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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
FORM N-CSR
 
CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT
OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES
 
Investment Company Act file number 811-21936
 
SPECIAL VALUE CONTINUATION FUND, LLC
 (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
 
2951 28TH STREET, SUITE 1000
SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA  90405
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
 
ELIZABETH GREENWOOD, SECRETARY
SPECIAL VALUE CONTINUATION FUND, LLC
2951 28TH STREET, SUITE 1000
SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA  90405
(Name and Address of Agent for Service)
 
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (310) 566-1000
 
Copies to:
RICHARD T. PRINS, ESQ.
SKADDEN, ARPS, SLATE, MEAGHER & FLOM LLP
FOUR TIMES SQUARE
NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10036

Date of fiscal year end: DECEMBER 31, 2010

Date of reporting period JUNE 30, 2010

 
 

 

ITEM 1.            reports to stockholders.

Semi–Annual Shareholder Report

Special Value Continuation Fund, LLC
(A Delaware Limited Liability Company)
 June 30, 2010

 
 

 

Special Value Continuation Fund, LLC
(A Delaware Limited Liability Company)

Semi–Annual Shareholder Report

June 30, 2010

Contents

Consolidated Portfolio Asset Allocation
    2  
         
Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
       
         
Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities
    3  
Consolidated Statement of Investments
    4  
Consolidated Statement of Operations
    10  
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets
    11  
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
    12  
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
    13  
Consolidated Schedule of Changes in Investments in Affiliates
    26  
Consolidated Schedule of Restricted Securities of Unaffiliated Issuers
    27  
         
Supplemental Information
       
         
Consolidating Statement of Assets and Liabilities
    28  
Consolidating Statement of Operations
    29  
Approval of Investment Management Agreements
    30  

Special Value Continuation Fund, LLC (the “Company”) files a schedule of its investment in Special Value Continuation Partners, LP (the “Partnership”) with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q.  Investments listed in the Consolidated Statement of Investments are held by the Partnership, which also files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q.  The Forms N-Q of the Company and the Partnership are available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.  The Forms N-Q of the Company and the Partnership may also be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C.  Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.

A free copy of the proxy voting guidelines of the Company and the Partnership and information regarding how the Company and the Partnership voted proxies relating to portfolio investments during the most recent twelve-month period may be obtained without charge on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov or by calling the advisor of the Company and the Partnership, Tennenbaum Capital Partners, LLC, at (310) 566-1000.  Collect calls for this purpose are accepted.

 
 

 

Special Value Continuation Fund, LLC
(A Delaware Limited Liability Company)

Consolidated Portfolio Asset Allocation (Unaudited)

June 30, 2010

 
Percent of Cash
Industry
and Investments
   
Wired Telecommunications Carriers
13.1%
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services
11.2%
Other Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing
10.3%
Nonferrous Metal (except Aluminum) Production and Processing
6.4%
Other Information Services
5.8%
Radio and Television Broadcasting
4.7%
Resin, Synthetic Rubber, and Artificial Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing
3.5%
Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services
3.2%
Other Financial Investment Activities
3.0%
Communications Equipment Manufacturing
3.0%
Scheduled Air Transportation
2.9%
Book, Periodical, and Music Stores
2.6%
Support Activities for Mining
2.6%
Full-Service Restaurants
2.4%
Machine Shops, Turned Product, and Screw, Nut, and Bolt Manufacturing
2.4%
Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
1.9%
Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers
1.8%
Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
1.5%
Basic Chemical Manufacturing
1.5%
Gambling Industries
1.4%
Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing
1.3%
Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services
0.9%
Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite)
0.8%
Depository Credit Intermediation
0.7%
Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing
0.7%
Oil and Gas Extraction
0.6%
Grocery Stores
0.2%
Other Amusement and Recreation Industries
0.1%
Support Activities for Air Transportation
0.1%
Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution
0.0%
Cash and Cash Equivalents
9.4%
Total
100.0%

 
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Special Value Continuation Fund, LLC
(A Delaware Limited Liability Company)

Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities (Unaudited)

June 30, 2010

Assets
     
Investments, at fair value:
     
Unaffiliated issuers (cost $318,024,804)
  $ 265,301,308  
Controlled companies (cost $38,227,622)
    13,705,248  
Other affiliates (cost $105,298,355)
    126,301,407  
Total investments (cost $461,550,781)
    405,307,963  
         
Cash and cash equivalents
    42,013,414  
Accrued interest income:
       
Unaffiliated issuers
    5,182,210  
Controlled companies
    4,479  
Other affiliates
    730,048  
Receivable for investment securities sold
    6,045,871  
Deferred debt issuance costs
    1,799,755  
Unrealized appreciation on swaps
    529,584  
Prepaid expenses and other assets
    101,371  
Total assets
    461,714,695  
         
Liabilities
       
Credit facility payable
    60,000,000  
Payable for investment securities purchased
    13,852,037  
Distribution payable
    7,000,000  
Management and advisory fees payable
    565,599  
Payable to affiliate
    86,247  
Interest payable
    58,903  
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
    426,627  
Total liabilities
    81,989,413  
         
Preferred stock
       
Series Z; $500/share liquidation preference; 400 shares authorized, 47 shares issued and outstanding
    23,500  
Accumulated dividends on Series Z preferred stock
    948  
Total Series Z preferred stock
    24,448  
         
Preferred equity facility
       
Series A preferred limited partner interests in Special Value Continuation Partners, LP;
       
$20,000/interest liquidation preference; 6,700 interests authorized, issued and outstanding
    134,000,000  
Accumulated dividends on Series A preferred equity facility
    385,589  
Total preferred limited partner interests
    134,385,589  
         
Net assets applicable to common shareholders
  $ 245,315,245  
         
Composition of net assets applicable to common shareholders
       
     Common stock, $0.001 par value; unlimited shares authorized, 418,955.777 shares
       
        issued and outstanding
  $ 419  
     Paid-in capital in excess of par, net of contributed unrealized gains
    364,764,708  
     Accumulated net investment income
    12,496,823  
     Accumulated net realized losses
    (76,339,825 )
     Accumulated net unrealized depreciation
    (55,605,932 )
     Accumulated dividends to Series Z preferred shareholders
    (948 )
Net assets applicable to common shareholders
  $ 245,315,245  
         
Common stock, NAV per share
  $ 585.54  
         
See accompanying notes.
       
 
 
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Special Value Continuation Fund, LLC
(A Delaware Limited Liability Company)

Consolidated Statement of Investments (Unaudited)

June 30, 2010

Showing Percentage of Total Cash and Investments of the Company

   
Principal
   
Fair
   
Percent of Cash
 
Investment
 
Amount
   
Value
   
and Investments
 
                   
Debt Investments (59.74%)
                 
Bank Debt (24.39%) (1)
                 
Book, Periodical, and Music Stores (2.57%)
                 
Borders Group, Inc., 2nd Lien Term Loan, LIBOR + 12.25%, due 4/1/14
  $ 11,798,247     $ 11,503,291       2.57 %
                         
Communications Equipment Manufacturing (2.97%)
                       
Mitel Networks Corporation, 1st Lien Term Loan, LIBOR + 3.25%, due 8/10/14
  $ 14,773,839       13,296,455       2.97 %
                         
Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (1.26%)
                       
Targus Group, 1st Lien Term Loan, LIBOR + 5.75% Cash + 3.5% PIK, due 11/22/12
  $ 6,598,723       5,658,405       1.26 %
                         
Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (0.05%)
                       
La Paloma Generating Company, Residual Bank Debt (3)
  $ 23,218,322       211,508       0.05 %
                         
Machine Shops, Turned Product, and Screw, Nut, and Bolt Manufacturing (2.40%)
                       
Acument Global Technologies, LLC, 1st Lien Term Loan, Prime + 6% Cash + 4% PIK, due 8/11/13
  $ 7,754,839       7,580,355       1.69 %
Precision Partners Holdings, 1st Lien Delayed Draw Term Loan, LIBOR + 6.5%, due 10/2/13
  $ 266,058       210,186       0.05 %
Precision Partners Holdings, 1st Lien Term Loan, LIBOR + 6.5%, due 10/2/13
  $ 3,744,895       2,958,467       0.66 %
Total Machine Shops, Turned Products, and Screw, Nut, and Bolt Manufacturing
            10,749,008          
                         
Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers (0.96%)
                       
Realogy Corporation, 2nd Lien Term Loan A, 13.5%, due 10/15/17
  $ 6,891,566       7,239,018       1.62 %
Realogy Corporation, Revolver, LIBOR + 2.25%, due 4/10/13
  $ 15,897,590       (2,941,054 )     (0.66 )%
Total Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers
            4,297,964          
                         
Other Financial Investment Activities (2.99%)
                       
American Capital, Ltd., 1st Lien Senior Secured Term Loan, LIBOR + 6.5%, due 12/31/12
  $ 13,550,504       13,369,831       2.99 %
                         
Radio and Television Broadcasting (4.48%)
                       
Encompass Digital Media Group, Inc., 1st Lien Revolver, 13%, due 12/31/14
  $ 2,343,750       953,125       0.21 %
Encompass Digital Media Group, Inc., 1st Lien Term Loan, 13%, due 12/31/14
  $ 18,378,947       19,114,105       4.27 %
Total Radio and Television Broadcasting
            20,067,230          
                         
Support Activities for Mining (1.55%)
                       
