and changes in interest rates in the high-yield credit markets.

 

On a quarterly basis, our management provides members of our Board of Directors with recommendations, if any, to change any existing valuations of our portfolio investments or hierarchy levels for purposes of determining the fair value of such investments based upon the foregoing.  In such a case, the Board of Directors would then discuss these materials and, consistent with the policies and approaches outlined above, makes final determinations respecting the valuation and hierarchy levels of our portfolio investments.

 

We made no changes to our valuation policy and procedures during the reporting period.

 

Income taxes: 

We account for income taxes under the asset and liability method, which requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the financial statements.   Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between the financial statement carrying amount and tax basis of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. The effect of a change in tax rates on deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.

 

We record net deferred tax assets to the extent we believe these assets will more likely than not be realized. In making such determination, we consider all available evidence, including future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences, projected future taxable income, tax planning strategies and recent financial operations. In the event we were to determine we would be able to realize our deferred income tax assets in the future in excess of their recorded amount, we would make an adjustment to the valuation allowance, which would reduce the provision for income taxes.

 

 
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We file income tax returns in the U.S. Federal jurisdiction and various state jurisdictions.  We do not believe there will be any material changes in our unrecognized tax positions over the next 12 months.  Our evaluation was performed for the tax years ended December 31, 2020 through 2023, which are the tax years that remain subject to examination by major tax jurisdictions as of June 30, 2024. 

 

Revenue recognition:  Realized gains or losses on the sale of investments are calculated using the specific investment method.

 

Interest income, adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts, is recorded on an accrual basis. Discounts from and premiums to par value on securities purchased are accreted or amortized, as applicable, into interest income over the life of the related security using the effective-yield method. The amortized cost of investments represents the original cost, adjusted for the accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums, if any. Loans are generally placed on non-accrual status when principal or interest payments are past due 30 days or more, or when there is reasonable doubt that principal or interest will be collected in full. Loan origination fees are recognized when loans are issued. Accrued and unpaid interest is generally reversed when a loan is placed on non-accrual status. Interest payments received on non-accrual loans may be recognized as income or applied to principal depending upon management’s judgment regarding collectability. Non-accrual loans are restored to accrual status when past-due principal and interest is paid and, in management’s judgment, are likely to remain current. We may make exceptions to the policy described above if a loan has sufficient collateral value and is in the process of collection.

 

Dividend income on preferred equity securities is recorded as dividend income on an accrual basis to the extent that such amounts are payable by the portfolio company and are expected to be collected. Dividend income on common equity securities is recorded on the record date for private portfolio companies or on the ex-dividend date for publicly traded portfolio companies.

 

Certain investments may have contractual payment-in-kind (“PIK”) interest or dividends. PIK represents accrued interest or accumulated dividends that are added to the loan principal or stated value of the investment on the respective interest- or dividend-payment dates rather than being paid in cash, and generally becomes due at maturity or upon being repurchased by the issuer. PIK interest or dividends is recorded as interest or dividend income, as applicable. If at any point we believe that PIK interest or dividends is not expected be realized, the PIK-generating investment will be placed on non-accrual status. Accrued PIK interest or dividends are generally reversed through interest or dividend income, respectively, when an investment is placed on non-accrual status.

 

Allocation of net gains and losses:  All income, gains, losses, deductions and credits for any investment are allocated in a manner proportionate to the shares owned.

 

Stock-based compensation:  The Company’s stock-based compensation consists of stock options issued to certain employees and directors of the Company. The Company recognizes compensation expense based on an estimated grant date fair value using the Black Sholes option-pricing method. If the factors change and different assumptions are used, the Company’s stock-based compensation expense could be materially different in the future. The Company recognizes stock-based compensation expense for these options on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period. The Company has elected to account for forfeitures as they occur.

 

Management and service fees:

We do not incur expenses related to management and service fees. Our executive management team manages our investments as part of their employment responsibilities.

 

NOTE 3 – INVESTMENTS

 

The following table shows the composition of our investment portfolio by major class, at amortized cost and fair value, as of June 30, 2024 (together with the corresponding percentage of the fair value of our total portfolio of investments):

 

 

 

As of June 30, 2024

 

 

 

Investments at Amortized Cost

 

 

Percentage of Amortized Cost

 

 

Investments at

Fair Value

 

 

Percentage of

Fair Value

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Short-term Non-banking Loans

 

$13,400,000

 

 

 

92.7%

 

$12,929,985

 

 

 

100.0%

Preferred Stock

 

 

1,050,000

 

 

 

7.2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Warrants

 

 

679

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other Equity

 

 

10,000

 

 

 

0.1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

$14,460,679

 

 

 

100.0%

 

$12,929,985

 

 

 

100.0%

 

 
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The following table shows the composition of our investment portfolio by major class, at amortized cost and fair value, as of December 31, 2023 (together with the corresponding percentage of the fair value of our total investments):

 

 

 

As of December 31, 2023

 

 

 

Investments at Amortized Cost

 

 

Percentage of Amortized Cost

 

 

Investments at

Fair Value

 

 

Percentage of

Fair Value

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Short-term Non-banking Loans

 

$17,357,500

 

 

 

93.4%

 

$16,961,766

 

 

 

98.1%

Preferred Stock

 

 

1,050,000

 

 

 

5.6

 

 

 

265,000

 

 

 

1.5

 

Common Stock

 

 

159,302

 

 

 

0.9

 

 

 

47,910

 

 

 

0.3

 

Warrants

 

 

679

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other Equity

 

 

10,000

 

 

 

0.1

 

 

 

10,000

 

 

 

0.1

 

Total

 

$18,577,481

 

 

 

100.0%

 

$17,284,676

 

 

 

100.0%

 

The following table shows the composition of our investment portfolio by industry grouping, based on fair value as of June 30, 2024:

 

 

 

As of June 30, 2024

 

 

 

Investments at

Fair Value

 

 

Percentage of

Fair Value

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Business Services

 

$10,024,533

 

 

 

77.5%

Consumer

 

 

903,493

 

 

 

7.0

 

Real Estate

 

 

2,001,959

 

 

 

15.5

 

Total

 

$12,929,985

 

 

 

100.0%

 

The following table shows the composition of our investment portfolio by industry grouping, based on fair value as of December 31, 2023:

 

 

 

As of December 31, 2023

 

 

 

Investments at

Fair Value

 

 

Percentage of

Fair Value

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Business Services

 

$10,069,354

 

 

 

58.3 %

Consumer

 

 

3,219,374

 

 

 

18.6

 

Financial

 

 

10,000

 

 

 

0.1

 

Information Technology

 

 

213,501

 

 

 

1.2

 

Real Estate

 

 

3,772,447

 

 

 

21.8

 

Total

 

$17,284,676

 

 

 

100.0 %

 

NOTE 4 – FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

 

Level 3 valuation information:  Due to the inherent uncertainty in the valuation process, the estimate of the fair value of our investments portfolio as of June 30, 2024 may differ materially from values that would have been used had a readily available market for the investments existed. 

 

The following table presents the fair value measurements of our portfolio investments by major class, as of June 30, 2024, according to the fair value hierarchy:

 

 

 

As of June 30, 2024

 

 

 

Level 1

 

 

Level 2

 

 

Level 3

 

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Short-term Non-banking Loans

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$12,929,985

 

 

$12,929,985

 

Total

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$12,929,985

 

 

$12,929,985

 

 

 
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The following table presents the fair value measurements of our investment portfolio by major class, as of December 31, 2023, according to the fair value hierarchy:

 

 

 

As of December 31, 2023

 

 

 

Level 1

 

 

Level 2

 

 

Level 3

 

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Short-term Non-banking Loans

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$16,961,766

 

 

$16,961,766

 

Preferred Stock

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

265,000

 

 

 

265,000

 

Common Stock

 

 

47,910

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

47,910

 

Other Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10,000

 

 

 

10,000

 

Total

 

$47,910

 

 

$

 

 

$17,236,766

 

 

$17,284,676

 

 

The following table presents a reconciliation of the beginning and ending fair value balances for our Level 3 portfolio investment assets for the six months ended June 30, 2024:

 

 

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2024

 

 

 

ST Non-banking Loans

 

 

Preferred Stock

 

 

Other Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance as of January 1, 2024

 

$16,961,766

 

 

$265,000

 

 

$10,000

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation

 

 

(74,281)

 

 

(265,000)

 

 

(10,000)

Purchases and other adjustments to cost

 

 

973,438

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sales and redemptions

 

 

(4,770,000)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Transfers out of level 3

 

 

(160,938)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance as of June 30, 2024

 

$12,929,985

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

The net change in unrealized depreciation for the six months ended June 30, 2024 attributable to Level 3 portfolio investments still held as of June 30, 2024 is $324,743.

 

The following table lists our Level 3 investments held as of June 30, 2024 and the unobservable inputs used to determine their valuation:

 

Security Type

 

6/30/24 FMV

Valuation Technique

Unobservable Inputs

Range

ST Non-banking Loans

$

12,929,985   

discounted cash flow

determining private company interest rate based on changes in market rates of instruments with comparable creditworthiness

12-15%

 

$

12,929,985   

 

 

 

 

The following table presents a reconciliation of the beginning and ending fair value balances for our Level 3 portfolio investment assets for the year ended December 31, 2023:

 

 

 

For the year ended December 31, 2023

 

 

 

ST Non-banking Loans

 

 

Preferred Stock

 

 

Other Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance as of January 1, 2023

 

$15,285,932

 

 

$1,200,000

 

 

$222,500

 

Net change in unrealized depreciation

 

 

(195,041)

 

 

(935,000)

 

 

600,000

 

Purchases and other adjustments to cost

 

 

12,900,500

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Realized gain (loss)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(600,000)

Transfers between level 3 and level 1

 

 

(11,029,625)

 

 

 

 

 

(212,500)

Balance as of December 31, 2023

 

$16,961,766

 

 

$265,000

 

 

$10,000

 

 

The net change in unrealized depreciation for the year ended December 31, 2023 attributable to Level 3 portfolio investments still held as of December 31, 2023 was $1,180,734.

 

 
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The following table lists our Level 3 investments held as of December 31, 2023 and the unobservable inputs used to determine their valuation:

 

Security Type

 

12/31/23 FMV

 

 

Valuation Technique

 

Unobservable Inputs

 

Range

 

ST Non-banking Loans

 

$16,961,766

 

 

discounted cash flow

 

determining private company interest rate based on changes in market rates of instruments with comparable creditworthiness

 

12-23%

 

Other Equity

 

 

10,000

 

 

last secured funding known by company

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred Stock

 

 

265,000

 

 

last funding secured by company

 

economic changes since last funding

 

 

 

 

 

$17,236,766

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE 5 – RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS

 

We maintain a conflicts of interest and related-party transactions policy requiring (i) certain disclosures be made to our Board of Directors in relation to situations where officers, directors, significant shareholders, or any of their affiliates may enter into transactions with us, and (ii) certain disclosures appear in the reports we prepare and file with the SEC.  In this regard, during the period covered by this report we entered into, or remained a party to, the following related-party transactions:

 

 

We hold a promissory note with two shareholders in the principal amount of $250,000, through January 1, 2025. The promissory note bears interest payable monthly at the rate of 10% per annum. The note is secured by the debtors’ pledge to us of 277,778 shares of common stock. The pledged shares are held in physical custody for us by our custodial agent.

 

 

 

 

As disclosed in Note 7, a component of our now terminated loan agreement is with a director of our Company.

 

 

NOTE 6 – INCOME TAXES

 

We are a C-Corporation for tax purposes and have booked an income tax provision for the periods described below. Our tax provision or benefit from income taxes for interim periods is determined using an estimate of our annual effective tax rate.

 

As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, we have a deferred tax asset of $772,000 and $757,000, respectively. As of June 30, 2024, our net deferred tax asset consists of foreign tax credit carryforwards, unrealized investment gain/loss, non-qualified stock option expenses, acquisition costs, depreciable assets, and right of use assets.  Our determination of the realizable deferred tax assets and liabilities requires the exercise of significant judgment, based in part on business plans and expectations about future outcomes.

 

As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 we had accrued income taxes of $177,600 and prepaid income taxes $131,500, respectively. We recorded an increase of income taxes of $300,000 (26 percent effective tax rate) and $25,700 (26 percent effective tax rate) during the six months ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023, respectively.

 

NOTE 7 – LINE OF CREDIT

 

The Company had a Loan and Security Agreement (the “Loan Agreement”) with a third party and director (collectively, the Lenders). Under the Loan Agreement, the Lenders made available to us a $5 million revolving line of credit for us to use in the ordinary course of our short-term specialty finance business, of which our director was required to fund one half of the amount. Amounts drawn under the Loan Agreement accrue interest at the per annum rate of 8%, through January 3, 2027, subject to early termination provisions at the Lender’s right at any time after January 3, 2023. Our obligations under the Loan Agreement were secured by a grant of a collateral security interest in substantially all of our assets.

 

At December 31, 2023, the balance outstanding on the line was $0. In January 2024, we terminated the Loan Agreement. Any applicable fees related to early termination of the Agreement were waived.

 

 

 
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NOTE 8 – STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

 

The Company’s 2022 Stock Incentive Plan authorized the issuance of incentives relating to 900,000 shares of common stock. As of June 30, 2024, incentives relating to the issuance of 870,000 shares have been issued under the Plan, leaving 30,000 shares available for issuance.

 

The following table summarizes the activity for all stock options outstanding for the six months ended June 30, 2024:

 

 

 

Shares

 

 

Weighted Average Exercise Price

 

Options outstanding at beginning of year

 

 

670,000

 

 

$2.11

 

Granted

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exercised

 

 

 

 

 

 

Forfeited

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at June 30, 2024

 

 

670,000

 

 

$2.11

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Options exercisable at June 30:

 

 

670,000

 

 

$2.11

 

 

The following table summarizes additional information about stock options outstanding and exercisable at June 30, 2024:

 

Options Outstanding

 

 

Options Exercisable

 

Options Outstanding

 

 

Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life

 

 

Weighted Average Exercise Price

 

 

Aggregate Intrinsic Value

 

 

Options Exercisable

 

 

Weighted Average Exercise Price

 

 

Aggregate Intrinsic Value

 

 

670,000

 

 

 

8.42

 

 

$2.11

 

 

$586,000

 

 

 

670,000

 

 

$2.11

 

 

$586,000

 

 

The Company recognized stock-based compensation expense for stock options of $0 and $1,460,209 for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

 

NOTE 9 – SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

At June 30, 2024, we had 6,385,255 shares of common stock issued and outstanding.          

 

In connection with the 2022 public offering, the Company issued a five-year warrant to the underwriter. The warrant allows the underwriter to purchase up to 75,000 common shares at $5.00 per share. This warrant is exercisable after 180 days, and expires on August 8, 2027. This warrant is equity-classified and the fair value was $201,173 on the offering date.

 

 
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NOTE 10 – PER-SHARE INFORMATION

 

Basic net gain (loss) per common share is computed by dividing net increase in net assets resulting from operations by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net gain (loss) per common share is computed by dividing net increase in net assets resulting from operations by the weighted-average number of dilutive common shares outstanding during the period calculated using the Treasury Stock method. The Treasury Stock method assumes that the proceeds received upon exercise of stock options are used to repurchase stock at the average market price during the period, thereby increasing the number of shares to be added in computing diluted earnings per share. A reconciliation of the numerator and denominator used in the calculation of basic and diluted net gain (loss) per common share is set forth below:

 

 

 

 

For the Three Months Ended June 30,

 

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

 

Basic

 

 

Diluted

 

 

Basic

 

 

Diluted

 

Numerator:  Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

 

$412,936

 

 

$412,936

 

 

$70,721

 

 

$70,721

 

Denominator:  Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding

 

 

6,385,255

 

 

 

6,501,823

 

 

 

6,185,255

 

 

 

6,185,255

 

Basic and diluted net gain (loss) per common share

 

$0.06

 

 

$0.06

 

 

$0.01

 

 

$0.01

 

 

 

 

For the Six Months Ended June 30,

 

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

 

Basic

 

 

Diluted

 

 

Basic

 

 

Diluted

 

Numerator:  Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

 

$795,039

 

 

$795,039

 

 

$(647,323)

 

$(647,323)

Denominator:  Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding

 

 

6,385,255

 

 

 

6,501,823

 

 

 

6,185,255

 

 

 

6,185,255

 

Basic and diluted net gain (loss) per common share

 

$0.12

 

 

$0.12

 

 

$(0.10)

 

$(0.10)

  

NOTE 11 – FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

 

The following is a schedule of financial highlights for the six months ended June 30, 2024 through 2020:

 

 

 

Six Months Ended June 30,

 

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

Per Share Data (1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value at beginning of period

 

$2.91

 

 

 

2.89

 

 

 

1.24

 

 

 

1.08

 

 

 

0.91

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

 

0.15

 

 

 

(0.11)

 

 

0.11

 

 

 

0.04

 

 

 

0.01

 

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

 

 

0.02

 

 

 

0.01

 

 

 

0.01

 

 

 

0.28

 

 

 

0.02

 

Provision for income taxes

 

 

(0.04)

 

 

(0.01)

 

 

(0.04)

 

 

(0.09)

 

 

0.00

 

Issuance of stock options

 

 

0.00

 

 

 

0.24

 

 

 

0.01

 

 

 

0.00

 

 

 

0.00

 

Repurchase of common stock

 

 

0.00

 

 

 

0.00

 

 

 

0.00

 

 

 

0.00

 

 

 

0.02

 

Net asset value at end of period

 

$3.04

 

 

 

3.02

 

 

 

1.33

 

 

 

1.31

 

 

 

0.96

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio / Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Per share market value of investments at end of period

 

$2.02

 

 

 

2.67

 

 

 

1.41

 

 

 

1.22

 

 

 

0.65

 

Shares outstanding at end of period

 

 

6,385,255

 

 

 

6,185,255

 

 

 

4,824,628

 

 

 

4,795,739

 

 

 

4,754,104

 

Average weighted shares outstanding for the period

 

 

6,385,255

 

 

 

6,185,255

 

 

 

4,808,508

 

 

 

4,794,744

 

 

 

4,877,654

 

Net assets at end of period

 

$19,385,302

 

 

 

 

 

 

14,426,607

 

 

 

14,188,588

 

 

 

10,221,718

 

Average net assets (2)

 

$18,982,643

 

 

 

18,389,910

 

 

 

13,888,938

 

 

 

13,073,718

 

 

 

10,025,622

 

Total investment return (loss)

 

 

4.47%

 

 

(3.81)%

 

 

6.45%

 

 

21.30%

 

 

3.30%

Portfolio turnover rate (3)

 

 

5.13%

 

 

48.40%

 

 

65.55%

 

 

75.65%

 

 

11.90%

Ratio of operating expenses to average net assets (3)

 

 

(7.90)%

 

 

(25.16)%

 

 

(14.63)%

 

 

(11.72)%

 

 

(9.41)%

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets (3)

 

 

10.46%

 

 

(7.43)%

 

 

18.01%

 

 

6.88%

 

 

3.02%

Ratio of realized gains (losses) to average net assets (3)

 

 

3.98%

 

 

(6.03)%

 

 

1.94%

 

 

61.92%

 

 

4.06%

 

(1)     Per-share data was derived using the ending number of shares outstanding for the period.

(2)     Based on the monthly average of net assets as of the beginning and end of each period presented.

(3)     Ratios are annualized.

 

NOTE 12 – Subsequent Events

 

In July 2024, the Company purchased, for $1.15 million, a 50% participation interest from Great North Capital Corp. ("Great North") in a secured loan that Great North had made to an unaffiliated borrower named Coventry Holdings of Minnesota, LLC, involved in the development, construction and operation of senior-living communities.  Great North is a Minnesota corporation that is wholly owned by our Chief Executive Officer, Douglas Polinsky.  The transaction was approved by the full Board of Directors of the Company, with Mr. Polinsky abstaining, after disclosure by Mr. Polinsky of his relationship and interest in the transaction.

 

On August 13, 2024, the company entered into a mediated settlement agreement with Innovative Computer Professionals, Inc., pursuant to which the company agreed to accept $400,000 in full satisfaction of an outstanding debt principal, accrued but unpaid interest and related collection costs.  The company had earlier written off the full amount of this investment position.  The settlement agreement included a confession of judgment from the debtor, in the full amount of $809,181, if the debtor fails to pay the settlement payment on or before August 23, 2024.

 

 
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

Our Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (MD&A) is intended to provide a reader of our financial statements with a narrative from the perspective of management on our financial condition, results of operations, liquidity and certain other factors that may affect our future results. In addition, unless expressly stated otherwise, the comparisons presented in this MD&A refer to the same period in the prior year. Our MD&A is presented in seven sections:

 

 

Overview

 

Portfolio and Investment Activity

 

Results of Operations

 

Financial Condition

 

Critical Accounting Estimates

 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

Forward Looking Statements

 

OVERVIEW

 

Mill City Ventures III, Ltd. was incorporated in the State of Minnesota on January 10, 2006. In this report, we generally refer to Mill City Ventures III, Ltd. in the first person “we.” On occasion, we refer to our company in the third person as “Mill City Ventures” or the “company.”

 

We are engaged in the business of providing short-term non-bank lending and specialty finance solutions to companies and individuals, generally on a secured basis. The loans we provide typically have maturities that are nine months or shorter, highly illiquid, and ordinarily involve a pledge of collateral or, in the case of loans made to companies, personal guarantees by the principals of the borrower.  Our loans may be made for real estate acquisitions, renovation and sale, or other projects relating to real estate, title loans, inventory needs, inventory financing, solve for short-term liquidity needs, or for other similar purposes. We intend to remain opportunistic, however, and may occasionally engage in transactions that involve our acquisition of other rights (such as stock, warrants or other equity-linked investments) or that are structured differently or uniquely.  Our business objective is to generate revenues from the interest and fees we charge, and capital appreciation from any related investments we make.

 

Our principal sources of income are interest and fees associated with our loans such as origination fees, closing fees or exit fees.  In connection with the short-term non-bank specialty finance loans we provide, we may receive reimbursement of legal costs associated with loan documentation. We occasionally derive income from dividends paid on equity securities we hold from time to time, or from the sale of our equity securities.  Our statement of operations also reflect increases and decreases in the carrying value of our assets and investments (i.e., unrealized appreciation and depreciation). Our principal expenses relate to operating expenses, the largest components of which are generally professional fees, payroll, occupancy, and insurance expenses.

 

Our MD&A should be read in conjunction with our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, as well as our reports on Forms 10-Q and 8-K and other publicly available information. All amounts herein are unaudited.  In addition, the following discussion of our results of operations and financial condition should be read in the context of this overview.

 

PORTFOLIO AND INVESTMENT ACTIVITY

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2024, we made $973,438 of investment purchases and had $5,461,479 of redemptions and repayments, resulting in net investments at amortized cost of $14,460,679 at the end of the period.

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2023, we made $8,900,500 of investment purchases and had $9,149,194 of redemptions and repayments, resulting in net investments at amortized cost of $16,552,481 at the end of that period. 

 

 
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Our portfolio composition by major class, based on fair value at June 30, 2024, was as follows:

 

 

 

Investments at

Fair Value

 

 

Percentage of

Fair Value

 

Short-term Non-banking Loans

 

$12,929,985

 

 

 

100.0%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

$12,929,985

 

 

 

100.0%

 

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

Our operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023 were as follows:

 

 

 

For the Three Months Ended June 30,

 

 

For the Six Months Ended

June 30,

 

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

Investment Income:

 

$888,629

 

 

$907,502

 

 

$1,721,296

 

 

$1,771,530

 

Operating Expenses:

 

 

(398,059)

 

 

(570,045)

 

 

(759,146)

 

 

(2,461,862)

Net Investment Gain (Loss)

 

$490,570

 

 

$337,457

 

 

$962,150

 

 

$(690,332)

 

Investment Income

 

We generate revenue primarily in the form of interest income derived from the short-term non-banking loans we provide, together with fees we charge in connection with those loans, such as commitment, origination, structuring, diligence, or consulting fees. Any such fees will be recognized as earned. In some cases, the interest payable to us on the short-term loans we provide may accrue or be paid in the form of additional debt. The principal amount of the debt instruments, together with any accrued but unpaid interest thereon, will generally become due at the maturity date of those debt instruments. On occasion, we may also generate revenue from dividends and capital gains on equity investments we make, if any, or on warrants or other equity interests that we may acquire.

 

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, our total investment income was $888,629 and $1,721,296, respectively. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 our total investment income was $907,502 and $1,771,530, respectively. Our loan portfolio generates interest income, with an average rate on the loans of 14.4%.

 

Professional Fees

 

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, we had $174,098 and $312,469 professional fees expense, respectively. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, we had $287,325 and $417,176 professional fees expense, respectively. The decrease is due to the decrease in loan activity during the current year.