Trico Marine Services, Inc., 1st Lien Term Loan, LIBOR + 11.5%, due 12/31/2011
  $ 3,277,291       3,277,291       0.73 %
Trico Shipping AS, 1st Lien Term Loan A, 13.5%, due 07/01/2014
  $ 6,554,582       3,683,509       0.82 %
Trico Shipping AS, 1st Lien Term Loan B, 13.5%, due 07/01/2014
  $ 1,966,375       -       0.00 %
Total Support Activities for Mining
            6,960,800          
 
 
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Special Value Continuation Fund, LLC
(A Delaware Limited Liability Company)

Consolidated Statement of Investments (Unaudited) (Continued)

June 30, 2010

Showing Percentage of Total Cash and Investments of the Company

   
Principal
   
Fair
   
Percent of Cash
 
Investment
 
Amount
   
Value
   
and Investments
 
                   
Debt Investments (continued)
                 
Wired Telecommunications Carriers (5.16%)
                 
Bulgaria Telecom Company AD, 1st Lien Tranche B Term Loan,
                 
EURIBOR + 2.75%, due 8/9/15 - (Netherlands) (4)
  2,113,201     $ 2,146,492       0.48 %
Integra Telecom Holdings, Inc., 1st Lien Term Loan, LIBOR + 7.25%, due 4/15/15
  $ 1,990,353       1,995,329       0.45 %
NEF Telecom Company BV, 1st Lien Tranche C Term Loan,
                       
EURIBOR + 3.50%, due 8/9/16 - (Netherlands) (4)
  4,927,730       4,771,677       1.07 %
NEF Telecom Company BV, 2nd Lien Tranche D Term Loan,
                       
EURIBOR + 5.5%, due 2/16/17 - (Netherlands) (4)
  2,535,452       2,420,251       0.54 %
NEF Telecom Company BV, Mezzanine Term Loan,
                       
EURIBOR + 10% PIK, due 8/16/17 - (Netherlands) (4)
  17,000,187       11,702,716       2.62 %
Total Wired Telecommunications Carriers
            23,036,465          
                         
Total Bank Debt (Cost $122,156,392)
            109,150,957          
                         
Other Corporate Debt Securities (35.35%)
                       
Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services (0.92%)
                       
NCO Group, Inc., Senior Secured Floating Rate Notes, LIBOR + 4.875%, due 11/15/13
  $ 655,000       550,200       0.12 %
NCO Group, Inc., Senior Subordinated Notes, 11.875%, due 11/15/14
  $ 3,747,000       3,592,661       0.80 %
Total Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services
            4,142,861          
                         
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (4.89%)
                       
Alion Science & Technology Corporation, Senior Notes, 10.25%, due 2/1/15
  $ 14,914,000       11,918,772       2.66 %
Alion Science & Technology Corporation, Senior Secured Notes, 10% Cash + 2% PIK, due 11/1/14 (5)
  $ 2,625,683       2,638,811       0.59 %
ESP Holdings, Inc., Junior Unsecured Subordinated Promissory Notes, 18% PIK, due 3/31/15 (2), (5)
  $ 7,339,014       7,339,014       1.64 %
Total Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services
            21,896,597          
                         
Basic Chemical Manufacturing (1.51%)
                       
Kronos International, Inc., Senior Secured Notes, 6.5%, due 4/15/13 (4)
  6,558,000       6,741,572       1.51 %
                         
Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services (2.69%)
                       
Anacomp, Inc., Senior Secured Subordinated Notes, 14% PIK, due 3/12/13 (2), (5), (8)
  $ 11,516,574       11,228,659       2.51 %
Terremark Worldwide, Inc., Senior Secured Notes, 12%, due 6/15/17 (5)
  $ 703,000       797,905       0.18 %
Total Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services
            12,026,564          
                         
Full-Service Restaurants (2.41%)
                       
Real Mex Restaurants, Inc., Senior Secured Notes, 14%, due 1/1/13 (5)
  $ 10,727,000       10,780,635       2.41 %
                         
Gambling Industries (1.41%)
                       
Harrah's Operating Company Inc., Senior Secured Notes, 10%, due 12/15/18
  $ 7,695,000       6,329,138       1.41 %
Harrah's Operating Company Inc., Senior Secured Notes, 11.25%, due 6/1/17
  $ 18,000       18,990       0.00 %
Total Gambling Industries
            6,348,128          
 
 
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Special Value Continuation Fund, LLC
(A Delaware Limited Liability Company)

Consolidated Statement of Investments (Unaudited) (Continued)

June 30, 2010

Showing Percentage of Total Cash and Investments of the Company

   
Principal
   
Fair
   
Percent of Cash
 
Investment
 
Amount
   
Value
   
and Investments
 
                   
Debt Investments (continued)
                 
Grocery Stores (0.22%)
                 
Safeway Inc., Senior Unsecured Notes, 4.95%, due 8/16/10
  $ 1,000,000     $ 1,005,210       0.22 %
                         
Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (1.74%)
                       
GSI Group Corporation, Senior Notes, 11%, due 8/20/13 (3), (5)
  $ 7,778,000       7,778,000       1.74 %
                         
Nonferrous Metal (except Aluminum) Production and Processing (1.99%)
                       
International Wire Group, Inc., Senior Secured Notes, 9.75%, due 4/15/15 (2), (5)
  $ 9,078,000       8,890,766       1.99 %
                         
Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers (0.84%)
                       
Realogy Corporation, Senior Subordinated Notes, 12.375%, due 4/15/15
  $ 4,915,000       3,744,247       0.84 %
                         
Oil and Gas Extraction (0.59%)
                       
Forbes Energy Services, Senior Secured Notes, 11%, due 2/15/15
  $ 2,904,000       2,642,640       0.59 %
                         
Other Information Services (3.62%)
                       
IRI Holdco (RW), LLC, Note Receivable, 8%, due 12/12/11 (5)
  $ 16,175,253       16,175,252       3.62 %
                         
Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (1.51%)
                       
MSX International, Inc., Senior Secured 2nd Lien Notes,
                       
12.5%, due 4/1/12 (144A) - (UK/France/Germany) (5)
  $ 8,209,000       6,772,425       1.51 %
                         
Resin, Synthetic Rubber, and Artificial Synthetic Fibers and Filaments
Manufacturing (3.48%)
                 
AGY Holding Corporation, Senior Secured 2nd Lien Notes, 11%, due 11/15/14
  $ 17,959,000       15,562,371       3.48 %
                         
Scheduled Air Transportation (2.64%)
                       
United Air Lines, Inc., Aircraft Secured Mortgage (N508UA), 20%, due 8/25/16 (5)
  $ 3,504,788       4,409,023       0.99 %
United Air Lines, Inc., Aircraft Secured Mortgage (N510UA), 20%, due 9/26/16 (5)
  $ 555,756       701,642       0.16 %
United Air Lines, Inc., Aircraft Secured Mortgage (N512UA), 20%, due 10/26/16 (5)
  $ 556,565       704,612       0.16 %
United Air Lines, Inc., Aircraft Secured Mortgage (N530UA), 20%, due 11/25/13 (5)
  $ 3,245,421       3,839,333       0.86 %
United Air Lines, Inc., Aircraft Secured Mortgage (N536UA), 16%, due 8/21/14 (5)
  $ 524,316       564,164       0.13 %
United Air Lines, Inc., Aircraft Secured Mortgage (N545UA), 16%, due 7/17/15 (5)
  $ 622,002       689,489       0.15 %
United Air Lines, Inc., Aircraft Secured Mortgage (N585UA), 20%, due 10/25/16 (5)
  $ 653,491       827,973       0.19 %
Total Scheduled Air Transportation
            11,736,236          
                         
Support Activities for Mining (1.02%)
                       
Allis-Chalmers Energy, Senior Unsecured Notes, 8.5%, due 3/1/17
  $ 5,221,000       4,542,270       1.02 %
                         
Wired Telecommunications Carriers (3.02%)
                       
ITC Deltacom Inc., Senior Secured Notes, 10.5%, due 4/1/16 (5)
  $ 9,830,000       9,473,663       2.12 %
Zayo Group, LLC, 1st Lien Senior Secured Notes, 10.25%, due 3/15/17 (5)
  $ 3,933,000       4,031,325       0.90 %
Total Wired Telecommunications Carriers
            13,504,988          
 
 
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Special Value Continuation Fund, LLC
(A Delaware Limited Liability Company)

Consolidated Statement of Investments (Unaudited) (Continued)

June 30, 2010

Showing Percentage of Total Cash and Investments of the Company

   
Principal
   
Fair
   
Percent of Cash
 
Investment
 
Amount or Shares
   
Value
   
and Investments
 
                   
Debt Investments (continued)
                 
Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) (0.85%)
                 
Clearwire Communications, LLC, Senior Secured Notes, 12%, due 12/1/15 (144A) (5)
  $ 2,622,000     $ 2,617,630       0.59 %
Clearwire Communications, LLC, Senior Secured Notes, 12%, due 12/1/15
  $ 1,179,000       1,177,035       0.26 %
Total Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite)
            3,794,665          
                         
Total Other Corporate Debt Securities (Cost $146,480,689)
            158,085,427          
                         
Total Debt Investments (Cost $268,637,081)
            267,236,384          
                         
Equity Securities (30.87%)
                       
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (6.36%)
                       
Alion Science and Technology Corporation, Warrants (3)
    2,620       142,554       0.03 %
ESP Holdings, Inc., 15% PIK, Preferred Stock (2), (5), (6)
    40,618       5,638,152       1.26 %
ESP Holdings, Inc., Common Stock (2), (3), (5), (6)
    88,670       22,659,377       5.07 %
Total Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services
            28,440,083          
                         
Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services (0.55%)
                       
Anacomp, Inc., Class A, Common Stock (2), (3), (5), (8)
    1,253,969       2,476,589       0.55 %
                         