 

Payroll and Directors Fees

 

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, we had $145,859 and $296,925 of payroll expense, respectively, and we had $30,000 and $60,000 of directors fees, respectively. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, we had $147,161 and $1,277,600 of payroll expense, respectively, and we had $30,000 and $562,968 of directors fees, respectively. The increase in 2023 over 2024 is due to a stock option issuance recognized in January 2023.

 

Interest Expense

 

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, we had $0 and $320 of interest expense, respectively. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, we had $43,333 and $78,000 of interest expense, respectively. The decrease is due to the termination of the line of credit agreement in January 2024.

 

Net Realized Gain (Loss) from Investments

 

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, we had $5,152,682 and $5,461,479, respectively, of sales of investments resulting in $346,745 and $371,240 of realized gains, respectively. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, we had $5,204,194 and $9,149,194, respectively, of sales of investments resulting in $41,371 of realized gains and $558,629 of realized losses, respectively.

 

Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments

 

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, our investments had $289,641 and $237,890 of unrealized depreciation, respectively. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, our investments had $21,107 of unrealized depreciation and $627,316 of unrealized appreciation, respectively. The decrease is due to the sale of appreciated stock during the current year.

 

 
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Changes in Net Assets from Operations

 

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, we recorded a net increase in net assets from operations of $412,936 and $795,039, respectively. Based on the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, our per-share net increase in net assets from operations was $0.06 and $0.12, respectively. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, we recorded a net increase in net assets from operations of $70,721 and a net decrease in net assets from operations of $647,323, respectively. Based on the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, our per-share net increase in net assets from operations was $0.01 and our per share net decrease in net assets from operations was $0.10, respectively.

 

Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 and 2023

 

The level of cash flows used in or provided by operating activities is affected primarily by our provision of short-term loans, purchases of other investments, redemptions and repayments of our loans or investments, and other related factors. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, net cash provided in operating activities was $5,048,587. Cash flows provided in operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2024 were primarily related to the funding of our short-term loans and purchases of investments aggregating $973,438, offset mostly by redemptions and repayments of short-term loans and investments totaling $5,461,479. For the six months ended June 30, 2023, net cash provided in operating activities was $11,886. Cash flows used in operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2023 were primarily related to the funding of our short-term loans and purchases of investments aggregating $8,900,500, offset mostly by redemptions and repayments of short-term loans and investments totaling $9,149,194.

 

FINANCIAL CONDITION

 

As of June 30, 2024, we had cash and cash equivalents of $5,424,611, an increase of $5,048,587 from December 31, 2023.  The primary use of our existing funds and any funds raised in the future is expected to be for our investments in portfolio companies or for other general corporate purposes, including paying for operating expenses or debt service to the extent we borrow or issue senior securities.  Pending investment in portfolio companies, our investments may consist of cash, cash equivalents, U.S. government securities or high-quality debt securities maturing in one year or less from the time of investment, which we refer to collectively as “temporary investments.”  

 

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES

 

Our financial statements are prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, or U.S. GAAP, which requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Critical accounting policies are those that require the application of management’s most difficult, subjective or complex judgments, often because of the need to make estimates about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain and that may change in subsequent periods.

 

In preparing the financial statements, management will make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. In preparing the financial statements, management also will utilize available information, including our past history, industry standards and the current economic environment, among other factors, in forming its estimates and judgments, giving due consideration to materiality. Actual results will almost certainly differ from these estimates. In addition, other companies may utilize different estimates, which may impact the comparability of our results of operations to those of companies in similar businesses. As our expected operating results occur, we will describe additional critical accounting policies in the notes to our financial statements. Our most critical accounting policies relate to the valuation of our portfolio investments, and revenue recognition.  For more information, refer to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.

 

OFF-BALANCE-SHEET ARRANGEMENTS

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2024, we did not engage in any off-balance sheet arrangements as described in Item 303(a)(4) of Regulation S-K.

 

 
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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

Some of the statements made in this section of our report are forward-looking statements based on our management’s current expectations for our company.  These expectations involve assumptions and are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements relate to future events or our future financial performance, and can ordinarily be identified by terminology such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “expects,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “could,” “intends,” “targets,” “projects,” “contemplates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “potential” or “continue” or the negative of these terms or other similar words.  Important assumptions include our ability to identify and consummate new investments, achieve certain margins and levels of profitability, the availability of any needed additional capital, and the ability to maintain compliance with regulations applicable to us.  Some of the forward-looking statements contained in this report relate to, and are based our current assumptions regarding, the following:

 

 

our future operating results;

 

the success of our investments;

 

our relationships with third parties;

 

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

 

the ability of our portfolio companies to achieve their objectives;

 

our expected financings and investments;

 

our regulatory structure and tax treatment;

 

the adequacy of our cash resources and working capital; and

 

the timing of cash flows, if any, we receive from our investments.

 

The foregoing list is not exhaustive. For a more complete summary of the risks and uncertainties facing our company and its business and relating to our forward-looking statements, please refer to our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on April 2, 2024 (related to our year ended December 31, 2023) and in particular the section thereof entitled “Risk Factors.” Because of the significant uncertainties inherent in forward-looking statements pertaining to our company, the inclusion of those statements should not be regarded as a representation or warranty by us or any other person that our objectives, plans, expectations or projections that are contained in this filing will be achieved in any specified time frame, if ever. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this filing. The forward-looking statements made in this report relate only to events as of the date on which the statements are made, and are excluded from the safe harbor protection provided by Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

 

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

We maintain disclosure controls and procedures designed to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance the objectives of the control system are met.

 

As of June 30, 2024, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934. Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of June 30, 2024 due to the material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting identified and disclosed in Item 9A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.

 

There were no significant changes in our internal controls over financial reporting that occurred during the fiscal quarter covered by this report that materially affected, or were reasonably likely to materially affect such controls.

 

 
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

 

ITEM 5. EXHIBITS

 

Exhibit

Number

Description

3.1

Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed January 23, 2013)

3.2

 

Amended and Restated Bylaws of Mill City Ventures III, Ltd. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the registrant’s registration statement on Form 10-SB filed on January 29, 2008)

31.1*

 

Section 302 Certification of the Chief Executive Officer

31.2*

 

Section 302 Certification of the Chief Financial Officer

32.1*

 

Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 

* Filed herewith

 

 
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SIGNATURES

 

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

               

 

MILL CITY VENTURES III, LTD.

 

 

 

 

 

Date:  August 14, 2024

By:  

/s/ Douglas M. Polinsky

 

 

 

Douglas M. Polinsky

 

 

 

Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

 

 

Date:  August 14, 2024

By:  

/s/ Joseph A. Geraci, II

 

 

 

Joseph A. Geraci, II

 

 

 

Chief Financial Officer

 

                 

 
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Cash and cash equivalents 5,424,611 376,024
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Dec. 31, 2023
CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS    
Non control/non affiliate investment cost $ 14,460,679 $ 18,577,481
Common stock, par value $ 0.001 $ 0.001
Common stock, shares authorized 111,111,111 111,111,111
Common stock, shares outstanding 6,385,255 6,385,255
Common stock, shares issued 6,385,255 6,385,255
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CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Investment Income        
Interest income $ 888,629 $ 907,502 $ 1,721,296 $ 1,771,530
Total Investment Income 888,629 907,502 1,721,296 1,771,530
Operating Expenses        
Professional fees 174,098 287,325 312,469 417,176
Payroll 145,859 147,161 296,925 1,277,600
Insurance 24,602 26,522 51,492 53,522
Occupancy 9,545 21,072 20,222 40,115
Director's fees 30,000 30,000 60,000 562,968
Interest expense 0 43,333 320 78,000
Other general and administrative 13,955 14,632 17,718 32,481
Total Operating Expenses 398,059 570,045 759,146 2,461,862
Net Investment Gain (Loss) 490,570 337,457 962,150 (690,332)
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments        
Net realized gain (loss) on investments 346,745 41,371 371,240 (558,629)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments (289,641) (21,107) (237,890) 627,316
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain on Investments 57,104 20,264 133,350 68,687
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations Before Taxes 547,674 357,721 1,095,500 (621,645)
Provision for Income Taxes 134,738 287,000 300,461 25,678
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations $ 412,936 $ 70,721 $ 795,039 $ (647,323)
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations per share:        
Basic $ 0.06 $ 0.01 $ 0.12 $ (0.10)
Diluted $ 0.06 $ 0.01 $ 0.12 $ (0.10)
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CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (UNAUDITED) - USD ($)
Total
Accumulated Undistributed Net Investment Gain (Loss)
Common Stock
Additional Paid-In Capital
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Accumulated Undistributed Net Realized Gain On Investments Transaction
Net Unrealized Appreciation Depreciation In Value Of Investments
Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2022     6,185,255        
Balance, amount at Dec. 31, 2022 $ 17,871,560 $ (1,086,739) $ 12,215 $ 15,043,291 $ (1,159,665) $ 5,713,829 $ (651,371)
Issuance of stock options 1,460,209 0 0 1,460,209 0    
Net investment loss, net of tax benefit of $139,300 (716,010) (716,010) 0 0 0 0 0
Undistributed net realized loss on investment transactions (558,629) 0 0 0 0 (558,629) 0
Appreciation in value of investments 627,316 0 $ 0 0 0 0 627,316
Balance, shares at Jun. 30, 2023     6,185,255        
Balance, amount at Jun. 30, 2023 18,684,446 (1,802,749) $ 12,215 16,503,500 (1,159,665) 5,155,200 (24,055)
Balance, shares at Mar. 31, 2023     6,185,255        
Balance, amount at Mar. 31, 2023 18,613,725 (1,853,206) $ 12,215 16,503,500 (1,159,665) 5,113,829 (2,948)
Undistributed net investment gain 50,457 50,457 0 0 0 0 0
Undistributed net realized gain on investment transactions 41,371 0 0 0 0 41,371 0
Depreciation in value of investments (21,107) 0 $ 0 0 0 0 (21,107)
Balance, shares at Jun. 30, 2023     6,185,255        
Balance, amount at Jun. 30, 2023 18,684,446 (1,802,749) $ 12,215 16,503,500 (1,159,665) 5,155,200 (24,055)
Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2023     6,385,255        
Balance, amount at Dec. 31, 2023 18,590,263 (1,052,183) $ 6,385 16,933,330 (1,159,665) 5,155,200 (1,292,804)
Undistributed net investment gain 661,689 661,689 0 0 0 0 0
Undistributed net realized gain on investment transactions 371,240 0 0 0 0 371,240 0
Depreciation in value of investments (237,890) 0 $ 0 0 0 0 (237,890)
Balance, shares at Jun. 30, 2024     6,385,255        
Balance, amount at Jun. 30, 2024 19,385,302 (390,494) $ 6,385 16,933,330 (1,159,665) 5,526,440 (1,530,694)
Balance, shares at Mar. 31, 2024     6,385,255        
Balance, amount at Mar. 31, 2024 18,972,366 (746,326) $ 6,385 16,933,330 (1,159,665) 5,179,695 (1,241,053)
Undistributed net investment gain 355,832 355,832 0 0 0 0 0
Undistributed net realized gain on investment transactions 346,745 0 0 0 0 346,745 0
Depreciation in value of investments (289,641) 0 $ 0 0 0 0 (289,641)
Balance, shares at Jun. 30, 2024     6,385,255        
Balance, amount at Jun. 30, 2024 $ 19,385,302 $ (390,494) $ 6,385 $ 16,933,330 $ (1,159,665) $ 5,526,440 $ (1,530,694)
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CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED) - USD ($)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Cash flows from operating activities:    
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations $ 795,039 $ (647,323)
Adjustments to reconcile net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting    
Net change in unrealized (appreciation) depreciation on investments 237,890 (627,316)
Net realized (gain) loss on investments (371,240) 558,629
Purchases of investments (973,438) (8,900,500)
Proceeds from sales of investments 5,461,479 9,149,194
Issuance of stock options 0 1,460,209
Deferred income taxes (15,000) (227,000)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:    
Prepaid expenses and other assets 70,822 70,516
Interest and dividends receivable 86,621 (58,420)
Accounts payable and other liabilities (243,586) (710,228)
Deferred interest income 0 (55,875)
Net cash provided by operating activities 5,048,587 11,886
Cash flows from financing activities:    
Proceeds from line of credit 0 2,750,000
Repayments on line of credit 0 (2,750,000)
Net cash provided by financing activities 0 0
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 5,048,587 11,886
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 376,024 1,089,641
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period 5,424,611 1,101,527
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:    
Cash paid for income taxes $ 1,438 $ 0
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS - USD ($)
Jun. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Total Investments, Cost $ 14,460,679 $ 18,577,481
Total Investments at Fair Value 12,929,985 17,284,676
Consumer | Represents the member information pertaining to 15% secured loans.    
Total Investments, Cost 900,000  
Total Investments at Fair Value $ 903,493  
Total Investments, Percentage of Net Assets 4.66%  
Consumer | Represents the member information pertaining to 23% secured loans.    
Total Investments, Cost   2,900,000
Total Investments at Fair Value   $ 2,906,464
Total Investments, Percentage of Net Assets   15.63%
Preferred Stock | Information Technology    
Total Investments, Cost $ 150,000 $ 150,000
Total Investments at Fair Value $ 0 $ 0
Total Investments, Percentage of Net Assets 0.00% 0.00%
Common Stock | Consumer    
Total Investments, Cost   $ 159,302
Total Investments at Fair Value   $ 47,910
Total Investments, Percentage of Net Assets   0.26%
Represents information pertaining to the Wisdom Gaming, Inc. | Preferred Stock    
Total Investments, Cost $ 900,000 $ 900,000
Total Investments at Fair Value $ 0 $ 265,000
Total Investments, Percentage of Net Assets 0.00% 1.43%
Represents the member information pertaining to short term banking loans.    
Total Investments, Cost $ 13,400,000 $ 17,357,500
Total Investments at Fair Value $ 12,929,985 $ 16,961,766
Total Investments, Percentage of Net Assets 66.70% 91.23%
Preferreds Stock [Member][    
Total Investments, Cost $ 1,050,000 $ 1,050,000
Total Investments at Fair Value $ 0 $ 265,000
Total Investments, Percentage of Net Assets 0.00% 1.43%
Warrants One | Healthcare    
Total Investments, Cost $ 679 $ 679
Total Investments at Fair Value $ 0 $ 0
Total Investments, Percentage of Net Assets 0.00% 0.00%
Represents the member information pertaining to other equity securities. | Financial    
Total Investments, Cost $ 10,000 $ 10,000
Total Investments at Fair Value $ 0 $ 10,000
Total Investments, Percentage of Net Assets 0.00% 0.05%
Total Investment [Member]    
Total Investments, Cost $ 14,460,679 $ 18,577,481
Total Investments at Fair Value $ 12,929,985 $ 17,284,676
Total Investments, Percentage of Net Assets 66.70% 92.97%
Total Cash [Member]    
Total Investments, Cost $ 5,424,611 $ 376,024
Total Investments at Fair Value $ 5,424,611 $ 376,024
Total Investments, Percentage of Net Assets 27.98% 2.02%
Total Investments and Cash [Member]    
Total Investments, Cost $ 19,885,290 $ 18,953,505
Total Investments at Fair Value $ 18,354,596 $ 17,660,700
Total Investments, Percentage of Net Assets 94.68% 94.99%
Represents the member information pertaining to 12% secured loans | Represents the member information pertaining to short term banking loans. | Financial    
Total Investments, Cost $ 500,000 $ 500,000
Total Investments at Fair Value $ 0 $ 0
Total Investments, Percentage of Net Assets 0.00% 0.00%
Represents the member information pertaining to 15% convertible note | Information Technology    
Total Investments, Cost   $ 212,500
Total Investments at Fair Value   $ 213,501
Total Investments, Percentage of Net Assets   1.15%
Represents the member information pertaining to 15% secured loans | Represents the member information pertaining to short term banking loans. | Consumer    
Total Investments, Cost $ 10,000,000 $ 10,000,000
Total Investments at Fair Value $ 10,024,533 $ 10,069,354
Total Investments, Percentage of Net Assets 51.71% 54.16%
Real Estate | Represents the member information pertaining to 18% secured loans | Represents the member information pertaining to short term banking loans.    
Total Investments, Cost   $ 745,000
Total Investments at Fair Value   $ 760,119
Total Investments, Percentage of Net Assets   4.09%
Real Estate | Represents the member information pertaining to 18% secured loans | Represents the member information pertaining to short term banking loans. | Tailwind LLC Secured Loans [Member]    
Total Investments, Cost   $ 1,000,000
Total Investments at Fair Value   $ 1,001,954
Total Investments, Percentage of Net Assets   5.39%
Real Estate | Represents the member information pertaining to 12% secured loans | Represents the member information pertaining to short term banking loans. | Alatus Development Corp [Member]    
Total Investments, Cost $ 2,000,000 $ 2,000,000
Total Investments at Fair Value $ 2,001,959 $ 2,010,374
Total Investments, Percentage of Net Assets 10.33% 10.81%
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ORGANIZATION
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
ORGANIZATION  
ORGANIZATION

NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION

 

In this report, we generally refer to Mill City Ventures III, Ltd. in the first person “we.” On occasion, we refer to our company in the third person as “Mill City Ventures” or the “Company.”  The Company follows accounting and reporting guidance in Accounting Standards (“ASC”) 946.

 

We were incorporated in Minnesota in January 2006. Until December 13, 2012, we were a development-stage company that focused on promoting and placing a proprietary poker game online and into casinos and entertainment facilities nationwide. In 2013, we elected to become a business development company (“BDC”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”). We operated as a BDC until we withdrew our BDC election at the end of December 2019. Since that time, we have remained a public reporting company filing periodic reports with the SEC. We engage in the business of providing short-term specialty finance solutions, typically in the form of short-term loans, primarily to small businesses, both private and public, and high-net-worth individuals. To avoid regulation under the 1940 Act, we generally seek to structure our investments so they do not constitute “securities” for purposes of federal securities laws, and we monitor our investments as a whole to ensure that no more than 40% of our total assets consist of “investment securities” as defined under the 1940 Act.

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SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES  
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

NOTE 2 – SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Use of estimates: The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management and our independent board members to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities, at the date of the financial statements, as well as the reported amounts of expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. For more information, see the “Valuation of portfolio investments” caption below, and “Note 4 – Fair Value of Financial Instruments” below. The Company presents its financial statements as an investment company following accounting and reporting guidance in ASC 946.

 

Cash and cash equivalentsCash represents cash on hand and demand deposits held at financial institutions. Cash equivalents include short-term, highly liquid investments of sufficient credit quality that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and have original maturities of three months or less. Cash equivalents are carried at cost, plus accrued interest, which approximates fair value. Cash equivalents are held to meet short-term liquidity requirements, rather than for investment purposes. Cash and cash equivalents are held at major financial institutions and are subject to credit risk to the extent those balances exceed applicable Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) or Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC) limitations.

 

Valuation of portfolio investments:  We carry our investments in accordance with ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC 820”), issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”), which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and requires disclosures about fair value measurements. Fair value is generally based on quoted market prices provided by independent pricing services, broker or dealer quotations, or alternative price sources. In the absence of quoted market prices, broker or dealer quotations, or alternative price sources, investments are measured at fair value as determined by our Board of Directors, based on, among other things, the input of our executive management, the Audit Committee of our Board of Directors, and any independent third-party valuation experts that may be engaged by management to assist in the valuation of our portfolio investments, but in all cases consistent with our written valuation policies and procedures.

 

Due to the inherent uncertainties of valuation, certain estimated fair values may differ significantly from the values that would have been realized had a ready market for these investments existed, and these differences could be material. In addition, such investments are generally less liquid than publicly traded securities. If we were required to liquidate a portfolio investment in a forced or liquidation sale, we could realize significantly less than the value at which we have recorded it.

 

Accounting guidance establishes a hierarchal disclosure framework that prioritizes and ranks the level of market price observability of inputs used in measuring investments at fair value. Observable inputs must be used when available. Observable inputs are inputs that market participants would use in valuing the asset or liability based on market data obtained from independent sources. Unobservable inputs are inputs that reflect our assumptions about the factors market participants would use in valuing the asset or liability based upon the best information available. Assets and liabilities measured at fair value are to be categorized into one of the three hierarchy levels based on the relative observability of inputs used in the valuation. The three levels are defined as follows:

 

Level 1: Observable inputs based on quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

 

Level 2: Observable inputs based on quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, or quoted prices for identical assets and liabilities in inactive markets.

 

Level 3: Unobservable inputs that reflect an entity’s own assumptions about what inputs a market participant would use in pricing the asset or liability based on the best information available in the circumstances.

Our valuation policy and procedures: Under our valuation policies and procedures, we evaluate the source of inputs, including any markets in which our investments are trading, and then apply the resulting information in determining fair value.  For our Level 1 investment assets, our valuation policy generally requires us to use a market approach, considering the last quoted closing price of a security we own that is listed on a securities exchange, and in a case where a security we own is listed on an over-the-counter market, to average the last quoted bid and ask price on the most active market on which the security is quoted.  In the case of traded debt securities the prices for which are not readily available, we may value those securities using a discounted cash flows approach, at their weighted-average yield to maturity.

 

The estimated fair value of our Level 3 investment assets is determined on a quarterly basis by our Board of Directors. In general, we value our Level 3 equity investments at cost unless circumstances warrant a different approach.  Examples of these circumstances includes a situation in which a portfolio company has engaged in a subsequent financing of more than a de minimis size involving sophisticated investors (in which case we may use the price involved in that financing as a determinative input absent other known factors), or when a portfolio company is engaged in the process of a transaction that we determine is reasonably likely to occur (in which case we may use the price involved in the pending transaction as a determinative input absent other known factors). Other facts and circumstances that may serve as an input supporting a change in the valuation of our Level 3 equity investments include (i) a third-party valuation conducted by an independent and qualified professional, (ii) changes in the performance of long-term financial prospects of the portfolio company, (iii) a subsequent financing that changes the distribution rights associated with the equity security we hold, or (iv) sale transactions involving comparable companies, but only if further supported by a third-party valuation conducted by an independent and qualified professional.

 

When valuing preferred equity investments, we generally view intrinsic value as a key input. Intrinsic value means the value of any conversion feature (if the preferred investment is convertible) or the value of any liquidation or other preference. Discounts to intrinsic value may be applied in cases where the issuer’s financial condition is impaired or, in cases where intrinsic value relating to a conversion is determined to be a key input, to account for resale restrictions applicable to the securities issuable upon conversion.

 

When valuing warrants, our valuation policy and procedures indicate that value will generally be the difference between the closing price of the underlying equity security and the exercise price, after applying an appropriate discount for restriction, if applicable, in situations where the underlying security is marketable. If the underlying security is not marketable, then intrinsic value will be considered consistent with the principles described above. Generally, “out-of-the-money” warrants will be valued at cost or zero.

 

For non-traded (Level 3) debt instruments with a residual maturity less than or equal to 60 days, we will generally value such instruments based on a discounted cash flows approach, considering the straight-line amortized face value of the debt unless justification for impairment exists. For level 3 non-banking loans with a maturity in excess of 60 days, fair value is determined based on the initial purchase price and adjusted as necessary to reflect any changes in the financial strength of the creditor and changes in interest rates in the high-yield credit markets.

 

On a quarterly basis, our management provides members of our Board of Directors with recommendations, if any, to change any existing valuations of our portfolio investments or hierarchy levels for purposes of determining the fair value of such investments based upon the foregoing.  In such a case, the Board of Directors would then discuss these materials and, consistent with the policies and approaches outlined above, makes final determinations respecting the valuation and hierarchy levels of our portfolio investments.

 

We made no changes to our valuation policy and procedures during the reporting period.

 

Income taxes: 

We account for income taxes under the asset and liability method, which requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the financial statements.   Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between the financial statement carrying amount and tax basis of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. The effect of a change in tax rates on deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.

 

We record net deferred tax assets to the extent we believe these assets will more likely than not be realized. In making such determination, we consider all available evidence, including future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences, projected future taxable income, tax planning strategies and recent financial operations. In the event we were to determine we would be able to realize our deferred income tax assets in the future in excess of their recorded amount, we would make an adjustment to the valuation allowance, which would reduce the provision for income taxes.

We file income tax returns in the U.S. Federal jurisdiction and various state jurisdictions.  We do not believe there will be any material changes in our unrecognized tax positions over the next 12 months.  Our evaluation was performed for the tax years ended December 31, 2020 through 2023, which are the tax years that remain subject to examination by major tax jurisdictions as of June 30, 2024. 

 

Revenue recognition:  Realized gains or losses on the sale of investments are calculated using the specific investment method.