Depository Credit Intermediation (0.70%)
                       
Doral Financial Corporation, Non-Contingent Offered Preferred Stock Shares (3), (5)
    676       676,000       0.15 %
Doral Holdings, LP Interest (3), (5)
    855,916       2,482,303       0.55 %
Total Depository Credit Intermediation
            3,158,303          
                         
Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (0.12%)
                       
GSI Group Inc., Common Stock (3), (5)
    216,987       525,109       0.12 %
                         
Nonferrous Metal (except Aluminum) Production and Processing (4.47%)
                       
International Wire Group, Inc., Common Stock (2), (5), (6)
    1,979,441       19,992,354       4.47 %
                         
Other Amusement and Recreation Industries (0.06%)
                       
Bally Total Fitness Holding Corporation, Common Stock (3), (5)
    6,058       222,225       0.05 %
Bally Total Fitness Holding Corporation, Warrant (3), (5)
    10,923       52,430       0.01 %
Total Other Amusement and Recreation Industries
            274,655          
                         
Other Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing (10.27%)
                       
EP Management Corporation, Common Stock (2), (5), (6), (7)
    1,312,720       45,991,145       10.27 %
                         
Other Information Services (2.17%)
                       
IRI Holdco (RW), LLC, Warrants to Purchase IRI Preferred Stock (3), (5)
    4,063,914       9,692,435       2.17 %
                         
Radio and Television Broadcasting (0.21%)
                       
Encompass Digital Media Group, Inc., Common Stock (3), (5)
    183,824       937,502       0.21 %
  
 
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Special Value Continuation Fund, LLC
(A Delaware Limited Liability Company)

Consolidated Statement of Investments (Unaudited) (Continued)

June 30, 2010

Showing Percentage of Total Cash and Investments of the Company

   
Principal
   
Fair
   
Percent of Cash
 
Investment
 
Amount or Shares
   
Value
   
and Investments
 
                   
Equity Securities (continued)
                 
Scheduled Air Transportation (0.30%)
                 
United Air Lines, Inc., Equipment Trust Beneficial Interests (N510UA) (5)
    25     $ 250,730       0.06 %
United Air Lines, Inc., Equipment Trust Beneficial Interests (N512UA) (5)
    25       249,302       0.06 %
United Air Lines, Inc., Equipment Trust Beneficial Interests (N536UA) (5)
    26       264,997       0.06 %
United Air Lines, Inc., Equipment Trust Beneficial Interests (N545UA) (5)
    25       263,596       0.06 %
United Air Lines, Inc., Equipment Trust Beneficial Interests (N585UA) (5)
    25       276,365       0.06 %
Total Scheduled Air Transportation
            1,304,990          
                         
Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing (0.68%)
                       
AIP/IS Holdings, LLC, Membership Units (3), (5)
    352       3,025,853       0.68 %
                         
Support Activities for Air Transportation (0.06%)
                       
Alabama Aircraft Industries, Inc., Common Stock (3), (5)
    164,636       246,954       0.06 %
                         
Wired Telecommunications Carriers (4.92%)
                       
Integra Telecom, Inc., Common Stock (3), (5)
    1,274,522       6,064,756       1.36 %
Integra Telecom, Inc., Warrants (3), (5)
    346,939       -       0.00 %
ITC^DeltaCom, Inc., Common Stock (2), (3), (5), (6)
    10,890,068       15,790,599       3.53 %
NEF Kamchia Co-Investment Fund, LP Interest - (Cayman Islands) (3), (4), (5)
    2,455,500       150,252       0.03 %
Total Wired Telecommunications Carriers
            22,005,607          
                         
Total Equity Securities (Cost $192,913,700)
            138,071,579          
                         
Total Investments (Cost $461,550,781) (9)
            405,307,963          
                         
Cash and Cash Equivalents (9.39%)
                       
Wells Fargo & Company, Overnight Repurchase Agreement, 0.05%, Collateralized by Federal Home Loan Banks Note
  $ 2,673,904       2,673,904       0.60 %
American Express Credit Corporation, Commercial Paper, 0.05%, 7/1/10
  $ 17,000,000       17,000,000       3.80 %
Union Bank of California, Commercial Paper, 0.05%, 7/7/10
  $ 11,000,000       10,999,908       2.46 %
General Electric Company, Commercial Paper, 0.08%, 7/15/10
  $ 11,000,000       10,999,658       2.46 %
Cash Denominated in Foreign Currencies CAD
 
CAD
15,078
      14,172       0.00 %
Cash Denominated in Foreign Currencies Euro
  41,762       51,108       0.01 %
Cash Denominated in Foreign Currencies GBP
  £ 35,597       53,200       0.01 %
Cash Held on Account at Various Institutions
  $ 221,464       221,464       0.05 %
Total Cash and Cash Equivalents
            42,013,414          
                         
Total Cash and Investments
          $ 447,321,377       100.00 %
 
 
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Special Value Continuation Fund, LLC
(A Delaware Limited Liability Company)

Consolidated Statement of Investments (Unaudited) (Continued)

June 30, 2010


Notes to Statement of Investments:

(1)
Investments in bank debt generally are bought and sold among institutional investors in transactions not subject to registration under the Securities Act of 1933.  Such transactions are generally subject to contractual restrictions, such as approval of the agent or borrower.

(2)
Affiliated issuer - as defined under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (ownership of 5% or more of the outstanding voting securities of this issuer).

(3)
Non-income producing security.

(4)
Principal amount denominated in euros.  Amortized cost and fair value converted from euros to US dollars.

(5)
Restricted security.

(6)
Investment is not a controlling position.

(7)
The Partnership's advisor may demand registration at any time more than 180 days following the first initial public offering of common equity by the issuer.

(8)
Issuer is a controlled company.

(9)
Includes investments with an aggregate market value of $30,110,368 that have been segregated to collateralize certain unfunded commitments.

Aggregate purchases and aggregate sales of investments, other than Government securities, totaled $176,294,645 and $114,380,257, respectively.
Aggregate purchases includes investment assets received as payment in-kind. Aggregate sales includes principal paydowns on debt investments.

The total value of restricted securities and bank debt as of June 30, 2010 was $347,340,303 or 77.65% of total cash and investments of the Company.

Swaps at June 30, 2010 were as follows:

Instrument
 
Notional Amount
   
Fair Value
 
             
Euro/US Dollar Cross Currency Basis Swap, Pay Euros/Receive USD, Expires 5/16/14
  $ 6,040,944     $ 529,584  

See accompanying notes.
 
 
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Special Value Continuation Fund, LLC
(A Delaware Limited Liability Company)

Consolidated Statement of Operations (Unaudited)

Six Months Ended June 30, 2010

Investment income
     
Interest income:
     
Unaffiliated issuers
  $ 11,256,307  
Controlled companies
    766,028  
Other affiliates
    2,130,011  
Dividend income:
       
Unaffiliated issuers
    280,138  
Other affiliates
    11,031,614  
Other income:
       
Unaffiliated issuers
    1,106,392  
Other affiliates
    16,222  
Total investment income
    26,586,712  
         
Operating expenses
       
Management and advisory fees
    3,393,594  
Amortization of deferred debt issuance costs
    218,335  
Portfolio asset depreciation
    178,398  
Commitment fees
    116,437  
Legal fees, professional fees and due diligence expenses
    110,082  
Interest expense
    95,850  
Director fees
    86,500  
Insurance expense
    71,595  
Custody fees
    52,679  
Other operating expenses
    181,615  
Total expenses
    4,505,085  
         
Net investment income
    22,081,627  
         
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
       
Net realized gain from investments in unaffiliated issuers
       
 and foreign currency transactions
    5,738,668  
Net change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation
    (4,642,949 )
Net realized and unrealized gain
    1,095,719  
         
Dividends paid on Series A preferred equity facility
    (723,703 )
Net change in accumulated dividends on Series A preferred equity facility
    (17,252 )
Dividends paid to Series Z preferred shareholders
    (1,880 )
Net change in reserve for dividends to Series Z preferred shareholders
    943  
         
Net increase in net assets applicable to common shareholders
       
  resulting from operations
  $ 22,435,454  
         
See accompanying notes.
       

 
10

 

Special Value Continuation Fund, LLC
(A Delaware Limited Liability Company)

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets

   
Six Months Ended
       
   
June 30, 2010
   
Year Ended
 
   
(Unaudited)
   
December 31, 2009
 
             
Net assets applicable to common shareholders, beginning of period
  $ 232,879,791     $ 195,745,577  
                 
Net investment income
    22,081,627       17,932,832  
Net realized gain (loss)
    5,738,668       (62,643,798 )
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation
    (4,642,949 )     98,786,144  
Dividends on Series A preferred equity facility
    (723,703 )     (2,544,220 )
Net change in accumulated dividends on Series A preferred
               
equity facility
    (17,252 )     805,131  
Dividends to Series Z preferred shareholders from net
               
investment income
    (1,880 )     -  
Net change in reserve for dividends to Series Z preferred
               
shareholders
    943       (1,875 )
Net increase in net assets applicable to common shareholders
               
resulting from operations
    22,435,454       52,334,214  
                 
Distributions to common shareholders from:
               
Net investment income
    (10,000,000 )     (15,200,000 )
                 
Net assets applicable to common shareholders, end of period
               
(including accumulated net investment income of $12,496,823
               
and $1,158,031, respectively)
  $ 245,315,245     $ 232,879,791  

See accompanying notes.