 

Interest income, adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts, is recorded on an accrual basis. Discounts from and premiums to par value on securities purchased are accreted or amortized, as applicable, into interest income over the life of the related security using the effective-yield method. The amortized cost of investments represents the original cost, adjusted for the accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums, if any. Loans are generally placed on non-accrual status when principal or interest payments are past due 30 days or more, or when there is reasonable doubt that principal or interest will be collected in full. Loan origination fees are recognized when loans are issued. Accrued and unpaid interest is generally reversed when a loan is placed on non-accrual status. Interest payments received on non-accrual loans may be recognized as income or applied to principal depending upon management’s judgment regarding collectability. Non-accrual loans are restored to accrual status when past-due principal and interest is paid and, in management’s judgment, are likely to remain current. We may make exceptions to the policy described above if a loan has sufficient collateral value and is in the process of collection.

 

Dividend income on preferred equity securities is recorded as dividend income on an accrual basis to the extent that such amounts are payable by the portfolio company and are expected to be collected. Dividend income on common equity securities is recorded on the record date for private portfolio companies or on the ex-dividend date for publicly traded portfolio companies.

 

Certain investments may have contractual payment-in-kind (“PIK”) interest or dividends. PIK represents accrued interest or accumulated dividends that are added to the loan principal or stated value of the investment on the respective interest- or dividend-payment dates rather than being paid in cash, and generally becomes due at maturity or upon being repurchased by the issuer. PIK interest or dividends is recorded as interest or dividend income, as applicable. If at any point we believe that PIK interest or dividends is not expected be realized, the PIK-generating investment will be placed on non-accrual status. Accrued PIK interest or dividends are generally reversed through interest or dividend income, respectively, when an investment is placed on non-accrual status.

 

Allocation of net gains and losses:  All income, gains, losses, deductions and credits for any investment are allocated in a manner proportionate to the shares owned.

 

Stock-based compensation:  The Company’s stock-based compensation consists of stock options issued to certain employees and directors of the Company. The Company recognizes compensation expense based on an estimated grant date fair value using the Black Sholes option-pricing method. If the factors change and different assumptions are used, the Company’s stock-based compensation expense could be materially different in the future. The Company recognizes stock-based compensation expense for these options on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period. The Company has elected to account for forfeitures as they occur.

 

Management and service fees:

We do not incur expenses related to management and service fees. Our executive management team manages our investments as part of their employment responsibilities.

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INVESTMENTS
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
INVESTMENTS  
INVESTMENTS

NOTE 3 – INVESTMENTS

 

The following table shows the composition of our investment portfolio by major class, at amortized cost and fair value, as of June 30, 2024 (together with the corresponding percentage of the fair value of our total portfolio of investments):

 

 

 

As of June 30, 2024

 

 

 

Investments at Amortized Cost

 

 

Percentage of Amortized Cost

 

 

Investments at

Fair Value

 

 

Percentage of

Fair Value

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Short-term Non-banking Loans

 

$13,400,000

 

 

 

92.7%

 

$12,929,985

 

 

 

100.0%

Preferred Stock

 

 

1,050,000

 

 

 

7.2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Warrants

 

 

679

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other Equity

 

 

10,000

 

 

 

0.1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

$14,460,679

 

 

 

100.0%

 

$12,929,985

 

 

 

100.0%

The following table shows the composition of our investment portfolio by major class, at amortized cost and fair value, as of December 31, 2023 (together with the corresponding percentage of the fair value of our total investments):

 

 

 

As of December 31, 2023

 

 

 

Investments at Amortized Cost

 

 

Percentage of Amortized Cost

 

 

Investments at

Fair Value

 

 

Percentage of

Fair Value

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Short-term Non-banking Loans

 

$17,357,500

 

 

 

93.4%

 

$16,961,766

 

 

 

98.1%

Preferred Stock

 

 

1,050,000

 

 

 

5.6

 

 

 

265,000

 

 

 

1.5

 

Common Stock

 

 

159,302

 

 

 

0.9

 

 

 

47,910

 

 

 

0.3

 

Warrants

 

 

679

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other Equity

 

 

10,000

 

 

 

0.1

 

 

 

10,000

 

 

 

0.1

 

Total

 

$18,577,481

 

 

 

100.0%

 

$17,284,676

 

 

 

100.0%

 

The following table shows the composition of our investment portfolio by industry grouping, based on fair value as of June 30, 2024:

 

 

 

As of June 30, 2024

 

 

 

Investments at

Fair Value

 

 

Percentage of

Fair Value

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Business Services

 

$10,024,533

 

 

 

77.5%

Consumer

 

 

903,493

 

 

 

7.0

 

Real Estate

 

 

2,001,959

 

 

 

15.5

 

Total

 

$12,929,985

 

 

 

100.0%

 

The following table shows the composition of our investment portfolio by industry grouping, based on fair value as of December 31, 2023:

 

 

 

As of December 31, 2023

 

 

 

Investments at

Fair Value

 

 

Percentage of

Fair Value

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Business Services

 

$10,069,354

 

 

 

58.3 %

Consumer

 

 

3,219,374

 

 

 

18.6

 

Financial

 

 

10,000

 

 

 

0.1

 

Information Technology

 

 

213,501

 

 

 

1.2

 

Real Estate

 

 

3,772,447

 

 

 

21.8

 

Total

 

$17,284,676

 

 

 

100.0 %
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FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS  
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

NOTE 4 – FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

 

Level 3 valuation information:  Due to the inherent uncertainty in the valuation process, the estimate of the fair value of our investments portfolio as of June 30, 2024 may differ materially from values that would have been used had a readily available market for the investments existed. 

 

The following table presents the fair value measurements of our portfolio investments by major class, as of June 30, 2024, according to the fair value hierarchy:

 

 

 

As of June 30, 2024

 

 

 

Level 1

 

 

Level 2

 

 

Level 3

 

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Short-term Non-banking Loans

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$12,929,985

 

 

$12,929,985

 

Total

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$12,929,985

 

 

$12,929,985

 

The following table presents the fair value measurements of our investment portfolio by major class, as of December 31, 2023, according to the fair value hierarchy:

 

 

 

As of December 31, 2023

 

 

 

Level 1

 

 

Level 2

 

 

Level 3

 

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Short-term Non-banking Loans

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$16,961,766

 

 

$16,961,766

 

Preferred Stock

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

265,000

 

 

 

265,000

 

Common Stock

 

 

47,910

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

47,910

 

Other Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10,000

 

 

 

10,000

 

Total

 

$47,910

 

 

$

 

 

$17,236,766

 

 

$17,284,676

 

 

The following table presents a reconciliation of the beginning and ending fair value balances for our Level 3 portfolio investment assets for the six months ended June 30, 2024:

 

 

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2024

 

 

 

ST Non-banking Loans

 

 

Preferred Stock

 

 

Other Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance as of January 1, 2024

 

$16,961,766

 

 

$265,000

 

 

$10,000

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation

 

 

(74,281)

 

 

(265,000)

 

 

(10,000)

Purchases and other adjustments to cost

 

 

973,438

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sales and redemptions

 

 

(4,770,000)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Transfers out of level 3

 

 

(160,938)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance as of June 30, 2024

 

$12,929,985

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

The net change in unrealized depreciation for the six months ended June 30, 2024 attributable to Level 3 portfolio investments still held as of June 30, 2024 is $324,743.

 

The following table lists our Level 3 investments held as of June 30, 2024 and the unobservable inputs used to determine their valuation:

 

Security Type

 

6/30/24 FMV

Valuation Technique

Unobservable Inputs

Range

ST Non-banking Loans

$

12,929,985   

discounted cash flow

determining private company interest rate based on changes in market rates of instruments with comparable creditworthiness

12-15%

 

$

12,929,985   

 

 

 

 

The following table presents a reconciliation of the beginning and ending fair value balances for our Level 3 portfolio investment assets for the year ended December 31, 2023:

 

 

 

For the year ended December 31, 2023

 

 

 

ST Non-banking Loans

 

 

Preferred Stock

 

 

Other Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance as of January 1, 2023

 

$15,285,932

 

 

$1,200,000

 

 

$222,500

 

Net change in unrealized depreciation

 

 

(195,041)

 

 

(935,000)

 

 

600,000

 

Purchases and other adjustments to cost

 

 

12,900,500

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Realized gain (loss)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(600,000)

Transfers between level 3 and level 1

 

 

(11,029,625)

 

 

 

 

 

(212,500)

Balance as of December 31, 2023

 

$16,961,766

 

 

$265,000

 

 

$10,000

 

 

The net change in unrealized depreciation for the year ended December 31, 2023 attributable to Level 3 portfolio investments still held as of December 31, 2023 was $1,180,734.

The following table lists our Level 3 investments held as of December 31, 2023 and the unobservable inputs used to determine their valuation:

 

Security Type

 

12/31/23 FMV

 

 

Valuation Technique

 

Unobservable Inputs

 

Range

 

ST Non-banking Loans

 

$16,961,766

 

 

discounted cash flow

 

determining private company interest rate based on changes in market rates of instruments with comparable creditworthiness

 

12-23%

 

Other Equity

 

 

10,000

 

 

last secured funding known by company

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred Stock

 

 

265,000

 

 

last funding secured by company

 

economic changes since last funding

 

 

 

 

 

$17,236,766

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
v3.24.2.u1
RELATEDPARTY TRANSACTIONS
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
RELATEDPARTY TRANSACTIONS  
RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS

NOTE 5 – RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS

 

We maintain a conflicts of interest and related-party transactions policy requiring (i) certain disclosures be made to our Board of Directors in relation to situations where officers, directors, significant shareholders, or any of their affiliates may enter into transactions with us, and (ii) certain disclosures appear in the reports we prepare and file with the SEC.  In this regard, during the period covered by this report we entered into, or remained a party to, the following related-party transactions:

 

 

We hold a promissory note with two shareholders in the principal amount of $250,000, through January 1, 2025. The promissory note bears interest payable monthly at the rate of 10% per annum. The note is secured by the debtors’ pledge to us of 277,778 shares of common stock. The pledged shares are held in physical custody for us by our custodial agent.

 

 

 

 

As disclosed in Note 7, a component of our now terminated loan agreement is with a director of our Company.
v3.24.2.u1
INCOME TAXES
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
INCOME TAXES  
INCOME TAXES

NOTE 6 – INCOME TAXES

 

We are a C-Corporation for tax purposes and have booked an income tax provision for the periods described below. Our tax provision or benefit from income taxes for interim periods is determined using an estimate of our annual effective tax rate.

 

As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, we have a deferred tax asset of $772,000 and $757,000, respectively. As of June 30, 2024, our net deferred tax asset consists of foreign tax credit carryforwards, unrealized investment gain/loss, non-qualified stock option expenses, acquisition costs, depreciable assets, and right of use assets.  Our determination of the realizable deferred tax assets and liabilities requires the exercise of significant judgment, based in part on business plans and expectations about future outcomes.

 

As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 we had accrued income taxes of $177,600 and prepaid income taxes $131,500, respectively. We recorded an increase of income taxes of $300,000 (26 percent effective tax rate) and $25,700 (26 percent effective tax rate) during the six months ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023, respectively.

v3.24.2.u1
LINE OF CREDIT
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
LINE OF CREDIT  
LINE OF CREDIT

NOTE 7 – LINE OF CREDIT

 

The Company had a Loan and Security Agreement (the “Loan Agreement”) with a third party and director (collectively, the Lenders). Under the Loan Agreement, the Lenders made available to us a $5 million revolving line of credit for us to use in the ordinary course of our short-term specialty finance business, of which our director was required to fund one half of the amount. Amounts drawn under the Loan Agreement accrue interest at the per annum rate of 8%, through January 3, 2027, subject to early termination provisions at the Lender’s right at any time after January 3, 2023. Our obligations under the Loan Agreement were secured by a grant of a collateral security interest in substantially all of our assets.

 

At December 31, 2023, the balance outstanding on the line was $0. In January 2024, we terminated the Loan Agreement. Any applicable fees related to early termination of the Agreement were waived.

 

v3.24.2.u1
STOCKBASED COMPENSATION
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
STOCKBASED COMPENSATION  
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

NOTE 8 – STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

 

The Company’s 2022 Stock Incentive Plan authorized the issuance of incentives relating to 900,000 shares of common stock. As of June 30, 2024, incentives relating to the issuance of 870,000 shares have been issued under the Plan, leaving 30,000 shares available for issuance.