 
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Special Value Continuation Fund, LLC
(A Delaware Limited Liability Company)

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (Unaudited)

Six Months Ended June 30, 2010

Operating activities
     
Net increase in net assets applicable to common shareholders resulting
     
from operations
  $ 22,435,454  
Adjustments to reconcile net increase in net assets applicable to common
       
shareholders resulting from operations to net cash used in operating
       
activities:
       
Net realized gain
    (5,738,668 )
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation
    4,714,295  
Dividends paid on Series A preferred equity facility
    723,703  
Dividends paid to Series Z preferred shareholders
    1,880  
Net change in accumulated dividends on Series A preferred equity facility
    17,252  
Net change in reserve for dividends to Series Z preferred shareholders
    (943 )
Accretion of original issue discount
    (210,219 )
Income from paid in-kind capitalization
    (2,359,158 )
Amortization of deferred debt issuance costs
    218,335  
Changes in assets and liabilities:
       
Purchases of investments
    (173,935,487 )
Proceeds from sales, maturities and paydowns of investments
    114,380,257  
Increase in accrued interest income - unaffiliated issuers
    (1,267,940 )
Increase in accrued interest income - controlled companies
    (298 )
Increase in accrued interest income - other affiliates
    (376,255 )
Increase in receivable for investments sold
    (4,234,452 )
Increase in prepaid expenses and other assets
    (13,073 )
Increase in payable for investments purchased
    1,102,605  
Increase in payable to affiliate
    86,247  
Increase in interest payable
    12,848  
Decrease in accrued expenses and other liabilities
    (69,842 )
Net cash used in operating activities
    (44,513,459 )
         
Financing activities
       
Proceeds from draws on credit facility
    123,000,000  
Principal repayments on credit facility
    (138,000,000 )
Dividends paid on Series A preferred equity facility
    (723,703 )
Distributions paid to common shareholders
    (9,200,000 )
Dividends paid to Series Z preferred shareholders
    (1,880 )
Net cash used in financing activities
    (24,925,583 )
         
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
    (69,439,042 )
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
    111,452,456  
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
  $ 42,013,414  
         
Supplemental cash flow information:
       
    Interest payments
  $ 83,002  
Tax payments
    21,751  

See accompanying notes.

 
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Special Value Continuation Fund, LLC
(A Delaware Limited Liability Company)

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

June 30, 2010

1.  Organization and Nature of Operations

Special Value Continuation Fund, LLC (the “Company”), a Delaware Limited Liability Company, is registered as a nondiversified, closed-end management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”).  The Company was established for the purpose of enabling qualified investors to participate indirectly in the investment objectives of Special Value Continuation Partners, LP, a Delaware Limited Partnership (the “Partnership”), of which the Company owns 100% of the common limited partner interests.  The Partnership is also registered as a nondiversified, closed-end management investment company under the 1940 Act.  The Partnership was formed to acquire a portfolio of investments consisting primarily of bank loans, distressed debt, stressed high yield debt, mezzanine investments and public equities.  The stated objective of the Company is to achieve high total returns while minimizing losses.
 
The Company has elected to be treated as a regulated investment company (“RIC”) for U.S. federal income tax purposes.  As a RIC, the Company will not be taxed on its income to the extent that it distributes such income each year and satisfies other applicable income tax requirements.  The Partnership has elected to be treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes.  Investment operations commenced and initial funding was received on July 31, 2006.

These consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and the Partnership.  All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in the consolidation.

The General Partner of the Partnership is SVOF/MM, LLC (“SVOF/MM”).  The managing member of SVOF/MM is Tennenbaum Capital Partners, LLC (“TCP”), which serves as the Investment Manager of both the Company and the Partnership.  Babson Capital Management LLC serves as Co-Manager of both the Company and the Partnership.  Substantially all of the equity interests in the General Partner are owned directly or indirectly by TCP, Babson Capital Management LLC and employees of TCP.  The Company, the Partnership, TCP, SVOF/MM and their members and affiliates may be considered related parties.

Company management consists of the Investment Manager and the Board of Directors.  Partnership management consists of the General Partner and the Board of Directors.  The Investment Manager and the General Partner direct and execute the day-to-day operations of the Company and the Partnership, respectively, subject to oversight from the respective Board of Directors, which sets the broad policies of the Company and performs certain functions required by the 1940 Act in the case of the Partnership.  The Board of Directors of the Partnership has delegated investment management of the Partnership’s assets to the Investment Manager and the Co-Manager.  Each Board of Directors consists of three persons, two of whom are independent.  If the Company or the Partnership has preferred equity interests outstanding, as each currently

 
13

 

Special Value Continuation Fund, LLC
(A Delaware Limited Liability Company)

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)

June 30, 2010

1.  Organization and Nature of Operations (continued)

does, the holders of the preferred interests voting separately as a class will be entitled to elect two of the Directors.  The remaining directors will be subject to election by holders of the common shares and preferred interests voting together as a single class.

Company Structure

Total capitalization of the consolidated Company is approximately $678.8 million, consisting of approximately $419.0 million of initial contributed common equity, an approximately $9.8 million initial general partner interest (the “GP Interest”) in the Partnership held by SVOF/MM, $134 million of preferred limited partner interests in the Partnership (the “Series A Preferred”), $116 million under a senior secured revolving credit facility issued by the Partnership (the “Senior Facility”) and $23,500 in Series Z preferred shares of the Company.  The GP Interest in the Partnership is shown as a minority interest in these consolidated financial statements. The contributed common equity, GP Interest, preferred limited interests and the amount drawn under the Senior Facility are used to purchase Partnership investments and to pay certain fees and expenses of the Partnership and the Company.  Most of the cash and investments of the Partnership are included in the collateral for the Senior Facility.

The Company will liquidate and distribute its assets and will be dissolved on June 30, 2016, subject to up to two one-year extensions if requested by the Investment Manager and approved by the outstanding common shares.  The Partnership will liquidate and distribute its assets and will be dissolved on June 30, 2016, subject to up to two one-year extensions if requested by the General Partner and approved by SVCF as the holder of the common limited partner interests in the Partnership.  However, the Operating Agreement and Partnership Agreement will prohibit liquidation of the Company and the Partnership, respectively, prior to June 30, 2016 if the Series A Preferred are not redeemed in full prior to such liquidation.

Preferred Equity Facility

At June 30, 2010, the Partnership had 6,700 Series A preferred limited partner interests (the “Series A Preferred”) issued and outstanding with a liquidation preference of $20,000 per interest.  The Series A Preferred are redeemable at the option of the Partnership, subject to certain conditions. Additionally, under certain conditions, the Partnership may be required to either redeem certain of the Series A Preferred or repay indebtedness, at the Partnership’s option.  Such conditions would include a failure by the Partnership to maintain adequate collateral as required by its credit facility agreement or by the Statement of Preferences of the Series A Preferred or a failure by the Partnership to maintain sufficient asset coverage as required by the 1940 Act.  As of June 30, 2010, the Partnership was in full compliance with such requirements.

 
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Special Value Continuation Fund, LLC
(A Delaware Limited Liability Company)

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)

June 30, 2010

1.  Organization and Nature of Operations (continued)

The Series A Preferred accrue dividends at an annual rate equal to LIBOR plus 0.75%, or in the case of any holders of Series A Preferred that are CP Conduits (as defined in the leveraging documents), the higher of (i) LIBOR plus 0.75% or (ii) the CP Conduit’s cost of funds rate plus 0.75%, subject to certain limitations and adjustments.

2.  Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation

The consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”). The following is a summary of the significant accounting policies of the Company and the Partnership.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of the financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, as well as the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Although management believes these estimates and assumptions to be reasonable, actual results could differ from those estimates.

Investment Valuation

All of the Company’s investments are generally held by the Partnership. Management values investments held by the Partnership at fair value based upon the principles and methods of valuation set forth in policies adopted by the Partnership’s Board of Directors and in conformity with procedures set forth in the Senior Facility and Statement of Preferences for the Series A Preferred.  Fair value is generally defined as the amount for which an investment would be sold in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.

Investments listed on a recognized exchange or market quotation system, whether U.S. or foreign, are valued for financial reporting purposes as of the last business day of the reporting period using the closing price on the date of valuation.  Liquid investments not listed on a recognized exchange or market quotation system are priced by a nationally recognized pricing service or by using quotations from broker-dealers.  Investments not priced by a pricing service or for which market quotations are either not readily available or are determined to be unreliable are valued by one or more independent valuation services or, for investments aggregating less than 5% of the total capitalization of the Partnership, by the Investment Manager.

Fair valuations of investments are determined under guidelines adopted by the Partnership’s Board of Directors, and are subject to their approval.  Generally, to increase objectivity in
 
 
15

 

Special Value Continuation Fund, LLC
(A Delaware Limited Liability Company)

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)

June 30, 2010

2.  Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
  
valuing the Partnership’s investments, the Investment Manager will utilize external measures of value, such as public markets or third-party transactions, whenever possible.  The Investment Manager’s valuation is not based on long-term work-out value, immediate liquidation value, nor incremental value for potential changes that may take place in the future.  The values assigned to investments that are valued by the Investment Manager are based on available information and do not necessarily represent amounts that might ultimately be realized, as these amounts depend on future circumstances and cannot reasonably be determined until the individual investments are actually liquidated. The foregoing policies apply to all investments, including those in companies and groups of affiliated companies aggregating more than 5% of the Company’s assets.