 

The following table summarizes the activity for all stock options outstanding for the six months ended June 30, 2024:

 

 

 

Shares

 

 

Weighted Average Exercise Price

 

Options outstanding at beginning of year

 

 

670,000

 

 

$2.11

 

Granted

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exercised

 

 

 

 

 

 

Forfeited

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at June 30, 2024

 

 

670,000

 

 

$2.11

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Options exercisable at June 30:

 

 

670,000

 

 

$2.11

 

 

The following table summarizes additional information about stock options outstanding and exercisable at June 30, 2024:

 

Options Outstanding

 

 

Options Exercisable

 

Options Outstanding

 

 

Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life

 

 

Weighted Average Exercise Price

 

 

Aggregate Intrinsic Value

 

 

Options Exercisable

 

 

Weighted Average Exercise Price

 

 

Aggregate Intrinsic Value

 

 

670,000

 

 

 

8.42

 

 

$2.11

 

 

$586,000

 

 

 

670,000

 

 

$2.11

 

 

$586,000

 

 

The Company recognized stock-based compensation expense for stock options of $0 and $1,460,209 for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

v3.24.2.u1
SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY  
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

NOTE 9 – SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

At June 30, 2024, we had 6,385,255 shares of common stock issued and outstanding.          

 

In connection with the 2022 public offering, the Company issued a five-year warrant to the underwriter. The warrant allows the underwriter to purchase up to 75,000 common shares at $5.00 per share. This warrant is exercisable after 180 days, and expires on August 8, 2027. This warrant is equity-classified and the fair value was $201,173 on the offering date.

v3.24.2.u1
PER SHARE INFORMATION
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
PER SHARE INFORMATION  
PER-SHARE INFORMATION

NOTE 10 – PER-SHARE INFORMATION

 

Basic net gain (loss) per common share is computed by dividing net increase in net assets resulting from operations by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net gain (loss) per common share is computed by dividing net increase in net assets resulting from operations by the weighted-average number of dilutive common shares outstanding during the period calculated using the Treasury Stock method. The Treasury Stock method assumes that the proceeds received upon exercise of stock options are used to repurchase stock at the average market price during the period, thereby increasing the number of shares to be added in computing diluted earnings per share. A reconciliation of the numerator and denominator used in the calculation of basic and diluted net gain (loss) per common share is set forth below:

 

 

 

 

For the Three Months Ended June 30,

 

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

 

Basic

 

 

Diluted

 

 

Basic

 

 

Diluted

 

Numerator:  Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

 

$412,936

 

 

$412,936

 

 

$70,721

 

 

$70,721

 

Denominator:  Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding

 

 

6,385,255

 

 

 

6,501,823

 

 

 

6,185,255

 

 

 

6,185,255

 

Basic and diluted net gain (loss) per common share

 

$0.06

 

 

$0.06

 

 

$0.01

 

 

$0.01

 

 

 

 

For the Six Months Ended June 30,

 

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

 

Basic

 

 

Diluted

 

 

Basic

 

 

Diluted

 

Numerator:  Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

 

$795,039

 

 

$795,039

 

 

$(647,323)

 

$(647,323)

Denominator:  Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding

 

 

6,385,255

 

 

 

6,501,823

 

 

 

6,185,255

 

 

 

6,185,255

 

Basic and diluted net gain (loss) per common share

 

$0.12

 

 

$0.12

 

 

$(0.10)

 

$(0.10)
v3.24.2.u1
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS  
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

NOTE 11 – FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

 

The following is a schedule of financial highlights for the six months ended June 30, 2024 through 2020:

 

 

 

Six Months Ended June 30,

 

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

Per Share Data (1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value at beginning of period

 

$2.91

 

 

 

2.89

 

 

 

1.24

 

 

 

1.08

 

 

 

0.91

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

 

0.15

 

 

 

(0.11)

 

 

0.11

 

 

 

0.04

 

 

 

0.01

 

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

 

 

0.02

 

 

 

0.01

 

 

 

0.01

 

 

 

0.28

 

 

 

0.02

 

Provision for income taxes

 

 

(0.04)

 

 

(0.01)

 

 

(0.04)

 

 

(0.09)

 

 

0.00

 

Issuance of stock options

 

 

0.00

 

 

 

0.24

 

 

 

0.01

 

 

 

0.00

 

 

 

0.00

 

Repurchase of common stock

 

 

0.00

 

 

 

0.00

 

 

 

0.00

 

 

 

0.00

 

 

 

0.02

 

Net asset value at end of period

 

$3.04

 

 

 

3.02

 

 

 

1.33

 

 

 

1.31

 

 

 

0.96

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio / Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Per share market value of investments at end of period

 

$2.02

 

 

 

2.67

 

 

 

1.41

 

 

 

1.22

 

 

 

0.65

 

Shares outstanding at end of period

 

 

6,385,255

 

 

 

6,185,255

 

 

 

4,824,628

 

 

 

4,795,739

 

 

 

4,754,104

 

Average weighted shares outstanding for the period

 

 

6,385,255

 

 

 

6,185,255

 

 

 

4,808,508

 

 

 

4,794,744

 

 

 

4,877,654

 

Net assets at end of period

 

$19,385,302

 

 

 

 

 

 

14,426,607

 

 

 

14,188,588

 

 

 

10,221,718

 

Average net assets (2)

 

$18,982,643

 

 

 

18,389,910

 

 

 

13,888,938

 

 

 

13,073,718

 

 

 

10,025,622

 

Total investment return (loss)

 

 

4.47%

 

 

(3.81)%

 

 

6.45%

 

 

21.30%

 

 

3.30%

Portfolio turnover rate (3)

 

 

5.13%

 

 

48.40%

 

 

65.55%

 

 

75.65%

 

 

11.90%

Ratio of operating expenses to average net assets (3)

 

 

(7.90)%

 

 

(25.16)%

 

 

(14.63)%

 

 

(11.72)%

 

 

(9.41)%

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets (3)

 

 

10.46%

 

 

(7.43)%

 

 

18.01%

 

 

6.88%

 

 

3.02%

Ratio of realized gains (losses) to average net assets (3)

 

 

3.98%

 

 

(6.03)%

 

 

1.94%

 

 

61.92%

 

 

4.06%

 

(1)     Per-share data was derived using the ending number of shares outstanding for the period.

(2)     Based on the monthly average of net assets as of the beginning and end of each period presented.

v3.24.2.u1
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS  
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

NOTE 12 – Subsequent Events

 

In July 2024, the Company purchased, for $1.15 million, a 50% participation interest from Great North Capital Corp. ("Great North") in a secured loan that Great North had made to an unaffiliated borrower named Coventry Holdings of Minnesota, LLC, involved in the development, construction and operation of senior-living communities.  Great North is a Minnesota corporation that is wholly owned by our Chief Executive Officer, Douglas Polinsky.  The transaction was approved by the full Board of Directors of the Company, with Mr. Polinsky abstaining, after disclosure by Mr. Polinsky of his relationship and interest in the transaction.

 

On August 13, 2024, the company entered into a mediated settlement agreement with Innovative Computer Professionals, Inc., pursuant to which the company agreed to accept $400,000 in full satisfaction of an outstanding debt principal, accrued but unpaid interest and related collection costs.  The company had earlier written off the full amount of this investment position.  The settlement agreement included a confession of judgment from the debtor, in the full amount of $809,181, if the debtor fails to pay the settlement payment on or before August 23, 2024.

v3.24.2.u1
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES  
Use of estimates

Use of estimates: The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management and our independent board members to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities, at the date of the financial statements, as well as the reported amounts of expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. For more information, see the “Valuation of portfolio investments” caption below, and “Note 4 – Fair Value of Financial Instruments” below. The Company presents its financial statements as an investment company following accounting and reporting guidance in ASC 946.

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalentsCash represents cash on hand and demand deposits held at financial institutions. Cash equivalents include short-term, highly liquid investments of sufficient credit quality that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and have original maturities of three months or less. Cash equivalents are carried at cost, plus accrued interest, which approximates fair value. Cash equivalents are held to meet short-term liquidity requirements, rather than for investment purposes. Cash and cash equivalents are held at major financial institutions and are subject to credit risk to the extent those balances exceed applicable Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) or Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC) limitations.

Valuation of portfolio investments

Valuation of portfolio investments:  We carry our investments in accordance with ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC 820”), issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”), which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and requires disclosures about fair value measurements. Fair value is generally based on quoted market prices provided by independent pricing services, broker or dealer quotations, or alternative price sources. In the absence of quoted market prices, broker or dealer quotations, or alternative price sources, investments are measured at fair value as determined by our Board of Directors, based on, among other things, the input of our executive management, the Audit Committee of our Board of Directors, and any independent third-party valuation experts that may be engaged by management to assist in the valuation of our portfolio investments, but in all cases consistent with our written valuation policies and procedures.

 

Due to the inherent uncertainties of valuation, certain estimated fair values may differ significantly from the values that would have been realized had a ready market for these investments existed, and these differences could be material. In addition, such investments are generally less liquid than publicly traded securities. If we were required to liquidate a portfolio investment in a forced or liquidation sale, we could realize significantly less than the value at which we have recorded it.

 

Accounting guidance establishes a hierarchal disclosure framework that prioritizes and ranks the level of market price observability of inputs used in measuring investments at fair value. Observable inputs must be used when available. Observable inputs are inputs that market participants would use in valuing the asset or liability based on market data obtained from independent sources. Unobservable inputs are inputs that reflect our assumptions about the factors market participants would use in valuing the asset or liability based upon the best information available. Assets and liabilities measured at fair value are to be categorized into one of the three hierarchy levels based on the relative observability of inputs used in the valuation. The three levels are defined as follows:

 

Level 1: Observable inputs based on quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

 

Level 2: Observable inputs based on quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, or quoted prices for identical assets and liabilities in inactive markets.

 

Level 3: Unobservable inputs that reflect an entity’s own assumptions about what inputs a market participant would use in pricing the asset or liability based on the best information available in the circumstances.

Our valuation policy and procedures

Our valuation policy and procedures: Under our valuation policies and procedures, we evaluate the source of inputs, including any markets in which our investments are trading, and then apply the resulting information in determining fair value.  For our Level 1 investment assets, our valuation policy generally requires us to use a market approach, considering the last quoted closing price of a security we own that is listed on a securities exchange, and in a case where a security we own is listed on an over-the-counter market, to average the last quoted bid and ask price on the most active market on which the security is quoted.  In the case of traded debt securities the prices for which are not readily available, we may value those securities using a discounted cash flows approach, at their weighted-average yield to maturity.

 

The estimated fair value of our Level 3 investment assets is determined on a quarterly basis by our Board of Directors. In general, we value our Level 3 equity investments at cost unless circumstances warrant a different approach.  Examples of these circumstances includes a situation in which a portfolio company has engaged in a subsequent financing of more than a de minimis size involving sophisticated investors (in which case we may use the price involved in that financing as a determinative input absent other known factors), or when a portfolio company is engaged in the process of a transaction that we determine is reasonably likely to occur (in which case we may use the price involved in the pending transaction as a determinative input absent other known factors). Other facts and circumstances that may serve as an input supporting a change in the valuation of our Level 3 equity investments include (i) a third-party valuation conducted by an independent and qualified professional, (ii) changes in the performance of long-term financial prospects of the portfolio company, (iii) a subsequent financing that changes the distribution rights associated with the equity security we hold, or (iv) sale transactions involving comparable companies, but only if further supported by a third-party valuation conducted by an independent and qualified professional.

 

When valuing preferred equity investments, we generally view intrinsic value as a key input. Intrinsic value means the value of any conversion feature (if the preferred investment is convertible) or the value of any liquidation or other preference. Discounts to intrinsic value may be applied in cases where the issuer’s financial condition is impaired or, in cases where intrinsic value relating to a conversion is determined to be a key input, to account for resale restrictions applicable to the securities issuable upon conversion.

 

When valuing warrants, our valuation policy and procedures indicate that value will generally be the difference between the closing price of the underlying equity security and the exercise price, after applying an appropriate discount for restriction, if applicable, in situations where the underlying security is marketable. If the underlying security is not marketable, then intrinsic value will be considered consistent with the principles described above. Generally, “out-of-the-money” warrants will be valued at cost or zero.

 

For non-traded (Level 3) debt instruments with a residual maturity less than or equal to 60 days, we will generally value such instruments based on a discounted cash flows approach, considering the straight-line amortized face value of the debt unless justification for impairment exists. For level 3 non-banking loans with a maturity in excess of 60 days, fair value is determined based on the initial purchase price and adjusted as necessary to reflect any changes in the financial strength of the creditor and changes in interest rates in the high-yield credit markets.

 

On a quarterly basis, our management provides members of our Board of Directors with recommendations, if any, to change any existing valuations of our portfolio investments or hierarchy levels for purposes of determining the fair value of such investments based upon the foregoing.  In such a case, the Board of Directors would then discuss these materials and, consistent with the policies and approaches outlined above, makes final determinations respecting the valuation and hierarchy levels of our portfolio investments.