Investments of the Partnership may be categorized based on the types of inputs used in valuing such investments.  The level in the GAAP valuation hierarchy in which an investment falls is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the valuation of the investment in its entirety. Transfers between levels are recognized as of the beginning of the reporting period.  At June 30, 2010, the investments of the Partnership were categorized as follows:

 
Level
 
 
Basis for Determining Fair Value
 
Bank Debt
   
Other
Corporate Debt
   
Equity
Securities
 
1
 
Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets
  $ -     $ -     $ -  
2
 
Other observable market inputs*
    39,820,053       103,828,266       19,044,964  
3
 
Independent third-party pricing sources that employ significant unobservable inputs
    62,158,597       54,257,161       118,609,405  
3
 
Internal valuations with significant unobservable inputs
    7,172,307       -       417,210  
Total
      $ 109,150,957     $ 158,085,427     $ 138,071,579  

* E.g. quoted prices in inactive markets or quotes for comparable instruments

 
16

 

Special Value Continuation Fund, LLC
(A Delaware Limited Liability Company)

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)

June 30, 2010

2.  Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

Changes in investments categorized as Level 3 during the six months ended June 30, 2010 were as follows:
   
Independent Third Party Valuation
 
   
Bank Debt
   
Other
Corporate Debt
   
Equity
Securities
 
Beginning balance
  $ 45,255,960     $ 73,392,113     $ 96,160,272  
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)
    (2,289,924 )     2,455,761       2,346,806  
Net acquisitions and dispositions
    2,172,720       (4,570,872 )     (186,019 )
Transfers into category
    17,019,841       -       -  
Transfers out of category
    -       (17,019,841 )     20,389,787  
Ending balance
  $ 62,158,597     $ 54,257,161     $ 118,609,405  
                         
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) during the period on investments still held at period end (included in net realized and unrealized gains/losses, above)
  $ (3,795,231 )   $ 2,234,108     $ 2,939,480  

   
Investment Manager Valuation
 
   
Bank Debt
   
Other
Corporate Debt
   
Equity
Securities
 
Beginning balance
  $ 211,507     $ 793,632     $ 20,389,788  
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)
    -       44,231,673       (44,945,424 )
Net acquisitions and dispositions
    6,960,800       (45,025,305 )     45,362,634  
Transfers into category
    -       -       -  
Transfers out of  category
    -       -       (20,389,788 )
Ending balance
  $ 7,172,307     $ -     $ 417,210  
                         
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) during the period on investments still held at period end (included in net realized and unrealized gains/losses, above)
  $ -     $ -     $ (44,945,424 )

There were no transfers between Level 1 and 2 during the six months ended June 30, 2010.

Investment Transactions

The Partnership records investment transactions on the trade date, except for private transactions that have conditions to closing, which are recorded on the closing date. The cost of investments purchased is based upon the purchase price plus those professional fees which are specifically identifiable to the investment transaction. Realized gains and losses on investments are recorded
 
 
17

 

Special Value Continuation Fund, LLC
(A Delaware Limited Liability Company)

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)

June 30, 2010

2.  Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

based on the specific identification method, which typically allocates the highest cost inventory to the basis of investments sold.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash consists of amounts held in accounts with brokerage firms and the custodian bank.  Cash equivalents consist of highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less. For purposes of reporting cash flows, cash consists of the cash held with brokerage firms and the custodian bank, and cash equivalents maturing within 90 days.

Repurchase Agreements

In connection with transactions in repurchase agreements, it is the Partnership’s policy that its custodian take possession of the underlying collateral, the fair value of which is required to exceed the principal amount of the repurchase transaction, including accrued interest, at all times.  If the seller defaults, and the fair value of the collateral declines, realization of the collateral by the Partnership may be delayed or limited.

Restricted Investments

The Partnership may invest without limitation in instruments that are subject to legal or contractual restrictions on resale. These instruments generally may be resold to institutional investors in transactions exempt from registration or to the public if the securities are registered. Disposal of these investments may involve time-consuming negotiations and additional expense, and prompt sale at an acceptable price may be difficult.  Information regarding restricted investments is included at the end of the Statement of Investments. Restricted investments, including any restricted investments in affiliates, are valued in accordance with the investment valuation policies discussed above.

Foreign Investments

The Partnership may invest in instruments traded in foreign countries and denominated in foreign currencies.  At June 30, 2010, the Partnership held foreign currency denominated investments comprising approximately 6.9% of the Partnership’s total investments. Such positions were converted at the closing rate in effect at June 30, 2010 and reported in U.S. dollars. Purchases and sales of investments and income and expense items denominated in foreign currencies, when they occur, are translated into U.S. dollars on the respective dates of such transactions.  The portion of gains and losses on foreign investments resulting from fluctuations in foreign currencies is included in net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments.

 
18

 

Special Value Continuation Fund, LLC
(A Delaware Limited Liability Company)

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)

June 30, 2010
 
2.  Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

Investments in foreign companies and securities of foreign governments may involve special risks and considerations not typically associated with investing in U.S. companies and securities of the U.S. government.  These risks include, among other things, revaluation of currencies, less reliable information about issuers, different transactions clearance and settlement practices and potential future adverse political and economic developments. Moreover, investments in foreign companies and securities of foreign governments and their markets may be less liquid and their prices more volatile than those of comparable U.S. companies and the U.S. government.

Derivatives

In order to mitigate certain currency exchange and interest rate risks, the Partnership has entered into several swap transactions.  All derivatives are recognized as either assets or liabilities in the statement of assets and liabilities. The transactions entered into are accounted for using the mark-to-market method with the resulting change in fair value recognized in earnings for the current period.  Risks may arise upon entering into these contracts from the potential inability of counterparties to meet the terms of their contracts and from unanticipated movements in interest rates and the value of foreign currency relative to the U.S. dollar.

Unrealized gains of $903,984 from cross currency basis swaps during the six months ended June 30, 2010 were included in net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation in the Statement of Operations.

Valuations of swap transactions at June 30, 2010 were determined as follows:

Level
 
Basis for Determining Fair Value
 
Aggregate Value
 
2
 
Other observable market inputs
  $ 529,584  

Debt Issuance Costs

Costs of approximately $3.5 million were incurred in connection with placing the Partnership’s Senior Facility.  These costs were deferred and are being amortized on a straight-line basis over eight years, the estimated life of the Senior Facility. The impact of utilizing the straight-line amortization method versus the effective-interest method is not expected to be material to the operations of the Company or the Partnership.

Purchase Discounts

The majority of the Partnership’s high yield and distressed debt investments are purchased at a considerable discount to par as a result of the underlying credit risks and financial results of the

 
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Special Value Continuation Fund, LLC
(A Delaware Limited Liability Company)

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)

June 30, 2010
 
2.  Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

issuer, as well as general market factors that influence the financial markets as a whole. GAAP generally requires that discounts on the acquisition of corporate (investment grade) bonds municipal bonds and treasury bonds be amortized using the effective-interest or constant-yield method. However, GAAP also requires the Partnership to consider the collectibility of interest when making accruals.

Accordingly, when accounting for purchase discounts, the Partnership recognizes discount accretion income when it is probable that such amounts will be collected and when such amounts can be estimated.

Income Taxes

The Company intends to comply with the applicable provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, pertaining to regulated investment companies and to make distributions of taxable income sufficient to relieve it from substantially all federal income and excise taxes. Accordingly, no provision for income taxes is required in the consolidated financial statements.  The Partnership’s income or loss is reported in the partners’ income tax returns.  As of June 30, 2010, all tax years of the Company and the Partnership since inception remain subject to examination by federal and state tax authorities.  No such examinations are currently pending.

Income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.  Capital accounts within the financial statements are adjusted at year-end for permanent book and tax differences. Temporary differences are primarily attributable to differing book and tax treatments for the timing of the recognition of gains and losses on certain investment transactions and the timing of the deductibility of certain expenses, and will reverse in subsequent periods.

Cost and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) for U.S. federal income tax purposes of the investments of the Partnership at June 30, 2010 were as follows:

Unrealized appreciation
  $ 64,613,938  
Unrealized depreciation
    (120,327,172 )
Net unrealized depreciation
  $ (55,713,234 )
         
Cost of investments
  $ 461,550,781  

Dividends to holders of the Series A Preferred are treated as ordinary income for federal tax purposes.

 
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Special Value Continuation Fund, LLC
(A Delaware Limited Liability Company)

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)

June 30, 2010
 
3.  Allocations and Distributions

Common distributions are generally based on the estimated taxable earnings of the Company, and are recorded on the ex-dividend date.  Distributions to the common shareholders of the Company are generally based on distributions received from the Partnership, less any Company-level expenses and dividends to Series Z preferred shareholders.

Net income and gains of the Partnership are distributed first to the Company until it has received an 8% annual weighted-average return on its undistributed contributed equity, and then to the General Partner until it has received 20% of all cumulative income and gain distributions.  80% of all remaining net income and gain distributions are allocated to the Company, with the remaining 20% allocated to the General Partner.  Net investment income or loss, realized gain or loss on investments, and appreciation or depreciation on investments for the period are allocated to the Company and the General Partner in a manner consistent with that used to determine distributions.

The timing of distributions to the Company is determined by the General Partner, which has provided the Investment Manager with certain criteria for such distributions.  The timing and amount to be paid by the Company as a distribution to its shareholders is determined by its Board of Directors, which has provided the Investment Manager with criteria for such distributions. Any net long-term capital gains are distributed at least annually.  As of June 30, 2010, the Company had declared $133,297,000 in distributions to the common shareholders since inception.

The Company’s Series Z share dividend rate is fixed at 8% per annum.