 

We made no changes to our valuation policy and procedures during the reporting period.

Income taxes

We account for income taxes under the asset and liability method, which requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the financial statements.   Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between the financial statement carrying amount and tax basis of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. The effect of a change in tax rates on deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.

 

We record net deferred tax assets to the extent we believe these assets will more likely than not be realized. In making such determination, we consider all available evidence, including future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences, projected future taxable income, tax planning strategies and recent financial operations. In the event we were to determine we would be able to realize our deferred income tax assets in the future in excess of their recorded amount, we would make an adjustment to the valuation allowance, which would reduce the provision for income taxes.

We file income tax returns in the U.S. Federal jurisdiction and various state jurisdictions.  We do not believe there will be any material changes in our unrecognized tax positions over the next 12 months.  Our evaluation was performed for the tax years ended December 31, 2020 through 2023, which are the tax years that remain subject to examination by major tax jurisdictions as of June 30, 2024. 

Revenue recognition

Revenue recognition:  Realized gains or losses on the sale of investments are calculated using the specific investment method.

 

Interest income, adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts, is recorded on an accrual basis. Discounts from and premiums to par value on securities purchased are accreted or amortized, as applicable, into interest income over the life of the related security using the effective-yield method. The amortized cost of investments represents the original cost, adjusted for the accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums, if any. Loans are generally placed on non-accrual status when principal or interest payments are past due 30 days or more, or when there is reasonable doubt that principal or interest will be collected in full. Loan origination fees are recognized when loans are issued. Accrued and unpaid interest is generally reversed when a loan is placed on non-accrual status. Interest payments received on non-accrual loans may be recognized as income or applied to principal depending upon management’s judgment regarding collectability. Non-accrual loans are restored to accrual status when past-due principal and interest is paid and, in management’s judgment, are likely to remain current. We may make exceptions to the policy described above if a loan has sufficient collateral value and is in the process of collection.

 

Dividend income on preferred equity securities is recorded as dividend income on an accrual basis to the extent that such amounts are payable by the portfolio company and are expected to be collected. Dividend income on common equity securities is recorded on the record date for private portfolio companies or on the ex-dividend date for publicly traded portfolio companies.

 

Certain investments may have contractual payment-in-kind (“PIK”) interest or dividends. PIK represents accrued interest or accumulated dividends that are added to the loan principal or stated value of the investment on the respective interest- or dividend-payment dates rather than being paid in cash, and generally becomes due at maturity or upon being repurchased by the issuer. PIK interest or dividends is recorded as interest or dividend income, as applicable. If at any point we believe that PIK interest or dividends is not expected be realized, the PIK-generating investment will be placed on non-accrual status. Accrued PIK interest or dividends are generally reversed through interest or dividend income, respectively, when an investment is placed on non-accrual status.

Allocation of net gains and losses

Allocation of net gains and losses:  All income, gains, losses, deductions and credits for any investment are allocated in a manner proportionate to the shares owned.

Stock-based compensation

Stock-based compensation:  The Company’s stock-based compensation consists of stock options issued to certain employees and directors of the Company. The Company recognizes compensation expense based on an estimated grant date fair value using the Black Sholes option-pricing method. If the factors change and different assumptions are used, the Company’s stock-based compensation expense could be materially different in the future. The Company recognizes stock-based compensation expense for these options on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period. The Company has elected to account for forfeitures as they occur.

Management and service fees

We do not incur expenses related to management and service fees. Our executive management team manages our investments as part of their employment responsibilities.

v3.24.2.u1
INVESTMENTS (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
INVESTMENTS  
Schedule of investments by major class, at amortized cost and fair value

 

 

As of June 30, 2024

 

 

 

Investments at Amortized Cost

 

 

Percentage of Amortized Cost

 

 

Investments at

Fair Value

 

 

Percentage of

Fair Value

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Short-term Non-banking Loans

 

$13,400,000

 

 

 

92.7%

 

$12,929,985

 

 

 

100.0%

Preferred Stock

 

 

1,050,000

 

 

 

7.2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Warrants

 

 

679

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other Equity

 

 

10,000

 

 

 

0.1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

$14,460,679

 

 

 

100.0%

 

$12,929,985

 

 

 

100.0%

 

 

As of December 31, 2023

 

 

 

Investments at Amortized Cost

 

 

Percentage of Amortized Cost

 

 

Investments at

Fair Value

 

 

Percentage of

Fair Value

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Short-term Non-banking Loans

 

$17,357,500

 

 

 

93.4%

 

$16,961,766

 

 

 

98.1%

Preferred Stock

 

 

1,050,000

 

 

 

5.6

 

 

 

265,000

 

 

 

1.5

 

Common Stock

 

 

159,302

 

 

 

0.9

 

 

 

47,910

 

 

 

0.3

 

Warrants

 

 

679

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other Equity

 

 

10,000

 

 

 

0.1

 

 

 

10,000

 

 

 

0.1

 

Total

 

$18,577,481

 

 

 

100.0%

 

$17,284,676

 

 

 

100.0%
Schedule of investments by industry grouping, based on fair value

 

 

As of June 30, 2024

 

 

 

Investments at

Fair Value

 

 

Percentage of

Fair Value

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Business Services

 

$10,024,533

 

 

 

77.5%

Consumer

 

 

903,493

 

 

 

7.0

 

Real Estate

 

 

2,001,959

 

 

 

15.5

 

Total

 

$12,929,985

 

 

 

100.0%

 

 

As of December 31, 2023

 

 

 

Investments at

Fair Value

 

 

Percentage of

Fair Value

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Business Services

 

$10,069,354

 

 

 

58.3 %

Consumer

 

 

3,219,374

 

 

 

18.6

 

Financial

 

 

10,000

 

 

 

0.1

 

Information Technology

 

 

213,501

 

 

 

1.2

 

Real Estate

 

 

3,772,447

 

 

 

21.8

 

Total

 

$17,284,676

 

 

 

100.0 %
v3.24.2.u1
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS  
Schedule of fair value measurements of our investments by major class according to the fair value hierarchy

 

 

As of June 30, 2024

 

 

 

Level 1

 

 

Level 2

 

 

Level 3

 

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Short-term Non-banking Loans

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$12,929,985

 

 

$12,929,985

 

Total

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$12,929,985

 

 

$12,929,985

 

 

 

As of December 31, 2023

 

 

 

Level 1

 

 

Level 2

 

 

Level 3

 

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Short-term Non-banking Loans

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$16,961,766

 

 

$16,961,766

 

Preferred Stock

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

265,000

 

 

 

265,000

 

Common Stock

 

 

47,910

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

47,910

 

Other Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10,000

 

 

 

10,000

 

Total

 

$47,910

 

 

$

 

 

$17,236,766

 

 

$17,284,676

 

Schedule of reconciliation of the beginning and ending fair value balances for our Level 3 investment assets

 

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2024

 

 

 

ST Non-banking Loans

 

 

Preferred Stock

 

 

Other Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance as of January 1, 2024

 

$16,961,766

 

 

$265,000

 

 

$10,000

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation

 

 

(74,281)

 

 

(265,000)

 

 

(10,000)

Purchases and other adjustments to cost

 

 

973,438

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sales and redemptions

 

 

(4,770,000)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Transfers out of level 3

 

 

(160,938)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance as of June 30, 2024

 

$12,929,985

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

 

For the year ended December 31, 2023

 

 

 

ST Non-banking Loans

 

 

Preferred Stock

 

 

Other Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance as of January 1, 2023

 

$15,285,932

 

 

$1,200,000

 

 

$222,500

 

Net change in unrealized depreciation

 

 

(195,041)

 

 

(935,000)

 

 

600,000

 

Purchases and other adjustments to cost

 

 

12,900,500

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Realized gain (loss)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(600,000)

Transfers between level 3 and level 1

 

 

(11,029,625)

 

 

 

 

 

(212,500)

Balance as of December 31, 2023

 

$16,961,766

 

 

$265,000

 

 

$10,000

 

Schedule of Level 3 investments held and the unobservable inputs used to determine their valuation

Security Type

 

6/30/24 FMV

Valuation Technique

Unobservable Inputs

Range

ST Non-banking Loans

$

12,929,985   

discounted cash flow

determining private company interest rate based on changes in market rates of instruments with comparable creditworthiness

12-15%

 

$

12,929,985   

 

 

 

Security Type

 

12/31/23 FMV

 

 

Valuation Technique

 

Unobservable Inputs

 

Range

 

ST Non-banking Loans

 

$16,961,766

 

 

discounted cash flow

 

determining private company interest rate based on changes in market rates of instruments with comparable creditworthiness

 

12-23%

 

Other Equity

 

 

10,000

 

 

last secured funding known by company

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred Stock

 

 

265,000

 

 

last funding secured by company

 

economic changes since last funding

 

 

 

 

 

$17,236,766

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
v3.24.2.u1
STOCKBASED COMPENSATION (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
STOCKBASED COMPENSATION  
Schedule of stock options activity

 

 

Shares

 

 

Weighted Average Exercise Price

 

Options outstanding at beginning of year

 

 

670,000

 

 

$2.11

 

Granted

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exercised

 

 

 

 

 

 

Forfeited

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at June 30, 2024

 

 

670,000

 

 

$2.11

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Options exercisable at June 30:

 

 

670,000

 

 

$2.11

 

Schedule of stock options outstanding and exercisable

Options Outstanding

 

 

Options Exercisable

 

Options Outstanding

 

 

Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life

 

 

Weighted Average Exercise Price

 

 

Aggregate Intrinsic Value

 

 

Options Exercisable

 

 

Weighted Average Exercise Price

 

 

Aggregate Intrinsic Value

 

 

670,000

 

 

 

8.42

 

 

$2.11

 

 

$586,000

 

 

 

670,000

 

 

$2.11

 

 

$586,000

 

v3.24.2.u1
PER SHARE INFORMATION (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
PER SHARE INFORMATION  
Summary of reconciliation of the numerator and denominator used in the calculation of basic and diluted net gain (loss) per common share

 

 

For the Three Months Ended June 30,

 

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

 

Basic

 

 

Diluted

 

 

Basic

 

 

Diluted

 

Numerator:  Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

 

$412,936

 

 

$412,936

 

 

$70,721

 

 

$70,721

 

Denominator:  Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding

 

 

6,385,255

 

 

 

6,501,823

 

 

 

6,185,255

 

 

 

6,185,255

 

Basic and diluted net gain (loss) per common share

 

$0.06

 

 

$0.06

 

 

$0.01

 

 

$0.01

 

 

 

 

For the Six Months Ended June 30,

 

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

 

Basic

 

 

Diluted

 

 

Basic

 

 

Diluted

 

Numerator:  Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

 

$795,039

 

 

$795,039

 

 

$(647,323)

 

$(647,323)

Denominator:  Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding

 

 

6,385,255

 

 

 

6,501,823

 

 

 

6,185,255

 

 

 

6,185,255

 

Basic and diluted net gain (loss) per common share

 

$0.12

 

 

$0.12

 

 

$(0.10)

 

$(0.10)
v3.24.2.u1
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS  
Schedule of financial highlights

 

 

Six Months Ended June 30,

 

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

2020

 

Per Share Data (1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value at beginning of period

 

$2.91

 

 

 

2.89

 

 

 

1.24

 

 

 

1.08

 

 

 

0.91

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

 

0.15

 

 

 

(0.11)

 

 

0.11

 

 

 

0.04

 

 

 

0.01

 

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

 

 

0.02

 

 

 

0.01

 

 

 

0.01

 

 

 

0.28

 

 

 

0.02

 

Provision for income taxes

 

 

(0.04)

 

 

(0.01)

 

 

(0.04)

 

 

(0.09)

 

 

0.00

 

Issuance of stock options

 

 

0.00

 

 

 

0.24

 

 

 

0.01

 

 

 

0.00

 

 

 

0.00

 

Repurchase of common stock

 

 

0.00

 

 

 

0.00

 

 

 

0.00

 

 

 

0.00

 

 

 

0.02

 

Net asset value at end of period

 

$3.04

 

 

 

3.02

 

 

 

1.33

 

 

 

1.31

 

 

 

0.96

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ratio / Supplemental Data

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Per share market value of investments at end of period

 

$2.02

 

 

 

2.67

 

 

 

1.41

 

 

 

1.22

 

 

 

0.65

 

Shares outstanding at end of period

 

 

6,385,255

 

 

 

6,185,255

 

 

 

4,824,628

 

 

 

4,795,739

 

 

 

4,754,104

 

Average weighted shares outstanding for the period

 

 

6,385,255

 

 

 

6,185,255

 

 

 