4.  Management Fees and Other Expenses

The Investment Manager receives an annual management and advisory fee, payable monthly in arrears, equal to 1.0% of the sum of the maximum amount of the Series A Preferred, the maximum amount available under the Senior Facility, the initial value of the contributed general partnership equity and the initial value of the contributed common equity, subject to reduction by the amount of the Senior Facility commitment when the Senior Facility is no longer outstanding, and by the amount of the Series A Preferred when less than $1 million in liquidation preference of preferred securities remains outstanding.  In addition to the management fee, the General Partner is entitled to a performance allocation as discussed in Note 3, above.  As compensation for its services, the Co-Manager receives a portion of the management fees paid to the Investment Manager.  The Co-Manager also receives a portion of any performance allocation paid to the General Partner.

The Company and the Partnership pay all respective expenses incurred in connection with the business of the Company and the Partnership, including fees and expenses of outside contracted

 
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Special Value Continuation Fund, LLC
(A Delaware Limited Liability Company)
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)
 
June 30, 2010
 
4.  Management Fees and Other Expenses (continued)

services, such as custodian, administrative, legal, audit and tax preparation fees, costs of valuing investments, insurance costs, brokers’ and finders’ fees relating to investments and any other transaction costs associated with the purchase and sale of investments of the Partnership.

5.  Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility

The Partnership has entered into a credit agreement with certain lenders, which provides for a senior secured revolving credit facility (the “Senior Facility”), pursuant to which amounts may be drawn up to $116 million. The Senior Facility matures July 31, 2014, subject to extension by the lenders at the request of the Partnership for one 12-month period.

Advances under the Senior Facility bear interest at LIBOR plus 0.375% per annum, except in the case of loans from CP Conduits, which bear interest at the higher of LIBOR plus 0.375% or the CP Conduit’s cost of funds plus 0.375%, subject to certain limitations. The weighted-average interest rate on outstanding borrowings at June 30, 2010 was 0.72%.  In addition to amounts due on outstanding debt, the Senior Facility accrues commitment fees of 0.20% per annum on the unused portion of the Senior Facility, or 0.25% per annum when less than $46,400,000 in borrowings are outstanding. The Senior Facility may be terminated, and any outstanding amounts thereunder may become due and payable, should the Partnership fail to satisfy certain financial or other covenants.  As of June 30, 2010, the Partnership was in full compliance with such covenants.

6.  Commitments, Concentration of Credit Risk and Off-Balance Sheet Risk

The Partnership conducts business with brokers and dealers that are primarily headquartered in New York and Los Angeles and are members of the major securities exchanges. Banking activities are conducted with a firm headquartered in the New York area.

In the normal course of business, the Partnership’s investment activities involve executions, settlement and financing of various transactions resulting in receivables from, and payables to, brokers, dealers and the Partnership’s custodian.  These activities may expose the Company and the Partnership to risk in the event such parties are unable to fulfill contractual obligations.  Management does not anticipate any material losses from counterparties with whom it conducts business.

Consistent with standard business practice, the Company and the Partnership enter into contracts that contain a variety of indemnifications.  The maximum exposure of the Company and the Partnership under these arrangements is unknown.  However, the Company and the Partnership expect the risk of loss to be remote.

 
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Special Value Continuation Fund, LLC
(A Delaware Limited Liability Company)

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)

June 30, 2010
 
6.  Commitments, Concentration of Credit Risk and Off-Balance Sheet Risk (continued)

The Consolidated Statement of Investments includes certain revolving loan facilities held by the Partnership with aggregate unfunded balances of approximately $22.2 million at June 30, 2010.  These instruments are reflected at fair value in the Statement of Investments and may be drawn up to the principal amount shown.

7.  Related Parties

From time to time the Partnership advances payments to third parties on behalf of the Company which are reimbursable through deductions from distributions to the Company.

8.  Series Z Preferred Capital

In addition to the Series A Preferred of the Partnership described in Note 1, the Company had 47 Series Z preferred shares authorized, issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2010.  The Series Z preferred shares have a liquidation preference of $500 per share plus accumulated but unpaid dividends and pay dividends at an annual rate equal to 8% of liquidation preference.  The Series Z preferred shares are redeemable at any time at the option of the Company and may only be transferred with the consent of the Company.

 
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(A Delaware Limited Liability Company)
 
   
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)
 
   
June 30, 2010
 
   
9.  Financial Highlights
                             
                               
   
Six Months Ended
                     
July 31, 2006
 
   
June 30, 2010
   
Year Ended December 31,
   
(Inception) to
 
   
(Unaudited)
   
2009
   
2008
   
2007
   
December 31, 2006
 
                               
Per Common Share
                             
Net asset value, beginning of period
  $ 555.86     $ 467.22     $ 936.95     $ 1,036.13     $ 1,000.00  
                                         
Investment operations:
                                       
Net investment income
    52.71       42.80       53.75       166.54       48.14  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
    2.61       86.27       (499.51 )     (28.73 )     62.27  
Distributions to minority interestholder from:
                                       
Net investment income
    -       -       -       (29.74 )     (7.98 )
Net realized gains
    -       -       -       (17.76 )     (3.39 )
Returns of capital
    -       -       -       (1.30 )     -  
Net change in undistributed earnings of minority
                                       
interest holder
    -       -       7.52       24.89       (9.10 )
Dividends on Series A preferred equity facility
    (1.73 )     (6.07 )     (14.21 )     (19.96 )     (3.38 )
Net change in accumulated dividends on Series A
                                       
preferred equity facility
    (0.04 )     1.92       1.82       0.35       (4.98 )
Dividends to Series Z preferred shareholders from:
                                       
Net investment income
    -       -       (0.01 )     -       -  
Net change in reserve for dividends to Series Z preferred
                                       
shareholders
    -       -       0.01       -       -  
                                         
Total from investment operations
    53.55       124.92       (450.63 )     94.29       81.58  
                                         
Distributions to common shareholders from:
                                       
Net investment income
    (23.87 )     (36.28 )     (19.10 )     (117.36 )     (31.90 )
Net realized gains
    -       -       -       (71.03 )     (13.55 )
Returns of capital
    -       -       -       (5.08 )     -  
Total distributions to common shareholders
    (23.87 )     (36.28 )     (19.10 )     (193.47 )     (45.45 )
                                         
Net asset value, end of period
  $ 585.54     $ 555.86     $ 467.22     $ 936.95     $ 1,036.13  
                                         
Return on invested assets (1), (2)
    6.7 %     19.3 %     (31.7 )%     11.7 %     8.4 %
                                         
Gross return to common shareholders (1)
    9.7 %     27.3 %     (49.3 )%     11.4 %     10.3 %
Less: Allocation to General Partner of Special Value
                                       
Continuation Partners, LP (1)
    0.0 %     0.0 %     0.5 %     (2.2 )%     (2.1 )%
Return to common shareholders (1), (3)
    9.7 %     27.3 %     (48.8 )%     9.2 %     8.2 %

 
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(A Delaware Limited Liability Company)
 
   
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) (Continued)
 
   
June 30, 2010
 
   
9. Financial Highlights (continued)
                         
                               
   
Six Months Ended
                     
July 31, 2006
 
   
June 30, 2010
   
Year Ended December 31,
   
(Inception) to
 
   
(Unaudited)
   
2009
   
2008
   
2007
   
December 31, 2006
 
                               
Ratios to average common equity:(4), (6)
                             
Net investment income(5)
    18.6 %     8.7 %     6.9 %     12.8 %     10.4 %
Expenses
    3.8 %     4.5 %     4.5 %     4.6 %     5.7 %
Expenses and General Partner allocation
    3.8 %     4.5 %     3.5 %     6.9 %     7.7 %
                                         
Ending common shareholder equity
  $ 245,315,245     $ 232,879,791     $ 195,745,577     $ 392,541,013     $ 434,092,909  
Portfolio turnover rate (1), (7)
    29.6 %     44.2 %     33.3 %     64.6 %     17.3 %
Weighted-average debt outstanding
  $ 25,988,950     $ 26,882,192     $ 123,873,973     $ 162,460,274     $ 168,292,208  
Weighted-average interest rate
    0.8 %     1.0 %     3.7 %     5.8 %     5.8 %
Weighted-average number of shares
    418,956       418,956       418,956       418,956       418,956  
Average debt per share
  $ 62.03     $ 64.16     $ 295.67     $ 387.77     $ 401.69  
                                         
Annualized Inception-to-Date Performance Data as of June 30, 2010:
         
                                         
Return on invested assets (2)
    1.3 %                                
Internal rate of return (8)
    (3.2 )%                                
                                         
 
(1)  
Not annualized for periods of less than one year.

(2)  
Return on invested assets is a time-weighted, geometrically linked rate of return and excludes cash and cash equivalents.

(3)  
Returns (net of dividends on the preferred equity facility, allocations to General Partner and fund expenses, including financing costs and management fees) are calculated on a monthly geometrically linked, time-weighted basis.

(4)  
Annualized for periods of less than one year, except for allocations to the General Partner.

(5)  
Net of income and expense allocation to the General Partner.

(6)  
These ratios include interest expense but do not reflect the effect of dividends on the preferred equity facility.

(7)  
Excludes securities acquired from Special Value Bond Fund II, LLC and Special Value Absolute Return Fund, LLC at the inception of the Company and the Partnership.

(8)  
Net of dividends on the preferred equity facility of the Partnership, allocation to the General Partner, and fund expenses, including financing costs and management fees. Internal rate of return (“IRR”) is the imputed annual return over an investment period and, mathematically, is the rate of return at which the discounted cash flows equal the initial cash outlays. The internal rate of return presented assumes liquidation of the fund at net asset value as of the balance sheet date, and is reduced by the organizational cost that were expensed at the inception of the Company.
 
 
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Special Value Continuation Fund, LLC
 
(A Delaware Limited Liability Company)
 
                         
Consolidated Schedule of Changes in Investments in Affiliates (1) (Unaudited)
 
                         
Six Months Ended June 30, 2010
 
   
Security
 
Value,
Beginning of
Period
   
Acquisitions
   
Dispositions
   
Value,
End of
Period
 
                         
Anacomp, Inc., Common Stock
  $ 2,783,811     $ -     $ -     $ 2,476,589  
Anacomp, Inc., Senior Secured Subordinated Notes, 14% PIK,
                               
due 3/12/13
    9,138,218       765,729       -       11,228,659  
EaglePicher Corporation, 1st Lien Tranche B Term Loan
                               
LIBOR + 4.5%, due 12/31/12
    7,827,719       -       (7,827,719 )     -  
EP Management Corporation, Common Stock
    43,313,196       -       -       45,991,145  
ESP Holdings, Inc., Junior Unsecured Subordinated Promissory
                               
Notes, 18% PIK, due 3/31/15
    6,592,331       -       612,145       7,339,014  
ESP Holdings, Inc., Common Stock
    20,389,788       -       -       22,659,377  
ESP Holdings, Inc., 15% PIK, Preferred Stock
    5,412,228       -       -       5,638,152  
International Wire Group, Inc., Common Stock
    31,869,000       -       (1,621,162 )     19,992,354  
International Wire Group, Inc., Senior Secured Notes, 9.75%,
                               
due 4/15/15
    -       -       -       8,890,766  
Interstate Fibernet, Inc., 1st Lien Term Loan,
                               
LIBOR + 4%, due 7/31/13
    10,091,445       -       (10,091,445 )     -  
Interstate Fibernet, Inc., 2nd Lien Senior Secured Note,
                               
LIBOR + 7.5%, due 7/31/14
    8,144,989       -       (8,144,989 )     -  
ITC^DeltaCom, Inc., Common Stock
    20,146,626       -       -       15,790,599  
                                 
Note to Schedule of Changes in Investments in Affiliates:
                               
 
(1)  
The issuers of the securities listed on this schedule are considered affiliates under the Investment Company Act of 1940 due to the ownership by the Company of 5% or more of the issuer's voting securities.

 
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Special Value Continuation Fund, LLC
 
(A Delaware Limited Liability Company)
 
   
Restricted Securities of Unaffiliated Issuers (Unaudited)
 
   
June 30, 2010
 
   
Investment
 
Acquisition Date
 
Cost
 
           
AIP/IS Holdings, LLC, Membership Units
 
Various 2009 & 2010
  $ 723,914  
Alabama Aircraft Industries, Inc., Common Stock
 
Various 2002
    3,550,121  
Alion Science & Technology Corporation, Senior Secured Notes,
           
10% Cash + 2% PIK, due 11/1/14
 
3/10/10
    2,394,091  
Bally Total Fitness Holdings Corporation, Common Stock
 
4/30/10
    45,186,963  
Bally Total Fitness Holdings Corporation, Warrants
 
4/30/10
    -  
Clearwire Communications, LLC, Senior Secured Notes, 12%, due 12/1/15
 
11/24/09
    2,568,118  
Doral Financial Corporation, Non-Contingent Offered Preferred Stock Shares
 
4/19/10
    676,000  
Doral Holdings, LP Interest
 
7/12/07
    11,138,132  
Encompass Digital Media Group, Inc., Common Stock
 
1/15/10
    883,196  
GSI Group Corporation Inc., Senior Notes, 11%, due 8/20/13
 
8/20/08
    6,971,605  
GSI Group Inc., Common Stock
 
8/20/08
    1,136,228  
Integra Telecom, Inc., Common Stock
 
11/19/09
    8,433,884  
Integra Telecom, Inc., Warrants
 
11/19/09
    19,920  
IRI Holdco (RW), LLC, Note Receivable, 8%, due 12/12/11
 
Various 2008-2010
    15,207,654  
IRI Holdco (RW), LLC, Warrants to Purchase IRI Preferred Stock
 
12/12/08
    1,170,407  
ITC Deltacom Inc., Senior Secured Notes, 10.5%, due 4/1/16
 
4/9/10
    9,619,343  
MSX International, Inc., Senior Secured 2nd Lien Notes, 12.5%, due 4/1/12
 
Various 2010
    6,092,002  
NEF Kamchia Co-Investment Fund, LP Interest
 
07/31/07
    3,367,227  
Real Mex Restaurants, Inc., Senior Secured Notes, 14%, due 1/1/13
 
Various 2010
    9,626,891  
Terremark Worldwide, Inc., Senior Secured Notes, 12%, due 6/15/17
 
6/17/09
    668,792  
United Air Lines, Inc., Aircraft Secured Mortgage (N508UA), 20%, due 8/25/16
 
8/26/09
    3,504,788  
United Air Lines, Inc., Aircraft Secured Mortgage (N510UA), 20%, due 9/26/16
 
8/27/09
    555,756  
United Air Lines, Inc., Aircraft Secured Mortgage (N512UA), 20%, due 10/26/16
 
8/27/09
    556,565  
United Air Lines, Inc., Aircraft Secured Mortgage (N530UA), 20%, due 11/25/13
 
8/26/09
    3,245,421  
United Air Lines, Inc., Aircraft Secured Mortgage (N536UA), 16%, due 8/21/14
 
12/21/09
    524,316  
United Air Lines, Inc., Aircraft Secured Mortgage (N545UA), 16%, due 7/17/15
 
12/17/09
    622,002  
United Air Lines, Inc., Aircraft Secured Mortgage (N585UA), 20%, due 10/25/16
 
8/26/09
    653,491  
United Air Lines, Inc., Equipment Trust Beneficial Interests (N510UA)
 
8/27/09
    136,140  
United Air Lines, Inc., Equipment Trust Beneficial Interests (N512UA)
 
8/27/09
    135,331  
United Air Lines, Inc., Equipment Trust Beneficial Interests (N536UA)
 
12/21/09
    164,280  
United Air Lines, Inc., Equipment Trust Beneficial Interests (N545UA)
 
12/17/09
    177,669  
United Air Lines, Inc., Equipment Trust Beneficial Interests (N585UA)
 
8/26/09
    158,898  
Zayo Group, LLC, 1st Lien Senior Secured Notes, 10.25%, due 3/15/17
 
3/05/10
    3,885,540  

 
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(A Delaware Limited Liability Company)
 
   
Consolidating Statement of Assets and Liabilities (Unaudited)
 
   
June 30, 2010
 
   
   
Special Value
   
Special Value
         
Special Value
 
   
Continuation
   
Continuation
         
Continuation
 
   
Fund, LLC
   
Partners, LP
         
Fund, LLC
 
   
Standalone
   
Standalone
   
Eliminations
   
Consolidated
 
Assets
                       
Investments:
                       
Unaffiliated issuers
  $ -     $ 265,301,308     $ -     $ 265,301,308  
Investment in subsidiary
    245,372,210       -       (245,372,210 )     -  
Controlled companies
    -       13,705,248       -       13,705,248  
Other affiliates
    -       126,301,407       -       126,301,407  
Total investments
    245,372,210       405,307,963       (245,372,210 )     405,307,963  
                                 
Cash and cash equivalents
    467       42,012,947       -       42,013,414  
Distributions receivable from subsidiary
    7,128,267       -       (7,128,267 )     -  
Accrued interest income
    -       5,916,737       -       5,916,737  
Deferred debt issuance costs
    -       1,799,755       -       1,799,755  
Receivable for investment securities sold
    -       6,045,871       -       6,045,871  
Unrealized appreciation on swaps
            529,584               529,584  
Receivable from parent
    -       147,451       (147,451 )     -  
Prepaid expenses and other assets
    32,957       68,414       -       101,371  
Total assets
    252,533,901       461,828,722       (252,647,928 )     461,714,695  
                                 
Liabilities
                               
Credit facility payable
    -       60,000,000       -       60,000,000  
Payable for investment securities purchased
    -       13,852,037       -       13,852,037  
Distribution payable
    7,000,000       7,128,267       (7,128,267 )     7,000,000  
Management and advisory fees payable
    -       565,599       -       565,599  
Payable to affiliate
    -       86,247       -       86,247  
Interest payable
    -       58,903       -       58,903  
Payable to subsidiary
    147,451       -       (147,451 )     -  
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
    46,757       379,870       -       426,627  
Total liabilities
    7,194,208       82,070,923       (7,275,718 )     81,989,413  
                                 
Preferred stock
                               
Series Z preferred stock
    23,500       -       -       23,500  
Accumulated dividends on Series Z preferred stock
    948       -       -       948  
Total preferred stock
    24,448       -       -       24,448  
                                 
Preferred equity facility
                               
Series A preferred limited partner interests
    -       134,000,000       -       134,000,000  
Accumulated dividends on Series A preferred equity facility
    -       385,589       -       385,589  
Total preferred limited partner interests
    -       134,385,589       -       134,385,589  
                                 
Minority interests
                               
General partner interest in Special Value Continuation Partners, LP
    -       -       -       -  
                                 
Net assets
  $ 245,315,245     $ 245,372,210     $ (245,372,210 )   $ 245,315,245  
                                 
Composition of net assets
                               
Common stock
  $ 419     $ -     $ -     $ 419  
Paid-in capital in excess of par, net of contributed unrealized gains
    364,764,708       -       -       364,764,708  
Paid-in capital
    -       358,636,781       (358,636,781 )     -  
Distributable earnings
    (119,448,934 )     (113,264,571 )     113,264,571       (119,448,934 )
Minority interest
    -       -       -       -  
Accumulated dividends to Series Z preferred shareholders
    (948 )     -       -       (948 )
Net assets
  $ 245,315,245     $ 245,372,210     $ (245,372,210 )   $ 245,315,245  