4,808,508

 

 

 

4,794,744

 

 

 

4,877,654

 

Net assets at end of period

 

$19,385,302

 

 

 

 

 

 

14,426,607

 

 

 

14,188,588

 

 

 

10,221,718

 

Average net assets (2)

 

$18,982,643

 

 

 

18,389,910

 

 

 

13,888,938

 

 

 

13,073,718

 

 

 

10,025,622

 

Total investment return (loss)

 

 

4.47%

 

 

(3.81)%

 

 

6.45%

 

 

21.30%

 

 

3.30%

Portfolio turnover rate (3)

 

 

5.13%

 

 

48.40%

 

 

65.55%

 

 

75.65%

 

 

11.90%

Ratio of operating expenses to average net assets (3)

 

 

(7.90)%

 

 

(25.16)%

 

 

(14.63)%

 

 

(11.72)%

 

 

(9.41)%

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets (3)

 

 

10.46%

 

 

(7.43)%

 

 

18.01%

 

 

6.88%

 

 

3.02%

Ratio of realized gains (losses) to average net assets (3)

 

 

3.98%

 

 

(6.03)%

 

 

1.94%

 

 

61.92%

 

 

4.06%
v3.24.2.u1
ORGANIZATION (Details Narrative)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
ORGANIZATION  
Maximuum percentage total assets of investment securities 40.00%
v3.24.2.u1
INVESTMENTS (Details) - USD ($)
6 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Investments at amortized cost $ 14,460,679 $ 18,577,481
Percentage of amortized cost 100.00% 100.00%
Investment at fair value $ 12,929,985 $ 17,284,676
Percentage of fair value 100.00% 100.00%
Preferreds Stock [Member]    
Investments at amortized cost $ 1,050,000 $ 1,050,000
Percentage of amortized cost 7.20% 5.60%
Investment at fair value $ 0 $ 265,000
Percentage of fair value 0.00% 1.50%
Warrants [Member]    
Investments at amortized cost $ 679 $ 679
Percentage of amortized cost 0.00% 0.00%
Investment at fair value $ 0 $ 0
Percentage of fair value 0.00% 0.00%
Other Equity [Member]    
Investments at amortized cost $ 10,000 $ 10,000
Percentage of amortized cost 0.10% 0.10%
Investment at fair value $ 0 $ 10,000
Percentage of fair value 0.00% 0.10%
Common Stocks [Member]    
Investments at amortized cost   $ 159,302
Percentage of amortized cost   0.90%
Investment at fair value   $ 47,910
Percentage of fair value   0.30%
Short Term Banking Loans [Member]    
Investments at amortized cost $ 13,400,000 $ 17,357,500
Percentage of amortized cost 92.70% 93.40%
Investment at fair value $ 12,929,985 $ 16,961,766
Percentage of fair value 100.00% 98.10%
v3.24.2.u1
INVESTMENTS (Details 1) - USD ($)
6 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Percentage of fair value 100.00% 100.00%
Investment at fair value $ 12,929,985 $ 17,284,676
Business Services    
Percentage of fair value 77.50% 58.30%
Investment at fair value $ 10,024,533 $ 10,069,354
Consumer    
Percentage of fair value 7.00% 18.60%
Investment at fair value $ 903,493 $ 3,219,374
Real Estate    
Percentage of fair value 15.50% 21.80%
Investment at fair value $ 2,001,959 $ 3,772,447
Financial    
Percentage of fair value   0.10%
Investment at fair value   $ 10,000
Information Technology    
Percentage of fair value   1.20%
Investment at fair value   $ 213,501
v3.24.2.u1
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Details) - USD ($)
Jun. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Short-term Non-banking Loans $ 12,929,985 $ 16,961,766
Preferred stock   265,000
Common Stock   47,910
Other Equity   10,000
Total 12,929,985 17,284,676
Level 1    
Short-term Non-banking Loans 0 0
Preferred stock   0
Common Stock   47,910
Other Equity   0
Total 0 47,910
Level 2    
Short-term Non-banking Loans 0 0
Preferred stock   0
Common Stock   0
Other Equity   0
Total 0 0
Level 3    
Short-term Non-banking Loans 12,929,985 16,961,766
Preferred stock   265,000
Common Stock   0
Other Equity   10,000
Total $ 12,929,985 $ 17,236,766
v3.24.2.u1
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Details 1) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2023
Realized gain (loss) $ 346,745 $ 41,371 $ 371,240 $ (558,629)  
Preferreds Stock [Member]          
Balance at the beginning balance     265,000 1,200,000 $ 1,200,000
Net change in unrealized appreciation     (265,000)   (935,000)
Purchases and other adjustments to cost     0   0
Sales and redemptions     0    
Transfers out of level 3 and level 1     0   0
Balance at the ending balance 0   0   265,000
Realized gain (loss)         0
Short Term Banking Loans [Member]          
Balance at the beginning balance     16,961,766 15,285,932 15,285,932
Net change in unrealized appreciation     74,281   (195,041)
Purchases and other adjustments to cost     973,438   12,900,500
Sales and redemptions     (4,770,000)    
Transfers out of level 3 and level 1     (160,938)   (11,029,625)
Balance at the ending balance 12,929,985   12,929,985   16,961,766
Realized gain (loss)         0
Other Equity Securities [Member]          
Balance at the beginning balance     10,000 $ 222,500 222,500
Net change in unrealized appreciation     (10,000)   600,000
Purchases and other adjustments to cost     0   0
Transfers out of level 3 and level 1     0   (212,500)
Balance at the ending balance $ 0   $ 0   10,000
Realized gain (loss)         $ (600,000)
v3.24.2.u1
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Details 2)
Jun. 30, 2024
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Investment at fair value $ 12,929,985 $ 17,284,676
Preferred Stock    
Investment at fair value   265,000
Total Lable [Member]    
Investment at fair value 12,929,985 17,236,766
Short Term Banking Loans [Member]    
Investment at fair value $ 12,929,985 $ 16,961,766
Short Term Banking Loans [Member] | Minimum | Level 3 | Interest rate    
Interest rate 12 12
Short Term Banking Loans [Member] | Maximum | Level 3 | Interest rate    
Interest rate 15 23
Other Equity Securities [Member]    
Investment at fair value   $ 10,000
v3.24.2.u1
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Details Narrative) - USD ($)
6 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Attributable To Level 3 Portfolio Investment [Member]    
Net change in unrealized appreciation $ 324,743 $ 1,180,734
v3.24.2.u1
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (Details Narrative)
Jun. 30, 2024
USD ($)
shares
RELATEDPARTY TRANSACTIONS  
Interest payable monthly (as a percent) 10.00%
Debtors' pledge in number of common stock | shares 277,778
Principal amount of note obtained | $ $ 250,000
v3.24.2.u1
INCOME TAXES (Details Narrative) - USD ($)
6 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
INCOME TAXES    
Deferred tax assets $ 772,000 $ 757,000
Income taxes increase decrease $ 300,000 $ 25,700
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent 26.00% 26.00%
Prepaid income taxes $ 177,600 $ 131,500
v3.24.2.u1
LINE OF CREDIT (Details Narrative) - USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2023
Jan. 03, 2022
Revolving line of credit | This member stands for Eastman Investment, Inc. | Represents information pertaining to the loan and security agreement.    
Interest rate at per annum   8.00%
Lyle A. Berman | Revolving line of credit    
Line of credit facility maximum borrowing capacity   $ 5,000,000
Line of Credit [Member]    
Balance outstanding line of credit $ 0  
v3.24.2.u1
STOCKBASED COMPENSATION (Details)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
$ / shares
shares
STOCKBASED COMPENSATION  
Shares, Options outstanding at beginning of year | shares 670,000
Shares, Options outstanding Granted | shares 0
Shares, Options outstanding Exercised | shares 0
Shares, Options outstanding Forfeited | shares 0
Shares, Options outstanding at end of year | shares 670,000
Shares, Options exercisable at end of year | shares 670,000
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Options outstanding at beginning of year | $ / shares $ 2.11
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Granted | $ / shares 0
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Exercised | $ / shares 0
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Forfeited | $ / shares 0
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Options outstanding at end of year | $ / shares 2.11
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Options exercisable at end of year | $ / shares $ 2.11
v3.24.2.u1
STOCKBASED COMPENSATION (Details 1) - USD ($)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Options Outstanding 670,000 670,000
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price $ 2.11 $ 2.11
Options Exercisable 670,000  
Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price $ 2.11  
Options [Member]    
Options Outstanding 670,000  
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price $ 2.11  
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life 8 years 5 months 1 day  
Options Outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value $ 586,000  
Options Exercisable 670,000  
Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price $ 2.11  
Options Exercisable, Aggregate Intrinsic Value $ 586,000  
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STOCKBASED COMPENSATION (Details Narrative) - USD ($)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2023
Stock-based compensation expense $ 0 $ 1,460,209  
Authorized shares of common stock 111,111,111   111,111,111
2022 Stock Incentive Plan [Member]      
Authorized shares of common stock 900,000    
Shares issued 870,000    
Leaving shares available for issuance 30,000    
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SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY (Details Narrative) - USD ($)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2022
Jun. 30, 2021
Jun. 30, 2020
SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY            
Warrants Description The warrant allows the underwriter to purchase up to 75,000 common shares at $5.00 per share. This warrant is exercisable after 180 days, and expires on August 8, 2027          
Fair value of warrant $ 201,173          
Common stock, shares outstanding 6,385,255 6,385,255 6,185,255 4,824,628 4,795,739 4,754,104
Common stock, shares issued 6,385,255 6,385,255        
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PERSHARE INFORMATION (Details) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2022
Jun. 30, 2021
Jun. 30, 2020
Denominator: Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding, basic     6,385,255 6,185,255 4,808,508 4,794,744 4,877,654
Basic and diluted net gain per common share $ 0.06 $ 0.01 $ 0.12 $ (0.10)      
Basic [Member]              
Numerator: Net increase in net assets resulting from operations $ 412,936 $ 70,721 $ 795,039 $ (647,323)      
Denominator: Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding, basic 6,385,255 6,185,255 6,385,255 6,185,255      
Basic and diluted net gain per common share $ 0.06 $ 0.01 $ 0.12 $ (0.10)      
Diluted [Member]              
Numerator: Net increase in net assets resulting from operations $ 412,936 $ 70,721 $ 795,039 $ (647,323)      
Denominator: Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding, diluted 6,501,823 6,185,255 6,501,823 6,185,255      
Basic and diluted net gain per common share $ 0.06 $ 0.01 $ 0.12 $ (0.10)      
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (Details) - USD ($)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2022
Jun. 30, 2021
Jun. 30, 2020
Per Share Data          
Net asset value at beginning of period $ 2.91 $ 2.89 $ 1.24 $ 1.08 $ 0.91
Net investment income (loss) 0.15 (0.11) 0.11 0.04 0.01
Net realized and unrealized gains(losses) 0.02 0.01 0.01 0.28 0.02
Provision for income taxes (0.04) (0.01) (0.04) (0.09) 0.00
Issuance of stock options 0.00 0.24 0.01 0.00 0.00
Repurchase of common stock 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.02
Net asset value at end of period 3.04 3.02 1.33 1.31 0.96
Ratio / Supplemental Data          
Per share market value of investments at end of period $ 2.02 $ 2.67 $ 1.41 $ 1.22 $ 0.65
Shares outstanding at end of period 6,385,255 6,185,255 4,824,628 4,795,739 4,754,104
Average weighted shares outstanding for the period basic 6,385,255 6,185,255 4,808,508 4,794,744 4,877,654
Net assets at end of period $ 19,385,302 $ 0 $ 14,426,607 $ 14,188,588 $ 10,221,718
Average net assets $ 18,982,643 $ 18,389,910 $ 13,888,938 $ 13,073,718 $ 10,025,622
Total investment return 4.47% (3.81%) 6.45% 21.30% 3.30%
Portfolio turnover rate 5.13% 48.40% 65.55% 75.65% 11.90%
Ratio of operating expenses to average net assets (7.90%) (25.16%) (14.63%) (11.72%) (9.41%)
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets 10.46% (7.43%) 18.01% 6.88% 3.02%
Ratio of realized gains (losses) to average net assets 3.98% (6.03%) 1.94% 61.92% 4.06%
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SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (Details Narrative) - Subsequent Event [Member] - USD ($)
1 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2024
Aug. 13, 2024
Full satisfaction amount from outstanding debt   $ 400,000
Purchase of participation interest from related party, percent 50.00%  
Purchase of participation interest from related party $ 1,150,000  
Future confession settlement amount   $ 809,181

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