 
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(A Delaware Limited Liability Company)
 
   
Consolidating Statement of Operations (Unaudited)
 
   
Six Months Ended June 30, 2010
 
   
   
Special Value
   
Special Value
         
Special Value
 
   
Continuation
   
Continuation
         
Continuation
 
   
Fund, LLC
   
Partners, LP
         
Fund, LLC
 
   
Standalone
   
Standalone
   
Eliminations
   
Consolidated
 
Investment income
                       
Interest income:
                       
Unaffiliated issuers
  $ -     $ 11,256,307     $ -     $ 11,256,307  
Controlled companies
    -       766,028       -       766,028  
Affiliates
    -       2,130,011       -       2,130,011  
Dividend income:
                               
Unaffiliated issuers
    -       280,138       -       280,138  
Controlled companies
    -       11,031,614       -       11,031,614  
Other income:
                               
Unaffiliated issuers
    -       1,106,392       -       1,106,392  
Other affiliates
    -       16,222       -       16,222  
Total interest and related investment income
    -       26,586,712       -       26,586,712  
                                 
Operating expenses
                               
Management and advisory fees
    -       3,393,594       -       3,393,594  
Amortization of deferred debt issuance costs
    -       218,335       -       218,335  
Portfolio asset depreciation
    -       178,398       -       178,398  
Commitment fees
    -       116,437       -       116,437  
Legal fees, professional fees and due diligence expenses
    17,082       93,000       -       110,082  
Interest expense
    -       95,850       -       95,850  
Director fees
    33,015       53,485       -       86,500  
Insurance expense
    23,863       47,732       -       71,595  
Custody fees
    1,750       50,929       -       52,679  
Other operating expenses
    39,575       142,040       -       181,615  
Total expenses
    115,285       4,389,800       -       4,505,085  
                                 
Net investment income
    (115,285 )     22,196,912       -       22,081,627  
                                 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
                               
Net realized gain
            5,738,668               5,738,668  
Net change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation
    22,551,676       (4,642,949 )     (22,551,676 )     (4,642,949 )
Net realized and unrealized gain
    22,551,676       1,095,719       (22,551,676 )     1,095,719  
                                 
Net change in undistributed earnings of minority interestholder
    -       -       -       -  
Dividends paid on Series A preferred equity facility
    -       (723,703 )     -       (723,703 )
Net change in accumulated dividends on Series A preferred
                               
equity facility
    -       (17,252 )     -       (17,252 )
Dividends to Series Z preferred shareholders
    (1,880 )     -       -       (1,880 )
Net change in reserve for dividends to Series Z preferred
                               
shareholders
    943       -       -       943  
                                 
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations
  $ 22,435,454     $ 22,551,676     $ (22,551,676 )   $ 22,435,454  

 
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Special Value Continuation Fund, LLC
(A Delaware Limited Liability Company)

Approval of Investment Management Agreements
(Unaudited)
 
On May 5, 2010, the Boards of Directors of the Company and the Partnership, including the “non-interested” Directors (the “Independent Directors”), voted to approve the respective Investment Management Agreement and Co-Management Agreement of the Company and the Partnership (each a “Management Agreement” and collectively, the “Management Agreements”) for an additional one-year term.

In considering whether to recommend re-approval of the Management Agreements, the Independent Directors reviewed materials provided by the Investment Manager, the Co-Manager, fund counsel and independent counsel.  The Directors also met with senior personnel of the Investment Manager and discussed a number of topics affecting their determination, including the following.

(i) The nature, extent and quality of services provided by the Investment Manager and Co-Manager.  The Independent Directors reviewed the services that the Investment Manager and Co-Manager provide to the Company and the Partnership.  The Independent Directors noted the comprehensive range of such services and that the Investment Manager had developed reporting, valuation and other procedures that were customized to the specialized natures of the Company and the Partnership, and that the Investment Manager had expertise in administering such procedures.  In addition, the Independent Directors considered the size, education, background and experience of the Investment Manager’s and Co-Manager’s staff.  They also took into consideration the Investment Manager’s and Co-Manager’s quality of service and noted their longevity in the industry.  Lastly, the Independent Directors reviewed the Investment Manager’s ability to attract and retain quality and experienced personnel.  The Independent Directors concluded that the scope of services expected to be provided by the Investment Manager and Co-Manager to the Company and the Partnership and the experience and expertise of the personnel performing such services was consistent with the nature, extent and quality expected of an Investment Manager of investment vehicles such as the Company and the Partnership.

(ii) Investment performance of the Company, the Partnership and the Investment Manager. The Independent Directors reviewed the past investment performance of the Company and the Partnership and other funds for which the Investment Manager provides investment advisory services, both on an absolute basis and as compared to other funds that had invested in similar investments, as well as general market indices, and the Independent Directors noted that the Company and the Partnership had performed satisfactorily.

 
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Special Value Continuation Fund, LLC
(A Delaware Limited Liability Company)

Approval of Investment Management Agreements
(Unaudited)
 
(iii) Cost of the services provided and profits realized by the Investment Manager from the relationship with the Company and the Partnership. The Independent Directors considered the cost of the services provided by the Investment Manager.  As part of their analysis, the Independent Directors gave substantial consideration to the compensation payable to the Investment Manager, the terms of which are summarized in the footnotes to the financial statements included in this report.  The Independent Directors also noted the types of expenses for which the Company and the Partnership on the one hand, or the Investment Manager and Co-Manager on the other, are responsible.  In reviewing the management compensation, the Independent Directors considered the management fees and operating expense ratios of other registered and non-registered funds managed by the Investment Manager and by other managers that had somewhat comparable investment programs. The Independent Directors also noted that the compensation provisions had been subject to extensive discussion with several of the large institutional investors in the Company and the Partnership.

The Independent Directors also reviewed information regarding the profitability to the Investment Manager of its relationship with the Company and the Partnership and information on the financial condition of the Investment Manager.  The Independent Directors noted that the Investment Manager and Co-Manager and their affiliates did not receive revenues from any other source, such as brokerage commissions or origination fees, in relation to the Company and the Partnership.  The Independent Directors found that the profits realized by the Investment Manager from its relationship with the Company and the Partnership were reasonable and consistent with the Investment Manager’s fiduciary duties.  The Independent Directors noted that the Co-Manager was unable to provide the Directors with the information requested on the profitability to the Co-Manager of its relationship with the Company and the Partnership.  The Independent Directors also found that the Investment Manager and Co-Manager each had the financial resources necessary to continue to carry out their respective functions.

The Independent Directors concluded that the management and performance fees for the Investment Manager and Co-Manager were reasonable.

(iv) The extent to which economies of scale would be realized as the Company and the Partnership grow and whether fee levels would reflect such economies of scale.  In light of the Company’s and the Partnership’s predetermined sizes and policies of distributing all realized income, the Independent Directors determined that the possibility of economies of scale was not relevant with respect to the current structures of the Company and the Partnership and accordingly did not consider whether fee levels would reflect any economies of scale.

In considering the Management Agreements, no single factor was determinative to the decision of the Directors.  Rather, after weighing all of the reasons discussed above, the Independent Directors unanimously recommended re-approval of each of the Management Agreements.

 
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ITEM 2.                 CODE OF ETHICS.
 
Not applicable for filing of Semiannual Reports to Shareholders.

ITEM 3.                 AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT.
 
Not applicable for filing of Semiannual Reports to Shareholders.

ITEM 4.                 PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES.
 
Not applicable for filing of Semiannual Reports to Shareholders.

ITEM 5.                 AUDIT COMMITTEE OF LISTED REGISTRANTS.
 
Not applicable.

ITEM 6.                 SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
 
Included in Semiannual Shareholder Report in Item 1.

ITEM 7.               DISCLOSURE OF PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
 
Not applicable for filing of Semiannual Reports to Shareholders.

ITEM 8.                 PORTFOLIO MANAGERS OF CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT COMPANIES.
 
Not applicable for filing of Semiannual Reports to Shareholders.

ITEM 9.               PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS.
 
None.

ITEM 10.               SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.
 
None.

ITEM 11.               CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.
 
(a)           The Registrant’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have evaluated the Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures within 90 days of this filing and have concluded that the Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective, as of that date, in ensuring that information required to be disclosed by the Registrant in this Form N-CSR was recorded, processed, summarized, and reported in a timely manner.

 

 

(b)          None.
 
ITEM 12.
EXHIBITS.
 
(a)           (1)           Not applicable for filing of Semiannual Reports to Shareholders.
 
(a)           (2)           Certification pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30a-2(a)) is filed and attached hereto as Exhibit 99.CERT.
 
(a)           (3)           Not applicable.
 
(b)           Certification pursuant to Rule 30a-2(b) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30a-2(b)) is furnished and attached hereto as Exhibit 99.906CERT.

 

 

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

Special Value Continuation Fund, LLC

By:  /s/ Hugh Steven Wilson
      ——————————————
Name:  Hugh Steven Wilson
Title:  Chief Executive Officer
Date:  September 7, 2010
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

By:  /s/ Hugh Steven Wilson
      ——————————————
Name:  Hugh Steven Wilson
Title:  Chief Executive Officer
Date:  September 7, 2010

By:  /s/ Paul L. Davis
      ——————————————
Name:  Paul L. Davis
Title:  Chief Financial Officer
Date:  September 7, 2010